Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed

Thursday, August 8th, 2019 11:09PM CDT

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Many Transformers fans have been anticipating the announcement of a Hot Shot retool/redeco of Transformers Generations - War for Cybertron: Siege Deluxe Class Hound, ever since Hound's box art was revealed, depicting the G1 Autobot with a very non-G1 head sculpt, one that very closely matched that of Transformers: Cybertron "Cybertron Defense" Hot Shot. Well, the wait is over! This retool/redeco has apparently become a reality! Killtok of reddit apparently got the hookup from a friend in Asia. Thank you to Puhonix, Mega.Prime123, and Sabrblade of the Seibertron.com forums for bring this reveal to our attention! The reddit user doesn't have any other information on this Transformers Siege Hot Shot figure at this time, other than alleging that it is an "official Hasbro product." We will have to wait and see if Hasbro and/or Takara Tomy make an official announcement in the near future, now that the proverbial cat is out of the bag. For now, enjoy the pictures "Killtok" has posted to reddit and his imgur account below, which include several shots of "Cybertron Defense" Hot Shot in robot mode and alt mode, along with a robot mode side-by-side comparison with War for Cybertron: Siege Deluxe Class Hound.

Is this figure legitimate? Will you be adding this second homage in War for Cybertron: Siege to the Transformers: Cybertron franchise in the form of Cybertron Defense Hot Shot to your growing collections? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news on all things Transformers.

Credit(s): Killtok (reddit), Puhonix, Mega.Prime123, Sabrblade (Seibertron.com)

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Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033832)
Posted by Stargrave on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:07am CDT

Thanks to In Demand Toys on Facebook we have in-package images of the upcoming exclusive Transformers Siege figures such as cell shaded Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron along with SoundBlaster, and Bluestreak! Per In Demand Megatron and Optimus are available exclusively in the UK from Kapow Toys, Bluestreak exclusively available in the UK from In Demand. These images give us a better idea of what that cell shading will look like in regular lighting compared to the product renders. Each comes in special edition Transformers 35th anniversary packaging.

Enjoy the images and share your thoughts in the forums. As always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033833)
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:07am CDT

I wil be painting that roofline... Black was my first instinct but a red wouldn’t be bad. But otherwise I am glad to see this becoming a thing officially.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033834)
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:15am CDT

I’m not convinced on this Cell Shading, that even though it looks great in staged pictures that its going to look as good, in hand, in person, in many different poses. I fear that this is one of those like a 3D Art drawing that when you move away it loses the effect.

But for those of you waiting for this, I hope I am very wrong

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033835)
Posted by Grahf_ on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:17am CDT

Would've been nice to see some new weapons as well. This is one time I will be getting the eventual weapon upgrade set. It looks good as CD Hot Shot even without the dual guns/missile pods though.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033837)
Posted by JomasterII on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:49am CDT

>Siege Hot Shot confirmed

O U R W O R L D S A R E I N D A N G E R

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033838)
Posted by Vic Zanzibar on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:08am CDT

That’s a pretty jaAmmin’ figure.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033839)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:12am CDT

You know, I don't think I'm really happy with these "cel-shaded" versions of Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron. They look more like they've got weird two-tone camouflage than dynamic lighting and shadowing. I might still get these either to keep in package or display separately, but they're almost certainly NOT going to replace the regular Wave 1 versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron with the battle damage in my main Transformers display shelves. I just want cartoon accurate paint apps without the battle damage, Hasbro!

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033840)
Posted by Burn on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:22am CDT

Vic Zanzibar wrote:That’s a pretty jaAmmin’ figure.

oh geez, not this again. :lol:

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033841)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:40am CDT

Cybertron defense hotshot was one of the best figures in the Cybertron line. Also it's now obvious the rifle is done up to look like one of the shoulder canons.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033842)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:59am CDT

Cybertron Defence Hot Shot wears that mold so well, forgot he was just a redeco with a new head at first :lol:

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033843)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2019 @ 2:42am CDT

Wolfman Jake wrote:You know, I don't think I'm really happy with these "cel-shaded" versions of Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron. They look more like they've got weird two-tone camouflage than dynamic lighting and shadowing. I might still get these either to keep in package or display separately, but they're almost certainly NOT going to replace the regular Wave 1 versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron with the battle damage in my main Transformers display shelves. I just want cartoon accurate paint apps without the battle damage, Hasbro!

