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[sol magnus]

Sorry to interrupt the real studio series conversation...

Just watched a review for SS86 Scourge... I'm even more excited now to get this figure.
This will be THE Scourge of my collection.
The only real negative I can see is in the alt mode; the feet sticking out the back, the underside, and the 5mm port on the side... But in the grand scheme, none of those really weigh-in for me.
Oh, two blast effect pieces would've been nice, but the one I'll use for the weapon if at all...
So really I'll take that as a tiny bonus.

The positives greatly out-number anything bad--
First, getting a great view of the head sculpt; this alone helps make this figure. Where as I can handle compromises in other areas (limbs, torso, etc.), if the face and head are on point, it elevates everything and makes it easier for me to look past nit-picks.
The face is so well done. Then add in the rest of the head, and it's just all beautiful.

To sum up the rest of the mold:
While the shoulders may be a bit wide, overall, this mold is so well done...
What I really appreciate about this is the design aesthetic that combines curved/cylindrical parts of the shoulders, arms, legs and even torso,
being balanced with molded details that are straight and angular.
Another important factor for me is the figure's bot mode proportions, and I think those are really spot-on.
While I don't know if he was truly taller than Hot Rod and Kup, I appreciate that he's a bit larger rather than smaller. I'm anxious to see him next to Cyclonus and Glavatron.
I'll admit I don't know if the coloring is completely accurate, but it's gotta be close. And overall, nothing stands out to me as one of those "Why did they do this?" type of design decisions.
And yeah, the painted fingers/claws... Come on, that's a really nice touch that could've been easily skipped.
In terms of articulation, there is more than enough.
The more I've recently thought about it, the more I don't need crazy-articulation... Of course it's appreciated, but I don't ever need (or want) a figure's head, arms or legs to be pointed completely backwards (facing the wrong way). I don't need a figure to be able to do the splits 100%... A wide stance is plenty.
If people need their figures to be able to do "funny" yoga-type poses, that's fine, but imo that doesn't need to be an expectation.

This to me is truly a mini Masterpiece figure.
I'd pay $50 for this. But realistically at $30-$32... This is an incredible looking figure.
I really may end up with 2-3 of these.
Turns out I'm more excited for Scourge than Cyclonus.

I'm feeling pretty good that Galvatron may actually deliver this time!

Yeah. I don't know if I'll stop with one.

HOTROD!!!

[william-james88]

Lockdown was in RoTF?

Toy, not character.

I think we just witnessed everyone get utterly confused.

I was confused and I added to it by misremembering Rstchet having a white deco in AOE

[Rodimus Prime]

Lockdown was in RoTF?

Toy, not character.

I think we just witnessed everyone get utterly confused.

No I was the only one confused. Between this and my mixing up Ratchets, I think I'll check out of this discussion to avoid further damage.

[TF-fan kev777]

Looks like Transformers gets another turn for Hasbro Pulse Fan First Friday, and we FINALLY get some new Studio Series reveals.

I'm assuming the SS86, but am hopeful of some of the others as well.

[Sabrblade]

I bet we can expect the Devastator giftset to be announced.

[TF-fan kev777]

I bet we can expect the Devastator giftset to be announced.

As a minimum since we are already up to his SS number on releases that are currently out.

Is this the closest we have ever been to officially not knowing the next wave of a toyline? With the current wave already in stores?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

My Devastator got a little more colorful tonight

[Hellscream9999]

So, I just had my skipjack and blitzwing cancelled by target, apparently, they had enough stock to send to their **** stores months ago, but they couldn't be bothered to **** fulfill a pre-order. Apparently I didn't approve the delay, but I was never told that I needed to, so, what the hell

[MadProject]

Found on Facebook!
First view of Studio Series Grimlock, Jazz and Blurr from the '86 movie!

[JoeIsNotCool]

Found on Facebook!
First view of Studio Series Grimlock, Jazz and Blurr from the '86 movie!

studio series grimlock.jpg

They look good but I really hope they don't prioritise the 86 movie over Bayverse, at least finish Bayverse first. Though to me, it looks like all the figures shown are number 86, so maybe these are the only ones, possibly just ones they couldn't fit in Earthrise/Kingdom?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

So, I just had my skipjack and blitzwing cancelled by target, apparently, they had enough stock to send to their **** stores months ago, but they couldn't be bothered to **** fulfill a pre-order. Apparently I didn't approve the delay, but I was never told that I needed to, so, what the hell

I just had my Overload delayed again as well, pushed back to the 28th. Target and their preorder system really sucks.

