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[Bounti76]

Not a figure I'm interested in, but it's cool to see that he comes with his traditional Seeker wing mounted weapons. Either that's a recent addition, or I just didn't notice them before.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Does anyone remember the display pics they had a while back that showed Thundercracker and Bombshell attached to Ultra Prime's chest? How'd they do it?

By cheating, using the pegs and windows merely as support: they just literally hang in there loosely more or less.

Again, the pegs in the Motormaster/Optimus Prime mold chest are only for the Blackjack mold. Trying to force other figures on those pegs can and will result in breakage, there have been instances of the Seeker hands breaking after attempts of pegging them in.

[shajaki]

to those with concerns of being "not G1 enough", i subscribe to the notion that classics/generations is meant to be a modern updates of old timey characters. not direct updates of old characters with modern engineering, thats what the MP line is for.

so things like the slight change of menasors head thingies, im quite OK with

[steve2275]

to those with concerns of being "not G1 enough", i subscribe to the notion that classics/generations is meant to be a modern updates of old timey characters. not direct updates of old characters with modern engineering, thats what the MP line is for.

so things like the slight change of menasors head thingies, im quite OK with

gimme gimme gimme

[griftimus prime]

watch them run this mold into the ground. next up star scream then sky warp and so on

[Rodimus Prime]

watch them run this mold into the ground. next up star scream then sky warp and so on

BRING. THEM. ON.

I thought Jetfire looked like crap, but Thundercracker? Badass.

[DMSL]

He looks surprisingly good, but he is too big to fit in with my Classics, so i will pass.

[munkimus prime]

I'm torn between getting the Leader or the Legion of Thundercracker now. Both have their perks. One being a lot cheaper, the other looks really imposing. At least I have a while to think before he comes out.

[YRQRM0]

This looks great, but I would only pick him up if there was a Starscream of the same size, and depending on how good he looks next to Leader Megs.

[Shockwave7]

He'll look better as Menasor with the other Stunticons, I think. Using the Arialbots for his legs makes him look like a drag queen

[Rated X]

to those with concerns of being "not G1 enough", i subscribe to the notion that classics/generations is meant to be a modern updates of old timey characters. not direct updates of old characters with modern engineering, thats what the MP line is for.

so things like the slight change of menasors head thingies, im quite OK with

Many of the CHUG molds were pretty much spot on in both modes with the exception of modern engineering. This includes the seeker mold, rodimus, bluestreak mold, tracks mold, cyclonus, the new arcee, blitzwing, etc. Also the beast wars CHUG figures are pretty much spot on homages to. Not all the CHUG figures are neo.

[Searchlight]

Think I may have to buy that Thundercracker. One can never have too many Thundercrackers.

[RiddlerJ]

It looks like a good remold, but I don't think I'll grab it. I can't figure out why a Thundercracker that big doesn't work for me.

[Dr. Caelus]

Looks like closing Menasor's chest cavity provides a faux-Blackjack look with the two silver 'windows' on the chest. Also has a vague skull on the chest, which is pretty awesome.

I feel closed definitely looks better than open and empty, but I also now find myself doubting Blackjack's merit. I think I might like the visible silver and purple truck components connecting to the arms.

[MightyMagnus78]

Does anyone remember the display pics they had a while back that showed Thundercracker and Bombshell attached to Ultra Prime's chest? How'd they do it?

By cheating, using the pegs and windows merely as support: they just literally hang in there loosely more or less.

Again, the pegs in the Motormaster/Optimus Prime mold chest are only for the Blackjack mold. Trying to force other figures on those pegs can and will result in breakage, there have been instances of the Seeker hands breaking after attempts of pegging them in.

The chest pegs are an awkward shape and appear to be slightly larger than a standard 5mm peg. Also Thundercracker's hands are open which are more likely to be weaker than a TF with closed fists (like Bombshell).

I fixed this by removing a small amount of plastic from each peg and now Thundercracker attaches perfectly without any breakage.

