Universe Hot Shot - More Photos

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HK-TF.com has posted lots of exciting pictures of the upcoming Universe figure, Hotshot. The pictures show alt mode and robot mode details. Along with shots of his transformation and his minicon partner. Check out all the pictures here.

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Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870209)
Posted by ultra_magus on January 20th, 2009 @ 4:48am CST

interesting transformation. I'm gonna look foolish for asking, but what is the significance of 'JaAm'?

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870220)
Posted by Burn on January 20th, 2009 @ 5:16am CST

meh. Don't see what the great fuss is.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870222)
Posted by Autobotic9 on January 20th, 2009 @ 5:30am CST

ultra_magus wrote:interesting transformation. I'm gonna look foolish for asking, but what is the significance of 'JaAm'?

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/JaAm

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870233)
Posted by munkimus prime on January 20th, 2009 @ 6:05am CST

I lik jaAm!.

I wonder if his shoulders still hurt.

I thought I liked this toy before but that licence plate has me totally sold.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870235)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 20th, 2009 @ 6:10am CST

I'm thoroughly impressed. The license plate is a really nice nod to the fans.

The transformation though, that's what sold me. It's handled quite nicely.

He's a definite must buy in my book.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870243)
Posted by Mykltron on January 20th, 2009 @ 6:44am CST

When I saw the prototype images I thought he looked awesome. In these colours I'm very unimpressed. I shall be needing some paints for this figure!

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870247)
Posted by Samsonator on January 20th, 2009 @ 7:01am CST

Once again the fandom gets something just for them included in a figure, Hot Shot's JaAm plate makes an already awesome figure just that extra bit more epic.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870248)
Posted by Sledge on January 20th, 2009 @ 7:03am CST

Things like this prove that Hasbro doesn't care about the fans.

Oh wait...

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870256)
Posted by --B-- on January 20th, 2009 @ 7:47am CST

I like the mold, and I have the original, and I will buy it, but I so hate it when TF's don't come with a hand gun.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870257)
Posted by Kique on January 20th, 2009 @ 7:50am CST

I like him a lot ! The license Plate was a nice bonus

Any idea when he is coming out?

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870303)
Posted by GuyIncognito on January 20th, 2009 @ 9:55am CST

I like the mold, but don't care for the color scheme. (But that's what repaints are for, right?)

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870333)
Posted by Hard Hacker on January 20th, 2009 @ 10:43am CST

I think the license plate is proof Hasbro loves the fans forever.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870352)
Posted by Lord T on January 20th, 2009 @ 11:11am CST

Well without fans they wouldn't make sales so...

I don't really mind the figure, not a great fan in these colours and I've got no attachment to the cartoon but I can see its a nice remake.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870364)
Posted by Hard Hacker on January 20th, 2009 @ 11:26am CST

Lord T wrote:Well without fans they wouldn't make sales so...

I don't really mind the figure, not a great fan in these colours and I've got no attachment to the cartoon but I can see its a nice remake.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Misconceptions_and_urban_legends_about_Transformers#Other

Not strictly true.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870452)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on January 20th, 2009 @ 1:21pm CST

is anyone else getting bandwidth exceeded when trying to view the pics, or is it just me?

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870455)
Posted by SolCross on January 20th, 2009 @ 1:24pm CST

I'm getting it, too. Hotlinking ftl.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870460)
Posted by magnusupreme on January 20th, 2009 @ 1:27pm CST

I can't view the images but instead it says "upgrade to pro today"

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870480)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on January 20th, 2009 @ 1:52pm CST

I'm not wasting my money on this crappy character

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870492)
Posted by soundwave13c on January 20th, 2009 @ 2:18pm CST

it says my bandwidth is exceeded to :-x

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870584)
Posted by Editor on January 20th, 2009 @ 4:22pm CST

I guess that the bandwidth for the images is JaAmEd!!!

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870590)
Posted by SolCross on January 20th, 2009 @ 4:33pm CST

My HoStInG iS pAiN

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870652)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 20th, 2009 @ 6:02pm CST

Guess i was late cause theres no pics.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870677)
Posted by Agent 007 on January 20th, 2009 @ 6:32pm CST

one word jAm! but yeah I like him; not as much detail as I'de like buy I can add it in myself I'll pick him up.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870682)
Posted by Shadowstream on January 20th, 2009 @ 6:41pm CST

Can't see a bloody thing, but either way I would like to confirm whether or not the American version comes with any weapons. If not then the supposed 'JaAm' license plate is no where near enough to win me over.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870744)
Posted by D-340 on January 20th, 2009 @ 7:59pm CST

Lord T wrote:Well without fans they wouldn't make sales so...

When I read this statement I damn near fell outta my chair laughing at it's ridiculousness. But just in case you actually believe that nonsense, here some reading for you:

From the TF Wiki:
* Hasbro should totally cater to the wishes of older collectors, as they purchase the most Transformers product.

Fans would like to think they've got some sway over the direction of the Transformers brand. After all, they've been buying toys for many years (as opposed to the limited purchasing span of most children), and they buy many more toys than any individual child. And in truth, Hasbro does pay attention to the desires and discussions of its older buyers, even designing certain line segments like Alternators and Classics with collectors as the primary target audience.

