Transformers Rotocast Figures

Sunday, May 6th, 2007 2:27am CDT

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Seibertron.com has received news that Hasbro will be designing Transformers rotocast figures.

If you are not familiar with rotocast, they are PVC figures with realistic coloring and some articulation. Rotocast is commonly used with Marvel and DC Comics superhero characters such as Spiderman.

Our source at Hasbro has told us that the figures will likely be based on the Transformers Movie characters. They will be either 6” or 12” tall and they may be released under the banner of the Transformers video game as well as the movie line. The figures are in the pre-approval stages so we will keep you posted with the latest developments.

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Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111549)
Posted by Collector Maximus on May 6th, 2007 @ 3:20am CDT

I actually like this idea. They shoulbe fairly inexpensive. I would love to see a series of G1 figures done in this format.

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111553)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 6th, 2007 @ 3:28am CDT

Nontransforming? As long as they look realistik bring em on!

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111562)
Posted by devastaticon on May 6th, 2007 @ 3:54am CDT

nah they'll be overpriced AND yea they um DONT TRANSFORM!!! never stray from the equation!!

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111574)
Posted by Scaleface on May 6th, 2007 @ 5:03am CDT

Ugly movie bots who can't hide their uglyness. Great.

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111633)
Posted by Kayevcee on May 6th, 2007 @ 6:34am CDT

So they take up a lot of space AND they don't transform? Two reasons not to try to squeeze them into my already overflowing bedroom. Still, 'big', 'cheap' and 'looks like the guy from the film' are factors for a lot of kids (and parents) so they should do well despite being... gulp... oversized Action Masters.

-Nick

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111701)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on May 6th, 2007 @ 9:28am CDT

So basicly are we looking at larger Heros of Cybertron here?

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111733)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 6th, 2007 @ 10:11am CDT

Second fauths I have seen the Spidey now I know waht they are, don't like it and I won't bee liking the TF.

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111741)
Posted by Lapse Of Reason on May 6th, 2007 @ 10:23am CDT

Not a bad idea for some of the humans characters. I'd get those.

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111750)
Posted by Roboto750 on May 6th, 2007 @ 10:40am CDT

Yay! Actionmasters: Generation 2!

I'd like to see the sculpts before I decide what to think...

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (111766)
Posted by Exulted Unicron on May 6th, 2007 @ 10:55am CDT

Liege Evilmus wrote:So basicly are we looking at larger Heros of Cybertron here?

Pretty much...with ugly looking transformers this time.
Kinda like takara's mega SFCs

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (112103)
Posted by i_amtrunks on May 6th, 2007 @ 6:43pm CDT

Non transforming, robot mode figures... yeah great idea. If it isnt a statue, or involves some other gimmick (Attacktix) then there really isnt a need for non-transforming Transformers.

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (112391)
Posted by spiritofcat on May 6th, 2007 @ 10:26pm CDT

I'm quite happy with Revoltech filling my need for non-transforming transformers.

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (112435)
Posted by skywarp-2 on May 6th, 2007 @ 11:08pm CDT

I think its cool, since I won't let my son outside with his high priced transformers, its a great playtime buddy and it even works well in the bathtub, and not to mention is kid friendly from like 3 up to adult, because of the intense detail in these things, and the fact that they are 100% plastic and are almost like solid statues, besides its like a freaking movie traditon to release a big budget Rotocast figure of the villain and hero..Plus his sister can't break it, and he can pretty much take it anywhere..

When i was a kid, i had a huge rotocast Hulk, that had real ripped pants, man i took that guy every where.. he was based on the classic marvel hulk look, and I love d him, even today i have fond memories of him I used to put him on my shoulders and walk around the block.. where my other friends would be like totally wanting my Rotocast hulk.. they always offered some gi Joe figure as a trade, which I wouldn't do ever, until I discovered Megos, and thats a story for another day..

Re: Transformers Rotocast Figures (112760)
Posted by City Commander on May 7th, 2007 @ 12:08pm CDT

mehs. More statues.
I only buy transforming transformers, as that is the general idea.

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