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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Re: Official Hasbro Thundercracker And Huffer Images (1612225)
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

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

Man!
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

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

Re: Official Hasbro Thundercracker And Huffer Images (1612238)
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)

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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

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.

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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

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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

*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.

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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

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.

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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,

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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

$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

16 Deluxes... 4 combiners. I'm betting a portion of those will be redecos/remolds. Yay.

3rd party to the rescue!

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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