Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions

Friday, August 19th, 2022 12:57pm CDT

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As you may recall, Siege Crosshairs was releaed with no Targetmaster and one of Hasbro's main designers, Mark Maher, did not want that to repeat for Pointblank. At the same time, they wanted to also give fans a deluxe class figure of similar standards, so that's why below you will see a bunch of notes related tocost when designing a figure. It's interesting to see that the designer wanted to ensure a strong hinge for the clear plastic cockpit, so wrist articulation was removed in favour of that. Hasbro is sparing nosecrets from us here and you can see how everything was decided to bring you the toy you'll get.

One very interesting note is that the person who designed the transformation is Shogo Hasui, the same legendary designer who gave us MP-10, MP Sideswipe, CW Devastator, HFTD Starscream, Prime Starscream and even the classics seeker mold. It was his idea to give Pointblank his comic head rather than his Headmasters head. So if you don't like the final resulting headsculpt, you can blame Takara. The full post is after these images.

Transformers News: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions

"Deluxe Legacy Pointblank and his Targetmaster Peacemaker are finally here to hop into your collection! . Had to break out my mint Crosshairs to showcase how both of these bots looked together.

I had the pleasure of doing the deco for Crosshairs and I was kinda bummed I wasn’t able to get Pinpointer in there. This time around since I lead the design of this guy I thought it was essential to add in Peacemaker. I soon realized how cost challenging it was to include a target master at a Deluxe scale and pricepoint. . The first image is my own redraw concept art of Pointblank and Peacemaker. Ive been really using alot of reference art that everyone already knows and loves, especially with tight schedules, they seem to be great for kicking off the project. You can see the reuse of the comics art alt mode here was perfect to use. I absolutely love this rendition of his cybertronian race car alt mode.

Hasui san took the reigns and made the great suggestion of doing the fin styled head that was never made in toyform. Anything that is in the g1 cartoon is a go for me even if its from the later seasons. . You can see an additional weapon engine accessory was costed out along with a bunch of other comments made to fine tune this guy. Hasui really had so many tweaks in order to fix up this guy, I just couldn’t find a way to showcase them all here. I added my comments to ensure we were aligned on trying to make this the best version of Pointblank ever.

You can see the targetmaster is blast effect compatible. There is elbow swivel on Pointblank for those that have been asking, but the articulation range on this guy really gives you a plethora of posing options and is really fun to tinker with. The arm transformation was a treat and I can’t wait for yall to get these guys!

Have a great weekend and thank you all for bringing your passion and support to the Transformers universe!"

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Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142207)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 19th, 2022 @ 1:32pm CDT

Very informative, but it's in the wrong thread.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142214)
Posted by william-james88 on August 19th, 2022 @ 3:32pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:Very informative, but it's in the wrong thread.

Ah, fuck

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142218)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 19th, 2022 @ 3:42pm CDT

Included: tacky edited in captions for maximum cringe.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142223)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on August 19th, 2022 @ 4:26pm CDT

$8.49 at Target last night. Pulled him straight out of the case with Wheelie. One of his blasters fell out of the package when I pulled it out. Probably not the smartest packaging ever.

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Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142224)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 19th, 2022 @ 4:59pm CDT

That is a brilliant use of Kingdom mainframe

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142225)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 19th, 2022 @ 5:22pm CDT

Can't wait to get Rumble in hand, sure Frenzy will be great.
Maybe we will get a solid Eject here?
WFC Ravage was trash, I hope we get a better one in 86
We might get a new Lazerbeak, but the earthrise/siege is good enough I think.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142278)
Posted by optimeow on August 20th, 2022 @ 12:20pm CDT

Now, this makes me think that a redeco with a different head will be released in future.
Hasbro has used this tactic many times.

Buy this thinking that it will be the only one but nope, here comes another one.

Then for some reason, this will be the rarer variant in a more distant future !

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142279)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 20th, 2022 @ 12:23pm CDT

optimeow wrote:Now, this makes me think that a redeco with a different head will be released in future.
Hasbro has used this tactic many times.

Buy this thinking that it will be the only one but nope, here comes another one.

Then for some reason, this will be the rarer variant in a more distant future !

Which item are you referring to? (there's no news post on this page of the forum thread)

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142283)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on August 20th, 2022 @ 12:58pm CDT

Dr. Caelus wrote:
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That actually makes for pretty neat diorama! I may now have to invest in a few of those core bots to display with "Teletran-1".

