Transformers Titans Return Wave 2 Legends Class Found at US Retail

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With the Titans Return Wave 2 Legends class toys found in Canada earlier in August, it was a matter of time before those toys would be found in the US as well. Twincast Podcast host Scotty P has just found that wave at Target in Raleigh, thanks to a tip from concrusher72. The second wave includes Rumble (red), Ravage and Laserbeak. Below you will find some images of this sighting. These toys were available for $10.29. Scotty reports that the wave 2 deluxes were also present.

Thanks to concrusher72's post in the NC sightings thread I was able to get the Wave 2 legends class figures at a Target in Raleigh, NC. Missed the deluxes by a few minutes

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Re: Transformers Titans Return Wave 2 Legends Class Found at US Retail (1819561)
Posted by william-james88 on August 28th, 2016 @ 4:35pm CDT

One of our esteemed Seibertronian moderators and everyone's favourite bro, Cobotron has made a pictoral review for Titans Return Chromedome and Mindwipe which we are sharing with you below. This is a man who knows how to play with his toys and he will share all the possible play patterns he has found, enjoy!

Titans Return Wave 2? Already? Well alright then!
I was lucky enough to get my hands on two Wave 2 Deluxes at Walgreens, thanks to a little tip from a fellow collector.
I picked up Mindwipe and Chromedome.
Let's have a look!

Mindwipe. I am having a blast with this one. He is a great update to the original toy. The robot mode is fantastic, and makes for a really fun action figure.

The larger weapon that doubles as a Titan Master ride-on is a little goofy and clumsy, but we'll have a little more fun with it in a minute.
In robot mode, Mindwipe has great articulation. I'm only slightly bothered by his molded perma-tilt ankles. It almost seems like it was intended that he have pose-able ankles, but it probably got nixed by the Parts Count Police. The bat wing to robot leg transformation is wonderful!

Again, I am really liking this toy. I'm enjoying him for what he is, and I tend not to put to many expectations on these main line toys, but I fear Mindwipe may catch a lot of flack from the fandom. In robot mode, the bat head just sits on his back like a ... bat-pack? Also he has a lot of rubber molded parts. This might disappoint a lot of folks, but from a safety and non-breakage/durability stand point, I can see why they went this route. Lastly his alt/beast mode is a bit of a kibble fest.

Bat Pack

Let's look at his beast mode.

That is one gnarly maw!

The amount of sculpted detailing on this line has been fantastic so far, and Mindwipe is no exception. I love those creepy little bat hands sculpted into the wings. He also ranks high in the paint apps department. He isn't dripping with paint, but the placement of the apps is really tasteful.

Vorath

One thing that has me a bit concerned is, the Wave 1 Deluxes' Titan Masters all had some small amount of paint, which looked great. So far Vorath and Stylor have none.

Throne of the Vampire King

Tail and leg kibblegasim. That's some heavy kibbs, but... oh well.

Fun with TR play pattern .... GO!

Vampfang mode

Mega Vampfang mode

Gun Boat Face mode

Head swap!

Titans Return Gigatron

Over all a really fun toy, and more beast bots are always welcome here.

Now, what all you MuhTuMTEers have been waiting for...

Chromedome.

This robot mode is just AWESOME! So stable and so cool looking. He is a serious hunk of beef cake with his He-Man physique. He is articulated in all the right places, a good solid action figure, and very stable.

Let's just go ahead and address the elephant in the room. Yes. He shares the transformation engineering of the Deadend/Prowl mold, but he is indeed his very own mold. And an amazing one at that. Both modes are phenomenal. I would say they took that engineering and perfected it. Everything tabs and clicks together so well. The more I played with him and admired both modes, the more I thought, when both modes are this good, does it really matter how we get from one to the other? There are a few differences between the final transformations. It's a good transformation scheme that alleviates the telescoping leg method. It works! And it works well.

While an entirely new mold, he is not wholly original. His hips, thighs, and knees are shared parts with the Blurr/Brainstorm mold. He also comes with their gun.

I had only three Head Masters in my collection as a kid, and none of them were these three. I have patiently waited for a revisit/revamp of these characters for a long time. Seeing this crew on my desk makes me very happy.

Let's get silly before we check out his alt mode.

KISS MY GRITS!!!!

Alt Mode.