I feel the opposite. I think that cell shaded look is the ONLY reason I'd buy those figures. If all Siege figures were painted like that I might like more of the line (so wish Springer had that style). It looks so much like the graphic style of Transformers: Devastation which is easily the best G1 has ever looked in my opinion. They just look really cool even though I don't care for the molds themselves.

As for Hot Shot. That looks bloody awful. Fine if it was an amateurs repaint of Hound using a head from a previous Hot Shot figure but as an official product Hasbro want money for? Come on.... The cybertron toy had a nice look to it in both modes. This is just boring blocky Hound in funkier colours.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033847)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 9th, 2019 @ 3:51am CDT

Passing on hotshot, another case of a figure already existing that is better than the siege one.

Cellshaded megatron looks better than randomly applied dirt on chest standard version. It would have been interesting if Sieges thing was all figures cellshaded instead of the battledamage but until seeing megs and optimus in hand (which means I'll have to order them) if the cell shading works or not.

Kind of weird but cool for ID to plug a rival toystore and still no news on who has soundblaster in the UK as yet.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033852)
Posted by Deadput on August 9th, 2019 @ 4:26am CDT

I actually like that Hot Shot is no longer "proto Sports Car Bumblebee", increases the chances of being able to see him again some day in media without him being more of a Bumblebee clone, same with adapting shades of blue as his primary color.

I mean were not going to get reissues of the original toys which don't really fit with the engineering in this day and age so homages like this is the next best thing.

I also really like repaints and remolds these days, just makes sense since their robots why would every single person have their own 100 percent unique look? Body templates and such is fascinating to me because of the writing possibilities that can come up with it.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033853)
Posted by bacem on August 9th, 2019 @ 4:47am CDT

I have mixed feelings about this hot shot. At one side, i think this mold does work, and this does look badass. But at the same time, he doesn't feel as battle ready and as armed as the original version.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033859)
Posted by Mindmaster on August 9th, 2019 @ 6:51am CDT

Haven’t been called “Mega.Prime123” in a long time. Guess I ought to update my email handle. :lol:

I like the mold, I like the character. I don’t like this. This feels forced, like Armada Megatron from Combiner Wars Megatron.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033860)
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2019 @ 6:57am CDT

Mindmaster wrote:I like the mold, I like the character. I don’t like this. This feels forced

I feel the same. There was a discussion a little while ago about good redecos vs redecos done just for the sake and this falls into that category. Still, from the look of people who were excited by digibashes, I guess some are happy its coming out.

I am wondering now if it will be released alone or with the other two power dashers.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033863)
Posted by sol magnus on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:34am CDT

I'll definitely pick up Hotshot, even if Cybertron and all that were "after" my time.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033864)
Posted by Microbot on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:35am CDT

I like the new Cybertron defense hotshot, in WFC, but why not include more weapons? He was one of the best figures in the Cybertron line...and this means we will get more Cybertron line figures into the future of this line too?

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033866)
Posted by ThunderThruster on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:50am CDT

Hot Shot looks like a good use of the mold, and I prefer it over the look of Hound, so he'll be my first foray into this mold.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033877)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:15am CDT

Deadput wrote:I actually like that Hot Shot is no longer "proto Sports Car Bumblebee", increases the chances of being able to see him again some day in media without him being more of a Bumblebee clone, same with adapting shades of blue as his primary color.

Man, Hot Shot was totally a Hot Rod clone, not Bumblebee. Just look at his Armada Powerlinx redeco and the design of his first Cybertron form. His personality was lifted from Hot Rod (and Cheetor) too.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033878)
Posted by Deadput on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:22am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Deadput wrote:I actually like that Hot Shot is no longer "proto Sports Car Bumblebee", increases the chances of being able to see him again some day in media without him being more of a Bumblebee clone, same with adapting shades of blue as his primary color.
Man, Hot Shot was totally a Hot Rod clone, not Bumblebee. Just look at his Armada Powerlinx redeco and the design of his first Cybertron form. His personality was lifted from Hot Rod (and Cheetor) too.

Was actually going to mention him being "Bumblebee with Hot Rod's personality" but I thought that was being too rude, that and people probably compare Hot Shot to Bumblebee more despite his name lol.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033881)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:52am CDT

Pretty sure Optimus calls him Bumblebee at one point in Armada but plenty of wrong names mentioned in that show.
Hoping Hotshots released on his own so that I can avoid getting him.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033882)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:58am CDT

blackeyedprime wrote:Pretty sure Optimus calls him Bumblebee at one point in Armada but plenty of wrong names mentioned in that show.

The name "Bumblebee" was unusable at the time of Armada, so I sincerely doubt that the show's dubbers (as incompetent as they were with keeping track of everyone's names) would have used a name that wasn't even available for them to use.

Hot Shot was, however, called "Hot Rod" once by Alexis, but this was just one of many erroneous one-off instances of a character's Japanese name being used in the dub (Swindle was once called "Grid", Jet Optimus was originally called "Jet Convoy", Overload was once called "Ultra Magnus", etc.).

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033891)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on August 9th, 2019 @ 11:29am CDT

I don't mind this Hot Shot. I'm not going to pick him, because with the Seacons coming earlier than expected I can't risk being blindsided by the next round of pre-orders. I know I don't need to have the money when I put in the pre-order, but that's my preference. Regardless, if I see him for cheap I think he'd make a good fit for the Wreckers.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033899)
Posted by emlit on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:04pm CDT

I’m not a fan of this color scheme for a militarized vehicle.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033902)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:18pm CDT

About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.

I dig it though.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033909)
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:05pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.

I dig it though.

I hope itvis mainline, this almost feels too ranfom and niche for Selects. It dpens thave the same draw as RedWing (most wanted Botcon... Okay maybe not) or G2 Megs.

I think for me what I like aboutvthis over the Cyberyron CD hot Shot us that unlike the Galazy Upgrade Prime this is not trying to be that toy. Same character concept but a very different toy experience whereas GalaxyUpgrade Prime still tried to walk and talk like his old toy.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033910)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:31pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.

I dig it though.

I hope itvis mainline, this almost feels too ranfom and niche for Selects. It dpens thave the same draw as RedWing (most wanted Botcon... Okay maybe not) or G2 Megs.

I think for me what I like aboutvthis over the Cyberyron CD hot Shot us that unlike the Galazy Upgrade Prime this is not trying to be that toy. Same character concept but a very different toy experience whereas GalaxyUpgrade Prime still tried to walk and talk like his old toy.

I prefer this type of design to galaxy upgrade for those reasons. Do we know the case assortment for wave five yet? The one with Spinister and crosshairs

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033926)
Posted by bvzxa on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:01pm CDT

Im meh on this one folks...but for those who like the repaint ;)^

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033927)
Posted by bacem on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:17pm CDT

New image from vector sigma on facebook.

Can anybody tell me, where did the landing pad/cart attached on astrotrain's robot mode?

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Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033928)
Posted by Stargrave on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:19pm CDT

Thanks to In Demand Toys on Facebook we have brand new stock images of Autobot Impactor, Holo-Mirage, Powerdasher Aragon, Crosshairs, Decepticon Impactor, Astrotrain, Barricade, and Spinister! We've seen these figures several times over the last few weeks but not in this quality. Here you get great close ups of Astrotrain's base mode ramps with the connector pegs that has some fans worried about compatibility with Omega and the other Titans Return bases. Also see a great profile shot of Spinister showing just how those legs work in vehicle mode. We should be seeing these figures on the shelfs and pegs over the next few months. As always enjoy the view and share your thoughts with the Seibertron crew in the forums. And stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033932)
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:49pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.

