Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail
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Leader Thundercracker was spotted today, by yours truly, at a specialty action figure and hobby store in Montreal, Canada, for 65$ cdn (a slight markup from Toysrus' 60$ cdn). This retail store is called Toysonfire, and is found at 1539 Van Horne. Consider this the retail equivalent to those early amazon listings from third party sellers that are more expensive than Amazon iself but available earlier. This means it's only a matter of time before they hit mass retail. For those not in the know, Leader Thundercracker is a retool and redeco of Leader Jetfire and will be further redeco'd into Leader Starscream.
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Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684823)
Posted by Thormind on May 12th, 2015 @ 9:48pm CDT
Posted by Thormind on May 12th, 2015 @ 9:48pm CDT
Humm, that store had wave 2 limbs like a month and a half ago (but at 23$ each). Unless you consider that timeline "soon" i wouldnt expect this fig to hit retail shelves in the next few days. Plus you do not see the prices on your picture but that leader Megatron is close to 80$... They are playing the "supply vs demand" game a bit to much for my taste.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684839)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 12th, 2015 @ 10:07pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 12th, 2015 @ 10:07pm CDT
I spy Prime Arms Micron Frenzy amid that spread as well.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684840)
Posted by william-james88 on May 12th, 2015 @ 10:20pm CDT
Haha, no I did not. I bought a loose cybertronian bumblebee they had there for 7$. I usually go to check out their loose toy section. I find their prices a bit too expensive and I can wait for cheaper prices. I waited for Jetfire last year and Walmart brought him down to 30$. I will wait for something similar. Actually, this year will be super tricky since they are rereleasing MP 11 at TRU for 90$ as well as a coronation Leader Gen Starscream using the Thundercracker mold. Both are MP size so I don know which I will use for my MP scale display. If I go for the MP, then the leader gen seekers wont serve much of a purpose in my collection and I might just end up sticking with Jetfire as my only version of the mold.
And Sabr, click this link if you want to see what else that store had lying around.
Posted by william-james88 on May 12th, 2015 @ 10:20pm CDT
megatronus wrote:And... did you buy him???
Haha, no I did not. I bought a loose cybertronian bumblebee they had there for 7$. I usually go to check out their loose toy section. I find their prices a bit too expensive and I can wait for cheaper prices. I waited for Jetfire last year and Walmart brought him down to 30$. I will wait for something similar. Actually, this year will be super tricky since they are rereleasing MP 11 at TRU for 90$ as well as a coronation Leader Gen Starscream using the Thundercracker mold. Both are MP size so I don know which I will use for my MP scale display. If I go for the MP, then the leader gen seekers wont serve much of a purpose in my collection and I might just end up sticking with Jetfire as my only version of the mold.
And Sabr, click this link if you want to see what else that store had lying around.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684841)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 12th, 2015 @ 10:28pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 12th, 2015 @ 10:28pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:And Sabr, click this link if you want to see what else that store had lying around.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684849)
Posted by Cobotron on May 12th, 2015 @ 10:46pm CDT
@sabr - I puked the exact same rainbow when I saw those pictures!
Posted by Cobotron on May 12th, 2015 @ 10:46pm CDT
I am currently having this same dilemma! It's absolutely soul wrenching.william-james88 wrote:Actually, this year will be super tricky since they are rereleasing MP 11 at TRU for 90$ as well as a coronation Leader Gen Starscream using the Thundercracker mold. Both are MP size so I don know which I will use for my MP scale display. If I go for the MP, then the leader gen seekers wont serve much of a purpose in my collection and I might just end up sticking with Jetfire as my only version of the mold.
@sabr - I puked the exact same rainbow when I saw those pictures!
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684898)
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 13th, 2015 @ 5:39am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 13th, 2015 @ 5:39am CDT
Go with MP Starscream. Jetfire should be a unique mold, not shared with seekers. 
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684905)
Posted by no-one on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:20am CDT
well, now I'm a sad panda.
Posted by no-one on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:20am CDT
william-james88 wrote:And Sabr, click this link if you want to see what else that store had lying around.
well, now I'm a sad panda.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684907)
Posted by Burn on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:32am CDT
Exactly. Jetfire should just fuck off and stop being a Seeker wannabe. This mold is clearly for Seekers.
