Decepticon Specialists
- Galvatron
- Octane
- Astrotrain
Autobot Specialists
- Ironhide
- Mirage
- Hound
These are said to come in special collector style packaging similar to the recently released Asian exclusive Seekers: Aces and Seekers: Elites sets.
Asian Market Exclusive Transformers Decepticons & Autobots Specialists Three-Packs?
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Aug 18, 2013 at 11:31pm CDT
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Decepticon Specialists
Autobot Specialists
These are said to come in special collector style packaging similar to the recently released Asian exclusive Seekers: Aces and Seekers: Elites sets.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Aug 18, 2013
If these are the Classics/Universe molds, Mirage, Hound, and Astrotrain are the only ones worth looking into.
Aside from giving their decos ADOS, I'm not sure how much more could be added the decos of these.
Aside from giving their decos ADOS, I'm not sure how much more could be added the decos of these.
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Comment by MagnetarPrime
Aug 18, 2013
This is good news for me, I'm missing Galvatron, Astrotrain, Hound, Iron Hide and Mirage in the classics line so I will surely get these two sets somehow and they will be a great addition to my classics/generations collection.
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Comment by Metrosuplex
Aug 19, 2013
So what's the asking price? $120? Or is that too optimistic? 
I like the reissues, but the prices are just exorbitant. It's really too bad Hasbro doesn't release a version of these for around $60-80. But I guess the predominant mindset among collectors is, "Screw the deluxes! I'm selling my collection and getting all MPs!!!
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Bleh. MPs are too big.
I like the reissues, but the prices are just exorbitant. It's really too bad Hasbro doesn't release a version of these for around $60-80. But I guess the predominant mindset among collectors is, "Screw the deluxes! I'm selling my collection and getting all MPs!!!
"Bleh. MPs are too big.
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Comment by jamarmiller
Aug 19, 2013
the prices for these are nuts, I wish it wasnt so, as Id like to buy these for my boy, especially if they are cartoon accurate color schemes
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Comment by megatronus
Aug 19, 2013
Ooo... Gives me an opportunity to sell my older versions and feel like I have some loose cash before it all gets taken away again.
But, in all seriousness, I enjoy these Asia Exclusive 3-packs. At least with the Seekers, benefits included:
-Collector friendly packaging: you don't ruin a 'card' when opening them.
-Extension of the above: the box art is really nice/collectible/displayable.
-Due to the high list price, they eventually go on sale anyway (i.e. both Seeker sets are currently available for a more reasonable $90 on TFsource).
-The deco's are really nice - in some cases the best for that particular mold.
Barring the apps being terrible, I'm on board for these.
But, in all seriousness, I enjoy these Asia Exclusive 3-packs. At least with the Seekers, benefits included:
-Collector friendly packaging: you don't ruin a 'card' when opening them.
-Extension of the above: the box art is really nice/collectible/displayable.
-Due to the high list price, they eventually go on sale anyway (i.e. both Seeker sets are currently available for a more reasonable $90 on TFsource).
-The deco's are really nice - in some cases the best for that particular mold.
Barring the apps being terrible, I'm on board for these.
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Am I the only one who at least mildly enjoys Octane?
...the answers is: Yes.
ADOS?
Comment by megatronus
Aug 19, 2013
Sabrblade wrote:If these are the Classics/Universe molds, Mirage, Hound, and Astrotrain are the only ones worth looking into.
Am I the only one who at least mildly enjoys Octane?
...the answers is: Yes.
Sabrblade wrote:Aside from giving their decos ADOS, I'm not sure how much more could be added the decos of these.
ADOS?
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Comment by Sabrblade
Aug 19, 2013
"Attention Deficit... OOH, SHINY!!!"megatronus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Aside from giving their decos ADOS, I'm not sure how much more could be added the decos of these.
ADOS?
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Squirrel!?
Comment by megatronus
Aug 19, 2013
Sabrblade wrote:"Attention Deficit... OOH, SHINY!!!"megatronus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Aside from giving their decos ADOS, I'm not sure how much more could be added the decos of these.
ADOS?
Squirrel!?
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If you're a bit patient and don't mind waiting a bit after the release some buyers will break up the set and you could get Astrotrain solo and not have to buy all 3.
This will be very interesting on both factions. I personally missed out on Henkei Ironhide so I will possess him. I'm also curious on the price to see if they will be more expensive then that of the Seekers.
Comment by Nemesis Destron
Aug 19, 2013
xyl360 wrote:I hope the Astrotrain has a show accurate deco similar to the Henkei version which I never was able to acquire.
