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Skritz wrote:Any pic of Dreadwind's limb modes yet?

No, sorry, but since he is a retool of the aerialbots, it will basically look the same as one of them (I forget which one).

RodimusRex wrote:

Emerje wrote:

ExciKaiser wrote:

Stuartmaximus wrote:If I had to nitpick I'd say that I'm not keen on the fact that Rodimus suit kibble(trailer turns into big robot body) is just only that! no sign as of yet that the trailer could ALSO do this
http://i57.tinypic.com/33cn6aa.jpg

Why should it do it ? You already have the toy which can do it.

Because the trailer just sits there doing nothing when not connected to Hot Rod. Same story with Orion Pax. Coming off a series where all of the Leaders had base modes it feels shortsighted to leave the trailers doing nothing for the smaller bot. Look at Optimus Primal, you can have the smaller version independent of the bigger gorilla. That's how I feel all of the Leaders should be.

Emerje

We have seen that the base for Rodimus (at least) converts into a Matrix stand. The big difference I'm seeing is that Hasbro is taking a break from advertising the worst modes (which the G1 trailers were as well). TR Perceptor's tank mode exists and was tooled for. They didn't push that. They didn't acknowledge all of Maximus' modes, right? They did acknowledge all of PM Prime's and they probably would have been better off burying the base mode in the instruction booklet.

That wasn't a Matrix stand it was just showing where the Matrix went. I'm sure fans can make up something, but it should be an advertised feature even if it isn't very good. I'm against paying a lot extra for add-ons that should already exist. I'm not looking for G1 accuracy, just something other than a lump of plastic on wheels.

Emerje

KVO Prime wrote:Optimus Prime - I do want that Orion Pax but the cab on Prime in vehicle mode is awful.

Same here. I wasnt fond of the Power Master Prime from TR either, when they first showed it. But then I had the opportunity to buy it for 20$. So I will tell myself the same thing with this Optimus. If I can get him for 20$, then sure, but if not, then I wont get him and I wont regret it. I really dislike that vehicle mode so much and I already have MP 10. All I need is that little Orion but he aint worth more than 20$.

Skritz wrote:My only Thrilling 30-era mold is the movie retool of Stealth Bomber Megatron and probably the only purchese I've regretted. Yes, that's right, I'd take TR Galvatron over that hollow, flimsy and tiny mess.

I got no goddamn clue why I ever thought that mold would make a good addition to my collection. Okay well, actually I do: its a neat design with a new neat color scheme and head but sadly it failed to be worth it in the long run.

Yeah that head rocks. I love how it looks like a generations style version of a movie design. Not sure if it was worth the purchase but it is cool.

Also, while anecdotal evidence has its fun merrits, I did want to say that Transformers toys sales are up according to Hasbro. Brian Goldner was very precise when he was saying that the movie toys sold well, regardless of the poor revews the film got. Now I know we see a bunch in stores. But does anyone still see wave 1 Bee? I dont. So now lets think of that, all those cases of wave 1 and every bee sold out. Cant say TFs dont sell. Plus all the RID toys were sold out for a while until we got the new batches in.

What ticks me off though is that while I say that, there is the other evidence of it being the holiday season and every store that usually only stocks toys for the holiday season (like Bookstores, home hardware stores and the like), have Barbie, Lego,, Star Wars, Marvel and Peppa Pig, but no Transformers.

So... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

william-james88 wrote:

Thank whoever for this picture. Now I know it doesn't look horrible and could make a passable Crasher with a little work.

It's almost like they knew ahead of time. I mean those fists really don't need to be separate pieces as it doesn't exactly look like they have a whole lot of clearance to turn. Just a shame that the forward leg movement looks to be about as useful as Classics Starscream when doing this. It's not ideal for Crasher but it's serviceable.

Ok waiting around for these to appear in the UK is like watching paint dry! I understand that...but...now that those are out there in the US I wonder how long til the video reviews start rollin in?

oh...and with Black Friday(UK) coming up! I wonder what transformers discounted delights will be available then

Is that Hydra or Buster?

(Suddenly, i think of Masterforce for some reason)

that Jazz is SO going on my optimus maximus.



getting closer to my "masqurade" set.

william-james88 wrote:

Skritz wrote:Any pic of Dreadwind's limb modes yet?

No, sorry, but since he is a retool of the aerialbots, it will basically look the same as one of them (I forget which one).

Arm limb.

Although the bot mode is fine all i can say is: "Sheesh"... PotP Grimlock just looks ridiculously bulky and chunky in dinosaur mode.

Well poo, PotP already. I was hoping for a little bit longer of a break. Does this mean TR is officially dead at retail? The other things I'm wondering are; did a few retailers jump the gun, are they street dated, does this mean retailers have these cases in the warehouse, is the plan to drop them around Christmas?

It seems odd that PotP are at retail and BBTS/TFS don't have Pre-orders up yet.

Jazz looks good, but I'll probably wait on a redeco. I do like how the combiner pegs are hidden more.

The dinos look great with those grey PE feet

hmm....a bit disconcerting




whoops!

Blimey, that was quick!

Aye, sorry for that, jumped the gun there a bit, mind you...whilst on the subject...it does raise a good point if there will be any stickers on any of the upcoming figures? or will they all just be tampos?

william-james88 wrote:But does anyone still see wave 1 Bee? I dont. So now lets think of that, all those cases of wave 1 and every bee sold out.

There are 3 wave 1 Bees along with about 8 each Berzerker and Slash and 2 Barricade at my walmart today.

Stuartmaximus wrote:Aye, sorry for that, jumped the gun there a bit, mind you...whilst on the subject...it does raise a good point if there will be any stickers on any of the upcoming figures? or will they all just be tampos?

Pretty sure Starscream has stickers on his wings. They looked to be stickers to me, but of course I can't be certain. I don't have him.

Ironhidensh wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Skritz wrote:Any pic of Dreadwind's limb modes yet?

No, sorry, but since he is a retool of the aerialbots, it will basically look the same as one of them (I forget which one).

Arm limb.

Would you mind sending a link to the source for that image to the news e-mail. This is very news worthy

Ironhidensh wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Skritz wrote:Any pic of Dreadwind's limb modes yet?

No, sorry, but since he is a retool of the aerialbots, it will basically look the same as one of them (I forget which one).

Arm limb.

Aye but, what would you call that combiner

Skycanicus?

Volreign?

I do like how significantly moving the wings to the legs changes the silhouette of that mold.

Thanks to tf-factory on Weibo, we have an in-package image of Power of the Primes Leader Class Rodimus Unicronus, AKA Shattered Glass Rodimus! The figure is an redeco of the Leader Class Rodimus Prime from wave 1 of Power of the Primes, representing Rodimus after being corrupted by evil. Previously, it was unsure whether the figure would have Decepticon sigils or Shattered Glass purple Autobot badges. With this image, we seem to have confirmation that Unicronus will feature the latter, allowing you to seamlessly slip him into your Shattered Glass collection! Will you be picking this figure up, or do you prefer the standard version? Check out the image below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

Aye it looks ok, just wish we didn't have to wait so dam long since he's not out til Wave 2!

This.. I will get

Stuartmaximus wrote:Aye it looks ok, just wish we didn't have to wait so dam long since he's not out til Wave 2!

Agreed!

And so, sneakily, we get what may very well be the first mass retail Shattered Glass figure. Huh.

william-james88 wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Skritz wrote:Any pic of Dreadwind's limb modes yet?

No, sorry, but since he is a retool of the aerialbots, it will basically look the same as one of them (I forget which one).

Arm limb.

Would you mind sending a link to the source for that image to the news e-mail. This is very news worthy

Eh, I follow a number of fan pages on Facebook and it came from one of them. I honestly couldn't tell you which one. Sorry.

No luck on seeing early PotP figures in OR today....but I'll definitely be on the lookout.