Collectors, however, simply can't compare to the vast numbers of children out there whose parents buy Transformers for them. The bulk of Transformers product is purchased for and/or by young children, and if it wants to stay in business and keep making money (and by extension, more toys), Hasbro must design and market its products accordingly. No accurate figures exist on the collector/children ratio, but estimates mentioned at BotCon panels range from around 10% to 20% of all purchases coming from older collectors—enough to be worth listening to, but not at all the driving force behind the brand. Past toylines have shown that betting too much on sales from adult collectors can be disastrous.

Furthermore, it's not as though the fans speak with a unified voice. More often, for every fan pushing for one particular idea, there's another fan who thinks that same idea is boring or awful.

As for the Hotshot figure, I liK JAaM!(saw the pics before the exceeded bandwidth :-x

)

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870750)
Posted by Agent 007 on January 20th, 2009 @ 8:05pm CST

Kique wrote:I like him a lot ! The license Plate was a nice bonus Any idea when he is coming out?

march

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870778)
Posted by Firebird on January 20th, 2009 @ 9:37pm CST

Hot Shot looks JaAmtastic!

The transformation is more involved than I expected. Combine that with his new ability to move his shoulders, and he is now on my buy list.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870818)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 20th, 2009 @ 11:16pm CST

D-340 wrote:
Lord T wrote:Well without fans they wouldn't make sales so...

When I read this statement I damn near fell outta my chair laughing at it's ridiculousness. But just in case you actually believe that nonsense, here some reading for you:

From the TF Wiki:
* Hasbro should totally cater to the wishes of older collectors, as they purchase the most Transformers product.

Fans would like to think they've got some sway over the direction of the Transformers brand. After all, they've been buying toys for many years (as opposed to the limited purchasing span of most children), and they buy many more toys than any individual child. And in truth, Hasbro does pay attention to the desires and discussions of its older buyers, even designing certain line segments like Alternators and Classics with collectors as the primary target audience.

Collectors, however, simply can't compare to the vast numbers of children out there whose parents buy Transformers for them. The bulk of Transformers product is purchased for and/or by young children, and if it wants to stay in business and keep making money (and by extension, more toys), Hasbro must design and market its products accordingly. No accurate figures exist on the collector/children ratio, but estimates mentioned at BotCon panels range from around 10% to 20% of all purchases coming from older collectors—enough to be worth listening to, but not at all the driving force behind the brand. Past toylines have shown that betting too much on sales from adult collectors can be disastrous.

Furthermore, it's not as though the fans speak with a unified voice. More often, for every fan pushing for one particular idea, there's another fan who thinks that same idea is boring or awful.

As for the Hotshot figure, I liK JAaM!(saw the pics before the exceeded bandwidth )

But you have to admit that if the fans were to stop buying they would lose a good amount of money due to it. Not enough to stress over but it would make a dent. Especially in this day and age. Also you have to think, since fans buy on average 2-5 or even more figures per week and the average adult buys their kid 1 or 2 at the most 3 per week. Yeah the little kids drive the market but we play our part as well.

Oh and i still cant see the pics. If any one saved them can you please post them.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870832)
Posted by D-340 on January 21st, 2009 @ 12:20am CST

Megatron_Wolf wrote:
D-340 wrote:
Lord T wrote:Well without fans they wouldn't make sales so...

When I read this statement I damn near fell outta my chair laughing at it's ridiculousness. But just in case you actually believe that nonsense, here some reading for you:

From the TF Wiki:
* Hasbro should totally cater to the wishes of older collectors, as they purchase the most Transformers product.

Fans would like to think they've got some sway over the direction of the Transformers brand. After all, they've been buying toys for many years (as opposed to the limited purchasing span of most children), and they buy many more toys than any individual child. And in truth, Hasbro does pay attention to the desires and discussions of its older buyers, even designing certain line segments like Alternators and Classics with collectors as the primary target audience.

Collectors, however, simply can't compare to the vast numbers of children out there whose parents buy Transformers for them. The bulk of Transformers product is purchased for and/or by young children, and if it wants to stay in business and keep making money (and by extension, more toys), Hasbro must design and market its products accordingly. No accurate figures exist on the collector/children ratio, but estimates mentioned at BotCon panels range from around 10% to 20% of all purchases coming from older collectors—enough to be worth listening to, but not at all the driving force behind the brand. Past toylines have shown that betting too much on sales from adult collectors can be disastrous.

Furthermore, it's not as though the fans speak with a unified voice. More often, for every fan pushing for one particular idea, there's another fan who thinks that same idea is boring or awful.

As for the Hotshot figure, I liK JAaM!(saw the pics before the exceeded bandwidth )

But you have to admit that if the fans were to stop buying they would lose a good amount of money due to it. Not enough to stress over but it would make a dent. Especially in this day and age. Also you have to think, since fans buy on average 2-5 or even more figures per week and the average adult buys their kid 1 or 2 at the most 3 per week. Yeah the little kids drive the market but we play our part as well.

