Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure

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Million Pubishing has revealed their exclusive Stepper figure. This figure looks to be exclusive with the upcoming Transformers Generations 2011 book set for release April 27. This figure is a repaint of Reveal The Shield/ United Jazz just as Takara exclusive G1 Targetmaster Stepper released in the Headmasters line was a repaint of G1 Jazz. He was known as Ricochet in the U.S. released in the Commemerative Reissue Series. He is seen here holding a repaint of Nightstick.

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Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211254)
Posted by dahpadre on April 20th, 2011 @ 7:12am CDT

This is the first I've seen of this figure. how can it be ordered?

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211257)
Posted by Trikeboy on April 20th, 2011 @ 7:15am CDT

dahpadre wrote:This is the first I've seen of this figure. how can it be ordered?

No further details such as price and availability have been announced but this might be the first of these exclusives I will buy.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211258)
Posted by --B-- on April 20th, 2011 @ 7:18am CDT

That is pretty freakin sweet.

I can't help but think that Hasbro will put this out eventually, but I may be picking this up as well, depending on price.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211259)
Posted by Praxus Prime on April 20th, 2011 @ 7:18am CDT

I really hope I can get my hands on one of these! I had been hoping somebody would make Ricochet/Stepper! Still, my only quarrel with this figure is that they left his visor blue.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211260)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on April 20th, 2011 @ 7:24am CDT

The head's expression suits Stepper alot better than it does Jazz , though I sorta wish it was the other way around. :-?

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211261)
Posted by Prime Evil on April 20th, 2011 @ 7:28am CDT

Definitely gonna be getting this. Hmmm, I'm kinda surprised that Stepper is gonna be and exclusive.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211266)
Posted by rpetras on April 20th, 2011 @ 7:43am CDT

I pretty much assumed Stepper would show up, as he is one of the 2 obvious Jazz repaints.

I'm a bit surprised he'll be an exclusive though. :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211275)
Posted by Lord Onixprime on April 20th, 2011 @ 7:50am CDT

I want this.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211278)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 20th, 2011 @ 8:03am CDT

@xiaojeilui

Quit it man! 12 posts already and you still continue with that same schtck. Do it somewhere like 1up.

Now back to the fig, smart money is either they'll use the TFC "Nebulon" or Cyclonus' "Nightstick".

Though I wish (which won't)the original Jazz had a more "cheerful" expression while Stepper with the bad @ss one to distinguish one from the other.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211280)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on April 20th, 2011 @ 8:14am CDT

I am very tempted to order the Million Publishing Transformers Generations book to get my hands on this. Stepper looks superb.
There should be more black and gold Transformers because it looks really cool. Black Zarak, Stepper, can't think of any more off the top of my head.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211285)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on April 20th, 2011 @ 8:23am CDT

Trikeboy wrote:Did you miss my post of this news, hehe. http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/millionhero-to-offer-transformers-united-stepper-with-targetmaster-t75718.php

You know, I looked but you must have posted right after I started writing my news post. Sorry about that.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211295)
Posted by Blackstreak on April 20th, 2011 @ 8:37am CDT

I want that!! How do I get my hands on it?

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211296)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on April 20th, 2011 @ 8:40am CDT

This is straight-up excellent. Million Publishing is pretty cool. Now, just need a preorder.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211299)
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 20th, 2011 @ 8:53am CDT

That's a sweet repaint and a well-done homage. It's too bad they couldn't include an homage to the Targetmaster aspect of the original by including something like Nightstick to clip onto the spoiler.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211309)
Posted by Samsonator on April 20th, 2011 @ 9:20am CDT

F**K YES. THIS. THIS ON SO MANY LEVELS.
This has got to be the single greatest idea I've heard of in a while. I do hope that Hasbro decides to do a "Ricochet" over here some day, since there's no way I've got the cash to spare for this, despite how freakin' epic it is.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211312)
Posted by Rated X on April 20th, 2011 @ 9:25am CDT

The figure is OK. Im more interested in characters represented in the G1 cartoon than those that came out after 1988 when Transformers was on life support. However, he would fit in great with my small G2 collection. Does he come with the same book talked about last week ??? Or will this book only be available in Japanses ???

