Voyager Optimus Prime and Starscream from Transformers Studio Series Found at US Retail
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 8:56AM CDT
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They were priced at 36.99, which is a heavy mark up but customary to any Dillons shopper. Phil even sent us price tags for other figures just to give fans an idea at the prices this store has and calm any fear that the mark up would be wide spread.
If you find any of these toys, let us know in the sightings forum and sightings section.
The hunt is on, good luck!
Derby Dillons Marketplace strikes again. Studio Voyagers Wave 1, spotted this morning. Also I guess there was some discussion on the post about the Deluxes as to whether the price was indicative of a hike from Hasbro. I don’t think that’s the case, that’s just how Dillons is pricing at the moment. Including some photos of other higher priced figures there, and not just Hasbro ones.
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Posted by Solrac333 on March 13th, 2018 @ 11:12am CDT
Posted by Etseterrestrial on March 13th, 2018 @ 11:26am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on March 13th, 2018 @ 11:27am CDT
omega666 wrote:25 bucks for a deluxe and 37 for a voyager? Yeah. I'm getting none of these.
These are just the hiked-up prices of the store. At normal retail they'll be the same price as the TLK stuff, $20 for deluxes and $30 for voyagers.
Posted by Shuttershock on March 13th, 2018 @ 12:17pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on March 13th, 2018 @ 12:22pm CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on March 13th, 2018 @ 12:54pm CDT
Shuttershock wrote:With these side by side, it strikes me as funny how much wasted space went into TLK boxes.
I’m not sure f to the classier deco or the more space efficient boxes, but these SS packages really give it a more premium vibe.
The TLK ones seem so...... toyish in retrospect.
Posted by CobraKai on March 13th, 2018 @ 2:50pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 13th, 2018 @ 4:40pm CDT
Noice.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 13th, 2018 @ 4:52pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:So Starscream is part of Wave One?
Noice.
Yup, Optimus Prime, Starscream and Grimlock are all Wave 1. Mind you, those sightings are from stores that break the Street Date.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 13th, 2018 @ 6:25pm CDT
Black Hat wrote:Having seen how Stinger transforms I absolutely need him now. The way the roof forms the arm cannon/blade/stinger/croissant of violence is awesome.
Croissant of violence. You, sir, deserve a cookie!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 13th, 2018 @ 6:32pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:So Starscream is part of Wave One?
Noice.
Yup, Optimus Prime, Starscream and Grimlock are all Wave 1. Mind you, those sightings are from stores that break the Street Date.
Oh my poor poor wallet...
Posted by DeathReviews on March 13th, 2018 @ 10:11pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 14th, 2018 @ 4:45am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 14th, 2018 @ 6:51am CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 14th, 2018 @ 6:59am CDT
Emerje
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 14th, 2018 @ 8:03am CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 15th, 2018 @ 6:03pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:This Starscream figure is amazingly good. Very solid, everything fits together nice. I'd say it's second only to the leader class figure.
Just picked one up at my local meijer, he is sooooooo sublime
I'm somehow enthralled by a movie starscream all over again, haven't gotten one since the incredible leader class one, but, damn, this figure really steps it up a notch
And, can I just say, that, he's got arm joints for days, jobby is gonna have a field day going through them all
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 15th, 2018 @ 6:53pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 15th, 2018 @ 7:07pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Having origami-ed starscream into vehicle mode and back again, I can safely say that he is a must-buy for the line, man, what a figure. This line is shaping up to be one heck of a send-off for the movie-figures
Starscream. 40$CAN plus taxes. Don't care. WILL get it.
And at TrU no less. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 15th, 2018 @ 7:30pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Having origami-ed starscream into vehicle mode and back again, I can safely say that he is a must-buy for the line, man, what a figure. This line is shaping up to be one heck of a send-off for the movie-figures
Starscream. 40$CAN plus taxes. Don't care. WILL get it.
And at TrU no less. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
He is art in motion; and, like, ball-jointed wrists? Oh man...
I would legit love recolor's for a seeker trio from this figure, aw man
Posted by Lore Keeper on March 15th, 2018 @ 7:59pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:DeathReviews wrote:
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 15th, 2018 @ 8:06pm CDT
Lore Keeper wrote:
Thanks for noticing, sempai!
However, all that effort was for naught because Deathreview just HATE Bayformers. So much that he can't help but to click on the news feature, and spit a reply over there without ever entering the thread.
It's as if I hate seafood so much that each and every times I come accross a seafood restaurant, I compulsory open the door, just put my head in, then I shout loudly "SEAFOOD SUCK!". And then, I run away. Rince, repeat.
People like that have WAY too much time on their hands.
On second thought, so do I.
Posted by Ig89ninja on March 15th, 2018 @ 8:38pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:
Thanks for noticing, sempai!
However, all that effort was for naught because Deathreview just HATE Bayformers. So much that he can't help but to click on the news feature, and spit a reply over there without ever entering the thread.
