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News Credits: 11 · by **primalxconvoy** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:07 am

What a thoroughly dialled-in and disappointing effort from Hasblo. It should have been the POTP Jazz mold but failing that, at least a remolded head, FG's sake...

I'll stick with the semi-Bayverse version.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 5:01 am

It should be pointed out that the only way Crasher was going to get a heavy retool/new mold was if Takara took an interest like with Overdrive and Cosmos. But for whatever reason they didn't.

And also, I only ever thought this would be the outcome (allowing for a pleasant surprise if wrong).

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 7:23 am

NEXT!!!!

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:33 am

ZeroWolf wrote:It should be pointed out that the only way Crasher was going to get a heavy retool/new mold was if Takara took an interest like with Overdrive and Cosmos. But for whatever reason they didn't.

Probably be hard to do right without obvious comparisons to the original Bandai Machine Robo figure, same reason why Takara Tomy shies away from G1 Deluxe Insecticons (as in the group not the price point).

Emerje

News Credits: 17 · by **AcademyofDrX** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:07 am

Sale links are live, good luck everyone

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/partner-exclusives

Individual Wal-Mart links here:
https://www.preternia.com/san-diego-com ... ives-list/

News Credits: 6 · by **Dr. Caelus** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:17 am

Got Cosmos, Road Rocket, and Override! Woohoo!

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:50 am

GO GO GO

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Head over to the Walmart collector page to pre-order now! Limited quantities also available on HasbroPulse.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:47 pm

Managed to secure all 8 of them. I am happy. They have shipping dates very soon too

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:33 am

Crasher

I put my money on crasher and lio convoy when I heard we were getting them. I sat alone thinking, praying, hoping, it wasn't a wfc mirage repaint, dreading the day of the leak. Now as I typed in the letters S E I B E R T R O N, my darkest fears were confirmed.

In others words
"oh crap"

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:37 am

ZeroWolf wrote:Man seeing those alt mode pics makes me nostalgic for the 07 movie crasher. Now that was a figure that made the classics mirage mold work. This new one is looks pretty good as well, if legit

I agree with your first two sentences.

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:41 am

Grahf_ wrote:While I understand the want for Crasher from PotP Jazz as I made one myself from Stepper, I still think a Dragstrip retool would've been perfect. The way the parts line up on the chest and their placement on the alt mode as well as the front scoop being just a small retool away from going behind the head, it would've worked so well. Far better than any version of WFC Mirage would've been.

And again, the fact that Dragstrip is a combiner piece doesn't matter as it's barely noticeable. Nothing with the mold is sacrificed for the combining aspect. Not that I would care anyway in the case of Hasbro using PotP Jazz. With Jazz though, it's more to the effect that the mold kind of sucks compared to so many other CW/PotP limbs. Yeah a retool of Jazz would look amazing but since you're retooling the mold anyway to get flip the front and back, why not just put that same retool budget into a better base mold like Dragstrip to get the same effect. The front scoop is so close to working as it is. Seriously, pop them off the shoulders and put them behind the head. They fit perfectly in between the shoulder wheels and don't limit articulation. Not that the second set of wheels would be there though as those would be retooled away.

Just retool the front scoop to move down and back behind the head. Retool the front wheels so there's only one set. Retool the cockpit to not be open. And then retool the spoiler. Maybe retool the engine too I guess.

It's not like I won't get this if it is indeed what's being released though. I just think that it's a letdown.

I dont get how potp jazz would work for crasher. Show me a digbash! I'd like to see what you mean

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:44 am

The reason people were for a potp Jazz retool was because the alt modes match.

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:03 am

ZeroWolf wrote:The reason people were for a potp Jazz retool was because the alt modes match.

I might have misunderstood. You're not talking about Crasher, are you?

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:05 am

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:The reason people were for a potp Jazz retool was because the alt modes match.

I might have misunderstood. You're not talking about Crasher, are you?

Nope, he is correct on Crasher.

