Takara Transformers Alternity Thundercracker Released In Asia!

That's too bad, Overcracker. The molds are pretty incredible - even if they are only Deluxe-class figures. I'm especially fond of this mold. It's just amazing what they were able to pack into it: Wings, shoulder intake vents, knee wings, wrist blasters, and the articulation is some of the best I've ever seen in a TF. Just a real work of art.

Seibertron wrote:I'm looking forward to this one ... might finally give me the excuse I needed to bust out the Alternity line for galleries. I haven't opened a single one yet!

I didn't think you even bought Japanese exclusives as I don't think I've ever seen a gallery of any! Yeah, open them all up! I don't like the phrase 'bust out' though! How about 'open really carefully'?

Mykltron wrote:

Seibertron wrote:I'm looking forward to this one ... might finally give me the excuse I needed to bust out the Alternity line for galleries. I haven't opened a single one yet!

I didn't think you even bought Japanese exclusives as I don't think I've ever seen a gallery of any! Yeah, open them all up! I don't like the phrase 'bust out' though! How about 'open really carefully'?

There's a ton of Japanese exclusive figures in the galleries from G1 all the way through current stuff. Anything in particular that you're looking for in the galleries that's Japanese exclusive?

It definitely doesn't get more Japanese exclusive than this:



or this ...

Atomatron wrote:Wicked! Now the big question is....whats next?

Black Bumblebee? New Mold? Nothing?

I am anxiously waiting what they come up with next. These are phenomenal figures. They just keep getting better with each release. Thundercracker was the obvious choice in the natural progression of the seekers (are you listening Hasbro???) but I want a new mold next.

Ok...I'm really curious to get other people opinions here. Take this color mold, a new head, and red and yellow flames on the hood...Tracks anyone? Seriously, I can see this mold as Alternity or universe Tracks very easily! As it is, I am anxious to get this to complete my Seekers set.

First-Aid wrote:Ok...I'm really curious to get other people opinions here. Take this color mold, a new head, and red and yellow flames on the hood...Tracks anyone? Seriously, I can see this mold as Alternity or universe Tracks very easily! As it is, I am anxious to get this to complete my Seekers set.

That's a nice concept considering it's already blue and has a "car-jet" mode. Also, I know many of the members here are sick of me saying this, but I'm actually buying one to use as a Generations Blurr. The colors are almost perfect and all it would need is a head swap. I'm really excited to start with this project so I can't wait until he comes out. Hopefully it turns out great, if not, then I'll keep it as Thundercracker. But I say go for the Tracks idea It's a really neat concept.

Seibertron wrote:

Mykltron wrote:

Seibertron wrote:I'm looking forward to this one ... might finally give me the excuse I needed to bust out the Alternity line for galleries. I haven't opened a single one yet!

I didn't think you even bought Japanese exclusives as I don't think I've ever seen a gallery of any! Yeah, open them all up! I don't like the phrase 'bust out' though! How about 'open really carefully'?

There's a ton of Japanese exclusive figures in the galleries from G1 all the way through current stuff. Anything in particular that you're looking for in the galleries that's Japanese exclusive?

Alright, enough of your showing off! Clearly it was just my ignorance speaking! Back in the days of 'Hidden Treasures' reviews I wanted to review Trans-Scanning Prime I think. Or THS-02. I couldn't because they weren't in the galleries. You could have SO MUCH fun doing a gallery of THS-02!

First-Aid wrote:Ok...I'm really curious to get other people opinions here. Take this color mold, a new head, and red and yellow flames on the hood...Tracks anyone? Seriously, I can see this mold as Alternity or universe Tracks very easily! As it is, I am anxious to get this to complete my Seekers set.

I'd be very upset if they dilute this line like Bin/Alt and use the same mold for Decepticons and Autobots. Apart from that though, yes it could have worked. If they did what they did with Optimus and Megatron and used some ideas from Starscream's mold for Tracks that might be okay.

First-Aid wrote:Hey Seibs, if you want to leave your Alternity figs in the package, you are welcome to use my Starscream and Skywarp figs for galleries. I am going to get THundercracker too when I get paid next so I'll have all three. Just putting the offer out there since I am relatively close by...

I really appreciate the offer my fellow Illinoisan! That's really nice of you.

Unfortunately for MISB / MOSC collectors, I am not shot about opening up my figures. Not a fan of keeping figures in package. If I ever had an opportunity to get the G2 Protectobots and G2 Stunticons I'd bust them open to do galleries to share with everyone in a heartbeat. I think providing pictures for the world to enjoy is far more important than keeping a figure sealed. I know a lot of people would disagree with me, that's just how I feel.

I'm looking forward to doing these galleries ... just hoping I have the time to fit them in with all of the products that are coming down the pipes still.