YoungPrime wrote:The "theme/gimmick" for this line should've focused more on the Quintesson's IMO. But if "Bridges" where their focus then it should've been Space Bridges.
If 5-10 of those Microbots had a 3rd mode that combined to make a Space Bridge with Deluxe figures like Ironworks and Air Razor playing a part in it, then I'm sure they'd be flying off of shelves.
I think what you're saying is "I wish it was like this, not that," but I think it's worth noting that the underlying plan is backwards. The theme for this year is a way to combine the Battle Masters and Micromaster bases into a unifying theme, with bridges/ramps as the core gimmick. For better or for worse, Generations has since 2014 incorporated a "current year minus 30" update to vintage figures. Micromaster bases were in 1989 and 1990, with Action Master partners in 1990. Since Quintessons don't traditionally transform, they fit it in with this cycle's play feature.
I point this out because one of the things I like most about the Generations line, especially in the time since Combiner Wars, is that they incorporate historic play features, new related gimmicks, and unrelated fan wants in a comprehensive way so there's something for everyone.*
(With the caveat that G1 is always better represented than other franchises and brands.)