BotCon 2014 Coverage: Newly Revealed Generations Showroom Gallery
Saturday, June 21st, 2014 3:45PM CDT
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**EDIT**The gallery now includes some nice in-package shots of Nightbeat (available Sept 2014) and Windblade.
View the preliminary galleries below, but to view the full gallery of these exciting reveals, click here!
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Posted by Madeus Prime on June 21st, 2014 @ 3:49pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 21st, 2014 @ 3:52pm CDT
Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on June 21st, 2014 @ 3:53pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Voyager Brainstorm
I can die happy now. This is the one figure I've been hoping for from the bunch.
Posted by philswitch engage on June 21st, 2014 @ 3:55pm CDT
Brainstorm just made me mess up my pants.
So glad I didn't spring for any of the third party brainstorms. This one looks amazing.
And I can totally see Chromia repainted with a new head as Afterburner.
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on June 21st, 2014 @ 3:55pm CDT
Posted by Umbra on June 21st, 2014 @ 3:55pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 21st, 2014 @ 3:57pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:03pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:As an aside, the fact the Brainstorm is a headmaster, kinda makes me even more disappointed in TFCC chromedome...
All the more proof Hasbro and FunPub are two distinct entities with their own distinct ideas.
Posted by Tigertrack on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:06pm CDT
Chromia being a different mold and not a repaint, and very representative of her current IDW self, well that's a big surprise.
Brainstorm cool. Legends that are not mini-bots seem-- wasteful -- yes I know they are repaints which are supposed to be a cheap $$$ maker. I'm really only tempted because of the micromaster/minicon homages.
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:15pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:As an aside, the fact the Brainstorm is a headmaster, kinda makes me even more disappointed in TFCC chromedome...
All the more proof Hasbro and FunPub are two distinct entities with their own distinct ideas.
Now I can think about would be the hypothetical Voyager Chromedome with a headmaster buddy. Honestly a semi-comic accurate head that turns into a little man is equal to or greater than a static comic accurate head. Maybe i'm weird that way.
Posted by Burn on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by PrymeStriker on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:26pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:27pm CDT
First dish of the meal are the Generations Legends figures, whose ranks were reinforced with the arrival of Nemesis Prime (obligatory baddie redeco of the previous Optimus Prime mold) with Spinister(redeco of Bumblebee's partner Blazemaster); Cliffjumper (more than obligatory redeco of the previous Bumblebee mold) with Suppressor (redeco of Optimus Prime's partner Roller); and currently parnter-less Thundercracker, Windcharger, Powerglide, and Bombshell (that's right, he's Bombshell now, no longer Hardshell!)
The next part of the meal encompasses the newly revealed Generations Deluxes, the long-overdue Arcee and Chromia!
Also available on the menu are two entrees of your choosing: Brainstorm (with a functioning Headmaster gimmick!) and Optimus Prime (loosely based on his appearance in the IDW comics)
And finally, to round off the meal, we have double trouble Megatrons! The first Megatron is slavishly Generation One, while the second version of Megatron takes his ques from his Armada counterpart (complete with his classic serrated horns!)
Posted by Banjo-Tron on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:34pm CDT
Posted by Amelie on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:35pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:42pm CDT
versus:
Posted by HiddenElephant on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:43pm CDT
I don't like the way Arcee was done too terribly much. Too much backpack is the primary issue. Also, points to me for saying Chromia is a remold.
Brainstorm looks really flepin' good, even if he is incredibly simple.
Optimus Prime is....Super Blocky! It makes me laugh a little bit. That, and how simple he is as well. And his vehicle mode is interesting too.
As for the Megatrons, well, Armada is sadly a remold of the IDW(?) and does not appear to come with a minicon, though he sports the pegs for it. Also the mold isn't as proportioned as I'd want with a Megatron, with too-thin legs to support the large mold.
Also, much simple.
All-in-all, some may be unhappy with the more simple transformations. Some may be happier with the blocky-bots. But, I think that if this is handled right, these voyagers and leaders are the right kind of toys to ensure the next generation of fans to support the Transformers.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:44pm CDT
Posted by Madeus Prime on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:44pm CDT
Cliffjumper looks a bit Decepticon-y with that purple detailing
Thundercracker is kind of meh, we've got FOC Seekers and that's good enough for me
Windcharger looks really weird, I know the original Tailgate was a repaint, but this is just not doing it for me
Powerglide couldn't look any better unless this was scaled to a deluxe
Bombshell is rounding out the Insecticons, what do you want to bet we'll have a Kickback soon
Arcee = Instant buy
Chromia looks great, but that backpack looks worse then the original mold's
Brainstorm NEEDS a Briefcase!!!
Optimus is...ok? I'm praying that is just a bad photo of the robot and that the Vehicle will feature more paint
Both Megatrons look like crap. I'm sorry, but I was expecting the awesome IDW design and not a brick that makes the G1 version look more fun. (I love the G1 design, but honestly, he look's SOOO brickish)
Posted by Cyhwuhx on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:46pm CDT
Posted by Primeultimus on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:46pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:49pm CDT
And hopefully I can find a Shrapnel.
I wonder if they'll be ditching the partners, given how they haven't shown any for those 4 and how Bombshell and Powerglide lack any ports. That'd suck, but maybe they'll be a bit cheaper. And maybe less prone to unfortunate shelfwarming since 2-packs seem cursed in that regard: PCCs, HA Basics, Data Discs...
