Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker

Friday, April 24th, 2015 12:36PM CDT

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Anyone care for a new video review to entertain their Friday? Fellow Seibertronian PaxCybertron has posted a look at the retool and repaint of Generations Leader Jetfire - the wonderfully blue, screenwriting, handsome as an F-22 jet fighter Combiner Wars Thundercracker! Check it out embedded below and let us know what you make of it in the Energon Pub.

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Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1678809)
Posted by steve2275 on April 24th, 2015 @ 12:47pm CDT

yessir i like it

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1678827)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 24th, 2015 @ 1:14pm CDT

Can't wait for this to fit the clearance racks! :grin:

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1678877)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 24th, 2015 @ 2:39pm CDT

REPROLABELS!!!!!

http://toyhax.com/mainmenu/for-classics ... atron.html

Thank you news on the main Seibertron page!!

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1678885)
Posted by Cobotron on April 24th, 2015 @ 2:49pm CDT

itscramtastic wrote:REPROLABELS!!!!!

Nice! They look good.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1678890)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2015 @ 2:59pm CDT

itscramtastic wrote:REPROLABELS!!!!!

http://toyhax.com/mainmenu/for-classics ... atron.html

Thank you news on the main Seibertron page!!

Yup, and they have a brand new, hassle free website! Before, I was stuck googling what I needed. Now, I can just search the site iteself in a very NORMAL and convenient way. I just hope some older pictures get updated.

Anyway, I so bought the upgrade labels for Leader Megatron. Sure, 21$CAN shipped is really expensive, but this will give me the Megatron I truly wanted!

http://toyhax.com/mainmenu/for-classics ... results=12

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1678901)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 24th, 2015 @ 3:18pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:REPROLABELS!!!!!

http://toyhax.com/mainmenu/for-classics ... atron.html

Thank you news on the main Seibertron page!!

Yup, and they have a brand new, hassle free website! Before, I was stuck googling what I needed. Now, I can just search the site iteself in a very NORMAL and convenient way. I just hope some older pictures get updated.

Anyway, I so bought the upgrade labels for Leader Megatron. Sure, 21$CAN shipped is really expensive, but this will give me the Megatron I truly wanted!

Ordered! As well as the set for CW voyager Optimus and finally Generations Metroplex! Woohoo free holo-labels!! The site was running pretty slow, I received the confirmation from PayPal but not the order finalization on the site itself..

EDIT: Just got the confirm from ToyHax. Awesomeness will be arriving someday soon hopefully!

EDIT 2: Just got one that says cancelled? Do what now? Researching..

EDIT 3: Apparently during the slowness the ordered duplicated and they cancelled the duplicate. Nice

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1679574)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2015 @ 2:25pm CDT

itscramtastic wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:REPROLABELS!!!!!

http://toyhax.com/mainmenu/for-classics ... atron.html

Thank you news on the main Seibertron page!!
Yup, and they have a brand new, hassle free website! Before, I was stuck googling what I needed. Now, I can just search the site iteself in a very NORMAL and convenient way. I just hope some older pictures get updated.

Anyway, I so bought the upgrade labels for Leader Megatron. Sure, 21$CAN shipped is really expensive, but this will give me the Megatron I truly wanted!
Ordered! As well as the set for CW voyager Optimus and finally Generations Metroplex! Woohoo free holo-labels!!

Item shipped yesterday!! Can't wait!!

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680355)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on April 28th, 2015 @ 10:25pm CDT

This CW G1 Megatron toy is becoming hard to buy. Had it in my internet site cart then during check out, it sold out. This is the Second time this has happened to me. :-(

Last week was able to buy the CW Armada Megatron on a site. Should receive the toy in a day or Two.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680359)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 28th, 2015 @ 10:30pm CDT

Tsutsukakushi wrote:This CW G1 Megatron toy is becoming hard to buy. Had it in my internet site cart then during check out, it sold out. This is the Second time this has happened to me.

