Earthrise Deluxe Class Fasttrack's Spear Mode Revealed
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Posted by Mindmaster on June 14th, 2020 @ 10:06am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on June 14th, 2020 @ 10:09am CDT
Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Rodimus Knight wrote:I forsee Maverick being repainted into a GI Joe skystriker.
My first thought when I saw Skylynx was the Defiant Shuttle Complex.
It was said in a leak a while back that we do have a G.I.Joe crossover figure coming sometime soon. At the time I said a Sky Lynx Defiant would be ideal, but now with Maverick revealed I'm leaning towards a Skystriker repaint, maybe named Ace (or probably Captain Ace). I hope Maverick turns out well because it has a lot of potential.
Totally had not heard that Joe news and have totally been on a Joe kick lately. Captain Ace, love that! Just don’t want them to have vehicles that turn into a robo Duke or CyberDestro it could go funky like the spindly oft-awkward Star Wars crossovers. Brrr, cringy.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 14th, 2020 @ 10:13am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2020 @ 10:58am CDT
Still, I'm so getting Scorpy and Fasty.
Posted by Skritz on June 14th, 2020 @ 1:13pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 14th, 2020 @ 3:48pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2020 @ 3:51pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:So is the spear mode a good indicator that Black Zarak will be made? Scorponok didn't have a spear, so the main reason for it would be to redeco it for Black Zarak, right?
I call Black Zarak more than likely.
A Takara Tomy Mail Select Exclusive. Calling it right now.
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 14th, 2020 @ 3:55pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 14th, 2020 @ 4:00pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So is the spear mode a good indicator that Black Zarak will be made? Scorponok didn't have a spear, so the main reason for it would be to redeco it for Black Zarak, right?
I call Black Zarak more than likely.
A Takara Tomy Mail Select Exclusive. Calling it right now.
Grand Maximus, take two. For the record, I consider Black Zarak a 50/50 shot, because the manga teased 5 more possible releases after God Neptune.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2020 @ 4:10pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So is the spear mode a good indicator that Black Zarak will be made? Scorponok didn't have a spear, so the main reason for it would be to redeco it for Black Zarak, right?
I call Black Zarak more than likely.
A Takara Tomy Mail Select Exclusive. Calling it right now.
Grand Maximus, take two. For the record, I consider Black Zarak a 50/50 shot, because the manga teased 5 more possible releases after God Neptune.
At least Black Zarak is much more important for the Transformers Universe than Grand Maximus. So I don't think he'll shelf warm like his big brother.
Posted by Emerje on June 14th, 2020 @ 4:17pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:So is the spear mode a good indicator that Black Zarak will be made? Scorponok didn't have a spear, so the main reason for it would be to redeco it for Black Zarak, right?
It's been all but confirmed that we're getting Ririchi (Black Zarack's gold Fasttrack) in Selects which appears to be Hasbro initiated of all things. Pair that with it having a spear mode and...
Emerje
Posted by william-james88 on June 14th, 2020 @ 4:18pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 14th, 2020 @ 4:28pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So is the spear mode a good indicator that Black Zarak will be made? Scorponok didn't have a spear, so the main reason for it would be to redeco it for Black Zarak, right?
I call Black Zarak more than likely.
A Takara Tomy Mail Select Exclusive. Calling it right now.
Grand Maximus, take two. For the record, I consider Black Zarak a 50/50 shot, because the manga teased 5 more possible releases after God Neptune.
At least Black Zarak is much more important for the Transformers Universe than Grand Maximus. So I don't think he'll shelf warm like his big brother.
Extra Pirate Gear or bust.
Posted by Skritz on June 14th, 2020 @ 5:16pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 14th, 2020 @ 6:12pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:At least Black Zarak is much more important for the Transformers Universe than Grand Maximus. So I don't think he'll shelf warm like his big brother.
He didn't exactly shelf warm. It's just that TT had a pre-determined number to open up the possibility of the added Pretender, and that goal was not met. IMHO, both BZ and Grand are of equal importance in TF fiction. As to whether or not one is well liked more than the other overall, wh can say? I equally like them both.
william-james88 wrote:Can you guys help me out with something? How exactly does the map extra work? Do you have to cut out the hexagon outline to line them up? What's the use of collecting it?
