New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions!

Friday, September 26th, 2008 5:46am CDT

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Thanks to our friends over at TF08 we have new pictures of the gorgeous Alternity Convoy figure both in the Nissan Silver version as well as first images of the Vibrant Red Version.

This beautiful figure will be available in Japan sometime in January.

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Credit(s): TF08.net

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Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795682)
Posted by Mkall on September 26th, 2008 @ 6:06am CDT

Not too shabby looking. The seats that turn into weapons are a nice touch.

Shame I won't be buying any of these. I'm focusing on Universe and Classics at the moment.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795687)
Posted by Diem on September 26th, 2008 @ 6:36am CDT

Now these look nice. Just a pity it's yet another bloody Convoy.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795688)
Posted by DevastaTTor on September 26th, 2008 @ 6:39am CDT

You know, I hate to say it but these are the first photos that make me like this less. I was on the fence before but now it's a no from me. The robot mode is OK-very movie like IMO (very Bumblebee)-but the alt mode, at least in these pictures, is a mess. The broken up lines of the GT-R remind me of movie Stockade or Universe/C2.0 Ironhide.

No matter how much diecast they put into him, this is a 20-25 dollar figure tops.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795690)
Posted by Sledge on September 26th, 2008 @ 6:51am CDT

Still wondering if Hasbro will do all plastic versions of these. Looks nice, but I've got no pressing need for diecast.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795692)
Posted by Chaoslock on September 26th, 2008 @ 6:58am CDT

Well, the alt. mode looks like the everyday alternator, but it's a good point for such a small figure; and the bot mode looks awesome (except head)

It's only weapons are those arm-guns... meh, where are the G1 times, when the figures had more weapons than hands? I cry for rocket launchers, guns and swords for every robot!

Diem wrote:Just a pity it's yet another bloody Convoy.

True. Why can't they start with figure homages like Bludgeon, Shockwave, Overlord, or Fort. Max?

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795696)
Posted by Sledge on September 26th, 2008 @ 7:04am CDT

Chaoslock wrote:True. Why can't they start with figure homages like Bludgeon, Shockwave, Overlord, or Fort. Max?

Because they want people to buy them.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795712)
Posted by Covenant on September 26th, 2008 @ 7:42am CDT

I'd love to buy updates on Bludgeon, Shockwave, Overlord, as well as many others we've not seen for some time.

And while I'm usually one to not like/care for a Prime or Convoy outside of a hoss big rig or fire truck, this fella is win. I totally plan to acquire him.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795715)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 26th, 2008 @ 7:43am CDT

These toys are not for me.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795718)
Posted by robotrik on September 26th, 2008 @ 7:45am CDT

looks slick

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795729)
Posted by HighPrime on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:19am CDT

Until Jazz or a really kick-butt mold is introduced, I'll be passing on Alternity.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795740)
Posted by Ravage XK on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:28am CDT

Shame the car mode doesnt fit together well but maybe its just a painted proto.

I'd rather they had continued with the BT line.

Looks good in die cast, I'll take shiny and reflective paint over boring plastic any day.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795741)
Posted by Stormrider on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:29am CDT

Covenant wrote:I'd love to buy updates on Bludgeon, Shockwave, Overlord, as well as many others we've not seen for some time.

And while I'm usually one to not like/care for a Prime or Convoy outside of a hoss big rig or fire truck, this fella is win. I totally plan to acquire him.

Someone looking for Shockwave?

http://www.16bit.com/toypics/tfalt/shockblast/main-full.jpg

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795745)
Posted by Bumblebeast on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:32am CDT

I'd buy both! IMHO, Universe Sunstreaker should have been full die cast. What good is a toy if you can't kill someone with it?

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795746)
Posted by darkie13 on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:34am CDT

At last !!! A picture of the red Alternity Convoy and what a beauty !!!

I was skeptical of buying these because of the small scale and the Silver didn't do it for me but the red .... wow .... has to be one of the most good looking convoys of the past couple of years. That's how you celebrate a anniversary

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795747)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:35am CDT

I think the blue and red one is NICE! I'm giving them a try.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795751)
Posted by Talous on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:50am CDT

Both of these are awsome looking. I find myself likeing the silver version better, you could almost pass it off as a different character than Prime.. Magnus anyone?
If I see one of these I might splurge and grab it.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795757)
Posted by Robot4762 on September 26th, 2008 @ 8:58am CDT

Sucks they aren't coming to the us though..........

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795765)
Posted by olokin on September 26th, 2008 @ 9:05am CDT

The red one looks slick. Thats the one I'd probably get. I really wish these were 1:24 scale.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795770)
Posted by Kryptikore on September 26th, 2008 @ 9:18am CDT

I'm not to fond of the red convoy! The silver sits better with that particular mold design. I do have to agree I wish it was a different character. Not that I dislike Optimus it's just Optimus is supposed to be a truck! I didn't even like the alternator Optimus simply for the fact that my Masterpiece just fits that much better with the rest of my Alternators. I do on the other hand love Nemesis Prime's Alternator vehicle and robot mode. It just fits better IMO. I will still pick these up though.

Re: New Transformers Alternity Convoy Pics - Red & Silver Versions! (795783)
Posted by Prime Evil on September 26th, 2008 @ 9:40am CDT

Talous wrote:you could almost pass it off as a different character than Prime.. Magnus anyone?
If I see one of these I might splurge and grab it.

That's pretty much what I'm gonna do. I got the Silver one on pre-order. He was NEVER gonna be a prime in my collection. Probably have him run his own crew and have Drift with him. I'm definitely loving his looks. Yeah, his alt mode has a lot of exposed lines, but he a TF, it's kinda expected sometimes. For me, it's total WIN.

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