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[Cobotron]

Love that dark green Acid Storm in the pic ol' saby baby posted! I'd like to have that deco please and thank you.

The Classics Acid Storm came close in color value, but had that camo-esque (or maybe it's acid corrosion?) design. I like that color in a more traditional layout.


Transformers Universe - Classics 2.0 Acid Storm Gallery

[Wolfman Jake]

Acid Storm (4 million BC colors)

Also that pine green seeker would look great as a toy if he used some shade close to/similar to Hound.

He's pretty much just Universe Acid Storm minus the camo.

Probably got a color-shade change after 4 million years.

Isn't the identity of that pine green Seeker in the "Welcoming Committee" still unknown? It's just pure fan speculation that it's Acid Storm, just the same as when fans assumed Sunstorm the same bot as the yellow seeker of the "Rainmakers," before Hasbro officially said that wasn't the case. Given that pattern and precedent, I'd think it more likely the pine green Seeker is NOT actually Acid Storm, but another bot altogether.

[Cobotron]

I'd think it more likely the pine green Seeker is NOT actually Acid Storm, but another bot altogether.

They call him Mr. Green Jeans.

Hey! Here's a thing. I have always just taken for granted that they are called Seekers without actually knowing where that name (designation) came from. So, where did it come from? Tech Specs, and I just can't remember? The toon? Marvel?
It's a cool name for sure.

[Jeddostotle7]

I'd think it more likely the pine green Seeker is NOT actually Acid Storm, but another bot altogether.

They call him Mr. Green Jeans.

Hey! Here's a thing. I have always just taken for granted that they are called Seekers without actually knowing where that name (designation) came from. So, where did it come from? Tech Specs, and I just can't remember? The toon? Marvel?
It's a cool name for sure.

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Seeker_(body-type)#The_term_.22Seeker.22

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

I'd think it more likely the pine green Seeker is NOT actually Acid Storm, but another bot altogether.

They call him Mr. Green Jeans.

Hey! Here's a thing. I have always just taken for granted that they are called Seekers without actually knowing where that name (designation) came from. So, where did it come from? Tech Specs, and I just can't remember? The toon? Marvel?
It's a cool name for sure.

Oh, you just had to poke at that didn't you. It originated with old department store advertising for them, such as the 1984 J.C. Penney's Wishbook. It became a popular fan term, and was cemented in canon in 2002.

[Cobotron]

I'd think it more likely the pine green Seeker is NOT actually Acid Storm, but another bot altogether.

They call him Mr. Green Jeans.

Hey! Here's a thing. I have always just taken for granted that they are called Seekers without actually knowing where that name (designation) came from. So, where did it come from? Tech Specs, and I just can't remember? The toon? Marvel?
It's a cool name for sure.

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Seeker_(body-type)#The_term_.22Seeker.22

Well COOL! Thanks!


After reading that I quickly dug out the raggity old 1985 Hasbro product catalogue my Dad brought back for me from Toy Fair. In that they are simply listed as, The Transformers Decepticon Plane Assortment. DANG! I was hoping to open it and find the proof in that pudding.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

While i am not getting Starscream or most likely Thundercracker, and want to get Skywarp and Redwing, I'm not sure about these 3 yet. We'll have to see when they are available and for how much. I'd like some new cons, and to build a seeker force, but I don't have this mold yet and am still not very impressed yet. So we need to see how the first one eventually feels

[Sabrblade]

Acid Storm (4 million BC colors)

Also that pine green seeker would look great as a toy if he used some shade close to/similar to Hound.

He's pretty much just Universe Acid Storm minus the camo.

Probably got a color-shade change after 4 million years.

Isn't the identity of that pine green Seeker in the "Welcoming Committee" still unknown? It's just pure fan speculation that it's Acid Storm, just the same as when fans assumed Sunstorm the same bot as the yellow seeker of the "Rainmakers," before Hasbro officially said that wasn't the case. Given that pattern and precedent, I'd think it more likely the pine green Seeker is NOT actually Acid Storm, but another bot altogether.

Normally, I would absolutely agree with you on this, especially with that Sunstorm/Nova Storm analogy... if Acid Storm hadn't been given a toy (his first toy, even) with a dark green color scheme, meaning that he officially has two official looks, one bright green and one dark green, to his name.

But yeah, declaring the dark green Seeker to definitely be Acid Storm is unofficial, but it's the best guess we got for the time being. And, there is also this other dark green Seeker from "The Ultimate Doom, Part 3". Compared to him, the green Seeker from "MTMTE, Part 1" sure looks a whole lot more like the Universe Acid Storm toy, so that other green Seeker is definitely a different individual from Acid Storm.

[Microbot]

Anyone have news about Skywarp a Prime-exclusive? Or Barricade? I can find them nowhere...

No one knows on Skywarp since he hasn't even officially been revealed yet (I don't think) and barricade is a mainline release for wave 4 so you shouldn't expect to see him for a few months.

thank you

[Skritz]

I'd say there is a precedent to say 'green Seeker' and Acid Storm are different individuals. Sunstorm and Nova Storm were deemed different characters even when most people thought they were the same for years.

[Wolfman Jake]

Normally, I would absolutely agree with you on this, especially with that Sunstorm/Nova Storm analogy... if Acid Storm hadn't been given a toy (his first toy, even) with a dark green color scheme, meaning that he officially has two official looks, one bright green and one dark green, to his name.

