Takara Tomy Generations Selects Abominus and Takara Tomy Netflix Soundblaster on Hasbro Pulse

According to Pulse, God Neptune is expected to ship 10/24, just 15 days from now. Now of course, I expect the inevitable delay as all other TT GS have had. However...I do find it odd that there has been no early reviews online, or pics of the packaging etc... this supposedly close to the release.

o.supreme wrote:According to Pulse, God Neptune is expected to ship 10/24, just 15 days from now. Now of course, I expect the inevitable delay as all other TT GS have had. However...I do find it odd that there has been no early reviews online, or pics of the packaging etc... this supposedly close to the release.

TT-GS Super Megs got pushed back 2 months, so I'm expecting the same for God Neptune.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

o.supreme wrote:According to Pulse, God Neptune is expected to ship 10/24, just 15 days from now. Now of course, I expect the inevitable delay as all other TT GS have had. However...I do find it odd that there has been no early reviews online, or pics of the packaging etc... this supposedly close to the release.

TT-GS Super Megs got pushed back 2 months, so I'm expecting the same for God Neptune.

Correct, but I believe there were pics and early reviews of it, as was the case with other TT Select.

Doing a quick search (I may be incorrect), but PrimevsPrime seems to have has the first video review of Super Megatron on September 1, original release date was around 10/1, and got pushed back to 12/1 on Pulse (though other sites are getting it, the norm for TT selects).

By my estimation then, one would think someone should have come out with a review of God Neptune by now..., unless there are some major delays happening (i.e. more than 2 months).

ZeroWolf wrote:The second one is the surprise as it's the recently announced Takara Tomy Netflix Transformers Soundblaster, but Hasbro are selling it under their Generations Selects label instead!

Minor correction. Takara is selling Soundblaster as a normal Siege toy, not a Netflix toy (that previous news story was posted in the Netflix thread instead of the Siege thread).

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:The second one is the surprise as it's the recently announced Takara Tomy Netflix Transformers Soundblaster, but Hasbro are selling it under their Generations Selects label instead!

Minor correction. Takara is selling Soundblaster as a normal Siege toy, not a Netflix toy (that previous news story was posted in the Netflix thread instead of the Siege thread).

And fine and good, but why is he 42.99 on Pulse????

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:The second one is the surprise as it's the recently announced Takara Tomy Netflix Transformers Soundblaster, but Hasbro are selling it under their Generations Selects label instead!

Minor correction. Takara is selling Soundblaster as a normal Siege toy, not a Netflix toy (that previous news story was posted in the Netflix thread instead of the Siege thread).

And fine and good, but why is he 42.99 on Pulse????

Because he comes with the 2 cassettes???

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:The second one is the surprise as it's the recently announced Takara Tomy Netflix Transformers Soundblaster, but Hasbro are selling it under their Generations Selects label instead!

Minor correction. Takara is selling Soundblaster as a normal Siege toy, not a Netflix toy (that previous news story was posted in the Netflix thread instead of the Siege thread).

And fine and good, but why is he 42.99 on Pulse????

Because he comes with the 2 cassettes???

He does not.

sol magnus wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:The second one is the surprise as it's the recently announced Takara Tomy Netflix Transformers Soundblaster, but Hasbro are selling it under their Generations Selects label instead!

Minor correction. Takara is selling Soundblaster as a normal Siege toy, not a Netflix toy (that previous news story was posted in the Netflix thread instead of the Siege thread).

And fine and good, but why is he 42.99 on Pulse????

Because he comes with the 2 cassettes???

He does not.

I was honestly asking... So that price really doesn't make sense.
I do prefer less of the battle damage paint apps, but no way is that worth $43+.

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:The second one is the surprise as it's the recently announced Takara Tomy Netflix Transformers Soundblaster, but Hasbro are selling it under their Generations Selects label instead!

Minor correction. Takara is selling Soundblaster as a normal Siege toy, not a Netflix toy (that previous news story was posted in the Netflix thread instead of the Siege thread).

And fine and good, but why is he 42.99 on Pulse????

Because he comes with the 2 cassettes???

He does not.

I was honestly asking... So that price really doesn't make sense.
I do prefer less of the battle damage paint apps, but no way is that worth $43+.

He isn't if you have the original but this is actually cheaper than trying to find the 35th Anniversary Soundblaster on eBay, cheapest you'll find is $48 plus almost another $10 for shipping and it ain't even new.

