New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star
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Some more news has come out of United Kingdom ToyFair. This time it is information about a new Star Wars Transformers. Action-figure.com has reported that there will be a Star Wars Transformers Darth Vader who transforms into the Death Star. Here is what they reported:
"The item in question is a new Star Wars Transformer. It's Darth vader, and the one I saw stood 10 - 12" tall (at a guess). Whilst I don't collect the Star Wars Transformers line, I instantly recognised that it wasn't the one that transforms into Darth Vader's TIE Fighter.
Instead this one transforms into the Death Star. I didn't see it transformed, so have no idea how good or bad it looks, but I expact we'll see it at the US ToyFair next month."
"The item in question is a new Star Wars Transformer. It's Darth vader, and the one I saw stood 10 - 12" tall (at a guess). Whilst I don't collect the Star Wars Transformers line, I instantly recognised that it wasn't the one that transforms into Darth Vader's TIE Fighter.
Instead this one transforms into the Death Star. I didn't see it transformed, so have no idea how good or bad it looks, but I expact we'll see it at the US ToyFair next month."
Credit(s): Action-figure.com
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Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (776)
Posted by Redimus on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:02pm CST
Posted by Redimus on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:02pm CST
Urg... Please kill this line. It's the only way to stop me buying another flimsy poorly designed peice of starwars tf crossover tat that I only buy becuase i am weak...
There is a reason my Starwars TFs are well n truley hidden behind my childhood Starwars Action Fleet toys.
There is a reason my Starwars TFs are well n truley hidden behind my childhood Starwars Action Fleet toys.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (812)
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:20pm CST
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:20pm CST
to be fair, a death star transformer sounds cool. but shouldnt this be called a rumor?
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (838)
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:32pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:32pm CST
....ok, considering how the others have turned out, I'm kinda iffy about this, but it sounds really spiffy. If they do it the way I'm thinking, it'll probably look mostly like a blocky near-accurate vader with a semi-to-full shell-cape.....of course this is purely speculation based on Unicron's & Primus's designs.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (850)
Posted by Talous on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:38pm CST
Posted by Talous on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:38pm CST
Well, on the bright side now we can see pictures of a Deathstar VS. Unicron battle after/if this comes out.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (863)
Posted by Darth Bombshell on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:48pm CST
Posted by Darth Bombshell on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:48pm CST
You have GOT to be kidding me.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (867)
Posted by Overcracker on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:50pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on January 25th, 2007 @ 5:50pm CST
Am I off the deep end for hoping they chose to use Primus's mold with a few alterations. It would look awesome in black. They'd have to think of a way to replace the Key Lock to something "StarWarsy" in nature to aid the transformation.
but I think its a pretty good way of re-using such an awesome mold.
but I think its a pretty good way of re-using such an awesome mold.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (888)
Posted by Redimus on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:01pm CST
I seriously doubt it. Though it would proove to be the saving grace of the line if that was the case.
Posted by Redimus on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:01pm CST
Overcracker wrote:Am I off the deep end for hoping they chose to use Primus's mold with a few alterations. It would look awesome in black. They'd have to think of a way to replace the Key Lock to something "StarWarsy" in nature to aid the transformation.
but I think its a pretty good way of re-using such an awesome mold.
I seriously doubt it. Though it would proove to be the saving grace of the line if that was the case.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (915)
Posted by metalformer on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:13pm CST
Posted by metalformer on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:13pm CST
O_O The figure should be called DEATH VADER! 
I am not to thrilled about the STTF line (needs more detailing and effort) but I am curious to see how that thing looks like.
I am not to thrilled about the STTF line (needs more detailing and effort) but I am curious to see how that thing looks like.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (928)
Posted by muswp1 on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:18pm CST
Posted by muswp1 on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:18pm CST
It really should be Palpatine that turns into the Death Star, not Vader. I've always thought that the SWTF line was a waste of plastic and this is another good example. Please don't make this a 12" shellformer.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (955)
Posted by featofstrength on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:28pm CST
Posted by featofstrength on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:28pm CST
Ugggggh! Another Vader?! I know we already used Palpatine on the shuttle, but why not go for another Death Star related character like Grand Moff Tarkin or a Red Imperial Guard or, HELL, how about a Stormtrooper?
