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[Sentinel_Primal]

So, these images of a potential Earthrise Bluestreak just leaked on TFW with the source as an eBay listing. It could be fake, but it's worth noting that the render pose is different than Smokescreen's. Honestly, disappointed with how it looks, but it could be worse.

[Rodimus Prime]

I really hope we get an actual blue Bluestreak in Selects. This one looks bland.

[Sentinel_Primal]

I really hope we get an actual blue Bluestreak in Selects. This one looks bland.

I hope so too. That's my preferred color scheme for him, but I suspect this might be Selects due to Smokescreen being standard retail, and Prowl being the exclusive. Granted, I hope this one is fake overall just due to the Smokescreen head and bumper, rather than using the Prowl version of the mold

[Nemesis Primal]

I really hope we get an actual blue Bluestreak in Selects. This one looks bland.

I hope so too. That's my preferred color scheme for him, but I suspect this might be Selects due to Smokescreen being standard retail, and Prowl being the exclusive. Granted, I hope this one is fake overall just due to the Smokescreen head and bumper, rather than using the Prowl version of the mold

I thought the running theory was that Bluestreak would be this year's Walgreen's exclusive?

I would also like to point out that the eBay listing these renders came from lists Bluestreak as E32, which is one of the two missing ER numbers in the exclusives so far, and that both Siege and Netflix Red Alert have the wrong heads in his/their renders, so Bluestreak could still potentially use the right head sculpt instead of Smokescreen's head.

[Gauntlet101010]

It seriously took you all til the stolen copy review to notice?

Yeah, I guess it did, lol.

I actually don't know if I like it more than the Henkei one I already have. I feel like I have to justify a purchase a lot. But I dislike Universe Prowl quite a bit and I wanna replace that. So...

[-Kanrabat-]

Finally played with Leader Doubledealer and I gotta say, I love the fact that it's the G1 original but with better engineering. Leg transformation is a bit annoying and the extra bits are unnecessary. But overall, he amazing and well worth the full price.

[Sowndwave76]

Yeah, I guess it did, lol.

I actually don't know if I like it more than the Henkei one I already have. I feel like I have to justify a purchase a lot. But I dislike Universe Prowl quite a bit and I wanna replace that. So...

Same... I didn't really like anything from Siege so I didn't pay attention much. Plus Ironhide's alt mode looked different enough imo that the feet at the back didn't even visually stand out that much.

I like the Universe Prowl mold for the most part, although the proportions are almost too human.
This ER version is pretty solid, but I do think Ironhide's bot mode is substantially better than the Universe one. Then with the set being $40 and not $50+, seems worth it for me.

Not sure I'm sold on that Bluestreak. I like the look, even the colors of the legs, but between Prowl and Smokescreen (assuming I end up getting him), not sure I want another Datsun bro.

[Wolfman Jake]

So, these images of a potential Earthrise Bluestreak just leaked on TFW with the source as an eBay listing. It could be fake, but it's worth noting that the render pose is different than Smokescreen's. Honestly, disappointed with how it looks, but it could be worse.

Yeah, this is obviously just a recolor of the Smokescreen render, even if it is in a "new" pose than what we've seen before with Smokescreen himself. I'm confident that the final figure will use the Prowl molding, minus the light bar, of course. It will also likely use the Prowl head, but I'd be very impressed if Hasbro and Takara Tomy went the extra mile and gave Bluestreak his cartoon head sculpt to further differentiate him from Prowl. The lower legs are odd, btw. Those pieces are clear plastic, as they form the back windshield of the car mode, but they are transparent from the front and magically opaque on the sides in this render. Oops! Maybe they are meant to be "painted" light blue in those spots, but the render makes it look like solidly cast plastic. I don't think there's any reason to paint those over in blue either, as they just used clear blue plastic for Smokescreen and Prowl and colored the parts that are supposed to be opaque in the appropriate colors per their character models.

[Jeddostotle7]

So, these images of a potential Earthrise Bluestreak just leaked on TFW with the source as an eBay listing. It could be fake, but it's worth noting that the render pose is different than Smokescreen's. Honestly, disappointed with how it looks, but it could be worse.

Yeah, this is obviously just a recolor of the Smokescreen render, even if it is in a "new" pose than what we've seen before with Smokescreen himself. I'm confident that the final figure will use the Prowl molding, minus the light bar, of course. It will also likely use the Prowl head, but I'd be very impressed if Hasbro and Takara Tomy went the extra mile and gave Bluestreak his cartoon head sculpt to further differentiate him from Prowl. The lower legs are odd, btw. Those pieces are clear plastic, as they form the back windshield of the car mode, but they are transparent from the front and magically opaque on the sides in this render. Oops! Maybe they are meant to be "painted" light blue in those spots, but the render makes it look like solidly cast plastic. I don't think there's any reason to paint those over in blue either, as they just used clear blue plastic for Smokescreen and Prowl and colored the parts that are supposed to be opaque in the appropriate colors per their character models.

