New Hasbro Transformers 2018 Fan Vote Coming
Saturday, February 17th, 2018 2:54AM CST
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The short clip tells us absolutely nothing other than a vote is coming, but does point out the various winners of previous editions, such as the Generations Combiner Wars Victorion / Rust Renegades team for 2015, the cityformer Titan class Trypticon for Titans Return in 2016, the upcoming Optimus Primal in Power of the Primes, which will be leader class and feature the evolution gimmick and a Primal Prime mode, for 2017 (ish, cut them some slack). Check out the teaser clip below, and speculate away in the Energon Pub!
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Posted by Octobotimus on February 17th, 2018 @ 3:07am CST
Posted by ausbot on February 17th, 2018 @ 3:08am CST
Posted by Albatross250 on February 17th, 2018 @ 3:19am CST
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on February 17th, 2018 @ 3:29am CST
*edit: Another fresh combiner team doesn't seem as likely compared to the other two. Guess they could make it one of the other teams who don't have an update yet if they really want it to be a combiner.
Posted by steals_your_goats on February 17th, 2018 @ 5:28am CST
Posted by Emerje on February 17th, 2018 @ 7:34am CST
Va'al wrote:Primal Prime
Optimal Optimus.
steals_your_goats wrote:I hope that whatever it is (leader, combiner, etc) that it's a new character instead of pre-existing ones.
Exactly this. The problem with the fan votes that got us Trypticon and Optimus Primal is that we know right away not to expect the names that lost for a few years after. Thanks to Predaking a possible Omega Supreme or Scorponok have been pushed back by another year, and Warden told us the losers of the previous poll wont be in Power of the Primes so there goes out chances at an Evolving Megatron or Star Saber in PotP.
Better to do another Fan Built Bot, maybe a new Voyager Triplechanger or something since we've already covered all of the other size classes (Deluxe, Leader, combiner box set, and Titan) except Legends with these polls.
Emerje
Posted by Andy on February 17th, 2018 @ 12:11pm CST
So, over the next couple of years they're going to need to start moving away from G1. So idea one, the ridiculous one, maybe the vote will be what the next theme will be. Either Beast Wars or Machine Wars or Beast Machines. But Beast Machines has a lot of baggage associated with it, and no one gives a shit about Machine Wars.
So idea two, maybe the vote will be which next Beast Wars toy or toys will be. Maybe, since we're getting a Primal, we'll get to pick which version of Megatron comes out. T-rex, transmetal T-rex, or dragon.
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2018 @ 2:21pm CST
The voting runs on official Transformers social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram from Tuesday February 20th to Friday February 23rd, using the hashtags provided below.
UPDATE: Today is the Final Day to vote!
- Needlenose and Tracks - #NeedlenosevsTracks (brother vs brother)
- Spinister and Wheeljack - #SpinistervsWheeljack (Saboteur vs Scientist)
- Impactor and Mirage - #ImpactorvsMirage (Greater Good vs Greater Profit)
You vote for the pairing, but each of the winning figures will be available separately at retail. We will bring you more information as it becomes available!
Posted by Burn on February 17th, 2018 @ 2:24pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2018 @ 2:25pm CST
Burn wrote:So the Hasbro panel revealed the details, but how exactly do we vote? Are they going to create discussions on Facebook/Twitter and we hashtag there or do we create our own posts on Facebook/Twitter and make our hashtag votes that way?
They'll probably be as comments to a Facebook/IG post! We'll know once the official details come out after the Fair, I expect.
Posted by Galactic Prime on February 17th, 2018 @ 2:52pm CST
Here's hoping better characters are in the actual line.
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on February 17th, 2018 @ 3:13pm CST
Posted by Emerje on February 17th, 2018 @ 3:56pm CST
Va'al wrote:
- Needlenose and Tracks - #NeedlenosevsTracks (brother vs brother)
- Spinister and Wheeljack - #SpinistervsWheeljack (Saboteur vs Scientist)
- Impactor and Mirage - #ImpactorvsMirage (Greater Good vs Greater Profit)
Hasbro...
Why would you make us choose between a brand new Needlenose and Spinister after giving us a decent Quake? How stupid can you be? We need BOTH of those guys!
I guess it doesn't matter, Impactor has this in the bag, which I guess means someone at Hasbro REALLY wants a new Mirage figure.
Emerje
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on February 17th, 2018 @ 9:52pm CST
Posted by 1984forever on February 18th, 2018 @ 12:09am CST
Posted by Burn on February 18th, 2018 @ 1:41am CST
1984forever wrote:“War for Cybertron, eh?” Okay, I’m calling it now- IDW is rebooting Transformers and they’re going back to war, yay! And I’m calling it as Autobots vs Decepticons, not Autobots and Decepticons vs someone else. Although I am hoping for a full line of Quintessons. I’m also guessing that Mirage will be a war profiteer a la Tony Stark.
Wrong thread dude, totally the wrong thread.
Posted by Va'al on February 20th, 2018 @ 8:31am CST
The voting runs on official Transformers social media platforms Facebook and Instagram from Tuesday February 20th to Friday February 23rd, using the hashtags provided below as a comment to the Facebook post. More info can be found on the official War for Cybertron page on Pulse.
- Needlenose and Tracks - #NeedlenosevsTracks (brother vs brother)
- Spinister and Wheeljack - #SpinistervsWheeljack (Saboteur vs Scientist)
- Impactor and Mirage - #ImpactorvsMirage (Greater Good vs Greater Profit)
Check out the clip below, and choose your pairing!
War for Cybertron is an up-close, gritty, three-part look at the battle for the fate of Cybertron. These are beloved and familiar events from Transformers lore told through the eyes of the heroes and villains in a story of conflict and consequence, where in order to gain what you want, you must be willing to lose everything you have.
For the first time fans can vote on a pair of characters who will become part of the Generations lineup as Deluxe Class figures. Choose wisely…these rivals will have to share the same shelf…even though they may not like it!
Vote via hashtag for the rivalry you want to see as Deluxe Class figures. The vote ends Friday! To explore these War for Cybertron rivalries, click here: https://go.hasb.ro/2odhDPI
CHOOSE YOUR RIVALS
SPINISTER vs. WHEELJACK
Saboteur vs. Scientist
It’s saboteur vs. scientist as Spinister and Wheeljack lock circuits in a battle of wits. Who will come out ahead as they play a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
NEEDLENOSE vs. TRACKS
Brother vs. Brother
Brother is pitted against brother as these two family members choose to fight on opposite sides of the war. When their loyalties are tested by the trails of combat, which bond will hold stronger: family or faction?
IMPACTOR vs. MIRAGE
Mirage vs. the Mercenary
The Wreckers, led by Impactor, are a highly skilled team of mercenaries who are at their best when the odds of survival are at their worst. They're exactly the kind of soldiers the Autobots need on their side. Can Mirage persuade them to join the Autobot cause?
Posted by ScottyP on February 20th, 2018 @ 8:55am CST
With that story in mind, at least they didn't go full heel with a Soundwave vs Horri-Bull option
Posted by kurthy on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:00am CST
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:01am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:09am CST
kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
They've both had shady pasts in IDW at least, so they may be playing with the one being a darker or lighter shade of grey than the other!
Posted by Nexus Knight on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:16am CST
kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
Well, Impactor is leader of a group that specializes in doing nasty jobs other teams don't want to do. He practically lives for war and often can sympathize with commom bots. Mirage is the direct opposite. Before the war, he was a rich socialite who eschewed from commoners. He detested the incivility of war and is against the violent actions his Autobot comrades have to take. He would prefer that the two factions just sit down and make peace. Its not hard to see how they'd be opposed to each other.
So, at first glance, these two seem random picks. And they might be, but I'd like to think someone at Hasbro did their homework.
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:17am CST
Va'al wrote:kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
They've both had shady pasts in IDW at least, so they may be playing with the one being a darker or lighter shade of grey than the other!
I'd like to use the Lego Ninjago lore as an example. One character, Ronin, does do good but only if I benefits him while another, Wu, does so simply to help others. Two good guys that don't see eye to eye with one being motivated by profit and the other just plain goodness is a dynamic that cam work. Just depends on how it's presented that determines if it is done well or not.
Posted by Va'al on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:23am CST
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Va'al wrote:kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
They've both had shady pasts in IDW at least, so they may be playing with the one being a darker or lighter shade of grey than the other!
I'd like to use the Lego Ninjago lore as an example. One character, Ronin, does do good but only if I benefits him while another, Wu, does so simply to help others. Two good guys that don't see eye to eye with one being motivated by profit and the other just plain goodness is a dynamic that cam work. Just depends on how it's presented that determines if it is done well or not.
Yeah! But also:
Nexus Knight wrote:Well, Impactor is leader of a group that specializes in doing nasty jobs other teams don't want to do. He practically lives for war and often can sympathize with commom bots. Mirage is the direct opposite. Before the war, he was a rich socialite who eschewed from commoners. He detested the incivility of war and is against the violent actions his Autobot comrades have to take. He would prefer that the two factions just sit down and make peace. Its not hard to see how they'd be opposed to each other.
So, at first glance, these two seem random picks. And they might be, but I'd like to think someone at Hasbro did their homework.
Posted by Budder Prime on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:34am CST
Va'al wrote:kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
They've both had shady pasts in IDW at least, so they may be playing with the one being a darker or lighter shade of grey than the other!
Looking closely, there is definitely a decepticon symbol on Impactors shoulder, what on earth is Hasbro up to?
Posted by ricemazter on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:46am CST
Budder Prime wrote:Va'al wrote:kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
They've both had shady pasts in IDW at least, so they may be playing with the one being a darker or lighter shade of grey than the other!
Looking closely, there is definitely a decepticon symbol on Impactors shoulder, what on earth is Hasbro up to?
Sins of the Wreckers ended with Impactor joining up with a Cybertronian insurgent group based on Earth that was dedicated to overthrowing the major players they saw as perpetuating inequality. This included Optimus Prime and most of Autobot high command.
I think.
Maybe that's what they're following up on, though those guys definitely weren't Decepticons.
Posted by Va'al on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:54am CST
ricemazter wrote:Budder Prime wrote:Va'al wrote:kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
They've both had shady pasts in IDW at least, so they may be playing with the one being a darker or lighter shade of grey than the other!
Looking closely, there is definitely a decepticon symbol on Impactors shoulder, what on earth is Hasbro up to?
Sins of the Wreckers ended with Impactor joining up with a Cybertronian insurgent group based on Earth that was dedicated to overthrowing the major players they saw as perpetuating inequality. This included Optimus Prime and most of Autobot high command.
I think.
Maybe that's what they're following up on, though those guys definitely weren't Decepticons.
Is the actual Revolution a-comin'? https://twitter.com/NickRoche/status/964271896551481344
I doubt it, just throwing fuel on the speculation exhaust. Like so:
Posted by william-james88 on February 20th, 2018 @ 10:19am CST
kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
No, they are very clear as to what is going on, they wrote the story all out in the blurbs found on this page: http://pulse.hasbro.com/news/war-cybert ... -vote-here
Mirage vs. the Mercenary
The Wreckers, led by Impactor, are a highly skilled team of mercenaries who are at their best when the odds of survival are at their worst. They're exactly the kind of soldiers the Autobots need on their side. Can Mirage persuade them to join the Autobot cause?
Posted by mordhelm on February 20th, 2018 @ 10:33am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 20th, 2018 @ 10:58am CST
william-james88 wrote:kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
No, they are very clear as to what is going on, they wrote the story all out in the blurbs found on this page: http://pulse.hasbro.com/news/war-cybert ... -vote-hereMirage vs. the Mercenary
The Wreckers, led by Impactor, are a highly skilled team of mercenaries who are at their best when the odds of survival are at their worst. They're exactly the kind of soldiers the Autobots need on their side. Can Mirage persuade them to join the Autobot cause?
They finally updated the link!
Posted by Skritz on February 20th, 2018 @ 11:41am CST
However, I gotta say that I badly want Impactor simply because he's one of those characters who started off in the Marvel UK and did not originally have a toy. And eventhen, G1 Impactor has never seen mass release as a figure. Beyond that, the 'autobot' side of rivalry is something I can't really care much about because these guys are less obscure.