Oh and i still cant see the pics. If any one saved them can you please post them.

Did you read my post? Yeah, we as fans do enough to have our opinions heard, but if we all stopped buying tomorrow, it wouldn't hurt Hasbro or the TF brand at all. It's a multi-million dollar franchise, we're a blip on the radar, but not so significant that Hasbro has factored in the total fanbase in the bottom line(unlike the MOTU franchise). I just find it humorous that some fans STILL think that Transformers still is around solely because of the fans.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870846)
Posted by T-Macksimus on January 21st, 2009 @ 1:16am CST

Something you may also want to factor in is that there are those of us fans that are supporting the purchases of thos kids as well. My boys (who live with their mother, not me) have a fairly good sized collection of TF's thanks largely in part to me and I have not exactly scrimped on my own collection either. When this new figure hits the WM or Target nearest me, I'll likely be buying 2 of them since HotShot is a favorite of my youngest son.
I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who has started the TF fire going with another generation and not just with interest in whatever series is on T.V. at the time. It didn't take long for my kids to soak up ALL of the TF info I could throw their way and because of it they have now managed to collect some figures older than they are.
We may not be Hasbros immediate target demographic but many of our wallets are supplying that demographic so it stands to reason that Hasbro should do some butt-kissing every now and again. I know that if I bailed on the whole Transformer thing, my oldest boy would bail with me and my youngest would slowly follow. (Hell hasn't frozen over yet so Hasbro still has me, but the point is still valid)

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (870951)
Posted by D-340 on January 21st, 2009 @ 8:10am CST

T-Macksimus wrote:Something you may also want to factor in is that there are those of us fans that are supporting the purchases of thos kids as well. My boys (who live with their mother, not me) have a fairly good sized collection of TF's thanks largely in part to me and I have not exactly scrimped on my own collection either. When this new figure hits the WM or Target nearest me, I'll likely be buying 2 of them since HotShot is a favorite of my youngest son.
I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who has started the TF fire going with another generation and not just with interest in whatever series is on T.V. at the time. It didn't take long for my kids to soak up ALL of the TF info I could throw their way and because of it they have now managed to collect some figures older than they are.
We may not be Hasbros immediate target demographic but many of our wallets are supplying that demographic so it stands to reason that Hasbro should do some butt-kissing every now and again. I know that if I bailed on the whole Transformer thing, my oldest boy would bail with me and my youngest would slowly follow. (Hell hasn't frozen over yet so Hasbro still has me, but the point is still valid)

And I do the same for my son, doesn't mean if I ever stop collecting TFs that he'll loose interest.

Eh, if fans still wanna think that they are the sole driving force behind this multi-million dollar franchise, let 'em. And then let 'em wonder why not everything is the way they want it.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (871069)
Posted by Crosscheck on January 21st, 2009 @ 11:37am CST

I will be getting at least two of these. The transformation scheme is close enough to my custom character, I will probably repaint one in royal blue and dark gray and get a new head for him (the character's head is actually spot on to Alternators Grimlock).

One thing is for sure, unless the Henkei version has the JAMm plates, the Hasbro version wins.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (871750)
Posted by T-Macksimus on January 22nd, 2009 @ 1:32pm CST

Well, in all fairness to what D-340 mentioned I don't want to come across as an arrogant fanboy who thinks he has more influence that what he really does. My oldest boy is at the age where toys are becoming "so last week" and is starting to hang with his friends more, so Transformers are becoming more of just a hobby to have in common with his Dad. My younges would stick with it until the TFA line fizzels out and then play wait and see probably until the end of the 3rd Movie line. I know that the fans drive a smaller portion of the market but the influence they have is honestly larger than Hasbro gives credit for. Several of the new people jumping into collecting have done so after speaking to longtime fans, especially after the movie came out.
We may not be responsible for all the sales by any stretch, by I do believe that fan influence covers more than 10% of the market.
Whatever the category or demographic my kids and I fall into I'm still probably going to be stuck buying 2 Hot Shots and I won't bitch about that fact 1 bit.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (871804)
Posted by Counterpunch on January 22nd, 2009 @ 2:51pm CST

Already waiting for the red with flames repaint into Powerlinx Hot Shot.

Make it happen.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (871820)
Posted by Nekoman on January 22nd, 2009 @ 3:08pm CST

Counterpunch wrote:Already waiting for the red with flames repaint into Powerlinx Hot Shot.

Make it happen.

Imagine a deluxe wave seven right before the movie...

Tigatron
PL Hotshot
Redalert

Might very well happen...

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (872466)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on January 23rd, 2009 @ 6:53pm CST

Nekoman wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Already waiting for the red with flames repaint into Powerlinx Hot Shot.

Make it happen.

Imagine a deluxe wave seven right before the movie...

Tigatron
PL Hotshot
Redalert

Might very well happen...

This'd be a great wave, if it happens.

Re: Universe Hot Shot - More Photos (873796)
Posted by Emperor Primacron the 1st on January 26th, 2009 @ 5:57am CST

When is Hotshot scheduled to come out?