Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error
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Hasbro revealed two 2-packs today, both IDW comic themed. They both sold out on Pulse but are available on Amazon.com. However, there is a pricing error. The product codes do not match the images, names and descriptions, they have been inverted. Which means that what you see as the Megatron/Ratbat set has the price for the Orion/Senator Shockwave set and vice versa. That means that there is potentially a great deal to be had for the Megatron set where you get 2 voyagers for $55 instead of $70. Amazon has not made the correction yet and they may cancel the orders.
Here are the links:
Transformers Toys Legacy Evolution Voyager Senator Shockwave & Deluxe Data Clerk Orion Pax Humble Origins 2-Pack https://www.amazon.com/transformers-evo ... formers-20
Transformers Toys Legacy Evolution Miner Megatron & Senator Ratbat Rise of Tyranny 2-Pack https://www.amazon.com/transformers-evo ... formers-20
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Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161602)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:40pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 16th, 2023 @ 4:40pm CDT
For now, I preordered the voyagers 2 pack at Amazon.com.
For this here Canadian, each voyagers amount to 50$CAN shipped and taxed. That's basically full Canadian voyager price, but with no taxes.
Fingers crossed that my order will not be cancelled.
I'll wait for Shocky and Orion.
For this here Canadian, each voyagers amount to 50$CAN shipped and taxed. That's basically full Canadian voyager price, but with no taxes.
Fingers crossed that my order will not be cancelled.
I'll wait for Shocky and Orion.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161604)
Posted by Flashwave on May 16th, 2023 @ 5:04pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on May 16th, 2023 @ 5:04pm CDT
Pass.
I like the Seeker Remold, but that Orion makes a better Crosshairs to me at least in V Mode. MYbe if they hit a sale or something.
I can do without the Senator Ratbat, it's pretty but... eh and I just don't need another Siege Megatron.
I like the Seeker Remold, but that Orion makes a better Crosshairs to me at least in V Mode. MYbe if they hit a sale or something.
I can do without the Senator Ratbat, it's pretty but... eh and I just don't need another Siege Megatron.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161613)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:42pm CDT
You should play the lottery.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:42pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:You are either blessed with powers of prophecy...or you've looked at TFW and/or Amazon Australia sometime within the last hour and a half, and you've seen there's a listing that exists which uses the pictures and URL for the Tyranny set but has the name and description for:
Must be the former because this is the only TF fan site I visit. Just a very lucky guess is all.
I'm sticking with my guess of either Metal Hawk or a Siege Seeker retool. For Prime probably the Siege mold since I think it gives them more freedom to mess around with the truck mode. I can't see them going Deluxe, but maybe Hound could be used for Roller if there's a bottom half of the set featuring some Dekuxe figures.
Watch them do Impactor again.
Emerje.
You should play the lottery.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161614)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:43pm CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:43pm CDT
Man, I'm conflicted on these 2 packs. And curious for what else may come of this line
Like with ratbat and Megatron, I care about one character but not the other. And don't really like the mold for the character I care about. I like that orion Pax comes with an axe, but I already have the other orion and don't need the Hound mold version. Having senator Shockwave would be so cool because his fate is tragic and interesting, but that mold is a weird choice. Granted, the only figure of that mold I have is sparkless Seeker. So it's not a tired mold for me
Like with ratbat and Megatron, I care about one character but not the other. And don't really like the mold for the character I care about. I like that orion Pax comes with an axe, but I already have the other orion and don't need the Hound mold version. Having senator Shockwave would be so cool because his fate is tragic and interesting, but that mold is a weird choice. Granted, the only figure of that mold I have is sparkless Seeker. So it's not a tired mold for me
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161617)
Posted by o.supreme on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:47pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:47pm CDT
ok, so much like the Wreckers packs last year, we know there will be more of these coming from Amazon. So...because IDW was not my thing, I've purged most of it from my memory despite reading all of the books from 2005-2017.
On top of the Megatron/Ratbat pack we see a Golden Character's legs with the saying "Freedom is the Right of all *something* Beings (that 2nd to last word is fuzzy in all the pics I've seen and I cant make it out). I'm sure its some sort of perversion of Optimus' iconic quote.
On top of the Orion/Shockwave pack, we see a shadowy purple/black pair of legs. I'm sure those who are familiar with the story have a fairly good guess at who these may be.... So, anyone want to share?
On top of the Megatron/Ratbat pack we see a Golden Character's legs with the saying "Freedom is the Right of all *something* Beings (that 2nd to last word is fuzzy in all the pics I've seen and I cant make it out). I'm sure its some sort of perversion of Optimus' iconic quote.
On top of the Orion/Shockwave pack, we see a shadowy purple/black pair of legs. I'm sure those who are familiar with the story have a fairly good guess at who these may be.... So, anyone want to share?
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161621)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:57pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 16th, 2023 @ 6:57pm CDT
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUU9MpO8M9/
Hi Transformer fans!
I hope you all enjoyed today's livestream where we showed off the Nitro gaming chairs, Elite Robosen Prime, some of the upcoming Studio Series figures, the next wave of Legacy Pipeline reveals and our exclusive capsule for the year.
