Transformers Legacy Voyager Class Figures First Worldwide Sighting at French Retail
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Posted by Munkky on January 26th, 2022 @ 2:54pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on January 26th, 2022 @ 3:05pm CST
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Ok, is the shoulder pylon fixed in place, or the whole shoulder? I see rotational joints, plus a panel that flips up.
Apparently just the pylon with the missiles is fixed.
The shoulder itself under there appears to be a universal joint, that moves forward and back and out to the side. However both movements are limited by the pylon, which means you can't get it to hold his sword aloft and say "for the power of..." sorry got off track. Nor do the "pull sword out of his back" pose. Though the wrist would prevent the aloft pose anyway.
Outside of that, it looks like it has regular shoulder articulation.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 26th, 2022 @ 6:34pm CST
Posted by LinaNui on January 26th, 2022 @ 7:59pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 26th, 2022 @ 7:59pm CST
Around the same price as Canadians and Americans. I expected the things to have the usual European surcharge. Interesting.
Posted by Autobot N on January 26th, 2022 @ 8:14pm CST
Well they are doing a Jhiaxus, so that'll be pretty coolRodimus Prime wrote:So far I'm not impressed with the selection in Legacy (I'm sure that will improve) but I gotta say the packaging is well done.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on January 26th, 2022 @ 8:57pm CST
As much as G1 holds the corner of the nostalgia market for me personally, I'm open to other stuff.
And yet I still find that a figure like this Laser OP just doesn't deliver.
I think the overall look is alright.
From there, it's very mehhh...
And for being leader class, this is a really easy pass for me.
From what we know is confirmed from Legacy, my most anticipated (in this order) are:
Blitzwing
Motormaster
The rest of the Stunticons
Kickback
Blaster
Skywarp
(although with him the excitement really drops-off compared to the others. The list seemed so short I just threw him in there for grins)
This also may be all I purchase from this line.
Which seems bizarre after the last year and half to two...
My most anticipated overall is still without question, SS86 Sludge.
Posted by DedicatedGhost on January 26th, 2022 @ 11:06pm CST
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on January 26th, 2022 @ 11:13pm CST
-Motormaster+the Stunticons (and their hopefully inevitable G2 deco)
-Bulkhead (Wasn't a huge fan, but oh well)
-Arcee
-Laser Prime
-Blitzwing (And possibly the Overcharge repaint if it happens)
-Inferno
-Dragon Megs
The big maybes are
-Armada Screamer
-Jihaxus
-Skids
-Cybertron Metroplex
-POSSIBLY Knock Out (Depends what he looks like)
Hasbro's still getting my money, but I'm partially hoping the next line is less intensive on the wallet, especially with the price hikes
Posted by Sowndwave76 on January 26th, 2022 @ 11:31pm CST
I used to make a “maybe list”…
Now pretty much anything that would be on that is a “most likely not”.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 27th, 2022 @ 1:19am CST
Only of he's properly done in red and yellow and his own mold instead of a repaint of someone previous and at voyager size.Autobot N wrote:Well they are doing a Jhiaxus, so that'll be pretty coolRodimus Prime wrote:So far I'm not impressed with the selection in Legacy (I'm sure that will improve) but I gotta say the packaging is well done.
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on January 27th, 2022 @ 4:12am CST
LinaNui wrote:Are those Legacy voyagers just open in packaging? That is definitely a huge downgrade. Never noticed that before if so.
Yeah, just like recent Cyberverse figures.
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on January 27th, 2022 @ 4:14am CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 27th, 2022 @ 4:42am CST
Sentinel_Primal wrote:My wants for Legacy are slimmer than my Kingdom wants, but still not as few as my ER wants
-Motormaster+the Stunticons (and their hopefully inevitable G2 deco)
-Bulkhead (Wasn't a huge fan, but oh well)
-Arcee
-Laser Prime
-Blitzwing (And possibly the Overcharge repaint if it happens)
-Inferno
-Dragon Megs
The big maybes are
-Armada Screamer
-Jihaxus
-Skids
-Cybertron Metroplex
-POSSIBLY Knock Out (Depends what he looks like)
Hasbro's still getting my money, but I'm partially hoping the next line is less intensive on the wallet, especially with the price hikes
If you get/have got the G2 coloured CW Menasor, you can have the best of both molds if you get the new G1 version. Perhaps the CW version gave the team not only new colours, but updated bodies too?
