First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes
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So far, Hasbro was the only company to release extra exclusives as part of the Studio Series line, which is why the numbering got derailed. They released Thundercracker and a slew of exclusive Bumblebee toys, while Takara simply released the mainline toys. Well, the have now announced their first exclusive numbered as SS EX. As one might guess, it is a Bumblebee but not one that has been released in the US. Instead it is the Volkswagen deluxe mold done in a rusty deco. The full name is Transformers SS EX 1967 Rusty Bumblebee.
You can see an image below. It is part of the movie campaign for the Bumblebee movie's Japanese release in March. You must buy your tickets in advance at a 7 Eleven as a prerequisite for owning this figure. Another exclusive Bumblebee item linked to advanced tickets purchases is a Bumblebee Kewpie keychain. This is a Japanese doll dressed in a Bumblebee costume which may be of interest to a few members of our community who also collect these types of dolls. You can see a video below.
Going back to the Studio Series toys, we have in package images of the 5th wave of deluxes. This wave has also been labelled as Wave 1 2019 by Hasbro. It includes Clunker Bumblebee, Crankcase, Barricade, Sideswipe and WWII Bumblebee. This wave should be out January 2019 in stores.
You can see an image below. It is part of the movie campaign for the Bumblebee movie's Japanese release in March. You must buy your tickets in advance at a 7 Eleven as a prerequisite for owning this figure. Another exclusive Bumblebee item linked to advanced tickets purchases is a Bumblebee Kewpie keychain. This is a Japanese doll dressed in a Bumblebee costume which may be of interest to a few members of our community who also collect these types of dolls. You can see a video below.
Going back to the Studio Series toys, we have in package images of the 5th wave of deluxes. This wave has also been labelled as Wave 1 2019 by Hasbro. It includes Clunker Bumblebee, Crankcase, Barricade, Sideswipe and WWII Bumblebee. This wave should be out January 2019 in stores.
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Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994428)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 17th, 2018 @ 2:44pm CST
On the side, that would make him have a toy in the standard Deluxe, Voyager and Leader Classes, like Optimus Prime, Megatron and Ironhide. How about that?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 17th, 2018 @ 2:44pm CST
william-james88 wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Also, what's everyone's thoughts on SS Brawl? I was initially more interested in ROTF Megatron for wave 2, but with DOTM Megatron coming I don't think I need the ROTF version.
I think he's fine. I preffer the leader as a toy but this one works really well. Nice scale and I always encourage new molds.
On the side, that would make him have a toy in the standard Deluxe, Voyager and Leader Classes, like Optimus Prime, Megatron and Ironhide. How about that?
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994431)
Posted by Seibertron on November 17th, 2018 @ 4:03pm CST
The name is hilarious. If only it had been a 1969 version. LOL.
Posted by Seibertron on November 17th, 2018 @ 4:03pm CST
SS EX 1967 Rusty Bumblebee
The name is hilarious. If only it had been a 1969 version. LOL.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994434)
Posted by Octobotimus on November 17th, 2018 @ 4:38pm CST
Posted by Octobotimus on November 17th, 2018 @ 4:38pm CST
where is this "exclusive"? all i see are figures that everyone can get.....
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994437)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 17th, 2018 @ 5:07pm CST
Right here. It uses the original 18 Bumblebee as a placeholder.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 17th, 2018 @ 5:07pm CST
Octobotimus wrote:where is this "exclusive"? all i see are figures that everyone can get.....
Right here. It uses the original 18 Bumblebee as a placeholder.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994467)
Posted by Lore Keeper on November 18th, 2018 @ 1:11am CST
Posted by Lore Keeper on November 18th, 2018 @ 1:11am CST
Every time I see images of SS Crankcase, I die a little inside. I can't wait to see his package where it brags about his "big screen accuracy"... 
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994468)
Posted by Emerje on November 18th, 2018 @ 1:39am CST
Nope, that's the rusty version, it's just very light on the rust. Look at the bottom of the door, under the headlight, and the edges of the hood.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on November 18th, 2018 @ 1:39am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Octobotimus wrote:where is this "exclusive"? all i see are figures that everyone can get.....
Right here. It uses the original 18 Bumblebee as a placeholder.
Nope, that's the rusty version, it's just very light on the rust. Look at the bottom of the door, under the headlight, and the edges of the hood.
Emerje
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994481)
Posted by william-james88 on November 18th, 2018 @ 6:06am CST
Its also very evident on the grey grill piece at the front.
Posted by william-james88 on November 18th, 2018 @ 6:06am CST
Emerje wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Octobotimus wrote:where is this "exclusive"? all i see are figures that everyone can get.....
Right here. It uses the original 18 Bumblebee as a placeholder.
Nope, that's the rusty version, it's just very light on the rust. Look at the bottom of the door, under the headlight, and the edges of the hood.
Emerje
Its also very evident on the grey grill piece at the front.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994491)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on November 18th, 2018 @ 10:10am CST
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on November 18th, 2018 @ 10:10am CST
I wish we could have exclusives like this in the US. A slight nitpick I havr is that I wish there was a little more rust on there but who cares, it's a free figure in Japan. Hasbro might release one on their own anyway, if Clunker Bee is anything to go by. The doll and keychain are cool too.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994493)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 18th, 2018 @ 11:22am CST
The figure itself isn't free. The tickets are a requirement, but you still need to pay to get him.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 18th, 2018 @ 11:22am CST
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I wish we could have exclusives like this in the US. A slight nitpick I havr is that I wish there was a little more rust on there but who cares, it's a free figure in Japan. Hasbro might release one on their own anyway, if Clunker Bee is anything to go by. The doll and keychain are cool too.
The figure itself isn't free. The tickets are a requirement, but you still need to pay to get him.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994534)
Posted by william-james88 on November 18th, 2018 @ 7:28pm CST
We have tons. Especially of Bumblebee. I count 5 exclusives like this in the US:
Hasbro have been doing lots of SS exclusives, as the article mentions, while the SS-EX 1969 Rusty Trombone BB is only Takara's first.
Posted by william-james88 on November 18th, 2018 @ 7:28pm CST
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I wish we could have exclusives like this in the US.
We have tons. Especially of Bumblebee. I count 5 exclusives like this in the US:
Hasbro have been doing lots of SS exclusives, as the article mentions, while the SS-EX 1969 Rusty Trombone BB is only Takara's first.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994550)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 18th, 2018 @ 9:07pm CST
I never got the leader, but he is better than the deluxe. The arms are a bit wonky with the tank turret kibble, and I wish you could unpeg his main gun for him to hold instead of sit on his back hanging down, but he's pretty solid
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 18th, 2018 @ 9:07pm CST
william-james88 wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Also, what's everyone's thoughts on SS Brawl? I was initially more interested in ROTF Megatron for wave 2, but with DOTM Megatron coming I don't think I need the ROTF version.
I think he's fine. I preffer the leader as a toy but this one works really well. Nice scale and I always encourage new molds.
I never got the leader, but he is better than the deluxe. The arms are a bit wonky with the tank turret kibble, and I wish you could unpeg his main gun for him to hold instead of sit on his back hanging down, but he's pretty solid
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994745)
Posted by Evil Eye on November 20th, 2018 @ 8:04am CST
Pretty much this. I would have liked it if his turret could turn in tank mode and if he had ankle rockers, but he's still a very fun toy, and astonishingly movie accurate for a retail Voyager. Also his transformation is pretty intuitive which is nice.
Posted by Evil Eye on November 20th, 2018 @ 8:04am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Also, what's everyone's thoughts on SS Brawl? I was initially more interested in ROTF Megatron for wave 2, but with DOTM Megatron coming I don't think I need the ROTF version.
I think he's fine. I preffer the leader as a toy but this one works really well. Nice scale and I always encourage new molds.
I never got the leader, but he is better than the deluxe. The arms are a bit wonky with the tank turret kibble, and I wish you could unpeg his main gun for him to hold instead of sit on his back hanging down, but he's pretty solid
Pretty much this. I would have liked it if his turret could turn in tank mode and if he had ankle rockers, but he's still a very fun toy, and astonishingly movie accurate for a retail Voyager. Also his transformation is pretty intuitive which is nice.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1994782)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 20th, 2018 @ 9:49am CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 20th, 2018 @ 9:49am CST
Really liking Shadow Raider. Wasn't gonna get him yet but saw him in Forbidden Planet and my friend who works there gave me 10% off the price so why not? 
He looks great in person. My photo doesn't do him justice.
He looks great in person. My photo doesn't do him justice.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995077)
Posted by william-james88 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 11:39am CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 11:39am CST
While nothing ground breaking we do have the latest stock images for the Studio Series figures still to come. These are for the first wave of 2019 which includes deluxe class figures Barricade, Sideswipe, and World War II Bumblebee. These figures were revealed not too long ago, and feature a Movie 1 accurate Barricade, complete with wheel mace weapon and some Masterpiece inspired design touches, a Dark of the Moon accurate Sideswipe in his convertible Stingray mode complete with swords and blasters, and a new World War II Bumblebee figure based on his flashback scene from The Last Knight, though the new figure itself is not entirely accurate to either the movie or the concept art.
Crankcase and Cunker Bumblebee, which accompany these toys in this wave, are both simply straight redecos. These images are usually the least flattering possible but at least it sets fan expectations, especially with WWII Bumblebee which seems to be the biggest shellformer since Cybertron Thunderblast. These iamges were found on the TF Factory Weibo page.
Crankcase and Cunker Bumblebee, which accompany these toys in this wave, are both simply straight redecos. These images are usually the least flattering possible but at least it sets fan expectations, especially with WWII Bumblebee which seems to be the biggest shellformer since Cybertron Thunderblast. These iamges were found on the TF Factory Weibo page.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995079)
Posted by william-james88 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 11:57am CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 11:57am CST
Dont you just love it when Transformers are in stock? Well now thats the case for the entire wave 4 of Transformers Studio Series. Wave 4 constists of Voyager Revenge of the Fallen Starscream, KSI Sentry and Dropkick. The deluxes are both just under $20 while Starscream is $29.99.
Dropkick is set to star as one of the two main Decepticons in the Bumblebee film due out his December, transforming into both a helicopter and muscle car. This Studio Series figure decides to stick to just his helicopter mode instead of trying to do the triple changing deluxe class gimmick. The figure is done in a mostly light blue, which doesn't fully match up with the colors we have seen in the trailers, but is still nice nonetheless.
KSI Sentry is a blue redeco and a slight retool of Stinger who was released back as part of the first wave of Studio Series Deluxes.
Here are the links to pick them up:
Dropkick
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&
KSI Sentry
https://www.amazon.com/Tra-Gen-Studio-D ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&
ROTF Starscream (they have the wrong image up on Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&
Dropkick is set to star as one of the two main Decepticons in the Bumblebee film due out his December, transforming into both a helicopter and muscle car. This Studio Series figure decides to stick to just his helicopter mode instead of trying to do the triple changing deluxe class gimmick. The figure is done in a mostly light blue, which doesn't fully match up with the colors we have seen in the trailers, but is still nice nonetheless.
KSI Sentry is a blue redeco and a slight retool of Stinger who was released back as part of the first wave of Studio Series Deluxes.
Here are the links to pick them up:
Dropkick
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&
KSI Sentry
https://www.amazon.com/Tra-Gen-Studio-D ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&
ROTF Starscream (they have the wrong image up on Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995080)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 12:12pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 12:12pm CST
ugh, just couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger on either of them, they just don't do anything for me, dropkick looks pretty cool, but I've heard all of his hinges are super tight which I think is going to lead to a ton of stress marks considering the plastic looks pretty thin on all of his tiny parts. With siege being here (kinda) and the fact that I just got predaking and have mp bw megs on pre-order, I gotta pick and choose, and dropkick being the wrong color and the sentry drone just being meh, gonna use the money to get the siege deluxes when they show up 
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995081)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 12:13pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 12:13pm CST
On another note, sideswipe and barricade look amazing, cannot wait to get my hands on them
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995082)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 12:15pm CST
Think aoe leader prime would have something to say about that, least thunderblast can't form a boat if you remove her from her shell
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 12:15pm CST
william-james88 wrote:especially with WWII Bumblebee which seems to be the biggest shellformer since Cybertron Thunderblast
Think aoe leader prime would have something to say about that, least thunderblast can't form a boat if you remove her from her shell
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995083)
Posted by william-james88 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 12:19pm CST
Of course she can, she contributes nothing to the boat.
Posted by william-james88 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 12:19pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:especially with WWII Bumblebee which seems to be the biggest shellformer since Cybertron Thunderblast
Think aoe leader prime would have something to say about that, least thunderblast can't form a boat if you remove her from her shell
Of course she can, she contributes nothing to the boat.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995084)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 1:00pm CST
If you're okay with the front of the boat having a hole in it
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 1:00pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:especially with WWII Bumblebee which seems to be the biggest shellformer since Cybertron Thunderblast
Think aoe leader prime would have something to say about that, least thunderblast can't form a boat if you remove her from her shell
Of course she can, she contributes nothing to the boat.
If you're okay with the front of the boat having a hole in it
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995090)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on November 22nd, 2018 @ 1:56pm CST
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on November 22nd, 2018 @ 1:56pm CST
Got Sentry, should be here Saturday. I've wanted him since his original reveal, I like the Stinger mold and the shade of blue they used looks great, along with the new head. I'm a little iffy on Dropkick too, honestly he doesn't look quite as good as the Studio Shatter that got revealed but I'll make a decision when/if I see him in person. That's what made me grab Shadow Raider though, finally found him at Walmart and despite his head fitting worryingly tight he's great.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995091)
Posted by ebo716 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 2:22pm CST
Posted by ebo716 on November 22nd, 2018 @ 2:22pm CST
Really glad that they fixed the awful prototype style grey plastic on his hips from the last batch of stock photos.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995107)
Posted by Adimus Prime on November 22nd, 2018 @ 7:50pm CST
Posted by Adimus Prime on November 22nd, 2018 @ 7:50pm CST
Wait. Where did this WW2 Bumblebee come from? That's not his alt mode in TF5.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995108)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 22nd, 2018 @ 7:58pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 22nd, 2018 @ 7:58pm CST
It's based on the World War II scene that was seen in that movie, even though the vehicle mode is inaccurate to that scene.Adimus Prime wrote:Wait. Where did this WW2 Bumblebee come from? That's not his alt mode in TF5.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995135)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 23rd, 2018 @ 4:32am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 23rd, 2018 @ 4:32am CST
WW2 Bee have one HELL of a backpack.
I still want it because for once, we get something different.
I still want it because for once, we get something different.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995172)
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2018 @ 2:37pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2018 @ 2:37pm CST
While Hasbro has been giving us loads of Transformers Studio Series exclusives, Takara has waited until now to give us their first. It is SS-EX 1967 Rusty Bumblebee. It can be ordered now either with a movie ticket (for about $45 USD) or without (for about $35 USD). The listings give us official images of the figure where we can see that the rust is not painted (nor tampoed) but rather digitally printed, similar to the deco on recent Baest Wars MPs and TLK Infernocus.
Here are the listings for those living in Japan (or using a forwarding service) to order this item:
With premier ticket: https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1400709374
Figure alone: https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1400709375
Here are the listings for those living in Japan (or using a forwarding service) to order this item:
With premier ticket: https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1400709374
Figure alone: https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1400709375
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995180)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 23rd, 2018 @ 3:37pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 23rd, 2018 @ 3:37pm CST
Nice but why no rust on the bot mode?
That's a swing and miss for me.
That's a swing and miss for me.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995195)
Posted by Ironhidensh on November 23rd, 2018 @ 6:54pm CST
Posted by Ironhidensh on November 23rd, 2018 @ 6:54pm CST
Sadly, WWII Bee looks to be a huge pass.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995201)
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2018 @ 7:52pm CST
But isnt it that way in the film?
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2018 @ 7:52pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Nice but why no rust on the bot mode?
That's a swing and miss for me.
But isnt it that way in the film?
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995204)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 23rd, 2018 @ 8:15pm CST
Dunno. But logic dictate that damage on the vehicle should carry on to the bot mode. For the sake of consistency.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 23rd, 2018 @ 8:15pm CST
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nice but why no rust on the bot mode?
That's a swing and miss for me.
But isnt it that way in the film?
Dunno. But logic dictate that damage on the vehicle should carry on to the bot mode. For the sake of consistency.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995211)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 23rd, 2018 @ 9:04pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 23rd, 2018 @ 9:04pm CST
Not unless his robot mode was fine when he scanned a rusty old VW.-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nice but why no rust on the bot mode?
That's a swing and miss for me.
But isnt it that way in the film?
Dunno. But logic dictate that damage on the vehicle should carry on to the bot mode. For the sake of consistency.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995220)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2018 @ 12:11am CST
Robots in Disguise
Well, sonovabitch...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2018 @ 12:11am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Not unless his robot mode was fine when he scanned a rusty old VW.-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nice but why no rust on the bot mode?
That's a swing and miss for me.
But isnt it that way in the film?
Dunno. But logic dictate that damage on the vehicle should carry on to the bot mode. For the sake of consistency.
Robots in Disguise
Well, sonovabitch...
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995224)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 24th, 2018 @ 4:01am CST
It comes from them looking at Josh Nizzi's concept art instead of the movie. At least he's not out yet so it's a good time to tell Hasbro "Wrong, do it again."
She contributes part of the prow. But to be fair, the likes of Big Convoy and AoE Leader Prime are just as much shellformers as she is. And unlike the latter, Thunderblast has style and charm to her. She can also pose:
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 24th, 2018 @ 4:01am CST
Adimus Prime wrote:Wait. Where did this WW2 Bumblebee come from? That's not his alt mode in TF5.
It comes from them looking at Josh Nizzi's concept art instead of the movie. At least he's not out yet so it's a good time to tell Hasbro "Wrong, do it again."
william-james88 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:especially with WWII Bumblebee which seems to be the biggest shellformer since Cybertron Thunderblast
Think aoe leader prime would have something to say about that, least thunderblast can't form a boat if you remove her from her shell
Of course she can, she contributes nothing to the boat.
She contributes part of the prow. But to be fair, the likes of Big Convoy and AoE Leader Prime are just as much shellformers as she is. And unlike the latter, Thunderblast has style and charm to her. She can also pose:
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995225)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2018 @ 4:52am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2018 @ 4:52am CST
T-Blast go beyond shellforming though. She's basically a PRETENDER. The boat part only need to separate.
And I love her because of that. It's silly, yes, but it's one TF that I'll never get rid of.
AoE Galvatron is a better analogy to T-Blast than Big Convoy and AoE leader Optimus. Him too, his shell is just a huge single block that fold on his back. Only his legs stick out. Still ove him to bits though.
And I love her because of that. It's silly, yes, but it's one TF that I'll never get rid of.
AoE Galvatron is a better analogy to T-Blast than Big Convoy and AoE leader Optimus. Him too, his shell is just a huge single block that fold on his back. Only his legs stick out. Still ove him to bits though.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995263)
Posted by notsoalex on November 24th, 2018 @ 3:12pm CST
Did they even transform in the movie? And Hasbro would have no reason to go back and restart from square one.
Posted by notsoalex on November 24th, 2018 @ 3:12pm CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:It comes from them looking at Josh Nizzi's concept art instead of the movie. At least he's not out yet so it's a good time to tell Hasbro "Wrong, do it again."
Did they even transform in the movie? And Hasbro would have no reason to go back and restart from square one.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995269)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2018 @ 3:48pm CST
Also the COST. A company will never scrap something that is almost at the end of the assembly line for frivolous reasons. Especially if the thing have to be remade from square one.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2018 @ 3:48pm CST
notirishman wrote:ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:It comes from them looking at Josh Nizzi's concept art instead of the movie. At least he's not out yet so it's a good time to tell Hasbro "Wrong, do it again."
Did they even transform in the movie? And Hasbro would have no reason to go back and restart from square one.
Also the COST. A company will never scrap something that is almost at the end of the assembly line for frivolous reasons. Especially if the thing have to be remade from square one.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995286)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 24th, 2018 @ 5:14pm CST
Yes, they did. They arrived in vehicle mode then transformed to robot mode and shot up a bunch of Nazis.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 24th, 2018 @ 5:14pm CST
notirishman wrote:ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:It comes from them looking at Josh Nizzi's concept art instead of the movie. At least he's not out yet so it's a good time to tell Hasbro "Wrong, do it again."
Did they even transform in the movie? And Hasbro would have no reason to go back and restart from square one.
Yes, they did. They arrived in vehicle mode then transformed to robot mode and shot up a bunch of Nazis.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995655)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 27th, 2018 @ 7:24pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 27th, 2018 @ 7:24pm CST
I'm waiting to find Dropkick in stores. Studio series has been really consistent with showing up in my stores in a timely fashion and being readily available. Looking forward to Shatter a bit more than Dropkick though
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995668)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 27th, 2018 @ 8:20pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 27th, 2018 @ 8:20pm CST
Apparently, Takara's exclusive 1967 Rusty Bumblebee isn't so exclusive to Japan as we thought, since it turns out it's the same Bumblebee as the one that comes in Hasbro's "Bumblebee Then & Now Multipack" that also comes with a slight redeco of TLK Bumblebee. Takara's simply releasing it by itself in a single pack exclusive to 7net.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995669)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 27th, 2018 @ 8:23pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 27th, 2018 @ 8:23pm CST
Found me a bunch of dropkick today at my target, he seems to come at least 4 per case I think, ksi drone was gone, but I'm still up in the air with it.
He's a lot of fun, a clever transformation, a neat vehicle mode, but I still don't think he's the right color, it looks like he's wearing a onesie
He's a lot of fun, a clever transformation, a neat vehicle mode, but I still don't think he's the right color, it looks like he's wearing a onesie
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995677)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 27th, 2018 @ 8:37pm CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 27th, 2018 @ 8:37pm CST
He should be thrown at the Bumblebee Movie's director for his okaying Dropkick as a triple-changer. It was a dumb idea with Drift in Age of Extinction and it's a dumb idea with Dropkick. Triple-changing and Earth-mode Bayformers don't mix.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995716)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 28th, 2018 @ 4:26am CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 28th, 2018 @ 4:26am CST
A word of warning though, I wouldn't do the last step to robot mode where it wants you to shift his rotors upwards to sit closer to his back, the connection is so tight I needed a knife and 5 minutes to undo it, and the whole body is painted clear plastic, so I felt really uncomfortable getting rough with it.
It literally changes nothing, so there's no need to worry about it.
It literally changes nothing, so there's no need to worry about it.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995747)
Posted by TulioDude on November 28th, 2018 @ 9:47am CST
Posted by TulioDude on November 28th, 2018 @ 9:47am CST
Does anyone think we will have toys from the scenes on Cybertron of The Bumblebee movie?
Some of these redesigns are so sick that would be shame if dont get a toy or two from them.
Some of these redesigns are so sick that would be shame if dont get a toy or two from them.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995754)
Posted by no-one on November 28th, 2018 @ 10:14am CST
To be fair though, the new Siege line is pretty much just that
And now we know what Siege is scaled to
Posted by no-one on November 28th, 2018 @ 10:14am CST
I'd love to see those designs in plastic form, but probably not because we can't have nice thingsTulioDude wrote:Does anyone think we will have toys from the scenes on Cybertron of The Bumblebee movie?
Some of these redesigns are so sick that would be shame if dont get a toy or two from them.
To be fair though, the new Siege line is pretty much just that
And now we know what Siege is scaled to
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995756)
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 28th, 2018 @ 10:22am CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 28th, 2018 @ 10:22am CST
We've got more Transformers Bumblebee tie ins for you to look at now, this time courtesy of the Transformers Studio Series line! It's been confirmed that Studio Series numbers 24 + 25 Target exclusives with a listing now live on their website!
The set consists of a redeco of VW Alt Mode Bumblebee and slight redeco of Bumblebee from his The Last Knight toyline release. Its interesting to note that the VW Beetle Bee is the sane as the recently announced Takara Studio Series exclusive "Rusty" VW Bee.
The double pack is currently retailing for $39.99. The folks over at fellow Transformers fan site TFW2005 have also reported that the codes for this set have been registering in some Targets in store systems as being in stock, so there's a chance you may even be able to find this set in store.
Also we have some good news for Australian fans as this set has also appeared online at the Kmart website! The set is retailing currently for 45AUS$ and is a great chance for Australian fans to snap up this set.
What do you think about this set? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.
The set consists of a redeco of VW Alt Mode Bumblebee and slight redeco of Bumblebee from his The Last Knight toyline release. Its interesting to note that the VW Beetle Bee is the sane as the recently announced Takara Studio Series exclusive "Rusty" VW Bee.
The double pack is currently retailing for $39.99. The folks over at fellow Transformers fan site TFW2005 have also reported that the codes for this set have been registering in some Targets in store systems as being in stock, so there's a chance you may even be able to find this set in store.
Also we have some good news for Australian fans as this set has also appeared online at the Kmart website! The set is retailing currently for 45AUS$ and is a great chance for Australian fans to snap up this set.
What do you think about this set? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995760)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 28th, 2018 @ 10:49am CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 28th, 2018 @ 10:49am CST
Hm... Something about this bugs me
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995765)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 28th, 2018 @ 11:04am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 28th, 2018 @ 11:04am CST
That rusty VW Bumblebee is the same one that Takara will be releasing individually as the 7net exclusive SS-EX 1967 Rusty Bumblebee.
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995766)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on November 28th, 2018 @ 11:06am CST
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on November 28th, 2018 @ 11:06am CST
I feel like these Studio Series packs aren't quite the deal I was hoping they'd be... It looks like both figures here lose paint apps. TLK Bee looks like he doesn't have the silver on his legs or forearms anymore, and BB Bee looks like he's lost the forearms as well and the paint on the toes. Though... He did gain the rust details, so at least there's that?
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995767)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 28th, 2018 @ 11:08am CST
ZeroWolf pointed that out
Still better than Bandai America's usual paint budget
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 28th, 2018 @ 11:08am CST
Sabrblade wrote:That rusty VW Bumblebee is the same one that Takara will be releasing individually as the 7net exclusive SS-EX 1967 Rusty Bumblebee.
ZeroWolf pointed that out
ZeroWolf wrote:Its interesting to note that the VW Beetle Bee is the sane as the recently announced Takara Studio Series exclusive "Rusty" VW Bee.
Sentinel_Primal wrote:I feel like these Studio Series packs aren't quite the deal I was hoping they'd be... It looks like both figures here lose paint apps. TLK Bee looks like he doesn't have the silver on his legs or forearms anymore, and BB Bee looks like he's lost the forearms as well and the paint on the toes. Though... He did gain the rust details, so at least there's that?
Still better than Bandai America's usual paint budget
Re: First Exclusive Takara Studio Series Figure Revealed + In Package Images of Wave 5 Deluxes (1995768)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 28th, 2018 @ 11:13am CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 28th, 2018 @ 11:13am CST
I mentioned a UK listing for that pack a couple weeks ago by the way in case anyone's interested.
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