Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon!

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Seibertron Energon member Jazz-1982 has informed us that the Japanese online toy store - e-Hobby is planning to announce the store exclusive Transformers toys as part of the Transformers 2010 campaign.

According to our Seibertron.com reliable informant, these will be 2 sets of 3 pack:

a) Autobots 3 Pack - Classics Rodimus, Generations Wreckgar, Generations Kup
b) Decepticons 3 Pack - Classics Galvatron, Classics Cyclonus & Generations Scourge

The paint applications of all these figures are based on Transformers Generations 1 animation.

At the mean time, we enjoy the teasing from e-Hobby and wait for the official announcement for further details.

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Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146018)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on November 13th, 2010 @ 9:55am CST

Someone's Japanese is better than mine :lol:

Thanks for that Mach.

Hmmm HasTak are loving Rodimus multi packs at the moment.

Personally I'd only want Scourge out of the Decepticons 3 pack as I hate Galvatron's classics figure and am happy enough with Henkei Cyclonus (there were only 2 Cyclonus's in one scene in the movie). A good chance for people to get themselves a Sweep!

From the Autobots one I have Rodimus but want Kup and WreckGar. Again probably not but if the paint jobs were exactly like the G1 movie then I would get it.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146019)
Posted by Mach on November 13th, 2010 @ 9:58am CST

Jazz-1982 wrote:Someone's Japanese is better than mine

Thanks for that Mach.

Hmmm HasTak are loving Rodimus multi packs at the moment.

Personally I'd only want Scourge out of the Decepticons 3 pack as I hate Galvatron's classics figure and am happy enough with Henkei Cyclonus (there were only 2 Cyclonus's in one scene in the movie). A good chance for people to get themselves a Sweep!

From the Autobots one I have Rodimus but want Kup and WreckGar. Again probably not but if the paint jobs were exactly like the G1 movie then I would get it.

Dont worry about the Japanese, it didnt mentioned those details in it....

We got the informations from another insider source..... Thanks for the head up

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146021)
Posted by Seibertron on November 13th, 2010 @ 9:58am CST

As we just reported here, e-Hobby just revealed a couple of new Transformers United "2010" product sets. The image features (from left-to-right, top-to-bottom) the following Transformers: (Decepticons) Scourge, Galvatron, Cyclonus, (Autobots) Junkion Warrior, Rodimus, and Kup (Char). Once the image is lightened a bit, additional details can be seen as shown in the image below.

Here's a comparison of the lightened image of the Junkion Warrior above an image of Wreck-Gar.

Want to share your opinion about these products? Can you read Japanese? Share your thoughts and any insight you might have here on the Seibertron.com forums.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146027)
Posted by JokerFC on November 13th, 2010 @ 10:29am CST

I watched the 86 movie last night and I swear I was thinking about how cool some of the Junkion wariors would be as CHUGs to go alongside Wreck Gar.

the 3 packs are great-but I wouldnt be too interested in the Con one but the Autobot 3 pack sounds great.......I obviously dont have Wreck Gar or Kup and need an extra Roddy f the upgrade kit.

so much coolness in this line.CHUG is the best modern TF line IMO.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146038)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 13th, 2010 @ 10:47am CST

well if Wreck Gar is good in person as he looks in the pics then I might like a junkion too to have them interact (I don't wanna say ride each other...). I already have Classics Rodimus and I don't want any of the others (had Cyclonus and sold him and the rest don't appeal at all).

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146046)
Posted by Swiftpaw on November 13th, 2010 @ 11:13am CST

A generic Junkion to go alongside Wreck-Gar would be awesome. Would only need to change the head really, the movie showed several different noggin designs.

Depending on how different the paint apps are, one could get the more 'expensive' TFUnited Scourge imported to be Scourge, and troop build Sweeps out of the relatively cheaper US version so the mass produced ones all really do look the same.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146050)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 13th, 2010 @ 11:49am CST

Sooo... These 3-packs are in addition to the regular United versions and have different color schemes? Or will these particular molds be exclusive to these sets?

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146051)
Posted by Seibertron on November 13th, 2010 @ 11:54am CST

kirbenvost wrote:Sooo... These 3-packs are in addition to the regular United versions and have different color schemes? Or will these particular molds be exclusive to these sets?

Scourge, Kup, and Wreck-Gar will be available as regular Transformers United figures. I'm pretty sure that if you want this version of Galvatron, Cyclonus, and Rodimus you'll have to get these sets. It's possible that Scourge could have a different paint scheme to differentiate him for a Sweep with collectors.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146052)
Posted by Stormrider on November 13th, 2010 @ 11:55am CST

What size is Wreck-Gar?

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146053)
Posted by Seibertron on November 13th, 2010 @ 12:02pm CST

Stormrider wrote:What size is Wreck-Gar?

Deluxe class.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146059)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 13th, 2010 @ 12:28pm CST

I wonder if the US will get a Junkion warrior version of Wreck-Gar or if this 3 pack will be the only way. If it is I might go for it just to get a non clear version of Henkei Roddimus

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146060)
Posted by Mkall on November 13th, 2010 @ 12:39pm CST

If they have new colourschemes, absolutely.

If not, then I'll pass

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146071)
Posted by alexison on November 13th, 2010 @ 1:37pm CST

Hmm, I'm guessing the Junkion Warrior will have the same color scheme with a new head. I saw HFTD Insecticon at TRU yesterday and couldn't help but think what an awesome army builder mold that it is. I am having the same feeling with this Junkion Warrior. Hopefully, he is sold separately as well as a part of this three pack.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146083)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 13th, 2010 @ 2:01pm CST

Seibertron wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:Sooo... These 3-packs are in addition to the regular United versions and have different color schemes? Or will these particular molds be exclusive to these sets?

Scourge, Kup, and Wreck-Gar will be available as regular Transformers United figures. I'm pretty sure that if you want this version of Galvatron, Cyclonus, and Rodimus you'll have to get these sets. It's possible that Scourge could have a different paint scheme to differentiate him for a Sweep with collectors.

Ah, I see, thanks. I'll probably be sticking with Hasbro versions this time around, but in the off chance the Takara ones are significantly better, it's a lot easier to pick up non-exclusive versions.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146089)
Posted by DMSL on November 13th, 2010 @ 2:14pm CST

I'd really like to see a Voyager Class release of the Galvatron mold.

The one that's out now is way too small.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146105)
Posted by Anonymous on November 13th, 2010 @ 2:54pm CST

Translation:

Nov 14th [2010] The starting day
2010
e-hobby details now publicly released
Limited Editions now in production

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146113)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on November 13th, 2010 @ 3:19pm CST

im gonna take a wild guess about the rodimus, galvatron and cyclonus figues in these sets and say they will probably look like the challange at cybertron set we got earlier this year, just based on the mention that they were to be g1 movie accurate. if they ment g1 figure accurate, i may have to consider the autobot set

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146245)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on November 14th, 2010 @ 1:14am CST

If there's a Junkion then Scourge should be a Sweep! :APPLAUSE:

Cyclonus in movie colours like the other 3 pack = win.

I have to say I thought that Transformers United Kup's colours looked pretty movie accurate to me already. :-?

They could gold plate Classics Galvatron and he would still be an absolute turd of a figure. :SICK:

Give him a Masterpiece already!

Hot Rod in movie colours would be seriously cool, bring on the pink! :lol:

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146262)
Posted by Torneira on November 14th, 2010 @ 3:10am CST

I wonder if there will be a repaint of Generations HftD Jazz in the nearby future? I see great potential for a Stepper/Ricochet :-?

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146268)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on November 14th, 2010 @ 3:28am CST

Me too! They'll make Stepper/Riccochet for sure.
They could totally do Hotspot from Inferno/Grapple as well but that one's a little less likely.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146341)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 14th, 2010 @ 10:28am CST

Jazz-1982 wrote:Me too! They'll make Stepper/Riccochet for sure.
They could totally do Hotspot from Inferno/Grapple as well but that one's a little less likely.