Posted by Autobot N on January 27th, 2022 @ 6:50am CST
IIRC he isRodimus Prime wrote:Only of he's properly done in red and yellow
This I'm not sure on, but I know he is at least NOT a remold of Armada Starscream againRodimus Prime wrote:and his own mold instead of a repaint of someone previous.
He is indeed a VoyagerRodimus Prime wrote:and at voyager size
Posted by sol magnus on January 27th, 2022 @ 7:54am CST
Sentinel_Primal wrote:My wants for Legacy are slimmer than my Kingdom wants, but still not as few as my ER wants
-Motormaster+the Stunticons (and their hopefully inevitable G2 deco)
-Bulkhead (Wasn't a huge fan, but oh well)
-Arcee
-Laser Prime
-Blitzwing (And possibly the Overcharge repaint if it happens)
-Inferno
-Dragon Megs
The big maybes are
-Armada Screamer
-Jihaxus
-Skids
-Cybertron Metroplex
-POSSIBLY Knock Out (Depends what he looks like)
Hasbro's still getting my money, but I'm partially hoping the next line is less intensive on the wallet, especially with the price hikes
Not all that dissimilar to what I'm doing with the exception of G2 Stunticons (I'm going to get two copies of G1 Stunticons), No Arcee but if they make Flamewar, No Laser Optimus but Black Convoy, No Dragon Megatron but Cryotek, definitely Skids and Jhiaxus but maybe the others dropping Metroplex completely. I'm just not getting that.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 27th, 2022 @ 9:03am CST
sol magnus wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:My wants for Legacy are slimmer than my Kingdom wants, but still not as few as my ER wants
-Motormaster+the Stunticons (and their hopefully inevitable G2 deco)
-Bulkhead (Wasn't a huge fan, but oh well)
-Arcee
-Laser Prime
-Blitzwing (And possibly the Overcharge repaint if it happens)
-Inferno
-Dragon Megs
The big maybes are
-Armada Screamer
-Jihaxus
-Skids
-Cybertron Metroplex
-POSSIBLY Knock Out (Depends what he looks like)
Hasbro's still getting my money, but I'm partially hoping the next line is less intensive on the wallet, especially with the price hikes
Not all that dissimilar to what I'm doing with the exception of G2 Stunticons (I'm going to get two copies of G1 Stunticons), No Arcee but if they make Flamewar, No Laser Optimus but Black Convoy, No Dragon Megatron but Cryotek, definitely Skids and Jhiaxus but maybe the others dropping Metroplex completely. I'm just not getting that.
I've learned my lesson from this year. Motormaster and Metroplex will only be bought around Black Friday if at all. Now way I'm paying full price for either.
Posted by o.supreme on January 27th, 2022 @ 9:57am CST
I'm inclined to agree that a Cybertron Metroplex and CC MM probably will go on sale, but I could be wrong. Hasbro may be adjusting their expectations based on what happened in 2021 and producing this year's product in smaller quantities, so who knows.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 27th, 2022 @ 10:52am CST
If I REALLY want the thing, I buy it ASAP without waiting for any sales.
Everything that range from "meh" to "maybe" can wait.
Posted by DeathReviews on January 27th, 2022 @ 10:55am CST
Posted by o.supreme on January 27th, 2022 @ 11:15am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Everything that range from "meh" to "maybe" can wait.
Unfortunately that pretty much sums up my whole feelings about the mainline Legacy from what we know, and some rumors. I have none on my for sure want/pre order list. I would like to know more about the Energon Monsters talked about early on , whether they will continue the stylings of the weaponizers/modulators/fossilizers or not.
Other than that, if a figure actually "wows" me that I see in person I'll get it, if not, then I pretty much have zero plans for Legacy mainline at this time.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 27th, 2022 @ 11:44am CST
So, how many universes?
G1
Beast Wars
Prime
RiD 2001
Armada / Energon
Galaxy Force
I.D.W comics
I am missing some?
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on January 27th, 2022 @ 11:45am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:I.D.W comics
Which figure for Legacy are from IDW?
Posted by Sabrblade on January 27th, 2022 @ 11:58am CST
Uhh...-Kanrabat- wrote:Legacy may be the first proper TF Multiverse line.
To say nothing of the second Universe line also featuring toys of characters from G1, G2, Beast Wars, RID, Armada, Cybertron, and Animated in 2009.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 27th, 2022 @ 12:44pm CST
Sentinel_Primal wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I.D.W comics
Which figure for Legacy are from IDW?
Jyaxus?
I don't think he ever was in the G1 cartoon.
_--------
Also, yeah, Universe. But most Universe toys that came from "another universe" were repaint/retools of already released older toys.
Posted by sol magnus on January 27th, 2022 @ 12:47pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I.D.W comics
Which figure for Legacy are from IDW?
Jyaxus?
I don't think he ever was in the G1 cartoon.
_--------
Also, yeah, Universe. But most Universe toys that came from "another universe" were repaint/retools of already released older toys.
Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 27th, 2022 @ 12:56pm CST
sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Posted by sol magnus on January 27th, 2022 @ 12:59pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Nope.
Well, yes and no. The G2 series took place continuity-wise after Marvel G1, but IDW later did Regeneration One, all written by Simon Furman (and dealt partially with multiversal issues).
Posted by Autobot N on January 27th, 2022 @ 1:02pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 27th, 2022 @ 1:05pm CST
sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Nope.
Well, yes and no. The G2 series took place continuity-wise after Marvel G1, but IDW later did Regeneration One, all written by Simon Furman (and dealt partially with multiversal issues).
Well, Marvel G1 is pretty different from Cartoon G1. So I can consider them separate universes.
Even the Japanese G1 continuity could be separated.
Now, if only there could be a GOOD Legacy cartoon that show all those universes clash. 50 episodes, 25 minutes each.
Posted by sol magnus on January 27th, 2022 @ 1:11pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Nope.
Well, yes and no. The G2 series took place continuity-wise after Marvel G1, but IDW later did Regeneration One, all written by Simon Furman (and dealt partially with multiversal issues).
Well, Marvel G1 is pretty different from Cartoon G1. So I can consider them separate universes.
Even the Japanese G1 continuity could be separated.
Now, if only there could be a GOOD Legacy cartoon that show all those universes clash. 50 episodes, 25 minutes each.
Yeah, but this isn't a difference between cartoon and comic. This was the comic book version, continued as G2. Then, much much later, Regeneration one is ALSO the continuation of the comic book version wiping out everything that happened in G2. G2 is like a splinter timeline.
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on January 27th, 2022 @ 1:12pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Nope.
Well, yes and no. The G2 series took place continuity-wise after Marvel G1, but IDW later did Regeneration One, all written by Simon Furman (and dealt partially with multiversal issues).
Well, Marvel G1 is pretty different from Cartoon G1. So I can consider them separate universes.
Even the Japanese G1 continuity could be separated.
Now, if only there could be a GOOD Legacy cartoon that show all those universes clash. 50 episodes, 25 minutes each.
Best Hasbro can offer is 8 episodes of standing around and half an episode of plot that makes less sense than Bayverse ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posted by Sowndwave76 on January 27th, 2022 @ 1:27pm CST
o.supreme wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Everything that range from "meh" to "maybe" can wait.
Unfortunately that pretty much sums up my whole feelings about the mainline Legacy from what we know, and some rumors. I have none on my for sure want/pre order list. I would like to know more about the Energon Monsters talked about early on , whether they will continue the stylings of the weaponizers/modulators/fossilizers or not.
Other than that, if a figure actually "wows" me that I see in person I'll get it, if not, then I pretty much have zero plans for Legacy mainline at this time.
Completely understand...
Other than SS86, ER was closest to making me feel excited about TF since CW & UW...
But really ER, Kingdom, and now Legacy-- it's not excitement about the line, it's excitement about individual figures.
And I'm betting that's how the next 2-3 years and the end of my collecting days finish-out.
Even though I'm not really excited about Legacy, I am glad that the mainline is branching-out a little bit.
It will be interesting to see how this line does, who ends up being a shelf-warmer, etc.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 27th, 2022 @ 1:34pm CST
But a different Jhiaxus with the same design as G2 Jhiaxus showed up in Regeneration One too.sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Nope.
Well, yes and no. The G2 series took place continuity-wise after Marvel G1, but IDW later did Regeneration One, all written by Simon Furman (and dealt partially with multiversal issues).
Well, Marvel G1 is pretty different from Cartoon G1. So I can consider them separate universes.