I wanted to post a few pics from our "Rise of Tyranny" and "Humble Origins" 2 packs that you can pre order now on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.
As I said in the stream, this capsule is focusing on a Pre-war and Pre-faction Cybertron that pulls from a lot of our different continuities from over the years.
It's something I've been wanting to do and was happy when the team got on board and let me do some weird stuff to names most would be familiar with but maybe not in this context.
The most controversial I'm sure is the Data Clerk Orion Pax since he is a mix mash of several designs. His color breaks are pulled from the Aligned continuity. Chest and head design from different IDW comics. He's sort of the embodiment of what this capsule is and how we're pulling from all over.
Also, as I said, I just like it when Orion Pax starts out smaller. Perhaps the body design most folks want will be coming in the future but we needed a stepping stone to show this stage in Orion Pax's life.
Same with Miner Megatron as he certainly has other major life events that he goes through before becoming the Tyrannical Megatron we all know.
Senator Shockwave and Ratbat were part of a theme of " Strange cybertronian shapes that fly." I figure those bots that have that sort of functionality would have considerably higher social standing than those that have to travel the ground. "Your alt mode dictates your function" is just a fantastic bit of pre war story telling that I love and hope we can dive back into again someday.
But I hope you all enjoyed the stream and please be on the look out for more reveals in the coming future!
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161626)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on May 16th, 2023 @ 7:14pm CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on May 16th, 2023 @ 7:14pm CDT
Looking at the Amazon pics of the packages, thats definitely nova Prime from the Magnus mold as others have said above. And if that's on the horizon, instant buy for me
As far as the statue goes on the other package art, idk. I'm not well versed with idw. Maybe that's Alpha Trion or sentinel Prime or something. If they do sentinel or roller or onyx prime/Shockwave that'd be cool too
As far as the statue goes on the other package art, idk. I'm not well versed with idw. Maybe that's Alpha Trion or sentinel Prime or something. If they do sentinel or roller or onyx prime/Shockwave that'd be cool too
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161627)
Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2023 @ 7:14pm CDT
The one on the Autobot box is almost certainly Zeta Prime with those wings, probably a retooled Siege Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime? Even if it's not Zeta Prime I'm sure that's the mold they're using.
I think the gold one is a statue of Sentinel Prime.
Emerje
Edit: Oh, right, got beat to it, it's Nova Prime that had the bird wings. Still sure it's the Galaxy Upgrade mold since it already has wings built into the mold.
Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2023 @ 7:14pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:ok, so much like the Wreckers packs last year, we know there will be more of these coming from Amazon. So...because IDW was not my thing, I've purged most of it from my memory despite reading all of the books from 2005-2017.
On top of the Megatron/Ratbat pack we see a Golden Character's legs with the saying "Freedom is the Right of all *something* Beings (that 2nd to last word is fuzzy in all the pics I've seen and I cant make it out). I'm sure its some sort of perversion of Optimus' iconic quote.
On top of the Orion/Shockwave pack, we see a shadowy purple/black pair of legs. I'm sure those who are familiar with the story have a fairly good guess at who these may be.... So, anyone want to share?
The one on the Autobot box is almost certainly Zeta Prime with those wings, probably a retooled Siege Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime? Even if it's not Zeta Prime I'm sure that's the mold they're using.
I think the gold one is a statue of Sentinel Prime.
Emerje
Edit: Oh, right, got beat to it, it's Nova Prime that had the bird wings. Still sure it's the Galaxy Upgrade mold since it already has wings built into the mold.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161648)
Posted by Hero Alpha on May 16th, 2023 @ 9:49pm CDT
It says "Freedom is the RIght of all Civilized Beings"
Posted by Hero Alpha on May 16th, 2023 @ 9:49pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:ok, so much like the Wreckers packs last year, we know there will be more of these coming from Amazon. So...because IDW was not my thing, I've purged most of it from my memory despite reading all of the books from 2005-2017.
On top of the Megatron/Ratbat pack we see a Golden Character's legs with the saying "Freedom is the Right of all *something* Beings (that 2nd to last word is fuzzy in all the pics I've seen and I cant make it out). I'm sure its some sort of perversion of Optimus' iconic quote.
On top of the Orion/Shockwave pack, we see a shadowy purple/black pair of legs. I'm sure those who are familiar with the story have a fairly good guess at who these may be.... So, anyone want to share?
It says "Freedom is the RIght of all Civilized Beings"
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161650)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on May 16th, 2023 @ 9:50pm CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on May 16th, 2023 @ 9:50pm CDT
After seeing the image of Bombshell shown during the stream, I’m hoping that was a hint they’ll be making/painting his torso gray and not purple…
But who knows, Shrapnel’s back is purple and not black.
But who knows, Shrapnel’s back is purple and not black.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161651)
Posted by LinaNui on May 16th, 2023 @ 10:01pm CDT
Posted by LinaNui on May 16th, 2023 @ 10:01pm CDT
Love both 2 packs and have them preordered. The thought of a Nova Prime is exciting. Can't wait to compare him to this guy!
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161653)
Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2023 @ 10:22pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2023 @ 10:22pm CDT
So now that we have a new Senator Ratbat mold I wonder if we'll get a Selects Serpent O.R.
Not that I actually want one, just wonder if they'd go that far. He could come with a pair of blue Slitherfangs.
Emerje
Not that I actually want one, just wonder if they'd go that far. He could come with a pair of blue Slitherfangs.
Emerje
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161656)
Posted by Overcracker on May 17th, 2023 @ 12:03am CDT
Here:
Just think of him in white with feathery wings.
As that’s clearly the mold its using.
Posted by Overcracker on May 17th, 2023 @ 12:03am CDT
LinaNui wrote:Love both 2 packs and have them preordered. The thought of a Nova Prime is exciting. Can't wait to compare him to this guy!
Here:
Just think of him in white with feathery wings.
As that’s clearly the mold its using.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161657)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on May 17th, 2023 @ 3:03am CDT
In terms of what we know for sure, we have:
-Voyager Nacelle
-Leader Nova Prime
-another 2-pack, contents currently unknown
There's also been a rumor that a Marvel colors Soundwave, Ravage, & Laserbeak fit into this capsule somewhere that came with the rumor of Miner Megatron's existence (and yes that isn't IDW, but Nacelle wasn't in the entirety of the IDW1 continuity once either), so either that's half of the 2-pack or that rumor was only partially right.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on May 17th, 2023 @ 3:03am CDT
Pretty sure the statue isn't a clue, since that's the statute of Prima that's on the Senate floor in the comic as opposed to being something they made up for the box art, and they most likely copied that here since it's just a detail of the Senate as a location (also I highly doubt PRIMA is happening out of nowhere in this subline, especially given the slots we have left).o.supreme wrote:ok, so much like the Wreckers packs last year, we know there will be more of these coming from Amazon. So...because IDW was not my thing, I've purged most of it from my memory despite reading all of the books from 2005-2017.
On top of the Megatron/Ratbat pack we see a Golden Character's legs with the saying "Freedom is the Right of all *something* Beings (that 2nd to last word is fuzzy in all the pics I've seen and I cant make it out). I'm sure its some sort of perversion of Optimus' iconic quote.
On top of the Orion/Shockwave pack, we see a shadowy purple/black pair of legs. I'm sure those who are familiar with the story have a fairly good guess at who these may be.... So, anyone want to share?
In terms of what we know for sure, we have:
-Voyager Nacelle
-Leader Nova Prime
-another 2-pack, contents currently unknown
There's also been a rumor that a Marvel colors Soundwave, Ravage, & Laserbeak fit into this capsule somewhere that came with the rumor of Miner Megatron's existence (and yes that isn't IDW, but Nacelle wasn't in the entirety of the IDW1 continuity once either), so either that's half of the 2-pack or that rumor was only partially right.
....oh no, they did use that picture, didn't they.Sowndwave76 wrote:After seeing the image of Bombshell shown during the stream, I’m hoping that was a hint they’ll be making/painting his torso gray and not purple…
But who knows, Shrapnel’s back is purple and not black.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161663)
Posted by DeathReviews on May 17th, 2023 @ 9:33am CDT
I hear you. I might be tempted by the Megatron/Ratbat pack. But frankly, SS Scourge is more than enough of that mold for my taste. And I'm heartily tired of the Siege Megatron mold. So as 'cool' as the Miner Megatron deco may look? It's just not worth cluttering up any more of my already-dwindling shelf space to make room for yet another Siege Megatron figure. I'm already wondering where I'm going to put Titan Nemesis....
Posted by DeathReviews on May 17th, 2023 @ 9:33am CDT
Razorbeast88 wrote:Man, I'm conflicted on these 2 packs. And curious for what else may come of this line
Like with ratbat and Megatron, I care about one character but not the other. And don't really like the mold for the character I care about. I like that orion Pax comes with an axe, but I already have the other orion and don't need the Hound mold version. Having senator Shockwave would be so cool because his fate is tragic and interesting, but that mold is a weird choice. Granted, the only figure of that mold I have is sparkless Seeker. So it's not a tired mold for me
I hear you. I might be tempted by the Megatron/Ratbat pack. But frankly, SS Scourge is more than enough of that mold for my taste. And I'm heartily tired of the Siege Megatron mold. So as 'cool' as the Miner Megatron deco may look? It's just not worth cluttering up any more of my already-dwindling shelf space to make room for yet another Siege Megatron figure. I'm already wondering where I'm going to put Titan Nemesis....
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161676)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on May 17th, 2023 @ 4:09pm CDT
Yes, and rightfully so.
I’m a G1 fan that has never demanded or wanted everything to be G1.
But when figures of G1 characters are made,
I want them to look G1, not “G1”.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on May 17th, 2023 @ 4:09pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:....oh no, they did use that picture, didn't they.Sowndwave76 wrote:After seeing the image of Bombshell shown during the stream, I’m hoping that was a hint they’ll be making/painting his torso gray and not purple…
But who knows, Shrapnel’s back is purple and not black.
Yes, and rightfully so.
I’m a G1 fan that has never demanded or wanted everything to be G1.
But when figures of G1 characters are made,
I want them to look G1, not “G1”.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161681)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 17th, 2023 @ 5:16pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 17th, 2023 @ 5:16pm CDT
Explain the difference.Sowndwave76 wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:....oh no, they did use that picture, didn't they.Sowndwave76 wrote:After seeing the image of Bombshell shown during the stream, I’m hoping that was a hint they’ll be making/painting his torso gray and not purple…
But who knows, Shrapnel’s back is purple and not black.
Yes, and rightfully so.
I’m a G1 fan that has never demanded or wanted everything to be G1.
But when figures of G1 characters are made,
I want them to look G1, not “G1”.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161682)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 17th, 2023 @ 5:20pm CDT
Looking really G1 rather than "G1-ish".
I would love to see a line of G1 Transformers that look true to their original G1 toy look, but redesigned with better articulation à la MOTU Origins. I'm pretty sure this could work.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 17th, 2023 @ 5:20pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Explain the difference.Sowndwave76 wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:....oh no, they did use that picture, didn't they.Sowndwave76 wrote:After seeing the image of Bombshell shown during the stream, I’m hoping that was a hint they’ll be making/painting his torso gray and not purple…
But who knows, Shrapnel’s back is purple and not black.
Yes, and rightfully so.
I’m a G1 fan that has never demanded or wanted everything to be G1.
But when figures of G1 characters are made,
I want them to look G1, not “G1”.
Looking really G1 rather than "G1-ish".
I would love to see a line of G1 Transformers that look true to their original G1 toy look, but redesigned with better articulation à la MOTU Origins. I'm pretty sure this could work.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161683)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 17th, 2023 @ 5:24pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 17th, 2023 @ 5:24pm CDT
I'm gonna guess "show-accurate" vs. not. Like Earthrise/Studio Series 86 vs. Classics/Universe/Thrilling 30/etc.Rodimus Prime wrote:Explain the difference.Sowndwave76 wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:....oh no, they did use that picture, didn't they.Sowndwave76 wrote:After seeing the image of Bombshell shown during the stream, I’m hoping that was a hint they’ll be making/painting his torso gray and not purple…
But who knows, Shrapnel’s back is purple and not black.
Yes, and rightfully so.
I’m a G1 fan that has never demanded or wanted everything to be G1.
But when figures of G1 characters are made,
I want them to look G1, not “G1”.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161693)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on May 18th, 2023 @ 3:20am CDT
Oh wait, not a single use of the character since Sunbow has been grey, because the Sunbow grey is incorrect and he's supposed to match the other 2 Insecticons.
Unless you have a suggestion for how he's supposed to change colors when he transforms in a way that doesn't compromise the figure, so you can have your animation error and I can just skip that step and leave him correct in both modes?
Posted by Nemesis Primal on May 18th, 2023 @ 3:20am CDT
Ah yes, because how could I forget that the only thing that is truly G1 is the animation error that is Bombshell's Sunbow bot mode colors, and not his G1 toy, packaging art, comic appearances, and/or his alt mode colors in the same show. That's clearly why every iteration and appearance of Bombshell that's ever come out since the Sunbow cartoon has made him that iconic grey, right?Sowndwave76 wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:....oh no, they did use that picture, didn't they.Sowndwave76 wrote:After seeing the image of Bombshell shown during the stream, I’m hoping that was a hint they’ll be making/painting his torso gray and not purple…
But who knows, Shrapnel’s back is purple and not black.
Yes, and rightfully so.
I’m a G1 fan that has never demanded or wanted everything to be G1.
But when figures of G1 characters are made,
I want them to look G1, not “G1”.
Oh wait, not a single use of the character since Sunbow has been grey, because the Sunbow grey is incorrect and he's supposed to match the other 2 Insecticons.
Unless you have a suggestion for how he's supposed to change colors when he transforms in a way that doesn't compromise the figure, so you can have your animation error and I can just skip that step and leave him correct in both modes?
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161695)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 4:40am CDT
Error Bombshell could be an easy exclusive or a Select that would shelfwarm like Red Swoop did.
Just sayan'.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 18th, 2023 @ 4:40am CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:Ah yes, because how could I forget that the only thing that is truly G1 is the animation error that is Bombshell's Sunbow bot mode colors, and not his G1 toy, packaging art, comic appearances, and/or his alt mode colors in the same show. That's clearly why every iteration and appearance of Bombshell that's ever come out since the Sunbow cartoon has made him that iconic grey, right?Sowndwave76 wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:....oh no, they did use that picture, didn't they.Sowndwave76 wrote:After seeing the image of Bombshell shown during the stream, I’m hoping that was a hint they’ll be making/painting his torso gray and not purple…
But who knows, Shrapnel’s back is purple and not black.
Yes, and rightfully so.
I’m a G1 fan that has never demanded or wanted everything to be G1.
But when figures of G1 characters are made,
I want them to look G1, not “G1”.
Oh wait, not a single use of the character since Sunbow has been grey, because the Sunbow grey is incorrect and he's supposed to match the other 2 Insecticons.
Unless you have a suggestion for how he's supposed to change colors when he transforms in a way that doesn't compromise the figure, so you can have your animation error and I can just skip that step and leave him correct in both modes?