Posted by Burn on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:32am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Go with MP Starscream. Jetfire should be a unique mold, not shared with seekers.
Exactly. Jetfire should just fuck off and stop being a Seeker wannabe. This mold is clearly for Seekers.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684908)
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:35am CDT
With Magnus, it was easier due to the 150$ difference between both options (and the fact that both correspond to different scales so getting both is fine if money isnt an issue). But now, its only a difference of a few bucks and you go from Gen to MP. It's tearing my soul too. I am assuming that the MP starscream is coronation starscream. I think that will be what makes a difference.
Also, I laughed to hard at that rainbow comment of yours
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:35am CDT
Cobotron wrote:I am currently having this same dilemma! It's absolutely soul wrenching.william-james88 wrote:Actually, this year will be super tricky since they are rereleasing MP 11 at TRU for 90$ as well as a coronation Leader Gen Starscream using the Thundercracker mold. Both are MP size so I don know which I will use for my MP scale display. If I go for the MP, then the leader gen seekers wont serve much of a purpose in my collection and I might just end up sticking with Jetfire as my only version of the mold.
@sabr - I puked the exact same rainbow when I saw those pictures!
With Magnus, it was easier due to the 150$ difference between both options (and the fact that both correspond to different scales so getting both is fine if money isnt an issue). But now, its only a difference of a few bucks and you go from Gen to MP. It's tearing my soul too. I am assuming that the MP starscream is coronation starscream. I think that will be what makes a difference.
Also, I laughed to hard at that rainbow comment of yours
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684909)
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:47am CDT
Well sure, but the gentleman stated he already had Jetfire, so the seekers get to fuck off.
If I could sell him for a decent price, I'd get rid of Jetfire, 'since I would like to have CW Starscream for my Starscream collection. I give in on deluxe and voyager size, but I absolutely refuse to buy a leader class repaint.
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:47am CDT
Burn wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Go with MP Starscream. Jetfire should be a unique mold, not shared with seekers.
Exactly. Jetfire should just **** off and stop being a Seeker wannabe. This mold is clearly for Seekers.
Well sure, but the gentleman stated he already had Jetfire, so the seekers get to fuck off.
If I could sell him for a decent price, I'd get rid of Jetfire, 'since I would like to have CW Starscream for my Starscream collection. I give in on deluxe and voyager size, but I absolutely refuse to buy a leader class repaint.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684911)
Posted by no-one on May 13th, 2015 @ 7:01am CDT
I tend to be a one version of every mold guy. I don't own a version of the MP Seeker mold and I own Gen Jetfire. Easy choice if I had to pick one or the other. But I will say it again, TC is dead sexy in that getup!
Posted by no-one on May 13th, 2015 @ 7:01am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Cobotron wrote:I am currently having this same dilemma! It's absolutely soul wrenching.william-james88 wrote:Actually, this year will be super tricky since they are rereleasing MP 11 at TRU for 90$ as well as a coronation Leader Gen Starscream using the Thundercracker mold. Both are MP size so I don know which I will use for my MP scale display. If I go for the MP, then the leader gen seekers wont serve much of a purpose in my collection and I might just end up sticking with Jetfire as my only version of the mold.
@sabr - I puked the exact same rainbow when I saw those pictures!
With Magnus, it was easier due to the 150$ difference between both options (and the fact that both correspond to different scales so getting both is fine if money isnt an issue). But now, its only a difference of a few bucks and you go from Gen to MP. It's tearing my soul too. I am assuming that the MP starscream is coronation starscream. I think that will be what makes a difference.
Also, I laughed to hard at that rainbow comment of yours
I tend to be a one version of every mold guy. I don't own a version of the MP Seeker mold and I own Gen Jetfire. Easy choice if I had to pick one or the other. But I will say it again, TC is dead sexy in that getup!
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684915)
Posted by shajaki on May 13th, 2015 @ 7:49am CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 13th, 2015 @ 7:49am CDT
You guys upset at mold sharing is kinda odd (to me). I mean, so long as they're not posed side by side then whats the issue?
(unless the issue is that you don't want to spend double the money for essentially the same figure... then I guess nevermind..)
(unless the issue is that you don't want to spend double the money for essentially the same figure... then I guess nevermind..)
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684916)
Posted by Genericon #378 on May 13th, 2015 @ 7:52am CDT
I got lucky with my Jetfire, too. I returned Windblade because of all the bad things I've heard about her, and there was just one Jetfire sitting at the bottom at the shelf. Lucky for me, it was 25% off all 59.99 or more Transformers. I got him for 27.87 because I had already returned something else and got credit.
Posted by Genericon #378 on May 13th, 2015 @ 7:52am CDT
william-james88 wrote:megatronus wrote:And... did you buy him???
Haha, no I did not. I bought a loose cybertronian bumblebee they had there for 7$. I usually go to check out their loose toy section. I find their prices a bit too expensive and I can wait for cheaper prices. I waited for Jetfire last year and Walmart brought him down to 30$. I will wait for something similar. Actually, this year will be super tricky since they are rereleasing MP 11 at TRU for 90$ as well as a coronation Leader Gen Starscream using the Thundercracker mold. Both are MP size so I don know which I will use for my MP scale display. If I go for the MP, then the leader gen seekers wont serve much of a purpose in my collection and I might just end up sticking with Jetfire as my only version of the mold.
And Sabr, click this link if you want to see what else that store had lying around.
I got lucky with my Jetfire, too. I returned Windblade because of all the bad things I've heard about her, and there was just one Jetfire sitting at the bottom at the shelf. Lucky for me, it was 25% off all 59.99 or more Transformers. I got him for 27.87 because I had already returned something else and got credit.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684918)
Posted by Thormind on May 13th, 2015 @ 7:58am CDT
Maybe i was just unlucky with Hasbro MPs but for me everytime i bought one it had quality issues: bad painting, scratches, loose parts. My last purchase was mp Grimlock and he was missing a hand. When i spend that much $$$ i expect to get top quality.
On the other hand every Leader class i bought were almost perfect, good paint, tight joints, no broken parts. At half the price i think they are a really good deal. The Leader Starscream released will have the crown. And i think the Jetfire mold scales well with mp when used to make seekers.
That one came from me. Hope you enjoy, it's in pretty good shape. Was the Universe Onslaught still there? Everytime i go i am tempted to buy him.
Posted by Thormind on May 13th, 2015 @ 7:58am CDT
william-james88 wrote:With Magnus, it was easier due to the 150$ difference between both options (and the fact that both correspond to different scales so getting both is fine if money isnt an issue). But now, its only a difference of a few bucks and you go from Gen to MP. It's tearing my soul too. I am assuming that the MP starscream is coronation starscream. I think that will be what makes a difference.
Maybe i was just unlucky with Hasbro MPs but for me everytime i bought one it had quality issues: bad painting, scratches, loose parts. My last purchase was mp Grimlock and he was missing a hand. When i spend that much $$$ i expect to get top quality.
On the other hand every Leader class i bought were almost perfect, good paint, tight joints, no broken parts. At half the price i think they are a really good deal. The Leader Starscream released will have the crown. And i think the Jetfire mold scales well with mp when used to make seekers.
william-james88 wrote:Haha, no I did not. I bought a loose cybertronian bumblebee they had there for 7$. I usually go to check out their loose toy section.
That one came from me. Hope you enjoy, it's in pretty good shape. Was the Universe Onslaught still there? Everytime i go i am tempted to buy him.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684920)
Posted by no-one on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:13am CDT
I have no problems with mold sharing. I have a self imposed limit to try and only get one version of a mold. I break that rule more often than I would like to admit. Usually when it makes sense (Seekers) or if I really just like the mold. I have a feeling I'm going to need a lot of restraint this year.
Posted by no-one on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:13am CDT
shajaki wrote:You guys upset at mold sharing is kinda odd (to me). I mean, so long as they're not posed side by side then whats the issue?
(unless the issue is that you don't want to spend double the money for essentially the same figure... then I guess nevermind..)
I have no problems with mold sharing. I have a self imposed limit to try and only get one version of a mold. I break that rule more often than I would like to admit. Usually when it makes sense (Seekers) or if I really just like the mold. I have a feeling I'm going to need a lot of restraint this year.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684925)
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:26am CDT
He's gone sorry. And thanks for the bumblebee, he indeed was in good shape
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:26am CDT
Thormind wrote:william-james88 wrote:Haha, no I did not. I bought a loose cybertronian bumblebee they had there for 7$. I usually go to check out their loose toy section.
