New Galleries: Generations Voyager Class Sandstorm

Posted by Autobot032 Jul 6, 2013 at 2:01pm CDT 23,949 views

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Can you believe it's been almost 30 years since the debut of Springer and his current mold mate Sandstorm? Well, in 2016 it will be. (3 years from now! Can you believe it?) Since then, we fans have patiently (okay, impatiently) waited for new, updated versions of these characters/toys, and Hasbro has finally heard our cries and answered.

First, of course, was Springer which you can see here.

And now, thanks to a drastic remolding and redeco, that same base figure has been turned into Sandstorm! And quite an impressive retooling, too.

We've provided a few images here to get your feet wet, but you can click on any of the pictures below to dive right into the full gallery.

Generations Sandstorm

Seibertron Galleries Present: Voyager Class Sandstorm

He looks amazing, doesn't he? Own him or plan on buying him? Not your cup of tea? Feel free to join the discussion and tell us what you think! Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news, updates and best galleries around!

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Comment by Mindmaster Jul 6, 2013

So news that Sandstorm's popping up in stores now are true. Damn, and I haven't even spotted Springer yet. :BANG_HEAD:

As I've said before, now that we have another Decepticon Triplechanger coming down the pipe (granted, Doubledealer was technically not considered a traditional Triplechanger, despite having three modes), this gives me the perfect excuse for picking up Sandstorm.

Autobot032 wrote:Can you believe it's been almost 30 years since the debut of Springer and his mold mate Sandstorm?

Springer and Sandstorm have never shared a mold until now. Similar vehicle modes, but not the same mold, and they are not retooled from each other.

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Comment by RiddlerJ Jul 6, 2013

Sandstorm looks amazing. I can't wait to get him. They really went above and beyond on this retool.

I have Generations Air Raid filling in for my CHUG Broadside.

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Comment by Autobot032 Jul 6, 2013

Mindmaster wrote:Springer and Sandstorm have never shared a mold until now. Similar vehicle modes, but not the same mold, and they are not retooled from each other.

I should've clarified. I meant their current mold is shared. I was trying to say that Springer and Sandstorm are almost 30, period.

I'll correct that.

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Comment by Mindmaster Jul 6, 2013

Autobot032 wrote:I should've clarified. I meant their current mold is shared. I was trying to say that Springer and Sandstorm are almost 30, period.

Oh, oh. I gotcha, now. Sorry. #-o

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Comment by Noideaforaname Jul 6, 2013

As cool as the retooling is, and this is NOT a complaint, I do have to wonder why they did it. Seems like Sandstorm would've been more source-accurate with just the new head (lack of faceplate notwithstanding) and none of the VTOL bits.

I hope this extensive level of retooling continues to be a trend, even if just for a few select molds.

Re: New Galleries: Generations Voyager Class Sandstorm (view post)

Comment by Autobot032 Jul 6, 2013

Noideaforaname wrote:I hope this extensive level of retooling continues to be a trend, even if just for a few select molds.

Same here. I'd have almost no problem throwing money Hasbro's way if their remolds were as drastic as this.

Another good example is TakaraTomy's Jet Vehicon. The transformation on the torso is pretty much the same, plus their faces, but that's the end of it. Everything else is different, such as the wings (of course), the forearms are a completely new mold, the hood, etc. You get the idea. It was such a drastic change that standing them next to each other, you probably wouldn't be able to tell they shared the same mold at first. It always takes a second glance to be sure. Those are the remolds I like.

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Comment by kirbenvost Jul 6, 2013

It's really amazing just how different Springer & Sandstorm look in robot mode. If you didn't know any better or look too closely you'd think they were totally different molds. Hasbro's doing really well with the current batch of Generations toys. :APPLAUSE:

Re: New Galleries: Generations Voyager Class Sandstorm (view post)

Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jul 6, 2013

Noideaforaname wrote:As cool as the retooling is, and this is NOT a complaint, I do have to wonder why they did it. Seems like Sandstorm would've been more source-accurate with just the new head (lack of faceplate notwithstanding) and none of the VTOL bits.

The more different they look or the more distinct they are, the greater the chance of a sale with the less knowledge crowds. Think of it this way: ever seen Mega Man X and Zero side by side? They share a base, but their creator wanted to keep their silhouettes distinct to make them more unique from each other. When Axl was introduced, that's the advice he gave his designers

I hope this extensive level of retooling continues to be a trend, even if just for a few select molds.

