BotCon 2015 Coverage - Transformers Collectors' Club: TFSS 4.0, Armada Ramjet, Skywarp, GI Joe Arcee, Rodimus, Mayhem Maximus
Saturday, June 20th, 2015 3:19PM CDT
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The second big panel from BotCon 2015 Saturday, after the Hasbro Transformers products (summary here and display gallery here!) is the Transformers Collectors' Club panel, featuring Pete Sinclair, Brian Savage and Lanny Lathem.
The discussion revolved mostly around the Cybertron Most Wanted set released for the 2015 event, with artwork by Dan Khanna, and the confirmation that Oilmaster was indeed based on a Pretender prototype shown at Botcon '96. They also discussed some of the original names and incarnations of the original character the souvenir sets are paying homage to.
But the big news, you ask..? Before you head over to the Seibertron.com gallery here, read on below!
The next TFCC Free membership incentive figure is Universe Ramjet from the Armada Starscream mold which will be used for Armada Skywarp (both have new head sculpt) for subscription service!
"Human" Arcee and Rodimus figures to be made based on "Being Human" episode, individually carded on Joe style cards (these crossovers will be available to both clubs)!
Mid august order period (tentative) for subscription service 4.0, and 6th subscription figure will be revealed late July or August.
Hopping onto the Combiner Wars train, the Club will release Mayhem Maximus, made out of: Windsweeper, Ruckus (from Offroad), Spinister form Alpha Bravo (with Targetmasters), Needlenose from Firefly sculpt (with Targetmasters), and body component Bludgeon from Onslaught!
The discussion revolved mostly around the Cybertron Most Wanted set released for the 2015 event, with artwork by Dan Khanna, and the confirmation that Oilmaster was indeed based on a Pretender prototype shown at Botcon '96. They also discussed some of the original names and incarnations of the original character the souvenir sets are paying homage to.
But the big news, you ask..? Before you head over to the Seibertron.com gallery here, read on below!
The next TFCC Free membership incentive figure is Universe Ramjet from the Armada Starscream mold which will be used for Armada Skywarp (both have new head sculpt) for subscription service!
"Human" Arcee and Rodimus figures to be made based on "Being Human" episode, individually carded on Joe style cards (these crossovers will be available to both clubs)!
Mid august order period (tentative) for subscription service 4.0, and 6th subscription figure will be revealed late July or August.
Hopping onto the Combiner Wars train, the Club will release Mayhem Maximus, made out of: Windsweeper, Ruckus (from Offroad), Spinister form Alpha Bravo (with Targetmasters), Needlenose from Firefly sculpt (with Targetmasters), and body component Bludgeon from Onslaught!
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Re: BotCon 2015 Coverage - Transformers Collectors' Club: TFSS 4.0, Armada Ramjet, Skywarp, GI Joe Arcee, Rodimus, Mayhem Maximus (1701073)
Posted by ScottyP on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:23pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:23pm CDT
That's pretty rad.
That now makes me wonder how long it will take to get a GI Joe version of Rad. Why do I type these things?
That now makes me wonder how long it will take to get a GI Joe version of Rad. Why do I type these things?
Re: BotCon 2015 Coverage - Transformers Collectors' Club: TFSS 4.0, Armada Ramjet, Skywarp, GI Joe Arcee, Rodimus, Mayhem Maximus (1701075)
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:27pm CDT
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:27pm CDT
WTF I felt like they should of turned alpha bravo into spinister and IT CAME TRUE
Re: BotCon 2015 Coverage - Transformers Collectors' Club: TFSS 4.0, Armada Ramjet, Skywarp, GI Joe Arcee, Rodimus, Mayhem Maximus (1701077)
Posted by ScottyP on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:28pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:28pm CDT
Sub service really is the best place for a combiner. No five year wait to finish it this time!
