Studio Series Deluxe WWII Hot Rod, 2007 Bumblebee, Arcee 3 pack and Soundwave Found in US
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We have news that the latest Transformers Studio Series deluxe class figures have been found at US retail. This includes Soundwave, 2007 Bumblebee, WWII Hot Rod and the Arcee triplets. SideSwipe75, from TFW2005, found then at a Walmart in Kentucky. We have a pictorial review for Bumblebee and Soundwave up for a while now and below you will also have video reviews for all four figures.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
We still have yet to see the leader class figures from this new wave, like Shockwave, at retail, so if you find them, let us know.
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Posted by Ironhidensh on January 2nd, 2020 @ 3:37am CST
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 2nd, 2020 @ 10:44am CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 2nd, 2020 @ 5:06pm CST
Ig89ninja wrote:Now that we have a listing for SS Skipjack, who wants to bet that Demolishor, Payload, and Bulldozer #3 will make an appearance as well?
Demolishor is a certainly a possibility, I don’t recall Payload appearing on screen but I do like the idea of being able to swap multiple Devastator components to customize your own.
It’s good to get more confirmation on Sentinel, and I’m excited to see Blitzwing, particularly the vehicle mode. Does anyone know when the next convention is where we could see some of these new figures?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:07pm CST
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:16pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:Now that we have a listing for SS Skipjack, who wants to bet that Demolishor, Payload, and Bulldozer #3 will make an appearance as well?
Demolishor is a certainly a possibility, I don’t recall Payload appearing on screen but I do like the idea of being able to swap multiple Devastator components to customize your own.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Unknown_Constructicon_dump_truck
While the TFwiki doesn’t list Payload as the same character, it wouldn’t be too far of a stretch to claim that he was the yellow dump truck.
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:27pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:NYCC is in like 6 weeks or so, so i expect to see more then, though it is certainly possible we will see reveals before then like the next wave of deluxes.
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Was Sentinel ever done at the Voyager size before?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:51pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:NYCC is in like 6 weeks or so, so i expect to see more then, though it is certainly possible we will see reveals before then like the next wave of deluxes.
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Was Sentinel ever done at the Voyager size before?
Yes, and it was not a good figure at all. I had it, it's one of the very few I have sold, and that was because I hoped we would eventually get one here
Posted by william-james88 on January 2nd, 2020 @ 9:43pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:NYCC is in like 6 weeks or so, so i expect to see more then, though it is certainly possible we will see reveals before then like the next wave of deluxes.
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Was Sentinel ever done at the Voyager size before?
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... oys/33186/
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 2nd, 2020 @ 10:52pm CST
Ig89ninja wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:Now that we have a listing for SS Skipjack, who wants to bet that Demolishor, Payload, and Bulldozer #3 will make an appearance as well?
Demolishor is a certainly a possibility, I don’t recall Payload appearing on screen but I do like the idea of being able to swap multiple Devastator components to customize your own.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Unknown_Constructicon_dump_truck
While the TFwiki doesn’t list Payload as the same character, it wouldn’t be too far of a stretch to claim that he was the yellow dump truck.
Yeah, that could totally work! I’m not sure I ever noticed that Constructicon before.
Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2020 @ 10:39am CST
Hahaha, 3/5 were movie figureswilliam-james88 wrote:https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... oys/33186/Ironhidensh wrote:Was Sentinel ever done at the Voyager size before?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:NYCC is in like 6 weeks or so, so i expect to see more then, though it is certainly possible we will see reveals before then like the next wave of deluxes.
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 3rd, 2020 @ 6:21pm CST
And here’s the updated Autobot group shot!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 3rd, 2020 @ 6:52pm CST
got these 2 in the mail today, I'm expecting the deluxes and leaders soon. It will be nice to get them 2 at a time.
Megatron is wow, fantastic. He was the first package I opened, and thus is my first action figure/Tf of the year and decade, fitting for the design. The paint work is absolutely stunning, and I love the mace weapon. Jet mode is really swish too, he is faultless.
Mixmaster is a really cool 5th member of my Devastator team. The alt mode is solid, I enjoy the transformation, and the robot mode is really lanky and cool. I enjoy the colors too. And that Devastastor head is mean looking!
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on January 3rd, 2020 @ 7:04pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 3rd, 2020 @ 7:16pm CST
Sentinel_Primal wrote:I'm really regretting putting Studio Series on the back burner while I hunt down some older figures. I found Long Haul in stores once and he hasn't been back in stores since Hopefully he'll be the only one I miss at retail and have to pick up online but considering my local stores are still stocking Rampages and ROTF Megatrons, I'm not hopeful
I'm confident you will see him again. Or look online, I'm sure you can find him for retail somewhere.
Plus, with Devastator about to be finished, I imagine we might get a re-release of him sometime this year
Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2020 @ 9:27pm CST
Looks great and I really like the pose with the angry looking wings. The more I see of this mold the more I like it.EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Posted by william-james88 on January 3rd, 2020 @ 9:30pm CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 3rd, 2020 @ 9:59pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Very nice! That is a great looking team.
carytheone wrote:Looks great and I really like the pose with the angry looking wings. The more I see of this mold the more I like it.EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Thank guys! I would definitely recommend this mold, I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of it in the future and I’m totally on board.
william-james88 wrote:I really hope to find leader prime at brick and mortar one day. Hasnt happened so far. Would be fun for him to be rereleased, primes sell regardless.
I think I’ve only seen leader Prime once at retail, whenever I do see Leaders it’s always DOTM Megatron. I hope you find one, it’s an awesome figure!
Posted by Sabrblade on January 3rd, 2020 @ 10:49pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 3rd, 2020 @ 11:21pm CST
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on January 4th, 2020 @ 12:50am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 4th, 2020 @ 9:39am CST
Took a picture of both Megs and Mix last night. I really love these 2 figures
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 4th, 2020 @ 7:49pm CST
Posted by no-one on January 6th, 2020 @ 1:58pm CST
I'm digging it and there's always room for another Bee
EDIT: I can't help but feel that butt flap with the peg hole that just gets tucked away in alt mode is for some type of machine gun mount, pretool?
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on January 7th, 2020 @ 8:18am CST
carytheone wrote:Has this been posted yet?
I'm digging it and there's always room for another Bee
EDIT: I can't help but feel that butt flap with the peg hole that just gets tucked away in alt mode is for some type of machine gun mount, pretool?
I can't decide if I want this or not. It looks really cool, but this was barely in the film and to me I don't think the screentime justifies the purchase. Might be a sponatneous thing if I see it rather than going out of my way to get it.
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 7th, 2020 @ 10:36am CST
LeAwesome1 wrote:carytheone wrote:Has this been posted yet?
I'm digging it and there's always room for another Bee
EDIT: I can't help but feel that butt flap with the peg hole that just gets tucked away in alt mode is for some type of machine gun mount, pretool?
I can't decide if I want this or not. It looks really cool, but this was barely in the film and to me I don't think the screentime justifies the purchase. Might be a sponatneous thing if I see it rather than going out of my way to get it.
^this is pretty much my thoughts on this figure as well
Posted by no-one on January 7th, 2020 @ 10:40am CST
It's a cool looking figure and I felt an immediate want, but do I really need another Bee? Hasbro just needs to pop a Swindle head on that bad boy for me to justify the purchaseIg89ninja wrote:^this is pretty much my thoughts on this figure as wellLeAwesome1 wrote:I can't decide if I want this or not. It looks really cool, but this was barely in the film and to me I don't think the screentime justifies the purchase. Might be a sponatneous thing if I see it rather than going out of my way to get it.carytheone wrote:Has this been posted yet?
[vid]dat_beep[/vid]
I'm digging it and there's always room for another Bee
EDIT: I can't help but feel that butt flap with the peg hole that just gets tucked away in alt mode is for some type of machine gun mount, pretool?
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on January 7th, 2020 @ 10:57am CST
Ig89ninja wrote:LeAwesome1 wrote:carytheone wrote:Has this been posted yet?
I'm digging it and there's always room for another Bee
EDIT: I can't help but feel that butt flap with the peg hole that just gets tucked away in alt mode is for some type of machine gun mount, pretool?
I can't decide if I want this or not. It looks really cool, but this was barely in the film and to me I don't think the screentime justifies the purchase. Might be a sponatneous thing if I see it rather than going out of my way to get it.
^this is pretty much my thoughts on this figure as well
If they can make a VW Bee that has this engineering-level and screen accuracy, I would get it in a heartbeat. But until I make more space in my room, I think I will just have to wait on this guy, which is unfortunate it looks great.
Posted by I_AM... MEGATRON! on January 7th, 2020 @ 1:12pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 7th, 2020 @ 2:37pm CST
The toy looks really good by itself too. that right there is a tight good looking toy
I_AM... MEGATRON! wrote:So is it safe to assume that SS Sentinel will finally come with his Rust Gun? Sword and shield are a given, but I don't think we've ever had any toy previous come his his firearm.
I really doubt it, I feel he will come with the sword and shield alone
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 7th, 2020 @ 5:43pm CST
But the best part is what happens when both are together. These 2 together make each other better, and they make an awesome team. This is the WWII Nazi Hunters team that I was excited for, and they make a great team. They are worth it together.
WWII alts and designs are awesome
And then there is this Bee. This one is very important to me, as just like Megatron, this is one of my first ever Transformers. the 2007 deluxe was my 2nd ever Transformer, and my first ever Autobot, so getting this update is pretty awesome, much like the voyager Megatron.
This is a good figure too, the updates and retools make for a great looking robot mode, and the alt mode is gorgeous taste of 2007. i really like how the chest comes together, and the adjustable wings are a great touch. This is a good figure, and you will see more of him and Megs soon
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 7th, 2020 @ 7:49pm CST
Don’t be like me
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 7th, 2020 @ 10:01pm CST
Now please Hasbro, give them a Bulldog to round out the team.
Posted by Quantum Surge on January 8th, 2020 @ 12:46pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 8th, 2020 @ 12:59pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 8th, 2020 @ 6:27pm CST
Ig89ninja wrote:Has anyone else just felt like “Screw it, these Constructicons are taking forever to come out, I’ll just make a Devastator with what I have!”? Well....
Don’t be like me
No, I'm horrified at what I might end up doing
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Nice pics D-Max! You've summed up my thoughts on WWII Bee and Hotrod pretty much 100%. The pair is much greater than either of them on their own.
Now please Hasbro, give them a Bulldog to round out the team.
They make such a good pair. I would not mind more WWII era bots, the aesthetic is so good!
I do like the mold by itself too, I said so with Bee, and I still do now, as a mold. it's cool, you should get one, though I think if you only get 1, Hot Rod is the better of the 2. But you should get both.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 8th, 2020 @ 7:23pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Now please Hasbro, give them a Bulldog to round out the team.
They make such a good pair. I would not mind more WWII era bots, the aesthetic is so good!
I do like the mold by itself too, I said so with Bee, and I still do now, as a mold. it's cool, you should get one, though I think if you only get 1, Hot Rod is the better of the 2. But you should get both.[/quote]
I've had Bee for a while and 20% off Hot Rod (Thanks Hasbro Pulse Flack Friday code) just arrived yesterday. I've freed him from his cardboard and plastic prison and posed him with Bee, but noting else yet, that will have to wait for the weekend.
I like the mold as well, and agree it is better for Hot Rod than Bee because of the tolerance issues with the hammer in car mode. And those colors they chose for Hot Rod are amazing.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 8th, 2020 @ 8:04pm CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:I've had Bee for a while and 20% off Hot Rod (Thanks Hasbro Pulse Flack Friday code) just arrived yesterday. I've freed him from his cardboard and plastic prison and posed him with Bee, but noting else yet, that will have to wait for the weekend.
I like the mold as well, and agree it is better for Hot Rod than Bee because of the tolerance issues with the hammer in car mode. And those colors they chose for Hot Rod are amazing.
You and I got our Hot Rod's in the same way. I bought all but Soundwave and the Arcees (out of stock on both) with that coupon, it was great. Just waiting on the Leaders.
I've been playing around with Megatron more too. This toy is so gorgeous. They nailed it. nailed. it. I love this figure so much
Posted by william-james88 on January 9th, 2020 @ 5:41pm CST
Posted by M. Spector on January 9th, 2020 @ 5:42pm CST
As for jeepBee, he is an on sight purchase. The only other movie Bee I own is a cyber fire one found at a local convention so this version wont be crowding the field at all. Plus he will look really nice with the upcoming Blitzwing, although I think most people here would get him regardless
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 9th, 2020 @ 5:48pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Man you are making me salivate
He's good man, like really good. I love this toy as much as his MPM
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 9th, 2020 @ 6:21pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:Man you are making me salivate
He's good man, like really good. I love this toy as much as his MPM
Quick question, if you happen to have the Leader class Megatron from TLK, how does he scale compared to him?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 9th, 2020 @ 6:26pm CST
Ig89ninja wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:Man you are making me salivate
He's good man, like really good. I love this toy as much as his MPM
Quick question, if you happen to have the Leader class Megatron from TLK, how does he scale compared to him?
I can snap some pics in alt mode, I have them both in that mode right now
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 9th, 2020 @ 8:31pm CST
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 9th, 2020 @ 8:46pm CST
We now conclude this bout of shameless plugging.
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 9th, 2020 @ 8:55pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:As promised, some voyager SS Megatron shots with the TLK Leader in jet mode
Huh, they actually kinda look good together, I can’t quite describe it.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 10th, 2020 @ 6:15am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:Man you are making me salivate
He's good man, like really good. I love this toy as much as his MPM
Indeed, that Voyager '07 Megs is perfection. So much that I don't feel any need for the MPM.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 10th, 2020 @ 9:26am CST
I forgot to post this showing the head-swap with SS-01 and SS-49:
I think I like the battle mask better because the face on SS-01 still feels kinda off.
Posted by william-james88 on January 10th, 2020 @ 10:10am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 10th, 2020 @ 10:14am CST
This would be an amazing display beside his Seige leader self.