TFSS 4.0 - Mayhem Attack Squad Needlenose Arriving, Video Review

That's nice to know. Does anyone know when we are supposed to get Ramjet? For those people who are supposed to get him.

SideswipeSkywarp wrote:That's nice to know. Does anyone know when we are supposed to get Ramjet? For those people who are supposed to get him.

He's been delayed for supposedly a month or so, in order to rework the head mechanics at the last minute.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

SideswipeSkywarp wrote:That's nice to know. Does anyone know when we are supposed to get Ramjet? For those people who are supposed to get him.

He's been delayed for supposedly a month or so, in order to rework the head mechanics at the last minute.

I'm actually thinking now. I'm at the hospital with newborns, but my boss dropped off Needlenose today, and my mom said I had a package when she stopped to feed the fish for me. I have no other outstanding orders with anyone except Ramjet, remaining 4.0, and the UW Galvatron (just paid today). So it should be Ramjet.

Got mine today. Glad they went with Needlenose first, considering his involvement in the comics. I now find it extra funny that we'll get Horribull, but as just a head, considering all that's left of him in the comics is just his body.

kurthy wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

SideswipeSkywarp wrote:That's nice to know. Does anyone know when we are supposed to get Ramjet? For those people who are supposed to get him.

He's been delayed for supposedly a month or so, in order to rework the head mechanics at the last minute.

I'm actually thinking now. I'm at the hospital with newborns, but my boss dropped off Needlenose today, and my mom said I had a package when she stopped to feed the fish for me. I have no other outstanding orders with anyone except Ramjet, remaining 4.0, and the UW Galvatron (just paid today). So it should be Ramjet.

Congrats on the "Newborns" (plural?) but got bad news for you. They're no longer MIB.

Ebonyleopard wrote:

kurthy wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

SideswipeSkywarp wrote:That's nice to know. Does anyone know when we are supposed to get Ramjet? For those people who are supposed to get him.

He's been delayed for supposedly a month or so, in order to rework the head mechanics at the last minute.

I'm actually thinking now. I'm at the hospital with newborns, but my boss dropped off Needlenose today, and my mom said I had a package when she stopped to feed the fish for me. I have no other outstanding orders with anyone except Ramjet, remaining 4.0, and the UW Galvatron (just paid today). So it should be Ramjet.

Congrats on the "Newborns" (plural?) but got bad news for you. They're no longer MIB.

Thanks! Twin boys. I know, one looks like a pin cushion so definitely in played with condition!

kurthy wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

SideswipeSkywarp wrote:That's nice to know. Does anyone know when we are supposed to get Ramjet? For those people who are supposed to get him.

He's been delayed for supposedly a month or so, in order to rework the head mechanics at the last minute.

I'm actually thinking now. I'm at the hospital with newborns, but my boss dropped off Needlenose today, and my mom said I had a package when she stopped to feed the fish for me. I have no other outstanding orders with anyone except Ramjet, remaining 4.0, and the UW Galvatron (just paid today). So it should be Ramjet.

I don't know enough to say it's impossible that it's Ramjet, but I'm extremely doubtful. I honestly don't think FunPub themselves have Ramjet yet.

G.B. Blackrock wrote:

kurthy wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

SideswipeSkywarp wrote:That's nice to know. Does anyone know when we are supposed to get Ramjet? For those people who are supposed to get him.

He's been delayed for supposedly a month or so, in order to rework the head mechanics at the last minute.

I'm actually thinking now. I'm at the hospital with newborns, but my boss dropped off Needlenose today, and my mom said I had a package when she stopped to feed the fish for me. I have no other outstanding orders with anyone except Ramjet, remaining 4.0, and the UW Galvatron (just paid today). So it should be Ramjet.

I don't know enough to say it's impossible that it's Ramjet, but I'm extremely doubtful. I honestly don't think FunPub themselves have Ramjet yet.

Yeah, I was hopeful, until I found out that it was a large box from target...probably just newborn stuff

You can flip the wings around the other way in leg mode. They fit perfectly, and they look much better that way, in my opinion.

Anybody selling their mayhem attack squad figures or whole combiner pm me please .

DecepticonFinishline wrote:You can flip the wings around the other way in leg mode. They fit perfectly, and they look much better that way, in my opinion.

Even better, I forgot that the Targetmasters have 5mm holes in their grips, so in combined gun mode you can throw on the gun that comes with the mold. It'll be interesting to see if we can do some sort of super combined gun for the combiner.

If anyone wanted a Ramjet but didn't get him, I'd be happy to trade it for a 4.0 Impactor (when it comes out, of course).

Two things. First, has anyone else looked at Needlenose's instructions yet? The photo they show seems to have a new head that didn't get used on the actual figure.

Second, what the heck is "ZPUTTY" supposed to mean? How is it pronounced? What's the proper capitalization? Your new name is a mess, Zigzag

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Even better, I forgot that the Targetmasters have 5mm holes in their grips, so in combined gun mode you can throw on the gun that comes with the mold. It'll be interesting to see if we can do some sort of super combined gun for the combiner.

I just tried that, but I couldn't get it to work. The holes you're talking about are there, but they're not really in a useful or accessible place.

Zeedust wrote:Two things. First, has anyone else looked at Needlenose's instructions yet? The photo they show seems to have a new head that didn't get used on the actual figure.

Can you post a scan of it? "New heads on instruction" usually show pretools, and in Firefly's case no doubt it's Slingshot. Still, one can never know.

Second, what the heck is "ZPUTTY" supposed to mean? How is it pronounced? What's the proper capitalization? Your new name is a mess, Zigzag

I'd say Zputty's new name is...

spotty

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Zeedust wrote:Two things. First, has anyone else looked at Needlenose's instructions yet? The photo they show seems to have a new head that didn't get used on the actual figure.

Can you post a scan of it? "New heads on instruction" usually show pretools, and in Firefly's case no doubt it's Slingshot. Still, one can never know.

I don't think I can scan things, but I'll see what I can do.

I can tell you this, though, that's not Quickslinger's head. It almost looks a bit Thunderwingy, but it's still fairly distinct from Thunder Mayhem's.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Second, what the heck is "ZPUTTY" supposed to mean? How is it pronounced? What's the proper capitalization? Your new name is a mess, Zigzag

I'd say Zputty's new name is...

spotty

Zeedust wrote:Two things. First, has anyone else looked at Needlenose's instructions yet? The photo they show seems to have a new head that didn't get used on the actual figure.

Second, what the heck is "ZPUTTY" supposed to mean? How is it pronounced? What's the proper capitalization? Your new name is a mess, Zigzag

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Even better, I forgot that the Targetmasters have 5mm holes in their grips, so in combined gun mode you can throw on the gun that comes with the mold. It'll be interesting to see if we can do some sort of super combined gun for the combiner.

I just tried that, but I couldn't get it to work. The holes you're talking about are there, but they're not really in a useful or accessible place.

You have to have the arms down to the side for the gun to fit. Like you're doing the combined super gun mode.

Zeedust wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Second, what the heck is "ZPUTTY" supposed to mean? How is it pronounced? What's the proper capitalization? Your new name is a mess, Zigzag

I'd say Zputty's new name is...

spotty

Thank you, thank you, I'm here till Tuesday

Seriously though, in his original Marvel profile it's stated "Zigzag" is merely a code name. That means it has given him an proper excuse for changing it, 18 years before it was necessary. I guess he no longer wanted to be associated with a certain tiger-striped skunk

Has anyone received theirs in Canada yet?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Seriously though, in his original Marvel profile it's stated "Zigzag" is merely a code name. That means it has given him an proper excuse for changing it, 18 years before it was necessary. I guess he no longer wanted to be associated with a certain tiger-striped skunk

I don't mind names changing, it's just that "Zputty" utterly baffles me. Where did it come from? What does it mean?

Zeedust wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Seriously though, in his original Marvel profile it's stated "Zigzag" is merely a code name. That means it has given him an proper excuse for changing it, 18 years before it was necessary. I guess he no longer wanted to be associated with a certain tiger-striped skunk

I don't mind names changing, it's just that "Zputty" utterly baffles me. Where did it come from? What does it mean?

I guess it came from Power Rangers Season 2? That's the first thing I thought when I saw the name: "O, he's a Z-Putty now?"

So, to make the next payment, is it automatic, or do I have to log into the website? Because right now, I can't log into it.

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:So, to make the next payment, is it automatic, or do I have to log into the website? Because right now, I can't log into it.

It's automatic, provided your payment information is the same now as when you signed up. It's only if you have to make changes that you need to log in.

G.B. Blackrock wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:So, to make the next payment, is it automatic, or do I have to log into the website? Because right now, I can't log into it.

It's automatic, provided your payment information is the same now as when you signed up. It's only if you have to make changes that you need to log in.

Thanks. Although I'd still like to be able to log into the danged thing. Somewhat disconcerting. And I do wanna make sure my payment info's correct.

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:

G.B. Blackrock wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:So, to make the next payment, is it automatic, or do I have to log into the website? Because right now, I can't log into it.

It's automatic, provided your payment information is the same now as when you signed up. It's only if you have to make changes that you need to log in.

Thanks. Although I'd still like to be able to log into the danged thing. Somewhat disconcerting. And I do wanna make sure my payment info's correct.

I"m able to log in just fine. I even logged out and back in again to check. If you're still having trouble, I suggest using their contact form.

Hopefully, it was just a temporary glitch. Such things happen.

G.B. Blackrock wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:

G.B. Blackrock wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:So, to make the next payment, is it automatic, or do I have to log into the website? Because right now, I can't log into it.

It's automatic, provided your payment information is the same now as when you signed up. It's only if you have to make changes that you need to log in.

Thanks. Although I'd still like to be able to log into the danged thing. Somewhat disconcerting. And I do wanna make sure my payment info's correct.

I"m able to log in just fine. I even logged out and back in again to check. If you're still having trouble, I suggest using their contact form.

Hopefully, it was just a temporary glitch. Such things happen.

I used it. Sometimes I know what I'm doing. But seriously, yeah. Just gotta wait for a response. I click the 'go' button at the members login page, but nothing happens.

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:

G.B. Blackrock wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:

G.B. Blackrock wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:So, to make the next payment, is it automatic, or do I have to log into the website? Because right now, I can't log into it.

It's automatic, provided your payment information is the same now as when you signed up. It's only if you have to make changes that you need to log in.

Thanks. Although I'd still like to be able to log into the danged thing. Somewhat disconcerting. And I do wanna make sure my payment info's correct.

I"m able to log in just fine. I even logged out and back in again to check. If you're still having trouble, I suggest using their contact form.

Hopefully, it was just a temporary glitch. Such things happen.

I used it. Sometimes I know what I'm doing. But seriously, yeah. Just gotta wait for a response. I click the 'go' button at the members login page, but nothing happens.

If that's still the case (that is, it's not even giving you the opportunity to sign in), it sounds like a browser problem or something similar on your end, rather than something FunPub can even do anything about.

EDIT/UPDATE: Alternative theory. Is your membership current? If not, it may be that you fall under the known issues that the club is trying to work with regarding previous members or those whose memberships were set to expire after March 18th. You're supposed to still be allowed to order 5.0, but that's not live yet. Since all TFSS sets (including the current 4.0) use the same site, that could explain your current issues.

Okay, just got an email. Despite my payment info being up to date and the renewal supposed to be automatic, my membership expired. That kinda pisses me off, to be honest. Now I'm not even sure about the 4.0 lineup. And that's one I really want!

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Okay, just got an email. Despite my payment info being up to date and the renewal supposed to be automatic, my membership expired. That kinda pisses me off, to be honest. Now I'm not even sure about the 4.0 lineup. And that's one I really want!

They'll work with you if they're able. Just be polite.

If the "automatic" renewal was after March 16th or so, it wasn't ever going to go through, nor was it supposed to. If it was supposed to be before then, they can probably still work something out, but I wonder at this not coming up before now.

G.B. Blackrock wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Okay, just got an email. Despite my payment info being up to date and the renewal supposed to be automatic, my membership expired. That kinda pisses me off, to be honest. Now I'm not even sure about the 4.0 lineup. And that's one I really want!

They'll work with you if they're able. Just be polite.

If the "automatic" renewal was after March 16th or so, it wasn't ever going to go through, nor was it supposed to. If it was supposed to be before then, they can probably still work something out, but I wonder at this not coming up before now.

I have been polite. I only bit off part of their heads. No, I really have been polite about it.

