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News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:25 am

Nathaniel Prime wrote:
carytheone wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:...I was thinking of a yellow, brown, and silver redeco of Prowl...
Silverstreak?
I avoided Silverstreak because he is much too similar to "Bluestreak".

Ah you beat me to my edit. I noticed after I quoted, cut and posted that I cannot read. I missed the yellow and brown bits like a doof. I'll leave my foolish quote above as punishment :oops:

I do think you're right about changing the name though. It'd match G2Swipe and be very "on brand".

by **G1OPT1MU5PR1M3** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:44 am

WOW. They missed the mark on prowl, but blue streak looks DAMN good.
I want this yesterday. Mirage looks decent aswell

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:58 am

Nathaniel Prime wrote:I was looking over Bluestreak, and then suddenly, I ask, "What else can the Datsun mold be redecoed into?".

I mean, we have the Datsun trio, and Barricade, but then what?

Honestly, I think thats enough. Too many redecos is no fun for most fans.

by **G1OPT1MU5PR1M3** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:04 am

I see no ports for weapons storage on mirage in vehicle mode. And he has two weapons, I mean, I see those 2 at the top, but those are HORRIFIC placements for weapons

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:19 am

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I see no ports for weapons storage on mirage in vehicle mode. And he has two weapons, I mean, I see those 2 at the top, but those are HORRIFIC placements for weapons

I thought they would be the best place for vehicle mounted guns

by **G1OPT1MU5PR1M3** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:32 am

william-james88 wrote:
G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I see no ports for weapons storage on mirage in vehicle mode. And he has two weapons, I mean, I see those 2 at the top, but those are HORRIFIC placements for weapons

I thought they would be the best place for vehicle mounted guns

No at all in my opinion. Either next to the driver's cockpit or mounted on the sides of the vehicle.
I go for a more realistic view, that the guns could rise up from the body of the car mode, like the 1989 Tim burton batmobile.
2 guns lopsided hanging from a spoiler?! Cmon bro

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:39 am

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I see no ports for weapons storage on mirage in vehicle mode. And he has two weapons, I mean, I see those 2 at the top, but those are HORRIFIC placements for weapons
I thought they would be the best place for vehicle mounted guns
No at all in my opinion. Either next to the driver's cockpit or mounted on the sides of the vehicle.
I go for a more realistic view, that the guns could rise up from the body of the car mode, like the 1989 Tim burton batmobile.
2 guns lopsided hanging from a spoiler?! Cmon bro

Considering the big ass block of bot arms under the "spoiler", it would seem possible and logical to store weapons in there :lol:

But your point is valid.

News Credits: 17 · by **AcademyofDrX** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:06 pm

That also enables weapons mounted on his upper arms in robot mode, which is standard placement for Siege.

And you're not wrong, but "this robot that turns into a space car based on an F1 racer (but not really) needs more realistic laser gun placement" ...

Well, that's not a thought I had, but you do you.

News Credits: 56 · by **Nathaniel Prime** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:30 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I was looking over Bluestreak, and then suddenly, I ask, "What else can the Datsun mold be redecoed into?".

I mean, we have the Datsun trio, and Barricade, but then what?

Honestly, I think thats enough. Too many redecos is no fun for most fans.

That's true too, it was just a thought I had

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:31 pm

Stargrave wrote:Bluestreak’s vehicle mode I think looks the best out of the three AutoSeeker bros I mean that grey just totally works for me. Dang can’t wait to get these guys.

I'm the opposite. I never liked that silver on any iteration of Bluestreak. That's why I would like the blue repaint. *Stands over Strada with the stick.* It's never enough!

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:37 pm

G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I go for a more realistic view

I thought realism was a word we left at the door when entering this hobby

by **G1OPT1MU5PR1M3** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:59 pm

william-james88 wrote:
G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I go for a more realistic view

I thought realism was a word we left at the door when entering this hobby

I thought statements about "toys" looking like and mimicking "vehicles" would be left at the door when entering someone's comment.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:02 pm

He's here!

by **G1OPT1MU5PR1M3** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:05 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:He's here!

Congrats. Waiting on mine. BBTS is soooooo slow on pre-orders

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:08 pm

william-james88 wrote:
G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:I go for a more realistic view
I thought realism was a word we left at the door when entering this hobby

Well that's not a very realistic view point

News Credits: 10 · by **sol magnus** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:03 pm

Still no word on how Bluestreak and Soundblaster (who I'm not getting) will be released.

In other news, I found a fresh case of wave 3 deluxes. Bought the 2 Refraktors and a Red Alert. The others were Hound and Brunt. With Brunt, I think I'm going to break my Weaponizer rule and get him, but I couldn't do more than the 60 at the time, and I wasn't leaving a Refraktor for him, so...

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:11 pm

sol magnus wrote:Still no word on how Bluestreak and Soundblaster (who I'm not getting) will be released.

In other news, I found a fresh case of wave 3 deluxes. Bought the 2 Refraktors and a Red Alert. The others were Hound and Brunt. With Brunt, I think I'm going to break my Weaponizer rule and get him, but I couldn't do more than the 60 at the time, and I wasn't leaving a Refraktor for him, so...

Where did you find them? Walmart? Target?

by **ZeldaTheSwordsman** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:12 pm

Nathaniel Prime wrote:I thought I would be mad about Bluestreak's car mode door, but I like it, and it seems much more Cybertronian than the other "Autoseekers" (Thanks Stargrave! ) Car mode gives me "I, Robot" vibes, which is great since Cybertronian is supposed to look futuristic. Mirage still looks great, and he has a cool transformation.

Autoseekers? How about Seekars? Or more obviously, Seecars?

Eh, I like Praxians

Meh, it's Sideswipe's body type that's more comparable to the Seekers in terms of redeco character overdose. The Datsuns are starting to catch up, admittedly
Datsun: Prowl, Bluestreak, Smokescreen, and now Barricade
Lambo: Sideswipe, Red Alert, Tigertrack, Deep Cover, Clampdown

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:15 pm

sol magnus wrote:Still no word on how Bluestreak and Soundblaster (who I'm not getting) will be released.

these toys havent even been officially revealed yet, I dont think we should start the timer before then.

News Credits: 3 · by **Wireless_Phantom** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:24 pm

I think I'm still just going to stick to Barricade, but that Bluestreak is really tempting. I think I'll pass on it, but if they make a Blue Bluestreak i'll definitely get that...unless it's in a multipack with another figure I don't want.

News Credits: 10 · by **sol magnus** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:35 pm

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:
sol magnus wrote:Still no word on how Bluestreak and Soundblaster (who I'm not getting) will be released.

In other news, I found a fresh case of wave 3 deluxes. Bought the 2 Refraktors and a Red Alert. The others were Hound and Brunt. With Brunt, I think I'm going to break my Weaponizer rule and get him, but I couldn't do more than the 60 at the time, and I wasn't leaving a Refraktor for him, so...

Where did you find them? Walmart? Target?

Ha. I totally forgot that part. It was Walmart. The stock lady was all "can I help you?" as I cut the box open with my keys. :lol:

News Credits: 48 · by **Nemesis Primal** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:47 pm

S64?! Why does Siege keep getting longerrrrrrrr? I'm not complaining, but now we not only have the mystery of S44-47, but also S52-63....the other three 35th figures are probably in there somewhere, so more like S52-60...I'm starting to be at a loss for what the missing stuff will be.

At least Bluestreak still looks great.

News Credits: 95 · by **Jtprime17** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:58 pm

Well it looks like we'll be able to get Sounblaster at Walmart at least.

https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory ... =729788753

How did I find his UPC?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HASBRO-TRANSFO ... SwnhldJtTN

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:34 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:S64?! Why does Siege keep getting longerrrrrrrr? I'm not complaining, but now we not only have the mystery of S44-47, but also S52-63....the other three 35th figures are probably in there somewhere, so more like S52-60...I'm starting to be at a loss for what the missing stuff will be.

At least Bluestreak still looks great.

I'm speculating that Bluestreak and company (52-63...) will be part of WFC part 2.

As far as 44-47, who knows? There's precedent for mystery BMs and MMs that haven't been announced, but who knows?

While we're on the subject and I have my list out. I've read that Thundercracker's code is SEEKERS and the *Alpha Counter Strike Force is INTEL. Grain of salt with those though, so far it can't be verified.

by **Skritz** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:40 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:S64?! Why does Siege keep getting longerrrrrrrr? I'm not complaining, but now we not only have the mystery of S44-47, but also S52-63....the other three 35th figures are probably in there somewhere, so more like S52-60...I'm starting to be at a loss for what the missing stuff will be.

At least Bluestreak still looks great.

I'm going to make a wild guess and say the only plausible new mold would be a Voyager Snapdragon. The rest is likely to be retool akin to what Crosshairs is.