New Robot Images of Transformers: DOTM Deluxe Wreckers and Voyager Military Helicopter

Helicopter is totally Evac, or at least it looks like him. The blue guy looks like Mirage like everyone says, could be Tracks or anyone else though. The green one reminds me of Wheeljack. Though for all we know the helicopter is wheeljack, the dragon is mirage, and optimus prime is evac.

Definitely is Evac's head.

That blue Nascar reminds me of Energon Prowl...A LOT!!!!!!!

I actually kind of hope that the helicoptor ia Ultra Magnus. I really really do. As for the rest.... I don't care.

For one brief, fleeting moment I had a slight glimmer of temptation when I saw that helicopter. Then I took a closer look at the robot mode and saw the chest. Was anyone remotely close to being in their right mind when it came to designing these DotM toys???
The best thing I can say about these early release pics is that it has caused me to look at all the Scout and Deluxe figures still at the store that I passed up on the last toy line and think to myself "maybe I should get these before they get pulled and replaced with DotM figures".

Slightly tempted by the Helicoptor, but not in the others.

My real name is Brandon Brossman and I love Shia Labeouf!!!!

I'm starting to have a little faith in the DOTM line now. There are still quite a few figures that I have no intention of ever purchasing, but its nice to have a few that I really enjoy the look of now.

I'm saying the helicopter is Silverbolt

GreaserHHR wrote:I'm saying the helicopter is Silverbolt

I'm starting to agree with you. Disappointed that it isn't Longbow. I don't know why, But I just got a feeling it's Silverbolt.

What a bunch of ugly robots !

I only collect Transformers from the movie lines, but Hasbro is really trying hard to convince me that my Hobby is stupid. With exception of the new Deluxe Ironhide, the new designs are a true step-back compared to the ROTF toy-line

A helicopter whose rotor ends up on his chest?!?
Dear Primus no!
After the disappointment of learning that the upcoming Arcee and Starscream in Generations were from TF:Prime instead of G1 or WFC, this can only mean that Generations Warpath isn't that awesome tank after all! It's:

GO-BOTS WARPATH!!!!!!!!! No, No, No, No, No...

...Hmm, on second glance, it looks like his blades fold up to avoid that slicing-off-his-arms problem his predecessor had. Might be worth checking out.

Bumblevivisector wrote:...Hmm, on second glance, it looks like his blades fold up to avoid that slicing-off-his-arms problem his predecessor had. Might be worth checking out.

I'm convinced the large hole on the side of the Mechtech weapon is where the rotor should be in robot mode, not still attached to his chest. If not, then I call mistransformation and his chest is facing the wrong way.

Xterminator wrote:What a bunch of ugly robots !

I only collect Transformers from the movie lines, but Hasbro is really trying hard to convince me that my Hobby is stupid. With exception of the new Deluxe Ironhide, the new designs are a true step-back compared to the ROTF toy-line

I completely agree with Xterminator. I only collect movieverse Transformers, but these new toys look like crap. The mech tech and the holes to attach them in vehicle mode is total fail. its almost like they are trying to ruin them on purpose.... or just cashing out one final time on this movie. Since there isnt going to be a Transformers 4 I dont think Hasbro is overly concerned with the quality this time around. There is no need to try and bring back the fans... we wont be getting another Movieverse toyline.

It really upsets me too, I think Transformers (minus the Human Transformers in 2) has been the greatest movie franchise of all time.

Helicopter - I actually dont mind the rotor on the chest because it appears to bend around him, giving an almost ammo-belt-like appearance. Kind of cool. His arms are pretty weird though, and it's hard to tell if there's any leg articulation. I'm also not a big fan of the black & white color scheme. It remains to be seen if I'll purchase it. If there's no leg articulation it's a definite no. But if there is I'll either get this or wait for a repaint.

Green Nascar - I'll probably get this guy. Looks cool enough. Could use a lot more paint detail on the chest though. Shame.