But yeah, declaring the dark green Seeker to definitely be Acid Storm is unofficial, but it's the best guess we got for the time being. And, there is also this other dark green Seeker from "The Ultimate Doom, Part 3". Compared to him, the green Seeker from "MTMTE, Part 1" sure looks a whole lot more like the Universe Acid Storm toy, so that other green Seeker is definitely a different individual from Acid Storm.

Universe 2008 Acid Storm's coloring and deco layout were mostly due to Aaron Archer's artistic license at the time. He was definitely more into Hasbro's "make it look cool" than Takara's "make it look right" design philosophy. As such, Acid Storm's Universe 2008 deco is meant to look quasi-realistic and only nominally similar to the G1 cartoon character model in that both are primarily "green." The toy's deco also doesn't look that much like either green Seeker pictured above, except coincidentally, as in whether or not certain parts like the thighs are gray or green, for instance. The colors are off, and none of them use a jungle camouflage pattern in the show. Long story short, you can't convince me either one of those other green guys is Acid Storm based on his inaccurate previous toy decos.

[Sabrblade]

Until we get a proper SDCC thread...

https://twitter.com/s250_MKII/status/1151324347828543488






https://twitter.com/s250_MKII/status/1151314431751495680






https://twitter.com/s250_MKII/status/1151324783339954179

[Sentinel_Primal]

Astrotrain's tender turning into a rocket base is amazing! I'm definitely going to pick up the Rumble and Ratbat pack for Soundblaster. Hope they do a Frenzy set. Oh, and I'm a tad disappointed about the way they handled Apeface's beast mode face, but if it means a good Titan Master and robot mode face, I'm fine with it not being 100% like the G1 toy

[Jelze Bunnycat]

The Red Guy?
Ratbat?
Micromaster redecos (I only recognize Ironworks, Powerbomb, Skyhopper & Groundshaker)
Direct Hit and Power Punch?!
Rung?!!!

[Sabrblade]

Micromaster redecos (I only recognize Ironworks, Powerbomb, Skyhopper & Groundshaker)

The white Stakeout redeco is... Holi.

[william-james88]

RUNG??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????

[Deadput]

Did somebody Rung IDW for ideas?


Oh boy I'm glad we got a Rung figure.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Micromaster redecos (I only recognize Ironworks, Powerbomb, Skyhopper & Groundshaker)

The white Stakeout redeco is... Holi.

And the Topshot redeco is Gunlift. The last 4 (grey Visper, red Storm Cloud, yellow Red Heat, red Highjump) look original.

[Stargrave]

This just in from various sources like from our own NathanielPrime and Sentinel_Primal with images from Sabrblade but originating from Twitter user StrikerWang are images somehow taken of the Hasbro Transformers Siege reveals for #SDCC2019! Below you will see images of
-Astrotrain in train mode with his tinder converted to launch base
-Battlemaster Rung (!!!)
-Battlemaster Firedrive repainted deep silver
-Apeface from behind showing his beast mode head component
-Spinister
-Crosshairs (looking slick my old friend)
-Ratbat and Frenzy/Rumble
-and not last and not least the Micromaster 10 pack (not all members yet confirmed)
Enjoy the images and let 2019 ring (Rung?) as what will not doubt go down as one of the greatest years in Transformers history. Chime in with your thoughts in the forum and stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

[Microbot]

NEWS!!!

https://twitter.com/s250_MKII/status/1151314431751495680

[DedicatedGhostArt]

Well well, yesterday I bought Cybertron Optimus from Target as my first Siege figure. And oh man, he is CHUNK. He's amazing. Sure there are some goofy bits about him, but he is the funnest Optimus Prime figure I've ever gotten. (Also this picture was from when I immediately got him out of the box, so it's slightly mistransformed, sorry about that.) The thing that's amazing to me is how awesome the voyager form of him is as well. If you want an Optimus Prime that's super stop-motion friendly, this is a good one. His articulation is best of the Optimus Primes I have, even better than that of the Studio Series 38 BB movie Optimus. He's definitely the most solid one I have. Also his voyager form sports the most GORGEOUS modernized G1 toy Optimus Prime head I've EVER SEEN! I love this thing, and it makes me feel like a little kid again.

As much as I loved Studio Series before, feeling this as my first Siege figure makes me hope that the rest are this good, because if so, that means these are probably much more dense figures and would probably break less easily as well unlike my SS Jazz and Shatter. I also really am looking forward to that Hot Shot recolor of Hound, and really really hope they do a Clocker recolor with a new head of Sideswipe!

[LE0KING]

RUNG??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????

Why do I feel like Warden was like "Who? IDW? That's not G1. Just crap something out and leave me alone."

Don't get me wrong I never thought we'd get one, and I'm darn sure gonna buy it, but this is so small it doesn't even scale with a legends collection. Is it better to have nothing than something you can't use?

[Ultra Markus]

Why is it they always release red rumble first and then never blue frenzy

[Orionpaxg1]

That Titan class Primus looks great, ready to drop 575 for my Transformers God.

[Microbot]

So Astrotrain will have 4 modes!!!

I bit confused about 10 pack minibot....are the same we have but repaint and in the same pack, the planes are all the same?

Great Apeface, Crossair, Astrotrain and spinster!!!

funny Ratbat and Rumble proportions

More news to came?