Re: BotCon 2015 Coverage - Transformers Collectors' Club: TFSS 4.0, Armada Ramjet, Skywarp, GI Joe Arcee, Rodimus, Mayhem Maximus (1701079)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:33pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:33pm CDT
wow, the combiner sounds like a mess. Lets have a combiner with a green, yellow, and burgundy torso, with blue, pink, purple and yellow limbs. Bludgeon Wind sweeper and Spinister feel like after thoughts to accommodate the combiner; especially considering that:
A. they already made a pretty good spinister out of DOTM Vortex
B. They're combining Bludgeons robot and shells in the worst way
C. Windsweeper really feels like padding.
The only two that make sense are ruckus because that's what the off-road mold was meant for, and Needlenose because him and firefly look similar. Though I think he'll be mostly blue in jet mode and not blue with a white body.
A. they already made a pretty good spinister out of DOTM Vortex
B. They're combining Bludgeons robot and shells in the worst way
C. Windsweeper really feels like padding.
The only two that make sense are ruckus because that's what the off-road mold was meant for, and Needlenose because him and firefly look similar. Though I think he'll be mostly blue in jet mode and not blue with a white body.
Re: BotCon 2015 Coverage - Transformers Collectors' Club: TFSS 4.0, Armada Ramjet, Skywarp, GI Joe Arcee, Rodimus, Mayhem Maximus (1701087)
Posted by Mkall on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:40pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:40pm CDT
Individually, I'm looking forward to most of the Mayhems, but I don't need them to combine.
Still on the fence about Bludgeon though
Still on the fence about Bludgeon though
Re: BotCon 2015 Coverage - Transformers Collectors' Club: TFSS 4.0, Armada Ramjet, Skywarp, GI Joe Arcee, Rodimus, Mayhem Maximus (1701090)
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:43pm CDT
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:43pm CDT
The figures all look good but... we already have an damn good bludgeon the rotf one we can't get rid of him hes too damn good... the rest are otherwise awesome! I still wish onslaught would of gotten a new mold and now you guys can tell...
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Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:50pm CDT
THey did make a good spinister but its cost... :/ plus they felt it was needed the figures do look great i wish they would of made the free figure skywarp i just don't like ramjets color scheme the combiner os not why we are getting them hut in all honesty i just don't like the bludgeon hes gonna be the one thats going to be sold first :/
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:50pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:wow, the combiner sounds like a mess. Lets have a combiner with a green, yellow, and burgundy torso, with blue, pink, purple and yellow limbs. Bludgeon Wind sweeper and Spinister feel like after thoughts to accommodate the combiner; especially considering that:
A. they already made a pretty good spinister out of DOTM Vortex
B. They're combining Bludgeons robot and shells in the worst way
C. Windsweeper really feels like padding.
The only two that make sense are ruckus because that's what the off-road mold was meant for, and Needlenose because him and firefly look similar. Though I think he'll be mostly blue in jet mode and not blue with a white body.
THey did make a good spinister but its cost... :/ plus they felt it was needed the figures do look great i wish they would of made the free figure skywarp i just don't like ramjets color scheme the combiner os not why we are getting them hut in all honesty i just don't like the bludgeon hes gonna be the one thats going to be sold first :/
Re: BotCon 2015 Coverage - Transformers Collectors' Club: TFSS 4.0, Armada Ramjet, Skywarp, GI Joe Arcee, Rodimus, Mayhem Maximus (1701095)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:51pm CDT
Slightly off topic, in G1, onslaught kinda looked like Hotspot already with they're very boxy proportions, so i'm okay with it.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:51pm CDT
Starsaber468 wrote:The figures all look good but... we already have an damn good bludgeon the rotf one we can't get rid of him hes too damn good... the rest are otherwise awesome! I still wish onslaught would of gotten a new mold and now you guys can tell...
Slightly off topic, in G1, onslaught kinda looked like Hotspot already with they're very boxy proportions, so i'm okay with it.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:52pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:52pm CDT
I just want that Ramjet, that's it. 
And more Targetmasters? Let's add them to the list:
Needlenose: Sunbeam (purple) & Zigzag (yellow)
Spinister: Singe (black) & Hairsplitter (purple)
And more Targetmasters? Let's add them to the list:
Needlenose: Sunbeam (purple) & Zigzag (yellow)
Spinister: Singe (black) & Hairsplitter (purple)
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Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:54pm CDT
Yeah he did but its a little more like defensor and less bruticus :/ Plus i can already hear third parties rushing to make an upgrade kit lol
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:54pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Starsaber468 wrote:The figures all look good but... we already have an damn good bludgeon the rotf one we can't get rid of him hes too damn good... the rest are otherwise awesome! I still wish onslaught would of gotten a new mold and now you guys can tell...
