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Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change

Transformers News: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change

Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 4:25AM CST

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We bring you today news of a running change in one of the Voyager figures from new line Transformers: Power of the Primes - specifically, Starscream and his 'getting everything pegged in' issue. According to Twitter user Jason Rye, the previous port meant that the wings/back did not connect fully to the body, which also affected the jet mode.

In the new version, which sports batch number 73101, the port features a cut, and the whole assembly is more slanted, improving stability and appearance in both robot and jet mode - supposedly also to be found in the next use of this mold, Elita-1, coming soon in a later wave. You can take a look at the comparison images below: first is the old run, next is the change.

Seems like Hasbro as fixed #Swolescream I found a retooled one with the batch number 73101 with a retooled post (now with slots) on the back that allows for everything to peg together correctly with out major repairs


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Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931953)
Posted by Albatross250 on January 17th, 2018 @ 4:59am CST
Emerje wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:Does everyone kept waiting for Apeface and Snapdragon as of now?
Yup :HEADHURTS:
Hoped for them to be the Titans Return wave 06 Voyagers... :BANG_HEAD:
I guess we won't get them or as some kind of exclusive. Either in two different box sets like Twinbots or like Arcee, Grotusque, Blast Off and Repugnus. :BOOM:

We've been told that since the Titan Master engineering already exists they plan on going back to it after the Prime Wars Trilogy. They've probably saved the pair for that line's Voyager class as well as the smaller '88 Headmasters for Deluxe class and Titan class Scorponok. Probably also see the Autobot Targetmasters and the rest of the double Targetmasters at that time as well.

Emerje


We almost have an Autobot Targetmaster Well yeah, i can see that happening :michaelbay:
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931954)
Posted by Albatross250 on January 17th, 2018 @ 5:03am CST
Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931956)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on January 17th, 2018 @ 6:33am CST
Va'al wrote:In the new version, which sports batch number 73101, the port features a cut, and the whole assembly is more slanted, improving stability and appearance in both robot and jet mode - supposedly also to be found in the next use of this mold, Elita-1, coming soon in a later wave. You can take a look at the comparison images below: first is the old run, next is the change.


Is the batch number on the box or mold/stamped on to the figure itself?

Albatross250 wrote:Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?


Do you mean JUST Prime Armor as feet? The peg doesn't cannot plug in unless you plug it in upside-down. Plugging the Prime Armor into the feet that come with Voyagers for a Superfoot is an option, though.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931967)
Posted by Cobotron on January 17th, 2018 @ 8:33am CST
Albatross250 wrote:Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?
Do you mean like this?
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I was talking with Carytheone about this the other day. I didn't even know this was an intended configuration.
Lesson learned? Sometimes it pays to look at the instructions! :lol:
Haven't tried it in combined mode yet, but I bet it adds some nice stability.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931975)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on January 17th, 2018 @ 9:36am CST
So how would we know on the packaging if we are getting a early one or a retooled run of Starscream? Is there a way to know?
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931976)
Posted by bodrock on January 17th, 2018 @ 9:45am CST
Cobotron wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?
Do you mean like this?
Image
I was talking with Carytheone about this the other day. I didn't even know this was an intended configuration.
Lesson learned? Sometimes it pays to look at the instructions! :lol:
Haven't tried it in combined mode yet, but I bet it adds some nice stability.


Hmmmmm....that looks kinda like a mean hoverboard of sorts...! :-?
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931977)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 17th, 2018 @ 9:48am CST
I think the big-feet option is really smart thinking on their part. You can choose to use it or not... and it adds a LOT of stability and balance to a figure.

A missed opportunity I noticed... they could have painted the underside of the clear bits gold like the dinos. Planning to match that paint and touch those up for a grin. If anyone has a good color match, please post. Cheers!
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931979)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 17th, 2018 @ 10:01am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:But at least for now, Starscream is Megascream.


King Starscream or Grand Starscream has a better ring to it. ;) I may go with that, should I get him. A big "should", should I find him cheap or get him as a gift.

And good grief, the part sharing between Deluxes is being put to full use and has officially reached Combiner Wars levels:

Sludge with Slug
Swoop with Cutthroat
Rippersnapper with Blot
And now, Snarl with Sinnertwin sharing waist, upper legs, elbow, shoulder hinge and Combiner Peg.