Last week was able to buy the CW Armada Megatron on a site. Should receive the toy in a day or Two.

I really thought you had picked him up by now! Sorry to hear that Tsu.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680382)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 29th, 2015 @ 12:16am CDT

I must say, Reprolabels works FAST. It's amazing how quickly they can turn around such complete and versatile sticker sheet upgrades for figures that have just come out in the past few months. The upgrades for CW Optimus and now Megatron are particularly impressive. I'm very tempted to finally take the plunge and purchase a few of these.

I think Hasbro is missing out by not taking advantage of this customization niche with collectors. Maybe they could offer packs of sticker sheets for order for various current assortments of products, akin to the promotion they did recently in Singapore (I think) with the G1-theme stickers for the new CW Aerialbots and Stunticons?

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680400)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:40am CDT

Wolfman Jake wrote:I must say, Reprolabels works FAST. It's amazing how quickly they can turn around such complete and versatile sticker sheet upgrades for figures that have just come out in the past few months. The upgrades for CW Optimus and now Megatron are particularly impressive. I'm very tempted to finally take the plunge and purchase a few of these.

I think Hasbro is missing out by not taking advantage of this customization niche with collectors. Maybe they could offer packs of sticker sheets for order for various current assortments of products, akin to the promotion they did recently in Singapore (I think) with the G1-theme stickers for the new CW Aerialbots and Stunticons?

I don't think it would be profitable for Hasbro. In order to make a profit, they must sell MASSIVE volume of the thing. They also need to make the price affordable for mom because no casual in their right mind would buy a sticker sheet that cost almost the same price as the figure itself. The only thing they could do is to include a sticker sheet with the toy. They already did it all the time with G1 and they did recently with some Generations figure.

I love Repros, but they are damn expensive so I upgrade just the few figures I really want to do. I ordered the "G1" Leader Megatron set because it's what I planned to from the start. Grand total, this Megatron will cost me 95$, taxes and Reprolabels included. Will it be worth that much money? I expect yes. Now, if only the Repros would come to me quicker...

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680441)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 29th, 2015 @ 8:45am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:I must say, Reprolabels works FAST. It's amazing how quickly they can turn around such complete and versatile sticker sheet upgrades for figures that have just come out in the past few months. The upgrades for CW Optimus and now Megatron are particularly impressive. I'm very tempted to finally take the plunge and purchase a few of these.

I think Hasbro is missing out by not taking advantage of this customization niche with collectors. Maybe they could offer packs of sticker sheets for order for various current assortments of products, akin to the promotion they did recently in Singapore (I think) with the G1-theme stickers for the new CW Aerialbots and Stunticons?
I don't think it would be profitable for Hasbro. In order to make a profit, they must sell MASSIVE volume of the thing. They also need to make the price affordable for mom because no casual in their right mind would buy a sticker sheet that cost almost the same price as the figure itself. The only thing they could do is to include a sticker sheet with the toy. They already did it all the time with G1 and they did recently with some Generations figure.

I love Repros, but they are damn expensive so I upgrade just the few figures I really want to do. I ordered the "G1" Leader Megatron set because it's what I planned to from the start. Grand total, this Megatron will cost me 95$, taxes and Reprolabels included. Will it be worth that much money? I expect yes. Now, if only the Repros would come to me quicker...

I picked up the CW Optimus and Megatron sets, the first sets I've actually purchased! I also ordered the Metroplex set with them, so I'm pretty excited. It would be nice if Hasbro released the pack-in/extra stickers here (like the big set they did with Metroplex), and it would probably be limited to online smaller retailers (BBTS, TFSource, ChosenPrime, etc) which wouldn't be a bad thing. I would think that they could get with the company to produce a few hundred more sets for not too much of an expense?

