Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Comment by RodimusConvoy13
Sep 1, 2017
I don't remember seeing a Power of the Primes Bumblebee. He wasn't in the leaks.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Comment by Decepticon Stryker
Sep 1, 2017
Is Bumblebee going to be a TR reissue? That would explain him not showing up in the leaks.
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Comment by Decepticon Stryker
Sep 1, 2017
Actually, are we sure this is for POTP? It could be for the upcoming show that replaces RiD15.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Comment by ScottyP
Sep 1, 2017
That's for a Grimlock model kit of some kind. Not sure on Bee. I'd bet money the Starscream card is for the 88th annual rerelease of the Market Six Legends toy.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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MAN HE BETTER BE, CUZ THE INSECTICONS TOO
Comment by Albatross250
Sep 1, 2017
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Is Bumblebee going to be a TR reissue? That would explain him not showing up in the leaks.
MAN HE BETTER BE, CUZ THE INSECTICONS TOO
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Pretty much, that Grimlock is an Early 3D render.
Comment by Albatross250
Sep 1, 2017
Sjeng wrote:]
I hope Grimlock's toy is getting some more colour than that in the picture...
And his mouth better open!!
Probably an early 3D render.
Pretty much, that Grimlock is an Early 3D render.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Comment by mordhelm
Sep 1, 2017
Based on the art style and the packaging this looks more like it could be Cyberverse (as the spiritual successor to RiD). Generations have typically had darker packaging whereas RiD is lighter/whiter.
Also some other points:
1. Stylistically Grimlock does not appear to match the image I remember from the leak.
2. Take a look at the official image from hasbro for Starscream. The background shows his artistic rendition. This is not even close to the image shown now.
3. As others mentioned, bumblebee has not even been hinted at in PotP.
So for me, this is Cyberverse or something else entirely.
Also some other points:
1. Stylistically Grimlock does not appear to match the image I remember from the leak.
2. Take a look at the official image from hasbro for Starscream. The background shows his artistic rendition. This is not even close to the image shown now.
3. As others mentioned, bumblebee has not even been hinted at in PotP.
So for me, this is Cyberverse or something else entirely.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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If its Cyberverse, then why i see some details on the background of the artwork?
Edit: Images are kinda blurry so it's very hard to see it
Comment by Albatross250
Sep 1, 2017
mordhelm wrote:Based on the art style and the packaging this looks more like it could be Cyberverse (as the spiritual successor to RiD). Generations have typically had darker packaging whereas RiD is lighter/whiter.
Also some other points:
1. Stylistically Grimlock does not appear to match the image I remember from the leak.
2. Take a look at the official image from hasbro for Starscream. The background shows his artistic rendition. This is not even close to the image shown now.
3. As others mentioned, bumblebee has not even been hinted at in PotP.
So for me, this is Cyberverse or something else entirely.
If its Cyberverse, then why i see some details on the background of the artwork?
Edit: Images are kinda blurry so it's very hard to see it
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Here is what I am looking at with Starscream:
This from PotP:
Vs this from the image you found:
Pay close attention to the Starscream art in the background of the official Hasbro released image. It makes no sense that they would change Starscream that dramatically after an official released image. Chances are the faded background of the official image is what we will see.
Still, this is something newsworthy, I just don't think that this is PotP. Either way, kudos for finding it.
Comment by mordhelm
Sep 1, 2017
Albatross250 wrote:mordhelm wrote:Based on the art style and the packaging this looks more like it could be Cyberverse (as the spiritual successor to RiD). Generations have typically had darker packaging whereas RiD is lighter/whiter.
Also some other points:
1. Stylistically Grimlock does not appear to match the image I remember from the leak.
2. Take a look at the official image from hasbro for Starscream. The background shows his artistic rendition. This is not even close to the image shown now.
3. As others mentioned, bumblebee has not even been hinted at in PotP.
So for me, this is Cyberverse or something else entirely.
If its Cyberverse, then why i see some details on the background of the artwork?
Edit: Images are kinda blurry so it's very hard to see it
Here is what I am looking at with Starscream:
This from PotP:
Vs this from the image you found:
Pay close attention to the Starscream art in the background of the official Hasbro released image. It makes no sense that they would change Starscream that dramatically after an official released image. Chances are the faded background of the official image is what we will see.
Still, this is something newsworthy, I just don't think that this is PotP. Either way, kudos for finding it.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Comment by Albatross250
Sep 1, 2017
We'll see it soon if thats Cyberverse. although we wait for a few days till Hascon 
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Comment by ArmadaPrime
Sep 1, 2017
Just to add to the probably-not-potp mill: screamers a voyager, and that certainly isn't voyager packaging. Deluxe at best but based on the size/shape I'd even suggest legends class.
EDIT: then again, this does have the same blueprint detailing in the background as the previous prime wars lines. Check slightly to the right of starscream hip- based on the shape of that figures arms, I think we may have just had our first look at potp primal
EDIT: then again, this does have the same blueprint detailing in the background as the previous prime wars lines. Check slightly to the right of starscream hip- based on the shape of that figures arms, I think we may have just had our first look at potp primal
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Comment by Mr.MicroMaster
Sep 1, 2017
I know its been said already but I'm pretty sure this is cyberforce stuff or dollar store stuff or it could be some kind of preliminary art or packaging.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Actually, only 2 out of 3. Grimlock doesn't have the same background as Starscream or Bumblebee, so these may not all be from the same line anyway. Grimlock is the only one I would consider close to a finished product art-wise since it has the panels for the text.
I also noticed on Bee, he has shoulder headlights, which doesn't really match the Thrilling 30 or TR figures. God, I hope this doesn't mean yet another new Bumblebee Legends figure. Of course, there are numerous examples of packaging art not matching the toys, so it may also mean nothing.