Slightly off topic, in G1, onslaught kinda looked like Hotspot already with they're very boxy proportions, so i'm okay with it.
Yeah he did but its a little more like defensor and less bruticus :/ Plus i can already hear third parties rushing to make an upgrade kit lol
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Posted by MemphisR56 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:55pm CDT
Posted by MemphisR56 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:55pm CDT
CALLED IT.
I TOTALLY CALLED IT!
Mayhem attack squad combiner.
Fucking called it.
I TOTALLY CALLED IT!
Mayhem attack squad combiner.
Fucking called it.
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Posted by Rated X on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:56pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:56pm CDT
I like them all except Bludgon and the dumb human figures. I suppose they are saving Quake for the following year from the Brawl mold. I already have the trio in custom figures though. So while I intend to buy these, its not a hurry for me. But I am very excited about Windsweeper and Rukus. Crankcase already has a cool 3rd party figure so that would be another trio complete. Dont really need Armada Skywarp or Ramjet.
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Posted by Desslok2201 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:02pm CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:02pm CDT
Wow. I... really like this. I really can't find fault in any of these. Well done, TFCC. Well done.
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Posted by LOST Cybertronian on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:02pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:02pm CDT
This just in...the part of every helicopter in transformers history will now be played by Alpha Bravo.
Re: BotCon 2015 Coverage - Transformers Collectors' Club: TFSS 4.0, Armada Ramjet, Skywarp, GI Joe Arcee, Rodimus, Mayhem Maximus (1701109)
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:04pm CDT
Um... the bludgeon? Suprised they aren't using the brawl to make the inner robot...
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:04pm CDT
Desslok2201 wrote:Wow. I... really like this. I really can't find fault in any of these. Well done, TFCC. Well done.
Um... the bludgeon? Suprised they aren't using the brawl to make the inner robot...
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Posted by Desslok2201 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:08pm CDT
If by the tank you mean that new Brawl that was just revealed, that's a limb. I know that Bludgeon looks a little wonky, but in some strange way, it works.
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:08pm CDT
Starsaber468 wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:Wow. I... really like this. I really can't find fault in any of these. Well done, TFCC. Well done.
Um... the bludgeon? Suprised they aren't using the brawl to make the inner robot...
If by the tank you mean that new Brawl that was just revealed, that's a limb. I know that Bludgeon looks a little wonky, but in some strange way, it works.
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Posted by Desslok2201 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:14pm CDT
I hope they can shrink that mold down enough to do Tracer and Blazemaster, but I'm sure that's already in the works
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:14pm CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:This just in...the part of every helicopter in transformers history will now be played by Alpha Bravo.
I hope they can shrink that mold down enough to do Tracer and Blazemaster, but I'm sure that's already in the works
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Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:15pm CDT
Yeah a little obvious dude XD plus its not going to be that cool its one of those combiners where you would prefer to keep seperate
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:15pm CDT
MemphisR56 wrote:CALLED IT.
I TOTALLY CALLED IT!
Mayhem attack squad combiner.
**** called it.
Yeah a little obvious dude XD plus its not going to be that cool its one of those combiners where you would prefer to keep seperate
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Posted by Dagon on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:17pm CDT
It's sure starting to look like that, doesn't it? That and they're going to run those Targetmasters into the ground as well. I'm personally already bored with them, and I only have the two that came with Scoop.
Interesting idea for the Subscription service, and a good use of it too. I really like the Armada Seeker repaints.
Posted by Dagon on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:17pm CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:This just in...the part of every helicopter in transformers history will now be played by Alpha Bravo.
It's sure starting to look like that, doesn't it? That and they're going to run those Targetmasters into the ground as well. I'm personally already bored with them, and I only have the two that came with Scoop.
Interesting idea for the Subscription service, and a good use of it too. I really like the Armada Seeker repaints.
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Posted by Mindmaster on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:29pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:29pm CDT
Well, count me in for another year of Club membership. I will happily take Ramjet, and maybe Skywarp if Thundercracker is down the pipe. I'd be more excited for Thundercracker, honestly; Armada Thundercracker was among my first Transformers as a kid, and he'd be the best nostalgic present ever.
Only Mahem Attack Squad members I like are Needlenose and Spinister (the latter due to MTMTE). I'm shocked they're busting Onslaught out so early, but... Bludgeon? What?
Couldn't care less about the GI Joe crossovers... Just not my thing. Cool to see it happen, though!
So with Mahem Maximus coming out, here's my question: 2017 = Nexus Prime or Wreckers a la Fall of Cybertron?
Only Mahem Attack Squad members I like are Needlenose and Spinister (the latter due to MTMTE). I'm shocked they're busting Onslaught out so early, but... Bludgeon? What?
Couldn't care less about the GI Joe crossovers... Just not my thing. Cool to see it happen, though!
So with Mahem Maximus coming out, here's my question: 2017 = Nexus Prime or Wreckers a la Fall of Cybertron?
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Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:39pm CDT
PlEase no wr3ckers combiner fanpub we just want nexus prime we thought u would realise i feeel like skipping getting an menbership for tfcc due to its free but i am going to get the menber ship doesn't matter if i don't like it either way its free
Posted by Starsaber468 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:39pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Well, count me in for another year of Club membership. I will happily take Ramjet, and maybe Skywarp if Thundercracker is down the pipe. I'd be more excited for Thundercracker, honestly; Armada Thundercracker was among my first Transformers as a kid, and he'd be the best nostalgic present ever.
Only Mahem Attack Squad members I like are Needlenose and Spinister (the latter due to MTMTE). I'm shocked they're busting Onslaught out so early, but... Bludgeon? What?
Couldn't care less about the GI Joe crossovers... Just not my thing. Cool to see it happen, though!
So with Mahem Maximus coming out, here's my question: 2017 = Nexus Prime or Wreckers a la Fall of Cybertron?
PlEase no wr3ckers combiner fanpub we just want nexus prime we thought u would realise i feeel like skipping getting an menbership for tfcc due to its free but i am going to get the menber ship doesn't matter if i don't like it either way its free
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Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:49pm CDT
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:49pm CDT
Well, now I'm really glad I joined the club, now. 
Man, I cannot wait for that Marissa and Old Snake! They haven't come out for preorder, have they? 
And those Mayhem guys... I want all except the Bludgeon. :p
Man, I cannot wait for that Marissa and Old Snake! They haven't come out for preorder, have they? And those Mayhem guys... I want all except the Bludgeon. :p
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Posted by helli0n on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:54pm CDT
Posted by helli0n on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:54pm CDT
If the Wreckers combine to form Ruination then shouldn't the Mayhem Attack Squad combine to form Baldigus..? 
Anyways all joking aside I think this is an awesome idea for a set.
Anyways all joking aside I think this is an awesome idea for a set.
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Posted by griftimus prime on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:00pm CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:00pm CDT
onslaught was just revealed today only to have his repaint revealed the same day. pretty sad.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:15pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:15pm CDT
Completely unacceptable that mainline G1 transformer characters are only coming out for the "American Collectors' Club". Hardly anyone outside the USA can afford to get these.
This is "Botcon Coneheads" all over again.
I'm honestly shocked and disgusted.
This is "Botcon Coneheads" all over again.
I'm honestly shocked and disgusted.
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Posted by Desslok2201 on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:16pm CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:16pm CDT
As far as sales go, I think they could drum up more subscriptions if they made one of the limbs the free figure.
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Posted by Burn on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:21pm CDT
Posted by Burn on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:21pm CDT
huh ... I'm actually interested, and I haven't cared about the club stuff for years.
That should make a certain Alpha Bravo hater incredibly happy!
LOST Cybertronian wrote:This just in...the part of every helicopter in transformers history will now be played by Alpha Bravo.
That should make a certain Alpha Bravo hater incredibly happy!
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Posted by Easy Tiger on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:28pm CDT
Posted by Easy Tiger on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:28pm CDT
I don't want to be a downer, but I'm frankly amazed that after taking a mold that is basically Ruckus, using the colours found in Ruckus, the result is so unrecognisable as Ruckus.
The grey peg, the orange boots, the blue thighs - there's less plastic that's actually the right colour than the wrong.
Of course, I realise that these are only shopped - I'll wait until the actual product is shown before making my mind up.
The grey peg, the orange boots, the blue thighs - there's less plastic that's actually the right colour than the wrong.
Of course, I realise that these are only shopped - I'll wait until the actual product is shown before making my mind up.
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Posted by Noideaforaname on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:49pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:49pm CDT
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Posted by Gearslide on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:04pm CDT
Posted by Gearslide on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:04pm CDT
I'm willing to bet that in combined mode, "Mayhem Maximus" has Bludgeon's signature Skull face and samurai helmet.
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Posted by YoungPrime on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:09pm CDT
Posted by YoungPrime on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:09pm CDT
Wow so much for getting a IDW Scavengers set with Spinister.
I swear Hasbro can be so d@mn backwards at times. Needle Nose should be a retail release as well but whatever. These combiner repaints are beginning to wear out their welcome.
What is this set like $300? FOH!
I swear Hasbro can be so d@mn backwards at times. Needle Nose should be a retail release as well but whatever. These combiner repaints are beginning to wear out their welcome.
What is this set like $300? FOH!
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Posted by Zeedust on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:39pm CDT
Posted by Zeedust on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:39pm CDT
I was going to cancel my subscription, but those Mayhems look far enough off the beaten path to interest me, and more Combiner Wars 'cons are definitely needed (to the point where I'm tempted to try to get both versions of Bruticus and rename one of them.
Plus, Mayhem Maximus will probably be the perfect foe for Sky Reign, who also seems to have come from way out in left field.
...But yeah, like a few others, I'm not thrilled seeing those targetmasters used twice. Would Universe Nightsick or a PCC Mini-con or something have not been an option? Not a deal-breaker though. If I can squeeze this thing into my budget, I want it.
But Ramjet's totally going on ebay or something. Meh. Only thing I'm curious about is how the head fin works.
Plus, Mayhem Maximus will probably be the perfect foe for Sky Reign, who also seems to have come from way out in left field.
...But yeah, like a few others, I'm not thrilled seeing those targetmasters used twice. Would Universe Nightsick or a PCC Mini-con or something have not been an option? Not a deal-breaker though. If I can squeeze this thing into my budget, I want it.
But Ramjet's totally going on ebay or something. Meh. Only thing I'm curious about is how the head fin works.
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Posted by Diem on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CDT
Posted by Diem on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CDT
Congrats FunPub, after your shitty Orion Pax repaints this year you have my attention again. I've been on the fence about getting a Universe Ramjet for a while and this just made my choice even harder. Tell Walky never to try being funny again and you'll have me for life.
Using the Sub Service with the Combiner Wars line was a no-brainer, in the best possible way. Speaking of no-brainers, Offroad already pretty much was Ruckus, so no real surprise there. I'm digging that post-1986 guys whose name isn't Nightbeat are getting a spin of the wheel, but I definitely didn't need a replacement Bludgeon, and it's a bit mad that he'll be twice the size of the others. He might look nice next to BotCon Octopunch though. Now when are we going to get our mustachioed wrestler to round out that team?
The sub service has always been too rich for my blood but this is the hardest to pass on yet.
As for the GI Joe stuff, who gives a toss?
Using the Sub Service with the Combiner Wars line was a no-brainer, in the best possible way. Speaking of no-brainers, Offroad already pretty much was Ruckus, so no real surprise there. I'm digging that post-1986 guys whose name isn't Nightbeat are getting a spin of the wheel, but I definitely didn't need a replacement Bludgeon, and it's a bit mad that he'll be twice the size of the others. He might look nice next to BotCon Octopunch though. Now when are we going to get our mustachioed wrestler to round out that team?
The sub service has always been too rich for my blood but this is the hardest to pass on yet.
As for the GI Joe stuff, who gives a toss?