Stylor styling.

Did I mention the delicious translucent wheels? YUM!

This is such an awesome update to that clunky yet lovable alt mode of the original toy. It keeps all the charm of the old, but bumps it up a notch on the cool-o-meter with some new styling.
If you look where the canopy meets the rear window, you can see that my copy has a bit of a sloppy paint app. (The red. it's not like that on the other side.). I hope this isn't a wide spread problem, but I'm not loosing any sleep over it.

Roof Rack

Side Car Road Rally

HEY! We're the same guy!

Then we should....

Roll out together!

Over all he is an awesome toy. In style and function, he is among the best of the line so far. Such an amazing update of the original, and he is sure to scratch the Chromedome itch of G1 and IDW fans alike.

Have fun with Toys!

Re: Transformers Titans Return Wave 2 Legends Class Found at US Retail (1819565)
Posted by Noideaforaname on August 28th, 2016 @ 5:07pm CDT

Copied engineering, shared parts, cutting back on already sparse paint... awful lot of corners being cut.

Mindwipe's kinda the exact opposite of what I want. Generic robot that doesn't even look like it transforms, and a bat mode compromised to hell and back. Meh.

Can you imagine what Wave 2 of the Legends would look if they still packaged everyone in alt mode? :lol:

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Posted by Bradimus on August 28th, 2016 @ 5:11pm CDT

Great review, Cobotron! ;)^

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Posted by DecepticonFinishline on August 28th, 2016 @ 5:14pm CDT

Nice! If there is another Mindwipe in your area, I'll trade you a Wolfwire. Either way, I can pick up the other Wolfwire for you.

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Posted by Bradimus on August 28th, 2016 @ 5:16pm CDT

Noideaforaname wrote:Copied engineering, shared parts, cutting back on already sparse paint... awful lot of corners being cut.

Mindwipe's kinda the exact opposite of what I want. Generic robot that doesn't even look like it transforms, and a bat mode compromised to hell and back. Meh.

Can you imagine what Wave 2 of the Legends would look if they still packaged everyone in alt mode?

I would love the Mindwipe mold... As Swoop. Hasbro should listen to Seibertron. ;)^

As for Wave 2 Legends, yes, yes I could. We'd have a tank, a weird assault vehicle, and a jet of some sort.

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Posted by Evil Eye on August 28th, 2016 @ 5:21pm CDT

Ehhhh Mindwipe looks awful. Weirdly proportioned robot mode, no ankle articulation despite there obviously being room to implement them, appalling bat mode... I'll track down FP's version.

Chromedome loos pretty good, but again, there was obviously room for ankles there. And where is all the paint? I'll go Takara if I get him at all.

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Posted by SureShot18 on August 28th, 2016 @ 5:56pm CDT

Delta Magnus wrote:Ehhhh Mindwipe looks awful. Weirdly proportioned robot mode, no ankle articulation despite there obviously being room to implement them, appalling bat mode... I'll track down FP's version.

Chromedome loos pretty good, but again, there was obviously room for ankles there. And where is all the paint? I'll go Takara if I get him at all.

I think Chromedome has enough paint. All the appropriate details are there, except for maybe some silver and red highlights that wouldn't really add much to the figure. At least he has different plastic colors for his deco to make up for any lacking paint, unlike some figures ,that may or may not be named Blurr and Scourge.

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Posted by DeathReviews on August 28th, 2016 @ 6:01pm CDT

Kurona wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:
Kurona wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:While the Springer mold is awesome, I wish Hasbro would make NEW awesome molds for these remakes of the g1 figures. They've proved they can do it when they take the time and effort. They've also proved they can run even a decent mold into the ground with constant repaints and remolds. We shall see what they've done this time out. Turning it into an aircraft carrier seems a bit of a reach...

I, uh. I'm a bit confused by your comment. Are you under the assumption that this Broadside is a retool of Thrilling 30 Springer...?

I donno man - I'm seeing bits of Springer/Sandstorm in that figure - especially round the shoulders...

It's, uh. It's really not. Anything you're seeing is coincidental; I really don't see how it could be a Springer retool at all.

Looking more closely, it's true the legs and body definitely aren't springer/sandstorm's. Must have been the shoulders/arms....

