War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed
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Thanks to Hasbro, we've been alerted to another Transformers Tuesday reveal from Hasbro! This reveal brings us another of the "Battle Across Time" subline from Transformers: Kingdom. This two-pack, a shared exclusive between Hasbro Pulse and Amazon, contains Maximal Skywarp, a head(s) retool and redeco of Kingdom Airazor, and Sideswipe, now in his Earth Lamborghini form.
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Battle Across Time Collection Deluxe WFC-K42 Sideswipe and Maximal Skywarp
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $44.99 / Available: November 1, 2021)
The Deluxe WFC-K42 SIDESWIPE and MAXIMAL SKYWARP Battle Across Time Collection includes a G1-inspired SIDESWIPE figure standing at 5.5 inches tall that converts from robot to sports car mode in 16 steps and a Beast Wars II-inspired MAXIMAL SKYWARP standing at 5.5 inches tall converts from robot to bald eagle mode in 22 steps. The figures come with a shoulder cannon, blaster and 2 Photon blaster accessories.
The Battle Across Time Collection allows fans to experience the clash between G1 and Beast Wars with MAXIMAL and AUTOBOT team-ups! With SCORPONOK in pursuit, SIDESWIPE and SKYWARP must team up to keep the DECEPTICON-PREDACON threat at bay. Each Battle Across Time pack features exclusive art that creates an epic battle scene when combined (each sold separately, subject to availability).
Beastify the battlefield! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available now for pre-order on Amazon.
So, Seibertronians, are you excited for this new two pack? Didn't pick up Siege Sideswipe, but can't pass up Lambo Sideswipe? Not impressed with Airazor but won't miss out on Skywarp? Let us know what your thoughts are below!
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Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106139)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:48pm CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:48pm CDT
The head sculpt on Skywarp looks awesome! Though it is a bit odd to see the eagle head on the chest and the feaux eagle head on his bot head
Sideswipe looks great too, love the paint job
That being said the set is close to $50 and I'm not attached to skywarp or sideswipe enough to get them. I'm happy with airrazor and deep cover. Solid set though!
Sideswipe looks great too, love the paint job
That being said the set is close to $50 and I'm not attached to skywarp or sideswipe enough to get them. I'm happy with airrazor and deep cover. Solid set though!
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106140)
Posted by william-james88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:49pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:49pm CDT
While I like this set, it looks really dumb that we see both the eagle heads one under the other in Skywarp's robot mode. Further proof that redeco for redecos sake should be put to bed.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106141)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:49pm CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:49pm CDT
Also in the bio for the other set, they're taking on dinobot, starscream and waspinator. Solid threat
These guys are up against scorponok. And he is smol. And alone. Smolone. And he's not a "decepticon-predacon threat" unless this dude also has Titan scorpies spark in him or something
These guys are up against scorponok. And he is smol. And alone. Smolone. And he's not a "decepticon-predacon threat" unless this dude also has Titan scorpies spark in him or something
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106142)
Posted by Rtron on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:51pm CDT
I agree, but a lot of people seem to favor them.
Posted by Rtron on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:51pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:While I like this set, it looks really dumb that we see both the eagle heads one under the other in Skywarp's robot mode. Further proof that redeco for redecos sake should be put to bed.
I agree, but a lot of people seem to favor them.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106143)
Posted by Munkky on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:53pm CDT
This set looks great! I had Magnaboss when I was a kid, but I wouldn't say I'm perticularly nostalgic for him, but Airazor has been one of my favourite moulds from Kingdom so far, and I think this Skywarp repaint has been done pretty well. Like Mirage, G1 Sideswipe has never been a character I've cared much about, but the Sideswipe in this set looks really nice, and I like it a lot more than the Siege version and its plethora of repaints. As much as I'm tempted to pre-order this set, I probably won't, because I don't know if either Sideswipe or Skywarp really have a place in my current collection set-up.