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Posted by Joetx on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:25pm CDT
I had to look up Baldigus.
Your idea makes perfect sense. Make it so, TFCC!
Posted by Joetx on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:25pm CDT
helli0n wrote:If the Wreckers combine to form Ruination then shouldn't the Mayhem Attack Squad combine to form Baldigus..?
I had to look up Baldigus.
Your idea makes perfect sense. Make it so, TFCC!
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Posted by Diem on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:32pm CDT
While I agree with your sentiment here ONE HUNDRED PERCENT I have to disagree with the specifics. The odds of the likes of Windsweeper coming out at retail are insanely low; if the club wasn't releasing them they just plain wouldn't exist.
Sure, we had a nice little string of insanity for a while, with the likes of Thunderwing, Straxus, Scoop and Crosscut getting released, but with the exception of Armada Megatron the Combiner Wars line so far is pure 1984-1986. Even the most left field character shown so far, Sky Lynx, is still a prominent character with a number of cartoon episodes under his belt. Yeah, if they announce Joyride or Squeezeplay or someone tomorrow I'll eat every hat I own, but right now I feel like we're back on the Cartoon-Only Pony for a little trot.
Posted by Diem on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:32pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:Completely unacceptable that mainline G1 transformer characters are only coming out for the "American Collectors' Club". Hardly anyone outside the USA can afford to get these.
While I agree with your sentiment here ONE HUNDRED PERCENT I have to disagree with the specifics. The odds of the likes of Windsweeper coming out at retail are insanely low; if the club wasn't releasing them they just plain wouldn't exist.
Sure, we had a nice little string of insanity for a while, with the likes of Thunderwing, Straxus, Scoop and Crosscut getting released, but with the exception of Armada Megatron the Combiner Wars line so far is pure 1984-1986. Even the most left field character shown so far, Sky Lynx, is still a prominent character with a number of cartoon episodes under his belt. Yeah, if they announce Joyride or Squeezeplay or someone tomorrow I'll eat every hat I own, but right now I feel like we're back on the Cartoon-Only Pony for a little trot.
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Posted by Joetx on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:39pm CDT
Posted by Joetx on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:39pm CDT
Since next year's TFSS theme is the Mayhem Attack Squad, the 6th and bonus figures should be among:
Carnivac
Catilla
Battletrap
Flywheels
Chop Shop
Venom
Snarler
Octopunch
Stranglehold
Roadblock
Battletrap already has a figure (Botcon 2015 set), as will Chop Shop.
To achieve a sense of symmetry, perhaps the 6th & bonus figures are Flywheels & Venom?
Carnivac
Catilla
Battletrap
Flywheels
Chop Shop
Venom
Snarler
Octopunch
Stranglehold
Roadblock
Battletrap already has a figure (Botcon 2015 set), as will Chop Shop.
To achieve a sense of symmetry, perhaps the 6th & bonus figures are Flywheels & Venom?
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:48pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:48pm CDT
This is the first year I'm interested in the full FSS, but I'm concerned how well the molds will hold up after all the reuses. I might wait to pick these up after we know how good the molds are.
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Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 21st, 2015 @ 12:42am CDT
Aligned/Prime Soundblaster, anyone? Bonus: repurpose the "Laserbeak" unit as Aligned/Prime Buzzsaw! But, yeah, the rest of the G.I. JOE stuff is not of interest to me.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 21st, 2015 @ 12:42am CDT
Diem wrote:As for the GI Joe stuff, who gives a toss?
Aligned/Prime Soundblaster, anyone? Bonus: repurpose the "Laserbeak" unit as Aligned/Prime Buzzsaw! But, yeah, the rest of the G.I. JOE stuff is not of interest to me.
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Posted by Diem on June 21st, 2015 @ 12:48am CDT
Go! Hunter Soundwave already makes a better Soundblaster to this mold in my opinion, even though he still has some blue on him.
Posted by Diem on June 21st, 2015 @ 12:48am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Diem wrote:As for the GI Joe stuff, who gives a toss?
Aligned/Prime Soundblaster, anyone? Bonus: repurpose the "Laserbeak" unit as Aligned/Prime Buzzsaw! But, yeah, the rest of the G.I. JOE stuff is not of interest to me.
