Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line
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Yesterday, Hasbro announced 3 new Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee releases. A rerelease of Studio Series Grimlock, a Troop Builder Multipack and Dead Ironhide and Prowl 2 pack. Below are the descriptions and images, bur first we have the links to the Target preorders. They release August 1st.
Troop Builder Multipack https://www.target.com/p/transformers-t ... nk=sametab
Transformers Studio Series Ironhide and Prowl https://www.target.com/p/transformers-s ... nk=sametab
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... -and-prowl
SS Grimlock https://www.target.com/p/transformers-s ... nk=sametab
Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Troop Builder Multipack
Prepare for an epic battle between the strongest Transformers robot troops with the Troop Builder Multipack! This pack includes 4 Transformers action figures: Decepticon Seeker, Quintesson Trooper, G1 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Animated Universe Autotrooper. Each figure converts from robot to their classic alt modes in 14-27 steps. Gear up your figures for combat with the character-inspired weapon accessories and the 3 included alternate heads for the Quintesson Trooper, G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Aniamted Universe Autotrooper figures. You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Bumblebee products for fans of all ages. Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature collectible special packaging themed to fit the Buzzworthy Bumblebee line. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).
Includes: 4 figures, 9 accessories, 3 alternate heads, and instructions.
BUZZWORTHY BUMBLEBEE: The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target
BUILD THE BATTLE: Assemble your strongest troops for battle with the Troop Builder Multipack! Includes Decepticon Seeker, Quintesson Trooper, G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Animated Universe Autotrooper
AWESOME ALT MODES: Each figure converts between robot to alt mode in 14-27 steps. Includes alternate heads for Quintesson Trooper, G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Animated Universe Autotrooper figures
GEAR UP FOR COMBAT: Comes with 2 Null Rays, 2 swords, 2 cannons, blaster, axe, and mace weapon accessories that attach to the Transformers figures in both modes
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers multipack features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. These Transformers toys make great gifts for boys, girls, and fans of all ages
Transformers Studio Series Ironhide and Prowl
Bumblebee is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target. Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Ironhide and Prowl action figures! When Decepticons hijack the Autobot shuttle, Prowl and Ironhide fight to the end. Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Ironhide toy converts from robot to van mode in 26 steps. Prowl toy converts from robot to police car mode in 17 steps. Comes with 3 blaster accessories. Pose these Transformers toys in the included Decepticon Shuttle Ambush removable backdrop scene. Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee toys, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).
Includes 2 figures, 3 accessories, removable backdrop, and instructions.
BUZZWORTHY BUMBLEBEE: The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target
IRONHIDE AND PROWL: Transformers Studio Series 6.5-inch Ironhide and 4.5-inch Prowl action figures feature movie-inspired deco and details. Comes with 3 blaster accessories
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: Ironhide toy and Prowl toy both have battle-damage deco and details inspired by the Decepticon Shuttle Ambush scene from The Transformers: The Movie
2 ICONIC MODES: These Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls feature classic conversion. Ironhide toy converts from robot to van mode in 26 steps. Prowl toy converts from robot to police car mode in 17 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging
Transformers Studio Series Grimlock
You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target. Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Grimlock action figure! Freed from his confines, Grimlock unleashes massive Dinobot force. Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to T. rex mode in 30 steps. Pose the Grimlock toy in the included Hong Kong Pursuit removable backdrop scene. Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).
Includes figure, removable backdrop, and instructions.
BUZZWORTHY BUMBLEBEE: The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target
8.5-INCH SCALE GRIMLOCK: Transformers Studio Series 07BB Leader Grimlock action figure features movie-inspired deco and details
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: Grimlock toy scale reflects the character’s size in the Transformers: Age of Extinction. Pose figure in front of the removable backdrop depicting the Hong Kong Pursuit scene
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and T. rex modes in 30 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging
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Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163419)
Posted by TK415 on June 14th, 2023 @ 9:39am CDT
Posted by TK415 on June 14th, 2023 @ 9:39am CDT
Thanks WJ! I was frustrated that Pulse was sold out. I checked everywhere yesterday but to no avail, thanks for the link! So happy I could preorder them!
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163420)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 14th, 2023 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 14th, 2023 @ 9:58am CDT
Wow, troop multipack is already sold out! I did preorder the undead duo, though.
I have a feeling I may see the troop multipack around Canada a lot. Or, at least, I hope I do. I do like the Seeker a lot and he's the main one I want from it. Still a little too on the blue side to my liking.
I have a feeling I may see the troop multipack around Canada a lot. Or, at least, I hope I do. I do like the Seeker a lot and he's the main one I want from it. Still a little too on the blue side to my liking.
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163421)
Posted by Emerje on June 14th, 2023 @ 10:13am CDT
It and Grimlock sold out on Pulse within hours of going up. For everyone not in Canada they're still available at Target.com.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on June 14th, 2023 @ 10:13am CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:Wow, troop multipack is already sold out! I did preorder the undead duo, though.
It and Grimlock sold out on Pulse within hours of going up. For everyone not in Canada they're still available at Target.com.
Emerje
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163425)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2023 @ 11:00am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2023 @ 11:00am CDT
Confirmed.
Unless there's some deep clearance, I'll be skipping that 4 pack because I don't need to double-dip with Thundercracker.
Unless there's some deep clearance, I'll be skipping that 4 pack because I don't need to double-dip with Thundercracker.
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Posted by Till-all-R1 on June 14th, 2023 @ 11:56am CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on June 14th, 2023 @ 11:56am CDT
Studio lighting is key though, so regardless what monitor you're viewing pics from it will always be different when it's actually in hand.
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163433)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2023 @ 1:25pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2023 @ 1:25pm CDT
Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!
I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).
I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.
I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!
I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.
At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!
I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).
I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.
I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!
I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.
At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163444)
Posted by TK415 on June 14th, 2023 @ 1:53pm CDT
I’m with you. I want a lot of the Auto troopers. But I don’t need the others. I wonder what the prices of each will be when they are sold separately on eBay?
How come you didn’t want that earlier releases of Thundercracker?
Posted by TK415 on June 14th, 2023 @ 1:53pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!
I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).
I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.
I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!
I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.
At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!
I’m with you. I want a lot of the Auto troopers. But I don’t need the others. I wonder what the prices of each will be when they are sold separately on eBay?
How come you didn’t want that earlier releases of Thundercracker?
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Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 14th, 2023 @ 1:53pm CDT
I think the price is why I got two packs even though one should be plenty. I imagine people will be breaking up this set in lots of different ways, so there will probably be some not-Thundercrackers floating around on eBay after release.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 14th, 2023 @ 1:53pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!
I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).
I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.
I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!
I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.
At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!
I think the price is why I got two packs even though one should be plenty. I imagine people will be breaking up this set in lots of different ways, so there will probably be some not-Thundercrackers floating around on eBay after release.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2023 @ 1:56pm CDT
G2 and Animated: 2 of the universe I love the most.
I hope prices are decent, should be a lot of playground "hey let's swap!" going on.
To be honest, I don't like light blue TC. the CW leader had the nice dark blue, and a great headsculpt and wing pattern too, that more closely looked like IDW2005 TC, who is my favorite seeker.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2023 @ 1:56pm CDT
TK415 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!
I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).
I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.
I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!
I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.
At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!
I’m with you. I want a lot of the Auto troopers. But I don’t need the others. I wonder what the prices of each will be when they are sold separately on eBay?
How come you didn’t want that earlier releases of Thundercracker?
G2 and Animated: 2 of the universe I love the most.
I hope prices are decent, should be a lot of playground "hey let's swap!" going on.
To be honest, I don't like light blue TC. the CW leader had the nice dark blue, and a great headsculpt and wing pattern too, that more closely looked like IDW2005 TC, who is my favorite seeker.
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Posted by TK415 on June 14th, 2023 @ 3:08pm CDT
Posted by TK415 on June 14th, 2023 @ 3:08pm CDT
Oh, that makes sense. Thanks for letting me know, I was curious. Classics was that dark blue as well
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2023 @ 3:49pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2023 @ 3:49pm CDT
FWIW, Thundercracker's cartoon model colored him a bright, sunny sky blue:
And was made even brighter in episodes animated by AKOM:
And was made even brighter in episodes animated by AKOM:
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163467)
Posted by TK415 on June 14th, 2023 @ 6:51pm CDT
Posted by TK415 on June 14th, 2023 @ 6:51pm CDT
Do they make more money this way?
Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?
Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2023 @ 7:00pm CDT
Transformers G1 1984 Thundercracker Gallery
Transformers G1 1984 Thundercracker Gallery
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2023 @ 7:00pm CDT
So too was the original toy:TK415 wrote:Oh, that makes sense. Thanks for letting me know, I was curious. Classics was that dark blue as well
Transformers G1 1984 Thundercracker Gallery
Transformers G1 1984 Thundercracker Gallery
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163470)
Posted by william-james88 on June 14th, 2023 @ 7:16pm CDT
I don't know. I too find this an odd way to do it. They've always done troop builders as two packs or single packs with multiple heads so that you build the troop you want. Instead of having to buy all troop builders at once.
I think for americans, this could work out with using facebook groups where you'd trade one for another.
Posted by william-james88 on June 14th, 2023 @ 7:16pm CDT
TK415 wrote:Do they make more money this way?
Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?
I don't know. I too find this an odd way to do it. They've always done troop builders as two packs or single packs with multiple heads so that you build the troop you want. Instead of having to buy all troop builders at once.
I think for americans, this could work out with using facebook groups where you'd trade one for another.
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163472)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2023 @ 7:21pm CDT
I'd love a at least one Autorooper just to go with my Atari.
I'd trade all the rest.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 14th, 2023 @ 7:21pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:TK415 wrote:Do they make more money this way?
Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?
I don't know. I too find this an odd way to do it. They've always done troop builders as two packs or single packs with multiple heads so that you build the troop you want. Instead of having to buy all troop builders at once.
I think for americans, this could work out with using facebook groups where you'd trade one for another.
I'd love a at least one Autorooper just to go with my Atari.
I'd trade all the rest.
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Posted by Flashwave on June 14th, 2023 @ 7:46pm CDT
In a vacuum, probably not, but if this gets designs made that otherwise don’t have a slot in a toy line, then maybe. And A Retailer might be afraid of “I don’t want to overorder on secondary characters” so this insures the toys all sell in the same ratio.
Looks like Target is max 2 but I would kinda like 3 of these. I wish the Seeker wasn’t so close to Thundercracker, I would have preferred the Aerospace Extermination Squad colors (maybe the Siege Mold on that) but I am not against MOAR SEEKERZ
Posted by Flashwave on June 14th, 2023 @ 7:46pm CDT
TK415 wrote:Do they make more money this way?
Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?
In a vacuum, probably not, but if this gets designs made that otherwise don’t have a slot in a toy line, then maybe. And A Retailer might be afraid of “I don’t want to overorder on secondary characters” so this insures the toys all sell in the same ratio.
Looks like Target is max 2 but I would kinda like 3 of these. I wish the Seeker wasn’t so close to Thundercracker, I would have preferred the Aerospace Extermination Squad colors (maybe the Siege Mold on that) but I am not against MOAR SEEKERZ
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163477)
Posted by Emerje on June 14th, 2023 @ 8:34pm CDT
I made the point about the lighting earlier, but my point is I wouldn't be seeing purple if there wasn't purple in the picture. I think people expecting a Thundercracker substitute will be disappointed.
Somebody must be losing money since they're giving away a free Voyager in every box (or maybe a $2 Voyager). Target sets the prices so normally Hasbro doesn't have any reason to care, they get their wholesale unit price, but they're also stuck with that same price on Pulse. I can only imagine Target thinks they're going to sell a ton of these, makes me wonder how the production numbers compare to the last two four packs.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on June 14th, 2023 @ 8:34pm CDT
Till-all-R1 wrote:Studio lighting is key though, so regardless what monitor you're viewing pics from it will always be different when it's actually in hand.
I made the point about the lighting earlier, but my point is I wouldn't be seeing purple if there wasn't purple in the picture. I think people expecting a Thundercracker substitute will be disappointed.
william-james88 wrote:TK415 wrote:Do they make more money this way?
Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?
I don't know. I too find this an odd way to do it. They've always done troop builders as two packs or single packs with multiple heads so that you build the troop you want. Instead of having to buy all troop builders at once.
I think for americans, this could work out with using facebook groups where you'd trade one for another.
Somebody must be losing money since they're giving away a free Voyager in every box (or maybe a $2 Voyager). Target sets the prices so normally Hasbro doesn't have any reason to care, they get their wholesale unit price, but they're also stuck with that same price on Pulse. I can only imagine Target thinks they're going to sell a ton of these, makes me wonder how the production numbers compare to the last two four packs.
Emerje
Re: Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line (2163500)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 15th, 2023 @ 6:59am CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 15th, 2023 @ 6:59am CDT
In looking at the last two 4-packs versus this one, I'm thinking it may be good for troop builders with patience and access to a few Targets.
The first set had Fangry, the most desirable figure in all of the sets to me, plus Nemesis Primal and leopard bra Blackanachria, which were both pretty desirable. I did not see that set make it to clearance by me.
The second set had Goldbug as a poor man's netflix bee, and Ransack for G1 fans as the main draw, with Skywasp and toy color Scorponok just kind of fillers (not terrible, but not a big draw either). I did see that set make it to clearance at a few places.
This set has maybe a poor man's Thundercracker, and just troops. I really don't see a big draw on the set and fully expect them to go on clearance at some point.
So I pre-ordered 1 set on Target.com since I also had a $10 off $70 target circle deal, and will hope to wait for the rest. If I miss out, oh well, the wallt can use a break after 2 guardian robots. The troop building is killing me...
The first set had Fangry, the most desirable figure in all of the sets to me, plus Nemesis Primal and leopard bra Blackanachria, which were both pretty desirable. I did not see that set make it to clearance by me.
The second set had Goldbug as a poor man's netflix bee, and Ransack for G1 fans as the main draw, with Skywasp and toy color Scorponok just kind of fillers (not terrible, but not a big draw either). I did see that set make it to clearance at a few places.
This set has maybe a poor man's Thundercracker, and just troops. I really don't see a big draw on the set and fully expect them to go on clearance at some point.
So I pre-ordered 1 set on Target.com since I also had a $10 off $70 target circle deal, and will hope to wait for the rest. If I miss out, oh well, the wallt can use a break after 2 guardian robots. The troop building is killing me...
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Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 15th, 2023 @ 7:31am CDT
I think you're underselling the importance of the set's defining characteristic: selling multiples at a time for troops. You can move the same number of units to half as many buyers if many people buy two, some buy three, and a handful buy as many copies as they can get their hands on. I don't know if it'll go on clearance or not, though most Buzzworthy releases do, but I'm personally not going to bet on how well they'll sell, because there are always lots of factors that go into that.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 15th, 2023 @ 7:31am CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:In looking at the last two 4-packs versus this one, I'm thinking it may be good for troop builders with patience and access to a few Targets.
The first set had Fangry, the most desirable figure in all of the sets to me, plus Nemesis Primal and leopard bra Blackanachria, which were both pretty desirable. I did not see that set make it to clearance by me.
The second set had Goldbug as a poor man's netflix bee, and Ransack for G1 fans as the main draw, with Skywasp and toy color Scorponok just kind of fillers (not terrible, but not a big draw either). I did see that set make it to clearance at a few places.
This set has maybe a poor man's Thundercracker, and just troops. I really don't see a big draw on the set and fully expect them to go on clearance at some point.
So I pre-ordered 1 set on Target.com since I also had a $10 off $70 target circle deal, and will hope to wait for the rest. If I miss out, oh well, the wallt can use a break after 2 guardian robots. The troop building is killing me...
I think you're underselling the importance of the set's defining characteristic: selling multiples at a time for troops. You can move the same number of units to half as many buyers if many people buy two, some buy three, and a handful buy as many copies as they can get their hands on. I don't know if it'll go on clearance or not, though most Buzzworthy releases do, but I'm personally not going to bet on how well they'll sell, because there are always lots of factors that go into that.
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Posted by First-Aid on June 15th, 2023 @ 10:09am CDT
Posted by First-Aid on June 15th, 2023 @ 10:09am CDT
Repaints are generally a cash cow for Hasbro anyways. The original molds are where the majority of spending on development, engineering, and design goes. They can reuse the molds with different color plastic and they may have been designing the head with the original figure with a thought toward this in the long run anyways.
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Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:12pm CDT
And this being a retailer exclusive, their entire production run is already bought and paid for.
Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:12pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Repaints are generally a cash cow for Hasbro anyways. The original molds are where the majority of spending on development, engineering, and design goes. They can reuse the molds with different color plastic and they may have been designing the head with the original figure with a thought toward this in the long run anyways.
And this being a retailer exclusive, their entire production run is already bought and paid for.
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Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:20pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 15th, 2023 @ 12:20pm CDT
There could have been money on the line and I would never have guessed that the second Legacy Animated figure after Prowl would be an Autotrooper. As much as I want to get it just for being an Animated figure though, it would be my 5th use of that mold, and I actively don't want the rest of the pack, so I guess that's a pass from me.
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Posted by Starseeker on June 15th, 2023 @ 9:20pm CDT
Posted by Starseeker on June 15th, 2023 @ 9:20pm CDT
I really dig the troop builder pack. I like all of those molds so don't mind having more. I might consider getting two. Haven't had trouble finding the multi packs in store so I'm not worried about the sell outs online.
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Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2023 @ 12:16pm CDT
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 20th, 2023 @ 7:22pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 20th, 2023 @ 7:22pm CDT
that Cybertronian Trooper is so inspired, I super love it!
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2023 @ 7:27pm CDT
He's certainly more Skull Grin than Skullgrin!
Also, with the new pictures and that studio's lighting, Seeker is definitely more purple looking overall. He's Thundercraker-ish but not full on TC.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2023 @ 7:27pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:that Cybertronian Trooper is so inspired, I super love it!
He's certainly more Skull Grin than Skullgrin!
Also, with the new pictures and that studio's lighting, Seeker is definitely more purple looking overall. He's Thundercraker-ish but not full on TC.
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Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 23rd, 2023 @ 9:54pm CDT
For comparison.
Myself, I'd love to get the pack, although short of a windfall or being able to get art commissions I probably will end up missing out. A shame - I don't have Allicon, and the others would all be nice rank-fillers.
Still waiting on them to get to doing Horri-Bull already. The Skullcruncher mold is a perfect base for retooling into him.
Anyway, very much loving Origins Jazz. Has me looking forward to the recently-announced Origins Wheeljack.
Be nice if they would do an Origins Skywarp (in the vein of Legacy Soundwave), to make up for SIEGE Skywarp being a borderline unreleased toy.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 23rd, 2023 @ 9:54pm CDT
It's the closest neo-G1 mold to the Animated Cybertron-mode Ironhide/Ratchet mold, though; there's not really another mold that would have suited.Till-all-R1 wrote:I like the deco of the Autotrooper, I just don't care for the mold they used, never like that whatever it's called. Cybertronian Ironhide sculpt. So if it had utilized something more unique or aesthetically more pleasing to look at I'd have considered it just for that and the Seeker.
For comparison.
Myself, I'd love to get the pack, although short of a windfall or being able to get art commissions I probably will end up missing out. A shame - I don't have Allicon, and the others would all be nice rank-fillers.
Still waiting on them to get to doing Horri-Bull already. The Skullcruncher mold is a perfect base for retooling into him.
Anyway, very much loving Origins Jazz. Has me looking forward to the recently-announced Origins Wheeljack.
Be nice if they would do an Origins Skywarp (in the vein of Legacy Soundwave), to make up for SIEGE Skywarp being a borderline unreleased toy.
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Posted by Emerje on June 23rd, 2023 @ 10:08pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on June 23rd, 2023 @ 10:08pm CDT
Man, I wish Target.com would ship Origin Jazz already. What's the hold up? My local Target has already stocked them twice! If I hadn't gotten it with a coupon I would have canceled my order long ago.
Yeah, Hori-Bull would do well as a Skullcruncher retool, I said as much when Fangry was revealed. I think Repugnus would be a serviceable base for Squeezeplay.
Emerje
Yeah, Hori-Bull would do well as a Skullcruncher retool, I said as much when Fangry was revealed. I think Repugnus would be a serviceable base for Squeezeplay.
Emerje
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Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 24th, 2023 @ 12:42am CDT
I can see a number of issues with using Repugnus as a base:
* His beast arms (while looking kinda similar at first glance) would not make for particularly good retooling into Squeezeplay's big, meaty claws.
** Their mounting points could be repurposed for his beast mode legs, but it still wouldn't be ideal because of the size of the joint and Repugnus' arm transformation
* Neither of those choices would resemble Squeezeplay's robot mode chest, so they'd have to turn the torso around and replace the existing back to compensate. Which, while G1 accurate, would render Repugnus' back already having a beast head hinge moot.
* Replacing Repugnus' beast arms with a chestplate and having the robot arms pull double-duty as the beast claws (while keeping the usual robot-feet-into-beast-legs setup of the base mold) would let them capitalize on the existing hinge, but still has tradeoffs:
** Barring going with a completely new back anyway, the upper back would be reliant on retaining Repugnus' swords to look right in beast mode.
** Both the robot mode and beast mode calves would have to be new tooling to look right (and even then, the robot calves would look off in beast mode)
** While having the robot arms double as the beast claws would be better than trying to retool Repugnus' beast arms for that purpose, they'd still end up on the small side. And I think the difference in looks vs. G1 would stick out worse than Fangry ending up with robotic beast arms.
** Similarly, I think Squeezeplay having the same robot and beast chests would stick out worse than it does on Fangry.
I think the Twinferno/Doublecross version of the mold might actually be a better bet. It's already set up to get the robot arms behind the back, and Doublecross' beast mode shoulder balls would be great mounting points for Squeezeplay's beast legs. The robot mode chest would also be hidden.
Going with the Doublecross version would need:
* Squeezeplay's beast mode legs in place of Doublecross' beast mode arms
* New robot arms (well, the upper arm could be re-used)
* New lower legs
* New chestplate
* New back to accommodate hinge for cobra-crab-thing head
* Cobra-crab-thing head
* Ideally, a tail/weapon piece (but then, so would going with the Repugnus version)
Which is significant retooling, but the Repugnus version of the mold would need that too even in the "best case" version outlined above, and I think it would go a lot smoother.
But hey, maybe they'll surprise us and Squeezeplay will be his own entire new mold in the mainline.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 24th, 2023 @ 12:42am CDT
Geez! Hopefully he ships soon.Emerje wrote:Man, I wish Target.com would ship Origin Jazz already. What's the hold up? My local Target has already stocked them twice! If I hadn't gotten it with a coupon I would have canceled my order long ago.
Hmm. There, I don't know that I agree. While they made the Grotusque version of the mold work for Fangry despite the transformation differences, I'm not sure the same would hold true for turning the Repugnus version into Squeezeplay.Emerje wrote:I think Repugnus would be a serviceable base for Squeezeplay.
I can see a number of issues with using Repugnus as a base:
* His beast arms (while looking kinda similar at first glance) would not make for particularly good retooling into Squeezeplay's big, meaty claws.
** Their mounting points could be repurposed for his beast mode legs, but it still wouldn't be ideal because of the size of the joint and Repugnus' arm transformation
* Neither of those choices would resemble Squeezeplay's robot mode chest, so they'd have to turn the torso around and replace the existing back to compensate. Which, while G1 accurate, would render Repugnus' back already having a beast head hinge moot.
* Replacing Repugnus' beast arms with a chestplate and having the robot arms pull double-duty as the beast claws (while keeping the usual robot-feet-into-beast-legs setup of the base mold) would let them capitalize on the existing hinge, but still has tradeoffs:
** Barring going with a completely new back anyway, the upper back would be reliant on retaining Repugnus' swords to look right in beast mode.
** Both the robot mode and beast mode calves would have to be new tooling to look right (and even then, the robot calves would look off in beast mode)
** While having the robot arms double as the beast claws would be better than trying to retool Repugnus' beast arms for that purpose, they'd still end up on the small side. And I think the difference in looks vs. G1 would stick out worse than Fangry ending up with robotic beast arms.
** Similarly, I think Squeezeplay having the same robot and beast chests would stick out worse than it does on Fangry.
I think the Twinferno/Doublecross version of the mold might actually be a better bet. It's already set up to get the robot arms behind the back, and Doublecross' beast mode shoulder balls would be great mounting points for Squeezeplay's beast legs. The robot mode chest would also be hidden.
Going with the Doublecross version would need:
* Squeezeplay's beast mode legs in place of Doublecross' beast mode arms
* New robot arms (well, the upper arm could be re-used)
* New lower legs
* New chestplate
* New back to accommodate hinge for cobra-crab-thing head
* Cobra-crab-thing head
* Ideally, a tail/weapon piece (but then, so would going with the Repugnus version)
Which is significant retooling, but the Repugnus version of the mold would need that too even in the "best case" version outlined above, and I think it would go a lot smoother.
But hey, maybe they'll surprise us and Squeezeplay will be his own entire new mold in the mainline.
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Posted by Emerje on June 24th, 2023 @ 1:35am CDT
That would certainly be ideal. My thinking for Repugnus as the base for Squeezeplay was pretty simple. Replace the monster heads, lose the tiny hook arms and give his bot arms similar claws to Grimlock that can fold out when the hands are folded away, and bot legs, while cheating, can have the claws painted on his feet where that triangle is. Really a worst case scenario, but feels like a move Hasbro would make.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on June 24th, 2023 @ 1:35am CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:But hey, maybe they'll surprise us and Squeezeplay will be his own entire new mold in the mainline.
That would certainly be ideal. My thinking for Repugnus as the base for Squeezeplay was pretty simple. Replace the monster heads, lose the tiny hook arms and give his bot arms similar claws to Grimlock that can fold out when the hands are folded away, and bot legs, while cheating, can have the claws painted on his feet where that triangle is. Really a worst case scenario, but feels like a move Hasbro would make.
Emerje
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 28th, 2023 @ 1:34pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 28th, 2023 @ 1:34pm CDT
From MrRald on the TFWiki Discord:
Tow-Line found alive in Chile, courtesy of a member of The Golden Age server
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 28th, 2023 @ 8:18pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 28th, 2023 @ 8:18pm CDT
I will need him, like now.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 9th, 2023 @ 5:27pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 9th, 2023 @ 5:27pm CDT
Buzzworthy Origins Jazz is now 50% off
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Posted by First-Aid on July 9th, 2023 @ 5:44pm CDT
I wonder if that's a "store special" or if it's national.
Posted by First-Aid on July 9th, 2023 @ 5:44pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Buzzworthy Origins Jazz is now 50% off
I wonder if that's a "store special" or if it's national.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 9th, 2023 @ 5:50pm CDT
I've seen 2 other posts on social media between 30 and 50% off, so it looks like they are getting ready to clear him out
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 9th, 2023 @ 5:50pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Buzzworthy Origins Jazz is now 50% off
I wonder if that's a "store special" or if it's national.
I've seen 2 other posts on social media between 30 and 50% off, so it looks like they are getting ready to clear him out
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Posted by Emerje on July 9th, 2023 @ 6:54pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 9th, 2023 @ 6:54pm CDT
And Target.com still hasn't shipped... 
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by o.supreme on July 9th, 2023 @ 7:02pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 9th, 2023 @ 7:02pm CDT
They did the same with Origins BB and Bluestreak, although I saw a LOT more of those. Only saw Origins Jazz a couple of times. I admit, I'd get origins Jazz if I saw it for 50% off (like I did origins BB), but in my area, that's not likely.
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Posted by Till-all-R1 on July 10th, 2023 @ 1:02pm CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on July 10th, 2023 @ 1:02pm CDT
It's neat how they can clearance out an item that I've never actually seen hit the store shelves! lol
I mean it's still only listed as a Preorder on their website with no option to even do an in store pickup.
I suppose since it was tentatively slated to arrive in April it's now almost three months past it's shelf date and needs clearance out to make way for the next clearance item...
I mean it's still only listed as a Preorder on their website with no option to even do an in store pickup.
I suppose since it was tentatively slated to arrive in April it's now almost three months past it's shelf date and needs clearance out to make way for the next clearance item...
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Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 10th, 2023 @ 1:08pm CDT
I had this problem recently too with the Marvel Legends Tracksuit Mafia figure. I got it in a store weeks ago and my pre-order hasn't moved. That was really common with Walmart, but historically Target has been a lot better.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 10th, 2023 @ 1:08pm CDT
Till-all-R1 wrote:It's neat how they can clearance out an item that I've never actually seen hit the store shelves! lol
I mean it's still only listed as a Preorder on their website with no option to even do an in store pickup.
I suppose since it was tentatively slated to arrive in April it's now almost three months past it's shelf date and needs clearance out to make way for the next clearance item...
I had this problem recently too with the Marvel Legends Tracksuit Mafia figure. I got it in a store weeks ago and my pre-order hasn't moved. That was really common with Walmart, but historically Target has been a lot better.
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Posted by Munkky on July 11th, 2023 @ 2:03pm CDT
Posted by Munkky on July 11th, 2023 @ 2:03pm CDT
Every GAME store in my area has at least one of that Buzzworthy Creatures Collide set, and I'm really tempted to get it but I don't know if I really should. I have Netflix Bumblebee so this wouldn't be my first time having the Volkswagen version of that mould, I don't like the Kingdom Scorponok and sold mine on Ebay a while ago but I do like the colours on the Buzzworthy version, and I'm not sure if there's really a place anywhere for Skywasp and Ransack in my collection as it's set up right now.
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Posted by Nemesis Primal on July 13th, 2023 @ 8:31pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on July 13th, 2023 @ 8:31pm CDT
Hey according to JTPrime Towline's street date is in 2 days, that probably has something to do with all the Jazz clearance.
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Posted by o.supreme on July 14th, 2023 @ 5:02pm CDT
Yep. Just found him at my local Target in Citrus Heights CA. No Jazz clearance though. I think they all sold in my area before that could happen.
....so with this, and The Nemesis coming next week, I'm caught up on everything available. Just waiting for the next wave of Legacy Evolution Pre-orders to become available.
Posted by o.supreme on July 14th, 2023 @ 5:02pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:Hey according to JTPrime Towline's street date is in 2 days, that probably has something to do with all the Jazz clearance.
Yep. Just found him at my local Target in Citrus Heights CA. No Jazz clearance though. I think they all sold in my area before that could happen.
....so with this, and The Nemesis coming next week, I'm caught up on everything available. Just waiting for the next wave of Legacy Evolution Pre-orders to become available.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 15th, 2023 @ 8:31pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 15th, 2023 @ 8:31pm CDT
Bluestreak has made his way to Ollies for $9.99
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Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 17th, 2023 @ 1:21pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 17th, 2023 @ 1:21pm CDT
I've seen Origins Jazz 50% off, but I was hoping to find NEST Ratchet for that price. Finally did today! Was marked as only 30% off, but rang up as 50% off. Looking forward to repainting him differently from my first one, maybe something like DOTM Specialist Ratchet?
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Posted by Sabrblade on July 17th, 2023 @ 2:36pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 17th, 2023 @ 2:36pm CDT
Went to Target a couple nights ago and while they had no Origin Jazzes, they did have a discount tag for the figure, but only three dollars off at $21.99.
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Posted by william-james88 on July 18th, 2023 @ 10:09pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 18th, 2023 @ 10:09pm CDT
Hasbro revealed Buzzworthy Towline today who may have the longest official toy name of all time: Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Legacy: Evolution Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Tow-Line
This toy has been found at Target stores already. The image below is from fellow Seibertronian O.Supreme. It was on Hasbro Pulse but sold out instantly and there is no listing on Target yet despite what Hasbro states below:
This toy has been found at Target stores already. The image below is from fellow Seibertronian O.Supreme. It was on Hasbro Pulse but sold out instantly and there is no listing on Target yet despite what Hasbro states below:
RollOut with #Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Legacy: Evolution Robots in Disguise 2000 Universe Tow-Line! This RobotsInDisguise 2000 Universe Tow-Line comes with 2 exhaust pipes, 2 blasters, hook, tow line, and shield accessories! Available exclusively at Target with limited quantities now on HasbroPulse!
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Posted by Flashwave on July 18th, 2023 @ 10:27pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on July 18th, 2023 @ 10:27pm CDT
I am so torn…
Axle grease was my first experience with the mold and floppy as heck. I don’t want to go into this mold again. But the deco looks good and I want to support more RID characters
Axle grease was my first experience with the mold and floppy as heck. I don’t want to go into this mold again. But the deco looks good and I want to support more RID characters
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Posted by Solrac333 on July 18th, 2023 @ 11:49pm CDT
Posted by Solrac333 on July 18th, 2023 @ 11:49pm CDT
Saw this at Target. For the current prices, easy pass.
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Posted by zko on July 19th, 2023 @ 12:25am CDT
This is the scraphook mold, not axle grease.
Posted by zko on July 19th, 2023 @ 12:25am CDT
Flashwave wrote:I am so torn…
Axle grease was my first experience with the mold and floppy as heck. I don’t want to go into this mold again. But the deco looks good and I want to support more RID characters
This is the scraphook mold, not axle grease.
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Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2023 @ 12:28am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 19th, 2023 @ 12:28am CDT
Axlegrease is the Scraphook mold retooled.zko wrote:Flashwave wrote:I am so torn…
Axle grease was my first experience with the mold and floppy as heck. I don’t want to go into this mold again. But the deco looks good and I want to support more RID characters
This is the scraphook mold, not axle grease.
