KidRobot TF vs GI Joe Vinyl Figures and Merchandise!

Loved this series. I've managed to avoid (most) Transformers blind box stuff, but I'm all about these. They're just too cool.

Shame the 7" Megatron doesn't have the T-Rex head.

Who's that pale green Optimus?

I hope somebody points out to them that Megatron's cannon goes on his right arm and is not a sleeve for his mace.

MCutter wrote:I hope somebody points out to them that Megatron's cannon goes on his right arm and is not a sleeve for his mace.

Yeah that is a little weird. Although I am somewhat partial to the mental image of Megatron using his arm cannon to launch giant spiked energy-balls at his enemies, now that I think about it...

Stormshot_Prime wrote:Who's that pale green Optimus?

Probably from when he sprang out of Ultra Magnus.

Qwan wrote:

MCutter wrote:I hope somebody points out to them that Megatron's cannon goes on his right arm and is not a sleeve for his mace.

Yeah that is a little weird. Although I am somewhat partial to the mental image of Megatron using his arm cannon to launch giant spiked energy-balls at his enemies, now that I think about it...

It's from this fight.

DestronMirage22 wrote:I can't really tell from the pictures, but is that supposed to be battle-damage on Screamers face? It looks weird.

He had half his face blasted off by Snakeeyes as revenge for his face. He had it covered for the rest of the series.

Tyrannacon wrote:I went ahead and gave you the news credit retroactively here. So it may take a moment to show up for you. Remember though in the future, do the "submit news" link I shared so we know in the future so there isn't another mix-up. Alrighty?

Cool, thank you. It's been forever since I've been active and that's how we used to do it.

MCutter wrote:

zodconvoy wrote:
It's from this fight.

Thank you for answering that for me. There's a lot going on in that panel and almost all of it makes me wonder why someone would choose it for their model.
Does Megs have a Grimlock-head hand? Why?
Did he break a hip and dislocated a shoulder?
Is OP wearing a ten-story sewing gauge ruler?
Why does he have a Minecraft lightsaber?

I might be into the Shockwave figure or pin, mainly because it reminds me of the TFA version.

He has Grimlock's head because he killed Grimlock and took it as a trophy/weapon/crown. OP is using his trailer as a set of wings.

Seriously, the series was insanely awesome.

Man, I love this comic. Looks like I'll be buying a case!

Three months ago, we saw art of upcoming figures, pins and keychains based on the recent-ish (2014-2016) Transformers vs GI Joe comics. Earlier this month, there were final images of the pins, and two versions of a 7-inch Cobra Commander vinyl figure. And now, thanks to some preorder listings on ToyWiz, we have some more final images to share of the vinyl figures themselves!

The lineup of 18 figures includes Transformers regulars Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream, Shockwave, Soundwave, Wheeljack and two different colorations of dino-mode Grimlock - all based to some degree or another on their appearances in the comic series. Also present from the GI Joe side of things are characters like Cobra Commander, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Destro, Baroness and more! The greenish Optimus Prime figure seen in the original images also makes a reappearance in a slightly transparent greenish-white hue, all but confirming that it will be a glow-in-the-dark variant.

And to round things off, from another ToyWiz preorder we also have final pictures of the 7-inch Megatron vinyl figure, seen from the front, back and in-package too! He appears much the same as the smaller Megatron seeing release with the others, aside from an actual chain for his energy mace, a removable Grimlock-head hand-puppet (which may or may not be removable on the smaller version) and perhaps a slightly more pouty expression.

All of these figures are set to release on December 2017, according to their ToyWiz listings. With that date fast approaching, which of these figures catch your eye the most? Are you more interested in the smaller Megatron or the 7" version - or both? Let us know your thoughts!

Shegotron wrote:I normally wouldn't comment in this thread since I really didn't care for the comic series, so merch based on it isn't exactly anything that interests me, but...

Does anybody else get a Challenge of the GoBots vibe from Megatron's face here?

No, but Now that's something I can't un-see.