First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy
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We thank Sowndwave76 for letting us know of new images showing us a first look at an upcoming Transformers Sunstreaker toy. While it has not been confirmed, we had listings of a Movie 6 Sunstreaker which would make this a concept art figure, similar to the leader Megatron toy we are also getting in Studio Series. There's a few images of the toy below in both his modes along with his weapon accessory.
Let us know if you think this is a worthwhile toy to add to your collection.
Let us know if you think this is a worthwhile toy to add to your collection.
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Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175453)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on January 17th, 2024 @ 10:01pm CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on January 17th, 2024 @ 10:01pm CST
I feel like whatever slot this (alleged) concept art figure is taking should have been a refresh of a different Sunstreaker and the development budget spent elsewhere.
But at least this Sunstreaker isn't fugly like that hideous Megatron. That Megatron looks like something that was initially made to the aesthetic... then smashed with a hammer and roughly glued back together.
But at least this Sunstreaker isn't fugly like that hideous Megatron. That Megatron looks like something that was initially made to the aesthetic... then smashed with a hammer and roughly glued back together.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175455)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on January 17th, 2024 @ 10:47pm CST
Posted by Razorbeast88 on January 17th, 2024 @ 10:47pm CST
I like the tron vibes on that alt mode, though I wish the photographer would move their fingers lol
I have the bee movie Brawn and hftd seaspray, might as well have this version as my sunstreaker instead of going for a 5 pack that has 4 figures I don't really need
Those forearm panels look very annoying though
I have the bee movie Brawn and hftd seaspray, might as well have this version as my sunstreaker instead of going for a 5 pack that has 4 figures I don't really need
Those forearm panels look very annoying though
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175469)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 18th, 2024 @ 5:12am CST
Well, I don't agree for the bot mode, but I do agree that forcing him to be a triple-changer made his altmodes being too compromised. They should have just focused on the tank mode.
The 3P Megatank stay the best IMO, but he's grossly oversized to fit anywhere.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 18th, 2024 @ 5:12am CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:But at least this Sunstreaker isn't fugly like that hideous Megatron. That Megatron looks like something that was initially made to the aesthetic... then smashed with a hammer and roughly glued back together.
Well, I don't agree for the bot mode, but I do agree that forcing him to be a triple-changer made his altmodes being too compromised. They should have just focused on the tank mode.
The 3P Megatank stay the best IMO, but he's grossly oversized to fit anywhere.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175470)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 18th, 2024 @ 5:53am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 18th, 2024 @ 5:53am CST
I'm... not sure on that. Robot mode looks more like G1 Sureshot, and while the alt mode is cool looking, I don't think it particularly screams Sunstreaker, especially in those colors, he feels too bright.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175471)
Posted by Rtron on January 18th, 2024 @ 6:21am CST
Yrah, he looks like a lost Classics mold.
Posted by Rtron on January 18th, 2024 @ 6:21am CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Can't comment on this too much since I don't collect BB Cybertron stuff, but he doesn't really seem to match the aesthetic of the other BB Cybertron bots.
Yrah, he looks like a lost Classics mold.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175472)
Posted by ScottyP on January 18th, 2024 @ 7:15am CST
Posted by ScottyP on January 18th, 2024 @ 7:15am CST
Alt mode is kinda neat. Robot mode ok. Head is super ugly. Sunstreaker himself would not approve of this
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175477)
Posted by AlexanderLuft on January 18th, 2024 @ 8:43am CST
Posted by AlexanderLuft on January 18th, 2024 @ 8:43am CST
I gotta be honest. That Alt mode is giving me Earthspark vibes
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175478)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 18th, 2024 @ 11:35am CST
I was thinking similar, but lost cyberverse mold instead.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 18th, 2024 @ 11:35am CST
Rtron wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Can't comment on this too much since I don't collect BB Cybertron stuff, but he doesn't really seem to match the aesthetic of the other BB Cybertron bots.
Yrah, he looks like a lost Classics mold.
I was thinking similar, but lost cyberverse mold instead.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175479)
Posted by Rtron on January 18th, 2024 @ 11:39am CST
Which means, basically, he looks even MORE pure G1 than the other Cybertron Bumblebee Movie designs, which is saying something...
Posted by Rtron on January 18th, 2024 @ 11:39am CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Rtron wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Can't comment on this too much since I don't collect BB Cybertron stuff, but he doesn't really seem to match the aesthetic of the other BB Cybertron bots.
Yrah, he looks like a lost Classics mold.
I was thinking similar, but lost cyberverse mold instead.
Which means, basically, he looks even MORE pure G1 than the other Cybertron Bumblebee Movie designs, which is saying something...
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175480)
Posted by Quantum Surge on January 18th, 2024 @ 11:39am CST
Posted by Quantum Surge on January 18th, 2024 @ 11:39am CST
At this point it feels more like they're making anything a concept design just so they could keep making up Beewunified designs because they still don't want to do Twins.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175501)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 19th, 2024 @ 2:00am CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 19th, 2024 @ 2:00am CST
But they should do Twins. At least the ice cream truck.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175502)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 19th, 2024 @ 4:57am CST
The supply of Bayformers is limited so they take their sweet time to release them over the years. That's why they are even adding concepts bots that never appeared in the movies.
Also, I have a suspicion the fact that the ROTF and DOTM Twins were shelfwarming hard. Furthermore the "racism controversy" give
cold feet to remake them in SS.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 19th, 2024 @ 4:57am CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:But they should do Twins. At least the ice cream truck.
The supply of Bayformers is limited so they take their sweet time to release them over the years. That's why they are even adding concepts bots that never appeared in the movies.
Also, I have a suspicion the fact that the ROTF and DOTM Twins were shelfwarming hard. Furthermore the "racism controversy" give
cold feet to remake them in SS.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175504)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 19th, 2024 @ 5:48am CST
We actually have a pretty big list of remaining Bayverse figures, enough to keep the line going for probably a couple years entirely by itself.
Just a couple notes on the list we made for BacktoBaysics, while we did get exclusive rereleases of the original figures for High Octane Bee, TLK Bee, and TLk Drift, Sam Smith noted that these releases were not considered definitive Studio Series releases which is further evidenced by the recently vanished listing for a new SS TLK Drift.
It’s also missing a few guys like Lieutenant that I’ll have to add on the next version
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 19th, 2024 @ 5:48am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:The supply of Bayformers is limited so they take their sweet time to release them over the years. That's why they are even adding concepts bots that never appeared in the movies.
We actually have a pretty big list of remaining Bayverse figures, enough to keep the line going for probably a couple years entirely by itself.
Just a couple notes on the list we made for BacktoBaysics, while we did get exclusive rereleases of the original figures for High Octane Bee, TLK Bee, and TLk Drift, Sam Smith noted that these releases were not considered definitive Studio Series releases which is further evidenced by the recently vanished listing for a new SS TLK Drift.
It’s also missing a few guys like Lieutenant that I’ll have to add on the next version
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175505)
Posted by Rtron on January 19th, 2024 @ 7:13am CST
Posted by Rtron on January 19th, 2024 @ 7:13am CST
I always laugh when I see "Que", dude is literally just called "what".
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175507)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 19th, 2024 @ 7:20am CST
The Bond "Q" trademark definitely made him go "wot?"
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 19th, 2024 @ 7:20am CST
Rtron wrote:I always laugh when I see "Que", dude is literally just called "what".
The Bond "Q" trademark definitely made him go "wot?"
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175539)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 19th, 2024 @ 7:53pm CST
https://media.tenor.com/wuK4ZNXVSxUAAAAM/stone-cold.gif
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 19th, 2024 @ 7:53pm CST
Rtron wrote:I always laugh when I see "Que", dude is literally just called "what".
https://media.tenor.com/wuK4ZNXVSxUAAAAM/stone-cold.gif
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175575)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 20th, 2024 @ 5:08pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 20th, 2024 @ 5:08pm CST
Seibertron is in zombie mode so it literally took me around an hour to be able to make this post.
anyway, Concept BM Megs is an imperfect triple-changer, but he's a PERFECT impro-changer. Meaning you can fan-mode this to your heart's content!
And of course, a gun mode was already discovered. A pretty good one too.
Can't wait to get mine! Maybe I'll even squeeze a beast mode out of it.
anyway, Concept BM Megs is an imperfect triple-changer, but he's a PERFECT impro-changer. Meaning you can fan-mode this to your heart's content!
And of course, a gun mode was already discovered. A pretty good one too.
Can't wait to get mine! Maybe I'll even squeeze a beast mode out of it.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175588)
Posted by blackeyedprime on January 21st, 2024 @ 8:18am CST
Posted by blackeyedprime on January 21st, 2024 @ 8:18am CST
Sunstreaker serves as a serious reminder not to lameave candles on top of your car bots.
Also how bad a blade runner/rigger rabbit toon taxi cross over would look like.
Also how bad a blade runner/rigger rabbit toon taxi cross over would look like.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175705)
Posted by william-james88 on January 25th, 2024 @ 3:51pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 25th, 2024 @ 3:51pm CST
The studio series line is releasing some wild stuff in 2024, a very different direction than it's live action toy origins. Case in point, we have new images for the upcoming Sunstreaker toy and a never before seen new version of Fall of Cybertron Sideswipe from Studio Series. The images come from an E-Bay listing where anyone can buy it for $200 and make their early review.
While there, you can also purchase the Studio Series deluxe concept Sunstreaker. The listing gives us better images of both modes and shows the weapons he comes with.
While there, you can also purchase the Studio Series deluxe concept Sunstreaker. The listing gives us better images of both modes and shows the weapons he comes with.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175712)
Posted by SpaceEagle on January 25th, 2024 @ 5:02pm CST
Posted by SpaceEagle on January 25th, 2024 @ 5:02pm CST
That Sideswipe looks beautiful. Really eager to pick him up whenever he releases. The Sunstreaker does look pretty interesting, though I still think the car mode just isn't really selling it for me. I think I'll pass on that, but hey, he still looks like a really cool figure otherwise!
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175713)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 25th, 2024 @ 5:10pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 25th, 2024 @ 5:10pm CST
I do not like that Sideswipe. At all. He look like some fat uncle or something.
Sunstreaker, however, look absolutely amazing.
Sunstreaker, however, look absolutely amazing.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175715)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on January 25th, 2024 @ 7:22pm CST
Fat uncle describes us well
. Prefer Sideswipe.
Posted by Dino-Snarl on January 25th, 2024 @ 7:22pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:I do not like that Sideswipe. At all. He look like some fat uncle or something.
Sunstreaker, however, look absolutely amazing.
Fat uncle describes us well
. Prefer Sideswipe.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175716)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 25th, 2024 @ 7:42pm CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 25th, 2024 @ 7:42pm CST
Sideswipe looks a bit off, but I think it's definitely an improvement over the original deluxe.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175719)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 25th, 2024 @ 8:22pm CST
You mean, the one based on the FOC game, that old one?
That Sideswipe was a repaint/remold of the garbage FOC Jazz mold. A toy so bad that it's the poster-girl of the toys downward spiral of cheapness and hollowness until forced an almost 50% price increase to get things back on track. The only good thing about the old FOC Sideswipe is that at least, unlike Jazz, this one came with a HUEG gun.
TlDr; for this new Sideswipe to b an improvement over the original FOC deluxe is not a serious challenge. And if that Sideswipe is its own mold and an upcoming Jazz would have its own, the improvements would be indeed light years better than the FOC originals.
Still waiting for a SS Gamer Bruticus set with an Onslaught that is at the very least a voyager. A leader would be even better.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 25th, 2024 @ 8:22pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Sideswipe looks a bit off, but I think it's definitely an improvement over the original deluxe.
You mean, the one based on the FOC game, that old one?
That Sideswipe was a repaint/remold of the garbage FOC Jazz mold. A toy so bad that it's the poster-girl of the toys downward spiral of cheapness and hollowness until
forced an almost 50% price increase to get things back on track. The only good thing about the old FOC Sideswipe is that at least, unlike Jazz, this one came with a HUEG gun.TlDr; for this new Sideswipe to b an improvement over the original FOC deluxe is not a serious challenge. And if that Sideswipe is its own mold and an upcoming Jazz would have its own, the improvements would be indeed light years better than the FOC originals.
Still waiting for a SS Gamer Bruticus set with an Onslaught that is at the very least a voyager. A leader would be even better.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175723)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 25th, 2024 @ 9:04pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 25th, 2024 @ 9:04pm CST
Sideswipe: robot 6/10 vehicle 7/10
Sunstreaker: robot 8/10 vehicle 5/10
Sunstreaker: robot 8/10 vehicle 5/10
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175732)
Posted by steve2275 on January 26th, 2024 @ 12:17am CST
Still better looking than sunstreaker
Posted by steve2275 on January 26th, 2024 @ 12:17am CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Sideswipe looks a bit off, but I think it's definitely an improvement over the original deluxe.
Still better looking than sunstreaker
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175744)
Posted by First-Aid on January 26th, 2024 @ 8:09am CST
Don't let Sunstreaker hear you say that
Posted by First-Aid on January 26th, 2024 @ 8:09am CST
steve2275 wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Sideswipe looks a bit off, but I think it's definitely an improvement over the original deluxe.
Still better looking than sunstreaker
Don't let Sunstreaker hear you say that
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175766)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 26th, 2024 @ 1:19pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 26th, 2024 @ 1:19pm CST
I'm not really a fan of how either of those look
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175932)
Posted by LinaNui on January 30th, 2024 @ 3:44pm CST
Posted by LinaNui on January 30th, 2024 @ 3:44pm CST
Well it seems we may only get 1 bayverse figure this year, but damn is it a good! I have really been having a lot of fun messing with Mohawk! Come on hasbro, finish TLK crew! I need an Onslaught!
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2175939)
Posted by First-Aid on January 30th, 2024 @ 5:52pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on January 30th, 2024 @ 5:52pm CST
Holy cow! That guys looks amazing! TOtally buy on sight!
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176074)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 1st, 2024 @ 7:52pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 1st, 2024 @ 7:52pm CST
Mine should arrive tomorrow!
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176133)
Posted by Emerje on February 2nd, 2024 @ 3:35pm CST
Posted by Emerje on February 2nd, 2024 @ 3:35pm CST
Did we ever get an explanation for these two figures?
Specifically what "HM" and "Next Gen" meant.
Human Megatron?
Headmaster Megatron?
Home Movie Megatron?
He-Man Megatron?
HotMail Megatron?
Heavy Metal (War) Megatron?
Emerje
Wave 4: December 2024
Core MV6 Frenzy
Deluxe HM Megatron
Deluxe Next Gen Bumblebee
Voyager WFC Ratchet
Leader 86 Springer
Specifically what "HM" and "Next Gen" meant.
Human Megatron?
Headmaster Megatron?
Home Movie Megatron?
He-Man Megatron?
HotMail Megatron?
Heavy Metal (War) Megatron?
Emerje
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176137)
Posted by First-Aid on February 2nd, 2024 @ 5:22pm CST
Hair Metal Megatron! (FOr those about to rock, I'll destroy you!)
Hot Mama (Bishoujo) Megatron! (giggity!)
His Majesty's Megatron Agent 0038 (Why not? He was a Walther to start with!)
Howling Mad Megatron! (I pity da foo..!)
Hit Me Megatron (transforms into a slot machine...yes, I know that's blackjack, but turning in to playing cards would suck)
Posted by First-Aid on February 2nd, 2024 @ 5:22pm CST
Emerje wrote:Did we ever get an explanation for these two figures?Wave 4: December 2024
Core MV6 Frenzy
Deluxe HM Megatron
Deluxe Next Gen Bumblebee
Voyager WFC Ratchet
Leader 86 Springer
Specifically what "HM" and "Next Gen" meant.
Human Megatron?
Headmaster Megatron?
Home Movie Megatron?
He-Man Megatron?
HotMail Megatron?
Heavy Metal (War) Megatron?
Emerje
Hair Metal Megatron! (FOr those about to rock, I'll destroy you!)
Hot Mama (Bishoujo) Megatron! (giggity!)
His Majesty's Megatron Agent 0038 (Why not? He was a Walther to start with!)
Howling Mad Megatron! (I pity da foo..!)
Hit Me Megatron (transforms into a slot machine...yes, I know that's blackjack, but turning in to playing cards would suck)
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176140)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 2nd, 2024 @ 5:37pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 2nd, 2024 @ 5:37pm CST
Home Made Megatron.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176145)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 2nd, 2024 @ 8:46pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 2nd, 2024 @ 8:46pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Home Made Megatron.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176147)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2024 @ 8:54pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2024 @ 8:54pm CST
Clearly, it's a new transformable version of Hero Mashers Megatron.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176150)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on February 2nd, 2024 @ 9:53pm CST
The rumors I’ve heard say Megatron is from TF: One and Bumblebee is Reactivate. The weird thing though is that we have another listing we know is from Reactivate (Lifeline), and it doesn’t have the “next gen” name. Same with Megatron, I’m pretty sure we have a “MV8” Optimus coming in A-line. No clue! Would love if Next Gen Bee was the AOE concept Camaro design, but if it was it would most likely have a MV4 tag on it.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on February 2nd, 2024 @ 9:53pm CST
Emerje wrote:Did we ever get an explanation for these two figures?Wave 4: December 2024
Core MV6 Frenzy
Deluxe HM Megatron
Deluxe Next Gen Bumblebee
Voyager WFC Ratchet
Leader 86 Springer
The rumors I’ve heard say Megatron is from TF: One and Bumblebee is Reactivate. The weird thing though is that we have another listing we know is from Reactivate (Lifeline), and it doesn’t have the “next gen” name. Same with Megatron, I’m pretty sure we have a “MV8” Optimus coming in A-line. No clue! Would love if Next Gen Bee was the AOE concept Camaro design, but if it was it would most likely have a MV4 tag on it.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176162)
Posted by Tyrannacon on February 3rd, 2024 @ 10:10am CST
Posted by Tyrannacon on February 3rd, 2024 @ 10:10am CST
The current rumor (and evidence of it) is that Bumblebee Concept Megatron got pushed back. I know my Amazon order was for after Feb 1st, but now the listing says "We'll email you with a date" which is frustrating. I was looking forward to this one. I dropped by Hasbro Pulse and the date for fulfillment is May, which is all sorts of ouch as I was hyped about getting it this month. Does anyone know the reason for the delay or if it's just online retailers? I know Target's listing says "Find in store" which is about as helpful as a Kremzeek. 
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176165)
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2024 @ 10:37am CST
I'd love to know how Japan does it. They almost always release on specific dates, things don't just show up like they do everywhere else in the world. And when they're late they get a new date that they usually hit. I'm pretty sure both Takara Tomy and Hasbro ship from the same factory, maybe they just give themselves a lot of time to make sure things are in place in time for release, I know some companies are very strict about street dates.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2024 @ 10:37am CST
Tyrannacon wrote:The current rumor (and evidence of it) is that Bumblebee Concept Megatron got pushed back. I know my Amazon order was for after Feb 1st, but now the listing says "We'll email you with a date" which is frustrating. I was looking forward to this one. I dropped by Hasbro Pulse and the date for fulfillment is May, which is all sorts of ouch as I was hyped about getting it this month. Does anyone know the reason for the delay or if it's just online retailers? I know Target's listing says "Find in store" which is about as helpful as a Kremzeek.
I'd love to know how Japan does it. They almost always release on specific dates, things don't just show up like they do everywhere else in the world. And when they're late they get a new date that they usually hit. I'm pretty sure both Takara Tomy and Hasbro ship from the same factory, maybe they just give themselves a lot of time to make sure things are in place in time for release, I know some companies are very strict about street dates.
Emerje
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176174)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 3rd, 2024 @ 6:00pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 3rd, 2024 @ 6:00pm CST
The warehouses in Japan are all centrally located, everything can leave and be delivered by trucks in the same day. That way when a new character or gizmo is introduced on a show the next day it's in stores.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176179)
Posted by Tyrannacon on February 3rd, 2024 @ 7:05pm CST
For some reason, Mattel is strict about it too with Jurassic World. They'll have street dates for specific toys (some that are for things over 20 years old no less!) that have a specific date. I've had Target tons of times block me from getting something they put on the shelf and it sucks. I wish Hasbro did gibe us dates, because it makes timing hunts a lot easier.
Posted by Tyrannacon on February 3rd, 2024 @ 7:05pm CST
Emerje wrote:Tyrannacon wrote:The current rumor (and evidence of it) is that Bumblebee Concept Megatron got pushed back. I know my Amazon order was for after Feb 1st, but now the listing says "We'll email you with a date" which is frustrating. I was looking forward to this one. I dropped by Hasbro Pulse and the date for fulfillment is May, which is all sorts of ouch as I was hyped about getting it this month. Does anyone know the reason for the delay or if it's just online retailers? I know Target's listing says "Find in store" which is about as helpful as a Kremzeek.
I'd love to know how Japan does it. They almost always release on specific dates, things don't just show up like they do everywhere else in the world. And when they're late they get a new date that they usually hit. I'm pretty sure both Takara Tomy and Hasbro ship from the same factory, maybe they just give themselves a lot of time to make sure things are in place in time for release, I know some companies are very strict about street dates.
Emerje
For some reason, Mattel is strict about it too with Jurassic World. They'll have street dates for specific toys (some that are for things over 20 years old no less!) that have a specific date. I've had Target tons of times block me from getting something they put on the shelf and it sucks. I wish Hasbro did gibe us dates, because it makes timing hunts a lot easier.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176183)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 3rd, 2024 @ 7:34pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 3rd, 2024 @ 7:34pm CST
I got Starscream and the cores yesterday. Rumble is rumble. Mohawk is awesome. Starscream is pretty good.
I especially love that they gave Mohawk a removable head, it's hilarious
"Over here you dumb body!"
I especially love that they gave Mohawk a removable head, it's hilarious
"Over here you dumb body!"
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176187)
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2024 @ 8:47pm CST
I get that (though I don't thing the example actually happens), but that's no different from when Hasbro or Mattel or anyone else puts a specific street date on certain things and they're in stores that day. But that's only half the problem. Takara or Bandai or whoever does this with everything and it'll all be in stores and online in stock that day. Best Hasbro can do is give us a ballpark estimate and if you're lucky it'll show up within A YEAR of it if at all.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2024 @ 8:47pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:The warehouses in Japan are all centrally located, everything can leave and be delivered by trucks in the same day. That way when a new character or gizmo is introduced on a show the next day it's in stores.
I get that (though I don't thing the example actually happens), but that's no different from when Hasbro or Mattel or anyone else puts a specific street date on certain things and they're in stores that day. But that's only half the problem. Takara or Bandai or whoever does this with everything and it'll all be in stores and online in stock that day. Best Hasbro can do is give us a ballpark estimate and if you're lucky it'll show up within A YEAR of it if at all.
Emerje
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176189)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 3rd, 2024 @ 8:50pm CST
This is just me, but it seems like retailers here in the US have WAY too much control and say over product, that might have something to do with it too.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 3rd, 2024 @ 8:50pm CST
Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:The warehouses in Japan are all centrally located, everything can leave and be delivered by trucks in the same day. That way when a new character or gizmo is introduced on a show the next day it's in stores.
I get that (though I don't thing the example actually happens), but that's no different from when Hasbro or Mattel or anyone else puts a specific street date on certain things and they're in stores that day. But that's only half the problem. Takara or Bandai or whoever does this with everything and it'll all be in stores and online in stock that day. Best Hasbro can do is give us a ballpark estimate and if you're lucky it'll show up within A YEAR of it if at all.
Emerje
This is just me, but it seems like retailers here in the US have WAY too much control and say over product, that might have something to do with it too.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176193)
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2024 @ 10:59pm CST
You aren't wrong there. I wonder if retailers in Japan have better self control? The biggest reason we can't find new stuff on time (if at all) is because there's so much old stock lingering on pegs. I can't picture that being the same in Japan. It would really be nice if physical stores would cycle their inventory. When new stuff comes in take down the old stuff and when that sells put the old stuff back. It's a lot of work so it won't happen, but at least make use of the overhead shelves.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2024 @ 10:59pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:The warehouses in Japan are all centrally located, everything can leave and be delivered by trucks in the same day. That way when a new character or gizmo is introduced on a show the next day it's in stores.
I get that (though I don't thing the example actually happens), but that's no different from when Hasbro or Mattel or anyone else puts a specific street date on certain things and they're in stores that day. But that's only half the problem. Takara or Bandai or whoever does this with everything and it'll all be in stores and online in stock that day. Best Hasbro can do is give us a ballpark estimate and if you're lucky it'll show up within A YEAR of it if at all.
Emerje
This is just me, but it seems like retailers here in the US have WAY too much control and say over product, that might have something to do with it too.
You aren't wrong there. I wonder if retailers in Japan have better self control? The biggest reason we can't find new stuff on time (if at all) is because there's so much old stock lingering on pegs. I can't picture that being the same in Japan. It would really be nice if physical stores would cycle their inventory. When new stuff comes in take down the old stuff and when that sells put the old stuff back. It's a lot of work so it won't happen, but at least make use of the overhead shelves.
Emerje
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176196)
Posted by First-Aid on February 4th, 2024 @ 1:01am CST
The obvious answer is that Japan is considerably smaller than the US. Japan is just a bit bigger than California. I think that size makes a HUGE difference in distribution, especially when you consider how densely populated Japan is compared to the wide open spaces in the US. "Flyover Country" dramatically impacts distribution because of the cost for transport.
Posted by First-Aid on February 4th, 2024 @ 1:01am CST
Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:The warehouses in Japan are all centrally located, everything can leave and be delivered by trucks in the same day. That way when a new character or gizmo is introduced on a show the next day it's in stores.
I get that (though I don't thing the example actually happens), but that's no different from when Hasbro or Mattel or anyone else puts a specific street date on certain things and they're in stores that day. But that's only half the problem. Takara or Bandai or whoever does this with everything and it'll all be in stores and online in stock that day. Best Hasbro can do is give us a ballpark estimate and if you're lucky it'll show up within A YEAR of it if at all.
Emerje
This is just me, but it seems like retailers here in the US have WAY too much control and say over product, that might have something to do with it too.
You aren't wrong there. I wonder if retailers in Japan have better self control? The biggest reason we can't find new stuff on time (if at all) is because there's so much old stock lingering on pegs. I can't picture that being the same in Japan. It would really be nice if physical stores would cycle their inventory. When new stuff comes in take down the old stuff and when that sells put the old stuff back. It's a lot of work so it won't happen, but at least make use of the overhead shelves.
Emerje
The obvious answer is that Japan is considerably smaller than the US. Japan is just a bit bigger than California. I think that size makes a HUGE difference in distribution, especially when you consider how densely populated Japan is compared to the wide open spaces in the US. "Flyover Country" dramatically impacts distribution because of the cost for transport.
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176200)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on February 4th, 2024 @ 9:54am CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on February 4th, 2024 @ 9:54am CST
Just finished up my custom Studio Series Jetfire! This is one of my favorites I've worked on, the Studio Series figure captures the CGI detail extremely well and made working on it a blast!
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 5th, 2024 @ 6:05am CST
Very nice! Well done!
I have been debating de-combining my SS Prime and Jetfire. All of my Jetfire's are combined with a Prime (old leader, new leader, ThreeZero), and I think one should stand alone
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 5th, 2024 @ 6:05am CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Just finished up my custom Studio Series Jetfire! This is one of my favorites I've worked on, the Studio Series figure captures the CGI detail extremely well and made working on it a blast!
Very nice! Well done!
I have been debating de-combining my SS Prime and Jetfire. All of my Jetfire's are combined with a Prime (old leader, new leader, ThreeZero), and I think one should stand alone
Re: First Look at New Transformers Sunstreaker Toy (2176273)
Posted by Emerje on February 6th, 2024 @ 2:16am CST
As they say, size doesn't matter. California's population is around 39M, Japan's population is 125M, more than a third of the entire US population. That density should mean more of a bottleneck since stores can only sell so much at a time but have more people to sell to and therefore take longer to get everything sold, yet they make it work.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on February 6th, 2024 @ 2:16am CST
First-Aid wrote:The obvious answer is that Japan is considerably smaller than the US. Japan is just a bit bigger than California. I think that size makes a HUGE difference in distribution, especially when you consider how densely populated Japan is compared to the wide open spaces in the US. "Flyover Country" dramatically impacts distribution because of the cost for transport.
As they say, size doesn't matter. California's population is around 39M, Japan's population is 125M, more than a third of the entire US population. That density should mean more of a bottleneck since stores can only sell so much at a time but have more people to sell to and therefore take longer to get everything sold, yet they make it work.
Emerje
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Posted by william-james88 on February 9th, 2024 @ 12:15pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 9th, 2024 @ 12:15pm CST
The first wave of 2024 Studio Series core class figures has been popping up in the US starting at the very end of January and we wanted to give you a heads up. This wave includes Mohawk (the only 2024 figure of a character from the Michael Bay movies), Concept Art Rumble (based on concept art for the Bumblebee film's G1 styled sequence), and a repack of 86 Frenzy (Red) which is great news since that figure has been very hard to find for some. The wave has been found at Target.
While Canada is one wave behind, these two latest core class figures can be purchased on Amazon.ca:
Rumble: https://www.amazon.ca/Transformers-Toys ... 124&sr=8-6?tag=seibertron0b-20&
Mohawk: https://www.amazon.ca/Transformers-Toys ... 124&sr=8-1?tag=seibertron0b-20&
Here are reviews of these figures:
While Canada is one wave behind, these two latest core class figures can be purchased on Amazon.ca:
Rumble: https://www.amazon.ca/Transformers-Toys ... 124&sr=8-6?tag=seibertron0b-20&
Mohawk: https://www.amazon.ca/Transformers-Toys ... 124&sr=8-1?tag=seibertron0b-20&
Here are reviews of these figures:
