Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line
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With Blitzwing and Astrotrain, we saw that from ehre on out, the triple changers would be released as leader class figures. And that's exactly the case with Springer. JTPrime has shared a listing for a leader class Springer in the Studio Series 86 line. This means taht those wanting a clean deco of the previous voyager Springer may not get that after all and instead get a new mold.
Also newly found is a listing of Steeljaw, the wolf like creatures that accompanied Lockdown in Age of Extinction.
Tra Gen Studio Series Core TF4 Steeljaw
Product Number: F8752
Tra Gen Studio Series LDR 86 Springer
Product Number: F8774
Also newly found is a listing of Steeljaw, the wolf like creatures that accompanied Lockdown in Age of Extinction.
Tra Gen Studio Series Core TF4 Steeljaw
Product Number: F8752
Tra Gen Studio Series LDR 86 Springer
Product Number: F8774
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Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163491)
Posted by Emerje on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:50am CDT
Posted by Emerje on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:50am CDT
Hopefully Steeljaw signals a rerelease or remake of Lockdown.
Springer shuts down the rumors of the Siege figure being repainted. That figure was basically perfect as a Voyager, not sure how they'll justify making a Leader.
Emerje
Springer shuts down the rumors of the Siege figure being repainted. That figure was basically perfect as a Voyager, not sure how they'll justify making a Leader.
Emerje
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163492)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 15th, 2023 @ 2:25am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 15th, 2023 @ 2:25am CDT
Yeah I got Siege Springer for my movie shelf, because even though I would love a clean version, the figure itself is good enough for me. If this will be an all new mold fitting the leader class price, I expect the transformation to be even better. The thing is, considering how they butchered Blitzwing's jet mode, there's no excuse to screw up any of the modes given that the Siege figure is near flawless design-wise.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163495)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 15th, 2023 @ 4:38am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 15th, 2023 @ 4:38am CDT
I really HATED the voyager Springer. Both modes were barely different from each others and the transformation was NOT fun.
But to be fair, that was pretty much what the original G1 toy was.
So what the leader price-point will add to the table?
But to be fair, that was pretty much what the original G1 toy was.
So what the leader price-point will add to the table?
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163499)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 15th, 2023 @ 6:40am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 15th, 2023 @ 6:40am CDT
Leader Springer? What's he gonna do differently except take a bath? Or maybe this is a repack and this is price creep BS. Remember deluxe Cybertron Unicron being sold as a voyager years ago? That crap can happen. Or maybe they'll pack in a figure like Daniel and do a few tweaks like with Netflix Soundwave and say "Leader price point met!"
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163503)
Posted by frogbat on June 15th, 2023 @ 7:54am CDT
Posted by frogbat on June 15th, 2023 @ 7:54am CDT
Not one I thought they'd tackle so soon in the SS line - the siege version was the best of the triple changers with its fiddly transformation being the really true negative + the paint scheme for some. Think he looks good and scales pretty well.
Blitzwing and astrotrain could both benefit from he extra attention - I mean all they had to do with blitzwing is not include the rubbish hand things, and have the turret and extra kibble detach and they could've pretended it's a drone in jet mode. Astrotrain was good - but perhaps he feels a bit in need of a scale boost and also, I'd rather they had not included the tinder, and found a way to cover up the arms in shuttle mode.
Maybe that feeling of "too soon" as well... I mean for all know, it could be rerelease with the rocket launcher included from the city fight and call it a leader the same way they did coronation star scream.
Blitzwing and astrotrain could both benefit from he extra attention - I mean all they had to do with blitzwing is not include the rubbish hand things, and have the turret and extra kibble detach and they could've pretended it's a drone in jet mode. Astrotrain was good - but perhaps he feels a bit in need of a scale boost and also, I'd rather they had not included the tinder, and found a way to cover up the arms in shuttle mode.
Maybe that feeling of "too soon" as well... I mean for all know, it could be rerelease with the rocket launcher included from the city fight and call it a leader the same way they did coronation star scream.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163504)
Posted by Munkky on June 15th, 2023 @ 8:16am CDT
Posted by Munkky on June 15th, 2023 @ 8:16am CDT
I've had Siege Springer for a long time at this point and I'm pretty happy with him, battle damage decals and all, so this Leader Springer would have to be absolutely fantastic for me to consider buying one. It's nice to hear Bayverse is still hanging in there for Studio Series, even if it is just in the Core Class. I'm not a big fan of Bayverse's Lockdown so I'm not waiting with bated breath for a re-issue or anything, but the Steeljaws did have a cool design so I could always get a couple for my Multiverse Decepticon shelf.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163506)
Posted by o.supreme on June 15th, 2023 @ 8:46am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 15th, 2023 @ 8:46am CDT
Not a fan of the concept. I can't imagine what kind of accessories a cleaned up Voyager Siege Springer could come with to warrant Leader Pricing? If they do make an all new toy it seems wasteful. Besides, Siege Astrotrain and Legacy Blitzwing are still just Voyager toys with extra "stuff" added on. Would seem like a waste to do a whole new Voyager Springer ( with new accessories) to make it a "Leader", when the one they did just a few years back is fine. Just needs the battle damage removed.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163508)
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on June 15th, 2023 @ 9:22am CDT
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on June 15th, 2023 @ 9:22am CDT
Meh. I have Siege Springer and that's good enough for me.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163509)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 15th, 2023 @ 9:35am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 15th, 2023 @ 9:35am CDT
Leader Class Springer?
I'm trying to envision how big Springer was? When in scale with everyone else in The Movie.
This from Five Faces of Darkness is all probably the biggest he was ever portrayed.
I'm trying to envision how big Springer was? When in scale with everyone else in The Movie.
This from Five Faces of Darkness is all probably the biggest he was ever portrayed.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163518)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on June 15th, 2023 @ 11:48am CDT
For me this^ The current Springer is just fine as is and I have no reason to replace it with a leader class version. So IMO I don't know why they're even wasting new tooling on it when we actually need a better Astrotrain first. That I would buy same as I did for Blitzwing.
It's definitely nice to see Steeljaw is happening sooner rather than later, and hopefully means others of the like are also soon to be. I am curious how they can improve on the previous versions being how well they handled the new Rumble.
Posted by Till-all-R1 on June 15th, 2023 @ 11:48am CDT
Emerje wrote:Springer shuts down the rumors of the Siege figure being repainted. That figure was basically perfect as a Voyager, not sure how they'll justify making a Leader.
Emerje
For me this^ The current Springer is just fine as is and I have no reason to replace it with a leader class version. So IMO I don't know why they're even wasting new tooling on it when we actually need a better Astrotrain first. That I would buy same as I did for Blitzwing.
It's definitely nice to see Steeljaw is happening sooner rather than later, and hopefully means others of the like are also soon to be. I am curious how they can improve on the previous versions being how well they handled the new Rumble.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163520)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 15th, 2023 @ 11:54am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 15th, 2023 @ 11:54am CDT
Wrong Steeljaw.Till-all-R1 wrote:It's definitely nice to see Steeljaw is happening sooner rather than later, and hopefully means others of the like are also soon to be. I am curious how they can improve on the previous versions being how well they handled the new Rumble.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163525)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:37pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:37pm CDT
AOE Steeljaw is awesome, I’m glad I found Lockdown recently!
Honestly bummed that Springer (yet another G1 remake that got a figure not too long ago) is taking up a leader slot for next year. That hope of seeing more AOE Dinobots soon after Grimlock got reissued was very short lived.
We don’t have all the deluxe and voyager listings for 2024 yet, but so far the only Bayverse representation in Studio Series mainline for 2 entire years will be 3 core class figures, one of which is a repaint.
Honestly bummed that Springer (yet another G1 remake that got a figure not too long ago) is taking up a leader slot for next year. That hope of seeing more AOE Dinobots soon after Grimlock got reissued was very short lived.
We don’t have all the deluxe and voyager listings for 2024 yet, but so far the only Bayverse representation in Studio Series mainline for 2 entire years will be 3 core class figures, one of which is a repaint.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163526)
Posted by Rtron on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:39pm CDT
Seriously, having Springer take up that slot sucks. It should have gone to literally any baybot, even Demolishor would have been better...
Posted by Rtron on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:39pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:AOE Steeljaw is awesome, I’m glad I found Lockdown recently!
Honestly bummed that Springer (yet another G1 remake that got a figure not too long ago) is taking up a leader slot for next year. That hope of seeing more AOE Dinobots soon after Grimlock got reissued was very short lived.
We don’t have all the deluxe and voyager listings for 2024 yet, but so far the only Bayverse representation in Studio Series mainline for 2 entire years will be 3 core class figures, one of which is a repaint.
Seriously, having Springer take up that slot sucks. It should have gone to literally any baybot, even Demolishor would have been better...
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163527)
Posted by DeathReviews on June 15th, 2023 @ 1:03pm CDT
Given their proclivities so far, there's an equal chance they'll just do a clean version of Siege Springer, and throw in a couple of horrible 'energon' accessories, like they did with Blitzwing's silly boxing gloves. That's what Hasbro, in their cheapness and laziness, has been doing to justify the leader price point on voyager figures. And probably why we haven't seen a G1 style "leader" Megatron figure yet. They can't figure out what kind of useless junk to throw in the box with yet another Voyager Siege Megatron, to rationalize a higher price. Unless they re-issue the "Spoiler" box which had Skelivore in it.
Posted by DeathReviews on June 15th, 2023 @ 1:03pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:With Blitzwing and Astrotrain, we saw that from ehre on out, the triple changers would be released as leader class figures. And that's exactly the case with Springer. JTPrime has shared a listing for a leader class Springer in the Studio Series 86 line. This means taht those wanting a clean deco of the previous voyager Springer may not get that after all and instead get a new mold.
Given their proclivities so far, there's an equal chance they'll just do a clean version of Siege Springer, and throw in a couple of horrible 'energon' accessories, like they did with Blitzwing's silly boxing gloves. That's what Hasbro, in their cheapness and laziness, has been doing to justify the leader price point on voyager figures. And probably why we haven't seen a G1 style "leader" Megatron figure yet. They can't figure out what kind of useless junk to throw in the box with yet another Voyager Siege Megatron, to rationalize a higher price. Unless they re-issue the "Spoiler" box which had Skelivore in it.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163533)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 15th, 2023 @ 4:43pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 15th, 2023 @ 4:43pm CDT
Maybe we'll get a proper blaster and sword for springer as well as the wrist-mounted blaster we saw in the 86 film.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163536)
Posted by TulioDude on June 15th, 2023 @ 5:43pm CDT
Man these Cheetor pictures look great!
I think will be getting him later!
Posted by TulioDude on June 15th, 2023 @ 5:43pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Maximize!
Cheetor
Man these Cheetor pictures look great!
I think will be getting him later!
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163546)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2023 @ 6:44pm CDT
Agreed with everything here. another leader slot taken by a G1 guy, especially one with a new mold only 4 years old that got 2 different releases, just feels super disappointing.
When will we get our Dinobots and Que????? Among others?????
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2023 @ 6:44pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:AOE Steeljaw is awesome, I’m glad I found Lockdown recently!
Honestly bummed that Springer (yet another G1 remake that got a figure not too long ago) is taking up a leader slot for next year. That hope of seeing more AOE Dinobots soon after Grimlock got reissued was very short lived.
We don’t have all the deluxe and voyager listings for 2024 yet, but so far the only Bayverse representation in Studio Series mainline for 2 entire years will be 3 core class figures, one of which is a repaint.
Agreed with everything here. another leader slot taken by a G1 guy, especially one with a new mold only 4 years old that got 2 different releases, just feels super disappointing.