Error Bombshell could be an easy exclusive or a Select that would shelfwarm like Red Swoop did.
Just sayan'.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161711)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on May 18th, 2023 @ 3:08pm CDT
-The fact that they used the picture of Error Bombshell for the pipeline insinuates to me that that's the one getting the mainline release
-I don't know if they would go for a "Toy Colors Bombshell" as a separate release when there's only 1 color that's different and there isn't an existing other character to repurpose it as (like how the Sweeps are Toy Colors Scourge)
-They also have mentioned multiple different times now the idea of completing "all 7 Insecticons", so between that and all the recent Diaclone updates, there's 3 more reuses of the mold that I think are more likely to happen before a second Bombshell
Also, doing them separately would force the maximum-Sunbow-accuracy crowd to buy both figures to simulate the fact that Bombshell somehow changes color, which kinda sucks for them.
The only thing I can think that would really solve this in a way that benefits everyone is if they implemented a Selects Super Megatron reversible chestplate, so he actually can change color? But I don't know that they'd have the budget and dedication to actually implement that on a new mold mainline Deluxe in wave 4 of the line (...although he was probably meant for Wave 1 of next years line, so maybe?).
Posted by Nemesis Primal on May 18th, 2023 @ 3:08pm CDT
They certainly could do that, that thought also occurred to me, but I'm concerned they wouldn't.-Kanrabat- wrote:Error Bombshell could be an easy exclusive or a Select that would shelfwarm like Red Swoop did.
Just sayan'.
-The fact that they used the picture of Error Bombshell for the pipeline insinuates to me that that's the one getting the mainline release
-I don't know if they would go for a "Toy Colors Bombshell" as a separate release when there's only 1 color that's different and there isn't an existing other character to repurpose it as (like how the Sweeps are Toy Colors Scourge)
-They also have mentioned multiple different times now the idea of completing "all 7 Insecticons", so between that and all the recent Diaclone updates, there's 3 more reuses of the mold that I think are more likely to happen before a second Bombshell
Also, doing them separately would force the maximum-Sunbow-accuracy crowd to buy both figures to simulate the fact that Bombshell somehow changes color, which kinda sucks for them.
The only thing I can think that would really solve this in a way that benefits everyone is if they implemented a Selects Super Megatron reversible chestplate, so he actually can change color? But I don't know that they'd have the budget and dedication to actually implement that on a new mold mainline Deluxe in wave 4 of the line (...although he was probably meant for Wave 1 of next years line, so maybe?).
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161713)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 18th, 2023 @ 4:29pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 18th, 2023 @ 4:29pm CDT
Well, they did it for Menasor.
And if there is such a variation, I hope they actually call it Error Bombshell.
And if there is such a variation, I hope they actually call it Error Bombshell.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161722)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 18th, 2023 @ 8:00pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 18th, 2023 @ 8:00pm CDT
Man, I dunno how to feel about those 2 packs.
Miner Megatron looks really nice. He is the one of the 4 that I really want. They did him really good. And I will use him as Terminus on my Lost Light shelf.
Ratbat is OK, but I don't really want another Sweep mold, and i have the Cybertron Ratbat repaint, and that one rules hard.
I really do not know what to think of Shockwave and Orion Pax.
Shockwave is a great concept that I love! But that mold is... ehhhhhhh. Not sure that was the choice.
Orion Pax similarly is very odd. i wish they had retooled the jeep cab to make it lower or something. He just looks off.
I did get Megatron on the amazon price screw up. i am still undecided on Shockwave.
As for the Nova Prime in the background from GU Optimus Prime, that one I am SUPER stoked for!
Miner Megatron looks really nice. He is the one of the 4 that I really want. They did him really good. And I will use him as Terminus on my Lost Light shelf.
Ratbat is OK, but I don't really want another Sweep mold, and i have the Cybertron Ratbat repaint, and that one rules hard.
I really do not know what to think of Shockwave and Orion Pax.
Shockwave is a great concept that I love! But that mold is... ehhhhhhh. Not sure that was the choice.
Orion Pax similarly is very odd. i wish they had retooled the jeep cab to make it lower or something. He just looks off.
I did get Megatron on the amazon price screw up. i am still undecided on Shockwave.
As for the Nova Prime in the background from GU Optimus Prime, that one I am SUPER stoked for!
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Posted by o.supreme on May 19th, 2023 @ 10:29am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on May 19th, 2023 @ 10:29am CDT
I completely understand only wanting parts and pieces,I think a lot of fans do, especially when it comes to Amazon exclusives. You can either purchase the set and sell off what you don't want. Or hope to find a seller that is selling only the thing you want at a decent price.
A third option is to hope you can find someone here who will agree to split the content and cost the way you both want evenly.
I've done all 3 actually.
Fortunately, neither of these sets are in my area of interest. However I thought it was mentioned that there was going to be a 2nd set of wreckers? I still would like to get a diaclone colored Topspin at some point.
A third option is to hope you can find someone here who will agree to split the content and cost the way you both want evenly.
I've done all 3 actually.
