New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster

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Right off the heels of the Cloud Hellwarp images, E-bay seller lena81822 has posted images of upcoming Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster to go with the toy's listings. Cloud Roadbuster uses the Generations Roadbuster mold with deco homaging Energon Ironhide.

Here are the mirrored pictures:

Credit(s): lena81822

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Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644139)
Posted by Samsonator on January 28th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CST

I must admit, the Roadbuster mold does look fantastic in those colours.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644160)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 28th, 2015 @ 8:10pm CST

Samsonator wrote:I must admit, the Roadbuster mold does look fantastic in those colours.

Speaking of those colors, I always did prefer the deco of Super Link Roadbuster over Energon Ironhide. It's just too bad that the latter was the more show-accurate version.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644187)
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on January 28th, 2015 @ 8:46pm CST

i would love for this to be a official repurpose for Energon IronHide as honestly i actually liked the kid. out of all three series he had the best character development as from what i watched a rookie to a fairly respectable warrior

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644304)
Posted by robotmel on January 29th, 2015 @ 4:30am CST

william-james88 wrote:Good news for you Robotmetal:

Thanks for the heads up, just need to remember to get my Ebay on this weekend

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644306)
Posted by RhA on January 29th, 2015 @ 4:38am CST

If you would tell me 11 years ago people would post positive things about Energon Ironhide, I would have never believed you. Twilight Zone stuff, man.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644316)
Posted by Arctorro on January 29th, 2015 @ 7:09am CST

RhA wrote:If you would tell me 11 years ago people would post positive things about Energon Ironhide, I would have never believed you. Twilight Zone stuff, man.

Tell me about it! I thought I was miss reading posts.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644465)
Posted by jogunwarrior on January 29th, 2015 @ 2:02pm CST

Ironhide was one of the first Transformer figures I got back during the Energon line. I dig the colors here, but wish it had a new head. Doesn't look like the kind of figure I's pay Cloud Prices for.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644467)
Posted by william-james88 on January 29th, 2015 @ 2:05pm CST

jogunwarrior wrote:Ironhide was one of the first Transformer figures I got back during the Energon line. I dig the colors here, but wish it had a new head. Doesn't look like the kind of figure I's pay Cloud Prices for.

So pay Lena prices for it instead

(about 40-50$)

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644625)
Posted by Tresob on January 29th, 2015 @ 8:28pm CST

If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1644827)
Posted by shajaki on January 30th, 2015 @ 1:59pm CST

Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...

Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1645064)
Posted by Arctorro on January 31st, 2015 @ 7:05am CST

shajaki wrote:
Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...

Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99

TBH I'd be hesitant to suggest those. I've bought quite a few and about a third of them have had far to tight ball joints and when you try to move the limb the piss poor plastic breaks before you even realise there is a problem :-x

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1645132)
Posted by shajaki on January 31st, 2015 @ 12:11pm CST

Arctorro wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...
Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99
TBH I'd be hesitant to suggest those. I've bought quite a few and about a third of them have had far to tight ball joints and when you try to move the limb the piss poor plastic breaks before you even realise there is a problem

sorry to hear that. i just bought the recent re-releases and have had no issues with them.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1645136)
Posted by Rated X on January 31st, 2015 @ 12:27pm CST

shajaki wrote:
Arctorro wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...
Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99
TBH I'd be hesitant to suggest those. I've bought quite a few and about a third of them have had far to tight ball joints and when you try to move the limb the piss poor plastic breaks before you even realise there is a problem
sorry to hear that. i just bought the recent re-releases and have had no issues with them.

Same here. I got them and have no issues. Granted I am very careful with them and dont transform them on a regular basis like some collectors who fiddle with their toys all the time. I contemplated buying this roadbuster to be crosshairs, but then I figured somebody eventually will do all the targetmasters in a more proper fashion. Then I would be stuck with yet another high priced repaint to join my pile of funpub exclusives that ended up getting an original figure down the line. Instead, I opted to buy cloud rodimus. I think its time to start displaying protector in vehicle mode for a while.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1645334)
Posted by Arctorro on February 1st, 2015 @ 12:36am CST

shajaki wrote:
Arctorro wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...
Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99
TBH I'd be hesitant to suggest those. I've bought quite a few and about a third of them have had far to tight ball joints and when you try to move the limb the piss poor plastic breaks before you even realise there is a problem
sorry to hear that. i just bought the recent re-releases and have had no issues with them.

Be VERY careful. The last one that broke for me had be transformed a few times, then suddenly the join seized up, and snap! :-(

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1645520)
Posted by ScottyP on February 1st, 2015 @ 3:34pm CST

Wasn't the club going to reduce prices on their in-stock cloud stuff once a week or something as part of their sale going on? Or did I totally mis-read that email?

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1647168)
Posted by megatronus on February 5th, 2015 @ 6:48pm CST

ScottyP wrote:Wasn't the club going to reduce prices on their in-stock cloud stuff once a week or something as part of their sale going on? Or did I totally mis-read that email?

The Cloud stuff was already on sale for $72, and as of last week they're remaining stock is at $68... I'm still waiting for this week's, though. I've got my eye on that Starscream.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1660059)
Posted by Va'al on March 7th, 2015 @ 8:03am CST

It may not pertain to the figures from the Takara Tomy Transformers Cloud line, but we have news from website e-Hobby that the entirety of the story accompanying the line will be released in an omnibus comic book edition, written by Makoto Wakabayashi and with art by Naoto Tsushima. The book will feature 24 pages of adapted script, and be included with any order of TFC-D01 Megatron, TFC-D02 Starscream, TFC-D03 Shockwave, or TFC-D04 Hellwarp - check out the cover art below!

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1660113)
Posted by triKlops on March 7th, 2015 @ 9:54am CST

This is really cool that these are being collected together.
Would love to get my hands on one but i doubt i will be shelling out for one of the figs anytime soon.
Hopefully some pop up on Ebay down the line.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1660179)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 7th, 2015 @ 10:55am CST

It's cool that they're compiling all the text stories together.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1663015)
Posted by shajaki on March 15th, 2015 @ 1:13pm CDT

Beware the shiver of sharks!

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1663027)
Posted by Syn_13 on March 15th, 2015 @ 1:30pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:

I have just realised that, with a different head, this would make a pretty good custom IDW Roller. I might have to look into that.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1663029)
Posted by megatronus on March 15th, 2015 @ 1:32pm CDT

Are those sharks... all yours?? :shock:

So much want. Just need Hellwarp and the trifecta will be complete! =P~

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1663044)
Posted by shajaki on March 15th, 2015 @ 1:52pm CDT

megatronus wrote:Are those sharks... all yours??

So much want. Just need Hellwarp and the trifecta will be complete!

Sure are! Originally I didn't clue in, but the back wings really call back to the seeker homage Hellwarp is portraying!

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1680570)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:24pm CDT

Japanese blogger (and possible cat enthusiast) Mangod uploaded a handful of images featuring the comic that comes with Takara's Transformers: Cloud release of Hellwarp. Of interesting note is that the one of the pages feature Generations Jhiaxus... perhaps hinting at a Takara release of the Cybertronian Empire's leader/Nova Prime's go-to mad scientist? Whatever the case, check out the preview pages below!

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1680585)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:48pm CDT

Hah, Cloud Megatron is getting all DotM and that's a Soundwave in the background, possibly based on Prime Vehicon according to the blogger... with Gul as Laserbeak?

Don't tell me that Cloud made aspects of the Movie Universe leak into other Universes, that's FunPub's job :lol:

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1680594)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:10pm CDT

Alright, if they end up making Soundwave out of the RiD Vehicon mold I NEED it. Easily one of my absolute favorite molds, and since my favorite character's always been Soundwave the combo is too good to miss.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1680773)
Posted by Rated X on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:41am CDT

"Cloud" is just the drunken Japanese version of Shattered Glass in my opinion. I suppose you could take Cloud Roadbuster and Whirl and display them with Mech Ideas Prototype X and Project Z to have Shattered Glass Wreckers.

