NYCC 2016 Transformers Alt Modes Reveals on Hasbro Preview Night
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 7:49PM CDT
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Posted by primalxconvoy on October 6th, 2016 @ 6:22am CDT
Posted by RAR on October 6th, 2016 @ 6:55am CDT
Posted by Tyrannacon on October 6th, 2016 @ 8:24am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on November 23rd, 2016 @ 8:51am CST
Phone flashlight might help? It should at least get you the plastic color, which is often enough, and if it isn't try shaking it.Tyrannacon wrote:I really want to get a Megatron, but I hate the blind-pack way these things come packaged. You can't really see much to identify it through the tiny hole on the side of it. I spent like 30 minutes in TRU here trying to get an identification going and still couldn't.
In other news, my TRU had a case of these marked as Wave 2 on the Hasbro shipping box. It was opened, so I looked in it and it looked like Wave 1 again so I skipped it. Looking back at some old images though, I think it might have been the case with Bee and Cliffjumper in lieu of Magnus and Prowl or something like that? Anyone else seen this around?
Posted by Tyrannacon on December 7th, 2016 @ 11:20am CST
ScottyP wrote:Phone flashlight might help? It should at least get you the plastic color, which is often enough, and if it isn't try shaking it.Tyrannacon wrote:I really want to get a Megatron, but I hate the blind-pack way these things come packaged. You can't really see much to identify it through the tiny hole on the side of it. I spent like 30 minutes in TRU here trying to get an identification going and still couldn't.
In other news, my TRU had a case of these marked as Wave 2 on the Hasbro shipping box. It was opened, so I looked in it and it looked like Wave 1 again so I skipped it. Looking back at some old images though, I think it might have been the case with Bee and Cliffjumper in lieu of Magnus and Prowl or something like that? Anyone else seen this around?
Aye. I actually went third party on this one and bought a Megatron one direct from a seller on eBay (decently priced too). So I have Megatron now and I'm content with it. It's a neat little toy though. Last time I went to TRU they weren't as well-stocked. So they must be selling a bit better than I initially thought they would. They're great desktop toys. Like having one of those POP's or whatever on your desk.
Posted by WreckerJack on December 7th, 2016 @ 11:40pm CST
Posted by Rainmaker on December 20th, 2016 @ 2:44am CST
I still want them, though.
Posted by Va'al on January 9th, 2017 @ 7:34pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 9th, 2017 @ 8:25pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 10th, 2017 @ 1:51am CST
Posted by no-one on January 10th, 2017 @ 8:35am CST
They're pretty fun. Worth nabbing at least one of your favorite characters. The first wave had a little peepy hole in the side so you could pick the one you like.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'd love to get some of these, but the whole blind box thing is a turn off. Knowing my luck I'd get two of the same figure.
I wonder if series two will be the same
I feel I need that Sideswipe too. Do we know the full line up yet?D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I kind of find the Sideswipe adorable. May have to be on the lookout for those bags
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 10th, 2017 @ 9:06am CST
We probably do, but I've never given much heed to alt modes, so I don't know anything really. But now though I need to start looking. I want onecarytheone wrote:I feel I need that Sideswipe too. Do we know the full line up yet?D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I kind of find the Sideswipe adorable. May have to be on the lookout for those bags
Posted by no-one on January 10th, 2017 @ 10:01am CST
Fun desk toy at least and worth getting one for.D-Maximus_Prime wrote:We probably do, but I've never given much heed to alt modes, so I don't know anything really. But now though I need to start looking. I want onecarytheone wrote:I feel I need that Sideswipe too. Do we know the full line up yet?D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I kind of find the Sideswipe adorable. May have to be on the lookout for those bags
If you pull the insignia tab on top, it triggers the "transformation". It can even be done one handed. Fun for quick change action fun!
Posted by no-one on January 10th, 2017 @ 2:32pm CST
I think the local TRU still has a case or so of the old ones or I can dig out my box from the older style to compare.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 10th, 2017 @ 8:55pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 10th, 2017 @ 10:50pm CST
carytheone wrote:They're pretty fun. Worth nabbing at least one of your favorite characters. The first wave had a little peepy hole in the side so you could pick the one you like.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'd love to get some of these, but the whole blind box thing is a turn off. Knowing my luck I'd get two of the same figure.
Did not know about the hole. How easy is it to tell who's in there?
Posted by no-one on January 11th, 2017 @ 5:47am CST
Pretty easy actually. The hole is just a little smaller than a dime. You can wiggle the box a bit and move the figure around to get a better view. I was able to pick every character out until I found a Prowl. If you spot one in the wild, give 'em a shakechuckdawg1999 wrote:carytheone wrote:They're pretty fun. Worth nabbing at least one of your favorite characters. The first wave had a little peepy hole in the side so you could pick the one you like.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'd love to get some of these, but the whole blind box thing is a turn off. Knowing my luck I'd get two of the same figure.
Did not know about the hole. How easy is it to tell who's in there?
Posted by no-one on January 12th, 2017 @ 2:04pm CST
Conspiracy? #altmodegate? Probably just a running change. Still weird though
Oh, and Chuck, those holes on the lineup side is where you can get your 10ยข peek on
And for your viewing pleasure:
Posted by ScottyP on January 13th, 2017 @ 7:53pm CST
Wave 1 and 2 - Series 1 with a literally identical assortment for some reason, probably miscommunication. Seem at TRU stores in the later half of 2016.
- Optimus Prime
- Megatron
- Starscream
- Thundercracker
- Skywarp
- Ultra Magnus
- Prowl
- Nemesis Prime
Wave 3 - more of Series 1, showing up at Target stores now.
New toys
- Sunstorm
- Acid Storm
- Smokescreen
- Bumblebee
- Cliffjumper
- Optimus Prime
- Megatron
- Starscream
Wave 4 - Series 2, showing up at Wal-Mart stores now and some Targets. Unsure if this was solicited as Wave 4 or "2017 Wave 1" or something similar.
New toys
- Hound
- Sideswipe
- Bluestreak
- Silver Optimus Prime
- Bumblebee
- Cliffjumper
- Megatron
- Starscream
Future Waves - revealed, unknown release dates.
- Dirge
Posted by ScottyP on January 15th, 2017 @ 10:45am CST
Hope that helps!
Posted by no-one on January 17th, 2017 @ 3:40pm CST
Silver OP
Posted by no-one on January 22nd, 2017 @ 2:28pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 23rd, 2017 @ 11:14am CST
So head on out to your local Gamestop and pick yourself up some Alt Modes!
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on January 23rd, 2017 @ 1:42pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 23rd, 2017 @ 1:47pm CST
GalvatronG1 wrote:hmm i may need to get a couple at that price
Just be careful... They're addicting
Posted by Terrsolpix on January 24th, 2017 @ 12:42am CST
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on January 24th, 2017 @ 6:07pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 25th, 2017 @ 9:52am CST
Posted by no-one on January 25th, 2017 @ 10:08am CST
Now that is a slippery rabbit hole.GalvatronG1 wrote:More addicting than Funko Pop?
Yeah, they are cute and fun desktop distractions, but by no means a "gotta catch 'em" toy.Seibertron wrote:I was really disappointed by the Alt-Modes.
Considering how hard they are stalling on shelves in my area, I'm just playing the clearance waiting game for a few characters I'd like to have.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2017 @ 10:21am CST
Hmm, "desktractions"?carytheone wrote:desktop distractions
Posted by Va'al on January 25th, 2017 @ 10:22am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Hmm, "desktractions"?carytheone wrote:desktop distractions
Your portmanteau has been approved.
Posted by no-one on January 25th, 2017 @ 10:25am CST
I second that, move to a vote. All in favor say "aye"!Va'al wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Hmm, "desktractions"?carytheone wrote:desktop distractions
Your portmanteau has been approved.