New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust

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Nothing in any Transformers collection to the present day can be controversial as Decepticon seeker Thrust. First released as an exclusive at Botcon 2007, Botcon Thrust rarely sees the light of day in the secondary market. A couple years ago, Thrust was released by Takara in their Henkei series, leaving everyday Transformers fans residing in the continent of North America without a prominent Generation One Character. Now Hasbro is set to finally release a retail Thrust in their new Generations toyline. Thanks to TFClub, we get to see more of the figure that we first saw in the 2010 Toy Fair. Check the figure out below!

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Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057734)
Posted by Seibertron on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:13pm CDT

Hasbro for the win on this one. I think it's great this figure is getting released finally. They should do Thundercracker and Dirge at this point to finish this up for regular collectors. We got the figures about 3 years in advance. Time to share the love. There will always be a market for the Botcon set, just look at reissue prices and how valuable original figures still are despite the countless reissues.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057735)
Posted by Dead Metal on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:14pm CDT

Oh wow this looks like the best version yet!

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057736)
Posted by Mkall on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:15pm CDT

oh no, it's just different enough for me to want to buy it...

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057743)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:30pm CDT

Made of win. I really like the rich burgundy color.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057744)
Posted by Darth Bombshell on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:32pm CDT

Seibertron wrote: They should do Thundercracker and Dirge at this point to finish this up for regular collectors.

Yeah, I see that going over well. "Hey, let's piss off the fans a lot more than we already have on this issue." That sounds like a real good idea...

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057746)
Posted by DavidT on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:33pm CDT

I can't believe the Hasbro version looks so much better... this is very rare!

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Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057749)
Posted by DavidT on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:39pm CDT

Darth Bombshell wrote:
Seibertron wrote: They should do Thundercracker and Dirge at this point to finish this up for regular collectors.

Yeah, I see that going over well. "Hey, let's piss off the fans a lot more than we already have on this issue." That sounds like a real good idea...

You know they will do it... they don't care if some fans get pissed off. Fans complain all the time about different figures about different things to them... the main concern for them is the money... they know they have already made tons of money on this mold, and will squeeze every dime they can out of it... I hope they do release Dirge and Thundercracker

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057750)
Posted by Seibertron on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:39pm CDT

Darth Bombshell wrote:
Seibertron wrote: They should do Thundercracker and Dirge at this point to finish this up for regular collectors.

Yeah, I see that going over well. "Hey, let's piss off the fans a lot more than we already have on this issue." That sounds like a real good idea...

I'm over it. Considering the limited runs on BotCon sets, I'd rather see more people get new versions of these popular characters than not. But hey, to each their own. Do you own a complete set of 6 Classics/Henkei Seekers?

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057751)
Posted by Seibertron on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:40pm CDT

DavidT wrote:
Darth Bombshell wrote:
Seibertron wrote: They should do Thundercracker and Dirge at this point to finish this up for regular collectors.

Yeah, I see that going over well. "Hey, let's piss off the fans a lot more than we already have on this issue." That sounds like a real good idea...

You know they will do it... they don't care if some fans get pissed off. Fans complain all the time about different figures about different things to them... the main concern for them is the money... they know they have already made tons of money on this mold, and will squeeze every dime they can out of it... I hope they do release Dirge and Thundercracker

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Same here. And I own the original set plus the Henkei set. I'll take new versions of all of these guys 'cause I love them that much.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057756)
Posted by Darth Bombshell on March 24th, 2010 @ 3:57pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:Do you own a complete set of 6 Classics/Henkei Seekers?

I don't actually own any of them. So I guess that doesn't exactly make me the person best qualified to talk about this, is it?

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057767)
Posted by JediJerseyJoe on March 24th, 2010 @ 4:30pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:
Darth Bombshell wrote:
Seibertron wrote: They should do Thundercracker and Dirge at this point to finish this up for regular collectors.

Yeah, I see that going over well. "Hey, let's piss off the fans a lot more than we already have on this issue." That sounds like a real good idea...

I'm over it. Considering the limited runs on BotCon sets, I'd rather see more people get new versions of these popular characters than not. But hey, to each their own. Do you own a complete set of 6 Classics/Henkei Seekers?

1) correction - 7 seekers... :grin:

I wish they would make the full set of 10 (in my mind Sunstorm is different then the yellow rainmaker :roll:

)

2)

SCREW botcon exclusives. "ooo im sooo special cause I drop 2k on a hotel stay and air fair to go to the convention, then spend $120 on a set of figures just so I can horde them and charge $800 for them a few years later..."

I'm sorry, but something like a complete set of seakers should not be delegated to "convention exclusives" for 3 of the figures.

