New In-Hand Images Combiner Wars Leader Thundercracker

That's sexy...

Oh my. That jet mode.

Hes so much more than the standard redeco...plenty of new parts to differentiate him from Jetfire. Hrs beautiful, and my shelf needs him. Will be on the lookout for this one for sure, as well as Leader Magnus. I'm really digging the leader class, close to the Masterpiece in size, only missing the articulation (and store exclusivity) and half the price.

Please Hasbro/Takara, more leaders please.

Someone find a tiny dog to put in his cockpit.

The best toy of the best version of the Thundercracker character ever.

what is the size of this compared to a Masterpiece Thundercracker?

redoutlander wrote:what is the size of this compared to a Masterpiece Thundercracker?

MP Thundercracker's a little taller.

Is it just me or does thundercracker's torso looks like an owl with an orange beak?

astig wrote:Is it just me or does thundercracker's torso looks like an owl with an orange beak?

Someone else pointed that out a while ago too. And, yes, yes it does! Hidden 3rd beast mode.

Twitchythe3rd wrote:Someone find a tiny dog to put in his cockpit.

Again, HO Scale figures. Go into a Hobbytown USA and ask for the Woodland Scenics stuff. Or, Ebay is your friend

astig wrote:Is it just me or does thundercracker's torso looks like an owl with an orange beak?

Oh yeahhhhhh... I see it. And the overlapping plates on his obliques look "featherlike."

I hope there are several redecos with this mold, I really like it.

Way too much blue in robot mode, throw in some red please

Kyleor wrote:I hope there are several redecos with this mold, I really like it.

Well since Starscream is likely to pick this body for his next upgrade, I think we'll be seeing a toy of that soon.

Kyleor wrote:I hope there are several redecos with this mold, I really like it.

I know most fans are sick of Sunstorm repaints, but if this were to be repainted DW-accurate yellow, I'd get it in a heartbeat. And yes, very sexy jet mode.

I think I am going to wait for the Starscream recolor, but damn Thundercracker looks great. Would totally get him a Buster to put in the cockpit. If no Starscream announcement soon, definitely getting this.

huh. dang. i may have to get him...

Rodimus Prime wrote:

Kyleor wrote:I hope there are several redecos with this mold, I really like it.

I know most fans are sick of Sunstorm repaints, but if this were to be repainted DW-accurate yellow, I'd get it in a heartbeat. And yes, very sexy jet mode.

I don't care what the colors are, I would by this (hypothetical) Sunstorm before you could say "a redeco of Thundercracker!!!!

Works so much better as Thundercracker than Jetfire.

Wish the Thundercracker faux Nose cone and jet thrusters on the robot chest were on the Jetfire toy also. As I think he would have looked better and more like the 1985 Jetfire toy. Less like cartoon Skyfire.

I still dont see the purpose of this figure. MP Thundercracker already exists. If its supposed to be CHUG, why would you want Thundercracker to be the same size as Skyfire?

Rated X wrote:I still dont see the purpose of this figure. MP Thundercracker already exists. If its supposed to be CHUG, why would you want Thundercracker to be the same size as Skyfire?

Because Hasbro thinks bigger figures are more fun?

Seriously though, I've seen an IDW rendition of Starscream using that Leader mold. But, you know, the white makes him look like Jetfire too much, so buyers would skip it thinking it's the same figure, so Hasbro turned him a more distinguishable blue, yadda yadda yadda...

Rated X wrote:I still dont see the purpose of this figure. MP Thundercracker already exists. If its supposed to be CHUG, why would you want Thundercracker to be the same size as Skyfire?

CHUG isn't just for adults. It's for ages 10 and up, and because of laws, the products are safe for ages younger than that. Little Johnny sees a big blue jet transformer and he wants it. Boom. Collectors see a toy of a popular comic character right now. Boom.

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Wish the Thundercracker faux Nose cone and jet thrusters on the robot chest were on the Jetfire toy also. As I think he would have looked better and more like the 1985 Jetfire toy. Less like cartoon Skyfire.

You and me wish for the same but I'm assuming the heavy investment in the mold that Hasbro's squeeze it for all its worth.

Btw, does the wings sweep back or static?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Rated X wrote:I still dont see the purpose of this figure. MP Thundercracker already exists. If its supposed to be CHUG, why would you want Thundercracker to be the same size as Skyfire?

Because Hasbro thinks bigger figures are more fun?

Seriously though, I've seen an IDW rendition of Starscream using that Leader mold. But, you know, the white makes him look like Jetfire too much, so buyers would skip it thinking it's the same figure, so Hasbro turned him a more distinguishable blue, yadda yadda yadda...

I agree. I love larger toys

I... LOVE... IT... SOOO... MUCH!!!

Also, theres lots of people who have previously spoken up about liking Leader TC because his jet alt mode should be quite large.

I was at TRU today, and they had 6 Armada Megatrons, but not one single G1 Megatron. I'm very upset by this.

Ironhidensh wrote:I was at TRU today, and they had 6 Armada Megatrons, but not one single G1 Megatron. I'm very upset by this.

It's cuz all six of the G1 Megatrons must have already been bought. The case is one G1 and one Armada per case, so there's no shortage of G1 Megs making it to the store. We all just have to be quick enough to beat everyone else to them.

The jet mode is awesome, the robot mode is good.....except for that head. It looks oddly elongated, he has a blank look on his face, and what looks like a bullet hole in his forehead. I realize I will probably be in the minority on this, but I'm curious to know if anyone else doesn't care at all for the headsculpt.

Burn wrote:Works so much better as Thundercracker than Jetfire.

It speaks the truth.

Except the CHUG toy line characters sizes was all messed up and incorrect from day one. So what's the difference if one more toy gets added to the wrong mix.

The CHUG toy line has almost all of the main characters in all of the toys size classes. HasTak is not trying to please fans with OCD issues. By making CHUG toys match the Thirty year old outdated G1 toys scale or G1 cartoons scales.

scale wise, the leader class jet fits pretty perfectly with deluxe cars and voyager trucks...



So Leader Thundercracker is pretty perfect in that regards, but I'm not so sure I'll end up getting him, no space, and already have the United three-packs, and I'm quite happy with the robot mode scale... Thundercracker may be the one CW figure announced so far that I'll pass on this year

Really wish I wouldn't have seen these pics because now I really want him, where as before I was okay with the idea of passing on him. And of course if I get him then I will surely have to get the other Seeker repaints...arhhhh.
Really cool looking figure though!

Rodimus Prime wrote:

Burn wrote:Works so much better as Thundercracker than Jetfire.

It speaks the truth.

Meh. I've seen Jetfire in the IDW with this mold, but Thundercracker still has his F-22 (iGear Raptor) design. So Thundercracker looks weird as this toy, to me. Although I think I'm finally sold on hunting down a Jetfire.

The jet mode looks like a Sukhoi or a Mig. Anyone else think so? Pretty awesome either way.

Rodimus Prime wrote:

Burn wrote:Works so much better as Thundercracker than Jetfire.

It speaks the truth.

So SO true, This is a must have for me!

Courtesy of Starscream韋 via Weibo we have a couple of in-hand bot mode photos of Transformers Generations Leader Class Ultra Magnus.

Thunder who?

I think I still have a bit of Va'als unsold soul laying around ... anyone want it in exchange for Ultra Magnus there?

Thanks to Starscream韋 on weibo, we now have new in-hand images of the Generations Combiner Wars Leader Class Ultra Magnus figure. Unlike Masterpiece Ultra Magnus that is base on his appearance in the G1 animation, this latest release from Hasbro is based in his appearance in IDW's ongoing comic series, More than Meets the Eye. Sadly these images does not give us a look at the Minimus Ambus figure that comes with Ultra Magnus. Check out the image we've embedded below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

Damn that's a good lookin' Magnus. But I do wonder how big classics prime is in relation?

Looks amazing!

Not so thrilled about those "sad" eyes. He's back to looking like he can't deal with me right now...

Can't wait for this guy, I'm glad his shoulders fold up a bit more than the earlier images.

Damn, I know recent TFs are riddled with hollow plastic, but these shoulder missiles look kinda bad.

Would have liked to see more color on the thighs or forearms, but I'm still digging this dude.

I wonder if Magnus's shoulder towers can point forward as cannons like in the comics. Even if they can't I think this figure is damn near perfect.

guarayakha wrote:Damn, I know recent TFs are riddled with hollow plastic, but these shoulder missiles look kinda bad.

They're meant to also form the heads of a hammer.

MAGNUUUS! I want the Matrix!