Go! Hunter Soundwave already makes a better Soundblaster to this mold in my opinion, even though he still has some blue on him.
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Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 21st, 2015 @ 12:59am CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 21st, 2015 @ 12:59am CDT
Transformers GO! Hunter Soundwave makes a better Soundwave to me, based on the color of blue used. It's much closer to Soundwave's traditional colors. SoundBlaster has GOT to be primarily black, though, and those Cobra B.A.T.s fit the bill nicely. I like the yellow accents too, which I've come to associate with SoundBlaster for some reason, probably because of the FoC figure, and that yellow is reason enough for me to name the "Laserbeak" drone as Buzzsaw. Slap a couple of Decepticon stickers over the Cobra emblems, as we're good to go!
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Posted by leokearon on June 21st, 2015 @ 2:22am CDT
Posted by leokearon on June 21st, 2015 @ 2:22am CDT
Aggh, the Mayhems should have been main releases, the Deceptions need more limbs released
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Posted by Henry921 on June 21st, 2015 @ 3:23am CDT
Posted by Henry921 on June 21st, 2015 @ 3:23am CDT
I kinda want Spinister. Wish he was getting a proper new head, but it's much closer than the BotCon 2012 one.
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Posted by rickdraco on June 21st, 2015 @ 4:36am CDT
Posted by rickdraco on June 21st, 2015 @ 4:36am CDT
Hmmm.. looking at the Skywarp and Universe Ramjet.. I wonder if the remaining figure will turn out to be... Armada Thundercracker!! Considering how much they seem to be maximising the use of the armada Starscream mold it would make sense.
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Posted by Fireback on June 21st, 2015 @ 6:25am CDT
G.I.Joe sure but 'Future Cobra Commander' is technically A Transformers epsd (post movie) epsd. So its really GIJ/TF i'd say.
Anyways,
I'll be picking The First Official 'Old Snake/Cobra Commander' up
As soon as it hits the con-floor. Its Dope!
Future Cobra Commander (2006). I don't get how everyone is like "Junk", I loved that episode, as A kid I was like- "WoW, What¿ Did anyone else even see this, Cobra Commander Lives in the Future!"
It's the First Hasbro official figurec ever, 27yrs late.
But 'Bruticus' aka 'UTILITARIAN' (Phuc Warbotron) takes home the overall prize.
Posted by Fireback on June 21st, 2015 @ 6:25am CDT
Diem wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Diem wrote:As for the GI Joe stuff, who gives a toss?
Aligned/Prime Soundblaster, anyone? Bonus: repurpose the "Laserbeak" unit as Aligned/Prime Buzzsaw! But, yeah, the rest of the G.I. JOE stuff is not of interest to me.
G.I.Joe sure but 'Future Cobra Commander' is technically A Transformers epsd (post movie) epsd. So its really GIJ/TF i'd say.
Anyways,
I'll be picking The First Official 'Old Snake/Cobra Commander' up
As soon as it hits the con-floor. Its Dope!
Future Cobra Commander (2006). I don't get how everyone is like "Junk", I loved that episode, as A kid I was like- "WoW, What¿ Did anyone else even see this, Cobra Commander Lives in the Future!"
It's the First Hasbro official figurec ever, 27yrs late.
But 'Bruticus' aka 'UTILITARIAN' (Phuc Warbotron) takes home the overall prize.
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Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on June 21st, 2015 @ 7:14am CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on June 21st, 2015 @ 7:14am CDT
Everybody looks awesome, except for Bludgeon. He's too colorful unlike his fellow counterparts.
This one was just terrible.
Let's just hope the figures' plastic qualities do not affect your nostalgic experience.
This one was just terrible.
Let's just hope the figures' plastic qualities do not affect your nostalgic experience.
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Posted by prjkt on June 21st, 2015 @ 9:29am CDT
Posted by prjkt on June 21st, 2015 @ 9:29am CDT
I'm liking this a lot. Bludgeon is probably the least of the 5 announced, but hey, Deception Combiner ftw.
