More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream
Monday, January 24th, 2011 9:35PM CST
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At this point you may actually be getting tired of seeing new images of these guys, but thanks the Chinese auction site Taobao here's a few more! This auction has some nice clear images of of Crankcase in in both his modes, and this one gives us some nice shots of Starscream, also in both modes. As usual there is no way to know at this point if these are the correct transformations.
Credit(s): Taobao auctions
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Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173443)
Posted by WarGraver on January 24th, 2011 @ 9:44pm CST
Posted by WarGraver on January 24th, 2011 @ 9:44pm CST
It's interesting that every set of photos so far has positioned the scissors differently.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173444)
Posted by El Duque on January 24th, 2011 @ 9:47pm CST
Posted by El Duque on January 24th, 2011 @ 9:47pm CST
Probably because all these guys are just randomly guessing how they actually go.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173446)
Posted by WarGraver on January 24th, 2011 @ 9:52pm CST
Posted by WarGraver on January 24th, 2011 @ 9:52pm CST
Right, I'm just surprised that no two made the same guess.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173456)
Posted by Samurai Bludgeon on January 24th, 2011 @ 10:29pm CST
Posted by Samurai Bludgeon on January 24th, 2011 @ 10:29pm CST
is it just me/the angle of the shots...but is "crankcase/shrapnel" flipping the bird with each finger?
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173463)
Posted by Optimutt on January 24th, 2011 @ 10:59pm CST
Posted by Optimutt on January 24th, 2011 @ 10:59pm CST
There's also a new auction for Megatron, as well. Looks like we've got better images of both modes. Also revealed is an almost total lack of paint apps and a strange pushed-out window of the vehicle. Talk about a boring-looking toy.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8960 ... id=&pm_id=
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8960 ... id=&pm_id=
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173468)
Posted by BATTOUSAIXD on January 24th, 2011 @ 11:14pm CST
Posted by BATTOUSAIXD on January 24th, 2011 @ 11:14pm CST
Crankcase looks pretty good 
I really like the robot mode, but that gun's pretty weird on the alt mode(not near as bad as Barricade's claw thing 
). But you could just take it off anyways...
I really like the robot mode, but that gun's pretty weird on the alt mode(not near as bad as Barricade's claw thing ). But you could just take it off anyways...
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173472)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on January 24th, 2011 @ 11:40pm CST
Posted by Dr. Caelus on January 24th, 2011 @ 11:40pm CST
The funny thing is, while the mechtech weapons are ridiculously over-sized, I don't actually object to the visible weapons in vehicle mode - in fact, it very much reminds me of the G2 comics, which is good. So those 5mm holes on the top of that truck are going to be great for adding more reasonably proportioned weapons from my accumulated arsenal - probably repainted Energon weapons.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173483)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 25th, 2011 @ 12:14am CST
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 25th, 2011 @ 12:14am CST
Still on the fence with crankcase, main problem is the bug eyse im really getting sick of all the cons having bug heads. Still dont see the point in making Megatron a truck, every time i see him i think octane not megatron.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173485)
Posted by Optillamanus on January 25th, 2011 @ 12:19am CST
Posted by Optillamanus on January 25th, 2011 @ 12:19am CST
there's also a page for Ironhide.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8972 ... id=&pm_id=
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8972 ... id=&pm_id=
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173500)
Posted by Evil_the_Nub on January 25th, 2011 @ 2:39am CST
Posted by Evil_the_Nub on January 25th, 2011 @ 2:39am CST
They look pretty good, Crankcase doesn't have as much back kibble as I was expecting and the only problem I see with Starscream is his paint apps are lacking in robot mode. I'm starting to like what we've seen so far except for Optimus.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173508)
Posted by Mykltron on January 25th, 2011 @ 4:30am CST
Posted by Mykltron on January 25th, 2011 @ 4:30am CST
Starscream actually doesn't look totally awful! Still a pass though.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173528)
Posted by Starscream GaGa on January 25th, 2011 @ 7:31am CST
Posted by Starscream GaGa on January 25th, 2011 @ 7:31am CST
Why is he Crankcase all of a sudden? I'm still kinda hoping that he's Shrapnel.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173531)
Posted by Evil_the_Nub on January 25th, 2011 @ 8:12am CST
I don't know, 5 minutes ago he was Dread.