It's as if I hate seafood so much that each and every times I come accross a seafood restaurant, I compulsory open the door, just put my head in, then I shout loudly "SEAFOOD SUCK!". And then, I run away. Rince, repeat.
People like that have WAY too much time on their hands.
On second thought, so do I.
... I am now imagining your Mad Scientist avatar break into a seafood restaurant
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 15th, 2018 @ 8:42pm CDT
Ig89ninja wrote:... I am now imagining your Mad Scientist avatar break into a seafood restaurant
À la "Rick & Morty"
Posted by Va'al on March 16th, 2018 @ 11:42am CDT
Featuring Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Optimus Prime, Grimlock, and Decepticons Starscream, Crowbar, Stinger and Blackout, we get to see some stop-motion animation of their transformation, and some looks at the possible poses from the figures in the line, including leaders Grimlock and Blackout. The clip can be seen embedded below, along with a couple of screencaps from the video showing off the scale of the toys with each other!
Posted by Quantum Surge on March 16th, 2018 @ 12:00pm CDT
Note that the mouth is left unpainted, so this might hint at a THIRD variation of an Optimus wearing Coral Blue Semi-Gloss lipstick.
Posted by Acesmcgee on March 16th, 2018 @ 8:44pm CDT
So, I'm not a movie figure collector, just doesn't hit the right spots for me to pull the trigger on a purchase. I have to say though, that just like some of the other toys in this line, these are fun to look at and via reviews, see transform. So to those of you seeking to purchase, may your hunting be fruitful and your wallets deep.
Posted by Quantum Surge on March 16th, 2018 @ 8:48pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 17th, 2018 @ 8:47pm CDT
First off, we will take a look at the packaging.
It is really quite sturdy, as well as good looking. By just holding the boxes, you can tell this line was made for collectors first, and not children. A nice and welcome change from the norm.
Then you get inside the boxes, and find not only the figure, but a nice little diorama display stand. The artwork on it depicts a seen from the movies that the figure appeared in. Starscream's is from the city battle at the end of the first movie. Prime's is from the forest fight towards the beginning of the second movie. Sure, many will find them a bit cheesy, and I myself will not use them for display, but it's still a really nice touch, and I like it.
Starscream is a hair large for his though.
Let's look at the Robot modes.
As you can see, Starscream is great. You can't tell in a picture, but this guy is super solid in n hand. All his joints are tight so he can hold a pose and stand just fine on his own. The same holds true for Prime, though he could use quite a bit more paint apps. The black hinge in the middle of his chest is honestly not as bad in hand as it looks in pictures. I also find his arms to front of semi transformation worth it.
They also have nice weapons storage on thier backs. Always a plus.
Here are a couple of comparison shots with previous versions.
In vehicle mode Starscream is, once again, the clear stand out. His design actually manages to hide his parts rather nicely for a jet mode transformer.
The underside is still a tad ugly, bit much better than the standard "legs pushed up and arms held at sides" take.
Prime turns out to be a fairly clean semi, but once again he needs more paint apps. For god's sake, Hasbro, paint the goddamm rims.
The weapons have storage points in alt mode as well.
Honestly, this whole line has knocked it out of the park for me. This is the first line of non masterpiece style figures I've been truly xcited about in several years, and I'm not even that huge of a movie fan.
Posted by Quantum Surge on March 17th, 2018 @ 8:54pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on March 17th, 2018 @ 9:15pm CDT
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So here are my thoughts on the first two voyager class studio series figures, Starscream and Optimus Prime. Hope you enjoy!
First off, we will take a look at the packaging.
It is really quite sturdy, as well as good looking. By just holding the boxes, you can tell this line was made for collectors first, and not children. A nice and welcome change from the norm.
Then you get inside the boxes, and find not only the figure, but a nice little diorama display stand. The artwork on it depicts a seen from the movies that the figure appeared in. Starscream's is from the city battle at the end of the first movie. Prime's is from the forest fight towards the beginning of the second movie. Sure, many will find them a bit cheesy, and I myself will not use them for display, but it's still a really nice touch, and I like it.
Starscream is a hair large for his though.
Let's look at the Robot modes.
As you can see, Starscream is great. You can't tell in a picture, but this guy is super solid in n hand. All his joints are tight so he can hold a pose and stand just fine on his own. The same holds true for Prime, though he could use quite a bit more paint apps. The black hinge in the middle of his chest is honestly not as bad in hand as it looks in pictures. I also find his arms to front of semi transformation worth it.
They also have nice weapons storage on their backs. Always a plus.
Here are a couple of comparison shots with previous versions.
In vehicle mode Starscream is, once again, the clear stand out. His design actually manages to hide his parts rather nicely for a jet mode transformer.
The underside is still a tad ugly, bit much better than the standard "legs pushed up and arms held at sides" take.
Prime turns out to be a fairly clean semi, but once again he needs more paint apps. For god's sake, Hasbro, paint the goddamm rims.
The weapons have storage points in alt mode as well.
Honestly, this whole line has knocked it out of the park for me. This is the first line of non masterpiece style figures I've been truly xcited about in several years, and I'm not even that huge of a movie fan.
