Transformers Generations 2012 Exclusive Revealed: Artfire!
Friday, April 6th, 2012 8:54AM CDT
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Artfire as he appeared in the comic from the last Generations book:
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Posted by GetRightRobot on April 6th, 2012 @ 8:58am CDT
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Posted by Prime Evil on April 6th, 2012 @ 8:59am CDT
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 6th, 2012 @ 9:08am CDT
Posted by Pretender Skywarp on April 6th, 2012 @ 9:10am CDT
Posted by RhA on April 6th, 2012 @ 9:18am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 6th, 2012 @ 9:26am CDT
Posted by El Duque on April 6th, 2012 @ 9:33am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:But they said "No!" to Artfire from this mold before.
Maybe the combination of the two molds constitutes a "new" mold the them.
Posted by GetRightRobot on April 6th, 2012 @ 9:44am CDT
Posted by gavinfuzzy on April 6th, 2012 @ 9:44am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 6th, 2012 @ 9:57am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on April 6th, 2012 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on April 6th, 2012 @ 10:24am CDT
Posted by Mkall on April 6th, 2012 @ 10:40am CDT
Bring it on!
Posted by Prime Evil on April 6th, 2012 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by Delicon on April 6th, 2012 @ 11:58am CDT
Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.
I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 6th, 2012 @ 12:19pm CDT
Delicon wrote:Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.
I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.
Despite his price, Stepper is a really nice piece. The in-hand figure is really something. At least to me. The added Targetmaster is a nice plus.
Posted by Mkall on April 6th, 2012 @ 12:25pm CDT
Flux Convoy wrote:Delicon wrote:Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.
I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.
Despite his price, Stepper is a really nice piece. The in-hand figure is really something. At least to me. The added Targetmaster is a nice plus.
Agreed. People saying that "He's just a repaint" truly don't know Stepper's awesomeness. I can only Hope Artfire's is just as awesome.
Posted by Trikeboy on April 6th, 2012 @ 12:52pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Flux Convoy wrote:Delicon wrote:Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.
I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.
Despite his price, Stepper is a really nice piece. The in-hand figure is really something. At least to me. The added Targetmaster is a nice plus.
Agreed. People saying that "He's just a repaint" truly don't know Stepper's awesomeness. I can only Hope Artfire's is just as awesome.
Combine that with the fact that Stepper is gorgeous in hand, I cant wait to see what they do with Artfire
Posted by Prime Evil on April 6th, 2012 @ 12:56pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Flux Convoy wrote:Delicon wrote:Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.
I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.
Despite his price, Stepper is a really nice piece. The in-hand figure is really something. At least to me. The added Targetmaster is a nice plus.
Agreed. People saying that "He's just a repaint" truly don't know Stepper's awesomeness. I can only Hope Artfire's is just as awesome.
Yeah, his paint apps and scheme are just fantastic. I was definitely hesitant when I bought it but having it being one of my favorite molds and being who it is takes the bite out a bit. Again, I don't really collect much of anything but classics/universe stuff so I am able to buy the more expensive guys like this. And since there is usually a lull, I can afford a piece like this. But now with Artfire coming out, it just really makes this it feel like a complete set. Even though they aren't a set.
Kinda like Botcon Dreadwind and Universe Darkwing. I just feel like having both just makes each figure better.
Posted by BeastProwl on April 6th, 2012 @ 1:17pm CDT
GetRightRobot wrote:I love when they get it right! The fan response to this is wonderful change of pace! Again I ask, anyone got a Stepper they let go of?
Your GetRightRobot, can't you make your own stepper?
Posted by GetRightRobot on April 6th, 2012 @ 1:32pm CDT
BeastProwl wrote:GetRightRobot wrote:I love when they get it right! The fan response to this is wonderful change of pace! Again I ask, anyone got a Stepper they let go of?
Your GetRightRobot, can't you make your own stepper?
Thanks man.
I don't know man, that is one flashy Bot. I actually refer to my G1 Stepper as "Lucha libre". Bot's got style!
Posted by Blurrz on April 6th, 2012 @ 3:08pm CDT
Artfire concept is alright, although not like it wasn't gonna happen eventually.. I've always wanted to turn that mold into an RID Super Mode Prime.. hmm..
