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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:16pm CDT
Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Fan Built Victorion
B3901 Wave 1 2016
$99.99 SRP
AVAIL May 16
That's actually not that bad of a deal...
Posted by hinomars19 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:16pm CDT
Alpha Weltall wrote:Oh no! Betatron is being shown with what we know of as Optimus Maximus' team. So what? They still have time to make the rest. Maybe they'll be in wave three of next year and they don't have anything to show for that far in advance. Since they didn't want to have just one voyager per wave, maybe they're releasing Scattorshot earlier than the rest of the Technobots.
You realise this response would be just as easy to understand without the sarcasm? I was initially confused and posted as such. Is Betatron a new name for a combiner made of Scattershot and the 4 G1 cars, or is it the new name for Computron due to copyright? If so, where is the rest of Computron?
Your post clears part of that up, so thanks
Counterpunch wrote:So much negativity...
I think Victorion in molded plastic colors is going to look amazing. New feet and hands? Hasbro is listening.
The G2 redecos are sweet and something desirable for collectors.
I'm not even a staunch Combiner Wars advocate and I think they did a great job.
(Except Scattershot...that could have gone better. I do think the limbs are forthcoming though. I just hope they are club exclusives because your collective rage is delicious.)
Not sure that last line is necessary, dude The G2's and Victorion not withstanding, (G2's are self explanatory and Victorion was obvioulsy re tools from the poll options-and I have no problems with any of them) I see nothing wrong with being disappointed that what started as a great line with Superion is quickly descending into 2-3 years of the same molds re-hashed over and over.
It's been a long day full of bickering and I just don't see the point in everybody keep jumping on each other. Pretty sure negative views on a product are still allowed.
I have TT's Defensor on pre-order, after that my only interest is Bruticus; and even then I may go for TT if Blast-off is a new mold because I need some variety. After that, I'm not that fussed.
Potential Technobot reveals at a later date may change that, but I'm guessing they will be more re-tools. Scattershot already is and I have no interest in him as he is. May not be the happy jingle of celebration everybody wants to hear, but it's the truth.
I AM happy to see G2 Menasor join Superion, but it's not something I can afford, especially when, through no fault of it's own, it's yet more repaints of molds I will already own most of twice as it is. I want Victorion, but price and time of release will decide that.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:17pm CDT
That's Takara's department since they're the masterminds behind the Masterpieces, not Hasbro. And Takara only just recently announced MP Ironhide and MP Optimus Primal, and Hound's rumored to be the next one after Ironhide, so don't expect any more news to come so soon.jay5 wrote:Any news of an MP Mirage?
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:19pm CDT
Posted by hinomars19 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:22pm CDT
Victorion looks better, but still feels like they are all lacking detail to break up that red.
The individual bots are lovely seeing them up close. My only real gripe since earlier today was the colour mapping, these photos prove I love the overall sculpts
G2 stunticons are tasty...
Posted by Va'al on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:22pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:I do think [insert toy here] are forthcoming though. I just hope they are club exclusives because your collective rage is delicious.
This may have to be my new signature soon..
Posted by jay5 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:23pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:24pm CDT
Va'al wrote:Counterpunch wrote:I do think [insert toy here] are forthcoming though. I just hope they are club exclusives because your collective rage is delicious.
This may have to be my new signature soon..
Do it
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:25pm CDT
jay5 wrote:The Stunticon repaints look all right in alt modes so I'll probably pick up the 4 Deluxe cars.
They're box sets if I remember correctly, so unless you're going hunting on the internet, prepare for disappointment
Posted by frogbat on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:30pm CDT
Between the combiner wars show and ankle tilts, hasbro might have its faults but I must admit that they seem to be listening more to their adult customer base.
Hope they decide to somehow sell the new hands and feet as upgrade packs.
Posted by jay5 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:37pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:jay5 wrote:The Stunticon repaints look all right in alt modes so I'll probably pick up the 4 Deluxe cars.
They're box sets if I remember correctly, so unless you're going hunting on the internet, prepare for disappointment
Then I'll just use the funds I was putting toward Defensor for it, and sell any team members I don't want to those who do.