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Posted by Victinoko on March 17th, 2018 @ 11:49pm CDT
Posted by LevelRage on March 18th, 2018 @ 1:43am CDT
Posted by budmaloney on March 18th, 2018 @ 2:50am CDT
Posted by DMSL on March 18th, 2018 @ 4:05am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 18th, 2018 @ 4:14am CDT
DMSL wrote:Prime doesn't look good to me. I already have two versions of the ROTF mold that i am selling and i have the MP so i don't need this. Starscream is too big compared to Prime and is basically a sized down version of the HFTD Leader with some simplifications. I have that Leader so getting this is pointless for me.
Actually it's more of an upscale of the dotm deluxe with a bit more added. Also I thought that was how the scale was supposed to work when looking at the scale charts someone posted up...
Posted by budmaloney on March 18th, 2018 @ 4:36am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:DMSL wrote:Prime doesn't look good to me. I already have two versions of the ROTF mold that i am selling and i have the MP so i don't need this. Starscream is too big compared to Prime and is basically a sized down version of the HFTD Leader with some simplifications. I have that Leader so getting this is pointless for me.
Actually it's more of an upscale of the dotm deluxe with a bit more added. Also I thought that was how the scale was supposed to work when looking at the scale charts someone posted up...
Are you perhaps referring to this charthttp://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/aoe-scale-chart-thread.966670/?
I just googled scale chart and that's the first thing that came up. But I have to admit that having real life scale in a collection would be the best. I'm wondering if anyone actually did it? Would Leader class blackout, Megatron, Starscream, and Deluxe Prime et al be accurate? Has anyone done it?
Posted by Emerje on March 18th, 2018 @ 6:13am CDT
budmaloney wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:DMSL wrote:Prime doesn't look good to me. I already have two versions of the ROTF mold that i am selling and i have the MP so i don't need this. Starscream is too big compared to Prime and is basically a sized down version of the HFTD Leader with some simplifications. I have that Leader so getting this is pointless for me.
Actually it's more of an upscale of the dotm deluxe with a bit more added. Also I thought that was how the scale was supposed to work when looking at the scale charts someone posted up...
Are you perhaps referring to this charthttp://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/aoe-scale-chart-thread.966670/?
I just googled scale chart and that's the first thing that came up. But I have to admit that having real life scale in a collection would be the best. I'm wondering if anyone actually did it? Would Leader class blackout, Megatron, Starscream, and Deluxe Prime et al be accurate? Has anyone done it?
That's basically the point of the Studio Series line. Aside from Grimlock, which is still too small as a Leader, and a just slightly too tall Jazz, the rest of the line respects movie scale for the most part. Blackout is going to be a "short" leader that measures his height from the top of his back rather than his head to give him the same head height as Starscream, an average height Voyager. Likewise Optimus is a short Voyager to make him shorter than the Decepticons while Megatron will be a tall voyager to make him taller than Starscream and Blackout.
Emerje
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 18th, 2018 @ 6:57am CDT
LevelRage wrote:Would like to see a shot of that Starscream next to his leader class self, see how he compares with him. Would also sell me on him if he's big enough. Might get him anyways if not. Still unsure about Prime, he just doesn't look all to great. I do like his swords though. Still feel the HFTD voyager figure is the best representation of that form of him in that scale, with the evasion mode and tlk voyager figures at close seconds.
I'll try to do this today.
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 18th, 2018 @ 7:20am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 18th, 2018 @ 8:00am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 18th, 2018 @ 8:49am CDT
LevelRage wrote:Would like to see a shot of that Starscream next to his leader class self, see how he compares with him. Would also sell me on him if he's big enough. Might get him anyways if not. Still unsure about Prime, he just doesn't look all to great. I do like his swords though. Still feel the HFTD voyager figure is the best representation of that form of him in that scale, with the evasion mode and tlk voyager figures at close seconds.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 18th, 2018 @ 1:13pm CDT
Posted by rusevkdc on March 18th, 2018 @ 7:04pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 18th, 2018 @ 9:15pm CDT
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on March 18th, 2018 @ 10:09pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 20th, 2018 @ 10:45pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on March 22nd, 2018 @ 4:42am CDT
The image below shows off the shelves of the Farmers store in Auckland where the figures were sighted (Grimlock is hiding behind Blackout, the poster confirmed), and we can only make out the price of the Voyager Starscream figure at 59.99 New Zealand dollars - equivalent to 43 USD at the time of writing. If you come across any of these figures anywhere near you, make sure to use our Sightings Database to hep out other fans, and join the regional sightings section of the discussion boards too!
Posted by william-james88 on March 22nd, 2018 @ 9:53am CDT
You can see Blackout in all his glory below, which also includes images of the accompanying Scorponok accessory and where you can store it in robot mode. You also have compairsons to the voyagers in this line where you ca clearly see that inly the robot modes are intended to be in scale with one another (since the alt modes are not). Let us know what you think of this toy and if you will be picking it up the moment you see it.