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[Sentinel_Primal]

I'm excited for those rumored figures.

Leader Doubledealer is probably the one I am most excited for. After we get him, we will only need a Joyride and Slapdash to finish the updates to the entire Powermasters lineup.

and it would be nice to get a good update to one of my favorite G1 figures

I can kinda see Slapdash being a SELECTS release of Mirage, maybe with the Rumble micromaster to serve as his rather unfortunately named powermaster partner

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I'm excited for those rumored figures.

Leader Doubledealer is probably the one I am most excited for. After we get him, we will only need a Joyride and Slapdash to finish the updates to the entire Powermasters lineup.

and it would be nice to get a good update to one of my favorite G1 figures

I can kinda see Slapdash being a SELECTS release of Mirage, maybe with the Rumble micromaster to serve as his rather unfortunately named powermaster partner

I will be sorely disappointed if Mirage is not repainted into Slapdash. That mold is more slapdash than Mirage

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

I'm excited for those rumored figures.

Leader Doubledealer is probably the one I am most excited for. After we get him, we will only need a Joyride and Slapdash to finish the updates to the entire Powermasters lineup.

and it would be nice to get a good update to one of my favorite G1 figures

Holy cow, you're right! And I was excited merely to complete wave one of the US Headmasters.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I'm excited for those rumored figures.

Leader Doubledealer is probably the one I am most excited for. After we get him, we will only need a Joyride and Slapdash to finish the updates to the entire Powermasters lineup.

and it would be nice to get a good update to one of my favorite G1 figures

Holy cow, you're right! And I was excited merely to complete wave one of the US Headmasters.

We are so close to finishing the wave 1 headmasters, targetmasters, Powermasters, and the IDW Scavengers. We really need a Fulcrum

[Skritz]

Maybe down the line we'll see Fangry, Horri-Bull and Squeezeplay as 'proper' figures. I mean, Siege already show that they are doing Headmasters if the character was one to begin with.

[Sabrblade]

It's neat that Doubledealer is the next rumored Leader. Otherwise, someone on Twitter made their own custom Titans Return Doubleclouder using the Takara Legends G2 Megatron and Headmaster Clouder figures as a base:

[D-Maximal_Primal]

That's pretty sweet, I look forward to seeing what Doubledealer looks like in his new toys form

[no-one]

...and the IDW Scavengers. We really need a Fulcrum

I agree and was the first thing I thought after getting Spinister. Aren't we lacking one other Scavenger as well?

[Sentinel_Primal]

...and the IDW Scavengers. We really need a Fulcrum

I agree and was the first thing I thought after getting Spinister. Aren't we lacking one other Scavenger as well?

We need a Crankcase too, but some people use a POTP Roadtrap with a Reprolabels sheet as Crankcase

[D-Maximal_Primal]

...and the IDW Scavengers. We really need a Fulcrum

I agree and was the first thing I thought after getting Spinister. Aren't we lacking one other Scavenger as well?

We need a Crankcase too, but some people use a POTP Roadtrap with a Reprolabels sheet as Crankcase

True, we need a Crankcase too. Fulcrum would be a great battlemaster like Rung was, and Crankcase a good deluxe. We really need both of those. We really need Triggercons/Lightformers etc. to show up

[aronjlove]

More Earthrise Walmart listings have been posted/leaked/whatever and Arcee in the batch. Earth-mode Arcee or is she still gonna look like Generations/IDW Arcee? I guess they could always squeeze one more character out of the Chromia/Nightbird mold, just hope if they do that they finally fix the detaching crotch plate.

[Nemesis Primal]

For those curious, the Walmart listings in question:
TRA GEN WFC E DELUXE Quintesson Alicon (EAN: 5010993648634)
TRA GEN WFC E DELUXE Airwave (EAN: 5010993648627)
TRA GEN WFC E DELUXE Arcee (EAN: 5010993648641)
TRA GEN WFC E DELUXE Smokescreen (EAN: 5010993648658)

These raise a few questions: Was "Quintessa" an abbreviation of "Quintesson Alicon" the whole time? What will Arcee's alt mode be, and will they repaint her into Flamewar? What the hell is Smokescreen (The listing doesn't say Earth Smokescreen like Megs and Screamer), and if he's just the G1 guy again RIGHT AFTER Siege, WHY?!

Airwave and Alicon are guaranteed purchases though, and Arcee's a wait to see for me. Smokescreen....hm.

[Sentinel_Primal]

Quite honestly, Airwave and Alicon are the two that I'm interested in. Arcee, if she turns into an Earth sports car, might be interesting, and I saw some people suggesting Smokescreen could either be Armada Smokescreen, or G2 Smokescreen with the Voyager Megatron being styled after G2 Dreadwing so they can combine

[Burn]

Quite honestly, Airwave and Alicon are the two that I'm interested in. Arcee, if she turns into an Earth sports car, might be interesting, and I saw some people suggesting Smokescreen could either be Armada Smokescreen, or G2 Smokescreen with the Voyager Megatron being styled after G2 Dreadwing so they can combine

It would have to be Starscream if they were going to go with the combined jet modes.

