In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok
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Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, LeAwesome1, recieved a special package today from InDemandToys. It was none other the Transformers: Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok! LeAwesome1 has graciously agreed to share a whole host of photos of this latest, most wanted, titan. Check the users thoughts and their grand glorious gallery below!
Box:
Robot Mode (Toes not transformed correctly):
Scorpion Mode:
Base Mode:
Zarak:
More comparisons (Toes transformed correctly):
Are you getting this titan? Do you think he stacks up? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
LeAwesome1 wrote:Okay, so my thoughts on ER Scorponok:
To sum it up, this is one of my favourite figures I own at the moment. He is hands down my favourite titan figure, which is tough to say considering I absolutely adore Omega Supreme. I just love the aesthetic of this figure, and its actually fun to transform and display (unlike Fort Max/Trypticon). He is incredibly articulated, including a neck joint to allow him to look down one click which I think is such a good feature. Makes him feel very imposing looking down on his enemies. He is also incredible hefty, it feels worth the price tag, and really doesn't feel hollow. Only minor hollow part is in his legs but thats just for where his feet go in the other modes. All space is used up by every mode, and its incredible.
For the alt modes, I definitely prefer scorpion mode, its just huge and imposing and I love how well it pulls it off. My only minor complaint is I feel it could have done with another joint in the arms more in the middle to make a more natural bend of the claw, but that is a VERY minor complaint, it still looks great as is. The base mode doesn't look like anything special, but I wasn't expecting it to be. It does the job well enough, and thats the most important part of it! I think its also good they included a spot to store the head in base mode, as well as an area for the titan master to ride the scorpion mode (even if you do have to untransform him a bit).
Zarak looks great, and feels great. Kind of sucky that you have to remove the orange ears to put them on the back, but honestly its another very minor complaint on an otherwise perfect figure. Even Zarak has ankle pivot! Miles better than Cerebros, even if he is smaller!
Overall I'm incredibly impressed with this figure, a good final pit stop before stopping my collecting days, go out with a bang as they say! Would recommend this to anyone who is even remotely interested!
Also, in response to a previous comment, the visor is detachable, however you need to remove a screw to do so. I thought I'd have to put the screw back in, but it actually holds in very well without, so leaving the screw loose gives you the option permanently!
Box:
Robot Mode (Toes not transformed correctly):
Scorpion Mode:
Base Mode:
Zarak:
More comparisons (Toes transformed correctly):
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Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070359)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on July 4th, 2020 @ 8:40am CDT
Posted by SGMLordMirage on July 4th, 2020 @ 8:40am CDT
Love the photos, he looks amazing, cannot wait to receive mine.
SGM
SGM
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070363)
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:05am CDT
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:05am CDT
Wow! Titan Scorponok looks GREAT!
It seems like he's an all-new mold with no mold/ parts-sharing. Is that right? There were those who said he was a heavy re-mold of Omega Supreme.
I only wish he included his big orange rifle, his elevator, the other two double-cannons, & whatever city-mode bits Hasbro always leaves out due to budgetary restraints. Oh well, 3rd Party add-ons to the rescue, again!
I hope this mold gets a Black Zarak repaint/ remold.
It seems like he's an all-new mold with no mold/ parts-sharing. Is that right? There were those who said he was a heavy re-mold of Omega Supreme. I only wish he included his big orange rifle, his elevator, the other two double-cannons, & whatever city-mode bits Hasbro always leaves out due to budgetary restraints. Oh well, 3rd Party add-ons to the rescue, again!
I hope this mold gets a Black Zarak repaint/ remold.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070364)
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:08am CDT
Entirely his own mould, I see nothing that has been shared what so ever! I own both, so I just had a gloss over, and I thought the legs may have been shared but they are not!
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:08am CDT
AutobotAlvaron wrote:Wow! Titan Scorponok looks GREAT!
I only wish he included his big orange rifle, his elevator, the other two double-cannons, & whatever city-mode bits Hasbro always leaves out due to budgetary restraints. Oh well, 3rd Party add-ons to the rescue, again!
