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[anime52k8]

That Springer is totally bought. Also, I love the head sculpt on this thing.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/1/Transformers-Constructbots-Soundwave_1360370144.jpg

[Twoducks]

he'd better, I've already canceled my MP cassette orders at BBTS. Also, with Takara Soundwave having 1 cassette and Hasbro Soundwave having 5, I'll be able to have both soundwave completely full of tapes with no leftovers.

:edit:

btw, I'm not sure how I feel about stealth bomber megatron. I've been thinking for a while now that They really needed to do a new classics megatron based on his current IDW design. Looking at now though I'm not sure that I like it. An he's far too small as a deluxe.

still, MOTHER F'ING SPRINGER FTW!! And 2FT tall metroplex!

Missed opportunity with Megatron. A Voyager could have been so great. The comic design looks awesome.

Looks like Hasbro is the way to go with the Masterpiece line... if you actually get the chance to find one in stores.

[CoryHolmes]

Any idea on a price point for that new Metroplex?

[treatment]

Any idea on a price point for that new Metroplex?

about a bajillion.

tfw's saying around US$125 msrp, tho.

At any rate, Springer and Metroplex looks awesome andTrailcutter's ok , but what the heck did they do to Blitzwing's head?

[anime52k8]

tfw's saying around US$125 msrp, tho.

At any rate, Springer and Metroplex looks awesome andTrailcutter's ok , but what the heck did they do to Blitzwing's head?

125 for a toy that's bigger than Fortress Maximus and better articulated sounds pretty good IMO. I will definitely be getting him and Springer.

as for Blitzwing's Head, it's based on the "Icy" personality face from animated:

And speaking of head sculpts, Springers head looks SO GOOD...

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

Yep, I do love IDW's take on Megs, but it really should have been Voyager sized.

I'm glad Hasbro is taking on full blown triple changers, but Springer is the only one I'll be getting at his point.

[Tober]

So still no Generations Arcee...

[anime52k8]

stock photos are up.

Generations IDW deluxes: http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/transformers-generations-toy-fair-2013-deluxe-wave-official-images-176850/

Metroplex: http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/transformers-generations-toy-fair-2013-metroplex-official-images-176849/

Generations triple changers: http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/transformers-generations-toy-fair-2013-voyager-class-official-images-176852/

First off, Springer's vehicle modes look awesome. Second, it looks like blitzwing will have a traditional G1 head. (possibly a face swap gimmick.)

Also, ultimate Prime Optimus and Predaking look kind of awesome:

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/beast-hunters-ultimate-predaking-and-optimus-prime-official-images-176845/

[anime52k8]

Oh damn, Metroplex will have voice clips

oh, and voyager beast hunters. don't know how I feel about them:

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/beast-hunters-toy-fair-2013-voyager-class-official-images-176848/

[mikeszekely]

Ok...

Springer and Blitzwing? So buying.

The IDW line? I want to encourage them, really. I'll buy Megatron, although he really should have been a Voyager. I'm pretty meh on the other three, though.

Metroplex? A part of me really wants a huge Metroplex, and the bot mode looks fantastic. His other modes look like crappier versions of the G1 toy. We'll see how my funds are when he's released, but I'm leaning toward it being too expensive.

[kaiotheforsaken]

Stoked about Springer. I really haven't been satisfied with any version of him before, even Warbot. But I'm digging this.

Also Beast Hunters Prime, both the Voyager and the new huge one look pretty cool.

[David Hingtgen]

I'll probably pick up Springer and Blitzwing, but only due to their cheapness. Springer looks pretty good (about as good as it'll get until someone figures out how to make a big long skinny tail-boom without making it into pure kibble in robot mode AND hiding it in car mode)

But Blitzwing? Again--because he's cheap, but I'm a huge fan of the character, and still think his G1 toy is one of the best triple-changers ever, from any series. This is not a jet--this is a chunk of tank and robot parts, with wings and a nosecone poking out.

I will still hope for either MP or 3P Blitzwing. I want a *jet* and a *tank*. Not a block with treads and a gun, not a block with taifins and a cockpit. I expect vehicle mode to equal/surpass the G1 toy, not be worse.

PS--does no one else recognize that the tread-legs (and even forearms) are also Animated, not G1? (Not that I'm complaining, I'm just saying everyone else is acting like it's an Animated head on a G1 body)

Anyways, as for Metroplex---I'm sure I'm not the first/only one, but does anyone else get a Supreme Cheetor vibe from this? HUGE, yes, with light-up gimmicks. But is his transformation any more complex than a deluxe? Definite pass for me. For that much money, I want the transformation to need more than 3 steps...I mean heck, BOTH other modes are 'sit robot down, flip open leg panels'. The only difference is whether he's laying on his back or front, and whether the panels flip forward or to the sides...

[anime52k8]

but G1 Blitzwing was just a block with tailfins, a cockpit, and a giant tank turret hanging off the bottom.

Personally I always preferred Astrotrain's G1 toy to blitzwing's

Oh, and does anyone think that Generations Blitzwing's fighter mode looks like Armada Starscream?

Edited February 10, 2013 by anime52k8

[GU-11]

Springer's definitely bought.

Not liking Blitzwing's face, though. I can live with the tank mode, but the jet mode's wings are a little too small.

As for Metroplex, depending on how much he costs, I'll probably buy one since I don't know how to customize my own fig, and he's pretty decent in bot mode.

but G1 Blitzwing was just a block with tailfins, a cockpit, and a giant tank turret hanging off the bottom.

Oh, and does anyone think that Generations Blitzwing's fighter mode looks like Armada Starscream?

Actually, it reminds me more of a Mospeada Legioss.

Edited February 10, 2013 by GU-11

[anime52k8]

Actually, it reminds me more of a Mospeada Legioss.

God dammit you're right, that's what it is!

Edited February 11, 2013 by anime52k8

[RD Blade]

does anyone think that Generations Blitzwing's fighter mode looks like Armada Starscream?

I got more of a Legioss vibe from it.

[David Hingtgen]

G1 Blitzwing was a MiG-25. Not sure on the tank, a T-72 I think? But the point is--they were accurate enough to be clearly identifiable exactly what they were. And they hid their "other" points from 3/4 of the viewing angles. Going to "Cybertronian" alt-modes is frankly lazy, to "get around" issues inherent to triple-changers. "Oh, just ignore that entire half of the other vehicle--Cybertronian jets have big treads and armor plating, and Cybertronian tanks have wings and fins and intakes!" Don't care what plane he is, so long as he's a plane. BTW, I often mention Blitzwing and his MiG-25 alt-mode as "things that work" for Transformer planes. Boxy planes work. SR-71's do not.

Similarly--I want an Astrotrain that's a *NASA orbiter*. Not a shuttle-esque vehicle, or a shuttle with a bullet train nose strapped on either side.

[UN Spacy]

they're saying hasbro soundwave is shipping with all 5 cassettes... I'll be cancelling my takara pre-orders the second this is confirmed.

Great news. I hope it's readily available.

[Black Valkyrie]

Legioss indeed, it might be a cheep alternative one for those can't afford the real ones. The new Legend Prime looks nice :

[anime52k8]

Legioss indeed, it might be a cheep alternative one for those can't afford the real ones. The new Legend Prime looks nice :

It's probably better engineered than any actual Legioss toy ever produced.

[kanedaestes]

Hmmm bought my Soundwave too soon but whatever. I may just get two. At least I have a megs gun mode and an emerging cube out of the 200 I put down. I'm honestly not upset surprisingly, because at the end of the day TRU soundwave may be an impossible get here in Chicago as mp prime was. I still ordered him online though it was waaay cheaper than the takers version.

[VF5SS]

The only difference is whether he's laying on his back or front, and whether the panels flip forward or to the sides...

HEY DAVE! THAT'S WHAT METROPLEX LOOKS LIKE!

[David Hingtgen]

True, and that's why Trypticon is so much better.

[Uxi]

Damn why is the Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock so expensive on the secondary market? Was it a smaller run than Rodimus, Skywarp, etc or just more popoular? Doesn't look possible to get for less than 2 bills. Really wish Hasbro would make more use of these molds like they have with with the Seeker repaints.

Any hint there could be other FoC Dinobots?

[mikeszekely]

I'll probably pick up Springer and Blitzwing, but only due to their cheapness. Springer looks pretty good (about as good as it'll get until someone figures out how to make a big long skinny tail-boom without making it into pure kibble in robot mode AND hiding it in car mode)

But Blitzwing? Again--because he's cheap, but I'm a huge fan of the character, and still think his G1 toy is one of the best triple-changers ever, from any series. This is not a jet--this is a chunk of tank and robot parts, with wings and a nosecone poking out.

I will still hope for either MP or 3P Blitzwing. I want a *jet* and a *tank*. Not a block with treads and a gun, not a block with taifins and a cockpit. I expect vehicle mode to equal/surpass the G1 toy, not be worse.

PS--does no one else recognize that the tread-legs (and even forearms) are also Animated, not G1? (Not that I'm complaining, I'm just saying everyone else is acting like it's an Animated head on a G1 body)

Anyways, as for Metroplex---I'm sure I'm not the first/only one, but does anyone else get a Supreme Cheetor vibe from this? HUGE, yes, with light-up gimmicks. But is his transformation any more complex than a deluxe? Definite pass for me. For that much money, I want the transformation to need more than 3 steps...I mean heck, BOTH other modes are 'sit robot down, flip open leg panels'. The only difference is whether he's laying on his back or front, and whether the panels flip forward or to the sides...

Honestly, David, I'm happy that Blitzwing looks as good as he does. Tank mode looks like a tank to me, and his jet mode, while a little blocky, looks a lot more like a plane with Macross-style FAST packs than the flying tank that was Animated Blitzwing, and isn't that much worse than the original's bi-plane wings.

The new Legend Prime looks nice

Yeah, and it appears to be based on IDW's take on G1 Prime. I would have preferred him in a Deluxe size, though, to fight with the upcoming IDW Megatron. In fact, I'd rather they were giving us a Deluxe IDW Prime than a Deluxe IDW Orion Pax.

[VF5SS]

True, and that's why Trypticon is so much better.

You need to learn how to appreciate the elegant simplicity of Metroplex.

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

You need to learn how to appreciate the elegant simplicity of Metroplex.

Well, at least the new one isn't bent over on his knees with his butt in the air in alt mode:

[VF5SS]

Yeah that one was more a really sweet action master that they at the last minute remember it had to transform :v

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

Yeah that one was more a really sweet action master that they at the last minute remember it had to transform :v

<snort> I wonder what kind of sweet action Metroplex got in that pose.

Sorry, I'll stop now.

[anime52k8]

Well, at least the new one isn't bent over on his knees with his butt in the air in alt mode:

You know that's his chest and not his butt, right?

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

You know that's his chest and not his butt, right?

I always thought the gray area with the red stripe was his hind quarters, but I guess it's his "calves". I remember seeing that thing in Target thinking it was a lazy transformation for something so big. Just bend the big guy over and voila-instant alt mode.

I beginning to think the stock pic for the new Metroplex's fortress mode shows it as being mistransformed. The black ramp that extends out of his chest just looks wrong against his right leg.

[jenius]

Well, at least the new one isn't bent over on his knees with his butt in the air in alt mode:

Jayce? Is that you?

[Major Focker]

seeking some advice as i'm only a casual TF collector:

- what is a fair price for an MIB MP-04?

- i also have the clear trailer from the sleep mode version. how much does that go for these days?

- which one is "correctly" sized, MP-04 or MP-10? (ie. is MP-04 correctly scaled to other TF toys, or is it oversized?). seems like MP-10 is the right size given the pics of it shaking hands with the MP Rodimus which i have. but is the MP-10 also correctly scaled to the MP Starscream (i have the ghost version), MP Soundwave, and will the recent MP Lambor fit in the MP-10 trailer?

- given the choice, would you trade an MP-04 for an MP-10?

thanks

[ErikElvis]

Mp-04 is oversized. Mp-10 is in scale to other MP's. Lambor does fit in the trailer. And I would definitely trade a mp-04 for a 10. not to sure on current pricing of 04 but im sure demand has dropped since 10 came out.

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

seeking some advice as i'm only a casual TF collector:

- what is a fair price for an MIB MP-04?

- i also have the clear trailer from the sleep mode version. how much does that go for these days?

- which one is "correctly" sized, MP-04 or MP-10? (ie. is MP-04 correctly scaled to other TF toys, or is it oversized?). seems like MP-10 is the right size given the pics of it shaking hands with the MP Rodimus which i have. but is the MP-10 also correctly scaled to the MP Starscream (i have the ghost version), MP Soundwave, and will the recent MP Lambor fit in the MP-10 trailer?

- given the choice, would you trade an MP-04 for an MP-10?

thanks

For MP-04, I think you'd be hard pressed to find one for its original price of $200 right now, and eBay prices for it are ridiculous at $450+. Use that as a gauge and weigh it against your own budget.

MP-04 looks nice when standing with the Alternators and Binaltechs, but is completey oversized with the Henkeis and Classics. Scale and Transformers don't really mix, but MP Starscream and Soundwave look fine standing up to MP-10. MP-10 is still the tallest of the three, but not by much. And yes, MP Lambor will fit in MP-10 trailer.

Would I trade MP-04 for an MP-10? No. Sure MP-10 has a much better alt mode and will be the size standard for all upcoming MPs, but MP-04's size and and heft makes it a great stand alone piece for OP. I also like its blockiness and chunkiness in bot mode, and the little gimmicks are just icing on the cake.