I think you mean Artfire or maybe even Load Hauler

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146364)
Posted by Mkall on November 14th, 2010 @ 11:29am CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I think you mean Artfire or maybe even Load Hauler

Absolute win. I would snatch up both no matter how costly.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146467)
Posted by Rated X on November 14th, 2010 @ 4:28pm CST

Stick a new head on Wreck Gars body huh ???

If you catch a still frame of the planet of junk, there are plenty of head molds to copy. Would be nice if a 3rd party company could just make a "Junkion head set" that way yoou can buy 3 cheap Wreck Gars and attach the heads. The could also make clip on body armor and weapons and shields to make them look different. Now that would be worth the money rather than a repaint.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1146526)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on November 14th, 2010 @ 7:29pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Jazz-1982 wrote:Me too! They'll make Stepper/Riccochet for sure.
They could totally do Hotspot from Inferno/Grapple as well but that one's a little less likely.

I think you mean Artfire or maybe even Load Hauler

I did actually mean Hotspot from the Protectobots. He would be the best choice for a repaint from this mold.

They've already done G1 combiner members like Strafe, Onslaught, Wildrider and Dragstrip and Hotspot would be a good choice if they wanted to use the Inferon/Grapple mold again.

I hadn't actually heard of load hauler or artfire until I checked your links. I wouldn't bother with artfire as I don't like his paint job,

load hauler looks ok :SICK:

but think I would pass as I just don't have space for anything other than my favourite G1 characters/characters that were important.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1147474)
Posted by Michael Alex Kawa on November 17th, 2010 @ 5:07am CST

I just love "The Transformers the Movie"1986 and can't wait for them to hit our shores.But i still hate :-x

RUBSIGNS.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1147510)
Posted by JokerFC on November 17th, 2010 @ 8:01am CST

michael alex kawa wrote:I just love "The Transformers the Movie"1986 and can't wait for them to hit our shores.But i still hate RUBSIGNS.

me too man.thats why I have purchased an Autobot and Decepticon sticker sheet with all shapes of sizes of symbols on there

should keep me covered

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1148307)
Posted by Michael Alex Kawa on November 19th, 2010 @ 12:40pm CST

Cool ,i sould do the same.Great idea.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1148310)
Posted by Counterpunch on November 19th, 2010 @ 1:04pm CST

Rated X wrote:Stick a new head on Wreck Gars body huh ???

If you catch a still frame of the planet of junk, there are plenty of head molds to copy. Would be nice if a 3rd party company could just make a "Junkion head set" that way yoou can buy 3 cheap Wreck Gars and attach the heads. The could also make clip on body armor and weapons and shields to make them look different. Now that would be worth the money rather than a repaint.

That's a pretty good idea actually.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1148527)
Posted by El Duque on November 19th, 2010 @ 11:11pm CST

Counterpunch wrote:
Rated X wrote:Stick a new head on Wreck Gars body huh ???

If you catch a still frame of the planet of junk, there are plenty of head molds to copy. Would be nice if a 3rd party company could just make a "Junkion head set" that way yoou can buy 3 cheap Wreck Gars and attach the heads. The could also make clip on body armor and weapons and shields to make them look different. Now that would be worth the money rather than a repaint.

That's a pretty good idea actually.

Sounds like a perfect job for Headrobots.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1148528)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on November 19th, 2010 @ 11:17pm CST

Now if headrobots could just make a G1 head for poor old Generations Blurr to replace that monstrosity he had on his shoulders at the moment..........

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1148571)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 20th, 2010 @ 3:18am CST

Counterpunch wrote:
Rated X wrote:Stick a new head on Wreck Gars body huh ???

If you catch a still frame of the planet of junk, there are plenty of head molds to copy. Would be nice if a 3rd party company could just make a "Junkion head set" that way yoou can buy 3 cheap Wreck Gars and attach the heads. The could also make clip on body armor and weapons and shields to make them look different. Now that would be worth the money rather than a repaint.