I hope this mold gets a Black Zarak repaint/ remold.
Entirely his own mould, I see nothing that has been shared what so ever! I own both, so I just had a gloss over, and I thought the legs may have been shared but they are not!
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070365)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:13am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:13am CDT
I don't get every titan .... but I'm gonna get this.
I saw that his head was cross compatible with Fort Max's too. Not something I expected, but was glad to see.
I saw that his head was cross compatible with Fort Max's too. Not something I expected, but was glad to see.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070366)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:14am CDT
Where did you hear that? I've never heard he was going to be a remold. The only titan to ever be a retool was Fortress Maximus.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:14am CDT
AutobotAlvaron wrote:Wow! Titan Scorponok looks GREAT!
I only wish he included his big orange rifle, his elevator, the other two double-cannons, & whatever city-mode bits Hasbro always leaves out due to budgetary restraints. Oh well, 3rd Party add-ons to the rescue, again!
I hope this mold gets a Black Zarak repaint/ remold.
Where did you hear that? I've never heard he was going to be a remold. The only titan to ever be a retool was Fortress Maximus.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070367)
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:21am CDT
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:21am CDT
Got some more pictures of the box as requested, you can see Bumblebee and Doubledealer on there
I also noticed a gunshot coming from round the corner, and is that who I think it is firing?
Is that Megatron?
I also noticed a gunshot coming from round the corner, and is that who I think it is firing?
Is that Megatron?
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070368)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:27am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:27am CDT
I noted that Megatron was firing on Scorponok back when we had the box reveal 
I wonder what the angle is with it. Afterall according to the Japanese G1 timeline, Megs and Optimus did ally together for a while (the truce broke down in the lead up to the Japanese G2 release), megs became a good guy in the IDW stories, Transformers Prime had him renouncing evil at its end. I can't remember what happened with megs in the prime wars trilogy though, other than he was snarky as hell but wasn't the bad guy. Are we about to see a twist in this tale?
I wonder what the angle is with it. Afterall according to the Japanese G1 timeline, Megs and Optimus did ally together for a while (the truce broke down in the lead up to the Japanese G2 release), megs became a good guy in the IDW stories, Transformers Prime had him renouncing evil at its end. I can't remember what happened with megs in the prime wars trilogy though, other than he was snarky as hell but wasn't the bad guy. Are we about to see a twist in this tale?
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070369)
Posted by Skritz on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:45am CDT
It would be so weird if the mandatory Megatron of the next line was an Autobot.
Posted by Skritz on July 4th, 2020 @ 9:45am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:I noted that Megatron was firing on Scorponok back when we had the box reveal
It would be so weird if the mandatory Megatron of the next line was an Autobot.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070371)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:11am CDT
Well there's plenty speculation that the next line will have a... Different sort of Megatron, of the purple dinosaur sort.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:11am CDT
Skritz wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I noted that Megatron was firing on Scorponok back when we had the box reveal
It would be so weird if the mandatory Megatron of the next line was an Autobot.
Well there's plenty speculation that the next line will have a... Different sort of Megatron, of the purple dinosaur sort.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070372)
Posted by sol magnus on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:20am CDT
It could very well be that Skorponok poses a threat to the Autobots AND Decepticons. Megatron has no shortage of potential usurpers in his circle.
Posted by sol magnus on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:20am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Skritz wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I noted that Megatron was firing on Scorponok back when we had the box reveal
It would be so weird if the mandatory Megatron of the next line was an Autobot.
Well there's plenty speculation that the next line will have a... Different sort of Megatron, of the purple dinosaur sort.
It could very well be that Skorponok poses a threat to the Autobots AND Decepticons. Megatron has no shortage of potential usurpers in his circle.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070373)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:29am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:29am CDT
As long as they don't have Starscream possessing Scorponok ala the Titan's Return cartoon
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070374)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:47am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:47am CDT
Instead, he'll possess Bumblebee.ZeroWolf wrote:As long as they don't have Starscream possessing Scorponok ala the Titan's Return cartoon
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070376)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:57am CDT
Now that's a twist!
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:57am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Instead, he'll possess Bumblebee.ZeroWolf wrote:As long as they don't have Starscream possessing Scorponok ala the Titan's Return cartoon
Now that's a twist!
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070377)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:03am CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:03am CDT
I think he's gorgeous but I just don't like Scorponok as a Titan-sized character. I ended up using my ebay earnings to finally buy PE Warden and Botcon Scorponok - they'll be repping the characters in my collection now.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070378)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:05am CDT
And with Starscream being Starscream, he won't wisen up to realize that he could have just stayed inside Megatron and taken over the Decepticons that way.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:05am CDT
Then he'll jump around and possess Optimus, Megatron, Arcee, Soundwave, Shockwave, Ultra Magnus, and more.ZeroWolf wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Instead, he'll possess Bumblebee.ZeroWolf wrote:As long as they don't have Starscream possessing Scorponok ala the Titan's Return cartoon
Now that's a twist!
And with Starscream being Starscream, he won't wisen up to realize that he could have just stayed inside Megatron and taken over the Decepticons that way.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070379)
Posted by o.supreme on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:16am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:16am CDT
Scorponok looks great! Nice to finally have a Decepticon Titan that scales well with his Autobot counterpart. ASo...whay are some areas getting this now, and U.S. has to wait until September (the fans in Japan have to wait until November...). I know regional packaging may have something to do with it, but I believed most countries that have multilingual packaging should theoretically all get it about the same time...Oh well....*patience*
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070380)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:22am CDT
BBTS’s preorders have Scorponok pegged for a mid-July release. Then again, they also said that SS Overload was supposed to be last month and still no word on him so.....
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:22am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Scorponok looks great! Nice to finally have a Decepticon Titan that scales well with his Autobot counterpart. ASo...whay are some areas getting this now, and U.S. has to wait until September (the fans in Japan have to wait until November...). I know regional packaging may have something to do with it, but I believed most countries that have multilingual packaging should theoretically all get it about the same time...Oh well....*patience*
BBTS’s preorders have Scorponok pegged for a mid-July release. Then again, they also said that SS Overload was supposed to be last month and still no word on him so.....
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070382)
Posted by Lore Keeper on July 4th, 2020 @ 12:02pm CDT
Posted by Lore Keeper on July 4th, 2020 @ 12:02pm CDT
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070383)
Posted by Starseeker on July 4th, 2020 @ 12:11pm CDT
Couldn't have said it better myself. It's becoming extremely frustrating.
Posted by Starseeker on July 4th, 2020 @ 12:11pm CDT
Lore Keeper wrote:
Couldn't have said it better myself. It's becoming extremely frustrating.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070384)
Posted by sol magnus on July 4th, 2020 @ 12:36pm CDT
Posted by sol magnus on July 4th, 2020 @ 12:36pm CDT
Yesterday I was talking trash about Maryland stores not getting any Battlemasters. Hit up Target last night to try and score another Seeker Elite pack for a good buddy of mine, and walk right into a display of Smashdown and Soundbarrier. I was unsuccessful on the Seekers, but I picked up Soundbarrier.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070385)
Posted by TransformR on July 4th, 2020 @ 12:59pm CDT
I picked up the both seekers from the shelf in Brandywine the other day. No sign of battle masters in MD for me tho
Posted by TransformR on July 4th, 2020 @ 12:59pm CDT
sol magnus wrote:Yesterday I was talking trash about Maryland stores not getting any Battlemasters. Hit up Target last night to try and score another Seeker Elite pack for a good buddy of mine, and walk right into a display of Smashdown and Soundbarrier. I was unsuccessful on the Seekers, but I picked up Soundbarrier.
I picked up the both seekers from the shelf in Brandywine the other day. No sign of battle masters in MD for me tho
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070386)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 1:08pm CDT
Ah so you prefer the comics interpretation of the character then instead of the toon
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 1:08pm CDT
Dr. Caelus wrote:I think he's gorgeous but I just don't like Scorponok as a Titan-sized character. I ended up using my ebay earnings to finally buy PE Warden and Botcon Scorponok - they'll be repping the characters in my collection now.
