More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options
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Greetings Seibertronians! Following yesterday's surprising reveal of Transformers Selects Titan Class Black Zarak, more sites have opened up preorders for this highly anticipated retpol (one that many assumed would never happen, at least not from Hasbro).
Best news is that Canadian and Australian sites are getting in on the action, meaning fans in those areas won't be missing out!
Check out the sites below to secure your preorder now.
Pre-orders for Black Zarak are now available at EB Games/Zing (Australia) for the price of $299.00 with a $50 deposit.
You would have been hard pressed to find Scorponok cheaper than that when he had his limited release in Australia.
Australia
EB Games Australia
Zing Pop Culture
Canada
Ages 3 and Up
EB Games
USA
Dorkside Toys
What's interesting to note about this preorder, is that Dorkside Toys have listed the figure under the Legacy name, and not War for Cybertron that other figures have had so far. Thanks to fellow Seibertron user, Sabrblade, for sharing this information!
TF Source
Have you secured this exciting release? Have you got Black Roritchi ready for Black Zarak?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Credit(s): EBGames Australia, Zing Pop Culture, Ages 3 and Up, EB Games Canada, TF Source, Dorkside Toys
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Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100003)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 31st, 2021 @ 12:34pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 31st, 2021 @ 12:34pm CDT
Not only is Black Zarak pre-ordered, but it's already paid in full in advance.
No way I'm missing out.
No way I'm missing out.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100004)
Posted by aronjlove on March 31st, 2021 @ 12:44pm CDT
Posted by aronjlove on March 31st, 2021 @ 12:44pm CDT
This morning I made a pre-order on Pulse. If the Ark comes out and is cool then I will just have to find a place for both of them. But then again, I have so many more Autobots than Decepticons, I might just skip the Ark and have two Decepticon titans. I have a few months to figure it out lol.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100009)
Posted by o.supreme on March 31st, 2021 @ 1:36pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on March 31st, 2021 @ 1:36pm CDT
BZ has the perfect spot waiting for him (currently occupied by PotP Predaking). If all goes well with Masterpiece Raiden , then he and PotP Predaking will hopefully find a nice home on another shelf. The Ark on the other hand will be the oddball in my collection, which is why MetroTitan would restore the Balance nicely 
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Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100018)
Posted by Burn on March 31st, 2021 @ 3:54pm CDT
Posted by Burn on March 31st, 2021 @ 3:54pm CDT
Just to add the list for Australians (because I know some people actually don't like dealing with EB/Zing). Robotoyz have their pre-order live as well. $19.95 deposit, $299.95 final price plus shipping.
https://www.robotoyz.net/products/trans ... lack-zarak
Convince me I should do the same. I don't really have the room, I don't really have the money (though with a December release I can easily save up) but I do like the figure a lot ...
https://www.robotoyz.net/products/trans ... lack-zarak
-Kanrabat- wrote:Not only is Black Zarak pre-ordered, but it's already paid in full in advance.
No way I'm missing out.
Convince me I should do the same. I don't really have the room, I don't really have the money (though with a December release I can easily save up) but I do like the figure a lot ...
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100019)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:27pm CDT
I would only be down for a new Star Saber IF we get a Victory Leo to go with it. I already have the MP version which is THE version of the character.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:27pm CDT
Optimutt wrote:GrangerPerry wrote:Wow! I’m really actually wow, this is real. This actually happened, not for me but this is so cool we’re getting figures like this. Gives me hope for idk maybe a new Deathsaurus? No I don’t want my hopes getting too high a new Terrorsaur will do for now
Edit: Metrotitan would be so amazing please didn’t even cross my mind until I read the thread
I'm personally hoping that Star Saber and Deszuras both get Commander Class versions. They certainly are deserving of them.
I would only be down for a new Star Saber IF we get a Victory Leo to go with it. I already have the MP version which is THE version of the character.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100023)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:41pm CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:41pm CDT
So any bets on whether we get shipping notifications or delay notices for Deep Cover from Pulse in the next 8-12 hours or so? I'm guessing delay notice, seems like they have their hands full with Unicron.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100026)
Posted by Seibertron on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:43pm CDT
Marvel Fortress Maximus and Scorponok in robot mode are the same size roughly as Powermaster Optimus Prime. Ratbat was apparently huge too.
Posted by Seibertron on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:43pm CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:G1 scorpy is marvel sized so I don't really see a need for one. Might be just me on that though. Didn't help that the ko was being sold for as much as the official Encore so I missed out on him back at the time as I'd have liked to replace my g1 scorps.