If you look close at the pics for ER Prowl, you'll notice his head actually looks more like cartoon Bluestreak's this time, making me even more confident that this Bluestreak will end up getting that head.

[AcademyofDrX]

Did someone else already point out the inevitability of an ER Bluestreak since ER Smokescreen has Bluestreak's shoulder cannons, rather than his own from Siege?

[Starseeker]

Finally played with Leader Doubledealer and I gotta say, I love the fact that it's the G1 original but with better engineering. Leg transformation is a bit annoying and the extra bits are unnecessary. But overall, he amazing and well worth the full price.

Glad to hear! I have him arriving in the next few days. Was going to wait for in store, but saw that Amazon had him for $42.99 and free shipping, so I jumped on it. He'll be coming with the AU Prime who I'm going to use as a custom Nemesis.

[NTESHFT]

I wasn't really sure at first about him but I think I'll swoop this one up too

[Hero Alpha]

Yeps, I definitely think that any Earthrise Bluestreak would be using the Prowl mode.

Anyone think that maybe a new Goldbug figure could come from the Netflix Bumblebee? Maybe a selects release, or over in Kingdom? Is there still room in Earthrise numbers for a Goldbug? With all the awesomeness that has came out last few years, Goldbug is pretty much one of my last few wishes.

[Sowndwave76]

Watching PrimevsPrime's review of the Prowl & Ironhide 2 pack...
Ironhide's van mode is definitely a letdown... The flaws are pretty bad.
Looking at the bot mode, this figure is still worth it for me. I dig the simplified head sculpt.

Prowl's alt mode is fine. Kinda mehhh, but what do you want?
His bot mode is awesome. One thing I really like is that the upper body isn't as wide. The Siege version looks awkward imo because it's too bulky. And I don't miss the yellow details of the Siege version either.

This review also has me wanting ER Smokescreen... I REALLY appreciate the difference in the chest/front of the car that makes him different from Prowl. In fact, I think I can now commit to getting him.

The 5mm holes in all of these alt modes look so stupid... And having a weapon plugged into them doesn't look much better.
Just my opinion, obviously, but man it takes away from those modes.

[Wolfman Jake]

If you look close at the pics for ER Prowl, you'll notice his head actually looks more like cartoon Bluestreak's this time, making me even more confident that this Bluestreak will end up getting that head.

You're right! I didn't see it before, but after comparing some screen shots of the original cartoon and the Masterpiece versions, it looks pretty obvious that Siege Prowl's head is based based on Prowl's G1 cartoon model, and Earthrise Prowl's head is based on Bluestreak's G1 cartoon model instead. I wonder how easy it would be to move Siege Prowl's head onto Earthrise Prowl? Would the joints be compatible?

[Jeddostotle7]

If you look close at the pics for ER Prowl, you'll notice his head actually looks more like cartoon Bluestreak's this time, making me even more confident that this Bluestreak will end up getting that head.

You're right! I didn't see it before, but after comparing some screen shots of the original cartoon and the Masterpiece versions, it looks pretty obvious that Siege Prowl's head is based based on Prowl's G1 cartoon model, and Earthrise Prowl's head is based on Bluestreak's G1 cartoon model instead. I wonder how easy it would be to move Siege Prowl's head onto Earthrise Prowl? Would the joints be compatible?

I'm really hoping the ball joints are pretty much the same, cuz that's what I'm planning too. Gonna put Siege Prowl head on Earthrise Prowl, Earthrise Bluestreak will presumably actually have the Bluestreak-style head and the renders with the Smokescreen-style head will be wrong, and I'll finally be able to have all 3 Datsun Bros in CHUG on the same body with all different heads.

[sol magnus]

So, these images of a potential Earthrise Bluestreak just leaked on TFW with the source as an eBay listing. It could be fake, but it's worth noting that the render pose is different than Smokescreen's. Honestly, disappointed with how it looks, but it could be worse.

Why give him Smokescreen's head, when Prowl has his head? I call bs.

I scored a Doubledealer last night (but missed Sky Lynx). Doubledealer is a beefy little toy. His accessories help him 'feel' like a Leader Class toy.

[Starseeker]

Sky Lynx is seriously an incredible figure, he is so much fun! And has so much play value!



