Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia

Monday, June 15th, 2015 1:42am CDT

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Fellow Seibertronian gema surprises us once again with an early look at a figure from their blog, focusing on the Hasbro Transformers SDCC 2015 Exclusive Combiner Hunters Chromia! A redeco of the Generations toy, itself a very heavy retool of Transformers Prime Arcee, Chromia also features a new weapon (not included in the review), and can be seen below with previous mold iterations - keep reading to find out what your fellow collector thought!

The first thing I noticed is the wicked light blue tribal tattoo/flame on the front and the side of the bike. A really nice touch but personally I would've prefered for them to extend towards the back.

The overall paint apps can be considered clean and some of them are metallic blue, something that Takara version of this figure should've had, just like their releases few years back. The translucent parts are dark red instead of clear (Hasbro Chromia) and light blue (Takara Chromia).

Being a direct repaint, there's nothing different in terms of the transformation and overall, the joints are solid and tight. In robot mode, this version of Chromia has more white and grey compared to the previous 2 variants. The placement of the colors are well-thought-of without any parts looking weird or out of place.

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Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1698584)
Posted by Bounti76 on June 15th, 2015 @ 3:41am CDT

So in the group shots, we essentially have G1 Chromia, Luchador Chromia, and IDW Chromia.

Silliness aside, some of the altmode deco is cool, but the only reason I'd buy the set is for that Arcee and Windblade....and a second gun to give to my Hasbro version. I love the character of Chromia, but the robot mode deco for Combiner Hunters Chromia is just.....weird.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1698593)
Posted by Rated X on June 15th, 2015 @ 6:25am CDT

Somebody should do a 3 pack of new heads to make them into new characters.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1698594)
Posted by prjkt on June 15th, 2015 @ 6:33am CDT

Rated X wrote:Somebody should do a 3 pack of new heads to make them into new characters.

I have no doubt that's already happening somewhere.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1698615)
Posted by jay5 on June 15th, 2015 @ 8:30am CDT

Those new shots are great! Chromia is actually the one I was most interested in seeing more of. Wow, the back kibble is pretty epic on her robot mode

but overall a pretty cool figure. So the only way to get this one is to get the 3-pack of Hunters, eh?

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1698714)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2015 @ 12:18pm CDT

Va'al wrote:

She peers into your very soul with those lifeless eyes and that "I'm about to murder you with ninja/hunter justice" look

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1698717)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on June 15th, 2015 @ 12:21pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Va'al wrote:

She peers into your very soul with those lifeless eyes and that "I'm about to murder you with ninja/hunter justice" look

All the while, Dragstrip haunts you with his blood crying eyes!

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1698722)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2015 @ 12:25pm CDT

wonder who would win that stare-off: Ninja/Hunter/Murder/Death/Justice Lady or crying blood Speed Racer

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1698831)
Posted by jay5 on June 15th, 2015 @ 3:19pm CDT

Will the usual sites like BBTS and TFSource run a pre-order for these or will they only ever be available at the Con and then maybe a few at HasbroTS and then that's it?

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1698880)
Posted by shajaki on June 15th, 2015 @ 5:19pm CDT

jay5 wrote:Will the usual sites like BBTS and TFSource run a pre-order for these or will they only ever be available at the Con and then maybe a few at HasbroTS and then that's it?

They have in the past, but nothings a guarantee.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699372)
Posted by Va'al on June 17th, 2015 @ 3:34am CDT

Following the review that fellow Seibertron.com user gema shared with us for SDCC Hasbro Transformers Combiner Hunters Chromia, we now also have a round-up of images from their blog featuring the stealth-esque Arcee! Check out a selection and some thoughts below on the new deco of the Generations fan favourite figure, minus the massive weapon that will come with the SDCC set, but more or less reflecting her current appearance in the IDW comics.

The approach for Arcee's paint scheme is different compared to Chromia. While the latter comes with metallic paint job (on certain parts) and flame/tribal tattoo, Arcee comes in normal black and pink paint scheme.

There's another thing that I'm not sure of. Based on promo pictures, the paint on the face is not like mine which is only one-sided. I'll try and get confirmation as soon as I can. Also, the finishing on the chest is not really clean as there are smudges if you look closely.

I get the idea of her paint scheme but to be honest, it doesn't really work with this mold.

I can easily get behind Chromia's paint scheme but Arcee is whole nother story. For now, I guess I must conclude the review for the set unless, like I said, I manage to get Windblade in the near future.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699392)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 17th, 2015 @ 6:55am CDT

Well if they don't like it can I have it? I love the deco on that figure and it's the first time I've actually wanted that figure. I don't want Chromia and Windblade. Just this black Arcee.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699436)
Posted by jay5 on June 17th, 2015 @ 9:23am CDT

And I mostly want Chromia so let's find someone who wants just Windblade and we can make this happen.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699438)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 17th, 2015 @ 9:25am CDT

jay5 wrote:And I mostly want Chromia so let's find someone who wants just Windblade and we can make this happen.

Sounds good to me.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699450)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on June 17th, 2015 @ 10:06am CDT

Arcee looks awesome.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699460)
Posted by mooncake623 on June 17th, 2015 @ 10:30am CDT

Thanks to TFND's blacklai we get an extensive gallery of the SDCC 2015 exclusive Combiner Hunters three pack! Interesting thing to note from the gallery we now know the name of the three giant sword/weapons. Windblade's weapon is the Spectrospear, Chromia's is called the Primeon Blade, and Arcee's sword is known as the Combiner Slayer.
We've mirrored some of the images below for your viewing pleasures but there are a ton of new images that you can check out here. Remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699462)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 17th, 2015 @ 10:34am CDT

Have to say I like Windblade's colours I just don't like the figure itself. And damn them for putting all three instructions on the same sheet. Makes it harder to seperate them for us who don't want all three figures (yeah can slice it but then you mess up that nice pic on the back). Arcee's weapon looks much better on the artwork being a more sensible size.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699470)
Posted by TGS1985 on June 17th, 2015 @ 11:04am CDT

Figures look great but man those weapons are just ridiculously huge. I mean even the artwork doesn't have them drawn that big.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699474)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 17th, 2015 @ 11:10am CDT

TGS1985 wrote:Figures look great but man those weapons are just ridiculously huge. I mean even the artwork doesn't have them drawn that big.

The weapons are all from preexisting bigger figures.

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699488)
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 17th, 2015 @ 11:49am CDT

Forget the toys, I'm far more interested in what's going on with those planets. Earth's got multiple moons (or Cybertron's moon bases have relocated there), Bruticus is hanging out on some lifeless ball of rock, UNICRON!

Re: Pictorial Review - Transformer SDCC 2015 Combiner Hunters Chromia (1699500)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on June 17th, 2015 @ 12:31pm CDT

I don't CARE about the reviews, I still want to get this set!

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