Comment by TF-fan kev777
Sep 1, 2017
ArmadaPrime wrote:this does have the same blueprint detailing in the background as the previous prime wars lines.
Actually, only 2 out of 3. Grimlock doesn't have the same background as Starscream or Bumblebee, so these may not all be from the same line anyway. Grimlock is the only one I would consider close to a finished product art-wise since it has the panels for the text.
I also noticed on Bee, he has shoulder headlights, which doesn't really match the Thrilling 30 or TR figures. God, I hope this doesn't mean yet another new Bumblebee Legends figure. Of course, there are numerous examples of packaging art not matching the toys, so it may also mean nothing.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Comment by Kurona
Sep 1, 2017
I hate to be that person, but these honestly look fake to me. That sort of artstyle does not match up with anything we've seen in Generations so far.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Comment by Va'al
Sep 1, 2017
Story has been updated to reflect the speculative nature of these being part of POTP. Thanks all!
As mordhelm says: Still, this is something newsworthy, I just don't think that this is PotP. Either way, kudos for finding it.
As mordhelm says: Still, this is something newsworthy, I just don't think that this is PotP. Either way, kudos for finding it.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Thanks Va'al
Comment by Albatross250
Sep 1, 2017
Va'al wrote:Story has been updated to reflect the speculative nature of these being part of POTP. Thanks all!
As mordhelm says: Still, this is something newsworthy, I just don't think that this is PotP. Either way, kudos for finding it.
Thanks Va'al
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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They arent fake, they simply arent based on generations but on the new upcoming Cyberverse show coming out next year. its what will replace RID. Makes sense, we are looking at deluxe cards and they have the exact same style as what we have seen so far. Look at Bumblebee and Starscream (the tiny toy) below and you will see.
Comment by william-james88
Sep 1, 2017
Kurona wrote:I hate to be that person, but these honestly look fake to me. That sort of artstyle does not match up with anything we've seen in Generations so far.
They arent fake, they simply arent based on generations but on the new upcoming Cyberverse show coming out next year. its what will replace RID. Makes sense, we are looking at deluxe cards and they have the exact same style as what we have seen so far. Look at Bumblebee and Starscream (the tiny toy) below and you will see.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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They don't look like Cyberverse to me either though. Bumblebee while following a similar approach to his design considering the front of the car being on his shoulders doesn't match up to the design we see in the Busy Book -- and talking of designs matching up, it's odd that they'd use that 3D art when they've already established 2D art in that busy book. Starscream has discrepancies too, and then there's the fact that there's Generations-esque packaging in the back -- ie the sort of cross-section of early wave Transformers we saw on the box insides of Combiner Wars and Titans Return figures. Nothing about this to me implies Cyberverse and it just looks more like an elaborate hoax than anything.
Comment by Kurona
Sep 1, 2017
william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:I hate to be that person, but these honestly look fake to me. That sort of artstyle does not match up with anything we've seen in Generations so far.
They arent fake, they simply arent based on generations but on the new upcoming Cyberverse show coming out next year. its what will replace RID. Makes sense, we are looking at deluxe cards and they have the exact same style as what we have seen so far. Look at Bumblebee and Starscream (the tiny toy) below and you will see.
They don't look like Cyberverse to me either though. Bumblebee while following a similar approach to his design considering the front of the car being on his shoulders doesn't match up to the design we see in the Busy Book -- and talking of designs matching up, it's odd that they'd use that 3D art when they've already established 2D art in that busy book. Starscream has discrepancies too, and then there's the fact that there's Generations-esque packaging in the back -- ie the sort of cross-section of early wave Transformers we saw on the box insides of Combiner Wars and Titans Return figures. Nothing about this to me implies Cyberverse and it just looks more like an elaborate hoax than anything.
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I dont see that, it matches up perfectly, including the new details on the horned helmet and the black shapes on his arms:
As for the same style rendered in 2D vs 3D, there is nothing new about that either:
Different renditions for different purposes but keeping the same design.
Comment by william-james88
Sep 1, 2017
Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:I hate to be that person, but these honestly look fake to me. That sort of artstyle does not match up with anything we've seen in Generations so far.
They arent fake, they simply arent based on generations but on the new upcoming Cyberverse show coming out next year. its what will replace RID. Makes sense, we are looking at deluxe cards and they have the exact same style as what we have seen so far. Look at Bumblebee and Starscream (the tiny toy) below and you will see.
They don't look like Cyberverse to me either though. Bumblebee while following a similar approach to his design considering the front of the car being on his shoulders doesn't match up to the design we see in the Busy Book
I dont see that, it matches up perfectly, including the new details on the horned helmet and the black shapes on his arms:
As for the same style rendered in 2D vs 3D, there is nothing new about that either:
Different renditions for different purposes but keeping the same design.
Re: Rumoured Packaging Art for Transformers: Power of the Primes Grimlock, Starscream, Bumblebee
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Comment by Kurona
Sep 1, 2017
I'm seeing it now, though I still don't think that de-confirms it as fake. The big thing for me is the generations-esque packaging in the back.
That's a comic made by a different company to Hasbro that's making original art and not using pre-made stock images like toy packaging and activity books would. I'm willing to accept the series would use both 2D art and 3D art, but not because of that example -- it's a very different scenario and comparing apples to oranges.
That's a comic made by a different company to Hasbro that's making original art and not using pre-made stock images like toy packaging and activity books would. I'm willing to accept the series would use both 2D art and 3D art, but not because of that example -- it's a very different scenario and comparing apples to oranges.
