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by **warwik311** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:08 pm

With the recent resurgence of generations figures, does anybody think there's a chance that we'll be getting a Hasbro version of Rumble or Frenzy? I really want them for the shelves, but I can't justify the $60 + shipping price tag right now due to some budget restrictions. In a year when I finish school, it's a different story, but for now I have to pick and choose my high priced choices.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:19 pm

Demolition Rumble got cancelled, and Frenzy was never teased. Might come out in future lines but unlikely in the near future.

by **funklizard** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:13 pm

warwik311 wrote:With the recent resurgence of generations figures, does anybody think there's a chance that we'll be getting a Hasbro version of Rumble or Frenzy?

I'd be surprised if this mold was never seen stateside; but it doesn't fit into any of the currently running product lines. With that in mind, I think it's safe to say it won't happen any time soon. My guess is you'll have to wait until Generations is supplanted by a classics-oriented line with more variation in the size classes. No way that's happening any earlier than late 2012. (And it could be much later than that.)

by **Doubledealer93** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:05 am

i would have a better chance at getting the united versions. and chances of me getthing united TFs are slim to none.

News Credits: 10 · by **gavinfuzzy** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:05 am

Blurrz wrote:Demolition Rumble got cancelled, and Frenzy was never teased. Might come out in future lines but unlikely in the near future.

Probably classics 5.0 ... in a year and a half from now :lol:

Classics
Universe (2.0)
generations (3.0)
RTS (4.0)

:lol:

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:39 am

They've been made, produced and released. Hasbro only has to produce more numbers... I'd guess that it's a matter of time, really. Think Henkei Alert, Hasbro issued that guy as well (in different colors, mr. Knowitall).

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:39 am

United or Generations?(Being made that is) 'cause I can confirm the former.

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:46 am

fenrir72 wrote:United or Generations?(Being made that is, 'cause I can confirm the former.

Not in the Generations line, I'm guessing this has a LOT to do with the release and attention around DOTM.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:02 pm

What's the irony if they got released as Botcon exclusives?

News Credits: 10 · by **gavinfuzzy** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:58 am

Stormrider wrote:What's the irony if they got released as Botcon exclusives?

Then hasbro is trolling for releasing em under the "exclusive" banner.

Although i can picture a SLIGHT paint diffrence in frenzy (or rumble, if u must)and a rumble (or frenzy) in next year's botcon sovinear pack at a ridiculous price :lol:

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:18 am

gavinfuzzy wrote:
Stormrider wrote:What's the irony if they got released as Botcon exclusives?

Then hasbro is trolling for releasing em under the "exclusive" banner.

Although i can picture a SLIGHT paint diffrence in frenzy (or rumble, if u must)and a rumble (or frenzy) in next year's botcon sovinear pack at a ridiculous price

Followed by a rage so intense and widespread that all involved will need therapy in the aftermath.

by **SJ21** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:37 am

I have a feeling that we will see them in the next Classics line.

News Credits: 1 · by **Optimus1138** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:44 pm

I doubt that Hasbro would just waste the molds and not release them at all. I'm hoping that they'll be released in a two pack for $15-$16 dollars in the next Classics line.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:18 pm

Optimus1138 wrote:I doubt that Hasbro would just waste the molds and not release them at all. I'm hoping that they'll be released in a two pack for $15-$16 dollars in the next Classics line.

Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime, Jetpack Bumblebee and Blackout beg to differ.

by **Doubledealer93** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:30 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Optimus1138 wrote:I doubt that Hasbro would just waste the molds and not release them at all. I'm hoping that they'll be released in a two pack for $15-$16 dollars in the next Classics line.

Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime, Jetpack Bumblebee and Blackout beg to differ.

this^ as well as TFA thundercracker. i really doubt that there will be another classics line. we can hope. but i doubt there will be.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:36 pm

Doubledealer93 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Optimus1138 wrote:I doubt that Hasbro would just waste the molds and not release them at all. I'm hoping that they'll be released in a two pack for $15-$16 dollars in the next Classics line.

Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime, Jetpack Bumblebee and Blackout beg to differ.

this^ as well as TFA thundercracker. i really doubt that there will be another classics line. we can hope. but i doubt there will be.

Thundercracker... not so. He was meant to be released but ultimately cancelled.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:09 pm

Doubledealer93 wrote:i really doubt that there will be another classics line. we can hope. but i doubt there will be.

Disagree. Who knows what it'll be called (if not sticking w/ 'Generations',) but I'd be very surprised if they called it quits.

News Credits: 10 · by **gavinfuzzy** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:58 am

Kibble wrote:
Doubledealer93 wrote:i really doubt that there will be another classics line. we can hope. but i doubt there will be.

Disagree. Who knows what it'll be called (if not sticking w/ 'Generations',) but I'd be very surprised if they called it quits.

Potential Name : Classics 4.0/5.0* Galaxy.

Classics 1 : "classics" is not a physical object
Classics 2.0 Universe : "Universe" is space-themed
Classics 3.0 Generations : "Generations" is again like classics
Classics 4.0 Galaxy : "Galaxy" is space-themed

See the troll pattern? :lol:

*5.0 if you count RTS as a "classics".

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:23 am

I hope JZGR ain't right this time.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:34 am

gavinfuzzy wrote:
Kibble wrote:
Doubledealer93 wrote:i really doubt that there will be another classics line. we can hope. but i doubt there will be.

Disagree. Who knows what it'll be called (if not sticking w/ 'Generations',) but I'd be very surprised if they called it quits.

Potential Name : Classics 4.0/5.0* Galaxy.

Classics 1 : "classics" is not a physical object
Classics 2.0 Universe : "Universe" is space-themed
Classics 3.0 Generations : "Generations" is again like classics
Classics 4.0 Galaxy : "Galaxy" is space-themed

See the troll pattern?

*5.0 if you count RTS as a "classics".

Hasbro hasn't made any announcement about quitting the Generations line at this time, so I'm saying it will continue indefinitely and only in the Deluxe range. This puts Rumble in a bit of a pickle:

1. No Scout Class to accomodate him
2. He'd have to be an exclusive, those are allowed non-standard sizes.
3. A two-pack with Frenzy wouldn't be ideal at all, since you're releasing the same toy twice in different colors. TakaraTomy could, but not Hasbro.

by **Decepticharger** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:52 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:3. A two-pack with Frenzy wouldn't be ideal at all, since you're releasing the same toy twice in different colors. TakaraTomy could, but not Hasbro.

How so?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:58 am

Decepticharger wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:3. A two-pack with Frenzy wouldn't be ideal at all, since you're releasing the same toy twice in different colors. TakaraTomy could, but not Hasbro.

How so?

Ever seen two of the same mold, and only two of the same mold in an exclusive, aside from giftsets?

by **Decepticharger** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:58 pm

I initially thought of the Classics Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime two-pack, but it turns out that was an Asia exclusive.

I wasn't sure if you'd mentioned that because Hasbro had said so.