Official Hasbro Thundercracker And Huffer Images
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NYCC is in full swing and Seibertron.com's troops are on the ground getting you the best shots of the hottest and newest Transformers, and we've already reported on Hasbro's display at NYCC, which you can read here, and now we have official images from Hasbro, courtesy of their Facebook page, which you can see here.
Since these are remolds and redecos, we know you'll want to see the originals these figures are based off of, and you can see the origin molds in all their glory in our galleries, located here for Jetfire (Thundercracker) and Optimus (Huffer).
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Since these are remolds and redecos, we know you'll want to see the originals these figures are based off of, and you can see the origin molds in all their glory in our galleries, located here for Jetfire (Thundercracker) and Optimus (Huffer).
We've mirrored the images below:
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
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Re: Official Hasbro Thundercracker And Huffer Images (1612225)
Posted by Gearslide on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:00pm CDT
Posted by Gearslide on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:00pm CDT
Wouldn't surprise me in the least if we see a Takara (or maybe even Hasbro, if they feel like it) retool of Fireflight as Slingshot and Dead End as Wildrider, just to cater to the G1 team fans.
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Posted by Zeedust on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:02pm CDT
Posted by Zeedust on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:02pm CDT
I'm only interested in Thundercracker if he comes with Buster.
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Posted by Cobotron on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:11pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:11pm CDT
Man!
I think I like the Gen Prime mold better as Huffer than Prime.
I think I like the Gen Prime mold better as Huffer than Prime.
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Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:12pm CDT
Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:12pm CDT
Kinda wish we got a G1 Skyquake from that mold instead of Thindercracker. But oh well.
Combiner Wars is looking solid. Can't wait for Superion and hoping we get a stronger Bruticus
Combiner Wars is looking solid. Can't wait for Superion and hoping we get a stronger Bruticus
Re: Official Hasbro Thundercracker And Huffer Images (1612238)
Posted by dedcat on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:27pm CDT
Posted by dedcat on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:27pm CDT
Thundercracker looks amazing, but is this really a character that should be in leader the class size/scale?
As someone who does not read the comics, please tell me; is this a comic accurate depiction of the character? I just don't think of him as towering over his fellow cons.
What about the other seekers? I really do not want to drop the cash on a full set of leader class seekers. (because seeker molds always get repainted)
As someone who does not read the comics, please tell me; is this a comic accurate depiction of the character? I just don't think of him as towering over his fellow cons.
What about the other seekers? I really do not want to drop the cash on a full set of leader class seekers. (because seeker molds always get repainted)
Re: Official Hasbro Thundercracker And Huffer Images (1612241)
Posted by Shuttershock on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:45pm CDT
In terms of design, it's pretty close to the current IDW design, minus the air scoop shoulders:
Size-wise, the Seekers aren't really bigger than the average (deluxe) size. You might argue a voyager, but not a Leader.
Still, it's kind of cool to have Seekers of appropriate size for a jet.
Posted by Shuttershock on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:45pm CDT
dedcat wrote:Thundercracker looks amazing, but is this really a character that should be in leader the class size/scale?
As someone who does not read the comics, please tell me; is this a comic accurate depiction of the character? I just don't think of him as towering over his fellow cons.
What about the other seekers? I really do not want to drop the cash on a full set of leader class seekers. (because seeker molds always get repainted)
In terms of design, it's pretty close to the current IDW design, minus the air scoop shoulders:
Size-wise, the Seekers aren't really bigger than the average (deluxe) size. You might argue a voyager, but not a Leader.
Still, it's kind of cool to have Seekers of appropriate size for a jet.
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Posted by durroth on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:46pm CDT
Posted by durroth on October 8th, 2014 @ 11:46pm CDT
thundercracker... wow, that is a *heavy* remold. Really he'd be better as a voyager, and I would have loved to have this version of the seekers in voyager clas, but I love thundercracker so I might end up with this figure. I'm not sure however that I would buy three of this remold however, because 50$ each is steep candy for the seeker trio, so it'll be awkward if that's in their planning. I'd ditch the leg guns though, and maybe mold 5mm ports onto the upper arms.
Huffer is an unfortunate victim of mold overuse and it's just the wrong mold. Alt mode isn't bad but altogether it's still a bit too optimus. could do without the roof scoop/shoulderpads altogether, and maybe retool the legs but you're pretty much stuck with that opening/closing chest that just doesn't cut the gravy.
