War for Cybertron: Siege Weaponizer Brunt Video Review!

Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a terrible thing to say.....a wet fart.

Much more terrible thing to have.

Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a terrible thing to say.....a wet fart.

I could have used a sex metaphor to describe the micromasters reveal: that they blew the load early.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Enhance. Zoom. Enhance.

Yes. I.... I do believe that is the movie version of the Decepticon Symbol that was also present on Starscream.

Unexpected consistency...

What is the big deal with movie vs classic symbols? It took me until 2014 to learn there was a difference, and even then, it is so subtle and hardly a thing to be concerned with.

I used to not be able to tell and thought super fans were being way too scrutinizing and I’d be chastised were my secret ever revealed...then one day I saw it, and now I can’t unsee it, and the eyes are funky why the hell did they change it in the first place.

It looks like the G1 symbols slightly chunkier slightly tired uncle.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Has anyone seen a resurgence of Wave 1 in their local area? I've seen Wave 2 Deluxe and Voyager only for a while, but now Wave 1 is back with a vengeance.

Yeah, one of my local Walmarts restocked with Deluxe wave 1, enough to fill the pegs. Both stores have been restocking wave 1 of everything else pretty regularly, but Deluxe had moved on to wave 2 a while ago.

Wolfman Jake wrote:Maybe something got messed up at the factory level and people started putting the silver rectangle on Highjump instead? Then maybe the silver paint on the fender of Highjump is just paint slop/residue left over from the hand painting process...applied to the wrong toy.

Good eye! That does seem to be the case. I hope they fix that on release. What I do like about these two is they both look like they'd form acceptable guns on their own, especially Powertrain.

Emerje

Good morning and happy Friday fellow Seibertronians! Your laughable Swerve wannabe here - I was tooling around looking for news and noticed Optibotimus on YouTube posted a review for Siege Jetfire a few days ago. I figured if anybody had eyes on this bad boy you might want to give it a view. Share your thoughts below and let everyone know if seeing it in action has made you waver on our beloved first Autobot of the air!

https://youtu.be/9WPFUSO8SOI



*I'm obviously still not an ace at posting youtube links sorry about that gang I appreciate everyone's patience I wanted to post it like the Brunt review with that big beautiful image/link. I'll get there!*

00Stargrave00 wrote:Good morning and happy Friday fellow Seibertronians! Your laughable Swerve wannabe here - I was tooling around looking for news and noticed Optibotimus on YouTube posted a review for Siege Jetfire a few days ago. I figured if anybody had eyes on this bad boy you might want to give it a view. Share your thoughts below and let everyone know if seeing it in action has made you waver on our beloved first Autobot of the air!

https://youtu.be/9WPFUSO8SOI



*I'm obviously still not an ace at posting youtube links sorry about that gang I appreciate everyone's patience I wanted to post it like the Brunt review with that big beautiful image/link. I'll get there!*

Sorry bud, but since Optibotimus has requested we not news his videos, even if they are early release. I learned that the hard way

Now, if Emgo posts one, feel free to share it here

Nathaniel Prime wrote:

00Stargrave00 wrote:Good morning and happy Friday fellow Seibertronians! Your laughable Swerve wannabe here - I was tooling around looking for news and noticed Optibotimus on YouTube posted a review for Siege Jetfire a few days ago. I figured if anybody had eyes on this bad boy you might want to give it a view. Share your thoughts below and let everyone know if seeing it in action has made you waver on our beloved first Autobot of the air!

9WPFUSO8SOI



*I'm obviously still not an ace at posting youtube links sorry about that gang I appreciate everyone's patience I wanted to post it like the Brunt review with that big beautiful image/link. I'll get there!*

Sorry bud, but since Optibotimus has requested we not news his videos, even if they are early release. I learned that the hard way

Now, if Emgo posts one, feel free to share it here

Guys, you can still post anything related on the boards. No one will and should stop you. With Optibotimus though, we wouldnt front page it, since he asked us not to. But that's only something for news staff to worry about, anyone can post his reviews on the forum.

The reason we wouldn't news this regardless is because we already posted a video review on jetfire a while ago.


Also, if you guys want to better post the videos, just use the last bit at the end of the youtube links that has a wierd code. In the case of the jetfire review, its: 9WPFUSO8SOI

then wrap it around with the youtube button we have above "[youtube][/youtube]"

that would give you this:

Excellent to know! I was wondering about little details with other creators/reviewers you just never know, until you know, which is what Seibertron is for, you know?

Ok so I was doing it correctly the preview pane must just not have been displaying it like I wanted it to look. Ok perfect. You'd shown me that once before I hate asking again thank you.

Hey thanks everyone for the feedback!
Till all are one dudes and dudettes.

I don't know if this is old news but I just saw the Hobbylink Japan newsletter on the Fwoosh mention that Thundercracker's "knee joints have been redesigned for better flexion for a wider range of poses!"
I'm curious to see what the difference is since Star Scream seems pretty good in that department.

PushYouDown wrote:I don't know if this is old news but I just saw the Hobbylink Japan newsletter on the Fwoosh mention that Thundercracker's "knee joints have been redesigned for better flexion for a wider range of poses!"
I'm curious to see what the difference is since Star Scream seems pretty good in that department.

They have been known for translating errors that brought hope to fans before. So i would just wait to see if there is anything different at all.

Fellow Seibertron user, Riley Hoffman, has let us know that YouTuber TonTon Reviews has uploaded a new video review of upcoming Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class figure, Reflector/Refracktor! The review covers all the basics and shows off the camera mode that is made by combining three Reflector/Refracktor figures!

Check out the video below, which we have embedded for your convenience.



What do you think of this review? Are you planning on tracking down three of this mold, to make a camera for your display shelves? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Whaaa? Score! Thanks for finding that, totally makes my morning

He looks rad, I am in love with this Siege style detailing.

Ahhh, so that's how the chests work: the lens on Viewfinder (the middle guy) detaches and is used for the base of the tripod!

Maaaaan, he looks awesome. Such great colors I mean of course you’re going to want three of these staring back at you on the shelf. And JelZe you said you had a family member who was a photographer right? So you’re all over this guy I bet. I love him. Dang.

What's the over-under on them retool this guy for Perceptor?

00Stargrave00 wrote:And JelZe you said you had a family member who was a photographer right? So you’re all over this guy I bet.

My dad was a recreational photographer back when I was little, mainly family pictures and natural scenery. He had an old-style photo camera, same style as G1 Reflector, even with switch-out lenses. He had a knack for it.

sol magnus wrote:What's the over-under on them retool this guy for Perceptor?

I don't see that happening, really. We already had a proper Perceptor back in Titans Return.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

sol magnus wrote:What's the over-under on them retool this guy for Perceptor?

I don't see that happening, really. We already had a proper Perceptor back in Titans Return.

Not that that really means anything considering how quickly the popular characters get remade. This line is supposed to go three years with different sub names, right? They just did Jazz in Power of the Primes, so no Jazz in WFC? Is that really how it works? Wasn't that long ago Prowl, Ironhide and Mirage (and others) got made in Combiner Wars. Wasn't Chromia from Titans Return?

Anyway, my point is probably more that this toy could easily be retooled into a pre-earth Perceptor moreso than whether they'll actually do it.

Chromia was Thrilling 30, before getting her Siege figure, but is based on the PotP Moonracer engineering.

sol magnus wrote:Wasn't Chromia from Titans Return?

T30, actually. The Titans Return ones were Windblade and Arcee

I don't really see any resemblance between Perceptor and Viewfinder honestly, aside from the chest window. But I suppose stranger things have happened, like TR Alpha Trion into Broadside.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

sol magnus wrote:Wasn't Chromia from Titans Return?

T30, actually. The Titans Return ones were Windblade and Arcee

I don't really see any resemblance between Perceptor and Viewfinder honestly, aside from the chest window.

Ah, okay. I was collecting Masterpiece during all this, so I didn't pay as much attention as I am now.

sol magnus wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

sol magnus wrote:Wasn't Chromia from Titans Return?

T30, actually. The Titans Return ones were Windblade and Arcee

I don't really see any resemblance between Perceptor and Viewfinder honestly, aside from the chest window.

Ah, okay. I was collecting Masterpiece during all this, so I didn't pay as much attention as I am now.

Reflector was considered as the character for 2010 Reveal the Shield Perceptor's retool however, because the toy-accurate head resembles the Viewfinder toy's to a degree:


Transformers Generations Magnificus Gallery

And Hasbro does have a history of repeating concepts...

It's cheaper to make something that's already got a basis

1. That Magnificus looks so deadly, I love that thing.

2. Random: PotP Prime's rifle scales well with Galaxy Upgrade Prime. It's a little chunky but that's like the whole mold anyways, it's just working for me

3. A Perceptor out of that mold regardless of who came out when, would be rad. If they did that I'd have to get it, and I can already think of little fanmode ways you could approximate some kind of scope or microscope out of that thing.

4. It's hard for me to talk about Reflector without mentioning my favorite one so far which was the most simple too - the Targetmaster styled Reflector that came with Skrapnel a few years back. I had it for like a week before my cat disappeared it. But I thought that was so clever a design and transformation. It's nice to see old Reflaktorglass back.

5. Seeing this current ones vehicle mode made me wish there was a 5mm peg on the bottom so he could just be used as a giant cannon. Same for Shockwaves vehicle mode.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

00Stargrave00 wrote:And JelZe you said you had a family member who was a photographer right? So you’re all over this guy I bet.

My dad was a recreational photographer back when I was little, mainly family pictures and natural scenery. He had an old-style photo camera, same style as G1 Reflector, even with switch-out lenses. He had a knack for it.

sol magnus wrote:What's the over-under on them retool this guy for Perceptor?

I don't see that happening, really. We already had a proper Perceptor back in Titans Return.

Exactly!

I'm more interested in getting DJD Vos out of the mold.

Dude!! VOS!! Great call! Hell gimme a Tarn out of Megatron while you’re at it please!

Yikes. That dudes nails...

Based on the size comparison with Ironhide, Refraktor(s) should be shorter than Prowl, and hopefully no taller than the Classics Seekers. I was worried they would be too tall, but it looks like they should scale pretty well, even if I don't get the Siege seekers.

00Stargrave00 wrote:Dude!! VOS!! Great call! Hell gimme a Tarn out of Megatron while you’re at it please!

Here! Here!!

AcademyofDrX wrote:Based on the size comparison with Ironhide, Refraktor(s) should be shorter than Prowl, and hopefully no taller than the Classics Seekers. I was worried they would be too tall, but it looks like they should scale pretty well, even if I don't get the Siege seekers.

They actually look like that might be dlx Classics Bumblebee height. Which is another reason why I won't buy more than one for $20.

YoungPrime wrote:

AcademyofDrX wrote:Based on the size comparison with Ironhide, Refraktor(s) should be shorter than Prowl, and hopefully no taller than the Classics Seekers. I was worried they would be too tall, but it looks like they should scale pretty well, even if I don't get the Siege seekers.

They actually look like that might be dlx Classics Bumblebee height. Which is another reason why I won't buy more than one for $20.

Classics Bumblebee was a decently sized deluxe, too big to scale decently with the rest of the cast.

Nothing really new other than posting some pictures of Starscream and Soundwave after applying stickers and part from Toyhax. I do like how the part enhances the Tetrajet look for Starscream.
Depending on your preference, these sets are not bad.

SGM

Anybody else have their order for siege Red Alert cancelled on Amazon?

What the hell? Is it telling you anything or...?
Hope it’s something simple and it gets fixed pal.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody else have their order for siege Red Alert cancelled on Amazon?

Yeah mine did.... moved all my pre-orders to Pulse lol

Strange, wonder why they were cancelled

ZeroWolf wrote:Strange, wonder why they were cancelled

I think it was a “low stock” issue (alternatively Hasbro May have changed shipping dates?)

SpikeyTigertron wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:Strange, wonder why they were cancelled

I think it was a “low stock” issue (alternatively Hasbro May have changed shipping dates?)

I also had two Mattel WWE figures canceled. This happened once before with a Go-Saurer model kit, they actually got the kit in-stock like a week after the original release date. My paranoia wants me to say it's a set up by Amazon to get people to order from their third party sellers more.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

SpikeyTigertron wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:Strange, wonder why they were cancelled

I think it was a “low stock” issue (alternatively Hasbro May have changed shipping dates?)

I also had two Mattel WWE figures canceled. This happened once before with a Go-Saurer model kit, they actually got the kit in-stock like a week after the original release date. My paranoia wants me to say it's a set up by Amazon to get people to order from their third party sellers more.

How would that be beneficial for them?

So as of right now this appears to be random and just...dumb? What the hell, what a bummer. I’m sorry gang that’s frustrating. Hey if anyone else has their new orders canceled especially Siege figures let us know on this board.

On a side note, wonder if Hasbro got production samples saw how ugly he was and went, "WE MUST FIX THIS!"

william-james88 wrote:

SpikeyTigertron wrote:On a side note, wonder if Hasbro got production samples saw how ugly he was and went, "WE MUST FIX THIS!"

Well there was this shot which freaked everyone out:

Did you intend this for the Masterpiece thread?

ZeroWolf wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

SpikeyTigertron wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:Strange, wonder why they were cancelled

I think it was a “low stock” issue (alternatively Hasbro May have changed shipping dates?)

I also had two Mattel WWE figures canceled. This happened once before with a Go-Saurer model kit, they actually got the kit in-stock like a week after the original release date. My paranoia wants me to say it's a set up by Amazon to get people to order from their third party sellers more.

How would that be beneficial for them?

They get a big cut from 3rd party sales?

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

SpikeyTigertron wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:Strange, wonder why they were cancelled

I think it was a “low stock” issue (alternatively Hasbro May have changed shipping dates?)

I also had two Mattel WWE figures canceled. This happened once before with a Go-Saurer model kit, they actually got the kit in-stock like a week after the original release date. My paranoia wants me to say it's a set up by Amazon to get people to order from their third party sellers more.

How would that be beneficial for them?

They get a big cut from 3rd party sales?

Wouldn't they get a bigger cut of their own sales? That also assumes everyone that buys from Amazon would automatically buy from one of their sellers which isn't guaranteed.

This might have more to do with confusing US pre-order regulations that require cancellations on certain things if they aren't filled within 3 months. I can't find the specifics on the regs, but I remember Toys R Us being notorious for canceling pre-orders without warning after 3 months, several of us experienced that with Titans Return Arcee. A more mainstream example is Samsung's folding phone facing pre-order cancellation if it can't get them out by May 31st (they wont). I'm guessing the pre-orders that were canceled are the ones from February when Hasbro started their whole "see now, buy now" or whatever it's called thing. Right now would be 3 months after those pre-orders were made during Toy Fair in February.

Emerje

Wolfman Jake wrote:Did you intend this for the Masterpiece thread?

Yup, got confused with various discussions.

Randomhero wrote:Yikes. That dudes nails...

Nails...his face mask... I just got that

william-james88 wrote:Guys, you can still post anything related on the boards. No one will and should stop you. With Optibotimus though, we wouldnt front page it, since he asked us not to. But that's only something for news staff to worry about, anyone can post his reviews on the forum.

The reason we wouldn't news this regardless is because we already posted a video review on jetfire a while ago.

That is actually good to know, I was not aware. I'm pretty indifferent to most reviewers, but Optibotimus did have one review recently that was a first, and I newsed it, but now I know why it wasn't followed up on.

Sometimes it feels like going over to a friends house to play toys, only it’s the friend who only lets you watch them play with their toys. And sometimes, when the toy is cool enough, I’m just fine with that arrangement.

Some reviewers I just have to hit that mute button I’ll be honest. It’s like I can only take so much pronounced annunciation through deviated septums.

Refraktor looks good, just a nice solid Deceptigoon.

That talk about a possible Perceptor made me have a thought though, so I put together a list of all the molds and their alternate heads that we know of, because we haven't had some good harmless speculation in a while and nothing else is happening:

Sideswipe mold: Red Alert
Skytread mold: Slamdance
Hound mold: possibly Cybertron Defense Hot Shot? (from box art)
Prowl mold: Smokescreen/Barricade
Chromia mold: ??? (hopefully there isn't one?)
Ironhide mold: Ratchet (confirmed by IDW comics, apparently, plus it was an obvious jump)
Refraktor mold: ???
Impactor mold: ???
Mirage mold: ???
Voyager OP mold: ???
Megatron mold: IDW Miner Megs (used on G2 Camo Megs from Selects)
Starscream mold: Thundercracker/smirk
Soundwave mold: ???
Springer mold: ???
Shockwave mold: ???
Ultra Magnus mold: Optimus Prime
Greenlight mold: ??? (probably Lancer, given the code website confirming another limb coming)

Unknown Quantities:
Jetfire: new size class, dunno if the mold has an alternate head sculpt or if it's just 1 a year like the Titans
Weaponizers: Dunno if they have alternate heads, or if we're even getting more (hoping we will though)
Apeface & Astrotrain: Rumored through product listings, possibly meant for next segment of WFC trilogy
35th Anniversary Soundblaster: Allegedly has a retooled tape door, but Soundblaster has the same head as Soundwave, right?

Thoughts on the ???s and unknowns?

You're forgetting the Battle Masters and Micromasters, they have pretools among them too:

Firedrive: ???
Blowpipe/Caliburst: Aimless
Lionizer/Dazlestrike: ???
Pteraxadon: ???
Smashdown: ???

Flak: ???
Topshot: Red Heat
Swindler: Blackjack
Roadhandler: Hyperdrive
Stakeout: ???
Visper: ???
Storm Cloud: ???
Ravage: ???
Laserbeak: ???
Highjump: ???
Powertrain: ???

To be fair, I don't really see any potential retools in that bunch