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Posted by CruciblePrime on August 28th, 2016 @ 6:39pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:But we saw with Ptero that they are not doing the really long crests as that would look weird in titan master mode, so that is forgivable. Also, this guy has separate eyes and a mouth, and the face looks very little like the Broadside that had a mouth.

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Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 28th, 2016 @ 6:43pm CDT

Broadside27 wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:But we saw with Ptero that they are not doing the really long crests as that would look weird in titan master mode, so that is forgivable. Also, this guy has separate eyes and a mouth, and the face looks very little like the Broadside that had a mouth.

Right, that can work, but tidalwave has a very distinct head design, and that just doesn't cut it, it really comes off looking like megatron that's pouting because someone spray-painted him green while he was napping.

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Posted by steals_your_goats on August 28th, 2016 @ 6:45pm CDT

Couldn't they just do an extending head piece like blurr? It'll be thinner than the original but it would still give a similar look.

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Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on August 28th, 2016 @ 6:50pm CDT

*sigh* no. It's this:

not this:

It's Broadside. Not a TFA knockoff. Why do people think this has a mouth and eyes when that COMPLETELY goes against the whole TR aesthetic? :-(

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Posted by Mr Skram on August 28th, 2016 @ 7:46pm CDT

Has anyone put Constructbot wheels in Chromedome's shoulders yet? Give him that IDW look. That's been my plan since I saw him spoiled, but probably be awhile til wave 2 hits my area.

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Posted by fenrir72 on August 28th, 2016 @ 9:26pm CDT

All congrats Cobster! One major thing to mention, all these 1st party releases are dirt cheap over the 3rd company figs. Though all are attractive, nothing beats the originals at an acceptable price points.

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Posted by Immortal Starscream on August 28th, 2016 @ 9:30pm CDT

i love how everyone is quick to point out that this guy has shared engineering with the combiner wars stunticon mold, but no one seems to notice all the shared parts with tr blurr

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Posted by Grahf_ on August 28th, 2016 @ 9:34pm CDT

Stuartmaximus wrote:
Alpha Weltall wrote:Oh and while I'd love a voyager Straxus from the Galvatron mold, I'll add in a contender for an Autobot use of the mold. Sure this is the least likely character to get a toy but then again, Scrounge became a toy. Not to mention that these colors on Galvatron would be incredible. Flame from the UK Marvel comics.

Is it me...or does Flame look like Hot Rod/Rodimus

That's what makes it so incredible.

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Posted by Autobot Roadburn on August 28th, 2016 @ 9:55pm CDT

Immortal Starscream wrote:i love how everyone is quick to point out that this guy has shared engineering with the combiner wars stunticon mold, but no one seems to notice all the shared parts with tr blurr

It has been pointed out a few times through the thread.

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Posted by william-james88 on August 28th, 2016 @ 9:56pm CDT

Mr Chaos posted a slew of new listings found on a store computer for the Transformers Titans Return line. We have included them below with some images for reference throughout his post which was first seen on TFW2005. Mr Chaos has posted listings like this before and the last time, they all panned out. You can see his previous forecast here.

Mr. Chaos wrote:Once more my wonderful friend/source of information was able to dig through the Product Listings at his store's computer and revealed some new and rather interesting upcoming Titan Returns Figures.

First, let us start with the Voyagers, as these are the ones that are the least surprising.

First we have Broadside who was already revealed via a prototype. However, with his case number (C0277) it is clear he will be the only new figure in his Wave with some other Voyager getting a second release with him.

The wave after his sees the two everyone knew was coming: Octane (C2396) and Blitzwing (C2397).

This is interesting as this confirms that Titans Return will be lasting more than than just one year total as was once rumoured.

TR 2017 Voyager wave 1: Optimus Prime and Megatron
TR 2017 Voyager wave 2: Broadside and a rereleased Decepticon (probably Galvatron)
TR 2017 Voyager wave 3: Octane and Blitzwing
TR 2017 Voyager wave 4: Unknown but this would be where Tidal Wave comes in if he is indeed being released as a redeco of Broadside.

Next we move on to the legends with a surprise: Cosmos (C2398) is getting released! No idea if this will simply be his Generations Figure rereleased or a brand new mold. Coming with him will be Seaspray (C2399).

Transformers Generations Cosmos Gallery

Transformers G1 1985 Seaspray Gallery

Finally the Titan Masters which are the most surprising of the listings. First we have Toraizer (C2390). Next, and quite a shocker, is Optimus Prime (C2389), who will be released as a Titan Master. And finally we have Ramhorn (C2391). And before anyone asks... yes, Titan Master Ramhorn and NOT Legends Ramhorn. I had my friend/source triple check the UPC, the Case Code, Pricing, so on and everything has him listed in the Titan Masters group.

Toraizer is like Sawback/Lione and Shuffler, a Titan Master based on small G1 Transforming animals that turned into a head to fit on the larger Headmasters. It will probably be based on the Sawback mold since they are both big cats. Below is an image of G1 Toraizer for reference.

Transformers G1 1986 Ramhorn (Amhorn) Gallery

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Posted by steals_your_goats on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:02pm CDT

Tidal wave is actually supposed to be part of the strength set which is most likely a special box set with the decepticon clones, a repaint of Powermaster prime, and iron apex. Then there's the speed set with Nautica the autobot clones, quickswitch and a Voyager.

Gotta say I'm disappointed in the lack of cassettes in this line. Sure Soundwave has all of his originals except frenzy so far but blaster only has rewind and stripes. Instead of adding a legends ramhorn or someone else they're doing another cosmos.

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Posted by Mr Skram on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:03pm CDT

This line is not without surprises. Pretty fun stuff!

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Posted by Sigma Magnus on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:04pm CDT

Interesting stuff indeed...can't wait to see more!

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:05pm CDT

I'm excited for Seaspray. Cosmos again?

And yay for Octane. Still will need to see Blitzwing before I make a decision about him.

Also really glad the masterforce guys are being made. That is way cool

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:07pm CDT

steals_your_goats wrote:Tidal wave is actually supposed to be part of the strength set which is most likely a special box set with the decepticon clones, a repaint of Powermaster prime, and iron apex. Then there's the speed set with Nautica the autobot clones, quickswitch and a Voyager.

Is this supposed to be like a platinum set or something? I really don't want to have to buy Nautica as a platinum/box set like that

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Posted by steals_your_goats on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:15pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Tidal wave is actually supposed to be part of the strength set which is most likely a special box set with the decepticon clones, a repaint of Powermaster prime, and iron apex. Then there's the speed set with Nautica the autobot clones, quickswitch and a Voyager.

Is this supposed to be like a platinum set or something? I really don't want to have to buy Nautica as a platinum/box set like that

No one knows yet it's all just best guesses. I doubt it'll be a platinum set, it's more likely going to be similar to the combiner wars g2, Victorion and Computron sets.

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Posted by william-james88 on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:22pm CDT

steals_your_goats wrote:Tidal wave is actually supposed to be part of the strength set which is most likely a special box set with the decepticon clones, a repaint of Powermaster prime, and iron apex. Then there's the speed set with Nautica the autobot clones, quickswitch and a Voyager.

Could you give me a quote or a link to where that info comes from?

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Posted by nycPrime on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:24pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I'm excited for Seaspray. Cosmos again?

And yay for Octane. Still will need to see Blitzwing before I make a decision about him.

Also really glad the masterforce guys are being made. That is way cool

Since I pre-ordered UW Computron from BBTS, I was heavily leaning toward adding Cosmos to my POL to spread out the shipping cost. Now I'll need to see the TR version first to make a decision.

I was never a huge fan of Seaspray, but will have to grab it for the collection.

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:24pm CDT

steals_your_goats wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Tidal wave is actually supposed to be part of the strength set which is most likely a special box set with the decepticon clones, a repaint of Powermaster prime, and iron apex. Then there's the speed set with Nautica the autobot clones, quickswitch and a Voyager.

Is this supposed to be like a platinum set or something? I really don't want to have to buy Nautica as a platinum/box set like that

No one knows yet it's all just best guesses. I doubt it'll be a platinum set, it's more likely going to be similar to the combiner wars g2, Victorion and Computron sets.

I may hold off on PM Prime then if there is a box set coming

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Posted by william-james88 on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:26pm CDT

A seperate post for a seperate idea. This interview has John Warden state that the whole concept of retools has changed since CW. Now they plan the whole line out and see what they can do. So its no longer putting new heads on the same body (aside from when its exactly that). And I like how he uses the word pretool, which means its part of the Hasbro lexicon now. You can see that at the 2 minute mark. Personally, I much preffer the idea of parts sharing to make different figures rather than have a main mold that is then retooled.

