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[Flashwave]

Maybe this is why Skywarp and Thundercracker are reportedly getting clearanced now, to make space for this next "wave" of Target exclusives?

Reported getting clearanced now? Haven't they been on clearance for months now? I bought mine clearance at my local Target in Orlando about 3 months ago. Another Target in Orlando also had them listed as clearance in the computer, but when I went they were already sold out.

This may have been a second batch or a delayed shipment that is getting clearenced. I never saw mine in stores, let alone on clearence, only an empty shelf tag taunting me that I was too late, and that was pulled when the Clones got clearenced out. Then the Seekers showed up on the website a couple of weeks later after I hit the panic button but thankfully before I turned to a scalper. Maybe its this batch thats getting cleared out now

[ZeroWolf]

I just wanted to share some photos of ER Bluestreak. Unfortunately, I do not own Siege Smokescreen so I all had was Siege Prowl to show a comparison between the two.

SGM

Hi, do you mind if we use these images in a news item? I just checked and we have no in hand images of Earthrise Bluey, if you want, you can do a write up of your thoughts as a mini review

[SGMLordMirage]

@ ZeroWolf, I sent you a response via PM!

[just_aCloud]

MAN Trailbreaker looks exactly like Hoist. For some reason the rendered images make him look more like a distinct figure, but they fact that these toys share the same mold shines right through when you look at the actual toy.

I'll be skipping this wave, but Runamuck and Fasttrack definitely look great.

[Wolfman Jake]

Airwave arrived on Saturday! I haven't had time to open him up yet, but now that's 2/4 Wave 2 Earthrise Deluxes accounted for. I've still seen NONE of them on any store shelves. Still waiting for Bluestreak to pop up in the Walgreens around here too.

Sorry to rant again on Earthrise Arcee, but having Takara Tomy Legends Arcee next to the new Earthrise version just accentuates how BAD this new Arcee figure really is. The Thrilling 30 Deluxe Class Arcee actually transforms, has a better (smaller, more compact) backpack with vehicle kibble that actually contributes to part of her robot mode sillouhette (e.g., the shoulder pauldrons), and integrates more of her actual robot mode into the body of the car (namely the thighs and the central front bumper). She's still partially a shell former, but actually done RIGHT. Her robot kibble all snaps into place under the car body, the face is hidden by a panel that becomes her robot mode torso, the arms work as weapon storage for the smaller gun, and no parts forming is needed at all. T30/Platinum/Legends Arcee is a fantastic first official G1 Arcee toy that is convertible. The Takara paint job makes her a virtual masterpiece in terms of screen accuracy too. Earthrise Arcee is just a complete disappointment in terms of engineering and paintwork. Maybe I'll like the mold better as Elita-1, but I'm not holding out much hope.

[o.supreme]

I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

[ZeroWolf]

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, SGMLordMirage, has recently gotten the Walgreens exclusive Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak, and has shared with us these new in hand images of the figure! Bluestreak is a redeco (and new head) of Earthrise Deluxe Class Smokescreen (who is also redeco'ed to make Autobot Alliance Deluxe Class Prowl).

These include a series of comparisons to the Siege Datsun Brothers mold through Siege Deluxe Class Prowl. The photos also give a demonstration of Bluestreaks transformation.

























SGMLordMirage had this to say about the toy:

I hadn’t messed with him that much other than taking the photos. I mean it seems like a decent mold, obviously it is a lot different that the Siege molds but with similar transformations. It is definitely nice to get the shoulder rockets versus buying add ones like I did for my Siege Prowl. I do love the colors even though i know some would want him in a bluish color. I hadn’t planned on buying ER Smokescreen but now having this, I may end up getting him

Are you hunting for Bluestreak? Have these images convinced you to track him down? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

[SGMLordMirage]

That would be a good comparison to have. I would definitely post a pic of all three once I am able to pick up ER Arcee. Hardest part would be digging out my T30 Arcee and TR Arcee.

SGM

[Wolfman Jake]

I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

comparison-shots-of-different-g1-flavored-arcee-figures-t115175.php

[Emerje]

I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

There was an entire topic by Grahf_ comparing all of the recent Arcee molds to ER Arcee.





Emerje

[o.supreme]

Cool thanks. One never knows what qualifies to have it's own thread, or get lumped in the main series thread...

