New TFSS 4.0 Needlenose with Zigzag and Sunbeam image

Really looking forward to this wave of characters

Hellscream9999 wrote:

They would, and you know it. Also, agreed.

Hellscream9999 wrote:So wait, is the top or bottom of the backpack painted? And his legs? Is he just completely painted, because that mock-up isn't possible otherwise

Looks like the front of the fuselage/backpack, and the front sections of the legs. though it might end up that the whole backpack piece ends up blue, I dunno. we'll have to wait for production samples as opposed to magical photoshops.

durroth wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

They would, and you know it. Also, agreed.

Hellscream9999 wrote:So wait, is the top or bottom of the backpack painted? And his legs? Is he just completely painted, because that mock-up isn't possible otherwise

Looks like the front of the fuselage/backpack, and the front sections of the legs. though it might end up that the whole backpack piece ends up blue, I dunno. we'll have to wait for production samples as opposed to magical photoshops.

It looks like they may have swapped/fixed the picture since then, or I'm absolutely losing my grip on reality, as I swear the fuselage and leg shell pieces were blue earlier today

As much as I am tired of all the CW repaints I would buy Needlenose and Spinister if they were in shops because I'm fond of those characters from their roles in the Marvel Comics (both the UK and US). Bringing back the Targetmaster buddies really add to the appeal too. I don't care about the combining (and I don't much like the Bludgeon, I far prefer my Headrobots-enhanced RotF Bludgeon) but the characters, yeah...


Anyone want to sell me Needlenose and Spinister sometime?

I really want to sign up for this set, but I'm a bit spooked by the price considering it already being pricy for signing up for the TFCC in the UK.


Any UK seibertronians on the board a member of the collectors club?
What sort of price would I be looking at for a club membership and a tfss subscription in our superior great british pounds sterling?

MemphisR56 wrote:I really want to sign up for this set, but I'm a bit spooked by the price considering it already being pricy for signing up for the TFCC in the UK.


Any UK seibertronians on the board a member of the collectors club?
What sort of price would I be looking at for a club membership and a tfss subscription in our superior great british pounds sterling?

I'm surprised there isn't an option to receive a lump shipment of the figures at the end of the service. That might give international customers more flexibility in cost (cheaper to send all at once) and ease of mind (less possibility of loss or damage).

If this were a proper Needlenose, the tail rudder would be removable and easily lost so it could wind up on eBay for astronomical prices

Did the head change? did they use a different mold before or was I dreaming it looked different.

EDIT: and nevermind

I didn't even know there would be targetmasters. Bonus!

Mkall wrote:I wonder if many future TFSS lines will have a theme like this one, or if they'll return to a more diverse line?

Depends on Hasbro, I think.

A couple of points support this being said without saying it. We have this Tweet, I think some things were said about more product synergy in the Botcon TFCC panel (maybe not in those words?), and this goes back to what Jerry hinted to me in February (comes around 1 hr 24 minute mark) as well.

In other words, if "Titan Wars" is the theme next year, I'd expect a good amount of TFCC stuff that can jump in with that.

Don't think I should have to write this but just in case: this is all just my speculation.

The targetmasters are great, but they're gonna become the new classic seekers at this rate

durroth wrote:The targetmasters are great, but they're gonna become the new classic seekers at this rate

Because we have 4 uses of one of them and 5 of the other? Let me know when they get to 31 like the Classics Seekers.

Randy

Powered Convoy wrote:

durroth wrote:The targetmasters are great, but they're gonna become the new classic seekers at this rate

Because we have 4 uses of one of them and 5 of the other? Let me know when they get to 31 like the Classics Seekers.

Randy

Don't worry, We'll get there

Powered Convoy wrote:

durroth wrote:The targetmasters are great, but they're gonna become the new classic seekers at this rate

Because we have 4 uses of one of them and 5 of the other? Let me know when they get to 31 like the Classics Seekers.