I dig it though.

He's an (online?) exclusive.

And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033935)
Posted by shikyrie on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT

Eureka!!! After constant checking of both Brickseek, and Target.com, I finally found a local store that listed "limited availability" this morning, and drove the 10 miles out of my way before work to snatch it, only to be told by an employee who didn't look like she cared that they didn't have it in stock. I left empty-handed, but my gut was telling me to call the store on my lunch break. They checked then and said they had ONE in stock, and put it on hold for me to pick up after work. I rushed out immediately after work, bought it, and got my prize home. The one bright spot to an otherwise crappy day. oh yeah, the $40 off coupon made it that much more worth it.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033936)
Posted by wolverinetodd on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:04pm CDT

Stargrave wrote:...these figures on the shelfs and...

The plural of shelf is shelves, not shelfs.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033940)
Posted by Stargrave on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:10pm CDT

wolverinetodd wrote:
Stargrave wrote:...these figures on the shelfs and...

The plural of shelf is shelves, not shelfs.

Thanks for reading the article most people just look at the pics :lol:

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033948)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:22pm CDT

Hot Shot doesn't look too bad, and he works with Galaxy Prime too. Nice to see the final rumor pan out like this!

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033952)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:40pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.

I dig it though.

He's an (online?) exclusive.

And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/

Dunno if I'll pay the price for that Hotshot. But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033953)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:54pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.

I still have my original Cybertron Defense Hot Shot. Despite the turret needing some TLC (clothes got stuck on it during its time in storage and left some weird residue) I think I'm good with it. Hasbro deserves brownie point for not defaulting to the original kiddie-appeal/Bumblebee clone iteration of Armada (yet another sports car? No thank you).

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033954)
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:55pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.

I dig it though.

He's an (online?) exclusive.

And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/

Dunno if I'll pay the price for that Hotshot. But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.

Ibhave been using Cloud Ironhide as my Crosshairs stand in for a while and have been quite happy with the result. Initially when I saw this Crosshairs I said "No thank you" but the more I see of it the more it grows on me.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033956)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2019 @ 10:07pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:Ibhave been using Cloud Ironhide as my Crosshairs stand in for a while and have been quite happy with the result. Initially when I saw this Crosshairs I said "No thank you" but the more I see of it the more it grows on me.

I'm a bit disappointed that Siege Crossair's vehicle mode don't match the G1 toy at all. But the robot mode is perfect. just for this weird fact alone, I want it. Now, to find a Siege Targetmaster that will match...

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033963)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on August 9th, 2019 @ 10:41pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.

I dig it though.

He's an (online?) exclusive.

And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/

Dunno if I'll pay the price for that Hotshot. But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.

Ibhave been using Cloud Ironhide as my Crosshairs stand in for a while and have been quite happy with the result. Initially when I saw this Crosshairs I said "No thank you" but the more I see of it the more it grows on me.

While Cloud Roadbuster makes a decent Crosshairs (much better as far as vehicle mode goes) it's pretty damn expensive for a D-tier character like crosshairs.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033964)
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 10:55pm CDT

Wireless_Phantom wrote:
Flashwave wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.

I dig it though.

He's an (online?) exclusive.

And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/

Dunno if I'll pay the price for that Hotshot. But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.

Ibhave been using Cloud Ironhide as my Crosshairs stand in for a while and have been quite happy with the result. Initially when I saw this Crosshairs I said "No thank you" but the more I see of it the more it grows on me.

While Cloud Roadbuster makes a decent Crosshairs (much better as far as vehicle mode goes) it's pretty damn expensive for a D-tier character like crosshairs.

I dont remember whT I paid but I lucked into a better price. Crosshairs has been an A-Llister for my personal Canon for a while now, after I decided to craft a crew of Generations Autobots from the Movie castings. So the price was worth it for me. But I agree, if you are just looki g to fill out a dlot in the collection, totally not worth it

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033978)
Posted by bacem on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:24am CDT

so, what does astrotrain's launchpad/train cart parts serve in robot mode? because i do not see it being incorporated on the pictures there.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033979)
Posted by Flashwave on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:27am CDT

Soo, this is something I didnt know I was gonna get to do. The custom Siege Smashdown I bought from Grimlock's Forge came today abd he packaged it in its original little blister, so I get to do an Unboxing! Whoo!

