New Prototype Images of TFC Toys WWII Style PCC Figures

THIS is exactly what I want to be seeing out of Hasbro. Detailed, but in a blocky, chunky mech kinda way. (not in as spindly, movie kibble kinda way.) These give a wonderful nod back to the vintage G1 toy and cartoon style but in an updated, detailed way.

Being able to see "chunks" of the vehicle in the robot is what makes each character memorable and recognizable. That — to me — is why so many of the movie designs fail to strike a chord. They just break apart into so many spindly pieces, they all look alike... and like a walking pile of scrap metal.

I want to see robots plodding around on big, heavy legs like this... not rolling around on the ground on little chicken legs.

Spot on design. Keep em coming... and remind Hasbro/Takara what we like.

So these guys are limbs, AND they have robot modes!?! Okay, even if you happen to prefer Bayniverse spindlyness over G1 blockiness, this blows the pants off the official Hasbro drone designs.

The WWII design made a lot of us assume this would be a Starscream's brigade homage, but since this seems to be based off tanks used by the Nazis, is this guy more of an homage to Destroyer of the Renegade Super Gobots? He's famous for his Iron Cross decals...and his tank-turret-for-a-head design; I'm already picturing the turret on this guy's shoulder arguing with his robot head, sort of like the ambiguous deal with Quickstrike's snake/hand-puppet in season 2 of Beast Wars. Destroyer kind of got an official homage in that green Warpath repaint in the Gobots eHobby set; sure it was supposed to be Treads, but if you just leave his head down, he looks like Destroyer's half-transformed treads-instead-of-legs mode. His original Gobots toy also makes a decent representation of the mutant Warhead from the B&W pre-Earthforce UK comics, or at least a good base figure to kitbash him from.

My PCC collection needs more drones badly enough that I'd have bought this TFC stuff regardless, but now I'm really looking forward to it!

oh crap, it's this..

When i saw WW i imediatly tought about War Within Toys a took the credit card out of the wallet

Good for me, no money wasted on this

HAA! thanks for the tip on leaving the head down for the gobot homage.

gothsaurus wrote:THIS is exactly what I want to be seeing out of Hasbro. Detailed, but in a blocky, chunky mech kinda way. (not in as spindly, movie kibble kinda way.) These give a wonderful nod back to the vintage G1 toy and cartoon style but in an updated, detailed way.

Being able to see "chunks" of the vehicle in the robot is what makes each character memorable and recognizable. That — to me — is why so many of the movie designs fail to strike a chord. They just break apart into so many spindly pieces, they all look alike... and like a walking pile of scrap metal.

I want to see robots plodding around on big, heavy legs like this... not rolling around on the ground on little chicken legs.

Spot on design. Keep em coming... and remind Hasbro/Takara what we like.

I fully agree, that little guy is fantastic.

Very nice; except for the PCC port I'm not getting a triple-changer vibe. Granted I can't recall how much transforming the tanks did into limb mode, but I do recall them being self-contained.

I was orignally at odds with tanks and planes from both sides, but when I saw them on Bombshock I realized it tied nicely to Megatron's infiltration phases.

Not bad at all. The first thing i noticed was the attention to detail.
Lookin good so far.

I want all 4 but i'm only willing to spend around $30 maybe $35 at the highest. I have a feeling their gonna be around $50 or $60 for the set.

I'm kinda surprissed these are taking to so long to come out. By now I was kinda hoping & estimating they'd make more PCC limbs that transformed into individual robot modes. like some jets,some dinosaurs,some construction,some more military,some race cars,etc....
basically I wanted to see all the PCC combiners theme sets by hasbro receive the 3rd party limbs bots that transformed into individual robot modes.

I hunted down a couple of suitable PCCs especially for this, (I didn't have any up til' then), so I'm glad there's been an update..... So price? When? Quickly!!!

I'm down with these, but I'm in no hurry to get them.

All my spare $$$ is going to Hercules.

Yes holy freakin' crap yes I was hoping these were still on the horizon! I just bought Heavytread for this very reason. Bombshock looked ok but IMHO Heavytread was destined to be the head combiner of these past war machines and they look great so far. Can someone please dig in the back some where for those other images like the ones shown in this post? Those images also showed the 2 fighter planes and Heavytread being used as the core TF, that is if I'm not mistaken about said pics.

krenger99 wrote:Pure Awesome-Sauce! Simple, yet detailed. Head and shoulders above the Hasbro crap that is the power core combiners series. Are these meant to be sets of two tanks and two planes? I hope they're affordable. There's not much wiggle room for "wants" in my budget, and I want these.

That's the plan: 1 German tank, 1 Russian tank, 1 American plane, and 1 Japanese plane, IIRC.