That's a pretty good idea actually.

Agreed, that could potentially be really cool.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150068)
Posted by Mach on November 23rd, 2010 @ 10:53pm CST

e-HOBBY has updated their website with more information on the Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... oon/20194/).

The Autobot Set:
- Rodimus Blue Clear Version
- Kup Damage Version
- Scrapheap (Remold from Wreckgar)

The Decepticon Set
- Galvatron Purple Clear Version
- Cyclonus Purple Clear Version
- Scourge Purple Clear Version

You can view the original post here: http://e-hobby.co.jp/ehobby2010/

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150070)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on November 23rd, 2010 @ 11:12pm CST

I'm not interested in the Autobot pack anymore. Blue Rodimus isn't one I want, I'd rather have a clean version of Kup and I can do without the Junkion warrior.

I might be tempted by the Decepticon set but these are pretty pricey! $100 including shipping and that's just for those of us who live in Japan.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150071)
Posted by El Duque on November 23rd, 2010 @ 11:12pm CST

Out of all of that I'm really only interested in the Junkion. Wonder if Hasbro will be releasing a Junkion remold of Wreck-gar?

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150072)
Posted by Galvatrondestroyer on November 23rd, 2010 @ 11:17pm CST

so we get three molds that have been reissued quite a bit in clear plastic, one new figure in clear plastic, battle damaged kup and a head remold of Wreck Gar to make a junkion? the remold seems like win dunno bout the other 5

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150074)
Posted by Mkall on November 23rd, 2010 @ 11:20pm CST

Can't say I'm too thrilled with them, but I'll snatch them up anyways.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150088)
Posted by Optimutt on November 24th, 2010 @ 12:17am CST

I'm far less enthusiastic about this set now. At first sight, if Rod, Kup and Junk were killer-Henkei colored, they'd be BOL (bought online), but now...? They just don't interest me any more. Can't stand "Battle Damage" toys. What are all your takes on Battle Damage?

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150095)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 24th, 2010 @ 12:40am CST

I hate battle damage, unless it's barely noticeable like on 20th Prime.

Blech, pass on these for sure. Not only do I dislike battle damage, I'm also not a fan of clear figures. Junkion is the only one that sounds interesting, and chances are we'll get the remold down the line with Hasbro anyway.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150140)
Posted by Axalon_Prime on November 24th, 2010 @ 3:15am CST

Sounds to me like the purple clear for the Decepticon set is trying to recreate the part in the movie where Unicron reformats the Decepticons into Galvatron, Scourge, and Cyclonus. Basically, they will be clear purple with the grid lines kind of like that chase Megatron figure From that PVC set a few years ago.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150152)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on November 24th, 2010 @ 4:54am CST

I just got a new email from E-Hobby stating that there is already a delay in when the ordering period will be for these sets.

http://e-hobby.co.jp/ehobby2010/

That clear purple plastic will have to look pretty darn cool for me to part with 8,000 yen.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150160)
Posted by Sodan-1 on November 24th, 2010 @ 5:35am CST

Everyone is presuming that Kup is Battle damaged. The description only says Damaged. It might only be versions of the United figure that have been dropped on the factory floor, lol.

Double pass on these, as I share the sentiments of the majority on here. Most of the versions I get, but why clear blue Rodimus?

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150162)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on November 24th, 2010 @ 5:38am CST

I'm pretty sure in one episode of the animated series that he turned blue, just for one scene or something.

A wasted opportunity. I'm sorry but he would have looked super cool in movie accurate colours (pink, orange, yellow and grey).

The Decepticon pack could be cool if it's done right but I'd have to love it for that price.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150163)
Posted by The Legend on November 24th, 2010 @ 5:41am CST

A second blue Hot Rod. Enough to warrant a blue Protector upgrade?

