Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross
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It's been a while since we heard about the pre-Combiner Wars Generations Protectobot Emergency Response set, which was initially reported as being an Amazon exclusive repaints of Transformers Prime and Beast Hunters Arcee, Ratchet and Prowl figures. It appears, however, that the set has made its way to a Ross store in Columbia, MD, for $19.99 - check out the photo proof from fellow fan Frere Barrett on Twitter!
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Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1693948)
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 11:58am CDT
Still not as cheap as what Amazon was giving it away for though this gives me hope it might come to Winners. I would love to know the stories behind how some toys find their way here. Thanks for the news!
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 11:58am CDT
Va'al wrote:It's been a while since we heard about the pre-Combiner Wars Generations Protectobot Emergency Response set, which was initially reported as being an Amazon exclusive repaints of Transformers Prime and Beast Hunters Arcee, Ratchet and Prowl figures.
Still not as cheap as what Amazon was giving it away for though this gives me hope it might come to Winners. I would love to know the stories behind how some toys find their way here. Thanks for the news!
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1693950)
Posted by Agamemnon on June 3rd, 2015 @ 12:05pm CDT
Posted by Agamemnon on June 3rd, 2015 @ 12:05pm CDT
I wonder if it didn't sell very well on Amazon... 
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1693952)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 12:05pm CDT
Posted by Doubledealer93 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 12:05pm CDT
thats cool. but i really have no need for these molds again. i have smokescreen and prowl, hunter ratchet from the GO! line as well as the normal ratchet.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1693966)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on June 3rd, 2015 @ 12:53pm CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on June 3rd, 2015 @ 12:53pm CDT
Good price for the set, I'll keep my eyes out for it. It's nice to have figures that can represent the individual characters, as we know that our combiner figures are going to spend a lot of time combined.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1693978)
Posted by Puhonix on June 3rd, 2015 @ 1:20pm CDT
Posted by Puhonix on June 3rd, 2015 @ 1:20pm CDT
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694032)
Posted by shockblast2 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 2:43pm CDT
Posted by shockblast2 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 2:43pm CDT
LOL...Amazon could not sell these for $12 shipped.
Why would Ross think they can do better? Personally, I would not give more than $5 for it.
Why would Ross think they can do better? Personally, I would not give more than $5 for it.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694046)
Posted by Tresob on June 3rd, 2015 @ 3:14pm CDT
But in a Ross, these are good aunt-bait. You know, the aunt looking for a toy for little Billy, but doesn't really know much about the things he is into.
Posted by Tresob on June 3rd, 2015 @ 3:14pm CDT
shockblast2 wrote:LOL...Amazon could not sell these for $12 shipped.
Why would Ross think they can do better? Personally, I would not give more than $5 for it.
But in a Ross, these are good aunt-bait. You know, the aunt looking for a toy for little Billy, but doesn't really know much about the things he is into.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694055)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 3rd, 2015 @ 3:44pm CDT
Online stores aren't always better in reaching some people like those afraid of computers, or the ones who simply prefer brick-and-mortar out of principle (like me).
I got my eyes on the set, but they won't the Protectobots should I get them.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 3rd, 2015 @ 3:44pm CDT
Tresob wrote:shockblast2 wrote:LOL...Amazon could not sell these for $12 shipped.
Why would Ross think they can do better? Personally, I would not give more than $5 for it.
But in a Ross, these are good aunt-bait. You know, the aunt looking for a toy for little Billy, but doesn't really know much about the things he is into.
Online stores aren't always better in reaching some people like those afraid of computers, or the ones who simply prefer brick-and-mortar out of principle (like me).
I got my eyes on the set, but they won't the Protectobots should I get them.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694107)
Posted by Tranzilla on June 3rd, 2015 @ 5:53pm CDT
Posted by Tranzilla on June 3rd, 2015 @ 5:53pm CDT
WOO HOO!!! I think this is my first news cred. I was very surprised to see these this morning. There were 3 left when I took the pic. I was looking for Battlers Junkheap and Vehicon.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694108)
Posted by shockblast2 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:01pm CDT
I like that. An intelligent answer.
Posted by shockblast2 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:01pm CDT
Tresob wrote:shockblast2 wrote:LOL...Amazon could not sell these for $12 shipped.
Why would Ross think they can do better? Personally, I would not give more than $5 for it.
But in a Ross, these are good aunt-bait. You know, the aunt looking for a toy for little Billy, but doesn't really know much about the things he is into.
I like that. An intelligent answer.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694109)
Posted by shockblast2 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:03pm CDT
A Transformers fan afraid of computers? What irony.
Brick and mortar is a rat race. Online is cheaper on your time and gas.
Posted by shockblast2 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:03pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Tresob wrote:shockblast2 wrote:LOL...Amazon could not sell these for $12 shipped.
Why would Ross think they can do better? Personally, I would not give more than $5 for it.
But in a Ross, these are good aunt-bait. You know, the aunt looking for a toy for little Billy, but doesn't really know much about the things he is into.
Online stores aren't always better in reaching some people like those afraid of computers, or the ones who simply prefer brick-and-mortar out of principle (like me).
I got my eyes on the set, but they won't the Protectobots should I get them.
A Transformers fan afraid of computers? What irony.
Brick and mortar is a rat race. Online is cheaper on your time and gas.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694110)
Posted by Burn on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:06pm CDT
Unless you're that little ol Grandparent that isn't too versed in online shopping.
Posted by Burn on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:06pm CDT
shockblast2 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Tresob wrote:shockblast2 wrote:LOL...Amazon could not sell these for $12 shipped.
Why would Ross think they can do better? Personally, I would not give more than $5 for it.
But in a Ross, these are good aunt-bait. You know, the aunt looking for a toy for little Billy, but doesn't really know much about the things he is into.
Online stores aren't always better in reaching some people like those afraid of computers, or the ones who simply prefer brick-and-mortar out of principle (like me).
I got my eyes on the set, but they won't the Protectobots should I get them.
A Transformers fan afraid of computers? What irony.
Brick and mortar is a rat race. Online is cheaper on your time and gas.
Unless you're that little ol Grandparent that isn't too versed in online shopping.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694114)
Posted by Shockwave7 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:22pm CDT
Posted by Shockwave7 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:22pm CDT
Ross comes through again. Curious that they sometimes get figures and sets that the big retailers don't seem to get. It was the same with 'Solar Storm Grappel'. And, $19.99 is a pretty good price for three deluxe figures, especially these days...
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694116)
Posted by no-one on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:27pm CDT
Posted by no-one on June 3rd, 2015 @ 6:27pm CDT
I'm way more likely to pick this up as an impulse / instant gratification than I am to order via Amazon and then have to find something else to get free shipping. I had no idea Ross sold TF stuff. Well add that to the hunt then. Maybe they will get the Evac Squad as well.
My usual discount store haunts are TJ Maxx,Burke and Big Lots. Well way to go Ross, you just made the list.
My usual discount store haunts are TJ Maxx,Burke and Big Lots. Well way to go Ross, you just made the list.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694127)
Posted by Kyleor on June 3rd, 2015 @ 7:34pm CDT
Posted by Kyleor on June 3rd, 2015 @ 7:34pm CDT
Ross/TJ Max/Marshalls are good for randomly having cheap Transformers (that Columbia store had AoE Voyager Hound for $9.99 and Deluxe Lockdown for $5.99) during the year and often a great selection around Christmas.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694137)
Posted by Tranzilla on June 3rd, 2015 @ 7:55pm CDT
When I found the sets, they had a Voyager Hound, Deluxe Lockdown and Snarl, and Power Battlers Snarl as well as Hero Mashers Starscream and Jetfire. Unfortunately PB Snarl had a BAD stress mark on his chest plate so I passed on him. Tomorrow I hunt in the Loch Raven area.
Posted by Tranzilla on June 3rd, 2015 @ 7:55pm CDT
Kyleor wrote:Ross/TJ Max/Marshalls are good for randomly having cheap Transformers (that Columbia store had AoE Voyager Hound for $9.99 and Deluxe Lockdown for $5.99) during the year and often a great selection around Christmas.
When I found the sets, they had a Voyager Hound, Deluxe Lockdown and Snarl, and Power Battlers Snarl as well as Hero Mashers Starscream and Jetfire. Unfortunately PB Snarl had a BAD stress mark on his chest plate so I passed on him. Tomorrow I hunt in the Loch Raven area.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694141)
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 8:09pm CDT
too bad these arent 3 deluxe figures.
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 8:09pm CDT
Shockwave7 wrote:Ross comes through again. Curious that they sometimes get figures and sets that the big retailers don't seem to get. It was the same with 'Solar Storm Grappel'. And, $19.99 is a pretty good price for three deluxe figures, especially these days...
too bad these arent 3 deluxe figures.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694164)
Posted by Shockwave7 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 8:56pm CDT
Really? Thot they were based on deluxe Beast Hunter Arcee, Ratchet and Prowl... Or is it legends, or a mix of deluxe and legends... Ratchet and Prowl look deluxe sized, anyway. Arcee (Groove) looks a bit runty. Could be one of their Cyberverse versions I suppose...