Huffer is an unfortunate victim of mold overuse and it's just the wrong mold. Alt mode isn't bad but altogether it's still a bit too optimus. could do without the roof scoop/shoulderpads altogether, and maybe retool the legs but you're pretty much stuck with that opening/closing chest that just doesn't cut the gravy.
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Posted by BERSEKAEL on October 9th, 2014 @ 12:27am CDT
Posted by BERSEKAEL on October 9th, 2014 @ 12:27am CDT
huffer... ugly, wrong mold for him
but that thundercrackes is very good, a lot of real re mold going on there
but that thundercrackes is very good, a lot of real re mold going on there
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Posted by durroth on October 9th, 2014 @ 12:50am CDT
Posted by durroth on October 9th, 2014 @ 12:50am CDT
Right? It took me a moment to realize it wasn't the legends version. Still gonna be a BIG thundercracker, but as long as we don't get leader class skywarp and starscream I'm okay with that, and so is my wallet.
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Posted by Autobot032 on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:22am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:22am CDT
*looks at pictures over and over and over again*
Well, the Aerialbots are a cheaper alternative to TFC's version, saving HUNDREDS of dollars, but on the flipside, we have to have a 3rd party finish the set for us now... (I'm sure Hasbro will come along with a G1 accurate set to milk the molds dry.)
The Aerialbots do look a bit...off. Still, they're quite serviceable.
I have FansProject's Menasor and nothing tops it for me, so Hasbro's is out. (Ugh.)
Optimus still looks bad. BAD. Zero interest in him and I see now that my money spent on ToyWorld's Orion was the right choice. (Probably my favorite Optimus mold, ever.)
I'm surprised by the packaging and it's darker tone. I'm impressed that Hasbro went that route and that they even show Autobots and Decepticons forming a combiner, that's pretty cool.
That said, Combiner Wars is a mixed bag for me and probably not one I'll be opening much.
Now, onto Thundercracker... I like the shoulder and chest remold, I really do, but to make a redeco/repaint out of a Leader Class mold? Wow. I can't imagine it's going to sell well, at least not to kids, so I kinda hope they made it in limited numbers.
2015 isn't a complete mess, though.... Robots In Disguise is coming and it's showing promise.
Well, the Aerialbots are a cheaper alternative to TFC's version, saving HUNDREDS of dollars, but on the flipside, we have to have a 3rd party finish the set for us now... (I'm sure Hasbro will come along with a G1 accurate set to milk the molds dry.)
The Aerialbots do look a bit...off. Still, they're quite serviceable.
I have FansProject's Menasor and nothing tops it for me, so Hasbro's is out. (Ugh.)
Optimus still looks bad. BAD. Zero interest in him and I see now that my money spent on ToyWorld's Orion was the right choice. (Probably my favorite Optimus mold, ever.)
I'm surprised by the packaging and it's darker tone. I'm impressed that Hasbro went that route and that they even show Autobots and Decepticons forming a combiner, that's pretty cool.
That said, Combiner Wars is a mixed bag for me and probably not one I'll be opening much.
Now, onto Thundercracker... I like the shoulder and chest remold, I really do, but to make a redeco/repaint out of a Leader Class mold? Wow. I can't imagine it's going to sell well, at least not to kids, so I kinda hope they made it in limited numbers.
2015 isn't a complete mess, though.... Robots In Disguise is coming and it's showing promise.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:39am CDT
I have two versions of that mold and the chest bit doesn't work right on either of them. FYI to those wondering, it was said at BotCon that Prime/Motormaster have a front/back thing going on so you're right there.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:39am CDT
durroth wrote:thundercracker... wow, that is a *heavy* remold. Really he'd be better as a voyager, and I would have loved to have this version of the seekers in voyager clas, but I love thundercracker so I might end up with this figure. I'm not sure however that I would buy three of this remold however, because 50$ each is steep candy for the seeker trio, so it'll be awkward if that's in their planning. I'd ditch the leg guns though, and maybe mold 5mm ports onto the upper arms.
