New Images of Studio Series Leadfoot next to his fellow Wreckers
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But more should be available when he is released in the fall and Target is the only US retailer getting the stock dedicated for US distribution.
-WonkoTheSane- wrote:The official Takara Tomy Twitter page has posted new in-hand photos of the upcoming Studio Series Leadfoot.
Comparisons were also included of the other two Wreckers next to Leadfoot.
Also included was a short message.
Message, (Translated)
" Heavy, large, departure, table! /
After all three Wreckers are all together!
That's why we are releasing the studio series "Leadfoot"!
The reservation will start a little later, but please wait for more information!"
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Posted by First-Aid on August 1st, 2020 @ 11:31am CDT
Posted by Deadput on August 1st, 2020 @ 11:37am CDT
Posted by First-Aid on August 1st, 2020 @ 11:58am CDT
Deadput wrote:Regardless of the films themselves, I don't think anyone can argue that the Movie Wreckers are not probably some of the absolute coolest and unique things that have come from the franchise in general.
Seconded. If you think about it, we got a ton of really unique ideas from the live action movies: wheels for feet, having no legs at all, different and unique body structures that went out of the norm for previous Transformers.
Posted by -WonkoTheSane- on August 1st, 2020 @ 12:22pm CDT
Deadput wrote:Regardless of the films themselves, I don't think anyone can argue that the Movie Wreckers are not probably some of the absolute coolest and unique things that have come from the franchise in general.
Agreed. While I prefer IDW's treatment of the Wreckers story-wise, A special heavily armed squad of foul mouthed/tempered, Armored (officially licensed) NASCAR cars was a pretty interesting idea.
Plus the designs look really cool.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 1st, 2020 @ 12:32pm CDT
On the other hand, one could make a case for their designs (Leadfoot's especially) being a tad stereotypical in that they're beer-bellied redneck mechanics who turn into NASCAR cars. Though, strangely, they were given mock Australian accents rather than Southern American accents to complete the depiction.Deadput wrote:Regardless of the films themselves, I don't think anyone can argue that the Movie Wreckers are not probably some of the absolute coolest and unique things that have come from the franchise in general.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 1st, 2020 @ 12:39pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:On the other hand, one could make a case for their designs (Leadfoot's especially) being a tad stereotypical in that they're beer-bellied redneck mechanics who turn into NASCAR cars. Though, strangely, they were given mock Australian accents rather than Southern American accents to complete the depiction.Deadput wrote:Regardless of the films themselves, I don't think anyone can argue that the Movie Wreckers are not probably some of the absolute coolest and unique things that have come from the franchise in general.
Fun fact.
In the Canadian French dub, the Wreckers talked in QUÉBÉCOIS!
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on August 1st, 2020 @ 2:49pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 1st, 2020 @ 5:11pm CDT
Deadput wrote:Regardless of the films themselves, I don't think anyone can argue that the Movie Wreckers are not probably some of the absolute coolest and unique things that have come from the franchise in general.
I cant form an opinion on characters that have less than 2 minutes of footage.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 1st, 2020 @ 5:17pm CDT
Speaking of Wreckers, I just finished painting SS Roadbuster! Had a blast painting it, and I'm really excited to paint the others now.
I just hope they get here soon, because I think Prime's getting impatient.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 1st, 2020 @ 5:20pm CDT
Posted by Slashercon on August 1st, 2020 @ 8:09pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Deadput wrote:Regardless of the films themselves, I don't think anyone can argue that the Movie Wreckers are not probably some of the absolute coolest and unique things that have come from the franchise in general.
Seconded. If you think about it, we got a ton of really unique ideas from the live action movies: wheels for feet, having no legs at all, different and unique body structures that went out of the norm for previous Transformers.
All of what you described could be traced back to Beast Machines. Obsidian, Strika, Thrust, and Jetstorm would all fall under the "wheels for feet, having no legs at all, different and unique body structures" categories. I will make note that while I prefer the more "traditional" and recognizable looks of the bots and cons from Bumblebee, there are certain movie-verse designs that also fall into those categories that I kinda like, most notably Demolisher/Scavenger and Sideswipe.
Posted by First-Aid on August 1st, 2020 @ 8:15pm CDT
Slashercon wrote:First-Aid wrote:Deadput wrote:Regardless of the films themselves, I don't think anyone can argue that the Movie Wreckers are not probably some of the absolute coolest and unique things that have come from the franchise in general.
Seconded. If you think about it, we got a ton of really unique ideas from the live action movies: wheels for feet, having no legs at all, different and unique body structures that went out of the norm for previous Transformers.
All of what you described could be traced back to Beast Machines. Obsidian, Strika, Thrust, and Jetstorm would all fall under the "wheels for feet, having no legs at all, different and unique body structures" categories. I will make note that while I prefer the more "traditional" and recognizable looks of the bots and cons from Bumblebee, there are certain movie-verse designs that also fall into those categories that I kinda like, most notably Demolisher/Scavenger and Sideswipe.
