War for Cybertron: Earthrise Wave 3 Deluxe Figures Found at U.S. Retail

Man, I hit a Target, two Walmarts, and a Walgreens today and found nothing new. The coolest thing on the shelf was a couple of Sky Lynxes at Target, but he was next to five Siege Shockwaves finally got my $12.99 Siege Springer at a Ross so the trip wasn't a total bust.

Man, Wave 2 hasn't even shown up here in San Jose yet, now Wave 3's coming in and it's gonna be forever until it shows up as well.

Woah, slow down, I'm still waiting on wave 2 in my area.... unless scalpers are snatching them all up and I have yet to see any. Ha, ha. -sigh-

My target had the new battle masters, so I was finally able to pick up slitherfang and double-crossed, but everyone bis swimming in wave one stuff that they just barely started putting out. Hell, one Walmart has put out 10 cases of the wave 2 as leaders in the last week. Time to drive over to el paso

I only want Fasttrack. My original Target online pre order said 11/1, but I cancelled it when Amazon had the deluxe cheaper $18.88) even if after getting pushed back to 11/4. At this point it's unlikely I'll see wave 3 in any Target store before then , so I'll stick with my Amazon pre-order. I just feel sorry for everyone wanting to see wave 2 in store, ER wave 2 could be the next TR wave 5...as in ,. not sold in most stores, which is unfortunate.

My wallet!

That's kind of a bummer that Sunstreaker's chest is the only area with a decent yellow color...
I haven't seen any of this wave, although I don't think I'm getting any of them anyway (really was considering Sunstreaker).
Looks like I'll have some more money for SS86 Slag, Kingdom Galvatron, and hopefully ER Bluestreak.

Here is hoping to see ER wave 3 in the future. I am personally wanting to snag Runamuck and Fasttrack. As others have stated, still hoping to see Wave 2. I have only managed to spot ER Airwave from Wave 2 at a Walmart.

SGM

Wave two hit at one Wal Mart down here, now wave 3 is on it's tails.. The hunt goes on!

What is going on with stores on the east coast ? No wave 2 in MD or PA and now we already have wave 3 in the west . Do I need to chew out a Target toy manager ?

Snapdragon thinks Bayverse Bumblebee's head is delicious.

DeathReviews wrote:Bah - Thrust pre orders were already sold out by the time my minions noticed!

I'm amazed those pre-orders were open for an hour and a half, instead of the Leadfoot/GI Joe sell out in seconds debacle.

william-james88 wrote:

o.supreme wrote:Also Target exclusives seem to be released in much smaller quantities overall, despite being sold in solid cases. I have yet to see one shelf warm, several I have only seen once.

How many times did you see this one?

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... -us/42059/

I never saw this one in stores.

Pixelmaster revisited their rumors and such they had put forth regarding the Galactic Odyssey now that we've seen the Micron set and came to the conclusion that one of their sources is screwing with them, so going back to the previous rumors:
Micron having a white Ironworks repaint: Obviously didn't happen, uncertain if this repaint exists
Glyph & Tap-Out: Pixel thinks they're still incoming, their credible source said the Cliff mold was getting more uses
Barricade & Pointblank or Drift/Deadlock: Pixel misinterpreted the Micromaster Barricade/Runner (the Barricade that IS in GO) as being the Datsun Barricade, so Datsun Barry should STILL BE A NETFLIX RELEASE as originally planned, and the only talk of the P/CP mold getting reused is from the unreliable source, so this set is a mystery again

Also apparently Hasbro has a Needlenose practically done, but after losing 2 fan votes it's just sitting around with no release plan, and Arcee is as bad as she is due to a combination of Hasbro not trying and partially reusing ideas from her planned PotP design.

Nemesis Primal wrote:Arcee is as bad as she is due to a combination of Hasbro not trying and partially reusing ideas from her planned PotP design.

That's... Concerning... I was excited for the idea of each of the possible Primes, but if that's part of what the Arcee would have been, that's disappointing

Sentinel_Primal wrote:

Nemesis Primal wrote:Arcee is as bad as she is due to a combination of Hasbro not trying and partially reusing ideas from her planned PotP design.

That's... Concerning... I was excited for the idea of each of the possible Primes, but if that's part of what the Arcee would have been, that's disappointing

Note that he said "Partially reusing ideas".

Looking at ER Arcee with that in mind, I would guess PotP Arcee might have been similar to PotP Roddy, with the real hood being unintegrated in the smaller robot mode because of it forming the chest of the Prime robot mode.

Something I reflected on today (technically yesterday at this point) re: Snapdragon:
I wonder how many people appreciate what his magenta jaws are supposed to give the effect of.

Bounti76 wrote:

Bombshell0001 wrote:So will Thrust and Runabout be in stores ? Or was the only chance to get them the pre order that I am sure sold out in 3 seconds .

They should be. Leadfoot was similarly sold out of preorders almost instantly, but at least at my Target, they ended up getting two cases of him, at 6 to a case. Same with 'Cracker and Skywarp.

Can't remember the last time I saw a Transformers exclusive at Target that wasn't Cyberverse or MPM. I had to get the Seekers, Clones, and Leadfoot online. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though, they were easy to get online so even though I missed out on Thrust's pre-order I'm sure I'll be able to get him online eventually. Runabout was easy enough to order, though.

Emerje

aronjlove wrote:

Cyberpath wrote:

aronjlove wrote:

Cyberpath wrote:Part of my Mindwipe's wing/lower-leg broke off a few months ago. This re-release can be an opportunity to replace him. It's a figure I've already experienced though, but he's also part of a "set" (the Rebirth cast.) So it sucks. Is there a price yet?

I'm in the same boat, the very tip of the wing that becomes the back of the leg, and it was the Takara version so this would be a perfect replacement. I also never got Hardhead as I mainly went for the Decepticon Headmasters, ugh, I mean Titanmasters, so I might pick him up if I see him.

Yours, too?

So it can happen again with this new release then?

(Mine was also Takara.)

It all depends on if these are straight re-releases or if they did something with the materials. A few figures in Titans Return used a type of rubbery plastic for pieces, and I've heard reports of the others breaking as well. Specifically, the flap on Skullcruncher/Krok where the Titanmaster sits has broken on a bunch. No idea why they used this type of plastic for the pieces they did.

Went to Target, Walmart, and two Walgreens with zero signs of any new Earthrise. One of the Walgreens did have a shelf sticker for WFC Deluxe but nothing on the shelf. Was hoping to see a Sunstreaker or Bluestreak.

My sister fixed it with baking soda and super glue. It still has the articulation and everything. I'm so glad, I'd rather spend the money on a new figure.

If you have a Meijer near you, they might be a good place to look for wave 2, I spotted an Airwave last night.

Nemesis Primal wrote:Maybe this is why Skywarp and Thundercracker are reportedly getting clearanced now, to make space for this next "wave" of Target exclusives?

Reported getting clearanced now? Haven't they been on clearance for months now? I bought mine clearance at my local Target in Orlando about 3 months ago. Another Target in Orlando also had them listed as clearance in the computer, but when I went they were already sold out.

I just wanted to share some photos of ER Bluestreak. Unfortunately, I do not own Siege Smokescreen so I all had was Siege Prowl to show a comparison between the two.

SGM

IMO he would look a lot better without the modern car headlights. And with that spoiler cut off.

also IMO, those stickers over his glazing make Prowl look like a Happy Meal toy

daedalus25 wrote:

Nemesis Primal wrote:Maybe this is why Skywarp and Thundercracker are reportedly getting clearanced now, to make space for this next "wave" of Target exclusives?

Reported getting clearanced now? Haven't they been on clearance for months now? I bought mine clearance at my local Target in Orlando about 3 months ago. Another Target in Orlando also had them listed as clearance in the computer, but when I went they were already sold out.

This may have been a second batch or a delayed shipment that is getting clearenced. I never saw mine in stores, let alone on clearence, only an empty shelf tag taunting me that I was too late, and that was pulled when the Clones got clearenced out. Then the Seekers showed up on the website a couple of weeks later after I hit the panic button but thankfully before I turned to a scalper. Maybe its this batch thats getting cleared out now

SGMLordMirage wrote:I just wanted to share some photos of ER Bluestreak. Unfortunately, I do not own Siege Smokescreen so I all had was Siege Prowl to show a comparison between the two.

SGM

Hi, do you mind if we use these images in a news item? I just checked and we have no in hand images of Earthrise Bluey, if you want, you can do a write up of your thoughts as a mini review

@ ZeroWolf, I sent you a response via PM!

MAN Trailbreaker looks exactly like Hoist. For some reason the rendered images make him look more like a distinct figure, but they fact that these toys share the same mold shines right through when you look at the actual toy.

I'll be skipping this wave, but Runamuck and Fasttrack definitely look great.

Airwave arrived on Saturday! I haven't had time to open him up yet, but now that's 2/4 Wave 2 Earthrise Deluxes accounted for. I've still seen NONE of them on any store shelves. Still waiting for Bluestreak to pop up in the Walgreens around here too.

Sorry to rant again on Earthrise Arcee, but having Takara Tomy Legends Arcee next to the new Earthrise version just accentuates how BAD this new Arcee figure really is. The Thrilling 30 Deluxe Class Arcee actually transforms, has a better (smaller, more compact) backpack with vehicle kibble that actually contributes to part of her robot mode sillouhette (e.g., the shoulder pauldrons), and integrates more of her actual robot mode into the body of the car (namely the thighs and the central front bumper). She's still partially a shell former, but actually done RIGHT. Her robot kibble all snaps into place under the car body, the face is hidden by a panel that becomes her robot mode torso, the arms work as weapon storage for the smaller gun, and no parts forming is needed at all. T30/Platinum/Legends Arcee is a fantastic first official G1 Arcee toy that is convertible. The Takara paint job makes her a virtual masterpiece in terms of screen accuracy too. Earthrise Arcee is just a complete disappointment in terms of engineering and paintwork. Maybe I'll like the mold better as Elita-1, but I'm not holding out much hope.

I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, SGMLordMirage, has recently gotten the Walgreens exclusive Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak, and has shared with us these new in hand images of the figure! Bluestreak is a redeco (and new head) of Earthrise Deluxe Class Smokescreen (who is also redeco'ed to make Autobot Alliance Deluxe Class Prowl).

These include a series of comparisons to the Siege Datsun Brothers mold through Siege Deluxe Class Prowl. The photos also give a demonstration of Bluestreaks transformation.

























SGMLordMirage had this to say about the toy:

I hadn’t messed with him that much other than taking the photos. I mean it seems like a decent mold, obviously it is a lot different that the Siege molds but with similar transformations. It is definitely nice to get the shoulder rockets versus buying add ones like I did for my Siege Prowl. I do love the colors even though i know some would want him in a bluish color. I hadn’t planned on buying ER Smokescreen but now having this, I may end up getting him

Are you hunting for Bluestreak? Have these images convinced you to track him down? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

That would be a good comparison to have. I would definitely post a pic of all three once I am able to pick up ER Arcee. Hardest part would be digging out my T30 Arcee and TR Arcee.

SGM

o.supreme wrote:I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

comparison-shots-of-different-g1-flavored-arcee-figures-t115175.php

o.supreme wrote:I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

There was an entire topic by Grahf_ comparing all of the recent Arcee molds to ER Arcee.





Emerje

Cool thanks. One never knows what qualifies to have it's own thread, or get lumped in the main series thread...

Not to resurrect a dead horse BUT I spent some time in PS seeing Sunstreaker would look like utilizing a different body mold. Why? Because I really SuStr but something about the Earthrise release just seems to be .. missing? Not sure, but here is the image if y'all are as curious, i think he looks better like this :

Yeah, he looks pretty good that way. If only the vehicle mode was accurate. The off-yellow bothers me on the official release, but I'll get him anyway, it's the closest we've gotten on him to accuracy outside of the MP figure.

o.supreme wrote:I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

I have both T30 and TR, but no interest in the new ER Arcee.

Did somebody ask about Arcee?

aronjlove wrote:Did somebody ask about Arcee?

You left out animated Arcee

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

o.supreme wrote:I just find it interesting that some of us have T30/Legends, and some of us have TR, but nobody (at least so far), has had BOTH so we can get a comparison shot of all 3 with ER Arcee

I have both T30 and TR, but no interest in the new ER Arcee.

I'm close, have T30, already sold TR and no interest in ER Arcee

I reiterate that I wish they'd just reissued TR Arcee instead of giving us this. TR Arcee may be slightly futch, but she's good as a headmaster Arcee. And seeing as headmaster Arcee has been a canon thing since "The Rebirth", it would be nice if the 30-year-belated toy form was more accessible.

I know this probably isn't the case, but it feels like I'm the only one who's still planning on replacing the T30 Arcee with ER.

It's just... I appreciate T30 integrating the car shell better, but I kinda lowkey hate the body sculpting, with its weird "literal human curves complete with belly button" thing going on. ER Arcee looks better, and from what I've heard articulates and poses better as well.

I'll definitely be picking up the ER figure when I find it - which should be soon, since Wave 2 Deluxes are as of today FINALLY appearing here in San Jose, though sadly I've only found Airwave so far.

Ultra Markus wrote:You left out animated Arcee

Unfortunately I've yet to find a good seller for her that isn't marked up ridiculously. Animated and Prime Arcee are on my list.

Jeddostotle7 wrote:I know this probably isn't the case, but it feels like I'm the only one who's still planning on replacing the T30 Arcee with ER.

It's just... I appreciate T30 integrating the car shell better, but I kinda lowkey hate the body sculpting, with its weird "literal human curves complete with belly button" thing going on. ER Arcee looks better, and from what I've heard articulates and poses better as well.

I'll definitely be picking up the ER figure when I find it - which should be soon, since Wave 2 Deluxes are as of today FINALLY appearing here in San Jose, though sadly I've only found Airwave so far.

No, you and me both. I truly feel ER Arcee is a better figure, not a better Transformer since the transformation is eh, but definitely a better figure. Remove the extra backpack and she poses so much better, and even with the backpack, she isn't bad. The 5mm compatibility is the icing on the cake.