Randy

How many uses has the Universe Nightstick mould had? (still won't be as many as the Classics seeker one)

Wreckgar wrote:

Powered Convoy wrote:

durroth wrote:The targetmasters are great, but they're gonna become the new classic seekers at this rate

Because we have 4 uses of one of them and 5 of the other? Let me know when they get to 31 like the Classics Seekers.

Randy

How many uses has the Universe Nightstick mould had? (still won't be as many as the Classics seeker one)

about 10ish, maybe 11. but we have: two sets of targetmaster reuses in the TFSS, two sets in Most Wanted, one guy in adventure... they're being pumped through fast.

Would've bought it if this was a retail release. But this is just one of the things wrong with how Hasbro handles this franchise.

YoungPrime wrote:Would've bought it if this was a retail release. But this is just one of the things wrong with how Hasbro handles this franchise.

Agreed, sadly I can't afford this; I most definitely would've bought this or any similar set of at retail - especially in lieu of either '84 team, as much as I like them, I would have much preferred a team

Question for TFSS veterans: on the installment plan, how often do they do it? I understand that the first installment is $99, but is it $99 per month? Is it bimonthly?

Mindmaster wrote:Question for TFSS veterans: on the installment plan, how often do they do it? I understand that the first installment is $99, but is it $99 per month? Is it bimonthly?

The first installment is due when you sign up. Sometime next year you will get the first two figures. After the 2nd figure ships, they will send out an email letting you know when they will charge for the second installment for the next 2. After the fourth figure ships they will do the same for the final 2. They will also charge you shipping and the $5 service fee for each installment so it will probably be $115-$120 each payment. The figure ship 1 per month.

YoungPrime wrote:Would've bought it if this was a retail release. But this is just one of the things wrong with how Hasbro handles this franchise.

This really has nothing to do with Hasbro except for giving the ok

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

YoungPrime wrote:Would've bought it if this was a retail release. But this is just one of the things wrong with how Hasbro handles this franchise.

This really has nothing to do with Hasbro except for giving the ok

The point (I think) he was trying to make was that they could have done these in lieu of one of the '84 teams, yet they chose (for better or worse, and of their own discretion) to release figures we've gotten several versions of in the past - and, while I admit it's good for newer fans to get them this way instead of off ebay, it does feel very tired for veteran fans, so it's a very dichotic stance comprising strong positives and negatives

Needlenose is the one I'm most looking forward to. Looks great in those images. I really hope Quake is the bonus guy so we can just knock out all the smaller TM homage guys at once while we're using the TM guns.

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Question for TFSS veterans: on the installment plan, how often do they do it? I understand that the first installment is $99, but is it $99 per month? Is it bimonthly?

The first installment is due when you sign up. Sometime next year you will get the first two figures. After the 2nd figure ships, they will send out an email letting you know when they will charge for the second installment for the next 2. After the fourth figure ships they will do the same for the final 2. They will also charge you shipping and the $5 service fee for each installment so it will probably be $115-$120 each payment. The figure ship 1 per month.

Cheers, LC!

In that case, it would be criminal of me to pass this up... If the other two payments aren't due until next year, then I have more than enough time to save up for that part. I do have enough to get the first installment out of the way, so if other financial responsibilities will hold up for the next couple of weeks, I'll certainly reserve myself a set!

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Question for TFSS veterans: on the installment plan, how often do they do it? I understand that the first installment is $99, but is it $99 per month? Is it bimonthly?

The first installment is due when you sign up. Sometime next year you will get the first two figures. After the 2nd figure ships, they will send out an email letting you know when they will charge for the second installment for the next 2. After the fourth figure ships they will do the same for the final 2. They will also charge you shipping and the $5 service fee for each installment so it will probably be $115-$120 each payment. The figure ship 1 per month.

That's the installment plan? I thought it all had to be paid during this month! Man, that takes a load off my mind. Thanks!

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:That's the installment plan? I thought it all had to be paid during this month! Man, that takes a load off my mind. Thanks!

You have the option of paying for it all at once if you want to. That does save you $10 in service charges.