Fortunately, neither of these sets are in my area of interest. However I thought it was mentioned that there was going to be a 2nd set of wreckers? I still would like to get a diaclone colored Topspin at some point.
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 19th, 2023 @ 2:29pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 19th, 2023 @ 2:29pm CDT
Yeah in my case I ordered both sets but I only really wanted Ratbat and Shockwave. Luckily I work with someone who is also a fan and he gladly accepted the deal to get Megatron and Orion. I've done several sets like this with him, so I don't have to deal with online payments and shipping issues.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161788)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 19th, 2023 @ 8:11pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 19th, 2023 @ 8:11pm CDT
Emgo has just posted his video review of Armada Prime.
So does that mean it begin releasing early at some places?
So does that mean it begin releasing early at some places?
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Posted by o.supreme on May 19th, 2023 @ 10:36pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on May 19th, 2023 @ 10:36pm CDT
The good thing is, if you find emgo's style to be abrasive you can always skip to the end. He says he got Armada Prime from BBTS. I checked and their pre order page for that item is currently sold out. But occasionally he will pay premium shipping to get items earlier from places like Robot Kingdom, CMD store etc.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161794)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 20th, 2023 @ 12:14am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 20th, 2023 @ 12:14am CDT
Yeah, I'll wait for someone else to review the figure. Emgo is abrasive, to put it mildly. Besides I already got Prime preordered at Amazon and if he was bad enough to cancel the order it will be on the boards soon enough.
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Posted by Big Grim on May 20th, 2023 @ 6:12am CDT
Posted by Big Grim on May 20th, 2023 @ 6:12am CDT
I like Emgo just fine. Not sure what about him is supposed to be "abrasive" but to each their own.
That Armada Prime though. That REALLY is a must buy!
~ Grim
That Armada Prime though. That REALLY is a must buy!
~ Grim
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 20th, 2023 @ 7:58am CDT
Maybe some don't like his running gags?
Anyway, he's my favorite reviewer for regular figures, especially the JTR for the most complicated ones. As for the oddballs and kid-stuff, Baltmatrix and Chugg are unbeatable.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 20th, 2023 @ 7:58am CDT
Big Grim wrote:I like Emgo just fine. Not sure what about him is supposed to be "abrasive" but to each their own.
That Armada Prime though. That REALLY is a must buy!
~ Grim
Maybe some don't like his running gags?
Anyway, he's my favorite reviewer for regular figures, especially the JTR for the most complicated ones. As for the oddballs and kid-stuff, Baltmatrix and Chugg are unbeatable.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161802)
Posted by Rtron on May 20th, 2023 @ 8:47am CDT
Posted by Rtron on May 20th, 2023 @ 8:47am CDT
I'm finding it a bit hard to understand how emgo can be abrasive. He's always got the mildest takes on everything. And he's the best at showcasing the figure's features. Plus, his silly skits are easy to skip.
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Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 20th, 2023 @ 3:15pm CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 20th, 2023 @ 3:15pm CDT
I guess it could be his particular eccentrics? It is tough to be entertaining and informative with revies as senone's view on what's "entertaining" differs from the rest. As said it's easy to skip past the skits and simply be informed about how it transforms comparisons to other bots or previous version, when done.
I'm curious if anyone has ever performed ahead transplant?
I was thinking of swapping Laser Prime's head from some other bot to make it another character, and quite frankly I'm tired of seeing the same Prime design over an over. lol One's that came to mind are Soundwave from Bumblebee, DK-2 Guard to keep the expense down and to maintain similar deco to the body so no painting is required.
Thanks.
I'm curious if anyone has ever performed ahead transplant?
I was thinking of swapping Laser Prime's head from some other bot to make it another character, and quite frankly I'm tired of seeing the same Prime design over an over. lol One's that came to mind are Soundwave from Bumblebee, DK-2 Guard to keep the expense down and to maintain similar deco to the body so no painting is required.
Thanks.
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Posted by Nemesis Primal on May 20th, 2023 @ 4:06pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on May 20th, 2023 @ 4:06pm CDT
Apparently some of the gets/sees-figures-early crew on TFW are alleging that they've already seen Shadow Striker and there's a MS Paint sketch of what she supposedly looks like floating around (which could be legit between how many of them are parroting it and the fact that we've kinda seen Trashmaster already), and according to that she got the Skyquake fusion treatment, so she has the head, colors, and possibly back kibble of Cyberverse Shadow Striker but also the overall design of Universe Shadow Striker/RiD Side Burn? No mention of accessories or alt mode yet, but also the sketch is missing the RiD/Universe design's big dumb roof kibble shield so who knows how they've made it transform (again, assuming it's legit).
I think I remember the developer behind-the-scenes for those sets saying they were interested in doing more "if these sets are well-received and sell well", so I would guess either they didn't sell well enough or they didn't have conclusive sales data in time to get more Wreckers out this soon.o.supreme wrote:However I thought it was mentioned that there was going to be a 2nd set of wreckers? I still would like to get a diaclone colored Topspin at some point.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 21st, 2023 @ 5:49pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 21st, 2023 @ 5:49pm CDT
Dunno how emgo is considered abrasive at all.