That one came from me. Hope you enjoy, it's in pretty good shape. Was the Universe Onslaught still there? Everytime i go i am tempted to buy him.
He's gone sorry. And thanks for the bumblebee, he indeed was in good shape
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684928)
Posted by Shockwave7 on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:51am CDT
Posted by Shockwave7 on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:51am CDT
Come on hasbrotoyshop.com, what you waitin' for? 
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684929)
Posted by megatronus on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:59am CDT
Posted by megatronus on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:59am CDT
I think mold sharing is great. It opens up the possibility of additional not-otherwise-possible characters, and is generally part of Transformers mass-market toy/character philosophy anyway.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684931)
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 9:02am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 9:02am CDT
If anyone is into Combiner Wars, then I really hope they don't mind mold sharing
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684932)
Posted by no-one on May 13th, 2015 @ 9:04am CDT
Word! I wonder how many "Deadends" or "Offroads" I will end up with?
Posted by no-one on May 13th, 2015 @ 9:04am CDT
william-james88 wrote:If anyone is into Combiner Wars, then I really hope they don't mind mold sharing
Word! I wonder how many "Deadends" or "Offroads" I will end up with?
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684935)
Posted by shajaki on May 13th, 2015 @ 9:28am CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 13th, 2015 @ 9:28am CDT
william-james88 wrote:If anyone is into Combiner Wars, then I really hope they don't mind mold sharing
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684940)
Posted by Down_Shift on May 13th, 2015 @ 9:49am CDT
Posted by Down_Shift on May 13th, 2015 @ 9:49am CDT
Sorry guys, but Thundercracker has NOT been released at Canadian retail. It is for sale at a Collectibles store that sells comics, toys, and cards.
If it was released at your regular brick and mortar stores like Walmart or TRU then sure it's a legit sighting and a good reason to post it to the front page. However in this case it is not.
If it was released at your regular brick and mortar stores like Walmart or TRU then sure it's a legit sighting and a good reason to post it to the front page. However in this case it is not.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684944)
Posted by shajaki on May 13th, 2015 @ 10:00am CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 13th, 2015 @ 10:00am CDT
And such is stated in a number of different ways in the news post.Down_Shift wrote:Sorry guys, but Thundercracker has NOT been released at Canadian retail. It is for sale at a Collectibles store that sells comics, toys, and cards.
Consider this a shout out to Comic/Collector stores. People might not know they can be an outlet for Transformers. They deal with Diamond Distributors which routinely get Transformers, and for certain areas like Canada (with seemilgly dwindling resources ie: Targets departure) could be quite welcome.william-james88 wrote:Leader Thundercracker was spotted today, by yours truly, at a specialty action figure and hobby store in Montreal, Canada, for 65$ cdn (a slight markup from Toysrus' 60$ cdn). This retail store is called Toysonfire, and is found at 1539 Van Horne. Consider this the retail equivalent to those early amazon listings from third party sellers that are more expensive than Amazon iself but available earlier. This means it's only a matter of time before they hit mass retail.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684949)
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 10:07am CDT
Does that mean we can never ever post sightings of Quickslinger and Brakeneck? Because those guys will only come to collectables stores and will never be found in store at Walmart and TRU.
Also a collectible retail store is still a retail store. Anyone in the area can go there and pick him up locally without having to go through shipping/customs/exchange/preorders/paypal/credit cards, just as you would with TRU or Walmart.
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 10:07am CDT
Down_Shift wrote:Sorry guys, but Thundercracker has NOT been released at Canadian retail. It is for sale at a Collectibles store that sells comics, toys, and cards.
If it was released at your regular brick and mortar stores like Walmart or TRU then sure it's a legit sighting and a good reason to post it to the front page. However in this case it is not.
Does that mean we can never ever post sightings of Quickslinger and Brakeneck? Because those guys will only come to collectables stores and will never be found in store at Walmart and TRU.
Also a collectible retail store is still a retail store. Anyone in the area can go there and pick him up locally without having to go through shipping/customs/exchange/preorders/paypal/credit cards, just as you would with TRU or Walmart.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684984)
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 13th, 2015 @ 11:47am CDT
But I do mind!