Posted by Gearslide on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:37pm CDT
Posted by YoungPrime on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:41pm CDT
I guess the Victorion reveal could've stolen the show if it didn't look like complete crap in high heels.
Eff it!
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:43pm CDT
frogbat wrote:Hope they decide to somehow sell the new hands and feet as upgrade packs.
I would've been stoked if hasbro had been selling bags of triple-barreled shotguns and breakdowns gunblade at botcon for ~$5. I would've bought several
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:43pm CDT
No plans for Beast combiners yet
Not true. I have a few friends with sources and CW Predaking is in the works, but no other beast combiners are... way to straight up lie, Hasbro. They totally could have teased us with that (but leave the identity a secret)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:46pm CDT
YoungPrime wrote:Very underwhelming presentation....
I guess the Victorion reveal could've stolen the show if it didn't look like complete crap in high heels.
Eff it!
Would you have liked it if it had a third color for detailing? Like silver racing stripes, or other designs. I do think the limited pallet really undermines the grandeur of what this figure was supposed to be.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:46pm CDT
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:No plans for Beast combiners yet
Not true. I have a few friends with sources and CW Predaking is in the works, but no other beast combiners are... way to straight up lie, Hasbro. They totally could have teased us with that (but leave the identity a secret)
Are they seriously credible?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:49pm CDT
Eh, head's close enough
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:50pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:No plans for Beast combiners yet
Not true. I have a few friends with sources and CW Predaking is in the works, but no other beast combiners are... way to straight up lie, Hasbro. They totally could have teased us with that (but leave the identity a secret)
Are they seriously credible?
Yup. Known these guys for years. They see plans and prototypes and a lot of other stuff. They said the Titan Wars promo was an accident as Hasbro sent the artist the wrong concepts. Apparently Victorion was supposed to be more remolded with more whites and pastels
Posted by Evil Eye on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:50pm CDT
COMPUTRON/BETATRON'S COMBINED MODE IS LITERALLY SUPERION REPAINTED
HOW IS THIS IN ANY WAY ACCEPTABLE
That does it, I'm buying Quantron.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:53pm CDT
Totally!JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Eh, head's close enough
Posted by Gearslide on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:56pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Totally!JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Eh, head's close enough
Wow, I've never really noticed how similar the toy heads are!
...Or how titanic Computron's Schnoz is.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:56pm CDT
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:No plans for Beast combiners yet
Not true. I have a few friends with sources and CW Predaking is in the works, but no other beast combiners are... way to straight up lie, Hasbro. They totally could have teased us with that (but leave the identity a secret)
Are they seriously credible?
Yup. Known these guys for years. They see plans and prototypes and a lot of other stuff. They said the Titan Wars promo was an accident as Hasbro sent the artist the wrong concepts. Apparently Victorion was supposed to be more remolded with more whites and pastels
Huh; cool, did they say/could you ask if predaking is titan class?
Wish they had included more whites/ pastels, would've made a big difference visually.
Posted by Zeedust on July 9th, 2015 @ 5:59pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Eh, head's close enough
I'm just hoping it's recolored for the final version so it's not exactly the same as Superion's. I would have liked a new one, but only because the rubber antennae on Superion are annoying.
Posted by Burn on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:34pm CDT
Gearslide wrote:...Or how titanic Computron's Schnoz is.
Is this any surprise considering the massive ... ahem ... Scattorshot had?
Posted by Gearslide on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:39pm CDT
Burn wrote:Gearslide wrote:...Or how titanic Computron's Schnoz is.
Is this any surprise considering the massive ... ahem ... Scattorshot had?
That's taking Mass-shifting to a new extreme.
Posted by Shuttershock on July 9th, 2015 @ 6:47pm CDT
Burn wrote:Gearslide wrote:...Or how titanic Computron's Schnoz is.
Is this any surprise considering the massive ... ahem ... Scattorshot had?
Posted by talisac on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:16pm CDT
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:27pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:No plans for Beast combiners yet
Not true. I have a few friends with sources and CW Predaking is in the works, but no other beast combiners are... way to straight up lie, Hasbro. They totally could have teased us with that (but leave the identity a secret)
Are they seriously credible?
Yup. Known these guys for years. They see plans and prototypes and a lot of other stuff. They said the Titan Wars promo was an accident as Hasbro sent the artist the wrong concepts. Apparently Victorion was supposed to be more remolded with more whites and pastels
Huh; cool, did they say/could you ask if predaking is titan class?
Wish they had included more whites/ pastels, would've made a big difference visually.
I can't really ask since I don't know the Hasbro contacts directly... I could ask my friends, but you know how that goes, it can get annoying. If I were direct friends with them I would totally ask.
I want to say Predaking IS Titan Class... we talked about it at BotCon so I can't remember everything that was said, but yes I say it is safe for you to expect a Titan Class Predaking. Seriously, get pumped
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:34pm CDT
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:No plans for Beast combiners yet
Not true. I have a few friends with sources and CW Predaking is in the works, but no other beast combiners are... way to straight up lie, Hasbro. They totally could have teased us with that (but leave the identity a secret)
Are they seriously credible?
Yup. Known these guys for years. They see plans and prototypes and a lot of other stuff. They said the Titan Wars promo was an accident as Hasbro sent the artist the wrong concepts. Apparently Victorion was supposed to be more remolded with more whites and pastels
Huh; cool, did they say/could you ask if predaking is titan class?
Wish they had included more whites/ pastels, would've made a big difference visually.
I can't really ask since I don't know the Hasbro contacts directly... I could ask my friends, but you know how that goes, it can get annoying. If I were direct friends with them I would totally ask.
I want to say Predaking IS Titan Class... we talked about it at BotCon so I can't remember everything that was said, but yes I say it is safe for you to expect a Titan Class Predaking. Seriously, get pumped
Bummer, really just into scramble city, not sure I can afford devastator, much less equivalently two
Posted by happylock on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:37pm CDT
The Fan built one is horrible colors with the heads from windblade and night beat. Putting a woman's face on a man's body doesnt make a woman it makes a transgender... Pun intended. I was hoping for so much more for the first female combiner.
One thing that makes me happy is from the pictures of sky lynx it totally looks like he can separate.
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:40pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:No plans for Beast combiners yet
Not true. I have a few friends with sources and CW Predaking is in the works, but no other beast combiners are... way to straight up lie, Hasbro. They totally could have teased us with that (but leave the identity a secret)
Are they seriously credible?
Yup. Known these guys for years. They see plans and prototypes and a lot of other stuff. They said the Titan Wars promo was an accident as Hasbro sent the artist the wrong concepts. Apparently Victorion was supposed to be more remolded with more whites and pastels
Huh; cool, did they say/could you ask if predaking is titan class?
Wish they had included more whites/ pastels, would've made a big difference visually.
I can't really ask since I don't know the Hasbro contacts directly... I could ask my friends, but you know how that goes, it can get annoying. If I were direct friends with them I would totally ask.
I want to say Predaking IS Titan Class... we talked about it at BotCon so I can't remember everything that was said, but yes I say it is safe for you to expect a Titan Class Predaking. Seriously, get pumped
Bummer, really just into scramble city, not sure I can afford devastator, much less equivalently two
Now this is just me speculating, but I'm sure it won't hit until next summer, so you have a while to save
Posted by Gearslide on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:41pm CDT
happylock wrote:One thing that makes me happy is from the pictures of sky lynx it totally looks like he can separate.
Err...what?
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:46pm CDT
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Bummer, really just into scramble city, not sure I can afford devastator, much less equivalently two
Now this is just me speculating, but I'm sure it won't hit until next summer, so you have a while to save
I guess was seriously hoping he could scramble with any possible future scramble beast combiners (you know they can't not do them) Just hope they get his proportions correct so that he isn't stretched like devastator was, with his absurdly long legs.
Posted by Gearslide on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:51pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Bummer, really just into scramble city, not sure I can afford devastator, much less equivalently two
Now this is just me speculating, but I'm sure it won't hit until next summer, so you have a while to save
I guess was seriously hoping he could scramble with any possible future scramble beast combiners (you know they can't not do them) Just hope they get his proportions correct so that he isn't stretched like devastator was, with his absurdly long legs.
Predaking was never scramble city-styled though. He was always massive, and much larger than the Scramble City guys (as well as Devastator). A Titan Predaking actually makes more sense than a Titan Devastator, in terms of Scale.
