New In Hand Photos of Titans Return Krok, Topspin, Quake, Roadburn and More
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Posted by Kurona on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:01pm CST
TR Perceptor is so much better than RTS it's not even funny. Seeing TR Krok next to his Timelines self is... it feels very good, just seeing how much bigger Deluxes have gotten since Thrilling 30. Talking of height, it's surprising just how much bigger Topspin is than Perceptor, that's about a head, isn't it?
Gotta say, didn't think Hardhead to Quake would work at first... but the more I look at it, the better it keeps getting in my eye.
And I'm loving the translation of stickers to molded detail on Topspin, especially those vents on his knees. Just beautiful; everything about this guy so far seems like a perfect, streamlined update to the original. Due to my MTMTE-only stipulation for now I'm only going to get Perceptor and Krok, but Topspin's making that rule very very hard to follow.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:01pm CST
Posted by WeatherManNX01 on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:02pm CST
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:05pm CST
I imagine a Magnificus recolor will show up, but I would love a Reflector recolor. He needs to get a proper retail figure.
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:06pm CST
Posted by Kurona on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:06pm CST
Posted by MGrotusque on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:09pm CST
He was one of my fave figures i had as a child. I must own this figure
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:13pm CST


btw Look closely at the amount of steps between the two releases

Posted by Hydrargyrus on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:23pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
btw Look closely at the amount of steps between the two releases
It's Braingate. Don't ask how. It just is.
Posted by william-james88 on January 8th, 2017 @ 9:35pm CST
Kurona wrote:Gotta say, didn't think Hardhead to Quake would work at first... but the more I look at it, the better it keeps getting in my eye.
And I'm loving the translation of stickers to molded detail on Topspin, especially those vents on his knees. Just beautiful; everything about this guy so far seems like a perfect, streamlined update to the original. Due to my MTMTE-only stipulation for now I'm only going to get Perceptor and Krok, but Topspin's making that rule very very hard to follow.
Yeah things are looking good. And Last Stand of the Wreckers is kinda like a prerequisite for MTMTE, I consider them in a similar vein, so I think that would make Topspin ok right?
Kurona wrote:That transparent lime green tongue is wonderfully disgusting.
AGREED! I love how theya re bringing the clear plastic back in TR.
steals_your_goats wrote:This whole entire wave is incredible. Even Kup is looking better than he did initially. I personally think this new Krok looks much better than the club one seeing them side by side. The club one has a tiny head and is too bulky for a character like Krok. Topspin is still my favorite but Krok is a close second.
My favourites would be Topspin, then perceptor then krok, but i like em all, and and I think I will get all 5 of em (and blackshadow and braodside, brawn, shuffler and repugnus).
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 8th, 2017 @ 10:06pm CST
MagicDeath wrote:It's Braingate. Don't ask how. It just is.
Hardhead: 12 Steps
Quake: 10 Steps
Skullsmasher: 11 Steps
Krok: 12 Steps
Brainstorm's been messing with us.

Posted by SureShot18 on January 8th, 2017 @ 10:14pm CST
Posted by bodrock on January 8th, 2017 @ 10:32pm CST
Perceptor - killin' it with SCIENCE!
Kup - now with articulation!
Topspin - MUST HAVE
Quake - DAT FACE, transtector!

Brawn - Perfection.

The rest are left to impulse....! Well, besides Repugnus & Shuffler. I will also wait for Overlord over the space gangsta.
Posted by DestronMirage22 on January 8th, 2017 @ 11:01pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:MagicDeath wrote:It's Braingate. Don't ask how. It just is.
Hardhead: 12 Steps
Quake: 10 Steps
Skullsmasher: 11 Steps
Krok: 12 Steps
Brainstorm's been messing with us.
Like a great man once said: "the thick plottens."

Posted by DestronMirage22 on January 8th, 2017 @ 11:03pm CST
Posted by Nexus Knight on January 8th, 2017 @ 11:04pm CST
Posted by Jackwipe on January 9th, 2017 @ 12:24am CST
SillySpringer wrote:Jackwipe wrote:I bet you could easily get a Misfire out of that Topspin mold and a Crosshairs out of that Kup.I can remember seeing a bajillion Topspin KO's as a kid.
"Heeey, waitasec, why is Topspin red and 3x larger...and only $1.00..."
Triggerhappy is obviously Misfire. I think Slugslinger is a more likely retool out of Topspin, personally.
I dunno man that dual finned front - total Misfire I think, would'nt even need a retool, but a retool into a Slugslinger dual cockpit would be rad right? Plus Misfire's over in MTMTE sometimes helping Clobber get his memory back. I honestly think I'd love both.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 9th, 2017 @ 1:46am CST
RAR wrote:When someone other than Chefatron gets their hand on Legends Brawn I hope they show off the interaction with his Titanmaster self (and the mini-vehicle) more.
I also wonder if that arm shield has any other uses at all. I just want to see him holding his own TR rifle mode.
Don't worry, although I'll have to find my Titan Master Brawn. Does anybody else think that shield is part of a pre-tool and we'll get a repaint down the line without the shield?
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 9th, 2017 @ 1:46am CST
Posted by RAR on January 9th, 2017 @ 4:51am CST
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Yeah I think Topspin and maybe Kup will be the only ones I get from this lot. The others aren't doing much for me. I can pass on Quake cos I found the Hardhead mold extremely disappointing with an awful looking alt-mode and boring transformation barely any different to the G1 figure. Perceptor looks dumbed down, ironically for a science guy.
I was quite impressed by how much the robot mode actually resembles the original. Though I do wish they'd planned ahead and perhaps put some new pieces in the top deck area - I get the impression that one or two additional new pieces to swap out could make him look very distinct indeed.
Heck I'd buy him simply to give Hardhead two guns and for the titanmaster if I'm honest.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Don't worry, although I'll have to find my Titan Master Brawn. Does anybody else think that shield is part of a pre-tool and we'll get a repaint down the line without the shield?
I notice the part under the shield resembled the back end of Bulkhead - but if they have a thing for Throttlebots now perhaps the use they might put it too is Rollbar - even if the obvious redeco is Outback/Fallback. Perhaps they might ditch the shield and replace it with a gun for such a release ?
The only issue there is that if the do make Fallback/Outback - I'd really want the complementary Titanmaster set too.
Posted by Kurona on January 9th, 2017 @ 5:59am CST
william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Gotta say, didn't think Hardhead to Quake would work at first... but the more I look at it, the better it keeps getting in my eye.
And I'm loving the translation of stickers to molded detail on Topspin, especially those vents on his knees. Just beautiful; everything about this guy so far seems like a perfect, streamlined update to the original. Due to my MTMTE-only stipulation for now I'm only going to get Perceptor and Krok, but Topspin's making that rule very very hard to follow.
Yeah things are looking good. And Last Stand of the Wreckers is kinda like a prerequisite for MTMTE, I consider them in a similar vein, so I think that would make Topspin ok right?
Here's the funny thing about me: even thought MTMTE/LL is pretty much something I love to pieces, relate to immensely and it's my favourite thing ever right now... despite the whole fandom loving it, I didn't actually enjoy LSOTW.
No particular problems with quality, it was just a bit too gritty for my tastes. And I never particularly got attached to any character other than Overlord who I already loved from MTMTE.
So... yeah. 'til he turns out to have been saved by the Necrobot and he was inside Ten the whole time, Topspin ain't exactly going on my MTMTE shelf.
Posted by frogbat on January 9th, 2017 @ 6:38am CST
Hard head is quite underrated.. he's a great homage to the original and a fun toy. Skull smasher looked great in both his modes but suffered som QA issues which I hope they solved..
Roadburns a skip and not sure about skyshadow as I have a feeling his repaint will be more interesting
Can't wait for broadside.. and hope they'll to a twin twist soon
Posted by Madeus Prime on January 9th, 2017 @ 8:16am CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 9th, 2017 @ 8:18am CST
Madeus Prime wrote:Am I the only one who sees a Misfire and Seaspray out of Topspin?
Misfire sure, but for Seaspray they will be releasing him as a legends class so dont expec to be getting seaspray from Topspin.
Posted by Kurona on January 9th, 2017 @ 8:40am CST



Posted by steals_your_goats on January 9th, 2017 @ 8:47am CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 9th, 2017 @ 8:50am CST
steals_your_goats wrote:last 3 Autobot master warriors since Toraizer is already rumored.
Who are the other 3? Do they transform into animals too, because I only ever knew of the 3 already mentioned. And ditto on the gun mode, its the best so far since it actually looks like a thought out third mode with its own specific detail.
Posted by Kurona on January 9th, 2017 @ 8:54am CST
william-james88 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:last 3 Autobot master warriors since Toraizer is already rumored.
Who are the other 3? Do they transform into animals too, because I only ever knew of the 3 already mentioned. And ditto on the gun mode, its the best so far since it actually looks like a thought out third mode with its own specific detail.
The other three transform into robots like most other headmasters. Good thing about that is that if we got them, this would mean that they would have more content than their original release.
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on January 9th, 2017 @ 8:57am CST
Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:last 3 Autobot master warriors since Toraizer is already rumored.
Who are the other 3? Do they transform into animals too, because I only ever knew of the 3 already mentioned. And ditto on the gun mode, its the best so far since it actually looks like a thought out third mode with its own specific detail.
The other three transform into robots like most other headmasters. Good thing about that is that if we got them, this would mean that they would have more content than their original release.
I'm fine with them coming with vehicles, though the animal ones are awesome. But I just want them to release a Titan Master with the name of Rodney. It would be awesome.
"Lets see, Prime, for this mission we have available: Clobber, Nightbeat, Loudmouth, and.. um, ah, Rodney. *whispering* Dude, what's with that name?"
Posted by Kurona on January 9th, 2017 @ 9:00am CST
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:last 3 Autobot master warriors since Toraizer is already rumored.
Who are the other 3? Do they transform into animals too, because I only ever knew of the 3 already mentioned. And ditto on the gun mode, its the best so far since it actually looks like a thought out third mode with its own specific detail.
The other three transform into robots like most other headmasters. Good thing about that is that if we got them, this would mean that they would have more content than their original release.
I'm fine with them coming with vehicles, though the animal ones are awesome. But I just want them to release a Titan Master with the name of Rodney. It would be awesome.
"Lets see, Prime, for this mission we have available: Clobber, Nightbeat, Loudmouth, and.. um, ah, Rodney. *whispering* Dude, what's with that name?"
I just want Kirk to come with a not-enterprise

Posted by william-james88 on January 9th, 2017 @ 9:07am CST
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:"Lets see, Prime, for this mission we have available: Clobber, Nightbeat, Loudmouth, and.. um, ah, Rodney. *whispering* Dude, what's with that name?"
Oh man, thats when I wish Hasbro released Sixliner with his japanese names:
D-Go, Alan, Joe, Leaf, Night, Spark
Posted by RAR on January 9th, 2017 @ 9:11am CST
He's really cute - I can see some remould potential for Ramhorn too.
Instead of some repacks (which I don't mind considering the distribution on Titanmasters is kinda terrible) I do look at the mould there is an ponder what else could have been made.
Like Titanmaster Arcee out of loudmouth has been suggested for example.
As I mentioned earlier Fallback/outback would be nice too.
What might also work is Blitzwing the reason being that you can give the alt head a Kremzeek face since the preceeding jet/tank TM vehicle already resembles Flywheels and flywheels is often becoming seen as a way of repainting Blitzwing these days - so why not do the reverse (kind of).
I'd rather like some Titanmasters of 'named' core Characters too like Bumblebee Optimus, Starscream and so on... perhaps approaching them in creative ways that interact with the larger toys such as perhaps an Optimus Titanmaster with a different face deign but a vehicle that looks like Roller.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 9th, 2017 @ 9:31am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 9th, 2017 @ 9:34am CST
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on January 9th, 2017 @ 9:35am CST
Posted by ReinaHW on January 9th, 2017 @ 10:42am CST
Posted by bodrock on January 9th, 2017 @ 11:02am CST
I definitely love how Shuffler looks, and agree - keep the Titan Masters comin'!

Posted by serial_dirge on January 9th, 2017 @ 11:25am CST
Posted by Hero Alpha on January 9th, 2017 @ 11:25am CST
Posted by Kurona on January 9th, 2017 @ 12:05pm CST
Not enough to make me dislike the figure - I still really like it, and I can't dislike Rewind with a headsculpt that incredible - but it is the biggest flaw and it does kinda bother me. I realise it had to be done to give him enough mass for his tank mode and for the tablet to be big enough for the gimmick, but I really wish there was another way round it.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 9th, 2017 @ 12:59pm CST
Kurona wrote:Anyone else feel the arms on Rewind and Rumble are just far too bulky? This isn't necessarily a complaint about it being inaccurate to their fictional appearances (though there is that too), but that it doesn't work in proportion to the rest of their bodies. The legs are slender and the body moderately thin; then you get to the arms which are suddenly massive and bloated and probably have more mass than the rest of the body combined. It doesn't even do it in a ridiculous way to give it the silhouette of, say, a disney 'tough guy' archetype aesthetic; it's just enough to make it off-putting and a discord in silhouette continuity. Not to mention the awkward placement of the elbow articulation and how the size of the arms also limits what you can really do in terms of posing and articulation.
Not enough to make me dislike the figure - I still really like it, and I can't dislike Rewind with a headsculpt that incredible - but it is the biggest flaw and it does kinda bother me. I realise it had to be done to give him enough mass for his tank mode and for the tablet to be big enough for the gimmick, but I really wish there was another way round it.
I'm sort of in the same boat. The arms are a bit too big, but but I still like the figure overall. Plus, they also give you a pseudo pile driver mode for Rumble if you rotate the arms 180 degrees so the hand is facing backward and then unfold the arms and straighten the elbows. This lets the side parts for the tablet mode become the pseudo pile drivers.
Posted by SureShot18 on January 9th, 2017 @ 1:34pm CST
Posted by RAR on January 9th, 2017 @ 2:04pm CST
I might have minor issue to do with the gappy kibble in the arms and the feet being not usable to pose only to transform him. I also would like the hole in his back to take the gun for storage. But over all the only thing I dislike is the gun being so skinny.
But that may be as he's just a much better toy than Stripes - even with the flaw in the elbow transformation tolerances.
But the size of the arms - no issues there - but then how he looks in the cartoon or comic is only a very small concern to me usually anyway.
Posted by william-james88 on January 9th, 2017 @ 2:18pm CST
Woohoo, I have those guys! Then yeah I hope they get released too.
serial_dirge wrote:I generally buy all of the domestic "Generations"-type releases, and Titans Return is no exception. That said, I really like Broadside, Topspin, and Brawn, and think Kup and Quake are decent figures. The only figure I really don't care for is Sky Shadow, but that's partly due to a general dislike for the Leader Class scale and partly due to the two vehicle alt mode, even if it is G1 and character accurate.
And in this case, its not even G1 or character accurate, so that makes it even worse for you I assume. I still think he looks great though in robot mode and I have a raincheck for getting leaders at $30 so I will get him (wouldnt pay more though).
And its a smart move to get all the domestic stuff, you never know which figure you will regret not buying later. Its usually the one which somehow goes for the most on the secondary market. With Hasbro shortpacking several toys this year, I think its the best time to just buy them all just in case.
Also, I look at Quke and see a ty that could easily have been released by the Club for $40 but instead is available for $15 more or less. I guess with the club not being around, Hasbro is bringing out the more niche characters for everyone to have

Kurona wrote:Anyone else feel the arms on Rewind and Rumble are just far too bulky?
I always felt that and its why while I like this toy, it would never be seen as one of the best. Its quite a flaw. I dont like how they are handling most arms for the legends class actually, especially the upcoming bumblebee, that elbow is really odd.
In any case, it reminds me of the G1 toy which had massive forearms:

Transformers G1 1986 Rewind Gallery
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 9th, 2017 @ 2:22pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 9th, 2017 @ 2:53pm CST
Topspin: great transformation, and his jet mode works, considering what it was designed as. Very awesome figure and I want a Twintwist for him, like all you guys.
Kup: not bad. he looks better in the review, but I'm still thinking he will be the weak one from this wave that I get (I think the only one I'm not getting from the wave is Quake)
Roadburn: nice new head, I want throttlebots, so this will do.
Quake: awesome paint and head for those getting him!
Perceptor: also really good looking and another I can't wait for. Love the adjustable microscope!
Broadside: I really hope Chefatron's bad at that review, because that jet mode is atrocious. The carrier and robot modes look pretty awesome though!
Sky Shadow: simple, yet awesome looking. I wonder if he and Overlord can swap, like Sky Shadow's top can have Overlord pants. Either way, I'm getting both. Come on leader Deathsaurus!
Can't wait for the titan masters. I love that little line! Wave 3 they really hit their stride
Posted by RAR on January 9th, 2017 @ 2:56pm CST
Here are some examples :
http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Gut ... uncher.htm
http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Spa ... ceshot.htm
http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Rou ... hstuff.htm
The way they have base modes and the interaction with the mini-vehicles just reminded me of the current toys. As well as how Krok has gained the altmode from his partner Gatoraider.
This line or a future one could do very similar things with something like http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Sky ... hopper.htm
We have already had Micromaster/Targetmasters in Generations why not Micromaster Headmasters (Titanmasters) too ?
Using Skyhopper as an example you could have a voyager Helicopter with a brand new robot mode which opens up into base mode still (compatible with the current line) and the Micromaster base commander figure that interacts with it but as well as being a jet and mini-robot it could also be a head.
Just a thought anyway... then using the idea you can borrow some ideas from the Micromaster and Actionmaster lines and give us characters like Countdown. Which would make for a very interesting leader concept perhaps.
The other thing is that some characters had more than one companion so you could weave that idea in with the Micromaster combiner concept too.
It might work best for Voyager figures though as Micromasters are a tiny bit bigger than Titanmasters so might be a bit big to make heads for Deluxes.
I would also suggest that they keep the hole in the foot going forward for all future tiny figures though.
The other observation would be how much Tricerashot is like a Actionmaster Companion figure too so more like him might be fun to find another place for too - even if it is in RID-17 instead of a Generations line.
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D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Broadside: I really hope Chefatron's bad at that review, because that jet mode is atrocious. The carrier and robot modes look pretty awesome though!
Sky Shadow: simple, yet awesome looking. I wonder if he and Overlord can swap, like Sky Shadow's top can have Overlord pants. Either way, I'm getting both.
I think it maybe possible to alter the Transformation for the jet a bit and I plan to pop the tail plains off it and swap them to the proper way around if/when I get him. But the renders do look like that.
I wondered the same thing about any possible future Thunderwing/Diatlas/Overlord version too. I also notice some supremely cool possibly fan mode potential for the base mode to become a pretty mean looking H-Tank with a few minor changes to the parts transformation - the result would look very Animated Shockwave/Armada Megatron like.
I wonder if that is like that as it's the seed of the Diatlas vehicle mode some people think it also has.
Posted by william-james88 on January 9th, 2017 @ 3:05pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Broadside: I really hope Chefatron's bad at that review, because that jet mode is atrocious. The carrier and robot modes look pretty awesome though!
I have some bad news, I was looking at 3d renders and everything we have seen of broadside and that is indeed his jet mode. It makes no sense, especially since the stabalizers are facing the wrong way. Depending on how the hinges work, I will try to remove and reatach them in a way that makes more sense. What puzzles me to no end are those fake kibble details on the robot shoulders. They dont serve any purpose in the aircraft carrier mode and add ugliness and confusion to the airplane mode. They could have easily been made of actual jet kibble instead, adding to the jet without removing anything to the robot.
Sky Shadow: simple, yet awesome looking. I wonder if he and Overlord can swap, like Sky Shadow's top can have Overlord pants. Either way, I'm getting both. Come on leader Deathsaurus!
Thats very smart, I had not thought of that!
And yes, I too am so damn eager for Deathsaurus. I just love Dragon Formers!
RAR wrote:The other observation would be how much Tricerashot is like a Actionmaster Companion figure too so more like him might be fun to find another place for too - even if it is in RID-17 instead of a Generations line.
That is extreamly astute! I had not thought of that but it fits perfectly. And maybe thats why Hasbro didnt care to repeat the same gimick in both lines. I do chuckle at the idea of action masters having the alt modes of their companion. That would mean Blaster turns into a jetpack

Posted by bodrock on January 9th, 2017 @ 3:06pm CST
They were loaded up and after wading through the piles and seeing the trees rather than the forest, the toys seemed to part like the sea to reveal two straggler Legends figures from this wave - Kickback & Bumblee (I woulda gotten Roadburn!). I reached for them when I heard a voice...!
Some young lady tried to get me to return some items without a receipt but with my ID. I ran...
...into a short line and exited, having bought Bumblee.

Scale-wise, he's perfect! I just wish he was a VW bug, I guess....but I don't $65-want that.
(That was not a pleasant shopping experience, Walmart.).


Posted by william-james88 on January 9th, 2017 @ 3:12pm CST
bodrock wrote: (I woulda gotten Roadburn!)
Congrats on the purchase but just to let you know, Roadburn wont be coming out for 2 months or so domestically, he is part of the next wave.