[blackeyedprime]

At least that's one other microbase announced, hopefully there is at least 1 per wave. Alicon and Smokescreen will probably be on my wants list and I'll wait and see if Arcee is an improvement or different enough to warrant a purchase.

[ZeroWolf]

Interesting, the Arcee could just be a do over from T30, allowing new fans to get the figure (not sure how available she is on the secondary market). Smokescreen is an interesting choice, seems odd doing the Autobot Car so soon after generations selects, but then seems strange to debut someone else sharing the name. Alicons will be fun though, they should pal nicely with the Sharkticons.

[Awesomepow]

Do you guys think Smokescreen and Megatron could combine like in G2?

[ZeroWolf]

Depends on which smokescreen we're getting, rumours persist that it's the G1 again with an earth mode datsun.

[Awesomepow]

Depends on which smokescreen we're getting, rumours persist that it's the G1 again with an earth mode datsun.

Instill haven't got Selects Smokescreen (which I need) so if that is true, then I will just stick with the Select Series one because it matches Bluestreak and Prowl.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Thanks to Seibertronians aronjlove, Nemesis Primal, and Awesomepow, we have news that even more listings have showed up in the Walmart database, indicating that we have a slew of Earthwise figures itching to be revealed.

The listings include a deluxe Alicon, indicating that this really could be the year of the Quintessons, as we have Cyberverse and Generations Quintessons coming in multiple forms, as well as their minions. the 2nd character on the listings is Airwave, which is a new character that will most likely be based on the Airport Micromaster station from Generation 1, in a manner similar to Ironworks. The 3rd listing is a new deluxe Arcee figure; as to which Arcee this will be, whether using the Power of the Primes Moonracer mold, the Siege Chromia mold, or a new mold is yet to be determined. The final listing is for Smokescreen; while we did get a Smokescreen in selects in Siege, we could see a more Earth mode related alternate mode for Generation 1 Smokescreen, or it could be a left field Armada Smokescreen.

The listings can be found below from Walmart. We can assume that we will get a full look at the listed figures soon, as New York Comic Con is next month and last year we got a slew of reveals just prior to that show. Check out the listings, and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

TRA GEN WFC E DELUXE Quintesson Alicon (EAN: 5010993648634)
TRA GEN WFC E DELUXE Airwave (EAN: 5010993648627)
TRA GEN WFC E DELUXE Arcee (EAN: 5010993648641)
TRA GEN WFC E DELUXE Smokescreen (EAN: 5010993648658)

[AllNewSuperRobot]

Nice to see the Alicons finally get some acknowledgement, albeit 34 years after their debut.

I wonder what Earth-Based Altmode Arcee will have? Typically, 'Arcee-on-Earth' has been a motorbike. Otherwise to match the aesthetic of Earthrise, she would have to be downgraded from her classic design to an 80's vehicle of some description.

[Skritz]

I think Arcee might just be G1 Arcee done in Earthrise's style. given her altmode was already just some (by our standards of 2020) '80 retro-futuristic concept car. I also suspect Smokescreen could just be the 25th anniversary version getting re-released in Earthrise, Astrotrain style. Or it could be Armada Smokescreen as a Hoist retool (heh), meaning Trailbreaker could end up in Selects or as some store exclusive in typical Hasbro exclusivity douchery.

[ZeroWolf]

I think Arcee might just be G1 Arcee done in Earthrise's style. given her altmode was already just some (by our standards of 2020) '80 retro-futuristic concept car. I also suspect Smokescreen could just be the 25th anniversary version getting re-released in Earthrise, Astrotrain style. Or it could be Armada Smokescreen as a Hoist retool (heh), meaning Trailbreaker could end up in Selects or as some store exclusive in typical Hasbro exclusivity douchery.

Wasn't Bluestreak the datsun bro who got released as a 35th Anniversary figure with Smokescreen as the Selects release?

[ScottyP]

I read Airwave and Alicon too quickly and had a cool three seconds of hope for Aileron. That ship sailed though methinks.

[aronjlove]

I think Arcee might just be G1 Arcee done in Earthrise's style. given her altmode was already just some (by our standards of 2020) '80 retro-futuristic concept car. I also suspect Smokescreen could just be the 25th anniversary version getting re-released in Earthrise, Astrotrain style. Or it could be Armada Smokescreen as a Hoist retool (heh), meaning Trailbreaker could end up in Selects or as some store exclusive in typical Hasbro exclusivity douchery.

Wasn't Bluestreak the datsun bro who got released as a 35th Anniversary figure with Smokescreen as the Selects release?

That is correct. Bluestreak is the silver street car looking one that came in the 35th Anniversary packaging while Smokescreen is the red/white/blue race car looking one that can be picked up through Hasbro Pulse. Highly recommend all of them if you like the mold, each has their own strengths and uniqueness.