Seriously though, the leader class seekers are a double no for me. The first reason is the repaint/mold aspect. As a collector, I'll never be a fan of them, but I get it. When it represents different, but similar looking characters, I'll even buy them with a half smile. When it comes to a leader class price point, I simply expect more for my money. I don't have any repaints above the 30 dollar level, not even masterpiece figures. My G2 Sideswipe and Smokescreen are KOs.
The second reason is I believe Jerfire should stand out from the crowd. In my personal opinion, having him share a mold with the seekers takes away from his uniqueness.
I'll be honest though, if I ever find Starscream on clearance or eBay for around $20, I'll buy him.
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 13th, 2015 @ 11:47am CDT
shajaki wrote:You guys upset at mold sharing is kinda odd (to me). I mean, so long as they're not posed side by side then whats the issue?
(unless the issue is that you don't want to spend double the money for essentially the same figure... then I guess nevermind..)
But I do mind!
Seriously though, the leader class seekers are a double no for me. The first reason is the repaint/mold aspect. As a collector, I'll never be a fan of them, but I get it. When it represents different, but similar looking characters, I'll even buy them with a half smile. When it comes to a leader class price point, I simply expect more for my money. I don't have any repaints above the 30 dollar level, not even masterpiece figures. My G2 Sideswipe and Smokescreen are KOs.
The second reason is I believe Jerfire should stand out from the crowd. In my personal opinion, having him share a mold with the seekers takes away from his uniqueness.
I'll be honest though, if I ever find Starscream on clearance or eBay for around $20, I'll buy him.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684991)
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 12:02pm CDT
So its not about repeating molds, it's about paying money for a repeated mold?
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 12:02pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:shajaki wrote:You guys upset at mold sharing is kinda odd (to me). I mean, so long as they're not posed side by side then whats the issue?
(unless the issue is that you don't want to spend double the money for essentially the same figure... then I guess nevermind..)
When it comes to a leader class price point, I simply expect more for my money. I don't have any repaints above the 30 dollar level, not even masterpiece figures. My G2 Sideswipe and Smokescreen are KOs.
So its not about repeating molds, it's about paying money for a repeated mold?
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1684995)
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 13th, 2015 @ 12:22pm CDT
More or less, and only at the higher price points.
Like I said though, it also has a lot to do with h my desire for Jetfire to be unique. I only want Starscream because I collect Starscreams.
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 13th, 2015 @ 12:22pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:shajaki wrote:You guys upset at mold sharing is kinda odd (to me). I mean, so long as they're not posed side by side then whats the issue?
(unless the issue is that you don't want to spend double the money for essentially the same figure... then I guess nevermind..)
When it comes to a leader class price point, I simply expect more for my money. I don't have any repaints above the 30 dollar level, not even masterpiece figures. My G2 Sideswipe and Smokescreen are KOs.
So its not about repeating molds, it's about paying money for a repeated mold?
More or less, and only at the higher price points.
Like I said though, it also has a lot to do with h my desire for Jetfire to be unique. I only want Starscream because I collect Starscreams.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685014)
Posted by shajaki on May 13th, 2015 @ 1:14pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 13th, 2015 @ 1:14pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Seriously though, the leader class seekers are a double no for me. The first reason is the repaint/mold aspect. As a collector, I'll never be a fan of them, but I get it. When it represents different, but similar looking characters, I'll even buy them with a half smile. When it comes to a leader class price point, I simply expect more for my money. I don't have any repaints above the 30 dollar level, not even masterpiece figures. My G2 Sideswipe and Smokescreen are KOs.
The second reason is I believe Jerfire should stand out from the crowd. In my personal opinion, having him share a mold with the seekers takes away from his uniqueness.
I'll be honest though, if I ever find Starscream on clearance or eBay for around $20, I'll buy him.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685133)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 13th, 2015 @ 4:30pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 13th, 2015 @ 4:30pm CDT
Just a thought but this has to be the first time in a long time that we'll be able to have the seekers in two different size classes at roughly the same time. That is if we get a Skywarp.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685199)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:52pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 13th, 2015 @ 6:52pm CDT
That Starscream will be bought on sight at full 60$+tx. Even if I already have Jetfire, I collect Starscreams and there's enough mold differences to make it worth it.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685224)
Posted by MrBlack on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:15pm CDT
Posted by MrBlack on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:15pm CDT
Finally opened up my Leader Thundercracker. He really is better in person. I love the headsculpt, and the jet-mode is just absolutely wicked.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685233)
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:42pm CDT
You dont mind the holes on top where jetfire's jet guns used to be?
Posted by william-james88 on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:42pm CDT
MrBlack wrote:Finally opened up my Leader Thundercracker. He really is better in person. I love the headsculpt, and the jet-mode is just absolutely wicked.
You dont mind the holes on top where jetfire's jet guns used to be?
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685235)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:44pm CDT
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:44pm CDT
Think doing Repurposed Leader class CHUG seekers toys. Is one of HasTak's better ideas.
Willing to buy as many different CHUG Leader class seekers characters toys. That HasTak is willing to create.
Willing to buy as many different CHUG Leader class seekers characters toys. That HasTak is willing to create.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685236)
Posted by Down_Shift on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:45pm CDT
To be honest - no. Sure, post news when an online sponsor has them in stock, that makes sense... but to post when one small comic book or collectible store gets a figure in stock does not.
Not to beat a dead horse but when I was on the News Staff one of or rules for posting sightings to the front page was that those sightings had to come from a chain retail outlet like Target or Walmart, not a specialty shop like a comic book shop. Since these stores order from a supplier over seas it's not so much a sighting as it is a special order from RobotKingdom.
But hey, if the rules have changed then please, by all means post away.
But that also means you should post if Silver Snail in Toronto gets a box of wave three deluxe in or a comic book shop in Chicago gets a box of Ultra Magnus, ya know?
Posted by Down_Shift on May 13th, 2015 @ 8:45pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Down_Shift wrote:Sorry guys, but Thundercracker has NOT been released at Canadian retail. It is for sale at a Collectibles store that sells comics, toys, and cards.
If it was released at your regular brick and mortar stores like Walmart or TRU then sure it's a legit sighting and a good reason to post it to the front page. However in this case it is not.
Does that mean we can never ever post sightings of Quickslinger and Brakeneck? Because those guys will only come to collectables stores and will never be found in store at Walmart and TRU.
Also a collectible retail store is still a retail store. Anyone in the area can go there and pick him up locally without having to go through shipping/customs/exchange/preorders/paypal/credit cards, just as you would with TRU or Walmart.
To be honest - no. Sure, post news when an online sponsor has them in stock, that makes sense... but to post when one small comic book or collectible store gets a figure in stock does not.
Not to beat a dead horse but when I was on the News Staff one of or rules for posting sightings to the front page was that those sightings had to come from a chain retail outlet like Target or Walmart, not a specialty shop like a comic book shop. Since these stores order from a supplier over seas it's not so much a sighting as it is a special order from RobotKingdom.
But hey, if the rules have changed then please, by all means post away.
But that also means you should post if Silver Snail in Toronto gets a box of wave three deluxe in or a comic book shop in Chicago gets a box of Ultra Magnus, ya know?
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685333)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on May 13th, 2015 @ 11:44pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on May 13th, 2015 @ 11:44pm CDT
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Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685336)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 13th, 2015 @ 11:57pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 13th, 2015 @ 11:57pm CDT
Well, that comparison shot with 2006 Classics Optimus Prime makes it pretty definitive. Hasbro's SW Ultra Magnus has a much lighter blue, which matches the IDW comic coloring pretty well. I still like Takara's apparently darker, deeper blue much more. From the pics, it looks like disassembling the leg assemblies at the knees might be possible. Although the insides of the joints look like pegs, the outsides look like they're sporting screw holes. I'm thinking it's a long screw with a grove near the head and a smooth body below (or perhaps all the way down) holding the legs together at the knees. I think the shin pieces are held on with double friction joints right above the feet. That should be easy to swap. If the shoulder assemblies are screwed together, it should be a simple matter to swap the stacks. I'm planning a kitbash of the Takara version to give it the white thighs and shoulder stacks and knees without the yellow detailing of the Hasbro version to create a "nearly" perfect cartoon G1 colors Ultra Magnus (yet obviously with the IDW design for the mold). I could swap the corresponding parts from the Takara version back over to the Hasbro version for an IDW detailed Magnus that also has the right color of blue to match the comic prints.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685338)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:02am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:02am CDT
Compare to the Takara version, This Um look terribly underpainted. It's really not like Hasbro Megatron VS Takara Megatron! For some oddball reasons, Hasbro was the more colored version there.