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680591)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:03pm CDT

Combiner Wars Leader Class Thundercracker is an extensive retooling of the Jetfire mold (you can see the original here, in our galleries) and is currently available in Asia, soon to be released in the States this Summer season. Until then, this in hand gallery should help tide you over while you wait, albeit impatiently.

Thanks to fellow fan, Tagoal, we have a few images mirrored here, below, and you can click on any of the images to see the full listing of images of this figure and the comparison to Jetfire. One thing you might notice is that they retained the clips for the Jetfire fastpack, odd isn't it? (Hopefully it'll lead to a cool G2 redeco with soundbox attachment. Well, one can dream, can't they?)

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, as well as the best galleries around!

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680593)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:05pm CDT

If I ever see that Leader TC on clearance, he's so going into my Sealed TC collection!

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680611)
Posted by Moosey on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:39pm CDT

shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:Ya know at first I was all about flipping the canon around so it looked more old school, but now I'm all into the ridiculous extend-o-canon.
Right there with ya brother!

I know this is a page back, but I just wanted to say, this looks FREAKIN COOL. I dig that look over the more "classic" cannon look.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680624)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:07pm CDT

Aww darn, I've seen so many pictures of this, but now compared to Jetfire, I'm sad to realize that I don't get the 'fast pack' booster rockets. I just never realized they weren't included until I saw these shots. :-(

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680632)
Posted by Optimizzy on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:27pm CDT

Dang...that will be one bueatiful Starscream....but I wish these guys were voyager sized. Starscream towering over Prowl, Prime and Windblade will bother me.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680663)
Posted by Moosey on April 29th, 2015 @ 8:32pm CDT

Tigertrack wrote:Aww darn, I've seen so many pictures of this, but now compared to Jetfire, I'm sad to realize that I don't get the 'fast pack' booster rockets. I just never realized they weren't included until I saw these shots.

Yeah, I just noticed that too! Perhaps a 3rd party company might make something to fit in those ports.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680688)
Posted by Shockwave7 on April 29th, 2015 @ 9:59pm CDT

Looks nice - wonder how Starscream will turn out

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680693)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 29th, 2015 @ 10:10pm CDT

isn't his upper legs supposed to be blue too?

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680701)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 29th, 2015 @ 10:42pm CDT

yea im in lol

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680766)
Posted by Rated X on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:08am CDT

Damn, it's the fake cockpit from hell !

With Jetfire you can give it a free pass since it's supposed to be Skyfire in robot mode. But putting that lazy gimmick on seekers is an insult to the characters.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1680977)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 30th, 2015 @ 5:57pm CDT

Rated X wrote:Damn, it's the fake cockpit from hell !

With Jetfire you can give it a free pass since it's supposed to be Skyfire in robot mode. But putting that lazy gimmick on seekers is an insult to the characters.

Meh, everybots do it. So, why the drama?
Still, I would have prefered a clear fake cockpit like Jetfire's instead of just a painted one.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681020)
Posted by MrBlack on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:29pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rated X wrote:Damn, it's the fake cockpit from hell !

With Jetfire you can give it a free pass since it's supposed to be Skyfire in robot mode. But putting that lazy gimmick on seekers is an insult to the characters.

Meh, everybots do it. So, why the drama?
Still, I would have prefered a clear fake cockpit like Jetfire's instead of just a painted one.

I'll admit it bugs me to. That sort of thing bugged me all the way back on Powermaster Optimus, and I was 9 when that came out.

I really don't like fake parts. I'm willing to look past it here because A) Thundercracker is one of my favorite Transformer characters and B) I love the Leader Jetfire mold, but it does bother me that they couldn't do a Leader class toy with the actual cockpit for a chest.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681026)
Posted by Agamemnon on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:57pm CDT

MrBlack wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rated X wrote:Damn, it's the fake cockpit from hell !

With Jetfire you can give it a free pass since it's supposed to be Skyfire in robot mode. But putting that lazy gimmick on seekers is an insult to the characters.

