Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature
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While Seibertron.com has provided a bunch of photos of the newly announced Combiner Wars figures, showcased at the US Toy Fair, we now also have a video for you. The first video shows what was found on the showcase floor, which includes Defensor, Ultra Magnus and the new Legends figures. The second shows the assembly of Leader Magnus' Hammer.
UPDATE: We have also shared Seibertron's video showing how Minimus Ambus and Ultra Magnus interact with each other, mirrored below.
UPDATE: We have also shared Seibertron's video showing how Minimus Ambus and Ultra Magnus interact with each other, mirrored below.
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Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651461)
Posted by CrankyOldTruck on February 14th, 2015 @ 8:57pm CST
Posted by CrankyOldTruck on February 14th, 2015 @ 8:57pm CST
Well damn. As much as this line is irritating the heck out of me I may actually have to pick up a few of these. Viper is an instant buy-on-sight figure just because of my love of GI Joe and the Warthog. Prowl looks cool enough that I may actually have to pick him up just to replace my current Generations Prowl but I can do without the rest of the Protecobots. Yes, i know that isn't "Prowl" in the pictures but come-on. You all KNOW that yes, that is indeed what they are going to give us as Prowl. I'm a bit irked that he doesn't look anything like the IDW prowl but it looks better than them repainting Rook and passing him off which is their only other option since they are too lazy to give him a new mold.
As for Magnus, I was excited when I heard the news but the thing suffers from the same SHS (Shrunken Head Syndrome) as Devastator and the cab looks like a bulldog or pug that chased after a parked car at full tilt speed and caught it. The minimus (yes, I left it lower-case on purpose) figure, at first glance, looked like one of the Prowl mini-cons but after closer inspection is far more underwheleming than that so I don't have to worry about missing out on adding that one to my collection of Mini-Cons.
All told, I'm not nearly as impressed or excited as I should be about this line. I thought Hasbro was going to step up their game for this line and actually coordinate with IDW and make this whole "Combiner Wars" thing an actual Event. I'm just not seeing it, not the coordination with designs nor do I see the IDW story taking the absurd twists it would have to go through to keep the designs in line with what they already have established. This is FAIL central and it has only just started with absolutely no logical way to straighten the mess out.
Do it right or not at all Hasbro. We're getting sick of the mediocre results for the last 10+ years.
And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
You want to do a truly "out there" combiner that has nothing to do with anything but will still make folks snatch it up like dime store candy? Give us a Megatron combiner with limbs resembling his past iterations. War Within and Armada style tanks for legs. A G2, Voyager size Tank for the body, Cybertron and Beast Wars styled arms and Beast Machines Megabolt for the Head. THAT is what you should have done instead of that insanely shiny Leader class creation you gave us.
As for Magnus, I was excited when I heard the news but the thing suffers from the same SHS (Shrunken Head Syndrome) as Devastator and the cab looks like a bulldog or pug that chased after a parked car at full tilt speed and caught it. The minimus (yes, I left it lower-case on purpose) figure, at first glance, looked like one of the Prowl mini-cons but after closer inspection is far more underwheleming than that so I don't have to worry about missing out on adding that one to my collection of Mini-Cons.
All told, I'm not nearly as impressed or excited as I should be about this line. I thought Hasbro was going to step up their game for this line and actually coordinate with IDW and make this whole "Combiner Wars" thing an actual Event. I'm just not seeing it, not the coordination with designs nor do I see the IDW story taking the absurd twists it would have to go through to keep the designs in line with what they already have established. This is FAIL central and it has only just started with absolutely no logical way to straighten the mess out.
Do it right or not at all Hasbro. We're getting sick of the mediocre results for the last 10+ years.
And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
You want to do a truly "out there" combiner that has nothing to do with anything but will still make folks snatch it up like dime store candy? Give us a Megatron combiner with limbs resembling his past iterations. War Within and Armada style tanks for legs. A G2, Voyager size Tank for the body, Cybertron and Beast Wars styled arms and Beast Machines Megabolt for the Head. THAT is what you should have done instead of that insanely shiny Leader class creation you gave us.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651465)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:05pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:05pm CST
I dare say this Magnus looks btter than the Masterpiece!
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651466)
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:06pm CST
If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:06pm CST
CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651470)
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:13pm CST
Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:13pm CST
ScottyP wrote:CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!
Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651471)
Posted by Fox Thiagarajan on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:16pm CST
Posted by Fox Thiagarajan on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:16pm CST
I am excited with what I see and at this time I want to thank the Seibertron staff for all the hard work in getting these photos and news items. Much appreciated. This site is a high light at the end of my day during the work week. 
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651472)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:17pm CST
Honestly, so far from everything at toy fair, this is the only thing that scares me, because what does this mean for the comics.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:17pm CST
Va'al wrote:ScottyP wrote:CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!
Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.
Honestly, so far from everything at toy fair, this is the only thing that scares me, because what does this mean for the comics.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651473)
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CST
Drift082111 wrote:I am excited with what I see and at this time I want to thank the Seibertron staff for all the hard work in getting these photos and news items. Much appreciated. This site is a high light at the end of my day during the work week.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651474)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CST
Pardon my wha? moment. Cyclonus is a combiner too? So not just a retool of Silverbolt without the combiner element but an actual combiner?
Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CST
Va'al wrote:ScottyP wrote:CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!
Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.
Pardon my wha? moment. Cyclonus is a combiner too? So not just a retool of Silverbolt without the combiner element but an actual combiner?
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651475)
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:20pm CST
Verily.
I mean, Megatronus would be more in keeping with the current theories of the Thirteen, and the Enigma, and Galvatron sort of taking over stuff and Optimus going Ultra Prime to stop him.
But why Cyclonus?
Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:20pm CST
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Va'al wrote:ScottyP wrote:CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!
Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.
Honestly, so far from everything at toy fair, this is the only thing that scares me, because what does this mean for the comics.
Verily.
I mean, Megatronus would be more in keeping with the current theories of the Thirteen, and the Enigma, and Galvatron sort of taking over stuff and Optimus going Ultra Prime to stop him.
But why Cyclonus?
Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651476)
Posted by durroth on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:20pm CST
Posted by durroth on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:20pm CST
Does defensor look like his legs have another transformation step they missed when they displayed it, His legs look disproportionately short
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651477)
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:22pm CST
Yup.
From: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ore/32218/
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:22pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:Va'al wrote:ScottyP wrote:CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!
Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.
Pardon my wha? moment. Cyclonus is a combiner too? So not just a retool of Silverbolt without the combiner element but an actual combiner?
Yup.
Voyager Cyclonus (looks fantastic) going to combine to make Galvatronus
From: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ore/32218/
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651478)
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:22pm CST
I think it's a mix of "directly related to story" and "cool repaints we can do to throw out some additional IDW characters just because".
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:22pm CST
Va'al wrote:Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.
I think it's a mix of "directly related to story" and "cool repaints we can do to throw out some additional IDW characters just because".
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651479)
Posted by padfoo on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:23pm CST
Not even close!
Posted by padfoo on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:23pm CST
Nemesis Maximo wrote:I dare say this Magnus looks btter than the Masterpiece!
Not even close!
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651480)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:26pm CST
All I can say is if we're wrong; then
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:26pm CST
Va'al wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Va'al wrote:ScottyP wrote:CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!
Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.
Honestly, so far from everything at toy fair, this is the only thing that scares me, because what does this mean for the comics.
Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.
All I can say is if we're wrong; then
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651481)
Posted by prjkt on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:32pm CST
MP Magnus is G1 Magnus
CW Magnus is IDW/Modern Magnus
I actually prefer the appearance of this guy, so I guess I'll have to start saving up.
Posted by prjkt on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:32pm CST
padfoo wrote:Nemesis Maximo wrote:I dare say this Magnus looks btter than the Masterpiece!
Not even close!
MP Magnus is G1 Magnus
CW Magnus is IDW/Modern Magnus
I actually prefer the appearance of this guy, so I guess I'll have to start saving up.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651483)
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:35pm CST
Yeah, that was the second part of my line of thinking too.
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:35pm CST
ScottyP wrote:Va'al wrote:Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.
I think it's a mix of "directly related to story" and "cool repaints we can do to throw out some additional IDW characters just because".
Yeah, that was the second part of my line of thinking too.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651489)
Posted by Starsaber468 on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:58pm CST
Posted by Starsaber468 on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:58pm CST
I knew how the hammer was formed before this video it was obvious 
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651495)
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:06pm CST
Just had some good timing on the floor to grab that demonstration and figured we'd share it, even if it isn't the most mind-blowing thing. Haven't seen much material about it elsewhere either, but yeah, just wanted to post it for the heck of it
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:06pm CST
Starsaber468 wrote:I knew how the hammer was formed before this video it was obvious
Just had some good timing on the floor to grab that demonstration and figured we'd share it, even if it isn't the most mind-blowing thing. Haven't seen much material about it elsewhere either, but yeah, just wanted to post it for the heck of it
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651496)
Posted by megatronus on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:13pm CST
Speak for yourself.
It's one thing to have incredibly negative/critical opinions, which is your right, but it's another thing entirely to pretend that somehow, those opinions are representative of everyone here.
It doesn't not make sense... I dunno. I don't need Cyclonus to be a combiner, but if he were, well, something either Unicron or Megatonus related would be totally baller.
Posted by megatronus on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:13pm CST
CrankyOldTruck wrote:Do it right or not at all Hasbro. We're getting sick of the mediocre results for the last 10+ years.
Speak for yourself.
It's one thing to have incredibly negative/critical opinions, which is your right, but it's another thing entirely to pretend that somehow, those opinions are representative of everyone here.
Va'al wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Va'al wrote:ScottyP wrote:CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?
If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!
Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.
Honestly, so far from everything at toy fair, this is the only thing that scares me, because what does this mean for the comics.
Verily.
I mean, Megatronus would be more in keeping with the current theories of the Thirteen, and the Enigma, and Galvatron sort of taking over stuff and Optimus going Ultra Prime to stop him.
But why Cyclonus?
Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.
It doesn't not make sense... I dunno. I don't need Cyclonus to be a combiner, but if he were, well, something either Unicron or Megatonus related would be totally baller.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651497)
Posted by kirbenvost on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:14pm CST
You really do live up to your username.
Yes, agreed!
One thing I was just thinking is that I love how a lot of these appear to be finished products, molded in the correct color plastic with paint apps, rather than fully-painted prototypes. Which *hopefully* means that we can expect the actual releases to look just like this, and not lose 1/4 of their paint apps on the way to production. And it might also mean that these will be released sooner than one would expect.
Posted by kirbenvost on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:14pm CST
CrankyOldTruck wrote:*grump grump grump*
You really do live up to your username.
Va'al wrote:Drift082111 wrote:I am excited with what I see and at this time I want to thank the Seibertron staff for all the hard work in getting these photos and news items. Much appreciated. This site is a high light at the end of my day during the work week.
Yes, agreed!
One thing I was just thinking is that I love how a lot of these appear to be finished products, molded in the correct color plastic with paint apps, rather than fully-painted prototypes. Which *hopefully* means that we can expect the actual releases to look just like this, and not lose 1/4 of their paint apps on the way to production. And it might also mean that these will be released sooner than one would expect.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651498)
Posted by Starsaber468 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CST
Posted by Starsaber468 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CST
The thing that lets any transformers combine probably will cause scrapper and bumblebee ti return
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651499)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CST
I actually had MP Ultra Magnus on order and after seeing these pics, I asked if I could cancel it. Not that this one is better, but I cant justify getting 2 big Magnus toys that emulate a similar look, albeit different of course. And the combiner wars one will both be more compact, 75% less costly and fit with more of my toys. So it was a no brainer for me in this particular case. What I really feared was missing out on the engineering involved in turning a car carrier into a robot and this one fits that bill just fine.
On question though, who is minimus ambus?
Also, I find Defensor super bulky. Groove making the chest piece is a cool look but the whole combiner just seems too wide, especially his legs. And I do not like that Rook figure, whose hands are not working at all.
Love what they did with the other protectobots though.
On question though, who is minimus ambus?
Also, I find Defensor super bulky. Groove making the chest piece is a cool look but the whole combiner just seems too wide, especially his legs. And I do not like that Rook figure, whose hands are not working at all.
Love what they did with the other protectobots though.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651500)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CST
This! No sense comparing the two.
Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CST
prjkt wrote:padfoo wrote:Nemesis Maximo wrote:I dare say this Magnus looks btter than the Masterpiece!
Not even close!
MP Magnus is G1 Magnus
CW Magnus is IDW/Modern Magnus
I actually prefer the appearance of this guy, so I guess I'll have to start saving up.
This! No sense comparing the two.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651501)
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:19pm CST
Cyclonus, RiD Jazz, and RiD Sideswipe were painted protos. Cyclonus didn't even have the combiner head built in yet But yeah, other than those, everything pretty much looked like a production model and that was very cool to see.
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:19pm CST
kirbenvost wrote:One thing I was just thinking is that I love how a lot of these appear to be finished products, molded in the correct color plastic with paint apps, rather than fully-painted prototypes. Which *hopefully* means that we can expect the actual releases to look just like this, and not lose 1/4 of their paint apps on the way to production. And it might also mean that these will be released sooner than one would expect.
Cyclonus, RiD Jazz, and RiD Sideswipe were painted protos. Cyclonus didn't even have the combiner head built in yet
But yeah, other than those, everything pretty much looked like a production model and that was very cool to see.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651502)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:20pm CST
DON'T DO IT!
Keep MP UM. You won't regret it wj88!
Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:20pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I actually had MP Ultra Magnus on order and after seeing these pics, I asked if I could cancel it. Not that this one is better, but I cant justify getting 2 big Magnus toys that emulate a similar look, albeit different of course. And the combiner wars one will both be more compact, 75% less costly and fit with more of my toys. So it was a no brainer for me in this particular case. What I really feared was missing out on the engineering involved in turning a car carrier into a robot and this one fits that bill just fine.
On question though, who is minimus ambus?
Also, I find Defensor super bulky. Groove making the chest piece is a cool look but the whole combiner just seems too wide, especially his legs. And I do not like that Rook figure, whose hands are not working at all.
Love t=what they did with the other protectobots though.
DON'T DO IT!
Keep MP UM. You won't regret it wj88!
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651503)
Posted by megatronus on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:21pm CST
Minimus Ambus is a character in the IDW comics:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Minimus_Ambus
It takes the idea of a "White Optimus Prime within Ultra Magnus" concept to a new level. I won't spoil the details for folks here, but the TF Wiki entry is pretty comprehensive.
Posted by megatronus on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:21pm CST
william-james88 wrote:On question though, who is minimus ambus?
Minimus Ambus is a character in the IDW comics:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Minimus_Ambus
It takes the idea of a "White Optimus Prime within Ultra Magnus" concept to a new level. I won't spoil the details for folks here, but the TF Wiki entry is pretty comprehensive.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651504)
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:22pm CST
If you find out in the comics, you won't regret it for a second! More Than Meets the Eye is the bee's knees, the cream of the crop, the gold standard, the, well, go buy 'em!
Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:22pm CST
william-james88 wrote:On question though, who is minimus ambus?
If you find out in the comics, you won't regret it for a second! More Than Meets the Eye is the bee's knees, the cream of the crop, the gold standard, the, well, go buy 'em!
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651506)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:25pm CST
Sorry to dissapoint Fenrir, its done. I preffer just getting this generations magnus for now and pay my bills properly (MP Magnus was going to cost me 210$ due to my location). He will make me wait till MP Magnus gets a more affordable US release, and even if he doesnt, I will be able to save up till then.
Also, I do have a softspot for more general release figures. They keep the brand grounded and price conscious. Its less collector oriented, sure, but it gives me an idea of where the brand is at for the kids getting into these toys now. Dont know if I am making any sense.
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:25pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:
DON'T DO IT!
Keep MP UM. You won't regret it wj88!
Sorry to dissapoint Fenrir, its done. I preffer just getting this generations magnus for now and pay my bills properly (MP Magnus was going to cost me 210$ due to my location). He will make me wait till MP Magnus gets a more affordable US release, and even if he doesnt, I will be able to save up till then.
Also, I do have a softspot for more general release figures. They keep the brand grounded and price conscious. Its less collector oriented, sure, but it gives me an idea of where the brand is at for the kids getting into these toys now. Dont know if I am making any sense.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651510)
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CST
More official images directly from Hasbro are mirrored below, showing off some crisp clean (touched-up) shots of the Transformers Combiner Wars figures revealed today, featuring Defensor and the single Protectobots - First Aid, Alpha Bravo Blades, Rook, Hot Spot, Streetwise and Groove; the new leader Ultra Magnus, with Minimus Ambus, partsforming hammer and non-detachable cab; Silverbolt retool Voyager Cyclonus; Legend class Viper with Cobra insignia and Megatron retool Warpath!
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651511)
Posted by Moosey on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:37pm CST
Posted by Moosey on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:37pm CST
Goddamn everything looks so amazing! Especially Ultra Magnus. Really diggin the idw influence.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651515)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:55pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:55pm CST
Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Kal El, we now have the first video review of the Armada version of Generations Leader Megatron, which was previously reviewed here. The 2015 Toy Fair also allowed us to take a bunch of pictures of him for those interested in seeing more.
Kal El also has a review of the G1 deco version of Leader Megatron and will also be posting a comparison video. You can follow his reviews here.
Kal El also has a review of the G1 deco version of Leader Megatron and will also be posting a comparison video. You can follow his reviews here.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651520)
Posted by Mechastrike on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:15pm CST
Posted by Mechastrike on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:15pm CST
FINALLY! an G1 accurate, no Optimus Prime look alike Ultra Magnus. gave those 3rd party people a run for their money.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651522)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:21pm CST
I would like to point out that the first video PROVES what calmer heads (Shajaki and myself, among others) have been saying for weeks. Generations Devastator is NOT as tall as Generations Metroplex. The back of the box clearly says Devastator is 18 inches tall. Metroplex is just over 24 inches.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:21pm CST
william-james88 wrote:While Seibertron.com has provided a bunch of photos of the newly announced Combiner Wars figures, showcased at the US Toy Fair, we now also have a video for you. The first video shows what was found on the showcase floor, which includes Defensor, Ultra Magnus and the new Legends figures. The second shows the assembly of Leader Magnus' Hammer.
I would like to point out that the first video PROVES what calmer heads (Shajaki and myself, among others) have been saying for weeks. Generations Devastator is NOT as tall as Generations Metroplex. The back of the box clearly says Devastator is 18 inches tall. Metroplex is just over 24 inches.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651528)
Posted by ShardFenix on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:54pm CST
Posted by ShardFenix on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:54pm CST
The protectobots and Ultra Magnus look fantastic. I Might wait on Defensor instead of Dropping money on Superion.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651530)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:55pm CST
Isn't that what the MP was?
Also, haha I was right, The protectobots' alt modes are definitely futuristic. I would not call Hot Spot's alt mode earth based. It's design is far more cybertronian.
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:55pm CST
Mechastrike wrote:FINALLY! an G1 accurate, no Optimus Prime look alike Ultra Magnus. gave those 3rd party people a run for their money.
Isn't that what the MP was?
Also, haha I was right, The protectobots' alt modes are definitely futuristic. I would not call Hot Spot's alt mode earth based. It's design is far more cybertronian.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651531)
Posted by prjkt on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:59pm CST
Posted by prjkt on February 14th, 2015 @ 11:59pm CST
Hotspot reminds me of a stylised Airport fire truck, so yeah, I can see these as Earth modes, just kinda "futuristic" versions, rather than Cybertronian
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651532)
Posted by Flashwave on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:03am CST
Posted by Flashwave on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:03am CST
Is it wrong of me to want to paint Minimus as Powered Buggy?
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651533)
Posted by Gearslide on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:07am CST
Posted by Gearslide on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:07am CST
So of the Protectobots, Blades is a repaint of Alpha Bravo with a new head, Streetwise is a significant retooling of Dead End, and First Aid is a "reshelling" of Offroad, to the point that he barely resembles him at all.
They're very well done.
They're very well done.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651534)
Posted by prjkt on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:09am CST
Posted by prjkt on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:09am CST
I love post-movie years.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651535)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:09am CST
If hasbro doesn't get to it first; then i'm damn skippy in a few years the club will repaint it as Powered Convoy.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:09am CST
Flashwave wrote:Is it wrong of me to want to paint Minimus as Powered Buggy?
If hasbro doesn't get to it first; then i'm damn skippy in a few years the club will repaint it as Powered Convoy.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651537)
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:16am CST
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:16am CST
That ultra magnus is Soooo mine.. I'm liking the detail in the protectobots when they are combined, except those wide thighs and feet. Way too thick and bulky, but wow, hasbro has stepped up their game
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651538)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:19am CST
I'd say they're pretty believably Earth-based. What's so Cybertronian about Blades? Rook doesn't look so much alien as utilitarian for a SWAT vehicle. First Aid is just an SUV. Streetwise is a little stylized, but lacks anything truly alien in his design. And has already been pointed out several times now, Hot Spot is based on an airport firetruck, like Sentinel Prime in Dark of the Moon.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:19am CST
william-james88 wrote:Mechastrike wrote:FINALLY! an G1 accurate, no Optimus Prime look alike Ultra Magnus. gave those 3rd party people a run for their money.
Isn't that what the MP was?
Also, haha I was right, The protectobots' alt modes are definitely futuristic. I would not call Hot Spot's alt mode earth based. It's design is far more cybertronian.
I'd say they're pretty believably Earth-based. What's so Cybertronian about Blades? Rook doesn't look so much alien as utilitarian for a SWAT vehicle. First Aid is just an SUV. Streetwise is a little stylized, but lacks anything truly alien in his design. And has already been pointed out several times now, Hot Spot is based on an airport firetruck, like Sentinel Prime in Dark of the Moon.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651539)
Posted by megatronus on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:30am CST
Posted by megatronus on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:30am CST
Do folks think that Minimus Ambus figure is new-Legends-sized (i.e. Powerglide, Skrapnel, etc.) or old-Legends-sized? His lack of elbow articulation would suggest the latter, but I really hope it's the former. Ambus is tiny, but not that tiny.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651541)
Posted by shajaki on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:33am CST
Posted by shajaki on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:33am CST
its ok. we knew. we had math on our sideWolfman Jake wrote:I would like to point out that the first video PROVES what calmer heads (Shajaki and myself, among others) have been saying for weeks. Generations Devastator is NOT as tall as Generations Metroplex. The back of the box clearly says Devastator is 18 inches tall. Metroplex is just over 24 inches.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651544)
Posted by william-james88 on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:36am CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:36am CST
This short video shows how minimus ambus hides away in Ultra Magnus
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651546)
Posted by Henry921 on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:40am CST
Posted by Henry921 on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:40am CST
I don't like Rook's molded hands. I like being able to mix and match weapons between characters, so closed fists annoy me. 
Still gonna get him, tho.
Viper does nothing for me (not a Joe fan) and while I love IDW Thundercracker, I'm not digging this particular retool. Suspect I'd also be into Voyager Cyclonus were it not for Silverbolt's tail sticking out the back, but I'm withholding judgment on him until I see who he's meant to combine with.
Buying:
EVERYTHING!!! Ultra Magnus, all of Defensor
Still gonna get him, tho.Viper does nothing for me (not a Joe fan) and while I love IDW Thundercracker, I'm not digging this particular retool. Suspect I'd also be into Voyager Cyclonus were it not for Silverbolt's tail sticking out the back, but I'm withholding judgment on him until I see who he's meant to combine with.
Buying:
EVERYTHING!!! Ultra Magnus, all of Defensor
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651551)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:55am CST
*math fistbump*
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:55am CST
shajaki wrote:its ok. we knew. we had math on our sideWolfman Jake wrote:I would like to point out that the first video PROVES what calmer heads (Shajaki and myself, among others) have been saying for weeks. Generations Devastator is NOT as tall as Generations Metroplex. The back of the box clearly says Devastator is 18 inches tall. Metroplex is just over 24 inches.
*math fistbump*
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651553)
Posted by prjkt on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:59am CST
Maybe this is the Minimus from within the Minimus armour that's in the Ultra Magnus armour...
But yeah he looks tiny. Joint size, paint apps and lack of wheels kinda hint at that.
Posted by prjkt on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:59am CST
megatronus wrote:Do folks think that Minimus Ambus figure is new-Legends-sized (i.e. Powerglide, Skrapnel, etc.) or old-Legends-sized? His lack of elbow articulation would suggest the latter, but I really hope it's the former. Ambus is tiny, but not that tiny.
Maybe this is the Minimus from within the Minimus armour that's in the Ultra Magnus armour...
But yeah he looks tiny. Joint size, paint apps and lack of wheels kinda hint at that.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651561)
Posted by Short Circuit on February 15th, 2015 @ 2:45am CST
Posted by Short Circuit on February 15th, 2015 @ 2:45am CST
Well crud, I'm torn on whether to grab this Magnus for my CHUG Season 3 collection or to hope for a US release of MP Magnus to go on my MP shelf with Rodimus and Optimus...
The protectobots look really nice! I'll be able to justify getting the re-moulds as well, might skip on Alpha Bravo now so I don't end up with three choppers though even though I kinda prefer him over slingshot.
The protectobots look really nice! I'll be able to justify getting the re-moulds as well, might skip on Alpha Bravo now so I don't end up with three choppers though even though I kinda prefer him over slingshot.
Re: Toy Fair US 2015 video of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Figures, Ultra Magnus' Hammer, Minimus Ambus Feature (1651563)
Posted by SkyWarpt on February 15th, 2015 @ 3:05am CST
Posted by SkyWarpt on February 15th, 2015 @ 3:05am CST
Defensor is a lot cooler than I expected. Kinda concerned for the leg pegs on UM, looks awesome otherwise.
Not thrilled with bot mode Cyclonus...but love the jet mode. Really wish I had a Voyager scale RTS Cyclonus bot. Still yet, I like this better than the Motormaster...any word on Scourge yet?
Not thrilled with bot mode Cyclonus...but love the jet mode. Really wish I had a Voyager scale RTS Cyclonus bot. Still yet, I like this better than the Motormaster...any word on Scourge yet?
