First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus
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Evan Brooks, one of the most fun people to listen to talk about his love of Transformers, has posted design notes on the latest two core Dinobots revealed for the Legacy line. It's pretty cool to see how little he had to work with for IDW Scarr but gave us all the robot mode details/colour layout that distinguished him from the other Dinobots. While not an original member, he really aimed to have him look like he fit with the rest, do you think that worked out?
We also have an image of Volcanicus fully combined, giving you an idea of his size and how the newly revealed arms look like transformed. Please note that he is using 2 Grimlocks for the legs since Snarl, the final bot, is not yet revealed. That is also why "fully combined" remains in quotation marks.
“Hi Transformer fans! Playing a bit of catch up since I forgot we were revealing Core Class Swoop and Skarr so soon!
These guys form the arms of Volcanicus that you can see in the first few photos. This gives the combined form pretty standard DLX articulation. He has shoulder rotation and raising, Bicep swivels and his hands can accept 5mm port weapons.
You can see that the waist and leg joints of Swoop and Scarr give Volcanicus the arm articulation similar to how Combiner Wars figures worked a few years ago. I just think the combined form is pretty neat. We’ve just got Snarl left! Hopefully we’ll be showing off the last foot soon.
Swoop compacts nicely into his Pterodactyl form and his wings give the combined form a nice spiky arm detail. We were able to give him ball joint elbows since he’s not as bulky as the other dinosaur forms.
Attached at the end is my concept drawing for Skarr. I based my drawing off the Comic appearance drawn by Livio Ramondelli from the Monstrosity arc of the IDW continuity. I was afraid (loaded with anxiety) that he wouldn’t stand out/look like he belonged with the other Dinobots but I think we got there. He turned into quite a beefy tank by the end. He gives Volcanicus a mean left hook!
Hope you all are enjoying what we’ve shown so far and look forward to the last reveal for these Core Class Dinbots!”
We also have an image of Volcanicus fully combined, giving you an idea of his size and how the newly revealed arms look like transformed. Please note that he is using 2 Grimlocks for the legs since Snarl, the final bot, is not yet revealed. That is also why "fully combined" remains in quotation marks.
“Hi Transformer fans! Playing a bit of catch up since I forgot we were revealing Core Class Swoop and Skarr so soon!
These guys form the arms of Volcanicus that you can see in the first few photos. This gives the combined form pretty standard DLX articulation. He has shoulder rotation and raising, Bicep swivels and his hands can accept 5mm port weapons.
You can see that the waist and leg joints of Swoop and Scarr give Volcanicus the arm articulation similar to how Combiner Wars figures worked a few years ago. I just think the combined form is pretty neat. We’ve just got Snarl left! Hopefully we’ll be showing off the last foot soon.
Swoop compacts nicely into his Pterodactyl form and his wings give the combined form a nice spiky arm detail. We were able to give him ball joint elbows since he’s not as bulky as the other dinosaur forms.
Attached at the end is my concept drawing for Skarr. I based my drawing off the Comic appearance drawn by Livio Ramondelli from the Monstrosity arc of the IDW continuity. I was afraid (loaded with anxiety) that he wouldn’t stand out/look like he belonged with the other Dinobots but I think we got there. He turned into quite a beefy tank by the end. He gives Volcanicus a mean left hook!
Hope you all are enjoying what we’ve shown so far and look forward to the last reveal for these Core Class Dinbots!”
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Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156644)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 22nd, 2023 @ 9:33pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 22nd, 2023 @ 9:33pm CST
I feel just nothing towards those Core Dinobots. Maybe its Dinobots fatigue? I find them just ugly as Dinobots too. But if they repaint/retool them into any other characters, with SuperSentaiesque colors, I'd be all over them.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156649)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on February 22nd, 2023 @ 10:06pm CST
Posted by Till-all-R1 on February 22nd, 2023 @ 10:06pm CST
EE changed their ETA for Breakdown and Dragstrip, kind of figured it was coming since Feb was quickly coming to a close. Just a bummer that now I've got to wait another Month to know if they're actually coming in March or being pushed back again. lol
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156651)
Posted by william-james88 on February 22nd, 2023 @ 10:20pm CST
So no more counting the days till MP armada prime?