Meh, everybots do it. So, why the drama?
Still, I would have prefered a clear fake cockpit like Jetfire's instead of just a painted one.

I'll admit it bugs me to. That sort of thing bugged me all the way back on Powermaster Optimus, and I was 9 when that came out.

I really don't like fake parts. I'm willing to look past it here because A) Thundercracker is one of my favorite Transformer characters and B) I love the Leader Jetfire mold, but it does bother me that they couldn't do a Leader class toy with the actual cockpit for a chest.

Yeah, I know exactly what you all mean. I too was bugged with PM Optimus as a kid.

But, then, I do admit that I'm weird... 8-}

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681042)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:26pm CDT

Earlier today, Got my Combiners Wars Leader class megatron toy in the mail. Think it's a nice toy. Plan to buy CW G1 Megatron also. But I need to find in stock first.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681111)
Posted by Va'al on May 1st, 2015 @ 3:44am CDT

IDW Transformers artist Andrew Griffith, regular on current The Transformers ongoing title, has updated his Tumblr with some concept work for the upcoming Generations Combiner Wars Leader Class Ultra Magnus (with Minimus Ambus) figure - specifically, the cockpit design, both inside and outside, and the interaction with Minimus in vehicle mode. Check it out below!

So a while back I got to work a bit on an upcoming Leader class toy version of Ultra Magnus from IDW’s More Than Meets The Eye. Since the toy has been revealed, I got permission from Hasbro to show off some of my art for it.

Just to be clear, the overall design of the toy was already done, based heavily on Nick Roche’s design for the book. What I was asked to do was to sketch up what the interior cockpit could look like within the confines of the space they had available for it. I worked with Hasbro to develop it, and they sent my art along to Takara-Tomy to use for the sculpt for the final product.

The cockpit for Minimus Ambus inside Ultra Magnus functions a bit different than James Roberts and Alex Milne worked out for MTMTE, but personally I think it’s pretty cool that Hasbro took inspiration from the comics and even went to the trouble of using the concept of Minimus “driving” Ambus at all to be pretty darn cool.

I was thrilled to work on this particular project.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681133)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on May 1st, 2015 @ 8:21am CDT

Rad. I can't remember from all the toy fair pix so I wonder if those door panel monitors/consoles will be featured in the interior of the toy. Wouldn't that be cool?! Keep more of these concepts comin!

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681186)
Posted by Shuttershock on May 1st, 2015 @ 11:28am CDT

There's a little readout that says "CAST IN THE NAME OF PRIMUS, YEE NOT GUILTY".

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681249)
Posted by Optimizzy on May 1st, 2015 @ 2:31pm CDT

Shuttershock wrote:There's a little readout that says "CAST IN THE NAME OF PRIMUS, YEE NOT GUILTY".

I don't see that. Where is it?

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681252)
Posted by palmcd on May 1st, 2015 @ 2:35pm CDT

LOL

Big O

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681258)
Posted by MrBlack on May 1st, 2015 @ 2:50pm CDT

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Earlier today, Got my Combiners Wars Leader class megatron toy in the mail. Think it's a nice toy. Plan to buy CW G1 Megatron also. But I need to find in stock first.

I picked him up on sale recently too (I thought I posted a pic here, but it either got lost in the shuffle or I didn't hit "Submit"). The color scheme is really growing on me. The head sculpt is nice too, but I wish the colors were more toy/cartoon accurate.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681336)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 1st, 2015 @ 7:24pm CDT

I'm hoping to get leader Thudnercracker soon so I can be one of the first people to review it

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681354)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 1st, 2015 @ 7:54pm CDT

Alpha Dominus wrote:Rad. I can't remember from all the toy fair pix so I wonder if those door panel monitors/consoles will be featured in the interior of the toy. Wouldn't that be cool?! Keep more of these concepts comin!

if not maybe someone can make some stickers for it

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681398)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on May 2nd, 2015 @ 1:00am CDT

I wish it was legion class

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681407)
Posted by King Kuuga on May 2nd, 2015 @ 1:28am CDT

BERSEKAEL wrote:I wish it was legion class

Um.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681425)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on May 2nd, 2015 @ 2:03am CDT

I wonder how much of the detailing will making in the final product? Even MP UM's truck mode interior didn't sport that kind of molded detail.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681435)
Posted by King Kuuga on May 2nd, 2015 @ 2:54am CDT

SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I wonder how much of the detailing will making in the final product? Even MP UM's truck mode interior didn't sport that kind of molded detail.

