The Energon Pub

[ZeroWolf]

I thought they may have tried to cram Earthrise series at the end of this year so that Kingdom could air during its associated toyline otherwise it'll air in whatever line is out in 2022!

[sol magnus]

I’m thinking Bluestreak is going to be a Walgreens exclusive because I just ordered one from Hong Kong. I ordered him from the same seller who had those early Walgreens Wreck-Gars back in August of 2018.

If it's the Hong Kong seller, I just got the last one. After running around last year for Ratchet and only ever seeing the one I own I don't want to risk it. If I find one I'll sell it for enough to make up the difference.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

My Snapdragon shipped from Target! should be arriving here soon

[o.supreme]

I'm hoping Thrust and Runabout are normal Wave 4 Earthrise releases, just not sure whats left as far as Map pieces. I know some people are saying there is no wave 4, but Hasbro confirmed it themselves.

https://static.seibertron.com/images/ne ... 38e9af.jpg

If the plan has changed, It would behoove them I think to have announced that at some point.

People aren't saying there is no wave 4, they're saying there's no longer a wave 4. I wouldn't really expect them to announce a plan change, It's pretty rare for them to announce cancellations, they tend to hope people don't notice. That's the sort of thing that they might say in an interview or a Q&A session, not an announcement. It's very likely that the un-battle damaged tape player Soundwave, Bumblebee and Elita 1 were intended for Earthrise wave 4, but ended up in the Netflix line instead. We're heading into September and wave 2 Deluxe still hasn't been released yet, we're probably a long way from wave 3 and Kingdom is supposed to launch in December. Blame it on COVID, there just isn't enough time without more delays.

Emerje

What about the map though? I mean I'm not trying to get them all, but it seems like a pretty big deal to let go by the wayside and "hope nobody will notice"

[TF-fan kev777]

I'm hoping Thrust and Runabout are normal Wave 4 Earthrise releases, just not sure whats left as far as Map pieces. I know some people are saying there is no wave 4, but Hasbro confirmed it themselves.

https://static.seibertron.com/images/ne ... 38e9af.jpg

If the plan has changed, It would behoove them I think to have announced that at some point.

People aren't saying there is no wave 4, they're saying there's no longer a wave 4. I wouldn't really expect them to announce a plan change, It's pretty rare for them to announce cancellations, they tend to hope people don't notice. That's the sort of thing that they might say in an interview or a Q&A session, not an announcement. It's very likely that the un-battle damaged tape player Soundwave, Bumblebee and Elita 1 were intended for Earthrise wave 4, but ended up in the Netflix line instead. We're heading into September and wave 2 Deluxe still hasn't been released yet, we're probably a long way from wave 3 and Kingdom is supposed to launch in December. Blame it on COVID, there just isn't enough time without more delays.

Emerje

What about the map though? I mean I'm not trying to get them all, but it seems like a pretty big deal to let go by the wayside and "hope nobody will notice"

But what really is there to notice other than the number of waves being inaccurate? It isn't like there will be missing map pieces, you will still fill the map, just with 3 retail waves plus exclusives instead of 4 waves that would have been a TR/PotP final wave at best.

[o.supreme]

Was that ever confirmed? I thought even with exclusives, there were some map pieces still missing.

[Sowndwave76]

Now I am really hoping to get Bluestreak, and also have decided I'm definitely in for Smokescreen.
Runamuck is a definite 'pass'...

And I'm really anxious to see Cyclonus and Galvatron. I almost wish Galvatron was going to be voyager class. But as long as they have his look on point...

[sol magnus]

Got my Ramjet and Dirge set today. Funny, the box renders show them with the clear cockpits, but the actual figures have the orange. Not that it bothers me. I guess gang-molding strikes again.

[Wolfman Jake]

And I'm really anxious to see Cyclonus and Galvatron. I almost wish Galvatron was going to be voyager class. But as long as they have his look on point...

I'm sure Galvatron will be a leader that's really voyager sized but with extras, like Shockwave and Astrotrain. All I want is for Hasbro and Takara Tomy to FINALLY get Galvatron's color right. He's not eggplant (Hasbro) or lilac (Takara Tomy). He's just PURPLE.

Got my Ramjet and Dirge set today. Funny, the box renders show them with the clear cockpits, but the actual figures have the orange. Not that it bothers me. I guess gang-molding strikes again.

It's not really a case of "gang-molding," though. Clear orange plastic doesn't show up anywhere else on Earthrise Ramjet or Dirge except for their respective cockpits. They could have remained colorless like in the prototypes and initial promotional photography, or at least they could have gone with a smoky clear plastic color if colorless couldn't be done for whatever reason. Instead, someone either decided to change from the more animation accurate color, originally designed and intended, for the screen and toy inaccurate orange, or someone at the factory level made a HUGE mistake, and now here we are.

[TF-fan kev777]

Was that ever confirmed? I thought even with exclusives, there were some map pieces still missing.

Actually I think it was the opposite, I could assign them all to a known or suspected release, but had 1 mystery WFC-E number unaccounted for, which Emerje later spotted was the centurion drone set that apparently doesn't have a map piece. At least I think that was where I left off. I'm terrible at trying to find old info on this site.

[-Kanrabat-]

Playing around with Skylinx, he feel even more solid and "full" than Siege Jetfire. As in the Cybertron toys of old. If he would have been release at this time, he would have been a Supreme class for sure.

This make me think that HFTD Battle Ops Bumblebee would have been a 130$CAN Commander class too, if he'd be released today.

[blackeyedprime]

Some one missed the ball on letting people know when a product is out...according to Kapow something about Bluestreaks availability at 10am but UK preorder going live tonight at 8pm.

Yay for not being Walgreens only, boo for yet another thing to pre order and pay postage for within several days.

[ZeroWolf]

To be fair, he probably is Walgreens only...in America he'll be a free for all in other parts of the world

[sol magnus]

To be fair, he probably is Walgreens only...in America he'll be a free for all in other parts of the world

I'm glad I pulled the trigger, even though he's costing me Skylynx money. Hopefully I can land one make up the difference.

[ZeroWolf]

Greetings Seibertronians! This one is for all the UK Transformers fans! Fellow Seibertron user, blackeyedprime, has let is know that InDemandToys have announced (via their social media accounts) that that preorders for Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak are open! In their announcement, they said that they'll be getting import stock in next week, at a limited amount and UK stock in October, which again would be limited.

Import stock is priced at £24.99 and is estimated to arrive September 3rd.

UK stock is priced at £19.99 will arrive at some point in October.



This is the third Autobot using the Smokescreen mold (along with Earth Mode Prowl from the Amazon exclusive Autobot Alliance two pack).

It is looking highly likely that Earthrise Bluestreak will beca Walgreens exclusive in America, with other vendors selling him for the rest of the world.

What do you think of Bluestreak? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

[M. Spector]

My current dilemma is which of the two exclusive packs to order, if any. I have Generations Dirge already, so getting the new one as an update/comparison would be neat but my interest isn't in him so much as it is Thrust. And if I was to order the new G2 Sandstorm as well I'd get two out of three conehead flavors anyway.
The Ironhide & Prowl pack is also befuddling. I've been waitin for the perfect classic styled Prowl and this version is likely going to be it for awhile unless he gets a Netflix/walmart variation within the next year. IH on the other hand .. is tempting but the feet just kind sticking out the end of that lovely van mode is almost a deal breaker (kinda like Cliffjumpers clompy feet).

Now that I think about it an eventual Netflix Prowl makes since doesn't it?

[aronjlove]

New Amazon two-pack: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Galactic Odyssey Collection Paradron Medics 2-Pack, AMAZON EXCLUSIVE, Ages 8 and Up, 5.5-inch

[sol magnus]

HOLY----!

[Hellscream9999]

Pre-ordered, not getting the prowl/ironhide set, and once again, ratchet proves that he wears everything better than ironhide, the arcee repaint looks great as well, can always use another fem-bot in the ranks

[aronjlove]

I didn't realize it is technically not Earthrise until now, in too much of a hurry to hit pre-order

[Nemesis Primal]

I didn't realize it is technically not Earthrise until now, in too much of a hurry to hit pre-order

The inside of the box flap says Earthrise in the packaging shot and the product listing references it, so you're probably fine.

[sol magnus]

I didn't realize it is technically not Earthrise until now, in too much of a hurry to hit pre-order

Yeah, it says "Galactic Odyssey Collection" which suggests more releases under this moniker. Can't wait to see 'em.

[Bounti76]

Thanks to Seibertronian Decepticon Finishline, we have word that not only are two new War for Cybertron figures newly revealed, but preorders for the set are live on Amazon!

Ratchet and Lifeline are two figures that are natural remolds (and in Lifeline's case, a recolor) of two Earthrise figures, Ironhide and Arcee, respectively). Lifeline comes with a recolored version of Arcee's blaster, referred to as an Energon infuser, and Ratchet comes with a recolored version of Ironhide's gun. From Amazon's description:

As the Autobots and Decepticons speed through space during the events of Earthrise, special side missions take some of their members off course. Their duties lead them to unfamiliar planets where they encounter epic adventures and unknown dangers. Now fans can come along for the journey and explore the Transformers universe through the Galactic Odyssey Collection. Energon supplies are low aboard the Ark. Teletraan 1 detects an Energon-rich planet and Rachet sets out on a retrieval mission. He arrives on Paradron to find Lifeline, a Paradron medic and one of the pacifist refugees that populate the planet after fleeing the war on Cybertron. Ratchet and Lifeline join forces in this Paradron Medics 2-pack! The Autobot Ratchet figure converts to ambulance mode in 22 steps and comes with a arc welder accessory. The Paradron medic figure, Lifeline, converts to Cybertronian vehicle moRatchet and Lifeline join forces in this Paradron Medics 2-pack! The Autobot Ratchet figure converts to ambulance mode in 22 steps and comes with a arc welder accessory. The Paradron medic figure, Lifeline, converts to Cybertronian vehicle mode in 15 steps and comes with a Energon infuser accessory. Also comes with a Paradron planet card with key details about the planet.de in 15 steps and comes with a Energon infuser accessory. Also comes with a Paradron planet card with key details about the planet.

This pair is up for order on Amazon right now, and the listing can be accessed by clicking any of the above pictures, or the highlighted link.

What do you think of these figures? Are you going to be adding them to your collection? Let us know what you think below.

[Grahf_]

Not that I need them but picked up a set anyway. It'll be nice to have a Lifeline who can actually use her Targetmaster Quickslinger though.

Just noticed that Earthrise Ratchet looks to not be using any of the Siege Ratchet retooled parts and is a straight Earthrise Ironhide new head redeco with what appears to be Earthrise Prowl's light bar. I guess it makes sense though since Siege Ratchet's shoulders are made to look like emergency lights and they'd look more awkward in Earthrise Ratchet's vehicle mode than Ironhide's already do. That and there's no way they'd be able to fit with the new roof given the different dimensions they have. The lights on Siege Ratchet's shoulders would definitely hit the windows. Shame they didn't account for that when they designed that roof piece, not that it really matters.

[Decepticon Stryker]

They both look really good! Don't need or really want them though. Has this been rumored at all? I know a Ratchet version of ER Ironhide was inevitable, but did we have any knowledge of these figures coming out before now?