Still, That mold look FANTASTIC, with a solid bot mode. The vehicle is not too shabby, but it's clear Magnus was designed as a robot first. Waiting until sepetember/october to get my Takara UM will be a long wait, but will totally be worth it.
Still, That mold look FANTASTIC, with a solid bot mode. The vehicle is not too shabby, but it's clear Magnus was designed as a robot first. Waiting until sepetember/october to get my Takara UM will be a long wait, but will totally be worth it.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685339)
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:05am CDT
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:05am CDT
Important question answered. He can hold deluxe cars in his trailer. I'd imagine you could fit legends cars on there too but we'll find out.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685348)
Posted by Cobotron on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:33am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:33am CDT
That's some awfully nice metallic swirl in that blue.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685350)
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:36am CDT
Hmmm, needs smaller cars. And larger doors.
(wow, the 2 reds on that Wildrider not match at all)
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:36am CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
Hmmm, needs smaller cars. And larger doors.
(wow, the 2 reds on that Wildrider not match at all)
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685370)
Posted by DMSL on May 14th, 2015 @ 3:02am CDT
Posted by DMSL on May 14th, 2015 @ 3:02am CDT
Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685373)
Posted by King Kuuga on May 14th, 2015 @ 3:10am CDT
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
Posted by King Kuuga on May 14th, 2015 @ 3:10am CDT
DMSL wrote:Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685378)
Posted by RhA on May 14th, 2015 @ 4:07am CDT
Posted by RhA on May 14th, 2015 @ 4:07am CDT
Wow. The hollowness is stunning. I was stoked, but that is instantly been reduced to: 'Hey, let's wait what Takara has to offer in future pics'. I like the hammer, though. Nice touch.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685391)
Posted by no-one on May 14th, 2015 @ 5:45am CDT
Posted by no-one on May 14th, 2015 @ 5:45am CDT
UM is looking awesome. Bot mode is scaled great. Alt mode does seem a little smaller than I expected. Super excited for this guy.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685406)
Posted by MarkNL on May 14th, 2015 @ 6:33am CDT
Posted by MarkNL on May 14th, 2015 @ 6:33am CDT
Amazing. Truly amazing.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685416)
Posted by Grendelspyce on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:26am CDT
Posted by Grendelspyce on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:26am CDT
That cab seems to be made up of two hinged panels. I hope some third party company makes new panels for a more traditional cab appearance. Then this Magnus will be perfect.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685421)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:53am CDT
I'm still stoked, but I agree that he's super hollow. Then again, he has to be to hold cars in vehicle mode.
The biggest turn off for me is that the truck cab is smaller than Optimus from 2006. But that's a pretty minor gripe IMO. his back kibble could use a touch up as well.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:53am CDT
RhA wrote:Wow. The hollowness is stunning. I was stoked, but that is instantly been reduced to: 'Hey, let's wait what Takara has to offer in future pics'. I like the hammer, though. Nice touch.
I'm still stoked, but I agree that he's super hollow. Then again, he has to be to hold cars in vehicle mode.
The biggest turn off for me is that the truck cab is smaller than Optimus from 2006. But that's a pretty minor gripe IMO. his back kibble could use a touch up as well.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685425)
Posted by RiddlerJ on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:10am CDT
But doesn't that mean he's out of scale with the other toys? The cars he's carrying would have to be tiny in comparison.
Posted by RiddlerJ on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:10am CDT
That Bot wrote:DMSL wrote:Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
But doesn't that mean he's out of scale with the other toys? The cars he's carrying would have to be tiny in comparison.
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685433)
Posted by rickdraco on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:32am CDT
Say for instance the cars being the scale of Minimus Ambus' alt mode?
Posted by rickdraco on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:32am CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:That Bot wrote:DMSL wrote:Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
But doesn't that mean he's out of scale with the other toys? The cars he's carrying would have to be tiny in comparison.
Say for instance the cars being the scale of Minimus Ambus' alt mode?
Re: Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker sighted at Canadian retail (1685434)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:36am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:36am CDT
Loving this guy even more. Every picture makes me more and more impatient for his release. Give me already!! 
