New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine.
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Thanks to Dengeki Hobby magazine, and courtesy of fellow Seibertron user, Omegatron, we've got some brand new stock photos of Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege toys! Namely Fire-Drive, Lionizer, the micromasters Roadhandler and Swindler, Sideswipe, Autobot Cog, Voyager Optimus Prime and lastly, Leader Ultra Magnus. The pictures show the front and backs of most of the toys and we see a couple of different ways that Cog can interact with other figures. There is also several close ups, showing the battle damage paint effects. We've mirrored the images below for your convenience.
Although these are showing off the Takara releases, because of the brand unification, these are the exact same as the Hasbro releases.
Are you excited for these? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to Seibertron for the latest news and reviews.
Although these are showing off the Takara releases, because of the brand unification, these are the exact same as the Hasbro releases.
Are you excited for these? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to Seibertron for the latest news and reviews.
Credit(s): Omegatron from Seibertron, Dengeki Hobby magazine
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Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983190)
Posted by ThunderThruster on September 10th, 2018 @ 12:17pm CDT
Posted by ThunderThruster on September 10th, 2018 @ 12:17pm CDT
You can keep Prime, but I need that Magnus.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983198)
Posted by kurthy on September 10th, 2018 @ 12:54pm CDT
Posted by kurthy on September 10th, 2018 @ 12:54pm CDT
I'm interested in the smaller characters that haven't seen a release since the '80s. I like the magnus a lot but I'll probably wait for a special version without weathering.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983199)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 10th, 2018 @ 12:55pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 10th, 2018 @ 12:55pm CDT
Hasbro has shown UM gun to be white. Does this mean that Takara is going to do things differently now? One thing I like about Firedrive over the Legends Targetmasters, proper pegs in the forearms to hold the arms in place.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983206)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:08pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:08pm CDT
Or it could mean a late minute change with hasbro um, either way wouldn't hurt to ask hasbro about it.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983207)
Posted by Flashwave on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:20pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:20pm CDT
I am very on the fence with that Prime. I dont like the aesthetic or the proportions, but I do like the Peg Holes. I want eht peg holes. I am back to being excited for Magnus, though. I wish/hope we can store smaller vehicles i the trailer.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983209)
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:21pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:21pm CDT
Just Cog for definite, Maybe Magnus and the micromasters. Fire-Drive looks nice so if he is cheap then he will be a cheerful purchase. I was almost tempted on Prime but I'm currently back to not bothering with him.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983211)
Posted by Autobot N on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:25pm CDT
Posted by Autobot N on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:25pm CDT
That Magnus looks great. My only issue is that the smaller Magnus is a bit too white (grey legs like BCOP would have been nice, but that's a minor issue. Cog is still a must buy as well, and Prime is a maybe.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983212)
Posted by 1984forever on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:28pm CDT
Posted by 1984forever on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:28pm CDT
I don't like the dirt on these figures. I got some 91% proof and paint ready to clean up Ultra Magnus and Sideswipe. Love the new alt-mode on Magnus. I always felt he should have had a futuristic form like the other '86 movie bots.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983213)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:29pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:29pm CDT
You know, with a new trailer and a slight retooling, Ultra Magnus could become Nova Prime 
Though it certainly wouldn't happen in this trilogy.
Though it certainly wouldn't happen in this trilogy.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983216)
Posted by shajaki on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:40pm CDT
I'm pretty disappinted to see that Takara's version have the same weathered paint jobs as the Hasbro's. One of the previous magazine reveals gave me a sliver of hope, but it looks like that was bunk.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983222)
Posted by Kyleor on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:50pm CDT
Posted by Kyleor on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:50pm CDT
Can't wait to see how ridiculously and awesomely overloaded with weapons/add-ons you can make each figure!
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983226)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 10th, 2018 @ 2:03pm CDT
That's what I want to do as well
if the six gun rumour is true then we should have lots of options open to us to create walking machines of pure death.
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 10th, 2018 @ 2:03pm CDT
Kyleor wrote:Can't wait to see how ridiculously and awesomely overloaded with weapons/add-ons you can make each figure!
That's what I want to do as well
if the six gun rumour is true then we should have lots of options open to us to create walking machines of pure death.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983229)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on September 10th, 2018 @ 2:16pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on September 10th, 2018 @ 2:16pm CDT
Not really interested in this line BUT I may get a couple Lionizers just to use as Studio Series Lockdown's Steeljaws.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983231)
Posted by budmaloney on September 10th, 2018 @ 2:39pm CDT
Posted by budmaloney on September 10th, 2018 @ 2:39pm CDT
hmm..nice to see stock photos...I think I'll only be getting the Magnus and the Delorean (Swindler). I don't know why Magnus has been treated differently. Minimus Ambus was a cool concept but could have been done with another character. I've always preferred my Magnus to be a white version of Prime. Since that original Prime design is neat but not necessarily the best character.
Have we ever seen a white prime Magnus featured in any animation? I know comics had Dreamwave, and WFC/FOC had the chassis idea. That it's a mold and they share the same chassis. But that's about it? You could say TFP had that, but it wasn't white repaint.
Looks like Magnus has a wrist Swivel.
If I get this Magnus he'll be the only Magnus I'd keep. Has enough g1 cues and is a modern official one. The FOC one had red eyes with I hated and never got.
Have we ever seen a white prime Magnus featured in any animation? I know comics had Dreamwave, and WFC/FOC had the chassis idea. That it's a mold and they share the same chassis. But that's about it? You could say TFP had that, but it wasn't white repaint.
Looks like Magnus has a wrist Swivel.
If I get this Magnus he'll be the only Magnus I'd keep. Has enough g1 cues and is a modern official one. The FOC one had red eyes with I hated and never got.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983232)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 10th, 2018 @ 2:40pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on September 10th, 2018 @ 2:40pm CDT
These are some disappointing reveals. My enthusiasm for the line is significantly decreased.
The "weathering" looks like an amateur's first take at customizing where even their screw ups are ok because it's "damage."
The "weathering" looks like an amateur's first take at customizing where even their screw ups are ok because it's "damage."
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983234)
Posted by Manterax Prime on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:02pm CDT
Never trust a render or the hand painted prototypes.
They are never the same as the final product.
Posted by Manterax Prime on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:02pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hasbro has shown UM gun to be white. Does this mean that Takara is going to do things differently now?
Never trust a render or the hand painted prototypes.
They are never the same as the final product.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983237)
Posted by william-james88 on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:10pm CDT
Hasbro never showed us the final look of the toys, this is our first real look at them. So what you see here is what you get.
Posted by william-james88 on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:10pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hasbro has shown UM gun to be white.
Hasbro never showed us the final look of the toys, this is our first real look at them. So what you see here is what you get.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983238)
Posted by Emerje on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:24pm CDT
Probably Hasbro will also be going with red. What we've seen so far has been a silver gun, not white, which didn't make a whole lot of sense since he doesn't have any silver plastic on him meaning they had to paint the whole gun anyway (and in fairness this is the first time we've seen UM in molded colors, not hand painted). It makes me wonder if the silver was just a placeholder until they came up with a design they liked. I think most of us would have just preferred if it were molded white and left alone.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:24pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hasbro has shown UM gun to be white. Does this mean that Takara is going to do things differently now?
Probably Hasbro will also be going with red. What we've seen so far has been a silver gun, not white, which didn't make a whole lot of sense since he doesn't have any silver plastic on him meaning they had to paint the whole gun anyway (and in fairness this is the first time we've seen UM in molded colors, not hand painted). It makes me wonder if the silver was just a placeholder until they came up with a design they liked. I think most of us would have just preferred if it were molded white and left alone.
Emerje
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983240)
Posted by Overcracker on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:39pm CDT
The gun looks to be painted red anyway, with its real off white plastic color showing in the details there, so changing from one painted color to another, seems a bit strange.
I'd say, possibly that the silver gun we saw previously was just a spur of the moment deal, and it'll actually be red for the final product.
Posted by Overcracker on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:39pm CDT
Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hasbro has shown UM gun to be white. Does this mean that Takara is going to do things differently now?
Probably Hasbro will also be going with red. What we've seen so far has been a silver gun, not white, which didn't make a whole lot of sense since he doesn't have any silver plastic on him meaning they had to paint the whole gun anyway (and in fairness this is the first time we've seen UM in molded colors, not hand painted). It makes me wonder if the silver was just a placeholder until they came up with a design they liked. I think most of us would have just preferred if it were molded white and left alone.
Emerje
The gun looks to be painted red anyway, with its real off white plastic color showing in the details there, so changing from one painted color to another, seems a bit strange.
I'd say, possibly that the silver gun we saw previously was just a spur of the moment deal, and it'll actually be red for the final product.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983246)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on September 10th, 2018 @ 4:31pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on September 10th, 2018 @ 4:31pm CDT
What exactly is going on in this pic? Apart from weird car robot sex?
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983248)
Posted by Randomhero on September 10th, 2018 @ 4:41pm CDT
Then you weren’t looking hard enough at those magazine pictures because the distress was on them too.
Posted by Randomhero on September 10th, 2018 @ 4:41pm CDT
shajaki wrote:I'm pretty disappinted to see that Takara's version have the same weathered paint jobs as the Hasbro's. One of the previous magazine reveals gave me a sliver of hope, but it looks like that was bunk.
Then you weren’t looking hard enough at those magazine pictures because the distress was on them too.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983251)
Posted by shajaki on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:23pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:23pm CDT
Easy now. The initial scans weren't all that clearRandomhero wrote:Then you weren’t looking hard enough at those magazine pictures because the distress was on them too.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983254)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:33pm CDT
All the Micromasters have combined weapon modes now, so that is supposed to be a gun. Your description was pretty much accurate though, it isn't a particularly convincing weapon by any means.
As for my thoughts on these pics, Cog is still a guaranteed purchase, and Magnus wins me over more every time I see him. I just hope all this weapon combining allows me to make him a decent enough hammer, as that's basically all he's missing for me.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:33pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:What exactly is going on in this pic? Apart from weird car robot sex?
All the Micromasters have combined weapon modes now, so that is supposed to be a gun. Your description was pretty much accurate though, it isn't a particularly convincing weapon by any means.
As for my thoughts on these pics, Cog is still a guaranteed purchase, and Magnus wins me over more every time I see him. I just hope all this weapon combining allows me to make him a decent enough hammer, as that's basically all he's missing for me.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983255)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:34pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:34pm CDT
Give me my 
already 
…..please! 
already …..please!
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983256)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:36pm CDT
You might be able to make cog into a hammer
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:36pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:What exactly is going on in this pic? Apart from weird car robot sex?
All the Micromasters have combined weapon modes now, so that is supposed to be a gun. Your description was pretty much accurate though, it isn't a particularly convincing weapon by any means.
As for my thoughts on these pics, Cog is still a guaranteed purchase, and Magnus wins me over more every time I see him. I just hope all this weapon combining allows me to make him a decent enough hammer, as that's basically all he's missing for me.
You might be able to make cog into a hammer
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983257)
Posted by ThunderThruster on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:36pm CDT
The new "Combined Weapon"mode for the micromasters. But you're right, it does look like Swindler is receiving some *cough*oral*cough* favours.
Posted by ThunderThruster on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:36pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:What exactly is going on in this pic? Apart from weird car robot sex?
