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[william-james88]

Hold the phone. So G2 Optimus Prime (Laser Prime) is the same character from G1 Optimus Prime?

Always and forever.

G2 Sideswipe is different from G1 Sideswipe.

According to whom?

Just my own head canon from all along. I didnt know they were the same guys in the same continuity. Thanks, that clears things up.

I guess all along with the uses of he mold we were discussing earlier, I was just referring to deco references and characters. Pretty much that chart which shows all the CW mold uses which ignores the takara releases for the same characters with similar decos.

[Sabrblade]

Hold the phone. So G2 Optimus Prime (Laser Prime) is the same character from G1 Optimus Prime?

Always and forever.

G2 Sideswipe is different from G1 Sideswipe.

According to whom?

Just my own head canon from all along. I didnt know they were the same guys in the same continuity. Thanks, that clears things up.

Every G2 fiction has been a direct sequel to some G1 fiction.

[Noideaforaname]

What I find sucks about pipes and others is that my subconscious keeps bringing up that the very same mold sold for the same price last year and actually had a targetaster triplechanger with it.

Yeah, that's pretty unforgivable. And yet the size class is so good it's hard to resist...


(at least the semi-frequent HTS codes take the bite out of the price hike)

[Hellscream9999]

What I find sucks about pipes and others is that my subconscious keeps bringing up that the very same mold sold for the same price last year and actually had a targetaster triplechanger with it.

Yeah, that's pretty unforgivable. And yet the size class is so good it's hard to resist...


(at least the semi-frequent HTS codes take the bite out of the price hike)

Those hts sales are some of the best! Free shipping (usually) and paying a 'proper' price for what you're getting...

On a topical note, I'm so excited for chopshop, moreso than shockwave in fact; I've got my foc shocks, but I love the legends class figures especially nemesis prime.

[Down_Shift]

I would say we should be seeing wave 1 of the regular Titan Wars stuff drop shortly into the new year, maybe Feb or March. (at least after toy fair)

What about the wave 2 2016 combiner wars stuff (sky reign and wreck gar)?

Combiner Wars will run along side Titans Returns at the start. At 5least, that's what they told us in the second session in the Google Hangout w/ Hasbro. Ryan was in the first, maybe he can confirm that. (I'm at work and don't have my notes in front of me )

Well, it may happen at the stores depending on how quickly stock gets purchased, but I doubt they would send out larger waves comprising two series', that would really clutter the shelves or shortchange figures - neither of which would be good for the consumer

We've had Movie Generations , regular Generations, RID, Platinum,and a few other smaller sub lines out at the same time and using the same space. (The other smaller lines I'll leave out for arguments sake)

It wouldn't be the first time we've seen an overlap in lines.

[Emerje]

We've had Movie Generations , regular Generations, RID, Platinum,and a few other smaller sub lines out at the same time and using the same space. (The other smaller lines I'll leave out for arguments sake)

It wouldn't be the first time we've seen an overlap in lines.

That's something entirely different since none of those lines were intended to replace one another, they were intended to run together. What we're talking about looks more like this: Original Generations lines (2010 to 2011) -> replaced by Fall of Cybertron (2012 to 2013) -> replaced by Thrilling 30 (2013 to 2014) -> replaced by Combiner Wars (2015 to 2016) -> replaced by Titans Return (2016 to ????).

Emerje

[Va'al]

Rounding off the last wave of 2015 Transformers Legends class, currently still under the Combiner Wars monicker, fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999 brings us a video review of the redeco, with the new Huffer head, of the Optimus Prime mold - into Pipes! (Poor Pipes.) Check it out below.

Depending on how you count mold uses, this is either the 4th or 5th use of the Generations Legends Optimus Prime mold. You now have you selection of colors and two heads, if you haven't been buying them all along like I have. Pipes is has the tightest joints thus far, which is a good thing, and I do like the color blue, another plus. In the end it all comes down to whether or not you want another Legends sized truck sitting on your desk.