When will we get our Dinobots and Que????? Among others?????
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163552)
Posted by Rtron on June 15th, 2023 @ 7:15pm CDT
The dinobots are the most glaring omission, but there's also Demolishor, Dragonstorm and Infernocus. I like the G1 aesthetic, but I hate how it's slowly becoming the ONLY aesthetic. Look at what they did to Prime and Animated characters. I'm still waiting for a core class Frenzy or Dispensor. Deluxe or core Protoforms too! But it seems Hasbro is obsessed with unifying the aesthetic of the brand or some other such pointless sillyness. Iron Man proved stuff like that's bullshit a long time ago.
Posted by Rtron on June 15th, 2023 @ 7:15pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:AOE Steeljaw is awesome, I’m glad I found Lockdown recently!
Honestly bummed that Springer (yet another G1 remake that got a figure not too long ago) is taking up a leader slot for next year. That hope of seeing more AOE Dinobots soon after Grimlock got reissued was very short lived.
We don’t have all the deluxe and voyager listings for 2024 yet, but so far the only Bayverse representation in Studio Series mainline for 2 entire years will be 3 core class figures, one of which is a repaint.
Agreed with everything here. another leader slot taken by a G1 guy, especially one with a new mold only 4 years old that got 2 different releases, just feels super disappointing.
When will we get our Dinobots and Que????? Among others?????
The dinobots are the most glaring omission, but there's also Demolishor, Dragonstorm and Infernocus. I like the G1 aesthetic, but I hate how it's slowly becoming the ONLY aesthetic. Look at what they did to Prime and Animated characters. I'm still waiting for a core class Frenzy or Dispensor. Deluxe or core Protoforms too! But it seems Hasbro is obsessed with unifying the aesthetic of the brand or some other such pointless sillyness. Iron Man proved stuff like that's bullshit a long time ago.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163566)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 15th, 2023 @ 8:36pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 15th, 2023 @ 8:36pm CDT
I finally finished work on my custom DOTM Optimus Prime rework, including the trailer and upgrade kit! I've been working on this project for actual years now, it feels great to have it completely done!
This was one of my favorite figures of all time even before the paint and upgrade kit, so glad Studio Series made this one!
This was one of my favorite figures of all time even before the paint and upgrade kit, so glad Studio Series made this one!
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163567)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 15th, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 15th, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
Well done!
My DOTM Optimus was customised as well, but only with the basic 3D printed upgrade kit and the Reprolabels.
My DOTM Optimus was customised as well, but only with the basic 3D printed upgrade kit and the Reprolabels.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163568)
Posted by Rtron on June 15th, 2023 @ 9:00pm CDT
Well worth the wait I'd say, it looks incredible! Looks like it's some of your most detailed work yet.
Posted by Rtron on June 15th, 2023 @ 9:00pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:I finally finished work on my custom DOTM Optimus Prime rework, including the trailer and upgrade kit! I've been working on this project for actual years now, it feels great to have it completely done!
This was one of my favorite figures of all time even before the paint and upgrade kit, so glad Studio Series made this one!
Well worth the wait I'd say, it looks incredible! Looks like it's some of your most detailed work yet.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163579)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 16th, 2023 @ 3:11am CDT
This is stunning, fantastic work.
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 16th, 2023 @ 3:11am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:I finally finished work on my custom DOTM Optimus Prime rework, including the trailer and upgrade kit! I've been working on this project for actual years now, it feels great to have it completely done!
This was one of my favorite figures of all time even before the paint and upgrade kit, so glad Studio Series made this one!
This is stunning, fantastic work.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163580)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2023 @ 5:27am CDT
Thank you! That Reprolabels set for Prime looks really good.
Thanks! Those flames were super tricky but I’m really happy with how they turned out!
Thank you very much!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2023 @ 5:27am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Well done!
My DOTM Optimus was customised as well, but only with the basic 3D printed upgrade kit and the Reprolabels.
Thank you! That Reprolabels set for Prime looks really good.
Rtron wrote:Well worth the wait I'd say, it looks incredible! Looks like it's some of your most detailed work yet.
Thanks! Those flames were super tricky but I’m really happy with how they turned out!
ZeroWolf wrote:This is stunning, fantastic work.
Thank you very much!
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163582)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 16th, 2023 @ 6:33am CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 16th, 2023 @ 6:33am CDT
I love the detailing on the trailer, looks awesome. Nice work as usual.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163589)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 16th, 2023 @ 9:56am CDT
The only thing that is missing on your trailer is the stripe on its sides. But ordering the Reprolabels set just for that may be a bit too expensive.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 16th, 2023 @ 9:56am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Well done!
My DOTM Optimus was customised as well, but only with the basic 3D printed upgrade kit and the Reprolabels.
Thank you! That Reprolabels set for Prime looks really good.
The only thing that is missing on your trailer is the stripe on its sides. But ordering the Reprolabels set just for that may be a bit too expensive.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163640)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 17th, 2023 @ 7:20am CDT
Thank you!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 17th, 2023 @ 7:20am CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:I love the detailing on the trailer, looks awesome. Nice work as usual.
Thank you!
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163646)
Posted by Tuned Agent on June 17th, 2023 @ 11:36am CDT
Absolutely fantastic! I think I get more impressed every time you post.
Posted by Tuned Agent on June 17th, 2023 @ 11:36am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:I finally finished work on my custom DOTM Optimus Prime rework, including the trailer and upgrade kit! I've been working on this project for actual years now, it feels great to have it completely done!
This was one of my favorite figures of all time even before the paint and upgrade kit, so glad Studio Series made this one!
Absolutely fantastic! I think I get more impressed every time you post.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163648)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 17th, 2023 @ 1:25pm CDT
Thank you very much! Here’s one more pic of him using the hooks from my old Battle Blades Prime:
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 17th, 2023 @ 1:25pm CDT
Tuned Agent wrote:Absolutely fantastic! I think I get more impressed every time you post.
Thank you very much! Here’s one more pic of him using the hooks from my old Battle Blades Prime:
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163689)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 18th, 2023 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 18th, 2023 @ 11:24am CDT
I got more Freezers from the pulse sale, will probably get more before the sale ends.
Terrocons: Terrorize!
Terrocons: Terrorize!
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163695)
Posted by Ig89ninja on June 18th, 2023 @ 1:27pm CDT
Nice display! Gotta love how Buzzworthy Scorponok is basically a terrorcon 2 pack, perfect for army building.
Posted by Ig89ninja on June 18th, 2023 @ 1:27pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got more Freezers from the pulse sale, will probably get more before the sale ends.
Terrocons: Terrorize!
Nice display! Gotta love how Buzzworthy Scorponok is basically a terrorcon 2 pack, perfect for army building.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163718)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 18th, 2023 @ 8:03pm CDT
Fully agreed. Basically operates as a larger army builder with a smaller scorpion army builder. I may get 2 more to go with the crew.
I am trying to decide how many to do in general. I currently have 2 big and 2 small scorpions plus 8 Freezers. I would need to buy 7 Freezers to get the sale threshold on Pulse, so I could have 15 Freezers. And i think maybe 1 more scorpion at least for a nice trio of each size.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 18th, 2023 @ 8:03pm CDT
Ig89ninja wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got more Freezers from the pulse sale, will probably get more before the sale ends.
Terrocons: Terrorize!
Nice display! Gotta love how Buzzworthy Scorponok is basically a terrorcon 2 pack, perfect for army building.
Fully agreed. Basically operates as a larger army builder with a smaller scorpion army builder. I may get 2 more to go with the crew.
I am trying to decide how many to do in general. I currently have 2 big and 2 small scorpions plus 8 Freezers. I would need to buy 7 Freezers to get the sale threshold on Pulse, so I could have 15 Freezers. And i think maybe 1 more scorpion at least for a nice trio of each size.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163730)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 19th, 2023 @ 8:24am CDT
I know his ball joints probably aren't up to it, but I'd love to see a Freezer holding 4 Freezers in gun mode, because I'm silly like that. The caption would have to be "Say hello to my little friends."
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 19th, 2023 @ 8:24am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got more Freezers from the pulse sale, will probably get more before the sale ends.
Terrocons: Terrorize!
Nice display! Gotta love how Buzzworthy Scorponok is basically a terrorcon 2 pack, perfect for army building.
Fully agreed. Basically operates as a larger army builder with a smaller scorpion army builder. I may get 2 more to go with the crew.
I am trying to decide how many to do in general. I currently have 2 big and 2 small scorpions plus 8 Freezers. I would need to buy 7 Freezers to get the sale threshold on Pulse, so I could have 15 Freezers. And i think maybe 1 more scorpion at least for a nice trio of each size.
I know his ball joints probably aren't up to it, but I'd love to see a Freezer holding 4 Freezers in gun mode, because I'm silly like that. The caption would have to be "Say hello to my little friends."
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163801)
Posted by morganprime on June 20th, 2023 @ 12:11pm CDT
Posted by morganprime on June 20th, 2023 @ 12:11pm CDT
Man supremely disappointing Mirage SS figure. That bot mode is hot garbage and looks like he competed with SS Jolt for a kibble contest. Come on Studio Series getting a wee bit lazy when these look more like legacy designs than screen accurate SS.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163807)
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 12:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 12:20pm CDT
I really liked how Hasbro was upfront about how this required a leader class price point rather than voyager:
- Added articulation not standard in other classes such as fingers and butterfly joints, to reenact the chest pounding
- Minimal hollowness
- Extra accessories including 2 halves of the Transwarp key, two blades which connect to a fully poseable and segmented chain, and the battle axe for Optimus Prime (which could not be included with Prime at the voyager price point)
- Added articulation not standard in other classes such as fingers and butterfly joints, to reenact the chest pounding
- Minimal hollowness
- Extra accessories including 2 halves of the Transwarp key, two blades which connect to a fully poseable and segmented chain, and the battle axe for Optimus Prime (which could not be included with Prime at the voyager price point)
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163808)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on June 20th, 2023 @ 12:20pm CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on June 20th, 2023 @ 12:20pm CDT
While I don't feel it's hot garbage, I do agree that it's a bit disappointing compared to what he loos like in the movie. Though I do know it's not easy to exactly match what's on screen all the time since CG fixes everything that isn't possible in real world of construction.
At first I was seriously considering getting him simply based on the Porsche alt mode looking so good, then after seeing the movie thought his Bot mods also looked okay and not too overly design like most Bay Bots. But after seeing the actual toy in bot mode I have been dissuaded and this has now gone into the don't care to buy category. I may still pick it up one day on sale if i spot it for the car mode but it's not a must have by any means.
In fact aside from the Strongarm reveal this live stream was a total bore for me.
At first I was seriously considering getting him simply based on the Porsche alt mode looking so good, then after seeing the movie thought his Bot mods also looked okay and not too overly design like most Bay Bots. But after seeing the actual toy in bot mode I have been dissuaded and this has now gone into the don't care to buy category. I may still pick it up one day on sale if i spot it for the car mode but it's not a must have by any means.
In fact aside from the Strongarm reveal this live stream was a total bore for me.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163817)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2023 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2023 @ 1:17pm CDT
Looks like Primal will be worth it.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163818)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 1:25pm CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 1:25pm CDT
Primal looks pretty badass, just want a better look at the headsculpt
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163819)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 20th, 2023 @ 1:27pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 20th, 2023 @ 1:27pm CDT
Somebody please remind whoever wrote the article about the Springer and Steeljaw listings that Earthrise Snapdragon exists, and that SIEGE Springer and Apeface were in the same line as Astrotrain. So no, Astrotrain and Putzwing are not some universal sign that triple changers will all be Leader-class. The only thing that would really point that direction is Sandstorm's somehow ending up at Leader-class.
