Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores
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While these toys have been available on Amazon and fans have had them in their collections for a good while, they have only been found in big box stores recently. We wanted to give you a heads up to those who still prefer to hunt for toys at retail. The sighting below comes from Jason who wrote to us with an image.
On Monday 9/21 I went into the Target in Tyler, TX and they had a single each of SS Thundercracker, SS Galvatron, SS Sideways, and the SS Bumblebee.
Below is a review of Galvatron and Thundercracker for those who want to know more about the toys.
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Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145084)
Posted by LordBludgeon on September 21st, 2022 @ 11:19pm CDT
Posted by LordBludgeon on September 21st, 2022 @ 11:19pm CDT
Oh, if I knew this would be news I would have reported it too. I found mine on 9/13 at a Target in Beverly, MA. They didn't have Thundercracker, but I did grab Bee and Galvatron.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145100)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 22nd, 2022 @ 9:38am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 22nd, 2022 @ 9:38am CDT
Voting for the semifinals has wrapped up, here are your finalists! The finale vote will be this upcoming Sunday.
Percentages:
Que: 53%
Devcon: 54%
Percentages:
Que: 53%
Devcon: 54%
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145102)
Posted by Emerje on September 22nd, 2022 @ 9:42am CDT
Posted by Emerje on September 22nd, 2022 @ 9:42am CDT
Yay, it isn't Megatron vs Optimus.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145104)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 22nd, 2022 @ 9:50am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 22nd, 2022 @ 9:50am CDT
Excellent new. I have a feeling Que is going to win it all, he probably is the #1 guy needed, since he is the only DotM Autobot not yet made (unless you want a DotM Ironhide with new guns, which I do, but his other SS toy still counts there for me).
the others who most need done are parts of teams, so I feel Que is the best choice overall.
the others who most need done are parts of teams, so I feel Que is the best choice overall.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145111)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2022 @ 11:04am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2022 @ 11:04am CDT
On the other hand, Que has at least had toys, whereas Devcon has never gotten a toy.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145138)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 22nd, 2022 @ 6:06pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 22nd, 2022 @ 6:06pm CDT
Except BotCon 2014. But that was an exclusive. And G1.Sabrblade wrote:On the other hand, Que has at least had toys, whereas Devcon has never gotten a toy.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145140)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2022 @ 6:15pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2022 @ 6:15pm CDT
Do you see G1 Devcon or DOTM Devcon in this poll?Rodimus Prime wrote:Except BotCon 2014. But that was an exclusive. And G1.Sabrblade wrote:On the other hand, Que has at least had toys, whereas Devcon has never gotten a toy.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145141)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 22nd, 2022 @ 6:19pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 22nd, 2022 @ 6:19pm CDT
Yo, was that his name? I loved that design, I would greatly love a huge leader class figure of that guy!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145149)
Posted by LinaNui on September 22nd, 2022 @ 7:21pm CDT
Posted by LinaNui on September 22nd, 2022 @ 7:21pm CDT
Just noticed that the Autobot 5 pack has a release date of 9/23! Hopefully mine will ship then too! So excited for this!
Also my vote goes to Que is that is still open. I love devcon's design and all, but I need a Que in my collection already.
Also my vote goes to Que is that is still open. I love devcon's design and all, but I need a Que in my collection already.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145163)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 23rd, 2022 @ 2:32am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 23rd, 2022 @ 2:32am CDT
Yes.Sabrblade wrote:Do you see G1 Devcon or DOTM Devcon in this poll?Rodimus Prime wrote:Except BotCon 2014. But that was an exclusive. And G1.Sabrblade wrote:On the other hand, Que has at least had toys, whereas Devcon has never gotten a toy.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145178)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 23rd, 2022 @ 8:53am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 23rd, 2022 @ 8:53am CDT
WHOA, huge Buzzworthy announcement!