Marvel Fortress Maximus and Scorponok in robot mode are the same size roughly as Powermaster Optimus Prime. Ratbat was apparently huge too.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100027)
Posted by aronjlove on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:51pm CDT
Yeah, it would have been charged by now if it was shipping on time.
Posted by aronjlove on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:51pm CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:So any bets on whether we get shipping notifications or delay notices for Deep Cover from Pulse in the next 8-12 hours or so? I'm guessing delay notice, seems like they have their hands full with Unicron.
Yeah, it would have been charged by now if it was shipping on time.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100028)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:57pm CDT
I have no room nor money either!
But Black Zarak is one of my top want since I saw Masterforce. The G1 was a big nope and that overpriced giant "action figure" was not an option.
I missed out on ER Scorponok and I had no choice but to preorder the reissue from Pulse. Importing it will be pricey. I preordered it because I kinda gave up on a Select Black Zarak. But here he is. cheaper (or same price) as Scorponok. One of my top want is finally here! So I will MAKE the room for both. Especially because they are very different from one another.
But enough gushing and I'll go logically. Scorponok was pretty much instantly sold out each and every time he appeared in store. It's a miracle Hasbro is reissuing him. But I don't think there will be a second chance at an OFFICIAL and TRANSFORMING modern Black Zarak. So the time is now.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:57pm CDT
Burn wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Not only is Black Zarak pre-ordered, but it's already paid in full in advance.
No way I'm missing out.
Convince me I should do the same. I don't really have the room, I don't really have the money (though with a December release I can easily save up) but I do like the figure a lot ...
I have no room nor money either!
But Black Zarak is one of my top want since I saw Masterforce. The G1 was a big nope and that overpriced giant "action figure" was not an option.
I missed out on ER Scorponok and I had no choice but to preorder the reissue from Pulse. Importing it will be pricey. I preordered it because I kinda gave up on a Select Black Zarak. But here he is. cheaper (or same price) as Scorponok. One of my top want is finally here! So I will MAKE the room for both. Especially because they are very different from one another.
But enough gushing and I'll go logically. Scorponok was pretty much instantly sold out each and every time he appeared in store. It's a miracle Hasbro is reissuing him. But I don't think there will be a second chance at an OFFICIAL and TRANSFORMING modern Black Zarak. So the time is now.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100029)
Posted by Seibertron on March 31st, 2021 @ 5:02pm CDT
Earthrise Scorponok is being released again soon in next few months. Entertainment Earth shows a June 2021 release.
Posted by Seibertron on March 31st, 2021 @ 5:02pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I missed out on ER Scorponok and I had no choice but to preorder the reissue from Pulse. Importing it will be pricey. I preordered it because I kinda gave up on a Select Black Zarak. But here he is. cheaper (or same price) as Scorponok. One of my top want is finally here! So I will MAKE the room for both. Especially because they are very different from one another.
Earthrise Scorponok is being released again soon in next few months. Entertainment Earth shows a June 2021 release.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100030)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 31st, 2021 @ 5:11pm CDT
No difference from Pulse or any other American store for this here Canadian though. No matter where, exchange rates, taxes, and shipping remain a pain.
In theory, Pulse will ship the new batch of Scorponoks this July.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 31st, 2021 @ 5:11pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I missed out on ER Scorponok and I had no choice but to preorder the reissue from Pulse. Importing it will be pricey. I preordered it because I kinda gave up on a Select Black Zarak. But here he is. cheaper (or same price) as Scorponok. One of my top want is finally here! So I will MAKE the room for both. Especially because they are very different from one another.
Earthrise Scorponok is being released again soon in next few months. Entertainment Earth shows a June 2021 release.
No difference from Pulse or any other American store for this here Canadian though. No matter where, exchange rates, taxes, and shipping remain a pain.
In theory, Pulse will ship the new batch of Scorponoks this July.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100035)
Posted by blackeyedprime on March 31st, 2021 @ 5:59pm CDT
Yeagh the only conistantant thing about scale in transformers is its inconsistance :p
I remember Scorponok being a bit bigger than power master prime when they teamed up against Unicron but memory may be funny. I should really get five of the cybertron tank Unicrons at some point to be the comic army minion versions.
If repainted titans are an option for selects then fingers crossed for metro titan and maybe a guardian omega.
Posted by blackeyedprime on March 31st, 2021 @ 5:59pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:G1 scorpy is marvel sized so I don't really see a need for one. Might be just me on that though. Didn't help that the ko was being sold for as much as the official Encore so I missed out on him back at the time as I'd have liked to replace my g1 scorps.
Marvel Fortress Maximus and Scorponok in robot mode are the same size roughly as Powermaster Optimus Prime. Ratbat was apparently huge too.
Yeagh the only conistantant thing about scale in transformers is its inconsistance :p
I remember Scorponok being a bit bigger than power master prime when they teamed up against Unicron but memory may be funny. I should really get five of the cybertron tank Unicrons at some point to be the comic army minion versions.
If repainted titans are an option for selects then fingers crossed for metro titan and maybe a guardian omega.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100036)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on March 31st, 2021 @ 6:00pm CDT
I just can’t stand the different shades of yellow on Sunstreaker. Spin-Out has only 1 shade of red. Not sure why yellow is so tough.
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on March 31st, 2021 @ 6:00pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Not to derail from the Black Zarak talk, but my Cordon and Spinout will be here today! Woohoo! Really looking forward to these guys. That red is soooo nice.
No derailing at all.
Those two are really good! Make me regret skipping the only ER Sunstreaker I ever saw in store.
I just can’t stand the different shades of yellow on Sunstreaker. Spin-Out has only 1 shade of red. Not sure why yellow is so tough.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100037)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 31st, 2021 @ 6:05pm CDT
It's a very, VERY transparent color. For some scientific reason, yellow is way more see-through than any other colors. So on a toy with parts that are plastics of different thickness and parts that are painted yellow, the differences are way more in-your-face.
Try painting with yellow. You'll see.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 31st, 2021 @ 6:05pm CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Not to derail from the Black Zarak talk, but my Cordon and Spinout will be here today! Woohoo! Really looking forward to these guys. That red is soooo nice.
No derailing at all.
Those two are really good! Make me regret skipping the only ER Sunstreaker I ever saw in store.
I just can’t stand the different shades of yellow on Sunstreaker. Spin-Out has only 1 shade of red. Not sure why yellow is so tough.
It's a very, VERY transparent color. For some scientific reason, yellow is way more see-through than any other colors. So on a toy with parts that are plastics of different thickness and parts that are painted yellow, the differences are way more in-your-face.
Try painting with yellow. You'll see.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100038)
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 31st, 2021 @ 6:07pm CDT
I've just painted a blood bowl team whose colours are yellow and black...never again -_-
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 31st, 2021 @ 6:07pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Not to derail from the Black Zarak talk, but my Cordon and Spinout will be here today! Woohoo! Really looking forward to these guys. That red is soooo nice.
No derailing at all.
Those two are really good! Make me regret skipping the only ER Sunstreaker I ever saw in store.
I just can’t stand the different shades of yellow on Sunstreaker. Spin-Out has only 1 shade of red. Not sure why yellow is so tough.
It's a very, VERY transparent color. For some scientific reason, yellow is way more see-through than any other colors. So on a toy with parts that are plastics of different thickness and parts that are painted yellow, the differences are way more in-your-face.
Try painting with yellow. You'll see.
I've just painted a blood bowl team whose colours are yellow and black...never again -_-
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100043)
Posted by Seibertron on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:12pm CDT
Nope. Same size. But then again, just about every seems like they're around the same size when Andy Wildman draws them in those issues. Jose Delbo seemed to draw the Leaders larger though.
Posted by Seibertron on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:12pm CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:I remember Scorponok being a bit bigger than power master prime when they teamed up against Unicron.
Nope. Same size. But then again, just about every seems like they're around the same size when Andy Wildman draws them in those issues. Jose Delbo seemed to draw the Leaders larger though.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100044)
Posted by aronjlove on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:18pm CDT
Posted by aronjlove on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:18pm CDT
I'm reading the G1 Marvel comic collected editions and while it starts off weird and sorta eh, knowing all the crazy stuff it leads to is why I'm want to finally read it through.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100045)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:20pm CDT
Fort Max and Scorponok were bigger in their earlier appearances before Optimus came back as a Powermaster, but big characters shrinking over time was kind of a thing in Marvel G1. Just ask Omega Supreme.
Issue #19: Gargantuan
Issue #41: Above-average
Issue #19: Gargantuan
Issue #41: Above-average
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100046)
Posted by Seibertron on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:24pm CDT
(sorry for derailing the conversation with Marvel Transformers comic talk everyone ... remember, inspired by Black Zarak and Scorponok discussions!)
The Marvel Transformers comics remain probably my favorite part of Transformers comics. Lots of corny stuff, but I was THE intended age for Transformers (7 years old in 1984) so it hit all of the right spots. 7 years of monthly anticipation, waiting to see what happened next ... not to mention the bonus 1.5 years in high school, with G2 appropriately ending during my senior of high school.
The Marvel Transformers comics are not the most sophisticated and it definitely smacks of being a long running advertisement for the Transformers toys, but isn't that most Transformers fiction?
Kudos to you for reading it, aronjlove. It's not Shakespeare. But it is Transformers through and through.
Posted by Seibertron on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:24pm CDT
aronjlove wrote:I'm reading the G1 Marvel comic collected editions and while it starts off weird and sorta eh, knowing all the crazy stuff it leads to is why I'm want to finally read it through.
(sorry for derailing the conversation with Marvel Transformers comic talk everyone ... remember, inspired by Black Zarak and Scorponok discussions!)
The Marvel Transformers comics remain probably my favorite part of Transformers comics. Lots of corny stuff, but I was THE intended age for Transformers (7 years old in 1984) so it hit all of the right spots. 7 years of monthly anticipation, waiting to see what happened next ... not to mention the bonus 1.5 years in high school, with G2 appropriately ending during my senior of high school.
The Marvel Transformers comics are not the most sophisticated and it definitely smacks of being a long running advertisement for the Transformers toys, but isn't that most Transformers fiction?
Kudos to you for reading it, aronjlove. It's not Shakespeare. But it is Transformers through and through.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100047)
Posted by ShadowBlaze on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:46pm CDT
I skipped Sunstreaker, but I grabbed these two as soon as the pre-order went up. Cordon is okay, but Spinout really does look fantastic in-hand. He actually feels more stable than Cordon, too.
Posted by ShadowBlaze on March 31st, 2021 @ 7:46pm CDT
aronjlove wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Not to derail from the Black Zarak talk, but my Cordon and Spinout will be here today! Woohoo! Really looking forward to these guys. That red is soooo nice.
I had no attachment to either Cordon or Spinout and while I liked Sunstreaker I wasn't crazy about the mold like I am Sideswipe so I had canceled my original order of this 2-pack. Then I started seeing pics and that white and red both looked really nice. I ended up getting them through Entertainment Earth and very happy I did. I think you will be very happy!
I skipped Sunstreaker, but I grabbed these two as soon as the pre-order went up. Cordon is okay, but Spinout really does look fantastic in-hand. He actually feels more stable than Cordon, too.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100048)
Posted by Emerje on March 31st, 2021 @ 8:20pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 31st, 2021 @ 8:20pm CDT
Since they haven't given him a name I'm thinking about making this guy Olin Zarak since he's a pirate and this figure has an eyepatch. That's really all the thought I've put into it.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100049)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on March 31st, 2021 @ 8:23pm CDT
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on March 31st, 2021 @ 8:23pm CDT
Does anyone know where I could get blasters that look like Sunstreaker’s in the cartoon? Cordon and Spin-out need a weapon.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100050)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 31st, 2021 @ 8:35pm CDT
I'm not going to try and get you to do something that will not work out for you, all I'll say is that he is far and away the only titan that I've enjoyed owning as a toy rather than as a huge action figure that sits on a shelf because his alt mode is an unwieldly city.
His bot mode is amazing and his beast mode is a lot of funs - even his headmaster has a tight, svelte design that's fun to play with, I dunno what it is about him, but he is the only one (I have tryp, predaking, omega and him) that I'll just randomly grab off my desk and start posing or transforming.
After about three weeks of fiddling with him multiple times a day I swore if TT/hasbro ever did a bz repaint, I would get it to support this mold, so this was an easy pre-order for me.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 31st, 2021 @ 8:35pm CDT
Burn wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Not only is Black Zarak pre-ordered, but it's already paid in full in advance.
No way I'm missing out.
Convince me I should do the same. I don't really have the room, I don't really have the money (though with a December release I can easily save up) but I do like the figure a lot ...
I'm not going to try and get you to do something that will not work out for you, all I'll say is that he is far and away the only titan that I've enjoyed owning as a toy rather than as a huge action figure that sits on a shelf because his alt mode is an unwieldly city.
His bot mode is amazing and his beast mode is a lot of funs - even his headmaster has a tight, svelte design that's fun to play with, I dunno what it is about him, but he is the only one (I have tryp, predaking, omega and him) that I'll just randomly grab off my desk and start posing or transforming.
After about three weeks of fiddling with him multiple times a day I swore if TT/hasbro ever did a bz repaint, I would get it to support this mold, so this was an easy pre-order for me.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100056)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 31st, 2021 @ 9:02pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 31st, 2021 @ 9:02pm CDT
To stay with Masterforce continuity, 1 component of Black Zarak would have to be named Devil Z, right?Emerje wrote:Since they haven't given him a name I'm thinking about making this guy Olin Zarak since he's a pirate and this figure has an eyepatch. That's really all the thought I've put into it.
Emerje
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100057)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on March 31st, 2021 @ 9:16pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on March 31st, 2021 @ 9:16pm CDT
Personally, I'm just gonna call the deluxe portion Zarak because I just call Scorponok's deluxe form Scorponok because I tend to lean more towards the Transtector interpretation despite never watching the Headmasters. I hope that Black Zarak's plastic will withstand the test of time though. I know that GPS really hasn't been a MAJOR issue lately, but given the weight of a titan, it does have me kinda worried
I hope that Black Zarak's plastic will withstand the test of time though. I know that GPS really hasn't been a MAJOR issue lately, but given the weight of a titan, it does have me kinda worried
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Posted by Emerje on March 31st, 2021 @ 9:46pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 31st, 2021 @ 9:46pm CDT
Most likely all the gold is painted like on Sky Lynx (which would mean A LOT of paint) or simply not "swirly". We'll see if the gold looks as good on the actual figure.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100065)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 31st, 2021 @ 11:25pm CDT
I'm wondering if it's maybe something from the Masterforce manga. I have all three volumes of Viz's G1 manga books, but I haven't yet read Volume 2 or 3 yet. I need to find time to at least read Volume 2 and see what's what with Scorponok/Black Zarak in the manga.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 31st, 2021 @ 11:25pm CDT
I still can't help but think that this middle component's retooling has to be a reference to something. It's too specific to be just something that someone came up with simply because they thought it was cool.Rodimus Prime wrote:To stay with Masterforce continuity, 1 component of Black Zarak would have to be named Devil Z, right?Emerje wrote:Since they haven't given him a name I'm thinking about making this guy Olin Zarak since he's a pirate and this figure has an eyepatch. That's really all the thought I've put into it.
Emerje
I'm wondering if it's maybe something from the Masterforce manga. I have all three volumes of Viz's G1 manga books, but I haven't yet read Volume 2 or 3 yet. I need to find time to at least read Volume 2 and see what's what with Scorponok/Black Zarak in the manga.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100067)
Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2021 @ 12:01am CDT
What about the gold plastic used on SS 86 Grimlock's chest. I think Hasbro finally cracked the code for gold there.
Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2021 @ 12:01am CDT
Emerje wrote:Most likely all the gold is painted like on Sky Lynx (which would mean A LOT of paint) or simply not "swirly". We'll see if the gold looks as good on the actual figure.
Emerje
What about the gold plastic used on SS 86 Grimlock's chest. I think Hasbro finally cracked the code for gold there.
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Posted by Sabrblade on April 1st, 2021 @ 12:05am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 1st, 2021 @ 12:05am CDT
I see what you did there.william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:Most likely all the gold is painted like on Sky Lynx (which would mean A LOT of paint) or simply not "swirly". We'll see if the gold looks as good on the actual figure.
Emerje
What about the gold plastic used on SS 86 Grimlock's chest. I think Hasbro finally cracked the code for gold there.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100069)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on April 1st, 2021 @ 12:11am CDT
Is it gold plastic? I thought it was painted?
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on April 1st, 2021 @ 12:11am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:Most likely all the gold is painted like on Sky Lynx (which would mean A LOT of paint) or simply not "swirly". We'll see if the gold looks as good on the actual figure.
Emerje
What about the gold plastic used on SS 86 Grimlock's chest. I think Hasbro finally cracked the code for gold there.
Is it gold plastic? I thought it was painted?
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100070)
Posted by Emerje on April 1st, 2021 @ 2:36am CDT
That's what I thought, too, but I don't feel like taking mine apart to see for sure (not until my upgrade parts show up from China anyway). I do have a little bit of rubbing on the sides of his body from his arms that sort of looks like paint wear, but it isn't deep enough to tell if it's actually paint or plastic.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on April 1st, 2021 @ 2:36am CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:Most likely all the gold is painted like on Sky Lynx (which would mean A LOT of paint) or simply not "swirly". We'll see if the gold looks as good on the actual figure.
