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Post by iacon45 on Feb 5, 2021 19:21:12 GMT -5
I ordered Deep Cover too. To be honest, at this point, I'm sorta obsessed with getting all the Diaclones now. Even fi I have to make them myself. I ordered a spare Red Alert the other day, because I saw a really decent and probably easy way to make him into Clampdown. With Tracks coming next year, and the rumors of Road Rage and a black Ironhide, that really just leaves us yellow Hoist, a red Mirage, black and gray Tracks as Loudpedal and Delta Magnus.I really hope to see Hasbro release Kingdom Magnus as Selects Delta Magnus. But I got to thinking that Hasbro/Takara has not released a leader class figure in the Selects line for a while. I double checked and the last ones were Galactic Man Siege Shockwave from Hasbro and Star Convoy POTP Optimus from Takara way back in mid 2019. I hope HasTak has not decided to keep leaders out of Selects but it does make me wonder since POTP Primal Prime would have been an obvious choice for a Selects release but has yet to be done.
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Post by Optimal Megatron on Feb 5, 2021 19:30:52 GMT -5
I do want to get a Road Rage, given Selects' tendency to actually retool femmebot options. Though I find it funny the cartoon made Cog the generic Autobot design, compared to how many Sideswipe/Prowl/Sunstreaker repaints they made.
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Post by iacon45 on Feb 5, 2021 19:38:38 GMT -5
Speaking of pre-Transformers repaints, I know there is no chance in hell for a Selects repaint of a Titan Class figure (especially since the only Titan repaint ever: Takara's Legends Grand Maximus which apparently was a big flop from what I understand.) But while I don't have the room or money for many more Titan figures, it would be hard to look away from a black and red Mechabot repaint of Siege Omega Supreme.
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Post by machsabre on Feb 5, 2021 21:27:05 GMT -5
I'm not gonna lie. I knwo it's more Animated than G1, but I would have loved a Titan Ark that turns into Omega.
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Post by iacon45 on Feb 9, 2021 19:49:13 GMT -5
I'm not gonna lie. I knwo it's more Animated than G1, but I would have loved a Titan Ark that turns into Omega. Don't know about a Titan class, but I wouldn't mind seeing that in a Commander Class release. But I really wish someone would make this happen be it Hasbro, Takara, or a 3P. I know Paladin has been really wanting one since Animated and I hope it happens someday for him if no other reason. I mean if HMRC4EVR can finally get a headmaster Arcee toy, hopefully Pal can get his wish someday too.
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Post by machsabre on Feb 10, 2021 10:32:54 GMT -5
So supposedly these are the rumors for the upcoming toys from back in December. Grain of salt folks, but some of these panned out. We'll have to see what happens next. (My thoughts in bold.)
-Commander Class Rodimus Prime (That's one that got Confirmed) -2021 sub-lines are Buzzworthy Bumblebee at Target and Shattered Glass for Hasbro Pulse (I have ZERO interest in SG.) -Shattered Glass includes Jetfire, Megatron (ER mold), Starscream, and Goldbug (Yawn on all of those.) -Buzzworthy includes '77 Bumblebee and a Barricade re-issue, Masterpieces, Cybertronian mode (that rumored G1 version from years ago?) and Animated BB. -Amazon 2-packs of Earth-mode Mirage/BWII Skywarp (from Airrazor) and Earth-mode Sideswipe/BW Grimlock (from Dinobot)... Yeah, look, Like like Sideswipe, but between Sideswipe, Deep Cover, Red Alert, Tigertrack and G2 Sideswipe... Not to mention a second Red Alert I'm planning to make into Deep Cover... I'm good on future Sideswipes, unless they give us Armada Wheeljack. -Walgreen's exclusive Earth-mode Red Alert (See previous gripe.) -2022 is a mix of G1/WFC repacks, Beast Wars, and other continuities (Okay, I'm good with this.) -Tarantulas in a new mold (Coolio.) -Kingdom Megatron Jurassic Park T-Rex (honestly, I guess I'm surprised I didn't see that coming. I'm hoping it gives us Dino-damage.) -Generations Selects include Deep Cover, Toy Galvatron, Transmutate (from Paleotrex), Road Rage, Artfire, G2 Ramjet (Already ordered Deep Cover, if Road Rage and Artfire happens, I'm down. Same with G2 Ramjet. I have to see how Toy Galvatron looks.) -Sweeps and Junkions coming (Nope! I got plenty of Titans Returns Scourges that can double as Sweeps. I don't need more! And unless they're REALLY different looking, I'll pass on Junkions.) -Bumblebee movie Seekers (Thundercracker (Amazon), Skywarp (Walmart), Thrust (confirmed) -Armada figures are coming but no specifics right now. (Cool! Can we get a good Hot Shot and Demolishor?) -All 5 Dinobots coming (Leader Slug w/ Daniel, Voyager Swoop after that) (I want a real confirmation on one of these before I reinvest in the Dinobots all over again.) -Titan Class may be coming to an end after Kingdom/Ark robot in favor of 2 Commanders a year @ $100 instead of $80 (This is probably for the best.) -Non-transforming Metroplex coming (possibly for R.E.D.?) -SS86 Starscream (remolded shoulders and wings, shoulders and intakes are bigger, cape/crown included) -Voyager Wreck-Gar (One of those "wait and see" things. But if it's good, I'm down.) -Armada Optimus in budget limbo. (Makes sense. THough I'd be happy with the cab alone.) -More G1 reissues coming -Netflix Barricade, Deep Cover, and a Seeker (part of "Sparkless" gimmick), as well as Alicon -Spoiler Box is Siege Voyager with purple Paleotrex repaint (confirmed) -Netflix Deluxe Cheetor is a more show-accurate dark blue (confirmed) -Cyberverse Dinobots (confirmed) _________________________________________________________________________
-Possible BB movie seekers Redwing (BBTS), and Sunstorm (Entertainment Earth) -SS Mudflap and Skids not happening (Oh darn.) -SS Voyager Evasion Optimus -SS TLK Megatron -No SS Galvatron in 2022, but possibly later -SS The Fallen later than 2022 -Blaster in 2022 (Sweet! Hopefully it means new cassettes!) -Deluxe SS Hatchet, Que & Sideways -SS86 Hot Rod repaint -Glyph & Tap Out set has been homeless. Not sure where to put it. -Transmetal reissues -T-Wrecks from Leader Megatron (confirmed) -Kingdom 4-pack (confirmed)
Yeah, theres plenty to like there... But plenty to go meh at too.
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Post by iacon45 on Feb 10, 2021 17:46:12 GMT -5
That Jurassic Park crossover figure actually surprises me since the toy license left Hasbro and went to Mattel. I know when Hasbro still had the license, I was begging for a crossover figure of the JW Indominus Rex that transformed into BW Grimlock. Not saying inter-toy company cooperation isn't impossible though but I'd have to see something more concrete but I don't know if I'd be interested. I already have a love/hate relationship with Kingdom Megatron. I did see in the "leak" thread there was plans for a TMNT crossover toy but Hasbro and Playmates couldnt work out anything so take that as you will. There was also "plans" for a Kitt TF but that fall through also apparently.
I did not notice over at TFW some product codes were found for Wreck-Gar and Sweep so that is looking possible.
I know the Buzzworthy series doesn't impress me much. After Netflix BB, I don't see myself needing another BB. I also don't have any real interest in an SG line. Granted I did get the SG Prime/Ratchet set for Ratchet and I'll probably keep SG Prime but I dont see myself getting anymore. I definitely want that Artfire, Sideswipe/BW Grimlock, G2 Ramjet repaint. Also it would be awesome if Hasbro commits to the rest of the Dinobots in scale with SS 86 Grimlock. Also I hope that Blaster comes to pass in 2022 so I can replace my TR Blaster with something more in scale with Siege/Netflix Soundwave.
Bu while there is some stuff I like and want, and stuff I can pass on, the one thing that caught my eye is Transmetal reissues. Oh dear God I hope that one definitely pans out. Hasbro could make up some goodwill with older fans if their first reissue is TM 1.0 Megatron and they can finally make good on everyone who ever had a TM Megs that crumbled from GPS.
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Post by triumshockwave on Feb 11, 2021 2:05:05 GMT -5
Interesting about Transmetal reissues. I've been thinking about trying to rehab the metal paint on my original ones. Not sure how exactly I'd do it, would need to do some test shots on plastic spoons to see what I like.
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Post by iacon45 on Feb 13, 2021 17:37:09 GMT -5
I never really had much issue with the chrome on my TMs when I still had them on my shelf. They had a few minor little chips but it never looked too bad from afar. Most glaring was TM Primal's monky face having a chip right on his snout. But in the years since I have had them packed up so the chrome might be a little worse now. But for the reissues, I definitely hope they either do away with the chrome or use a different process to apply it.
I never had a TM Rattrap, but is it true that his red chrome was the worst of the TM line? I had heard stories where the chrome would flake off even in a very gentle breeze from the AC.
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Post by machsabre on Feb 13, 2021 20:56:21 GMT -5
I never really had much issue with the chrome on my TMs when I still had them on my shelf. They had a few minor little chips but it never looked too bad from afar. Most glaring was TM Primal's monky face having a chip right on his snout. But in the years since I have had them packed up so the chrome might be a little worse now. But for the reissues, I definitely hope they either do away with the chrome or use a different process to apply it. I never had a TM Rattrap, but is it true that his red chrome was the worst of the TM line? I had heard stories where the chrome would flake off even in a very gentle breeze from the AC. Mine flakes but in the edges so it actually added a neat "glow" effect to it. But I think the absolute worst ever was Beast Machines Ultra Jetstorm. If you blinked hard, it came off.
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