SS-44 reissue
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20nk%3Dsametab%3C%2Fa%3E
NEST Ratchet repaint
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20A-86524773%3C%2Fa%3E
NEST Bonecrusher repaint
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20nk%3Dsametab%3C%2Fa%3E
SS-44 reissue
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20nk%3Dsametab%3C%2Fa%3E
NEST Ratchet repaint
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20A-86524773%3C%2Fa%3E
NEST Bonecrusher repaint
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20nk%3Dsametab%3C%2Fa%3E
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145179)
Posted by o.supreme on September 23rd, 2022 @ 9:19am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on September 23rd, 2022 @ 9:19am CDT
ok so we know NEST Bonecrusher (95BB) is a repaint of SS33. But I cant tell the Ratchet's apart. Which one is NEST Ratchet (96BB) a repaint of?
Also, I guess SS is currently unknown ?
Also, I guess SS is currently unknown ?
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145180)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 23rd, 2022 @ 9:28am CDT
Since NEST Ratchet includes the gun, he’s technically a repaint of SS16 DOTM Ratchet, though both Ratchets are the same mold, just repainted with different weapons.
Man, this is so cool! SS-44 desperately needed a rerelease (so excited that more people can get him now!), and the NEST repaints look awesome! I’m buying Ratchet on sight and Bonecrusher’s actually looking really good too!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 23rd, 2022 @ 9:28am CDT
o.supreme wrote:ok so we know NEST Bonecrusher (95BB) is a repaint of SS33. But I cant tell the Ratchet's apart. Which one is NEST Ratchet (96BB) a repaint of?
Also, I guess SS is currently unknown ?
Since NEST Ratchet includes the gun, he’s technically a repaint of SS16 DOTM Ratchet, though both Ratchets are the same mold, just repainted with different weapons.
Man, this is so cool! SS-44 desperately needed a rerelease (so excited that more people can get him now!), and the NEST repaints look awesome! I’m buying Ratchet on sight and Bonecrusher’s actually looking really good too!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145183)
Posted by o.supreme on September 23rd, 2022 @ 9:51am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on September 23rd, 2022 @ 9:51am CDT
Thanks. I figured they were the same except for weapons, but I'm no SS expert so I just wanted to make sure.
So...does anyone think SS100 is going to be something special, or just another entry in the series?
I Mean they still have AoE Optimus (2 versions), and TLK Optimus, not to mention TLK Megatron still yet to be made. I was kind of thinking they might save The Fallen for #100, bit obviously not.
Of course it could just be another random entry, maybe Hasbro won't do anything special.
My vote is for a Knights of Cybertron deluxe 12 pack that all combine to make Dragonstorm only $300
Actually, unironically, that might make a good Haslab project, except it would probably be more like $400 because it would be a one time use tooling expense.
So...does anyone think SS100 is going to be something special, or just another entry in the series?
I Mean they still have AoE Optimus (2 versions), and TLK Optimus, not to mention TLK Megatron still yet to be made. I was kind of thinking they might save The Fallen for #100, bit obviously not.
Of course it could just be another random entry, maybe Hasbro won't do anything special.
My vote is for a Knights of Cybertron deluxe 12 pack that all combine to make Dragonstorm only $300
Actually, unironically, that might make a good Haslab project, except it would probably be more like $400 because it would be a one time use tooling expense.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145203)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 23rd, 2022 @ 12:02pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 23rd, 2022 @ 12:02pm CDT
Bonecrusher in black will be BOSS! I want it.
Also, SS-44 Leader OP reissue? F YEAH!
Too bad those will be a Toys R Us with their price gouging, but it's still better than paying those absurd eBay prices.
Also, SS-44 Leader OP reissue? F YEAH!
Too bad those will be a Toys R Us with their price gouging, but it's still better than paying those absurd eBay prices.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145222)
Posted by Starseeker on September 23rd, 2022 @ 2:19pm CDT
Yeah I got the notice from Amazon that the 5-pack is shipping early and I got charged for it. Can't wait!
Posted by Starseeker on September 23rd, 2022 @ 2:19pm CDT
LinaNui wrote:Just noticed that the Autobot 5 pack has a release date of 9/23! Hopefully mine will ship then too! So excited for this!
Also my vote goes to Que is that is still open. I love devcon's design and all, but I need a Que in my collection already.