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211320)
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 20th, 2011 @ 9:34am CDT

rpetras wrote:I pretty much assumed Stepper would show up, as he is one of the 2 obvious Jazz repaints.

I'm a bit surprised he'll be an exclusive though.

Who is the other? Dead End?

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211321)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 20th, 2011 @ 9:34am CDT

I'm on this. All of Million's stuff has been top-tier so far.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211335)
Posted by alexison on April 20th, 2011 @ 9:51am CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:This is straight-up excellent. Million Publishing is pretty cool. Now, just need a preorder.

Counterpunch wrote:I'm on this. All of Million's stuff has been top-tier so far.

I agree, this guy is pretty darn cool.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211340)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 20th, 2011 @ 9:58am CDT

RiddlerJ wrote:
rpetras wrote:I pretty much assumed Stepper would show up, as he is one of the 2 obvious Jazz repaints.

I'm a bit surprised he'll be an exclusive though.

Who is the other? Dead End?

Either it's G2 Jazz, or SG Ricochet who has a color scheme based on G1 Artfire. Speaking of Artfire, where is he? I want them both as Classics!

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211343)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 20th, 2011 @ 10:01am CDT

That's Gold Baby!

Yessssss!

Now give me my 'golden lagoon' version too..., but Stepper was the one I was waiting to hear announced. Still waiting to hear about an Artire repaint. Thought they might be a cool set for someone like HASBRO to sell to a store as a retailer exclusive.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211348)
Posted by PhunkJunkion on April 20th, 2011 @ 10:11am CDT

Very cool. I dig it! However, I will probably never own it, alas....

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211370)
Posted by rpetras on April 20th, 2011 @ 10:48am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:
rpetras wrote:I pretty much assumed Stepper would show up, as he is one of the 2 obvious Jazz repaints.

I'm a bit surprised he'll be an exclusive though.

Who is the other? Dead End?

Either it's G2 Jazz, or SG Ricochet who has a color scheme based on G1 Artfire. Speaking of Artfire, where is he? I want them both as Classics!

I was thinking G2 Jazz.
I would not expect SG Ricochet to be anything other than a con exclusive.

You sure about Artfire? G1 Artfire was a white/red Inferno repaint. G2 Artfire was kinda close, but more like Cybertron Hotshot/Excellion I think.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211374)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 20th, 2011 @ 10:58am CDT

rpetras wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:
rpetras wrote:I pretty much assumed Stepper would show up, as he is one of the 2 obvious Jazz repaints.

I'm a bit surprised he'll be an exclusive though.

Who is the other? Dead End?

Either it's G2 Jazz, or SG Ricochet who has a color scheme based on G1 Artfire. Speaking of Artfire, where is he? I want them both as Classics!

I was thinking G2 Jazz.
I would not expect SG Ricochet to be anything other than a con exclusive.

You sure about Artfire? G1 Artfire was a white/red Inferno repaint. G2 Artfire was kinda close, but more like Cybertron Hotshot/Excellion I think.

Golden Lagoon Jazz was my thought, as there has been an e-Hobby exclusive of the G1 re-issue made previously.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211384)
Posted by RhA on April 20th, 2011 @ 11:24am CDT

Ik knew this the moment Jazz showed up. Why pass up a perfectly good repaint? So here's to hoping Hasbro Ricochets this thing.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211395)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 20th, 2011 @ 11:57am CDT

rpetras wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:
rpetras wrote:I pretty much assumed Stepper would show up, as he is one of the 2 obvious Jazz repaints.

I'm a bit surprised he'll be an exclusive though.

Who is the other? Dead End?

Either it's G2 Jazz, or SG Ricochet who has a color scheme based on G1 Artfire. Speaking of Artfire, where is he? I want them both as Classics!

I was thinking G2 Jazz.
I would not expect SG Ricochet to be anything other than a con exclusive.

You sure about Artfire? G1 Artfire was a white/red Inferno repaint. G2 Artfire was kinda close, but more like Cybertron Hotshot/Excellion I think.

There is no G2 Artfire. You're probably thinking Car Robot Artfire aka RiD Hot Shot who bears Steppers colors and intended name.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211410)
Posted by Seibertron on April 20th, 2011 @ 12:30pm CDT

Finally an exclusive from Million Publishing that is an absolute MUST have!

I'm surprised this went under our radar like this for so long. Does anyone know anywhere that has a pre-order for this yet? I emailed Joel at BBTS to see when they would be listing it. I'll let you guys know when I hear back from him.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211414)
Posted by craggy on April 20th, 2011 @ 12:39pm CDT

obvious, if somewhat niche repaint that's bloody fantastic!

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211416)
Posted by Down_Shift on April 20th, 2011 @ 12:44pm CDT

Maaaawn that thing is all kinds of awesome. I'll be getting two if I can afford it come pre-order.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211430)
Posted by waaaaghlord on April 20th, 2011 @ 1:37pm CDT

I'll be putting in a preorder as soon as BBTS list it. It's been over a year since I had an order come in from them but there's quite a bit I'm after this summer. By the time I'm ready to ship my big and expensive PoL should translate into an awfully big box of awesome. :grin:

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211432)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 20th, 2011 @ 1:41pm CDT

Man I want this so hard. God, that's another 90 bucks that go poof.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211436)
Posted by bvzxa on April 20th, 2011 @ 1:55pm CDT

Now we should get Inferno as Artfire....

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211438)
Posted by Janus Prime on April 20th, 2011 @ 2:00pm CDT

Hooo... so cool! Hasbro, Why didn´t you release this? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!!

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211445)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 20th, 2011 @ 2:09pm CDT

Janus Prime wrote:Hooo... so cool! Hasbro, Why didn´t you release this? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!!

They still might. Stepper (as Ricochet) has been on their radar before. Like I mentioned, a store exclusive set of he and Artfire seems like a logical offering to make by them...

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211453)
Posted by It Is Him on April 20th, 2011 @ 2:21pm CDT

We'll get this in the U.S. eventually, maybe as a store exclusive of our own... but, wow! That's a good lookin' toy.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211460)
Posted by Seibertron on April 20th, 2011 @ 2:30pm CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:
Janus Prime wrote:Hooo... so cool! Hasbro, Why didn´t you release this? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!!

They still might. Stepper (as Ricochet) has been on their radar before. Like I mentioned, a store exclusive set of he and Artfire seems like a logical offering to make by them...

This is why I didn't get why they didn't make Fracas for Scourge. They could have done a really awesome multi-pack for Artfire and Stepper/Ricochet with their respective Targetmaster partners. Or maybe Scourge will get a remold later down the road (keeps fingers crossed).

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211467)
Posted by It Is Him on April 20th, 2011 @ 2:45pm CDT

Likely the original design included Fracas with Scourge, and some boss could have said, "Let's use 8mm pegs on that gun," which led to the trade off of axing articulation on the Targetmaster.

No matter what, the point of Fracas would make for a great Botcon panel question.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211469)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 20th, 2011 @ 2:50pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
Janus Prime wrote:Hooo... so cool! Hasbro, Why didn´t you release this? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!!

They still might. Stepper (as Ricochet) has been on their radar before. Like I mentioned, a store exclusive set of he and Artfire seems like a logical offering to make by them...

This is why I didn't get why they didn't make Fracas for Scourge. They could have done a really awesome multi-pack for Artfire and Stepper/Ricochet with their respective Targetmaster partners. Or maybe Scourge will get a remold later down the road (keeps fingers crossed).

They can always just throw one of the other PCC minicons in. I would like to see Leadfoot's partner, Pinpointer I think was his name, get used again before this whole thing goes away.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211470)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 20th, 2011 @ 2:50pm CDT

It Is Him wrote:Likely the original design included Fracas with Scourge, and some boss could have said, "Let's use 8mm pegs on that gun," which led to the trade off of axing articulation on the Targetmaster.

