2008 Fast Action Battlers Announced
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Nov 2, 2007 at 5:28pm CDT
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The set includes: Pulse Cannon Ironhide, Claw Slash Ramjet, Fire Blast Optimus Prime & Sonic Shock Smokescreen.
The set is due for release in January 2008. Currently there are no pictures of these upcoming figures, but stay tuned to Seibertron.com for more information.
To check out the pre-order page, please click here.
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
Nov 2, 2007
BBTS has been quick on the preorders this week!
Still, I'm guessing repaints...
Still, I'm guessing repaints...
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Comment by Skowl
Nov 2, 2007
Ramjet = Starscream repaint
Smokescreen = Jazz repaint
no new molds (still no Bonecrusher...) = sucks
Smokescreen = Jazz repaint
no new molds (still no Bonecrusher...) = sucks
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Comment by Barricade
Nov 2, 2007
quoted for the truthSkowl wrote:
no new molds (still no Bonecrusher...) = sucks
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Comment by 1337W422102
Nov 2, 2007
I hope they release news about the upcoming Classics/Universe, I don't care much for the FABs.
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Comment by Bass X0
Nov 2, 2007
Recolored FABs that aren't movie characters may as well be "Universe" toys seeing as how the old Universe took old molds and repainted them into new characters.
I am interested in seeing these, even if i don't buy them.
I am interested in seeing these, even if i don't buy them.
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Comment by Wes Crayon
Nov 2, 2007
It's likely that Ramjet is a repaint given the claw slash feature, but I'll be happy with the figure if it's an attractive repaint and even happier if they give him a more fitting head sculpt. I just wish they'd made him Thrust or Dirge instead! Then at least he could join my G1-themed Classics and Energon seekers alongside movie Thundercracker (since Classics TC is virtually dead to me by being a Botcon exclusive, I have designated movie TC as a giant re-created Frankenstein version of his Classics self).
I'm not sure what to make of Fire Blast Prime and Pulse Cannon Ironhide, though. Yes, they could be repaints... but what could their color schemes be? G1 colors seem likely for Prime -- in which case I may pounce on this guy -- but Ironhide is a mystery to me. Will they do him in the classic red? One can only hope...
I'm not sure what to make of Fire Blast Prime and Pulse Cannon Ironhide, though. Yes, they could be repaints... but what could their color schemes be? G1 colors seem likely for Prime -- in which case I may pounce on this guy -- but Ironhide is a mystery to me. Will they do him in the classic red? One can only hope...
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I wouldn't rule out the possibility of Smokescreen being a Bumblebee recolor.
That said, yeah, where's our FAB Bonecrusher? Or a Cyber Slammmers version for that matter? We're getting three versions of Cliffjumper, who wasn't even in the movie, and only two of Bonecrusher? That doesn't seem right to me!
Comment by Zeedust
Nov 2, 2007
Skowl wrote:Ramjet = Starscream repaint
Smokescreen = Jazz repaint
no new molds (still no Bonecrusher...) = sucks
I wouldn't rule out the possibility of Smokescreen being a Bumblebee recolor.
That said, yeah, where's our FAB Bonecrusher? Or a Cyber Slammmers version for that matter? We're getting three versions of Cliffjumper, who wasn't even in the movie, and only two of Bonecrusher? That doesn't seem right to me!
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I think he'll be blue, like the upcoming voyager Offroad Ironhide from the Allspark Power line. Especially since FAB Brawl got repainted into Desert Brawl, thus representing the normal line's Deep Desert version.
Comment by Rushie
Nov 2, 2007
Wes Crayon wrote:Ironhide is a mystery to me. Will they do him in the classic red? One can only hope...
I think he'll be blue, like the upcoming voyager Offroad Ironhide from the Allspark Power line. Especially since FAB Brawl got repainted into Desert Brawl, thus representing the normal line's Deep Desert version.
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You're probably right, but I'll still hold out hope for a red version!
Speaking of the FAB Brawl repaint, have we gotten any new news on him? Or was that prototype eBay auction the extent of it?
Comment by Wes Crayon
Nov 2, 2007
Rushie wrote:Wes Crayon wrote:Ironhide is a mystery to me. Will they do him in the classic red? One can only hope...
