Tekka wrote:What she doesn't realize is that Springer actually loves Rodimus.
Sowndwave76 wrote:aronjlove wrote:True. And now that I stop and think about it, we could get something as lame as the Quintesson Judge's 'throne' just upscaled.
Wouldn't doubt it.
If this does end up being a throne and not a platform, it will probably have to fold or be pieced together.
A platform really may be better...
Think about this-- a throne will have to be short enough so that Ss's feet touch the ground/floor while seated.
Doesn't seem right that a leader's throne would make him look small, weak, or child-like, right?
I guess they could compensate that and make the back taller and ornate to appear more grand...
But as many pointed out a while ago... There was no throne in the movie, and this subline seems to be all about sticking to that story including details like the Dinobots not having swords.
It's interesting... SS86 has helped me gain some trust in Hastak's approach to figures.
But add-in's, accessories, etc... Because they're always secondary and still so tightly tied to budget contraints that instead of icing, they're bland filler.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:aronjlove wrote:True. And now that I stop and think about it, we could get something as lame as the Quintesson Judge's 'throne' just upscaled.
Wouldn't doubt it.
If this does end up being a throne and not a platform, it will probably have to fold or be pieced together.
A platform really may be better...
Think about this-- a throne will have to be short enough so that Ss's feet touch the ground/floor while seated.
Doesn't seem right that a leader's throne would make him look small, weak, or child-like, right?
I guess they could compensate that and make the back taller and ornate to appear more grand...
But as many pointed out a while ago... There was no throne in the movie, and this subline seems to be all about sticking to that story including details like the Dinobots not having swords.
It's interesting... SS86 has helped me gain some trust in Hastak's approach to figures.
But add-in's, accessories, etc... Because they're always secondary and still so tightly tied to budget contraints that instead of icing, they're bland filler.
What if the backdrop is a giant fold-out made of heavy cardboard with pop-up cut-outs of the Constructicons with their horns and a Soundwave who can hold the crown?
Sabrblade wrote:ArblusThunderThruster wrote:Starting to wonder if we could get Kranix and Obelisk?
We did get a Kranix in the Quintesson Pit of Judgement set.Sowndwave76 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:ArblusThunderThruster wrote:Starting to wonder if we could get Kranix and Obelisk?
I would almost say this could be another add-in figure for a Dinobot.
But obviously it doesn't make much sense.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Sabrblade wrote:We did get a Kranix in the Quintesson Pit of Judgement set.Sowndwave76 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:ArblusThunderThruster wrote:Starting to wonder if we could get Kranix and Obelisk?
I would almost say this could be another add-in figure for a Dinobot.
But obviously it doesn't make much sense.
Sowndwave76 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:We did get a Kranix in the Quintesson Pit of Judgement set.Sowndwave76 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:ArblusThunderThruster wrote:Starting to wonder if we could get Kranix and Obelisk?
I would almost say this could be another add-in figure for a Dinobot.
But obviously it doesn't make much sense.
Right, but he was in that scene in the movie.
Arblus never rode around on or even was seen with a Dinobot.
Here's a thought...
Since it's clear Hastak is okay with trying G2 versions of figures (and loves repaints),
anyone think we'll get these new Dinobots in G2 colors a bit down the road?
These, along with a few of the ER molds would be such an easy way to start expanding the boundaries of a new Generations line.
I know it's not far off from being G1.
But in the case of the Dinobots, it gives Hastak another use of each of those new molds, which aren't really usable for much else in terms of variants.
I guess Gen Selects could re-do them in toy-accurate colors to follow-up Galvatron.
I recently discovered that that's not actually the case.sol magnus wrote:Arbilus dies at the start of the movie. "Krannix....arrrggghhhhh" then his ship is shown careening through Unicron's innards.
It is commonly believed that the unfortunate Lithone who cries out Kranix's name as he is dragged back into Unicron's maw during the destruction of the planet is Arblus. This is not an illogical assumption, given that, even in the original script for the movie, Arblus was to die in Unicron's attack on Lithone, although in this case, he was to be dissolved by acidic mist. In the finished animation, however, the Lithone who is consumed by Unicron can be briefly glimpsed through his ship's windshield, and is not Arblus, while Arblus himself is later seen on Quintessa.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Sowndwave76 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:We did get a Kranix in the Quintesson Pit of Judgement set.Sowndwave76 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:ArblusThunderThruster wrote:Starting to wonder if we could get Kranix and Obelisk?