[MightyMagnus78]

Double post

[shajaki]

to those with concerns of being "not G1 enough", i subscribe to the notion that classics/generations is meant to be a modern updates of old timey characters. not direct updates of old characters with modern engineering, thats what the MP line is for.

so things like the slight change of menasors head thingies, im quite OK with

Many of the CHUG molds were pretty much spot on in both modes with the exception of modern engineering. This includes the seeker mold, rodimus, bluestreak mold, tracks mold, cyclonus, the new arcee, blitzwing, etc. Also the beast wars CHUG figures are pretty much spot on homages to. Not all the CHUG figures are neo.

theres aesthetic choices that id argue makes them neo. only ones id give you are SS, arcee, and rhinox. but thats all opinion, sooo.... *shrug*

[Mindmaster]

I want Leader Tgundercracker, but only for a custom I have in mind.

Looks like closing Menasor's chest cavity provides a faux-Blackjack look with the two silver 'windows' on the chest. Also has a vague skull on the chest, which is pretty awesome.

I feel closed definitely looks better than open and empty, but I also now find myself doubting Blackjack's merit. I think I might like the visible silver and purple truck components connecting to the arms.

I believe that's our first look of the compartment being closed. Certainly does call into question of Blackjack's necessity. I might still get him, simply because the Decepticon Legends are pitifully outnumbered by the Autobot Legends on my shelves.

[shajaki]

to those with concerns of being "not G1 enough", i subscribe to the notion that classics/generations is meant to be a modern updates of old timey characters. not direct updates of old characters with modern engineering, thats what the MP line is for.

so things like the slight change of menasors head thingies, im quite OK with

Many of the CHUG molds were pretty much spot on in both modes with the exception of modern engineering. This includes the seeker mold, rodimus, bluestreak mold, tracks mold, cyclonus, the new arcee, blitzwing, etc. Also the beast wars CHUG figures are pretty much spot on homages to. Not all the CHUG figures are neo.

theres aesthetic choices that id argue makes them neo. only ones id give you are SS, arcee, and rhinox. but thats all opinion, sooo.... *shrug*

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Looks like closing Menasor's chest cavity provides a faux-Blackjack look with the two silver 'windows' on the chest. Also has a vague skull on the chest, which is pretty awesome.

I feel closed definitely looks better than open and empty, but I also now find myself doubting Blackjack's merit. I think I might like the visible silver and purple truck components connecting to the arms.

I believe that's our first look of the compartment being closed. Certainly does call into question of Blackjack's necessity.

Like Prime, it seems to be a dual homage: closed, it resembles the Cartoon Model, opens with Blackjack it calls back to the original toy. Have we figured out the chest detailing yet? I'm not buying the AoE Galvatron bit...

[Cobotron]

I might still get him, simply because the Decepticon Legends are pitifully outnumbered by the Autobot Legends on my shelves.

Seems like a good enough reason to me.

[ZeroWolf]

I like that thundercracker a lot, may have to add to the list. Also vikings never wore horned helmets

[Desslok2201]

Takara ain't giving this thing a new head, guys. They don't do that to Hasbro's Generations molds.

I don't need a new head, I just want those gray horns black. That's not too much to ask for.

[Agamemnon]

I like that thundercracker a lot, may have to add to the list. Also vikings never wore horned helmets

Except the purple type.

[Desslok2201]

to those with concerns of being "not G1 enough", i subscribe to the notion that classics/generations is meant to be a modern updates of old timey characters. not direct updates of old characters with modern engineering, thats what the MP line is for.

so things like the slight change of menasors head thingies, im quite OK with

I actually don't have a problem with that approach, as long as there will be something in the MP line to do that. Thundercracker, for example, have fun with him. What I get concerned over is when you start to hear things like the new Generations Constructicons being repackaged in the MP line. I'd hate to see that happen at all, but that big weird noggin on Menasor is too much to bear should the Stunticons be ported over as well.That being said, I know that was a rumor, and there's probably nothing to it, but that's where my concern lies. Make 30 member Aerialbot teams in the generations line, I don't care, but leave MP alone