Posted by Munkky on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:53pm CDT
This set looks great! I had Magnaboss when I was a kid, but I wouldn't say I'm perticularly nostalgic for him, but Airazor has been one of my favourite moulds from Kingdom so far, and I think this Skywarp repaint has been done pretty well. Like Mirage, G1 Sideswipe has never been a character I've cared much about, but the Sideswipe in this set looks really nice, and I like it a lot more than the Siege version and its plethora of repaints. As much as I'm tempted to pre-order this set, I probably won't, because I don't know if either Sideswipe or Skywarp really have a place in my current collection set-up.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106144)
Posted by o.supreme on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:59pm CDT
Link to the episode below with subs if anyone is interested
Posted by o.supreme on June 1st, 2021 @ 12:59pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:To me, this will be Skywarp from the time set before he came to Gaia with Santon and forcibly turned Lio Junior into a Combiner with them against his will.
Link to the episode below with subs if anyone is interested
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106146)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:00pm CDT
Not necessarily. Assuming the new pricing for deluxes at $22.99, then they are really only off by a dollar, not enough to make up for anything other than maybe blast effects. Also, previous Siege sets were also off by a dollar or 2. The Skywarp set was a voyager plus 3 battlemasters, sold for $50 and the individual parts made up $48 based on normal pricing.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:00pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Yeah something is off about the Price, even at the *less* expensive amount on Pulse of $47.99. There should be more than a 5 dollar price difference for a Voyager & Deluxe vs 2 Deluxes. This should be $44 at the MOST. It almost seems like there was supposed to be an added battlemaster, or some accessories (similar to the Siege sets) that got left out.
Not necessarily. Assuming the new pricing for deluxes at $22.99, then they are really only off by a dollar, not enough to make up for anything other than maybe blast effects. Also, previous Siege sets were also off by a dollar or 2. The Skywarp set was a voyager plus 3 battlemasters, sold for $50 and the individual parts made up $48 based on normal pricing.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106147)
Posted by Bounti76 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:01pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:01pm CDT
So this is weird....Pulse has the set for $47.99. Amazon for $52.99. But when I ordered from Amazon earlier, I got it for $44.99? I mean, I'll take it, I just wonder why the price changes. Also, why is Pulse offering it for less than the "exclusive" retailer is?
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106148)
Posted by Yodoswaginz on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:09pm CDT
Posted by Yodoswaginz on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:09pm CDT
Man I really wish they'd put Grimlock with Sideswipe instead of Mirage. If Sideswipe and Grimlock were together it would have been a definite buy, but the way it is I don't really want either sets. I have the original Magnaboss set, so I have no interest in owning Skywarp. Likewise Earthmode Mirage doesn't interest me given his fake kibble and the fact he can't shoulder his missile launcher.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106149)
Posted by william-james88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:15pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:15pm CDT
So no nightprowler then?
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106150)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:15pm CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:15pm CDT
For anyone who can't order from Pulse, you can possibly get Amazon to price match. There is should be a link somewhere in the product info to report a lower price. You can report Pulse's price there and within a few days, Amazon may match the Pulse price. I did this with Kingdom wave 1 and 2 deluxes and Voyagers that Gamestop had priced cheaper.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106151)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:21pm CDT
What were the original listings with Nightprowler and the other four? Who was with who before?
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:21pm CDT
Unless they surprise us with another set.william-james88 wrote:So no nightprowler then?
What were the original listings with Nightprowler and the other four? Who was with who before?
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106153)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:46pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:46pm CDT
Was hoping Sideswipe would be blockier and more Countach-y... this is not that. All that seems to be different is the hood/torso. As nice as that is, it’s not enough for me to replace Siegeswipe. It’s a sad pass for me. Same with Mirage, and with the revelation he can’t mount his rocket launcher on his shoulder like the Siege one can, I ended up canceling my preorder for it and keeping my one.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106154)
Posted by Bounti76 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:56pm CDT
The hood, the back of the legs, the back.... basically the entire car mode looks different.
Posted by Bounti76 on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:56pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Was hoping Sideswipe would be blockier and more Countach-y... this is not that. All that seems to be different is the hood/torso. As nice as that is, it’s not enough for me to replace Siegeswipe. It’s a sad pass for me. Same with Mirage, and with the revelation he can’t mount his rocket launcher on his shoulder like the Siege one can, I ended up canceling my preorder for it and keeping my one.
