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[DR0hNO]

Has anyone seen any Seige stuff in the Uk other than Smyths? I can't find anything.

[SpikeyTigertron]

It would be kinda nice. That said, I think the Metroplex retool one could be improved with some further retools:
* New or tweaked lower legs that have the below-knee pivot. This is the big one - it would allow his legs to be configured as per the original in city mode.
* Clips or a flip-open panel on the right side of the chest so that Cerebros can attach in communications room mode as per the original toy.
* ^Corresponding closure of the top of the central tower and adding a proper cockpit there.
* 5mm port on the central section of the chest
* Feet with cavities for SIEGE Gasket and Grommet (Wishful thinking I know)

I mean.. the lower legs *do* open like Metroplex... there's just brackets in the way which you can pop off... What does bug me is that the legs don't clip together like Metro's I tried swapping them... to line up the clips, but because of the way the Turrets and (wheels- the red brackets) they won't tab together T_T....

but an non-IDW super skinny waist Metroplex would make me happy, but it would still feel like a "waste" of a "titan slot".

But now that we do have the "titan partners" it would be kind of fun to "revisit" the Titans themselves. Someone (on a different board?) pointed out that Brut mysteriously slots nice and snug behind Tyrpticon's dino head.

[ZeroWolf]

Has anyone seen any Seige stuff in the Uk other than Smyths? I can't find anything.

I've seen some in the Entertainer, and import shops like Forbidden Planet stock them

[Nathaniel Prime]

It would be kinda nice. That said, I think the Metroplex retool one could be improved with some further retools:
* New or tweaked lower legs that have the below-knee pivot. This is the big one - it would allow his legs to be configured as per the original in city mode.
* Clips or a flip-open panel on the right side of the chest so that Cerebros can attach in communications room mode as per the original toy.
* ^Corresponding closure of the top of the central tower and adding a proper cockpit there.
* 5mm port on the central section of the chest
* Feet with cavities for SIEGE Gasket and Grommet (Wishful thinking I know)

I mean.. the lower legs *do* open like Metroplex... there's just brackets in the way which you can pop off... What does bug me is that the legs don't clip together like Metro's I tried swapping them... to line up the clips, but because of the way the Turrets and (wheels- the red brackets) they won't tab together T_T....

but an non-IDW super skinny waist Metroplex would make me happy, but it would still feel like a "waste" of a "titan slot".

But now that we do have the "titan partners" it would be kind of fun to "revisit" the Titans themselves. Someone (on a different board?) pointed out that Brut mysteriously slots nice and snug behind Tyrpticon's dino head.

Funny you should mention Metro's waist, because I found T30 Metro's waist to be too skinny. Make my cityboi THICC HasTak!

As for new Titans, who is left to choose? I mean, Scorponok is obvious, and maybe Armada Tidal Wave, but then who?

I don't think HasTak would play the repaints card for the Titans, unless there was extremely strong demand for them.

If HasTak makes a Titan Ark playset though, that would be amazing (and who doesn't want an Ark?)

[blackeyedprime]

It would be kinda nice. That said, I think the Metroplex retool one could be improved with some further retools:
* New or tweaked lower legs that have the below-knee pivot. This is the big one - it would allow his legs to be configured as per the original in city mode.
* Clips or a flip-open panel on the right side of the chest so that Cerebros can attach in communications room mode as per the original toy.
* ^Corresponding closure of the top of the central tower and adding a proper cockpit there.
* 5mm port on the central section of the chest
* Feet with cavities for SIEGE Gasket and Grommet (Wishful thinking I know)

I mean.. the lower legs *do* open like Metroplex... there's just brackets in the way which you can pop off... What does bug me is that the legs don't clip together like Metro's I tried swapping them... to line up the clips, but because of the way the Turrets and (wheels- the red brackets) they won't tab together T_T....

but an non-IDW super skinny waist Metroplex would make me happy, but it would still feel like a "waste" of a "titan slot".

But now that we do have the "titan partners" it would be kind of fun to "revisit" the Titans themselves. Someone (on a different board?) pointed out that Brut mysteriously slots nice and snug behind Tyrpticon's dino head.

It would have been nice for Fortress to have his lift and cross play with the the new micro masters. I just picked up the Japanese three part tiny model kit version and if the toy had been done in a similar way, it could make buying titans a bit more manageable. It would make new micromaster bases dissapointing but it's not as though we have any as of yet.