Posted by Shockwave7 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 8:56pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Shockwave7 wrote:Ross comes through again. Curious that they sometimes get figures and sets that the big retailers don't seem to get. It was the same with 'Solar Storm Grappel'. And, $19.99 is a pretty good price for three deluxe figures, especially these days...
too bad these arent 3 deluxe figures.
Really? Thot they were based on deluxe Beast Hunter Arcee, Ratchet and Prowl... Or is it legends, or a mix of deluxe and legends... Ratchet and Prowl look deluxe sized, anyway. Arcee (Groove) looks a bit runty. Could be one of their Cyberverse versions I suppose...
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694175)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 3rd, 2015 @ 9:11pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 3rd, 2015 @ 9:11pm CDT
Shockwave7 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Shockwave7 wrote:Ross comes through again. Curious that they sometimes get figures and sets that the big retailers don't seem to get. It was the same with 'Solar Storm Grappel'. And, $19.99 is a pretty good price for three deluxe figures, especially these days...
too bad these arent 3 deluxe figures.
Really? Thot they were based on deluxe Beast Hunter Arcee, Ratchet and Prowl... Or is it legends, or a mix of deluxe and legends... Ratchet and Prowl look deluxe sized, anyway. Arcee (Groove) looks a bit runty. Could be one of their Cyberverse versions I suppose...
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694176)
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 9:11pm CDT
Yeah its a mix. Only Ratchet and Prowl are the deluxe molds, they used the cyberverse arcee for the other one (another legends Groove haha). So its like getting the legends mold for free, not a bad deal if you dont have any of the molds.
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 9:11pm CDT
Shockwave7 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Shockwave7 wrote:Ross comes through again. Curious that they sometimes get figures and sets that the big retailers don't seem to get. It was the same with 'Solar Storm Grappel'. And, $19.99 is a pretty good price for three deluxe figures, especially these days...
too bad these arent 3 deluxe figures.
Really? Thot they were based on deluxe Beast Hunter Arcee, Ratchet and Prowl... Or is it legends, or a mix of deluxe and legends... Ratchet and Prowl look deluxe sized, anyway. Arcee (Groove) looks a bit runty. Could be one of their Cyberverse versions I suppose...
Yeah its a mix. Only Ratchet and Prowl are the deluxe molds, they used the cyberverse arcee for the other one (another legends Groove haha). So its like getting the legends mold for free, not a bad deal if you dont have any of the molds.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694203)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 3rd, 2015 @ 9:53pm CDT
At 20$, you get, for the price of ONE deluxe, another deluxe plus a legend for free! That's a great deal.
Lower than that and it's like having a hot person appearing right next to you to give a bonus free... hug?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 3rd, 2015 @ 9:53pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Yeah its a mix. Only Ratchet and Prowl are the deluxe molds, they used the cyberverse arcee for the other one (another legends Groove haha). So its like getting the legends mold for free, not a bad deal if you dont have any of the molds.
At 20$, you get, for the price of ONE deluxe, another deluxe plus a legend for free! That's a great deal.
Lower than that and it's like having a hot person appearing right next to you to give a bonus free... hug?
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694205)
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 9:58pm CDT
I still think the target FOC Grimlock in G1 redeco with DOTM silver knight optimus was a better deal
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2015 @ 9:58pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Yeah its a mix. Only Ratchet and Prowl are the deluxe molds, they used the cyberverse arcee for the other one (another legends Groove haha). So its like getting the legends mold for free, not a bad deal if you dont have any of the molds.
At 20$, you get, for the price of ONE deluxe, another deluxe plus a legend for free! That's a great deal.
Lower than that and it's like having a hot person appearing right next to you to give a bonus free... hug?
I still think the target FOC Grimlock in G1 redeco with DOTM silver knight optimus was a better deal
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694213)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 3rd, 2015 @ 10:11pm CDT
A FREE GOLDEN VOYAGER is really hard to beat!
Even though I got both mold already, I have no regrets having bought the set twice, one to open, one to keep sealed.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 3rd, 2015 @ 10:11pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Yeah its a mix. Only Ratchet and Prowl are the deluxe molds, they used the cyberverse arcee for the other one (another legends Groove haha). So its like getting the legends mold for free, not a bad deal if you dont have any of the molds.
At 20$, you get, for the price of ONE deluxe, another deluxe plus a legend for free! That's a great deal.
Lower than that and it's like having a hot person appearing right next to you to give a bonus free... hug?
I still think the target FOC Grimlock in G1 redeco with DOTM silver knight optimus was a better deal
A FREE GOLDEN VOYAGER is really hard to beat!
Even though I got both mold already, I have no regrets having bought the set twice, one to open, one to keep sealed.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694351)
Posted by Shockwave7 on June 4th, 2015 @ 9:12am CDT
Ross used to charge about $5.99-$6.99 for a deluxe figure (even their prices have been going up). It's been a while since I saw a deluxe figures on the shelf in Ross (or any Transformers at all lately - there's been a dearth), but I think they're around $6.99-$7.99 now. I've seen Cyberverse size figures at about $5.99.
So if you assume lowest cost, then each deluxe in the Protectobot package is 6.99, the cyberverse is 5.99, which makes the package 19.97 - about spot on with the 19.99 price tag, shy two cents. Still a good deal.
Posted by Shockwave7 on June 4th, 2015 @ 9:12am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Yeah its a mix. Only Ratchet and Prowl are the deluxe molds, they used the cyberverse arcee for the other one (another legends Groove haha). So its like getting the legends mold for free, not a bad deal if you dont have any of the molds.
At 20$, you get, for the price of ONE deluxe, another deluxe plus a legend for free! That's a great deal.
Lower than that and it's like having a hot person appearing right next to you to give a bonus free... hug?
Ross used to charge about $5.99-$6.99 for a deluxe figure (even their prices have been going up). It's been a while since I saw a deluxe figures on the shelf in Ross (or any Transformers at all lately - there's been a dearth), but I think they're around $6.99-$7.99 now. I've seen Cyberverse size figures at about $5.99.
So if you assume lowest cost, then each deluxe in the Protectobot package is 6.99, the cyberverse is 5.99, which makes the package 19.97 - about spot on with the 19.99 price tag, shy two cents. Still a good deal.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694390)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 4th, 2015 @ 10:14am CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 4th, 2015 @ 10:14am CDT
Good morning,
CW has re-ignited my interest in collecting, and for the most part I'm only going after Decepticons.
So back whenever Generations Blitzwing was released, I passed on him multiple times.
I think partially because I wasn't sold on his look, and also because I had zero interest in whatever the main line was at that time.
But since I'm not going for any CW Autobots (except Hotspot), I'm considering going back and getting Blitzwing. I just checked out the gallery on this guy, but I'm still on the fence.
I'm leaning towards getting him since I don't have one in my collection.
But is he worth getting??
CW has re-ignited my interest in collecting, and for the most part I'm only going after Decepticons.
So back whenever Generations Blitzwing was released, I passed on him multiple times.
I think partially because I wasn't sold on his look, and also because I had zero interest in whatever the main line was at that time.
But since I'm not going for any CW Autobots (except Hotspot), I'm considering going back and getting Blitzwing. I just checked out the gallery on this guy, but I'm still on the fence.
I'm leaning towards getting him since I don't have one in my collection.
But is he worth getting??
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694395)
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2015 @ 10:20am CDT
Well, he hasnt had the best of feedback:
I personally own the doubledealer version of the mold and while the thriple changer nature of the figure is nice, I really dont like how the shoulders dont tab in, it makes him all loosey goosey. Buy him if you can find a decent deal but I wouldnt pay inflated aftermarket prices for him.
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2015 @ 10:20am CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:Good morning,
CW has re-ignited my interest in collecting, and for the most part I'm only going after Decepticons.
So back whenever Generations Blitzwing was released, I passed on him multiple times.
I think partially because I wasn't sold on his look, and also because I had zero interest in whatever the main line was at that time.
But since I'm not going for any CW Autobots (except Hotspot), I'm considering going back and getting Blitzwing. I just checked out the gallery on this guy, but I'm still on the fence.
I'm leaning towards getting him since I don't have one in my collection.
But is he worth getting??
Well, he hasnt had the best of feedback:
The toy is renowned for two significant design flaws. The first is that tabs meant to anchor the robot shoulders to the chest never solidly lock into place—they are simply too far apart. This makes his shoulder assemblies swing up and out of his chest when the shoulders are rotated up. Pressing the shoulder slots into the chest tabs sometimes works to counter this, but it depends on the tolerances of each individual figure.
The second major flaw concerns the face-swapping feature; almost universally, this does not actually end up working because the rotating faces are rendered immobile by an excess of paint on the inside of the helmet, including the post the faces are mounted on.
I personally own the doubledealer version of the mold and while the thriple changer nature of the figure is nice, I really dont like how the shoulders dont tab in, it makes him all loosey goosey. Buy him if you can find a decent deal but I wouldnt pay inflated aftermarket prices for him.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694396)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 4th, 2015 @ 10:20am CDT
If you like the character, go for it! Be aware though that he has two inherent design problems:
1) The shoulders won't lock in place due to improperly spaced tabs and slots
2) The face change gimmick can be hard to make work, due to excess paint on the inside of the helmet. The Japanese version fixes this issue.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 4th, 2015 @ 10:20am CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:Good morning,
CW has re-ignited my interest in collecting, and for the most part I'm only going after Decepticons.
So back whenever Generations Blitzwing was released, I passed on him multiple times.
I think partially because I wasn't sold on his look, and also because I had zero interest in whatever the main line was at that time.
But since I'm not going for any CW Autobots (except Hotspot), I'm considering going back and getting Blitzwing. I just checked out the gallery on this guy, but I'm still on the fence.
I'm leaning towards getting him since I don't have one in my collection.
But is he worth getting??
If you like the character, go for it! Be aware though that he has two inherent design problems:
1) The shoulders won't lock in place due to improperly spaced tabs and slots
2) The face change gimmick can be hard to make work, due to excess paint on the inside of the helmet. The Japanese version fixes this issue.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694410)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 4th, 2015 @ 10:58am CDT
Okay thanks...
I'm probably going to pump the brakes and put this on the back burner for now.
Especially with CW stuff coming out that I want (Combaticons), and I may be getting a Unite Warriors Defensor, depending on how soon the Combaticons are released.
Not to mention, I'm very tempted to get Apollyon.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 4th, 2015 @ 10:58am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Good morning,
CW has re-ignited my interest in collecting, and for the most part I'm only going after Decepticons.
So back whenever Generations Blitzwing was released, I passed on him multiple times.
I think partially because I wasn't sold on his look, and also because I had zero interest in whatever the main line was at that time.
But since I'm not going for any CW Autobots (except Hotspot), I'm considering going back and getting Blitzwing. I just checked out the gallery on this guy, but I'm still on the fence.
I'm leaning towards getting him since I don't have one in my collection.
But is he worth getting??
If you like the character, go for it! Be aware though that he has two inherent design problems:
1) The shoulders won't lock in place due to improperly spaced tabs and slots
2) The face change gimmick can be hard to make work, due to excess paint on the inside of the helmet. The Japanese version fixes this issue.
Okay thanks...
I'm probably going to pump the brakes and put this on the back burner for now.
Especially with CW stuff coming out that I want (Combaticons), and I may be getting a Unite Warriors Defensor, depending on how soon the Combaticons are released.
Not to mention, I'm very tempted to get Apollyon.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694423)
Posted by Syn_13 on June 4th, 2015 @ 11:20am CDT
I found the biggest problem with that figure to be getting the rubber nose cone to sit over his head properly. His head seems a bit too fat for it to tuck in under it without leaving little gaps. The Dr Wu upgrade helped a lot with this and with the shoulder issue. Nonetheless, I still love the figure and his alt modes look awesome.
Posted by Syn_13 on June 4th, 2015 @ 11:20am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Good morning,
CW has re-ignited my interest in collecting, and for the most part I'm only going after Decepticons.
So back whenever Generations Blitzwing was released, I passed on him multiple times.
I think partially because I wasn't sold on his look, and also because I had zero interest in whatever the main line was at that time.
But since I'm not going for any CW Autobots (except Hotspot), I'm considering going back and getting Blitzwing. I just checked out the gallery on this guy, but I'm still on the fence.
I'm leaning towards getting him since I don't have one in my collection.
But is he worth getting??
If you like the character, go for it! Be aware though that he has two inherent design problems:
1) The shoulders won't lock in place due to improperly spaced tabs and slots
2) The face change gimmick can be hard to make work, due to excess paint on the inside of the helmet. The Japanese version fixes this issue.
I found the biggest problem with that figure to be getting the rubber nose cone to sit over his head properly. His head seems a bit too fat for it to tuck in under it without leaving little gaps. The Dr Wu upgrade helped a lot with this and with the shoulder issue. Nonetheless, I still love the figure and his alt modes look awesome.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694424)
Posted by shajaki on June 4th, 2015 @ 11:28am CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 4th, 2015 @ 11:28am CDT
If you fancy a Blitzwing and want to go the Takara route, he's on sale at both BBTS & TFsource
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1694442)
Posted by MrBlack on June 4th, 2015 @ 12:28pm CDT
Oddly enough, I've had no trouble with the head gimmick on mine. The shoulder tab issue is a different story.
I picked mine up for half off at Tuesday Morning. For that price, he was absolutely worth it. I'm not a big fan of his alt modes (neither one sits together pretty well), but he looks quite intimidating in robot mode, which is how I keep him displayed.
Posted by MrBlack on June 4th, 2015 @ 12:28pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Good morning,
CW has re-ignited my interest in collecting, and for the most part I'm only going after Decepticons.
So back whenever Generations Blitzwing was released, I passed on him multiple times.
I think partially because I wasn't sold on his look, and also because I had zero interest in whatever the main line was at that time.
But since I'm not going for any CW Autobots (except Hotspot), I'm considering going back and getting Blitzwing. I just checked out the gallery on this guy, but I'm still on the fence.
I'm leaning towards getting him since I don't have one in my collection.
But is he worth getting??
If you like the character, go for it! Be aware though that he has two inherent design problems:
1) The shoulders won't lock in place due to improperly spaced tabs and slots
2) The face change gimmick can be hard to make work, due to excess paint on the inside of the helmet. The Japanese version fixes this issue.
Oddly enough, I've had no trouble with the head gimmick on mine. The shoulder tab issue is a different story.
I picked mine up for half off at Tuesday Morning. For that price, he was absolutely worth it. I'm not a big fan of his alt modes (neither one sits together pretty well), but he looks quite intimidating in robot mode, which is how I keep him displayed.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1695344)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 6th, 2015 @ 7:19am CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 6th, 2015 @ 7:19am CDT
Hey thanks for all of the info/advice on Blitzwing... As of right now I'm not sold.
I'm getting almost all of the deluxe CW Decepticons, and the one exception right now is probably HotSpot... So I'll probably get him instead of Blitz.
On a different topic, saw this on Amazon:
Transformers Asia Kids Day Protectobots Evac Squad 2-Pack
Kinda cool... I like the old Inferno mold, just not sure of that color scheme they used!
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Asia ... 6H2VH6SNH5?tag=seibertron07-20&
I'm getting almost all of the deluxe CW Decepticons, and the one exception right now is probably HotSpot... So I'll probably get him instead of Blitz.
On a different topic, saw this on Amazon:
Transformers Asia Kids Day Protectobots Evac Squad 2-Pack
Kinda cool... I like the old Inferno mold, just not sure of that color scheme they used!
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Asia ... 6H2VH6SNH5?tag=seibertron07-20&
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1695357)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 6th, 2015 @ 8:12am CDT
He's also been available in B&M Stores(very cheap) & The Entertainer shops in the UK(obviously not the Takara version though! although it IS a gray import all the same)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 6th, 2015 @ 8:12am CDT
shajaki wrote:If you fancy a Blitzwing and want to go the Takara route, he's on sale at both BBTS & TFsource
He's also been available in B&M Stores(very cheap) & The Entertainer shops in the UK(obviously not the Takara version though! although it IS a gray import all the same)
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1695358)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 6th, 2015 @ 8:16am CDT
Same prob here...with the nosecone issue....as with Doubledealer too(as they are the same mold after all....duh...obviously).
Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 6th, 2015 @ 8:16am CDT
Syn_13 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Good morning,
CW has re-ignited my interest in collecting, and for the most part I'm only going after Decepticons.
So back whenever Generations Blitzwing was released, I passed on him multiple times.
I think partially because I wasn't sold on his look, and also because I had zero interest in whatever the main line was at that time.
But since I'm not going for any CW Autobots (except Hotspot), I'm considering going back and getting Blitzwing. I just checked out the gallery on this guy, but I'm still on the fence.
I'm leaning towards getting him since I don't have one in my collection.
But is he worth getting??
If you like the character, go for it! Be aware though that he has two inherent design problems:
1) The shoulders won't lock in place due to improperly spaced tabs and slots
2) The face change gimmick can be hard to make work, due to excess paint on the inside of the helmet. The Japanese version fixes this issue.
I found the biggest problem with that figure to be getting the rubber nose cone to sit over his head properly. His head seems a bit too fat for it to tuck in under it without leaving little gaps. The Dr Wu upgrade helped a lot with this and with the shoulder issue. Nonetheless, I still love the figure and his alt modes look awesome.
Same prob here...with the nosecone issue....as with Doubledealer too(as they are the same mold after all....duh...obviously).
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1695399)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2015 @ 10:17am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2015 @ 10:17am CDT
Yeah, those colors are rather ill-fitting for G1 Hot Spot and G1 Blades, they are, however, more becoming of two Japanese characters that the G1 toys of Hot Spot and Blades were recolored into: Fire Chief and Fly-Up.Sowndwave76 wrote:On a different topic, saw this on Amazon:
Transformers Asia Kids Day Protectobots Evac Squad 2-Pack
Kinda cool... I like the old Inferno mold, just not sure of that color scheme they used!
