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News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Fri May 29, 2020 11:46 am

I've seen some articles about SDCC having some *virtual* panels even though the convention itself is canceled. Whether or not Hasbro plans to do any of these, or just do slow burns throughout the Summer with *Fan-Fridays* on Pulse is anybody's guess...

News Credits: 388 · by **Bounti76** » Fri May 29, 2020 12:08 pm

Thanks to Hasbro's Facebook page, Seibertronian aronjlove, and an email from those subscribed to Pulse updates, we have some cool new images to bring to you of War for Cybertron Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok!

This possible biggest-ever Decepticon figure deserves some good packaging, and that's what he gets! These shots show off the front and side of the packaging, as well as a shot of the figure standing next to his box. The impressive box art shows the gargantuan Decepticon with Optimus Prime clutched in his claw, with the Ark in the background.

Also, if you missed out on preordering him via Pulse, he's back up for preorder there again. Just click on any of the pictures above to be taken to his Pulse listing.

Does this make the anticipation harder to bear? Tell us what you think below, and se what your optics can spy in the artwork.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Fri May 29, 2020 12:11 pm

Is that megs shooting Scorpy on the side of the box? :-?

I know Double Dealer is swooping in on the background.

News Credits: 12 · by **Sentinel_Primal** » Fri May 29, 2020 12:21 pm

The box art proportions look... Off? Like, his arms look a little too long, at least to me. Still super excisted to get this guy. Just hope that the die-cast Scorponok from Titans Return looks good on the Mega Zarak part

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri May 29, 2020 1:43 pm

That might be the greatest box art ever made

News Credits: 11 · by **joevill** » Fri May 29, 2020 1:46 pm

Bad ass!

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Fri May 29, 2020 1:47 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:That might be the greatest box art ever made

It's definitely top tier. Speaking of which...I know there are books which collect original TF Box Art.... Has anyone suggested to Hasbro to TT to publish a book for more modern Toybox art? I'd love to have a coffee table type book that had all the art from Unite Warriors, the Titans, even most of Hasbro's standard releases going back from CW to current are pretty neat.

News Credits: 10 · by **transformers_va** » Fri May 29, 2020 2:53 pm

That looks awesome!! I can't wait to get him.. hopefully he won't get delayed like Doubledealer has been - just got the Hasbro Pulse email about 3 hours ago

News Credits: 3 · by **Wireless_Phantom** » Fri May 29, 2020 6:42 pm

This makes the insane part of me want a titan sized Power Master Optimus Prime.

by **Skritz** » Fri May 29, 2020 6:45 pm

Wireless_Phantom wrote:This makes the insane part of me want a titan sized Power Master Optimus Prime.

I could see Hasbro redoing the design later for Commander Class since they've already exhausted so many Optimus redesign to remake.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Fri May 29, 2020 6:58 pm

How about a titan boxset consisting of commander class power master Optimus Prime and Leader Class Godbomber?

News Credits: 17 · by **AcademyofDrX** » Fri May 29, 2020 7:20 pm

"We just got this obscure thing a couple years ago, but I didn't like it because [insert minor arbitrary fan quibble here] so I want a new, more expensive version of the toy not that only three people will buy."

News Credits: 17 · by **AcademyofDrX** » Fri May 29, 2020 7:21 pm

F'real tho Titan PMOP does sound pretty cool actually

by **Skritz** » Fri May 29, 2020 7:28 pm

AcademyofDrX wrote:

"We just got this obscure thing a couple years ago, but I didn't like it because [insert minor arbitrary fan quibble here] so I want a new, more expensive version of the toy not that only three people will buy."

You under estimate (and forgot) the amount of Geewhuning that came from Titans Return and people being butthurt Target and Powermasters were now Headmaster.

by **TransformR** » Fri May 29, 2020 7:38 pm

transformers_va wrote:That looks awesome!! I can't wait to get him.. hopefully he won't get delayed like Doubledealer has been - just got the Hasbro Pulse email about 3 hours ago

Was it delayed? The original estimated ship date from puls had been September 1st, the email I received said August 1st. So I think they have a wrong date or templates incorrectly and it will be early?