Posted by Va'al on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:55pm CDT
The Legions waves feature, for now, repaints of Strongarm into her Patrol Mode, Optimus into Ultra Magnus, plus Thunderhoof, Drift, and Windblade. Check out below a selection from the gallery thanks to site owner Seibertron, and click on any of them for the full show!
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 7:57pm CDT
Gearslide wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Bummer, really just into scramble city, not sure I can afford devastator, much less equivalently two
Now this is just me speculating, but I'm sure it won't hit until next summer, so you have a while to save
I guess was seriously hoping he could scramble with any possible future scramble beast combiners (you know they can't not do them) Just hope they get his proportions correct so that he isn't stretched like devastator was, with his absurdly long legs.
Predaking was never scramble city-styled though. He was always massive, and much larger than the Scramble City guys (as well as Devastator). A Titan Predaking actually makes more sense than a Titan Devastator, in terms of Scale.
So? just cuz it once was doesn't make it absolute, immutable... besides it'd be cooler to mix and match a bunch of nasty beasts
Posted by Gearslide on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:02pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Gearslide wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Bummer, really just into scramble city, not sure I can afford devastator, much less equivalently two
Now this is just me speculating, but I'm sure it won't hit until next summer, so you have a while to save
I guess was seriously hoping he could scramble with any possible future scramble beast combiners (you know they can't not do them) Just hope they get his proportions correct so that he isn't stretched like devastator was, with his absurdly long legs.
Predaking was never scramble city-styled though. He was always massive, and much larger than the Scramble City guys (as well as Devastator). A Titan Predaking actually makes more sense than a Titan Devastator, in terms of Scale.
So? just cuz it once was doesn't make it absolute, immutable... besides it'd be cooler to mix and match a bunch of nasty beasts
The thing is that Predaking always has a sense of massiveness to him. Even in Prime, where he was a dragon and a single robot, he towered over the other bots. Having him be the same size as Superion or Menasor diminishes part of the thing that makes him Predaking. It's like an Optimus Prime that isn't Red & Blue (That never goes well).
I guess if they really wanted, they could make him big and still compatible with the smaller combiners. Then you could have Bruticus in "Arm-Wrestling Mode" or "Never skipped Leg Day at the Gym Mode"
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:04pm CDT
Did some fans choose that ridiculous name too or is that all on Hasbro?
bolding mineGearslide wrote:
Predaking was never scramble city-styled though. He was always massive, and much larger than the Scramble City guys (as well as Devastator). A Titan Predaking actually makes more sense than a Titan Devastator, in terms of Scale.
Of course PK was bigger than Devastator in G1, G1 Devy wasn't bigger than any of the Scramblers, except maybe Menasor, who for some reason was smaller than the rest. Dev only got a titan size because of his status of being first combiner makes him stand out in everyone who was a kid at the time's mind. If any combiner deserves titan treatment it's PK.
Posted by william-james88 on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:13pm CDT
DMSL wrote:They should change the name into Repaint Wars. There are way too many repaints in this line for my taste. Scattorshot looks horrible. The headsculpt is okay, but the detail just isn't there and both modes look way too bland.
You know, this guy does make some sense here. There was not one new original mold shown today. It was 2 repainted combiners, one retooled combiner and a retooled torso.
Posted by Va'al on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:14pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:DMSL wrote:They should change the name into Repaint Wars. There are way too many repaints in this line for my taste. Scattorshot looks horrible. The headsculpt is okay, but the detail just isn't there and both modes look way too bland.
You know, this guy does make some sense here. There was not one new original mold shown today. It was 2 repainted combiners, one retooled combiner and a retooled torso.
RID Legions have at least two new molds.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:21pm CDT
Gearslide wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Gearslide wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Bummer, really just into scramble city, not sure I can afford devastator, much less equivalently two
Now this is just me speculating, but I'm sure it won't hit until next summer, so you have a while to save
I guess was seriously hoping he could scramble with any possible future scramble beast combiners (you know they can't not do them) Just hope they get his proportions correct so that he isn't stretched like devastator was, with his absurdly long legs.
Predaking was never scramble city-styled though. He was always massive, and much larger than the Scramble City guys (as well as Devastator). A Titan Predaking actually makes more sense than a Titan Devastator, in terms of Scale.
