Also, there is no presence of a window on the side, which so far shows a big autobot logo regardless if the toy is an Autobot or Decepticon. It makes sense that the boxes would be different, since Thundercraker is not on Takara's release schedule and the number he has from Hasbro is instead given to Takara's release of Jazz. The differences mentioned are only regarding the packaging, of course, since the figures have long been confirmed to be identical. Still for our Japanese fans and any fan who does not anticipate seeing the Hasbro versions in their area (and would thus consider ordering these), this is our first look at what the packaging will look like. The images below come from Hobby Search, Alfes on Twitter and Planet Iacon and we can even see a comparison between the Takara and Hasbro packaging.
First Look at Takara Packaging for their Release of Transformers Studio Series
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Also, there is no presence of a window on the side, which so far shows a big autobot logo regardless if the toy is an Autobot or Decepticon. It makes sense that the boxes would be different, since Thundercraker is not on Takara's release schedule and the number he has from Hasbro is instead given to Takara's release of Jazz. The differences mentioned are only regarding the packaging, of course, since the figures have long been confirmed to be identical. Still for our Japanese fans and any fan who does not anticipate seeing the Hasbro versions in their area (and would thus consider ordering these), this is our first look at what the packaging will look like. The images below come from Hobby Search, Alfes on Twitter and Planet Iacon and we can even see a comparison between the Takara and Hasbro packaging.
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Comment by beastwarsbrah
Apr 19, 2018
Not a big deal, but wasn't stinger more pink than red in the movie? And the way bee spun around I always thought stinger was female.
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Wait, STINGER'S A GIRL!?!
Comment by Ig89ninja
Apr 19, 2018
beastwarsbrah wrote:Not a big deal, but wasn't stinger more pink than red in the movie? And the way bee spun around I always thought stinger was female.
Wait, STINGER'S A GIRL!?!

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Apparently not. I just assumed because it's pink and bee does that back spin thing like hes trying to hit on it or something
Comment by beastwarsbrah
Apr 19, 2018
Ig89ninja wrote:beastwarsbrah wrote:Not a big deal, but wasn't stinger more pink than red in the movie? And the way bee spun around I always thought stinger was female.
Wait, STINGER'S A GIRL!?!
Apparently not. I just assumed because it's pink and bee does that back spin thing like hes trying to hit on it or something
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Comment by william-james88
Apr 19, 2018
Stinger has no gender, or specific identity aside from a name, and probably no sentience. It's a man made robot.
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Dude.
What are the numbers below?
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Apr 19, 2018
beastwarsbrah wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:beastwarsbrah wrote:Not a big deal, but wasn't stinger more pink than red in the movie? And the way bee spun around I always thought stinger was female.
Wait, STINGER'S A GIRL!?!
Apparently not. I just assumed because it's pink and bee does that back spin thing like hes trying to hit on it or something
Dude.
What are the numbers below?

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Comment by william-james88
Apr 19, 2018
What numbers?
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Comment by beastwarsbrah
Apr 19, 2018
7, 6, 26, 73, 74, 45? Not sure why you ask but I just watched aoe and stinger is pink
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Apr 19, 2018
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Surprised to read that about Optimus. His chest drives me bonkers!
Comment by Seibertron
Apr 19, 2018
Bucky wrote:william-james88 wrote:Since the SS series is quite young ad wont get a top 5 list for a while, I am thinking of doing an article showing their rank. Like Wave 1 from best to worst. But you know what, its kinda tricky. BB is at the end, Grimlock, Starscream and Barricade are in top 3 and the rest is all kind of muddied. Like not really sure who is better between Stinger, Ratchet, Crowbar and Optimus. They are all ok but not phenominal and all have really obvious flaws.
That’s a really accurate assessment, but I’d say OP is better than just “okay.” Out of all of them, its Blackout, Starscream, and Prime that I keep going back to. He’s a lot of fun to mess with. I’d put his balance and playability above Ratchet, Stinger, and Crowbar. Although Crowbar is definitely a lot of fun.
Surprised to read that about Optimus. His chest drives me bonkers!
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The chest is so sloppily done, and after 10 years of doing it pretty well to almost perfectly! The mind boggles. What really disappointed me when I saw the Studio Series version of Optimus Prime in person, though, is just how maroon the red plastic and paint look. That's just not at all the right hue.
Comment by Wolfman Jake
Apr 20, 2018
Seibertron wrote:Bucky wrote:william-james88 wrote:Since the SS series is quite young ad wont get a top 5 list for a while, I am thinking of doing an article showing their rank. Like Wave 1 from best to worst. But you know what, its kinda tricky. BB is at the end, Grimlock, Starscream and Barricade are in top 3 and the rest is all kind of muddied. Like not really sure who is better between Stinger, Ratchet, Crowbar and Optimus. They are all ok but not phenominal and all have really obvious flaws.
That’s a really accurate assessment, but I’d say OP is better than just “okay.” Out of all of them, its Blackout, Starscream, and Prime that I keep going back to. He’s a lot of fun to mess with. I’d put his balance and playability above Ratchet, Stinger, and Crowbar. Although Crowbar is definitely a lot of fun.
Surprised to read that about Optimus. His chest drives me bonkers!
The chest is so sloppily done, and after 10 years of doing it pretty well to almost perfectly! The mind boggles. What really disappointed me when I saw the Studio Series version of Optimus Prime in person, though, is just how maroon the red plastic and paint look. That's just not at all the right hue.
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Comment by Va'al
Apr 20, 2018
The latest update - as notified by fellow Seibertronian westjames/notirish - from the official Hasbro Transformers social media accounts comes in the form of the 'Leaked from Cybertron' campaign, sharing some behind the scenes images and clips of figures from various lines - in this case, we're looking at the highly anticipated Blackout toy from the Studio Series line!
Check out below some brief sketches, prototypes and final product stock images, and join the conversation about this and other Studio Series figures in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
Check out below some brief sketches, prototypes and final product stock images, and join the conversation about this and other Studio Series figures in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
Leaked from Cybertron: Here’s a sneak peek of how the designers went from board to bot with our Leader Class Movie 1 Decepticon Blackout.
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he's definitely red, not pink. Maybe your TV has trouble with reds?


Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Apr 20, 2018
beastwarsbrah wrote:7, 6, 26, 73, 74, 45? Not sure why you ask but I just watched aoe and stinger is pink
he's definitely red, not pink. Maybe your TV has trouble with reds?


Emerje
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Comment by beastwarsbrah
Apr 20, 2018
It's not my TV or all things red would look pink. Hes not full blown pink but he is indeed a pinkish red.
This is from my TV, the car in the front is true red and stinger is not the same color.

Here's one from youtube:

Notice the slider at the bottom. That is true red. Stinger is not
This is from my TV, the car in the front is true red and stinger is not the same color.

Here's one from youtube:

Notice the slider at the bottom. That is true red. Stinger is not
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As usual, Wolfman, I completely agree! What is so odd about this toy si that a lot of effort wnet into it. Out of all of the SS series so far, it has the most premium looking deco and probably the most parts. But its used in all the wrong ways with priorities in the wrong areas. So in the end, you get an optimus with not a great alt mode (sides and back), a robot mode with odd looks in the back and front, and a deco that doesnt look like anything I have seen on screen.
In the end, as a transforming toy, its decent, but as an interpretation of ROTF Optmus, it suffers bad.
Comment by william-james88
Apr 20, 2018
Wolfman Jake wrote:The chest is so sloppily done, and after 10 years of doing it pretty well to almost perfectly! The mind boggles. What really disappointed me when I saw the Studio Series version of Optimus Prime in person, though, is just how maroon the red plastic and paint look. That's just not at all the right hue.
As usual, Wolfman, I completely agree! What is so odd about this toy si that a lot of effort wnet into it. Out of all of the SS series so far, it has the most premium looking deco and probably the most parts. But its used in all the wrong ways with priorities in the wrong areas. So in the end, you get an optimus with not a great alt mode (sides and back), a robot mode with odd looks in the back and front, and a deco that doesnt look like anything I have seen on screen.
In the end, as a transforming toy, its decent, but as an interpretation of ROTF Optmus, it suffers bad.
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Stinger looks to be more of a metallic, slightly darker red. Y'know, it probably would have benefited both figures if SS Optimus & Stinger swapped shades of red.
Comment by EvasionModeBumblebee
Apr 20, 2018
beastwarsbrah wrote:It's not my TV or all things red would look pink. Hes not full blown pink but he is indeed a pinkish red.
This is from my TV, the car in the front is true red and stinger is not the same color.
Here's one from youtube:
Notice the slider at the bottom. That is true red. Stinger is not
Stinger looks to be more of a metallic, slightly darker red. Y'know, it probably would have benefited both figures if SS Optimus & Stinger swapped shades of red.
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Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Apr 20, 2018
Maybe Stinger is red but shines sorta magenta/pink cos of his sheen or something. Like how you'd think Bumblebee is yellow but he appears very orange at times.
By the way still really enjoying Optimus Prime. I even find his transformation quite enjoyable and have done it back and forth many times while he's been on my desk these past few days. I may start doing some paint on him soon. Especially those black joints on the chest, painting them red where they form the window frames would help.
By the way still really enjoying Optimus Prime. I even find his transformation quite enjoyable and have done it back and forth many times while he's been on my desk these past few days. I may start doing some paint on him soon. Especially those black joints on the chest, painting them red where they form the window frames would help.
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Comment by william-james88
Apr 20, 2018
Hey evasion mode bumblebee, being a bumblebee fan, are you happy or dissapointed with SS bee?
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 20, 2018
Let's just say that Stinger's more strawberry red than tomato red.
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I'd say more raspberry red.
Comment by Overcracker
Apr 20, 2018
Sabrblade wrote:Let's just say that Stinger's more strawberry red than tomato red.
I'd say more raspberry red.

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I'm really happy with him! I'd put him as one of the best deluxe Bumblebees that we've gotten so far. I think it really nails the look in both modes, I especially like the way the chest is formed with the angled headlights and everything. As for QC issues, I haven't had many problems with the roof on mine. Yeah, it popped off the first time I transformed it, but after getting a hang of the transformation it almost never happens.Really nice paint work, and his plasma cannon is the best out of any other movie Bee.
(Also, I won't be able to test this for a few more weeks but I think he'll scale really well with DOTM deluxe Barricade)
Comment by EvasionModeBumblebee
Apr 20, 2018
william-james88 wrote:Hey evasion mode bumblebee, being a bumblebee fan, are you happy or dissapointed with SS bee?
I'm really happy with him! I'd put him as one of the best deluxe Bumblebees that we've gotten so far. I think it really nails the look in both modes, I especially like the way the chest is formed with the angled headlights and everything. As for QC issues, I haven't had many problems with the roof on mine. Yeah, it popped off the first time I transformed it, but after getting a hang of the transformation it almost never happens.Really nice paint work, and his plasma cannon is the best out of any other movie Bee.
(Also, I won't be able to test this for a few more weeks but I think he'll scale really well with DOTM deluxe Barricade)