Either way, this all seems interesting and leave me wondering what central gimmick, if any, will be part of the War for Cybertron (stupid-ass confusing name!) trilogy. Prime War had Combiners+Masters-class figures. Will we see any unifying gimmicks here beside the cybertronian mode esthetic?
Posted by mordhelm on February 20th, 2018 @ 11:51am CST
Skritz wrote:Either way, this all seems interesting and leave me wondering what central gimmick, if any, will be part of the War for Cybertron (stupid-ass confusing name!) trilogy. Prime War had Combiners+Masters-class figures. Will we see any unifying gimmicks here beside the cybertronian mode esthetic?
John Warden specifically stated that there is no Unifying ecosystem for the toys like CW, TR, and PotP had. Basically, anything goes. You could have a deluxe wave with 2 CW style figures, 1 "normal" deluxe, and 1 TR style headmaster.
The story is the unifying aspect this time around.
Posted by kurthy on February 20th, 2018 @ 11:55am CST
mordhelm wrote:Skritz wrote:Either way, this all seems interesting and leave me wondering what central gimmick, if any, will be part of the War for Cybertron (stupid-ass confusing name!) trilogy. Prime War had Combiners+Masters-class figures. Will we see any unifying gimmicks here beside the cybertronian mode esthetic?
John Warden specifically stated that there is no Unifying ecosystem for the toys like CW, TR, and PotP had. Basically, anything goes. You could have a deluxe wave with 2 CW style figures, 1 "normal" deluxe, and 1 TR style headmaster.
The story is the unifying aspect this time around.
So it's going to be more like generations? Throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks.
Posted by Skritz on February 20th, 2018 @ 12:00pm CST
kurthy wrote:mordhelm wrote:Skritz wrote:Either way, this all seems interesting and leave me wondering what central gimmick, if any, will be part of the War for Cybertron (stupid-ass confusing name!) trilogy. Prime War had Combiners+Masters-class figures. Will we see any unifying gimmicks here beside the cybertronian mode esthetic?
John Warden specifically stated that there is no Unifying ecosystem for the toys like CW, TR, and PotP had. Basically, anything goes. You could have a deluxe wave with 2 CW style figures, 1 "normal" deluxe, and 1 TR style headmaster.
The story is the unifying aspect this time around.
So it's going to be more like generations? Throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks.
Works for me.
Posted by mordhelm on February 20th, 2018 @ 12:12pm CST
kurthy wrote:mordhelm wrote:Skritz wrote:Either way, this all seems interesting and leave me wondering what central gimmick, if any, will be part of the War for Cybertron (stupid-ass confusing name!) trilogy. Prime War had Combiners+Masters-class figures. Will we see any unifying gimmicks here beside the cybertronian mode esthetic?
John Warden specifically stated that there is no Unifying ecosystem for the toys like CW, TR, and PotP had. Basically, anything goes. You could have a deluxe wave with 2 CW style figures, 1 "normal" deluxe, and 1 TR style headmaster.
The story is the unifying aspect this time around.
So it's going to be more like generations? Throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks.
I think it's less that, and more that they want to avoid pigeonholing themselves into gimmicks that don't fit the character.
Kup, Hot Rod, and Blurr were great figures in TR, but there were a lot of complaints about them (and others) being headmasters when they shouldn't have been.
They want to give us great versions of Characters X, Y, Z, but don't want to keep trying to force a play pattern that doesn't fit. This way you can get a better representation of each character.
To reassure you a little bit, there was a large investment into the Combiner, Master, and Evolution gimmicks. They know people still want figures with these gimmicks, so they will still release them. Expect to continue to see them scattered throughout the next trilogy and in exclusives/box sets.
I am looking forward to the new line. However, if what it sounds like is happening is true, it may actually curtail my collecting a bit. I try to just get my favorite CHUG version of each character, rather then the "gotta catch em all" mentality. Or at least I will start culling and replacing. I'm sure some of my old Generations/CHUG stuff that's still MOSC/MISB could help fund the new purchases.
Posted by Targetmaster Kup on February 20th, 2018 @ 12:30pm CST
Posted by Evil Eye on February 20th, 2018 @ 1:36pm CST
Also, am I the only one who thinks a Tracks toy that triple changes from robot to sports car (preferably relatively Corvette-like) to tank? For one, it'd make his name make even more sense, and for another it'd be hilarious having Tracks of all characters turn into a tank.
Posted by Jack Hallows on February 20th, 2018 @ 2:35pm CST
Nexus Knight wrote:kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
Well, Impactor is leader of a group that specializes in doing nasty jobs other teams don't want to do. He practically lives for war and often can sympathize with commom bots. Mirage is the direct opposite. Before the war, he was a rich socialite who eschewed from commoners. He detested the incivility of war and is against the violent actions his Autobot comrades have to take. He would prefer that the two factions just sit down and make peace. Its not hard to see how they'd be opposed to each other.
So, at first glance, these two seem random picks. And they might be, but I'd like to think someone at Hasbro did their homework.
This.
Targetmaster Kup wrote:While I am voting Impactor and Mirage - #ImpactorvsMirage (Greater Good vs Greater Profit) I'm sure Wheeljack will win.
My actions and thoughts exactly.
So, how do we vote? Is there a pole or do we just write who we choose in the comments section of that Hasbro page?
It’s obviously gonna be Impactor and Mirage for me.
Posted by Va'al on February 20th, 2018 @ 2:39pm CST
Jack Hallows wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
Well, Impactor is leader of a group that specializes in doing nasty jobs other teams don't want to do. He practically lives for war and often can sympathize with commom bots. Mirage is the direct opposite. Before the war, he was a rich socialite who eschewed from commoners. He detested the incivility of war and is against the violent actions his Autobot comrades have to take. He would prefer that the two factions just sit down and make peace. Its not hard to see how they'd be opposed to each other.
So, at first glance, these two seem random picks. And they might be, but I'd like to think someone at Hasbro did their homework.
This.Targetmaster Kup wrote:While I am voting Impactor and Mirage - #ImpactorvsMirage (Greater Good vs Greater Profit) I'm sure Wheeljack will win.
My actions and thoughts exactly.
So, how do we vote? Is there a pole or do we just write who we choose in the comments section of that Hasbro page?
It’s obviously gonna be Impactor and Mirage for me.
Comments on either the Facebook post or the Instagram post, using the relevant hashtag!
Posted by Jack Hallows on February 20th, 2018 @ 2:44pm CST
Ah well. I’ll just hope there are enough Impactor fans to make up for the anti-social medi’ites.
Thanks!
Posted by Burn on February 20th, 2018 @ 2:57pm CST
This ... is disappointing.
Posted by CJPrime931 on February 20th, 2018 @ 3:39pm CST
Posted by mordhelm on February 20th, 2018 @ 3:49pm CST
CJPrime931 wrote:#spinistervswheeljack
You know that posting that here doesn't count right?
Posted by Burn on February 20th, 2018 @ 4:37pm CST
mordhelm wrote:CJPrime931 wrote:#spinistervswheeljack
You know that posting that here doesn't count right?
shhhhhh. Only correct them if they're voting for Impactor.
Posted by Skritz on February 20th, 2018 @ 7:15pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 20th, 2018 @ 7:16pm CST
Burn wrote:I see at least two staff members have voted against Impactor.
This ... is disappointing.
I'm on your side this time mate!
#ImpactorvsMirage
Posted by Emerje on February 20th, 2018 @ 8:10pm CST
william-james88 wrote:kurthy wrote:Does Hasbro now think that either mirage or impactor is a bad guy now?
No, they are very clear as to what is going on, they wrote the story all out in the blurbs found on this page: http://pulse.hasbro.com/news/war-cybert ... -vote-here
The blurb says one thing, but the art clearly contradicts it by already assigning Impactor as a Decepticon.
BTW, two of the photos are swapped in the article.
Emerje
Posted by DaXtraLargeRobot on February 20th, 2018 @ 8:39pm CST
Posted by WreckerJack on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:42pm CST