New Images of Animated Jetstorm and Jetfire two-pack
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 3:44PM CDT
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Both toys are able to combine in jet and robot mode, and include a DVD with unknown content. Preorder them here, view them there, or by scrolling down.
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Posted by Random on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:45pm CDT
I'm sorry, but this doesn't even look like it deserves to be in a Transformers line. I wish they would take some notes from G1 and make some combinations that might actually work.
This a joke, and I only hope it's not a sign of the decline of the line.
Posted by GuyIncognito on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:46pm CDT
Maybe these figures were designed by a summer intern or something. I'm kidding, but it seriously seems like an amateur effort. I can't believe an experienced TF designer would come up with such a terrible design.
Posted by primeoptimus on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:48pm CDT
i can get past the fact that they have no hands,my only complaint is the alt.modes(they look like red and blue colored protoforms wih jet nosecones)
Posted by metaphorge on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:49pm CDT
Posted by astrobard on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:50pm CDT
Posted by Rat Convoy on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:51pm CDT
The set sounded good in theory... In execution, not so much.
Posted by Senor Hugo on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:51pm CDT
Form of multi-colored turd!
Great design, poor implementation.
Edit edit: And now I want to make a Broke-back Cybertron joke.
Posted by Autobot032 on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:53pm CDT
So now...Oil Slick, Jetfire, and Jetstorm are total writeoffs.
Can't win 'em all I guess.
Posted by Nekoman on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:53pm CDT
These have to be some of the worst designs I’ve seen in a long time.
Posted by ayenlou on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:56pm CDT
I am disappointed. I was expecting something cooler than this.
I will not be buying these
Posted by Asphalt22 on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:57pm CDT
Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 1st, 2008 @ 3:59pm CDT
Posted by JesWal on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:01pm CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:01pm CDT
Posted by StryderPrime on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:04pm CDT
Wit all the hype behind these 2 figures i thought it was a sure win......
they look like sumthing you will find at a Dollar store. I am so upset with Hasbro or better yet the moron at Hasblow that acturally pay the ppl that design them and told them good job.
The sad thing here that all the modes pretty much sux golf balls and the alt modes dont even look like a jet or any flying machine i know of, more like Colorful Crocdiles do-do
EPIC Piece of $%1& Here
Posted by Tekka on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:05pm CDT
My reaction on seeing the robot mode: OMGWTFROTFLMAO... Wait... This isn't a hoax?
Posted by Overloaded on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:09pm CDT
Posted by Tekka on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:12pm CDT
Posted by Zeds on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:13pm CDT
Posted by Omega Charge on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by SOLUNA KNIGHT on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by Nekoman on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:16pm CDT
Overloaded wrote:one nobody is being forced to buy them two it is something different .
I’ve never understood how when something’s radically different it gets praise for being something besides what we essentially like. Giving him four legs instead of real arms is good cause it’s different?
Posted by OPTIMUS MAGNUS on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:19pm CDT
Posted by MisterNewUzer on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:23pm CDT
I was also looking forward to Jet-modes that felt a little more... Earthy. But since these are a deluxe-sized set and they give me a "Cybertron mode" feel, I'm holding out for either Voyager-size earth mode versions, or another delux set with earth modes.
Also, I find it hard to believe THAT's how they combine in vehicle mode, someone must have screwed up. I don't wanna dash my hopes for a Dreadwind/ Darkwing/ Dreadwing kitbash/repaint
Posted by Seibertron on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:24pm CDT
Would have been a great concept with the Clones I think, Cloudraker and Fastlane, and if they had one uniform color scheme.
Jetfire deserves a much cooler homage in Animated. He's a legendary character!
Posted by Agent 007 on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:25pm CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:26pm CDT
One word--
WEAK.
Posted by Zeedust on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:29pm CDT
As for the combined modes? Same hand complaint, but I like the "Two-face" look, and I think this kind of combination's been used in some of Takara's Brave lines, so them using it here may be meant as a homage. I'm with you guys on the combined jet, though... LEt's just ignore that.
ALl in all, they look... Meh, average. I'll probably buy them if I see them in a store, but if I had to choose between them and Shockwave, I'd pick Shockwave in a heartbeat.
Posted by KingLionForce on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:29pm CDT
Posted by [JRX] on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:31pm CDT
The only Jetstorm I can remember would be that BM Vehicon Jet/goose thing.
Posted by primeoptimus on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:32pm CDT
2 robots that are complete oppoosites of eachother,but combine into a bigger robot that is a complete fusion of the 2 robot's characters(ie jetfire=arrogant kid,jetstorm=mature adult,
"firestorm"=normal person)
Posted by Senor Hugo on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:34pm CDT
But like I said, it's a good design, just very poorly implemented, and like what Seibs said, if they had a more uniform color, or one that complemented the other, it would be good.
Posted by robofreak on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:38pm CDT
The concept is interesting, but the figures had to suffer for it unfortunately. I would'nt mind as much if some hands came out of the feet in the combined form, but it just seems like this design was rushed somewhat. I'm going to go ahead and get it, but I get the feeling that the boards are going to be whining about this for a long time.
