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Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More

Posted by william-james88 Jan 31, 2023 at 12:12pm CST 46,023 views
Today's fanstream went through a lot of reveals but many had already been revealed by Hasbro before, like all the Studio Series toys. However Freezer's alt modes were further revealed. The Bulk of the reveals came from the Legacy Evolution line. The toys presented can be preordered today but they also confirmed some other toys coming in the pipeline. You can see a list of those makred accordingly below.

Reveals for Legacy Evolution

Core Grimlock becomes leg for Volcanicus
Core Nemesis Prime with new axe weapon
Core Thundercracker with null rays

Deluxe Crashbar, new Junkion character named by Mark
Redecos of these modular Junkions are teased
Deluxe Shrapnel
Deluxe crosscut, the red wheels are because they are o the same plastic tree as the hands which needed to be red. Mark admits he was apprehensive about the red wheels.
Deluxe Animated Prowl

Voyager Metalhawk, based on the Cyclonus mold
Voyager Twincast has a different smirking face sculpt and comes with Rewind

Leader Skyquake which is a merge of G1 and Prime design and has tabs for Needlenose to dock onto (as we previously saw).

Reveals of toys in the pipeline (no indication aside from names and some character art):

Beachcomber
Devcon
Axelgrease (Editor note: this is probably the deluxe car that looks like Lockdown)
voyager Dirge rerelease
"Nemesis Leo Prime"
Armada Megatron

Classic deco Optimus Prime using the Volvo truck mold from the Holiday Prime. With this truck being the most common one many see on the street, it would make sense that this would be Optimus' alt mode if he awakened on earth today.

Just and FYI from the Hasbro team, February will be a light month for reveals but they will be back in a big way in March.



































































































Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More
Reveals from Pulse Fanstream include Metalhawk, Crashbar, Shrapnel and More

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Comment by william-james88 Jan 31, 2023
Emerje wrote:Interesting, they're actually confirming some of the computer listing leaks right now on the stream: Beachcomber, Devcon, Junkion "Axelgrease", Dirge repack, Nemesis Leo Prime, Armada Megatron.

Also confirmed a normal classic colored Holiday Optimus Prime.

They also joked around about a Optimus Prime as a firetruck but not confirming anything. :-?

Emerje


We are getting a firetruck Prime next year with the Voyager animated Prime. So more of a hint than a joke.
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Comment by Munkky Jan 31, 2023
There isn't much here that really catches my eye, Prowl is the only one I've pre-ordered, I may get Skyquake too, and while Metalhawk does look good I'm undecided on getting him. I find it hilarious that they felt the need for that "Through the Space Bridge" segment of upcoming reveals, it's like they're admitting that the leaks are way ahead of them but they don't actually want to bring attention to said leaks. Either way, I'm excited for Armada Megatron and I might even pick up Dirge if I can.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jan 31, 2023
Crashbar's name makes me think of a certain song by the Clash. Know which one? ;) Gotta make it a point to get all Junkions...

And Grimlock what did they do to you? :shock: Seriously tho, I understand the reasoning and it does fit with a trend of (parts of) Grimlock's rear half needing to be bigger when a Combiner (him not being a "boxy" shape like the others plays a part in that), but still... You know, I may get them just because I like them as a case study in complex toy designs. Besides, Bandai's Super Sentai/Power Rangers toys, specifically the separate humanoid ones (Shogun, Zeo and Turbo) weren't that much different. Snarl or Swoop should be next, with Skar last.

Skyquake has my attention, because I really like Prime Dreadwing's design. I may wait for redecos though, especially if a G1 EU colored one is in the pipeline.
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Comment by Sabrblade Jan 31, 2023
So, Twincast has the retooled smirk face that showed up awhile back on a normal Blaster by mistake, which everyone thought was either a photoshopped hoax or meant for SG Blaster.

They also said that he's not Blaster himself, but a Shockwave-made clone that went awry.
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Comment by william-james88 Jan 31, 2023
I like that Skyquake, and since I have breakage issues with the original mold, this would be a good way of adding him to my prime collection. My only issue is the size. Were Dreadwing and Skyquake larger/taller than megatron? I thought they were around the same height.

And that Grimlock is not great but this is further proof that while the designers do think of fans when making a lot of these figures, we do not figure much in them designing the core class. It's very much for a different market than the fans not finding it good looking.
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Comment by Sabrblade Jan 31, 2023
Grimlock is mistransformed in the official stock photography. Here's how he's supposed to look:

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Comment by Till-all-R1 Jan 31, 2023
Nothing really stood out to me, some nice looking Bots no doubt, just not in my collecting focus.
I do think the mix and match with Junkions is cool feature I'm just waiting for the moment it no longer works well, hence wear & tear. Once they get more to work with the options could be really cool.

That said Crosscut was kind of neat for a repaint, and Shrapnel looked good. I won't be getting because I already have the older Legends versions and they work better for me.

The only thing that really piqued my interest was the pipeline reveal of Devcon.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jan 31, 2023
Sabrblade wrote:Grimlock is mistransformed in the official stock photography. Here's how he's supposed to look:

Image


In short, the gun isn't attached to the "tail".
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Comment by Overcracker Jan 31, 2023
Skyquake is a definite pickup. Looks awesome.

Nemesis is well nemesis. nothing to write home about.

Grimlock is o.k. Maybe I'll pick him up. just because he's Grimlock and I have a thing about getting Grimlocks.