The hood, the back of the legs, the back.... basically the entire car mode looks different.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106156)
Posted by aronjlove on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:59pm CDT
Yeah, the front and back of the car look almost exactly like the Sunstreaker mold.
Posted by aronjlove on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:59pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Was hoping Sideswipe would be blockier and more Countach-y... this is not that. All that seems to be different is the hood/torso. As nice as that is, it’s not enough for me to replace Siegeswipe. It’s a sad pass for me. Same with Mirage, and with the revelation he can’t mount his rocket launcher on his shoulder like the Siege one can, I ended up canceling my preorder for it and keeping my one.
The hood, the back of the legs, the back.... basically the entire car mode looks different.
Yeah, the front and back of the car look almost exactly like the Sunstreaker mold.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106157)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:59pm CDT
I would have to see a comparison picture to judge fully (and those will be popping up on the net anytime now). Not being picky, I was okay with the Siege version as it looked more an earth car then a Cybertronian one. This may also be as far as Hasbro is willing to go to avoid certain...difficulties.
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 1st, 2021 @ 1:59pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Was hoping Sideswipe would be blockier and more Countach-y... this is not that. All that seems to be different is the hood/torso. As nice as that is, it’s not enough for me to replace Siegeswipe. It’s a sad pass for me. Same with Mirage, and with the revelation he can’t mount his rocket launcher on his shoulder like the Siege one can, I ended up canceling my preorder for it and keeping my one.
The hood, the back of the legs, the back.... basically the entire car mode looks different.
I would have to see a comparison picture to judge fully (and those will be popping up on the net anytime now). Not being picky, I was okay with the Siege version as it looked more an earth car then a Cybertronian one. This may also be as far as Hasbro is willing to go to avoid certain...difficulties.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106158)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:02pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:02pm CDT
Because comparisons are best done with actual images instead of just from memory:
Transformers War for Cybertron: SIEGE Sideswipe Gallery
The car shell is all new it looks like. Only thing truly missing is his spoiler.
Transformers War for Cybertron: SIEGE Sideswipe Gallery
The robot parts are the same, which makes sense to do so.
Transformers War for Cybertron: SIEGE Sideswipe Gallery
The car shell is all new it looks like. Only thing truly missing is his spoiler.
Transformers War for Cybertron: SIEGE Sideswipe Gallery
The robot parts are the same, which makes sense to do so.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106160)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:11pm CDT
Thanks Jelze!
So they have changed more but meh, I think sideswipe is fine as is.
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:11pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Because comparisons are best done with actual images instead of just from memory:
Transformers War for Cybertron: SIEGE Sideswipe Gallery
The car shell is all new it looks like. Only thing truly missing is his spoiler.
Transformers War for Cybertron: SIEGE Sideswipe Gallery
The robot parts are the same, which makes sense to do so.
Thanks Jelze!
So they have changed more but meh, I think sideswipe is fine as is.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106161)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:22pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:22pm CDT
Yeah, same here. It's nice, but not nice or different enough for me to double dip or even replace Siege Sideswipe.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106163)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:24pm CDT
That's probably why him and Earth Mode Mirage were made exclusives instead of main retail. Compared to the others, the retooling is... fairly minimal, to point they look so much alike any parent can go: "You already have that".
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:24pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Yeah, same here. It's nice, but not nice or different enough for me to double dip or even replace Siege Sideswipe.
That's probably why him and Earth Mode Mirage were made exclusives instead of main retail. Compared to the others, the retooling is... fairly minimal, to point they look so much alike any parent can go: "You already have that".
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106164)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:25pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:25pm CDT
Well there was never a way this pack would get my interest/money without having completely different figures in it, so easy pass, although Skywarp does look somewhat better than I expected. Hopefully Nightprowler pops up somewhere (but NOT in one of these packs, please, I don't want a second Hound).
Original rumor/leak: Sideswipe & Grimlock, Mirage & Skywarp
Amazon Australia listings: Sideswipe & Nightprowler, Mirage & Grimlock
Other Amazon listings & later actual reveals: Sideswipe & Skywarp, Mirage & Grimlock
What trend? These aren't supposed to be versus packs, just Autobot/Maximal team-ups.blackeyedprime wrote:*also a bit dull that it's continuing the good guy vs good guy trend intead of hero/villain.
Well considering Starscream is the ONLY retail Decepticon in this line that isn't a Core Class mini-version or a Unicron minion, it's not like they had a whole lot of options of evil teammates to give Scorpy here.Razorbeast88 wrote:Also in the bio for the other set, they're taking on dinobot, starscream and waspinator. Solid threat
These guys are up against scorponok. And he is smol. And alone. Smolone. And he's not a "decepticon-predacon threat" unless this dude also has Titan scorpies spark in him or something
I believe the history of these set's contents went as follows:Sabrblade wrote:What were the original listings with Nightprowler and the other four? Who was with who before?
Original rumor/leak: Sideswipe & Grimlock, Mirage & Skywarp
Amazon Australia listings: Sideswipe & Nightprowler, Mirage & Grimlock
Other Amazon listings & later actual reveals: Sideswipe & Skywarp, Mirage & Grimlock
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106165)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:26pm CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:26pm CDT
I remember seeing an Instagram pic from kremzeek where he used Sideswipe's shoulder cannon on kingdom mirages back to hold the shoulder cannon
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106168)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:34pm CDT
Fair enough but why would a unicron minion not be considered? It's a battle Across Time, at some point in time Cyclonus is no longer attached to unicron. Plus they could've just as easily written in a decepticon from siege or earthrise. Could've even been scorponok and Blackarachnia teaming up
Just to be clear it really doesn't matter lol I just wanted an excuse to say smolone but I wouldnt say there weren't at least a couple of other options
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:34pm CDT
Well considering Starscream is the ONLY retail Decepticon in this line that isn't a Core Class mini-version or a Unicron minion, it's not like they had a whole lot of options of evil teammates to give Scorpy here.Razorbeast88 wrote:Also in the bio for the other set, they're taking on dinobot, starscream and waspinator. Solid threat
These guys are up against scorponok. And he is smol. And alone. Smolone. And he's not a "decepticon-predacon threat" unless this dude also has Titan scorpies spark in him or something
Fair enough but why would a unicron minion not be considered? It's a battle Across Time, at some point in time Cyclonus is no longer attached to unicron. Plus they could've just as easily written in a decepticon from siege or earthrise. Could've even been scorponok and Blackarachnia teaming up
Just to be clear it really doesn't matter lol I just wanted an excuse to say smolone but I wouldnt say there weren't at least a couple of other options
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106172)
Posted by DeathReviews on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:44pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:44pm CDT
Given that Earthrise Sunstreaker is STILL sold out (if indeed it ever WAS available), this may be the only way some people can get the mold is through this set....
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106173)
Posted by Rtron on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:46pm CDT
This is a completely different mold from Sunstreaker.
As for Nightprowler: Maybe we'll get a third box set, Nightprowler & earthmode Hound? Just speculating.
Posted by Rtron on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:46pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:Given that Earthrise Sunstreaker is STILL sold out (if indeed it ever WAS available), this may be the only way some people can get the mold is through this set....
This is a completely different mold from Sunstreaker.
As for Nightprowler: Maybe we'll get a third box set, Nightprowler & earthmode Hound? Just speculating.
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:50pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:50pm CDT
What I'd like to see packed with Nightprowler would be either a redeco of Waspinator as Skywasp, or a redeco of Blackarachnia as Crystal Widow, both colored like their respective unreleased Holloween Horrorcons from the 2003 Universe line, and given the names of those who look like these decos.
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Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:59pm CDT
-They don't want to mention Siege/ER stuff because they're trying to cross-sell figures in the current line by mentioning them
-Haslab Unicron is out at this point, and since that is technically the WFC Unicron, I assume they want to keep Galvatron & Cyclonus associated with him as opposed to free Decepticons (which also helps them sell the SS86 Scourge & others)
-We know at this point that some of the Golden Disk card futures are "becomes a Herald of Unicron" in the same way some of them are "becomes a Maximal" or "becomes a Decepticon", which further seems to indicate that Hasbro might potentially be treating Unicron-affiliation as basically it's own unofficial faction right now
-There could be reasoning for it related to the Netflix show (seeing as how that's where things like the Mercenary faction, the ER map, and the versus aspect of the Siege vote really actually came into play)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 1st, 2021 @ 2:59pm CDT
A lot of this assumptions on my part, but here's what I think is happening here:Razorbeast88 wrote:Fair enough but why would a unicron minion not be considered? It's a battle Across Time, at some point in time Cyclonus is no longer attached to unicron. Plus they could've just as easily written in a decepticon from siege or earthrise. Could've even been scorponok and Blackarachnia teaming up
-They don't want to mention Siege/ER stuff because they're trying to cross-sell figures in the current line by mentioning them
-Haslab Unicron is out at this point, and since that is technically the WFC Unicron, I assume they want to keep Galvatron & Cyclonus associated with him as opposed to free Decepticons (which also helps them sell the SS86 Scourge & others)
-We know at this point that some of the Golden Disk card futures are "becomes a Herald of Unicron" in the same way some of them are "becomes a Maximal" or "becomes a Decepticon", which further seems to indicate that Hasbro might potentially be treating Unicron-affiliation as basically it's own unofficial faction right now
-There could be reasoning for it related to the Netflix show (seeing as how that's where things like the Mercenary faction, the ER map, and the versus aspect of the Siege vote really actually came into play)
Also fair.Razorbeast88 wrote:Just to be clear it really doesn't matter lol I just wanted an excuse to say smolone but I wouldnt say there weren't at least a couple of other options
Ooh, a full-on Horrorcon multipack would be cool, and we do know Blackarachnia's alternate head sculpt is her toy head...but we'd need to wait for the next wave to be revealed before that'll become a possibility.Sabrblade wrote:What I'd like to see packed with Nightprowler would be either a redeco of Waspinator as Skywasp, or a redeco of Blackarachnia as Crystal Widow, both colored like their respective unreleased Holloween Horrorcons from the 2003 Universe line, and given the names of those who look like these decos.
Re: War for Cybertron Kingdom Battle Across Time Maximal Skywarp and Earth-Mode Sideswipe Revealed (2106177)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:02pm CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:02pm CDT
Seems like pretty logical assumptions to me, fair enough haha
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Posted by megamanfan on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:15pm CDT
Posted by megamanfan on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:15pm CDT
weird how both the promo pics and official artwork have the eagle talons forwards instead of turnign them around like airazor.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:20pm CDT
That actually is consistent with the BWII animation model:
The original toy as assembled have them pointing back in robot mode, but they're easily swapped.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:20pm CDT
megamanfan wrote:weird how both the promo pics and official artwork have the eagle talons forwards instead of turnign them around like airazor.
That actually is consistent with the BWII animation model:
The original toy as assembled have them pointing back in robot mode, but they're easily swapped.
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:20pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:20pm CDT
Skywarp had forward swung toes on his cartoon model.megamanfan wrote:weird how both the promo pics and official artwork have the eagle talons forwards instead of turnign them around like airazor.
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Posted by Nuclearxpotato on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:43pm CDT
Posted by Nuclearxpotato on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:43pm CDT
Man, I hope there's still a Nightprowler in the works. Not sure if I'd prefer a Tigatron or Cheetor redeco, however. (Maybe Tigatron so he's more beefy)
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Posted by DeathReviews on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:56pm CDT
I donno - on Pulse they're still showing the renders - but it has the ridges on the back, the pattern on the windows.... Granted I've never seen the actual Sunstreaker figure (because it's never been available). The hubcaps look different, and the heads. But beyond that, they look pretty darn close to me.
Posted by DeathReviews on June 1st, 2021 @ 3:56pm CDT
Rtron wrote:DeathReviews wrote:Given that Earthrise Sunstreaker is STILL sold out (if indeed it ever WAS available), this may be the only way some people can get the mold is through this set....
This is a completely different mold from Sunstreaker.
I donno - on Pulse they're still showing the renders - but it has the ridges on the back, the pattern on the windows.... Granted I've never seen the actual Sunstreaker figure (because it's never been available). The hubcaps look different, and the heads. But beyond that, they look pretty darn close to me.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:00pm CDT
Pay close attention to the seams.
Also, Sunstreaker has (parts of) Wheeljack's transformation scheme.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:00pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:Rtron wrote:DeathReviews wrote:Given that Earthrise Sunstreaker is STILL sold out (if indeed it ever WAS available), this may be the only way some people can get the mold is through this set....
This is a completely different mold from Sunstreaker.
I donno - on Pulse they're still showing the renders - but they look pretty darn close to me...
Pay close attention to the seams.
Also, Sunstreaker has (parts of) Wheeljack's transformation scheme.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:17pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:17pm CDT
Yeah it's not a retool of streaker, just a re shelling of Sideswipe, all you have to do is look at robot mode
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Posted by Unicron Magnus on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by Unicron Magnus on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:24pm CDT
The fact that they're going with the "Skywarp" name for the eagle makes me hopeful that we'll see the Fuzor Silverbolt in the near future. 
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:25pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:25pm CDT
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:45pm CDT
Case in point:
Most notably, Earthrise's Sunstreaker's car hood forms his feet. This Sideswipe's hood is his torso.
Whereas Sideswipe's basic structure is a perfect match for his Siege toy:
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:45pm CDT
How easily you forget that Sideswipe and Sunstreaker are supposed to have the same altmode but completely different-mold robot modes.DeathReviews wrote:Rtron wrote:DeathReviews wrote:Given that Earthrise Sunstreaker is STILL sold out (if indeed it ever WAS available), this may be the only way some people can get the mold is through this set....
This is a completely different mold from Sunstreaker.
I donno - on Pulse they're still showing the renders - but it has the ridges on the back, the pattern on the windows.... Granted I've never seen the actual Sunstreaker figure (because it's never been available). The hubcaps look different, and the heads. But beyond that, they look pretty darn close to me.
Case in point:
Most notably, Earthrise's Sunstreaker's car hood forms his feet. This Sideswipe's hood is his torso.
Whereas Sideswipe's basic structure is a perfect match for his Siege toy:
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Posted by Munkky on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:48pm CDT
This is what I'm hoping for as well, even if it isn't in Kingdom but a later toyline, a new Fuzor Silverbolt toy would be awesome to have.
Damn, these two would look really nice alongside my Earthrise Optimus and Wheeljack. It's funny, I've never cared all that much about G1 Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage or Huffer, but now I want them all as accessories!
Posted by Munkky on June 1st, 2021 @ 4:48pm CDT
Unicron Magnus wrote:The fact that they're going with the "Skywarp" name for the eagle makes me hopeful that we'll see the Fuzor Silverbolt in the near future.
This is what I'm hoping for as well, even if it isn't in Kingdom but a later toyline, a new Fuzor Silverbolt toy would be awesome to have.
DeathReviews wrote:Rtron wrote:DeathReviews wrote:Given that Earthrise Sunstreaker is STILL sold out (if indeed it ever WAS available), this may be the only way some people can get the mold is through this set....
This is a completely different mold from Sunstreaker.
I donno - on Pulse they're still showing the renders - but it has the ridges on the back, the pattern on the windows.... Granted I've never seen the actual Sunstreaker figure (because it's never been available). The hubcaps look different, and the heads. But beyond that, they look pretty darn close to me.
Damn, these two would look really nice alongside my Earthrise Optimus and Wheeljack. It's funny, I've never cared all that much about G1 Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage or Huffer, but now I want them all as accessories!
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Posted by Cheetron on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:04pm CDT
Posted by Cheetron on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:04pm CDT
If I missed this, I'm sorry. Price is now 52.99
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:09pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:09pm CDT
I'll be getting this. I'm glad I didn't bother with the "cr@pple-damage" Seige version. Now I can enjoy this new one, alongside the clean, Seige repaints (Tigertrack, etc). Now, if they can hurry up and release Springer and Galvatron without the gunk on them, all will be well.