[M. Spector]

Not to resurrect a dead horse BUT I spent some time in PS seeing Sunstreaker would look like utilizing a different body mold. Why? Because I really SuStr but something about the Earthrise release just seems to be .. missing? Not sure, but here is the image if y'all are as curious, i think he looks better like this :

[Rodimus Prime]

Yeah, he looks pretty good that way. If only the vehicle mode was accurate. The off-yellow bothers me on the official release, but I'll get him anyway, it's the closest we've gotten on him to accuracy outside of the MP figure.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

I have both T30 and TR, but no interest in the new ER Arcee.

[aronjlove]

Did somebody ask about Arcee?

[Ultra Markus]

Did somebody ask about Arcee?

You left out animated Arcee

[TF-fan kev777]

I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

I have both T30 and TR, but no interest in the new ER Arcee.

I'm close, have T30, already sold TR and no interest in ER Arcee

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

I reiterate that I wish they'd just reissued TR Arcee instead of giving us this. TR Arcee may be slightly futch, but she's good as a headmaster Arcee. And seeing as headmaster Arcee has been a canon thing since "The Rebirth", it would be nice if the 30-year-belated toy form was more accessible.

[Jeddostotle7]

I know this probably isn't the case, but it feels like I'm the only one who's still planning on replacing the T30 Arcee with ER.

It's just... I appreciate T30 integrating the car shell better, but I kinda lowkey hate the body sculpting, with its weird "literal human curves complete with belly button" thing going on. ER Arcee looks better, and from what I've heard articulates and poses better as well.

I'll definitely be picking up the ER figure when I find it - which should be soon, since Wave 2 Deluxes are as of today FINALLY appearing here in San Jose, though sadly I've only found Airwave so far.

[aronjlove]

You left out animated Arcee

Unfortunately I've yet to find a good seller for her that isn't marked up ridiculously. Animated and Prime Arcee are on my list.

I know this probably isn't the case, but it feels like I'm the only one who's still planning on replacing the T30 Arcee with ER.

It's just... I appreciate T30 integrating the car shell better, but I kinda lowkey hate the body sculpting, with its weird "literal human curves complete with belly button" thing going on. ER Arcee looks better, and from what I've heard articulates and poses better as well.

I'll definitely be picking up the ER figure when I find it - which should be soon, since Wave 2 Deluxes are as of today FINALLY appearing here in San Jose, though sadly I've only found Airwave so far.

No, you and me both. I truly feel ER Arcee is a better figure, not a better Transformer since the transformation is eh, but definitely a better figure. Remove the extra backpack and she poses so much better, and even with the backpack, she isn't bad. The 5mm compatibility is the icing on the cake.

[blackeyedprime]

I'm only likey to pick up the elita 1 repaint of arcee and she is being booked in for foot surgery upon being acquired. No point in being 5mm compatible if it becomes a blemish on the figure.

[Tuned Agent]

I'm only likey to pick up the elita 1 repaint of arcee and she is being booked in for foot surgery upon being acquired. No point in being 5mm compatible if it becomes a blemish on the figure.

Just be careful, those heels are probably the only things that allow her to stand with that backpack.

[Wolfman Jake]

I reiterate that I wish they'd just reissued TR Arcee instead of giving us this. TR Arcee may be slightly futch, but she's good as a headmaster Arcee. And seeing as headmaster Arcee has been a canon thing since "The Rebirth", it would be nice if the 30-year-belated toy form was more accessible.

Maybe she'll be the fourth Headmaster in Wave 2 of the "Retro Headmasters" line at Walmart? I can see that being a pretty viable option, though I still hold out hope that they'll do a single release of Cerebros instead in cartoon accurate colors.

[Munkky]

The recent announcement of Runabout (even though I'm probably never going to own one) has got me interested in the Earthrise Runamuck mould, for those who own Runamuck, what is it like? I've also been considering getting a Hoist and Grapple for my G1 Autobot shelf, I've watched a few reviews on YouTube for both, Hoist's vehicle mode looks a bit doofy, but generally they both look like decent toys.

I think I'm getting ever closer to a Generations collection I'm completely happy with. Runabout, the Coneheads, and Netflix Bumblebee and Soundwave are all toys I really want to buy, but I'm not holding out much hope in ever getting of any of them. I'm not too fussed about never having the Coneheads, especially seeing how in demand they are and how fast they've sold out, but I'll be very sad if I can't get Bumblebee and Soundwave.

[Wolfman Jake]

My Allicons arrived from Amazon yesterday afternoon! Now all I'm waiting for is Smokescreen, who is scheduled to arrive on Thursday.