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Posted by SW's SilverHammer on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:29pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Tidal wave is actually supposed to be part of the strength set which is most likely a special box set with the decepticon clones, a repaint of Powermaster prime, and iron apex. Then there's the speed set with Nautica the autobot clones, quickswitch and a Voyager.

Could you give me a quote or a link to where that info comes from?

Please do, this is a really interesting idea if there are three deluxes, a voyager, and leader per boxset

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Posted by Emerje on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:48pm CDT

So then Titan Master Ramhorn is to counter Overboard/Overkill then. Hopefully that means we have a rhino partner vehicle coming.

I really hope the whole box set thing is someone trolling because that sounds like a terrible idea. Combiners are one thing since ideally you'd want a complete set, but shoehorning random characters together to make teams of exclusive characters is just terrible.

Emerje

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:53pm CDT

Emerje wrote:I really hope the whole box set thing is someone trolling because that sounds like a terrible idea. Combiners are one thing since ideally you'd want a complete set, but shoehorning random characters together to make teams of exclusive characters is just terrible.

Emerje

I agree. I don't want several characters like that to only be in a box set when I want them separate.

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Posted by Sabrblade on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:04pm CDT

The Titan Master class Optimus Prime could be the Star Convoy-based head that was supposed to come with the Voyager in addition to the G1 Laser OP head that it does come with (despite the Voyager sporting a more Star Convoy-based deco in its robot mode)

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Posted by william-james88 on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:06pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Emerje wrote:I really hope the whole box set thing is someone trolling because that sounds like a terrible idea. Combiners are one thing since ideally you'd want a complete set, but shoehorning random characters together to make teams of exclusive characters is just terrible.

Emerje

I agree. I don't want several characters like that to only be in a box set when I want them separate.

You guys talking about botcon sets?

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:19pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Emerje wrote:I really hope the whole box set thing is someone trolling because that sounds like a terrible idea. Combiners are one thing since ideally you'd want a complete set, but shoehorning random characters together to make teams of exclusive characters is just terrible.

Emerje

I agree. I don't want several characters like that to only be in a box set when I want them separate.

You guys talking about botcon sets?

When you say it like that, it sounds terrible. But these aren't the higher end collectibles of Botcon. It's like a big box of characters at around their combined retail price. That just stinks to me

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Posted by DecepticonFinishline on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:26pm CDT

There's some cool stuff here, but they are ruining Ramhorn after they already ruined Apeface... :/

I legit don't care for the Titan Master class as a whole....

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Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:55pm CDT

Awesome, a reuse of the lione figure, that's great, love me an evil tiger shield =P~

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Posted by Noideaforaname on August 29th, 2016 @ 12:06am CDT

That Cosmos annoys me because of this whole trend of re-making guys they just did already, but at the same time he's the one I'm most interested in seeing...

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Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 29th, 2016 @ 12:14am CDT

Noideaforaname wrote:That Cosmos annoys me because of this whole trend of re-making guys they just did already, but at the same time he's the one I'm most interested in seeing...

But it also means another chance for a solo retail Scrounge :KREMZEEK:

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Posted by Emerje on August 29th, 2016 @ 1:13am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Emerje wrote:I really hope the whole box set thing is someone trolling because that sounds like a terrible idea. Combiners are one thing since ideally you'd want a complete set, but shoehorning random characters together to make teams of exclusive characters is just terrible.

Emerje

I agree. I don't want several characters like that to only be in a box set when I want them separate.

You guys talking about botcon sets?

That's not an entirely fair comparison. Sure, BotCon made a lot of neat stuff, but rarely anything I felt I must have to complete a retail collection. Not after the Games of Deception set which Hasbro had to back pedal on and redo half the characters for retail. BotCon sets work since they're often standalone sets, but to do what's described with mashing new characters together with better painted versions of figures I already own is the wrong way to do things.

I feel like Cosmos will leave a lot of people disappointed. Think about it, there's only two ways for them to do him in this line: either he'll be compromised to fit a Titan Master inside him, or he'll turn into a mobile device to stick in Blaster's chest. Neither of those options sound too great to me.