I think he'll be blue, like the upcoming voyager Offroad Ironhide from the Allspark Power line. Especially since FAB Brawl got repainted into Desert Brawl, thus representing the normal line's Deep Desert version.
You're probably right, but I'll still hold out hope for a red version!
Speaking of the FAB Brawl repaint, have we gotten any new news on him? Or was that prototype eBay auction the extent of it?
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Comment by Smokescreen85
Nov 2, 2007
Smokescreen will probably be either an all blue or a blue and red repaint of Jazz. I doubt they'd use the Bumblebee mold since they are already repainting him into Cliffjumper. Either way, I'll be getting Smokey for sure. 
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Comment by Autobot032
Nov 3, 2007
They're down to repainting F.A.B.s now? Seriously?
...pathetic.
...pathetic.
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Comment by Autovolt127
Nov 4, 2007
Smokescreen and Ramjet I'm getting.
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Prime = Night Watch Prime deco
Ironhide = Offroad Ironhide deco
Comment by Dr. Z
Nov 4, 2007
Wes Crayon wrote:I'm not sure what to make of Fire Blast Prime and Pulse Cannon Ironhide, though. Yes, they could be repaints... but what could their color schemes be? G1 colors seem likely for Prime -- in which case I may pounce on this guy -- but Ironhide is a mystery to me. Will they do him in the classic red? One can only hope...
Prime = Night Watch Prime deco
Ironhide = Offroad Ironhide deco
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Comment by Bass X0
Nov 4, 2007
Why shouldn't they, Autobot032?
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Eh no, Bumblebee will be recolored into *gasp* Cliffjumper!
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Nov 4, 2007
Nemesis Primal wrote:Skowl wrote:Ramjet = Starscream repaint
Smokescreen = Jazz repaint
no new molds (still no Bonecrusher...) = sucks
I wouldn't rule out the possibility of Smokescreen being a Bumblebee recolor.
Eh no, Bumblebee will be recolored into *gasp* Cliffjumper!
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I've never understood the FAB hate, sure they are watered down figures, but some of them are superior to their deluxe counterparts.
Bet Ramjet is a far better looking toy than Starscream. Wonder if we will get a proper Smokescreen repaint, or if he will just have his name.
Comment by i_amtrunks
Nov 4, 2007
Autobot032 wrote:They're down to repainting F.A.B.s now? Seriously?
...pathetic.
I've never understood the FAB hate, sure they are watered down figures, but some of them are superior to their deluxe counterparts.
Bet Ramjet is a far better looking toy than Starscream. Wonder if we will get a proper Smokescreen repaint, or if he will just have his name.
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I think so too -- main reason I passed on that FAB Starscream I saw this evening. I wonder if they'll give him a more fitting headsculpt, though?
Comment by Wes Crayon
Nov 4, 2007
i_amtrunks wrote:Bet Ramjet is a far better looking toy than Starscream. Wonder if we will get a proper Smokescreen repaint, or if he will just have his name.
I think so too -- main reason I passed on that FAB Starscream I saw this evening. I wonder if they'll give him a more fitting headsculpt, though?
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It's not actually F.A.B. hate. Other than Frenzy, I'm unimpressed with the rest of the molds, though I wouldn't consider it hatred. Dislike, yes. Hatred, no. Not that extreme.
My point is I'm sick and tired of repaints. I realize they have to to keep afloat and keep enough product until Summer, but there's so many other things they could do. Like...oh, I dunno...give us a Voyager Class Bonecrusher.
Comment by Autobot032
Nov 5, 2007
Autobot032 wrote:They're down to repainting F.A.B.s now? Seriously?
...pathetic.
Bass X0 wrote:Why shouldn't they, Autobot032?
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i_amtrunks wrote:I've never understood the FAB hate, sure they are watered down figures, but some of them are superior to their deluxe counterparts.
Bet Ramjet is a far better looking toy than Starscream. Wonder if we will get a proper Smokescreen repaint, or if he will just have his name.
It's not actually F.A.B. hate. Other than Frenzy, I'm unimpressed with the rest of the molds, though I wouldn't consider it hatred. Dislike, yes. Hatred, no. Not that extreme.
My point is I'm sick and tired of repaints. I realize they have to to keep afloat and keep enough product until Summer, but there's so many other things they could do. Like...oh, I dunno...give us a Voyager Class Bonecrusher.
