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[MrGameAndToy]

Chuck is of the opinion that Starscream's instructions are the worst he's seen in 30 years... so I'll be interested to hear you folks opinions on that point when you have a Starscream in hand yourself.

Being Canadian, Starscream was released here about a month ago. I can say those instructions are horrifyingly bad. But I never look at them until after I've transformed the figure both ways at least once.

[ScottyP]

Chuck is of the opinion that Starscream's instructions are the worst he's seen in 30 years... so I'll be interested to hear you folks opinions on that point when you have a Starscream in hand yourself.

I mostly didn't need them but the one time I did to verify I wasn't about to break something, they were fine. Card back is in the garbage now, but I'd humbly disagree that the instructions are the Worst Thing Ever. Heck, there are lines with instructions that can barely even be seen! And let's not even get started on the nightmare fuel that some third party instructions are.

[RAR]

I wasn't terribly impressed with Maketoys version of Inferno's instructions, or most Fansprojects instructions either - Like when they made the same leaflet for 3 toys and didn't even properly label the differences.

As for Hasbro one - I think when you have hook tabs that have to be unslotted not pulled apart bad instructions are a disaster waiting to happen - I don't much like the force required to tab some thing together either - combine that with poor instructions I get a bit concerned that some kids might have day 1 breakages.

[shajaki]

Found tonight at a Canadian ToysRus (in Edmonton Alberta) was the Transformers Robots in Disguise: Decepticon Island Showdown Set ($59.99 CAD), and its been purchased and opened up for your viewing pleasure! It comes with two Warrior Class figures, Bumblebee and Steeljaw, whom are unfortunately no different than when the line first debuted. What makes this set unique however is a slew of weapons, and a Stasis Pod. This Stasis Pod is hauntingly familiar with the CR Chambers seen in the classic Beast Wars animated series. It opens and closes book style, the window opens from the top, and can likely fit most Deluxe/Warrior sized figures. See the set below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

[Hellscream9999]

Awww, it does look like the Axalons healing unit

[chuckdawg1999]

FYI Power Surge Starscream is in stock on the US version of the Toys R Us Web site.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I still really want that stasis pod

[chuckdawg1999]

I still really want that stasis pod

I'd go for the pods and weapons, but NOT those figures.

[Kurona]

Well great, now I need this lmao

[RAR]

Looks like a Bionicle Tub to me.

But yeah I guess you could use it as a stand in Cybertonian Restoration Chamber too.

A real shame they didn't use the Japanese Bumblebee mould though.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I still really want that stasis pod

I'd go for the pods and weapons, but NOT those figures.

Exactly my thoughts. I'm going to wait it out, see if I can get it any cheaper somehow

[william-james88]

It comes with two Warrior Class figures, Bumblebee and Steeljaw, whom are unfortunately no different than when the line first debuted.

This might bring you a bit of comfort but there is a slight difference, the plastic has changed. You know how the initial ones had this sparkly plastic with a slight metallic sheen? Scotty said that the plastic here is more of the matte kind which doesnt have that extra sparkle.

[SureShot18]

In case anyone is wondering don't know if it has been said before but this is $39.99 in the US. And seeing the similarities between this pod and the CR Chamber make me kinda want it.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

In case anyone is wondering don't know if it has been said before but this is $39.99 in the US. And seeing the similarities between this pod and the CR Chamber make me kinda want it.

It had been mentioned but I am glad that it's brought up again. Essentially, the pod and weapons come to $10 considering the $14.99 price of the warriors, or if you go by the $16.99 price they are only $6.

Either way, I like it. Though what I'd do with the extra Bee and Steeljaw remains a mystery

[camzilla51]

Awww, it does look like the Axalons healing unit

Oh my heart! I need one!

Here's hoping we can find enough of these on eBay or something from people who wanna toss them. Fingers crossed

[shauyaun]

I found them at 416 Southbridge St, Auburn, MA 01501

For 39.99$
And the TRU of exclusive starscream

[ScottyP]

It comes with two Warrior Class figures, Bumblebee and Steeljaw, whom are unfortunately no different than when the line first debuted.

This might bring you a bit of comfort but there is a slight difference, the plastic has changed. You know how the initial ones had this sparkly plastic with a slight metallic sheen? Scotty said that the plastic here is more of the matte kind which doesnt have that extra sparkle.

Yeah there's a super minor difference in these dudes. They've got some sparkle, but not as much as the first release. From two pages of thread ago:

On another topic, speaking of the Decepticon Island Showdown set, not sure it's been pointed out that Bumblebee and Steeljaw are a little different. By "a little different" I mean there is one teeny-tiny difference: the smooth silver plastic with clearly visible metallic flake mixed in from the initial Warrior Class releases of the toys has been replaced in this set by a much grayer, matte silver. It's actually more noticeable from far away then up close if you just glance at the toys. Not a big thing but still, at least there was something a little new outside of the cool accessories!

[Hellscream9999]

Fellow Seibertronians, while it's been available for a little while now, we are now bringing you a friendly heads-up that the new Transformers Robots in Disguise Sideswipe and Windstrike Battle Pack is now available on Amazon, it's also possible that it has made it's way to other retailers as well. So take a minute to check out the images of it below to refresh yourself on this figure, and be sure to let us know if you are planning on picking this figure up, or have seen it already.

[Decepticon Stryker]

Is Windstrike a remold of Lancelon (or other way around) or is it a new mold?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Is Windstrike a remold of Lancelon (or other way around) or is it a new mold?

It's safe to say some RiD Mini-Cons reuse transformations without being retools. Seems to happen a lot these days...

[william-james88]

Is Windstrike a remold of Lancelon (or other way around) or is it a new mold?

It's safe to say some RiD Mini-Cons reuse transformations without being retools. Seems to happen a lot these days...

Been happening since G1. Just look at the throttlebots.

[Ironhidensh]

Fellow Seibertronians, while it's been available for a little while now, we are now bringing you a friendly heads-up that the new Transformers Robots in Disguise Sideswipe and Windstrike Battle Pack is now available on Amazon, it's also possible that it has made it's way to other retailers as well. So take a minute to check out the images of it below to refresh yourself on this figure, and be sure to let us know if you are planning on picking this figure up, or have seen it already.

Saw him with Strongarm, but opted for the lady instead. My boys like her character better.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Is Windstrike a remold of Lancelon (or other way around) or is it a new mold?

It's safe to say some RiD Mini-Cons reuse transformations without being retools. Seems to happen a lot these days...

A lot of the torpedo minicons share the same transformation while having completely new parts, so they could just share engineering, as was said, and it is not too uncommon

[Sabrblade]

Is Windstrike a remold of Lancelon (or other way around) or is it a new mold?

It's safe to say some RiD Mini-Cons reuse transformations without being retools. Seems to happen a lot these days...

Been happening since G1. Just look at the throttlebots.

Even further back than that with Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, and Bumper.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Something that has really disappointed me is that they never even put the wave 3 or 4 minicons up on HTS, and Crazybolt isn't there and is no where to be found, and they put up legion Bisk but no Groundpounder, and they are no where to be seen either at retail.

I really hoped to get those guys, but even HTS so far is letting me down, along with the stores I go to. I know that the minis appeared elsewhere but around here they were no where to be seen.