Huffer is an unfortunate victim of mold overuse and it's just the wrong mold. Alt mode isn't bad but altogether it's still a bit too optimus. could do without the roof scoop/shoulderpads altogether, and maybe retool the legs but you're pretty much stuck with that opening/closing chest that just doesn't cut the gravy.
I have two versions of that mold and the chest bit doesn't work right on either of them. FYI to those wondering, it was said at BotCon that Prime/Motormaster have a front/back thing going on so you're right there.
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Posted by Va'al on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:51am CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:51am CDT
In addition to the official images and first look from the floor for the Generations line, pretty much all under the Combiner Wars banner for the next waves, NYCC 2014 brings us a breakdown of the various Transformers figure classes being released by Hasbro - and it looks like everything combines with everything else, Leader class excluded. Check them out below!
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS LEGENDS Assortment
(Ages: 8 & up /Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2015)
THE TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS LEGENDS assortment features classic TRANSFORMERS, re-imagined for the present day. Featuring the simplest conversion in the TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS line, these figures are the perfect introduction for kids ready to move up to the more sophisticated world of TRANSFORMERS Generations. They're also detailed enough to appeal to the most hardcore collector. Each figure can convert into a weapon or accessory for a TRANSFORMERS COMBINER figure (sold separately) and includes a Collector Card inspired by the TRANSFORMERS LEGENDS mobile game from DeNA. Figures in 2015 include HUFFER and BLACKJACK. Each sold separately.
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS DELUXE Assortment
(Ages: 8 & up /Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Each TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS DELUXE figure can be combined with three other DELUXE figures, one VOYAGER figure, and LEGENDS figures to form a larger TRANSFORMERS COMBINER robot. Each Deluxe figure is based on a classic TRANSFORMERS character and converts from vehicle to robot form, as well as into an arm or a leg of a larger COMBINER robot. Interchangeable parts allow you to create your own figure from any combination of COMBINER WARS LEGENDS, DELUXE, and VOYAGER. Each figure features incredible detail, classic style and conversion for a premium look and feel. 16 DELUXE figures will be available in 2015, each sold separately. Each Deluxe figure sold in the U.S. includes a full-size, full-length issue of IDW Publishing’s TRANSFORMERS: COMBINER WARS comic book series with an exclusive cover. Those figures sold outside of the U.S. include a Collector Card.
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS VOYAGER Assortment
(Ages: 8 & up /Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: May 2015)
Each TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS DELUXE figure converts from robot to vehicle and also can be combined with four DELUXE figures and LEGEND figures (each sold separately) to form a larger TRANSFORMERS COMBINER robot. Interchangeable parts allow you to create your own figure from any combination of COMBINER WARS LEGENDS, DELUXE, and VOYAGER. Each VOYAGER scale figure is based on a classic TRANSFORMERS character and includes a Collector Card inspired by the TRANSFORMERS LEGENDS mobile game from DeNA. Each sold separately.
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS LEADER Assortment
(Ages: 8 & up /Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available: Spring 2015)
The TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS line reaches its high point with TRANSFORMERS Generations Leader class figures! The most powerful and legendary characters are rendered in incredible detail and with impressive conversions. Each large, feature-packed LEADER scale action figure is based on a classic TRANSFORMERS character and features a firing projectile, massive weaponry and working vehicle features. Each figure sold separately and includes a Collector Card inspired by the TRANSFORMERS LEGENDS mobile game from DeNA.
Re: Official Hasbro Thundercracker And Huffer Images (1612276)
Posted by frogbat on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:54am CDT
Posted by frogbat on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:54am CDT
Pity re huffer, I have a new found interest in smaller classes since I got metroplex. Besides going well with the big bot, think I was impressed enough with the engineering and detail of scamper yo feel I was missing out a bit. Anyways, a new mould woulve been nice.
Thunder cracker works well, tho he is perhaps one of the few iterations of a a size appropriate to his jet form, i think I'll be sticking with my deluxe seekers. Jet fire was at least meant to tower over the others. The retool works very well though and took me a few seconds to realise it was a jetfire retool when I saw the thumbnail. obviously the cost is a big issue cos...
I know I'll be spending a lot of money on those frickin combiners. Even prime looks tempting there,
Thunder cracker works well, tho he is perhaps one of the few iterations of a a size appropriate to his jet form, i think I'll be sticking with my deluxe seekers. Jet fire was at least meant to tower over the others. The retool works very well though and took me a few seconds to realise it was a jetfire retool when I saw the thumbnail. obviously the cost is a big issue cos...