The new "Combined Weapon"mode for the micromasters. But you're right, it does look like Swindler is receiving some *cough*oral*cough* favours.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983262)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:58pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:58pm CDT
Ultra Magnus retooled into Cybertron Optimus Prime. Look at the guns on the legs.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983267)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2018 @ 6:20pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2018 @ 6:20pm CDT
You know, it just hit me. Optimus with his giant roof backpack makes him look like he's wearing Sideswipe's rocket pack from "MTMTE Part 3".
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983270)
Posted by YoungPrime on September 10th, 2018 @ 6:37pm CDT
That's how I'm starting to feel about OP, I really don't like that "weathering" on him. Sideswipe has some but it doesn't compromise the figure.
I'm also thinking they'll finally release a Legends class "Reflector" but only because I finally gave up on waiting and bought the Papa Toy's version back in June.
So other than them and Cliffjumper what other Legends class figures are we missing...?
A few more Cassettes maybe? They could all use new figures along with a new Voyager class Soundwave and Blaster. I passed on those Leaders and most of those cassettes save for Rewinds thanks to IDW's character over him. But even that one is a place holder for something that could be much better. Otherwise I'll just stick with FOC Soundwave (or the TRU G1 reissue) and FOC Blaster, PE Rumble and Frenzy and MP Ravage, Buzzsaw and Laserbeak.
Posted by YoungPrime on September 10th, 2018 @ 6:37pm CDT
kurthy wrote:I'm interested in the smaller characters that haven't seen a release since the '80s. I like the magnus a lot but I'll probably wait for a special version without weathering.
That's how I'm starting to feel about OP, I really don't like that "weathering" on him. Sideswipe has some but it doesn't compromise the figure.
I'm also thinking they'll finally release a Legends class "Reflector" but only because I finally gave up on waiting and bought the Papa Toy's version back in June.
So other than them and Cliffjumper what other Legends class figures are we missing...?
A few more Cassettes maybe? They could all use new figures along with a new Voyager class Soundwave and Blaster. I passed on those Leaders and most of those cassettes save for Rewinds thanks to IDW's character over him. But even that one is a place holder for something that could be much better. Otherwise I'll just stick with FOC Soundwave (or the TRU G1 reissue) and FOC Blaster, PE Rumble and Frenzy and MP Ravage, Buzzsaw and Laserbeak.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983274)
Posted by Skritz on September 10th, 2018 @ 7:12pm CDT
One thing I've noticed about Siege is that they realized that, since figured tend to have 'kibble backpacks' they at least bothered to put some 5mm ports on them, in particular around the shoulders to interact with the guns on Cog. Seems like an interesting workaround what would normally be an engineering weakness: turn it into a 'platform' to attach weapons.
Posted by Skritz on September 10th, 2018 @ 7:12pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:You know, it just hit me. Optimus with his giant roof backpack makes him look like he's wearing Sideswipe's rocket pack from "MTMTE Part 3".
One thing I've noticed about Siege is that they realized that, since figured tend to have 'kibble backpacks' they at least bothered to put some 5mm ports on them, in particular around the shoulders to interact with the guns on Cog. Seems like an interesting workaround what would normally be an engineering weakness: turn it into a 'platform' to attach weapons.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983280)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 10th, 2018 @ 7:19pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on September 10th, 2018 @ 7:19pm CDT
Dion! 
Everyone so yummy! Especially Cog! Fortmax Legends won't be lonely anymore!
Everyone so yummy! Especially Cog! Fortmax Legends won't be lonely anymore!
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983284)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2018 @ 7:27pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2018 @ 7:27pm CDT
Where?fenrir72 wrote:Dion!
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983294)
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Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983295)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 10th, 2018 @ 7:45pm CDT
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Posted by fenrir72 on September 10th, 2018 @ 7:45pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Where?fenrir72 wrote:Dion!
Somewhere safe and warm.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983318)
Posted by william-james88 on September 10th, 2018 @ 10:49pm CDT
As an homage to this?