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150166)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on November 24th, 2010 @ 5:54am CST

For sure, good call. They should totally release it at Botcon or as an exclusive at a TF event like I think they did with DIA Commande.r

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150168)
Posted by craggy on November 24th, 2010 @ 5:57am CST

the purple cons sound like they could be kinda cool. I too am expecting a Unicron-Reformatting theme there.
blue Rodimus doesn't bother me one way or the other, the Junkion will hopefully be released separately (or a 3rd party company will do a bunch of add-ons in a set, a few new heads some armour and weapons?) but Damaged Kup? could be more in line with the cartoon/movie colouring. He was always a bit dinged up on screen. That'd be nice.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150185)
Posted by rpetras on November 24th, 2010 @ 7:21am CST

I find myself interested in the Autobot pack.

I always see Kup as old and rusty, so the "battle damage" may be appropriate.

Depending on how they do it, a blue Roddy may work well in the Shadow FP armor (assuming I can get that)

And a Junkion with a remold from Wreck-Gar would be great! They can get a lot of remolding/repainting from this guy to make many variants, and I'd be on them.

Buying this will depend very much on the final products and the impending wallet pain.

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150359)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on November 24th, 2010 @ 5:19pm CST

Sodan-1 wrote:Double pass on these, as I share the sentiments of the majority on here. Most of the versions I get, but why clear blue Rodimus?

Just a guess, maybe to simulate the blue light coming out of the Matrix when he opened it to destroy Unicron?

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150439)
Posted by Anonymous on November 24th, 2010 @ 10:18pm CST

Too much Rodimus already. Really glad FansProject is releasing just two add ons for the classics mold. It's redundant to the point of lunacy, now. Is there any way we'll get a continuation of the Transformers with brand new characters, or is it gonna be Optimus Prime for another 25-30 years? www.move_the_hell_on.org

Here's an idea... how about a couple of new factions? You can come back to Autobots and Decepticons whenever you want. How about a new cyber world? In other words - tell us about the Gobots, Hasbro!

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150646)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on November 25th, 2010 @ 1:39pm CST

Skyfire-5 wrote:Here's an idea... how about a couple of new factions? You can come back to Autobots and Decepticons whenever you want. How about a new cyber world? In other words - tell us about the Gobots, Hasbro!

That would be kinda cool, but the legal rights to everything except the Gobots name itself, and a few of the character names, are sketchy enough that the lawyers would never allow it. They couldn't even call Armada Unicron's minicon Gobotron fer cryin' out loud. And I don't know about anyone else, but if I see figures called Autobot Scooter or Agent Turbo or Decepticon Cop-Tur on the shelves, I may just :BANG_HEAD:

so much my face bleeds.

I would love a GI Joe vs Transformers line, though. Make the Joes really small like Human Alliance sized, I don't care, I just can't believe Hasbro's never done it (one prototype aside).

Re: Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots & Decepticons 3 Packs To Be Announced Soon! (1150671)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 25th, 2010 @ 2:56pm CST

Optimum Supreme wrote:
Skyfire-5 wrote:Here's an idea... how about a couple of new factions? You can come back to Autobots and Decepticons whenever you want. How about a new cyber world? In other words - tell us about the Gobots, Hasbro!

That would be kinda cool, but the legal rights to everything except the Gobots name itself, and a few of the character names, are sketchy enough that the lawyers would never allow it. They couldn't even call Armada Unicron's minicon Gobotron fer cryin' out loud. And I don't know about anyone else, but if I see figures called Autobot Scooter or Agent Turbo or Decepticon Cop-Tur on the shelves, I may just so much my face bleeds.

Unicron's moon being named Dead End has nothing to do with trademarks. The designers didn't want Unicron being overshadowed by a Gobots name homage, that's it. Hasbro has access to all Gobot charcters via Tonka, but not the molds. Crasher (as Fracture), Spoons (as Deadlift) and Night Ranger (as the cancelled Backtrack) got homages, and Bug Bite was kept intact as a character, but as a Decepticon instead of a Renegade.

Anyhow, Two factions (good and evil) per line are plenty according to Hasbro, and adding more would only cause confusion. Case in Point: Beast Machines Buzzsaw was originally a Predacon, but chucked with the Maximals instead.

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