Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen
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The G1 toyline had two robots that turned into robotic grasshoppers, Kickback and Ransack. They had different transformations and colour schemes but when it came to the alt mode, the biggest difference was that Ransack had a abdomen while Kickback did not. Well, it turns out you can indeed give a abdomen to Legacy Kickback, since there are pegs made specifically for that. The images and description belowfrom fellow Seibertronian Nemesis Primal will explain it to you. Rumour is we are getting a Ransack toy later so this feature could be how they replicate the different looking alt modes using the same mold.
Transformers G1 1985 Ransack Gallery
Nemesis Primal wrote:Dunno if anyone else has noticed this yet, since it isn't called out in the instructions, but there's a dedicated hole and slot on his back/bug underside that allows you to peg the swords in as an "abdomen", if you want weapon storage other than pegging the blades into the wings. It also conveniently locks his waist joint in place.
Transformers G1 1985 Ransack Gallery
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Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131661)
Posted by william-james88 on April 18th, 2022 @ 9:53pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 18th, 2022 @ 9:53pm CDT
Dammit @Nemesis, I took your word for it and called it a thorax but it seems to be an abdomen
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131662)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on April 18th, 2022 @ 10:41pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on April 18th, 2022 @ 10:41pm CDT
I mean, with the size of it and how it plugs it, it's kinda both, but also yeah, my bad.william-james88 wrote:Dammit @Nemesis, I took your word for it and called it a thorax but it seems to be an abdomen
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131663)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 18th, 2022 @ 10:59pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 18th, 2022 @ 10:59pm CDT
I think a fair assessment for the toys of Generations lines would be: The engineering has to mainly appeal to fans, the playability has to mainly appeal to kids, and the designs have to appeal to both.o.supreme wrote:william-james88 wrote:I have a question for you, o.supreme, I know you often expressed confusion as to people (including me) stating that the generations line targetted kids and that kids were still a big focus for Hasbro even in a Generations line. Has watching Scott's videos helped you see that as well?
Excellent Question; and I think confused/puzzled was definitely the right word usage in this case (instead of opposed to the idea). I definitely think that for a toyline to succeed, yes Children have to be the target for the majority of the marketing (not all but most).
I do believe mainlines such as RiD15, Cyberverse, etc. are definitely targeted at kids. Generations I believe definitely has to be made to be appealing to kids, since it is assumed/hoped their families will be the largest consumers for them, but there is definitely a collector motivated slant I guess you could say. I mean I still don't see as many kids directing their relatives etc.... to buy certain toys as I'd like, but I know if a toyline is to succeed this has to happen.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131666)
Posted by william-james88 on April 18th, 2022 @ 11:39pm CDT
That's basically what John Warden said when talking about Titans Return Skullcruncher
Posted by william-james88 on April 18th, 2022 @ 11:39pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I think a fair assessment for the toys of Generations lines would be: The engineering has to mainly appeal to fans, the playability has to mainly appeal to kids, and the designs have to appeal to both.o.supreme wrote:william-james88 wrote:I have a question for you, o.supreme, I know you often expressed confusion as to people (including me) stating that the generations line targetted kids and that kids were still a big focus for Hasbro even in a Generations line. Has watching Scott's videos helped you see that as well?
Excellent Question; and I think confused/puzzled was definitely the right word usage in this case (instead of opposed to the idea). I definitely think that for a toyline to succeed, yes Children have to be the target for the majority of the marketing (not all but most).
I do believe mainlines such as RiD15, Cyberverse, etc. are definitely targeted at kids. Generations I believe definitely has to be made to be appealing to kids, since it is assumed/hoped their families will be the largest consumers for them, but there is definitely a collector motivated slant I guess you could say. I mean I still don't see as many kids directing their relatives etc.... to buy certain toys as I'd like, but I know if a toyline is to succeed this has to happen.
That's basically what John Warden said when talking about Titans Return Skullcruncher
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131671)
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 19th, 2022 @ 7:26am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 19th, 2022 @ 7:26am CDT
Titan(ic) dissapointment up for preorder today 6pm uk time. Still a few hours for it to be revealed to be something other than metroplex :p
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131673)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 19th, 2022 @ 8:42am CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on April 19th, 2022 @ 8:42am CDT
That was one thing that always 'bugged' me about G1 Kickback, was the lack of a proper grasshopper abdomen. And I was disappointed to see them perpetuating that mistake into the Legacy line. G1 Ransack was vastly superior in engineering that way. And in many ways, it still is. So I approve of the OPTION of using those ugly energon weapons to simulate an abdomen. It ain't perfect, but I guess it's better than nothing.
If my minions can FIND a Deluxe Kickback at all, that is. The Legacy Deluxes are proving about has hard to find as Netflix Bumblebee was...
If my minions can FIND a Deluxe Kickback at all, that is. The Legacy Deluxes are proving about has hard to find as Netflix Bumblebee was...
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131674)
Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2022 @ 8:55am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2022 @ 8:55am CDT
It's Transformers Tuesday and Hasbro will reveal a new toy in the Legacy line, the titan class figure Metroplex from the Cybertron show/toyline, which is part of the Unicron Trilogy. This adds a new era of Transformers lore to the Legacy line which already had G1, G2, Beast Wars, and Prime characters.
Preorders will go up in the afternoon on Hasbro Pulse and several other online stores which is where we are getting this info. The price will be $190. Below is an image of the leaked photo we had already seen and it will be replaced by the proper photos once the announcement goes live.
Preorders will go up in the afternoon on Hasbro Pulse and several other online stores which is where we are getting this info. The price will be $190. Below is an image of the leaked photo we had already seen and it will be replaced by the proper photos once the announcement goes live.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131676)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on April 19th, 2022 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on April 19th, 2022 @ 8:57am CDT
Do we know for sure that it's the Titan that's being revealed??
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131677)
Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2022 @ 9:00am CDT
Apparently, from all I have read, that just means you are delaying boredom/disappointment. While he most definitely looks the part in both modes, Legacy Kickback is said to be one of the most uninventive and boring toys we have gotten in a long while.
Speaking of abdomens, I do find it cool that they had upped the complexity slightly for the Titans Return one by giving him an abdomen, and he had that extra playability with the chest window.
Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2022 @ 9:00am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:That was one thing that always 'bugged' me about G1 Kickback, was the lack of a proper grasshopper abdomen. And I was disappointed to see them perpetuating that mistake into the Legacy line. G1 Ransack was vastly superior in engineering that way. And in many ways, it still is. So I approve of the OPTION of using those ugly energon weapons to simulate an abdomen. It ain't perfect, but I guess it's better than nothing.
If my minions can FIND a Deluxe Kickback at all, that is. The Legacy Deluxes are proving about has hard to find as Netflix Bumblebee was...
Apparently, from all I have read, that just means you are delaying boredom/disappointment. While he most definitely looks the part in both modes, Legacy Kickback is said to be one of the most uninventive and boring toys we have gotten in a long while.
Speaking of abdomens, I do find it cool that they had upped the complexity slightly for the Titans Return one by giving him an abdomen, and he had that extra playability with the chest window.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131679)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 19th, 2022 @ 10:55am CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 19th, 2022 @ 10:55am CDT
Nothing about that Metroplex... Images or descriptions have any appeal to me.
He's obviously very fashion-forward with that handbag he's holding!
There's $190 saved... Possibly for the reissue of Predaking.
He's obviously very fashion-forward with that handbag he's holding!
There's $190 saved... Possibly for the reissue of Predaking.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131682)
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:09pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:09pm CDT
Other than it's weapons being a bit off or just a bit meh, he looks really good (oh and obviously apart from vehicle mode that is what it is due to transformation).
However, having had the original I kinda wish they had given it a fourth mode of some kind of base mode even if non screen accurate and even then it wouldnt make up for the lack of features. a pass for me and like a lot of modern toys are out done by the G1 versions it's kinda (not) nice to know it applies to other transformer ranges too.
However, having had the original I kinda wish they had given it a fourth mode of some kind of base mode even if non screen accurate and even then it wouldnt make up for the lack of features. a pass for me and like a lot of modern toys are out done by the G1 versions it's kinda (not) nice to know it applies to other transformer ranges too.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131683)
Posted by o.supreme on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:12pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:12pm CDT
Easy pass on Cybertron Metroplex, as I initially thought. But that price hike ( which we also knew was coming) makes it even easier. Still, I will miss the tradition of getting a new Titan this summer, as I have for the last several years.
As much as I enjoy some aspects of the Ark, I may just end up selling it. Mainframe/ Teletraan is pretty neat though, and is the main reason I keep it. If Pulse ever does a single release Mainframe in Action Master colors, I will probably sell the Ark.
As much as I enjoy some aspects of the Ark, I may just end up selling it. Mainframe/ Teletraan is pretty neat though, and is the main reason I keep it. If Pulse ever does a single release Mainframe in Action Master colors, I will probably sell the Ark.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131684)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:12pm CDT
There's going to be a re-issue of Predaking?
Glad that non-G1 toys are starting to show up at bigger size classes though I wonder if using this Metroplex was the best idea
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:12pm CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:Nothing about that Metroplex... Images or descriptions have any appeal to me.
He's obviously very fashion-forward with that handbag he's holding!
There's $190 saved... Possibly for the reissue of Predaking.
There's going to be a re-issue of Predaking?
Glad that non-G1 toys are starting to show up at bigger size classes though I wonder if using this Metroplex was the best idea
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131685)
Posted by SpaceEagle on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:13pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:13pm CDT
Looking at the images that just dropped on Pulse, I think Metroplex looks pretty good! Does help with having a lot more expressive articulation than the original and the Sparkdrinker looks quite mighty. At least the "work mode" has more effort put into it to make it seem somewhat different, heh.
Probably won't get it though, I don't got room for more Titans.
Probably won't get it though, I don't got room for more Titans.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131687)
Posted by Flashwave on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:23pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:23pm CDT
Just saw the Metroplex photos.
From a detail standpoint this thing looks impressive. I am glad they enhanced the transformation somewhat by tucking the shoulders behind the crawler mose and making this thing more compact. The weapons becoming hand gauntlets is a nice feature for playability.
But I am not overly attached to Cybertron Metroplex so this is a pass for me unless he hits some Hella sale
From a detail standpoint this thing looks impressive. I am glad they enhanced the transformation somewhat by tucking the shoulders behind the crawler mose and making this thing more compact. The weapons becoming hand gauntlets is a nice feature for playability.
But I am not overly attached to Cybertron Metroplex so this is a pass for me unless he hits some Hella sale
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131688)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:23pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:23pm CDT
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131689)
Posted by Evil Eye on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:26pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:26pm CDT
Oof, the price is rather hefty, which is mildly irritating as this is the first Titan where without a shadow of a doubt I want him. He looks really cool.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131690)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:27pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:27pm CDT
RIP Inferno getting absolutely shredded to pieces on that boxart, goddamn.
I grew up with the UT, I want this guy, he looks good and while no Minicon is sad I can deal...but as much as it pains me to say, I just don't know that I can commit to $200 + tax for him in my current financial situation, especially with Victory Saber also later this year.
I grew up with the UT, I want this guy, he looks good and while no Minicon is sad I can deal...but as much as it pains me to say, I just don't know that I can commit to $200 + tax for him in my current financial situation, especially with Victory Saber also later this year.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131691)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:29pm CDT
Still a rumor, obvsly... If it does happen, I'm leaning towards getting him this time.
The main problem???
S P A C E
I looked at the photos of Metroplex on BBTS to get a better look.
Still not at all impressed... I don't like either of the alt modes at all.
Now, as a kid, when I played with toys, I probably would've enjoyed this figure.
The bot mode looks better than the original, but still... And almost $200... No way. No day.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:29pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Nothing about that Metroplex... Images or descriptions have any appeal to me.
He's obviously very fashion-forward with that handbag he's holding!
There's $190 saved... Possibly for the reissue of Predaking.
There's going to be a re-issue of Predaking?
Glad that non-G1 toys are starting to show up at bigger size classes though I wonder if using this Metroplex was the best idea
Still a rumor, obvsly... If it does happen, I'm leaning towards getting him this time.
The main problem???
S P A C E
I looked at the photos of Metroplex on BBTS to get a better look.
Still not at all impressed... I don't like either of the alt modes at all.
Now, as a kid, when I played with toys, I probably would've enjoyed this figure.
The bot mode looks better than the original, but still... And almost $200... No way. No day.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131692)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:29pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:29pm CDT
Okay, was skeptical of Metroplex, but gotta say, I think he looks pretty good. I really like the details they put in, and the inclusion of a weapon is awesome! Wouldn't doubt that that played a part in the price hike, but as is, I'm kinda excited for him
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131693)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:30pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:30pm CDT
Maybe it is because I am so unfamiliar with UT Metroplex. But I'm unsure what his altmode is even supposed to be??
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131694)
Posted by Evil Eye on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:38pm CDT
Somewhat stylized bucketwheel excavator, which are quite abstract looking things to be fair. They're also absolutely colossal.
Posted by Evil Eye on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:38pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Maybe it is because I am so unfamiliar with UT Metroplex. But I'm unsure what his altmode is even supposed to be??
Somewhat stylized bucketwheel excavator, which are quite abstract looking things to be fair. They're also absolutely colossal.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131695)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:39pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:39pm CDT
A bucket wheel excavator, the largest land-based vehicle in the world.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Maybe it is because I am so unfamiliar with UT Metroplex. But I'm unsure what his altmode is even supposed to be??
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131696)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:40pm CDT
Agreed. When I first head about Metroplex I was excited until I learned it wouldn't be G1 look and instead be that huge drilling/cutting vehicle. Never watched universe but even if I had its still not my Metroplex.
Oh well it's $200 saved that I really didn't want to fork out on a toy anyway, which is probably for the best. lol
I'll just wait for the rumored Cosmos and hopefully they get around to G1 Hound before I bail complete.
Posted by Till-all-R1 on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:40pm CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:Nothing about that Metroplex... Images or descriptions have any appeal to me.
Agreed. When I first head about Metroplex I was excited until I learned it wouldn't be G1 look and instead be that huge drilling/cutting vehicle. Never watched universe but even if I had its still not my Metroplex.
Oh well it's $200 saved that I really didn't want to fork out on a toy anyway, which is probably for the best. lol
I'll just wait for the rumored Cosmos and hopefully they get around to G1 Hound before I bail complete.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131697)
Posted by TulioDude on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:40pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:40pm CDT
Me and the boys when new Unicron Trilogy toys gets announced.
Bagger 288 Excavator
Day 840 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Edit:People explained Bagger 288 ahead of me.
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Maybe it is because I am so unfamiliar with UT Metroplex. But I'm unsure what his altmode is even supposed to be??
Bagger 288 Excavator
Day 840 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Edit:People explained Bagger 288 ahead of me.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131699)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:46pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 19th, 2022 @ 12:46pm CDT
Okay, I was NOT expecting to love this reveal as much as I was. This thing is kinda stupid I’ll admit, but it just looks so cool! Maybe it’s the blue.
But I kinda really dig how this is a Titan you could display with your regular figures and it won’t be totally out of scale. I mean I guess we’ve got a few of those…Devastator, Predaking…Omega Supreme, kinda… but the rest have been City Bots and The Ark. so I could have this guy fighting Devastator and not have that nagging part of my brain telling me it’s not a realistic scenario for my green transforming evil robot construction vehicles to fight the giant transforming robot spaceship.
Am I making any sense or am I just rambling now?
But I kinda really dig how this is a Titan you could display with your regular figures and it won’t be totally out of scale. I mean I guess we’ve got a few of those…Devastator, Predaking…Omega Supreme, kinda… but the rest have been City Bots and The Ark. so I could have this guy fighting Devastator and not have that nagging part of my brain telling me it’s not a realistic scenario for my green transforming evil robot construction vehicles to fight the giant transforming robot spaceship.
Am I making any sense or am I just rambling now?
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131701)
Posted by griftimus prime on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:00pm CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:00pm CDT
lol i have the original im good
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131702)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:01pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:01pm CDT
No Mini-Con, no Cyber Planet Key, no axe configuration for his weapon, and his altmode loses its cockpit.
At least he's closer in size to how big he actually was in the cartoon.
At least he's closer in size to how big he actually was in the cartoon.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131703)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:07pm CDT
I was also thinking it could be the G1 Metroplex... And since I skipped him, and Omega, and Predaking, I was thinking, "Sure, there's a chance I'm in this time".
But like you, this isn't my Metroplex.
My plan right now is to completely bow-out as soon as I have Snarl, Swoop, Shrapnel and Bombshell.
Anyone else along the way/wait, is just a bit of icing.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:07pm CDT
Till-all-R1 wrote:Agreed. When I first head about Metroplex I was excited until I learned it wouldn't be G1 look and instead be that huge drilling/cutting vehicle. Never watched universe but even if I had its still not my Metroplex.
Oh well it's $200 saved that I really didn't want to fork out on a toy anyway, which is probably for the best. lol
I'll just wait for the rumored Cosmos and hopefully they get around to G1 Hound before I bail complete.
I was also thinking it could be the G1 Metroplex... And since I skipped him, and Omega, and Predaking, I was thinking, "Sure, there's a chance I'm in this time".
But like you, this isn't my Metroplex.
My plan right now is to completely bow-out as soon as I have Snarl, Swoop, Shrapnel and Bombshell.
Anyone else along the way/wait, is just a bit of icing.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131704)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:07pm CDT
Posted by Immortal Starscream on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:07pm CDT
first titan I don't need. I am happy enough with the original. plus this one doesn't seem to have his planet key. even if you take out the spring loaded gimmick, not having his cyber planet key seems a bit off. also, looks like he's chopping beast wars Inferno to bits on the box art. our first look at that figure maybe?
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131705)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:07pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:07pm CDT
Looking at him longer, I'm wondering if they're going to do Drill Bit in the future as a stand-alone figure like Cog, Slammer, Fasttrack, etc? There's pegs on the shovel that do nothing currently, but would be in the right place to attach Drill Bit, and the Minicons for the Giant Planet crew were always bigger than the typical ones.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131706)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:27pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:27pm CDT
Now we just need Supreme class toys (Commander class is too small) of Quickmix and Menasor to make all three Gigantion characters in-show-scale with the original toyline.Sabrblade wrote:At least he's closer in size to how big he actually was in the cartoon.
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Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:29pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:29pm CDT
It's Transformers Tuesday and Hasbro has revealed a new toy in the Transformers Legacy line, the titan class figure Metroplex from the Cybertron show/toyline, which is part of the Unicron Trilogy. This adds a new era of Transformers lore to the Legacy line which already had G1, G2, Beast Wars, and Prime characters.
Preorders are up now at various site sponsors like BBTS, TFSource and Hasbro Pulse for $200. Below is a product description followed by images. To answer questions that have been circulating online, there is no Mini-Con, no Cyber Planet Key, no axe configuration for his weapon, and his alt mode loses its cockpit. However, he is more articulated than the original, more complex (the hands have a transformation step to hide them for the alt mode) and much much larger, making him closer to scale with how he was in the show. He also retains a third worker mode. Also, we get our first look at wave 3 voyager Inferno on the box art, being destroyed.
Preorders are up now at various site sponsors like BBTS, TFSource and Hasbro Pulse for $200. Below is a product description followed by images. To answer questions that have been circulating online, there is no Mini-Con, no Cyber Planet Key, no axe configuration for his weapon, and his alt mode loses its cockpit. However, he is more articulated than the original, more complex (the hands have a transformation step to hide them for the alt mode) and much much larger, making him closer to scale with how he was in the show. He also retains a third worker mode. Also, we get our first look at wave 3 voyager Inferno on the box art, being destroyed.
Harness the power of Energon with the Transformers Legacy Series Titan Cybertron Universe Metroplex robot toy! As head foreman, Metroplex spends his days building cities on Gigantion to reconstruct a peaceful future for the planet.
Universes collide! Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Transformers: Legacy action figures are great kids’ toys and exciting collectibles for fans of all ages.
Includes: figure, 2 accessories, and instructions.
CYBERTRON-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Legacy Series Transformers 22-inch Cybertron Universe Metroplex robot toy is inspired by the animated series, Transformers: Cybertron, updated with a Generations-style design
UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to excavator mode in 52 steps. Features flip-down welding mask in robot mode
CONVERT TO WORK MODE: Convert this Cybertron Universe Metroplex Transformers action figure to work mode by flipping down the toy’s welding mask in robot mode
AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Comes with combining buzzsaw and claw accessories. Buzzsaw accessory stores on figure’s back. Claw accessory can grab smaller figures (each sold separately, subject to availability)
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131708)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:30pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:30pm CDT
Having had no attachment to the original version of this Metroplex, I see nothing about this Legacy remake which makes me think 'must have'. The robot mode is too lanky in the tall version, too squat in the short version. The vehicle mode looks like a wadded up robot (but to be fair, many of the 'base' modes for all the previous titans suffered likewise). And there are many bits and bobs hanging off that look like they just weren't integrated properly.
Easy pass.
Easy pass.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131709)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:33pm CDT
Thanks all. What a strange and random thing to have as an altmode. On the one hand, it makes more sense than the "battle station" mode of Fort Max and G1 Metroplex. I've got no attachment in the character but, a piece of Machinery that
size will likely compliment the City Bots well. I paid £99 each for Trypticon and Fort Max. When this guy drops to that, I might pick him up.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:33pm CDT
Evil Eye wrote:Somewhat stylized bucketwheel excavator, which are quite abstract looking things to be fair. They're also absolutely colossal.
Sabrblade wrote:A bucket wheel excavator, the largest land-based vehicle in the world.
TulioDude wrote:Bagger 288 Excavator
Thanks all. What a strange and random thing to have as an altmode. On the one hand, it makes more sense than the "battle station" mode of Fort Max and G1 Metroplex. I've got no attachment in the character but, a piece of Machinery that
size will likely compliment the City Bots well. I paid £99 each for Trypticon and Fort Max. When this guy drops to that, I might pick him up.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131710)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:38pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:38pm CDT
Do we have the measurements on this figure yet? I imagine it will be a bit shorter than 2 feet because of the huge weapon accessory.
I like it as well, I used to have the Takara version that came with the legends class Optimus. I got it preordered, I have plenty of time to change my mind if I decide against it.
I'm gonna guess if the Titans are going to be continued, we're getting a Decepticon next, but who?
I like it as well, I used to have the Takara version that came with the legends class Optimus. I got it preordered, I have plenty of time to change my mind if I decide against it.
I'm gonna guess if the Titans are going to be continued, we're getting a Decepticon next, but who?
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131711)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:38pm CDT
Speed Planet: Racing
Jungle Planet: Beasts
Planet Earth: Humanity
Giant Planet: Construction
Metroplex and his people were of the Giant Planet and all turned into massive construction vehicles.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:38pm CDT
Each of the four colony worlds had a different theme:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:What a strange and random thing to have as an altmode.
Speed Planet: Racing
Jungle Planet: Beasts
Planet Earth: Humanity
Giant Planet: Construction
Metroplex and his people were of the Giant Planet and all turned into massive construction vehicles.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131712)
Posted by PrymeStriker on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:39pm CDT
Posted by PrymeStriker on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:39pm CDT
He's chopped up Beast Wars Inferno on the box art! 
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131713)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:39pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:39pm CDT
22 inches tall.Rodimus Prime wrote:Do we have the measurements on this figure yet? I imagine it will be a bit shorter than 2 feet because of the huge weapon accessory.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131714)
Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:43pm CDT
A couple transformers have that alt mode, he isn't the only one.
Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:43pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Thanks all. What a strange and random thing to have as an altmode.
A couple transformers have that alt mode, he isn't the only one.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131715)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:45pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:45pm CDT
Alright, I guess the price increase is covering the extra materials and engineering. Even though this really just looks like an oversized version of the Cybertron figure.Sabrblade wrote:22 inches tall.Rodimus Prime wrote:Do we have the measurements on this figure yet? I imagine it will be a bit shorter than 2 feet because of the huge weapon accessory.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131716)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:47pm CDT
Not Titan scale though. At first, unaware of the UT history. I thought his altmode was supposed to be a homage to the Hive machines in The Rebirth...
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:47pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Thanks all. What a strange and random thing to have as an altmode.
A couple transformers have that alt mode, he isn't the only one.
Not Titan scale though. At first, unaware of the UT history. I thought his altmode was supposed to be a homage to the Hive machines in The Rebirth...
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131717)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:48pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:48pm CDT
At least he's closer in size to how big he actually was in the cartoon.
Now we just need Supreme class toys (Commander class is too small) of Quickmix and Menasor to make all three Gigantion characters in-show-scale with the original toyline.
Now we just need Supreme class toys (Commander class is too small) of Quickmix and Menasor to make all three Gigantion characters in-show-scale with the original toyline.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131718)
Posted by Cheetron on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:55pm CDT
Posted by Cheetron on April 19th, 2022 @ 1:55pm CDT
Meanwhile, he looks good. But I still have the original and never cared for it one bit. Can't justify shelling out $200 for this.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131719)
Posted by TulioDude on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:00pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:00pm CDT
It feels appropriate to post this:
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131720)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:01pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:01pm CDT
£177.95 - Kapow Toys
I like how exchange rates are non-existent with Hasbro pricing...
This item has a release estimate of December 2022 subject to delays.
I like how exchange rates are non-existent with Hasbro pricing...
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131721)
Posted by Flashwave on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:06pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:06pm CDT
That BOX ART is going HAM.Our first look at Beast Inferno and it's Metroplex GRINDING him into more pieces than Waspinator ever was in. Look at the red smear near the bucket wheel
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131723)
Posted by bluecatcinema on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:20pm CDT
Posted by bluecatcinema on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:20pm CDT
Cybertron Metroplex looks great. While losing the Cyber Key gimmick is a shame, it's still a fantastic figure in my eyes. And the "worker mode" is interesting.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131724)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:24pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:24pm CDT
Pretty close to the original, too.bluecatcinema wrote:And the "worker mode" is interesting.
Re: Undocumented Feature to Give Legacy Kickback a Ransack-like Abdomen (2131725)
Posted by Evil Eye on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:30pm CDT
Wew, that's a spicy callout.
Anyway, one thing I think is cool is that the worker mode is quite different from the standard robot, especially compared to the OG toy. Also reminds me a bit of Engels from Nier: Automata with the bucketwheel arm...
Posted by Evil Eye on April 19th, 2022 @ 2:30pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Pretty close to the original, too.bluecatcinema wrote:And the "worker mode" is interesting.
Wew, that's a spicy callout.
Anyway, one thing I think is cool is that the worker mode is quite different from the standard robot, especially compared to the OG toy. Also reminds me a bit of Engels from Nier: Automata with the bucketwheel arm...