Posted by Stormrider on April 6th, 2012 @ 4:50pm CDT
Posted by rpetras on April 6th, 2012 @ 7:38pm CDT
Posted by gavinfuzzy on April 7th, 2012 @ 8:55am CDT
Posted by El Duque on April 9th, 2012 @ 11:09am CDT
Posted by AutobotMR2 on April 9th, 2012 @ 11:41am CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:01pm CDT
Posted by joevill on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:13pm CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:17pm CDT
joevill wrote:This isn't going to be a G1 repaint is it? It will be a repaint of the Voyager toy right? Either way still fun and exciting news. I almost jumped and pre-ordered upon reading but I hit the brakes.
Now why would I ask for a G1 re-issue if this was a G1 release?
That is the voyager Classics Inferno mold shadowed in the pic (with some new stuff).
Posted by Cybershark on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:18pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Looking forward to some Artfire goodness. Now if someone would just do a G1 re-issue.
All you guys need to just wait BBTS out for about 6 months. Those will come down in price DRASTICALLY, like they always do. BBTS has 317 of them STILL IN STOCK!!! On the Stepper!!! they keep raping people on those imports. They need to learn a lesson in greed. When people stop paying their insanely jacked up prices and then wait them out til they reduce them. Its great, Ive done it with many exclusives from there in the past. And Im waiting patiently for Stepper to drop now,lol.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:18pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:joevill wrote:This isn't going to be a G1 repaint is it? It will be a repaint of the Voyager toy right? Either way still fun and exciting news. I almost jumped and pre-ordered upon reading but I hit the brakes.
Now why would I ask for a G1 re-issue if this was a G1 release?
That is the voyager Classics Inferno mold shadowed in the pic (with some new stuff).
See the crane? It's partially the Grapple retool.
Posted by Rated X on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:19pm CDT
Posted by Prime Evil on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:26pm CDT
Aaaand he's preordered
Posted by Seibertron on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:32pm CDT
Prime Evil wrote:Yussss!!
Aaaand he's preordered
Same here. Can't wait. Hopefully we'll get a G1 reissue now and life will be good.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:34pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Prime Evil wrote:Yussss!!
Aaaand he's preordered
Same here. Can't wait. Hopefully we'll get a G1 reissue now and life will be good.
With all of Inferno's weapons, not just Fracas.
Posted by Seibertron on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:36pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Seibertron wrote:Prime Evil wrote:Yussss!!
Aaaand he's preordered
Same here. Can't wait. Hopefully we'll get a G1 reissue now and life will be good.
With all of Inferno's weapons, not just Fracas.
That would be awesome. Stepper was one of the most under appreciated reissues in my opinion. The reissue is better than the original by far.
Posted by AutobotMR2 on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:41pm CDT
Posted by munkimus prime on April 9th, 2012 @ 12:44pm CDT
Posted by CADimusPrimus on April 9th, 2012 @ 1:59pm CDT
Posted by DoubleOScorpio on April 9th, 2012 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by rpetras on April 9th, 2012 @ 7:42pm CDT
If he comes down in $$$ then maybe.
Posted by triKlops on April 9th, 2012 @ 8:26pm CDT
probably will grab the book first; then if the price goes down on the toy, then i may grab it
Posted by DevastaTTor on April 10th, 2012 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 10th, 2012 @ 10:00am CDT
Fixed.DevastaTTor wrote:Got this guy on preorder but may cancel depending on how Hasbro's upcoming Asia-only voyager Hotspot looks. He'll also probably be half the price.
Hasbro doesn't sell Transformers in Japan. TakaraTomy does.
Posted by Stormrider on April 10th, 2012 @ 6:55pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Seibertron wrote:Prime Evil wrote:Yussss!!
Aaaand he's preordered
Same here. Can't wait. Hopefully we'll get a G1 reissue now and life will be good.
With all of Inferno's weapons, not just Fracas.
That would be awesome. Stepper was one of the most under appreciated reissues in my opinion. The reissue is better than the original by far.
Agreed. I am extremely pleased with the paint applications on him.
Posted by Prime Evil on April 11th, 2012 @ 2:24pm CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on April 11th, 2012 @ 2:40pm CDT
Prime Evil wrote:Looks like BBTS has bumped up the preorder price to $149.99 now, but you can still preorder over at TFSource for the $139.95. As for how many are in stock over at BBTS, IDK, inventory keeps on going up and down.
Currently they have honored the $139.99 at BBTS for those who pre-ordered before the listing changed to $149.99. I hope they do indeed honor it.
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on April 11th, 2012 @ 2:49pm CDT