I'm only likey to pick up the elita 1 repaint of arcee and she is being booked in for foot surgery upon being acquired. No point in being 5mm compatible if it becomes a blemish on the figure.

blackeyedprime wrote:I'm only likey to pick up the elita 1 repaint of arcee and she is being booked in for foot surgery upon being acquired. No point in being 5mm compatible if it becomes a blemish on the figure.

Just be careful, those heels are probably the only things that allow her to stand with that backpack.

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:I reiterate that I wish they'd just reissued TR Arcee instead of giving us this. TR Arcee may be slightly futch, but she's good as a headmaster Arcee. And seeing as headmaster Arcee has been a canon thing since "The Rebirth", it would be nice if the 30-year-belated toy form was more accessible.

Maybe she'll be the fourth Headmaster in Wave 2 of the "Retro Headmasters" line at Walmart? I can see that being a pretty viable option, though I still hold out hope that they'll do a single release of Cerebros instead in cartoon accurate colors.

The recent announcement of Runabout (even though I'm probably never going to own one) has got me interested in the Earthrise Runamuck mould, for those who own Runamuck, what is it like? I've also been considering getting a Hoist and Grapple for my G1 Autobot shelf, I've watched a few reviews on YouTube for both, Hoist's vehicle mode looks a bit doofy, but generally they both look like decent toys.

I think I'm getting ever closer to a Generations collection I'm completely happy with. Runabout, the Coneheads, and Netflix Bumblebee and Soundwave are all toys I really want to buy, but I'm not holding out much hope in ever getting of any of them. I'm not too fussed about never having the Coneheads, especially seeing how in demand they are and how fast they've sold out, but I'll be very sad if I can't get Bumblebee and Soundwave.

My Allicons arrived from Amazon yesterday afternoon! Now all I'm waiting for is Smokescreen, who is scheduled to arrive on Thursday.

Wolfman Jake wrote:

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:I reiterate that I wish they'd just reissued TR Arcee instead of giving us this. TR Arcee may be slightly futch, but she's good as a headmaster Arcee. And seeing as headmaster Arcee has been a canon thing since "The Rebirth", it would be nice if the 30-year-belated toy form was more accessible.

Maybe she'll be the fourth Headmaster in Wave 2 of the "Retro Headmasters" line at Walmart? I can see that being a pretty viable option, though I still hold out hope that they'll do a single release of Cerebros instead in cartoon accurate colors.

Pixelmaster over on TFW (one of the reliable leakers) said a while ago that the 8th slot in this line (which is, at least so far, limited to two waves planned) is gonna be Punch/Counterpunch. Not a Headmaster, but another Prime Wars figure Hasbro seems satisfied with and is expensive to get nowadays.

I'm sure Smyths will have plenty of Soundwaves. Bee might be harder to find but I can imagine him shipping in boxes of just pure Bees if they did it with Smaokescreen (even if that might have been an error or just distribution being what it is).

Hoist is faily decent since they changed the side window paint and the mismatched greens only look bad in photos. Vehicle mode the hands can be removed if desired so that they dont hang low but they kind of look like suspension of some sort. I def think Trailbreaker will look even better in black.

Just Trailbreaker and Fast Track for me from wave 3. Sunstreaker I'll stick with classics and maybe eventually upgrade to KO G1 but I've not even got the MP yet and the toy is usually in vehicle mode next to MP in my display.

Runas are still going to be cheaper than buying the chug ones but I prefer them having their own car modes anyways, so G1 for me at some point for them. Sadly the newage ones or whatever they are, look off in car mode -Hasbro have definitely beaten thrid party with all their versions of them so far even the Japanese RID 2015 versions.

Jeddostotle7 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:I reiterate that I wish they'd just reissued TR Arcee instead of giving us this. TR Arcee may be slightly futch, but she's good as a headmaster Arcee. And seeing as headmaster Arcee has been a canon thing since "The Rebirth", it would be nice if the 30-year-belated toy form was more accessible.

Maybe she'll be the fourth Headmaster in Wave 2 of the "Retro Headmasters" line at Walmart? I can see that being a pretty viable option, though I still hold out hope that they'll do a single release of Cerebros instead in cartoon accurate colors.

Pixelmaster over on TFW (one of the reliable leakers) said a while ago that the 8th slot in this line (which is, at least so far, limited to two waves planned) is gonna be Punch/Counterpunch. Not a Headmaster, but another Prime Wars figure Hasbro seems satisfied with and is expensive to get nowadays.

Punch/Counterpunch? I'd be down for that.

Not sure how I feel about re-releasing exclusives as part of exclusive lines that aren't as exclusive, or maybe more exclusive.