Posted by william-james88 on February 22nd, 2023 @ 10:20pm CST
TulioDude wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:TulioDude wrote: it's an account that gives links when figures go up for PO and more importantly on sale, got to see this figure in hand. The person who has it is a known dealer of stolen toys and might be the person who supplies PvP and Chefatron. Anyway, the leaker is also someone known for watermarking their images with some rather abrasive language. The pics are out there if you want to see but be warned.
Nah, I'm okay with waiting the official reveal. I like to share the enthusiasm with Transformers team when they show the toys they've been working on. I am comenting now because of the ARMADA HYPE!
So no more counting the days till MP armada prime?
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156653)
Posted by First-Aid on February 22nd, 2023 @ 10:44pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on February 22nd, 2023 @ 10:44pm CST
ON one hand I am disappointed in what this line did to the Prime and Animated toons.
On the other hand, the Armada love has given me hope for maybe some more diversity in the Legacy line. Armada, Energon, and Cybertron are not going to need much Geewunning so they can stay faithful to the source material. In fact, I'd love to see what new technology could do with some of the brilliantly inspired but horrificalily executed two-bot gestalts from Energon. Hopefully, they won't screw them over them like they did Prime Arcee and Bulkhead. And it's finally nice to move on from G1...
...I hope...
...maybe...
...please?...
...Transtech?....
On the other hand, the Armada love has given me hope for maybe some more diversity in the Legacy line. Armada, Energon, and Cybertron are not going to need much Geewunning so they can stay faithful to the source material. In fact, I'd love to see what new technology could do with some of the brilliantly inspired but horrificalily executed two-bot gestalts from Energon. Hopefully, they won't screw them over them like they did Prime Arcee and Bulkhead. And it's finally nice to move on from G1...
...I hope...
...maybe...
...please?...
...Transtech?....
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156658)
Posted by Crosscheck on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:03am CST
Posted by Crosscheck on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:03am CST
I like him. He ends up this squat, beefy boi. I really hope he has a weapon or two included somehow though. He needs a gun or a sword.Since Monstructor/Dinoking comes with a big gun, give Volcanicus a sword instead, Hasbro!
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156659)
Posted by william-james88 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:26am CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:26am CST
I never really saw much talk here regarding Legacy Knockout. That toy is not good. I really hate when the knees can easily be disconnected. And overall, it just doesn't feel solid or cohesive.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156661)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:43am CST
I find the back to be more fiddly and fragile than 86 Jazz. The weapon is kinda cool but a touch unwieldy when combined.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:43am CST
william-james88 wrote:I never really saw much talk here regarding Legacy Knockout. That toy is not good. I really hate when the knees can easily be disconnected. And overall, it just doesn't feel solid or cohesive.
I find the back to be more fiddly and fragile than 86 Jazz. The weapon is kinda cool but a touch unwieldy when combined.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156664)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 23rd, 2023 @ 4:30am CST
Ooooffff...
And the fact that it's not Knock-Out, but Knock-Outish doesn't help his case.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 23rd, 2023 @ 4:30am CST
william-james88 wrote:I never really saw much talk here regarding Legacy Knockout. That toy is not good. I really hate when the knees can easily be disconnected. And overall, it just doesn't feel solid or cohesive.
Ooooffff...
And the fact that it's not Knock-Out, but Knock-Outish doesn't help his case.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156670)
Posted by Emerje on February 23rd, 2023 @ 8:21am CST
Gobots Monstrous
Would love it if they did this, but that's much to extensive of a retool to pull off. Still, feels like there's some inspiration at play between Swoop and Grimlock.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on February 23rd, 2023 @ 8:21am CST
Gobots Monstrous
Would love it if they did this, but that's much to extensive of a retool to pull off. Still, feels like there's some inspiration at play between Swoop and Grimlock.
Emerje
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156676)
Posted by Rtron on February 23rd, 2023 @ 10:09am CST
Posted by Rtron on February 23rd, 2023 @ 10:09am CST
I really hope we get a Monstructor version of the core Dinobots, not just a Dinoking one. I also find it very funny that they're going to be the smallest combiner AGAIN.
Super hyped for Armada Optimus Prime, and TulioDude's reaction was also something I was looking forward to, lol
Super hyped for Armada Optimus Prime, and TulioDude's reaction was also something I was looking forward to, lol
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156677)
Posted by o.supreme on February 23rd, 2023 @ 10:13am CST
Posted by o.supreme on February 23rd, 2023 @ 10:13am CST
It would have to be very different as well, since Bandai owns the rights to Machine Robo Devil Satan 6 ( Monstrous' original name in Japan). Since Bandai is doing updates of Machine Robo. I wondered if they would ever get to this, or the Power Suits, or even Puzzler for that matter.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156678)
Posted by cruizerdave on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:11am CST
Posted by cruizerdave on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:11am CST
That looks almost as bad as the first attempt at Volcanicus!
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156680)
Posted by transformers_va on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:22am CST
Posted by transformers_va on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:22am CST
I would consider them good design, for their price point. They're definitely fun desk toys, and their ability to combine is excellent, but with that being said, I'm not keen on the core class figures overall. Personally, I'd prefer Hasbro put more focus into the larger classes. I'd rather pay ~$24 for a good deluxe, than paying ~$12 for a tiny core figure with limited articulation.william-james88 wrote:You once talked to me about good design vs bad design, how would you characterize these mini dinos?
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156681)
Posted by transformers_va on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:51am CST
Posted by transformers_va on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:51am CST
100% agree! However, in my opinion, Knockout isn't the worst offender. For me, it's the Legacy Armada Hot Shot... those knees are awful! (at least on my copy)william-james88 wrote:I really hate when the knees can easily be disconnected.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156682)
Posted by DeathReviews on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:22pm CST
Posted by DeathReviews on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:22pm CST
Not seeing anything, even as a gestalt, which makes me want to collect the Core Dinobot figures. I'll save my mortal smackers for Leader Swoop when that comes out...
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156683)
Posted by sol magnus on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:23pm CST
You ever get that Cosmos? Nevermind, I see you reviewed it. Glad you finally got it.
Posted by sol magnus on February 23rd, 2023 @ 12:23pm CST
DeathReviews wrote:Not seeing anything, even as a gestalt, which makes me want to collect the Core Dinobot figures. I'll save my mortal smackers for Leader Swoop when that comes out...
You ever get that Cosmos? Nevermind, I see you reviewed it. Glad you finally got it.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156687)
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on February 23rd, 2023 @ 1:37pm CST
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on February 23rd, 2023 @ 1:37pm CST
I was considering trying to track these down, but man that is one ugly combiner.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156689)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 23rd, 2023 @ 2:01pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 23rd, 2023 @ 2:01pm CST
Doesn't look that far off from the proportions of his POTP cartoon model:
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156690)
Posted by Omegatron. on February 23rd, 2023 @ 2:02pm CST
Posted by Omegatron. on February 23rd, 2023 @ 2:02pm CST
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156691)
Posted by sol magnus on February 23rd, 2023 @ 2:29pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on February 23rd, 2023 @ 2:29pm CST
He looks great. I want to skip him, but...ugh. He's looking pretty awesome.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156692)
Posted by Brokebot on February 23rd, 2023 @ 3:21pm CST
If anyone puts out a new Puzzler that doesn't suck, I'll be all over it. As for this guy, he doesn't look as bad as I expected but he doesn't look good enough to waste money on. I have a Micro Monstructor, I don't need another one.
Posted by Brokebot on February 23rd, 2023 @ 3:21pm CST
o.supreme wrote: I wondered if they would ever get to this, or the Power Suits, or even Puzzler for that matter.
If anyone puts out a new Puzzler that doesn't suck, I'll be all over it. As for this guy, he doesn't look as bad as I expected but he doesn't look good enough to waste money on. I have a Micro Monstructor, I don't need another one.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156693)
Posted by o.supreme on February 23rd, 2023 @ 3:25pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on February 23rd, 2023 @ 3:25pm CST
So is that the original Overload or a new one? Super interesting if it is compatible with an almost 20 year old toy.
I'm glad its coming for those that want it. I have zero interest, but knowing Hasbro, they will make the trailer Airlock compatible just to spite me.
I'm glad its coming for those that want it. I have zero interest, but knowing Hasbro, they will make the trailer Airlock compatible just to spite me.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156694)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 23rd, 2023 @ 4:01pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 23rd, 2023 @ 4:01pm CST
It's the original. Though, it might just be sitting balanced on top of the figure, rather than actually attached to it.o.supreme wrote:So is that the original Overload or a new one? Super interesting if it is compatible with an almost 20 year old toy.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156695)
Posted by Overcracker on February 23rd, 2023 @ 4:04pm CST
It looks like the original one. Though no way to know if it's actually attached and not just balanced on him.
As for the rest of the pictures. Damn, that Prime is looking mighty nice.
MSRP $90?
I'm definitely picking that one up.
We'll need to start saving some money for him.
I'm gonna have to disagree. Knockout is o.k. He';s not great ir fantastic, but he's fine for what he is. I've had no issues with his knees. What's not cohesive about him?
Posted by Overcracker on February 23rd, 2023 @ 4:04pm CST
o.supreme wrote:So is that the original Overload or a new one? Super interesting if it is compatible with an almost 20 year old toy.
I'm glad its coming for those that want it. I have zero interest, but knowing Hasbro, they will make the trailer Airlock compatible just to spite me.
It looks like the original one. Though no way to know if it's actually attached and not just balanced on him.
As for the rest of the pictures. Damn, that Prime is looking mighty nice.
MSRP $90?
I'm definitely picking that one up.
We'll need to start saving some money for him.
william-james88 wrote:I never really saw much talk here regarding Legacy Knockout. That toy is not good. I really hate when the knees can easily be disconnected. And overall, it just doesn't feel solid or cohesive.
I'm gonna have to disagree. Knockout is o.k. He';s not great ir fantastic, but he's fine for what he is. I've had no issues with his knees. What's not cohesive about him?
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156705)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 23rd, 2023 @ 6:27pm CST
You didn't really see much talk probably because that toy was not good. I was super disappointed in that Knock Out, was from the moment it was revealed. They removed everything in that robot mode that was actually "Knock Out". They even screwed up the head.
Armada Optimus Prime looks AMAZING!! WOW!!!!!!!!
Also, I thought I saw it somewhere, but I like it when combiners are thick and thicc. They look more muscular, and more likely to take advantage of their size. If you take CW Defensor and replace Blades with the deluxe Groove, his proportions are basically perfect for me.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 23rd, 2023 @ 6:27pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I never really saw much talk here regarding Legacy Knockout. That toy is not good. I really hate when the knees can easily be disconnected. And overall, it just doesn't feel solid or cohesive.
You didn't really see much talk probably because that toy was not good. I was super disappointed in that Knock Out, was from the moment it was revealed. They removed everything in that robot mode that was actually "Knock Out". They even screwed up the head.
Armada Optimus Prime looks AMAZING!! WOW!!!!!!!!
Also, I thought I saw it somewhere, but I like it when combiners are thick and thicc. They look more muscular, and more likely to take advantage of their size. If you take CW Defensor and replace Blades with the deluxe Groove, his proportions are basically perfect for me.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156706)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 6:42pm CST
Bandai isn't doing the GoBot era of Machine Robo, they have a new line called Unit Roborn. Action Toys and now Moderiod (or something like that) are doing toys based on Revenge of Cronos. Action toys haven't had a new release in a LONG time though.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 6:42pm CST
Brokebot wrote:o.supreme wrote: I wondered if they would ever get to this, or the Power Suits, or even Puzzler for that matter.
If anyone puts out a new Puzzler that doesn't suck, I'll be all over it. As for this guy, he doesn't look as bad as I expected but he doesn't look good enough to waste money on. I have a Micro Monstructor, I don't need another one.
Bandai isn't doing the GoBot era of Machine Robo, they have a new line called Unit Roborn. Action Toys and now Moderiod (or something like that) are doing toys based on Revenge of Cronos. Action toys haven't had a new release in a LONG time though.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156712)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 23rd, 2023 @ 7:38pm CST
Hopefully if Legacy gives us more full-sized combiners, Defensor is next.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 23rd, 2023 @ 7:38pm CST
Agreed on the bulkiness of the combiners, but I do think the Hotspot/Onslaught mold needs updated. In torso mode it's kinda stiff and limited. Not nearly as bad as the Motormaster mold, but worse than the Cyclonus/Silverbolt one.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I like it when combiners are thick and thicc. They look more muscular, and more likely to take advantage of their size. If you take CW Defensor and replace Blades with the deluxe Groove, his proportions are basically perfect for me.
Hopefully if Legacy gives us more full-sized combiners, Defensor is next.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156713)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 23rd, 2023 @ 7:47pm CST
Outside of Menasor, I am perfectly OK with us leaving the combiners alone for a while that were done in CW and PotP.
If we must do a combiner a year, I'd like to see combiners not yet done, such as a full sized Monstructor, and maybe expand outside of G1 and do new Beast, RiD2001, or Energon combiners.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 23rd, 2023 @ 7:47pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:Agreed on the bulkiness of the combiners, but I do think the Hotspot/Onslaught mold needs updated. In torso mode it's kinda stiff and limited. Not nearly as bad as the Motormaster mold, but worse than the Cyclonus/Silverbolt one.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I like it when combiners are thick and thicc. They look more muscular, and more likely to take advantage of their size. If you take CW Defensor and replace Blades with the deluxe Groove, his proportions are basically perfect for me.
Hopefully if Legacy gives us more full-sized combiners, Defensor is next.
Outside of Menasor, I am perfectly OK with us leaving the combiners alone for a while that were done in CW and PotP.
If we must do a combiner a year, I'd like to see combiners not yet done, such as a full sized Monstructor, and maybe expand outside of G1 and do new Beast, RiD2001, or Energon combiners.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156714)
Posted by o.supreme on February 23rd, 2023 @ 7:53pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on February 23rd, 2023 @ 7:53pm CST
^Exactly. See my signature for my Combiners wish list
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156715)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 9:02pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 9:02pm CST
So we're getting a Legacy Overload to go with Armada Prime? Nice.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156716)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 23rd, 2023 @ 9:11pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 23rd, 2023 @ 9:11pm CST
It was pointed out repeatedly that that's the original Armada figure in the pictures. Unless I'm missing something...?chuckdawg1999 wrote:So we're getting a Legacy Overload to go with Armada Prime? Nice.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156721)
Posted by william-james88 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 10:54pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 10:54pm CST
In hand images of Transformers Legacy Evolution Armada Optimus Prime are coming in hot from every direction and they all have something different to offer. We posted all the ones we could find below. We see The cab in all different angles, along with the core bot mode, super mode, full truck mode and some presumed base modes. The people taking these images do not have the instructions so we do not know the exact base mode configuration. We see that Prime comes with a removable Matrix. And we even have someone try out the compatibility with then original Overload. It seems to work but it was said that this toy is not compatible with the original Armada Jetfire.
Enjoy all the new images!
Enjoy all the new images!
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156722)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:03pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:03pm CST
Wow, that truck grill is bland.
And his Super Mode eyes should be red, not the same golden yellow as his mouthplate, ears, and everywhere else it's found on his body.
And his Super Mode eyes should be red, not the same golden yellow as his mouthplate, ears, and everywhere else it's found on his body.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156723)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:13pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:13pm CST
Armada Prime is sure impressive. Especially that super mode that can actually MOVE. Sure, the whole thing is much smaller than the original, but at least, its in scale with the rest of Generations.
Just a technical nitpick for the OG design of that trailer. Tank threads on a trailer makes no sense unless that trailer is an independent vehicle that can move on its own. Poor Optimus having to tow that non flexible dead weight around..
Just a technical nitpick for the OG design of that trailer. Tank threads on a trailer makes no sense unless that trailer is an independent vehicle that can move on its own. Poor Optimus having to tow that non flexible dead weight around..
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156724)
Posted by william-james88 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:14pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:14pm CST
We knew the Legacy Evolution Wave 2 voyagers had landed in the US so it was just a matter of time before they showed up in stores. Luckily, it didn't take long at all. While these toys were first found at a collectibles store in Canada, the first sighting of Metalhawk and Twincast at big box retail is in the US, at Walmart. We have several sightings from various US states like Utah and California, all reported here by various members of the Transformers fan community.
If you are thinking of picking them up, but want as much info on the toys as possible, we have reviews for you below from community members.
If you are thinking of picking them up, but want as much info on the toys as possible, we have reviews for you below from community members.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156728)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:39pm CST
Overall, I like it. It just looks cleaner than the original. The cab looks closer in size to the deluxe version, but the super mode is definitely an upgrade. I still have and like my original, so I probably won't get this unless I find it at discount. I never cared for the trailer, mine was always combined with Jetfire.
Waiting to see comparison shots to the original.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:39pm CST
Was it that way in the series? The original super mode figure has red eyes, so they werent going for toy accuracy.Sabrblade wrote:Wow, that truck grill is bland.
And his Super Mode eyes should be red, not the same golden yellow as his mouthplate, ears, and everywhere else it's found on his body.
Overall, I like it. It just looks cleaner than the original. The cab looks closer in size to the deluxe version, but the super mode is definitely an upgrade. I still have and like my original, so I probably won't get this unless I find it at discount. I never cared for the trailer, mine was always combined with Jetfire.
Waiting to see comparison shots to the original.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156731)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:49pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 23rd, 2023 @ 11:49pm CST
So, the wave 2 voyagers are showing up at retail while some places haven't gotten all of wave 01,looking at you Amazon.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156732)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:01am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:01am CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:Was it that way in the series? The original super mode figure has red eyes, so they werent going for toy accuracy.Sabrblade wrote:Wow, that truck grill is bland.
And his Super Mode eyes should be red, not the same golden yellow as his mouthplate, ears, and everywhere else it's found on his body.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156735)
Posted by william-james88 on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:16am CST
He's not less accurate than the previous toy we got of Knockout, and the car mode is great. So, eh
Posted by william-james88 on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:16am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:I never really saw much talk here regarding Legacy Knockout. That toy is not good. I really hate when the knees can easily be disconnected. And overall, it just doesn't feel solid or cohesive.
Ooooffff...
And the fact that it's not Knock-Out, but Knock-Outish doesn't help his case.
He's not less accurate than the previous toy we got of Knockout, and the car mode is great. So, eh
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156736)
Posted by william-james88 on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:19am CST
Places haven't gotten last year's wave 3 and my walmarts are still at last year's wave 1.
Posted by william-james88 on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:19am CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:So, the wave 2 voyagers are showing up at retail while some places haven't gotten all of wave 01,looking at you Amazon.
Places haven't gotten last year's wave 3 and my walmarts are still at last year's wave 1.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156738)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:24am CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:24am CST
Can Armada Prime do the Heaven and Hell attack?
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156739)
Posted by Bounti76 on February 24th, 2023 @ 1:01am CST
Same. Legacy Wave 1 is STILL hanging around at most places, and has been restocked multiple times. Meanwhile, I've never seen Elita-1 at retail (though I saw her wavemates a whole two times), and never restocked again); and every other wave has been stocked a grand total of once and then never again- but that doesn't mean I ever saw Crankcase, Skullgrin, Dead End or Inferno. But hey! We have all the Velocitron and Legacy beast figures you want, over and over and over!
Posted by Bounti76 on February 24th, 2023 @ 1:01am CST
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:So, the wave 2 voyagers are showing up at retail while some places haven't gotten all of wave 01,looking at you Amazon.
Places haven't gotten last year's wave 3 and my walmarts are still at last year's wave 1.
Same. Legacy Wave 1 is STILL hanging around at most places, and has been restocked multiple times. Meanwhile, I've never seen Elita-1 at retail (though I saw her wavemates a whole two times), and never restocked again); and every other wave has been stocked a grand total of once and then never again- but that doesn't mean I ever saw Crankcase, Skullgrin, Dead End or Inferno. But hey! We have all the Velocitron and Legacy beast figures you want, over and over and over!
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156740)
Posted by o.supreme on February 24th, 2023 @ 2:05am CST
Posted by o.supreme on February 24th, 2023 @ 2:05am CST
The few times I saw wave 2 deluxe at Target several months ago, it was mostly Eliita I saw. I finally did see them all at least once, but as they all sold, at one point the single peg for Legacy deluxe at one Target I went to had 4 Elitas and nothing else. At a different Target I saw a single Crank Case once, and nothing else from deluxe wave 3.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156748)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 24th, 2023 @ 5:03am CST
Yeah, I remember the OG Knock-Out Prime toy and it suck. That one have at least a good base.
If I ever get it (on sale or used for cheap), I'd customise him into an OG character with a another head.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 24th, 2023 @ 5:03am CST
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:I never really saw much talk here regarding Legacy Knockout. That toy is not good. I really hate when the knees can easily be disconnected. And overall, it just doesn't feel solid or cohesive.
Ooooffff...
And the fact that it's not Knock-Out, but Knock-Outish doesn't help his case.
He's not less accurate than the previous toy we got of Knockout, and the car mode is great. So, eh
Yeah, I remember the OG Knock-Out Prime toy and it suck. That one have at least a good base.
If I ever get it (on sale or used for cheap), I'd customise him into an OG character with a another head.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156753)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 24th, 2023 @ 6:57am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 24th, 2023 @ 6:57am CST
Someone has to say it, so it might as well be me.
Armada Prime looks to be the 2nd figure this year (after Tarn) that will beat out the 3P MP scale option, giving us a much wanted transforming character that ticks all the boxes and is significantly cheaper than the 3P option.
Armada Prime looks to be the 2nd figure this year (after Tarn) that will beat out the 3P MP scale option, giving us a much wanted transforming character that ticks all the boxes and is significantly cheaper than the 3P option.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156758)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 24th, 2023 @ 7:47am CST
Amen to that.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 24th, 2023 @ 7:47am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Someone has to say it, so it might as well be me.
Armada Prime looks to be the 2nd figure this year (after Tarn) that will beat out the 3P MP scale option, giving us a much wanted transforming character that ticks all the boxes and is significantly cheaper than the 3P option.
Amen to that.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156759)
Posted by sol magnus on February 24th, 2023 @ 7:57am CST
I have similar hopes for SS86 Ultra Magnus.
Posted by sol magnus on February 24th, 2023 @ 7:57am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Someone has to say it, so it might as well be me.
Armada Prime looks to be the 2nd figure this year (after Tarn) that will beat out the 3P MP scale option, giving us a much wanted transforming character that ticks all the boxes and is significantly cheaper than the 3P option.
I have similar hopes for SS86 Ultra Magnus.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156761)
Posted by griftimus prime on February 24th, 2023 @ 8:15am CST
Posted by griftimus prime on February 24th, 2023 @ 8:15am CST
looks cool. moveable legs this time.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156763)
Posted by Rtron on February 24th, 2023 @ 9:17am CST
Importing commanders is impossible for me right now due to silly third world country stuff, but I've only heard good things about them. I suspect they're at a point where they don't have to be as big as a titan, but they're still a big ticket item, so they're right at a price/size junction where a lot of the budget can go to looks and engineering in a capacity that is impossible in leaders due to budget, and impossible in titans due to size.
So there's a good chance Magnus will be great too.
Posted by Rtron on February 24th, 2023 @ 9:17am CST
sol magnus wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Someone has to say it, so it might as well be me.
Armada Prime looks to be the 2nd figure this year (after Tarn) that will beat out the 3P MP scale option, giving us a much wanted transforming character that ticks all the boxes and is significantly cheaper than the 3P option.
I have similar hopes for SS86 Ultra Magnus.
Importing commanders is impossible for me right now due to silly third world country stuff, but I've only heard good things about them. I suspect they're at a point where they don't have to be as big as a titan, but they're still a big ticket item, so they're right at a price/size junction where a lot of the budget can go to looks and engineering in a capacity that is impossible in leaders due to budget, and impossible in titans due to size.
So there's a good chance Magnus will be great too.
Re: First Look at "Fully Combined" Legacy Core Class Volcanicus (2156775)
Posted by First-Aid on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:36pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on February 24th, 2023 @ 12:36pm CST
Yeah...looks great but either the torso is too big or the legs are too short.
Or the codpiece is just too large. Not sure.
I'll get him, but I think they could have added another inch to the leg length to make the proportions more accurate.
As I've said before, nice to see some lines other than G1 getting some love.
Or the codpiece is just too large. Not sure.
I'll get him, but I think they could have added another inch to the leg length to make the proportions more accurate.
As I've said before, nice to see some lines other than G1 getting some love.