Also, I put my engineering degree to good use and built a spaceport! Omega is currently buried in one of my upper shelves at the moment, otherwise he would be there too

Looks awesome, nicely done!
I have some designs in mind for a big Decepticon city/spaceport built around Trypticon/Overlord/Sky Shadow which incorporates these Earhrise guys once I get them. I'd also like to build a "pen" for the beast mode 'cons that factors into it somehow, but I'm still working on it in my head.

[ZeroWolf]

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, -WonkoTheSane-, has let us know that Seibertron user and YouTube toy reviewer, PrimeVsPrime, has uploaded a new video review of the forthcoming Amazon exclusive Transformers Earthrise Autobot Alliance two pack! In this set is Earth Mode Ironhide (a retool of Siege Ironhide) and Earth Mode Prowl (a retool of Earthrise Smokescreen). Now while we've previously had a review of Ironhide, this gives us a proper look at Prowl, giving him a chance to shine.

We've embedded the review below for your convenience.



What do you think of these two? Are you replacing your Siege versions or having them stand side by side? Let ys know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

[WeatherManNX01]

Replacing the Siege versions? Nope, they'll be replacing the Universe 2.0 versions!

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

I wasn't interested in this before the video. I have Siege Ironhide, and he was enough for me. But now I really want that Earth Rise Ironhide just so I can give him Siege Ironhide's hammer. Ironhide strikes me as a hammer and shield type.

I'm kinda cold on that Prowl is the problem. I'm not really into the head design as much as the Siege one. Also: this might sound weird, but his vehicle mode is kinda boring. Much like the Siege Prowl. To be honest, I don't even think it's that there's anything wrong with the Earth Rise Prowl, if I had missed Siege Prowl and gotten Earthrise instead, damn skippy I'd like it as much as I like the Siege one. They're equal to each other to me I guess.

Do I need it? No. Am I going to get it? Yes, but only so I can have that Ironhide. Damn these two-packs.

[LordBludgeon]

I cannot wait for my set to come in the mail! I pre-ordered as soon as they went live! I'm happy I at least managed to pre-order this set, but upset I missed out on Soundwave set. Again... Wal-Mart exclusives let me down. No Soundwave set, no Gigawatt. :'(

[Sowndwave76]

I'm kinda cold on that Prowl is the problem. I'm not really into the head design as much as the Siege one. Also: this might sound weird, but his vehicle mode is kinda boring. Much like the Siege Prowl. To be honest, I don't even think it's that there's anything wrong with the Earth Rise Prowl, if I had missed Siege Prowl and gotten Earthrise instead, damn skippy I'd like it as much as I like the Siege one. They're equal to each other to me I guess.

Do I need it? No. Am I going to get it? Yes, but only so I can have that Ironhide. Damn these two-packs.

I think Siege Prowl's car mode is pretty cool, and in some ways better than the ER car. But I definitely like the ER both mode better.
I didn't buy much of anything from the Siege line, but it would've been nice if there would've been some sort of heads-up as to which characters would be released in both lines.
Personally I'd be pretty unhappy if I had bought Siege versions but liked the ER ones better.

[Sowndwave76]

I cannot wait for my set to come in the mail! I pre-ordered as soon as they went live! I'm happy I at least managed to pre-order this set, but upset I missed out on Soundwave set. Again... Wal-Mart exclusives let me down. No Soundwave set, no Gigawatt. :'(

I'm looking forward to this as well...
And don't give up hope on Soundwave yet, but there's a chance you may have to check out a couple stores to find him. I mean, keep an online eye out, but I won't be surprised if I end up getting him at the nearby Walmart. If I see the Netflix Bumblebee, I'll probably get him too.

[AcademyofDrX]

Personally I'd be pretty unhappy if I had bought Siege versions but liked the ER ones better.

*Looks at seeker trio, Datsuns, Prime, Ironhide, Ratchet, 2 Megatrons, Soundwave, 2 Ultra Magnuses*
... Eh.

Some of these bother me more than others. I definitely feel like they did too many redecoes of the leaders, and I never would have gotten Bluestreak, Smokescreen, and Ironhide if I'd known slightly modified earth modes were coming. But Prowl and Ratchet have different visual designs that match their IDW2 comics and Siege versions, and even if they're not perfect, I like having a bunch of Tetrajets opposite the female Autobots. While I'll probably unload a few of the duplicates, most will have a permanent place in my collection as characters from other media while my ER lineup will be the definitive classic G1 collection.

I really want an earth mode Magnus, and though it might be in SS instead of ER, I'm guessing it'll happen. I don't regret the Netflix variant, but I never should have gotten the regular Siege one.