[ZeroWolf]

It would be kinda nice. That said, I think the Metroplex retool one could be improved with some further retools:
* New or tweaked lower legs that have the below-knee pivot. This is the big one - it would allow his legs to be configured as per the original in city mode.
* Clips or a flip-open panel on the right side of the chest so that Cerebros can attach in communications room mode as per the original toy.
* ^Corresponding closure of the top of the central tower and adding a proper cockpit there.
* 5mm port on the central section of the chest
* Feet with cavities for SIEGE Gasket and Grommet (Wishful thinking I know)

I mean.. the lower legs *do* open like Metroplex... there's just brackets in the way which you can pop off... What does bug me is that the legs don't clip together like Metro's I tried swapping them... to line up the clips, but because of the way the Turrets and (wheels- the red brackets) they won't tab together T_T....

but an non-IDW super skinny waist Metroplex would make me happy, but it would still feel like a "waste" of a "titan slot".

But now that we do have the "titan partners" it would be kind of fun to "revisit" the Titans themselves. Someone (on a different board?) pointed out that Brut mysteriously slots nice and snug behind Tyrpticon's dino head.

Funny you should mention Metro's waist, because I found T30 Metro's waist to be too skinny. Make my cityboi THICC HasTak!

As for new Titans, who is left to choose? I mean, Scorponok is obvious, and maybe Armada Tidal Wave, but then who?

I don't think HasTak would play the repaints card for the Titans, unless there was extremely strong demand for them.

If HasTak makes a Titan Ark playset though, that would be amazing (and who doesn't want an Ark?)

I'd said Ark then transformed into Animated Omega Supreme, I think the fandom would lose control.

[DR0hNO]

Has anyone seen any Seige stuff in the Uk other than Smyths? I can't find anything.

I've seen some in the Entertainer, and import shops like Forbidden Planet stock them

thanks I'll have look next time i'm near

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

A skinny waist is part of the G1 Metrolex design, though . Blame the Diaclone Jizai Gattai designers if you don't like it.

FWIW I do see HasTak pulling the repaint card with Titans if they think there's enough interest. Takara's already done it once with Grand Maximus, and once Scorponok is made I can very much see Black Zarak following. Metrotitan would be an easy way to give the Decepticons more citybot muscle, and would go nicely with the return of Micromasters (after all, the T30 Metroplex mold was designed as a playground for ittybitty TFs).

It would be kinda nice. That said, I think the Metroplex retool one could be improved with some further retools:
* New or tweaked lower legs that have the below-knee pivot. This is the big one - it would allow his legs to be configured as per the original in city mode.
* Clips or a flip-open panel on the right side of the chest so that Cerebros can attach in communications room mode as per the original toy.
* ^Corresponding closure of the top of the central tower and adding a proper cockpit there.
* 5mm port on the central section of the chest
* Feet with cavities for SIEGE Gasket and Grommet (Wishful thinking I know)

I mean.. the lower legs *do* open like Metroplex... there's just brackets in the way which you can pop off... What does bug me is that the legs don't clip together like Metro's I tried swapping them... to line up the clips, but because of the way the Turrets and (wheels- the red brackets) they won't tab together T_T....

That's... not what I was talking about. I was talking about giving him below-the-knee pivots like the original Fort Max toy had:

Because the absence of those is what stops him from arranging his legs like the original did in city mode:

Instead they end up laying flat (official)..

...or in fan modes that attempt to approximate the look:

[Stargrave]

Good morning and happy Monday Seibertronians have we ever got a sweet slice of Siege news to start your day off right! Thanks to Facebook member DaimChocReports we have some images of the upcoming War For Cybertron: Siege Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce Multi-Pack featuring Covert Clone (G2 Sideswipe), Slamdance (Grand Slam and Raindance) and Battlemaster Trenchfoot (The Aimless mold). This appears to be the side package art featured on all Siege boxes and card backs along with the splash shot of all the characters on the back.




Covert clone? Could this be some veiled reference to Sideswipe's pseudo-reincarnation as a new protoform from the IDW books? Are you feeling ok with Slamdance being a little topsy turvy in this incarnation? Is Trenchfoot really an ideal name for a Targetmaster and does he over compensate with his blast effects? All questions we're likely to clamor over as this item's release approaches.

As always take a peruse and share your views with the Seibertron crew in the forum!

[sol magnus]

Everybody was planning on changing G2 Sideswipe's name anyway, so I'm glad Hasbro got ahead of it. But "Covert Clone" is not a good name.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Hey, this is the EU packaging; it has German on it

"Covert Clone"? I'm reminded of FunPub's WoH incarnation of Jhiaxus, in which he created "next-generation clones" styled after the G2 G1 Gobots, Sideswipe included... Except that clone was switched out for the real deal.

Very happy to see Hasbro went the mile in naming Grand Slam and Raindance.

:EDIT: Trenchfoot is a redeco of Blowpipe with Caliburst's Fire Blast, not Aimless: single barrel vs. double. Also, we know now the number for the set: WFC-S26.