Emerje
What about the gold plastic used on SS 86 Grimlock's chest. I think Hasbro finally cracked the code for gold there.
Is it gold plastic? I thought it was painted?
That's what I thought, too, but I don't feel like taking mine apart to see for sure (not until my upgrade parts show up from China anyway). I do have a little bit of rubbing on the sides of his body from his arms that sort of looks like paint wear, but it isn't deep enough to tell if it's actually paint or plastic.
Emerje
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100072)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 1st, 2021 @ 3:16am CDT
I know o.supreme suggested it could be a reference to Zone, where be reappeared as one of the generals. I second the call for capes.
So, now with the release of Black Zarak, could one get all the 9 generals? And how much would it cost since so many were Titan Class...
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 1st, 2021 @ 3:16am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I still can't help but think that this middle component's retooling has to be a reference to something. It's too specific to be just something that someone came up with simply because they thought it was cool.Rodimus Prime wrote:To stay with Masterforce continuity, 1 component of Black Zarak would have to be named Devil Z, right?Emerje wrote:Since they haven't given him a name I'm thinking about making this guy Olin Zarak since he's a pirate and this figure has an eyepatch. That's really all the thought I've put into it.
Emerje
I'm wondering if it's maybe something from the Masterforce manga. I have all three volumes of Viz's G1 manga books, but I haven't yet read Volume 2 or 3 yet. I need to find time to at least read Volume 2 and see what's what with Scorponok/Black Zarak in the manga.
I know o.supreme suggested it could be a reference to Zone, where be reappeared as one of the generals. I second the call for capes.
So, now with the release of Black Zarak, could one get all the 9 generals? And how much would it cost since so many were Titan Class...
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100086)
Posted by o.supreme on April 1st, 2021 @ 9:56am CDT
There eyepatch is definitely Zone, just not sure about the battle Damage. As for the Nine Destron Generals, I currently have Eight, and BZ will be the 9th. Getting them at retail price is one thing, getting them now would be quite a destroyer of many people's income... I'll just put the "normal" Price in US Dollars. Personally I prefer UW when possible, but I know the CW versions will be less expensive:
CW Devastator $150
CW Menasor $100
CW Bruticus $100
TR Trypticon $150
TR Overlord $50
PotP Predaking $150
PotP Abominus $110
GS King Poseidon (From Pulse) $250
GS Black Zarak (From Pulse) $170
Total: $1,230
Unfortunately however, if you have none of these, it's going to cost way more since many of them are only available on the secondary market.
Posted by o.supreme on April 1st, 2021 @ 9:56am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:I know o.supreme suggested it could be a reference to Zone, where be reappeared as one of the generals. I second the call for capes.
So, now with the release of Black Zarak, could one get all the 9 generals? And how much would it cost since so many were Titan Class...
There eyepatch is definitely Zone, just not sure about the battle Damage. As for the Nine Destron Generals, I currently have Eight, and BZ will be the 9th. Getting them at retail price is one thing, getting them now would be quite a destroyer of many people's income... I'll just put the "normal" Price in US Dollars. Personally I prefer UW when possible, but I know the CW versions will be less expensive:
CW Devastator $150
CW Menasor $100
CW Bruticus $100
TR Trypticon $150
TR Overlord $50
PotP Predaking $150
PotP Abominus $110
GS King Poseidon (From Pulse) $250
GS Black Zarak (From Pulse) $170
Total: $1,230
Unfortunately however, if you have none of these, it's going to cost way more since many of them are only available on the secondary market.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100088)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 1st, 2021 @ 10:19am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 1st, 2021 @ 10:19am CDT
Ironic that Overlord has the smallest toy of the bunch, yet he is the group's leader.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100089)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 1st, 2021 @ 10:34am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 1st, 2021 @ 10:34am CDT
Yeah that's more then I thought, given the cost of CW limbs and UW boxes on the after market, I could see it being double that if not more. Quite funny to think that King Posideon would be the most costly of the set
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100093)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 1st, 2021 @ 11:06am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 1st, 2021 @ 11:06am CDT
Doesn't the TFWiki have at least a summary? Or do you prefer unfolding a new story 1 detail at a time for maximum effect?Sabrblade wrote:I still can't help but think that this middle component's retooling has to be a reference to something. It's too specific to be just something that someone came up with simply because they thought it was cool.Rodimus Prime wrote:To stay with Masterforce continuity, 1 component of Black Zarak would have to be named Devil Z, right?Emerje wrote:Since they haven't given him a name I'm thinking about making this guy Olin Zarak since he's a pirate and this figure has an eyepatch. That's really all the thought I've put into it.
Emerje
I'm wondering if it's maybe something from the Masterforce manga. I have all three volumes of Viz's G1 manga books, but I haven't yet read Volume 2 or 3 yet. I need to find time to at least read Volume 2 and see what's what with Scorponok/Black Zarak in the manga.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100095)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 1st, 2021 @ 11:14am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 1st, 2021 @ 11:14am CDT
I wanna check the artwork for any visual references.Rodimus Prime wrote:Doesn't the TFWiki have at least a summary? Or do you prefer unfolding a new story 1 detail at a time for maximum effect?Sabrblade wrote:I still can't help but think that this middle component's retooling has to be a reference to something. It's too specific to be just something that someone came up with simply because they thought it was cool.Rodimus Prime wrote:To stay with Masterforce continuity, 1 component of Black Zarak would have to be named Devil Z, right?Emerje wrote:Since they haven't given him a name I'm thinking about making this guy Olin Zarak since he's a pirate and this figure has an eyepatch. That's really all the thought I've put into it.
Emerje
I'm wondering if it's maybe something from the Masterforce manga. I have all three volumes of Viz's G1 manga books, but I haven't yet read Volume 2 or 3 yet. I need to find time to at least read Volume 2 and see what's what with Scorponok/Black Zarak in the manga.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100098)
Posted by o.supreme on April 1st, 2021 @ 11:22am CDT
I definitely wouldn't be opposed to a CC Overlord at some point in the future, but Since we just got TR Overlord 4 years ago, There are many other characters that still have not had any updates that I would want to see come first.
Posted by o.supreme on April 1st, 2021 @ 11:22am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Ironic that Overlord has the smallest toy of the bunch, yet he is the group's leader.
I definitely wouldn't be opposed to a CC Overlord at some point in the future, but Since we just got TR Overlord 4 years ago, There are many other characters that still have not had any updates that I would want to see come first.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100102)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 1st, 2021 @ 12:12pm CDT
The chest may be a subtle reference to how (in typical Dragon Ball fashion) God Ginrai stormed through his chest in his final battle. As for the eye patch, it be a reference to Zone, arrrrrrr.
Also, it's worth noting that according to the Masterforce Special Files, Scorponok (the smaller unit) was directly hardwired inside the Black Zarak body, similar to Cylas in Prime.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 1st, 2021 @ 12:12pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I wanna check the artwork for any visual references.Rodimus Prime wrote:Doesn't the TFWiki have at least a summary? Or do you prefer unfolding a new story 1 detail at a time for maximum effect?Sabrblade wrote:I still can't help but think that this middle component's retooling has to be a reference to something. It's too specific to be just something that someone came up with simply because they thought it was cool.Rodimus Prime wrote:To stay with Masterforce continuity, 1 component of Black Zarak would have to be named Devil Z, right?Emerje wrote:Since they haven't given him a name I'm thinking about making this guy Olin Zarak since he's a pirate and this figure has an eyepatch. That's really all the thought I've put into it.
Emerje
I'm wondering if it's maybe something from the Masterforce manga. I have all three volumes of Viz's G1 manga books, but I haven't yet read Volume 2 or 3 yet. I need to find time to at least read Volume 2 and see what's what with Scorponok/Black Zarak in the manga.
The chest may be a subtle reference to how (in typical Dragon Ball fashion) God Ginrai stormed through his chest in his final battle. As for the eye patch, it be a reference to Zone, arrrrrrr.
Also, it's worth noting that according to the Masterforce Special Files, Scorponok (the smaller unit) was directly hardwired inside the Black Zarak body, similar to Cylas in Prime.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100137)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:26pm CDT
"JUST 4 years ago?"
Go back to the nursing home, old pal!
But seriously, many figures that appeared in that trilogy were already remade in SS'86 and the current WFC trilogy. Notably Rodimus Prime. Overlord definitely need his Commander update. And I'm pretty sure it's for sooner rather than later.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:26pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Ironic that Overlord has the smallest toy of the bunch, yet he is the group's leader.
I definitely wouldn't be opposed to a CC Overlord at some point in the future, but Since we just got TR Overlord 4 years ago, There are many other characters that still have not had any updates that I would want to see come first.
"JUST 4 years ago?"
Go back to the nursing home, old pal!
