Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line
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Fans of the new line of G1 reissues with cartoon accurate deco (there must be a shorter way to write this) will be happy to hear that there are more on the way. Hound should be coming soon and after that we will get Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor. For Thundercracker, we actually have images, while we have product listings/codes for the other two. While Hound was a real surprise since he had not been reissued in the west yet, the others are toys/molds that we know are readily available since they keep getting reissued. The image and listings were posted by JTPrime17. He also provided another listing for a "fan exclusive" Optimus Prime. There is no indication as to what kind of Optimus this would be.
Tra Gen retro 4 Thundercracker
Product Number: F6945
EAN: 5010996115201
Tra Gen Retro 5 Perceptor
Product Number: F6946
EAN:5010996137920
Tra Gen Retro 7 Shrapnel
Product Number: F6948
EAN: 5010996152879
Tra Gen Fan Exclusive 2 Optimus Prime
Product Number: F7144
EAN: 5010996137968
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Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157260)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 5th, 2023 @ 12:24am CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 5th, 2023 @ 12:24am CST
Walmart shipped my Starscream about a week ago, finally. Hot Rod should ship on the 21st. For the price they're charging I really can't see myself going for Thundercracker, who at this early stage doesn't look to have a lot going on.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157262)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 5th, 2023 @ 2:07am CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 5th, 2023 @ 2:07am CST
Hmm, that Optimus intrigues me. The others are a pass. I don't like the G1 seeker mold, I'm happy with PoTP Shrapnel, and I have G1 Perceptor. I just wish we could get him in comics colors.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157263)
Posted by Emerje on March 5th, 2023 @ 2:30am CST
Posted by Emerje on March 5th, 2023 @ 2:30am CST
I wonder who Retro 6 is? Another Insecticon? 
I don't have a G1 mold Perceptor or Insecticons so I'll be getting those for sure.
I'm going to guess Prime is a ROTB exclusive.
Emerje
I don't have a G1 mold Perceptor or Insecticons so I'll be getting those for sure.I'm going to guess Prime is a ROTB exclusive.
Emerje
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157266)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 5th, 2023 @ 3:32am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 5th, 2023 @ 3:32am CST
So far, the G1 Insecticons where always coming as a 3 pack. It surprise me to see a single.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157348)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 6th, 2023 @ 4:00pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 6th, 2023 @ 4:00pm CST
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157352)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 6th, 2023 @ 6:12pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 6th, 2023 @ 6:12pm CST
I went into my closest Wal-Mart last night and they had no less than 13 TF:TM Starscreams on the shelf. I wonder if he's gonna be a shelf warmer and will get clearanced soon.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157354)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 6th, 2023 @ 6:19pm CST
I don't think so.
I never ever saw it live in store and I was lucky to secure a preorder online. Your store may be one of the rare one to have it on actual shelves.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 6th, 2023 @ 6:19pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:I went into my closest Wal-Mart last night and they had no less than 13 TF:TM Starscreams on the shelf. I wonder if he's gonna be a shelf warmer and will get clearanced soon.
I don't think so.
I never ever saw it live in store and I was lucky to secure a preorder online. Your store may be one of the rare one to have it on actual shelves.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157384)
Posted by DeathReviews on March 7th, 2023 @ 10:08am CST
Posted by DeathReviews on March 7th, 2023 @ 10:08am CST
Didn't they do a re-release of the entire Insecticon collection just a few years ago? A lot of re-releases have wound up shelf-warming, then being sold for a loss on clearance. You would think that would make them a little more gun-shy at the prospect of making more of them...
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157385)
Posted by DeathReviews on March 7th, 2023 @ 10:12am CST
I had G1 Starscream back in 'the day'. This is just serving to remind me what a parts-forming mess those G1 seekers were, and how much better the modern figures are by comparison. Yes, ER Starscream has his drawbacks, but it's light years beyond the G1 figures.
Posted by DeathReviews on March 7th, 2023 @ 10:12am CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
I had G1 Starscream back in 'the day'. This is just serving to remind me what a parts-forming mess those G1 seekers were, and how much better the modern figures are by comparison. Yes, ER Starscream has his drawbacks, but it's light years beyond the G1 figures.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157396)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 7th, 2023 @ 1:10pm CST
You really can't compare since the mold used for Starscream was never meant to be in a massively popular children's cartoon that has stood the test of time that would show a more perfect transformation. Remember, parts forming was/is part of the Japanese toy/animation culture.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 7th, 2023 @ 1:10pm CST
DeathReviews wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:
I had G1 Starscream back in 'the day'. This is just serving to remind me what a parts-forming mess those G1 seekers were, and how much better the modern figures are by comparison. Yes, ER Starscream has his drawbacks, but it's light years beyond the G1 figures.
You really can't compare since the mold used for Starscream was never meant to be in a massively popular children's cartoon that has stood the test of time that would show a more perfect transformation. Remember, parts forming was/is part of the Japanese toy/animation culture.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157429)
Posted by Emerje on March 7th, 2023 @ 5:29pm CST
About 8 years ago as Kmart exclusive, but with terrible distribution thanks to massive store closures. Some people found them in large quantities on clearance as their stores were closed down while other stores that stayed open didn't get any. My local store didn't get a single one despite being open until 2019.
But also keep in mind that this time they're going to be in cartoon colors (i.e. flat colors and no chrome) so it's something different.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 7th, 2023 @ 5:29pm CST
DeathReviews wrote:Didn't they do a re-release of the entire Insecticon collection just a few years ago? A lot of re-releases have wound up shelf-warming, then being sold for a loss on clearance. You would think that would make them a little more gun-shy at the prospect of making more of them...
About 8 years ago as Kmart exclusive, but with terrible distribution thanks to massive store closures. Some people found them in large quantities on clearance as their stores were closed down while other stores that stayed open didn't get any. My local store didn't get a single one despite being open until 2019.
But also keep in mind that this time they're going to be in cartoon colors (i.e. flat colors and no chrome) so it's something different.
Emerje
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157863)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 14th, 2023 @ 5:02pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 14th, 2023 @ 5:02pm CDT
New images for the Walmart-exclusive "Retro" reissues for G1 Hound and Thundercracker have surfaced, courtesy of Jtprime17.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157865)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 14th, 2023 @ 5:22pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 14th, 2023 @ 5:22pm CDT
I'm looking forward that Hound. I was going to skip TC, but Skywarp is sure to be next so might as well buy it.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157881)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 14th, 2023 @ 6:59pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 14th, 2023 @ 6:59pm CDT
Are Hound's feet mistransformed? I might get him even with the mismatched paintjob.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157918)
Posted by Emerje on March 15th, 2023 @ 1:38am CDT
No.
[/url]
Transformers G1 1984 Hound Gallery
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 15th, 2023 @ 1:38am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Are Hound's feet mistransformed? I might get him even with the mismatched paintjob.
No.
[/url]Transformers G1 1984 Hound Gallery
Emerje
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157921)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 15th, 2023 @ 3:14am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 15th, 2023 @ 3:14am CDT
Oh wow. Really? That's unfortunate.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157922)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 15th, 2023 @ 3:15am CDT
Gotta love G1 and its weird proportions!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 15th, 2023 @ 3:15am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Oh wow. Really? That's unfortunate.
Gotta love G1 and its weird proportions!
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2157928)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on March 15th, 2023 @ 8:30am CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on March 15th, 2023 @ 8:30am CDT
I missed that it's a licensed Jeep product, though that's not surprising. Has anyone confirmed if Buzzworthy SS86 Hound is licensed? I guess that's technically a question for the Buzzworthy thread.
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Posted by EmoTim on March 16th, 2023 @ 4:52am CDT
Posted by EmoTim on March 16th, 2023 @ 4:52am CDT
I wonder why Hound's cartoon box has a picture of the G1 toy on the back, whereas Thundercracker's cartoon box has a picture of the toy enclosed.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158009)
Posted by Emerje on March 16th, 2023 @ 9:54am CDT
I think the one on the box is something they mocked up from the original figure, notice it's missing the original stickers (pretty sure the repaint uses tampographs), seemed to try to dull the chromed parts (aside from the wheels) and probably hand painted the green.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 16th, 2023 @ 9:54am CDT
EmoTim wrote:I wonder why Hound's cartoon box has a picture of the G1 toy on the back, whereas Thundercracker's cartoon box has a picture of the toy enclosed.
I think the one on the box is something they mocked up from the original figure, notice it's missing the original stickers (pretty sure the repaint uses tampographs), seemed to try to dull the chromed parts (aside from the wheels) and probably hand painted the green.
Emerje
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158021)
Posted by Overcracker on March 16th, 2023 @ 12:35pm CDT
honest question: why do you keep asking this?
It's the way G1 Hound transforms. Why do you think they are mistransformed?
What's so wrong about it?
About the mismatched paint, due to the difference between molded plastic color and painted die cast color. Can't get it 100% the same I would wager.
Posted by Overcracker on March 16th, 2023 @ 12:35pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Are Hound's feet mistransformed? I might get him even with the mismatched paintjob.
honest question: why do you keep asking this?
It's the way G1 Hound transforms. Why do you think they are mistransformed?
What's so wrong about it?
About the mismatched paint, due to the difference between molded plastic color and painted die cast color. Can't get it 100% the same I would wager.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158036)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 16th, 2023 @ 3:36pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 16th, 2023 @ 3:36pm CDT
Pre-orders are up at Walmart.ca
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158043)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 16th, 2023 @ 5:53pm CDT
It is surprising, yet it isn't: The G1 originals were all unlicensed, as copyright laws weren't as strict until late 90's into 2000. Previous Hasbro reissues didn't need any licensing info (even if Vintage G1 Bumblebee was a formality), but it is interesting that Hound was never reissued here until now...
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 16th, 2023 @ 5:53pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:I missed that it's a licensed Jeep product, though that's not surprising.
It is surprising, yet it isn't: The G1 originals were all unlicensed, as copyright laws weren't as strict until late 90's into 2000. Previous Hasbro reissues didn't need any licensing info (even if Vintage G1 Bumblebee was a formality), but it is interesting that Hound was never reissued here until now...
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158052)
Posted by EmoTim on March 16th, 2023 @ 8:08pm CDT
Ahhh, I think you're right and PrimevsPrime did say they were all tampographs. I'm definitely looking forward to both of these.
I was going to put in a preorder for the retro Hot Rod as it recently became available again, but now it looks like the preorder is sold out. Hopefully the Hound and Thundercracker will last longer.
Posted by EmoTim on March 16th, 2023 @ 8:08pm CDT
Emerje wrote:EmoTim wrote:I wonder why Hound's cartoon box has a picture of the G1 toy on the back, whereas Thundercracker's cartoon box has a picture of the toy enclosed.
I think the one on the box is something they mocked up from the original figure, notice it's missing the original stickers (pretty sure the repaint uses tampographs), seemed to try to dull the chromed parts (aside from the wheels) and probably hand painted the green.
Emerje
Ahhh, I think you're right and PrimevsPrime did say they were all tampographs. I'm definitely looking forward to both of these.
I was going to put in a preorder for the retro Hot Rod as it recently became available again, but now it looks like the preorder is sold out. Hopefully the Hound and Thundercracker will last longer.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158062)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 16th, 2023 @ 10:37pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 16th, 2023 @ 10:37pm CDT
I asked a 2nd time because I didn't get an answer the 1st time.Overcracker wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Are Hound's feet mistransformed? I might get him even with the mismatched paintjob.
honest question: why do you keep asking this?
I am unfamiliar with the original toy, and from these shots he looks like he's standing on Lego blocks instead of actual feet-looking feet. I thought maybe they weren't folded all the way out.It's the way G1 Hound transforms. Why do you think they are mistransformed? What's so wrong about it?
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Posted by Overcracker on March 17th, 2023 @ 11:00am CDT
You did. I know, because I answered you in the other thread.
It's just the back of the jeep folds down. G1 toys were less than streamlined. Specially molds pulled directly from Diaclone for Transformers in 1984.
Also, I guess they wanted Hound to look like he's wearing big bulky military boots.
Anyway, no foul. Thanks for clarifying.
Posted by Overcracker on March 17th, 2023 @ 11:00am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I asked a 2nd time because I didn't get an answer the 1st time.Overcracker wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Are Hound's feet mistransformed? I might get him even with the mismatched paintjob.
honest question: why do you keep asking this?
You did. I know, because I answered you in the other thread.
Rodimus Prime wrote:I am unfamiliar with the original toy, and from these shots he looks like he's standing on Lego blocks instead of actual feet-looking feet. I thought maybe they weren't folded all the way out.Overcracker wrote:It's the way G1 Hound transforms. Why do you think they are mistransformed? What's so wrong about it?
It's just the back of the jeep folds down. G1 toys were less than streamlined. Specially molds pulled directly from Diaclone for Transformers in 1984.
Also, I guess they wanted Hound to look like he's wearing big bulky military boots.
Anyway, no foul. Thanks for clarifying.
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Posted by Sabrblade on March 17th, 2023 @ 11:04am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 17th, 2023 @ 11:04am CDT
The Diaclone molds were piloted mechs rather than living robots, so they were less focused about looking like metal people and more like big war machines.
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Posted by Emerje on March 17th, 2023 @ 3:16pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 17th, 2023 @ 3:16pm CDT
More like moon shoes than military boots.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158255)
Posted by Emerje on March 21st, 2023 @ 3:38am CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 21st, 2023 @ 3:38am CDT
Just got a shipping notice from Walmart for Hot Rod.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158257)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 21st, 2023 @ 4:49am CDT
Was that a preorder from aeons ago, or did you ordered it just recently?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 21st, 2023 @ 4:49am CDT
Emerje wrote:Just got a shipping notice from Walmart for Hot Rod.
Emerje
Was that a preorder from aeons ago, or did you ordered it just recently?
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158265)
Posted by Emerje on March 21st, 2023 @ 2:18pm CDT
The former. I ordered it with Starscream, this is the first time they've started shipping them.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 21st, 2023 @ 2:18pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Emerje wrote:Just got a shipping notice from Walmart for Hot Rod.
Emerje
Was that a preorder from aeons ago, or did you ordered it just recently?
The former. I ordered it with Starscream, this is the first time they've started shipping them.
Emerje
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158270)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 21st, 2023 @ 4:32pm CDT
Damn. It took ages.
At least it's moving.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 21st, 2023 @ 4:32pm CDT
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Emerje wrote:Just got a shipping notice from Walmart for Hot Rod.
Emerje
Was that a preorder from aeons ago, or did you ordered it just recently?
The former. I ordered it with Starscream, this is the first time they've started shipping them.
Emerje
Damn. It took ages.
At least it's moving.
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158271)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 21st, 2023 @ 6:21pm CDT
Waiting on the shipping notice for mine too. I really hope this is because Walmart prioritizes stores before online orders.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 21st, 2023 @ 6:21pm CDT
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Emerje wrote:Just got a shipping notice from Walmart for Hot Rod.
Emerje
Was that a preorder from aeons ago, or did you ordered it just recently?
The former. I ordered it with Starscream, this is the first time they've started shipping them.
Emerje
Waiting on the shipping notice for mine too. I really hope this is because Walmart prioritizes stores before online orders.
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Posted by Emerje on March 24th, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 24th, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
I got the previous Hot Rod reissue from Walmart however many years ago, but never opened it, so I was surprised to open the cartoon deco Hot Rod and find he has diecast feet (instead of black plastic like the Targetmaster) and rubber tires. Mine does have a bit of an issue with the left foot, the bit of yellow plastic on the inside is misaligned so the foot doesn't want to fold out and click into place, but it doesn't seem to effect his standing. Also, TFWiki calls the formerly chromed parts "flat white", but they're more of a slightly metallic light gray.
I really love this figure, it looks great! I'm really impressed by how perfectly they matched the orange and magenta paint and plastic. I've always been the type of person who intentionally left off the majority of stickers on my reissues to make them look more like the cartoon models so this line is ideal for me.
Emerje
I really love this figure, it looks great! I'm really impressed by how perfectly they matched the orange and magenta paint and plastic. I've always been the type of person who intentionally left off the majority of stickers on my reissues to make them look more like the cartoon models so this line is ideal for me.
Emerje
Re: Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor coming to the Walmart G1 Reissue Retro Line (2158473)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 24th, 2023 @ 8:49pm CDT
Well mine got cancelled, thanks Walmart!
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 24th, 2023 @ 8:49pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Emerje wrote:Just got a shipping notice from Walmart for Hot Rod.
Emerje
Was that a preorder from aeons ago, or did you ordered it just recently?
The former. I ordered it with Starscream, this is the first time they've started shipping them.
Emerje
Waiting on the shipping notice for mine too. I really hope this is because Walmart prioritizes stores before online orders.
Well mine got cancelled, thanks Walmart!
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Posted by Emerje on March 25th, 2023 @ 7:22pm CDT
Based on Starscream lingering on the shelves I wouldn't worry too much about getting Hot Rod. Hound, on the other hand, having never been reissued in the US before is the one I'm concerned about getting canceled on me.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 25th, 2023 @ 7:22pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Emerje wrote:Just got a shipping notice from Walmart for Hot Rod.
Emerje
Was that a preorder from aeons ago, or did you ordered it just recently?
The former. I ordered it with Starscream, this is the first time they've started shipping them.
Emerje
Waiting on the shipping notice for mine too. I really hope this is because Walmart prioritizes stores before online orders.
Well mine got cancelled, thanks Walmart!
Based on Starscream lingering on the shelves I wouldn't worry too much about getting Hot Rod. Hound, on the other hand, having never been reissued in the US before is the one I'm concerned about getting canceled on me.
Emerje
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Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2023 @ 9:43pm CDT
Do both the lower legs lock in for robot mode?
Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2023 @ 9:43pm CDT
Emerje wrote:I got the previous Hot Rod reissue from Walmart however many years ago, but never opened it, so I was surprised to open the cartoon deco Hot Rod and find he has diecast feet (instead of black plastic like the Targetmaster) and rubber tires. Mine does have a bit of an issue with the left foot, the bit of yellow plastic on the inside is misaligned so the foot doesn't want to fold out and click into place, but it doesn't seem to effect his standing. Also, TFWiki calls the formerly chromed parts "flat white", but they're more of a slightly metallic light gray.
I really love this figure, it looks great! I'm really impressed by how perfectly they matched the orange and magenta paint and plastic. I've always been the type of person who intentionally left off the majority of stickers on my reissues to make them look more like the cartoon models so this line is ideal for me.
Emerje
Do both the lower legs lock in for robot mode?
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Posted by Emerje on March 25th, 2023 @ 10:17pm CDT
Yep. At first I thought they weren't locking, but realized I just had to pull a little harder and they clicked into place nicely.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 25th, 2023 @ 10:17pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:I got the previous Hot Rod reissue from Walmart however many years ago, but never opened it, so I was surprised to open the cartoon deco Hot Rod and find he has diecast feet (instead of black plastic like the Targetmaster) and rubber tires. Mine does have a bit of an issue with the left foot, the bit of yellow plastic on the inside is misaligned so the foot doesn't want to fold out and click into place, but it doesn't seem to effect his standing. Also, TFWiki calls the formerly chromed parts "flat white", but they're more of a slightly metallic light gray.
I really love this figure, it looks great! I'm really impressed by how perfectly they matched the orange and magenta paint and plastic. I've always been the type of person who intentionally left off the majority of stickers on my reissues to make them look more like the cartoon models so this line is ideal for me.
Emerje
Do both the lower legs lock in for robot mode?
Yep. At first I thought they weren't locking, but realized I just had to pull a little harder and they clicked into place nicely.
Emerje
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Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2023 @ 10:21pm CDT
One of them doesn't lock for me, maybe I should pull harder (giggidy).
Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2023 @ 10:21pm CDT
Emerje wrote:william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:I got the previous Hot Rod reissue from Walmart however many years ago, but never opened it, so I was surprised to open the cartoon deco Hot Rod and find he has diecast feet (instead of black plastic like the Targetmaster) and rubber tires. Mine does have a bit of an issue with the left foot, the bit of yellow plastic on the inside is misaligned so the foot doesn't want to fold out and click into place, but it doesn't seem to effect his standing. Also, TFWiki calls the formerly chromed parts "flat white", but they're more of a slightly metallic light gray.
I really love this figure, it looks great! I'm really impressed by how perfectly they matched the orange and magenta paint and plastic. I've always been the type of person who intentionally left off the majority of stickers on my reissues to make them look more like the cartoon models so this line is ideal for me.
Emerje
Do both the lower legs lock in for robot mode?
Yep. At first I thought they weren't locking, but realized I just had to pull a little harder and they clicked into place nicely.
Emerje
One of them doesn't lock for me, maybe I should pull harder (giggidy).
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Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2023 @ 12:13am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2023 @ 12:13am CDT
While Starscream was found a little while ago, the Walmart exclusive retro G1 reissue of Hot Rod in cartoon colours has just finally been found now. We got a few reports from fans of this toy being found on shelves in the state of Florida. This is good news since some preorders were cancelled by Walmart, and with the toy being sold out online, the only way of getting it would be finding it in stores.
For those curious, we have a review below showing the big differences in deco when comparing to the previous G1 reissue. This toy comes with no stickers and every detail is painted instead.
If you have found him, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
For those curious, we have a review below showing the big differences in deco when comparing to the previous G1 reissue. This toy comes with no stickers and every detail is painted instead.
If you have found him, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
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Posted by Emerje on April 1st, 2023 @ 4:01am CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 1st, 2023 @ 4:01am CDT
I love this line so much, it's my 80s childhood dream realized.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 1st, 2023 @ 4:18am CDT
Me too, I adore this line because it give a chance in handling GOOD QUALITY "G1" toys are a very good price. Plus they are different enough to double-dip if one own the originals. Also, the paint may remove some sticker details, but it add details where there wasn't before like the seekers face.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 1st, 2023 @ 4:18am CDT
Emerje wrote:I love this line so much, it's my 80s childhood dream realized.
Emerje
Me too, I adore this line because it give a chance in handling GOOD QUALITY "G1" toys are a very good price. Plus they are different enough to double-dip if one own the originals. Also, the paint may remove some sticker details, but it add details where there wasn't before like the seekers face.
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 1st, 2023 @ 12:19pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 1st, 2023 @ 12:19pm CDT
Last I checked my Wal-Mart had 20 Starscreams on the shelf. Fat chance finding Hot Rod.
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Posted by Burn on April 1st, 2023 @ 3:31pm CDT
Posted by Burn on April 1st, 2023 @ 3:31pm CDT
While not yet listed (due to an ordering mix-up apparently), Hot Rod will be joining Starscream, Thundercracker and Hound for order through the Big W Australia website some time soon.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 1st, 2023 @ 5:07pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 1st, 2023 @ 5:07pm CDT
I thought people were already finding Hot Rod in stores. I've seen a few people get it.
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Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2023 @ 7:08pm CDT
He was shipping from Walmart.com but had not been found in stores
Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2023 @ 7:08pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I thought people were already finding Hot Rod in stores. I've seen a few people get it.
He was shipping from Walmart.com but had not been found in stores
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Posted by Emerje on April 1st, 2023 @ 8:14pm CDT
Are they being sold in the same spot? They aren't the same size boxes. Starscream's is tall and wide while Hot Rod's is slightly deeper.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on April 1st, 2023 @ 8:14pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Last I checked my Wal-Mart had 20 Starscreams on the shelf. Fat chance finding Hot Rod.
Are they being sold in the same spot? They aren't the same size boxes. Starscream's is tall and wide while Hot Rod's is slightly deeper.
Emerje
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Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2023 @ 8:22pm CDT
They are different SKUs so it shouldn't make a difference.
Posted by william-james88 on April 1st, 2023 @ 8:22pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Last I checked my Wal-Mart had 20 Starscreams on the shelf. Fat chance finding Hot Rod.
They are different SKUs so it shouldn't make a difference.
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Posted by Hero Alpha on April 1st, 2023 @ 8:41pm CDT
Exactly this. It's what I always imagined my figures were like. I still haven't seen this Hot Rod and missed it online, but I will be looking, as always. The only figures I still have from childhood is; Hot Rod, Gnaw and Punch/Counterpunch(also the Empire Strikes Back Millennium Falcon and a half-dozen G.I. Joes). I sold almost all of mine in an idiotic, drug-fueled 2002 before I joined the army
lol
Posted by Hero Alpha on April 1st, 2023 @ 8:41pm CDT
Emerje wrote:I love this line so much, it's my 80s childhood dream realized.
Emerje
Exactly this. It's what I always imagined my figures were like. I still haven't seen this Hot Rod and missed it online, but I will be looking, as always. The only figures I still have from childhood is; Hot Rod, Gnaw and Punch/Counterpunch(also the Empire Strikes Back Millennium Falcon and a half-dozen G.I. Joes). I sold almost all of mine in an idiotic, drug-fueled 2002 before I joined the army
lol
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 2nd, 2023 @ 12:36am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 2nd, 2023 @ 12:36am CDT
I'm just going by what I see on the shelves. My Wal-Mart is jampacked with G1 Starscreams, Studio series voyagers and the new Earthspark stuff. There's literally no empty spaces, but it's all stuff I don't want. (Yes, I know others might want them.) I guess they'll have to take some of that out to make room for Hot Rod, though the last time I was there I didn't see a tag for him anywhere either.Emerje wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Last I checked my Wal-Mart had 20 Starscreams on the shelf. Fat chance finding Hot Rod.
Are they being sold in the same spot? They aren't the same size boxes. Starscream's is tall and wide while Hot Rod's is slightly deeper.