The only ones not paired up are the Jazz and Moonracer molds.

It may be, but unlike combiner wars, each figure looks different. the parts sharing is in areas that aren't really given much attention, and the whole figure overall looks different, no real repaints at all, all extensive retool/new molds.

Also, I finally tried the Chicken legs configuration for Megascream to complete the movie Scream look. And it really works! At least with Slug and Swoop, by extending the legs and having them do an ab crunch, the combined form is quite stable and the extra joint, which is snug, helps fix the issues with Swoop causing a combiner lean.

Check it!

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Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931980)
Posted by kurthy on January 17th, 2018 @ 10:03am CST
Cobotron wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?
Do you mean like this?
I was talking with Carytheone about this the other day. I didn't even know this was an intended configuration.
Lesson learned? Sometimes it pays to look at the instructions! :lol:
Haven't tried it in combined mode yet, but I bet it adds some nice stability.


I thought either wj88 or D Max went over the combined armor feet in the pictorial review of Starscream? IIRC, he said that combining them actually decreased stability.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931981)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 17th, 2018 @ 10:04am CST
Wow. I can't say how much more I like the name "Grand Starscream". Bravo. :BOWDOWN:
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931983)
Posted by Cobotron on January 17th, 2018 @ 10:05am CST
Rodimus Knight wrote:So how would we know on the packaging if we are getting a early one or a retooled run of Starscream? Is there a way to know?
There is a number embossed (stamped) on the back of every box or card usually down by all the legal text and warnings. Usually a 5 digit number, and lately always starting with 7.

bodrock wrote:Hmmmmm....that looks kinda like a mean hoverboard of sorts...! :-?
HA! Totally. Too bad nobody has a 5 mil port in the bottom of their feet.
Wait sec! Duh... most combiner dudes do!

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Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931984)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 17th, 2018 @ 10:07am CST
kurthy wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?
Do you mean like this?
I was talking with Carytheone about this the other day. I didn't even know this was an intended configuration.
Lesson learned? Sometimes it pays to look at the instructions! :lol:
Haven't tried it in combined mode yet, but I bet it adds some nice stability.


I thought either wj88 or D Max went over the combined armor feet in the pictorial review of Starscream? IIRC, he said that combining them actually decreased stability.

Will would have.

I've found so far that the extra heel strut doesn't really do much unless you are trying to pose him with the legs out in front in any capacity. Both combiners so far are front heavy, so the extra heel strut is sort of useless unless they're posing
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931985)
Posted by kurthy on January 17th, 2018 @ 10:07am CST
kurthy wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?
Do you mean like this?
I was talking with Carytheone about this the other day. I didn't even know this was an intended configuration.
Lesson learned? Sometimes it pays to look at the instructions! :lol:
Haven't tried it in combined mode yet, but I bet it adds some nice stability.


I thought either wj88 or D Max went over the combined armor feet in the pictorial review of Starscream? IIRC, he said that combining them actually decreased stability.


WJ88:
Adding the extra hands to the back of the feet is something I do not recommend. Firstly, with so much kibble in the front of his torso and most legs having more bulk in the front, he has more of a tendency to fall forwards, so there is no point to enforcing heels. Plus, you have to be really parallel to the feet or else you will just make any stance more unstable. So basically, adding them only raises the possibility of him being unstable while never adding to the stability.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931986)
Posted by Cobotron on January 17th, 2018 @ 10:11am CST
kurthy wrote:A bunch of stuff with quotes and stuff.
Oh. OK then.
I'd rather use the extra fists on Volcanicus to fill in the torso anyway. ;)^
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931989)
Posted by Toralite on January 17th, 2018 @ 10:31am CST
Ugh, that plastic looks so cheap. It looks like those transmorphers rip off brand fake transformers you'd find at the dollar store. Are you people really satisfied with hasbro releasing such crap? I didn't like the plastic used in the combiner wars line and since then made the switch to only buying masterpiece and third party masterpiece figures.
I've seen a few things hasbro has released that caught my interest, like that optimus who has a small orion pax that fills in his gaping chest hole. Though seeing this cheap plastic on starscream reminds me why I stopped buying hasbro products. That and hasbro wanted around 100 dollars for their mp Bumblebee when the takara version was only $40. When I heard rumors of Hasbro buying out takara I freaked a bit, I'm so glad it never happened and pray it never does!
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1931999)
Posted by Rated X on January 17th, 2018 @ 11:15am CST
Seems like a pointless change. I didnt even know that hole was a peg. How much of a difference would it really make? Maybe the gap would be 2 millimeters closer to his back? Not even worth the gas to buy another one and do the switch-a-roo. Starscream was the only fail so far in the POTP line, ugly as hell and the sole reason Elita One doesnt have a proper car alt mode.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932004)
Posted by bodrock on January 17th, 2018 @ 11:34am CST
Cobotron wrote:
bodrock wrote:Hmmmmm....that looks kinda like a mean hoverboard of sorts...! :-?
HA! Totally. Too bad nobody has a 5 mil port in the bottom of their feet.
Wait sec! Duh... most combiner dudes do!