Posted by St. Even on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:40pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:It IS in the most glorious colors of all time (orange and blue...GO Gators!), but it looks terrible.
Terrible, Terrible, Terrible.
I totally agree with you on the colors, but you should have written GO BRONCOS!!!
Regarding the toy . . . wow . . . that is CRAPTASTIC!!!
Posted by DavidT on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:41pm CDT
Color scheme wise, they oughta be call punch/counterpunch, but that would show major disrespect to his character as well. I cannot believe how excited I was.... then the pics arrived...Boo!
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Posted by Nujevad on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:45pm CDT
primeoptimus wrote:in the show they should be like gaogaigar's hyoryu and enryu,
2 robots that are complete oppoosites of eachother,but combine into a bigger robot that is a complete fusion of the 2 robot's characters(ie jetfire=arrogant kid,jetstorm=mature adult,
"firestorm"=normal person)
Yeah. Symmetrical Docking, anyone?
Posted by kirbenvost on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:46pm CDT
They look okay in jet mode, but rest is pretty bad.
Oh well, one more thing I don't have to spend my money on!
Posted by JazZeke on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:49pm CDT
Posted by Savage on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:50pm CDT
The combined robot mode is the only part that I actually liked, for about two seconds til I realised he had legs for arms.
Posted by Overcracker on October 1st, 2008 @ 4:57pm CDT
Separate Vehicle modes. Not too bad. the front looks o.k kind of Starwarsy. but o.k. The rear section clearly suffers from the gimmicks. It has feet hanging of the back. Really needed some wings there to complete the look.
But all in all not a complete failure.
Robot Modes. O.k they work. they are very thin. But look poseable enough. Not too bad. Lack of actual fists or hands is a major negative.
Combined Jetmode: total failure. They are not even trying.
If they where going to make them combine into a bigger jet. They should add something to jet form, not look like you just sandwiched them together. Heck they could have chosen to use the same gimmick as in robot mode, and make them turn into half of a Jet. Instead of that monstrosity.
Combined Robot Mode: I dig the concept. Kind of reminds me of Gill from the Street Fighter III series with the Fire and Ice powers.
I believe the concept is fairly interesting, and could have worked. But they definitely would have benefited from being at least voyager sized for the gimmick to function correctly.
Overall, a cool concept that sadly did not get a good execution.
Most people are swearing they won't buy them(how many times have we heard that before, and then everybody goes out and buys the figure). I'll just wait until they are out and I can see them up close to give my final judgment on them.
But for now I will say I am quite disappointed on them. I was expecting something better executed.
Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:03pm CDT
Posted by Malikon on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:08pm CDT
What really surprised me though are that these are "Animated" figures? Am I the only one that thinks they look nothing like Animated? I mean, the Animated toys all have a certain 'look' to them and they all fit in together and look like they go together. For lack of a better term, they're kinda 'cute' and rounded looking.
I don't think these two look anything like the rest of the Animated line, I don't think they look like they belong in that group at all.
They look more Armada or Cybertron to me.
Failure. Ugly tacky failure. Looks like something Peggy Bundy would wear around her neck.
Posted by Bluevolt on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:12pm CDT
I have been impressed so far with the animated line, but i guess they were going to start rushing crap through sooner or later.
My local Tesco has been selling off TF Animated @ half price lately. Maybe a movie line - Animated line - New Movie line upcoming could be over kill? General sales are what counts and i hope Hasbro dont try to cash in too much
Posted by DavidT on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:13pm CDT
Are these the 1st homosexual Transformers???
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Posted by Tekka on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:20pm CDT
DavidT wrote:.
Are these the 1st homosexual Transformers???
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Nope!
Posted by qwailo on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:23pm CDT
I saw these earlier on actually and i honest couldn't believe it. They are just AWFUL looking. The combined alt modes is a joke, just looks like one is fucking the other.
Terrible. Naughty Hasbro.
Posted by Stormrider on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:26pm CDT
Posted by OPTIMUS MAGNUS on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:30pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Wow ... I think I've even got to thrown in my 2 cents and say these look terrible. Hopefully they're mistransformed or something ... but the combined form looks horrible with the multi-colors like that. How'd this get out of quality control?
Would have been a great concept with the Clones I think, Cloudraker and Fastlane, and if they had one uniform color scheme.
Jetfire deserves a much cooler homage in Animated. He's a legendary character!
Not being a kiss-ass I agree with this 100%. damn right jetfire deserves a bad-ass Animated homage. Perhaps a leader class mold. (Not of the same toy pictured lol.) I haven't been this disappointed in a TF in a long while.
Posted by The Chronic on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:34pm CDT
DavidT wrote:.
Are these the 1st homosexual Transformers???
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tracks was gay im certain
while im typing i may as well express my views on these figures; they look like they were made by a man with fingers that are made of poos
Posted by ACIDSTORM on October 1st, 2008 @ 5:38pm CDT