Besides, he got his from BBTS, and I have seen people on twitter, including a buddy, who got theirs last week. They are out there.
If they really did do Shadowstriker as a fusion of Universe and Cyberverse, I am going to be very disappointed.
Besides, he got his from BBTS, and I have seen people on twitter, including a buddy, who got theirs last week. They are out there.
If they really did do Shadowstriker as a fusion of Universe and Cyberverse, I am going to be very disappointed.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161914)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2023 @ 2:50pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2023 @ 2:50pm CDT
Leader Armada Megatron review!
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Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 22nd, 2023 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 22nd, 2023 @ 3:30pm CDT
How many of you fans with Menasor added the DNA Design upgrade set AAAAAnd how many of you are happy without it? 
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2023 @ 4:48pm CDT
I never felt the need for the DNA Design kit for my Menasor. But he definitely needed a gun aand a better sword. So I bought the 3D printed gun and sword for Menasor and he's perfect. Ironically, they were almost as expensive as the DNA Kit, but those are more than enough.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2023 @ 4:48pm CDT
Nemesis Destron wrote:How many of you fans with Menasor added the DNA Design upgrade set AAAAAnd how many of you are happy without it?
I never felt the need for the DNA Design kit for my Menasor. But he definitely needed a gun aand a better sword. So I bought the 3D printed gun and sword for Menasor and he's perfect. Ironically, they were almost as expensive as the DNA Kit, but those are more than enough.
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Posted by Sowndwave76 on May 22nd, 2023 @ 5:24pm CDT
I'll have to respond to this later...
I have that upgrade set and haven't added it yet.
But from the reviews I watched I'm confident I'll find it's a worth-while purchase.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on May 22nd, 2023 @ 5:24pm CDT
Nemesis Destron wrote:How many of you fans with Menasor added the DNA Design upgrade set AAAAAnd how many of you are happy without it?
I'll have to respond to this later...
I have that upgrade set and haven't added it yet.
But from the reviews I watched I'm confident I'll find it's a worth-while purchase.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161941)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 22nd, 2023 @ 6:14pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 22nd, 2023 @ 6:14pm CDT
Hopefully we get a review for The Nemesis pretty soon.
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Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 22nd, 2023 @ 8:35pm CDT
Nice to know Kanrabat....it would be great to hear your verdict SW76, good luck!
Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 22nd, 2023 @ 8:35pm CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:How many of you fans with Menasor added the DNA Design upgrade set AAAAAnd how many of you are happy without it?
I'll have to respond to this later...
I have that upgrade set and haven't added it yet.
But from the reviews I watched I'm confident I'll find it's a worth-while purchase.
Nice to know Kanrabat....it would be great to hear your verdict SW76, good luck!
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Posted by Sowndwave76 on May 22nd, 2023 @ 8:50pm CDT
Don’t hold your breath though…
I have 2 and a half more days of teaching high school left before summer break…
Then I’m going to melt into lounge mode for a couple days before a 5-day family trip to Chi-town…
Once we’re back, I’ll start thinking about considering the possibilities of doing anything.
Including anything TF-related.
People, the reels, TikTok’s, and posts about how rough it is being a teacher…
They’re all true…. Not all specifics apply to all teachers…
But damn, so much of what I’ve seen applies… And has now for years, even we’ll before the pandemic.
But that’s a completely different topic for a completely different forum.
I will throw out a brief review of that upgrade set once I’ve got it all out together.
I’m looking forward to it.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on May 22nd, 2023 @ 8:50pm CDT
Nemesis Destron wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:How many of you fans with Menasor added the DNA Design upgrade set AAAAAnd how many of you are happy without it?
I'll have to respond to this later...
I have that upgrade set and haven't added it yet.
But from the reviews I watched I'm confident I'll find it's a worth-while purchase.
Nice to know Kanrabat....it would be great to hear your verdict SW76, good luck!
Don’t hold your breath though…
I have 2 and a half more days of teaching high school left before summer break…
Then I’m going to melt into lounge mode for a couple days before a 5-day family trip to Chi-town…
Once we’re back, I’ll start thinking about considering the possibilities of doing anything.
Including anything TF-related.
People, the reels, TikTok’s, and posts about how rough it is being a teacher…
They’re all true…. Not all specifics apply to all teachers…
But damn, so much of what I’ve seen applies… And has now for years, even we’ll before the pandemic.
But that’s a completely different topic for a completely different forum.
I will throw out a brief review of that upgrade set once I’ve got it all out together.
I’m looking forward to it.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161970)
Posted by sol magnus on May 23rd, 2023 @ 5:43am CDT
True, and I should have mentioned that...but he was never a data clerk (well, that we saw amyway) in IDW.
Posted by sol magnus on May 23rd, 2023 @ 5:43am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Except, Optimus was never called "Orion Pax" in Dreamwave. There, his pre-Optimus name was "Optronix".sol magnus wrote:As for Pax, he's not IDW at all. He's Dreamwave - he was never a data clerk in IDW v.1.
True, and I should have mentioned that...but he was never a data clerk (well, that we saw amyway) in IDW.
