In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Whirl
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Jan 20, 2014 at 10:19am CST
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Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Whirl
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Comment by Noideaforaname
Jan 20, 2014
He may not be the Whirl I wanted, but he looks to be a damn good Whirl regardless.
I wonder if a Kreon can fit in the pilot seat...
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Hmmm, Whirl's looking kinda small...
I wonder if a Kreon can fit in the pilot seat...
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El Duque wrote:
Hmmm, Whirl's looking kinda small...
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jan 20, 2014
This will be interesting to see. Who will praise Hasbro after condemning TakaraTomy for the stickers? 
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Actually springer was just too big. I think scale was disregarded in springer because kids think big is cool. This new whirl figure figure seems a bit shorter and is more to my liking. It should go nicely with the upcoming fansproject Roadbuster.
Comment by Rated X
Jan 20, 2014
Noideaforaname wrote:He may not be the Whirl I wanted, but he looks to be a damn good Whirl regardless.
I wonder if a Kreon can fit in the pilot seat...
EDIT:El Duque wrote:
Hmmm, Whirl's looking kinda small...
Actually springer was just too big. I think scale was disregarded in springer because kids think big is cool. This new whirl figure figure seems a bit shorter and is more to my liking. It should go nicely with the upcoming fansproject Roadbuster.
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Stickers!
Comment by GuyIncognito
Jan 20, 2014
Stickers!
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Comment by SW's SilverHammer
Jan 20, 2014
Well I like the stickers, only because it means that the big obnoxious autobot symbols are optional, kinda like the kre-o sets.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jan 20, 2014
Stickers?! Sheesh, Hasbro's pulling out all the stops on the maximum G1-ness of this thing. 
He's not the Whirl we deserve, but he is the Whirl we need.Noideaforaname wrote:He may not be the Whirl I wanted, but he looks to be a damn good Whirl regardless.
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Though I actually like the AM series I can't help but point out that those stickers are more or less "necessary" to apply in the absence of paint apps in key areas while these ones are more optional. This way people can have their comic-accurate or toy-accurate versions. That said I'm sure people will complain about these.
Comment by Diem
Jan 20, 2014
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:This will be interesting to see. Who will praise Hasbro after condemning TakaraTomy for the stickers?
Though I actually like the AM series I can't help but point out that those stickers are more or less "necessary" to apply in the absence of paint apps in key areas while these ones are more optional. This way people can have their comic-accurate or toy-accurate versions. That said I'm sure people will complain about these.
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I liked the idea of the stickers on the AM line, but sadly the execution was questionable, mostly because rather than adding extra detail they replaced paint apps. I still enjoyed adding them to my Ratchet but they are tricky and feel they are filling the wrong purpose. I loved the optional decals way back on TT's MP 3 Starscream, I loved and added the stripes to BT Skids, Gen Metroplex was a hoot, I decided not to add the faction sticker to MP Tigertrack and this, well this is a nice surprise!:D
I keep forgetting Whirl is even coming...still haven't got Rhinox and Waspinator
Comment by hinomars19
Jan 20, 2014
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:This will be interesting to see. Who will praise Hasbro after condemning TakaraTomy for the stickers?
I liked the idea of the stickers on the AM line, but sadly the execution was questionable, mostly because rather than adding extra detail they replaced paint apps. I still enjoyed adding them to my Ratchet but they are tricky and feel they are filling the wrong purpose. I loved the optional decals way back on TT's MP 3 Starscream, I loved and added the stripes to BT Skids, Gen Metroplex was a hoot, I decided not to add the faction sticker to MP Tigertrack and this, well this is a nice surprise!:D
I keep forgetting Whirl is even coming...still haven't got Rhinox and Waspinator
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Comment by Mkall
Jan 20, 2014
Stickers eh? Very interesting.
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Comment by STngAR
Jan 20, 2014
If I never knew about that figure before and someone came and showed me that and asked who I thought it was I would say Whirl. So I'm happy with this Whirl.
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Comment by craggy
Jan 20, 2014
I wonder if the stickers are a homage thing, or just some weird way to save money, or maybe even let the fans choose what apps go on him? As long as they're good quality stickers I'm not sure I mind, but the Arms Micron ones were a bit poo.
Him being smaller than Springer, Grimlock and them isn't a bad thing. Makes him closer in height to Classics Cyclonus at least. For "REAL GLARING ACTION!"
Him being smaller than Springer, Grimlock and them isn't a bad thing. Makes him closer in height to Classics Cyclonus at least. For "REAL GLARING ACTION!"
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Comment by Autobot032
Jan 20, 2014
Stickers?! Wow. They really are going old school with this guy. Part of me says "No. Not again. You fooled me once with Metroplex, shame on you. You won't fool me twice." And then another part of me says "Okay, shame on me. Those are so getting put on."
Impressive that they added that feature, at least for the G1 fans. Guess Hasbro IS paying attention to detail. More so than we thought.
Impressive that they added that feature, at least for the G1 fans. Guess Hasbro IS paying attention to detail. More so than we thought.
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Comment by Ballistic90
Jan 20, 2014
How can they honestly say Whirl has 3 modes? That's pretty much B.S.
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Comment by OptimusPrimeval
Jan 20, 2014
I'm not a fan of the backwards chicken-legs, but then I wasn't a fan of his original skis either so it's not like my position has changed. I'm guessing he won't be visiting the UK anyway, like the rest of his voyager mates.
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Comment by durroth
Jan 20, 2014
I like this, but damnit hasbro, if sticker sheets are gonna be a thing again, for the love of god make replacement sheets available on your website! I have several stickers missing from metroplex because they got ripped or fell on the carpet and wouldn't stick.
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Comment by sabrigami
Jan 20, 2014
I hope that his legs can actually bend like they do on his box art and in the concept art we saw ages ago. hopefully he will be in reviewer's hands soon so we can really see what he can do
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jan 20, 2014
I said before that I find this Whrild UGLY AS HELL.
Still...
That very very retro look.
Them G1esque sticker sheet.
Accessories.
Functional cockpit.
Why, oh why does that ugly duckling make me feel all giddy inside?!
Still...
That very very retro look.
Them G1esque sticker sheet.
Accessories.
Functional cockpit.
Why, oh why does that ugly duckling make me feel all giddy inside?!
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I feel ya, friend. I never ONCE got a hold of HFTD Lugnut. Had to buy him online.
I always thought Grimmy's size was due to being so damn hollow, and Springer (and Blitz) to being Triple Changers.
Comment by Nemesis Maximo
Jan 20, 2014
OptimusPrimeval wrote: I'm guessing he won't be visiting the UK anyway, like the rest of his voyager mates.
I feel ya, friend. I never ONCE got a hold of HFTD Lugnut. Had to buy him online.
Rated X wrote:Noideaforaname wrote:He may not be the Whirl I wanted, but he looks to be a damn good Whirl regardless.
I wonder if a Kreon can fit in the pilot seat...
EDIT:El Duque wrote:
Hmmm, Whirl's looking kinda small...
Actually springer was just too big. I think scale was disregarded in springer because kids think big is cool. This new whirl figure figure seems a bit shorter and is more to my liking. It should go nicely with the upcoming fansproject Roadbuster.
I always thought Grimmy's size was due to being so damn hollow, and Springer (and Blitz) to being Triple Changers.
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Comment by Stormrider
Jan 20, 2014
I seem to be one of the few people that love this Whirl. I feel so un-hip. What were people hoping for a Whirl? Is there a picture?
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Don't feel un-hip; people were simply hoping for a figure reflecting his most recent and widely loved characterization from James Roberts' More Than Meets the Eye comic.
Comment by Nemesis Maximo
Jan 20, 2014
Stormrider wrote:I seem to be one of the few people that love this Whirl. I feel so un-hip. What were people hoping for a Whirl? Is there a picture?
Don't feel un-hip; people were simply hoping for a figure reflecting his most recent and widely loved characterization from James Roberts' More Than Meets the Eye comic.
