Revenge of the Fallen toy discussion (leaks and official info)

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:28 pm

Clay wrote:And I have this Binaltech Overdrive whose doors don't match the trunk because the paint-on-metal doesn't match the molded plastic.

A reason why the two BT/Alt figures I hung onto are the Hasbro versions. This is one of Takara's more annoying weaknesses, going right back to G1 - they just can't colour match. I used to think it was just a vagary of using two different materials - i.e. that if something mixed the two, the colours were always going to look quite different. It's really not, though - if the likes of Mark and Tonka can/could manage it...

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:00 am

Well, it's not like Hasbro doesn't occasionally have problems with making molded, unpainted plastic colors and painted plastic parts match...

Anyway. Japanese EZ (Legends) Constructicons in packaging, due out this week.
http://www.the-arker.com/news_show.asp?Info_id=3285

I'm hearing reports that these are ALREADY SOLD OUT. Wow. So if you want them and didn't order them yet, either wait for Takara to do a second production run, or wait for the upcoming store exclusive Hasbro versions that were promised at BotCon.

Meanwhile, upcoming Target exclusive "burning" redeco of The Fallen:
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... re-168167/

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:16 am

Target exclusive Bruticus Maximus out too.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... nd-us.html

Post by **Blackjack** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:25 pm

The legends Constructicons are sold out? Bloody hell.

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:59 pm

Nevermore wrote:Well, it's not like Hasbro doesn't occasionally have problems with making molded, unpainted plastic colors and painted plastic parts match...

I, er, I don't recall saying they did. However, by keeping painted diecast out of the mix they're 25% less incompetent. What it is, right, is there are/were other toy companies who, whisper it, make action figures that aren't Transformers even if they do the same basic thing. Not everything is Hasbro or Takara. Not unless you're loyal to the brand instead of the quality of the product, of course.

SenahBirdR · Post by **SenahBirdR** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:19 pm

Nevermore wrote:Target exclusive Bruticus Maximus out too.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... nd-us.html

Damnit, I was just there Saturday and neither this nor Superion. Bruticus Maximus is not up on their online site yet either so I won't hit that 10% of $50 they are having on toys right now.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:43 pm

Scout Ejector (evil toaster) and Nightbeat (Dead End/Detour redeco) out.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... etail.html

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:45 am

New pics of Thrust (Breakaway redeco with new head).
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... st-168177/

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:39 pm

For those who care: Mega Power Bots Optimus Prime out. Devastator is apparently in the next wave.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... etail.html

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:44 pm

I'm torn. Honestly torn. I like Thrust figures, but the Breakaway figure is one I've been avoiding as the robot mode kinda looks like they left it half-way transformed and all cluttered. Anyone with the Breakaway figure, does the mold look this cluttered in person or is there an alternate transformation so that his head actually pops out instead of peeking out through a windshield?

Springer007 · Post by **Springer007** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:53 pm

SenahBirdR wrote:Damnit, I was just there Saturday and neither this nor Superion. Bruticus Maximus is not up on their online site yet either so I won't hit that 10% of $50 they are having on toys right now.

I had the same problem you are having. The Superions sold out extremely quick at Target in Fort Smith. One moment they were there, the next they were clean gone. It appears that collectors, or kids, or both, are buying these combiners up at a fast rate. I wish you luck though in finding these though.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:28 am

Sneak peek at SDCC:

G1 deco Mixmaster, Hoist, Human Alliance Sideswipe, Human Alliance Skids, Robot Heroes Battle Scenes...
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... th-168186/

(plus reissue Insecticons and Perceptor and Masterpiece Skywarp)

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:53 pm

First look at ROTF Voyager Bludgeon:
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... de-168187/

DeathToLimes · Post by **DeathToLimes** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:38 pm

RID Scourge wrote:I'm torn. Honestly torn. I like Thrust figures, but the Breakaway figure is one I've been avoiding as the robot mode kinda looks like they left it half-way transformed and all cluttered. Anyone with the Breakaway figure, does the mold look this cluttered in person or is there an alternate transformation so that his head actually pops out instead of peeking out through a windshield?

I was really on the fence with this figure because at first, it looked like someone folded a plane in half and called it an autobot. I picked up the figure on impulse later and I've been in love with it ever since. It's a great buy: Fun transformation, great looking alt., unique robot form. The head not coming out is kinda iffy but there's kitbashes available here and there to remedy that.
All in all, buy it. Buy 12. Breakaway rules.

Xeno-the-Hedgehog · Post by **Xeno-the-Hedgehog** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:05 pm

I'm still peeved that Mixmaster can't combine, but he does look surprisingly awesome in G1 colors.

tahukanuva · Post by **tahukanuva** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:59 pm

Nevermore wrote:First look at ROTF Voyager Bludgeon:
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... de-168187/

Looks promising. The orange is bit painful though.

Rattrap's tail · Post by **Rattrap's tail** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:56 pm

Yah right, like we gonna get that sword... Ooops! Safety law...

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:44 am

Thanks Death. I'll def give Thrust a try.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:48 pm

New exclusive Japanese toys:

"Soundwave Black version", exclusive to C3xHobby Convention.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... ve-168196/

And various Classics Mini-Con redecos named "Mighty Dozer", "Mighty Bull" and "Mighty Stra" (??). Dozer is a Toys'R'Us Japan exclusive, the other two are exclusive to Bic Camera, Edion Group franchisees and other Japanese stores.

Each is available for purchasing ROTF toys for 2000 Yen and more.

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:00 pm

That soundwave is very Halloweeny.