Ah so you prefer the comics interpretation of the character then instead of the toon
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070387)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 1:31pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2020 @ 1:31pm CDT
Greetings Seibertronians! This news is for our fellow transformers fans down under! According to the Facebook page for Ozformers, Wave 2 of the Battlemasters class have been found in Australian retail. The wave consists of Slitherfang and a re-release of Siege Rung in Earthrise packaging.
The sighting was made at the Gepps Crossing Toyworld in South Australia. The photo was supplied to Ozformers by a member of their community.
If you want to see more of Slitherfang, check out this video review here.
While these are now making their way to the shelves in Australia, it remains to be seen when they'll reach other places given current global developments. Rest assured though that we here at Seibertron will try and bring you the latest sighting news as we get it.
Are you wanting to pick these up? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
The sighting was made at the Gepps Crossing Toyworld in South Australia. The photo was supplied to Ozformers by a member of their community.
If you want to see more of Slitherfang, check out this video review here.
While these are now making their way to the shelves in Australia, it remains to be seen when they'll reach other places given current global developments. Rest assured though that we here at Seibertron will try and bring you the latest sighting news as we get it.
Are you wanting to pick these up? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070389)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 4th, 2020 @ 1:52pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 4th, 2020 @ 1:52pm CDT
For what it's worth somebody on Facebook did a tear down of Scorponok and apparently the internals are the same as Omega Supreme.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070390)
Posted by -WonkoTheSane- on July 4th, 2020 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by -WonkoTheSane- on July 4th, 2020 @ 1:56pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Skritz wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I noted that Megatron was firing on Scorponok back when we had the box reveal
It would be so weird if the mandatory Megatron of the next line was an Autobot.
Well there's plenty speculation that the next line will have a... Different sort of Megatron, of the purple dinosaur sort.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070394)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 4th, 2020 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 4th, 2020 @ 4:14pm CDT
I remember from way back when that FoC Grimlock had a prototype with Beast Megatron's head. I wouldn't mind seeing that, even if the mold is 8 years old.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070395)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 4th, 2020 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 4th, 2020 @ 4:24pm CDT
Maybe he'll be a brown dinosaur instead of a purple dinosaur.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070399)
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on July 4th, 2020 @ 4:48pm CDT
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on July 4th, 2020 @ 4:48pm CDT
Imagine if he's a more scientifically-accurate Tyrannosaurus?
a.k.a.
imagine if he's a badass purple feathered T-Rex
a.k.a.
imagine if he's a badass purple feathered T-Rex
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070405)
Posted by DMSL on July 4th, 2020 @ 5:40pm CDT
Posted by DMSL on July 4th, 2020 @ 5:40pm CDT
Smokescreen looks cheap, those wheels...horrid, i think i will stick to my old CHUG Datsun brothers.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070406)
Posted by o.supreme on July 4th, 2020 @ 5:52pm CDT
Nah, these are toys. Besides in another 30 years when scientists think they have still "more accurate" data for the appearance of Dinosaurs, people will complain then how inaccurate they appear now.
On another note. Remember way back in February when Target had a crazy BOGO free sale on mane Earthrise wave 2 and 3 voyagers and deluxe's? So where does anyone think wave 2 will appear first.
Well logically it appears they will show up in other places long before the U.S. But for U.S fans who wants to guess.... Target, Walmart, Amazon, Hasbro Pulse, or some other online retailer?
Posted by o.supreme on July 4th, 2020 @ 5:52pm CDT
Jeddostotle7 wrote:Imagine if he's a more scientifically-accurate Tyrannosaurus?
a.k.a.
imagine if he's a badass purple feathered T-Rex
Nah, these are toys. Besides in another 30 years when scientists think they have still "more accurate" data for the appearance of Dinosaurs, people will complain then how inaccurate they appear now.
On another note. Remember way back in February when Target had a crazy BOGO free sale on mane Earthrise wave 2 and 3 voyagers and deluxe's? So where does anyone think wave 2 will appear first.
Well logically it appears they will show up in other places long before the U.S. But for U.S fans who wants to guess.... Target, Walmart, Amazon, Hasbro Pulse, or some other online retailer?
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070407)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 4th, 2020 @ 5:55pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 4th, 2020 @ 5:55pm CDT
o.supreme, the only thing stopping them from sculpting feathers onto a toy is show-accuracy. That and the fact that they might want to go with Transmetal Megs. Regular Megs has been done before, even if it was a while ago, plus aside from the MP his toys don't have major breakage issues. Unlike TM Megs' infamous waist.
Consider also that ER Smokescreen will actually be properly distinct from Prowl and Bluestreak in altmode, unlike the Universe versions.
You know, WaywardInsecticon actually drew that.Jeddostotle7 wrote:Imagine if he's a more scientifically-accurate Tyrannosaurus?
a.k.a.
imagine if he's a badass purple feathered T-Rex
Aside from the visible snap pegs, these wheels look more like actual Datsun wheels They're not painted, but that's because other things have gobbled his paint allowance. The photos make the wheels look worse than they will in-hand, he's like 2-3 times his real size in the pics.DMSL wrote:Smokescreen looks cheap, those wheels...horrid, i think i will stick to my old CHUG Datsun brothers.
Consider also that ER Smokescreen will actually be properly distinct from Prowl and Bluestreak in altmode, unlike the Universe versions.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070408)
Posted by o.supreme on July 4th, 2020 @ 6:31pm CDT
I think you and I interpret things differently, which is fine. I never stated feathers couldn't be done. I'm just stating my opinion that I don't think it's necessary.
Posted by o.supreme on July 4th, 2020 @ 6:31pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:o.supreme, the only thing stopping them from sculpting feathers onto a toy is show-accuracy.
I think you and I interpret things differently, which is fine. I never stated feathers couldn't be done. I'm just stating my opinion that I don't think it's necessary.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070417)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on July 4th, 2020 @ 7:30pm CDT
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on July 4th, 2020 @ 7:30pm CDT
Maybe I missed the debate but id Siege and Earthrise are attempting scale, which one is more official at this point. Side by side it’s quite dramatically different. Other than ER Screamer’s beautiful jet mode. I do feel siege is more fun....
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070418)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 4th, 2020 @ 7:30pm CDT
The Siege versions of the Datsuns and the Countachs are much better than the old Classics and Universe figures imho. I don't begrudge anybody for not wanting to buy everything over again, and I'm glad everyone likes different things, but I can't imagine preferring the earlier ones. WfC is everything I ever wanted from Generations.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 4th, 2020 @ 7:30pm CDT
DMSL wrote:Smokescreen looks cheap, those wheels...horrid, i think i will stick to my old CHUG Datsun brothers.
The Siege versions of the Datsuns and the Countachs are much better than the old Classics and Universe figures imho. I don't begrudge anybody for not wanting to buy everything over again, and I'm glad everyone likes different things, but I can't imagine preferring the earlier ones. WfC is everything I ever wanted from Generations.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070419)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 4th, 2020 @ 7:58pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 4th, 2020 @ 7:58pm CDT
IMO it's a tradeoff with the Datsuns. The Universe versions have more paint, altmode weapon storage, Prowl has an actual transparent red lightbar instead of the SIEGE toy's cheater version, and all of them come with the shoulder cannons since they're integrated. But they all turn into a bland modern car mode, the only distinction with said car mode is lightbar/no lightbar, and they have Alternators-style legs instead of G1-accurate legs.AcademyofDrX wrote:DMSL wrote:Smokescreen looks cheap, those wheels...horrid, i think i will stick to my old CHUG Datsun brothers.
The Siege versions of the Datsuns and the Countachs are much better than the old Classics and Universe figures imho. I don't begrudge anybody for not wanting to buy everything over again, and I'm glad everyone likes different things, but I can't imagine preferring the earlier ones. WfC is everything I ever wanted from Generations.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070423)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 4th, 2020 @ 8:31pm CDT
The paint deco is terrible, especially on Smokescreen, I could not care less about the lightbar, and the shoulder cannons are tiny and unlike their toy or cartoon counterparts.
I remember this was a big deal when Punch/Counterpunch came out, but I literally don't understand the appeal of weapons storage. I would much prefer weapons that can mount on the alt-mode, and I'm perfectly fine with baggies or bins to store weapons when they're not in bot mode. There's nothing wrong with people liking it, I literally can't imagine considering weapon storage as part of the overall value of a toy. I just can't understand it.
I'm G1 from youth, so obviously the toy and show accuracy is a big part of the appeal, but my favorite part of WfC, especially the '84/'85 group, if transforming. The Datsuns and Countachs have simple, intuitive, tactile, fun transformations that are head and shoulders above anything in the Classics era--except for the Seekers.
One of the reasons I'm not too upset double-dipping on Smokescreen is the engineering seems practically identical, so I know the new one will be fun. And at least with Prowl I'll be getting a new deco compared to Siege.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 4th, 2020 @ 8:31pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:IMO it's a tradeoff with the Datsuns. The Universe versions have more paint, altmode weapon storage, Prowl has an actual transparent red lightbar instead of the SIEGE toy's cheater version, and all of them come with the shoulder cannons since they're integrated. But they all turn into a bland modern car mode, the only distinction with said car mode is lightbar/no lightbar, and they have Alternators-style legs instead of G1-accurate legs.AcademyofDrX wrote:DMSL wrote:Smokescreen looks cheap, those wheels...horrid, i think i will stick to my old CHUG Datsun brothers.
The Siege versions of the Datsuns and the Countachs are much better than the old Classics and Universe figures imho. I don't begrudge anybody for not wanting to buy everything over again, and I'm glad everyone likes different things, but I can't imagine preferring the earlier ones. WfC is everything I ever wanted from Generations.
The paint deco is terrible, especially on Smokescreen, I could not care less about the lightbar, and the shoulder cannons are tiny and unlike their toy or cartoon counterparts.
I remember this was a big deal when Punch/Counterpunch came out, but I literally don't understand the appeal of weapons storage. I would much prefer weapons that can mount on the alt-mode, and I'm perfectly fine with baggies or bins to store weapons when they're not in bot mode. There's nothing wrong with people liking it, I literally can't imagine considering weapon storage as part of the overall value of a toy. I just can't understand it.
I'm G1 from youth, so obviously the toy and show accuracy is a big part of the appeal, but my favorite part of WfC, especially the '84/'85 group, if transforming. The Datsuns and Countachs have simple, intuitive, tactile, fun transformations that are head and shoulders above anything in the Classics era--except for the Seekers.
One of the reasons I'm not too upset double-dipping on Smokescreen is the engineering seems practically identical, so I know the new one will be fun. And at least with Prowl I'll be getting a new deco compared to Siege.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070424)
Posted by Burn on July 4th, 2020 @ 8:53pm CDT
And now you know how the rest of the world feels.
Posted by Burn on July 4th, 2020 @ 8:53pm CDT
Starseeker wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:
Couldn't have said it better myself. It's becoming extremely frustrating.
And now you know how the rest of the world feels.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070432)
Posted by DeathReviews on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:31pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on July 4th, 2020 @ 10:31pm CDT
Bah! The wave 1 ER Battlemasters aren't even anywhere near my realm yet! And I haven't seen either of these up at Hasbro Pulse. What's the dealy-o?
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070434)
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:03pm CDT
I only meant that I hoped a Black Zarak got made from this mold. Since he has a different head & face, wouldn't that mean he NEEDS a re-mold or altogether new head-bot?
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:03pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:AutobotAlvaron wrote:Wow! Titan Scorponok looks GREAT!
