AcademyofDrX wrote:BBTS has a pre-order for a Motormaster reissue up.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/201976
Release date listed as June
Legacy Motormaster is Getting an Online Restock
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May 10, 2023 at 10:07am CDT
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Comment by DeathReviews
May 10, 2023
What do I think? It looks neat, but the tip of the drill barely extends past the treads, which would make it almost useless as an actual driller. Lucky it's just a toy and they don't have to worry about that, I guess...
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Had I just waited a few more weeks instead of blowing the $200 I spent with shipping...
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
May 10, 2023
william-james88 wrote:You never know what will happen when it comes to the demand and supply of Transformers. Motormaster turned out to be quite popular, with almost all outlets selling out. For those who missed him, he is getting restocked at BBTS for $90. You can find the link below, we thank fellow Seibertronian AcademyofDrX for letting us know.AcademyofDrX wrote:BBTS has a pre-order for a Motormaster reissue up.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/201976
Release date listed as June
Had I just waited a few more weeks instead of blowing the $200 I spent with shipping...
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The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.
Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".
Comment by -Kanrabat-
May 10, 2023
DeathReviews wrote:What do I think? It looks neat, but the tip of the drill barely extends past the treads, which would make it almost useless as an actual driller. Lucky it's just a toy and they don't have to worry about that, I guess...
The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.
Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".
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I already did that list
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... des/44712/
Comment by william-james88
May 10, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:DeathReviews wrote:What do I think? It looks neat, but the tip of the drill barely extends past the treads, which would make it almost useless as an actual driller. Lucky it's just a toy and they don't have to worry about that, I guess...
The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.
Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".
I already did that list
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... des/44712/
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I can't help with the size of the bit, but there is an easy solution hiding in plain sight for the position. Instead of putting the arm "canon" on the top of the tank, just put it between the drill bit and the axe to move the drill bit forward of the treads. At least that is what I'm going to do.
Comment by TF-fan kev777
May 10, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:I always wanted a version of Miner Megs. The previous two options were either the 3P toy, or the Siege mold with the repros and a buttload of add-ons for an imperfect result.
So I'll be sure to het this one... who will ironically have the repros upgrade along some 3D printed upgrades to be truly perfect. For starter, that drill is way too small and the way it's positioned, the best it can do to a rock wall is to scratch some obscenities. It needs a big-ass drill that would convert into a sword/shield combo or something.DeathReviews wrote:What do I think? It looks neat, but the tip of the drill barely extends past the treads, which would make it almost useless as an actual driller. Lucky it's just a toy and they don't have to worry about that, I guess...
I can't help with the size of the bit, but there is an easy solution hiding in plain sight for the position. Instead of putting the arm "canon" on the top of the tank, just put it between the drill bit and the axe to move the drill bit forward of the treads. At least that is what I'm going to do.
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Oh thanks!
Because Google want me to be sexy and comfortable.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
May 10, 2023
william-james88 wrote:I already did that list
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... des/44712/
Oh thanks!
Because Google want me to be sexy and comfortable.
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Every Commander and even a few Titans have had multiple rereleases, you can really only blame yourself here.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
May 10, 2023
Nemesis Destron wrote:william-james88 wrote:You never know what will happen when it comes to the demand and supply of Transformers. Motormaster turned out to be quite popular, with almost all outlets selling out. For those who missed him, he is getting restocked at BBTS for $90. You can find the link below, we thank fellow Seibertronian AcademyofDrX for letting us know.AcademyofDrX wrote:BBTS has a pre-order for a Motormaster reissue up.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/201976
Release date listed as June
Had I just waited a few more weeks instead of blowing the $200 I spent with shipping...
Every Commander and even a few Titans have had multiple rereleases, you can really only blame yourself here.
Emerje
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Comment by Emerje
May 10, 2023
Megatron comes with a pick axe so he and Megaempress can go on a mining excursion together.
Emerje
Emerje
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In recent history, I recall "Powerdasher" Zetar from the Selects line, and "Nosecone" from the Combiner Wars Computron set (that's the CW version, not Warriors Unite). Those didn't make sense either
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Comment by DeathReviews
May 10, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.
Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".
In recent history, I recall "Powerdasher" Zetar from the Selects line, and "Nosecone" from the Combiner Wars Computron set (that's the CW version, not Warriors Unite). Those didn't make sense either
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Comment by Sabrblade
May 10, 2023
BruhDeathReviews wrote:Warriors Unite
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It make sense if your goal is to give people trypophobia by poking tiny holes all over the place.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
May 10, 2023
DeathReviews wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.
Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".
In recent history, I recall "Powerdasher" Zetar from the Selects line, and "Nosecone" from the Combiner Wars Computron set (that's the CW version, not Warriors Unite). Those didn't make sense either
It make sense if your goal is to give people trypophobia by poking tiny holes all over the place.
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Did somebody call Twin Twist?
He just loved drilling holes in the Legends Manga
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
May 10, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:DeathReviews wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.
Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".
In recent history, I recall "Powerdasher" Zetar from the Selects line, and "Nosecone" from the Combiner Wars Computron set (that's the CW version, not Warriors Unite). Those didn't make sense either
It make sense if your goal is to give people trypophobia by poking tiny holes all over the place.
Did somebody call Twin Twist?
He just loved drilling holes in the Legends Manga
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Well, not every CC was rereleased. Kingdom Rodimus was the exception to the seemingly (now established) pattern. However it could quite possibly be that Hasbro felt that Rodimus was such a popular character, they probably produced far more than Jetfire and Skylynx initially. Thus the reason why Kingdom Rodimus was so heavily discounted at various different times (even being 50% of for a time). Even today, almost 2 years after its release, you can find Kingdom Rodimus for *basically* retail price on the secondary market. BBTS and Amazon still have them in stock.
With Motormaster it seems Hasbro just went "Back to Formula" Producing a specific amount initially, then seeing a demand for more, they are doing a second run. Seems to be working with CC for the most part. I bet they could even do a 2nd run on SG Jetfire, and it would sell well (I'm sure they wont but...) Although if you REALLY are wanting to add Armada Prime to your collection (this will be for SURE the first CC I am skipping as it dosen't fit in my collection), I wouldn't wait, I'd get it while its available through an online retailer. However if you DO happen to miss out, just wait a year or so...
Comment by o.supreme
May 10, 2023
Emerje wrote:Every Commander and even a few Titans have had multiple rereleases, you can really only blame yourself here.
Emerje
Well, not every CC was rereleased. Kingdom Rodimus was the exception to the seemingly (now established) pattern. However it could quite possibly be that Hasbro felt that Rodimus was such a popular character, they probably produced far more than Jetfire and Skylynx initially. Thus the reason why Kingdom Rodimus was so heavily discounted at various different times (even being 50% of for a time). Even today, almost 2 years after its release, you can find Kingdom Rodimus for *basically* retail price on the secondary market. BBTS and Amazon still have them in stock.
With Motormaster it seems Hasbro just went "Back to Formula" Producing a specific amount initially, then seeing a demand for more, they are doing a second run. Seems to be working with CC for the most part. I bet they could even do a 2nd run on SG Jetfire, and it would sell well (I'm sure they wont but...) Although if you REALLY are wanting to add Armada Prime to your collection (this will be for SURE the first CC I am skipping as it dosen't fit in my collection), I wouldn't wait, I'd get it while its available through an online retailer. However if you DO happen to miss out, just wait a year or so...
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Comment by Ultra Markus
May 10, 2023
what was wrong with reusing the head from selects combat hero megatron i thought hasbro likes to save money 
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Comment by Sabrblade
May 10, 2023
Ultra Markus wrote:what was wrong with reusing the head from selects combat hero megatron i thought hasbro likes to save money
william-james88 wrote:This is a retool of the WFC Siege Megatron toy with a new headsculpt, something rather surprising since it's just a subtle change from the head that came with the Arctic camo version of this mold.
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Comment by sol magnus
May 10, 2023
Both Megatron and Motormaster #2 will be mine!
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
May 10, 2023
Miner Megatron actually looks good. I might need to pick him up, maybe use him as Terminus on my Lost Light shelf
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Miner Megatron also has new chest and shoulder pieces. Along with the new weapons, a new head isn't that big of thing to add. Makes you wonder why they didn't add them in the first place...
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
May 10, 2023
Sabrblade wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:what was wrong with reusing the head from selects combat hero megatron i thought hasbro likes to save moneywilliam-james88 wrote:This is a retool of the WFC Siege Megatron toy with a new headsculpt, something rather surprising since it's just a subtle change from the head that came with the Arctic camo version of this mold.
Miner Megatron also has new chest and shoulder pieces. Along with the new weapons, a new head isn't that big of thing to add. Makes you wonder why they didn't add them in the first place...
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Comment by Starseeker
May 10, 2023
Sweet, got my pre order in for Motormaster. Missed out on him the first time. Thank you, Hasrbo from saving me from having to pay the scalpers!
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Comment by Tuned Agent
May 11, 2023
Miner Megs actually looks really good! Feels like the way this mold was always meant to be. I'm surprised they made a new head sculpt though, maybe the old one was gang-molded with the original chest/shoulders and it was easier to just make a new one? But hey, the new one's slightly more accurate, can't complain (those new forehead markings! 
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Another interesting note, the pattern on the shoulder stripes is reversed from how it was on the headless, probably factory reject copies (black-yellow-black vs yellow-black-yellow, respectively). The new pattern is more accurate, so it'll be interesting to see which version gets used.
)Another interesting note, the pattern on the shoulder stripes is reversed from how it was on the headless, probably factory reject copies (black-yellow-black vs yellow-black-yellow, respectively). The new pattern is more accurate, so it'll be interesting to see which version gets used.