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Posted by Sabrblade on May 23rd, 2023 @ 8:20am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 23rd, 2023 @ 8:20am CDT
They admitted in the stream that they took that from the Aligned continuity. The toy itself is a hodgepodge mixture of designs from IDW, but with the data clerk job added in, too.sol magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Except, Optimus was never called "Orion Pax" in Dreamwave. There, his pre-Optimus name was "Optronix".sol magnus wrote:As for Pax, he's not IDW at all. He's Dreamwave - he was never a data clerk in IDW v.1.
True, and I should have mentioned that...but he was never a data clerk (well, that we saw amyway) in IDW.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2161975)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 23rd, 2023 @ 9:31am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 23rd, 2023 @ 9:31am CDT
FrankenPrime? Or FrankenPax?Sabrblade wrote:They admitted in the stream that they took that from the Aligned continuity. The toy itself is a hodgepodge mixture of designs from IDW, but with the data clerk job added in, too.sol magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Except, Optimus was never called "Orion Pax" in Dreamwave. There, his pre-Optimus name was "Optronix".sol magnus wrote:As for Pax, he's not IDW at all. He's Dreamwave - he was never a data clerk in IDW v.1.
True, and I should have mentioned that...but he was never a data clerk (well, that we saw amyway) in IDW.
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Posted by sol magnus on May 23rd, 2023 @ 9:48am CDT
I simply look at all these sets as choose your origin. Mix match if you like. If I had my way, it would go back to Optimus Prime being a name and not a title, but I digress.
Posted by sol magnus on May 23rd, 2023 @ 9:48am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:FrankenPrime? Or FrankenPax?Sabrblade wrote:They admitted in the stream that they took that from the Aligned continuity. The toy itself is a hodgepodge mixture of designs from IDW, but with the data clerk job added in, too.sol magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Except, Optimus was never called "Orion Pax" in Dreamwave. There, his pre-Optimus name was "Optronix".sol magnus wrote:As for Pax, he's not IDW at all. He's Dreamwave - he was never a data clerk in IDW v.1.
True, and I should have mentioned that...but he was never a data clerk (well, that we saw amyway) in IDW.
I simply look at all these sets as choose your origin. Mix match if you like. If I had my way, it would go back to Optimus Prime being a name and not a title, but I digress.
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Posted by Bounti76 on May 23rd, 2023 @ 1:21pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on May 23rd, 2023 @ 1:21pm CDT
Greetings, fellow Seibertronians! Today, we bring to you a video review (from PrimeVsPrime) of the highly anticipated Beachcomber figure from the next wave of Legacy Evolution! Adding another Deluxe sized figure to the Minibot ranks, we can see in comparison pictures below, and in the review itself, that Beachcomber is a pretty decently sized minibot. "Minibot", as a term, refers to the Autobot characters that were released as small/mini toys in the original G1 line. While some fans think that minibot characters should always stay miniature, others welcome these newer versions which give us more normally scaled robot and vehicle modes. Check out the comparison pics below!
A couple of interesting things to note: Beachcomber is one of the first Transformers toys in a long time to use rubber tires. In his reveal on a livestream a couple of months ago, the designers revealed that they really wanted to include that feature on this figure, and it has turned out nice. Also, if you're familiar with his previous figure from Power of the Primes, you won't have any trouble transforming this figure. You can click on any of the pictures above to watch the review on YouTube.
What do you all think of this figure? Do you already have him preordered? On the fence about him still? Let us know what you think below!
A couple of interesting things to note: Beachcomber is one of the first Transformers toys in a long time to use rubber tires. In his reveal on a livestream a couple of months ago, the designers revealed that they really wanted to include that feature on this figure, and it has turned out nice. Also, if you're familiar with his previous figure from Power of the Primes, you won't have any trouble transforming this figure. You can click on any of the pictures above to watch the review on YouTube.
What do you all think of this figure? Do you already have him preordered? On the fence about him still? Let us know what you think below!
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2162000)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 23rd, 2023 @ 2:35pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 23rd, 2023 @ 2:35pm CDT
Well, those'll be rotting in a few years from now.Bounti76 wrote:A couple of interesting things to note: Beachcomber is one of the first Transformers toys in a long time to use rubber tires.
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2162006)
Posted by Flashwave on May 23rd, 2023 @ 3:40pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on May 23rd, 2023 @ 3:40pm CDT
What is that wierd green thing next to Beachcomber in one of thr figures? It looks like some sort of wierd UFO. I hope we get a toy released of that someday. Maybe by a Retailer who can reliably ship and distribute things. Would probably make a pretty neat Cosmos alt mode, wouldn't you think? #Salty
Beachcomber looks great. Love the inclusion of the parrot. The Titans Return one is hard to beat in my book but I like the personality in this
Beachcomber looks great. Love the inclusion of the parrot. The Titans Return one is hard to beat in my book but I like the personality in this
Re: Amazon Exclusive IDW Pre War 2 Packs are up with Pricing Error (2162008)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 23rd, 2023 @ 3:46pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 23rd, 2023 @ 3:46pm CDT
He looks great, but he's just too big for my collection. I think the previous figure is perfectly in scale with the rest of my figures repping G1 characters.