I only wish he included his big orange rifle, his elevator, the other two double-cannons, & whatever city-mode bits Hasbro always leaves out due to budgetary restraints. Oh well, 3rd Party add-ons to the rescue, again!
I hope this mold gets a Black Zarak repaint/ remold.
Where did you hear that? I've never heard he was going to be a remold. The only titan to ever be a retool was Fortress Maximus.
I only meant that I hoped a Black Zarak got made from this mold. Since he has a different head & face, wouldn't that mean he NEEDS a re-mold or altogether new head-bot?
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070435)
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:15pm CDT
With Titan Fort Max, the re-use of Metroplex parts is pretty obvious. I am curious, could you detail what "internals" Scorponok shares with Omega? Is it only stuff like ratchets, springs, & screws, or is any molded plastic carried over? Just looking at photos, it is hard to tell.
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:15pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:For what it's worth somebody on Facebook did a tear down of Scorponok and apparently the internals are the same as Omega Supreme.
With Titan Fort Max, the re-use of Metroplex parts is pretty obvious. I am curious, could you detail what "internals" Scorponok shares with Omega? Is it only stuff like ratchets, springs, & screws, or is any molded plastic carried over? Just looking at photos, it is hard to tell.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070436)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:20pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:20pm CDT
He was talking about your second paragraph, not your last sentence.AutobotAlvaron wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:AutobotAlvaron wrote:Wow! Titan Scorponok looks GREAT!
I only wish he included his big orange rifle, his elevator, the other two double-cannons, & whatever city-mode bits Hasbro always leaves out due to budgetary restraints. Oh well, 3rd Party add-ons to the rescue, again!
I hope this mold gets a Black Zarak repaint/ remold.
Where did you hear that? I've never heard he was going to be a remold. The only titan to ever be a retool was Fortress Maximus.
I only meant that I hoped a Black Zarak got made from this mold. Since he has a different head & face, wouldn't that mean he NEEDS a re-mold or altogether new head-bot?
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070437)
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:28pm CDT
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:28pm CDT
Oh, sorry about that. Guys on FaceBook speculated that since their sizes were similar that Scorponok would likely be a heavy re-tool of Omega Supreme, like Fort Max & Metroplex were. I passed on Fort Max, because he seemed too similar & cheated a bit much for my liking. I have a Carrobots Brave Max, complete with Master Sword & both large guns, so I am satisfied with that. I want both Omega & Scorpy, but I've been wondering about their molds, since I've read contradicting things about them.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070438)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:35pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2020 @ 11:35pm CDT
Yeah, don't trust Facebook when it comes to things like that.AutobotAlvaron wrote:Oh, sorry about that. Guys on FaceBook speculated that since their sizes were similar that Scorponok would likely be a heavy re-tool of Omega Supreme, like Fort Max & Metroplex were. I passed on Fort Max, because he seemed too similar & cheated a bit much for my liking. I have a Carrobots Brave Max, complete with Master Sword & both large guns, so I am satisfied with that. I want both Omega & Scorpy, but I've been wondering about their molds, since I've read contradicting things about them.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070448)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 5th, 2020 @ 2:48am CDT
No, I should have made my post clearer But, yeah I don't see how Scorp could be a remold given the extreme differences, like how Omega transforms for one thing.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 5th, 2020 @ 2:48am CDT
AutobotAlvaron wrote:Oh, sorry about that. Guys on FaceBook speculated that since their sizes were similar that Scorponok would likely be a heavy re-tool of Omega Supreme, like Fort Max & Metroplex were. I passed on Fort Max, because he seemed too similar & cheated a bit much for my liking. I have a Carrobots Brave Max, complete with Master Sword & both large guns, so I am satisfied with that. I want both Omega & Scorpy, but I've been wondering about their molds, since I've read contradicting things about them.
No, I should have made my post clearer
But, yeah I don't see how Scorp could be a remold given the extreme differences, like how Omega transforms for one thing.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070450)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 5th, 2020 @ 3:05am CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 5th, 2020 @ 3:05am CDT
It's possible he recycles some of the heavy ratchet joints from Omega, that that's what Chuckdawg meant by internals.