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:lol:

Dreadwind calls dis move, "My DREADED KICK-FLIP!" :CON:

Transmetal Optimus Primal better prep to shred some air! Or better yet, his upcoming PotP incarnation. :MAXIMAL:
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932009)
Posted by Houstonian Prime on January 17th, 2018 @ 12:14pm CST
my starscream also has this problem. itll line up properly, but does not tab in all the way, as it appears it should... rather than make a mess of the figure, justused a clear band around his back side, tightened everything up. unfortunately i already tossed the packaging, no returning this guy. have to settle. my potp optimus prime has a significant flaw also. in robot mode his shoulder/trailer panel on the right side, doesnt fold back all the way properly, due to paint overspray in the hinge. for a $50 that shouldnt happen.

with prices going up and with cheaper, materials being used, the quality really suffers. is this the new normal for TF figures? or will it ever get better?? i dont like that we have to either accept it, or move on. the way its been with TR & TLK, i wont be buying as much as i have in years past. i collect because it brings me joy and happiness, but if all a figure does is make a person mad, that defeats the purpose. hasbro needs to step it up on this issue of quality. get more involved. hasbro management should be sending someone to these factories, and acknowledge whats actually being produced. because a running fix doesnt help those of us that went out and bought this figure when it first hit shelves. total BS on their part.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932024)
Posted by Evil Eye on January 17th, 2018 @ 1:04pm CST
Rated X wrote:Seems like a pointless change. I didnt even know that hole was a peg. How much of a difference would it really make?

Apparently quite a bit, seeing as Hasbro bothered to do it in the first place and it got newsed.
Starscream was the only fail so far in the POTP line, ugly as hell

I'm actually inclined to agree with you there. POTP Starscream is mega ugly, and a missed opportunity for a good Voyager Seeker mold.
and the sole reason Elita One doesnt have a proper car alt mode.

Let's be real though- we only ever saw the very front of Elita's car mode. Of all her defining traits, her vehicle mode wasn't one of them. Now granted I'm not sure how good Elita will look in POTP but I'm willing to wait and see (at least, provided she isn't slathered in awful, awful stickers). At the very least, she might make a good base for the Decepticon Combusta custom I've had on my mind.

The one big problem I have with POTP Starscream (aside from the fact he kinda looks a bit sh!t as a Starscream) is that he came out AFTER BotCon ceased to exist. Imagine him and the Aerialbots done into Skyquake and the Predators in a boxset. I mean, I'd buy it.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932025)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 17th, 2018 @ 1:04pm CST
I'd echo the same. While the design of the figures has been great, seems like the quality control and paint app/sticker/tampo choices have been disheartening. I hope they can return to tampos and reel in the sloppy paint apps. (getting swashes of paint on sides of head, chips out of chest, globs on legs, mismatched chest halves.)

Also hoping they can get a little more in the budget for each figure to see necessary details like Primes gray fists painted blue... or wheels painted silver. That always helps the look of the toys a lot.

Given, guessing I'm going to have to get on board with all my friends who have simply resorted to immediately custom painting their figures. Doesn't seem like we will see any change from Hasbro/Takara in the near future based on photos we've seen.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932026)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 17th, 2018 @ 1:17pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:I think the big-feet option is really smart thinking on their part. You can choose to use it or not... and it adds a LOT of stability and balance to a figure.

A missed opportunity I noticed... they could have painted the underside of the clear bits gold like the dinos. Planning to match that paint and touch those up for a grin. If anyone has a good color match, please post. Cheers!
It doesn't match dead on but it's pretty close ;)^
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932027)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 17th, 2018 @ 1:20pm CST
Thanks @LunaticPrime, I knew that would look awesome!
:D
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932030)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 17th, 2018 @ 1:26pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:Thanks @LunaticPrime, I knew that would look awesome!
:D

In person it looks even better ;)

Does anybody have a good suggestion on how to coat custom paint jobs?
Didn't try that yet and my paintjobs smudge and collect fingerprints. And my fingertips collect colors :HEADHURTS:
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932040)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:06pm CST
Make darn well sure the clear coat matches the paint type you started with. A friend of mine finished an amazing custom and then tried to clear coat it with lacquer clear coat. Bubbled it all up and ruined the custom.

Apparently acrylic, oil, enamel, and lacquer are all different paints. Who knew.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932045)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:23pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:Make darn well sure the clear coat matches the paint type you started with. A friend of mine finished an amazing custom and then tried to clear coat it with lacquer clear coat. Bubbled it all up and ruined the custom.

Apparently acrylic, oil, enamel, and lacquer are all different paints. Who knew.

Uhu #-o
Thanks for the info but I still have no clue what to do now :lol:
What should I use for that metallic paint? And what if I use different types of paint especially when they are next to each other? And I often use metallic silver and gold and coat it with a sharpy when it's dried to get those shiny effects. But Sharpys are not waterproof so the coating could make it smudge.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932046)
Posted by Evil Eye on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:24pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:Make darn well sure the clear coat matches the paint type you started with. A friend of mine finished an amazing custom and then tried to clear coat it with lacquer clear coat. Bubbled it all up and ruined the custom.

Apparently acrylic, oil, enamel, and lacquer are all different paints. Who knew.

This, a million times this. Lacquer coats are fine on top of lacquer, but nothing else. Acrylic coats are fine on anything (in theory). Also I wouldn't use lacquer on bare, unprimed plastic- the thinner is liable to make the plastic super brittle, as I found to my dismay when I tried giving Deluxe Airachnid a show-accurate purple-hued sheen with Mr. Color Clear Purple.

Generally speaking, putting paint/sealers over each other goes in this order (you can't put something on the top of the list under something beneath it, if that makes sense):
Acrylic
Enamel
Lacquer

Acrylics are the safest to use, and I'd stick to them. I generally use Tamiya as it's an alcohol-based acrylic, meaning that it's generally safe to use over most other stuff but it dries quite fast and quite well.

My honest advice is to go to a Gunpla community for advice. They really know their stuff on painting tiny toy robots.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932049)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:33pm CST
Super helpful @BlackHat. Really nice having some people on the boards chiming in like this. I really appreciate it!

Getting back on point... Makes me think that if the Dinobots were painted — or molded in translucent plastic — it would really change the look of the toys. Not seeing that gold detail would put them much more in the realm of looking like... oh, say, maybe... a member of Dino Force???
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932053)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:50pm CST
*Edited:
gothsaurus wrote:
Black Hat wrote:
gothsaurus wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:Does anybody have a good suggestion on how to coat custom paint jobs?
Didn't try that yet and my paintjobs smudge and collect fingerprints. And my fingertips collect colors :HEADHURTS:

Make darn well sure the clear coat matches the paint type you started with. A friend of mine finished an amazing custom and then tried to clear coat it with lacquer clear coat. Bubbled it all up and ruined the custom.

Apparently acrylic, oil, enamel, and lacquer are all different paints. Who knew.

This, a million times this. Lacquer coats are fine on top of lacquer, but nothing else. Acrylic coats are fine on anything (in theory). Also I wouldn't use lacquer on bare, unprimed plastic- the thinner is liable to make the plastic super brittle, as I found to my dismay when I tried giving Deluxe Airachnid a show-accurate purple-hued sheen with Mr. Color Clear Purple.

Generally speaking, putting paint/sealers over each other goes in this order (you can't put something on the top of the list under something beneath it, if that makes sense):
Acrylic
Enamel
Lacquer

Acrylics are the safest to use, and I'd stick to them. I generally use Tamiya as it's an alcohol-based acrylic, meaning that it's generally safe to use over most other stuff but it dries quite fast and quite well.

My honest advice is to go to a Gunpla community for advice. They really know their stuff on painting tiny toy robots.