[Bounti76]

I actually keep my Pipes near my computer. Fun little toy to play with. And even though this mold was originally made for Optimus Prime, and the head was made for Huffer, you can still approximate a bit of Pipes' design into his transformation: lift the front grille section as high as it will go on his back in robot mode, and it's sort of like the cab/hood section of his G1 toy when viewed from the front.

[fenrir72]

Seems like HB Asia has gotten into the act,in a limited fashion that is. I just got from TRU the already mentioned Skywarp GG version, Blackjack and mini-me Groove. Huffer too is shelf warming (around 5 units).

So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

Still looking for the G1 style legend/legion Skywarp.

[Optimizzy]

I like the mold, and its petty cool as Huffer, but as my main picture of Pipes is from IDW, this one falls a little flat for me. He doesn't look like the Pipes I'd want. That's a shame. He is cool and I do like the color. I may end up getting him because Transformers but I'm not jonesing for it.

[no-one]

So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

I'm shocked that Viper is peg warming. I've never seen that figure at retail. Now his wave mates on the other hand are doing some hardcore peg loitering.

I'm a little concerned about the next wave getting stocked.

[fenrir72]

So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

I'm shocked that Viper is peg warming. I've never seen that figure at retail. Now his wave mates on the other hand are doing some hardcore peg loitering.

I'm a little concerned about the next wave getting stocked.

And not a PG on sight. Viper's been that way for sometime now, like when he was released 6 months ago iirc (TRU)

Maybe a testament to Hbs distribution prowess. Like that scout size Windcharger a few years back and TFA Arcee which none of us could find in the retail scene.

[no-one]

So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

I'm shocked that Viper is peg warming. I've never seen that figure at retail. Now his wave mates on the other hand are doing some hardcore peg loitering.

I'm a little concerned about the next wave getting stocked.

And not a PG on sight. Viper's been that way for sometime now, like when he was released 6 months ago iirc (TRU)

Maybe a testament to Hbs distribution prowess. Like that scout size Windcharger a few years back and TFA Arcee which none of us could find in the retail scene.

I've seen a few Powerglides and got mine at retail. You couldn't find Rodimus or Skywarp when those waves first hit and now our shelves are chocking on them. Got a few Warpaths and Grooves hanging around and oddly quite a few Blackjacks. I'm guess BJ got bundled in a later wave to round out the case.

Either way, I'm glad I nabbed Shockwave from HTS when I had the chance. He's a really cool figure. I might pick up his wave mates if I spot them, but they're not priority.

[Hellscream9999]

So many Viper and Windchargers and Warpath aalso shelfhanging/warming

I'm shocked that Viper is peg warming. I've never seen that figure at retail. Now his wave mates on the other hand are doing some hardcore peg loitering.

Seriously, those guys got scalped so hard, either that, or they aren't being included in the case assortment - would explain why there are so many grooves, warpaths, rodimus', and skywarps rotting on shelves.

[Cobotron]

Finally got My HTS order on Saturday.
Chop Shop is just great. We all new what we were in for of course, but he is good repaint with a great new head sculpt. And who doesn't need another small Decepticon minion?

So I am never all that excited about any of Shockwave's modern alt modes. They always end up being some kind of laser log. This one is no exception. I am glad he is actually a gun though.
All that said, He is an AWESOME little action figure in bot mode. Great articulation. Even his little foot articulation and thigh swivel makes for some great poses. Neat deco, and of course I love me some translucenceness.
When he is not busy being somebody's gun up on the Classics shelf, he will most certainly be down on the Legion/Legend/Cyberverse shelf hangin' with Legends Megs and the Seekers.

The only super gripe I have is the dang serial number/product code being totally visible on the top of gun mode. They couldn't find a more discrete place to print that?

... But man, He is a great little action figure! He might even reek some havoc on some Micromen.

[william-james88]

... But man, He is a great little action figure! He might even reek some havoc on some Micromen.

Where do you think he ranks among shockwave toys? Do you preffer your Superlink one?

[Cobotron]

... But man, He is a great little action figure! He might even reek some havoc on some Micromen.

Where do you think he ranks among shockwave toys? Do you preffer your Superlink one?

Ya I think Superlink might be my fav so far.
Are you working on a list Billy?
Than I'll give a quick Billy List. But this is just based on what I have in my collection.

1. Superlink Laser Wave - Alt mode is maybe the most interesting laser log to date. Robot mode is great. Big and mean. He could even be a fine stand in for a Classics/Gen Shocky. And I love that big stupid cannon arm.
2. CW Legend Shockwave - Alt mode is so so, great that he can be wielded. Robot mode is aesthetically a really nice update to G1 SW. Great sculpt and nice simple deco that gets the point across, and again really good expressive figure to pose and play with.
3. FoC Shockwave - Alt mode is the worst laser log thus far. Robot mode is good. Neat sculpt, cool head. Good articulation.
4. Prime Cyberverse Shockwave - Worst alt mode of all. What is it? Robot mode is great though. Definitely the most sinister looking character design he's received.

[william-james88]

... But man, He is a great little action figure! He might even reek some havoc on some Micromen.

Where do you think he ranks among shockwave toys? Do you preffer your Superlink one?

Ya I think Superlink might be my fav so far.
Are you working on a list Billy?
Than I'll give a quick Billy List. But this is just based on what I have in my collection.

1. Superlink Laser Wave - Alt mode is maybe the most interesting laser log to date. Robot mode is great. Big and mean. He could even be a fine stand in for a Classics/Gen Shocky. And I love that big stupid cannon arm.
2. CW Legend Shockwave - Alt mode is so so, great that he can be wielded. Robot mode is aesthetically a really nice update to G1 SW. Great sculpt and nice simple deco that gets the point across, and again really good expressive figure to pose and play with.
3. FoC Shockwave - Alt mode is the worst laser log thus far. Robot mode is good. Neat sculpt, cool head. Good articulation.
4. Prime Cyberverse Shockwave - Worst alt mode of all. What is it? Robot mode is great though. Definitely the most sinister looking character design he's received.

Thanks for the feedback, please bookmark this post of your so you can use it when I make my list. It's already done and while it of course repeats a lot of your picks, it adds some other toys you dont have. I am guessing you dont have Animated Shockwave right? Also, did you ever convert your super link laserwave into his satelite mode?

[Cobotron]

I am guessing you dont have Animated Shockwave right?

I DO! And I totally forgot! and his alt mode is really cool! Maybe the best!?

Also, did you ever convert your super link laserwave into his satelite mode?

no. All the TFs in that haul got totally over shadowed by the Micromen.

[william-james88]

I am guessing you dont have Animated Shockwave right?

I DO! And I totally forgot! and his alt mode is really cool! Maybe the best!?

Also, did you ever convert your super link laserwave into his satelite mode?

no. All the TFs in that haul got totally over shadowed by the Micromen.

Wait, all those new tfs which you had never experienced before got overshadowed by... redecos?!

And you better make those G1 seekrs and perceptor roll some day!

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Good news is my Shocky finally shipped....a whole week after i ordered it. But it is finally on the way!!! Hope to have it by Thursday

[Cobotron]

That's great news D-Max!

Wait, all those new tfs which you had never experienced before got overshadowed by... redecos?!

To be fare GF Fang Wolf and Sharkticon came to the In-Laws for Thanksgiving.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Since I got Skywarp for $3 at Walmart and like him, I am tempted to get TC and SS to compete my first ever seeker trio. Skywarp is actually my first "G1" seeker ever actually

[Autobot Roadburn]

That's great news D-Max!

Wait, all those new tfs which you had never experienced before got overshadowed by... redecos?!

To be fare GF Fang Wolf and Sharkticon came to the In-Laws for Thanksgiving.

Now we just need a good Soundwave to finish the team!

[Sabrblade]

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