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (980)
Posted by Predacon Rampage on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:34pm CST
Posted by Predacon Rampage on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:34pm CST
I was always thinking about if they were ever going to do that, but Unicron custom turning into the deathstar would of been 1000% better.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1023)
Posted by 1337W422102 on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:54pm CST
Posted by 1337W422102 on January 25th, 2007 @ 6:54pm CST
This line is made of epic fail.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1043)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on January 25th, 2007 @ 7:07pm CST
Posted by Immortal Starscream on January 25th, 2007 @ 7:07pm CST
i wasnt greatly impressed with half of them, but i realy liked the falcon to chewie and han. so i have moderatly higher hopes for the deathstar
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1068)
Posted by SnapTrap on January 25th, 2007 @ 7:31pm CST
Nah it should be Grand Moff Tarkin.
Posted by SnapTrap on January 25th, 2007 @ 7:31pm CST
muswp1 wrote:It really should be Palpatine that turns into the Death Star, not Vader.
Nah it should be Grand Moff Tarkin.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1100)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on January 25th, 2007 @ 7:55pm CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on January 25th, 2007 @ 7:55pm CST
I only have two of these, one the first Darth, I got as part of an Ebay lot auction. And the other, Darth Maul, I did pay for, and never opened, only because I like the ship design.
I have entertained the Falcon, but I can't justify the $40. The Death Star will fall into this catagory. However if I ever find them cheap enough...
I have entertained the Falcon, but I can't justify the $40. The Death Star will fall into this catagory. However if I ever find them cheap enough...
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1240)
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on January 25th, 2007 @ 10:18pm CST
Still, if nothing else, they need to kill the Jedi Starfighter mold real quicklike. I mean, having every noteworthy Jedi turn into a Jedi Starfighter is just plain boring & lazy.
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on January 25th, 2007 @ 10:18pm CST
If it really was....then why are they starting on a second year? Personally, I would think that if the line was failing, they wouldn't have even offered to make any more.83457W422102 wrote:This line is made of epic fail.
Still, if nothing else, they need to kill the Jedi Starfighter mold real quicklike. I mean, having every noteworthy Jedi turn into a Jedi Starfighter is just plain boring & lazy.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1285)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on January 25th, 2007 @ 10:52pm CST
Posted by Dr. Caelus on January 25th, 2007 @ 10:52pm CST
Just thought this piece of fan art was pertinent:
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1289)
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on January 25th, 2007 @ 10:59pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on January 25th, 2007 @ 10:59pm CST
That is actually pretty spiffy. If that were what they were going to make Vader look like, I would be so all over that.Caelus wrote:Just thought this piece of fan art was pertinent:
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1349)
Posted by Brakethrough on January 26th, 2007 @ 12:11am CST
Posted by Brakethrough on January 26th, 2007 @ 12:11am CST
This line would have been so, so, so much better had they transformed into Transformers characters. They could have kept the pilots, but really. Unicron Death Star, TIE fighter Seekers, etc.
Also, if they're going to make a Death Star Darth Vader, they should go ahead and make Spaceball 1 and have it turn into the Mega Maid.
'She's gone from suck to blow!'
Also, if they're going to make a Death Star Darth Vader, they should go ahead and make Spaceball 1 and have it turn into the Mega Maid.
'She's gone from suck to blow!'
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1371)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on January 26th, 2007 @ 12:50am CST
Posted by Supreme Convoy on January 26th, 2007 @ 12:50am CST
I liked a few of them like Vader (TIE Fighter), Boba Fett, Maul, and even the Millienum Falcon.
I'd definitely would like a Death Star!
I'd definitely would like a Death Star!
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1399)
Posted by the purifyer on January 26th, 2007 @ 1:45am CST
Posted by the purifyer on January 26th, 2007 @ 1:45am CST
Interesting...This could be good or like the rest...absolute crap...
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1440)
Posted by DARKAGEIS on January 26th, 2007 @ 3:06am CST
Posted by DARKAGEIS on January 26th, 2007 @ 3:06am CST
ok so in whats not a huge range of figures there will now be THREE vaders!
really starting to lose it with these.
really starting to lose it with these.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1467)
Posted by on January 26th, 2007 @ 3:36am CST
Is it definitely confirmed that the alt mode is the Death Star or is it speculation at this point?
Posted by on January 26th, 2007 @ 3:36am CST
Hotrod wrote:Some more news has come out of United Kingdom ToyFair. This time it is information about a new Star Wars Transformers. Action-figure.com has reported that there will be a Star Wars Transformers Darth Vader who transforms into the Death Star. Here is what they reported:
"The item in question is a new Star Wars Transformer. It's Darth vader, and the one I saw stood 10 - 12" tall (at a guess). Whilst I don't collect the Star Wars Transformers line, I instantly recognised that it wasn't the one that transforms into Darth Vader's TIE Fighter.
Instead this one transforms into the Death Star. I didn't see it transformed, so have no idea how good or bad it looks, but I expact we'll see it at the US ToyFair next month."
Is it definitely confirmed that the alt mode is the Death Star or is it speculation at this point?
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1575)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on January 26th, 2007 @ 6:14am CST
I was going tp post that same picture
That picture was done by Prowler 974 who has done some incredible Transformer art
I haven't seen him in a while and he used to post here
Posted by Wheeljack35 on January 26th, 2007 @ 6:14am CST
Caelus wrote:Just thought this piece of fan art was pertinent:
I was going tp post that same picture
That picture was done by Prowler 974 who has done some incredible Transformer art
I haven't seen him in a while and he used to post here
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1611)
Posted by GeidiPrime on January 26th, 2007 @ 6:48am CST
Posted by GeidiPrime on January 26th, 2007 @ 6:48am CST
YES! Just what we need, more useless shelfwarming crap. They will sit well next to the Millenium Falcon sets at my local Wal-Mart. How many freaking versions of Darth Vader do we need? The first TIE-Advanced was cool, but the Jedi starfighter version was unnecessary, now the Death Star. Either make some quality toys or end this abomination now.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1752)
Posted by tmthor on January 26th, 2007 @ 9:01am CST
Somewhere I heard it was a posibility to see some TF turned into SW vehicles IF The SW Line did well enough
Posted by tmthor on January 26th, 2007 @ 9:01am CST
Brakethrough wrote:This line would have been so, so, so much better had they transformed into Transformers characters. They could have kept the pilots, but really. Unicron Death Star, TIE fighter Seekers, etc.
Also, if they're going to make a Death Star Darth Vader, they should go ahead and make Spaceball 1 and have it turn into the Mega Maid.
'She's gone from suck to blow!'
Somewhere I heard it was a posibility to see some TF turned into SW vehicles IF The SW Line did well enough
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1793)
Posted by Emperor Primacron the 1st on January 26th, 2007 @ 10:10am CST
I say use the Beast Wars Neo mold for this. 
Posted by Emperor Primacron the 1st on January 26th, 2007 @ 10:10am CST
I say use the Beast Wars Neo mold for this.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1803)
Posted by Insurgent on January 26th, 2007 @ 10:26am CST
Posted by Insurgent on January 26th, 2007 @ 10:26am CST
I'm just lookiong forward to the Unicron kitbash you all know is on the way.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (1807)
Posted by Duke of Luns on January 26th, 2007 @ 10:27am CST
Action Fleet rocks
. I love those little guys, and got quite a few of them. When I get more space, I'm gonna display those guys. True, that Death Star wasn't round, but it was really fun, and that's the most important part.
As for the Darth Vader Death Star, dang, I'm actually kind of entertained by the idea. Probably not worth the MSRP, but when it gets to clearance, I wouldn't mind another planet former. If I would get it, it would be my only Star Wars Transformer.
Anyone else think the line would have been better if they made up new Transformer characters that transform into X-Wings and what not?
Posted by Duke of Luns on January 26th, 2007 @ 10:27am CST
Redimus wrote:There is a reason my Starwars TFs are well n truley hidden behind my childhood Starwars Action Fleet toys.
Action Fleet rocks
. I love those little guys, and got quite a few of them. When I get more space, I'm gonna display those guys. True, that Death Star wasn't round, but it was really fun, and that's the most important part.
As for the Darth Vader Death Star, dang, I'm actually kind of entertained by the idea. Probably not worth the MSRP, but when it gets to clearance, I wouldn't mind another planet former. If I would get it, it would be my only Star Wars Transformer.
Anyone else think the line would have been better if they made up new Transformer characters that transform into X-Wings and what not?
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (2330)
Posted by X3ROhour on January 26th, 2007 @ 10:49pm CST
Posted by X3ROhour on January 26th, 2007 @ 10:49pm CST
screw all the nay sayin!
I friggin' can't wait!
I friggin' can't wait!
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (2470)
Posted by Burn on January 27th, 2007 @ 2:26am CST
Because it's Star Wars. Toy aisles are constantly flooded with SW merchandise regardless of if it sells or not.
Somewhere in a pokey little corner I sometimes find TF's. The REAL TF's too. Not some half-arsed logo whoring that SWTF is.
And really, Vader? Vader had next to nothing to do with the Death Star. Palpatine may have conceived it, but Tarkin was the one that ran it. If they absoloutely insist on having SW characters then it should be Tarkin.
Posted by Burn on January 27th, 2007 @ 2:26am CST
Nemesis Cyberplex wrote:If it really was....then why are they starting on a second year?83457W422102 wrote:This line is made of epic fail.
Because it's Star Wars. Toy aisles are constantly flooded with SW merchandise regardless of if it sells or not.
Somewhere in a pokey little corner I sometimes find TF's. The REAL TF's too. Not some half-arsed logo whoring that SWTF is.
And really, Vader? Vader had next to nothing to do with the Death Star. Palpatine may have conceived it, but Tarkin was the one that ran it. If they absoloutely insist on having SW characters then it should be Tarkin.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (2723)
Posted by PeteJK13 on January 27th, 2007 @ 11:54am CST
Posted by PeteJK13 on January 27th, 2007 @ 11:54am CST
Yeah but most kids probably either don't know, or don't care about Tarkin.
I think the Death Star is a good idea.
I think the Death Star is a good idea.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (3301)
Posted by Duke of Luns on January 27th, 2007 @ 10:38pm CST
Posted by Duke of Luns on January 27th, 2007 @ 10:38pm CST
I just realized the irony of it all. Darth Vader wasn't warned the empire not to be too reliant on this "technological terror" that they created, and he's the one Hasbro plans to have him tranform into it?
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (419869)
Posted by Iron Prime on October 24th, 2007 @ 3:23pm CDT
Posted by Iron Prime on October 24th, 2007 @ 3:23pm CDT
THREAD NECROMANCY!
Hey, it worked for the Alt. Rodimus thread.... (and since the fella is popping up in stores now....)
Hey, it worked for the Alt. Rodimus thread.... (and since the fella is popping up in stores now....)
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (419884)
Posted by Sledge on October 24th, 2007 @ 3:33pm CDT
Posted by Sledge on October 24th, 2007 @ 3:33pm CDT
There's still one thing I want to know about the SWTF Death Star: does it have the exhaust port? And if so, does it end up in... er, the anatomically correct place on the robot mode?
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (431357)
Posted by Predacon Rampage on October 30th, 2007 @ 1:14pm CDT
Posted by Predacon Rampage on October 30th, 2007 @ 1:14pm CDT
The only one I liked was General Grevious, because he actually is a freakin machine. Not that I would like to see a C3P0 transformer. A rancour might be intresting through, but would be kind of like the rock lords of gobots.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (431364)
Posted by Barricade on October 30th, 2007 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by Barricade on October 30th, 2007 @ 1:17pm CDT
i love mine but it's a b**ch to get into death star mode
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (431365)
Posted by Iron Prime on October 30th, 2007 @ 1:19pm CDT
It's tough, but not overly difficult. IMHO.
Posted by Iron Prime on October 30th, 2007 @ 1:19pm CDT
Barricade wrote:i love mine but it's a b**ch to get into death star mode
It's tough, but not overly difficult. IMHO.
Re: New Information About Star Wars Transformers Death Star (431391)
Posted by Dagon on October 30th, 2007 @ 1:35pm CDT
Cool, I have the same opinion. Lining up all of the plates and the shell pieces is kind of a pain. Overall though, I really like mine.
Posted by Dagon on October 30th, 2007 @ 1:35pm CDT
Barricade wrote:i love mine but it's a b**ch to get into death star mode
Cool, I have the same opinion. Lining up all of the plates and the shell pieces is kind of a pain. Overall though, I really like mine.