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142286)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 20th, 2022 @ 1:37pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
optimeow wrote:Now, this makes me think that a redeco with a different head will be released in future.
Hasbro has used this tactic many times.

Buy this thinking that it will be the only one but nope, here comes another one.

Then for some reason, this will be the rarer variant in a more distant future !
Which item are you referring to? (there's no news post on this page of the forum thread)

My post I think. Rumble.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142288)
Posted by william-james88 on August 20th, 2022 @ 2:25pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
optimeow wrote:Now, this makes me think that a redeco with a different head will be released in future.
Hasbro has used this tactic many times.

Buy this thinking that it will be the only one but nope, here comes another one.

Then for some reason, this will be the rarer variant in a more distant future !
Which item are you referring to? (there's no news post on this page of the forum thread)

Pointblank

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142289)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 20th, 2022 @ 2:26pm CDT

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
optimeow wrote:Now, this makes me think that a redeco with a different head will be released in future.
Hasbro has used this tactic many times.

Buy this thinking that it will be the only one but nope, here comes another one.

Then for some reason, this will be the rarer variant in a more distant future !
Which item are you referring to? (there's no news post on this page of the forum thread)

My post I think. Rumble.

I think more like Point Blank or possibly Transmetal Megatron. Will's newspost was erroneously posted in this thread.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142291)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 20th, 2022 @ 2:42pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
optimeow wrote:Now, this makes me think that a redeco with a different head will be released in future.
Hasbro has used this tactic many times.

Buy this thinking that it will be the only one but nope, here comes another one.

Then for some reason, this will be the rarer variant in a more distant future !
Which item are you referring to? (there's no news post on this page of the forum thread)

My post I think. Rumble.

I think more like Point Blank or possibly Transmetal Megatron. Will's newspost was erroneously posted in this thread.

I remember that. Ok

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142376)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 21st, 2022 @ 10:54pm CDT

Got Perceptor a few days ago. Very solid figure. I need to find my TR version to compare the two. I like that he's not a headmaster.

Last time I get a Perceptor. We're done. I feel like this is a really solid figure to end on. I miss the telescoping thing his microscope did in G1. I also miss that the mirror bit is no longer a mirror nor separate from the slide holder. But this is my being picky. I still like it.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142385)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 22nd, 2022 @ 1:09am CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Got Perceptor a few days ago. Very solid figure. I need to find my TR version to compare the two. I like that he's not a headmaster.

I had the TR version, as well as the original G1, and have SS86. I would rank them

SS86
G1
TR

I do think they all have their positives, but I didn't care for the TR version's chest, and I also didn't like that he was a headmaster, but I did like the sniper rifle, and I do think it's hard to tell he's a headmaster if you don't know it previously.

Last time I get a Perceptor. We're done. I feel like this is a really solid figure to end on. I miss the telescoping thing his microscope did in G1. I also miss that the mirror bit is no longer a mirror nor separate from the slide holder. But this is my being picky. I still like it.

This is a really well done representation of the character. I wish we would get a comic-accurate Selects version that is red and blue, no teal and black parts.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142401)
Posted by sol magnus on August 22nd, 2022 @ 9:22am CDT

blackeyedprime wrote:Got ss86 Perceptor today... If he has his tank mode then no reason £35 Ironhide couldn't have his sled.

Perceptor is a deluxe, man. And a damn fine one at that.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142403)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 9:32am CDT

Any saw the post about tfnation and the 86 movie drafts on tfw2005?

Now I want them all somehow.
Funny how Kranix was going to be a rock lord (likely to make fun of the rival go bot movie)
And Kup was going to be a tank and wear an eye patch.
That's an interesting look for Blurr, and I wonder what convinced them to change the slow talker part.

And rails is way overpowered
Literally a train AND a dragon!
https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachme ... .29617639/

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142404)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 9:35am CDT

sol magnus wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Got ss86 Perceptor today... If he has his tank mode then no reason £35 Ironhide couldn't have his sled.

Perceptor is a deluxe, man. And a damn fine one at that.

The tank mode is EASY to work in, so why primus not?
But Ironhide had to have a sled or no parts form. And they decided the anti partsform fans would be more upset than the sled fans if they didn't get their way.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142411)
Posted by william-james88 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 10:43am CDT

Once again, SS86 perceptor can't do the real tank mode.

Re: Hasbro Designer Shows Pointblank's Design Approach Through Cost Restrictions (2142412)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 22nd, 2022 @ 10:49am CDT