Below is a new review from Kremzeek reviews where they review the upcoming 2 pack and compare it with Sunstreaker. You will find under that video all the info you need regarding this pack including where you can order it and how much it costs.





Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Spinout and Cordon 2-Pack $39.99
http://q.entertainmentearth.com/?l=1wn8gj

A pre-G1 classic! The Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Spinout and Cordon 2-Pack draws inspiration from classic Diaclone toys released before the original Transformers toy line from Hasbro. The white Cordon and the red Spinout are ready for battle against the Decepticons as some of the elite Autobot warriors that just never quite made it into their biggest adventures. These WFC-GS20 Cordon and Autobot Spin-Out figures are Hasbro's first U.S. release of the characters. These characters are based on two of the original Takara Tomy Diaclone figures. Originally, the Spin-Out Diaclone was redeo'd yellow and released as Sunstreaker, now a Sunstreaker figure returns the favor. WFC-GS20 set designed for ages 8 and up.

These WFC-GS20 Cordon and Autobot Spin-Out figures are our first U.S. release of the characters. Paying homage to the OGs of converting toys, these characters are based on two of the original Takara Tomy Diaclone figures. Originally, the Spin-Out Diaclone was redeo'd yellow and released as Sunstreaker, now a Sunstreaker figure returns the favor. Cordon and Autobot Spin-out figures both convert from robot to sportscar modes in 16 steps and each figure comes with a blaster accessory that attach to the figures in robot and sportscar modes. Includes Generations Selects Deluxe Class Cordon and Autobot Spin-out figure, 2 accessories, and instructions.

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:The second one is the surprise as it's the recently announced Takara Tomy Netflix Transformers Soundblaster, but Hasbro are selling it under their Generations Selects label instead!

Minor correction. Takara is selling Soundblaster as a normal Siege toy, not a Netflix toy (that previous news story was posted in the Netflix thread instead of the Siege thread).

And fine and good, but why is he 42.99 on Pulse????

Because he comes with the 2 cassettes???

He does not.

I was honestly asking... So that price really doesn't make sense.
I do prefer less of the battle damage paint apps, but no way is that worth $43+.

But if you don't get him, you can't join the Takara Elite where the exact same toys with slightly different paint jobs are at least twice as good as the same toys you can get for half.

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:The second one is the surprise as it's the recently announced Takara Tomy Netflix Transformers Soundblaster, but Hasbro are selling it under their Generations Selects label instead!

Minor correction. Takara is selling Soundblaster as a normal Siege toy, not a Netflix toy (that previous news story was posted in the Netflix thread instead of the Siege thread).

And fine and good, but why is he 42.99 on Pulse????

Because he comes with the 2 cassettes???

He does not.

I was honestly asking... So that price really doesn't make sense.
I do prefer less of the battle damage paint apps, but no way is that worth $43+.

Yeah, I wasn't being a jackass, I was honestly answering. The Pulse write-up specifically states he doesn't come with the cassettes. I should said "NArrator Voice: He does not."

Sowndwave76 wrote:I was honestly asking... So that price really doesn't make sense.
I do prefer less of the battle damage paint apps, but no way is that worth $43+.

It's an import, not a Hasbro piece, so it gets the equivalent to the Japanese price of ￥4,950. It's the same reason why the Selects combiners aren't $110.

And yes, I ordered both Soundblaster and the Terrorcons.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:I was honestly asking... So that price really doesn't make sense.
I do prefer less of the battle damage paint apps, but no way is that worth $43+.

It's an import, not a Hasbro piece, so it gets the equivalent to the Japanese price of ￥4,950. It's the same reason why the Selects combiners aren't $110.

And yes, I ordered both Soundblaster and the Terrorcons.

Emerje

I guess that makes sense. I have a buddy trying to sell me the OG Terrorcons for like 20 bucks, so I'm gonna skip that one.

sol magnus wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:The second one is the surprise as it's the recently announced Takara Tomy Netflix Transformers Soundblaster, but Hasbro are selling it under their Generations Selects label instead!

Minor correction. Takara is selling Soundblaster as a normal Siege toy, not a Netflix toy (that previous news story was posted in the Netflix thread instead of the Siege thread).

And fine and good, but why is he 42.99 on Pulse????

Because he comes with the 2 cassettes???

He does not.

I was honestly asking... So that price really doesn't make sense.
I do prefer less of the battle damage paint apps, but no way is that worth $43+.

Yeah, I wasn't being a jackass, I was honestly answering. The Pulse write-up specifically states he doesn't come with the cassettes. I should said "NArrator Voice: He does not."

No it's all good... I was making sure I wasn't coming off as a jackass...
I do have the original... I got him from Walmart when he was just over $22.
Definitely will not get this Takara version, because there are plenty of other figures on the horizon I'm actually excited about (I just posted about my love for SS86 Scourge, and the possibility of getting 3 of those).
But I'm still tempted by that Abominus set!!

They are a sure buy for me! And when paired up with Sunstreaker next to the Datsun brothers it will be sweetness all around...'nuff said!

The diaclone duo is a want but I'm not paying £10 more over two seperate selects deluxes just to have them.

Cosplayer looks better for having an undamaged chest and I dont mind it not being black with it not really being Soundblaster but it's not worth the price to me when I'd struggle to justify earthmode Soundwave with cassettes (Ravage is pretty much just chest filler) at the same price.

Greetings Seibertronians! We've got two video reviews to share with you all today, both covering the same figure, the forthcoming Transformers Generations Selects Bugbite!

The first is a review from fellow Seibertron user and YouTube toy reviewer, PrimeVsPrime.



The second is a review from new YouTube toy reviewer, The Mr Stan Show.



Generations Selects Bugbite is a redeco of Earthrise Deluxe Class Cliffjumper with Bumblebee's head. He's also sporting the Mercenary badge. This marks the second time that Cliffjumper served as the basis of a Selects figure, following Hubcap who also uses a different head.

What do you think of this toy? Do you have a preorder in for this hired gun? Or do you still wish that they had redeco'ed Bumblebee completely, keeping the VW like alt mode? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

I pre-ordered Mercenary Soundblaster tonight, decided I wanted the 3rd and for the moment final Mercenary toy. It'll be fun to get him and experience the mold in this way.

I am of the opinion that Bugbite is worthless and will remain worthless until a conversion kit comes out. Or unless, miracle of miracles, Hasbro recalls the existing run and redoes him with the Bumblebee version of the mold. The version they should have used in the first place.

I'm going to be negative and uncompromising about this, and here's why:

His name is Bugbite. There's at least 10x the wordplay of Bumblebee's name baked into that. Hasbro should have used the Bumblebee version of the mold, dug out the Classics mold and rehashed G.O.D. Bugbite (at Voyager price if need be), or just not bloody bothered. Because with that name, he needs to be a VW Bug, whether licensed or genericized. The Cliffjumper version of the mold is neither, so this is a complete and total waste of plastic. I'd rather buy an incomplete Armada Side Swipe at WFC Leader price, than this excuse for Bugbite.

It's not going to happen, if it ever was they would of done that instead of going through the effort to have a version of the Cliffjumper mold with Bee's head.

This is very likely a legal thing where VW don't want a licensed evil VW Transformer figure.

I'm more disappointed about the lack of purple patterning on the doors/hood personally.

Sabrblade wrote:

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Soundbaster is up and as well and is TT-GS12 and has the mercenary faction symbol.

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... -exclusive

His chest window is also cleaner with far less window cracks in it.

But what's also interesting is that Hasbro is treating this toy as a Selects figure while Takara is instead treating it as a normal Siege figure.

I wonder if that means that Hasbro actually assigns the TT-GS numbers. That might explain the almost completely random way they have been numbered so far and TT's Siege Nemesis Prime not having one.

Now you got me wondering. Have we seen the "TT-GS" (TakaraTomy Generations Selects) ID numbers on any of the TakaraTomy Mall listings, or only on their Hasbro Pulse listings?

All Selects ID's are Hasbro, TakaraTomy doesn't assign any to their releases in a strange twist.

Deadput wrote:I'm more disappointed about the lack of purple patterning on the doors/hood personally.

This. Botcon and Flame Toys did it, I have no idea why the Selects one couldn't have had that color scheme

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Deadput wrote:I'm more disappointed about the lack of purple patterning on the doors/hood personally.

This. Botcon and Flame Toys did it, I have no idea why the Selects one couldn't have had that color scheme

My guess is they were trying to be faithful to the original toy's deco.



After all, the BotCon version was a body upgrade from that toy, so the new Bugbite toy may be intended to resemble his base form as a Transformer.

If they aren't faithfull to the original toys mold, no need to be faithful on the deco either. Bugbites names just been slapped on a Bumblejumper figure for the most part.

blackeyedprime wrote:If they aren't faithfull to the original toys mold, no need to be faithful on the deco either. Bugbites names just been slapped on a Bumblejumper figure for the most part.

Well, they might have wanted to make it as close as Volkswagen would let them.