This is the original everyone is talking about: http://gbwiki.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Crasher

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:10 am

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:The reason people were for a potp Jazz retool was because the alt modes match.

I might have misunderstood. You're not talking about Crasher, are you?

Nope, he is correct on Crasher.

This is the original everyone is talking about: http://gbwiki.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Crasher

Oh. I realized I know less about gobots than I though, now 07 thrasher looks like crap to me, the alt mode is waaaaaaaaay off.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:19 am

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:The reason people were for a potp Jazz retool was because the alt modes match.

I might have misunderstood. You're not talking about Crasher, are you?

Nope, he is correct on Crasher.

This is the original everyone is talking about: http://gbwiki.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Crasher

Oh. I realized I know less about gobots than I though, now 07 thrasher looks like crap to me, the alt mode is waaaaaaaaay off.

07 Fracture's altmode was based on a real-life vehicle, which was necessary to get the toy made at the time since Hasbro back then was way more uneasy about doing blatant GoBots homages. Fracture's designer had to convince Hasbro that the toy's deco was based primarily on a real car in order for Hasbro approve the toy getting made.

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:22 am

Sabrblade wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:The reason people were for a potp Jazz retool was because the alt modes match.

I might have misunderstood. You're not talking about Crasher, are you?

Nope, he is correct on Crasher.

This is the original everyone is talking about: http://gbwiki.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Crasher

Oh. I realized I know less about gobots than I though, now 07 thrasher looks like crap to me, the alt mode is waaaaaaaaay off.
07 Fracture's altmode was based on a real-life vehicle, which was necessary to get the toy made at the time since Hasbro back then was way more uneasy about doing blatant GoBots homages. Fracture's designer had to convince Hasbro that the toy's deco was based primarily on a real car in order for Hasbro approve the toy getting made.

Oh, that cars color scheme is actually closeish to crasher. Interesting, thanks for the trivia.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:33 am

I still love that figure

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:53 am

ZeroWolf wrote:I still love that figure

The new crasher just makes me want the 07 one more.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:01 pm

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:I still love that figure

The new crasher just makes me want the 07 one more.

But I thought you hated Movieverse figures.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:15 pm

ZeroWolf wrote:I still love that figure

As do I, as a movie figure. I almost wish they called the new figure Fracture and "Movie Universe", then we can stop debating if it's a proper homage to the original character or not.

Side note, here's a repaint of PotP Jazz as the white version of Crasher, it's very convincing.

And the real one.

Emerje

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:19 pm

Emerje wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:I still love that figure

As do I, as a movie figure. I almost wish they called the new figure Fracture and "Movie Universe", then we can stop debating if it's a proper homage to the original character or not.

Side note, here's a repaint of PotP Jazz as the white version of Crasher, it's very convincing.
C2A3EB4C-CF55-45CD-8254-F257F4E95BFB.jpeg

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And the real one.
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Emerje

This looks good. I'm actually one of those that like the PotP Jazz mold, so I would take this

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:29 pm

A MIRACLE! :shock:

Preorder for some are up at Walmart.ca! (Canadian Walmart.)

https://www.walmart.ca/search?q=transfo ... est%3ADESC

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:39 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:I still love that figure

The new crasher just makes me want the 07 one more.
But I thought you hated Movieverse figures.

Not if they dont fit in. Crasher doesn't look like a movie figure

I liked the Bumblebee designs though, when I said I disliked movie designs I was referring to the old aesthetic.

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:44 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Emerje wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:I still love that figure

As do I, as a movie figure. I almost wish they called the new figure Fracture and "Movie Universe", then we can stop debating if it's a proper homage to the original character or not.

Side note, here's a repaint of PotP Jazz as the white version of Crasher, it's very convincing.
C2A3EB4C-CF55-45CD-8254-F257F4E95BFB.jpeg

R.jpg

And the real one.
74f339a73f92aed904dc4e349a0bc41d.jpg

Emerje

This looks good. I'm actually one of those that like the PotP Jazz mold, so I would take this