Hasbro Announce Transformers x Uncanny X-Men Collaboration
Monday, November 16th, 2020 12:14PM CST
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Posted by LE0KING on November 16th, 2020 @ 12:17pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 16th, 2020 @ 12:21pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on November 16th, 2020 @ 12:39pm CST
Cap's Hummer,
Human Torch Jet
Wolverine's Jeep thing.
Wolverine was the only X-Man though.
I still own The Human Torch and its a decent enough jet mode and transformation.
Hopefully we can avoid a Punisher Toy-Biz Shape Shifters debacle type thing.
Posted by o.supreme on November 16th, 2020 @ 12:55pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Could be a retool of SS Jetfire.
This is the first thing I thought of.
Not really any other "iconic" vehicles for the X-Men though, that were not made specifically to be toys. But then again pretty much all the other crossover stuff only had one Vehicle that became a Transformer, so it makes sense. Of all the crossovers so far, this one intrigues me the most. Unfortunately the comic will probably focus on current X-Men lore rather than classic stuff. 70s-90's is my preferred era, but to each his own. It would be awesome if the comic focused on the 92 animated series, but I guess we will see.
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 16th, 2020 @ 12:57pm CST
o.supreme wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Could be a retool of SS Jetfire.
This is the first thing I thought of.
Not really any other "iconic" vehicles for the X-Men though, that were not made specifically to be toys. But then again pretty much all the other crossover stuff only had one Vehicle that became a Transformer, so it makes sense. Of all the crossovers so far, this one intrigues me the most. Unfortunately the comic will probably focus on current X-Men lore rather than classic stuff. 70s-90's is my preferred era, but to each his own. It would be awesome if the comic focused on the 92 animated series, but I guess we will see.
Have IDW said we're getting a comic? This could be a toy only affair like Maverick. After all do we want another Avengers/ Transformers affair?
Posted by blackeyedprime on November 16th, 2020 @ 12:58pm CST
Prof X wheelchair might be interesting or sentinels with vehicon style alt modes.
Posted by Mohtrek on November 16th, 2020 @ 1:06pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on November 16th, 2020 @ 1:10pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:Have IDW said we're getting a comic? This could be a toy only affair like Maverick. After all do we want another Avengers/ Transformers affair?
I'd say it's a safe bet... I mean Top Gun was the exception, every other crossover has had tie-in comics (and oddly enough Terminator has had no toy). Also, not sure how they could create a Top Gun Comic, the story really doesn't lend itself to one, whereas X-Men and TF are both hugely popular comic book franchises. The only problem is you have to go back to the early 2000's for the last time either of their respective comics were any good.
Posted by WiseMan on November 16th, 2020 @ 1:28pm CST
Ooh! Maybe the comic will be a sequel to the Avengers crossover! Wouldn't that be awesome . . .
No, I can't even type that with a straight face.
Posted by angtre on November 16th, 2020 @ 1:35pm CST
For those unaware of the character, "she" basically was the X-Men's "Danger Room" (the place they use to train) turned sentient. And she's awesome.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on November 16th, 2020 @ 1:51pm CST
o.supreme wrote: The only problem is you have to go back to the early 2000's for the last time either of their respective comics were any good.
Hickman's X-Men is currently the very best stuff Marvel is producing (alongside Immortal Hulk). There was a long stretch wherein X-Men wasn't good. Between Disney's petty Movie rights shenanigans and ...Bendis. But that has passed now.
Meanwhile Transformers on the other hand, hasn't been good since Last Stand of The Wreckers.
Posted by angtre on November 16th, 2020 @ 2:01pm CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Meanwhile Transformers on the other hand, hasn't been good since Last Stand of The Wreckers.
That's a bit harsh. I won't digress into the matter not to go OT, but... well, there are many more beautiful stories after that point. Although the one you mentioned marked the starting point to such greatness IMHO.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on November 16th, 2020 @ 2:12pm CST
As far as the Crossover goes... That is a very specific era of X-Men. Technically they've had two Blackbirds. Mastermold, the Sentinels, Apocalypse and maybe The Phalanx being the only real "robot-like" antagonists. Actually thinking about it, if they are the antagonists, The Phalanx make a lot of sense.
Posted by MeGrimlock78 on November 16th, 2020 @ 2:23pm CST
My two favourite properties together?!?!
Just take my money already.
Posted by Overcracker on November 16th, 2020 @ 2:26pm CST
i.e If they are going to make the Blackbird turn into a new character, or it will turn into an X-Men character and who it would be.
Cyclops?
Storm maybe?
If they make the blackbird turn into a new character what name would it have? X-Tron? X-Bot? UncannEx?
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 16th, 2020 @ 2:41pm CST
As far as this crossover goes... eh. The X-Men comics have always been all over the place quality-wise from what I've heard, but the cartoon adaptations have been more consistently good and I remember enjoying the '90s series. But I'm just not into it anymore. We might see some cool toys, we might not, we'll have to wait and see.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on November 16th, 2020 @ 2:44pm CST
Posted by Burn on November 16th, 2020 @ 2:58pm CST
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on November 16th, 2020 @ 3:01pm CST
Burn wrote:Titan Class Krakoa playset.
That would be amazing
Posted by MeGrimlock78 on November 16th, 2020 @ 3:10pm CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Given their last few Crossovers, cynically I'd say expect the Blackbird to be a new standalone character/figure. With a mini series attached.
I agree, and prefer it that way. It's silly to have a full-on jet turn into a robot version of Wolverine.
Now, if the Blackbird were to change into a robot version of say Lockheed the dragon (a Skylynx retool!?!?), that would make sense. But I still prefer the idea of a brand new character.
Just better not have kibble like a ROTF Jetfire, or spindly legs like Crossover Maverick.
I think the Blackbird is unrealistic enough that they could hide robot parts pretty easily.
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 16th, 2020 @ 3:11pm CST
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on November 16th, 2020 @ 3:17pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 16th, 2020 @ 3:32pm CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Is there some long term goal to all these crossover oddities though? They only seem to exist because someone thought it would look cool. Not based on the merit of some alternate shared universe concept.
At first, I thought it was purely to celebrate the franchises where the anniversaries overlapped (as was the case with Ectotron) but now, i think it is purely for the designers to have some fun creating their dream crossovers.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on November 16th, 2020 @ 3:40pm CST
If it looks like anyone it's likely Cyclops, but I'd prefer it to be more it's own thing. A TF that scanned the Blackbird, not a robot X-Man that turns into BB. If it just has Cyclops' visor like Gigawatt has Doc's goggles that's okay.
Gotta say, though, I'd much rather have the Batmobile or the Enterprise.
Posted by blackeyedprime on November 16th, 2020 @ 4:05pm CST
I'd be down for a titan class blackbird that changes into the dangeroom with an included Danger marvels legend figure (wouldnt be able to pilot it but maybe could be dropped from a bomb hatch). Include some faces of xmen titan masters to pilot it (the heads of the characters were always on the comics iirc).
Posted by Betenoire on November 16th, 2020 @ 4:45pm CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Is there some long term goal to all these crossover oddities though? They only seem to exist because someone thought it would look cool. Not based on the merit of some alternate shared universe concept.
Does "Desperately hoping to make money/regain relevance" count as a long term goal?
Because comic sales as a whole are not in a good place right now and sometimes immediate survival replaces "long term goal."
Don't have to look much farther than the 90's alternate cover phase to find sometimes comic companies go for the spaghetti "everything against the wall" approach and hope something catches on.
And right now give TF toy sales it is possible it is the stronger brand than the X-Men after Disney ran the franchise into the ground to spite Fox.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on November 16th, 2020 @ 5:42pm CST
It's probably a new mold, like Maverick. The Blackbird has a very distinct shape.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 16th, 2020 @ 6:04pm CST
Posted by MeGrimlock78 on November 16th, 2020 @ 6:15pm CST
Transforming Thundertank from Thundercats.
It'll never happen, but man that would be sweet.
I've considered trying to make my own with RID Scavenger (from Beast Machines?), but have never really figured out HOW.
Posted by -WonkoTheSane- on November 16th, 2020 @ 6:40pm CST
angtre wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Meanwhile Transformers on the other hand, hasn't been good since Last Stand of The Wreckers.
That's a bit harsh. I won't digress into the matter not to go OT, but... well, there are many more beautiful stories after that point. Although the one you mentioned marked the starting point to such greatness IMHO.
Agreed 100%.
LSOTW was awesome though.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 16th, 2020 @ 9:03pm CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on November 16th, 2020 @ 9:39pm CST
MeGrimlock78 wrote:You know what I always thought would awesome?
Transforming Thundertank from Thundercats.
That's on my list of "I wish, but it'll never happen" alongside Beast Wars Battle Cat (He-Man) and a transforming Party Wagon (TMNT).
Posted by Mindmaster on November 16th, 2020 @ 10:20pm CST
(inb4 someone mentions the Crossovers line )
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 16th, 2020 @ 10:26pm CST
Gauntlet101010 wrote:MeGrimlock78 wrote:You know what I always thought would awesome?
Transforming Thundertank from Thundercats.
That's on my list of "I wish, but it'll never happen" alongside Beast Wars Battle Cat (He-Man) and a transforming Party Wagon (TMNT).
Speaking of Mattel properties, I would really love to have a Barbie Transformers.
Just an Arcee remold that would convert into her iconic pink car would be nice. And add brushable hair for shizz and giggles.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 16th, 2020 @ 11:07pm CST
This customizer made it happen.Gauntlet101010 wrote:a transforming Party Wagon (TMNT).
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on November 17th, 2020 @ 8:22am CST
Sabrblade wrote:This customizer made it happen.Gauntlet101010 wrote:a transforming Party Wagon (TMNT).
Oh, nice! That looks fantastic.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 17th, 2020 @ 8:47am CST
Gauntlet101010 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:This customizer made it happen.Gauntlet101010 wrote:a transforming Party Wagon (TMNT).
Oh, nice! That looks fantastic.
I would have gave him a different head at least. Otherwise, it's a great idea with a perfect execution.
Posted by bacem on November 17th, 2020 @ 9:04am CST
Gotta say, that actually looks good.
Posted by aronjlove on November 17th, 2020 @ 9:09am CST
Posted by blackeyedprime on November 17th, 2020 @ 9:15am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2020 @ 9:24am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 17th, 2020 @ 9:26am CST
Well, we got our answer.
Posted by LongHaulLaser on November 17th, 2020 @ 9:36am CST
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... e-x-spanse
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on November 17th, 2020 @ 9:40am CST
*sees price*
nevermind
Posted by aronjlove on November 17th, 2020 @ 9:46am CST
LongHaulLaser wrote:The link is up at Hasbro Pulse, but you can't preorder just yet, with the box art as well.
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... e-x-spanse
According to the Transformers' Facebook post, Target is the only place you can pre-order. It won't go live on Pulse until March.
Posted by LongHaulLaser on November 17th, 2020 @ 9:54am CST
aronjlove wrote:LongHaulLaser wrote:The link is up at Hasbro Pulse, but you can't preorder just yet, with the box art as well.
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... e-x-spanse
According to the Transformers' Facebook post, Target is the only place you can pre-order. It won't go live on Pulse until March.
Thanks, I didn't realize that from the initial post. I don't really check up on Target site much. Target does have pre-orders up for it, it appears to have the same pictures as the Hasbro pulse page.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2020 @ 10:07am CST
Posted by o.supreme on November 17th, 2020 @ 10:07am CST
angtre wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Meanwhile Transformers on the other hand, hasn't been good since Last Stand of The Wreckers.
That's a bit harsh. I won't digress into the matter not to go OT, but... well, there are many more beautiful stories after that point. Although the one you mentioned marked the starting point to such greatness IMHO.
I'd say he is being pretty generous actually. All Hail Megatron was really the only thing IDW ever put out I somewhat enjoyed reading, Dreamwave's ongoing was the last time I really enjoyed a TF Comic series as a whole.
Also looks like our initial guess of a SS Jetfire heavy retool was correct.
Posted by blackeyedprime on November 17th, 2020 @ 10:11am CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 17th, 2020 @ 10:22am CST
As confirmed by the images, the crossover is with the 1992 X Men Animated series, and the figures box uses visual vues to represent it. The figure comes with blast effects to simulate Wolverines claws and Psylocke's psyhic blade, while the head sports googles modeled after Cyclops's visor. The figure also comes with two mini figures of Wolverine, and his rival Sabertooth.
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