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MyFigureCollection.net collection · Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:19 am

The Dead Universe piece comes with Cliffjumper... uh-oh!

Emerje

News Credits: 7 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:16 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
TulioDude wrote:How much taller is this Voyager Starscream compared with the Classics deluxe one?
Wish I could help here, ER Voyagers are the only thing that I haven't found thanks to those Siege Megatron + Thundercracker revision cases no one needed or wanted.

He's ever so slightly smaller than Siege Starscream, if that helps. My best estimate is that the Classics one comes to about the Earthrise's chest.

SGMLordMirage wrote:Same boat here, cant help with that. Same issues in stores here in Virginia.

SGM

Tuned Agent wrote:Not my picture, but I found this:

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EDIT: And because I never miss an opportunity to praise RTS Jazz, I couldn't agree more with the previous posters. He is an amazing figure.

Thanks everyone! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 462 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:41 am

How many planets/space locations are in the Earthrise maps so far?

Velocitron
Junkion
Antilla
Dead Universe
Micron

Any others?

News Credits: 340 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:46 am

Quintessa is going to no doubt pop up dang this is so cool.

I mean Antilla? With Unicron on the box art? This is so cool! :lol:

News Credits: 462 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:47 am

Stargrave wrote:I mean Antilla? With Unicron on the box art? This is so cool!

To be fair, Antilla did first come from the G1 cartoon as the Cosmic Rust planet.

News Credits: 1350 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:34 am

I wonder, if unicron hadn't been funded, would he still have appeared on the art?

News Credits: 3 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:55 am

So with the discussion about ER Optimus Prime, I stopped back by a Target, they had him, Astrotrain, Grapple, and Starscream.

A definite good Karma moment!

SGM

UPDATE!

So, as much as I would like to give a comparison between G1 OP and ER OP, my G1 collection is back in Missouri. So i just did a quick group shot with what I have currently of the ER line.

News Credits: 131 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 12:57 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:BTW: That should really be RTS "Grappel."

william-james88 wrote:RTS Grapple is better than ER Grapple - CHANGE MY MIND

Do we have to? Is your opinion not valid?

I think we all use different grading standards, so I'll share one mine.

Grapple_Grappel_Grappa.png

I'm also a week behind and wanted to add a little something to the RTS Jazz being too big for ER discussion.

Seems to fit right in

News Credits: 241 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:43 pm

If Grapple already stirs up such a discussion I'm dreading the Inferno retool. But I will freely admit retooling Universe Inferno's dedicated pumper truck into a makeshift crane for Grapple was a bit of a bad idea in hindsight. :-?

News Credits: 65 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:13 pm

This morning, I found Earthrise Leader Optimus Prime! There was only one on the shelf along with Astrotrain, which I didn't need. Once again, that was the ONLY size class for Earthrise on the shelf at that particular Target. Wow, I can't believe in the space of 24 hours that I managed to catch up completely with Earthrise after seeing nothing anywhere before this past weekend! It pays to check frequently.

News Credits: 56 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:17 pm

william-james88 wrote:The official initial date for Earhrise was January 2020.

Source?

william-james88 wrote:Hence why the US got the initial toys that month and Entertainment earth started shipping out some classes that month as well.

In reality, the sightings have been few and far between, like I said, leaks more likely than anything, employees not following direction, whatever. They are not in stock yet on Amazon, BBTS, or even HasbroPulse (still all pre-order status). I'm pretty sure the wide release for these in the continental US will be in the next couple of weeks, hasn't happened yet. Not saying its tied to a date, but few Targets have them, and no Walmart sightings have been reported at all.

I'm actually contemplating getting a :TAKARATOMY:

Rung on eBay, as that seems to be the cheapest option right now.

News Credits: 23 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:18 pm

william-james88 wrote:That is more convincing. The robot mode is better, though I really despise the way the arms/shoulders don't say pegged in solidly when posing him. Those are some weak ass connections, reminds me of MP Roadrage or RID Sideswipe.

I wonder if you got a loose figure, as the shoulder connections on my Grapple are pretty snug. I didn't even want this figure but after playing with him for over a week I am pretty happy.

News Credits: 56 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:19 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:This morning, I found Earthrise Leader Optimus Prime! There was only one on the shelf along with Astrotrain, which I didn't need. Once again, that was the ONLY size class for Earthrise on the shelf at that particular Target. Wow, I can't believe in the space of 24 hours that I managed to catch up completely with Earthrise after seeing nothing anywhere before this past weekend! It pays to check frequently.

The Target nearest my work this morning still has 8 Shockwaves on the shelf, I keep asking the employees to search the back for anything Earthrise related, showing them pictures, giving detailed explanations etc... and nothing. it's a conspiracy I tells ya! :HEADHURTS:

News Credits: 3 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:38 pm

After I told a contractor that works in my building on base about the ER OP, he went to that target and asked employee if they had any in back and they did. He definitely got lucky. Weird that they initially only put one out, was apparent they only got the two in.

I will say Grapple does look great. While I'm not to keen on how he looks in vehicle mode, I will still eventually get him.

News Credits: 23 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:44 pm

o.supreme wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:This morning, I found Earthrise Leader Optimus Prime! There was only one on the shelf along with Astrotrain, which I didn't need. Once again, that was the ONLY size class for Earthrise on the shelf at that particular Target. Wow, I can't believe in the space of 24 hours that I managed to catch up completely with Earthrise after seeing nothing anywhere before this past weekend! It pays to check frequently.

The Target nearest my work this morning still has 8 Shockwaves on the shelf, I keep asking the employees to search the back for anything Earthrise related, showing them pictures, giving detailed explanations etc... and nothing. it's a conspiracy I tells ya!

This past weekend I went to my usual Target. Now keep in mind, my prior trip they had pretty bare shelves. This trip the shelves were full, of Siege product. Shockwaves and Firedrives as far as the eye could see...

News Credits: 42 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:45 pm

o.supreme wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:This morning, I found Earthrise Leader Optimus Prime! There was only one on the shelf along with Astrotrain, which I didn't need. Once again, that was the ONLY size class for Earthrise on the shelf at that particular Target. Wow, I can't believe in the space of 24 hours that I managed to catch up completely with Earthrise after seeing nothing anywhere before this past weekend! It pays to check frequently.

The Target nearest my work this morning still has 8 Shockwaves on the shelf, I keep asking the employees to search the back for anything Earthrise related, showing them pictures, giving detailed explanations etc... and nothing. it's a conspiracy I tells ya!

Unfortunately your store probably won't get any new leaders in until some of those Shockwaves move. Most of the stores near me suffer the same fate. I'm keeping my eye on the 2 stores that "only" have 4 Shockwaves.

News Credits: 3 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:47 pm

Shockwave could become the ultimate target shelf warmer. It's crazy how many are sitting on the shelves.

News Credits: 23 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:55 pm

SGMLordMirage wrote:Shockwave could become the ultimate target shelf warmer. It's crazy how many are sitting on the shelves.

Does anyone know why he was released practically first and in such large quantities? When I think of fan favorite characters, neither G1 Shockwave nor IDW Shockwave stand out.

News Credits: 131 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:56 pm

aronjlove wrote:
SGMLordMirage wrote:Shockwave could become the ultimate target shelf warmer. It's crazy how many are sitting on the shelves.
Does anyone know why he was released practically first and in such large quantities? When I think of fan favorite characters, neither G1 Shockwave nor IDW Shockwave stand out.

Didn't Shocky get released in more than one wave as well?

I'm just bummed I didn't wait for a good sale #-o

News Credits: 56 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 2:59 pm

aronjlove wrote:
SGMLordMirage wrote:Shockwave could become the ultimate target shelf warmer. It's crazy how many are sitting on the shelves.
Does anyone know why he was released practically first and in such large quantities? When I think of fan favorite characters, neither G1 Shockwave nor IDW Shockwave stand out.

Original Shockwave is definitely a fan favorite, however, for whatever reason this Siege Leader (probably based on a concept stemming back to the PotP contest) was seemingly way over produced. I still think they should have only released one Leader per wave, and in less quantity. It seems the amount of Shockwaves made as opposed to Magnus and Galaxy prime were 3-to-1.

For the record, other Targets in my area have "only" 3 or 4, if that is a good thing, then I guess that is where hopefully Earthrise will show up first

News Credits: 42 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 3:10 pm

o.supreme wrote:
aronjlove wrote:
SGMLordMirage wrote:Shockwave could become the ultimate target shelf warmer. It's crazy how many are sitting on the shelves.
Does anyone know why he was released practically first and in such large quantities? When I think of fan favorite characters, neither G1 Shockwave nor IDW Shockwave stand out.

Original Shockwave is definitely a fan favorite, however, for whatever reason this Siege Leader (probably based on a concept stemming back to the PotP contest) was seemingly way over produced. I still think they should have only released one Leader per wave, and in less quantity. It seems the amount of Shockwaves made as opposed to Magnus and Galaxy prime were 3-to-1.

For the record, other Targets in my area have "only" 3 or 4, if that is a good thing, then I guess that is where hopefully Earthrise will show up first

That is how I ended up finding the micromasters and deluxes for far, keeping an eye on the Target that is low on them. Found the Voyagers today the same way, just the leaders and battlemasters left to go.

News Credits: 241 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 3:20 pm

TF-fan kev777 wrote:
o.supreme wrote:
aronjlove wrote:
SGMLordMirage wrote:Shockwave could become the ultimate target shelf warmer. It's crazy how many are sitting on the shelves.
Does anyone know why he was released practically first and in such large quantities? When I think of fan favorite characters, neither G1 Shockwave nor IDW Shockwave stand out.

Original Shockwave is definitely a fan favorite, however, for whatever reason this Siege Leader (probably based on a concept stemming back to the PotP contest) was seemingly way over produced. I still think they should have only released one Leader per wave, and in less quantity. It seems the amount of Shockwaves made as opposed to Magnus and Galaxy prime were 3-to-1.

For the record, other Targets in my area have "only" 3 or 4, if that is a good thing, then I guess that is where hopefully Earthrise will show up first

That is how I ended up finding the micromasters and deluxes for far, keeping an eye on the Target that is low on them. Found the Voyagers today the same way, just the leaders and battlemasters left to go.

Shockwave was re-released in Wave 2, but apparently everyone preferred Ultra Magnus and Galaxy Prime. Taking into account parents usually restrict their kids' spending, it's not unfeasible that it was an "either or", and Shockwave usually got the short end.

News Credits: 20 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 3:31 pm

Just spotted an ER Optimus out in the wild. He doesn't interest me, so I left him. The Transformers section was a complete mess though, with empty pegs and voyagers all over the place, so I figure they were finally restocking. Which is nice, as I'll finally be seeing some new stuff. I'm only today finding the latest wave of Studio Series, the one that released at least a month ago...

News Credits: 3 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 3:37 pm

After messing around with ER OP, i guess the only thing I wish they had done was added blue to his combat deck. Mainly to the cockpit/droid part that has the claw arms.

Not uncommon to have different colors on the package than what you actually get. On the back of the package that piece with the claws is all blue.

If you really look at the trailer itself, it is almost too must grey (my opinion). Alittle blue would have broken up all that grey color.

In the instructions, it does show how Grapple can connect to the trailer ramp with his black claw in vehicle mode. Of course in the picture I included earlier, I just connected Ironworks to that ramp. There is going to be so many variations you can connect them.

Otherwise, I am happy i picked him up.

SGM

News Credits: 174 · Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:51 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:
o.supreme wrote:
aronjlove wrote:
SGMLordMirage wrote:Shockwave could become the ultimate target shelf warmer. It's crazy how many are sitting on the shelves.
Does anyone know why he was released practically first and in such large quantities? When I think of fan favorite characters, neither G1 Shockwave nor IDW Shockwave stand out.

Original Shockwave is definitely a fan favorite, however, for whatever reason this Siege Leader (probably based on a concept stemming back to the PotP contest) was seemingly way over produced. I still think they should have only released one Leader per wave, and in less quantity. It seems the amount of Shockwaves made as opposed to Magnus and Galaxy prime were 3-to-1.

For the record, other Targets in my area have "only" 3 or 4, if that is a good thing, then I guess that is where hopefully Earthrise will show up first

That is how I ended up finding the micromasters and deluxes for far, keeping an eye on the Target that is low on them. Found the Voyagers today the same way, just the leaders and battlemasters left to go.

Shockwave was re-released in Wave 2, but apparently everyone preferred Ultra Magnus and Galaxy Prime. Taking into account parents usually restrict their kids' spending, it's not unfeasible that it was an "either or", and Shockwave usually got the short end.

That, and a LOT of collectors were super salty about his price-point and vehemently swore they were gonna boycott until he hit clearance; but being repacked in wave two ended up being a big mistake