NOR should we have to pay $70 a pop for import henkei shipping costs...

$12 at walmart should be the price!!! :oops:

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057768)
Posted by Giant Purple Griffin on March 24th, 2010 @ 4:31pm CDT

Beautiful! Bought on sight--now all I need is a little Chip Chase for him to bully! :lol:

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057771)
Posted by Mkall on March 24th, 2010 @ 4:36pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:Do you own a complete set of 6 Classics/Henkei Seekers?

6? I'm up to 14. This will make 15

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057774)
Posted by Rated X on March 24th, 2010 @ 4:43pm CDT

THIS IS AWESOME !!!

Botcon characters should be made up fictional characters. The general fan population deserves to see all their favorites for a normal price. I never understood how this issue could push such greed among fellow collectors. If I wanted rare stuff, I would collect coins, stamps etc. Transformers are supposed to be fun. it aint no fun if the homies cant have none....

Hopefully, we will see Dirge and Thundercracker soon or a Skywarp with a classics paint job. I wouldnt get mad if Botcon released the Rainmakers cause they were 1 episode characters. But all main characters should get a regular release and we should never have this greed again.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057775)
Posted by GuyIncognito on March 24th, 2010 @ 4:46pm CDT

Looks like they improved the paint job!

I don't see why this release would piss off anyone that already got it.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057777)
Posted by Dread_Wing on March 24th, 2010 @ 4:47pm CDT

Argh, this pisses me off. I bought the Takara version, and the things that bother me about the Takara version (The red fists, forearms and feet, the stupid lightning bolts) this version fixes, while introducing new things that bother me (the red crotchplate and yellow cockpit). #-o

I feel tempted to try to Frankenstein the two together, but I don't think I could do that to such an expensive figure as Gentei Thrust. :BANG_HEAD:

And with that bright yellow cockpit, Thrust will not match Classics Ramjet either. I will probably pick it up, try to modify it somehow. :-?

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057778)
Posted by ang3l3s on March 24th, 2010 @ 4:49pm CDT

That is so coming home, so far the generations line is looking good, hope they have resealable packaging like the henkei classics.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057780)
Posted by DecepticonKing86 on March 24th, 2010 @ 4:49pm CDT

Is there an actual release date of when this figure is going to hit stores?

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057788)
Posted by Blurrz on March 24th, 2010 @ 5:08pm CDT

DecepticonKing86 wrote:Is there an actual release date of when this figure is going to hit stores?

Tomorrow.

.....joking. :KREMZEEK:

Like 5-6 months from now. Summer time.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057795)
Posted by HighPrime on March 24th, 2010 @ 5:31pm CDT

Looking good. Unless there's a lucky draw version, I own all 15 versions of this mold. Looking forward to owning #16.

Now, where's Sunstorm?

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057797)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on March 24th, 2010 @ 5:42pm CDT

JediJerseyJoe wrote:I wish they would make the full set of 10 (in my mind Sunstorm is different then the yellow rainmaker )

2) SCREW botcon exclusives. "ooo im sooo special cause I drop 2k on a hotel stay and air fair to go to the convention, then spend $120 on a set of figures just so I can horde them and charge $800 for them a few years later..."

I'm sorry, but something like a complete set of seakers should not be delegated to "convention exclusives" for 3 of the figures.

NOR should we have to pay $70 a pop for import henkei shipping costs...

$12 at walmart should be the price!!!

Dude, quit trolling.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057801)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 24th, 2010 @ 6:03pm CDT

I am quite glad this is getting general release. I own the henkei version of Thrust, and I'm glad others who can't afford it will be able to afford it.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057804)
Posted by El Duque on March 24th, 2010 @ 6:13pm CDT

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:
JediJerseyJoe wrote:I wish they would make the full set of 10 (in my mind Sunstorm is different then the yellow rainmaker )

2) SCREW botcon exclusives. "ooo im sooo special cause I drop 2k on a hotel stay and air fair to go to the convention, then spend $120 on a set of figures just so I can horde them and charge $800 for them a few years later..."

I'm sorry, but something like a complete set of seakers should not be delegated to "convention exclusives" for 3 of the figures.

NOR should we have to pay $70 a pop for import henkei shipping costs...

$12 at walmart should be the price!!!

Dude, quit trolling.

Ditto, don't even start that crap about "elite collectors". As someone who own's the Botcon set I hope they also release the Henkei version of Dirge. It has superior wings, but I didn't want to spend $80.00 on a character I already had. I would gladly pay $12.00 for it though.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057811)
Posted by cadenheadr04 on March 24th, 2010 @ 6:24pm CDT

Rated X wrote:Hopefully, we will see Dirge and Thundercracker soon or a Skywarp with a classics paint job.