For those trying to collect the whole map, yes I do believe you have to cut out the conformed shape to get them all to line up. So far it just reveals different systems and planets in TF Mythos, what the overall purpose for the map is, I'm unsure, other than it was revealed a while back that there would be 4 waves in Earthrise.
Skritz wrote:Man, I wish I hadn't skipped on Devastator, Bruticus or others because it would absolutely rock to have Black Zarak as with King Poseidon being releases the Nine Demon Generals are now almost complete.
I've been saying for quite some time, some 3rd party company needs to make capes for these guys Though Trypticon, Predaking, Dev, and in theory BZ would be far larger than the other 5.
I'd love to see a future animated series where those 9 would battle against their Autobot equivalents!
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2020 @ 6:29pm CDT
The thing is, in Masterforce, Grand Max was only ever just a second tier player who always played second fiddle to God Ginrai, while BlackZarak went on to achieve main antagonist status what with his having been both the main villain of the previous series in snazzy a new form and the host body for Devil Z.o.supreme wrote:IMHO, both BZ and Grand are of equal importance in TF fiction. As to whether or not one is well liked more than the other overall, wh can say? I equally like them both.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2020 @ 6:51pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The thing is, in Masterforce, Grand Ma was only ever just a second tier player who always played second fiddle to God Ginrai, while BlackZarak went on to achieve main antagonist status what with his having been both the main villain of the previous series in snazzy a new form and the host body for Devil Z.o.supreme wrote:IMHO, both BZ and Grand are of equal importance in TF fiction. As to whether or not one is well liked more than the other overall, wh can say? I equally like them both.
I at least watched Masterforce and Black Zarak gave me a lasting impression. Also, the G1 toy had infamy due to it's relative rarity being a Japan exclusive. Add on top of that the GPS, making unbroken ones even more rare and desirable.
So appart that GIANT and super expensive action figure that came out years ago, it would be the first time a Black Zarak finally come out.
This make me think. I do have G1 Scorponok. So I think I'll hold on buying ER Scorponok and Fastrack for the inevitable Select Black Zarak and his partner.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 14th, 2020 @ 7:26pm CDT
Really? Compared to the Titan figure, the old G1 figure looks like a Tonka toy. Unless you have a strict rule against getting more than 1 of each mold, I'd say grab ER Scorponok.-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:The thing is, in Masterforce, Grand Ma was only ever just a second tier player who always played second fiddle to God Ginrai, while BlackZarak went on to achieve main antagonist status what with his having been both the main villain of the previous series in snazzy a new form and the host body for Devil Z.o.supreme wrote:IMHO, both BZ and Grand are of equal importance in TF fiction. As to whether or not one is well liked more than the other overall, wh can say? I equally like them both.
I at least watched Masterforce and Black Zarak gave me a lasting impression. Also, the G1 toy had infamy due to it's relative rarity being a Japan exclusive. Add on top of that the GPS, making unbroken ones even more rare and desirable.
So appart that GIANT and super expensive action figure that came out years ago, it would be the first time a Black Zarak finally come out.
This make me think. I do have G1 Scorponok. So I think I'll hold on buying ER Scorponok and Fastrack for the inevitable Select Black Zarak and his partner.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2020 @ 7:42pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Really? Compared to the Titan figure, the old G1 figure looks like a Tonka toy. Unless you have a strict rule against getting more than 1 of each mold, I'd say grab ER Scorponok.
You're the first to even made that waky comparison.
But yeah, I do have a rule is no doubles for titans. I have G1 Fortmax so I sold my underwhelming CW Fortmax. I never had and don't plan to have G1 Omega, Trippy, nor 'Plex. So by getting a Select Zarak, I'd be cheating just a bit. It's the character that I really want after all.
Still, if Zarak is not announced by the time of the last batch of Scorponoks hit stores on sale (like for my Omega Supreme), I'll just get Scorpy.
Posted by Skritz on June 14th, 2020 @ 7:45pm CDT
So, what prompted this from me? Simple. I want to bitch about my Titans Return Scourge! He was always a mess but today while trying to pose him with his Targetmaster he crumbled into pieces. Now he can be reassembled with friction but his stability and integrity is so compromised I'm almost tempted to chuck him in the garbage, which is something I'd never do.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2020 @ 7:55pm CDT
For now, my G1 do the job. But I wouldn't mind if they'd remake him properly this time.
Posted by Skritz on June 14th, 2020 @ 7:58pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 14th, 2020 @ 8:04pm CDT
Let me refine that comment a bit. The robot mode for G1 Scorpy seems very blockish and inarticulate compared to ER Scorponok. His scorpion mode is not bad. If I had the money, I'd get both Scorponok and Zarak (if he'll be made) because technically they're 2 completely separate characters. And it's not like Zarak would be a straight repaint of Scorponok, they would change some things, most notably the head. I assume it would still be a double headmaster like Scorponok, so I wonder what the smaller robots would be called. One of them has to be Devil Z, but which one?-Kanrabat- wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Really? Compared to the Titan figure, the old G1 figure looks like a Tonka toy. Unless you have a strict rule against getting more than 1 of each mold, I'd say grab ER Scorponok.
You're the first to even made that waky comparison.
But yeah, I do have a rule is no doubles for titans. I have G1 Fortmax so I sold my underwhelming CW Fortmax. I never had and don't plan to have G1 Omega, Trippy, nor 'Plex. So by getting a Select Zarak, I'd be cheating just a bit. It's the character that I really want after all.
Still, if Zarak is not announced by the time of the last batch of Scorponoks hit stores on sale (like for my Omega Supreme), I'll just get Scorpy.
As for Scourge, I also hope for a new one, preferably a voyager. That way the TR figure coukd become just a random sweep and be a troop builder.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2020 @ 8:16pm CDT
But for Omega Supreme, I "always wanted it" since my early childhood. But once I got a proper look at it with my adult eyes, I noped. He's just a big football with kibbles. Plus he don't transform. He simply explode in a zillion pieces like a lego set. There's a limit to partsforming. So I was glad to get only the Siege one.
As for G1 Metroplex and Trypticon, both look great but are way too expensive and would be irrelevant because I have the modern ones.
So, if Select Black Zarak happen and have remoldings compared to ER Scorponok, it would be even better. I'll finally be able to get a TRUE Black Zarak without having to buy the super expensive (and weird looking) Maketoys version.
Posted by Emerje on June 14th, 2020 @ 8:30pm CDT
Skritz wrote:I really hope Earthrise has a Scourge/Sweeps waiting in the wings...
It would be strange if we didn't get a Scourge at retail and maybe a Selects Sweep in slightly darker or lighter colors to go with the rumored Galvatron and leaked Cyclonus. If not in ER then certainly in part 3.
Emerje
Posted by o.supreme on June 14th, 2020 @ 8:36pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The thing is, in Masterforce, Grand Max was only ever just a second tier player who always played second fiddle to God Ginrai, while BlackZarak went on to achieve main antagonist status what with his having been both the main villain of the previous series in snazzy a new form and the host body for Devil Z.o.supreme wrote:IMHO, both BZ and Grand are of equal importance in TF fiction. As to whether or not one is well liked more than the other overall, wh can say? I equally like them both.
That is true, and I understand for the point of the narrative, and Ginrai being the hero why that is the case. Although both Grand and BZ were physically smaller than their Headmasters series counterparts, they were considerably more powerful. And yes of course, BZ's power increased significantly after being possessed by Devil Z. Also, while Grand played 2nd or 3rd fiddle to Ginrai and Metalhawk, he made such significant contributions as providing the plans for the Godbomber.
The 2 part episode which is basically a tag-tam battle on the moon between Overlord & BZ vs God Ginrai and Grand Maximus is probably my favorite of the series, the one time whe Grand actually gets to fight BZ somewhat.
I figured Grand had the same problem as Omega Supreme or Metroplex in previous series. Sort of a "Superman Syndrome" you cant use them all the time, because they would always win, and finding threats big enough for them to need to be used were few and far between, without stealing the spotlight of the hero Ginrai.
I believe there was a BZ homage made form Energon Scorponok a few years back, but yeas, to have a modern titan BZ would be amazing. I look forward as the weeks go on to more Earthrise reveals overall.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2020 @ 9:55pm CDT
If by just "Zarak" you mean BlackZarak, then... No, they were the same guy.Rodimus Prime wrote:If I had the money, I'd get both Scorponok and Zarak (if he'll be made) because technically they're 2 completely separate characters.
Well, okay, BlackZarak technically got a new identity when he became the physical host for Devil Z, but on his own, he was Scorponok in a new upgraded (admittedly smaller, but still more powerful) form.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 14th, 2020 @ 11:29pm CDT
That's splitting hairs. Yeah, I meant Devil Z. It's been a few years since I've seen Masterforce, I remembered Black Zarak being the transtector for Devil Z. I didn't even remember that he was around before that. I guess it's time to watch Headmasters and Masterforce again.Sabrblade wrote:If by just "Zarak" you mean BlackZarak, then... No, they were the same guy.Rodimus Prime wrote:If I had the money, I'd get both Scorponok and Zarak (if he'll be made) because technically they're 2 completely separate characters.
Well, okay, BlackZarak technically got a new identity when he became the physical host for Devil Z, but on his own, he was Scorponok in a new upgraded (admittedly smaller, but still more powerful) form.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2020 @ 11:32pm CDT
Yeah, Devil Z's a ball of energy. BlackZarak was Scorponok in a new form from outer space, who came to Earth in the show long after Devil Z was already there.Rodimus Prime wrote:That's splitting hairs. Yeah, I meant Devil Z. It's been a few years since I've seen Masterforce, I remembered Black Zarak being the transtector for Devil Z. I didn't even remember that he was around before that. I guess it's time to watch Headmasters and Masterforce again.Sabrblade wrote:If by just "Zarak" you mean BlackZarak, then... No, they were the same guy.Rodimus Prime wrote:If I had the money, I'd get both Scorponok and Zarak (if he'll be made) because technically they're 2 completely separate characters.
Well, okay, BlackZarak technically got a new identity when he became the physical host for Devil Z, but on his own, he was Scorponok in a new upgraded (admittedly smaller, but still more powerful) form.
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 14th, 2020 @ 11:39pm CDT
Though, I will say, a Commander class Scorponok would be an instant buy just because he'd be tall, but not so tall that he can't really be with other Decepticons without dwarfing them. Especially because while the Titan Scorponok looks great, at that size, I feel it definitely represents Zarak+Scorponok, rather than just Scorponok
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 15th, 2020 @ 3:55am CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:Honestly, if they are going to do Black Zarak, I'd rather it be Leader or Commander class because I plan to pick up Scorponok, and prefer not to buy repaints of Titans.
Though, I will say, a Commander class Scorponok would be an instant buy just because he'd be tall, but not so tall that he can't really be with other Decepticons without dwarfing them. Especially because while the Titan Scorponok looks great, at that size, I feel it definitely represents Zarak+Scorponok, rather than just Scorponok
Such a smaller Scorpy would be in line with the Marvel comics. That would be the Scorpy who was the creator of the pretenders in the comicverse.
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 15th, 2020 @ 4:14am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 15th, 2020 @ 4:35am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:A smaller Scorp would also fit old IDWverse where he wasn't that much bigger then UM.
Still in a way we already have him with the G1 original.
I bet there will be an undersized KO of the ER Titan at the very least if some Chinese bootlegger is paying attention.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 15th, 2020 @ 5:20am CDT
Commander Class Spreem
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 15th, 2020 @ 7:34am CDT
Cyclonus looks like he'll be neat.
After seeing confirmation that the production ER Megs will just be plain flat gray like the original SIEGE Megs... I'm back to wanting him cancelled and turned into RiD Bludgeon. IMO there is no redeeming value to him as a Megatron toy now.
Posted by Bounti76 on June 15th, 2020 @ 1:38pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So is the spear mode a good indicator that Black Zarak will be made? Scorponok didn't have a spear, so the main reason for it would be to redeco it for Black Zarak, right?
It's been all but confirmed that we're getting Ririchi (Black Zarack's gold Fasttrack) in Selects which appears to be Hasbro initiated of all things. Pair that with it having a spear mode and...
Emerje
I don't recall Roritchi ever being revealed, let alone hinted at (until it was announced that Fasttrack has a spear mode). When was this?
Posted by Mindmaster on June 15th, 2020 @ 1:41pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 15th, 2020 @ 1:43pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 15th, 2020 @ 3:26pm CDT
Posted by sol magnus on June 15th, 2020 @ 6:34pm CDT
Stargrave wrote:Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Rodimus Knight wrote:I forsee Maverick being repainted into a GI Joe skystriker.
My first thought when I saw Skylynx was the Defiant Shuttle Complex.
It was said in a leak a while back that we do have a G.I.Joe crossover figure coming sometime soon. At the time I said a Sky Lynx Defiant would be ideal, but now with Maverick revealed I'm leaning towards a Skystriker repaint, maybe named Ace (or probably Captain Ace). I hope Maverick turns out well because it has a lot of potential.
Totally had not heard that Joe news and have totally been on a Joe kick lately. Captain Ace, love that! Just don’t want them to have vehicles that turn into a robo Duke or CyberDestro it could go funky like the spindly oft-awkward Star Wars crossovers. Brrr, cringy.
Sky Lynx and the Defiant have zero in common other than the generic name of "space shuttle." And the Defiant was armed.
Posted by adamage1 on June 15th, 2020 @ 7:16pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 15th, 2020 @ 8:04pm CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 15th, 2020 @ 9:12pm CDT
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on June 15th, 2020 @ 10:34pm CDT
They had three. Now they have two.
Posted by Skritz on June 15th, 2020 @ 10:54pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 15th, 2020 @ 10:56pm CDT
Skritz wrote:Are the clones two pack an EB Game exclusive in Canada too?
Last 2 pack was an EB Games exclusive so the others may as well follow suit.
Posted by Emerje on June 16th, 2020 @ 7:20am CDT
Bounti76 wrote:Emerje wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So is the spear mode a good indicator that Black Zarak will be made? Scorponok didn't have a spear, so the main reason for it would be to redeco it for Black Zarak, right?
It's been all but confirmed that we're getting Ririchi (Black Zarack's gold Fasttrack) in Selects which appears to be Hasbro initiated of all things. Pair that with it having a spear mode and...
Emerje
I don't recall Roritchi ever being revealed, let alone hinted at (until it was announced that Fasttrack has a spear mode). When was this?
o.supreme wrote:https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-toys-found-on-toysrus-system-with-thrust-hubcap-exhaust-repugnus-revenge-and-more/44559/
news with Roritchi among several others
The phrase I had used was "all but confirmed", it hasn't been revealed yet. But that leak at the link o.supreme provided was correct about a number of things like Clone 2 pack and Hubcap so it seems accurate.
It also includes the G.I.Joe crossover set which I'm now remembering is an SDCC exclusive, though I guess now it's strictly a Pulse exclusive. The reason why I think it's a crossover figure and not just a G.I.Joe figure and a Transformers figure in the same box is because the Joe line is now 6" and Hasbro is a stickler for scale right now so I can't see that happening.
sol magnus wrote:Sky Lynx and the Defiant have zero in common other than the generic name of "space shuttle." And the Defiant was armed.
One of the reasons why I thought it would be Sky Lynx is because it specifically lists it as a set which Sky Lynx could be considered. Another reasons is because there aren't a lot of figures in the trilogy so far that would fit a Joe crossover. Maybe Megatron, but he'd be expected to be in G2 colors and that's already listed as well. Maybe the Seekers, but they don't really match any popular Joe jets. Sky Lynx doesn't look exactly like the Defiant, but he does have all of the same modes, shuttle, crawler, and battle station launch pad.
Plus we aren't even the first to think of this.
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 16th, 2020 @ 8:20am CDT
I tried many times and I failed each and every time.
Posted by sol magnus on June 16th, 2020 @ 8:24am CDT
Emerje wrote:Bounti76 wrote:Emerje wrote:Emerje - whole lotta good stuff
Fair enough. I think the Skystriker thing has more merit, but we'll see what happens. I probably won't buy it, either way. Probably. Maybe.
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 16th, 2020 @ 9:14am CDT