I know I'll be spending a lot of money on those frickin combiners. Even prime looks tempting there,
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Posted by BumbleDouche on October 9th, 2014 @ 2:05am CDT
Posted by BumbleDouche on October 9th, 2014 @ 2:05am CDT
Nooooooo! They gave Thundercracker that wretched movie-verse Decepticon logo 
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Posted by Megatron Wolf on October 9th, 2014 @ 2:07am CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on October 9th, 2014 @ 2:07am CDT
$17 for a deluxe this is getting out of hand, i barely buy anything now because of these idiotic prices. If their goal is to alienate people its working, im one price hike away from abandoning this toyline completely.
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Posted by Autobot032 on October 9th, 2014 @ 2:10am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on October 9th, 2014 @ 2:10am CDT
16 Deluxes... 4 combiners. I'm betting a portion of those will be redecos/remolds. Yay.
3rd party to the rescue!
3rd party to the rescue!
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Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 4:04am CDT
Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 4:04am CDT
To all those hating on Thundercracker's Leader size, please keep in mind:
(1) Generations Leaders are closer to Universe Ultra in size (i.e. shorter than the ROTF Leaders)
(2) We are also getting a Generations Leader Megatron, so TC should fit in with Megatron nicely
That's not to say I'm super happy with the fact that TC is Leader-sized (I would have rather seen a healthy voyager that could more directly compete with iGear's Raptor Squadron), but I am saying that the size is acceptable, IMHO.
(1) Generations Leaders are closer to Universe Ultra in size (i.e. shorter than the ROTF Leaders)
(2) We are also getting a Generations Leader Megatron, so TC should fit in with Megatron nicely
That's not to say I'm super happy with the fact that TC is Leader-sized (I would have rather seen a healthy voyager that could more directly compete with iGear's Raptor Squadron), but I am saying that the size is acceptable, IMHO.
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Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 4:12am CDT
Well yea, except one of the voyagers is Optimus... so 3 combiners, plus Optimus Super Mode?
I wonder who the 4th Voyager will be.
Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 4:12am CDT
Autobot032 wrote:16 Deluxes... 4 combiners. I'm betting a portion of those will be redecos/remolds. Yay.
3rd party to the rescue!
Well yea, except one of the voyagers is Optimus... so 3 combiners, plus Optimus Super Mode?
I wonder who the 4th Voyager will be.
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Posted by Nemesis Maximo on October 9th, 2014 @ 4:48am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on October 9th, 2014 @ 4:48am CDT
I reay like that Thundercracker. So different, uet so similar. I'm just not sure if I want a leader class version of him in my Decepticon collection.
And Huffer... I'm...not sure how I feel. It looks good, but it also looks like somebody put Huffer's had on Optimus's body.
And Huffer... I'm...not sure how I feel. It looks good, but it also looks like somebody put Huffer's had on Optimus's body.
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Posted by Evil Eye on October 9th, 2014 @ 4:59am CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on October 9th, 2014 @ 4:59am CDT
Well, that Thundercracker was kinda out of left field. It works, though, and I'm glad we actually have a jet-former who's relatively in scale with Deluxe cars. Having a jet-former be a Deluxe just...doesn't work (unless you're putting them with Legends figures). Also, I really hope that shiny finish he seems to have is on the actual toy.
Would have preferred Skywarp but oh well.
Huffer looks pretty cool, I might very well get him.
Would have preferred Skywarp but oh well.
Huffer looks pretty cool, I might very well get him.
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Posted by Sodan-1 on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:00am CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:00am CDT
I'd love to know what made them choose Thundercracker. Seems very left-field. That said seeing that figure in blue, and with the original white mold and abundance of upcoming Aerialbots in mind, I'm wondering about the potential for a custom G1 Dreadwind and Darkwing.
Meanwhile these Legends figures are really starting to annoy me. Every time I successfully talk myself out of getting involved with them Hasbro go and reveal yet another Minibot.
I don't have the money right now to go back and collect an entire line of figures I've been trying to ignore.
Meanwhile these Legends figures are really starting to annoy me. Every time I successfully talk myself out of getting involved with them Hasbro go and reveal yet another Minibot.