There already is a Skywarp with a classics paint-job. It was part of a two-pack with Ultra Magnus during the classics releases a few years back.

I agree with whoever said it earlier, the darker burgundy looks much better than the Takara release.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057815)
Posted by mechabooks on March 24th, 2010 @ 6:44pm CDT

Its got purty thrusters. I like it a lot. Lovin everything about this.

Bring on the Generations toys. I like what's coming down the line.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057820)
Posted by GEEWUN on March 24th, 2010 @ 7:04pm CDT

Coneheads.... Coneheads.... Coneheads.... *sigh*

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057823)
Posted by rpetras on March 24th, 2010 @ 7:14pm CDT

Not as nice as the Botcon version, but much nicer than the Takara.

Fortunately I have a cast set of botcon wings for customizing.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057825)
Posted by Prime's Trailer on March 24th, 2010 @ 7:40pm CDT

Beautiful. Thank you Hasbro.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057830)
Posted by kirbenvost on March 24th, 2010 @ 7:57pm CDT

Well, I wasn't intending on collecting Thrusts, but since I already have WST and ROTF Thrust, AND he was my first and only seeker as a kid, I might as well start now. Looks good, although the yellow canopy bugs me now that someone pointed it out.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057836)
Posted by Skyfire77 on March 24th, 2010 @ 8:09pm CDT

Yes. Yesyesyes. :grin:

All they to do now is release Dirge and I'll be happy.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057837)
Posted by Soundwave__Superior on March 24th, 2010 @ 8:11pm CDT

Now make Dirge and TC!

Crap... I have no Ramjet or Warp..

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057840)
Posted by Delicon on March 24th, 2010 @ 8:24pm CDT

I'm happy that they're making this for the non-Botcon, non-import crowd.

I'm also happy the Botcon version still looks to be the best of the 3, for those who paid heavily for it.

Win for everyone.

I'd like to see them do Dirge and Thundercracker, also but sorta like they did the first classics Starscream, maybe with some unique paint apps that are sorta G1 but aren't.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057847)
Posted by Nekoman on March 24th, 2010 @ 8:56pm CDT

I really don't feel like this was the best choice as a Botcon exclusive, and lacked foresight from Funpub seeing that it was released by Hasbro (and Takara). Just cause Hasbro didn't think they'd bring back Classics didn't mean they'd never use the mold again.

Also was against the idea of this thing hitting retail, but looks like it did anyways. That said, Hasbro did good on the thing. I think it would have been better though if they started with Dirge since both his Botcon and Takara toys had plenty of room for improvement.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057851)
Posted by Prime Riblet on March 24th, 2010 @ 9:37pm CDT

Well, this is the first headline I've had the chance to look into, and I already know it is the one that contains the most awesome!!!!! This news has completely made my day! Good job, Hasbro! You totally got this right!

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057858)
Posted by Swiftpaw on March 24th, 2010 @ 10:00pm CDT

It's the Takara mold, so the people that do have the BotCon set will be happy for it not being the same as theirs. The color and details are different enough those that have the Henkei version won't feel bad. And those that can't afford imports will finally be able to have one in the first place. Everyone wins!
Maybe they'll do the same with the Dirge mold later. BotCon's was just a Ramjet repaint, so again they'd be different.

But some fans will complain anyways. They always do.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057863)
Posted by Joetx on March 24th, 2010 @ 10:30pm CDT

"Generations" toyline? When & where was this announced?

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057864)
Posted by DavidT on March 24th, 2010 @ 10:31pm CDT

txex97 wrote:"Generations" toyline? When & where was this announced?

I think the question is.... Where have you been? LOL

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Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057870)
Posted by Anonymous on March 24th, 2010 @ 11:00pm CDT

Damn, he's better than its takara release. I like the deeper red.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057875)
Posted by Gandalf on March 24th, 2010 @ 11:13pm CDT

Excellent!

I'm not a huge Thrust fan, but I'm thrilled this is getting a retail release, and will definitely buy him. After comparing images of this with Botcon and Henkei, I'm shocked that I actually like this paint scheme the best. I love the metallic crimson/burgundy. Here's hoping the final figure looks that great. Way to go Hasbro....now bring on Thundercracker and Dirge...PLEASE! :APPLAUSE:

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057878)
Posted by Mkall on March 24th, 2010 @ 11:28pm CDT

txex97 wrote:"Generations" toyline? When & where was this announced?