Posted by Evil_the_Nub on January 25th, 2011 @ 8:12am CST
Starscream GaGa wrote:Why is he Crankcase all of a sudden? I'm still kinda hoping that he's Shrapnel.
I don't know, 5 minutes ago he was Dread.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173536)
Posted by dirk2243 on January 25th, 2011 @ 8:36am CST
Posted by dirk2243 on January 25th, 2011 @ 8:36am CST
Considering it's about making money, I'm surprised we havn't seen repaints of Leader class Starscream making G-1 repaint, Skywarp, Thundercracker, and Ramjet, and that this deluxe wouldn't eventually lead to that too?
But pass on the deluxe version.
But pass on the deluxe version.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173543)
Posted by Valandar on January 25th, 2011 @ 9:18am CST
Posted by Valandar on January 25th, 2011 @ 9:18am CST
Well, that Starscream at least looks better transformed that the previous several pics I have seen.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173554)
Posted by xtsaur on January 25th, 2011 @ 9:52am CST
Posted by xtsaur on January 25th, 2011 @ 9:52am CST
I always thought these two transformer toys looked good. The deluxe SS is decent, though I am not sure I will pick him up considering I have the leadclass one. I still think the SUV is the insecticon Shrapnel. Not a fan of the oversized weapons at all. Waste of plastic and actually works to the detriment of the toy line in my opinion. And whats up with the junky looking HA figures this time around? It seems like everyone on this site is in love with that horribly looking Buggy and Copter. I think those are trash.. If i put that next to my other HA figures they would look like complete garbage. A sweet looking Pontiac Solstice sitting next to ... a GI Joe looking 4 wheeler that is all weird looking... it doesnt even look like a 4 wheeler I have ever seen in the real world. And the Helicopter is worse. Looks like they have plans to ruin the best Transformers toy line.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173568)
Posted by Stockade on January 25th, 2011 @ 11:19am CST
Posted by Stockade on January 25th, 2011 @ 11:19am CST
These guys look aweful!! and will be passing on these.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173592)
Posted by Alex Jones on January 25th, 2011 @ 1:04pm CST
Posted by Alex Jones on January 25th, 2011 @ 1:04pm CST
Why the denial of the name "Crankcase"? Crankcase was listed as a name on the leaked toy list and more than likely the owners of Crankcase had the packaging with it.
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173644)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 25th, 2011 @ 4:14pm CST
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 25th, 2011 @ 4:14pm CST
bff...bffufff. buffa... BUFAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH 
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173646)
Posted by prowl123 on January 25th, 2011 @ 4:22pm CST
Posted by prowl123 on January 25th, 2011 @ 4:22pm CST
I like both. Finally, some good-looking figs. 
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173688)
Posted by El Duque on January 25th, 2011 @ 7:23pm CST
It's Crankcase
Posted by El Duque on January 25th, 2011 @ 7:23pm CST
Lousy_Autobot_Lover wrote:Why the denial of the name "Crankcase"? Crankcase was listed as a name on the leaked toy list and more than likely the owners of Crankcase had the packaging with it.
It's Crankcase
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173709)
Posted by OptiMagnus on January 25th, 2011 @ 8:21pm CST
Posted by OptiMagnus on January 25th, 2011 @ 8:21pm CST
These two are looking better in every new picture. Thank you Hasbro!
Re: More Images of Deluxe Crankcase and Starscream (1173790)
Posted by Branhard75 on January 26th, 2011 @ 3:44am CST
I am also a Transformer fanatic and I have some of them as my collection. However, I still like to see some other collections of other collectors here. Likewise, I would like to show my transformer toy collections too so I can sell them here.
Posted by Branhard75 on January 26th, 2011 @ 3:44am CST
Lousy_Autobot_Lover wrote:Why the denial of the name "Crankcase"? Crankcase was listed as a name on the leaked toy list and more than likely the owners of Crankcase had the packaging with it.
I am also a Transformer fanatic and I have some of them as my collection. However, I still like to see some other collections of other collectors here. Likewise, I would like to show my transformer toy collections too so I can sell them here.
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