Blue Nascar - What a mess. It's probably a no unless it turns out to be a homage to someone important like Mirage.

I think they all look pretty good - I stand by my opinion that the green Wrecker is Roadbuster and the helicopter is Whirl (although they may have redesigned his head to differentiate him from Shockwave). Is it just me or does the blue Wrecker look really big?

I think kirbenvost is right about the rotor on the chest. The blades in the alt mode pic look like they have tabs on them and wrap around the body. It's an interesting new idea and as long as it doesn't obstruct anything then there's no harm in it. I hope the arms are mistransformed, it looks like there's some hinge action going on in there so they'll fold in better. The nascar guys look pretty good, but not spectacular.

helicopter-It's an Autobot Hind-D. I don't care about anything else beyond that, I must have him. The bot mode looks acceptable, but I'll be keeping him in Hind mode.

Green and Blue Wreckers-meh. I've been highly particular about the movie lines, so i will be passing on these guys.

i like the copter guy the rotor on the chest is lame but it doesnt ruin it the others arent that great. The green one is ok but you can tell theres alot of kibble on teh back and the blue guy is just bland. I think even hasbro is getting tired of making these movie toys, theyre not even trying anymore.

What a phenomenal idea for the helicopter bot mode! I love the rotor-ammo belts idea! I can't agree though that this is Silverbolt though. At no point have we seen any helicopters on set (at least that I know of) so I'm going to assume that it's not him...they would at least have the copter on set. I'm leaning towards the trailer...it does appear to transform and separate in the trailer.

As for the Wreckers, I'm waiting for stock pictures from the chimpanzees at Hasbro PR department before judging them.

Now for a random thought. These toys are obviously designed simpler and with the kids in mind...much more so than the ROTF and a number of Generations and RTS figures. Could it be that we might see a Collector's Line of DOTM figures, more difficult, better articulated, and more accurate in the future? Or has this backlash from the supreme difficulty levels in the last few waves really forced Hasbro to take any adult collectors out of the thought process completely, leaving things in the hands of third party developers?

Why is everyone so off on the arms? If Blackouts' figure had accurate arms they would be slightly crooked at the elbow too. At least that's what I could figure from the CGI model. The way I figure, the less human their features are the better. S'why I loved Bonecrusher, Hightower, Mixmaster, Scalpel, and all the various little beastformers. Having funky elbows isn't so bad.

First-Aid wrote:What a phenomenal idea for the helicopter bot mode! I love the rotor-ammo belts idea! I can't agree though that this is Silverbolt though. At no point have we seen any helicopters on set (at least that I know of) so I'm going to assume that it's not him...they would at least have the copter on set. I'm leaning towards the trailer...it does appear to transform and separate in the trailer.

My notion for Silverbolt is the fact that there was never a full size F-22 Raptor on set for Starscream, they used a model of one for filming most of the scenes with him or they CG-ed it, so just because no helicopter has been on set does not discount the idea.

Also, where do you see the trailer disconnect and transform? It seems to just disappear like the G1 trailer always did... If it did transform, I figure it becomes a weapons base, not a robot. If the trailer was a robot (save for roller), then he couldn't drive around on his own in alt mode, which is pretty lame. Plus the backpack looks like the parts from Jetfire in ROTF, meaning Ratchet could have fashioned the Jetfire parts into the trailer so they could be easily transported.

Not feeling the cars, and torn about the helicopter. If the rotor doesn't detach or sink back into his chest and lock into place, that's an instant rule-out. Otherwise, he looks nice, but large. Next to the car transformers, he's okay, but next to Blackout, Incinerator, Tomahawk and Raindance (or whatever the news helicopter's official name was), he's too big. On the other hand, next to Energon Springer (Bulkhead?) he should be about right.

I'm intrigued enough to look forward to seeing a Decepticon repaint/remold.

First-Aid wrote:Could it be that we might see a Collector's Line of DOTM figures, more difficult, better articulated, and more accurate in the future?

My guess is that the Human-Alliance sub-line will be used to fill that gap. Even though it's being expanded to include cheaper/smaller/simpler characters, I imagine that th $30 price point will persist with new runs of Bumblebee and Sideswipe, and the addition of the Ferrari, the 3 Nascars, and the Mercedes. That's a lot of HA figures. If they go up to a $40 point (unlikely) they could also do Ratchet, Ironhide, and the Dreads - wasn't there a rumor about a 'leader-class' Ironhide ages ago?

The Wreckers look okay, but not great. I might get them, but I'll have to see better pictures. The same goes for the helicopter.

The Amp (green wrecker) looks like his mold is fairly similar to the 2007 Swindle/Camshaft one. *shrug*

The helicopter is sort of cool, but I've got to wait on most of these figures to get a better idea of them - for instance; exactly how far out back do those blades extend beyond his chest? It might look odd.... Though I do like the design / aesthetics so far. I certainly hope he's in the film so I can see a better version.

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Why is everyone so off on the arms? If Blackouts' figure had accurate arms they would be slightly crooked at the elbow too. At least that's what I could figure from the CGI model. The way I figure, the less human their features are the better. S'why I loved Bonecrusher, Hightower, Mixmaster, Scalpel, and all the various little beastformers. Having funky elbows isn't so bad.

It makes them look feeble, like they could easily snap off in battle. I like the unique designs myself like the Arcee's and Demolishor, but those arms clash with the rest of the humanoid proportions.

Easily somthing I can do without.

All that detail on flat, gray plastic.

I like how the rotor transforms for the copter-bot. Wonder if it can pop off and be used as a hand weapon.

So far I'm digging these guy's and the blades folding in on the helicopter guy's chest looks pretty kool imo.

Evil_the_Nub wrote:I think kirbenvost is right about the rotor on the chest. The blades in the alt mode pic look like they have tabs on them and wrap around the body. It's an interesting new idea and as long as it doesn't obstruct anything then there's no harm in it. I hope the arms are mistransformed, it looks like there's some hinge action going on in there so they'll fold in better. The nascar guys look pretty good, but not spectacular.

Yeah, I like kirbs' ammo belt plan too. Aside from that dumb gun I think the copter guy is all around nice looking, but I'm just not into the whole giant gun idea as of yet. We can apply any of the existing arguements to that opinion that we want to, but I think in all honesty, it's something I'm going to have to hold in my hand before I can solidify a thought. But coptrman, mmmm. He's going to end up on my shelf.

Those Wreckers are so cool! They seem to have a lot of detail. The copter guy...eh...I don't know, it just doesn't do much for me. If he's in the movie maybe I'll get him.

Noideaforaname wrote:I like how the rotor transforms for the copter-bot. Wonder if it can pop off and be used as a hand weapon.

Gimme 5 seconds with it. Oh wait, did you mean "on purpose"? That I'm not sure of but my first inclination is to say that it probably doesn't. If it did they likely would not have gone to the trouble of hinging the blades but then again, you just can't tell with Hasbro these days.

Digging the helicopter, love helicopter alt modes. His hands suffer from the same fate that befell HFTD Highbrow

A Dale Jr. Transformer? That's quite a treat!

Praxus Prime wrote:A Dale Jr. Transformer? That's quite a treat!

Yeah too bad he'll be lagging behind the rest of the Autobots with that alt mode...

OptiMagnus10 wrote:

Praxus Prime wrote:A Dale Jr. Transformer? That's quite a treat!

Yeah too bad he'll be lagging behind the rest of the Autobots with that alt mode...

Who is Dale Jr.? I'm not familiar with that TF name...

First-Aid wrote:

OptiMagnus10 wrote:

Praxus Prime wrote:A Dale Jr. Transformer? That's quite a treat!

Yeah too bad he'll be lagging behind the rest of the Autobots with that alt mode...

Who is Dale Jr.? I'm not familiar with that TF name...

I hope you're just messing around.
He's just an incredibly overrated auto racer, that's all.

Yeah, I just went there. Deal wit it.

OMG, the unnamed helicopter has an Mi-24/35 alt-mode! That's so bad-ass. I want two.

Skyfire77 wrote:OMG, the unnamed helicopter has an Mi-24/35 alt-mode! That's so bad-ass. I want two.

IKNOWRIGHT!

I love air-based alt modes, the more unique the better.

I like the 'copter, and I like the blades.

It is different without being a crazy unicycle or bug bot like the last movie suffered from.

The cars are pretty weak though. The blue one will have to look VERY cool in store to sell me. The Green one is a lot better, but not a must-buy.

to me it looks like springer inn helicopter mode.

OptiMagnus10 wrote:

First-Aid wrote:

OptiMagnus10 wrote:

Praxus Prime wrote:A Dale Jr. Transformer? That's quite a treat!

Yeah too bad he'll be lagging behind the rest of the Autobots with that alt mode...

Who is Dale Jr.? I'm not familiar with that TF name...

I hope you're just messing around.
He's just an incredibly overrated auto racer, that's all.

Yeah, I just went there. Deal wit it.

Haha, yeah, I agree about him being overrated. I'm just happy to see a NASCAR Transformer!

I've a feeling the helicopter TF won't be featured in the movie. He sports a more G1-ish head sculpt which usually isn't featured in Bayverse movies.

That said, he looks like an excellent TF, and one of the few DOTM figs I actually plan to buy. Funny how most of the good figs we've seen so far are actually the ones NOT featured in the movie.

As usual, I'm still holding out for leader class OP, Megs and Shockwave.

SO Dale Jr is a Nascar driver? I'm assuming that means that the Wreckers can only fight, strafe, and shoot to the left?

First-Aid wrote:SO Dale Jr is a Nascar driver? I'm assuming that means that the Wreckers can only fight, strafe, and shoot to the left?

^This!!

SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I've a feeling the helicopter TF won't be featured in the movie. He sports a more G1-ish head sculpt which usually isn't featured in Bayverse movies.

That said, he looks like an excellent TF, and one of the few DOTM figs I actually plan to buy. Funny how most of the good figs we've seen so far are actually the ones NOT featured in the movie.

As usual, I'm still holding out for leader class OP, Megs and Shockwave.

If we're lucky he'll be in the game, like Breakaway was for RoTF. Someone I really wished had made it in, if only for a second, just so he could be "in" the movie.

Praxus Prime wrote:

OptiMagnus10 wrote:

First-Aid wrote:

OptiMagnus10 wrote:

Praxus Prime wrote:A Dale Jr. Transformer? That's quite a treat!

Yeah too bad he'll be lagging behind the rest of the Autobots with that alt mode...

Who is Dale Jr.? I'm not familiar with that TF name...

I hope you're just messing around.
He's just an incredibly overrated auto racer, that's all.

Yeah, I just went there. Deal wit it.

Haha, yeah, I agree about him being overrated. I'm just happy to see a NASCAR Transformer!

I've been waiting for a NASCAR Transformer, too. Hell, it might've happened years ago if Hasbro hadn't sold Winners Circle -the NASCAR-focused diecast car brand- in 2001, which was eventually mutilated so badly under a merger from '06-'10 that the new owner of it (Lionel LLC) has decided not to keep it in production. I'm glad to see Hasbro has ties with NASCAR again, though. It would be cool if the repaints of the Wreckers were of Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin, the other two of Hendrick Motorsports.
And actually, I thought Optimus Prime would've been cool in the movies as Jeff Gordon's hauler with his similar color scheme to the #24 car (at least through 2008), and he could've carried twin Autobot/drone stock cars in the trailer.

Am I the only one who thinks the Blue Nascar's clampy arms look like those cheap pliar (I have no idea how to spell it, the handles with the jaws) toys that little kids play with? THus my mind also associates those toy's cheapness with it...
Besides that, they don't look bad, the Helicopter could make some decent kitbashes, Vortex maybe.