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Posted by Zeedust on June 21st, 2015 @ 7:22pm CDT
Posted by Zeedust on June 21st, 2015 @ 7:22pm CDT
Orange Soundwave looks good, but I don't want two of them or "Old Snake". So it probably won't be worth the cost for me, especially if I'm trying to squeeze the FSS into my budget.
I get the feeling that either FSS figure six or the bonus figure will be made from the CW Powerglide or CW Shockwave mold and be a gun for Mayhem Maximus. Unless the Onslaught retool can still wear Groove as a chestplate, in which case that may be an option too.
I get the feeling that either FSS figure six or the bonus figure will be made from the CW Powerglide or CW Shockwave mold and be a gun for Mayhem Maximus. Unless the Onslaught retool can still wear Groove as a chestplate, in which case that may be an option too.
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Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 21st, 2015 @ 9:19pm CDT
Oh, I get the reference they are making with "Old Snake." I know the episode to which this set is partially paying homage, but I consider that more of a cameo or guest appearance. Just the same, I don't consider Marissa Fairborn a real "Transformers" character any more than the mustached TV reporter who appears in every Sunbow cartoon of the 80's. Cobra Commander and Marissa belong in a JOE display, at least for my purposes. Similarly, I don't consider "Death's Head" a real Transformers character either, just a special guest star in his Marvel comic book appearances (sorry Seibertron, et. al.).
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 21st, 2015 @ 9:19pm CDT
Fireback wrote:G.I.Joe sure but 'Future Cobra Commander' is technically A Transformers epsd (post movie) epsd. So its really GIJ/TF i'd say.
Anyways,
I'll be picking The First Official 'Old Snake/Cobra Commander' up
As soon as it hits the con-floor. Its Dope!
Future Cobra Commander (2006). I don't get how everyone is like "Junk", I loved that episode, as A kid I was like- "WoW, What¿ Did anyone else even see this, Cobra Commander Lives in the Future!"
It's the First Hasbro official figurec ever, 27yrs late.
But 'Bruticus' aka 'UTILITARIAN' (Phuc Warbotron) takes home the overall prize.
Oh, I get the reference they are making with "Old Snake." I know the episode to which this set is partially paying homage, but I consider that more of a cameo or guest appearance. Just the same, I don't consider Marissa Fairborn a real "Transformers" character any more than the mustached TV reporter who appears in every Sunbow cartoon of the 80's. Cobra Commander and Marissa belong in a JOE display, at least for my purposes. Similarly, I don't consider "Death's Head" a real Transformers character either, just a special guest star in his Marvel comic book appearances (sorry Seibertron, et. al.).
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Posted by Counterpunch on June 22nd, 2015 @ 9:53am CDT
Paging 2007, paging 2007... We're relapsing. We need a stiff drink, 3-4 hundred dollars, and a skewer of meat to roast over this flamewar and we need it STAT.
...
......
But seriously, this is possibly the best line up of cool figures the Club has set up for the SubService.
Well done on their part taking some unloved, unnoticed characters and putting them in the spotlight.
Meow?
Looks pretty close to the inner robot to me.
Posted by Counterpunch on June 22nd, 2015 @ 9:53am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:Completely unacceptable that mainline G1 transformer characters are only coming out for the "American Collectors' Club". Hardly anyone outside the USA can afford to get these.
This is "Botcon Coneheads" all over again.
I'm honestly shocked and disgusted.
Paging 2007, paging 2007... We're relapsing. We need a stiff drink, 3-4 hundred dollars, and a skewer of meat to roast over this flamewar and we need it STAT.
...
......
But seriously, this is possibly the best line up of cool figures the Club has set up for the SubService.
Well done on their part taking some unloved, unnoticed characters and putting them in the spotlight.
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Everybody looks awesome, except for Bludgeon. He's too colorful unlike his fellow counterparts.
Meow?
Looks pretty close to the inner robot to me.
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Posted by ScottyP on June 22nd, 2015 @ 10:18am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 22nd, 2015 @ 10:18am CDT
To me it looks like the offspring of the inner bot and the Spotlight: Orion Pax Bludgeon and I'm totally cool with that.Counterpunch wrote:Looks pretty close to the inner robot to me.
