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[Sabrblade]

Weird, seems like it would fit studio series better than wfc.

It's not WFC, it just got posted in this thread.

[blackeyedprime]

Weird, seems like it would fit studio series better than wfc.

It's not WFC, it just got posted in this thread.

it is, just the box states trilogy rather than a specific part. War for cybertron trilogy. Boxed photos are in the facebook link.

[Nemesis Primal]

It's not WFC, it just got posted in this thread.

More accurately, it is WFC, but not Earthrise. It's just labeled as War For Cybertron Trilogy, like the Netflix repaints and the Centurion Weapon Set.

EDIT: Blackeyedprime beat me to it.

[Sabrblade]

Weird, seems like it would fit studio series better than wfc.

It's not WFC, it just got posted in this thread.

it is, just the box states trilogy rather than a specific part. War for cybertron trilogy. Boxed photos are in the facebook link.

Ah. Those were left out of the news post.

So, it is WFC, but not Earthrise. It's a Hasbro Pulse exclusive.

[ebo716]

I really hope these don’t end up counting for five of the ten reveals that are meant to happen tomorrow

[Deadput]

I really hope these don’t end up counting for five of the ten reveals that are meant to happen tomorrow

Why would 1 set count as 5 reveals, it would be per product not per figure.

[NTESHFT]

Does anyone have any info about Sleep Mode Prime? I keep checking Amazon....no tracking info..not even a ship notification but they say mine will be in tomorrow

[Sentinel_Primal]

So... I found this on TFW... Not sure if this is a legit leak, or good digibash, but potential first look at Earthrise Dirge and Ramjet, as well as Prowl and Ironhide?

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

I'm praying that the Prowl-Ironhide stuff is digibashes. Especially Ironhide. "SIEGE retool with the Earth mode roof as a shield" is highly disappointing if true.

[Emerje]

I'm praying that the Prowl-Ironhide stuff is digibashes. Especially Ironhide. "SIEGE retool with the Earth mode roof as a shield" is highly disappointing if true.

Looks better than expected to me, looks like he has an entirely new van skin on him, not the Siege one. I'm more bothered by Ramjet having arm guns instead of missiles, cartoon accurate as that may be.

Emerje

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

I'm praying that the Prowl-Ironhide stuff is digibashes. Especially Ironhide. "SIEGE retool with the Earth mode roof as a shield" is highly disappointing if true.

Looks better than expected to me, looks like he has an entirely new van skin on him, not the Siege one.

With as tiny as the image is, it's hard to be sure on that. But I think it's actually still the SIEGE van skin on the legs, or at least mostly. And either way... meh. If they were going to give us an Earth Mode Ironhide, I wanted the proper separating battle/repair sled, not "SIEGE with a facelift and a big shield"

I'm more bothered by Ramjet having arm guns instead of missiles, cartoon accurate as that may be.

Emerje

That's annoying, to be sure, but easier to remedy. Especially if you already have Classics Ramjet.

Hey, here's an idea:

The Cheesecake Robot from ER Arcee for SELECTS!

I'm kidding of course. And if some bozo at HasTak sees that and takes it seriously, I'm sorry

[Nemesis Primal]

Yes, FINALLY, Ramjet! The only one I was actually looking forwards to from this Seeker mold! I'm absolutely getting that set, Dirge can come too since he's there and I have no reason to not be interested in him (unlike Thrust).

Called it on Ironhide being a Siege retool, although there barely looks to be any retooling there (the limbs look the same save for different alt mode panel detail on the legs and maybe different feet?), and the sled/shield thing is certainly a way to prove it's an Earthrise figure a way to handle reshelling the alt mode. Still dunno who this could get a retail release as though, if Ratchet isn't it.

Also if they're showing the Conehead set, does that mean they're going to confirm Thrust tomorrow? It seems kinda odd for them to show that version of the mold through it's exclusive form first.

[Emerje]

I'm praying that the Prowl-Ironhide stuff is digibashes. Especially Ironhide. "SIEGE retool with the Earth mode roof as a shield" is highly disappointing if true.

Looks better than expected to me, looks like he has an entirely new van skin on him, not the Siege one.

With as tiny as the image is, it's hard to be sure on that. But I think it's actually still the SIEGE van skin on the legs, or at least mostly. And either way... meh. If they were going to give us an Earth Mode Ironhide, I wanted the proper separating battle/repair sled, not "SIEGE with a facelift and a big shield"

I think the shield might be based on the sled on the underside/backside/inside/whatever. The top part in the picture is angled a little like the front of the original sled (it's the front of the roof above the window). Can't tell what the black thing is with it, it's either under it or beside it? No idea what that could be, wouldn't be surprised if it was tracks to go underneath but it got misplaced for the photo. Thinking about it it might actually be the front bumper. Find out today I guess.

As for the figure itself, I can tell there will be some changes to the transformation since he now has front windows and doors that fill the gap left by the windshield being at a higher angle now. The shoulders and upper arms seem to be the same, but the forearms are likely a little different since his biceps are now covered in van mode, looks like maybe a window is covering them. The shape of the side leg panel is different where it extends past the shin (it was flat before, now it has some angles to it). Side of the van appears to be flat now. Feet look to be the same. I think it's a retool on par with Megatron and not just throwing a few new parts over old ones.

Emerje

[blackeyedprime]

Would have been nice for some effort to have gone into the ironhide with an opening rear door with gun that a micromaster or other could stand on. Probably passing on the set and sticking with Igears though I'll pick up a ER ratchet if it is easy to get.
Wanting the coneheads but I havent even got the regular seekers yet or likely to.

[Emerje]

We're hours away from Hasbro's latest Fan First Friday featuring Transformers. Thanks to our own Seibertronians Sentinel_Primal and King Kuuga for bringing our attention to the image that appears to have originated on Planet Iacon on Facebook. We're being treated to our first (and relatively small) look at Earthrise exclusive 2-packs featuring Autobots Prowl and Ironhide and Decepticons Ramjet and Dirge. Ironhide appears to be an extensive retool of the the Siege figure worked into a new Earth mode van while Prowl is a slight retool of Smokescreen. Ramjet and Dirge are retools of Starscream with reworked wings and heads. Unfortunately Ramjet doesn't come with his classic missiles, but the arm guns are cartoon accurate for bot mode. Both sets are expected to be Amazon exclusives similar to the sets from last year for Siege.



I know I'm convinced by Ironhide's retooling but what do you think of him and the other three figures found in theses sets? Let us know in the Energon Pub forums!

[Munkky]

The size of Ironhide's chest window makes his head look tiny in proportion to the rest of his body, the Seige version has a better looking robot mode, but the Earth vehicle mode looks nice. Prowl looks great in both modes, so much better than the Siege version. I'm definitely buying this set, but I'm still undecided on the Ramjet and Dirge set. I have Starscream and it's a really good mould, Skywarp and Thundercracker are pre-ordered, but I wasn't really planning on having any more Seekers than that, though Ramjet and Dirge are certainly tempting.

[Sentinel_Primal]

I'm probably going to pick the Ironhide and Prowl set up because I still need a vaguely G1 Prowl, and my ideal "G1" Prowl is only gonna happen if I pick up a 3D printer

The Coneheads look really nice and I'll definitely get them to go with the Rainmakers and Earthrise Starscream and Thundercracker (my friend and I are splitting the TC and Skywarp set because he only wants Skywarp, and I only want TC)

[ZeroWolf]

I'm left wondering how many reveals are left for the event to reveal

[Toizarus]

I'm left wondering how many reveals are left for the event to reveal

If that saves us all from having to sit through 15 minutes of forced corporate enthusiasm and tepid "jokes" then perhaps it's for the best!

Great to see the Coneheads at long last but once again time to feel bad for the people who bought Prowl or Ironhide last year who might not have done so had they know these were coming.

[Gauntlet101010]

I remember having a LONG discussion regarding the possibility of an ER Ironhide and Ratchet and my reasons for waiting for one rather than getting Siege. So it's nice to see this taking shape. Looks like I'm gonna be getting a lot of sets. So far all three shown are must-haves for me.

[Randomhero]

I'm left wondering how many reveals are left for the event to reveal

If that saves us all from having to sit through 15 minutes of forced corporate enthusiasm and tepid "jokes" then perhaps it's for the best!

Great to see the Coneheads at long last but once again time to feel bad for the people who bought Prowl or Ironhide last year who might not have done so had they know these were coming.

Oh god yes let’s feel bad for grown adults who bought and play with toys. The same characters released as a new toy a year later. Some of you people wouldn’t have survived beast wars and unicron trilogy

[blackeyedprime]

No feelings for those that bought the siege versions of Ironhide and prowl. Plenty of people that were/are happy with them and plenty that weren't and waited. I'm willing to wait more for a studio series version with optional battle damage and a crater for a head

[Tigerhawk7109]

I think that Prowl looks cool, Ironhide looks frickin ugly, and the Coneheads look decent. Don’t @ me.

[Immortal Starscream]

The size of Ironhide's chest window makes his head look tiny in proportion to the rest of his body, the Seige version has a better looking robot mode, but the Earth vehicle mode looks nice.

I agree, and this is actually my problem with the earthrise seekers too. I grabbed starscream, because of course I would. but despite being an update to an already pretty good mold, and an excellent jet mode, his chest looks too big for his body, and his head way too small. its nowhere near PoTP screamer bad, but it is a big detraction for me, placing the siege seekers as the better ones imho. This is why I am not getting the Target 2 pack. I will get the coneheads of course to have all the seekers in scale.of course though, im also an oddball trying to complete the map, so not getting the Target seeker 2 pack kinda kills that. anyone not want their map piece and willing to share? lol

that prowl though... see I loved the earthrise "datsuns" but theres no denying their proportions are a little off too, with 'dem skinny thighs. So I may have to get that set and say goodbye to my siege prowl.

[sol magnus]

I'm praying that the Prowl-Ironhide stuff is digibashes. Especially Ironhide. "SIEGE retool with the Earth mode roof as a shield" is highly disappointing if true.

Well, that's an opinion...

I for one think these are legit and fantastic!