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Posted by RLTW-N64-3D on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:14pm CDT
Put this together alongside the other Battle Across Time packaging
Posted by RLTW-N64-3D on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:14pm CDT
Put this together alongside the other Battle Across Time packaging
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Posted by Overcracker on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:34pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:34pm CDT
Sideswipe looks so good, makes me sad I never got Sunstreaker.
Wonder if they'll decide to re-release him like they did with Wheeljack. Wheeljack got three releases. Siege, Netflix and the Kingdom repack.
Wonder if they'll repack Sunstreaker in a future wave or something.
Wonder if they'll decide to re-release him like they did with Wheeljack. Wheeljack got three releases. Siege, Netflix and the Kingdom repack.
Wonder if they'll repack Sunstreaker in a future wave or something.
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Posted by william-james88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:37pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:37pm CDT
Oh man, imagine if they rerelease this sideswipe as a solo deluxe in the next line?
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
That would be lovely.
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 1st, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:Sideswipe looks so good, makes me sad I never got Sunstreaker.
Wonder if they'll decide to re-release him like they did with Wheeljack. Wheeljack got three releases. Siege, Netflix and the Kingdom repack.
Wonder if they'll repack Sunstreaker in a future wave or something.
That would be lovely.
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Posted by Overcracker on June 1st, 2021 @ 6:48pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on June 1st, 2021 @ 6:48pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:Overcracker wrote:Sideswipe looks so good, makes me sad I never got Sunstreaker.
Wonder if they'll decide to re-release him like they did with Wheeljack. Wheeljack got three releases. Siege, Netflix and the Kingdom repack.
Wonder if they'll repack Sunstreaker in a future wave or something.
That would be lovely.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 1st, 2021 @ 6:51pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 1st, 2021 @ 6:51pm CDT
I just don't see the differences with this new Sideswipe. They couldn't give us a spoiler? I'm still buying it for sure, I'm just glad we're getting ALL the weapons.
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 1st, 2021 @ 6:59pm CDT
I'm guessing the spoiler would have been too difficult with how the back portion of the car becomes his knees and some of the car ends up inside his legs. There may not be enough clearance inside, or it would have put the parts count too high.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 1st, 2021 @ 6:59pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I just don't see the differences with this new Sideswipe. They couldn't give us a spoiler? I'm still buying it for sure, I'm just glad we're getting ALL the weapons.
I'm guessing the spoiler would have been too difficult with how the back portion of the car becomes his knees and some of the car ends up inside his legs. There may not be enough clearance inside, or it would have put the parts count too high.
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Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 1st, 2021 @ 7:46pm CDT
It also might veer a little too close to an actual Lambo to the point where HasTak would need to liscense it. If I recall, Sunstreaker was already pushing the boundaries, especially with the accurate tire rims
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 1st, 2021 @ 7:46pm CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I just don't see the differences with this new Sideswipe. They couldn't give us a spoiler? I'm still buying it for sure, I'm just glad we're getting ALL the weapons.
I'm guessing the spoiler would have been too difficult with how the back portion of the car becomes his knees and some of the car ends up inside his legs. There may not be enough clearance inside, or it would have put the parts count too high.
It also might veer a little too close to an actual Lambo to the point where HasTak would need to liscense it. If I recall, Sunstreaker was already pushing the boundaries, especially with the accurate tire rims
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Posted by Short Circuit on June 1st, 2021 @ 8:44pm CDT
Posted by Short Circuit on June 1st, 2021 @ 8:44pm CDT
They didn’t even remould his abs to let his new chest sit flush or give him a spoiler. What the heck?
Still going to get him because he’ll look perfect with sunstreaker. Sucks we never got a G2 or cybertron version of him.
Skywarp looks neat too, but he’ll be lonely unless they make a santon from Rhinox and a Lio Junior.
Still going to get him because he’ll look perfect with sunstreaker. Sucks we never got a G2 or cybertron version of him.
Skywarp looks neat too, but he’ll be lonely unless they make a santon from Rhinox and a Lio Junior.