No matter what, the point of Fracas would make for a great Botcon panel question.

How much do you wanna bet they'll give an answer like:

"As Power Core Combiners was running alongside Generations, the decision was to keep the smaller partner aka Mini-Con gimmick limited to the former line to avoid confusion"

Or they'll just cite cost...

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211483)
Posted by It Is Him on April 20th, 2011 @ 3:32pm CDT

That didn't even occur to me that Hasbro might have left out Fracas to avoid confusion with the PCC line.

But yeah, cost may have been the bigger issue.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211487)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on April 20th, 2011 @ 3:36pm CDT

It Is Him wrote:That didn't even occur to me that Hasbro might have left out Fracas to avoid confusion with the PCC line.

But yeah, cost may have been the bigger issue.

I thought they said as much during the Designer's Panel at last year's BotCon? The gun does look reminiscent of a folded up Targetmaster, which was what they were going for.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211488)
Posted by Blurrz on April 20th, 2011 @ 3:36pm CDT

**** you Million Publishing.

Take my money, but leave my pants alone!

Counterpunch wrote:I'm on this. All of Million's stuff has been top-tier so far.

Skids and Screech are garbage.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211495)
Posted by It Is Him on April 20th, 2011 @ 3:48pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
It Is Him wrote:That didn't even occur to me that Hasbro might have left out Fracas to avoid confusion with the PCC line.

But yeah, cost may have been the bigger issue.

I thought they said as much during the Designer's Panel at last year's BotCon? The gun does look reminiscent of a folded up Targetmaster, which was what they were going for.

They easily could have. That panel was seriously overwhelming, and I definitely missed the part where they said anything about the Targetmaster originally, or at least I willfully forgot about it.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211501)
Posted by Anonymous on April 20th, 2011 @ 4:00pm CDT

Again with the stickers?!

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211506)
Posted by Optimus1138 on April 20th, 2011 @ 4:26pm CDT

This is so beautiful! I hope we get something similar from Hasbro.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211515)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 20th, 2011 @ 5:06pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:**** you Million Publishing.

Take my money, but leave my pants alone!

Counterpunch wrote:I'm on this. All of Million's stuff has been top-tier so far.

Skids and Screech are garbage.

Do you even collect G1?

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211516)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 20th, 2011 @ 5:11pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Blurrz wrote:**** you Million Publishing.

Take my money, but leave my pants alone!

Counterpunch wrote:I'm on this. All of Million's stuff has been top-tier so far.

Skids and Screech are garbage.

Do you even collect G1?

I think it's more of a matter of them homaging movie characters, and by popular opinion, two of the worst characters ever, even surpassing G1 Wheelie.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211521)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 20th, 2011 @ 5:27pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Blurrz wrote:**** you Million Publishing.

Take my money, but leave my pants alone!

Counterpunch wrote:I'm on this. All of Million's stuff has been top-tier so far.

Skids and Screech are garbage.

Do you even collect G1?

I think it's more of a matter of them homaging movie characters, and by popular opinion, two of the worst characters ever, even surpassing G1 Wheelie.

:/ ...as if I don't know.

At any rate, harping on Skids and Mudflap is so passe.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211531)
Posted by Seibertron on April 20th, 2011 @ 5:48pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Blurrz wrote:**** you Million Publishing.

Take my money, but leave my pants alone!

Counterpunch wrote:I'm on this. All of Million's stuff has been top-tier so far.

Skids and Screech are garbage.

Do you even collect G1?

I do and I concur with Blurrz.

Re: Toy Images Of Million Publishing Exclusive Stepper Figure (1211533)
Posted by Craven Knight on April 20th, 2011 @ 5:54pm CDT

Another amazing figure, another amazing figure that 90% of people can't get due to exclusivity, high price or lack of availability.

Cool business model Has/Tak :-?