News Credits: 458 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri May 29, 2020 10:31 pm

Skritz wrote:
AcademyofDrX wrote:

"We just got this obscure thing a couple years ago, but I didn't like it because [insert minor arbitrary fan quibble here] so I want a new, more expensive version of the toy not that only three people will buy."

You under estimate (and forgot) the amount of Geewhuning that came from Titans Return and people being butthurt Target and Powermasters were now Headmaster.

Yet, I concur with Academy that the solution to that is not "Make 'em 2 feet tall and cost an arm and a leg".

News Credits: 10 · by **transformers_va** » Fri May 29, 2020 10:56 pm

TransformR wrote:
transformers_va wrote:That looks awesome!! I can't wait to get him.. hopefully he won't get delayed like Doubledealer has been - just got the Hasbro Pulse email about 3 hours ago

Was it delayed? The original estimated ship date from puls had been September 1st, the email I received said August 1st. So I think they have a wrong date or templates incorrectly and it will be early?

Originally it said that Doubledealer would ship on approx July 1st

News Credits: 10 · by **transformers_va** » Fri May 29, 2020 11:10 pm

Sabrblade wrote:.. not "Make 'em 2 feet tall and cost an arm and a leg".

I disagree.. if Hasbro made one that was 6 foot tall, and really well done, I'd give them both arms and both legs :-P

News Credits: 458 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri May 29, 2020 11:12 pm

transformers_va wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:.. not "Make 'em 2 feet tall and cost an arm and a leg".

I disagree.. if Hasbro made one that was 6 foot tall, and really well done, I'd give them both arms and both legs

Well, not all of us are swimming in money like Scrooge McDuck.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:16 am

Missed it the first time, so I got to pre-order now. The box art is really good. This will be the first Titan I will get with its box. Every other one I have I got 2nd hand from eBay with no box. But this one is worth it.

About how far in advance of shipping will my card be charged? I haven't actually used Hasbro Pulse before...

Also, looking at that ankle joint, as someone who has had his ankle snapped sideways, that pose brings back some cringeworthy memories.

News Credits: 23 · by **aronjlove** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:48 am

Rodimus Prime wrote:Missed it the first time, so I got to pre-order now. The box art is really good. This will be the first Titan I will get with its box. Every other one I have I got 2nd hand from eBay with no box. But this one is worth it.

About how far in advance of shipping will my card be charged? I haven't actually used Hasbro Pulse before...

Also, looking at that ankle joint, as someone who has had his ankle snapped sideways, that pose brings back some cringeworthy memories.

They do an authorization charge for the full amount right away but immediately refund it. Then a few days before shipping they process the actual charge for the product. Sometimes you even get an email giving you a heads up to confirm the payment method.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:55 am

aronjlove wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:Missed it the first time, so I got to pre-order now. The box art is really good. This will be the first Titan I will get with its box. Every other one I have I got 2nd hand from eBay with no box. But this one is worth it.

About how far in advance of shipping will my card be charged? I haven't actually used Hasbro Pulse before...

Also, looking at that ankle joint, as someone who has had his ankle snapped sideways, that pose brings back some cringeworthy memories.
They do an authorization charge for the full amount right away but immediately refund it. Then a few days before shipping they process the actual charge for the product. Sometimes you even get an email giving you a heads up to confirm the payment method.

Okay, thanks.

I don't do preorders, I usually just buy figures when they're out and I have the money. But this figure looks to be the best Titan yet and I have a bit of a G1 Scorponok fetish so I didn't want to miss out.

I would LOVE a Commander Class version of both Max and Scorpy.

News Credits: 18 · by **leokearon** » Sat May 30, 2020 1:18 am

Very poor Fan First Friday for Transformers. Other lines like Power Rangers and Marvel legends get full on new reveals and all we get is a fancy box.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Sat May 30, 2020 4:29 am

leokearon wrote:Very poor Fan First Friday for Transformers. Other lines like Power Rangers and Marvel legends get full on new reveals and all we get is a fancy box.

The reveals yesterday were for the new star wars figures, tfs can still have their day