But seriously, many figures that appeared in that trilogy were already remade in SS'86 and the current WFC trilogy. Notably Rodimus Prime. Overlord definitely need his Commander update. And I'm pretty sure it's for sooner rather than later.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100139)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:31pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:31pm CDT
Black Zarak looks great! I did preorder him, he'll go nicely with Black Roritchi. I'll need to start prepping for a Japanese G1 shelf I think.
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Posted by o.supreme on April 1st, 2021 @ 10:06pm CDT
I'll ignore the condescending tone of your comment if you heed the gravity of mine. . Anyway.... No, 4 years is not long at all, especially when I can think of a few dozen characters from 1984-1990 that have not had a proper update in the last decade, and at least 4 or 5 would be CC that haven't been done yet.
Posted by o.supreme on April 1st, 2021 @ 10:06pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:"JUST 4 years ago?"
Go back to the nursing home, old pal!
But seriously, many figures that appeared in that trilogy were already remade in SS'86 and the current WFC trilogy. Notably Rodimus Prime. Overlord definitely need his Commander update. And I'm pretty sure it's for sooner rather than later.
I'll ignore the condescending tone of your comment if you heed the gravity of mine.
. Anyway.... No, 4 years is not long at all, especially when I can think of a few dozen characters from 1984-1990 that have not had a proper update in the last decade, and at least 4 or 5 would be CC that haven't been done yet.
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100176)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 2nd, 2021 @ 1:52am CDT
Joking aside, you can expect that the "main characters" will be redone first without any silly weird gimmick like head-mastering or combining. Weird and obscure characters are slowly coming along in the current trilogy like Spinister and even recent "OCs" like Barricade. Just give it time.
Still waiting for a proper update to the Pretenders, especially Bludgeon and Thunderwing...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 2nd, 2021 @ 1:52am CDT
o.supreme wrote:I'll ignore the condescending tone of your comment if you heed the gravity of mine.
Joking aside, you can expect that the "main characters" will be redone first without any silly weird gimmick like head-mastering or combining. Weird and obscure characters are slowly coming along in the current trilogy like Spinister and even recent "OCs" like Barricade. Just give it time.
Still waiting for a proper update to the Pretenders, especially Bludgeon and Thunderwing...
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100194)
Posted by aronjlove on April 2nd, 2021 @ 8:47am CDT
Posted by aronjlove on April 2nd, 2021 @ 8:47am CDT
The Twitter page for TFU.NFO had this picture posted saying maybe Devcon and Clampdown. Looks like the legs are a bit different on the white figure so maybe ER Sideswipe is a thing...
Also, wtf is up with the leakers taking photos like they hate what they are taking photos off?!?!
Also, wtf is up with the leakers taking photos like they hate what they are taking photos off?!?!
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100195)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:06am CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:06am CDT
Mannnnnnnnnnn I would get that devcon so fast!!!! So cool
I really like clampdowns colors too, I was only planning on getting Gen selects deep cover, ER sideswipe (with bw grimlock), and gigawatt but I think ill be getting clampdown as well
I really like clampdowns colors too, I was only planning on getting Gen selects deep cover, ER sideswipe (with bw grimlock), and gigawatt but I think ill be getting clampdown as well
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100196)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:07am CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:07am CDT
Unless that picture is from yesterday hahahahaha
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100197)
Posted by aronjlove on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:14am CDT
LOL, I went and double checked the date. It's today
Posted by aronjlove on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:14am CDT
Razorbeast88 wrote:Unless that picture is from yesterday hahahahaha
LOL, I went and double checked the date. It's today
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100198)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:34am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:34am CDT
Hmm there's talk about these being fake We'll have to see if more information surfaces
We'll have to see if more information surfaces
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100199)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:35am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:35am CDT
Not so fast. This was first posted yesterday. The original source is a Tweet that was posted yesterday and deleted within an hour. TFU's Tweet is a re-circulation of the pic.aronjlove wrote:Razorbeast88 wrote:Unless that picture is from yesterday hahahahaha
LOL, I went and double checked the date. It's today
Re: More Transformers Generations Selects Black Zarak Preorder Options (2100200)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:35am CDT
It was from a Twitter account created Yesterday however, and I beleive a leaker on YFW said it was a good attempt but fake
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on April 2nd, 2021 @ 9:35am CDT
aronjlove wrote:Razorbeast88 wrote:Unless that picture is from yesterday hahahahaha
LOL, I went and double checked the date. It's today
It was from a Twitter account created Yesterday however, and I beleive a leaker on YFW said it was a good attempt but fake
