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News Credits: 34 · by **Superwheeljack** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:23 pm

Fellow TF fan site TFW2005 has a "review" of the highly anticipated figure Metroplex from Generations "thrilling thirty" line. Here are some main points:

1. Some assembly required! You have to attach one of Metroplex's arms out of the box.

2. Stickers! Lots and lots of them! Generations Metroplex comes with an extensive sticker sheet to decorate the toy with.

3. Lights and sounds! Metroplex has a good mix of SFX and voice clips from Fall of Cybertron including "Metroplex heeds the call of the last of the Primes!"

Check out the link for more
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-titan-metroplex-in-hand-and-review-177673/

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:31 pm

ChErikS of fellow Transformers fansite TFW2005 has managed to get a hold of the highly anticipated Transformers Generations Titan Class Metroplex with Scamper and posted a written review with images. A couple of interesting things to note, he comes packaged with his arms detached and a large sticker sheet. We've mirror a few of the images below, for the full review and more images click here.

News Credits: 34 · by **Superwheeljack** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:38 pm

How'd you find the review?
I searched everywhere, but couldn't find it.

by **SentinelA** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:45 pm

WOW! THAT'S ONE BIG ASS MOTHA

Wonder how much he'll retail in store. Already seen some outrageous online prices.

by **DeceptiCobra** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:19 pm

STICKERS!!!!!!!

News Credits: 1 · by **Spleenzorio** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:26 pm

News Credits: 2 · by **Homerjay14522** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:32 pm

Wow, I didn't realize the Original Fort Max was that Big...

by **RAcast** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:35 pm

SentinelA wrote:WOW! THAT'S ONE BIG ASS MOTHA

Wonder how much he'll retail in store. Already seen some outrageous online prices.

MSRP $100, expect it to be bumped to $120-ish by TRU though.

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:43 pm

Most of the time, If I was to see something like this in retail I wouldn't even think about grabbing 2 but man..I'm thinking about changing that thought process.. Looks great..

edit: Just noticed on the front of the box is says "Biggest autobot ever"..Maybe a trypticon in the future?

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 9:07 pm

So i have a question for those that have played F.o.C, if this what will be out for retail, and there are speculations saying the SDCC exclusive is a F.o.C game accurate Metroplex, what would be changed regarding colors? Now personally i'm still in the Metrotitan boat, but i would like to hear other opinions.

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 9:40 pm

LiKwid wrote:Most of the time, If I was to see something like this in retail I wouldn't even think about grabbing 2 but man..I'm thinking about changing that thought process.. Looks great..

edit: Just noticed on the front of the box is says "Biggest autobot ever"..Maybe a trypticon in the future?

I totally agree, I think HasTak would be fools not to release an equvalent to Metroplex if not Trypticon then someone damn it! :PRAY:

I would have thought it would have been packaged in a platic mold/tray like Year of the Snake Omega.

What I wanna know is how many pieces in a box to retial...2 perhaps? Lets not forget the b^stard scalpers that will take every one off the shelf each time. :VEHI:

by **Metrosuplex** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:00 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:What I wanna know is how many pieces in a box to retial...2 perhaps? Lets not forget the b^stard scalpers that will take every one off the shelf each time.

Yeah... if Metro goes for around $100-20, and we all agree he's worth more than that, then it's a sure thing that the prospectors will grab him and toss him on eBay instantly! :-x

Did any of you guys try and grab that weekend Pikachu 3DS XL???? :BOOM:

It was amazing to see how quick they hit eBay!!! It's so sad to see so many people willfully ruin children's Easters/Birthdays/childhoods/etc.

I don't see TRU carrying too many, as this will be a LARGE item. That said... man... I'm very nervous to see how this will play out...

Then again, that GIANT MILLENNIUM FALCON just sits on the shelves at TRU... :-?

But considering how many Falcon's we've already seen at retail, and this being the first G1 Metro since 198x... :BANG_HEAD:

by **Eagleblaster** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:32 pm

Metrosuplex wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:What I wanna know is how many pieces in a box to retial...2 perhaps? Lets not forget the b^stard scalpers that will take every one off the shelf each time.

Yeah... if Metro goes for around $100-20, and we all agree he's worth more than that, then it's a sure thing that the prospectors will grab him and toss him on eBay instantly!

Did any of you guys try and grab that weekend Pikachu 3DS XL???? It was amazing to see how quick they hit eBay!!! It's so sad to see so many people willfully ruin children's Easters/Birthdays/childhoods/etc.

I don't see TRU carrying too many, as this will be a LARGE item. That said... man... I'm very nervous to see how this will play out...

Then again, that GIANT MILLENNIUM FALCON just sits on the shelves at TRU... But considering how many Falcon's we've already seen at retail, and this being the first G1 Metro since 198x...

I'm sure this Metroplex figure will be available to all the diehard collectors through the many sites that will have this for peeorder. So you should be able to get one if you pay attention and look out for when the preorders start.

Unless you can't afford the 120 $ and you are waiting for it to go on sale or don't want to pay the 10 $ shipping charge, good luck with that.

And just seeing the word Pikachu in this discussion which is about the big boys titan class Metroplex makes me dizzy and light headed, just gross.

Like MagnetarPrime on Facebook · by **MagnetarPrime** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:05 pm

I must get at least two,,, I have pre-ordered the Takara version already,,,any word on how to get the Hasbro version ?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:29 pm

SW's SilverHammer wrote:So i have a question for those that have played F.o.C, if this what will be out for retail, and there are speculations saying the SDCC exclusive is a F.o.C game accurate Metroplex, what would be changed regarding colors? Now personally i'm still in the Metrotitan boat, but i would like to hear other opinions.

This toy would not work for FOC Metroplex since FOC Metroplex has a significantly different body shape and appearance. Though both he and this toy are homages/modern updates to the G1 Metroplex design, they both resemble G1 Metroplex in very different ways. So much so they'd be better off making a whole new toy for FOC Metroplex.

by **RAcast** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:35 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:So i have a question for those that have played F.o.C, if this what will be out for retail, and there are speculations saying the SDCC exclusive is a F.o.C game accurate Metroplex, what would be changed regarding colors? Now personally i'm still in the Metrotitan boat, but i would like to hear other opinions.
This toy would not work for FOC Metroplex since FOC Metroplex has a significantly different body shape and appearance. Though both he an this toy are homages/modern updates to the G1 Metroplex design, they both resemble G1 Metroplex in very different ways. So much so they'd be better off making a whole new toy for FOC Metroplex.

To answer the question posed, it'll be a lot more medium-dark grey than white/light grey.

http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/thumb/0/0b/MetroplexFOC.png/300px-MetroplexFOC.png

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:43 pm

*sees Omega Supreme comparison* *compares image to own Energon Omega Supreme*

:shock:

I know he's gunna be big, but the scale of it...

...I'm going to need a bigger shelf...

First stickers Hasbro's done in a long while. Weird.

All my monies to Hasbro!

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:06 am

RAcast wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:So i have a question for those that have played F.o.C, if this what will be out for retail, and there are speculations saying the SDCC exclusive is a F.o.C game accurate Metroplex, what would be changed regarding colors? Now personally i'm still in the Metrotitan boat, but i would like to hear other opinions.
This toy would not work for FOC Metroplex since FOC Metroplex has a significantly different body shape and appearance. Though both he an this toy are homages/modern updates to the G1 Metroplex design, they both resemble G1 Metroplex in very different ways. So much so they'd be better off making a whole new toy for FOC Metroplex.

To answer the question posed, it'll be a lot more medium-dark grey than white/light grey.

http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/thumb/0/0b/MetroplexFOC.png/300px-MetroplexFOC.png

Ah dark gray, that makes a world of difference, I think. :lol:

Anyhow, to touch on what Sabrblade said, I do agree that while this figure is metroplex, its not F.o.C metroplex; which would make it all the more disappointing if the SDCC exclusive is metroplex in f.o.c colors rather than a counter part's (like metrotitan).

by **MGrotusque** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:50 am

Looks great and the price is right. I'm sold. Always have been really. He's a must have.

You ain't nobody without one as far as i'm concerned. :lol:

by **TimothyR** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:01 am

Metrosuplex wrote:I don't see TRU carrying too many, as this will be a LARGE item. That said... man... I'm very nervous to see how this will play out...

Then again, that GIANT MILLENNIUM FALCON just sits on the shelves at TRU... But considering how many Falcon's we've already seen at retail, and this being the first G1 Metro since 198x...

I don't know about the TRU's near you, but (other than masterpiece figures) all of the large scale toys just warm the shelves for a long long time. Like the most recent vader transformer, the chewy/solo falcon.. Both of the huge stupid looking movie bumblebees (sorry, "ultimate" is not a good word for that toy), the most recent unicron sat for a long long time..

Even large, non transforming toys sit for a while.. Like the stupid robot (kinda), talking bane, batman, iron man, and now superman..

and not only do these things not sell, but there are a bunch of them taking up lots of space.

Hopefully TRU doesn't start learning from its mistakes, and starts cutting orders of this thing because other larger toys aren't selling.

Website · by **DMSL** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:42 am

I hate stickers, don't have the time for them or the patience.

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:45 am

Kapow has this on pre-order for £155! I'd pay £80 tops.

by **The Variable** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:35 am

I would like to see what possible fan-modes are possible with this guy. I'm somewhat disappointed that with all the years and engineering, that a 2-foot citybot couldn't have a more intricate transformation other than "giant robot does ballet stretches".

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:23 am

Mykltron wrote:Kapow has this on pre-order for £155! I'd pay £80 tops.

That's an insane ripoff! :shock:

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:36 am

Arctorro wrote:
Mykltron wrote:Kapow has this on pre-order for £155! I'd pay £80 tops.
That's an insane ripoff!

welcome to the wonderful world of buying TFs in the UK. The Japanese version is only a fiver more though, and that's about in line with the conversion from US dollars to pounds, and avoids excessive shipping and customs fees. If we get some decent pics of that version soon, I might throw down the cash (some 3-4months before getting it, may I remind you all) and pre-order from Kapow.