Let's notnfoeget that the movies gave us the 8-bot combiner, as well as Arcee and her sisters. I wish the sisters had gotten more screen time. I also wish we had gotten to see their rumored combined form as well. Oh, and let's mostly forget about two bots combining to a single vehicle POS mode.
Posted by LinaNui on August 2nd, 2020 @ 12:17am CDT
Posted by Tuned Agent on August 2nd, 2020 @ 1:12am CDT
LinaNui wrote:So I was at a Target store yesterday, and in the transformer section they had a peg that was labeled tra gen leadfoot, or something along the lines of that. I wonder if this means they will be showing up sooner rather than later. The store had just finished resetting the toy sections and did not have the new stock yet. I wish I was closer to it, an hour drive 1 way, so I could check more.
That would make sense given the recent sale. I hope Leadfoot shows up soon, he looks really good with the other Wreckers.
Posted by Deadput on August 2nd, 2020 @ 10:05am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Deadput wrote:Regardless of the films themselves, I don't think anyone can argue that the Movie Wreckers are not probably some of the absolute coolest and unique things that have come from the franchise in general.
I cant form an opinion on characters that have less than 2 minutes of footage.
Characters don't need a whole movie to themselves to make them standout, they had a unique theme and designs to go with them (in context of the TF franchise itself) and these Wreckers being a squad of engineers makes them a version of the Wreckers who are not just "really mean soldiers".
Some characters are just secondary characters, Transformers included.
Posted by dragons on August 2nd, 2020 @ 3:33pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Deadput wrote:Regardless of the films themselves, I don't think anyone can argue that the Movie Wreckers are not probably some of the absolute coolest and unique things that have come from the franchise in general.
Seconded. If you think about it, we got a ton of really unique ideas from the live action movies: wheels for feet, having no legs at all, different and unique body structures that went out of the norm for previous Transformers.
Probably good thing fans don’t make movies we would have never had bots look realistic if fans had say what bots look like they look very cartoony less realistic big blocky LEGO looking fans be giving bots human faces aliens from another planet who never made contact with humans until they went to earth that makes sense ., prime in truck mode end of bumblebee look very cartoony unrealistic all my life I never saw red semi truck with white stripe on cab.,
Movies did do unbelievable took people who never like transformers and turned them into transformers fans and both sequels made billion back to back two good things be proud of.,
Figures look good I like wreckers and twins even though transformers movies does feel like bumblebee movie at times always showing bumblebee more than other bots
Posted by Deadput on August 2nd, 2020 @ 3:41pm CDT
The movies were more at fault with not being "good movies" then designs not being on point, if they were good there would be a lot of fans of most of the Movie designs. (look at all the fans of the movie designs who do exist regardless of how bad the films were)
It's not like there was that much precedence at the time for going with G1 like designs up at that point, I don't quite remember if Classics was before/during/after the first movie but even they were taking liberties with designs.
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 2nd, 2020 @ 3:44pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on August 2nd, 2020 @ 3:55pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Classics was the filler line between Cybertron and the 07 Movie line
Thanks, I was about 9 I think at the time so the Classics, 2007 and Transformers Animated line blurred a bit for me.
Ah back in the day when the prices were a tad more reasonable.
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 2nd, 2020 @ 5:34pm CDT
Deadput wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Classics was the filler line between Cybertron and the 07 Movie line
Thanks, I was about 9 I think at the time so the Classics, 2007 and Transformers Animated line blurred a bit for me.
Ah back in the day when the prices were a tad more reasonable.
That's rising costs for you (+inflation). I think we'd all love for the prices to have stayed that level, but sadly we would be getting even less for our money unless all the costs on Hasbro side stayed the same.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 2nd, 2020 @ 5:58pm CDT
I've been dying for Leadfoot, and while pre-orders might have sold out, he should be pretty available in store.
Roadbuster, despite his shell, is still a pretty solid figure. I love how he looks and moves in robot mode, and again, that car mode. It's awesome
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 2nd, 2020 @ 6:06pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on August 2nd, 2020 @ 6:57pm CDT
Sad but true. ..Well, they could maintain the profit margins by scaling back the ludicrous salaries and stock options of top-level execs instead, but I don't think any US big business would do that voluntarily (more's the pity).ZeroWolf wrote:Deadput wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Classics was the filler line between Cybertron and the 07 Movie line
Thanks, I was about 9 I think at the time so the Classics, 2007 and Transformers Animated line blurred a bit for me.
Ah back in the day when the prices were a tad more reasonable.
That's rising costs for you (+inflation). I think we'd all love for the prices to have stayed that level, but sadly we would be getting even less for our money unless all the costs on Hasbro side stayed the same.