Posted by william-james88 on September 10th, 2018 @ 10:49pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:I'd say, possibly that the silver gun we saw previously was just a spur of the moment deal, and it'll actually be red for the final product.
As an homage to this?
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983319)
Posted by shajaki on September 10th, 2018 @ 10:53pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on September 10th, 2018 @ 10:53pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Overcracker wrote:I'd say, possibly that the silver gun we saw previously was just a spur of the moment deal, and it'll actually be red for the final product.
As an homage to this?
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983324)
Posted by President-prime on September 11th, 2018 @ 12:13am CDT
Posted by President-prime on September 11th, 2018 @ 12:13am CDT
Don’t know about the line, but these figures look disappointing. The weathering paints look crappy. Like some of you have mentioned, it makes the toy look amateurishly painted. And it’s during the war on Cybertron. How come the alternate mode doesn’t look Cybertronian? Sideswipe l’snrobot mode looks almosT like his classic line self. Prob gonna skip Most of these, unless they look better on hand. We’ll see. More money saved, I suppose.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983328)
Posted by noctorro on September 11th, 2018 @ 1:00am CDT
Holy #$@%#$, I almost chocked.
This is litterally, objectivly thé best Optimus Prime we've ever had. How can you pass on that? (if you don't like G1 okay, if you're more into something else but you like Ultra Magnus)
Posted by noctorro on September 11th, 2018 @ 1:00am CDT
ThunderThruster wrote:You can keep Prime, but I need that Magnus.
Holy #$@%#$, I almost chocked.
This is litterally, objectivly thé best Optimus Prime we've ever had. How can you pass on that? (if you don't like G1 okay, if you're more into something else but you like Ultra Magnus)
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983330)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on September 11th, 2018 @ 1:54am CDT
I have the same opinion regarding my interest in these two figures, so even though my reasoning's probably different, I'll throw in my two cents: I do my best to stick to only one figure per unique character, so since I already have an Optimus I therefore don't need this one. I don't have a Magnus though, and he looks amazing, so I do want him. Plus, I wouldn't really be into this Prime anyway even if I needed one, his design is too straight G1/too bland and his alt mode isn't Cybertronian enough. I have nothing against G1, but I don't have nostalgia for it since I was born after the fact, so some of the overly generic G1 designs just bore me, like this Siege Prime and Sideswipe.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on September 11th, 2018 @ 1:54am CDT
noctorro wrote:ThunderThruster wrote:You can keep Prime, but I need that Magnus.
Holy #$@%#$, I almost chocked.
This is litterally, objectivly thé best Optimus Prime we've ever had. How can you pass on that? (if you don't like G1 okay, if you're more into something else but you like Ultra Magnus)
I have the same opinion regarding my interest in these two figures, so even though my reasoning's probably different, I'll throw in my two cents: I do my best to stick to only one figure per unique character, so since I already have an Optimus I therefore don't need this one. I don't have a Magnus though, and he looks amazing, so I do want him. Plus, I wouldn't really be into this Prime anyway even if I needed one, his design is too straight G1/too bland and his alt mode isn't Cybertronian enough. I have nothing against G1, but I don't have nostalgia for it since I was born after the fact, so some of the overly generic G1 designs just bore me, like this Siege Prime and Sideswipe.
Re: New stock images for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege from Dengeki Hobby magazine. (1983331)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on September 11th, 2018 @ 2:21am CDT
I was born in 79 and lived through G1 yet I find some of the designs like Sideswipe very dull (his G1 self has ALWAYS been boring 'cept for being a Countach in his original toy) but I will say Prime here has a nice G1 form for those who need it in Voyager scale finally. Truck mode is kinda ugly in it's extreme boxiness but eh can't have everything. I'm tempted to buy it to replace the Classics Prime I have just to have a G1-style Prime in my otherwise mostly movie collection just for reasons (like I'm using Titans Return Megatron with a scaled down CW Leader Class Megatron head for my G1 Megatron to pose with my movie Megatron figures)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on September 11th, 2018 @ 2:21am CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:I have nothing against G1, but I don't have nostalgia for it since I was born after the fact, so some of the overly generic G1 designs just bore me, like this Siege Prime and Sideswipe.