Even the Japanese G1 continuity could be separated.
Now, if only there could be a GOOD Legacy cartoon that show all those universes clash. 50 episodes, 25 minutes each.
Yeah, but this isn't a difference between cartoon and comic. This was the comic book version, continued as G2. Then, much much later, Regeneration one is ALSO the continuation of the comic book version wiping out everything that happened in G2. G2 is like a splinter timeline.
And it's more like Regeneration One is the splinter timeline since it came second and ended with Rodimus Prime cutting itself off from all other timelines and universes to keep the world of RG1 isolated and split off from all other worlds.
Posted by sol magnus on January 27th, 2022 @ 1:40pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:But a different Jhiaxus with the same design as G2 Jhiaxus showed up in Regeneration One too.sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Nope.
Well, yes and no. The G2 series took place continuity-wise after Marvel G1, but IDW later did Regeneration One, all written by Simon Furman (and dealt partially with multiversal issues).
Well, Marvel G1 is pretty different from Cartoon G1. So I can consider them separate universes.
Even the Japanese G1 continuity could be separated.
Now, if only there could be a GOOD Legacy cartoon that show all those universes clash. 50 episodes, 25 minutes each.
Yeah, but this isn't a difference between cartoon and comic. This was the comic book version, continued as G2. Then, much much later, Regeneration one is ALSO the continuation of the comic book version wiping out everything that happened in G2. G2 is like a splinter timeline.
And it's more like Regeneration One is the splinter timeline since it came second and ended with Rodimus Prime cutting itself off from all other timelines and universes to keep the world of RG1 isolated and split off from all other worlds.
Okay, fair enough. I was giving RG1 preference due to it's recency.
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2022 @ 1:45pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:So far I'm not impressed with the selection in Legacy (I'm sure that will improve) but I gotta say the packaging is well done.
Yeah, packaging is pretty awesome, but this might be the line I get the least of stuff.
I think what I will get is:
Blaster (if I can't find the kingdom version first)
Iguanus
Skullgrin
Dragstrip
Kickback
Wildrider
Tarantulus
Cracnkcase
Deadend
Breakdown
Jihaxus
BW Inferno
Blitzwing
BW TM2 Megatron
Motormaster
The ones I might get are the energon monsters, Elita 1 and Knockout
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 27th, 2022 @ 4:04pm CST
sol magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:But a different Jhiaxus with the same design as G2 Jhiaxus showed up in Regeneration One too.sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Nope.
Well, yes and no. The G2 series took place continuity-wise after Marvel G1, but IDW later did Regeneration One, all written by Simon Furman (and dealt partially with multiversal issues).
Well, Marvel G1 is pretty different from Cartoon G1. So I can consider them separate universes.
Even the Japanese G1 continuity could be separated.
Now, if only there could be a GOOD Legacy cartoon that show all those universes clash. 50 episodes, 25 minutes each.
Yeah, but this isn't a difference between cartoon and comic. This was the comic book version, continued as G2. Then, much much later, Regeneration one is ALSO the continuation of the comic book version wiping out everything that happened in G2. G2 is like a splinter timeline.
And it's more like Regeneration One is the splinter timeline since it came second and ended with Rodimus Prime cutting itself off from all other timelines and universes to keep the world of RG1 isolated and split off from all other worlds.
Okay, fair enough. I was giving RG1 preference due to it's recency.
You guys really make things too complicated
Still, makes you wonder how Hasbro will market him. Laser Optimus Prime debuted during G2 and the Legacy one is marked as "G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime" on Pulse while the box left the "G2 Universe" bit out. Mind you, Generation 2 not a true universe, but more of an evolution of the original toy line and Marvel Comics. A true G2 cartoon does not exist.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 27th, 2022 @ 4:29pm CST
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:sol magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:But a different Jhiaxus with the same design as G2 Jhiaxus showed up in Regeneration One too.sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Nope.
Well, yes and no. The G2 series took place continuity-wise after Marvel G1, but IDW later did Regeneration One, all written by Simon Furman (and dealt partially with multiversal issues).
Well, Marvel G1 is pretty different from Cartoon G1. So I can consider them separate universes.
Even the Japanese G1 continuity could be separated.
Now, if only there could be a GOOD Legacy cartoon that show all those universes clash. 50 episodes, 25 minutes each.
Yeah, but this isn't a difference between cartoon and comic. This was the comic book version, continued as G2. Then, much much later, Regeneration one is ALSO the continuation of the comic book version wiping out everything that happened in G2. G2 is like a splinter timeline.
And it's more like Regeneration One is the splinter timeline since it came second and ended with Rodimus Prime cutting itself off from all other timelines and universes to keep the world of RG1 isolated and split off from all other worlds.
Okay, fair enough. I was giving RG1 preference due to it's recency.
You guys really make things too complicated
Still, makes you wonder how Hasbro will market him. Laser Optimus Prime debuted during G2 and the Legacy one is marked as "G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime" on Pulse while the box left the "G2 Universe" bit out. Mind you, Generation 2 not a true universe, but more of an evolution of the original toy line and Marvel Comics. A true G2 cartoon does not exist.
Wouldn’t that be fun, though? A G1 sequel series that starts up after the events of “The Rebirth?” Cybertron was restored to its former glory, but the Deceptions are still out there somewhere. There are still plenty of characters to explore beyond the standard 1984 - 1987 crew. MOTU Revelations was pretty well done as a successor to the original Filmatiom cartoon. Let’s see Transformers do that, but with a mostly “new” cast.
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 27th, 2022 @ 4:55pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:sol magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:But a different Jhiaxus with the same design as G2 Jhiaxus showed up in Regeneration One too.sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:Jhiaxus is from G2 originally.
Interesting.
Is that a separate universe from G1?
Nope.
Well, yes and no. The G2 series took place continuity-wise after Marvel G1, but IDW later did Regeneration One, all written by Simon Furman (and dealt partially with multiversal issues).
Well, Marvel G1 is pretty different from Cartoon G1. So I can consider them separate universes.
Even the Japanese G1 continuity could be separated.
Now, if only there could be a GOOD Legacy cartoon that show all those universes clash. 50 episodes, 25 minutes each.
Yeah, but this isn't a difference between cartoon and comic. This was the comic book version, continued as G2. Then, much much later, Regeneration one is ALSO the continuation of the comic book version wiping out everything that happened in G2. G2 is like a splinter timeline.
And it's more like Regeneration One is the splinter timeline since it came second and ended with Rodimus Prime cutting itself off from all other timelines and universes to keep the world of RG1 isolated and split off from all other worlds.
Okay, fair enough. I was giving RG1 preference due to it's recency.
You guys really make things too complicated
Still, makes you wonder how Hasbro will market him. Laser Optimus Prime debuted during G2 and the Legacy one is marked as "G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime" on Pulse while the box left the "G2 Universe" bit out. Mind you, Generation 2 not a true universe, but more of an evolution of the original toy line and Marvel Comics. A true G2 cartoon does not exist.
Wouldn’t that be fun, though? A G1 sequel series that starts up after the events of “The Rebirth?” Cybertron was restored to its former glory, but the Deceptions are still out there somewhere. There are still plenty of characters to explore beyond the standard 1984 - 1987 crew. MOTU Revelations was pretty well done as a successor to the original Filmatiom cartoon. Let’s see Transformers do that, but with a mostly “new” cast.
I've wanted this for ages. They could use this story to eventually show how the Beast Wars era came into being. We've both really had a true origin story for it yet; usually it's just been the Maximals and Predacons simply being "there", alongside the existing TFs. I would love to see how things developed between G1 and BW (moving onto Car Robots, and integrating that continuity too) which could be s four story ark of BW, BW2, BWN and Car Robots (all "timey-whimey"), some time after The Rebirth (and maybe they got it "wrong" and the REAL "Rebirth" is the beast era?). Of course, I'd be happy for that conclusion to come much later in the Rebirth story, with Galvatron's adventures aboard Scorponok, etc being first and foremost.
Posted by o.supreme on January 27th, 2022 @ 5:05pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Wouldn’t that be fun, though? A G1 sequel series that starts up after the events of “The Rebirth?” Cybertron was restored to its former glory, but the Deceptions are still out there somewhere. There are still plenty of characters to explore beyond the standard 1984 - 1987 crew. MOTU Revelations was pretty well done as a successor to the original Filmation cartoon. Let’s see Transformers do that, but with a mostly “new” cast.
I've wanted a genuine sequel to the Marvel/Sunbow original animated series for years, but doubt it will ever happen. I've adopted Headmasters-Victory as my "official" seasons 4-6.
As for MOTU Revelation (no "S")---sorry, as a Bible reader, that's just a pet peeve of mine, I hear and see it incorrectly often...), Kevin Smith falsely advertised it as something it wasn't. The animation looked amazing, but the story was pure garbage.
Posted by Emerje on January 27th, 2022 @ 5:17pm CST
Emerje
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2022 @ 8:59pm CST
o.supreme wrote:As for MOTU Revelation , Kevin Smith falsely advertised it as something it wasn't. The animation looked amazing, but the story was pure garbage.
Luckily, that second half did turn things around and as a whole, that series does focus on He-Man. I, personally, no longer feel annoyed by it. And it is a much better show than any of the Netflix WFC trilogy.
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2022 @ 9:04pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on January 27th, 2022 @ 9:57pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Luckily, that second half did turn things around and as a whole, that series does focus on He-Man. I, personally, no longer feel annoyed by it. And it is a much better show than any of the Netflix WFC trilogy.
We can agree to disagree. I found many aspects of the second part even more offensive than the first. The makers of WFC seemed to at least have genuinely wanted to tell a good story, but we're limited by Hasbro in budget, which only allowed for limited acting and writing talent, as well as animation. MOTU Revelation was a much bigger budget, and KS used it to smear feces on everything that was MOTU.
WFC isn't great by any means, but I don't have a visceral reaction to it, as I do for MOTU R, which is sad. MOTU 2002 is still the best and I'm glad I can go back and watch it whenever I want.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 27th, 2022 @ 10:42pm CST
We also got a comic version of G2 set after The Rebirth in the Wings Universe, which led into a 2-part Machine Wars-themed "finale" of sorts that in turn set things up for the Beast Era.
And as for the original Beast Era timeline from back in the day, the complete timeline of everything from the very end of the Great War all the way up to when Megatron stole the Golden Disk (and much more) can be found and read here (recently written and completed by yours truly).
Like night and day.
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2022 @ 11:14pm CST
o.supreme wrote:WFC isn't great by any means, but I don't have a visceral reaction to it, as I do for MOTU R, which is sad. MOTU 2002 is still the best and I'm glad I can go back and watch it whenever I want.
That's the best attitude to have.
Posted by SpaceEagle on January 27th, 2022 @ 11:37pm CST
Unrelated but while a Scourge or Toxitron retool/redeco of Laser OP is far more logical, is it wrong that I can also see a potential Clench/Colossus retool if they made the semi truck chunks face forward instead of up? Along with the obvious head and maybe even a chest retooling!
Posted by Dr. Caelus on January 27th, 2022 @ 11:49pm CST
The Netflix WFC series was so bad that I was embarrassed to watch Earthrise in front of my wife. It had good moments, but there were problems there unrelated to the budget.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 28th, 2022 @ 12:10am CST
Dr. Caelus wrote:MOTU 2002 was a great remake, but MOTU Revelations was a spectacular sequel to the original series, which is what it was billed as.
I quite liked Revelation too. It's certainly better than the insipid drivel fanfiction "Toyguru" wrote for the MOTU: Classics line. 200X was the best, though, I'll agree.
I think MOTU: Revelation suffers the same fate as recent franchise revivals, like The Last Jedi, where the critics love it, but a very vocal portion of the fanbase hate it.
The Netflix War for Cybertron series was better than a LOT of Transformers media, but nowhere near the best. It's middling, but was a breath of fresh air after the Prime Wars Trilogy failed to fill the gap of good Transformers storytelling after Transformers Prime wrapped up.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 28th, 2022 @ 12:31am CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:I think MOTU: Revelation suffers the same fate as recent franchise revivals, like The Last Jedi, where the critics love it, but a very vocal portion of the fanbase hate it.
I remember the same visceral hate toward the Star Wars Prequels trilogy. Now, two decades later they are remembered with fondness and nostalgia. Maybe it will be the same for MOTU Revelations and the Star Wars Sequels trilogy in 20 years.
BTW, that Bulkhead ain't that bad. But I'll be sure to not buy it at Canadian Toys R Us because he'll be most likely 60$CAN by the time he'll comes out. NO, REALLY. I'll preorder it at Amazon.ca.