So? just cuz it once was doesn't make it absolute, immutable... besides it'd be cooler to mix and match a bunch of nasty beasts
The thing is that Predaking always has a sense of massiveness to him. Even in Prime, where he was a dragon and a single robot, he towered over the other bots. Having him be the same size as Superion or Menasor diminishes part of the thing that makes him Predaking. It's like an Optimus Prime that isn't Red & Blue (That never goes well).
I guess if they really wanted, they could make him big and still compatible with the smaller combiners. Then you could have Bruticus in "Arm-Wrestling Mode" or "Never skipped Leg Day at the Gym Mode"
Yeah I know, I still have that pic burned into my mind. It does need to be massive, so he can suplex superion
Posted by Gearslide on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:27pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Gearslide wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Gearslide wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Bummer, really just into scramble city, not sure I can afford devastator, much less equivalently two
Now this is just me speculating, but I'm sure it won't hit until next summer, so you have a while to save
I guess was seriously hoping he could scramble with any possible future scramble beast combiners (you know they can't not do them) Just hope they get his proportions correct so that he isn't stretched like devastator was, with his absurdly long legs.
Predaking was never scramble city-styled though. He was always massive, and much larger than the Scramble City guys (as well as Devastator). A Titan Predaking actually makes more sense than a Titan Devastator, in terms of Scale.
So? just cuz it once was doesn't make it absolute, immutable... besides it'd be cooler to mix and match a bunch of nasty beasts
The thing is that Predaking always has a sense of massiveness to him. Even in Prime, where he was a dragon and a single robot, he towered over the other bots. Having him be the same size as Superion or Menasor diminishes part of the thing that makes him Predaking. It's like an Optimus Prime that isn't Red & Blue (That never goes well).
I guess if they really wanted, they could make him big and still compatible with the smaller combiners. Then you could have Bruticus in "Arm-Wrestling Mode" or "Never skipped Leg Day at the Gym Mode"
Yeah I know, I still have that pic burned into my mind. It does need to be massive, so he can suplex superion
Right?
What I want out of a Titan Predaking is a figure big and sturdy enough that he can pick up Superion by the shins and beat Defensor senseless with him as a weapon.
Posted by Peridot on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:33pm CDT
happylock wrote:Putting a woman's face on a man's body doesnt make a woman it makes a transgender... Pun intended.
Dude, seriously? SERIOUSLY? As a trans woman, i have to say. just NO. heck no. Trans is an adjective, not a noun. Quit dehumanizing. That's also a terrible and offensive excuse for a "pun".
Posted by fenrir72 on July 9th, 2015 @ 8:55pm CDT
Va'al wrote:The next gallery from the Hasbro Booth at San Diego Comic Con 2015 shows the latest iteration of the Transformers Combiner Wars Silverbolt mold as Scattershot, plus the Autobots part of Optimus Maximus in the IDW Combiner Wars finale: Prowl, Mirage, Ironhide and Sunstreaker.
Check out below a selection from the full gallery, which you can access by clicking on any image, and let us know what you think on this take on Computron in the new Betatron monicker. Do you think this even his final form..?
I hope the final Computron head has a mouth instead of a straight Superion repaint. C'mon hasbro/TT (well not TT I hope) don't be lazy!
Posted by Starsaber468 on July 9th, 2015 @ 9:05pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on July 9th, 2015 @ 9:07pm CDT
Delta Magnus wrote:I'm fast losing faith in Combiner Wars, I have to be honest.
There's still the TT versions. remember what they did to Devastar?
Posted by hinomars19 on July 9th, 2015 @ 9:11pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:DMSL wrote:They should change the name into Repaint Wars. There are way too many repaints in this line for my taste. Scattorshot looks horrible. The headsculpt is okay, but the detail just isn't there and both modes look way too bland.
You know, this guy does make some sense here. There was not one new original mold shown today. It was 2 repainted combiners, one retooled combiner and a retooled torso.
SOME sense? He's hitting the nail square on the head
It was clever at first, but the CW re-tools are quickly taking the right royal wizz.
Posted by BERSEKAEL on July 9th, 2015 @ 10:22pm CDT