I was born in 79 and lived through G1 yet I find some of the designs like Sideswipe very dull (his G1 self has ALWAYS been boring 'cept for being a Countach in his original toy) but I will say Prime here has a nice G1 form for those who need it in Voyager scale finally. Truck mode is kinda ugly in it's extreme boxiness but eh can't have everything. I'm tempted to buy it to replace the Classics Prime I have just to have a G1-style Prime in my otherwise mostly movie collection just for reasons (like I'm using Titans Return Megatron with a scaled down CW Leader Class Megatron head for my G1 Megatron to pose with my movie Megatron figures)
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Posted by RotorstormNZ on September 11th, 2018 @ 2:24am CDT
Posted by RotorstormNZ on September 11th, 2018 @ 2:24am CDT
Suddenly Sideswipe is now a Need instead of a Maybe If I Have The Money. He looks great.
The first picture of Magnus almost killed my interest in him, though: the weathering on the chest plate is not something I'm a fan of. And after making the pics larger and having a second look, I too am hoping there'll either be a weathering-free release or that it'll be easy to remove...I love the mould, love the look, am getting increasingly disappointed by the weathering.
The first picture of Magnus almost killed my interest in him, though: the weathering on the chest plate is not something I'm a fan of. And after making the pics larger and having a second look, I too am hoping there'll either be a weathering-free release or that it'll be easy to remove...I love the mould, love the look, am getting increasingly disappointed by the weathering.
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Posted by Cyberpath on September 11th, 2018 @ 3:39am CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on September 11th, 2018 @ 3:39am CDT
Wow, they've raised up the prices on every size-class. And because of the accursed "brand unification" Optimus Prime's crutch is still unpainted.
The "wear effect" still hasn't grown on me, it's even kind of gross, it looks as though they've been played by kids with dirty hands. Still, the molds are cool, so considering everything (including the fact that I have MPs of these guys) I don't know who to buy if any. Maybe I'll wait for AE they're usually cheaper, though you have to pay upfront.
The "wear effect" still hasn't grown on me, it's even kind of gross, it looks as though they've been played by kids with dirty hands. Still, the molds are cool, so considering everything (including the fact that I have MPs of these guys) I don't know who to buy if any. Maybe I'll wait for AE they're usually cheaper, though you have to pay upfront.
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Posted by noctorro on September 11th, 2018 @ 3:57am CDT
Posted by noctorro on September 11th, 2018 @ 3:57am CDT
Heresy!
#joke
Anyway, I've been wanting a G1 voyager sized Optimus since... since they had the size class called voyager (mega in the old day). That's why I like Energon Optimus, he's very close to that design chest=windshield etc. (besides form being to fat and the colors)
And Power of the Primes Optimus was kind of a letdown with it's fake windshields all over the damn place.
I love Sideswipe and don't mind it's dull appearance (I'm thinking I typed that wrong). I like the character and I like G1 a lot.
Ultra Magnus looks like a monster, very War for Cybertron, will get him and keep the Generations one for more of a G1 look.
#joke
Anyway, I've been wanting a G1 voyager sized Optimus since... since they had the size class called voyager (mega in the old day). That's why I like Energon Optimus, he's very close to that design chest=windshield etc. (besides form being to fat and the colors)
And Power of the Primes Optimus was kind of a letdown with it's fake windshields all over the damn place.
I love Sideswipe and don't mind it's dull appearance (I'm thinking I typed that wrong). I like the character and I like G1 a lot.
Ultra Magnus looks like a monster, very War for Cybertron, will get him and keep the Generations one for more of a G1 look.
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Posted by Sentinel_Primal on September 11th, 2018 @ 6:03am CDT
I'm in the same boat. Prime looks like his vehicle mode was an after thought, aorta like they designed a new Prime, but then realised they needed to make it Cybertronian. Magnus on the other hand has an alt mode that references another version of the character, but still looks Cybertronian. Plus, as far as Prime's go, I already have POTP Prime and both Prime's from Titans Return, but I missed CW Magnus
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on September 11th, 2018 @ 6:03am CDT
noctorro wrote:ThunderThruster wrote:You can keep Prime, but I need that Magnus.
Holy #$@%#$, I almost chocked.
This is litterally, objectivly thé best Optimus Prime we've ever had. How can you pass on that? (if you don't like G1 okay, if you're more into something else but you like Ultra Magnus)
I'm in the same boat. Prime looks like his vehicle mode was an after thought, aorta like they designed a new Prime, but then realised they needed to make it Cybertronian. Magnus on the other hand has an alt mode that references another version of the character, but still looks Cybertronian. Plus, as far as Prime's go, I already have POTP Prime and both Prime's from Titans Return, but I missed CW Magnus
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Posted by Emerje on September 11th, 2018 @ 6:27am CDT
I'm not against it happening, but the guns on his legs are based on the blue swinging gun mounts on the sides of RID UM.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on September 11th, 2018 @ 6:27am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ultra Magnus retooled into Cybertron Optimus Prime. Look at the guns on the legs.
I'm not against it happening, but the guns on his legs are based on the blue swinging gun mounts on the sides of RID UM.
Emerje
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Posted by ThunderThruster on September 11th, 2018 @ 7:54am CDT
See, I like G1, I grew up on the G1 toon, but that doesn't mean I want the same characters and designs being rehashed every few years.
When Classics first started, it was about updating the old designs, not just in articulation, but also style. And IMO classics Prime is still the go to figure to fit this ideology.
If I wanted a new 'G1' Prime, I'd go for an MP figure, not this new Siege figure.
As for Magnus, this is so far (again IMO) the best take we've seen on the White inner bot with trailer armour, that I may retire City Commander as my main Magnus and put him with the other 'cool looking mechs' collection.
I didn't get Minimus Ambus with armour CW Magnus, as despite the radical ingenuity of the character concept, it really doesn't connect with me.
Add to all that, I prefer Magnus over Prime, and even got MP02 instead of MP01.
Posted by ThunderThruster on September 11th, 2018 @ 7:54am CDT
noctorro wrote:ThunderThruster wrote:You can keep Prime, but I need that Magnus.
Holy #$@%#$, I almost chocked.
This is litterally, objectivly thé best Optimus Prime we've ever had. How can you pass on that? (if you don't like G1 okay, if you're more into something else but you like Ultra Magnus)
See, I like G1, I grew up on the G1 toon, but that doesn't mean I want the same characters and designs being rehashed every few years.
When Classics first started, it was about updating the old designs, not just in articulation, but also style. And IMO classics Prime is still the go to figure to fit this ideology.
If I wanted a new 'G1' Prime, I'd go for an MP figure, not this new Siege figure.
As for Magnus, this is so far (again IMO) the best take we've seen on the White inner bot with trailer armour, that I may retire City Commander as my main Magnus and put him with the other 'cool looking mechs' collection.
I didn't get Minimus Ambus with armour CW Magnus, as despite the radical ingenuity of the character concept, it really doesn't connect with me.
Add to all that, I prefer Magnus over Prime, and even got MP02 instead of MP01.
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Posted by leokearon on September 11th, 2018 @ 8:14am CDT
Posted by leokearon on September 11th, 2018 @ 8:14am CDT
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
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Posted by ZeroWolf on September 11th, 2018 @ 8:50am CDT
I think you are protesting a bit too much 
All I need now is a stop motion video of Siege Magnus armouring up and I'll be getting him... Some how,
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 11th, 2018 @ 8:50am CDT
leokearon wrote:I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I don't need another Ultra Magnus
I think you are protesting a bit too much
All I need now is a stop motion video of Siege Magnus armouring up and I'll be getting him... Some how,
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Posted by william-james88 on September 11th, 2018 @ 9:12am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 11th, 2018 @ 9:12am CDT
Site Sponsor HLJ has just sent us word that they now have preorders for the Takara release of the Siege line and Power of the Primes Punch Counterpunch. All preorders can be found by clicking here. As you will see some of the prices are closer to the Hasbro MSRP in the US while others are higher. Since these are for the exact same toys, this proves that the difference in prices between Hasbro and Takara releases over the years was never due to the products being different but more that they were released in different markets.
Also we now have proof that Punch Conterpunch comes with a combiner hand and a special edition Solus Prime. He does happen to be the same price as the Siege deluxes.
You can see some images below and more images on the HLJ listings or our previous article.
Also we now have proof that Punch Conterpunch comes with a combiner hand and a special edition Solus Prime. He does happen to be the same price as the Siege deluxes.
We've just listed the following 7 new action figures for preorder from the Transformers Siege line. All figures are expected to be released in February 2019.
Each of these new releases full transforms and includes accessories respective to the character. Ultra Magus also features 3mm hard points and 5mm ports, so you can attach additional armor, weapons, effect parts, battle damaged parts and so forth.
Prices are as follows:
Transformers Siege SG-01 Firedrive: 720 yen (about $6.78 USD or 5.85 Euro)
Transformers Siege SG-02 Lionizer: 720 yen (about $6.78 USD or 5.85 Euro)
Transformers Siege SG-03 Roadhandler & Swindler: 1,440 yen (about $13.55 USD or 11.69 Euro)
Transformers Siege SG-04 Sideswipe: 2,800 yen (about $26.35 USD or 22.73 Euro)
Transformers Siege SG-05 Autobot Cog: 2,800 yen (about $26.35 USD or 22.73 Euro)
Transformers Siege SG-06 Optimus Prime: 4,400 yen (about $41.41 USD or 35.72 Euro)
Transformers Siege SG-07 Ultra Magnus: 6,800 yen (about $64.00 USD or 55.20 Euro)
You can see some images below and more images on the HLJ listings or our previous article.
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on September 11th, 2018 @ 9:36am CDT
But MP Prime is expensive and doesn't scale well with 'regular' Transformer figures so I can see the appeal of this Siege one at least in robot mode because we've never really had a decent G1 Voyager class Optimus Prime figure. Just a shame the truck mode is 'cybertronian'.
And for those bothered about the weathering paint apps? That sorta stuff comes off real easily. I even removed some silver factory paint off the legs on my Studio Series Ratchet (just a smidge where they put silver paint where they shouldn't be) with a lil gentle scrubbing. So while it might be annoying to some that Hasbro are 'wasting' paint budget by doing it, well at least you can take it off if you want (though won't be mint anymore)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on September 11th, 2018 @ 9:36am CDT
ThunderThruster wrote:When Classics first started, it was about updating the old designs, not just in articulation, but also style. And IMO classics Prime is still the go to figure to fit this ideology.
If I wanted a new 'G1' Prime, I'd go for an MP figure, not this new Siege figure.
But MP Prime is expensive and doesn't scale well with 'regular' Transformer figures so I can see the appeal of this Siege one at least in robot mode because we've never really had a decent G1 Voyager class Optimus Prime figure. Just a shame the truck mode is 'cybertronian'.
And for those bothered about the weathering paint apps? That sorta stuff comes off real easily. I even removed some silver factory paint off the legs on my Studio Series Ratchet (just a smidge where they put silver paint where they shouldn't be) with a lil gentle scrubbing. So while it might be annoying to some that Hasbro are 'wasting' paint budget by doing it, well at least you can take it off if you want (though won't be mint anymore)
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