Yeah I got the notice from Amazon that the 5-pack is shipping early and I got charged for it. Can't wait!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145239)
Posted by william-james88 on September 23rd, 2022 @ 7:58pm CDT
My guess is SS100 will be nothing more special than any other SS release
Posted by william-james88 on September 23rd, 2022 @ 7:58pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Thanks. I figured they were the same except for weapons, but I'm no SS expert so I just wanted to make sure.
So...does anyone think SS100 is going to be something special, or just another entry in the series?
I Mean they still have AoE Optimus (2 versions), and TLK Optimus, not to mention TLK Megatron still yet to be made. I was kind of thinking they might save The Fallen for #100, bit obviously not.
Of course it could just be another random entry, maybe Hasbro won't do anything special.
My vote is for a Knights of Cybertron deluxe 12 pack that all combine to make Dragonstorm only $300
Actually, unironically, that might make a good Haslab project, except it would probably be more like $400 because it would be a one time use tooling expense.
My guess is SS100 will be nothing more special than any other SS release
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145243)
Posted by LinaNui on September 23rd, 2022 @ 10:05pm CDT
I would buy/back this in a heartbeat. Heck, I would get 2 of it!
Posted by LinaNui on September 23rd, 2022 @ 10:05pm CDT
o.supreme wrote: Of course it could just be another random entry, maybe Hasbro won't do anything special.
My vote is for a Knights of Cybertron deluxe 12 pack that all combine to make Dragonstorm only $300
Actually, unironically, that might make a good Haslab project, except it would probably be more like $400 because it would be a one time use tooling expense.
I would buy/back this in a heartbeat. Heck, I would get 2 of it!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145251)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 24th, 2022 @ 4:13am CDT
I concur, especially if you count ss86 as part of the line (which we know Hasbro do) then we've already gone over that number.
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 24th, 2022 @ 4:13am CDT
william-james88 wrote:o.supreme wrote:Thanks. I figured they were the same except for weapons, but I'm no SS expert so I just wanted to make sure.
So...does anyone think SS100 is going to be something special, or just another entry in the series?
I Mean they still have AoE Optimus (2 versions), and TLK Optimus, not to mention TLK Megatron still yet to be made. I was kind of thinking they might save The Fallen for #100, bit obviously not.
Of course it could just be another random entry, maybe Hasbro won't do anything special.
My vote is for a Knights of Cybertron deluxe 12 pack that all combine to make Dragonstorm only $300
Actually, unironically, that might make a good Haslab project, except it would probably be more like $400 because it would be a one time use tooling expense.
My guess is SS100 will be nothing more special than any other SS release
I concur, especially if you count ss86 as part of the line (which we know Hasbro do) then we've already gone over that number.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145329)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 25th, 2022 @ 10:35am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 25th, 2022 @ 10:35am CDT
Alright everyone, the finale is here! Que takes on Devcon in a DOTM Showdown - one shall stand, one shall fall!
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Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145344)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 25th, 2022 @ 2:05pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 25th, 2022 @ 2:05pm CDT
I put Devcon but I think Que will win
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145367)
Posted by Emerje on September 25th, 2022 @ 8:36pm CDT
Same and same, though I didn't expect either of these two to make it to the finals so we'll see what happens.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on September 25th, 2022 @ 8:36pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:I put Devcon but I think Que will win
Same and same, though I didn't expect either of these two to make it to the finals so we'll see what happens.
Emerje
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145371)
Posted by william-james88 on September 25th, 2022 @ 8:51pm CDT
JUSTICE FOR MOWHAWK!!!!
Posted by william-james88 on September 25th, 2022 @ 8:51pm CDT
Emerje wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I put Devcon but I think Que will win
Same and same, though I didn't expect either of these two to make it to the finals so we'll see what happens.
Emerje
JUSTICE FOR MOWHAWK!!!!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145376)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 25th, 2022 @ 10:11pm CDT
There's also a small #justiceforfrenzy movement spawned from the tournament xD
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 25th, 2022 @ 10:11pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
JUSTICE FOR MOWHAWK!!!!
There's also a small #justiceforfrenzy movement spawned from the tournament xD
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145429)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 26th, 2022 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 26th, 2022 @ 4:24pm CDT
Alright everyone, after 15 matchups we have your Studio Series September fan tournament winner!
With 53% of the vote, your winner is. . .
It was a very close match-up, but the Decepticon king of the background has taken the tournament!
Stay tuned for a debriefing post soon where we'll talk a little about the tournament as a whole, and thank you all very much for voting and making this a fun community event!
With 53% of the vote, your winner is. . .
It was a very close match-up, but the Decepticon king of the background has taken the tournament!
Stay tuned for a debriefing post soon where we'll talk a little about the tournament as a whole, and thank you all very much for voting and making this a fun community event!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145430)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 26th, 2022 @ 4:30pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 26th, 2022 @ 4:30pm CDT
Not the result I was expecting
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145431)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on September 26th, 2022 @ 4:36pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on September 26th, 2022 @ 4:36pm CDT
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145432)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 26th, 2022 @ 4:40pm CDT
I was surprised too! I voted Que, but I'm happy to see Devcon getting some love.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 26th, 2022 @ 4:40pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Not the result I was expecting
Nemesis Primal wrote:A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
I was surprised too! I voted Que, but I'm happy to see Devcon getting some love.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145436)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2022 @ 5:39pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2022 @ 5:39pm CDT
Now watch EvasionModeBumblebee reveal that he was secretly a Hasbro Marketing employee all this time and this poll was secretly about who gets to have a new Studio Series figure. 
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145453)
Posted by Emerje on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:03pm CDT
Well I at least hope Hasbro is watching.
How many people ended up voting?
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:03pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Now watch EvasionModeBumblebee reveal that he was secretly a Hasbro Marketing employee all this time and this poll was secretly about who gets to have a new Studio Series figure.
Well I at least hope Hasbro is watching.
How many people ended up voting?
Emerje
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145466)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:31pm CDT
Huh, mine still hasn't shown any signs of moving. Here's hoping it moves soon!
I voted Que, but I am surprised that Devcon won. Either way, that design is Boss and I want it as a toy!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:31pm CDT
LinaNui wrote:Just noticed that the Autobot 5 pack has a release date of 9/23! Hopefully mine will ship then too! So excited for this!
Also my vote goes to Que is that is still open. I love devcon's design and all, but I need a Que in my collection already.
Huh, mine still hasn't shown any signs of moving. Here's hoping it moves soon!
I voted Que, but I am surprised that Devcon won. Either way, that design is Boss and I want it as a toy!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145476)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:46pm CDT
Not quite, but hopefully Hasbro takes some notice!
Sam Smith from the Studio Series team has liked a few of the posts, so while it may not have a ton of leverage, they might have noticed!
We had about 200-300 votes per round
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:46pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Now watch EvasionModeBumblebee reveal that he was secretly a Hasbro Marketing employee all this time and this poll was secretly about who gets to have a new Studio Series figure.
Not quite, but hopefully Hasbro takes some notice!
Emerje wrote:Well I at least hope Hasbro is watching.
How many people ended up voting?
Emerje
Sam Smith from the Studio Series team has liked a few of the posts, so while it may not have a ton of leverage, they might have noticed!
We had about 200-300 votes per round
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145488)
Posted by william-james88 on September 26th, 2022 @ 11:49pm CDT
Where else is this being posted?
Posted by william-james88 on September 26th, 2022 @ 11:49pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Now watch EvasionModeBumblebee reveal that he was secretly a Hasbro Marketing employee all this time and this poll was secretly about who gets to have a new Studio Series figure.
Not quite, but hopefully Hasbro takes some notice!Emerje wrote:Well I at least hope Hasbro is watching.
How many people ended up voting?
Emerje
Sam Smith from the Studio Series team has liked a few of the posts, so while it may not have a ton of leverage, they might have noticed!
We had about 200-300 votes per round
Where else is this being posted?
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145490)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 27th, 2022 @ 12:24am CDT
TFW2005 and my Instagram. I would’ve liked to have expanded it more to places like Allspark and maybe Reddit, but managing the tournament as is took quite a bit of time. While I definitely would’ve liked to have expanded it more, I’m happy with the participation we got!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 27th, 2022 @ 12:24am CDT
william-james88 wrote:
Where else is this being posted?
TFW2005 and my Instagram. I would’ve liked to have expanded it more to places like Allspark and maybe Reddit, but managing the tournament as is took quite a bit of time. While I definitely would’ve liked to have expanded it more, I’m happy with the participation we got!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145508)
Posted by william-james88 on September 27th, 2022 @ 6:54am CDT
I think those are really good participation numbers.
Posted by william-james88 on September 27th, 2022 @ 6:54am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:william-james88 wrote:
Where else is this being posted?
TFW2005 and my Instagram. I would’ve liked to have expanded it more to places like Allspark and maybe Reddit, but managing the tournament as is took quite a bit of time. While I definitely would’ve liked to have expanded it more, I’m happy with the participation we got!
I think those are really good participation numbers.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145685)
Posted by LinaNui on September 28th, 2022 @ 10:39pm CDT
I got the pack in yesterday, but one of bumblebees secondary door wings was snapped off the clip in the door. Going to return it and already have a replacement on the way. Hopefully it is better!
Posted by LinaNui on September 28th, 2022 @ 10:39pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:LinaNui wrote:Just noticed that the Autobot 5 pack has a release date of 9/23! Hopefully mine will ship then too! So excited for this!
Also my vote goes to Que is that is still open. I love devcon's design and all, but I need a Que in my collection already.
Huh, mine still hasn't shown any signs of moving. Here's hoping it moves soon!
I got the pack in yesterday, but one of bumblebees secondary door wings was snapped off the clip in the door. Going to return it and already have a replacement on the way. Hopefully it is better!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145700)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on September 29th, 2022 @ 3:19am CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on September 29th, 2022 @ 3:19am CDT
Heck yes!EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Alright everyone, after 15 matchups we have your Studio Series September fan tournament winner!
With 53% of the vote, your winner is. . .
It was a very close match-up, but the Decepticon king of the background has taken the tournament!
Stay tuned for a debriefing post soon where we'll talk a little about the tournament as a whole, and thank you all very much for voting and making this a fun community event!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145718)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2022 @ 7:31am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2022 @ 7:31am CDT
So I got my Sideways yesterday, and I got to mess around with him last night. He is pretty neat.
First things first, I had to add some paper towel to his ankle joints, the ball joints were not tight enough to hold him up unless he was in a very specific center of gravity, which sucked, but it is what it is.
As for the figure itself, it is nice. The paintwork on him is pretty, and he looks very solid. I enjoy the transformation, it really helps give him his unique silhouette while not being cumbersome. The grill piece is a really nice touch that I particularly like. I also love the arms and how big they are as well as the hands. It adds a lot of character to him. transformation is solid (I love how he grabs his hips in car mode) and the car mode is nice too. Solid effort.
So yeah, overall, very nice piece. I would recommend him, he is real neat and a nice representation of how good the live action SS figures can be.
First things first, I had to add some paper towel to his ankle joints, the ball joints were not tight enough to hold him up unless he was in a very specific center of gravity, which sucked, but it is what it is.
As for the figure itself, it is nice. The paintwork on him is pretty, and he looks very solid. I enjoy the transformation, it really helps give him his unique silhouette while not being cumbersome. The grill piece is a really nice touch that I particularly like. I also love the arms and how big they are as well as the hands. It adds a lot of character to him. transformation is solid (I love how he grabs his hips in car mode) and the car mode is nice too. Solid effort.
So yeah, overall, very nice piece. I would recommend him, he is real neat and a nice representation of how good the live action SS figures can be.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2145876)
Posted by M. Spector on September 30th, 2022 @ 12:47pm CDT
I'm with ya DMax, Sideways is one of the better SS car bots for sure, hits all the sweet spots
Posted by M. Spector on September 30th, 2022 @ 12:47pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:So I got my Sideways yesterday, and I got to mess around with him last night. He is pretty neat.
First things first, I had to add some paper towel to his ankle joints, the ball joints were not tight enough to hold him up unless he was in a very specific center of gravity, which sucked, but it is what it is.