I would almost say this could be another add-in figure for a Dinobot.
But obviously it doesn't make much sense.
Right, but he was in that scene in the movie.
Arblus never rode around on or even was seen with a Dinobot.
Tekka wrote:What she doesn't realize is that Springer actually loves Rodimus.
ThunderThruster wrote:I don't remember Daniel riding around on Slag either, but it's happening.
Wolfman Jake wrote:I don't think it matters too much to Hasbro when they throw these sets together with additional figures to fill out a price point. Obviously, having a thematic relationship would be preferred, but more often than not, it's not been the priority. Studio Series Shockwave came with Wheelie, Brains, and a paratrooper human figure just because they could stick them in there and still not exceed the Leader Class price point, not because they all shared an iconic scene together in Dark of the Moon. Or, look at Netflix Wave 1 Megatron, who came with two "Captive" Autobot Battle Masters, Lionizer and Pinpointer. That never happened in the show, but Hasbro thought it made for a good gift set, so why not? I think Grimlock being paired up with Wheelie is more of a serendipitous rarity than a rule when it comes to designing these sets.
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:I don't think it matters too much to Hasbro when they throw these sets together with additional figures to fill out a price point. Obviously, having a thematic relationship would be preferred, but more often than not, it's not been the priority. Studio Series Shockwave came with Wheelie, Brains, and a paratrooper human figure just because they could stick them in there and still not exceed the Leader Class price point, not because they all shared an iconic scene together in Dark of the Moon. Or, look at Netflix Wave 1 Megatron, who came with two "Captive" Autobot Battle Masters, Lionizer and Pinpointer. That never happened in the show, but Hasbro thought it made for a good gift set, so why not? I think Grimlock being paired up with Wheelie is more of a serendipitous rarity than a rule when it comes to designing these sets.
I would also go 1 step further and say there is no guarantee that any other Leader Dinobots will even come with an extra figure. For Sludge and Snarl, each of their dino modes have some dino parts that will likely require a little more plastic than Grimlock and Slag did, particularly Sludge's neck and tail, and Snarl's spine plates. I can easily see those areas eating up all the available plastic for their molds.
Sowndwave76 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:aronjlove wrote:True. And now that I stop and think about it, we could get something as lame as the Quintesson Judge's 'throne' just upscaled.
Wouldn't doubt it.
If this does end up being a throne and not a platform, it will probably have to fold or be pieced together.
A platform really may be better...
Think about this-- a throne will have to be short enough so that Ss's feet touch the ground/floor while seated.
Doesn't seem right that a leader's throne would make him look small, weak, or child-like, right?
I guess they could compensate that and make the back taller and ornate to appear more grand...
But as many pointed out a while ago... There was no throne in the movie, and this subline seems to be all about sticking to that story including details like the Dinobots not having swords.
It's interesting... SS86 has helped me gain some trust in Hastak's approach to figures.
But add-in's, accessories, etc... Because they're always secondary and still so tightly tied to budget contraints that instead of icing, they're bland filler.
What if the backdrop is a giant fold-out made of heavy cardboard with pop-up cut-outs of the Constructicons with their horns and a Soundwave who can hold the crown?
You serious, Clark??
ZeroWolf wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:I don't think it matters too much to Hasbro when they throw these sets together with additional figures to fill out a price point. Obviously, having a thematic relationship would be preferred, but more often than not, it's not been the priority. Studio Series Shockwave came with Wheelie, Brains, and a paratrooper human figure just because they could stick them in there and still not exceed the Leader Class price point, not because they all shared an iconic scene together in Dark of the Moon. Or, look at Netflix Wave 1 Megatron, who came with two "Captive" Autobot Battle Masters, Lionizer and Pinpointer. That never happened in the show, but Hasbro thought it made for a good gift set, so why not? I think Grimlock being paired up with Wheelie is more of a serendipitous rarity than a rule when it comes to designing these sets.
I would also go 1 step further and say there is no guarantee that any other Leader Dinobots will even come with an extra figure. For Sludge and Snarl, each of their dino modes have some dino parts that will likely require a little more plastic than Grimlock and Slag did, particularly Sludge's neck and tail, and Snarl's spine plates. I can easily see those areas eating up all the available plastic for their molds.
This is true, and something to consider. Will be interesting to see if the rumour that Swoop is being sold as a voyager is right or not.
william-james88 wrote:Man I hope that's not true. Swoop is as tall as the other dinobots, would be a shame to mess up the scale after being so diligent.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:aronjlove wrote:True. And now that I stop and think about it, we could get something as lame as the Quintesson Judge's 'throne' just upscaled.
Wouldn't doubt it.
If this does end up being a throne and not a platform, it will probably have to fold or be pieced together.
A platform really may be better...
Think about this-- a throne will have to be short enough so that Ss's feet touch the ground/floor while seated.
Doesn't seem right that a leader's throne would make him look small, weak, or child-like, right?
I guess they could compensate that and make the back taller and ornate to appear more grand...
But as many pointed out a while ago... There was no throne in the movie, and this subline seems to be all about sticking to that story including details like the Dinobots not having swords.
It's interesting... SS86 has helped me gain some trust in Hastak's approach to figures.
But add-in's, accessories, etc... Because they're always secondary and still so tightly tied to budget contraints that instead of icing, they're bland filler.
What if the backdrop is a giant fold-out made of heavy cardboard with pop-up cut-outs of the Constructicons with their horns and a Soundwave who can hold the crown?
You serious, Clark??
Who's Clark?
Sowndwave76 wrote:I know it's not far off from being G1.
But in the case of the Dinobots, it gives Hastak another use of each of those new molds, which aren't really usable for much else in terms of variants.
I guess Gen Selects could re-do them in toy-accurate colors to follow-up Galvatron.
Nuclearxpotato wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:I know it's not far off from being G1.
But in the case of the Dinobots, it gives Hastak another use of each of those new molds, which aren't really usable for much else in terms of variants.
I guess Gen Selects could re-do them in toy-accurate colors to follow-up Galvatron.
I'd prefer Toy-accurate decos for the Dinobots, I've always disliked the Cartoon colours for all but Swoop (I really dislike cartoon Slug). The transparent parts are to die for.
Nuclearxpotato wrote:I'd prefer Toy-accurate decos for the Dinobots, I've always disliked the Cartoon colours for all but Swoop
william-james88 wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:I don't think it matters too much to Hasbro when they throw these sets together with additional figures to fill out a price point. Obviously, having a thematic relationship would be preferred, but more often than not, it's not been the priority. Studio Series Shockwave came with Wheelie, Brains, and a paratrooper human figure just because they could stick them in there and still not exceed the Leader Class price point, not because they all shared an iconic scene together in Dark of the Moon. Or, look at Netflix Wave 1 Megatron, who came with two "Captive" Autobot Battle Masters, Lionizer and Pinpointer. That never happened in the show, but Hasbro thought it made for a good gift set, so why not? I think Grimlock being paired up with Wheelie is more of a serendipitous rarity than a rule when it comes to designing these sets.
I would also go 1 step further and say there is no guarantee that any other Leader Dinobots will even come with an extra figure. For Sludge and Snarl, each of their dino modes have some dino parts that will likely require a little more plastic than Grimlock and Slag did, particularly Sludge's neck and tail, and Snarl's spine plates. I can easily see those areas eating up all the available plastic for their molds.
This is true, and something to consider. Will be interesting to see if the rumour that Swoop is being sold as a voyager is right or not.
Man I hope that's not true. Swoop is as tall as the other dinobots, would be a shame to mess up the scale after being so diligent.
ZeroWolf wrote:Greetings Seibertronians! Thanks to fellow Seibertron user, Darth JoJo Gojira Prime 1939, we've learned that YouTuber, Kremzeek Reviews, has just unloaded a brand new video review of the forthcoming Transformers Studio Series 86 Leader Class Slag!
While this figure is yet to be officially revealed by Hasbro, we've known of its existence for some time based on leaked listings and the photos that emerged a month or so ago. The figure is highly accurate to his appearance in the movie and comes with a small Daniel minifigure. He is the second of the Dinobots to debut under this new line, following on from Grimlock and Wheelie.
Check out the review below!
What do you think of the review? Are you excited to get this dinobot?
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