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Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia

Transformers News: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 8:18AM CST

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The Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron minion two-packs have made their initial retail sighting in Australia. This wave includes the Frenzy-Ratbat and Ravage-Rumble sets. This sighting comes to us via the Australian fansite Ozformers, who just last week reported the first retail sighting Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Voyager Wave 1 (Soundwave and Soundblaster).

Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia
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Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437897)
Posted by RiddlerJ on November 7th, 2012 @ 8:33am CST
I know they won't, but I really wish they would sell Laserbeak and Buzzsaw in a seperate two pack. I want them, but don't see the need for another WFC Soundwave when I have the deluxe.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437922)
Posted by SG Roadbuster on November 7th, 2012 @ 9:52am CST
how much were they?
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437941)
Posted by Mindmaster on November 7th, 2012 @ 10:59am CST
Is Ratbat a purple Laserbeak with a bat head?

Can't wait for these little suckers. Soundwave especially.

They'd look great on my Classics shelf. :grin:
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437945)
Posted by #Sideways# on November 7th, 2012 @ 11:27am CST
Must. Have. Them. ALL! :KREMZEEK:
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437955)
Posted by Mindmaster on November 7th, 2012 @ 12:04pm CST
#Sideways# wrote:Must. Have. Them. ALL! :KREMZEEK:


Sung to the theme of Pokemon:
Casseticons: GOTTA BUY THEM ALL!
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437959)
Posted by El Duque on November 7th, 2012 @ 12:30pm CST
Hot on the heels of their initial retail sighting in Australia we now have in-hand images of the Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Decepticon Data Disc two-packs courtesy of the Allspark's facebook page. These two sets include Ravage with Rumble and Ratbat with Frenzy. We've mirrored a few images below, the full gallery can be found by clicking here.


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Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437962)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 7th, 2012 @ 12:42pm CST
The more I look, the more I want them. And the more the little voice in my head says "Make up your mind already!".
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437963)
Posted by Mindmaster on November 7th, 2012 @ 12:45pm CST
El Duque wrote:Image


Well, that answers my question.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437968)
Posted by AdamPrime on November 7th, 2012 @ 1:05pm CST
Mother of God.... *puts on anti-RIRFIB flak jacket and helmet*

Not sure about these guys. The general idea is cool - I've always wanted to see a non-cassette minion - but these ain't particularly complex or clever. That Ratbat looks extra clunky with its naff disc-wings and tiny head. :-(
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437969)
Posted by gothsaurus on November 7th, 2012 @ 1:13pm CST
Ratbat has a great head sculpt. I think the functionality makes everything about this a compromise. Soundwave is thick chested with a wonky stick in his back, and these guys have their own proportion issues... usually to the tune of being too thick... also partly to contain the spring mechanisms, etc.

BUT I think with them in hand, we may all change our tune a bit because of the playability, launching, auto-transformation. (?)

Guessing we may walk away from the entire FOC line feeling like it was a bit of a compromise. Heh.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437972)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 7th, 2012 @ 1:36pm CST
Oh yeah im getting them all.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437975)
Posted by Noideaforaname on November 7th, 2012 @ 1:42pm CST
Love the bios.

Not sure if I'm buying these guys, but it's cool they not only did a faithful update to the original toy's gimmick but they also did much more than just Laserbeak. While there's technically only ~3 molds, we've gotten Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Sunder, Ratbat, Rumble, Frenzy, Rewind, Eject, Ravage, Ramhorn, and Steeljaw all within a short period.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437976)
Posted by Blasphemous Prime on November 7th, 2012 @ 1:42pm CST
Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue! For the win! :DANCE:
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437983)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 7th, 2012 @ 1:56pm CST
From High Councilor to disk-bat. Poor Ratbat. :P
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437986)
Posted by RAcast on November 7th, 2012 @ 2:01pm CST
I plan to just grab Ravage and Rumble, I'm not particularity impressed with Ratbat, and I don't feel compelled to pick up Frenzy.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437988)
Posted by gothsaurus on November 7th, 2012 @ 2:06pm CST
So we're confirmed to get ALL these with FOC? If so, that's cool news. Minions are a good thing. Is this the mold breakdown? Any new heads besides Ratbat?

1. Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Sunder, Ratbat,
2. Rumble, Frenzy, Rewind, Eject
3. Ravage, Ramhorn, Steeljaw
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437989)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 7th, 2012 @ 2:09pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:So we're confirmed to get ALL these with FOC? If so, that's cool news. Minions are a good thing. Is this the mold breakdown? Any new heads besides Ratbat?

1. Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Sunder, Ratbat,
2. Rumble, Frenzy, Rewind, Eject
3. Ravage, Ramhorn, Steeljaw


Almost:

1) Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Sundor (from Sun and Condor) and the retool Ratbat
2) Rumble, Frenzy and the retools Eject and Rewind
3) Ravage and possibly Steeljaw
4) Ramhorn
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1437990)
Posted by gothsaurus on November 7th, 2012 @ 2:18pm CST
Wow. That's a staggering list. (And sorry about the typo.)

They did a great job finding in a way to shoehorn in a LOT of (often rarely-used) characters for the FOC line. The retool with Blaster really is nicely executed, too. I hope they can keep up this kind of well-planned thinking.

As is, our "Classics"/WFC/FOC shelves will be overflowing... and every Decepticon is going to have a bird on his shoulder. ;-)
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438020)
Posted by Bounti76 on November 7th, 2012 @ 4:09pm CST
While I wish Ratbat was a darker purple, I'm pretty satisfied with him, and that mold in general. The Frenzy and Rumble mold is adequate.

Ravage, however, looks like a coffee table with legs and a head. :SICK:
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438023)
Posted by Bounti76 on November 7th, 2012 @ 4:14pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit
1) Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Sundor (from Sun and Condor) and the retool Ratbat
2) Rumble, Frenzy and the retools Eject and Rewind
3) Ravage and possibly Steeljaw
4) Ramhorn


While spelling it Sundor for the reason you stated above makes sense- that's what the original toy was called/spelled- I thought I'd seen in all the official announcements and listings that his toy was spelled Sunder. I could be wrong, though.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438033)
Posted by craggy on November 7th, 2012 @ 5:13pm CST
these look pretty decent. if they're cheap enough I'll have them all. Loving the squareness of the heads on the Frumble twins.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438035)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 7th, 2012 @ 5:17pm CST
Bounti76 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit
1) Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Sundor (from Sun and Condor) and the retool Ratbat
2) Rumble, Frenzy and the retools Eject and Rewind
3) Ravage and possibly Steeljaw
4) Ramhorn


While spelling it Sundor for the reason you stated above makes sense- that's what the original toy was called/spelled- I thought I'd seen in all the official announcements and listings that his toy was spelled Sunder. I could be wrong, though.


I've checked the galleries of the SDCC 2012 event when the toys were on display, but Blaster's buddies were nowhere to be seen. Steeljaw is indeed a retool of Ravage however.

"Sunder" with an "e" was officially used only once: in the Allspark Almanac II. Aside from that... Hey Hasbro, Sun + Condor = Sundor. Simple as that. Or maybe you'll understand this:

サンドル (sandoru) = Sundor

But:

Sunder = サンダー (sandaa) = Thunder :lol:

Sorry about that, I just hate it when a pun is needlessly lost in translation. >:oP
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438062)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on November 7th, 2012 @ 7:09pm CST
Really hope these guys are priced well cause i really really want them. Oh and FENZY'S RED BITCHES!!!!!! Sorry i couldnt resist.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438081)
Posted by MGrotusque on November 7th, 2012 @ 8:34pm CST
The bios are impressively succinct.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438111)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 7th, 2012 @ 11:10pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Bounti76 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit
1) Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Sundor (from Sun and Condor) and the retool Ratbat
2) Rumble, Frenzy and the retools Eject and Rewind
3) Ravage and possibly Steeljaw
4) Ramhorn


While spelling it Sundor for the reason you stated above makes sense- that's what the original toy was called/spelled- I thought I'd seen in all the official announcements and listings that his toy was spelled Sunder. I could be wrong, though.


I've checked the galleries of the SDCC 2012 event when the toys were on display, but Blaster's buddies were nowhere to be seen. Steeljaw is indeed a retool of Ravage however.

"Sunder" with an "e" was officially used only once: in the Allspark Almanac II. Aside from that... Hey Hasbro, Sun + Condor = Sundor. Simple as that. Or maybe you'll understand this:

サンドル (sandoru) = Sundor

But:

Sunder = サンダー (sandaa) = Thunder :lol:

Sorry about that, I just hate it when a pun is needlessly lost in translation. >:oP
Well, technically, it only makes the Animated character named "Sunder" while the Kiss Players and Aligned characters get the name "Sundor". ;)
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438123)
Posted by CBratetron on November 8th, 2012 @ 1:11am CST
Kinda glad these are turning out better than I thought. I originally believed they'd all be as bad as Ratbat. Red and Blue are pretty bleh but Laserbeak and Ravage are particularly nice.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438163)
Posted by Anonymous on November 8th, 2012 @ 7:32am CST
Interesting indeed :-?
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438193)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 8th, 2012 @ 10:53am CST
The minions are looking pretty good! For what they are anyway. I hope they're reasonably-priced, especially since I only want Ravage and Frenzy.

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Sooo... why won't Hasbro release Breakdown, again? >:oP
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438238)
Posted by gothsaurus on November 8th, 2012 @ 2:46pm CST
wow. I think you nailed that. Wow.
Re: Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Minion Two-Packs Sighted in Australia (1438261)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 8th, 2012 @ 3:52pm CST
kirbenvost wrote:Sooo... why won't Hasbro release Breakdown, again? >:oP
Different toyline = different excuses. ;)

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