Speaking of heavy ratchet joints, I wonder what would be a good source for them... I have designs on kitbashing Fort Max's legs, and it's either heavy ratchets or swivels that bolt and unbolt.
1. Decepticon infighting
2. It's unclear what that is blowing up by Scorponok's arm
3. Maybe he was aiming for Optimus and his aim has improved even more than as of that boulder toss.
Speaking of heavy ratchet joints, I wonder what would be a good source for them... I have designs on kitbashing Fort Max's legs, and it's either heavy ratchets or swivels that bolt and unbolt.
So you can. Of course, Bee's appearance doesn't necessarily mean he'll look like that if/when he gets a toy. I mean, one of the coneheads on Sky Lynx's box looked like the G1 toy.LeAwesome1 wrote:Got some more pictures of the box as requested, you can see Bumblebee and Doubledealer on there
Looks like. Of course, there are some things to consider.LeAwesome1 wrote:I also noticed a gunshot coming from round the corner, and is that who I think it is firing?
Is that Megatron?
1. Decepticon infighting
2. It's unclear what that is blowing up by Scorponok's arm
3. Maybe he was aiming for Optimus and his aim has improved even more than as of that boulder toss.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070460)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 5th, 2020 @ 10:20am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 5th, 2020 @ 10:20am CDT
Greetings Seibertronians! Following a recent sighting of the Wave 2 Battlemasters in Australia, there has now been a US sighting of the Target exclusive Decepticon Clones two pack.
The sighting was made by smf2045, over at fellow Transformers fan site, TFW2005. The clones are a repackage of the Titan's Returns molds. The last time these were issued one half of the Decepticon Clones was exclusive to the Siege on Cybertron boxset, while the other was in a two pack with one of the Autobot clones. In Japan, Takara Tomy redeco'd the clones to a more cartoon accurate color scheme and released the clones in their proper pairs. This is the first time since G1 that the Decepticon Clones have been sold in a set together.
Happy hunting everyone!
Do you plan on getting these? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
The sighting was made by smf2045, over at fellow Transformers fan site, TFW2005. The clones are a repackage of the Titan's Returns molds. The last time these were issued one half of the Decepticon Clones was exclusive to the Siege on Cybertron boxset, while the other was in a two pack with one of the Autobot clones. In Japan, Takara Tomy redeco'd the clones to a more cartoon accurate color scheme and released the clones in their proper pairs. This is the first time since G1 that the Decepticon Clones have been sold in a set together.
Happy hunting everyone!
Do you plan on getting these? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070480)
Posted by Bombshell0001 on July 5th, 2020 @ 1:16pm CDT
Posted by Bombshell0001 on July 5th, 2020 @ 1:16pm CDT
Found this at Glen Burnie MD Target 1 is left on the shelf .
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070482)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 5th, 2020 @ 1:23pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 5th, 2020 @ 1:23pm CDT
Well, Kapow and ID Toys have removed their listings for the Seeker two-pack pre-order (out of stock). Both still have the Clones though.
£26.97 - Kapow
£26.99 - ID Toys
£26.97 - Kapow
£26.99 - ID Toys
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070484)
Posted by o.supreme on July 5th, 2020 @ 1:36pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 5th, 2020 @ 1:36pm CDT
Dosen't surprise me. Megatron/Galvatron has always been at odds with Scorponok in pretty much every continuity. Any uneasy alliance usually breaks down quickly for a showdown of Leadership. Makes me hope the 3rd WFC line is more futuristic (focus on more 87'-90' Characters, as well as Victory etc...), and we can give Optimus and Megatron a well deserved rest.
Re: In-hand Gallery and Thoughts Of Transformers Earthrise Titan Class Scorponok (2070485)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 5th, 2020 @ 1:39pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 5th, 2020 @ 1:39pm CDT
The only time that wasn't the case was in The Rebirth. Wherein it was unclear if Scorponok had an identity of his own.