Emerje

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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 29th, 2016 @ 1:34am CDT

Ok, time to recap the rumored figures:

Titan Master Class
Repugnus
Optimus Prime
Ramhorn
Shuffler
Trizer/Toraizer

Legends Class
Cosmos
Seaspray

I believe Legends Brawn was debunked as a communication error.

Deluxe Class
Quake
Krok
Topspin
Sergeant Kup
Perceptor

Voyager Class
Broadside
Blitzwing
Octane/Tankor
Tidal Wave with Powerhouse

Wait... as we never had a G1 Tidal Wave, and lost trademarks are plentiful in TR, wouldn't it be possible that Tidal Wave is Broadside's new name? :shock:

Leader Class
Magnus Prime

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Posted by Emerje on August 29th, 2016 @ 2:27am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I believe Legends Brawn was debunked as a communication error.

If I remember right, since Brawn and Gnaw were both planned as Legends originally (and canceled) whoever leaked the names assumed that would still be true for Titans Return. I think someone else said that Hasbro said the missing Legends figures would be released soon which added to the confusion until Titan Master Brawn was revealed.

Emerje

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Posted by ZeroWolf on August 29th, 2016 @ 4:29am CDT

Some interesting stuff here though some of it was obvious, like the triple changers. Though talking about them, last time we had octane he was renamed tankor (giving us thin tankor in IDW) So have they got the rights back for that name? I mean it doesn't bother me if he is tankor but it's a curious thing.

Also these rumoured box sets, aren't the autobot heroes platinum sets a similar composition? I.e. A leader class, a voyager class 2-3 deluxes?

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Posted by Bumblebee21 on August 29th, 2016 @ 4:35am CDT

Why would Galvatron be rereleased

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Posted by steals_your_goats on August 29th, 2016 @ 5:03am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I believe Legends Brawn was debunked as a communication error.

It hasn't been debunked anymore than it's been confirmed. The miscommunication thing was speculation

Tidal Wave with Powerhouse

Powerhouse is not Tidal waves titan master. Powerhouse is a die cast exclusive titan master not associated with a full body

Leader Class
Magnus Prime

You forgot quickswitch and Overlord

As far As the box set rumors go every rumor that's been released so far is here http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/1046898-transmissions-podcast-titan-wars-leaks-rumors.html and the strength and speed rumors are at the episode 157 point and goes down. The post says they're lines but when listening to the actual podcast it's unclear how they're being released, box set makes the most sense to me though. They also talk about a Voyager optimus in the speed set but I think that too is a mistake.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Wave 2 Legends Class Found at US Retail (1819653)
Posted by Kurona on August 29th, 2016 @ 5:12am CDT

Bumblebee21 wrote:Why would Galvatron be rereleased

It's just what Hasbro does for different waves. For instance, the recent Wave 2 has their Leader class be made up of Soundwave and a Powermaster Prime re-release. Fills up the assortments.

I really hope that boxset thing is fake. I don't want to have to get two more deluxes, a voyager and a frikkin' leader just to get Nautica, especially when I couldn't care less about Quickswitch and the autobot clones. I'm sure they'll be great toys, but I'm kind of on a budget and want to prioritise MTMTE. If they're really gonna do this I'm actually gonna be a little angry.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Wave 2 Legends Class Found at US Retail (1819655)
Posted by steve2275 on August 29th, 2016 @ 6:13am CDT

cool beans

Re: Transformers Titans Return Wave 2 Legends Class Found at US Retail (1819656)
Posted by Kurona on August 29th, 2016 @ 6:27am CDT

steals_your_goats wrote:As far As the box set rumors go every rumor that's been released so far is here http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/1046898-transmissions-podcast-titan-wars-leaks-rumors.html and the strength and speed rumors are at the episode 157 point and goes down. The post says they're lines but when listening to the actual podcast it's unclear how they're being released, box set makes the most sense to me though. They also talk about a Voyager optimus in the speed set but I think that too is a mistake.

Wait, it says items 3-5 + Voyager Prime. Nautica is listed as item 6.

Re: Transformers Titans Return Wave 2 Legends Class Found at US Retail (1819658)
Posted by cirrusstratus1 on August 29th, 2016 @ 7:35am CDT