Same here!

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Comment by LOST Cybertronian Jul 6, 2013

In our second set of galleries for today, Seibertron.com presents Generations Legends Class Starscream with Waspinator and Megatron with Chop Shop. This wave pairs favourite Decepticon characters with target master partners with names that haven't had toys in a long time. In the case of Chop Shop. he hasn't got a toy since his original G1 incarnation and Waspinator, repaints aside, hasn't had a new figure since his Beast Wars and TFA toys. Both Starscream and Megatron gets new molds with Megatron turning into his often favourite tank alt mode and Starscream stays with his tried and true jet.

Generations Starscream

Generations Waspinator

Generations Megatron

Generations Chop Shop

Re: New Galleries: Generations Voyager Class Sandstorm (view post)

Comment by wolverinetodd Jul 6, 2013

I thought Waspinator got a new mold towards the end of the Transformers: Animated line.

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Comment by Blurrz Jul 6, 2013

I really feel like putting the figure in Chromedome colors

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Comment by quickmixed Jul 6, 2013

Sandstorm looks awesome. Is it just the transformation or is Sandstorm twice the mass of Springer? He looks massive.

Re: New Galleries: Generations Voyager Class Sandstorm (view post)

Comment by Noideaforaname Jul 6, 2013

I want the bugs, but not the big guys.

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Comment by LOST Cybertronian Jul 6, 2013

wolverinetodd wrote:I thought Waspinator got a new mold towards the end of the Transformers: Animated line.

And so he has

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Comment by fenrir72 Jul 6, 2013

For his size, Starscream looks detailed and nice made.

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Comment by Megatron Wolf Jul 6, 2013

i saw prime & bumblebee in walmart today & these are not worth $10, they're slightly bigger than a legends but smaller than a commander and yet they cost more that the latter. I bet if i were to weigh a commander & one of these guys the weights would be similar & the articulation is not anymore advanced. I want Megatron & Starscream but im going to have to pass unless i can get them for around $7 or $8, anything above that is overpriced. I dont see how hasbro comes up with these prices i really dont. What sickens me more is that TRU will probably charge $13 or $15 for them.

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Comment by Mindmaster Jul 6, 2013

I was considering getting Starscream & Waspinator just for Waspinator, but then we got news of his Deluxe toy coming down the pipe this year/early next year. So that plan is nixed.

Even though I'm curently not considering getting Megatron & Chop Shop (or any of them besides Cosmos & Sky High, Swerve & Blast Master, and maybe Tailgate & whoever comes with him), I'm a little disappointed that Megatron is a teewee bit shorter than Optimus Prime.

Megatron Wolf wrote:i saw prime & bumblebee in walmart today & these are not worth $10, they're slightly bigger than a legends but smaller than a commander and yet they cost more that the latter.

I could have sworn they were in between a Commander and a Scout. If they're not, they're definitely the same size as a Commander. Plus, with the extra bit of plastic that are the Targetmaster partners, that could raise the price a dollar or two more. I'd say they're worth the &10 everyone's charging.

What sickens me more is that TRU will probably charge $13 or $15 for them.

My Toys "R" Us is charging $10 a piece for them so far. Keyword, "so far".

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Comment by LOST Cybertronian Jul 6, 2013

quickmixed wrote:Sandstorm looks awesome. Is it just the transformation or is Sandstorm twice the mass of Springer? He looks massive.

The only thing that is bigger on Sandstorm are those two huge wheels on his back. Everything is the same size.

Re: New Galleries: Generations Voyager Class Sandstorm (view post)

Comment by Mindmaster Jul 6, 2013

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
quickmixed wrote:Sandstorm looks awesome. Is it just the transformation or is Sandstorm twice the mass of Springer? He looks massive.

The only thing that is bigger on Sandstorm are those two huge wheels on his back. Everything is the same size.

The legs on Sandstorm feel smaller than those on Springer as well.

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Comment by quickmixed Jul 7, 2013

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
quickmixed wrote:Sandstorm looks awesome. Is it just the transformation or is Sandstorm twice the mass of Springer? He looks massive.

The only thing that is bigger on Sandstorm are those two huge wheels on his back. Everything is the same size.

I can see it now. Take those wheels away and they are the same size. I gotta say the wheels do a good job of bulking sandstorm out though.

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