My go-to example for how badly inflation+cost creep has diminished the size classes is the Movie the Best reissue of Battle Blade Bumblebee having to be sold as a Voyager.
And I think it gets worse the bigger the toys get. Unicron Trilogy Supreme class-toys outmassed the Leader-class figures of their day by a significant margin while only costing $10 more. Commander-classes like SIEGE Skyfire dwarf modern Leaders by the same margin (having a mass comparable to 2004-2010 Leader-class figures, maybe a little more)... but have to be priced $30 more. Ten bucks just doesn't buy the boost it used to.
Posted by william-james88 on August 2nd, 2020 @ 10:16pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Yeah I think the fact that he's getting his own peg should mean he'll be fairly abundant.
Unrelated. He is getting his own peg because he is not part of the assortment, that's the same for all exclusives.
What hints at him being abundant is that Target is the only store selling this toy in the US. So every single unit destined to the US is being sold and shipped off to Target and Hasbro is not keeping any inventory.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 4th, 2020 @ 6:56pm CDT
I also just reached 20,000 views on my customs page, so I'm having a poll to see which studio series figure I paint next! You can vote in my customs page.
Posted by First-Aid on August 4th, 2020 @ 9:32pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:I think I'm going to go ahead and get Offroad Bee soon. It looks super solid and it seems like it'll fit right in with the Bayverse bees, it's one of the designs from Bumblebee that I quite liked
The Jeep Bee? Absolutely. Was a GREAT figure with solid bot AND alt modes. One of my fave Bees of all time
Posted by Bounti76 on August 5th, 2020 @ 3:49am CDT
We know Leadfoot is a Target exclusive figure in the Studio Series line, similar to the Voyager class Battle Damaged Megatron that appeared at Target last year. Given that Megatron's short period between announcement and being found in stores, with the additional caveat of his shelf tag showing up, we expect his release to happen within the next month or so.
Are you excited to see this pop up? Itching to complete your Studio Series Wreckers? Let us know below and have fun hunting!
Posted by Tyrannoris on August 5th, 2020 @ 4:30am CDT
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on August 5th, 2020 @ 6:14am CDT
Tyrannoris wrote:I found this at target yesterday too, both targets in my area had them
Same, found one in one of my local Targets today, but this might not be the right thread for it; try this:
Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-10 Starscream Revealed
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2020 @ 6:16am CDT
Tyrannoris wrote:I found this at target yesterday too, both targets in my area had them
First, welcome!
And second, MP what? Impossible that it's Starscream so who would it be? A second shipment of MPM Megatron?
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on August 5th, 2020 @ 6:18am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Tyrannoris wrote:I found this at target yesterday too, both targets in my area had them
First, welcome!
And second, MP what? Impossible that it's Starscream so who would it be? A second shipment of MPM Megatron?
It's not impossible that it's Starscream, given he's a Target exclusive with an MSRP of $149.99.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2020 @ 6:47am CDT
Jeddostotle7 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Tyrannoris wrote:I found this at target yesterday too, both targets in my area had them
First, welcome!
And second, MP what? Impossible that it's Starscream so who would it be? A second shipment of MPM Megatron?
It's not impossible that it's Starscream, given he's a Target exclusive with an MSRP of $149.99.
Considering how much the 3P sellers ask for AND the original Japanese price, that's a pretty nice deal.
Still, I got it for cheaper at Amazon.JP though.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 5th, 2020 @ 11:32am CDT
Posted by First-Aid on August 5th, 2020 @ 12:51pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 5th, 2020 @ 5:43pm CDT
I am also hoping Leadfoot shows up on time in Target, I am ready to complete my Wreckers at last
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 7th, 2020 @ 12:23pm CDT
Posted by M. Spector on August 8th, 2020 @ 10:38am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Just in case anyone missed it, Megatron Day over at Gamestop has a deal for BOGO50% off on Studio Series. Figures range from wave 1 stuff to some recent figures like Roadbuster and Scavenger. I used it to get Scavenger and ROTF Megs.
Nice! I poped into one of my local ones last night and asked about but the poor employee was mad confused also none of the Gamestops up here have ever carried Studio Series or Generations so would have been a bust anyway
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 8th, 2020 @ 6:23pm CDT
M. Spector wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Just in case anyone missed it, Megatron Day over at Gamestop has a deal for BOGO50% off on Studio Series. Figures range from wave 1 stuff to some recent figures like Roadbuster and Scavenger. I used it to get Scavenger and ROTF Megs.
Nice! I poped into one of my local ones last night and asked about but the poor employee was mad confused also none of the Gamestops up here have ever carried Studio Series or Generations so would have been a bust anyway
Yeah, it seems weird that Gamestop, which hasn't had any Studio Series in-store except the Bumblebee/ Cassette packs suddenly had all these figures in stock for the sale. I'm not complaining, but it does seem weird.
I'm getting all my figures packed up again, decided to grab a picture of some of the figures I had out. They're all great! The Dropkick repaint is something I'm calling Downwash, I just finished it and uploaded it to my Customs thread.
(SS DOTM Bumblebee when, Hasbro?)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on August 11th, 2020 @ 3:05am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am really hoping Overload is early, I am beyond ready to combine my Devastator up!
I am also hoping Leadfoot shows up on time in Target, I am ready to complete my Wreckers at last
Seconded on both of those. I never completed the live-action Wrecker lineup back in the day, and I really do want all three this time around.
As for Overload, oh gods yes! The other seven would kinda like their midsection, please. I've also been doing some rearranging of my toys, but I can't finish it until Devastator's done!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 13th, 2020 @ 6:39pm CDT
Super cool figure, It’s huge for a Voyager class figure, and the sculpted detail is super nice, even if the gray plastic makes it not stand out very much. The only real negative I have right now is that all the leg panels like to pop off (particularly the back ones), which I’ll have to figure out a fix for. Anyway, glad to add it to my collection, and Scavenger is supposed to arrive tomorrow!
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 13th, 2020 @ 9:43pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Check out what arrived today!
Super cool figure, It’s huge for a Voyager class figure, and the sculpted detail is super nice, even if the gray plastic makes it not stand out very much. The only real negative I have right now is that all the leg panels like to pop off (particularly the back ones), which I’ll have to figure out a fix for. Anyway, glad to add it to my collection, and Scavenger is supposed to arrive tomorrow!
I'll be honest, I've had this figure since it came out, and I've never managed to make it look anywhere near this good in poses Glad you like it though, it's definitely one of the fun ones!
Posted by -WonkoTheSane- on August 13th, 2020 @ 10:39pm CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Check out what arrived today!
Super cool figure, It’s huge for a Voyager class figure, and the sculpted detail is super nice, even if the gray plastic makes it not stand out very much. The only real negative I have right now is that all the leg panels like to pop off (particularly the back ones), which I’ll have to figure out a fix for. Anyway, glad to add it to my collection, and Scavenger is supposed to arrive tomorrow!
I'll be honest, I've had this figure since it came out, and I've never managed to make it look anywhere near this good in poses
Agreed. That's how mine is going to be posed on the shelf for now on.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 14th, 2020 @ 6:58pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 15th, 2020 @ 12:11am CDT
He's been coming and going from my stores for a good long while by now.Rodimus Prime wrote:Is Jeep Bee widely available yet? I'm just asking because my Wal-Mart finally got 2 cases of him in today.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 15th, 2020 @ 12:23am CDT
Okay I wasn't sure, it's the 1st time I've seen him in town. Now there are 8 of him and 8 of Roadbuster on the pegs. He looks really small.Sabrblade wrote:He's been coming and going from my stores for a good long while by now.Rodimus Prime wrote:Is Jeep Bee widely available yet? I'm just asking because my Wal-Mart finally got 2 cases of him in today.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 15th, 2020 @ 12:25am CDT
Well, it is little ol' Bumblebee.Rodimus Prime wrote:He looks really small.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 15th, 2020 @ 12:47am CDT
Yeah, but he looks small even for Bee. I guess because the Jeep doesn't use as much material as a Camaro. I never handled the VW Bee, so I don't know if that's smaller.Sabrblade wrote:Well, it is little ol' Bumblebee.Rodimus Prime wrote:He looks really small.
And being late to the party as usual, I just picked up SS voyager Sentinel.
Posted by Autobot N on August 16th, 2020 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by Tuned Agent on August 16th, 2020 @ 5:24pm CDT
Autobot N wrote:Not that there was ever much doubt, but the leaker who's talked about a bunch of Kingdom stuff also confirmed that the new Jazz is an 86 figure and not a Bay one.
I guess that makes sense, really the only thing they could do for a movie one is a "final battle" retool. Which would actually be pretty cool.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 16th, 2020 @ 7:10pm CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:I'll be honest, I've had this figure since it came out, and I've never managed to make it look anywhere near this good in poses Glad you like it though, it's definitely one of the fun ones!
-WonkoTheSane- wrote:Agreed. That's how mine is going to be posed on the shelf for now on.
Thanks guys, glad you liked it! I’ll have to see if I can find some more poses for him.
Tuned Agent wrote:Autobot N wrote:Not that there was ever much doubt, but the leaker who's talked about a bunch of Kingdom stuff also confirmed that the new Jazz is an 86 figure and not a Bay one.
I guess that makes sense, really the only thing they could do for a movie one is a "final battle" retool. Which would actually be pretty cool.
I really like that idea too! Battle Damaged Megatron turned out really cool, I’d be up for more of those.