I actually bought the PCC this set is supposed to go to, so I'm glad there's more progress here.

Awesome. Reminds me of G1 Guzzle.

Damnit, Third party finally got a hook in me. I am so buying this set.

So much better than drones. This makes them look like proper combiners, not just some robot with cars for limbs.

I am all over these. They'll look great with my Heavytread.

Im loving these guys. They should just make a new torso component and forget about the "combining with Bombshack" concept. Forget about Hasbro's failures and instead capitalize with a better version of Onslaught.

Rated X wrote:Im loving these guys. They should just make a new torso component and forget about the "combining with Bombshack" concept. Forget about Hasbro's failures and instead capitalize with a better version of Onslaught.

Have you seen them combined with Heavytread? I think they look great. Much better than with Bombshock(Bruticus homage guy) IMO.

We have a few new TFC Toys images to share. First we have a set of Hercules images from the weibo page of jeffyzhong. For those who have been worried about the strength of Hercules' combiner ports, fear not. The first image reveals Hercules supporting the weight of Voyager Class Classics Optimus Prime with his arm straight out. The second image shows how Dr. Crank's crane arm can be removed and used as a weapon if you choose. Last we have an image of the next Hercules figure set for release, Structor (aka Scrapper) in alt mode.

The second set of images comes to us from the Transformers Galaxy Hong Kong Fans Group facebook page. We see prototypes of all four figures WWII PCC replacement limbs in their alt modes. Still no word on when these will become available, but it looks like they are coming along nicely. Image mirrored below.

Come one TFC, put these guys out, preferably in a box set. That's a great pic of ol' Herc too!

amcgrath929 wrote:Come one TFC, put these guys out, preferably in a box set. That's a great pic of ol' Herc too!

Seconded on both items here.

MakeToys MT-03 Giant wins over hercules

El Duque wrote:

Red Bull gives you wings!

Full color pics are looking pretty dang epic. Wish we could see MT Giant in full green color.

I wonder if these WW11 style PCC figures will cost around $20. I just can't justify spending over $25 for these 4 PCC limbs. as the gift set in stores with the core leader only cost $19.99.

Hopefully these aren't the only WW11 PCC limbs made. I kinda want this to continue with more different vechicles like sports cars,jets,rescue,construction & 4 dinosaur limbs that transform into individual tiny robot modes.

I love the way the combined weapons look like an actual rifle. Also when I saw the second picture of him with the crane, I was in an OH MY situation. So glad I'm getting him.

griftimus prime wrote:MakeToys MT-03 Giant wins over hercules

No need to stir the pot man.

I'm like what the combined gun mode looks like.

Tidalwavex wrote:I wonder if these WW11 style PCC figures will cost around $20.

World War 11??!! But I haven't seen World Wars 3 through 10 yet.

I'm with puttster3: that image of Hercules holding Dr. Crank's crane as a bat did rather stop me in my tracks. The combined rifle looks cool, but Devastator with a gun just doesn't look quite right to me. Can't wait to get paid so I can order Structor & Cranky.

Picked up an extra Heavytread with my Spastic last night to go with those limbs.

the little guys are looking good. I really hope there are more made to go with my other PCC commanders. I only ever bought the 2packs because the official gestalts were a)fugly as all get out and b) single robots with horrible gloves and boots in place of true combiner teams. Some evil emergency vehicles for my Smolder and some yellow construction vehicles for Sledge please?

the big guy(s) looking nice too. Not getting Hercules as can't afford it (might stretch the budget a bit for Giant) but damn he looks menacing with that big crane/club in his hands. Awesome!

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Picked up an extra Heavytread with my Spastic last night to go with those limbs.

This set was the reason I bought Heavytread.

That there is a beautiful Devastator. I sure do like him with the giant club/bat bot crusher!

Wow this Devastator keeps looking better and better.

Now if we can only get a black combining gun instead of the transparant red or purple i would be 100% happy.

Oh and no purple visible in Scrapper's vehicle mode would help too.

It looks like the "chest wing" that comes with Scrapper can be attached to Scavenger in combined mode if you are looking to capture the IDW style Devy.

amcgrath929 wrote:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Picked up an extra Heavytread with my Spastic last night to go with those limbs.

This set was the reason I bought Heavytread.

I bought a 2nd Heavytread last night just for this set.


I'm curious though about the configuration that the TFC "drones" will form. Are they more akin to a Scramble City type where each individual can form an arm or a leg or will they be less interchangeable (planes only as arms, tanks only as legs)?

funeralthirst7 wrote:I'm curious though about the configuration that the TFC "drones" will form. Are they more akin to a Scramble City type where each individual can form an arm or a leg or will they be less interchangeable (planes only as arms, tanks only as legs)?

Here they are combined with Heavytread and Bombshock. It looks like the planes have to be arms and the tanks legs.

Why are these still not out yet? I thought these have been in prototype stage before we even got a glimpse of Hercules.

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

funeralthirst7 wrote:I'm curious though about the configuration that the TFC "drones" will form. Are they more akin to a Scramble City type where each individual can form an arm or a leg or will they be less interchangeable (planes only as arms, tanks only as legs)?

Here they are combined with Heavytread and Bombshock. It looks like the planes have to be arms and the tanks legs.

Thanks for the pics and info.

Heavytread looks great with those combiner parts. I think he looks better than Bombshock when combined with the WW2 figures.

funeralthirst7 wrote:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

funeralthirst7 wrote:I'm curious though about the configuration that the TFC "drones" will form. Are they more akin to a Scramble City type where each individual can form an arm or a leg or will they be less interchangeable (planes only as arms, tanks only as legs)?

Here they are combined with Heavytread and Bombshock. It looks like the planes have to be arms and the tanks legs.

Thanks for the pics and info.

Heavytread looks great with those combiner parts. I think he looks better than Bombshock when combined with the WW2 figures.

I completely agree. I LOVE his proportions.

Mkall wrote:Why are these still not out yet? I thought these have been in prototype stage before we even got a glimpse of Hercules.

Everything TFC does seems to be slow as hell.

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

funeralthirst7 wrote:I'm curious though about the configuration that the TFC "drones" will form. Are they more akin to a Scramble City type where each individual can form an arm or a leg or will they be less interchangeable (planes only as arms, tanks only as legs)?

Here they are combined with Heavytread and Bombshock. It looks like the planes have to be arms and the tanks legs.

man i was right these guys will look perfect next to my xfire Brut in my chug 'cons display.
wish they made a jeep though.

From the weibo page of Jon Jon Zheng we have new image of TFC Toys WWII PCC limbs. Here we see the four prototypes attached to PCC Commander Heavytread and in alt mode. Each figure has the ability to transform into a robot, a vehicle, and a combiner limb. No word on when this set will become available, but it looks as though they're getting close.

These look triffic, but I doubt I'll be getting them for a good long while, since I'm already saving all my money for United Windcharger and Wipeout, plus before I get these limbs I'll need a more suitable commander - I don't really think Icepick would fit in with the WWII vibe...

WOW, its only a 100 times better then anything Hasbro came out with. The shittiest concept ever. The "DRONE" what a lazy amount of FAIL those are,lol. But I gotta admit if someone can come up with changing bots for each limb on each Commander I might just buy them to replace the shitty "DRONE" limbs we are stuck with.

PS: Nice addition of actual hands and feet I HATE when Hasbro does not make hands on bots just like the damn movie figures. We need bots with hands on ALL of our bots,lol.

Theres my rant,sorry. lol

Very nice, I'm loving the bulk and functionality of these limbs on the combiner commanders. I'm glad they aren't out yet, gives me time to save up for them!

not a fan of those legs. they are just tanks that dont look like legs. and this thing is SHOOOORT

Yeah, from what I've heard at Botcon panels... the trick to Hasbro releasing any combiners is making them cost-effective. If they don't make any money off of them (or if they can't pass safety issues) they can't release the toys.

By simplifying the limbs, they were able to cut costs and release these guys... throw us a bone with some kinda combiner. All things considered, it was a fun concept with great play value... but definitely a compromise. I think they know it... and of course, we know it.

And as mentioned above, I'm pretty sure the reason we're not getting BIG combiners is that they can't pass the drop test in safety testing. It's gotta be a pain being a big company. Trying to please little kids, collectors, lawyers, special interest groups....

(and before anyone mentions it... yes, they could release them as "adult collectibles" to get around the safety issue, BUT it would cut out most of their sales market, which brings it back to the money issue.)

Best thing we can do is keep reminding them. We DO want awesome, full-feature combiners like these. And I don't give a hoot about junky kibble mech-tech that's nearly the size of the robot. Best gimmicks (IMHO) still stand as combiners, headmasters/targetmasters, minicons. Energon weapons and mechtech weapons are much lower down the chart.... all the way down to action masters. LOL.

(end rant)

griftimus prime wrote:not a fan of those legs. they are just tanks that dont look like legs. and this thing is SHOOOORT

In fairness its only so short because of the commander being used. Otherwise thats what I thought at first glance myself.

I like me some big chunky mech legs. Much better in any case than the ole movie Starscream chicken-dog legs.

Well im not a fan of the PCC but these are great! but tanks, jets and prop planes are getting old, i would like to see Naval ships done for either factions.