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Mjolner Smashdown (thinking of calling him Boltstrike) lools fantastic. He really did a great job with the chrome. This is my first experience with Smashdown as I have yet to see him in stores but this os everything I wanted from a Hammer Guy.

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Grimlock's Forge included two add ons for this figure. The first is a Resin Cast Copy of Smashdown's effect in Lightning Blue. Its a very stiff casting, more hard plastic than the original soft rubber, but it fits very well in the peg hole. (I picked up another Effect from hom copied from Jetfire and it was almost too tight)

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the other included new part is a new handle tip. With a hole in it to add a strap. It pegs into the bottom and can be taken off to put into bots with closed fists or like Magnus whos Forearm gauntlets prevent anythibg from passing through his hand.

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Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033980)
Posted by Flashwave on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:30am CDT

bacem wrote:so, what does astrotrain's launchpad/train cart parts serve in robot mode? because i do not see it being incorporated on the pictures there.

It doesn't, its like Prime's Trailer. But you might be able to strap some spare guns to it anf argue its a gun buggy

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033985)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:51am CDT

First off, Hot Shot looks great, I'll absolutely be grabbing him. Glad to see he looks distinct enough from Hound that I'll willingly get both, and he'll go great with Leader Prime.

...wait, now retail/Autobot Impactor doesn't even get his helmet crest painted?! Wow, it's almost like Hasbro is determined to make me buy the Amazon 3-pack instead of retail Impactor by making the retail one vastly inferior to the exclusive version. Well, it's working, I guess I have to get it now. At least that means I can use Aragon's parts to give Hot Shot his back turret/shoulder guns.

Spinister and Astrotrain still look flawless though, and while I fell solidly on the negative side of the Barricade debate when he was first revealed, he has grown on me significantly since then, so I'm actually excited for him now. I think it was because I heard someone say the figure reminded them of his design from WfC the game, that's a win for me.

bacem wrote:so, what does astrotrain's launchpad/train cart parts serve in robot mode? because i do not see it being incorporated on the pictures there.

It doesn't combine or merge with the robot mode in any way, but it works as a storage crate for his weaponry.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2033994)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 10th, 2019 @ 4:26am CDT

Actually I think the original listing said that the extra stuff can combine into a weapon platform of some description. But if that's not a thing any more just have him posed on the launch pad, or combine it with one of the base modes from Titans Returns or the city bots

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2034000)
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on August 10th, 2019 @ 6:16am CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:...wait, now retail/Autobot Impactor doesn't even get his helmet crest painted?! Wow, it's almost like Hasbro is determined to make me buy the Amazon 3-pack instead of retail Impactor by making the retail one vastly inferior to the exclusive version. Well, it's working, I guess I have to get it now. At least that means I can use Aragon's parts to give Hot Shot his back turret/shoulder guns.

Keep in mind, these promo pics often end up being somewhat inaccurate to the final paint job (see Studio Series Leader Optimus' ab piece, which flipped back and forth between unpainted red and red painted with silver in different appearances; specifically, in its "black background" shots it was unpainted red, but the final toy we've seen from in-hand shots had the silver paint). I would be surprised if the final toy didn't have the crest painted.

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2034002)
Posted by bengear on August 10th, 2019 @ 6:52am CDT

i must have missed it but that holo mirage head is very g1 toy compared to normal mirage from what i can tell. any chances of that head appearing on a normal mirage in the future?

Re: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Autobot Hot Shot Revealed (2034006)
Posted by william-james88 on August 10th, 2019 @ 7:23am CDT

bengear wrote:i must have missed it but that holo mirage head is very g1 toy compared to normal mirage from what i can tell. any chances of that head appearing on a normal mirage in the future?

They are distinct so that you have to buy both

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