Crosscut does nothing for me, easy pass.

I like Shrapnel, and since I already have Kickback, I can't just skip him.

Twincast is o.k. But don't have any real attachment to him, so unless he's deeply clearances I probably won't bother.

And I'll probably break down and get Metalhawk. I just love how they just rotated Cyclonus' arms forward for his jet mode, and gave him a new cockpit / nose cone. Means I can just rotate them back and have a steak back swept wing look.

Really great use of Cyclonus here.
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Comment by Nemesis Primal Jan 31, 2023
Well I guess "Holiday Prime in normal Optimus colors" sorts out the mystery of that "EVO Leader Optimus" listing that no one knew anything about.

I'm impressed by how different they made Metalhawk's alt mode be compared to Cyclonus, and he's got more accessories to boot? Yeah, he'll definitely be a buy from me.

Surprised by how hench Shrapnel looks. I was kinda expecting/pulling for electricity blast effects, but bug leg guns are cool too. I can't find any eyes on his alt mode though, which is weirding me out (although not enough that I intend to skip him, it's my only real critique). The assumed Chop Shop from this is gonna look niiiice.

None of these Cores appeal to me, but I already knew that would be the case when the names leaked. Cool to see Nemesis has the axe from Optimus's instructions though.

Prowl & Skyquake still look great, as does Crashbar (he's a real boy now, he's got a name and everything), and I guess I'm still getting Twincast for Rewind.

Might grab Crosscut if he goes on sale like Skids has? The red wheels are still weird but they're basically my only complaint.

So they made a point of saying that those pipeline reveals aren't necessarily the next wave....but according to the product numbers and leaks we have, Armada Megs, Beachcomber, and Devcon are all definitely next wave, so are the Voyagers out of order or was that statement a meaningless disclaimer? Also, is Axlegrease gonna be the remaining Deluxe Junkion or the Voyager....
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Comment by Ig89ninja Jan 31, 2023
Of the figures we have images of, Shrapnel and Skyquake are the most appealing ones to me here.

Twincast is tempting, but I can't justify buying a whole voyager figure just for Rewind.
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Comment by bluecatcinema Jan 31, 2023
The new additions look great. Especially Metalhawk, Skyquake and Shrapnel.
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Comment by william-james88 Jan 31, 2023
Nemesis Primal wrote:Also, is Axlegrease gonna be the remaining Deluxe Junkion or the Voyager....


Pretty sure it will be the remaining deluxe Junkion
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Comment by Razorbeast88 Jan 31, 2023
Core grimlock looks hilarious, so cute
Don't care about Nemesis Prime

Sharif don't like it! Rock the Crashbar! Getting this guy
Still getting Prowl of course
Don't care about Crosscut
Shrapnel looks cool! I already have fansproject insecticons though and I really don't like legacy Kickback. Maybe I'll get the chop shop out of this guy

Twincast is still a nope for me
Metalhawk is a definite yes now, love the weapons too

Skyquake looking great as ever

And im excited for copy convoy and devcon
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Comment by Bumblevivisector Jan 31, 2023
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Crashbar's name makes me think of a certain song by the Clash. Know which one? ;)


Whenever I hear it, my brain constructs a music video that uses a lot of footage from Thief in the Night.

And now that I've seen his red feet in addition to the wheels, I'm enthusiastic to get what will be repurposed in my collection as Shattered Glass Crosscut, the alien diplomat who runs over/stomps any and all local fauna, leaving a trail of bloody pulp in his wake.

Maybe the red plastic shouldn't make me think of the tips of Nemesis-Big-Convoy's tusks, but it does every time I see new pics.

Everything else looks great! Hope some of it goes on sale.
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Comment by o.supreme Jan 31, 2023
Sabrblade wrote:They also said that he's not Blaster himself, but a Shockwave-made clone that went awry.


I caught that also, but I thought it was a name drop error ( they themselves admit they get confused about names sometimes) I thought he meant Soundwave.

Anyway, while it's cool to have a different take on Soundblaster in the WFC Netflix show, Soundblaster & Twincast will for me, always be the upgrades to Soundwave and Blaster ( Just as Galvatron is the Rebuilt Megatron) despite him not being so in some universes.
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Comment by Sabrblade Jan 31, 2023
o.supreme wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:They also said that he's not Blaster himself, but a Shockwave-made clone that went awry.


I caught that also, but I thought it was a name drop error ( they themselves admit they get confused about names sometimes) I thought he meant Soundwave.
Shockwave's the one who does experiments. It's apparently a Dreamwave reference.
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Comment by RotorstormNZ Jan 31, 2023
Metalhawk looks great, to me they nailed what an updated, upsized inner robot should look like.

Twincast is awesome. I need him!

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Skyquake has my attention, because I really like Prime Dreadwing's design. I may wait for redecos though, especially if a G1 EU colored one is in the pipeline.

I hope and pray we get a G1 deco - I'd buy that in a heartbeat as Skyquake was one of my childhood figures.
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Comment by blackeyedprime Jan 31, 2023
A lotta lotta passes for me. I'll look out for Skyquake in a sale though.

Metalhawks jet mode looks like they did a 'complete' version of TR returnds broadside which still wouldnt be a good thing and Metalhawk proves it.

Core Grimlock just shows that it was never meant to be Grimlock in the first place with that bot mode.

junkion repaints should be a good thing especially if they can do them with out autobot symbols on them.
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Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 Jan 31, 2023
Fixed it LOL
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