My renewal was supposed to be in April, yes. Gods, this is so confusing...

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:

G.B. Blackrock wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Okay, just got an email. Despite my payment info being up to date and the renewal supposed to be automatic, my membership expired. That kinda pisses me off, to be honest. Now I'm not even sure about the 4.0 lineup. And that's one I really want!

They'll work with you if they're able. Just be polite.

If the "automatic" renewal was after March 16th or so, it wasn't ever going to go through, nor was it supposed to. If it was supposed to be before then, they can probably still work something out, but I wonder at this not coming up before now.

I have been polite. I only bit off part of their heads. No, I really have been polite about it.

My renewal was supposed to be in April, yes. Gods, this is so confusing...

Confusing, perhaps, but at least now we know what's going on. We now know that you fall within a specific group that FunPub is already trying to take care of, but who aren't able to get in right at the moment. We now know that, although your problem isn't universal (my being able to log in without difficulty), you're not alone.

It sounds like you're doing exactly what you need to do, and this WILL get taken care of. Nothing left now but to wait.

Zeedust wrote:Two things. First, has anyone else looked at Needlenose's instructions yet? The photo they show seems to have a new head that didn't get used on the actual figure.

Actually no it doesn't, there's just something wrong with me.

Figure #2 of the 4.0 is shipping/arriving now.

He's arrived! And he's Ruckus/Grabuge! I have always wanted an updated Ruckus, and now I have him!

So... my payment info's up to date. That means they'll simply charge me for the next round automatically, right?

just got mine to. he looks awesome

Some of you may notice that you have a package in the mail today. Well, for those of you lucky enough to receive the package, you will be happy to know that within is your latest TFSS 4.0 Mayhem Attack Squad figure GarbageGrabuge/Ruckus! We bring you a sneak peak of what is to come with this figure with images of the figure in the box along with the collector card. One can expect your typical Seibertron.com Gallery in a short amount of time, as we forge ahead past that 4000 Gallery mark tonight! Take a look at the images below, and if you ordered the figure: Go check your mailboxes!

my one comment on ruckus: I think they used two TFSS worth of paint budget on all that yellow. I feel like they should have scrimped a little on his backpack's underside for the sake of a painted axe blade.

durroth wrote:my one comment on ruckus: I think they used two TFSS worth of paint budget on all that yellow.

That does seem to be a lot of paint. Ironic, given that this mold was supposed to have been designed for this character. Makes me wonder how Hasbro would have done it, without the paint capacity that FunPub typically enjoys.

What's with these dumb names? Z putty, Garbudge next thing you know, Bludgeon's going to come out with the name "youngbloodgen".

SW's SilverHammer wrote:What's with these dumb names? Z putty, Garbudge next thing you know, Bludgeon's going to come out with the name "youngbloodgen".

Names are changed when the original name no longer clears trademark, which can happen for any number of reasons. I can't fathom where "ZPutty" comes from, or why it's the least bit appropriate as a substitute, but at least "Grabuge" happens to be the name that Ruckus actually had in France, so it's already connected to this character, if not using the English word. They had a bit of fun with this reality in the Tech Spec (the word "ruckus" thrown in there, as well as the French phrase "nom de guerre").

SW's SilverHammer wrote:What's with these dumb names? Z putty, Garbudge next thing you know, Bludgeon's going to come out with the name "youngbloodgen".

With a name like that they'd have to add pouches all over the figure.

Optimum Supreme wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:What's with these dumb names? Z putty, Garbudge next thing you know, Bludgeon's going to come out with the name "youngbloodgen".

With a name like that they'd have to add pouches all over the figure.

And have ridiculously tiny feet.

G.B. Blackrock wrote:I can't fathom where "ZPutty" comes from, or why it's the least bit appropriate as a substitute,

Is there one called "Do-Da"? 'cause that might explain it, but lead to another question.

Is this figure a part of a Combiner? Please don't mind me asking, I don't update myself with BotCon figures as much as I used to.

Mr O wrote:

G.B. Blackrock wrote:I can't fathom where "ZPutty" comes from, or why it's the least bit appropriate as a substitute,

Is there one called "Do-Da"? 'cause that might explain it, but lead to another question.

Would you mind explaining that one?

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Is this figure a part of a Combiner? Please don't mind me asking, I don't update myself with BotCon figures as much as I used to.

Part of a combiner, but not technically from Botcon.

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Is this figure a part of a Combiner? Please don't mind me asking, I don't update myself with BotCon figures as much as I used to.

It's a TFSS 4.0 figure, and all figures in this series combine as they all use CW molds. They are collectively known as the Mayhem Attack Squad, the Decepticon equivalent to the Wreckers from the Marvel comics (including the fact their roster constantly changes), and this iteration consists of:

- Needlenose with Sunbeam and Zputty (aka "Zigzag")
- Grabuge (aka "Ruckus", using the French-Canadian name, so it's not France French)
- Spinister with Singe and Hairsplitter
- Windsweeper
- Bludgeon

They combine into this fellow, designed after the most important character in the Marvel comics, Thunderwing:



Impactor (a retool of CW Rook) is the sixth figure in the set, and he'll part of the Combiner in the next series. The 7th Mystery figure will be a CW Deluxe as far as we know.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Is this figure a part of a Combiner? Please don't mind me asking, I don't update myself with BotCon figures as much as I used to.

It's a TFSS 4.0 figure, and all figures in this series combine as they all use CW molds. They are collectively known as the Mayhem Attack Squad, the Decepticon equivalent to the Wreckers from the Marvel comics (including the fact their roster constantly changes), and this iteration consists of:

- Needlenose with Sunbeam and Zputty (aka "Zigzag")
- Grabuge (aka "Ruckus", using the French-Canadian name, so it's not France French)
- Spinister with Singe and Hairsplitter
- Windsweeper
- Bludgeon

They combine into this fellow, designed after the most important character in the Marvel comics, Thunderwing:



Impactor (a retool of CW Rook) is the sixth figure in the set, and he'll part of the Combiner in the next series. The 7th Mystery figure will be a CW Deluxe as far as we know.

When does the 7th get revealed?

I see the helicopter mould is already in use but I wonder if it'll be rotorstorm. Ties in with lsotw in a funny way. I can't really picture it being anybody else.

Prowl4 wrote:When does the 7th get revealed?

At the release of the 6th figure, which I predict to be Bludgeon. I also predict Impactor to be 2nd last, just for FunPub to mess with us

I see the helicopter mould is already in use but I wonder if it'll be rotorstorm. Ties in with lsotw in a funny way. I can't really picture it being anybody else.

With the Blades head that could actually work. But we already have Alpha Bravo fatigue as it is (sorry Va'al), plus it was never confirmed to be a Wrecker.

Could be Leadfoot from the Dragstrip mold, Stakeout from Prowl, or *fingers crossed* Guzzle from Brawl.

Brakethrough wrote:Could be Leadfoot from the Dragstrip mold, Stakeout from Prowl, or *fingers crossed* Guzzle from Brawl.

Oh stakeout would be quite nice. I wouldn't say no to leadfoot either. It'll be interesting to see who it is I read that it's to complete the combiner wreckage so it must be a wrecker. I personally hope it's rotorstorm though to harken back to that lsotw line. Although tfcc could use the highbrow mould as rotorstorm as a partial joke because he lost his head.

Prowl4 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Is this figure a part of a Combiner? Please don't mind me asking, I don't update myself with BotCon figures as much as I used to.

It's a TFSS 4.0 figure, and all figures in this series combine as they all use CW molds. They are collectively known as the Mayhem Attack Squad, the Decepticon equivalent to the Wreckers from the Marvel comics (including the fact their roster constantly changes), and this iteration consists of:

- Needlenose with Sunbeam and Zputty (aka "Zigzag")
- Grabuge (aka "Ruckus", using the French-Canadian name, so it's not France French)
- Spinister with Singe and Hairsplitter
- Windsweeper
- Bludgeon

They combine into this fellow, designed after the most important character in the Marvel comics, Thunderwing:



Impactor (a retool of CW Rook) is the sixth figure in the set, and he'll part of the Combiner in the next series. The 7th Mystery figure will be a CW Deluxe as far as we know.

When does the 7th get revealed?

I see the helicopter mould is already in use but I wonder if it'll be rotorstorm. Ties in with lsotw in a funny way. I can't really picture it being anybody else.

Not fan of these combiner wars figures but I like repaint on him