[Randomhero]

Everybody was planning on changing G2 Sideswipe's name anyway, so I'm glad Hasbro got ahead of it. But "Covert Clone" is not a good name.

Kinda the good thing about owning something. You can call it what you want once you buy it.

[Agent 53]

Everybody was planning on changing G2 Sideswipe's name anyway, so I'm glad Hasbro got ahead of it. But "Covert Clone" is not a good name.

Kinda the good thing about owning something. You can call it what you want once you buy it.

Yeah, I have, or had (I think I lost it)... Breacher? I think, the Hunt for the Decepticons blue autobot scout class guy that works with Seaspray and turns into that 6 wheeled thing, I think his name's Breacher but to me he is a version of Roller.

[gothsaurus]

I wonder if this is intended to be Peacemaker or Pinpointer... or a new random guy (which is also kind of awesome.)

Still holding out hope that we see all of the Autobot and Decepticon Targetmasters come out in the upcoming waves of toys for this trilogy. Seems like the right place and time for it.

[Stargrave]

Hey, this is the EU packaging; it has German on it

"Covert Clone"? I'm reminded of FunPub's WoH incarnation of Jhiaxus, in which he created "next-generation clones" styled after the G2 G1 Gobots, Sideswipe included... Except that clone was switched out for the real deal.

Very happy to see Hasbro went the mile in naming Grand Slam and Raindance.

:EDIT: Trenchfoot is a redeco of Blowpipe with Caliburst's Fire Blast, not Aimless: single barrel vs. double. Also, we know now the number for the set: WFC-S26.

Hey thank you JelZe!
Derrrr, totally goofed that one thanks for getting my back.

[Stargrave]

Ah my jolly green friend, you’ve come a long way...

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Everybody was planning on changing G2 Sideswipe's name anyway, so I'm glad Hasbro got ahead of it. But "Covert Clone" is not a good name.

Kinda the good thing about owning something. You can call it what you want once you buy it.

Yeah, I have, or had (I think I lost it)... Breacher? I think, the Hunt for the Decepticons blue autobot scout class guy that works with Seaspray and turns into that 6 wheeled thing, I think his name's Breacher but to me he is a version of Roller.

It's indeed Breacher. Funnily enough, he was originally listed in Japan with a more G1 name: Groundshaker. He is a close match for the Micromaster ATV he piloted.

I wonder if this is intended to be Peacemaker or Pinpointer... or a new random guy (which is also kind of awesome.)

I'd say a new random guy color-coordinated with Sideswipe. Likewise, the 3 Battle Masters in the other set shame colors with Skywarp.

[joevill]

it's so big

[Wireless_Phantom]

I;ll be passing on this personally. I'm already struggling to budget in everything I want to get without more redecos I don't need.

[Decepticon Stryker]

If you'd looks closely through all the alternate language, you'd see his name is actually "Covert Clone Sideswipe" and not just "Clovert Clone".

[Nemesis Primal]

...I'm pretty sure that between the number being on the art, both of those pictures being close to the same size, and Jetfire and Omega's boxes being set up similar that that "side artwork" is actually the front of the box. Nice to see that they're still giving alternate names when they release two of the same character now, and all the figures still look great, so I'm still intent on picking this set up. Plus, that little glimpse of Skywarp and one of his minions in the corner there as a cross-sell is enough confirmation for me to assume that they're probably S27, so that's two missing numbers down.

[Lunatic Prime]

It was all planned long long ago...

...by a mastermind

[Jtprime17]

...I'm pretty sure that between the number being on the art, both of those pictures being close to the same size, and Jetfire and Omega's boxes being set up similar that that "side artwork" is actually the front of the box. Nice to see that they're still giving alternate names when they release two of the same character now, and all the figures still look great, so I'm still intent on picking this set up. Plus, that little glimpse of Skywarp and one of his minions in the corner there as a cross-sell is enough confirmation for me to assume that they're probably S27, so that's two missing numbers down.

According to Amazon Germany Skywarp is indeed WFC-S27 via WFC-S26's product description and is called the Dcepticon Phantomstrike squadron. It also Say's that WFC-S26 is part 1 of the final strike collection, and that you need to buy part 2 WFC-S27 to complete the "Epic mission battle scene". So I'm guessing the box art is indeed actually the front of the box and when you combine the two together (WFC-S26 and WFC-S27) it will make a nice piece of artwork, similar to how the Prime wars exclusives from amazon did.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07KQRH3FJ

Excuse the cruddy translation form German.

EXCLUSIVE FIGURE: This WFC-S26 Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce 3-Pack Special Edition celebrates the War for Cybertron trilogy.

FINAL STRIKE FIGURES COLLECTION: Fans can discover the 2-part Final Strike series, in which 2 enemy strike teams from War for Cybertron meet in one mission. Fans can explore both sides with 2 exciting packs: this WFC-S26 3-pack and the WFC-S27 Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron (sold separately, subject to availability).

SPECIAL EDITION WITH 3 FIGURINE: The Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce pack includes Slamdance, a Covert Clone Sideswipe with GS design and a Battle Masters figure. Part 1 of the Final Strike Figures series.

MISSION BATTLE SCENE: This pack can be supplemented by the WFC-S27 Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron (sold separately, subject to availability) to complete the Mission Battle scene.

ANPASSBARE EXHIBITION: Includes 4 weapons that can be attached to the characters in individual configurations, and a battle effect accessory to simulate battle effects.

2 pages of 1 mission

With victories for the ultimate stakes. Matching the Generation trilogy "War for Cybertron," Transformers fans enter the epic battle for survival with victories as Autobots and Decepticons battle for control of Cybertron on the final day. On this day, two enemy strike teams meet in one mission: the Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce against the Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron. Who will emerge victorious?

Fans can discover the 2-part Final Strike Figures series and experience both sides with 2 exciting packs: in this WFC-S26 Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce, Part 1, and the WFC-S27 Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron, Part 2 (sold separately, each availability).

By collecting Part 1 and 2 of the Final Strike Figures series, fans can combine this WFC-S26 Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce pack with the WFC-S27 Decept Icon Phantomstrike Squadron (sold separately, subject to availability) to create the epic Mission Battle scene Complete.

Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce Team.
Team:
Slamdance ... Counterstrike, Digital Information Analyst
Equipment... W-10 Smokecloak Blaster, JF-10 A2A Protons Rocket Launcher, Mod-locked Weapon: LR Fumeblast Super Cannon

Covert Clone Sideswipe ... Counterforce Striker Clone
Equipment... W-10 Photo Pulse Proton Cannon, W-5 Gyro Blaster, Mod-locked Weapon: RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster

Trenchfoot ... Barrage firecontact
Weapon mode ... Fox building barrage cannon

Extend the Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce with WFC-S15 Greenlight! (Sold separately, subject to availability.)
Greenlight with Dazzlestrike ... Enlightenment
Equipment... C-50 Acoustic Electric Armor
Dazzlestrike Weapon Mode ... Shadowsteel Ice Blade

Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce ... Mission

Mission:

After receiving reports of heavy attacks by Skywarp and the Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron on Autobots, Optimus Prime hired an elite team to take action against the attacks – the Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce. The Analyst: Slamdance, the Striker: a clone of Sideswipe with increased speed and hidden abilities, the Sagittarius: a Battle Master Barrage Specialist called Trenchfoot, and an Reconnaissance Team: Greenlight and Dazzlestrike must work together to prevent and repel the Attacks of the Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron. (WFC-S15 Greenlight is sold separately, subject to availability.)
Slamdance needs to analyze the data collected by the reconnaissance team and identify the patterns behind Skywarp's teleportation to predict its actions. Once detected, the Sideswipe clone, along with the Barrage Fireman, Trenchfoot, must use its camouflage and speed as a replacement to race to the predicted location and wait for Skywarp to arrive. The Sideswipe clone and Trenchfoot have to fend off the attack on their own until the rest of their team arrives.
The final attack
Can the Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce outsmart the Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron and put an end to skywarp and his team's brutal attacks on autobots? ... or will the Decepticon team overwhelm the Autobots and continue to perform debilitating surprise attacks on the Autobots. Who will perform the final attack when the Alphastrike Counterfource takes on Phantomstrike Squadron?

[Skritz]

It was all planned long long ago...

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...by a mastermind

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Whoa.

Anyway its a shame many BW figures lack some proper 5mm port hands as I'd be having a blast giving them battlemasters, including obviously Lionizer and Pteraxadon.

[Stargrave]

Anyone itching to complete their Infinity-1 Combiner is now one step closer to completing their goal. Thanks to Seibertronian xRotorStormx we have an official but slightly obscured method for pre-ordering the valiant vermillion female Autobot Greenlight with her sidekick Dazzlestrike! Simply go to the link listed HERE.

Once you're there it will say 'item unavailable' and should give you the option to click 'continue'. Simply click continue and the item should now be added to your wish list! Some members report having been able to order this previously but this to our knowledge the first way to add the item officially. It's currently listed at $24.99 and is due out June 25th, hey, that's tomorrow! Be sure to hop on and get yours!

Let us know your experience with this pre-order and be sure to post your pics of your Combiners once completed, and as always share your views with the Seibertron crew in the forum.