Super helpful @BlackHat. Really nice having some people on the boards chiming in like this. I really appreciate it!
Same here :D

gothsaurus wrote:Getting back on point... Makes me think that if the Dinobots were painted — or molded in translucent plastic — it would really change the look of the toys. Not seeing that gold detail would put them much more in the realm of looking like... oh, say, maybe... a member of Dino Force???
Were or weren't? Because it sounds like you actually wanted to write weren't.
If so: I thought (before they stated that "uniting brands" bullshit) that :TAKARATOMY: would make the PotP Dinobots cartoon accurate by molding the clear pieces from :HASBRO: in solid sun-yellow plastic.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932054)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:51pm CST
Rodimus Knight wrote:So how would we know on the packaging if we are getting a early one or a retooled run of Starscream? Is there a way to know?


The batch number is embossed on the back of the box, and on the figure itself somewhere, usually opposite of the stamped product code (E1137)

A good question is: why didn't they fix the back of the jet mode?
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932056)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:58pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:A good question is: why didn't they fix the back of the jet mode?


Here's a better question. Why didn't they just make a better figure?
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932061)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 17th, 2018 @ 3:07pm CST
Black Hat wrote:Decepticon Combusta
But Combusta was one of the good guys, er, girls.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932079)
Posted by Evil Eye on January 17th, 2018 @ 4:21pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:
Black Hat wrote:Decepticon Combusta
But Combusta was one of the good guys, er, girls.

Yes, indeed she was- in her original continuity. Names (and character archetypes) can be shared by very different characters across the multiverse. Plus, Twirl was made into a Decepticon in other continuities (notably that one mobile game and Beast Wars: Uprising) so it makes sense that her companions would be able to follow suit. After all, if everything was exactly the same in every single continuity/story, then Transformers would have stagnated and died long ago.

The real reason, however, is that a Decepticon "big mama" who turns into a bomber jet appeals to me in all the right (wrong?) ways. Plus, I like the idea of "Seeker trios" being three-bot squadrons of flying Decepticons, and Falcia, Combusta and Twirl fulfil that criteria.

TLDR: Contrarianism justified by the multiversal insanity that is Transformers canon.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932080)
Posted by o.supreme on January 17th, 2018 @ 4:21pm CST
Just noticed Voyager Starscream in stock at TRU.com. Sure its more expensive than most places ($29.99), but for some this may be the only outlet they have to obtain the toy. Just putting it out there.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932099)
Posted by fenrir72 on January 17th, 2018 @ 7:01pm CST
Followup: I've seen some people reporting that they have a box with 73101 and the old version of the mold. It leads me to believe that during that production run is when they altered the molds. So don't just trust stamp number alone.

From Exvee and Knightsword of tformers involving PotP Starscream.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932101)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 17th, 2018 @ 7:10pm CST
Cobotron wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?
Do you mean like this?
Image
I was talking with Carytheone about this the other day. I didn't even know this was an intended configuration.
Lesson learned? Sometimes it pays to look at the instructions! :lol:
Haven't tried it in combined mode yet, but I bet it adds some nice stability.


I like the look but the ankle peg is set too far foward for the super foot mode to look right. I still use it though.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932108)
Posted by Cobotron on January 17th, 2018 @ 7:39pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?
Do you mean like this?
Image
I was talking with Carytheone about this the other day. I didn't even know this was an intended configuration.
Lesson learned? Sometimes it pays to look at the instructions! :lol:
Haven't tried it in combined mode yet, but I bet it adds some nice stability.


I like the look but the ankle peg is set too far foward for the super foot mode to look right. I still use it though.
Your right. It is set too far forward.

But....

It just dawned on me.
I think this is what Albatross250 really meant.
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

I don't think that's gonna work so good. :-s
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932162)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 18th, 2018 @ 2:43am CST
Cobotron wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:Did any of you guys used the Prime Armor as feet? :-?
Do you mean like this?
Image
I was talking with Carytheone about this the other day. I didn't even know this was an intended configuration.
Lesson learned? Sometimes it pays to look at the instructions! :lol:
Haven't tried it in combined mode yet, but I bet it adds some nice stability.


I like the look but the ankle peg is set too far foward for the super foot mode to look right. I still use it though.
Your right. It is set too far forward.
Or there's just too much jet kibble hanging forward (we definitely need a kibble-smiley. Maybe one wearing a too huge backpack :-P

Cobotron wrote:But....

It just dawned on me.
I think this is what Albatross250 really meant.
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

I don't think that's gonna work so good. :-s
That's what came up in my mind first when I read the question. But I also confused Prime armor with decoy suits :HEADHURTS:
I guess Skullgrin will look better ;)
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932168)
Posted by Sjeng on January 18th, 2018 @ 5:20am CST
So, perhaps this is news-worthy:

did you guys see these? PE-upgrades for the Dinobots Combiner and Grimlock!

https://www.facebook.com/perfecteffect. ... 5589861515

https://www.facebook.com/perfecteffect. ... 7791313295

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And also hands and feet for Screamer:

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Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932171)
Posted by Evil Eye on January 18th, 2018 @ 5:48am CST
Damn, these look pretty sweet. A shame the storage on some of those parts is a total joke (though the cock-pit is a funny and interesting touch) but it still looks infinitely better than stock.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932172)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 18th, 2018 @ 5:51am CST
Sjeng wrote:So, perhaps this is news-worthy:

did you guys see these? PE-upgrades for the Dinobots Combiner and Grimlock!

https://www.facebook.com/perfecteffect. ... 5589861515

https://www.facebook.com/perfecteffect. ... 7791313295

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At first look it's awesome and pretty weird. Dinoriders are back or what? #SlagCockpitAddon
And I've been disappointed because first I thought "Why just one giant sword for Volcanicus? I want additional weapons for all of the new Dinobots because 2 are missing swords and 2 are missing there guns." but now I noticed that the giant sword consists of 4 swords and an axe. And the guns you get from the first set which consists of the hands and feet for Volcanicus.
But I'm not sure if I like the look of the new body parts for Volcanicus :-?

Sjeng wrote:And also hands and feet for Screamer:

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That's old news ;)
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932175)
Posted by Va'al on January 18th, 2018 @ 6:44am CST
Non-official, third party items have their own sub-forum, please continue discussing them there! :D

(In fact, there's a PE-specific thread too: perfect-effect-cw-tr-upgrade-kits-catch-all-thread-t106315.php )
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932177)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 18th, 2018 @ 6:51am CST
Va'al wrote:Non-official, third party items have their own sub-forum, please continue discussing them there! :D

(In fact, there's a PE-specific thread too: perfect-effect-cw-tr-upgrade-kits-catch-all-thread-t106315.php )

But I think it's nonetheless interesting for the toy line and people interested in it because for example this upgrade kit in particular could change the decision of people if they wanna buy Volcanicus/the Dinobots or not.
And it's meant for the Power of the Primes toy line so I guess it has its place in here :-D
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932179)
Posted by Va'al on January 18th, 2018 @ 7:04am CST
Lunatic Prime wrote:
Va'al wrote:Non-official, third party items have their own sub-forum, please continue discussing them there! :D

(In fact, there's a PE-specific thread too: perfect-effect-cw-tr-upgrade-kits-catch-all-thread-t106315.php )

But I think it's nonetheless interesting for the toy line and people interested in it because for example this upgrade kit in particular could change the decision of people if they wanna buy Volcanicus/the Dinobots or not.
And it's meant for the Power of the Primes toy line so I guess it has its place in here :-D



As I said above, feel free to discuss those products in their respective forum - this thread is for official Hasbro and Takara (once we merge the two) Power of the Primes figures. ;)
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932182)
Posted by Va'al on January 18th, 2018 @ 7:17am CST
We receive news from beyond the veil, courtesy of somber Seibertronian sender DeathReviews, that the first wave of Voyager class figures from the Hasbro Transformers Power of the Primes toyline is now available on the official Hasbro Toy Shop website.

If you have yet to find Starscream (or Swolescream, as parts of the fandom are calling him) or Grimlock who both double up as torso for combiners, with the latter becoming central in creating Volcanicus - now may very well be your chance! You can also try using the promo code NEW2018, though we do not know if the Starscreams available will include the backpack modification reported here. Let us know if you do order one!

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The Autobots and Decepticons use Prime Masters to wield the godlike powers of the most legendary bots in the universe: the Primes. Prime Masters carry the spark of a Prime, allowing them to share a Prime's godlike ability with other bots. How will the mighty Dinobot leader Grimlock wield this epic power? Anything is possible and everything is at stake when the Power of the Primes is unleashed!


Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Voyager Class figures are 7-inch-scale figures that come with 2 Prime Armor accessories. Insert a Prime Master figure (each sold separately) into one of the accessories, attach it to the figure, and imagine Grimlock wields the power of a Prime.


Figure Specs:
Voyager Class Grimlock
Modes: robot, T-Rex
Converts in 8 steps
Includes 2 Prime Armor accessories, Dinobot Enigma accessory, and collector card
Works with Prime Master figures (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)


• Includes Voyager Class Grimlock figure, 2 Prime Armor accessories, Dinobot Enigma accessory, collector card, and instructions.


• Voyager Class Grimlock
• Converts from robot mode to T-Rex mode in 8 steps
• Works with Prime Master figures (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
• Includes 2 Prime Armor accessories, Dinobot Enigma accessory, and collector card
• Wield the Power of the Primes with the Dinobot leader


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The Autobots and Decepticons use Prime Masters to wield the incredible powers of the legendary bots who shaped the universe: the Primes. Prime Masters carry the spark of a Prime, allowing them to share a Prime's godlike ability with other bots. How will the scheming Decepticon air commander wield this epic power? Anything is possible and everything is at stake when the Power of the Primes is unleashed!


Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Voyager Class figures are 7-inch-scale figures that come with 2 Prime Armor accessories. Insert a Prime Master figure (each sold separately) into one of the accessories, attach it to the figure, and imagine Starscream wields the power of a Prime.


Figure Specs:
Voyager Class Starscream
Modes: robot, jet
Converts in 11 steps
Includes 2 Prime Armor accessories, Seeker Enigma accessory, and collector card
Works with Prime Master figures (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.


• Includes Voyager Class Starscream figure, 2 Prime Armor accessories, Seeker Enigma accessory, collector card, and instructions.


• Voyager Class Starscream
• Converts from robot mode to jet mode in 11 steps
• Works with Prime Master figures (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
• Includes 2 Prime Armor accessories, Seeker Enigma accessory, and collector card
• Wield the Power of the Primes with the Decepticon air commander


• Figure scale: 7 inches
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932183)
Posted by Sjeng on January 18th, 2018 @ 7:20am CST
Thanks for the heads-up! Though the code NEW2018 did nothing for me...
Anyone have one of those subscription 20% codes left?


edit: the HTS site has a code that does work: JAN2018 it gets you 18% off too.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932187)
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 18th, 2018 @ 7:47am CST
New2018 won't do anything but JAN2018 got me 18% off and free shipping.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932191)
Posted by Sjeng on January 18th, 2018 @ 8:17am CST
I used this for 20% off: HAS4P5UO20
You can try to see if it'll still work. (probably 1 use only, but you never know)
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932196)
Posted by Rated X on January 18th, 2018 @ 9:22am CST
Lunatic Prime wrote:
Va'al wrote:Non-official, third party items have their own sub-forum, please continue discussing them there! :D

(In fact, there's a PE-specific thread too: perfect-effect-cw-tr-upgrade-kits-catch-all-thread-t106315.php )

But I think it's nonetheless interesting for the toy line and people interested in it because for example this upgrade kit in particular could change the decision of people if they wanna buy Volcanicus/the Dinobots or not.
And it's meant for the Power of the Primes toy line so I guess it has its place in here :-D


Deja Vu...lol

As new collectors join the forums, youre might want to clarify the symbolic stance behind the actual rule.
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932198)
Posted by DeathReviews on January 18th, 2018 @ 9:37am CST
It's true! "NEW2018" works with only some stuff, but "JAN2018" worked not only with the PotP figures, but with Titans Return as well. It means I was finally able to get Slugslinger for a bargain, instead of the hyper inflated Amazon prices. And with free shipping, you can't beat the price and convenience. Finally, no more disappointment waiting for it to turn up at retail through Hasbro's wacky, unpredictable distribution network...
Re: Transformers: Power of the Primes Starscream Running Change (1932199)
Posted by o.supreme on January 18th, 2018 @ 9:44am CST
Well Yes, that was a pleasant surprise, to actually have NEW Transformers items in stock, during a sale promotion at HTS ;) . Well my PotP Wave 1 purchasing is complete... Now I can sit back and wait for wave 2... ;)^

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