Well, did MP Magnus have a driver? Legit question, because I don't feel like pulling up a review of him.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681436)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 2nd, 2015 @ 2:58am CDT

That Bot wrote:
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I wonder how much of the detailing will making in the final product? Even MP UM's truck mode interior didn't sport that kind of molded detail.

Well, did MP Magnus have a driver? Legit question, because I don't feel like pulling up a review of him.

Spike and Daniel in his truck cab.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1681461)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on May 2nd, 2015 @ 6:38am CDT

I find it cool that the Magnus Armor's cockpit is laid out like a battlemech cockpit from the BattleTech universe, with the joystick on the right side, throttle on the left side, and foot pedals (in battlemechs the foot pedals are for turning the machine, or both are pressed down to activate jump jets).

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1682164)
Posted by galvatron00 on May 4th, 2015 @ 10:02am CDT

Before and after ReproLabels!!

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1682288)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2015 @ 5:14pm CDT

I got my Repros for Megs too. Time to get to work!

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1682364)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on May 5th, 2015 @ 12:30am CDT

Finally after months of trying to find this toy. Earlier today Walmart.com relisted this G1 CW Megatron toy as back in stock. Finally was able to buy one.

Had to also order a $7 Hero Mashers Jetfire. to save $5 on shipping fees and qualify for free shipping. As $50 orders before tax qualify for free shipping.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1682427)
Posted by galvatron00 on May 5th, 2015 @ 7:19am CDT

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Finally after months of trying to find this toy. Earlier today Walmart.com relisted this G1 CW Megatron toy as back in stock. Finally was able to buy one.

Had to also order a $7 Hero Mashers Jetfire. to save $5 on shipping fees and qualify for free shipping. As $50 orders before tax qualify for free shipping.

Awesome! I'm glad you finally found one! I know you're waiting for the DX9 kit (as am I) and the ReproLabels are awesome. Posted a pic earlier.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1682428)
Posted by galvatron00 on May 5th, 2015 @ 7:22am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I got my Repros for Megs too. Time to get to work!

They are completely worth it. I used my trusty Exacto knife from my scale model days, I find that easier than tweezers in the tight areas. Just make sure you have good lighting to make sure they line up well

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1682441)
Posted by Optimizzy on May 5th, 2015 @ 8:08am CDT

itscramtastic wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I got my Repros for Megs too. Time to get to work!
They are completely worth it. I used my trusty Exacto knife from my scale model days, I find that easier than tweezers in the tight areas. Just make sure you have good lighting to make sure they line up well

I dunno. Honestly the only one I want is the chest label. I don't really care for the other bits....but that chest label is perfect.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1682442)
Posted by Optimizzy on May 5th, 2015 @ 8:09am CDT

Dang double post. Sorry.

Re: Video Review - Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker (1682447)
Posted by galvatron00 on May 5th, 2015 @ 8:20am CDT

Optimizzy wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I got my Repros for Megs too. Time to get to work!
They are completely worth it. I used my trusty Exacto knife from my scale model days, I find that easier than tweezers in the tight areas. Just make sure you have good lighting to make sure they line up well
I dunno. Honestly the only one I want is the chest label. I don't really care for the other bits....but that chest label is perfect.

Whaaaaaaaaaat?! I get it, I was the same way until I placed a few more, then a few more, then all of them :lol: