Transformers Robots in Disguise: Decepticon Island Showdown Set - In Hand
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Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 25th, 2016 @ 11:41pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 25th, 2016 @ 11:41pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:30am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:53am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I still really want that stasis pod
I'd go for the pods and weapons, but NOT those figures.
Posted by Kurona on August 26th, 2016 @ 3:16am CDT
Posted by RAR on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:49am CDT
But yeah I guess you could use it as a stand in Cybertonian Restoration Chamber too.
A real shame they didn't use the Japanese Bumblebee mould though.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2016 @ 9:09am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I still really want that stasis pod
I'd go for the pods and weapons, but NOT those figures.
Exactly my thoughts. I'm going to wait it out, see if I can get it any cheaper somehow
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2016 @ 9:18am CDT
shajaki wrote:It comes with two Warrior Class figures, Bumblebee and Steeljaw, whom are unfortunately no different than when the line first debuted.
This might bring you a bit of comfort but there is a slight difference, the plastic has changed. You know how the initial ones had this sparkly plastic with a slight metallic sheen? Scotty said that the plastic here is more of the matte kind which doesnt have that extra sparkle.
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 9:41am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2016 @ 10:40am CDT
SureShot18 wrote:In case anyone is wondering don't know if it has been said before but this is $39.99 in the US. And seeing the similarities between this pod and the CR Chamber make me kinda want it.
It had been mentioned but I am glad that it's brought up again. Essentially, the pod and weapons come to $10 considering the $14.99 price of the warriors, or if you go by the $16.99 price they are only $6.
Either way, I like it. Though what I'd do with the extra Bee and Steeljaw remains a mystery
Posted by camzilla51 on August 26th, 2016 @ 10:48am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Awww, it does look like the Axalons healing unit
Oh my heart! I need one!
Here's hoping we can find enough of these on eBay or something from people who wanna toss them. Fingers crossed
Posted by shauyaun on August 27th, 2016 @ 5:34am CDT
For 39.99$
And the TRU of exclusive starscream
Posted by ScottyP on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:59am CDT
Yeah there's a super minor difference in these dudes. They've got some sparkle, but not as much as the first release. From two pages of thread ago:william-james88 wrote:shajaki wrote:It comes with two Warrior Class figures, Bumblebee and Steeljaw, whom are unfortunately no different than when the line first debuted.
This might bring you a bit of comfort but there is a slight difference, the plastic has changed. You know how the initial ones had this sparkly plastic with a slight metallic sheen? Scotty said that the plastic here is more of the matte kind which doesnt have that extra sparkle.
ScottyP wrote:On another topic, speaking of the Decepticon Island Showdown set, not sure it's been pointed out that Bumblebee and Steeljaw are a little different. By "a little different" I mean there is one teeny-tiny difference: the smooth silver plastic with clearly visible metallic flake mixed in from the initial Warrior Class releases of the toys has been replaced in this set by a much grayer, matte silver. It's actually more noticeable from far away then up close if you just glance at the toys. Not a big thing but still, at least there was something a little new outside of the cool accessories!
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:41am CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:08am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 28th, 2016 @ 6:06pm CDT
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Is Windstrike a remold of Lancelon (or other way around) or is it a new mold?
It's safe to say some RiD Mini-Cons reuse transformations without being retools. Seems to happen a lot these days...
Posted by william-james88 on August 28th, 2016 @ 7:08pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Is Windstrike a remold of Lancelon (or other way around) or is it a new mold?
It's safe to say some RiD Mini-Cons reuse transformations without being retools. Seems to happen a lot these days...
Been happening since G1. Just look at the throttlebots.
Posted by Ironhidensh on August 28th, 2016 @ 7:44pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Fellow Seibertronians, while it's been available for a little while now, we are now bringing you a friendly heads-up that the new Transformers Robots in Disguise Sideswipe and Windstrike Battle Pack is now available on Amazon, it's also possible that it has made it's way to other retailers as well. So take a minute to check out the images of it below to refresh yourself on this figure, and be sure to let us know if you are planning on picking this figure up, or have seen it already.
Saw him with Strongarm, but opted for the lady instead. My boys like her character better.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2016 @ 9:58pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Is Windstrike a remold of Lancelon (or other way around) or is it a new mold?
It's safe to say some RiD Mini-Cons reuse transformations without being retools. Seems to happen a lot these days...
A lot of the torpedo minicons share the same transformation while having completely new parts, so they could just share engineering, as was said, and it is not too uncommon
Posted by Sabrblade on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:33pm CDT
Even further back than that with Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, and Bumper.william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Is Windstrike a remold of Lancelon (or other way around) or is it a new mold?
It's safe to say some RiD Mini-Cons reuse transformations without being retools. Seems to happen a lot these days...
Been happening since G1. Just look at the throttlebots.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:32pm CDT
I really hoped to get those guys, but even HTS so far is letting me down, along with the stores I go to. I know that the minis appeared elsewhere but around here they were no where to be seen.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:54pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Something that has really disappointed me is that they never even put the wave 3 or 4 minicons up on HTS, and Crazybolt isn't there and is no where to be found, and they put up legion Bisk but no Groundpounder, and they are no where to be seen either at retail.
I really hoped to get those guys, but even HTS so far is letting me down, along with the stores I go to. I know that the minis appeared elsewhere but around here they were no where to be seen.
groundpounder was there, but they sold out of him, and took his post down while they were cleaning the site a couple weeks back, I've seen a a buncha times though, looks alright
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 29th, 2016 @ 7:58am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Something that has really disappointed me is that they never even put the wave 3 or 4 minicons up on HTS, and Crazybolt isn't there and is no where to be found, and they put up legion Bisk but no Groundpounder, and they are no where to be seen either at retail.
I really hoped to get those guys, but even HTS so far is letting me down, along with the stores I go to. I know that the minis appeared elsewhere but around here they were no where to be seen.
groundpounder was there, but they sold out of him, and took his post down while they were cleaning the site a couple weeks back, I've seen a a buncha times though, looks alright
He was there? I only saw Bisk a week or 2 ago and I've been keeping up to date
Posted by william-james88 on August 29th, 2016 @ 8:24am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Something that has really disappointed me is that they never even put the wave 3 or 4 minicons up on HTS, and Crazybolt isn't there and is no where to be found, and they put up legion Bisk but no Groundpounder, and they are no where to be seen either at retail.
I really hoped to get those guys, but even HTS so far is letting me down, along with the stores I go to. I know that the minis appeared elsewhere but around here they were no where to be seen.
groundpounder was there, but they sold out of him, and took his post down while they were cleaning the site a couple weeks back, I've seen a a buncha times though, looks alright
He was there? I only saw Bisk a week or 2 ago and I've been keeping up to date
But even then, just buying that one figure would still incur shipping costs no? And yeah, it is weird that Hasbro wouldnt list those wave 3 and 4 minicons, especially since they werent so hot at big box retailers.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 29th, 2016 @ 9:20am CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Something that has really disappointed me is that they never even put the wave 3 or 4 minicons up on HTS, and Crazybolt isn't there and is no where to be found, and they put up legion Bisk but no Groundpounder, and they are no where to be seen either at retail.
I really hoped to get those guys, but even HTS so far is letting me down, along with the stores I go to. I know that the minis appeared elsewhere but around here they were no where to be seen.
groundpounder was there, but they sold out of him, and took his post down while they were cleaning the site a couple weeks back, I've seen a a buncha times though, looks alright
He was there? I only saw Bisk a week or 2 ago and I've been keeping up to date
But even then, just buying that one figure would still incur shipping costs no? And yeah, it is weird that Hasbro wouldnt list those wave 3 and 4 minicons, especially since they werent so hot at big box retailers.
It would, but then I could buy it with other items to get the free shipping, or I could get it off the HTS Ebay store, which offers free shipping on everything over $0.99
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 29th, 2016 @ 10:39am CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Something that has really disappointed me is that they never even put the wave 3 or 4 minicons up on HTS, and Crazybolt isn't there and is no where to be found, and they put up legion Bisk but no Groundpounder, and they are no where to be seen either at retail.
I really hoped to get those guys, but even HTS so far is letting me down, along with the stores I go to. I know that the minis appeared elsewhere but around here they were no where to be seen.
groundpounder was there, but they sold out of him, and took his post down while they were cleaning the site a couple weeks back, I've seen a a buncha times though, looks alright
He was there? I only saw Bisk a week or 2 ago and I've been keeping up to date
But even then, just buying that one figure would still incur shipping costs no? And yeah, it is weird that Hasbro wouldnt list those wave 3 and 4 minicons, especially since they werent so hot at big box retailers.
If they weren't hot at big box retailers, what hope would they have of selling them on hts? wave 1 and 2 are still warming their digital shelves, besides, they don't get everything that's released...
Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2016 @ 11:29am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Something that has really disappointed me is that they never even put the wave 3 or 4 minicons up on HTS, and Crazybolt isn't there and is no where to be found, and they put up legion Bisk but no Groundpounder, and they are no where to be seen either at retail.
I really hoped to get those guys, but even HTS so far is letting me down, along with the stores I go to. I know that the minis appeared elsewhere but around here they were no where to be seen.
groundpounder was there, but they sold out of him, and took his post down while they were cleaning the site a couple weeks back, I've seen a a buncha times though, looks alright
He was there? I only saw Bisk a week or 2 ago and I've been keeping up to date
But even then, just buying that one figure would still incur shipping costs no? And yeah, it is weird that Hasbro wouldnt list those wave 3 and 4 minicons, especially since they werent so hot at big box retailers.
If they weren't hot at big box retailers, what hope would they have of selling them on hts? wave 1 and 2 are still warming their digital shelves, besides, they don't get everything that's released...
If no one ordered them then Hasbro would have overstock and maybe resort to selling it through their own retail outlet HTS.
Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2016 @ 11:32am CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on August 30th, 2016 @ 12:01pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 30th, 2016 @ 1:19pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 30th, 2016 @ 1:29pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I'm ready for some weaponizers!
Better book a flight to the UK
Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2016 @ 1:34pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I'm ready for some weaponizers!
Better book a flight to the UK
Come to Canada, its quicker
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 30th, 2016 @ 1:41pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I'm ready for some weaponizers!
Better book a flight to the UK
Come to Canada, its quicker
ooh, you guys are lucky too, I'd love me a Bashbreaker, but, I might hold out for a version
Posted by Mr Skram on August 30th, 2016 @ 2:24pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:I'd love me a Bashbreaker, but, I might hold out for a version
He's a con in the 4 pack, but doesn't come with the clear parts unfortunately.
Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2016 @ 3:45pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:ooh, you guys are lucky too, I'd love me a Bashbreaker, but, I might hold out for a version
Well now its you who is lucky, because you guys already have that figure. He comes exclusively in the 4 pack
Canada hasnt gotten that 4 pack yet.
Posted by RAR on August 30th, 2016 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 1st, 2016 @ 4:36pm CDT
Thats a scout class next to Quillfire.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 1st, 2016 @ 8:51pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 1st, 2016 @ 8:53pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 1st, 2016 @ 8:59pm CDT
Can't say it's the impression I got from him.
To be fair this is the first time you could really compare heights and Primus above was he a hulking monster.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 1st, 2016 @ 9:01pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 1st, 2016 @ 9:01pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 1st, 2016 @ 9:04pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I was talking about the toy. It is really short
Ah okay, misread. Thought you were saying his toy being short and stocky was justified by him being the same in the show or something.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 1st, 2016 @ 10:15pm CDT
Kurona wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I was talking about the toy. It is really short
Ah okay, misread. Thought you were saying his toy being short and stocky was justified by him being the same in the show or something.
Oh no no no no no, not by a long shot. Steeljaw deserved a better size than what he got truly. And he is a good character and a great design
Posted by RAR on September 2nd, 2016 @ 1:58am CDT
Posted by RAR on September 3rd, 2016 @ 10:34am CDT
https://t.co/YZz6QizPpf
Regarding Minicons being renamed, Some odd pull your figures to pieces subline and other News CO the app.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 3rd, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
Posted by Sigma Magnus on September 3rd, 2016 @ 10:44am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 3rd, 2016 @ 1:21pm CDT
Thanks to Seibertronian RAR we have news from the Transformers: Robots In Disguise mobile app that combiner force will actually be a new subline within the greater Robots in Disguise toyline. Among the things revealed by the game are characters and some maps.
Considering how reliable the game is for the toyline characters, it appears as though there are 3 new names Robots in Disguise fans should become aware of: Combiners, Crash Combiners, and Activators. We don't have any information about what the Combiners line will be yet, though it does feature the standard main cast of Autobots. Crash Combiners seem to be a new name for Power Battlers, or something similar to it. Activators appear to be a new name for minicon-like characters.
Among the new characters shown off are Skyhammer, Great Byte, Stuntwing and Trickout. Check out the screenshots below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below.
“The War rages on, but we have a new weapon against the enemy. The COMBINERS are one of the the largest, most powerful robots on the team. Our victory is assured?” – Optimus Prime
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 3rd, 2016 @ 1:22pm CDT