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Retro G1 Thundercracker in Show Colours Found at US Walmarts
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May 24, 2023 at 7:54am CDT
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Comment by william-james88
May 31, 2023
We've gotten a handful of sightings of G1 Hound found at US Walmarts, all in Florida at the moment, but there may have been sightings in other states. For those curious, the toy does have die cast, just like the G1 toy did. If you want to see some reviews and size comparisons (since many fans forget how teeny tiny he is for a $10 figure from 1984), you can check out the videos below.
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Comment by Spider5800
Jun 1, 2023
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Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jun 1, 2023
Sigh, I had to do Hot Rod today over Hound.
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It's what you do with it that really matters. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 1, 2023
Spider5800 wrote:
It's what you do with it that really matters. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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Haha, so true. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I got him, but I can totally see someone spending $70 on him and a Starscream, standing them next to each other, and getting really angry that they were the same price, even though the diecast means they probably cost about the same to manufacture.
Comment by Spider5800
Jun 1, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:It's what you do with it that really matters. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Haha, so true. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I got him, but I can totally see someone spending $70 on him and a Starscream, standing them next to each other, and getting really angry that they were the same price, even though the diecast means they probably cost about the same to manufacture.
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Comment by NominusAsterisk
Jun 4, 2023
Hey All! Just picked up Retro Hot Rod and love it to bits, but I’m bothered by some thin paint applications on the legs. Does anyone know what colour of orange paint is used? Thanks and have a good day
-Nominus
-Nominus
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Jun 26, 2023
I got Hot Rod during the Pulse sale, and he's really good. Like, really. I am loving having him. I am super glad i got him at discount, but he is really cool.
I really wish the SS86 figure was actually in this color scheme. It just looks so good!
I really wish the SS86 figure was actually in this color scheme. It just looks so good!
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 26, 2023
Waiting for Toon Skywarp to complete the seekers trio...
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I sure hope we get one. The only leaks I'm aware of are #5 Perceptor and #7 Shrapnel. Maybe #6 is Skywarp?
There was mention of a fan Optimus Prime (rather than a Retro) but I suspect that was rhe recently revealed Selects figure.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Jun 27, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:Waiting for Toon Skywarp to complete the seekers trio...
I sure hope we get one. The only leaks I'm aware of are #5 Perceptor and #7 Shrapnel. Maybe #6 is Skywarp?
There was mention of a fan Optimus Prime (rather than a Retro) but I suspect that was rhe recently revealed Selects figure.
Emerje
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Looks pretty good in these pictures.
Wish he was in any of my Walmart's though.
Still some lingering Netflix Spoiler packs (Megatron I think), and a few beats wars re-issues. But no Movie G1 to be found anywhere.
Question, are the toes plastic or die-cast?
Comment by Overcracker
Jun 27, 2023
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got Hot Rod during the Pulse sale, and he's really good. Like, really. I am loving having him. I am super glad i got him at discount, but he is really cool.
I really wish the SS86 figure was actually in this color scheme. It just looks so good!
Looks pretty good in these pictures.
Wish he was in any of my Walmart's though.
Still some lingering Netflix Spoiler packs (Megatron I think), and a few beats wars re-issues. But no Movie G1 to be found anywhere.
Question, are the toes plastic or die-cast?
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Toes are die-cast
Comment by william-james88
Jun 27, 2023
Overcracker wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got Hot Rod during the Pulse sale, and he's really good. Like, really. I am loving having him. I am super glad i got him at discount, but he is really cool.
I really wish the SS86 figure was actually in this color scheme. It just looks so good!
Looks pretty good in these pictures.
Wish he was in any of my Walmart's though.
Still some lingering Netflix Spoiler packs (Megatron I think), and a few beats wars re-issues. But no Movie G1 to be found anywhere.
Question, are the toes plastic or die-cast?
Toes are die-cast
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Thanks. Good to know.
Comment by Overcracker
Jun 27, 2023
william-james88 wrote:Overcracker wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got Hot Rod during the Pulse sale, and he's really good. Like, really. I am loving having him. I am super glad i got him at discount, but he is really cool.
I really wish the SS86 figure was actually in this color scheme. It just looks so good!
Looks pretty good in these pictures.
Wish he was in any of my Walmart's though.
Still some lingering Netflix Spoiler packs (Megatron I think), and a few beats wars re-issues. But no Movie G1 to be found anywhere.
Question, are the toes plastic or die-cast?
Toes are die-cast
Thanks. Good to know.
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Jun 27, 2023
The die-cast toes are pretty nice, I wasn't expecting that.
I continue to adore the colors. They're great.
The only G1 movie figure that have made it to my shelves is Starscream. He is sitting alongside SS86 Starscream, and it's sad to see.
Anyways, more Awesome Rod
I continue to adore the colors. They're great.
The only G1 movie figure that have made it to my shelves is Starscream. He is sitting alongside SS86 Starscream, and it's sad to see.
Anyways, more Awesome Rod
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Comment by william-james88
Jun 27, 2023
We have good news for those liking the retro G1 Reissue line, which has the G1 toys in a cartoon inspired deco. Firstly, they are a main subject of an interview between the ToysareRuss Youtube channel and Hasbro's Transformers marketing team. They go over what we can expect from the line going forwards.
Also, as most of us guessed and hoped, we will be getting a Skywarp. This is great news for all of us wanting to complete a set of seekers in matching deco.
The code for Skywarp was found by JTPrime17.
Tra Gen Retro Skywarp
Product number: F6952
Here is a gallery of the original G1 Skywarp toy for those interested:
Transformers G1 1984 Skywarp Gallery
Also, as most of us guessed and hoped, we will be getting a Skywarp. This is great news for all of us wanting to complete a set of seekers in matching deco.
The code for Skywarp was found by JTPrime17.
Tra Gen Retro Skywarp
Product number: F6952
Here is a gallery of the original G1 Skywarp toy for those interested:
Transformers G1 1984 Skywarp Gallery
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 27, 2023
YES! 
And I do hope SW will come soon enough.
And I do hope SW will come soon enough.
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Well that was a timely comment.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Jun 27, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:Waiting for Toon Skywarp to complete the seekers trio...
Well that was a timely comment.
Emerje
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Comment by Brokebot
Jun 28, 2023
A definite maybe if I see one.
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Comment by Sowndwave76
Jul 12, 2023
Hey, I can try and find a photo again, but there is a confirmed reissue of Sharpnel with '86 movie deco coming out in this series.
I've also seen a photo of Skywarp...
Both look really good, and Shrapnel will be tempting for me to buy.
I've also seen a photo of Skywarp...
Both look really good, and Shrapnel will be tempting for me to buy.
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Comment by Sowndwave76
Jul 12, 2023
Here are some photos:
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Jul 18, 2023
