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Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes

Posted by D-Maximal_Primal Jul 11, 2023 at 7:54pm CDT 50,721 views
Thanks to the wonderful Mark Maher AKA Markclonus on Instagram, we now have new designer notes for the recently revealed Legacy Evolution Voyager Class Bludgeon. Bludgeon is a new head and weapon retool of Tarn, with a wicked new headsculpt. In the notes, we learn about the design of that head, and the desire to match Alex Milne's IDW2019 Bludgeon design, as seen in the 2021 Annual.

Check out the notes and images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Ah yes, Legacy Evolution Voyager Bludgeon, what a fierce decepticon to add to your collection. I don’t think I’ve ever actually encountered anyone that doesn’t have some kind of love for this character.

I’m honored to have had the pleasure of trying to live up to Alex Milne’s design featured in the IDW comic series. As you may already know this is a redeco of Tarn, but he comes with a new head, new sword, and a new delicious colorway!

Huge shout out to Yuya san over at Takara, his design aesthetic is just amazing!

I had to take some time to draw up a wicked head sculpt for this maniac, slide on through the pics for some other treats and deets. He has a sick weapon load out and the sword sculpt details look pretty vicious. I’m not sure if some people noticed on Tarn but the front tank guns are not only blast effect compatible, they are perfectly sized to be used as a set of hit sticks. With this great range of articulation, you can really get wild with the posing.

Had alot of fun with this mold as you can see, somtimes figures just seem like they have a mind of their own as you play with them. Happy Transformers Tuesday yall!


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Transformers News: Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes

Transformers News: Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes

Transformers News: Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes

Transformers News: Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes

Transformers News: Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes

Transformers News: Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes

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Re: Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes (view post)
Comment by sol magnus Jul 11, 2023
The only thing I wish they did was retool the chest. The paint apps help, but I still see Tarn's chest plate. It's not a dealbreaker, just a wish.
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jul 11, 2023
sol magnus wrote:The only thing I wish they did was retool the chest. The paint apps help, but I still see Tarn's chest plate. It's not a dealbreaker, just a wish.

I agree, he really only needed the new chest to truly stand apart
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Comment by -Kanrabat- Jul 11, 2023
That Bludgeon is 100% pure disappointment.
Seriously.

Now, if only Super 7 would release their damn figures already! :-(
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Comment by Emerje Jul 11, 2023
For those of you playing along at home, Amazon finally swapped the images and descriptions on their exclusive listings for the two packs. Guess they got tired of all the returns. Pretty sure they reset the reviews, too.

Emerje
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Comment by Nemesis Destron Jul 12, 2023
Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos? :-P

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure! 8-} :VEHI:
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Comment by Emerje Jul 12, 2023
Nemesis Destron wrote:Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos? :-P

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure! 8-} :VEHI:

I've never seen him in stores, I'm still waiting for Entertainment Earth to ship mine which they've delayed several times already (now expected in August). He was single packed with Leo Prime so if you've seen him in stores you've missed Tarn. His artificial rarity plus high demand are what's leading to those high aftermarket prices.

Emerje
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Comment by Razorbeast88 Jul 12, 2023
Emerje wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos? :-P

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure! 8-} :VEHI:

I've never seen him in stores, I'm still waiting for Entertainment Earth to ship mine which they've delayed several times already (now expected in August). He was single packed with Leo Prime so if you've seen him in stores you've missed Tarn. His artificial rarity plus high demand are what's leading to those high aftermarket prices.

Emerje


Got Tarn on Amazon and it's been delayed as well
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Comment by Cyber Bishop Jul 12, 2023
Nemesis Destron wrote:Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos? :-P

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure! 8-} :VEHI:



I found mine in Target months back.
Re: Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes (view post)
Comment by Nemesis Destron Jul 12, 2023
Cyber Bishop wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos? :-P

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure! 8-} :VEHI:



I found mine in Target months back.


Really? And if what Emerje said is a fact on the count per box that hits shelves I may try to hunt for a great deal unless another wave of Tarn figures is released....then quickly sell out of course. 8-} :VEHI:
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Comment by sol magnus Jul 12, 2023
Nemesis Destron wrote:Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos? :-P

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure! 8-} :VEHI:

I got mine in store and have seen him a few times. He's not sticking around, but it's not unheard of to see him.
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Comment by Sabrblade Jul 12, 2023
I've never seen Tarn in stores, ever.
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Comment by TF-fan kev777 Jul 12, 2023
I've seen Tarn twice a while ago, before Amazon pre-orders started shipping. The first time I bought him and cancelled my pre-order and the second time was about a week later. Both times at Target, but 2 different stores.
Re: Transformers Legacy Bludgeon Design Notes (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jul 12, 2023
I have not seen Tarn in stores, but I have seen Lio Convoy at least 4 times, so Tarn was there, and was promptly bought out before I got there
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Comment by Sowndwave76 Jul 12, 2023
I saw one Tarn and one Leo Prime once in Target.
And that was the only time I've seen Tarn.
Originally he was one I was willing to wait to get if/when he went on a sale.
Really glad I bought him.
Even though I still think Jhiaxus is a better figure overall, Tarn is a welcomed, fresh and unexpected addition to the collection.
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Comment by o.supreme Jul 13, 2023
sol magnus wrote:I got mine in store and have seen him a few times. He's not sticking around, but it's not unheard of to see him.


Same. I've seen plenty of all the voyagers at Target. Though strangely I've seen Armada Starscream and BW Inferno AFTER the first two waves of Legacy Evolution. But while Tarn and Twincast being shrtpacked sell quicker, even when Ive seen some stores with 4 Leo's or 4 Metalhawks. They are moving and not shelf warming.
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Comment by Wolfman Jake Jul 13, 2023
Emerje wrote:For those of you playing along at home, Amazon finally swapped the images and descriptions on their exclusive listings for the two packs. Guess they got tired of all the returns. Pretty sure they reset the reviews, too.

Emerje


My Orion Pax and Senator Shockwave set should be delivered today. I hope it actually is the right set this time! I’ll let you all know either way. :lol:

Update! Yes, I got the right set this time. :)
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Comment by Overcracker Jul 14, 2023
Got a cheap Armada Starsacream during Prime Day, and I'm of 2 minds about it.

While it does do some things better than the original, I can't help but miss the original's size, heft and gimmicks.

The Jet mode is good, If a bit odd to get the legs in position, at least they hold up correctly.

The original had a bad tendency of not allowing the legs to clip on to the underside of the plane, so they'd just dangle below it.

Surprisingly enough I don't miss the sounds. They got annoying really fast, but I would have liked at least a couple of missiles to plug into the shoulder cannons.

The folding cannons are great improvement.

The Wing Sword never worked well in my copy, it was super floppy, so I appreciate the solid one this one has. The tiny Star Saber on the other hand is just silly. I think it goes better with Hot Shot. Which is not half bad all things considered.

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Weirdly I have a stress mark on Starscrem's right foot.
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Picked up Bulkhead for 15 bucks too, but have not yet opened him.
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Comment by o.supreme Jul 14, 2023
Amazon has charged me for The Nemesis, so I imagine it will be shipping soon.
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Comment by Emerje Jul 14, 2023
o.supreme wrote:Amazon has charged me for The Nemesis, so I imagine it will be shipping soon.

Mine hasn't shipped yet, but supposedly will arrive Monday.

Emerje
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Comment by Nemesis Primal Jul 15, 2023
Since we are/were doing figure sighting bingo again, I guess I'll throw in what I've seen of Evolution thus far.
Target: Core Waves 1-3, Animated Prowl, Crosscut, Leo Prime, Metalhawk, Twincast, Blitzwing, Armada Megatron (supplemented by last year's Deluxe Wave 3, Voyager Wave 3, and Galvatron)
Walmart: Crosscut, Metalhawk (supplemented by last year's Core Wave 1, Deluxe Wave 3, Jhiaxus, Galvatron, and Blitzwing)
Gamestop: Scarr, Beachcomber, Blitzwing
Local comic store: Slug, Bomb-Burst, Grimlock, Scraphook, Needlenose, Armada Hot Shot, Deluxe Wave 2, Axlegrease, Voyager Wave 2, Nemesis Leo, Prime Skyquake (supplemented by last year's Deluxe Wave 2, Crankcase, Skullgrin, Pointblank, Voyager Wave 3, and Blitzwing)

So far I've bought Metalhawk at Walmart (and Dead End because I never saw him last year), the comic store provided me with Needlenose and Shrapnel, and then I got Bomb-Burst, Scarr, Crashbar, Animated Prowl, Leo Prime, Tarn, Twincast, and Prime Skyquake all online because either they were available online before they were at brick-and-mortar, I never saw them at brick-and-mortar (Tarn), or it was cheaper to get them online than it was at the comic store. Everything else I'm planning to get this year either isn't out yet (all of Wave 4 sans Snarl, exclusives) and/or I'm intending to get on sale if possible (Nemesis).
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