If you're a bit patient and don't mind waiting a bit after the release some buyers will break up the set and you could get Astrotrain solo and not have to buy all 3.
This will be very interesting on both factions. I personally missed out on Henkei Ironhide so I will possess him. I'm also curious on the price to see if they will be more expensive then that of the Seekers.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Aug 19, 2013
I'm really curious to see how they might deco these to be any different... or more show accurate. I could see...
Galvatron - more purple
Octane - chrome tanker
Astrotrain - G1 Toy color (light gray)
Hound - desert version (eHobby style)
Mirage - improved G1 deco OR Diaclone Red
Ironhide - improved G1 deco, or eHobby Diaclone Black
While I doubt they'd do these eHobby/Diaclone decos. I'd REALLY REALLY REALLY like them. If they put them out on the shelf, I'd snatch them up, too. Seriously, a red race car and desert jeep... and a "movie color" Ironhide. Great ideas for the shelf.
I'd also jump at a "G1" Swindle from Hound like they did in Alternators. Would be fantastic.
Galvatron - more purple
Octane - chrome tanker
Astrotrain - G1 Toy color (light gray)
Hound - desert version (eHobby style)
Mirage - improved G1 deco OR Diaclone Red
Ironhide - improved G1 deco, or eHobby Diaclone Black
While I doubt they'd do these eHobby/Diaclone decos. I'd REALLY REALLY REALLY like them. If they put them out on the shelf, I'd snatch them up, too. Seriously, a red race car and desert jeep... and a "movie color" Ironhide. Great ideas for the shelf.
I'd also jump at a "G1" Swindle from Hound like they did in Alternators. Would be fantastic.
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Corrected. I liked Octane. I really didn't have a problem with any of the classics line, but maybe I was just too star-struck about G1's coming back into retail. 
Comment by Metrosuplex
Aug 19, 2013
megatronus wrote:Am I the only one who at least mildly enjoys Octane?
...the answers is: NO.
Corrected. I liked Octane.
I really didn't have a problem with any of the classics line, but maybe I was just too star-struck about G1's coming back into retail.
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Unfortunately, I think the Diaclone/Movie colors are a pipe dream. They've historically focused on giving us premium G1 decos.
Comment by megatronus
Aug 19, 2013
gothsaurus wrote:I'm really curious to see how they might deco these to be any different... or more show accurate. I could see...
Galvatron - more purple
Octane - chrome tanker
Astrotrain - G1 Toy color (light gray)
Hound - desert version (eHobby style)
Mirage - improved G1 deco OR Diaclone Red
Ironhide - improved G1 deco, or eHobby Diaclone Black
While I doubt they'd do these eHobby/Diaclone decos. I'd REALLY REALLY REALLY like them. If they put them out on the shelf, I'd snatch them up, too. Seriously, a red race car and desert jeep... and a "movie color" Ironhide. Great ideas for the shelf.
I'd also jump at a "G1" Swindle from Hound like they did in Alternators. Would be fantastic.
Unfortunately, I think the Diaclone/Movie colors are a pipe dream. They've historically focused on giving us premium G1 decos.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Aug 19, 2013
Yeah, I'll admit they're unlikely for these sets. Maybe while the molds are on the presses they can squeeze out something for the main line or subscription that fits the bill.
Red Mirage could be a new G1 character for the main line... plus Skid-Z and Machine Wars Prowl for a club store exclusive and the subscription service.
(Skid-Z can hang out with the new versions of Scourge, Side Burn and SkyByte.)
Just sayin'.
Red Mirage could be a new G1 character for the main line... plus Skid-Z and Machine Wars Prowl for a club store exclusive and the subscription service.
(Skid-Z can hang out with the new versions of Scourge, Side Burn and SkyByte.)
Just sayin'.
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Comment by Mindmaster
Aug 19, 2013
Shattered Glass Ironhide's deco is technically an homage to his Diaclone self, so I could see the Club doing that as a convention exclusive or as a TFSS mail-away...
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Hey, they did MP Tigertrack. Anything can happen
Comment by megatronus
Aug 19, 2013
gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, I'll admit they're unlikely for these sets. Maybe while the molds are on the presses they can squeeze out something for the main line or subscription that fits the bill.
Red Mirage could be a new G1 character for the main line... plus Skid-Z and Machine Wars Prowl for a club store exclusive and the subscription service.
(Skid-Z can hang out with the new versions of Scourge, Side Burn and SkyByte.)
Just sayin'.
Hey, they did MP Tigertrack. Anything can happen
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Comment by Bumblevivisector
Aug 19, 2013
I wouldn't be interested in these at all, as Astrotrain, Galvatron, Ironhide, and Octane-Kor were some of the least impressive CHUGGUR molds (though Octank was a nice try that could've worked even better as a voyager than Galvy), but there's one issue no one's mentioned:
Does a Hound reissue automatically = a Ravage reissue, as was evidenced in G2 redux? If they are gang molded OSLT, and Ravage is repainted into Howlback or Stripes, I'm gonna' hafta' fork over as much as it takes to get this set, if that's what it takes to convince HasTak to never ever stop with new Masterpiece cassettes. Once we've gotten new molds of every last cassette, down to the 4 combiner pair and an official Autoscout, I might actually forgive the neutering of KOTOYS.com. I'd much rather buy a purple MP Soundwave than those 3 Autobots again, but I'll purchase ANY new cassette-related item, official or otherwise, just to send them the right message.
Does a Hound reissue automatically = a Ravage reissue, as was evidenced in G2 redux? If they are gang molded OSLT, and Ravage is repainted into Howlback or Stripes, I'm gonna' hafta' fork over as much as it takes to get this set, if that's what it takes to convince HasTak to never ever stop with new Masterpiece cassettes. Once we've gotten new molds of every last cassette, down to the 4 combiner pair and an official Autoscout, I might actually forgive the neutering of KOTOYS.com. I'd much rather buy a purple MP Soundwave than those 3 Autobots again, but I'll purchase ANY new cassette-related item, official or otherwise, just to send them the right message.
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I wouldn't count on Ravage getting repainted into a new character. In fact, he may as well be completely omitted, despite being gang-molded.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Aug 19, 2013
Bumblevivisector wrote:I wouldn't be interested in these at all, as Astrotrain, Galvatron, Ironhide, and Octane-Kor were some of the least impressive CHUGGUR molds (though Octank was a nice try that could've worked even better as a voyager than Galvy), but there's one issue no one's mentioned:
Does a Hound reissue automatically = a Ravage reissue, as was evidenced in G2 redux? If they are gang molded OSLT, and Ravage is repainted into Howlback or Stripes, I'm gonna' hafta' fork over as much as it takes to get this set, if that's what it takes to convince HasTak to never ever stop with new Masterpiece cassettes. Once we've gotten new molds of every last cassette, down to the 4 combiner pair and an official Autoscout, I might actually forgive the neutering of KOTOYS.com. I'd much rather buy a purple MP Soundwave than those 3 Autobots again, but I'll purchase ANY new cassette-related item, official or otherwise, just to send them the right message.
I wouldn't count on Ravage getting repainted into a new character. In fact, he may as well be completely omitted, despite being gang-molded.
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Also- CHUGGUR!
Comment by RhA
Aug 19, 2013
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bumblevivisector wrote:I wouldn't be interested in these at all, as Astrotrain, Galvatron, Ironhide, and Octane-Kor were some of the least impressive CHUGGUR molds (though Octank was a nice try that could've worked even better as a voyager than Galvy), but there's one issue no one's mentioned:
Does a Hound reissue automatically = a Ravage reissue, as was evidenced in G2 redux? If they are gang molded OSLT, and Ravage is repainted into Howlback or Stripes, I'm gonna' hafta' fork over as much as it takes to get this set, if that's what it takes to convince HasTak to never ever stop with new Masterpiece cassettes. Once we've gotten new molds of every last cassette, down to the 4 combiner pair and an official Autoscout, I might actually forgive the neutering of KOTOYS.com. I'd much rather buy a purple MP Soundwave than those 3 Autobots again, but I'll purchase ANY new cassette-related item, official or otherwise, just to send them the right message.
I wouldn't count on Ravage getting repainted into a new character. In fact, he may as well be completely omitted, despite being gang-molded.
Also- CHUGGUR!
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Comment by gothsaurus
Aug 19, 2013
Aw. I liked Astrotrain. He looked pretty good in each mode.
But yeah, same here. You give me a Ravage recolor and I'll be knocking down the door to buy the set.
But yeah, same here. You give me a Ravage recolor and I'll be knocking down the door to buy the set.
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Comment by MINDVVIPE
Aug 19, 2013
I like Octane! I even like Astrotrain (who, aside from meh knees) looks amazing, and I like Galvatron too, even if it could definitely be better.
On the flipside, Mirage and Hound are the masterpieces here. Damn are these 2 great, even if Hound's gun is loose'ish.
On the flipside, Mirage and Hound are the masterpieces here. Damn are these 2 great, even if Hound's gun is loose'ish.