The leader Springer listing could just be - and had better just be - something in the same vein as Coronation Starscream, where it's a Voyager base figure bumped up to Leader price point by extra accessories.
After all, there is literally nothing Springer would gain from having a full new mold made at the Leader price point. Doing so would be even more of a pointless trainwreck than Legacy Putzwing (they shoulda done Octane instead) was. Nor is there really room in his design for similar faux-parts shenanigans to Putzwing.
Using the price point to give the SIEGE mold a transforming rotor sword and some movie props (like maybe the launcher from the battle of Autobot City), on the other hand... That would be welcome, and make much more sense.
The leader Springer listing could just be - and had better just be - something in the same vein as Coronation Starscream, where it's a Voyager base figure bumped up to Leader price point by extra accessories.
After all, there is literally nothing Springer would gain from having a full new mold made at the Leader price point. Doing so would be even more of a pointless trainwreck than Legacy Putzwing (they shoulda done Octane instead) was. Nor is there really room in his design for similar faux-parts shenanigans to Putzwing.
Using the price point to give the SIEGE mold a transforming rotor sword and some movie props (like maybe the launcher from the battle of Autobot City), on the other hand... That would be welcome, and make much more sense.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163842)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 20th, 2023 @ 2:51pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 20th, 2023 @ 2:51pm CDT
Wow, Primal looks great! Love all the accessories he comes with.
Mirage looks pretty good too (much better in the in-hand pics), I think they did the best they could given the design.
Mirage looks pretty good too (much better in the in-hand pics), I think they did the best they could given the design.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163852)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2023 @ 4:38pm CDT
Now that I see the pictures on my big screen instead of a phone, Primal does look pretty boss. But I'll nit-pick the weird looking gorilla legs. Appart that, it's bad-ass.
As for Mirage, he's much better than the mainline figure, but to be "screen accurate", we need something at MP scale with Unique Toys black magic.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2023 @ 4:38pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Wow, Primal looks great! Love all the accessories he comes with.
Mirage looks pretty good too (much better in the in-hand pics), I think they did the best they could given the design.
Now that I see the pictures on my big screen instead of a phone, Primal does look pretty boss. But I'll nit-pick the weird looking gorilla legs. Appart that, it's bad-ass.
As for Mirage, he's much better than the mainline figure, but to be "screen accurate", we need something at MP scale with Unique Toys black magic.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163855)
Posted by Rtron on June 20th, 2023 @ 4:55pm CDT
There's already been a leaked listing for a Leader class Sandstorm.
Posted by Rtron on June 20th, 2023 @ 4:55pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Somebody please remind whoever wrote the article about the Springer and Steeljaw listings that Earthrise Snapdragon exists, and that SIEGE Springer and Apeface were in the same line as Astrotrain. So no, Astrotrain and Putzwing are not some universal sign that triple changers will all be Leader-class. The only thing that would really point that direction is Sandstorm's somehow ending up at Leader-class.
The leader Springer listing could just be - and had better just be - something in the same vein as Coronation Starscream, where it's a Voyager base figure bumped up to Leader price point by extra accessories.
After all, there is literally nothing Springer would gain from having a full new mold made at the Leader price point. Doing so would be even more of a pointless trainwreck than Legacy Putzwing (they shoulda done Octane instead) was. Nor is there really room in his design for similar faux-parts shenanigans to Putzwing.
Using the price point to give the SIEGE mold a transforming rotor sword and some movie props (like maybe the launcher from the battle of Autobot City), on the other hand... That would be welcome, and make much more sense.
There's already been a leaked listing for a Leader class Sandstorm.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163861)
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 6:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 6:20pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Somebody please remind whoever wrote the article about the Springer and Steeljaw listings that Earthrise Snapdragon exists, and that SIEGE Springer and Apeface were in the same line as Astrotrain. So no, Astrotrain and Putzwing are not some universal sign that triple changers will all be Leader-class. The only thing that would really point that direction is Sandstorm's somehow ending up at Leader-class.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163874)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 20th, 2023 @ 7:25pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 20th, 2023 @ 7:25pm CDT
Man, that Primal looks BOSS!!! That is a badass looking figure. I love how they gave him a fully posable semi-rigid chain for his sword, that is awesome! I really hope you can finangle it to work with Battletrap. also love that they gave him Prime's axe so we actually get it.