I don't have the money right now to go back and collect an entire line of figures I've been trying to ignore.
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Posted by RhA on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:06am CDT
Ignore it now and wait untill they come up with Thundercracker and Starscream. They will. Oh yes, they will.
Posted by RhA on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:06am CDT
Nemesis Maximo wrote:I reay like that Thundercracker. So different, uet so similar. I'm just not sure if I want a leader class version of him in my Decepticon collection.
And Huffer... I'm...not sure how I feel. It looks good, but it also looks like somebody put Huffer's had on Optimus's body.
Ignore it now and wait untill they come up with Thundercracker and Starscream. They will. Oh yes, they will.
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Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:12am CDT
Between the Universe Ultra Darkwind/g and Botcon Dreadwind... do we need new versions?
Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:12am CDT
Sodan-1 wrote:I'm wondering about the potential for a custom G1 Dreadwind and Darkwing.
Between the Universe Ultra Darkwind/g and Botcon Dreadwind... do we need new versions?
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Posted by frogbat on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:35am CDT
Posted by frogbat on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:35am CDT
i was thinking of it as a skyquake / dreadwing thanks to their prime incarnations. It does seem that thundercracker does not come with jetfire's backpack, could it be left out and might lead to a cheaper price (i have a feeling it will be w/o the pack but same price as jetfire)
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Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:44am CDT
They're not taking the backpack out - that's what makes up the rear of the jet in alt mode, and is essential to the transformation.
Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:44am CDT
frogbat wrote:i was thinking of it as a skyquake / dreadwing thanks to their prime incarnations. It does seem that thundercracker does not come with jetfire's backpack, could it be left out and might lead to a cheaper price (i have a feeling it will be w/o the pack but same price as jetfire)
They're not taking the backpack out - that's what makes up the rear of the jet in alt mode, and is essential to the transformation.
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Posted by robotmel on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:57am CDT
You can guarantee ideas are being thrown around already for the Combiner Wars gestalts.
Working with what we have seen so far could we expect the likes of Dr Wu, Prof Heiesenberg, Dr Killinger, SXS and Beelzeboss banging their heads together to create...
Weapon set - G1 inspired guns and swords?
Replacement head(s) - G1 inspired individual bots and/or gestalt head?
Replacement hands & feet - Articulated fingers/combining hands and feet into weapon?
Replacement Legends bot - Improved and articulated replacement?
Replacement Deluxe bot - Improved and articulated replacement?
We have already heard news that Beelzeboss may be working on replacement parts/entire figure.
Posted by robotmel on October 9th, 2014 @ 5:57am CDT
Autobot032 wrote:16 Deluxes... 4 combiners. I'm betting a portion of those will be redecos/remolds. Yay.
3rd party to the rescue!
You can guarantee ideas are being thrown around already for the Combiner Wars gestalts.
Working with what we have seen so far could we expect the likes of Dr Wu, Prof Heiesenberg, Dr Killinger, SXS and Beelzeboss banging their heads together to create...
Weapon set - G1 inspired guns and swords?
Replacement head(s) - G1 inspired individual bots and/or gestalt head?
Replacement hands & feet - Articulated fingers/combining hands and feet into weapon?
Replacement Legends bot - Improved and articulated replacement?
Replacement Deluxe bot - Improved and articulated replacement?
We have already heard news that Beelzeboss may be working on replacement parts/entire figure.
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Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 9th, 2014 @ 6:20am CDT
Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 9th, 2014 @ 6:20am CDT
these two toys were the only good ones revealed at NYCC
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Posted by frogbat on October 9th, 2014 @ 6:37am CDT
mm I was referring to the detachable backpack that came with jetfire, it's not being shown in either the pshopped images or the comic con photos. It might not be shown as it's not ready or they decided to do without it as it doesn't contribute to thundercracker.
Posted by frogbat on October 9th, 2014 @ 6:37am CDT
megatronus wrote:frogbat wrote:i was thinking of it as a skyquake / dreadwing thanks to their prime incarnations. It does seem that thundercracker does not come with jetfire's backpack, could it be left out and might lead to a cheaper price (i have a feeling it will be w/o the pack but same price as jetfire)
They're not taking the backpack out - that's what makes up the rear of the jet in alt mode, and is essential to the transformation.
mm I was referring to the detachable backpack that came with jetfire, it's not being shown in either the pshopped images or the comic con photos. It might not be shown as it's not ready or they decided to do without it as it doesn't contribute to thundercracker.
