Toy Fair 2016: Official Images of Platinum Robots in Disguise and Cyclonus and Sweeps Sets #HasbroToyFair #TFNY
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The other platinum set shown was the Cyclonus, Scourge and Sweep set made up of the Universe/Gnerations molds. Cyclonus seems to have a new gun rather than his target master. All three have parts made up of clear plastic. Let us know what you think of the official images below!
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Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on February 13th, 2016 @ 6:09pm CST
Posted by griftimus prime on February 13th, 2016 @ 6:10pm CST
nice that we get the takara battle grimlock though.
Posted by Deadput on February 13th, 2016 @ 6:17pm CST
griftimus prime wrote:not a fan of the translucent parts at all. not sure what they were thinking.
I think it's a reference to the transformation scene in the movie when their becoming Galvatron and Cyclonus etc.
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 13th, 2016 @ 6:18pm CST
Grimlock looks ok
Posted by griftimus prime on February 13th, 2016 @ 6:20pm CST
Deadput wrote:griftimus prime wrote:not a fan of the translucent parts at all. not sure what they were thinking.
I think it's a reference to the transformation scene in the movie when their becoming Galvatron and Cyclonus etc.
i thought the same thing. but i do not like being able to see through the figures.
Posted by MemphisR56 on February 13th, 2016 @ 7:38pm CST
Whoever is thinking up these sets and deccos really needs to move onto a different toyline. Their heart is clearly not in it.
It's like a complete line of afterthoughts.
Posted by Burn on February 13th, 2016 @ 7:41pm CST
Troop building Junkions and Sweeps. No silly gimmicks like translucent plastic, just troop builders, a set people would actually be interested in instead of tacky reuses of old molds.
Posted by Mindmaster on February 13th, 2016 @ 7:44pm CST
MemphisR56 wrote:More overuse of transparent plastic on what's bound to be another poorly priced platinum set. Why use a new Devcon head we've never seen before for this nonsense?
Whoever is thinking up these sets and deccos really needs to move onto a different toyline. Their heart is clearly not in it.
It's like a complete line of afterthoughts.
It's actually not the Devcon tooling. It actually looks like a whole new tooling, with Devcon's face but Scourge's head tube thing. Why even bother making a new head just for this set, who knows.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 13th, 2016 @ 7:46pm CST
Burn wrote:Here's an idea for a Platinum Set!
Troop building Junkions and Sweeps. No silly gimmicks like translucent plastic, just troop builders, a set people would actually be interested in instead of tacky reuses of old molds.
Or two 3-packs of the seeker limbs, if you look, airraid has a triangle cut-out under his cockpit, almost as if the head it were to conceal ended in a cone shape
Posted by MemphisR56 on February 13th, 2016 @ 7:50pm CST
Mindmaster wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:More overuse of transparent plastic on what's bound to be another poorly priced platinum set. Why use a new Devcon head we've never seen before for this nonsense?
Whoever is thinking up these sets and deccos really needs to move onto a different toyline. Their heart is clearly not in it.
It's like a complete line of afterthoughts.
It's actually not the Devcon tooling. It actually looks like a whole new tooling, with Devcon's face but Scourge's head tube thing. Why even bother making a new head just for this set, who knows.
I actually did say that it was a new head, this was exactly the point I was driving at.
Burn wrote:here's an idea
Y'know, when I heard the rumours of a cyclonus' armada set, and a junkion set, that was exactly what I was hoping it to be.
But instead we get this shit show
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 13th, 2016 @ 7:57pm CST
MemphisR56 wrote:Burn wrote:here's an idea
Y'know, when I heard the rumours of a cyclonus' armada set, and a junkion set, that was exactly what I was hoping it to be.
But instead we get this SHIZZLESNIT show
Ironically, I wonder if hasbro considered doing that (it would be cheap) but thought that we (consumers) would say that that was 'lazy' of them, and changed it at the last minute
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 13th, 2016 @ 8:02pm CST
griftimus prime wrote:nice that we get the takara battle grimlock though.
yeah i thought that was a nice touch too
Posted by MemphisR56 on February 13th, 2016 @ 8:09pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:Burn wrote:here's an idea
Y'know, when I heard the rumours of a cyclonus' armada set, and a junkion set, that was exactly what I was hoping it to be.
But instead we get this SHIZZLESNIT show
Ironically, I wonder if hasbro considered doing that (it would be cheap) but thought that we (consumers) would say that that was 'lazy' of them, and changed it at the last minute
It seems possible. But considering some of the mold choices (e.g. Classics Hotrod, Universe Galvatron & Titanium Rodimus) I'd say they're very much dissociated from any idea of what the fans want, at least for the platinum sets.
I just keep wondering 'who are they for?'.
The pricepoint is too high for your average casual fan to go "oh wow, i remember these guys!", a lot of the more seasoned collectors will already have most of the molds and characters in one way or another, or even be looking to get new versions in the case of Galvatron. The diehard G1 fabs will look at the inaccurate deccos and be turned off.
The decco doesn't even seem to be the sort of premium paint job stuff you'd get from an e-hobby or asain market 3-pack set to justify that price.
Who actually wants to buy these?
Posted by Burn on February 13th, 2016 @ 8:16pm CST
MemphisR56 wrote:Who actually wants to buy these?
Two types of people
Those who "gotta have them all" and those who missed out on previous releases.
Otherwise ... yeah, who wants to buy them? There's just no appeal, translucent plastic is NOT an appeal.
Posted by Mindmaster on February 13th, 2016 @ 8:28pm CST
Burn wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:Who actually wants to buy these?
Two types of people
Those who "gotta have them all" and those who missed out on previous releases.
Otherwise ... yeah, who wants to buy them? There's just no appeal, translucent plastic is NOT an appeal.
The latter being me. Never got Wreck-Gar, could use Scrapheap as a buddy for Junkheap, and I sorta like Rodimus enough to replace the RTS one that came with Cyclonus.
But agreed; translucent plastic only works for light piping. Imagine my discomfort when I realized BotCon 2014 Pounce and Wingspan had translucent hinges in their calves....
Posted by galvatron00 on February 13th, 2016 @ 8:55pm CST
Or, option 3, people who want anything that deals with TF:TM 30th Anniversary...which is me..Mindmaster wrote:The latter being me. Never got Wreck-Gar, could use Scrapheap as a buddy for Junkheap, and I sorta like Rodimus enough to replace the RTS one that came with Cyclonus.Burn wrote:Two types of peopleMemphisR56 wrote:Who actually wants to buy these?
Those who "gotta have them all" and those who missed out on previous releases.
Otherwise ... yeah, who wants to buy them? There's just no appeal, translucent plastic is NOT an appeal.
But agreed; translucent plastic only works for light piping. Imagine my discomfort when I realized BotCon 2014 Pounce and Wingspan had translucent hinges in their calves....
Posted by MemphisR56 on February 13th, 2016 @ 9:04pm CST
itscramtastic wrote:Or, option 3, people who want anything that deals with TF:TM 30th Anniversary...which is me..Mindmaster wrote:The latter being me. Never got Wreck-Gar, could use Scrapheap as a buddy for Junkheap, and I sorta like Rodimus enough to replace the RTS one that came with Cyclonus.Burn wrote:Two types of peopleMemphisR56 wrote:Who actually wants to buy these?
Those who "gotta have them all" and those who missed out on previous releases.
Otherwise ... yeah, who wants to buy them? There's just no appeal, translucent plastic is NOT an appeal.
But agreed; translucent plastic only works for light piping. Imagine my discomfort when I realized BotCon 2014 Pounce and Wingspan had translucent hinges in their calves....
I refer you back to option 1: "Gotta have 'em all"
Posted by Deadput on February 13th, 2016 @ 9:17pm CST
MemphisR56 wrote:itscramtastic wrote:Or, option 3, people who want anything that deals with TF:TM 30th Anniversary...which is me..
I refer you back to option 1: "Gotta have 'em all"
Except that it's not the same thing.
Wanting all of a specific thing is not the same as wanting everything.
Posted by galvatron00 on February 14th, 2016 @ 7:04am CST
I agree that it's the same but not, so less "Pokémon: Gotta Catch 'Em All" and more "Dare! Dare to believe I'll buy the toys! They hold my future in their hands!"Deadput wrote:Except that it's not the same thing.MemphisR56 wrote:I refer you back to option 1: "Gotta have 'em all"itscramtastic wrote:Or, option 3, people who want anything that deals with TF:TM 30th Anniversary...which is me..
Wanting all of a specific thing is not the same as wanting everything.
Both of those references need to be sung, one louder and with the passion of Stan Bush.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2016 @ 8:44pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2016 @ 9:32pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well, we are getting the takara voyager Grimlock! However, I cannot consider this a win.
Why not? I mean, its not a win for me, but why wouldnt it be a win for you? Or anyone?
Posted by Sabrblade on February 14th, 2016 @ 9:34pm CST
Not to mention that it's less show-accurate than the Takara original anyway.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2016 @ 9:34pm CST
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well, we are getting the takara voyager Grimlock! However, I cannot consider this a win.
Why not? I mean, its not a win for me, but why wouldnt it be a win for you? Or anyone?
Being how costly the Platinum editions are, it makes it a bit difficult to justify a price that will probably end up about $90-100. For most. for a few, it may be a win though
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2016 @ 10:28pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Well, it being a Platinum release means that it's probably not gonna be any cheaper than getting the Takara original.
Not to mention that it's less show-accurate than the Takara original anyway.
You'd get an extra Bumblebee though... Oooooooooooooooooo...... right...
Uhm... Yay?
Posted by Deadput on February 15th, 2016 @ 1:15am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
You'd get an extra Bumblebee though... Oooooooooooooooooo...... right...
Uhm... Yay?
Yeah that Bumblebee looks quite nice love the metallic gold!
Oh wait you mean that in one of those ways...
Posted by Corsair on February 15th, 2016 @ 2:42am CST
...Yes?... Lone Wolf!
I guess this set will cost as much the Planet of Junk set, right?
I can get the Planet of Junk for $129.95 AUD. Buying just one deluxe TF at the shops is $30 here, so that's what? an extra $40 for the platinum-ness of it all. It's not so bad comparitivly, mind you that is only because I get so monumentally screwed on the prices for regular TFs
Posted by ScottyP on February 15th, 2016 @ 9:14am CST
B-but, I'm a completionist* that loves translucent plastic...Burn wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:Who actually wants to buy these?
Two types of people
Those who "gotta have them all" and those who missed out on previous releases.
Otherwise ... yeah, who wants to buy them? There's just no appeal, translucent plastic is NOT an appeal.
*there are still limits, let's not get caught up on the semantics
How can you not love clear plastic when it yielded these beautiful specimens:
Transformers Generation One Shining Ultra Magnus (Matrix Glow Magnus) Gallery
Transformers United Cyclonus (e-Hobby) Gallery
Transformers United Hot Rod (e-Hobby) Gallery
Or if homages are your thing, you could consider the new Platinum Cyclonus' partially clear state to homage Botcon Cyclonus:
Transformers Convention & Club Exclusives Cyclonus Gallery
I don't know when this post got goofy, so I'll apologize and end it now
Posted by Overcracker on February 15th, 2016 @ 12:55pm CST
There's just no appeal, translucent plastic is NOT an appeal.
What? Its very appealing. I love my translucent plastic bots. Main reason why I bought Transformers Prime Dark Energon Wheeljack, and I'm looking for Sons of Cybertron Rodimus.
Its fine if you don't like translucent plastic, but making a broad statement that there is no appeal is just wrong.
There are many out there that do like translucent plastic. Heck, I love the YOG G2 Optimus Prime because of its translucent plastic. And now he's pretty affordable because nobody wants him, he's on clearance now. Win win for me. I expect about the same for Optimus Primal.
Posted by william-james88 on February 15th, 2016 @ 1:02pm CST
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predaking (2014) Gallery
Posted by MemphisR56 on February 15th, 2016 @ 1:59pm CST
With that qualifying remark, I stand by my assessment that the translucent plastic is not a draw (for me).
Posted by william-james88 on February 15th, 2016 @ 2:13pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Destron on February 15th, 2016 @ 2:38pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well, we are getting the takara voyager Grimlock! However, I cannot consider this a win.
Which one is this-a reissue is it?
Posted by william-james88 on February 15th, 2016 @ 2:46pm CST
Nemesis Destron wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well, we are getting the takara voyager Grimlock! However, I cannot consider this a win.
Which one is this-a reissue is it?
You may want to recheck that phrasing.
The platinum RID Grimlock is a reissue of Takara's Battle Grimlock with a more metalic paint job.
Posted by Overcracker on February 15th, 2016 @ 2:50pm CST
Nemesis Destron wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well, we are getting the takara voyager Grimlock! However, I cannot consider this a win.
Which one is this-a reissue is it?
The remolded FOC Grimlock into Takara's Adventure Line TAV-30 Battle Grimlock:
i.e This
Which was remolded from this:
And was previously only available in Japan, now will look like this:
Posted by Nemesis Destron on February 15th, 2016 @ 3:29pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 15th, 2016 @ 3:46pm CST
Overcracker wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well, we are getting the takara voyager Grimlock! However, I cannot consider this a win.
Which one is this-a reissue is it?
The remolded FOC Grimlock into Takara's Adventure Line TAV-30 Battle Grimlock:
i.e This
Which was remolded from this:
And was previously only available in Japan, now will look like this:
Is it just me, or does the platinum rid grim look like it has more paint apps than the tt version
Posted by skidflap on February 15th, 2016 @ 4:03pm CST
Also nice to see we are getting the takara grimlock. I'll get the platinum set since I don't have warrior class bumblebee and this version looks a hell of a lot better than the mass release.
Posted by skidflap on February 15th, 2016 @ 4:08pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Overcracker wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well, we are getting the takara voyager Grimlock! However, I cannot consider this a win.
Which one is this-a reissue is it?
The remolded FOC Grimlock into Takara's Adventure Line TAV-30 Battle Grimlock:
i.e This
Which was remolded from this:
And was previously only available in Japan, now will look like this:
Is it just me, or does the platinum rid grim look like it has more paint apps than the tt version
It seems to have additional details that are not present on the takara version. For example the dino feet are green like the tv series while takara left them black. Also the feet have more black to better match the tv show.
Posted by william-james88 on February 15th, 2016 @ 4:09pm CST
skidflap wrote:Yessss more sweeps is always good. If anything, these are going to work for my Unicron display. Shine a light through that clear plastic and instant reformatting scene.
Also nice to see we are getting the takara grimlock. I'll get the platinum set since I don't have warrior class bumblebee and this version looks a hell of a lot better than the mass release.
Yeah, and plus, if you already have Universe Cyclonus, this extra one could be that extra one from that same scene:
Posted by no-one on February 15th, 2016 @ 4:48pm CST
Ditto, a lot of these recently announced platty sets are looking very appealing to me.Mindmaster wrote:Burn wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:Who actually wants to buy these?
Two types of people
Those who "gotta have them all" and those who missed out on previous releases.
Otherwise ... yeah, who wants to buy them? There's just no appeal, translucent plastic is NOT an appeal.
The latter being me.
Nope, I think Cyclonus and friends look very cool with those bits of translucent plastic.Tyberion wrote:Am I totally alone in thinking that Cyclonus, Scourge and Sweep look cool?
I'm also stoked for the voyager RID Grimlock set. I don't need another Bee in my life and I'm afraid the price is going hurt my feelings a bit.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 16th, 2016 @ 11:03am CST
I dislike the translucent plastic on Cycloinus, though. Mostly just his head. I guess it must part of the same batch as the other translucent parts, but it's just weird IMO.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 6th, 2016 @ 9:20pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 6th, 2016 @ 9:24pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 6th, 2016 @ 9:39pm CST
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Even translating to american dollars, dang that is a bit pricey
Indeed, somewhere near $100 US, this actually makes sense, if hasbro had nothing to do with this mold, they probably had to pay a bit to help offset TT's cost of making the mold. I still find it inexcusable, and won't be buying it, but at least it makes more sense than any of the other ones
Posted by BattleUpSaber on March 6th, 2016 @ 10:28pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on March 6th, 2016 @ 10:29pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 6th, 2016 @ 10:42pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approximate 100$ US price tag.
Nope
Posted by BattleUpSaber on March 6th, 2016 @ 10:52pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approsimate 100$ US price tag. And while that price blows, it is very close to the other prices we have seen. If 3 insecticons cost 75$, a deluxe and voyager set being around that is not unimaginable.
Do note that toys tend to be over charged around here, so if the set goes for $130SGD here that should be around $65USD, not $95.
Which is still overpriced, but it's better than what we have here.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 6th, 2016 @ 11:58pm CST
BattleUpSaber wrote:william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approsimate 100$ US price tag. And while that price blows, it is very close to the other prices we have seen. If 3 insecticons cost 75$, a deluxe and voyager set being around that is not unimaginable.
Do note that toys tend to be over charged around here, so if the set goes for $130SGD here that should be around $65USD, not $95.
Which is still overpriced, but it's better than what we have here.
HA! No way it's going to be that cheap, $65 is actually comparable to a decent deal
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on March 7th, 2016 @ 12:50am CST