As for the figure itself, it is nice. The paintwork on him is pretty, and he looks very solid. I enjoy the transformation, it really helps give him his unique silhouette while not being cumbersome. The grill piece is a really nice touch that I particularly like. I also love the arms and how big they are as well as the hands. It adds a lot of character to him. transformation is solid (I love how he grabs his hips in car mode) and the car mode is nice too. Solid effort.
So yeah, overall, very nice piece. I would recommend him, he is real neat and a nice representation of how good the live action SS figures can be.
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I'm with ya DMax, Sideways is one of the better SS car bots for sure, hits all the sweet spots
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2146018)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 30th, 2022 @ 8:18pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 30th, 2022 @ 8:18pm CDT
To cap off the Studio Series September Fan Tournament, here's a little recap/debrief! Thank you all for voting and your discussion!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2146067)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 1st, 2022 @ 5:04am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 1st, 2022 @ 5:04am CDT
Those are some good numbers
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2146798)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 9th, 2022 @ 4:06pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 9th, 2022 @ 4:06pm CDT
I got my 15th anniversary movie pack this weekend. It is nice, I love having these 5 together like this. I also like the alleyway backdrop, this one will be used.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2147013)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2022 @ 8:45pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2022 @ 8:45pm CDT
I love having these guys together. It is so much fun.
Also, Ironhide is such a solid great mold. He and Jazz are really some of the best Autobot figures of the line. He is so solid, and so well done. I really want them to give us a DotM Ironhide
Also, Ironhide is such a solid great mold. He and Jazz are really some of the best Autobot figures of the line. He is so solid, and so well done. I really want them to give us a DotM Ironhide
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2147025)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 13th, 2022 @ 1:22am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 13th, 2022 @ 1:22am CDT
If you really want the Fallen Entertainment Earth has it available in a two pack with Sludge.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2147056)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 13th, 2022 @ 4:04pm CDT
Awesome, they look great together! So glad they released that 5-pack.
Also, SS Hatchet is coming to Buzzworthy! We just have one render so far, we can see that most of the internals look different, but it does reuse the outer shell components from Crowbar. The molding looks a little flat in this picture, so I'm really interested in seeing more soon!
What a wild way to find out about one of the last few bots from the first 3 movies getting a figure, that was out of nowhere!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 13th, 2022 @ 4:04pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I love having these guys together. It is so much fun.
Awesome, they look great together! So glad they released that 5-pack.
Also, SS Hatchet is coming to Buzzworthy! We just have one render so far, we can see that most of the internals look different, but it does reuse the outer shell components from Crowbar. The molding looks a little flat in this picture, so I'm really interested in seeing more soon!
What a wild way to find out about one of the last few bots from the first 3 movies getting a figure, that was out of nowhere!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2147061)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 13th, 2022 @ 5:07pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 13th, 2022 @ 5:07pm CDT
That's a great set, I just think Optimus looks out of place in truck mode. He should be bigger.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2147064)
Posted by LinaNui on October 13th, 2022 @ 5:31pm CDT
Super excited for this guy. I think that this render is making him look not the best, but I have hope he will look better in more pictures.
Posted by LinaNui on October 13th, 2022 @ 5:31pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Also, SS Hatchet is coming to Buzzworthy! We just have one render so far, we can see that most of the internals look different, but it does reuse the outer shell components from Crowbar. The molding looks a little flat in this picture, so I'm really interested in seeing more soon!
What a wild way to find out about one of the last few bots from the first 3 movies getting a figure, that was out of nowhere!
Super excited for this guy. I think that this render is making him look not the best, but I have hope he will look better in more pictures.
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2147140)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 14th, 2022 @ 7:38pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 14th, 2022 @ 7:38pm CDT
I am excited for Hatchet, though I am disappointed he is a retool of Berserker, even if it is impressive that all 3 dread bodies can be done from 1 mold
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2147229)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 16th, 2022 @ 2:25pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 16th, 2022 @ 2:25pm CDT
Finished my work on Studio Series Sideways!
Re: Studio Series Thundercracker and Galvatron Found in US Stores (2147235)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 16th, 2022 @ 3:23pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 16th, 2022 @ 3:23pm CDT
Oh yeah, those verses POP!
