Preorders Up for Today's Transformers Reveals + Images of Legacy Bomburst

Bomb burst: More proof discarding the pretender's main gimmick was a bad idea.

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Bomb burst: More proof discarding the pretender's main gimmick was a bad idea.

I think these new pretenders look amazing idk what you're on about

william-james88 wrote:...links...

Thanks. Got my pre-orders in for Megs, Dead End and Hot Rod.

Still thinking about Pointblank and Inferno.

And I think I'll hold out for the inevitable Super Mode repaint for Armada SS.

SS Hot Rod: Looks good, but - it's Bayverse. Skipping this one, though it does kind of remind me of TFA Rodimus Minor.

SS Fallen: Interesting. Even though the Fallen was kind of a nothing-burger in the movie. They hyped him up, but he fell about as quick and easy as Devastator did. The old figure was weird, and... so is this one. They did a better job of it, and the robot mode looks nice. But the alt mode... it looks like they tried to make one of those kindergarten pyramids out of elmer's glue and toothpicks. Pass.

SS Crosshairs: I get that they wanted to make him look cool by turning all the car kibble into a 'trench coat'. But... it just doesn't WORK that way. In the movie, they could pull it off because they didn't have to worry about realism. They could make the 'coat' bend and flex like cloth. But you can't DO that with a figure. It's plastic. So no matter how hard they try, the coat looks and acts like kibble, and it's just in the way. Pass.

SS86 Ironhide: Looks OK, and it does seem to be a step better than the ER Deluxe. So I'll probably have the minions sell the "Autobot Alliance" set, and use the proceeds to buy Voyager 86 Ironhide.

SS86 Ratchet (Core): Pass. I know, size limits. But the robot mode... just not good enough.

SS86 Rumble: Anytime they include the piledrivers, it's a good thing. I'll probably have the minions pick this up.

Legacy Inferno: I like the ant mode, but they lost me when I saw that the ant legs are NOT articulated at the mid joints. Like Kingdom Waspinator, that's just lazy. They COULD have put joints on those legs, they're voyager size and big enough. It robs the ant of some potentially great poses. Pass, unless the minions see one on clearance.

Legacy Starscream: Neat, but I had no attachment to the Armada series, so I'll pass, unless it winds up on discount anywhere.

Legacy Crankcase: It's a Skids rework and I didn't get Skids, so I'm likely passing on this one as well.

Legacy Pointblank: No real attachment to this one, and not feeling any real pull towards it. Pass.

Legacy Dead End: The robot mode had some questionable choices with those FEET. But, ordering the minions to get this one. Because - you know, Menasor.

Legacy Skullgrin: I had the original G1 Pretender, so this one's looking pretty good. Will have the minions obtain this figure, and they're up for pre-order right now.

Legacy Dragon Megatron: Normally I'm all for anything Megatron related. But I passed on Kingdom Dinosaur Megatron, because it's just so weird. And this one is as well. Both modes seem all right, and I'm impressed that they put in neck articulation with multiple joints, as well as the tail. Props for doing more with the wings than making them one solid, immobile panel. But, it's just too weird, and too expensive. Pass.

The only 'must-haves' I saw in these were Ironhide, Rumble, Skullgrin and Dead End. Everything else was kind of m'eh, or an easy pass.

DeathReviews wrote:SS Hot Rod: Looks good, but - it's Bayverse. Skipping this one, though it does kind of remind me of TFA Rodimus Minor.

SS Fallen: Interesting. Even though the Fallen was kind of a nothing-burger in the movie. They hyped him up, but he fell about as quick and easy as Devastator did. The old figure was weird, and... so is this one. They did a better job of it, and the robot mode looks nice. But the alt mode... it looks like they tried to make one of those kindergarten pyramids out of elmer's glue and toothpicks. Pass.

SS Crosshairs: I get that they wanted to make him look cool by turning all the car kibble into a 'trench coat'. But... it just doesn't WORK that way. In the movie, they could pull it off because they didn't have to worry about realism. They could make the 'coat' bend and flex like cloth. But you can't DO that with a figure. It's plastic. So no matter how hard they try, the coat looks and acts like kibble, and it's just in the way. Pass.

SS86 Ironhide: Looks OK, and it does seem to be a step better than the ER Deluxe. So I'll probably have the minions sell the "Autobot Alliance" set, and use the proceeds to buy Voyager 86 Ironhide.

SS86 Ratchet (Core): Pass. I know, size limits. But the robot mode... just not good enough.

SS86 Rumble: Anytime they include the piledrivers, it's a good thing. I'll probably have the minions pick this up.

Legacy Inferno: I like the ant mode, but they lost me when I saw that the ant legs are NOT articulated at the mid joints. Like Kingdom Waspinator, that's just lazy. They COULD have put joints on those legs, they're voyager size and big enough. It robs the ant of some potentially great poses. Pass, unless the minions see one on clearance.

Legacy Starscream: Neat, but I had no attachment to the Armada series, so I'll pass, unless it winds up on discount anywhere.

Legacy Crankcase: It's a Skids rework and I didn't get Skids, so I'm likely passing on this one as well.

Legacy Pointblank: No real attachment to this one, and not feeling any real pull towards it. Pass.

Legacy Dead End: The robot mode had some questionable choices with those FEET. But, ordering the minions to get this one. Because - you know, Menasor.

Legacy Skullgrin: I had the original G1 Pretender, so this one's looking pretty good. Will have the minions obtain this figure, and they're up for pre-order right now.

Legacy Dragon Megatron: Normally I'm all for anything Megatron related. But I passed on Kingdom Dinosaur Megatron, because it's just so weird. And this one is as well. Both modes seem all right, and I'm impressed that they put in neck articulation with multiple joints, as well as the tail. Props for doing more with the wings than making them one solid, immobile panel. But, it's just too weird, and too expensive. Pass.

The only 'must-haves' I saw in these were Ironhide, Rumble, Skullgrin and Dead End. Everything else was kind of m'eh, or an easy pass.

No thoughts on Bomb burst?

There's no preorder for Rumble?

R_Puffs wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Bomb burst: More proof discarding the pretender's main gimmick was a bad idea.

I think these new pretenders look amazing idk what you're on about

The transformation is awful. Iguanas and skullgrin are ok, but this? And I like the pretender concept, how dare they remove it.

G1OptimusPAX wrote:There's no preorder for Rumble?

No preorders for core class in general.

Not placing any preorders myself, but sad to see the Cores don't have a preorder yet

william-james88 wrote:

G1OptimusPAX wrote:There's no preorder for Rumble?

No preorders for core class in general.

For Core Class everyone who wants one has to strip to the waist and climb into a pit, last man standing wins.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

G1OptimusPAX wrote:There's no preorder for Rumble?

No preorders for core class in general.

For Core Class everyone who wants one has to strip to the waist and climb into a pit, last man standing wins.

And the pit is full of worms.

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

G1OptimusPAX wrote:There's no preorder for Rumble?

No preorders for core class in general.

For Core Class everyone who wants one has to strip to the waist and climb into a pit, last man standing wins.

And the pit is full of worms.

And they are rust worms https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Rust_worm

ZeroWolf wrote:No thoughts on Bomb burst?

Wasn't really impressed by it. I was momentarily on the alert when I heard the panelists say "BOMB", thinking they were about to show Legacy Deluxe Bombshell. Then I saw Bomb burst, and was filled with disappointment that it wasn't another Insecticon reveal .

DeathReviews wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:No thoughts on Bomb burst?

Wasn't really impressed by it. I was momentarily on the alert when I heard the panelists say "BOMB", thinking they were about to show Legacy Deluxe Bombshell. Then I saw Bomb burst, and was filled with disappointment that it wasn't another Insecticon reveal .

But Shrapnel's the next Insecticon, not Bombshell.

bomb burst is energon monster?
tm2 megs was darkmount I think
bomb burst makes sense, he's a energon vampire and in masterfore his name is blood

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:bomb burst is energon monster?
tm2 megs was darkmount I think
bomb burst makes sense, he's a energon vampire and in masterfore his name is blood

We're not saying he is the Energon Monster, we're saying he replaced it. The Energon Monsters were dropped from the toyline. Canceled outright.

Sabrblade wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:bomb burst is energon monster?
tm2 megs was darkmount I think
bomb burst makes sense, he's a energon vampire and in masterfore his name is blood

We're not saying he is the Energon Monster, we're saying he replaced it. The Energon Monsters were dropped from the toyline. Canceled outright.

I saw your post about it before this one. thanks for not missing the info I did! Helps me stop theorizing. I'm still curious what they were supposed to be though, do you know for sure?

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:bomb burst is energon monster?
tm2 megs was darkmount I think
bomb burst makes sense, he's a energon vampire and in masterfore his name is blood

We're not saying he is the Energon Monster, we're saying he replaced it. The Energon Monsters were dropped from the toyline. Canceled outright.

I saw your post about it before this one. thanks for not missing the info I did! Helps me stop theorizing. I'm still curious what they were supposed to be though, do you know for sure?

Answered over in the Legacy thread.

Sabrblade wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:bomb burst is energon monster?
tm2 megs was darkmount I think
bomb burst makes sense, he's a energon vampire and in masterfore his name is blood

We're not saying he is the Energon Monster, we're saying he replaced it. The Energon Monsters were dropped from the toyline. Canceled outright.

I saw your post about it before this one. thanks for not missing the info I did! Helps me stop theorizing. I'm still curious what they were supposed to be though, do you know for sure?

Answered over in the Legacy thread.

saw it. Thanks

Hasbro Pulse has updated their offerings with some of the newer Studio Series Transformers!
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/studio-series

Including: Core 86 Ratchet, Core 86 Wheelie, NEST Movie Ratchet, Clean Deco Voyager Siege Soundwave, Winged Optimus Prime, and NEST Bonecrusher!

Head over and shop, if you've been looking for these!

I was going to jump on the pre-orders, but then I noticed the packing photos showing that NEST Ratchet and Bonecrusher, along with a re-release of SS44 jetwing prime are in Buzzworthy packaging.

I have Prime already, so I'm definitely going to wait for a sale or clearance at Target since I'm assuming they will be solid cases for the NEST figures which will eventually be lowered.

Pre-Orders in for the Pulsecon reveals at Amazon.com:

Tarn:
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Leg ... 161&sr=8-3?tag=seibertron07-20&

Break Down
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Evo ... 161&sr=8-5?tag=seibertron07-20&

Leo Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Leg ... 161&sr=8-9?tag=seibertron07-20&

Needle Nose
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Evo ... 61&sr=8-12?tag=seibertron07-20&

Hot Shot
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Leg ... 61&sr=8-13?tag=seibertron07-20&

Scraphook
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Leg ... 61&sr=8-15?tag=seibertron07-20&


Core Soundblaster
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TRA ... 61&sr=8-14?tag=seibertron07-20&

Core Sludge
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Leg ... 61&sr=8-16?tag=seibertron07-20&

Core Slug
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Leg ... 161&sr=8-8?tag=seibertron07-20&

Many fans still need a Siege Jetfire and Hasbro is answering that demand with a a reissue. It popped up in a few Asian site first but now BBTS also has a listing for Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege Commander Jetfire Reissue. It is due out in January and costs $89.99.

Here is the link for ordering: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/133865

Now if they could just please reissue Earthrise Deluxes who aren't Wheeljack and Arcee. Especially frigging Sunstreaker.

Sky Lynx would be nice too.

If they do reissue Sunny I hope they fix the paint.

Target finally assigned November 6 as the release date for the Street Fighter crossovers but I happened to find these today in store.

Nice score, Kev. I have my pre-order release date emails but awesome to see pics in hand.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Target finally assigned November 6 as the release date for the Street Fighter crossovers but I happened to find these today in store.

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If I see the Chun Li one before my several Target coupons run out, I will get them. I have a lot of savings stacked right now

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Target finally assigned November 6 as the release date for the Street Fighter crossovers but I happened to find these today in store.

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If I see the Chun Li one before my several Target coupons run out, I will get them. I have a lot of savings stacked right now

Funny thing about those Street Fighter sets, right inside that new Hasbro English box packaging is the original Takara Japanese box packaging.

Sabrblade wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Target finally assigned November 6 as the release date for the Street Fighter crossovers but I happened to find these today in store.

20221026_094744.jpg

If I see the Chun Li one before my several Target coupons run out, I will get them. I have a lot of savings stacked right now

Funny thing about those Street Fighter sets, right inside that new Hasbro English box packaging is the original Takara Japanese box packaging.

Makes it even better

It's weird that they bothered making a new box but still didn't use the Collaborative logo.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:It's weird that they bothered making a new box but still didn't use the Collaborative logo.

Emerje

I think timing might be the exact reason. These pre-exist the collaborative series and were Takara exclusives originally, so they appear to be treating them more like the Takara Selects and MPs that Hasbro imports than the current collaborative series which seems to be a Hasbro initiative.

For those worried that Walmart won't stock these exclusive toys in your area, Hasbro Pulse has put up orders for Velocitron deluxe Crasher and Shadowstrip. Interestingly, Shadowstrip is given their G2 Universe moniker in the listing. These will sell out fast. They also had Minerva but that toy is already sold out.

Shadowstrip: https://hasbropulse.com/products/transf ... hadowstrip

Crasher: https://hasbropulse.com/products/transf ... on-crasher

While I do appreciate that Pulse had enough of these for me to actually get an order in, I can't justify paying $32 for a single deluxe after shipping and taxes. Hopefully Walmart will have Shadowstrip available on their site soon, I can bundle with other things to get Free shipping, unfortunately I can't say the same for Pulse.

Velocitron Hot Rod is the one I'm really waiting for, but there are still no pre-orders for him on any of the sites I usually buy Transformers. Hopefully it won't be too much longer and I don't miss out on him.

Bomb Burst is finally in stock on Amazon and on sale for $9.99 for anyone who hasn't found him in stores yet.

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Leg ... C97&sr=8-2?tag=seibertron07-20&

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Bomb Burst is finally in stock on Amazon and on sale for $9.99 for anyone who hasn't found him in stores yet.

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Leg ... C97&sr=8-2?tag=seibertron07-20&

Nice! Looks like Amazon has a lot of things on sale right now. Also grabbing Bee movie Ironhide for $20 and pink Bee Laserbeak for $8.49.

Emerje

While the toy has been found in stores, many fans are still looking for Transformers Studio Series 86 Rumble (Blue) which is still on preorder at other online collector shops. Well Amazon has him right now, for the retail price of $11.99 with free prime shipping, of course. So just a heads up for those who wanted one hassle free.

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu ... yQai2sypzU?tag=seibertron07-20&

And....DONE!! Ordered, thanks for the heads up!

Well I'll be, they WERE. SS Rumble sold out from Pulse pretty quick and 3rd party sellers have already been jacking up the price, so this Amazon deal may be the best bet, while it lasts...!

Only 7 left in stock

Sold out from Amazon LLC, back to scalper prices & sellers now. So relieved I was quick enough to grab one this morning.

I constantly monitor Walmart's website for Velocitron Cosmos. No, there's no sign of him yet (Walmart exclusive, my FANNY)

But I did notice today (12.18.2022) that many of the wave 1 Velocitron figures now seem to be on SALE. Leader Scourge figures are $39, while Voyager Overdrive and Hauler are going for $25. It appears to be only if you order them online, so check it out: https://www.walmart.com/search?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&q=velocitron&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

The minions have also noted that some Walmarts are putting some Legacy Deluxe figures on sale for $17 clearance. Keep an eye out for them near YOUR realms, wherever those might be!

DeathReviews wrote:I constantly monitor Walmart's website for Velocitron Cosmos. No, there's no sign of him yet (Walmart exclusive, my FANNY)

But I did notice today (12.18.2022) that many of the wave 1 Velocitron figures now seem to be on SALE. Leader Scourge figures are $39, while Voyager Overdrive and Hauler are going for $25. It appears to be only if you order them online, so check it out: https://www.walmart.com/search?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&q=velocitron&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

The minions have also noted that some Walmarts are putting some Legacy Deluxe figures on sale for $17 clearance. Keep an eye out for them near YOUR realms, wherever those might be!

Not just online, that same $39 price for Scourge was found in stores too

william-james88 wrote:

DeathReviews wrote:I constantly monitor Walmart's website for Velocitron Cosmos. No, there's no sign of him yet (Walmart exclusive, my FANNY)

But I did notice today (12.18.2022) that many of the wave 1 Velocitron figures now seem to be on SALE. Leader Scourge figures are $39, while Voyager Overdrive and Hauler are going for $25. It appears to be only if you order them online, so check it out: https://www.walmart.com/search?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&q=velocitron&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff

The minions have also noted that some Walmarts are putting some Legacy Deluxe figures on sale for $17 clearance. Keep an eye out for them near YOUR realms, wherever those might be!

Not just online, that same $39 price for Scourge was found in stores too

Yep.




Saw the same price sat another Walmart today.

Emerje

Were you intrigued by that Crossover Megatron/HISS Tank figure, but thought it simply cost too much? Well, Amazon has it on sale now with an 11% discount!

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gen ... 117&sr=8-1?tag=seibertron07-20&

I'm still not getting it, just because it looks so ungainly. But hey, if a slightly lower price is enough to spur you to action, then now's your chance!

DeathReviews wrote:Were you intrigued by that Crossover Megatron/HISS Tank figure, but thought it simply cost too much? Well, Amazon has it on sale now with an 11% discount!

https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gen ... 117&sr=8-1?tag=seibertron07-20&

I'm still not getting it, just because it looks so ungainly. But hey, if a slightly lower price is enough to spur you to action, then now's your chance!

For the past week it has been $72.99, it went up to about $80 today. Was hoping it would drop more, hopefully it'll drop again. Looks like at the end of November somebody was selling it for as low as $58.



Emerje

Two examples from TFSource:

Radiatron (3P Raiden) - $729.99 $719.99 (1% saving)


MP-52+ Skywarp - $255.99 $219.99 (14% saving)

The new Core figures, including RotB Freezer and Arcee, are up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse! (If you're into that sort of thing!)

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... on-freezer

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... lass-arcee

They're also throwing in vintage (Beast Wars) Iguanas!

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... rs-iguanus

Get yours, if you're worried they might sell out quickly!

DeathReviews wrote:The new Core figures, including RotB Freezer and Arcee, are up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse! (If you're into that sort of thing!)

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... on-freezer

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... lass-arcee

They're also throwing in vintage Iguanas!

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... rs-iguanus

Get yours, if you're worried they might sell out quickly!

Iguanus at least is Premium only