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Asia ... 6H2VH6SNH5?tag=seibertron07-20&
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1702179)
Posted by RodimusRex on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:44am CDT
Posted by RodimusRex on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:44am CDT
It's not an awful representation of G2 Hot Spot, at least in vehicle mode.
The Combiner Wars Hot Spot, if they even started to approach G2 colors, would end up looking like a cross between Pyro and Rodimus Prime.
Actually, the more I have thought about, the more I think Pyro is the ideal third tooling of the Combiner Wars mode.
I'm not sure if the molds allow it but something I keep seeing is how the Combiner Wars retoolings would look interesting bashed together for a third and fourth repaint and bashing the toolings would avoid the problem of straight repaints.
Pyro is a fire truck with missiles and no rescue capability. Perfect for an Onslaught/Hot Spot mashup. A fire truck that does nothing but cause fires. (Onslaught weapons with Hot Spot cab.)
You'd also get interesting results from a Silverbolt/Cyclonus hybrid tooling. A variety of figures could work there. (Silverbolt head and hands on Cylconus tooling for Jhiaxus. Cyclonus head and hands on Silverbolt tooling for Dai Atlas or King Atlas as I'm sure he'd be called if he turned up at retail.)
The Combiner Wars Hot Spot, if they even started to approach G2 colors, would end up looking like a cross between Pyro and Rodimus Prime.
Actually, the more I have thought about, the more I think Pyro is the ideal third tooling of the Combiner Wars mode.
I'm not sure if the molds allow it but something I keep seeing is how the Combiner Wars retoolings would look interesting bashed together for a third and fourth repaint and bashing the toolings would avoid the problem of straight repaints.
Pyro is a fire truck with missiles and no rescue capability. Perfect for an Onslaught/Hot Spot mashup. A fire truck that does nothing but cause fires. (Onslaught weapons with Hot Spot cab.)
You'd also get interesting results from a Silverbolt/Cyclonus hybrid tooling. A variety of figures could work there. (Silverbolt head and hands on Cylconus tooling for Jhiaxus. Cyclonus head and hands on Silverbolt tooling for Dai Atlas or King Atlas as I'm sure he'd be called if he turned up at retail.)
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1728398)
Posted by william-james88 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:25pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:25pm CDT
Dont know if anyone can help me but I am looking for a video that was an interview last year with a Hasbro rep and a Takara rep showing off brainstorm and how his transformation was. Cant find it anywhere.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1728474)
Posted by RAR on September 24th, 2015 @ 4:52am CDT
Posted by RAR on September 24th, 2015 @ 4:52am CDT
I was very pleased with the "Amazon" Protectobots they cost me £14 a pack when I got them.
The only slight downside is that First Aid has really rubbery knees.
The only slight downside is that First Aid has really rubbery knees.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739693)
Posted by ScottyP on November 6th, 2015 @ 3:28pm CST
Posted by ScottyP on November 6th, 2015 @ 3:28pm CST
You may have heard this one through the grapevine, and it's indeed true as confirmed by several Seibertronians that regional discount retailer Ollie's Bargain Outlet is receiving some 2014 Generations figures, including the previously elusive Arcee and Chromia, as they stock up on toys for Christmas. Reports so far indicate that these run $6.99 plus any applicable sales tax for your state.
While discount retail findings are generally not news-worthy, many collectors had difficulty finding these toys upon release late last year, especially so with Arcee. Now they're available again for those in regions with an Ollie's location, and at a fantastic price too!
Be sure to let others around you know if you see these toys by using our Toy Sightings Forum or our Transformers Toy Sightings listings. To assist with use of the latter, Ollie's has been added as a chain to the Sightings store locator. Ollie's Bargain Outlet store locations may be added by clicking this link, and you can find information on locations to add near you using Ollie's store locator. All new location listings must be approved by a site administrator such as yours truly, so please input any address information as cleanly and accurately as possible to speed up that process.
Good luck out there to anyone looking to hunt for these popular Transformers over the upcoming weekend, and be sure to help out your fellow collectors as well if you can!
While discount retail findings are generally not news-worthy, many collectors had difficulty finding these toys upon release late last year, especially so with Arcee. Now they're available again for those in regions with an Ollie's location, and at a fantastic price too!
Be sure to let others around you know if you see these toys by using our Toy Sightings Forum or our Transformers Toy Sightings listings. To assist with use of the latter, Ollie's has been added as a chain to the Sightings store locator. Ollie's Bargain Outlet store locations may be added by clicking this link, and you can find information on locations to add near you using Ollie's store locator. All new location listings must be approved by a site administrator such as yours truly, so please input any address information as cleanly and accurately as possible to speed up that process.
Good luck out there to anyone looking to hunt for these popular Transformers over the upcoming weekend, and be sure to help out your fellow collectors as well if you can!
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739700)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on November 6th, 2015 @ 3:47pm CST
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on November 6th, 2015 @ 3:47pm CST
DAMMIT! These don't exist in Canada? Could someone grab those two for me? I can pay for them and shipping! Preferably someone who lives somewhere were the shipping won't wreak havoc on the price! XD
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739703)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 6th, 2015 @ 4:02pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 6th, 2015 @ 4:02pm CST
My state doesn't have this store chain.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739709)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on November 6th, 2015 @ 4:40pm CST
I guess it's a midwest and south kinda thing.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on November 6th, 2015 @ 4:40pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:My state doesn't have this store chain.
I guess it's a midwest and south kinda thing.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739713)
Posted by Shockwave7 on November 6th, 2015 @ 5:06pm CST
Posted by Shockwave7 on November 6th, 2015 @ 5:06pm CST
You're darn tootin' it was hard to find these figures. Yeesh - I wonder if that means they'll be in Ross or TJ Maxx on the cheap now, because they sure as heck never turned up in walmart or any retail stores in my neck of the woods. I had to wince and pay Amazon prices.
Well, it would have to be Ross or some such place since I've never heard of 'Ollie's Bargain Outlet'.....
Well, it would have to be Ross or some such place since I've never heard of 'Ollie's Bargain Outlet'.....
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739743)
Posted by padfoo on November 6th, 2015 @ 8:11pm CST
Posted by padfoo on November 6th, 2015 @ 8:11pm CST
I just located one 30 minutes from my home. I will take a ride there tomorrow!
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739750)
Posted by fearmylaserface on November 6th, 2015 @ 8:50pm CST
Posted by fearmylaserface on November 6th, 2015 @ 8:50pm CST
Stopped by the Ollie's in Albany, New York. They have the last four waves of thrilling 30 deluxes, something like 15 roadbusters, and a bunch of the subtitle-less 2014 line legends figures, including the newer ones like ultra magnus. Picked up arcee and chromia for myself of course! Couldn't be happier to hear about this today!
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739754)
Posted by Cobotron on November 6th, 2015 @ 9:14pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on November 6th, 2015 @ 9:14pm CST
Man, I just checked Ollie's store locator. I'll save some of you all the trip.
There are no locations west of the Mississippi River.
Good luck to all you Easterlings.
Edit: and no Illinois or Wisconsin.
There are no locations west of the Mississippi River.
Good luck to all you Easterlings.
Edit: and no Illinois or Wisconsin.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739758)
Posted by Rated X on November 6th, 2015 @ 9:39pm CST
Posted by Rated X on November 6th, 2015 @ 9:39pm CST
BBTS still has them in stock as a pair for $31.99 which would be about walmarts price on current deluxes. Im shocked by the amount of people that would spend half a tank of gas and drive for an hour or more to find them in the wild in some obscure store. I just dont get the logic....
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739760)
Posted by megatronus on November 6th, 2015 @ 9:49pm CST
Posted by megatronus on November 6th, 2015 @ 9:49pm CST
The closest Ollie's to me is 50+ miles away. Grrr.
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739765)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 6th, 2015 @ 9:57pm CST
Still works out cheaper with gas hovering at $2 a gallon
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 6th, 2015 @ 9:57pm CST
Rated X wrote:BBTS still has them in stock as a pair for $31.99 which would be about walmarts price on current deluxes. Im shocked by the amount of people that would spend half a tank of gas and drive for an hour or more to find them in the wild in some obscure store. I just dont get the logic....
Still works out cheaper with gas hovering at $2 a gallon
Re: Transformers Generations Protectobot Emergency Response Set Spotted at Ross (1739770)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 6th, 2015 @ 10:08pm CST
Indeed, I honestly can't believe that the 2 pack or legends arcee(?) are still in stock with all the belly achin' that went on 'round here.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 6th, 2015 @ 10:08pm CST
Rated X wrote:BBTS still has them in stock as a pair for $31.99 which would be about walmarts price on current deluxes. Im shocked by the amount of people that would spend half a tank of gas and drive for an hour or more to find them in the wild in some obscure store. I just dont get the logic....
Indeed, I honestly can't believe that the 2 pack or legends arcee(?) are still in stock with all the belly achin' that went on 'round here.