I bought Cloud Roadbuster to use as G1 Crosshairs and Cloud Rodimus to give FP Protector a much needed chance to display his awesome alt mode. I dont need any of the other Cloud figures. They missed a tremendous oppurtunity to do Cybershark.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1680794)
Posted by shajaki on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:22am CDT

While I agree on Cybershark, I disagree on "drunken". I think they chose molds really well, and the paint jobs given were A++. And I'm not even worried about the BW homage. HasTak likes to get their monies worth out of every mold, one that requires zero retooling is a no brainer. And it might even be standard retailer.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1680796)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:33am CDT

Rated X wrote:"Cloud" is just the drunken Japanese version of Shattered Glass in my opinion.

It's a more active version of FunPub's TransTech, really IMO... The somewhat open ending could lead to a sequel line, only with Deluxes. Vehicon Soundwave and Jhiaxus anyone?

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1680810)
Posted by megatronus on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:54am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Rated X wrote:"Cloud" is just the drunken Japanese version of Shattered Glass in my opinion.

It's a more active version of FunPub's TransTech, really IMO... The somewhat open ending could lead to a sequel line, only with Deluxes. Vehicon Soundwave and Jhiaxus anyone?

I love the Cloud figures. I think Cloud Optimus is the best deco of that mold to date (for Prime), and the rest do really interesting things. Not to mention that the quality and paint are top-notch.

X, if they're not for you, then they're not for you. But it's nearly impossible to argue these weren't well thought out or conceived. Besides, I'm also using Cloud Roadbuster as Classics Crosshairs.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1680850)
Posted by Evil Eye on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:03pm CDT

I just wish they'd redeco the Skybyte mold again and release it as Hellscream and Hellcracker, giving us a full set of "Shark Seekers".

Also, hooded Megatron is always awesome, regardless of continuity.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1680942)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 30th, 2015 @ 3:32pm CDT

megatronus wrote:I think Cloud Optimus is the best deco of that mold to date (for Prime), and the rest do really interesting things.

I second the praise of Cloud Optimus Prime. That deco is spot on for G1 cartoon accuracy enthusiasts. I switched out the black wind vane for the all red one that came with the TRU AoE Optimus two-pack (the red plastics match pretty well, if not absolutely perfectly). Add in the blaster and energon axe from Generations Orion Pax, and you have yourself a beautiful G1-Classics Prime.

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1681175)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 1st, 2015 @ 10:36am CDT

Rated X wrote:"Cloud" is just the drunken Japanese version of Shattered Glass in my opinion.

Oh, you should have seen what Hasbro did with the mass retail Transformers: Universe line back in 2003-2006.

No, not the second Classics line from 2008. That was the second line to be called "Transformers: Universe". No, I'm speaking of the first line to be called "Transformers: Universe", which came out in 2003 and was nothing but funky redeco of older molds. 8-}

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Universe_(2003_toyline)

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1681177)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 1st, 2015 @ 10:45am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rated X wrote:"Cloud" is just the drunken Japanese version of Shattered Glass in my opinion.
Oh, you should have seen what Hasbro did with the mass retail Transformers: Universe line back in 2003-2006.

No, not the second Classics line from 2008. That was the second line to be called "Transformers: Universe". No, I'm speaking of the first line to be called "Transformers: Universe", which came out in 2003 and was nothing but funky redeco of older molds.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Universe_(2003_toyline)

Sometimes as new characters to boot. Look at Frostbite, Reptillion, Razorclaw, King Atlas, Stockade and Magna Stampede

Re: New in hand images of Takara Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster (1682772)
Posted by ScottyP on May 6th, 2015 @ 11:23am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Oh, you should have seen what Hasbro did with the mass retail Transformers: Universe line back in 2003-2006.

No, not the second Classics line from 2008. That was the second line to be called "Transformers: Universe". No, I'm speaking of the first line to be called "Transformers: Universe", which came out in 2003 and was nothing but funky redeco of older molds.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Universe_(2003_toyline)

Were these mass retail releases a la Universe 1.0 I'd have bought all of them in a heartbeat.

Rated X wrote:"Cloud" is just the drunken Japanese version of Shattered Glass in my opinion.

I love this comparison. Granted, I like the figures, I'm just now imagining a drunk Japanese man with an airbrush repainting his toys in bonkers ways. Optimus and Brawn aren't super different-y because he passed out too soon. He was in a dark place the night Hellwarp got done. Did shrooms and read MTMTE and then boom, Cloud Rodimus. Yep, that's definitely what happened, and I'm glad you pointed this out :grin: