New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More
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Well looks like Hasbro partly answered my question as to what the Transformers version of a retro line would be like with these new collector con items. We are getting a Hot Rod and Starscream and while they are the G1 molds, they are being offered in brand new decos inspired by the movie. So yeah, you are finally getting a magenta Hot Rod. And they are being released in the velocitron style of closed box which we saw for the velocitron leader class toy. They are $33.99 each.
Are G1 toy in new decos a thing you fans would like to see Hasbro pursue?
We also have the reveals/preorders of the 4 new toys for Velocitron wave 2: Hot Rod toy deco, Shadowstrip, Crasher and Galaxy Shuttle.
Here is a link to the preorders on Pulse: https://hasbropulse.com/search?q=transformers
And here are the links for Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/shop/walmart-co ... ansformers
Crasher: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/337067944
Shadowstrip: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/188537643
Hot Rod: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/1672387646
Galaxy Shuttle: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/869742903
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Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146581)
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:07am CDT
Something feels very odd about the original G1 toys being redecoed to be more show-accurate. At the same time maybe this'll help 80's kids finally have their toys look like the 'bots they saw on the screen! 
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146582)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:11am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:11am CDT
That Starscream.
AGAIN?
Why?
Why not re-release Soundwave and the cassettes?
At least PinkRod is somewhat new.
AGAIN?
Why?
Why not re-release Soundwave and the cassettes?
At least PinkRod is somewhat new.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146583)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:15am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:15am CDT
Hm. Hot Rod is tempting even though I already have a G1 version.
And, in regards to Starscream, this time his face is painted like the toon. Plus, how often have we gotten this version of the mold?
And, in regards to Starscream, this time his face is painted like the toon. Plus, how often have we gotten this version of the mold?
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146585)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:15am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:15am CDT
That pink Hot Rod is what the Velocitron Hot Rod should have looked like!
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146586)
Posted by DeathReviews on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:22am CDT
They did do a re-issue of Soundwave and the cassettes a few years back at Walmart. For a change, those sold pretty well, unlike many re-issues. This G1 Starscream has some alterations, it looks like. Besides the colors, they appear to have added 5mm ports to the hand pieces so he can actually hold other weapons and accessories. There also seem to be matching ports on the the null-ray cannon pieces. Also they included a mini Megatron alt mode weapon. All of which is an improvement. Though that doesn't mean the G1 seekers weren't still a mess of partsforming.
Posted by DeathReviews on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:22am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Starscream.
AGAIN?
Why?
Why not re-release Soundwave and the cassettes?
At least PinkRod is somewhat new.
They did do a re-issue of Soundwave and the cassettes a few years back at Walmart. For a change, those sold pretty well, unlike many re-issues. This G1 Starscream has some alterations, it looks like. Besides the colors, they appear to have added 5mm ports to the hand pieces so he can actually hold other weapons and accessories. There also seem to be matching ports on the the null-ray cannon pieces. Also they included a mini Megatron alt mode weapon. All of which is an improvement. Though that doesn't mean the G1 seekers weren't still a mess of partsforming.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146587)
Posted by Big Grim on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by Big Grim on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:23am CDT
Gods, the G1 figures are bland as heck in their animation colours. I prefer the original toy colours WITH stickers!
~ Grim
~ Grim
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146588)
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:23am CDT
Personally I'm glad we got the toy-accurate look.
I'm guessing they're being cheeky by having the show-accurate mold look like the toy and the original toy look show-accurate.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:23am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:That pink Hot Rod is what the Velocitron Hot Rod should have looked like!
Personally I'm glad we got the toy-accurate look.
I'm guessing they're being cheeky by having the show-accurate mold look like the toy and the original toy look show-accurate.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146591)
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:44am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:44am CDT
So much for mainline toys only having windowless packaging...
Anyway, these retro releases have no appeal As much as I love the original toys, the further in time we get, the less appealing reissues are. I get they are good for casual fans, but I've not seen one, even the BW ones, that hasn't been price reduced yet. If I really wanted one, I'd seek out an original, even if they are extremely expensive. I mean I was all in on the TRU commemorative line when that came out, but that started back in 2002! It's crazy to think you can have a reissue today that is almost as far from the commemorative series, as it was from the original!
Anyway, these retro releases have no appeal As much as I love the original toys, the further in time we get, the less appealing reissues are. I get they are good for casual fans, but I've not seen one, even the BW ones, that hasn't been price reduced yet. If I really wanted one, I'd seek out an original, even if they are extremely expensive. I mean I was all in on the TRU commemorative line when that came out, but that started back in 2002! It's crazy to think you can have a reissue today that is almost as far from the commemorative series, as it was from the original!
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146592)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:00am CDT
That Starscream is the exact same that was released a while back. Only the packaging differ. Plus, I can still find the thing locally either used or new with ease.
I know about the previous reissue of Soundwave and that's one that not only insta-sold, but it was scalped to Hell and back. So reissueing Soundwave and his minions again would have made way more sense than the "shelfwarming" Starscream.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:00am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Starscream.
AGAIN?
Why?
Why not re-release Soundwave and the cassettes?
At least PinkRod is somewhat new.
They did do a re-issue of Soundwave and the cassettes a few years back at Walmart. For a change, those sold pretty well, unlike many re-issues. This G1 Starscream has some alterations, it looks like. Besides the colors, they appear to have added 5mm ports to the hand pieces so he can actually hold other weapons and accessories. There also seem to be matching ports on the the null-ray cannon pieces. Also they included a mini Megatron alt mode weapon. All of which is an improvement. Though that doesn't mean the G1 seekers weren't still a mess of partsforming.
That Starscream is the exact same that was released a while back. Only the packaging differ. Plus, I can still find the thing locally either used or new with ease.
I know about the previous reissue of Soundwave and that's one that not only insta-sold, but it was scalped to Hell and back. So reissueing Soundwave and his minions again would have made way more sense than the "shelfwarming" Starscream.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146593)
Posted by primeisboss on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:08am CDT
Posted by primeisboss on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:08am CDT
While I have mixed opinions on animation accurate G1 figures, this Hot Rod looks amazing.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146595)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:12am CDT
It's certainly a goofy quirk, assigning each color to each figure like that
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:12am CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:That pink Hot Rod is what the Velocitron Hot Rod should have looked like!
Personally I'm glad we got the toy-accurate look.
I'm guessing they're being cheeky by having the show-accurate mold look like the toy and the original toy look show-accurate.
It's certainly a goofy quirk, assigning each color to each figure like that
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146597)
Posted by LE0KING on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:31am CDT
Posted by LE0KING on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:31am CDT
Has anyone noticed before that Astrotrain comes with the weapons for Prime Skyquake and Dreadwing?
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146598)
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:33am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:33am CDT
Not really liking the box art, nor what looks to be a lack of stickers -surely the plastic free boxes and no stickers could have made these cheaper. I am still liking my TF collection starscream though so this one is a pass but the new colors hotrod is likely going to be a buy.
If thye had released Galazxy shuttle as a voyager I think I'd still be passing, not a fan of the mold/size and think other shuttles can be better used to represent him in my collection if need be. Will probably go well with the undersized Haslab starsaber set though.
If thye had released Galazxy shuttle as a voyager I think I'd still be passing, not a fan of the mold/size and think other shuttles can be better used to represent him in my collection if need be. Will probably go well with the undersized Haslab starsaber set though.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146599)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:42am CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:42am CDT
While Galaxy Shuttle's bot mode is neat looking it's not a character I'm into, I particularly don't like that Siege mold for either alt mode. Major pass, maybe if they did a RED version for $20.
Crasher look cool and is tempting but I wasn't into Gobots like I was TF's and the only one I can remember having is Tux, the Rolls Royce car. I may buy this one if I happen across it in store and I'm feeling it.
Crasher look cool and is tempting but I wasn't into Gobots like I was TF's and the only one I can remember having is Tux, the Rolls Royce car. I may buy this one if I happen across it in store and I'm feeling it.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146600)
Posted by william-james88 on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:59am CDT
The deco is different on this starcream. The blue used is paler, the bits at th ide of his head are painted to make it look more like his head in the cartoon, and the cockpit is yellow. You might need this in your starscream collection afterall.
Posted by william-james88 on October 6th, 2022 @ 11:59am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Starscream is the exact same that was released a while back. Only the packaging differ. Plus, I can still find the thing locally either used or new with ease.
The deco is different on this starcream. The blue used is paler, the bits at th ide of his head are painted to make it look more like his head in the cartoon, and the cockpit is yellow. You might need this in your starscream collection afterall.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146601)
Posted by william-james88 on October 6th, 2022 @ 12:05pm CDT
Starscream is cheaper. The previous rerelease was 34.76. While it's only been a few years, inflation has been rampant. If we used the same inflation as we see in other TF toys, this Starscream should be between $40-$45. But it's much cheaper than that instead.
Posted by william-james88 on October 6th, 2022 @ 12:05pm CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:Not really liking the box art, nor what looks to be a lack of stickers -surely the plastic free boxes and no stickers could have made these cheaper.
Starscream is cheaper. The previous rerelease was 34.76. While it's only been a few years, inflation has been rampant. If we used the same inflation as we see in other TF toys, this Starscream should be between $40-$45. But it's much cheaper than that instead.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146603)
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 12:36pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 12:36pm CDT
Of the new Velocitron releases was anyone able to pre-order Crasher or Shadowstrip from Walmart?
When I click on the original links provided on the previous page, it just takes me to a page which states "check availability nearby", but no way to pre-order. When I click the link to show them all, Crasher was coming up for a while as "out of stock", and Shadowstrip, not at all. Now Crasher is gone as well.
When I click on the original links provided on the previous page, it just takes me to a page which states "check availability nearby", but no way to pre-order. When I click the link to show them all, Crasher was coming up for a while as "out of stock", and Shadowstrip, not at all. Now Crasher is gone as well.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146605)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 6th, 2022 @ 1:28pm CDT
No, they were never available, and Pulse hasn't even listed them yet. The Walmart event runs through tomorrow so they should be available tomorrow morning.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 6th, 2022 @ 1:28pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Of the new Velocitron releases was anyone able to pre-order Crasher or Shadowstrip from Walmart?
When I click on the original links provided on the previous page, it just takes me to a page which states "check availability nearby", but no way to pre-order. When I click the link to show them all, Crasher was coming up for a while as "out of stock", and Shadowstrip, not at all. Now Crasher is gone as well.
No, they were never available, and Pulse hasn't even listed them yet. The Walmart event runs through tomorrow so they should be available tomorrow morning.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146612)
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:31pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:31pm CDT
I believe this "new" Starscream was already released in Japan in 2003:
- https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Starscream_(G1)/toys
Also, the ghost version featured a similar colour scheme.
I don't think the original mold of Hotrod has been released in anime-colours though?
- https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Starscream_(G1)/toys
Also, the ghost version featured a similar colour scheme.
I don't think the original mold of Hotrod has been released in anime-colours though?
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146613)
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:41pm CDT
Nah, some slight differences (paint on sides of head, nose cone and maybe a few more) but def not enough to make me get it over my Japanese 2003 version.
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:41pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:I believe this "new" Starscream was already released in Japan in 2003:
- https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Starscream_(G1)/toys
Nah, some slight differences (paint on sides of head, nose cone and maybe a few more) but def not enough to make me get it over my Japanese 2003 version.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146614)
Posted by DaveTheRave137 on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:44pm CDT
Posted by DaveTheRave137 on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:44pm CDT
again disapoonment, the artwork is what you want and it is possible for that as it has been done. So why takara hasbro you planned this decades ago didnt you, always wondered why the colours were not only different but to the point where a second release is possible. No other toy range suffers from colour variants. There are pantone books, this would be aorted very early on
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146615)
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:50pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:50pm CDT
Pretty smart of them to reuse an already popular toy of an already popular character from a popular movie that still has nostalgia to milk out of, so I can't say I'm surprised they're tossing in Starscream to make sure it's a safe investment. After all a blander (but show-accurate) Hot Rod prrrrrrrobably wouldn't have sold all that well.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146616)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:56pm CDT
Head is different on that toy, so it's similar but not a like for like.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:56pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:I believe this "new" Starscream was already released in Japan in 2003:
- https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Starscream_(G1)/toys
Also, the ghost version featured a similar colour scheme.
I don't think the original mold of Hotrod has been released in anime-colours though?
Head is different on that toy, so it's similar but not a like for like.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146617)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:57pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:57pm CDT
Oh, so the difference between this previous version
are the "anime" colors.
Meeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh................
Even more "meh" because I'm sure the damn thing will be leader priced at the very least.
are the "anime" colors.
Meeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh................
Even more "meh" because I'm sure the damn thing will be leader priced at the very least.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146618)
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:59pm CDT
Also, as others have said, the nosecone is painted in 2022 and I've just noticed the new version has "vents" painted on the bottom of the knees. Still, as I've probably got the 2003 version knocking around somewhere, I've no need for this version. I wouldn't complain if someone bought it for me, though.
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:59pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:I believe this "new" Starscream was already released in Japan in 2003:
- https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Starscream_(G1)/toys
Also, the ghost version featured a similar colour scheme.
I don't think the original mold of Hotrod has been released in anime-colours though?
Head is different on that toy, so it's similar but not a like for like.
Also, as others have said, the nosecone is painted in 2022 and I've just noticed the new version has "vents" painted on the bottom of the knees. Still, as I've probably got the 2003 version knocking around somewhere, I've no need for this version. I wouldn't complain if someone bought it for me, though.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146619)
Posted by Overcracker on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:06pm CDT
Price is $33.97 so Voyager Price.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /567980442?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Posted by Overcracker on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:06pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:...
Even more "meh" because I'm sure the damn thing will be leader priced at the very least.
Price is $33.97 so Voyager Price.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /567980442?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146624)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:29pm CDT
Maybe in the USA but I don't trust Canadian pricing. I'm pretty sure it will be at the very least 50$CAN. We will see.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:29pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:...
Even more "meh" because I'm sure the damn thing will be leader priced at the very least.
Price is $33.97 so Voyager Price.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /567980442?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Maybe in the USA but I don't trust Canadian pricing. I'm pretty sure it will be at the very least 50$CAN. We will see.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146626)
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:41pm CDT
£45-£48 here (so basically leader price) despite being same price as hotrod in the states £37 for hotrod here)
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:41pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Overcracker wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:...
Even more "meh" because I'm sure the damn thing will be leader priced at the very least.
Price is $33.97 so Voyager Price.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /567980442?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Maybe in the USA but I don't trust Canadian pricing. I'm pretty sure it will be at the very least 50$CAN. We will see.
£45-£48 here (so basically leader price) despite being same price as hotrod in the states £37 for hotrod here)
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146627)
Posted by Overcracker on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:46pm CDT
Ahh, I see.
Posted by Overcracker on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:46pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Overcracker wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:...
Even more "meh" because I'm sure the damn thing will be leader priced at the very least.
Price is $33.97 so Voyager Price.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /567980442?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Maybe in the USA but I don't trust Canadian pricing. I'm pretty sure it will be at the very least 50$CAN. We will see.
Ahh, I see.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146633)
Posted by Burn on October 6th, 2022 @ 5:31pm CDT
Posted by Burn on October 6th, 2022 @ 5:31pm CDT
The only thing Hot Rod and Starscream have going for them is that packaging.
But it's a box ... it may as well be empty. I don't even need to take them out to display them, I already have multiples, so investing in box art is just ... I may as well waste money on NFT's.
(That's not a suggestion either Hasbro)
But it's a box ... it may as well be empty. I don't even need to take them out to display them, I already have multiples, so investing in box art is just ... I may as well waste money on NFT's.
(That's not a suggestion either Hasbro)
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146635)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 6th, 2022 @ 5:35pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 6th, 2022 @ 5:35pm CDT
If I see them in-store, I might get them. Hot Rod for my Hot Rod/Rodimus shelf, and Starscream because he would look good next to my G1 Soundwave and G1 Megatron.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146639)
Posted by Emerje on October 6th, 2022 @ 7:29pm CDT
Must be a Canadian thing, both of my local Walmarts had Soundwave and his tapes on clearance, I picked up two of each for around $80. I think the only reissues I never saw hit clearance were Devastator, Starscream, Outback (not sure why he was such a big seller) and the dino tape 3 pack which I don't think was sold in stores (got mine on Walmart.com).
Pre-ordered this Starscream and Hot Rod because they're the colors I've always wanted and I really like the way they turned out (except for the box). Plus my G1 Starscream is the first Takara 2001 reissue (not the one with the disc) and I've always wanted the 2003 retool.
It's weird that some Hasbro closed boxes have pictures of the figures on the front, but Transformers are all art. You'd think they'd be consistent.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on October 6th, 2022 @ 7:29pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I know about the previous reissue of Soundwave and that's one that not only insta-sold, but it was scalped to Hell and back. So reissueing Soundwave and his minions again would have made way more sense than the "shelfwarming" Starscream.
Must be a Canadian thing, both of my local Walmarts had Soundwave and his tapes on clearance, I picked up two of each for around $80. I think the only reissues I never saw hit clearance were Devastator, Starscream, Outback (not sure why he was such a big seller) and the dino tape 3 pack which I don't think was sold in stores (got mine on Walmart.com).
Pre-ordered this Starscream and Hot Rod because they're the colors I've always wanted and I really like the way they turned out (except for the box). Plus my G1 Starscream is the first Takara 2001 reissue (not the one with the disc) and I've always wanted the 2003 retool.
It's weird that some Hasbro closed boxes have pictures of the figures on the front, but Transformers are all art. You'd think they'd be consistent.
Emerje
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146643)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 6th, 2022 @ 8:45pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 6th, 2022 @ 8:45pm CDT
I like these Movie style G1 figures but I just can't right now at that price. I wonder if they'll do more.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146648)
Posted by william-james88 on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:58pm CDT
The prices surprised me. Hot Rod's price is only slightly increased from the previous release and Stascream's is lower. Hasbro kept prices down for these.
Posted by william-james88 on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:58pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I like these Movie style G1 figures but I just can't right now at that price. I wonder if they'll do more.
The prices surprised me. Hot Rod's price is only slightly increased from the previous release and Stascream's is lower. Hasbro kept prices down for these.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146653)
Posted by Emerje on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:29pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:29pm CDT
Really makes you wonder what happened with the Tonka bots price. Arbitrary crossover markup I guess.
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Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146656)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 7th, 2022 @ 4:44am CDT
We can all agree that the reissue of G1 Optimus Prime without his trailer at freaking 60 mother effing Canadian dollars was an absurd and ludicrous price. So if they'd re-release that again in "anime colors" today, I wonder what price would it be?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 7th, 2022 @ 4:44am CDT
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I like these Movie style G1 figures but I just can't right now at that price. I wonder if they'll do more.
The prices surprised me. Hot Rod's price is only slightly increased from the previous release and Stascream's is lower. Hasbro kept prices down for these.
We can all agree that the reissue of G1 Optimus Prime without his trailer at freaking 60 mother effing Canadian dollars was an absurd and ludicrous price. So if they'd re-release that again in "anime colors" today, I wonder what price would it be?
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146672)
Posted by o.supreme on October 7th, 2022 @ 9:53am CDT
Ok it is now Friday morning, Still nothing on Walmarts end...it's just annoying that these could drop at any moment without announcement and be gone just as quickly.
Posted by o.supreme on October 7th, 2022 @ 9:53am CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:o.supreme wrote:Of the new Velocitron releases was anyone able to pre-order Crasher or Shadowstrip from Walmart?
When I click on the original links provided on the previous page, it just takes me to a page which states "check availability nearby", but no way to pre-order. When I click the link to show them all, Crasher was coming up for a while as "out of stock", and Shadowstrip, not at all. Now Crasher is gone as well.
No, they were never available, and Pulse hasn't even listed them yet. The Walmart event runs through tomorrow so they should be available tomorrow morning.
Ok it is now Friday morning, Still nothing on Walmarts end...it's just annoying that these could drop at any moment without announcement and be gone just as quickly.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146674)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 7th, 2022 @ 10:15am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 7th, 2022 @ 10:15am CDT
Preorders for the retro G1 Starscream in anime colors are up at Walmart.ca.
Starscream is exactly voyager priced so it's cheaper than I expected perfectly fair.
I have to say, I want that one. I already have Encore Starscream so I skipped the first reissue. But this one is different enough and it look fantastic. So I'm preordering it.
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0205667271
The preorder for Galaxy Shuttle is up as well, but I'll skip it. I already have Siege Astrotrain and that Galaxy Shuttle looks ugly IMO.
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... OM4IGRFRFT
Starscream is exactly voyager priced so it's cheaper than I expected perfectly fair.
I have to say, I want that one. I already have Encore Starscream so I skipped the first reissue. But this one is different enough and it look fantastic. So I'm preordering it.
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0205667271
The preorder for Galaxy Shuttle is up as well, but I'll skip it. I already have Siege Astrotrain and that Galaxy Shuttle looks ugly IMO.
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... OM4IGRFRFT
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146676)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 7th, 2022 @ 10:24am CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 7th, 2022 @ 10:24am CDT
Yeah sorry about that, I don't know where Crasher is. I'll be watching for a Pulse notification.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146693)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 7th, 2022 @ 6:13pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 7th, 2022 @ 6:13pm CDT
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146742)
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 8th, 2022 @ 4:04pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 8th, 2022 @ 4:04pm CDT
Vehicle modes still pretty bad but the painted wheel rims and the wheel pegs all being the same color makes it have a little bit more going for it. First time I've heard slavish not pronounced slavish though 
and I always mispronounce things 
and I always mispronounce things
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146771)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:10am CDT
I might be a little late to the party on this one. But considering the original figure (which still looks like one of the better G1 figures) was anyone else a little disappointed the new "Leader Class" figure is a redeco and minor retool of Astrotrain?
I don't entirely get the justification for a half-hearted repaint to claim this is an update to a "classic character". Would it have been too much effort to make a modern Shuttle-Bot? Maybe even sharing engineering with Astrotrain's shuttle mode?? It's not like this Triplechanger figure was much beloved update to begin with...
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:10am CDT
I might be a little late to the party on this one. But considering the original figure (which still looks like one of the better G1 figures) was anyone else a little disappointed the new "Leader Class" figure is a redeco and minor retool of Astrotrain?
I don't entirely get the justification for a half-hearted repaint to claim this is an update to a "classic character". Would it have been too much effort to make a modern Shuttle-Bot? Maybe even sharing engineering with Astrotrain's shuttle mode?? It's not like this Triplechanger figure was much beloved update to begin with...
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146773)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:26am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:26am CDT
That's a "beloved character" no one know about unless you're hardcore into the Japanese continuity. Plus B&W colored Astrotrain was already a thing. So we got a 2 for 1 hommage here.
Still, with the upcoming HASLAB Victory Saber, maybe we will have a line where we will get full updates on the G1 Japanese continuity transformers. It may take some years but I'm sure it's on the drawing board.
Still, with the upcoming HASLAB Victory Saber, maybe we will have a line where we will get full updates on the G1 Japanese continuity transformers. It may take some years but I'm sure it's on the drawing board.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146774)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:32am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:32am CDT
My thinking (being quite oblivious to the Takara series) is that a Shuttle Bot would be easier to make than a Triplechanger?
Plus, in retrospect, Galaxy Shuttle (awful name aside) is quite a unique design among G1.
Astrotrain - Triplechanger
Blast Off - Combiner Part
Sky Lynx - drug trip
Galaxy Shuttle - Shuttle Bot
I'm sure there is likely a Micromaster (or similar) I might be missing. But that's it for G1 Shuttles. GS is the only pure one. It would have been nice to see that carry over into a modern line.
Plus, in retrospect, Galaxy Shuttle (awful name aside) is quite a unique design among G1.
Astrotrain - Triplechanger
Blast Off - Combiner Part
Sky Lynx - drug trip
Galaxy Shuttle - Shuttle Bot
I'm sure there is likely a Micromaster (or similar) I might be missing. But that's it for G1 Shuttles. GS is the only pure one. It would have been nice to see that carry over into a modern line.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146775)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:32am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:32am CDT
Yeah, nobody cares enough about Galaxy Shuttle for him to get his own mold. He was pretty much a nobody even in the cartoon that featured him. Just a glorified space bus more than anything.
At least functionally-similar characters like Sky Lynx and Omega Supreme had personality. Galaxy Shuttle was just a generic, unmemorable dude. Even the TFWiki intro text pokes fun at the fact that Victory did nothing to make him stand out as a character.
At least functionally-similar characters like Sky Lynx and Omega Supreme had personality. Galaxy Shuttle was just a generic, unmemorable dude. Even the TFWiki intro text pokes fun at the fact that Victory did nothing to make him stand out as a character.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146776)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:34am CDT
That could be it's own category in this franchise by this point.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:34am CDT
Sabrblade wrote: Just a glorified space bus more than anything.
That could be it's own category in this franchise by this point.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146777)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:41am CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:41am CDT
The best argument I've seen so far is that a new shuttle bot mold could do double duty for Galaxy Shuttle and Armada Jetfire, but I'm not sure there's enough variety between those or demand to justify two decoes out of that.
I'm guessing the decision here was less "how can we release Galaxy Shuttle" and more "what's another good leader class repaint. These region-exclusive characters are logical choices for that.
Of course personally I would've rather seen Stalker or other redecoes from Double Dealer, but that's a whole other thing.
I'm guessing the decision here was less "how can we release Galaxy Shuttle" and more "what's another good leader class repaint. These region-exclusive characters are logical choices for that.
Of course personally I would've rather seen Stalker or other redecoes from Double Dealer, but that's a whole other thing.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146778)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:57am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 9th, 2022 @ 11:57am CDT
To represent UT, accurately and faithfully. You would think they had at least one of the series gimmicks. Be it mini-con features, dual combiners etc Otherwise they aren't representing UT. So that in turn would justify the difference between GS and Armada Jetfire.
I immediately thought a GS mold could easily be a new Blast Off. Then again, there is always that part of the fanbase that would throw a tantrum if one member of a combiner team was released that didn't combine.
I immediately thought a GS mold could easily be a new Blast Off. Then again, there is always that part of the fanbase that would throw a tantrum if one member of a combiner team was released that didn't combine.
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146779)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 9th, 2022 @ 12:01pm CDT
Stalker, machine Wars Soundwave, Cybertron Defence Red Alert...that Double Dealer mold had a lot of redeco options really. Though all would have had the bird mode shoved in
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 9th, 2022 @ 12:01pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:The best argument I've seen so far is that a new shuttle bot mold could do double duty for Galaxy Shuttle and Armada Jetfire, but I'm not sure there's enough variety between those or demand to justify two decoes out of that.
I'm guessing the decision here was less "how can we release Galaxy Shuttle" and more "what's another good leader class repaint. These region-exclusive characters are logical choices for that.
Of course personally I would've rather seen Stalker or other redecoes from Double Dealer, but that's a whole other thing.
Stalker, machine Wars Soundwave, Cybertron Defence Red Alert...that Double Dealer mold had a lot of redeco options really. Though all would have had the bird mode shoved in
Re: New Walmart Exclusives up for Preorder Including G1 Magenta Hot Rod, Galaxy Shuttle and More (2146780)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 9th, 2022 @ 12:06pm CDT
Which could be effectively ignored by the fandom, like Galaxy Shuttle's train mode; or incorporated into the new version in a hypothetical MW Soundwave, like a Laserbeak design someone here suggested years ago.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 9th, 2022 @ 12:06pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Stalker, machine Wars Soundwave, Cybertron Defence Red Alert...that Double Dealer mold had a lot of redeco options really. Though all would have had the bird mode shoved in
Which could be effectively ignored by the fandom, like Galaxy Shuttle's train mode; or incorporated into the new version in a hypothetical MW Soundwave, like a Laserbeak design someone here suggested years ago.