Just received an email from Pulse, Super Megs is delayed till December 1st. My wallet says cool but seeing others with him has my jonesing for my plastic fix.

Delays are annoying, but tolerable if they haven't charged you. If they have, then that is pretty messed up. I didn't order Super Megs, but I saw that date on their website a while back...Do they wait until the last minute to push back the dates? God Neptune is 10/24, and we haven't received the inevitable delay notice yet...

Thankfully Pulse doesn't charge until a week before shipping. They used to send me emails prior to charging my card but haven't received those emails lately. And while the order page for Super Megatron had been updated with a new date, twice, this is the first email I've received about a delay. Still better communication than Walmart.

Sabrblade wrote:

blackeyedprime wrote:If they aren't faithfull to the original toys mold, no need to be faithful on the deco either. Bugbites names just been slapped on a Bumblejumper figure for the most part.

Well, they might have wanted to make it as close as Volkswagen would let them.

Which brings up this question: has there ever been an official white Classic Beetle? Outside of Herbie

Takara Tomy Selects Soundblaster is a must for me. Even if the ONLY difference were the fact that it has the Mercenary faction symbol. I've got 35th Anniversary Soundblaster from Walmart, and that can serve as the Headmasters rebuilt Soundwave version of Soundblaster, while this TTGS one will be the Soundblaster that is a "failed" clone of Soundwave made by Shockwave.

Wolfman Jake wrote:Takara Tomy Selects Soundblaster is a must for me. Even if the ONLY difference were the fact that it has the Mercenary faction symbol. I've got 35th Anniversary Soundblaster from Walmart, and that can serve as the Headmasters rebuilt Soundwave version of Soundblaster, while this TTGS one will be the Soundblaster that is a "failed" clone of Soundwave made by Shockwave.

Kinda sorta my thoughts as well, except my Soundblaster is the FOC one with his Buzzsaw

So... Interestingly Hasbro's removed the "Ships by" from God Neptune's listing page

Sentinel_Primal wrote:So... Interestingly Hasbro's removed the "Ships by" from God Neptune's listing page

Ya know, as much as I hate delays, I'm not sure I'd mind this one getting delayed a month, would put it away from another order I have in for the month

Sentinel_Primal wrote:So... Interestingly Hasbro's removed the "Ships by" from God Neptune's listing page

That's weird, my order summary still says ships approx 10-24. I fully expect at least a 2 month delay in any case, which actually works out just fine for me. I was just dealt a financial blow and will most likely have to cancel anyway, but a delay would give me a little time to consider selling off something else instead to make it work.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

Sentinel_Primal wrote:So... Interestingly Hasbro's removed the "Ships by" from God Neptune's listing page

That's weird, my order summary still says ships approx 10-24. I fully expect at least a 2 month delay in any case, which actually works out just fine for me. I was just dealt a financial blow and will most likely have to cancel anyway, but a delay would give me a little time to consider selling off something else instead to make it work.

I just checked a few order summaries and none of themhave estimated ship dates except God Neptune. I then checked some products pages like the Shattered Glass 2-pack and the Netflix Spoiler w/ Nemesis and they no longer have estimated ship dates noted.

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, and YouTube toy reviewer, Thundertron has let us know that they've done a new video review of the forthcoming Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Class Tigertrack!

Tigertrack is a redeco of the Siege Deluxe Class Sideswipe mold and is a homage to the color of the toy that would become Sideswipe, in the original Diaclone line. The toy comes with Red Alerts gun and and a piece from Siege Deluxe Class Six-Gun/Cromar to act as his shoulder mounted rocket launcher.

The review includes comparisons with all the other uses of the Siege Sideswipe mold so far.

We have embedded the review below for your convenience:



Have you got Tigertrack on preorder? Do you agree with the review? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

The same piece that came with Six-Gun also came with the original Sideswipe. There's really no bonus or new parts with Tigertrack except for getting Red Alert's gun.

I like the look of Tigertrack... Even more than Sunstreaker.
The bummer for me is that there isn't a Sideswipe sans battle damage... He is one of my favorite Autobots, but I don't really want either of the recent figures of him.
So Tigertrack is a bit tempting... But I'll hold off for now. But who knows. With SS86 not being released until April... Hmmmmm.

So, has anyone been charged for God Neptune? Or gotten any delay info?

Sentinel_Primal wrote:So, has anyone been charged for God Neptune? Or gotten any delay info?

Neither, although I expect the latter. Everything else from Takara has been delayed.

aronjlove wrote:

Sentinel_Primal wrote:So, has anyone been charged for God Neptune? Or gotten any delay info?

Neither, although I expect the latter. Everything else from Takara has been delayed.

I thought I was being preliminarily charged for him earlier this month, but the charge disappeared and for some reason in my Pulse orders, my original order shows as cancelled with a re-order of the figure right after the cancellation, so I have no idea what's going on there.

I expect a delay, which wouldn't be too bad, but then at the normal rate of 2 month delay that would put a pretty big charge right around Christmas, which I honestly would not want.

Just got the delay email from Pulse, God Neptune delayed until December 3, 2020. worst possible timing

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Just got the delay email from Pulse, God Neptune delayed until December 3, 2020. worst possible timing

I'd argue December 23 would be worse, still get charged before Christmas, but nothing under the tree because it takes Pulse a minimum of a week from charging to actual shipping.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Just got the delay email from Pulse, God Neptune delayed until December 3, 2020. worst possible timing

I'd argue December 23 would be worse, still get charged before Christmas, but nothing under the tree because it takes Pulse a minimum of a week from charging to actual shipping.

With the delay, that means that Maverick, Hot House, Bug Bite, Black roritchi, SS As seen in Parks Megatron, AND God Neptune will all be released within 4 days of one another, $350 worth of bots pretty much in one go, and no paypal credit to help either.

That's an overload right around the time when Christmas shopping is at the peak

ok, so I know every TT Selects gets delayed, it's inevitable. However... This first delay is 6 weeks roughly (10/24 to 12/3), can we expect another delay? Basically I'm asking, are they incremental, or is this date goign to be pretty accurate?

I just seem to recall Super Megatron getting pushed back at least twice...but that could be faulty memory based on peoples posts since I didn't actually order one myself. Has Super megs even been released on Pulse yet? (even though it is sold out, usually they still show the estimated arrival date but I dont see any)

o.supreme wrote:ok, so I know every TT Selects gets delayed, it's inevitable. However... This first delay is 6 weeks roughly (10/24 to 12/3), can we expect another delay? Basically I'm asking, are they incremental, or is this date goign to be pretty accurate?

I just seem to recall Super Megatron getting pushed back at least twice...but that could be faulty memory based on peoples posts since I didn't actually order one myself. Has Super megs even been released on Pulse yet? (even though it is sold out, usually they still show the estimated arrival date but I dont see any)

Super Megatron should be shipping Decemeber 1st.

Does anyone else think this will result in several cancellations? Cause it being that close to Christmas is already making me consider cancelling, especially as I wss already debating that with Super Megatron, but $300 right at the start of Decemeber is a bit too much.

Sentinel_Primal wrote:

o.supreme wrote:ok, so I know every TT Selects gets delayed, it's inevitable. However... This first delay is 6 weeks roughly (10/24 to 12/3), can we expect another delay? Basically I'm asking, are they incremental, or is this date goign to be pretty accurate?

I just seem to recall Super Megatron getting pushed back at least twice...but that could be faulty memory based on peoples posts since I didn't actually order one myself. Has Super megs even been released on Pulse yet? (even though it is sold out, usually they still show the estimated arrival date but I dont see any)

Super Megatron should be shipping Decemeber 1st.

Does anyone else think this will result in several cancellations? Cause it being that close to Christmas is already making me consider cancelling, especially as I wss already debating that with Super Megatron, but $300 right at the start of Decemeber is a bit too much.

That's my problem as well, especially since it's on a credit card. Why they can't allow paypal for preorders is beyond me.

I may cancel my other preorders for God Neptune, he is the one i most want from the first week of December jam

I'm sure there will be several cancellations. heck I did it last year with the previous Seacons, much to my chagrin as I paid more than double for them later. Not doing that this time, thankfully I Don't have anything else on pre-order from Pulse.

Also, while I'm not going to get political (as I myself am apolitical), some U.S. fans are probably hedging their bets on a hopefully 2nd stimulus payment before this date comes...We will see.

If I remember correctly Super Megatron was only pushed back once, but it might seem like it was twice based on posts here. I noticed about a month ago that the expected date on the Pulse Listing was pushed back to December and commented here. About a week or 2 after that, we got emails from Pulse indicating the delay, which resulted in more comments here, likely looking to someone who wasn't getting him like a second delay.

I've also cancelled a few pre-orders (including super megs) in favor of keeping God Neptune, but I was planning on him not coming out until December anyway with Pulse's entire history of Takara Selects always being 1-2 months late.