Toy Fair 2010

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057891)
Posted by Starscreams bad comedy on March 25th, 2010 @ 2:06am CDT

Definitely buying this one.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057907)
Posted by Mechastrike on March 25th, 2010 @ 3:28am CDT

i think i like it better if the propellers spin but great figure though. nice touch on the paint.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057910)
Posted by Rated X on March 25th, 2010 @ 3:36am CDT

GreaserHHR wrote:
Rated X wrote:Hopefully, we will see Dirge and Thundercracker soon or a Skywarp with a classics paint job.

There already is a Skywarp with a classics paint-job. It was part of a two-pack with Ultra Magnus during the classics releases a few years back.

I agree with whoever said it earlier, the darker burgundy looks much better than the Takara release.

I know about that one. I missed out on it but didnt like the way they did Skywarps stripes. They were not G1 at all. Then they did the same weird stripes on Starscream with a hard to find retail version. But they fixed him the next year to G1 style in the wave with Acid Storm. I want a skywarp like that but not at Takara prices...

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057915)
Posted by Savage on March 25th, 2010 @ 4:16am CDT

Love the Con symbols on the wing turbines. Don't like that his waist is red instead of grey.

I've already got the Henkei Seekers, so I'll pass, but I'm glad this option is now available for people, and I hope they do Thundercracker and Dirge as well.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057916)
Posted by Rated X on March 25th, 2010 @ 4:44am CDT

Savage wrote:Love the Con symbols on the wing turbines. Don't like that his waist is red instead of grey.

I've already got the Henkei Seekers, so I'll pass, but I'm glad this option is now available for people, and I hope they do Thundercracker and Dirge as well.

I agree with you that the red waist looks kind of crappy, but on the Henkei version, the all red arms look really crappy. I think having the waist red is the better of two evils. Others are complaining about the yellow cockpit, but it matches Starscream's yellow cockpit and the yellow shoulders help balance the brightness.

Plus without those annoying lightning bolts, 12 bucks is worth the money.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057936)
Posted by DTR69 on March 25th, 2010 @ 7:08am CDT

THis rsion really is perfect, I was just looking on the net for comparisons, henkei has rubbish paint apps, and botcon's is almostthere but not quite. I really like the white face [no racism intended] it really pops out and shows off the sculpt. Do you think the will keep that meatalic looking finishing or is that just for advertising and we will end up with the dull finish as usual.

I personaly do think people who own the Botcon set will feel short changed, especially since this one is superior. I'd sell up to those who want exclusives and get this. Also whats the deal with the spinning fans, do they spin or not. I'm not bothered, but I'm curious if it's anothe rfeature they ended up leaving out. Also Henkei dirge is more closer to the original where as botcons is just a ramjet repaint, which is sad as he should of been a ramjet repaint without the fans.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057937)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on March 25th, 2010 @ 7:11am CDT

DTR69 wrote:THis rsion really is perfect, I was just looking on the net for comparisons, henkei has rubbish paint apps, and botcon's is almostthere but not quite. I really like the white face [no racism intended] it really pops out and shows off the sculpt. Do you think the will keep that meatalic looking finishing or is that just for advertising and we will end up with the dull finish as usual.

I personaly do think people who own the Botcon set will feel short changed, especially since this one is superior. I'd sell up to those who want exclusives and get this. Also whats the deal with the spinning fans, do they spin or not. I'm not bothered, but I'm curious if it's anothe rfeature they ended up leaving out. Also Henkei dirge is more closer to the original where as botcons is just a ramjet repaint, which is sad as he should of been a ramjet repaint without the fans.

I don't feel short changed. I'll pick this up, but I still like the looks of the Botcon version better. I don't like how the tail fins stick so far out from his feet. I also think the overall plane mode is kinda weak in this version. Granted, this is hands down better looking than the Takara one. I still find the Botcon one to be the best.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057938)
Posted by Prowl1529 on March 25th, 2010 @ 7:12am CDT

OH NO!!! Another one to buy, this is getting very dangerous for my pocket and to me too, eatch time a Transformer arrives on mail i have to camouflage him to past for my wife without being seen!

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057940)
Posted by Oilspill on March 25th, 2010 @ 7:16am CDT

Delicon wrote:I'm happy that they're making this for the non-Botcon, non-import crowd.

I'm also happy the Botcon version still looks to be the best of the 3, for those who paid heavily for it.

Win for everyone.

Brilliant post. Most sensible thing said about this release.

If it means more fans can get some classic characters in their collection, then that's only a good thing.

Re: New Images of Deluxe Generations Thrust (1057942)
Posted by steve2275 on March 25th, 2010 @ 7:20am CDT

way better lookin than any movie toy

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