[ZeroWolf]

Found on Facebook!
First view of Studio Series Grimlock, Jazz and Blurr from the '86 movie!

studio series grimlock.jpg

Where did you find the pictures?

[MadProject]

Found on Facebook!
First view of Studio Series Grimlock, Jazz and Blurr from the '86 movie!

studio series grimlock.jpg

Where did you find the pictures?

On Facebook, but I don't know the original source

[-Kanrabat-]

Can't see tihs.

[ZeroWolf]

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, MadProject, dropped a bombshell of an image in our forums, that of a selection of Studio Series 86 figures and their boxes! The image seems to have been leaked via Facebook account, DaimChoc Reports.



The image shows Voyager Class Scourge, Voyager Class Hot Rod, Deluxe Class Blurr, Deluxe Class Jazz, Leader Class Grimlock and Wheelie and lastly, Deluxe Class Kup. This reveals as well that the Studio Series 86 figures are not numbered like the other Studio Series figures. We also get a good look at the accessories the figures come with and it looks as though Grimlock is only coming with his gun (which is accurate to the movie). It is unknown at this point if the included wheelie transforms or not.

It is highly likely that Hasbro will be officially revealing them Friday, giving us an even better and more detailed look at them.

What do you think of these? Are you adding them to your collection? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

[-Kanrabat-]

Looking forward the official pictures.

[TF-fan kev777]

So, I just had my skipjack and blitzwing cancelled by target, apparently, they had enough stock to send to their **** stores months ago, but they couldn't be bothered to **** fulfill a pre-order. Apparently I didn't approve the delay, but I was never told that I needed to, so, what the hell

Same happened to me about a month ago ago with those 2 and a couple of others. Some of mine cancelled without any notice and others I had to approve, but when I went to approve and confirm the payment method, you lost out on the sale from Feb.

I ended up going with Amazon and had them within a couple days.

[Keelan]

Cybercookiereports on Instagram shared a rumor that not only said that Grimlock would only come with his blaster and that Wheelie would not transform so I wouldn't get your hopes up if you are looking for a transforming Wheelie.

I think that they all look amazing, though I am only getting Grimlock at this point in time, all though I am interested to see what Blurr's alt mode will look like...

[Gauntlet101010]

Jazz was always going to be a pass for me since I'm happy with United Jazz.

Grimlock looks like the last word on G1 Grimlock. I'll probably get all of these minus Jazz.

I kinda wish I hadn't gotten the Headmaster versions of these guys now.

[Mindmaster]

Oh mama.....

Jazz I’m most excited for: I like the Reveal the Shield but wasn’t quite there for me. This one though...

Blurr and Grimlock look really nice, I’m down for them too.

[Mr.MicroMaster]

You fall off the truck and you fall of the truck!

[AcademyofDrX]

I'm glad I didn't shell out $90 for the Takara Legends Blurr. This one looks like it will meet my cartoon-accurate needs, and the TR one will stick around as a season 4 and toy-inspired version.

I know a lot of SS fans don't feel that G1 is a good fit, but personally I'm grateful that we can get figures that complement rather than replace Generations toys. All of the characters on this page have had figures within the last five years, and these are substantively different in engineering, deco, and overall aesthetic.

[Notimus Crime]

yeah I'm going have to wait on official images before I decide what I'm getting. Grimlock looks promising so far, disappointed he doesn't come with his sword but it's not a big deal. As for Blurr, man I do really like TR blurr but that looks a whole lot better. If the alt mode looks good yeah the TR one is getting retired. Oh yeah and my POTP Jazz has had a couple of breakages on his translucent parts so it won't be very hard for this Jazz to convince me to replace him (POTP Jazz wasn't even that good to begin with).

[GlenSColen]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /639149349

[aronjlove]

Maybe it is just the picture quality but Jazz and Grimlock look more like R.E.D. figures than Generations figures. I guess that is the point of Studio Series, make them look exactly like they did on screen, but something about those two seems off. Looking forward to an official reveal and better quality pics.