Mirage looks nicer with the in-hand photos. I am super excited for my boy!!
My 2 favorite bots from the movie on the same stream. That was great.
Mirage looks nicer with the in-hand photos. I am super excited for my boy!!
My 2 favorite bots from the movie on the same stream. That was great.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163930)
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 10:24pm CDT
That chain will totally work with battletrap since his mace ball weapon has a port.
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 10:24pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Man, that Primal looks BOSS!!! That is a badass looking figure. I love how they gave him a fully posable semi-rigid chain for his sword, that is awesome! I really hope you can finangle it to work with Battletrap. also love that they gave him Prime's axe so we actually get it.
Mirage looks nicer with the in-hand photos. I am super excited for my boy!!
My 2 favorite bots from the movie on the same stream. That was great.
That chain will totally work with battletrap since his mace ball weapon has a port.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163967)
Posted by M. Spector on June 21st, 2023 @ 7:34pm CDT
Posted by M. Spector on June 21st, 2023 @ 7:34pm CDT
Not that this will shock anybody, but Primal does look cool 
Not sure I will get it him but its nice to see the toy looking good
Now Mirage .. Im not sure! Looking at the robot it sure doesnt look like it should transform into such a compact and distinctly shaped vehicle mode. Not a knock just an observation. I do apprecaite they got alot of the onscreen details right but man, he do be looking a lil baggy
Not sure I will get it him but its nice to see the toy looking goodNow Mirage .. Im not sure! Looking at the robot it sure doesnt look like it should transform into such a compact and distinctly shaped vehicle mode. Not a knock just an observation. I do apprecaite they got alot of the onscreen details right but man, he do be looking a lil baggy
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2163974)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2023 @ 6:55am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2023 @ 6:55am CDT
I hate cheap knockoffs
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2164411)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 30th, 2023 @ 8:15pm CDT
Nice pics, I really like the claw weapon included with that version of Bee! I'm curious, can he hold it under his hand if you fold the window kibble out?
Got another update today, this one's Jazz! Completely repainted him with an all-new base coat and detailing. I haven't had this figure around much for a while since I've been waiting to find the right base coat, but it's pretty nice! I do wish it had the spoiler on his back, but that's a small issue.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 30th, 2023 @ 8:15pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I hate cheap knockoffs
Nice pics, I really like the claw weapon included with that version of Bee! I'm curious, can he hold it under his hand if you fold the window kibble out?
Got another update today, this one's Jazz! Completely repainted him with an all-new base coat and detailing. I haven't had this figure around much for a while since I've been waiting to find the right base coat, but it's pretty nice! I do wish it had the spoiler on his back, but that's a small issue.
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2164423)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 1st, 2023 @ 2:26am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 1st, 2023 @ 2:26am CDT
That is one smooth paint job, fantastic work
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2164436)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 1st, 2023 @ 2:31pm CDT
Thank you! Glad to finally have it complete, I've been planning this redo for a long time now xD
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 1st, 2023 @ 2:31pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:That is one smooth paint job, fantastic work
Thank you! Glad to finally have it complete, I've been planning this redo for a long time now xD
Re: Leader Class Springer Coming to the Studio Series 86 Line (2164484)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 3rd, 2023 @ 11:18am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 3rd, 2023 @ 11:18am CDT
Happy 16th to the 2007 Movie! Really glad Studio Series has let me recreate this team:
We almost have all the bots from this one too, just need a tiny figure of Frenzy and maybe a core class Dispensor!
We almost have all the bots from this one too, just need a tiny figure of Frenzy and maybe a core class Dispensor!
