First Look at Nightshade's Owl Statue Alt Mode in Toy Form

Posted by william-james88 Jun 23, 2023 at 8:36pm CDT 58,954 views

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If anyone didn't watch the 11th episode of Earthspark's first season, it's a solid recommend. Not only do you get a well written episode of Transformers fiction, but you also get the return of Tarantulas in a TV show with an amazing design as well as one of the most interesting alt mode choices of all Transformers fiction. When all seems lost, Nightshade decides to scan a statue of a stylized owl. You can see it below in the images. They then get wings and use this to get the upper hand on Tarantulas and save the day.

This very original alt mode is the reason why some fans were very curious to get a look at the upcoming deluxe Nightshade toy. Well we finally have images of this toy and you can see it below. The wings seems to be detachable, to help give the robot a more sleek silhouette. Let us know if you think the alt mode was well translated to toy form or not and if it interests you.

The images were found on Instagram as well as from a video review
https://www.instagram.com/p/CtyTrSvyIA9/

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Comment by Bumblevivisector Jun 23, 2023

Ever since I got TM2 Prowl in the summer of '99, much as I liked his beast mode's one red 'scouter' eye (implying he gained the knowledge of a great strategist by being able to read the old tech specs without the red plastic strip), it left me wanting a toy with a less organic, more symmetrical owl mode.

Well, careful what you wish for. All of Nightshade's awesome features like the head and wings are overwhelmed by the totally unconcealed bot arms being right out in front whereas they'd be underneath and somewhat ignorable on most other types of birds...but at least the sloppy full-breasted undercarriage kibble is symmetrical.

Still bought on sight though!

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Comment by Quantum Surge Jun 23, 2023

Is it me or does the silver below the eyes and beak make Nightshade look like there's a giant grin on the face?

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Comment by AcademyofDrX Jun 23, 2023

Quantum Surge wrote:Is it me or does the silver below the eyes and beak make Nightshade look like there's a giant grin on the face?

It depends on the lighting and the angle of the face, but no, it's not just you. I'm very excited to get two more Terrans, and I hope that there will be more in the Warrior and Deluxe classes.

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Comment by Emerje Jun 23, 2023

AcademyofDrX wrote:
Quantum Surge wrote:Is it me or does the silver below the eyes and beak make Nightshade look like there's a giant grin on the face?

It depends on the lighting and the angle of the face, but no, it's not just you.

This:

But an owl.

It's a great looking figure, really love the colors and how solid the owl mode looks. Moreso the wings being detachable and the mounts folding away in bot mode is a "chef's kiss" moment, really well thought out figure.

I hope that, like Cyberverse, they continue to do bonus Deluxe figures that don't include BAF parts. Really want a Deluxe Tarantulas. We need Hashtag, but I think she'll have to be a Spin Changer given her size.

Emerje

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Comment by william-james88 Jun 23, 2023

Quantum Surge wrote:Is it me or does the silver below the eyes and beak make Nightshade look like there's a giant grin on the face?

First impression I got too. But then I rewatched the episode and seeing the altmode in motion makes me see this figure as intended.

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Comment by Deathsanras Jun 24, 2023

His beast mode legs/torso look mistransformed. His head looks alright, but his torso looks unintegrated. He's got two pylons bolted to the front of his chest.

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jun 24, 2023

Their toy looks great! That owl mode looks great, and I like how it turned out.

We have 4 of the Terrans now, and all seem to have pretty solid toys.

Now we just need a Hashtag that isn't a finger flipper!

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Comment by bluecatcinema Jun 24, 2023

I've been waiting a long time for this figure, and it does not disappoint.

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jul 4, 2023

The Terran siblings, so far

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Comment by chuckdawg1999 Jul 4, 2023

Who's the purple one?

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jul 4, 2023

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Who's the purple one?

finger flipper Hashtag.

i only need deluxe Nightshade to complete the siblings.

And hashtag needs a warrior or deluxe.

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Comment by Emerje Jul 5, 2023

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Who's the purple one?

finger flipper Hashtag.

i only need deluxe Nightshade to complete the siblings.

And hashtag needs a warrior or deluxe.

For accuracy (what's that?) Hashtag should be a Spin Changer. I think it would suit her.

Emerje

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jul 6, 2023

Emerje wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Who's the purple one?

finger flipper Hashtag.

i only need deluxe Nightshade to complete the siblings.

And hashtag needs a warrior or deluxe.

For accuracy (what's that?) Hashtag should be a Spin Changer. I think it would suit her.

Emerje

This is when I really wish the TV show lines actually got voyager class figures

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Comment by Emerje Jul 6, 2023

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Emerje wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Who's the purple one?

finger flipper Hashtag.

i only need deluxe Nightshade to complete the siblings.

And hashtag needs a warrior or deluxe.

For accuracy (what's that?) Hashtag should be a Spin Changer. I think it would suit her.

Emerje

This is when I really wish the TV show lines actually got voyager class figures

At the very least bring back the Cyberverse Ultra class.

Emerje

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jul 9, 2023

Emerje wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Emerje wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Who's the purple one?

finger flipper Hashtag.

i only need deluxe Nightshade to complete the siblings.

And hashtag needs a warrior or deluxe.

For accuracy (what's that?) Hashtag should be a Spin Changer. I think it would suit her.

Emerje

This is when I really wish the TV show lines actually got voyager class figures

At the very least bring back the Cyberverse Ultra class.

Emerje

Yes, this.

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Comment by sorrimus Jul 15, 2023

Good news for Spanish fans!
I have just been able to find Earthspark Nightshade and Grimlock out in the wild. I saw several weeks ago a Nightshade review but I still haven't seen a Grimlock one. Would you like me to do a review?

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Comment by sorrimus Jul 15, 2023

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Comment by william-james88 Jul 18, 2023

sorrimus wrote:

Hey Sorrimus, YES, we would love a review from you. It can be pictorial. So taking images to illustrate the elements you are reviewing. And you can do it for both Nightshade and Grimlock. The more pictures the better, but do as you can/wish.

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Comment by ScottyP Sep 7, 2023

The past five years (give or take some months) have been an easy time as a Transformers collector, with Hasbro and Takara Tomy both releasing identical products with very few exceptions, almost all of them being exclusive releases of some form. Takara Tomy's release of the Earthspark toys looks like it's about to shatter that brand unity to pieces, as preorder listings for the toys on Amazon Japan - first spotted by Autobase Aichi - show changes on nearly every toy as compared to their Hasbro counterparts.

The pictures below will speak for themselves, but you'll be able to spot additional paint applications, different shades of paint and even proper Ghost faction logos that make nearly the entire line more show accurate. Even the packaging is different, which we know thanks to gadepon on Twitter. One other notable change is that the deluxe figures don't appear to include build-a-figure pieces for Mandroid, but it's Mandroid so nothing of value is really lost.

The first 11 toys will release on October 28th and include: