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Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys

Transformers News: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys

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People who attended Hasbro's event at the 2020 Toy Fair were given goody bags and in them was a deluxe from the upcoming exclusive Netflix Transformers series exclusive toyline. They are all Siege toys with different paint apps and each come with a cardboard piece to make Teletran One. Since they are all out in this way, it was not long for reviews to come in.

Below you will see a review of the entire first wave, done by RFC Reviews. These deluxes are Chromia, Scrapface, Sideswipe, Decepticon Disguise Mirage and Hound.



We also have a nice pictorial review of Chromia from Allspark with nice comparisons to the original. It is clear that this one looks better. However, it is still the Chromia toy so the improvement can only go so far.

Transformers News: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys

Transformers News: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys

Transformers News: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys

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Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054611)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 25th, 2020 @ 11:45pm CST
I don't call the black splotches (which at the same time aren't quite splotchy enough) an improvement :P

Rodimus Prime wrote:Okay I admit I'm being salty about Jetfire. But it's because I was looking forward to him quite a bit and I got a borderline cyberverse figure.
"borderline cyberverse"? That, my good sir, is going too far and veering into the ridiculous. There is simply too much intricacy in the transformation for that to be an apt comparison, and too much articulation in robot mode as well.
Cyberverse figures don't have folding nosecones like his, they don't have chest intakes that pivot 90 degrees and then swing around into robot mode position, they don't have wings that fold up on themseslves to protrude less in robot mode, they don't have the ends of booster engines unfolding from their tidy hiding places in the legs to connect to the rest of the engines, they don't have deployable handles for smaller figures to hang onto (at least, as far as I've seen). Cyberverse figures, even the large ones, don't have articulated hands that retract the 5mm port for better looks when opened, they don't have a full range of motion in all limbs as well as a a waist swivel, a neck tilt, and ankle tilts... Really, the additional armor is the only comparable thing :P

Rodimus Prime wrote:To me, basically he's an oversized KO of a deluxe figure.
That's considerably less ridiculous than calling him "Borderline Cyberverse", but IMO he still has too many moving parts in his transformation for it to be fair, plus he has a lot of features (like the ability to tuck the hands into the arms without having to leave an exposed gap) that are too far beyond the average Deluxe. You wanna talk OSKO, I refer you again to Supreme-class Starscream. Which is still a fun toy, but man is it irritating that HasTak pretty much just straight-up upsizing the Voyager and doing nothing to improve the arm articulation.
Rodimus Prime wrote:The only way he looks good to me is in jet mode from overhead. He just has too many unjustified gaps in his jet mode for such an expensive figure. The robot mode looks better, but again, for that price, he's not good enough.
Here's your justification for those gaps (by which if memory serves, you are chiefly talking about the view of his shoulder balls in jet mode): Not much of a good place to stash the panels that would cover them in robot mode, plus they decided to splurge more on the accessories front (accessories inspired by the Valkyrie). And the robot mode has a full, functional articulation scheme (including the aforementioned articulated hands) as well as snap-on armor, and has that level of engineering while still being on par mass-wise with figures the same size from 15 years ago. They're called size classes for a reason :P Now, if on the other hand he was a featherweight like T30 and Prime Wars Leaders are, then I'd be ticked about the price... But he's not.
Rodimus Prime wrote:The T30 figure looks sharper paint-wise and even though his jet mode isn't accurate it's still a better value for the price. I know a lot of you will disagree and that's fine. Remember, this is just an opinion, don't lose your mind over it. :-D
I disagree with you about his jet mode being better value. Accuracy has nothing to do with it, it's the unjustified lack of integration. Very little of his robot body seems to make up any part of the jet mode, and for no good reason. Would you consider Earthrise Arcee to be more value for money than T30 or Animated Arcee?
Frankly, I think T30 Leader Jetfire can go kiss the Classics Voyager's skidplate. That one uses a hybrid design to preserve the Valkyrie influence as best it can without sacrificing an integrated transformation, and has the added bonus of the boosters (which point up over his shoulders in robot mode like they should on a Valkyrie) containing deployable cannons.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054613)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 26th, 2020 @ 12:18am CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:I don't call the black splotches (which at the same time aren't quite splotchy enough) an improvement :P


She looks just like the original, only differences are the too close of an encounter with a blow torch and the clear blue canopy. True, one set of parts is switched for black, and painted over where necessary, but keeping the original look still stands.

*meanwhile, still can't decide between T30, Legends, and Siege*
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054616)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on February 26th, 2020 @ 2:14am CST
Well this review just reaffirmed that the only ones I want of these Deluxes are the Cons. The other three seem kinda irrelevant to me compared to their originals since they're just the same but dirtier, whereas Scrapface gets new character points in addition to looking really good with that red and metallic blue combo, and Decepticon Mirage is a unique repaint that looks enough like a new character for me to rename them Crash Test. Very curious to see what the other 5 later Deluxes will be, I hope there are more like these two.

Also I'm still not over the fact that we're not only getting a new Hotlink from the awesome tetrajet mold, but also that they made his flamethrower into a Battlemaster/Battlemasters so he could finally have it, that's a genius way to include that accessory for him. Heatstroke is a really good name for a guy who turns into a flamethrower too, I love it on all accounts. I'm now only one Seeker away from getting the three I really wanted as tetrajets, show me a Sunstorm and I'm set (although you may as well finish the Welcoming Committee at that point, I suppose).
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054618)
Posted by blackeyedprime on February 26th, 2020 @ 2:50am CST
Weird, for figures with more paint on them they forget to paint some side parts of sideswipe black - I'll wait for earthrise sideswipe anyhoos and hope the siege figures improved on in a few areas.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054621)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 26th, 2020 @ 3:20am CST
blackeyedprime wrote:Weird, for figures with more paint on them they forget to paint some side parts of sideswipe black - I'll wait for earthrise sideswipe anyhoos and hope the siege figures improved on in a few areas.

I'm not sure we'll get a Sideswipe in Earthrise, his Siege alt looks pretty earth mode already.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054622)
Posted by blackeyedprime on February 26th, 2020 @ 3:27am CST
ZeroWolf wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Weird, for figures with more paint on them they forget to paint some side parts of sideswipe black - I'll wait for earthrise sideswipe anyhoos and hope the siege figures improved on in a few areas.

I'm not sure we'll get a Sideswipe in Earthrise, his Siege alt looks pretty earth mode already.


If it's on the packaging, they will come.

Jest aside, pretty sure we will otherwise sunstreaker will be bro less.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054623)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 26th, 2020 @ 3:30am CST
On the contrary, there will be a Sideswipe on the shelves with Sunstreaker ;) Netflix Sideswipe and Earthrise Sunstreaker, side by side again.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054625)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 26th, 2020 @ 4:48am CST
So they took some of the biggest shelfwarmers from siege and went balls to the wall with the aesthetic gimmick no one really cared for, and gave it to walmart? I wonder if this is in response to walmart not bothering to carry most of the transformers line anymore :lol:
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054626)
Posted by Brokebot on February 26th, 2020 @ 5:46am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:So they took some of the biggest shelfwarmers from siege and went balls to the wall with the aesthetic gimmick no one really cared for, and gave it to walmart? I wonder if this is in response to walmart not bothering to carry most of the transformers line anymore :lol:


Ditto. Even in Walmarts where there is only one toy on the peg, it's usually a Chromia. In some cases, three or four Chromias. Easy pass on this group. >:oP
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054627)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 26th, 2020 @ 6:40am CST
I couldn't tell from the stock photos, does anyone know if the mirage figure has a clear plastic legs/cockpit?

*edit, looks like its all dark grey, but that the tolerances weren't fixed :BANG_HEAD:
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054632)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 26th, 2020 @ 7:58am CST
Awesome, so Scrapface is a Decepticon, I was hoping so. Now for the next dilemma, do I want a full set of 3 for a 3rd camera, or will just 1 suffice? Leaning toward just 1 for now, and waiting out any possible sales/discounts on getting another 2.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054635)
Posted by ThunderThruster on February 26th, 2020 @ 9:41am CST
All this talk of T30 or Siege Jetfire, and I'm sat here quite happy with the Classics Voyager. >:oP

Nemesis Primal wrote:and Decepticon Mirage is a unique repaint that looks enough like a new character for me to rename them Crash Test.

I've seen it mentioned elsewhere that someone was think of renaming him Deluge after the G2 version of the character, which fits: Colour scheme, alt-mode & Faction.

Nemesis Primal wrote:Also I'm still not over the fact that we're not only getting a new Hotlink from the awesome tetrajet mold, but also that they made his flamethrower into a Battlemaster/Battlemasters so he could finally have it, that's a genius way to include that accessory for him. Heatstroke is a really good name for a guy who turns into a flamethrower too, I love it on all accounts. I'm now only one Seeker away from getting the three I really wanted as tetrajets, show me a Sunstorm and I'm set (although you may as well finish the Welcoming Committee at that point, I suppose).

It is pretty cool. Debating on if I should get Thundercraker to fill in the role of Bitstream or wait and see if Hasbro give us a Bitstream.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054636)
Posted by aronjlove on February 26th, 2020 @ 9:54am CST
william-james88 wrote:People who attended Hasbro's event at the 2020 Toy Fair were given goody bags and in them was a deluxe from the upcoming exclusive Netflix Transformers series exclusive toyline. They are all Siege toys with different paint apps and each come with a cardboard piece to make Teletran One. Since they are all out in this way, it was not long for reviews to come in.

Below you will see a review of the entire first wave, done by RFC Reviews. These deluxes are Chromia, Scrapface, Sideswipe, Decepticon Disguise Mirage and Hound.



We also have a nice pictorial review of Chromia from Allspark with nice comparisons to the original. It is clear that this one looks better. However, it is still the Chromia toy so the improvement can only go so far.

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Does anyone know the reasoning behind the removable crotch plate on Chromia/Nightbird. The stupid thing literally explodes away when trying to just twist the waist much less transform. The PotP version of these ladies don't have that and I know it is a different figure but dear God, why?
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054638)
Posted by Lore Keeper on February 26th, 2020 @ 11:27am CST
So, how does one get an invite to Toy Fair? In case I ever matter enough to make the cut. Gotta say, I'm totally jealous of everyone that got one of these goody bags. :-P
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054644)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 26th, 2020 @ 12:40pm CST
blackeyedprime wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Weird, for figures with more paint on them they forget to paint some side parts of sideswipe black - I'll wait for earthrise sideswipe anyhoos and hope the siege figures improved on in a few areas.

I'm not sure we'll get a Sideswipe in Earthrise, his Siege alt looks pretty earth mode already.


If it's on the packaging, they will come.

Jest aside, pretty sure we will otherwise sunstreaker will be bro less.
Wheeljack was on the SIEGE packaging, didn't get a figure til Earthrise. Also, bear in mind that the package art of pending characters doesn't reflect what the toys will look like - I'm pretty sure that Trailbreaker isn't going to be a reissue of his T30 toy, and that they're not going to stuff G1 Conehead toys into Earthrise packaging. :P

An Earthrise Sideswipe isn't needed, since this is all one trilogy and we already got a sufficiently Earthlike Sideswipe during SIEGE. Who is not exactly difficult to come by.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054646)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 26th, 2020 @ 2:11pm CST
aronjlove wrote:Does anyone know the reasoning behind the removable crotch plate on Chromia/Nightbird. The stupid thing literally explodes away when trying to just twist the waist much less transform. The PotP version of these ladies don't have that and I know it is a different figure but dear God, why?


With the current trends, it may be to make it easier to switch out molds for retools. Chromia's light blue parts such as the fists, upper arms, upper legs and waist, and the ankle tilts can easily be reused (if fact most were from Moonracer), while the other colors including the crotch plate are mainly for looks.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054647)
Posted by blackeyedprime on February 26th, 2020 @ 2:11pm CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Weird, for figures with more paint on them they forget to paint some side parts of sideswipe black - I'll wait for earthrise sideswipe anyhoos and hope the siege figures improved on in a few areas.

I'm not sure we'll get a Sideswipe in Earthrise, his Siege alt looks pretty earth mode already.


If it's on the packaging, they will come.

Jest aside, pretty sure we will otherwise sunstreaker will be bro less.
Wheeljack was on the SIEGE packaging, didn't get a figure til Earthrise. Also, bear in mind that the package art of pending characters doesn't reflect what the toys will look like - I'm pretty sure that Trailbreaker isn't going to be a reissue of his T30 toy, and that they're not going to stuff G1 Conehead toys into Earthrise packaging. :P

An Earthrise Sideswipe isn't needed, since this is all one trilogy and we already got a sufficiently Earthlike Sideswipe during SIEGE. Who is not exactly difficult to come by.


Earthrise sideswipe is as much needed as smokescreen. But failing that, if they do a repainted blue sideswipe for second series of netlix there can be a Mr Birthday to go with Mr Strong :)
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054654)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 26th, 2020 @ 2:43pm CST
I too think Sideswipe is fine as is with his Siege release. That alt mode looks more like a near future version of the Countache than an alien spacecar from millions of years ago. Hound is another that I feel fits the "already terrestrial enough" Siege alt mode. He legitimately looks like an earth-based military jeep in Siege. Smokescreen, Prowl, Bluestreak, and Barricade, on the other hand, look more stylized Siege, and so are harder to pass off as real Earth vehicles, especially the ones with translucent wheels and Cybertronian lettering. Giving them a redo makes a lot more sense than Sideswipe and Red Alert.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054660)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 26th, 2020 @ 3:11pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:I too think Sideswipe is fine as is with his Siege release. That alt mode looks more like a near future version of the Countache than an alien spacecar from millions of years ago. Hound is another that I feel fits the "already terrestrial enough" Siege alt mode. He legitimately looks like an earth-based military jeep in Siege. Smokescreen, Prowl, Bluestreak, and Barricade, on the other hand, look more stylized Siege, and so are harder to pass off as real Earth vehicles, especially the ones with translucent wheels and Cybertronian lettering. Giving them a redo makes a lot more sense than Sideswipe and Red Alert.
Yeah, really.
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The only thing that really sticks out is SIEGE Sideswipe lacks a spoiler. Even the windshield has the same profile.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054674)
Posted by emlit on February 26th, 2020 @ 6:23pm CST
blackeyedprime wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Weird, for figures with more paint on them they forget to paint some side parts of sideswipe black - I'll wait for earthrise sideswipe anyhoos and hope the siege figures improved on in a few areas.

I'm not sure we'll get a Sideswipe in Earthrise, his Siege alt looks pretty earth mode already.


If it's on the packaging, they will come.

Jest aside, pretty sure we will otherwise sunstreaker will be bro less.


My major concern is having two bros whose alt modes look odd together. Whether one feels Sideswipe’s Siege vehicle was otherworldly or future Earth, neither interpretation will work with an 80s-style Countach look.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054678)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 26th, 2020 @ 6:41pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:Okay I admit I'm being salty about Jetfire. But it's because I was looking forward to him quite a bit and I got a borderline cyberverse figure. To me, basically he's an oversized KO of a deluxe figure. The only way he looks good to me is in jet mode from overhead. He just has too many unjustified gaps in his jet mode for such an expensive figure. The robot mode looks better, but again, for that price, he's not good enough. The T30 figure looks sharper paint-wise and even though his jet mode isn't accurate it's still a better value for the price. I know a lot of you will disagree and that's fine. Remember, this is just an opinion, don't lose your mind over it. :-D

Quoting this cause it seemed easiest with regards to Skyfire and Jetfire: I love Skyfire, but Jetfire remains one of my Top 5 all time favorites in my collection. That figure since day 1 has been a favorite, and i love him for all his greatness and shortcomings. His jet mode and mask are some of my favorite things about Transformers, and I think he is marvelous.

Also, now to go take some pics of Skyfire dropping bots into battle!
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054679)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 26th, 2020 @ 6:42pm CST
emlit wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Weird, for figures with more paint on them they forget to paint some side parts of sideswipe black - I'll wait for earthrise sideswipe anyhoos and hope the siege figures improved on in a few areas.

I'm not sure we'll get a Sideswipe in Earthrise, his Siege alt looks pretty earth mode already.


If it's on the packaging, they will come.

Jest aside, pretty sure we will otherwise sunstreaker will be bro less.


My major concern is having two bros whose alt modes look odd together. Whether one feels Sideswipe’s Siege vehicle was otherworldly or future Earth, neither interpretation will work with an 80s-style Countach look.
Except that it already looks like an '80s-style Countach, just without a spoiler. Did you not see the comparison pic?
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054680)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 26th, 2020 @ 6:43pm CST
We won't know till we see Sunstreaker. Best bet would be see how Sideswipe looks next to Wheeljack. I still think that those wishing for an Earthrise Sideswipe are just getting their hopes up over nothing. Better to downplay expectations then getting your hopes dashed against the rocks of reality.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054686)
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 26th, 2020 @ 6:51pm CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:
emlit wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Weird, for figures with more paint on them they forget to paint some side parts of sideswipe black - I'll wait for earthrise sideswipe anyhoos and hope the siege figures improved on in a few areas.

I'm not sure we'll get a Sideswipe in Earthrise, his Siege alt looks pretty earth mode already.


If it's on the packaging, they will come.

Jest aside, pretty sure we will otherwise sunstreaker will be bro less.


My major concern is having two bros whose alt modes look odd together. Whether one feels Sideswipe’s Siege vehicle was otherworldly or future Earth, neither interpretation will work with an 80s-style Countach look.
Except that it already looks like an '80s-style Countach, just without a spoiler. Did you not see the comparison pic?


Yes. They look nothing alike. Seige Sideswipe might pass for a modern super car, but not a Countach. The Countach was a unique and iconic car. Very little looks like it, or cars styled like it.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054693)
Posted by emlit on February 26th, 2020 @ 7:21pm CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:
emlit wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Weird, for figures with more paint on them they forget to paint some side parts of sideswipe black - I'll wait for earthrise sideswipe anyhoos and hope the siege figures improved on in a few areas.

I'm not sure we'll get a Sideswipe in Earthrise, his Siege alt looks pretty earth mode already.


If it's on the packaging, they will come.

Jest aside, pretty sure we will otherwise sunstreaker will be bro less.


My major concern is having two bros whose alt modes look odd together. Whether one feels Sideswipe’s Siege vehicle was otherworldly or future Earth, neither interpretation will work with an 80s-style Countach look.
Except that it already looks like an '80s-style Countach, just without a spoiler. Did you not see the comparison pic?


I did, although it wasn’t necessary. I own both. I just happen to not share that sentiment. There are absolute intentional design cues from the Countach for Siege Sideswipe, but it is most assuredly not to be confused with a vehicle from the 80s.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054695)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 26th, 2020 @ 7:41pm CST
You say that, and yet...
It has a silhouette near identical to an '80s Lamborghini Countach including the windshield, it has rear intake vents in the same places as an '80s Lamborghini Countach (albeit deviant in their specific design so lawyers don't make a fuss), it has a front end very much like that of an '80s Lamborghini Countach including the headlights...
The wheels aren't typical Lamborghini Countach wheels, but they look very much like Earth car wheels. AND an awful lot like the wheel modeled by the MP Collector's Coin:
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Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054696)
Posted by emlit on February 26th, 2020 @ 7:50pm CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:You say that, and yet...
It has a silhouette near identical to an '80s Lamborghini Countach including the windshield, it has rear intake vents in the same places as an '80s Lamborghini Countach (albeit deviant in their specific design so lawyers don't make a fuss), it has a front end very much like that of an '80s Lamborghini Countach including the headlights...
The wheels aren't typical Lamborghini Countach wheels, but they look very much like Earth car wheels. AND an awful lot like the wheel modeled by the MP Collector's Coin:
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Thank you for taking the time to point out the design cues I alluded to.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054697)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 26th, 2020 @ 7:56pm CST
Those drive it firmly into "Earth car wearing alien sunshades under the windshield" for me. The wheels are the clincher.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054739)
Posted by Deadput on February 27th, 2020 @ 8:38am CST
Siege Sideswipe's alt mode doesn't look like the original vehicle.

Siege Sideswipe is more "round" then "rectangle", looks like a puff fish in comparison.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054743)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 27th, 2020 @ 10:19am CST
I'd still say chances are a Earthrise Sideswipe is quite low, also have we considered the possibility that Siege Sideswipe is the closest hasbro can get to the Countach without running into licencing issues?
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054744)
Posted by gothsaurus on February 27th, 2020 @ 10:30am CST
Seeing the redux Datsun brothers, I FULLY expect an Earthrise Sideswipe. >:oP
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054745)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2020 @ 11:00am CST
The Sideswipe seen on the Earthrise packaging is Siege Sideswipe:

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Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054747)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 27th, 2020 @ 11:45am CST
Just as Hound and Shockwave are the Siege versions.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054761)
Posted by sol magnus on February 27th, 2020 @ 2:53pm CST
I hope they redo at least Prowl in Earth mode off of Smokescreen. Hell, I like the more-accurate gun Smokescreen comes with enough to want the other Datsun brothers remade in some way, be it exclusive or Amazon set.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054769)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 27th, 2020 @ 4:50pm CST
Does Chromia come with the grenades?
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054770)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 27th, 2020 @ 5:00pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Does Chromia come with the grenades?


Yes, they are now cast in black plastic and harder to see in some pictures, especially against a black background, but they are indeed still there.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054780)
Posted by emlit on February 27th, 2020 @ 7:07pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Does Chromia come with the grenades?


Yes, they are now cast in black plastic and harder to see in some pictures, especially against a black background, but they are indeed still there.


The black plastic will be a definite improvement for some of the alternate uses of those grenades...

Stargrave wrote:Jetfire’s blast effects make awesome laser swords
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Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054791)
Posted by Skritz on February 27th, 2020 @ 8:31pm CST
Sideswipe is one of those guys who can't be made too identical due to vehicle mode licensing.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054794)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 27th, 2020 @ 8:42pm CST
SIEGE Sideswipe is Earthlike enough that I don't want to see a slot get hogged on an Earth rehash.
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I have discovered that Megatron and Brunt go well together.
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054844)
Posted by Deadput on February 28th, 2020 @ 9:07am CST
Yeah I don't want to see any mainline Siege retail figure get a new version in Earthrise.

Optimus, Megatron and Starscream make enough sense because it's those 3 they just about always get new toys because their popular characters, plus for Starscream a proper Earth Jet mode version makes enough sense since the siege version is one of the few who are too Cybertronian to pass off as Earth vehicles.

I'm annoyed by Megatron just being Earth mode version of the Siege mold, at least Optimus does have some point since it's an actual Earth mode truck and comes with new things like a Matrix and a trailer, while Megatron is pretty much the same toy with a new alt mode.

Smokescreen I'm actually ok with since the Siege figure was a Selects figure and not a mainline figure, the Earthrise version is there for anyone who missed the Siege figure.

If Prowl and Bluestreak get Earthrise figures I personally hope their released in Selects or something.

I wouldn't mind a Blue Bluestreak...that would be nice
Re: Reviews of all Wave 1 Netflix Transformers Series Exclusive Deluxe Toys (2054847)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 28th, 2020 @ 9:50am CST
I think Prowl could be the Selects release this time but given there won't be an anniversary line, bluestreak might join him, or could end up an amazon exclusive
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Posted by sol magnus on February 28th, 2020 @ 10:04am CST
ZeroWolf wrote:I think Prowl could be the Selects release this time but given there won't be an anniversary line, bluestreak might join him, or could end up an amazon exclusive

Just like with Skywarp and Thundercracker, I think it would be a colossal waste if Prowl and Bluestreak (and even Barricade) don't get a version with this mold in some form. Nobody is forcing those who wouldn't want them to buy them, but I'm probably more excited for this mold than the Siege mold, personally.
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Posted by Cobotron on February 28th, 2020 @ 10:28am CST
sol magnus wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:I think Prowl could be the Selects release this time but given there won't be an anniversary line, bluestreak might join him, or could end up an amazon exclusive

Just like with Skywarp and Thundercracker, I think it would be a colossal waste if Prowl and Bluestreak (and even Barricade) don't get a version with this mold in some form. Nobody is forcing those who wouldn't want them to buy them, but I'm probably more excited for this mold than the Siege mold, personally.
There was that list of rumors/listings that dropped right at the end of Toy Fair last week. One listing was "Clones 2-pack". I had the thought that that could be Prowl and Bluestreak. Even though technically they are brothers, not clones. Just a thought.

If they do do the other two bros. in this new mold, I really hope they consider doing a blue Bluestreak.
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Posted by sol magnus on February 28th, 2020 @ 10:42am CST
Cobotron wrote:If they do do the other two bros. in this new mold, I really hope they consider doing a blue Bluestreak.

I won't ever turn down a blue Bluestreak.
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Posted by o.supreme on February 28th, 2020 @ 3:54pm CST
This may not seem like news to some, but Siege Omega Supreme is back in stock at BBTS for the normal retail price of $160 USD. (If Anyone knows a way to get it for a less expensive price please let me know) Unfortunately that is becoming a bargain as fewer sites have him, and those that do are jacking up the price. This is definitely the first Titan to do this, I've heard stories of $50 T30 Metroplex at Costco once upon a time, though I never saw it myself. CW Devastator had a price dip as well before it completley sold out. FortMax & Trypticon are still discounted fairly heavily, and Predaking was, but is now going back up to normal price as scarcity ensues. I guess Hasbro & TT are finally learning to produce in fewer numbers. I'd really like to pre-order ER Scorponok, but getting caught up on my wish list from the past two years has left me pretty drained financially.
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Posted by Deadput on February 28th, 2020 @ 6:14pm CST
o.supreme wrote:This may not seem like news to some, but Siege Omega Supreme is back in stock at BBTS for the normal retail price of $160 USD. (If Anyone knows a way to get it for a less expensive price please let me know) Unfortunately that is becoming a bargain as fewer sites have him, and those that do are jacking up the price. This is definitely the first Titan to do this, I've heard stories of $50 T30 Metroplex at Costco once upon a time, though I never saw it myself. CW Devastator had a price dip as well before it completley sold out. FortMax & Trypticon are still discounted fairly heavily, and Predaking was, but is now going back up to normal price as scarcity ensues. I guess Hasbro & TT are finally learning to produce in fewer numbers. I'd really like to pre-order ER Scorponok, but getting caught up on my wish list from the past two years has left me pretty drained financially.


I feel ya dude, waiting for things to get cheaper in general has paid off...and also has backfired.
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Posted by Ironhidensh on February 28th, 2020 @ 7:34pm CST
o.supreme wrote:This may not seem like news to some, but Siege Omega Supreme is back in stock at BBTS for the normal retail price of $160 USD. (If Anyone knows a way to get it for a less expensive price please let me know) Unfortunately that is becoming a bargain as fewer sites have him, and those that do are jacking up the price. This is definitely the first Titan to do this, I've heard stories of $50 T30 Metroplex at Costco once upon a time, though I never saw it myself. CW Devastator had a price dip as well before it completley sold out. FortMax & Trypticon are still discounted fairly heavily, and Predaking was, but is now going back up to normal price as scarcity ensues. I guess Hasbro & TT are finally learning to produce in fewer numbers. I'd really like to pre-order ER Scorponok, but getting caught up on my wish list from the past two years has left me pretty drained financially.



I just went on and pulled the trigger. Omega went out if stock at places far, far quicker than any other Titan class I remember. I decided not to wait for an ollies sale.

So, thanks for the heads up.
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Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 28th, 2020 @ 8:22pm CST
100% love supreme, he's so hefty an solid and robust, basically the opposite of what scorponoks looking, its cool too that he can connect to titans return and earthrise bases
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Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on February 28th, 2020 @ 8:44pm CST
Do me a favor and have a look at Omega Supreme's ankle tilts under the hood, I want to see if I'm right about something.

Also, Scorponok looks much more solid and robust than, say, T30 Metroplex. He's got a nice beefy torso (especially with the scorpion tail), reasonably thick legs, big strong arms, and feet that look plenty solid to those of us who can deal with the necessary-for-function gap at the ankle.
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 28th, 2020 @ 11:41pm CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:He's got a nice beefy torso (especially with the scorpion tail), reasonably thick legs, big strong arms, and feet that look plenty solid to those of us who can deal with the necessary-for-function gap at the ankle.
Aww, does someone have a crush? :x :x

Seriously, though, I feel the same way. I think Scorponok will be the best Titan yet. Even though I would give a lot to have a Scorpy and a Max who are comic-accurate, this Scorponok is a must have.

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