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We have a couple of new Transformers DOTM sightings by way of our fellow fan site TFW2005. Leader Class Ironhide and Voyager wave 3 have both been spotted at retail.

Voyager Wave 3 contains two Primes! The voyager class version of Sentinel Prime and the Fireburst Optimus Prime repaint that comes with an all new MechTech weapon. These were found in a California Target by nelodiavolo.



Next we have the highly anticipated Leader Class Ironhide! He was found in a Pennsylvania TRU by Zildjian.



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Considering Sentinel Kills ironhide, I feel it only right for him to have a leader class figure.
I HATE that Prime mold.
But I'll buy it, only for that axe!
WFC Prime will be most pleased!

I can't wait for Ironhide! I got the Voyager Prime mode last night and he's not bad. I think he's the best Voyager Optimus we've gotten. His feet are so accurate! But I will get this one just for the axe.

Uhm, you guys do know you can just get the warbot axe instead of paying 45+ for this one.

I said I had gotten bored of Sentinel Prime, but seeing him in the store was too much to resist. I'm glad that I picked him up, coz he is a one of a kind figure. He truely adds the element of time past in my collection, what with the cape, double ended blade/staff, and shield. Premo (sad to hear so many others had QC issues tho, coz mine is near perfect).

Glad I put off getting Optimus, now I shall wait on the Fireburst version.

On the midnight launch of DOTM (in singapore) they made you buy all the stuff before giving you the catalog.... i saw some ppl cursing when they found out a leader ironhide was coming and they bought the voyager ...

Looks like I have some driving to do tomorrow, leader Ironhide is the figure I've been waiting on from the new DOTM line, aside from leader Sentinel which I bought on site, nothing else so far has sparked my interest at all.

Huh I dont even like the two molds.Ironhide cause of the kibbles everywhere and simplistic transformation for a leader class while Optimus cause he barely even look like his CGI in robot mode.

I am currently waiting for Shockwave and HA Roadbuster to hit my local TRU and also waiting for more pics of HA Soundwave and confirmation on HA Topspin.

This toy is a buy on sight for me. My TF DOTM toy list.

Leader Sentinel prime.
Leader Ironhide.
Voyager Shockwave.
Voyager Megatron.
Human alliance Skids, Roadbuster, Leadfoot, Topspin "If there is one"
Deluxe: 2 laserbreaks "For his guns" , Barricade, Crankcase, Sidwswipe.

in memory of ironhide i am getting that leader class

I'm only interested in Leader Class figures and HA, but still not sure on this line yet. I still feel its missing alot of detail and quality from the other lines.

who said that this spoiler wasw true
i find it hard to believe

Lots of Spoilers below!



It's true about beloved Iron Hide, it's in the Novel, the comic adaptation and the Comic graphic Novel. Apparently in the trailer when Iron Hide smashes into the dreads, it's to block them from getting Sentinel to safety. Once sentinel reaches the NEST base, Iron Hide makes a comment about "that's what friends are all about" Sentinel makes a remark about lies and hoses Iron Hide down from behind with the rusting crap. Then finishes him off with a blast from his cannon. Then Sentinel aims for bumble Bee and Skids takes the blast trying to protect Bumble Bee. The Mudflap tries to take revenge for Skids and he get's blasted like it was nothing. Sentinel then goes back to try and kill Bumble Bee and Sam, and some soldiers shoot Sentinel with a RPG and they get away.

also If you want more pain, Mirage gets killed by Soundwave, Soundwave just rips his head off while they have the autobots imprisoned, no mention in the GN, or comics about Wheeljack dying, and the remaining autobots are Optimus, Rachet, BB, wheelie, Brains, Wheeljack, and Sideswipe. more spoilers bext.[spoiler]Prime B-heads shockwave, soundwave is crushed by falling debris from the ship Wheelie and brains highjack.[/spoiler]


All in all I really want leader Iron Hide.

krenger99 wrote:I was thinking of getting leader class Ironhide but won't know for sure until I have him in hand. I thought I was gonna buy Sentinel but passed due to 1) him being more pink than fire engine red and 2) the fact that he looks ridiculously not complicated up close. I don't like how they've dumbed down leader class so that kids have an easier time with them. They should have left them challenging, given the size and price.

He is fairly complicated in regards to transformation, and the way the legs and chest assemble are very cool, if not for the arms being the most simple part, but everything works on him, the way the panels form the cape, the feet are awesome with how they come together. The only truely worth while figure from the DOTM line, if you ask me... although Ironhide does look cool, I have no need for a black movie ironhide, especially at that scale. Check out Optibotimus's review on youtube to get another POV on Sentinel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-d3Z4fKYKA

I live in Memphis, TN and they have had the Leader Ironhide here for about a month now. Its not one I wanted so I never bought it.

Leader Class Ironhide, Sentinel Prime, and Bumblebee are on sale at Costco for $36.99. Go get 'em!

BeastWarsFTW wrote:I live in Memphis, TN and they have had the Leader Ironhide here for about a month now. Its not one I wanted so I never bought it.

Which store chain?

krenger99 wrote:I was thinking of getting leader class Ironhide but won't know for sure until I have him in hand. I thought I was gonna buy Sentinel but passed due to 1) him being more pink than fire engine red and 2) the fact that he looks ridiculously not complicated up close. I don't like how they've dumbed down leader class so that kids have an easier time with them. They should have left them challenging, given the size and price.

Leader Class Sentinel Prime is a very complex figure for the average Transformer buyer. I'd put it in the same category of difficulty as ROTF Optimus Prime.

Dark Of The Moon Leader Class Ironhide is currently available at ToysRUs.com. It is in stock now for shipping. If you are having trouble finding certain Dark Of The Moon toys in your neck of the woods, or are just anxious and don't want to wait for him to show up, then get your credit card ready. It also ships free with orders of $100 or more. You can order here, or just click on the image below.



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Too bulky for my, my, uh, oh hell, I'll roll out the cash.

I'll wait for him to hit target and use my $10 coupon

I really dig the added complexity that comes with leader class figs, but I passed on Brawl and just can't bring myself to pick this up....yet. Hopefully it will hit the discount shelf at Wally world like SS, and ROTF megs

CrimsonPrime wrote:Huh I dont even like the two molds.Ironhide cause of the kibbles everywhere and simplistic transformation for a leader class while Optimus cause he barely even look like his CGI in robot mode.

I am currently waiting for Shockwave and HA Roadbuster to hit my local TRU and also waiting for more pics of HA Soundwave and confirmation on HA Topspin.

kibble everywhere?? you're kidding right? he's got a couple panels on his arms. and so what if the transformation isn't a giant messy puzzle.. you're going to skip out on one, if not the best figure of the line so far just because of a couple panels on his arms that aren't even all that noticeable when you have him in hand? .. you're missing out big time. leader ironhide is awesome. very awesome. it puts all of the voyagers and deluxe to shame. you should at least give him a try, then return it if you don't like it.

i got mine at costco for $35. i love it.

SlyTF1 wrote:I can't wait for Ironhide! I got the Voyager Prime mode last night and he's not bad. I think he's the best Voyager Optimus we've gotten. His feet are so accurate! But I will get this one just for the axe.

voyager primes feet are "so accurate"? not really. leader primes feet are SOO accurate. the voyager has the proportions all wrong.

it's a shame they couldn't have just tweaked the hftd voyager prime mold a bunch and given us that.. like add his new parts and try to improve upon that design. i really just can't bring myself to like voyager prime.

I really want this guy. for better or for worse