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Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 7:03am CDT
Ah, I see what you're saying. You were referring to the jetpack thing:
Sorry about that.
We may not get the jetpack with Thundercracker, but we are getting null rays.
Posted by megatronus on October 9th, 2014 @ 7:03am CDT
frogbat wrote:megatronus wrote:frogbat wrote:i was thinking of it as a skyquake / dreadwing thanks to their prime incarnations. It does seem that thundercracker does not come with jetfire's backpack, could it be left out and might lead to a cheaper price (i have a feeling it will be w/o the pack but same price as jetfire)
They're not taking the backpack out - that's what makes up the rear of the jet in alt mode, and is essential to the transformation.
mm I was referring to the detachable backpack that came with jetfire, it's not being shown in either the pshopped images or the comic con photos. It might not be shown as it's not ready or they decided to do without it as it doesn't contribute to thundercracker.
Ah, I see what you're saying. You were referring to the jetpack thing:
Sorry about that.
We may not get the jetpack with Thundercracker, but we are getting null rays.
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Posted by frogbat on October 9th, 2014 @ 7:30am CDT
Posted by frogbat on October 9th, 2014 @ 7:30am CDT
yeah the jetpack thingy - though that one is of the prior generations version.
in the photos there's also a 2nd hand blaster though I reckon since it's not in the pshopped image, it won't be included.
I do like the new thundercracker detailing, though the mould's inherent flaws still bely what would have been one of the best figures in years.
in the photos there's also a 2nd hand blaster though I reckon since it's not in the pshopped image, it won't be included.
I do like the new thundercracker detailing, though the mould's inherent flaws still bely what would have been one of the best figures in years.
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:31am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:31am CDT
Thundercracker looks incredible! Nice to see such wonderful treatment given to the guy who has essentailly become the G1 equivalent of Beast Wars Dinobot!
But we're getting 6 Voyagers.megatronus wrote:Autobot032 wrote:16 Deluxes... 4 combiners. I'm betting a portion of those will be redecos/remolds. Yay.
3rd party to the rescue!
Well yea, except one of the voyagers is Optimus... so 3 combiners, plus Optimus Super Mode?
I wonder who the 4th Voyager will be.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:41am CDT
Actually, I pulled the 6 out of thin air
5 is the minimum, with Optimus as an "extra". And we have no reason to speculate Optimus will get a team of his own.
16 Deluxes and 7-11 Legends have been confirmed to appear tho. And Huffer is a must-get
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:41am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Thundercracker looks incredible! Nice to see such wonderful treatment given to the guy who has essentailly become the G1 equivalent of Beast Wars Dinobot!But we're getting 6 Voyagers.megatronus wrote:Autobot032 wrote:16 Deluxes... 4 combiners. I'm betting a portion of those will be redecos/remolds. Yay.
3rd party to the rescue!
Well yea, except one of the voyagers is Optimus... so 3 combiners, plus Optimus Super Mode?
I wonder who the 4th Voyager will be.
Actually, I pulled the 6 out of thin air
5 is the minimum, with Optimus as an "extra". And we have no reason to speculate Optimus will get a team of his own.16 Deluxes and 7-11 Legends have been confirmed to appear tho. And Huffer is a must-get
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Posted by paul053 on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:45am CDT
Posted by paul053 on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:45am CDT
Huffer!? That's a surprise. And seems like he doesn't have a mini partner. So is he going to be packed individually and be cheaper?
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:50am CDT
The cheaper bit is yet to be determined. What we do know is that the 2015 Legends have no partners at all, on the account of the new mold releases becoming accessories for the Combiners. Those include
- Powerglide (gun for Superion)
- Blackjack (based on G1 Motormaster's car, becomes chest plate)
- Bombshell (not yet determined)
The repaints have no partners, they include:
- Huffer (from Optimus Prime)
- Thundercracker (from Starscream)
- Windcharger (from Tailgate)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:50am CDT
paul053 wrote:Huffer!? That's a surprise. And seems like he doesn't have a mini partner. So is he going to be packed individually and be cheaper?
The cheaper bit is yet to be determined. What we do know is that the 2015 Legends have no partners at all, on the account of the new mold releases becoming accessories for the Combiners. Those include
- Powerglide (gun for Superion)
- Blackjack (based on G1 Motormaster's car, becomes chest plate)
- Bombshell (not yet determined)
The repaints have no partners, they include:
- Huffer (from Optimus Prime)
- Thundercracker (from Starscream)
- Windcharger (from Tailgate)
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Posted by joevill on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:58am CDT
Posted by joevill on October 9th, 2014 @ 8:58am CDT
That Thundercracker looks bad ass!
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Posted by shajaki on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:11am CDT
Posted by shajaki on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:11am CDT
for everyone wondering "why thundercracker first?" i bet its just marketing strategy. he's probably the least desired of the original seeker trio, being the first is better for sales. theyve done it before (titanium). also ad its already been said, SS isnt first cause the colors are too close to jetfire.
he looks good. but damn thatll be one giant set of seekers...
he looks good. but damn thatll be one giant set of seekers...
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:12am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:12am CDT
That, or it's because of how great a character he's been in IDW, what with this also being modeled after his IDW body.shajaki wrote:for everyone wondering "why thundercracker first?" i bet its just marketing strategy. he's probably the least desired of the original seeker trio, being the first is better for sales. theyve done it before (titanium). also ad its already been said, SS isnt first cause the colors are too close to jetfire.
he looks good. but damn thatll be one giant set of seekers...
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Posted by Evil Eye on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:22am CDT
The funny thing is that if you put him next to a deluxe car Transformer (which are usually fairly consistent in size, even between lines) he actually scales perfectly in vehicle mode. Jets are big things, and a jetformer would definitely be bigger than a carformer.
(I do have a headcanon that jetformers aren't actually much bigger than carformers in robot mode, but in vehicle mode they "puff out" by decompressing their compacted robot modes, creating a jet mode which is the "correct" size but is mostly hollow, which also reduces its overall density and allows for better flying. Obviously this can't be replicated in toy form very well, but oh well.)
Posted by Evil Eye on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:22am CDT
shajaki wrote:he looks good. but damn thatll be one giant set of seekers...
The funny thing is that if you put him next to a deluxe car Transformer (which are usually fairly consistent in size, even between lines) he actually scales perfectly in vehicle mode. Jets are big things, and a jetformer would definitely be bigger than a carformer.
(I do have a headcanon that jetformers aren't actually much bigger than carformers in robot mode, but in vehicle mode they "puff out" by decompressing their compacted robot modes, creating a jet mode which is the "correct" size but is mostly hollow, which also reduces its overall density and allows for better flying. Obviously this can't be replicated in toy form very well, but oh well.)
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Posted by Optimizzy on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:34am CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:34am CDT
I will get them both. Is that a retool of jetfire? Kinda big..but yeah. wants them.
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Posted by Optimizzy on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:42am CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on October 9th, 2014 @ 9:42am CDT
Prime does look better...but it's still lacking. all that silver on his belly. It should be red. I collect primes, so I'll pick this up but I've been waiting on a perfect g1 incarnation to come out (that isn't a masterpiece or third party) and it looks like that just isn't going to happen. Oh well, still looks good. Motormaster looks amazing.
EDIT: didnt mean to post right after the other. sorry. didnt think.
EDIT: didnt mean to post right after the other. sorry. didnt think.
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Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 9th, 2014 @ 10:05am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 9th, 2014 @ 10:05am CDT
I'm down for the combiners but I'm not really down for Prime or Thuindercracker. I still like the old original Classics Seeker mould, even if it is too small. Leader class is too big for my collection. I'd have been down for a voyager, though.
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Posted by paul053 on October 9th, 2014 @ 10:17am CDT
Thanks for bring this up. I never look at the list as a whole.
Funny they don't need partners now because they are partners for the future combiners. Look back at the list, I really want Powerglide and Bombshell and so don't care about them being accessories or not. Hasbro should do Kickback too so I can complete the Generations legend Insecticons. Strongly consider Huffer, too.
Posted by paul053 on October 9th, 2014 @ 10:17am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:paul053 wrote:Huffer!? That's a surprise. And seems like he doesn't have a mini partner. So is he going to be packed individually and be cheaper?
The cheaper bit is yet to be determined. What we do know is that the 2015 Legends have no partners at all, on the account of the new mold releases becoming accessories for the Combiners. Those include
- Powerglide (gun for Superion)
- Blackjack (based on G1 Motormaster's car, becomes chest plate)
- Bombshell (not yet determined)
The repaints have no partners, they include:
- Huffer (from Optimus Prime)
- Thundercracker (from Starscream)
- Windcharger (from Tailgate)
Thanks for bring this up. I never look at the list as a whole.
Funny they don't need partners now because they are partners for the future combiners.
Look back at the list, I really want Powerglide and Bombshell and so don't care about them being accessories or not. Hasbro should do Kickback too so I can complete the Generations legend Insecticons. Strongly consider Huffer, too.
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Posted by Siger on October 9th, 2014 @ 10:32am CDT
Posted by Siger on October 9th, 2014 @ 10:32am CDT
Thundercracker is the least desired for most but most desired for me out of all the seekers. I understand the appeal of Starscream but never for Skywarp. He's pretty much a dum-dum guido from Jersey Shore.
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Posted by shajaki on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:06am CDT
Posted by shajaki on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:06am CDT
damn delta... it must be hell living inside your head
im aware how things scale in real life if coarse. and even though i care about scales sometimes, its usually just for bot modes. ive never cared much about alt mode scales.
i figure, between the two modes of any given TF, only one will completely be accurate and to scale. id prefer it to be the bot mode.
im aware how things scale in real life if coarse. and even though i care about scales sometimes, its usually just for bot modes. ive never cared much about alt mode scales.
i figure, between the two modes of any given TF, only one will completely be accurate and to scale. id prefer it to be the bot mode.
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Posted by Agamemnon on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:14am CDT
But, but, but, he's purple!!
Posted by Agamemnon on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:14am CDT
Siger wrote:Thundercracker is the least desired for most but most desired for me out of all the seekers. I understand the appeal of Starscream but never for Skywarp. He's pretty much a dum-dum guido from Jersey Shore.
But, but, but, he's purple!!
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Posted by ebonyleopard on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:16am CDT
Posted by ebonyleopard on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:16am CDT
For the combiner Optimus, what if, instead of repaints of Jazz, Mirage and crew from that episode when they pretended to be stunticons, instead, these Stunticons get repainted as...THROTTLEBOTS? I mean, you got the vehicle types to make a few of them.
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Posted by DMSL on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:32am CDT
Posted by DMSL on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:32am CDT
Hasbro please stop with the simplified Transformers.
Seriously they don't just look bad, but they defeat the purpose why i buy Trasnformers.
Seriously they don't just look bad, but they defeat the purpose why i buy Trasnformers.
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Posted by DMSL on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:36am CDT
Posted by DMSL on October 9th, 2014 @ 11:36am CDT
I don't like what i am seeing here.
I think it's great that Hasbro is finally making combiners, but why do they have to half ass them. Third parties are going above and beyond and then Hasbro comes with this?
Sorry for this negativity but i am seriously disappointed in their lack of creative design.
I think it's great that Hasbro is finally making combiners, but why do they have to half ass them. Third parties are going above and beyond and then Hasbro comes with this?
Sorry for this negativity but i am seriously disappointed in their lack of creative design.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 9th, 2014 @ 12:38pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 9th, 2014 @ 12:38pm CDT
So we're getting a legends Thundercracker AND a Leader version? Also according to the press release all the legends become an add on for the combined figures so does that mean Huffer, Thundercracker, and Windcharger are going to be slightly remolded to do something else?
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Posted by padfoo on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:05pm CDT
Thundercracker is now a buy, he will go to the wall of thunder with his other incarnations.
Posted by padfoo on October 9th, 2014 @ 1:05pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:NYCC is in full swing and Seibertron.com's troops are on the ground getting you the best shots of the hottest and newest Transformers, and we've already reported on Hasbro's display at NYCC, which you can read here, and now we have official images from Hasbro, courtesy of their Facebook page, which you can see here.
Since these are remolds and redecos, we know you'll want to see the originals these figures are based off of, and you can see the origin molds in all their glory in our galleries, located here for Jetfire (Thundercracker) and Optimus (Huffer).
We've mirrored the images below:
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Thundercracker is now a buy, he will go to the wall of thunder with his other incarnations.
