NYCC 2015 Preview Night New Titan Returns Reveals (Galvatron, Blaster, Titan masters) UPDATE
Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 6:14PM CDT
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Stripes
Rewind
Twincast (what the small Blaster headmaster is called)
Galvatron
Hardhead
Skullcruncher
Along with previous revealed combiners Brticus and Skyreign added in for good measure.
Let us know what else you see!
Update:
Horribull (Name of the blue and beige headmaster)
Nightbeat (Name of blue and yellow headmaster)
The small heads are actually called Titan Masters
Tech specs are back!
Galvatron has a gimmick where the crown flips up from the chest.
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Posted by RAR on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:19pm CDT
Strokes chin...
I'll need to ponder on this
My initial reaction is a neutral.
Adequate with provisos.
Posted by steals_your_goats on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:22pm CDT
Posted by DeadCaL on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:24pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:27pm CDT
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:27pm CDT
Posted by RAR on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:27pm CDT
I think Galvatron is transformed wrong in cannon mode with his training wheels arms facing forwards it likely should face backwards.
Posted by Grahf_ on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:29pm CDT
So uh, what's that thing on Galvatron's back and undercarriage for? Is it a handle to turn him into a "gun" mode? That's a fairly large piece to just not be doing anything otherwise. Not that the last actual Galvatron toy didn't have useless pieces on it though.
Posted by steals_your_goats on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:31pm CDT
Posted by RAR on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:40pm CDT
So I guess the little (mostly pointless fluff) mini-vehicles are called "Titan-Masters" ? if so they don't deserve the name; it sounds so impressive. Heck since they are just a 'thing' they may as well called them something suitably insulting like "Deployers" = that is the name all the toys that are a bit pish so often gets after all.
Posted by Crosscheck on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:56pm CDT
Posted by Prowl4 on October 7th, 2015 @ 6:58pm CDT
I'll be really frustrated, angry and annoyed if galvatron is a headmaster.
Posted by fenrir72 on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CDT
Hardhead to looks BOSS! Skullcruncher lookin' good!
So that Galvatronus/Cyclonus mode is just a spaceholder? Not really Galvatron?
Posted by Prowl4 on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:09pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:Izz Galvatron a headmaster or crest master? Seems like his head has two modes. Either way, INSTANT TT version buy. Finally a size class that beits the lunatic leader of the 1986 Decepticons.
Hardhead to looks BOSS! Skullcruncher lookin' good!
So that Galvatronus/Cyclonus mode is just a spaceholder? Not really Galvatron?
I just posted the same thing before you lol. Crestmaster sounds better than thehhelmet master I suggested. I hope galvatron has a normal fixed head I'd be extremely unhappy if they went to the bother of making galvatron to ruin him by making him a headmaster.
Posted by Mindmaster on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:12pm CDT
Headmasters are lovely as well. What are the odds that we might get Chromedome...?
If we don't get Soundwave from Blaster, we riot!
Posted by Grahf_ on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:24pm CDT
Wait, so we're NOT getting a Horri-Bull, a new Nightbeat and a whoever that other head is riding the monster to monster vehicle thing? Squeezeplay perhaps? That's cool and all that we're getting extra heads but if they don't release their original bodies then that's worse than having extra combiner torsos and limbs. If they were new characters or characters that were never headmasters to begin with being released on their own then that would be fine but those are characters who are supposed to be headmasters and come with their own bodies/transectors. It's early still but it would be weird if they do that.
Posted by steals_your_goats on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:29pm CDT
Alpha Weltall wrote:Galvatron IS a headmaster and the "second head" is really just a battle mask type thing that flips out from the chest to give him a more "normal" Galvatron look.
Wait, so we're NOT getting a Horri-Bull, a new Nightbeat and a whoever that other head is riding the monster to monster vehicle thing? Squeezeplay perhaps? That's cool and all that we're getting extra heads but if they don't release their original bodies then that's worse than having extra combiner torsos and limbs. If they were new characters or characters that were never headmasters to begin with being released on their own then that would be fine but those are characters who are supposed to be headmasters and come with their own bodies/transectors. It's early still but it would be weird if they do that.
This is just the preview night though so maybe they'll show the bodies tomorrow. Also skullcruncher doesn't have a head so I wouldn't worry too much
Posted by RainyDayMan2k on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CDT
Blaster and Galvatron may not be MPs, but if they're the right size, I could get by. Of course, it'd be even better if we could get a Galvatron II recolor out of this... maybe even make him bluish-gray to match the Marvel US/RG1 depiction. (I won't hold my breath, though.)
Posted by Desslok2201 on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CDT
On the positive side, though, I'm glad to see the return of bases, but why Blaster? That's a head scratcher
Posted by Optimizzy on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:33pm CDT
Im not too happy with that Galvy though. I mean, hes ok, but its not perfect. Everything else...yes please.
Posted by shocksound96 on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:38pm CDT
Posted by Grahf_ on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:47pm CDT
steals_your_goats wrote:Alpha Weltall wrote:Galvatron IS a headmaster and the "second head" is really just a battle mask type thing that flips out from the chest to give him a more "normal" Galvatron look.
Wait, so we're NOT getting a Horri-Bull, a new Nightbeat and a whoever that other head is riding the monster to monster vehicle thing? Squeezeplay perhaps? That's cool and all that we're getting extra heads but if they don't release their original bodies then that's worse than having extra combiner torsos and limbs. If they were new characters or characters that were never headmasters to begin with being released on their own then that would be fine but those are characters who are supposed to be headmasters and come with their own bodies/transectors. It's early still but it would be weird if they do that.
This is just the preview night though so maybe they'll show the bodies tomorrow. Also skullcruncher doesn't have a head so I wouldn't worry too much
True enough. However, I was going by them being color matched to the vehicles/beasts they're riding. It makes me think that they're going to be released at the new legends class' price points. Each set will come with the head and a vehicle to vehicle or beast to beast accessory for them to interact with.
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 7:50pm CDT
Posted by Railbomb on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:02pm CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:03pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:11pm CDT
Railbomb wrote:It seems they're keeping the fiction closer to what it was in Japan. So are those mini-vehicles just vehicles that come with extra heads or do they transform into a body too?
I think they're just "extra heads" for lack of a better term. Kinda like those standalone Japanese exclusive Headmasters Kirk, Rodney and Loafer.
And look at this:
Same gimmick as Galvatron. So the Leader(?) Class figures have helmets, akin to that of G1 Scorponok? Makes sense, a small head on a big body would look pretty silly.
Posted by Prowl4 on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:20pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Railbomb wrote:It seems they're keeping the fiction closer to what it was in Japan. So are those mini-vehicles just vehicles that come with extra heads or do they transform into a body too?
I think they're just "extra heads" for lack of a better term. Kinda like those standalone Japanese exclusive Headmasters Kirk, Rodney and Loafer.
And look at this:
Same gimmick as Galvatron. So the Leader(?) Class figures have helmets, akin to that of G1 Scorponok? Makes sense, a small head on a big body would look pretty silly.
This means I won't buy galvatron. Nice job hasbro you finally give us a good big galvatron and completely ruin him by making him a headmaster. What a joke.
Posted by no-one on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:31pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:34pm CDT
Blaster looks very nice as does Rewind. Both are definitely considerations for buying.
Hardhead looks good! Instant buy!
Skullcruncher looks good. I'll consider it.
Galvatron: Where do I begin..... He is alright at first glance, but COME THE FRAG ON!!! HEADMASTER?!?!?!? DAMMIT!!!!! Why would they do that.....
Overall, ok first impression. Can't wait for the rest of reveals and official stuff to come. Wish it was a Nightbeat figure not a head, but oh well.
This whole line may be interesting. Need to see what all the plans are. Like that the heads can fit any figure and the bigger ones have helmets to make the heads full sized and better. Wonder if Brainstorm's head is compatible (I don't think it is).
Posted by Zeedust on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:46pm CDT
Man, I hope the third part of this thing is multi-changers or something.
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:59pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:Is it sad that I'm more excited for the last dregs of Combiner Wars than I am for the Return of the Headmasters?
Man, I hope the third part of this thing is multi-changers or something.
I am more excited for Titans Return. It doesnt help that Combiner Wars closes on something I really dont care about (an autobot combiner with characters I already have, save for Skylynx).
Also, is anyone else getting a 3p vide from Hardhead?
I love Hasbro doing all this, they are reaching for fun ideas that both kids and collectors can enjoy.
Posted by Prowl4 on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:59pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:Is it sad that I'm more excited for the last dregs of Combiner Wars than I am for the Return of the Headmasters?
Man, I hope the third part of this thing is multi-changers or something.
I feel the same. I've never been a fan of headmasters myself but making characters like blaster and galvatron into something they've never been doesn't interest me the same way ironhide, streaker, mirage and prowl being combiners doesn't interest me.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:01pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:Is it sad that I'm more excited for the last dregs of Combiner Wars than I am for the Return of the Headmasters?
Man, I hope the third part of this thing is multi-changers or something.
I am more excited for Titans Return as well. It doesnt help that Combiner Wars closes on something I really dont care about (an autobot combiner with characters I already have, save for Skylynx).
Also, is anyone else getting a 3p vide from Hardhead?
I love Hasbro doing all this, they are reaching for fun ideas that both kids and collectors can enjoy.
I've been so excited over the headmasters idea (with some exceptions). This is great. I love Brainstorm and now he will have fellow headmasters to join him. I am so excited. Can't wait for more news
Posted by Agamemnon on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:05pm CDT
carytheone wrote:...while my wallet gently weeps...
Yep, I'm right there with you. Or, rather, my wallet is....
Posted by no-one on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:05pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:06pm CDT
carytheone wrote:You know, I can't quite put a finger on it, but the art/sculpt style seems to be different than combiner wars. I like it.
It's really noticeable on Hardhead, but also on all of them. I agree with you, it's interesting
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:07pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:08pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:09pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:11pm CDT
Prowl4 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Railbomb wrote:It seems they're keeping the fiction closer to what it was in Japan. So are those mini-vehicles just vehicles that come with extra heads or do they transform into a body too?
I think they're just "extra heads" for lack of a better term. Kinda like those standalone Japanese exclusive Headmasters Kirk, Rodney and Loafer.
And look at this:
Same gimmick as Galvatron. So the Leader(?) Class figures have helmets, akin to that of G1 Scorponok? Makes sense, a small head on a big body would look pretty silly.
This means I won't buy galvatron. Nice job hasbro you finally give us a good big galvatron and completely ruin him by making him a headmaster. What a joke.
Cough cough third party upgrade head cough cough
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:14pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
What is it that doesnt thrill you Sabr? And have you felt like this since the rumours began or is it just now that you are caring less and less? What would you have rather seen?
Posted by Prowl4 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:16pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Hopefully there'll be non headmaster bots. Hoping sentinel prime just has the ability to suit up like iron man. Skullcruncher gives me hope that maybe we'll get predaking. Just hoping it's not going to be headmaster wars.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:17pm CDT
I dunno. Call it "G1 fatigue" or something. I'm just not feelin' this.william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
What is it that doesnt thrill you Sabr? And have you felt like this since the rumours began or is it just now that you are caring less and less? What would you have rather seen?
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:carytheone wrote:...while my wallet gently weeps...
Yep, I'm right there with you. Or, rather, my wallet is....
If their doing a the g1 type "masters" my wallet is going to hate me too plus i see micromasters frickin micromasters nothing can get more g1 than this also i sense actual good actionmaster figures not too far away...
Posted by Desslok2201 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:19pm CDT
Starsaber468 wrote:>:oP i was like this in the morning after seeing this i was like hasbro your the best at a lot of times plus as soon as i saw micromasters i was like hasbro you really are f****** kicking it out of the ball park
Where did you see micromasters? There aren't any in these pics
Posted by no-one on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:20pm CDT
Is that a repaint?
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:21pm CDT
Prowl4 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Hopefully there'll be non headmaster bots. Hoping sentinel prime just has the ability to suit up like iron man. Skullcruncher gives me hope that maybe we'll get predaking. Just hoping it's not going to be headmaster wars.
I dont see how skullcruncher would indicate anything towards a predaking. They are from different G1 eras and have different gimmicks. Dont want to bring your idea down but I would suggest to not hope too much since I dont think one is an indication of the other.
Posted by Grahf_ on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:27pm CDT
carytheone wrote:So I'm slowly going over the images and I notices something. Whats up with that Windblade back there?
Is that a repaint?
Since we don't need two explanations for the same figure in a row I'll change my comment.
Is it just me or does that Hardhead look like a voyager and not a deluxe? It looks pretty damn beefy and looks to be larger overall than Skullcruncher. Also it might just be the illusion of distance in the pictures but Hardhead looks like he'd tower over Windblade and come up to around Bruticus' pelvis whereas Skullcruncher looks like he comes up to Sky Reign's knee.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:28pm CDT
That's the Combiner Hunters redeco from last summer's SDCC set.carytheone wrote:So I'm slowly going over the images and I notices something. Whats up with that Windblade back there?
Is that a repaint?
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:30pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I dunno. Call it "G1 fatigue" or something. I'm just not feelin' this.william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
What is it that doesnt thrill you Sabr? And have you felt like this since the rumours began or is it just now that you are caring less and less? What would you have rather seen?
Do you think that characters from other Transformers series should get the spotlight as a toy?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:31pm CDT
Prowl4 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Hopefully there'll be non headmaster bots. Hoping sentinel prime just has the ability to suit up like iron man. Skullcruncher gives me hope that maybe we'll get predaking. Just hoping it's not going to be headmaster wars.
If those rumor posters are true, Sentinel will be a headmaster. it's the one we all thought was Prime or Astrotrain