Okay, so I'm not sure anyone else caught this, but in Ruckus's bio, it mentions that he's used as a sword arm for Mayhem Maximus... In that he can have his swords plug into the sockets used for the combiner kibble? If that's what they meant, I need this thing so badly! That would be insanely badass! I wish I had a sword for a hand...

Also: "Impactor risks life and his remaining limbs"... Wrecker combiner in the works/confirmed?

Mindmaster wrote:Okay, so I'm not sure anyone else caught this, but in Ruckus's bio, it mentions that he's used as a sword arm for Mayhem Maximus... In that he can have his swords plug into the sockets used for the combiner kibble? If that's what they meant, I need this thing so badly! That would be insanely badass! I wish I had a sword for a hand...

Also: "Impactor risks life and his remaining limbs"... Wrecker combiner in the works/confirmed?

"Sword arm" usually just means the arm that holds a sword, unless I'm mistaken. But the combiner kibble uses 5mm pegs, so you should be able to replace it with swords or other weapons if you so choose.

As for Impactor's remaining "limbs", I think it's a reference to how the character is iconically missing a hand.

And you don't want a sword for a hand. You'd get a bunch of emails asking how you type with it.

Mindmaster wrote:Okay, so I'm not sure anyone else caught this, but in Ruckus's bio, it mentions that he's used as a sword arm for Mayhem Maximus... In that he can have his swords plug into the sockets used for the combiner kibble? If that's what they meant, I need this thing so badly! That would be insanely badass! I wish I had a sword for a hand...

Also: "Impactor risks life and his remaining limbs"... Wrecker combiner in the works/confirmed?

"Sword arm" is usually referencing the arm of the hand that holds the sword. Since Bludgeon comes with swords, I assumed he would wield one of them.

Remaining limbs is referencing that Impactor only has one hand.

Just logical assumptions, of course... also I would hope if we have one CW Wrecker, we have 4 more on the way...

Edit: ninja'd!

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:That's the installment plan? I thought it all had to be paid during this month! Man, that takes a load off my mind. Thanks!

You have the option of paying for it all at once if you want to. That does save you $10 in service charges.

Yeah. But I don't have the money right now for all at once. It's gonna be better for me in the long-run.

And... I signed up. This is gonna be great!

Robot mode (with color tweaks) and vehicle mode reveal for Ruckus!

https://twitter.com/The_TF_Club/status/633249577915826176/photo/1

The Transformers Collectors' Club shared a new mock-up of TFSS 4.0 Ruckus in both robot mode with color tweaks since we first saw him and the first time we've seen him in Alt mode! Check out the image we've embedded below and remember the sign up period for TFSS 4.0 is now underway and goes to September 2. Click here to sign up for the subscription service.






Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

Slick! Those teal details are a neat touch, will they be somewhat metallic to more closely invoke the G1 sticker appearance?

Anyone else reminded of Cannonball with that color palette?

Shuttershock wrote:Anyone else reminded of Cannonball with that color palette?

Not really, but now that you mention it the First Aid retooling of that could work pretty well as Cannonball. Or Red Alert (UT Red Alert, not G1).

These molds are just so versatile. Love it.

ScottyP wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:Anyone else reminded of Cannonball with that color palette?

Not really, but now that you mention it the First Aid retooling of that could work pretty well as Cannonball. Or Red Alert (UT Red Alert, not G1).

These molds are just so versatile. Love it.

Shame Trailbreaker isn't using the First Aid molding. He'd be near perfect as Armada Red Alert.

For anyone confused as to why the front and back halves of the truck are two different colors, it was like that on the G1 toy as well:

Not so much confused by it, but I don't find the two tone colors at all aesthetically appealing in this case.

The arm panels/doors being purple might help. Looking at the pictures, I can't tell if they are or not. Purple in the bot mode picture, tan in the alt mode one.

Pretty nice looking guy. Love the color choices and patterns

ScottyP wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:Anyone else reminded of Cannonball with that color palette?

Not really, but now that you mention it the First Aid retooling of that could work pretty well as Cannonball. Or Red Alert (UT Red Alert, not G1).

These molds are just so versatile. Love it.

Naw man, gotta use trailbreaker arm fused with first-aid, so you can plug in the knife claw and hook into the trailbreaker arm

What is this a picture for ants?




Seriously I can't see slag due to the tiny image.




EDIT: NEVER MIND THE ACTUAL TWEET IS BIGGER SIZED (WHY ARE WE YELLING?)

Hellscream9999 wrote:

ScottyP wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:Anyone else reminded of Cannonball with that color palette?

Not really, but now that you mention it the First Aid retooling of that could work pretty well as Cannonball. Or Red Alert (UT Red Alert, not G1).

These molds are just so versatile. Love it.

Naw man, gotta use trailbreaker arm fused with first-aid, so you can plug in the knife claw and hook into the trailbreaker arm

I think you meant Rook but I still like where your head's at (or my limited messing around with First Aid is showing)

ScottyP wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

ScottyP wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:Anyone else reminded of Cannonball with that color palette?

Not really, but now that you mention it the First Aid retooling of that could work pretty well as Cannonball. Or Red Alert (UT Red Alert, not G1).

These molds are just so versatile. Love it.

Naw man, gotta use trailbreaker arm fused with first-aid, so you can plug in the knife claw and hook into the trailbreaker arm

I think you meant Rook but I still like where your head's at (or my limited messing around with First Aid is showing)

Well it's Rook if you're making Cybertron Red, First Aid if you're making Armada Red.

Shuttershock wrote:

ScottyP wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

ScottyP wrote:

Shuttershock wrote:Anyone else reminded of Cannonball with that color palette?

Not really, but now that you mention it the First Aid retooling of that could work pretty well as Cannonball. Or Red Alert (UT Red Alert, not G1).

These molds are just so versatile. Love it.

Naw man, gotta use trailbreaker arm fused with first-aid, so you can plug in the knife claw and hook into the trailbreaker arm

I think you meant Rook but I still like where your head's at (or my limited messing around with First Aid is showing)

Well it's Rook if you're making Cybertron Red, First Aid if you're making Armada Red.

No, first-aid with trailbreakers 5mm cannon arm into cannonball

I will happily take an Armada Red Alert from First Aid with Trailbreaker's Rook-patented cannon-fist.

MAKE IT HAPPEN, HASBRO/TFCC!

Mindmaster wrote:I will happily take an Armada Red Alert from First Aid with Trailbreaker's Rook-patented cannon-fist.

MAKE IT HAPPEN, HASBRO/TFCC!

NO first cannonball and then red-alert

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:I will happily take an Armada Red Alert from First Aid with Trailbreaker's Rook-patented cannon-fist.

MAKE IT HAPPEN, HASBRO/TFCC!

NO first cannonball and then red-alert

We already had that with BotCon Cannonball last year. Your argument is invalid.

Mindmaster wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:I will happily take an Armada Red Alert from First Aid with Trailbreaker's Rook-patented cannon-fist.

MAKE IT HAPPEN, HASBRO/TFCC!

NO first cannonball and then red-alert

We already had that with BotCon Cannonball last year. Your argument is invalid.

You can NEVER, EVER have enough Cannonball's

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:I will happily take an Armada Red Alert from First Aid with Trailbreaker's Rook-patented cannon-fist.

MAKE IT HAPPEN, HASBRO/TFCC!

NO first cannonball and then red-alert

We already had that with BotCon Cannonball last year. Your argument is invalid.

You can NEVER, EVER have enough Cannonball's

There is ALWAYS a dread pirate Cannonball in these waters.

Shuttershock wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:I will happily take an Armada Red Alert from First Aid with Trailbreaker's Rook-patented cannon-fist.

MAKE IT HAPPEN, HASBRO/TFCC!

NO first cannonball and then red-alert

We already had that with BotCon Cannonball last year. Your argument is invalid.

You can NEVER, EVER have enough Cannonball's

There is ALWAYS a dread pirate Cannonball in these waters.

Well, I never got the botcon one, I was weary of the possible gps (and the high price). So I really want one to update the cybertron one; but in the end, if it came out through this, I wouldn't get it anyway