Really disappointed with how Armada Megs turned out, and I dunno what's even going on with that Voyager Optimus. Don't suppose that's indicative of what the new design team can do?
Posted by Darth Jumpy on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:53pm CDT
I will be getting Arcee, since it is finally an official G1 Arcee, but I can't help but think that it would be a bit better if the backpack could fold up a tiny bit more.
Posted by Primeultimus on June 21st, 2014 @ 4:56pm CDT
I need someone from News Staff to contact me. I spent much time and effort making those posts.
Posted by YRQRM0 on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:06pm CDT
Posted by Cyhwuhx on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:07pm CDT
Darth Jumpy wrote:So does the G1 Megatron have Minicon ports as well? Maybe this means that we will be getting some more Minicons as well, but I sort of wanted one packed into the Armada one.
I will be getting Arcee, since it is finally an official G1 Arcee, but I can't help but think that it would be a bit better if the backpack could fold up a tiny bit more.
It seems the official pic is (of course) mistransformed: http://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsi ... =1&image=8
Her 'skirt' seems to be able to fold up somewhat into her backpack proper. A lot better imo.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:08pm CDT
Next up is the Breakout Scene set (affectionately known to fans and representatives as "Farmageddon"), which features a screen-accurate redeco of Age of Extinction Evasion Mode Optimus Prime, an odd redeco of Generations Skids as Rollbar (who is clearly based on Shane's Chevrolet Sonic RS rally car), and a blue and black redeco of Dark of the Moon Crankcase, whose deco is evocative of his Generation One namesake, and seems to be based on one of the vehicles used in Agent Savoy's convoy during the raid on Cade Yeager's farm.
Want all five of the vehicular Age of Extinction Autobots without the hassle of hunting down each individual? Look no further! We also have wind of an upcoming exclusive that will include seemingly unaltered versions of Optimus Prime (who, actually, is altered, in that he has a faceplate and a black weapon), the 2014 Camaro version of Bumblebee, Drift, Crosshairs, and Hound.
And to wrap up the Platinum Edition exclusives revealed thus far, we have a two pack of Generations Leaders Optimus Prime and Grimlock! Both figures seem to sport much more screen-accurate decoes than the regular retail releases of these figures.
Posted by ILL-Star on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:08pm CDT
Everything else looks incredible except for that Optimus Prime. I like the truck mode, but that robot mode reminds me of a simplified figure. I'm hoping OP is just another case of the official pic making the figure look much worse than it really is.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:13pm CDT
While I have to hand it to Hasbro for finally giving us a proper G1 Arcee, I was hoping she'd have more IDW in her. Still looks nice, though.
Chromia looks good, but I'm not sure I would hunt for that one. I mean, if I see it, I may get it. The character just isn't super important to me.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:13pm CDT
While I have to hand it to Hasbro for finally giving us a proper G1 Arcee, I was hoping she'd have more IDW in her. Still looks nice, though.
Chromia looks good, but I'm not sure I would hunt for that one. I mean, if I see it, I may get it. The character just isn't super important to me.
Posted by Railbomb on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:14pm CDT
Posted by Convoy on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:21pm CDT
I'm crying because I'm happy.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:22pm CDT
Megatron...I'm...not sold. He'll be big for sure, but his legs are PRETTY skinny.
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:22pm CDT
"Farmageddon" is pretty neat, though Crankcase only works because "G1!" Otherwise, he's rather boring, basically the original but with bright, cartoony blue instead of grey.
Could have placed the cars better. Drift is "driving" on Hound, destroying the whole illusion.
Posted by ScoutBumblebee on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:23pm CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:27pm CDT
Posted by Convoy on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:38pm CDT
Posted by Cyber Bishop on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:42pm CDT
BOMBSHELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BRAINSTORM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
POWERGLIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A GREAT LOOKING MEGATRON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hasbro delivers!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:46pm CDT
Posted by ILL-Star on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:48pm CDT
Posted by shocksound96 on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:50pm CDT
Posted by shocksound96 on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:53pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 21st, 2014 @ 5:55pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on June 21st, 2014 @ 6:08pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 21st, 2014 @ 6:19pm CDT
* Generation One Krok from Generations IDW Megatron (sports a new head and comes with Gatoraider, a redeco of the crocodile Arms Micron)
* Generation 2 Starscream from (surprising nobody) Classics Starscream
* Nacelle from the Classics Seeker mold (regular Seeker noggin with BotCon 2007 Thrust's wings)
* Serpent O.R. from Takara's Generations Ratbat (who is G.I. Joe Serpentor homage and an homage to Devils Due Comics' GI Joe vs. the Transformers crossover series)
* Zap with G.B. Blackrock from Generations Bumblebee mold and is an homage to a canceled Block Town toy line that Takara was going to come out with in 1995. Blackrock is a Kreon companion for Zap.
* Tarantulas from the Junkion mold, and will be accompanied by Prime Airachnid's Arms Microns (possible Airachnoid homage?)
According to our team present at the panel, there will be a seventh mystery figure to be shipped with the sixth and final figure.
Check out the mock-ups of these figures below!
The full gallery with some close-ups on some mock-ups can be seen by clicking here!
Posted by Midnight_Fox on June 21st, 2014 @ 6:24pm CDT
Posted by Zeedust on June 21st, 2014 @ 6:31pm CDT
ILL-Star wrote:Has anyone else realized that Chromia is a massive retooling of PRID Arcee?
I think it might be one of those similar designs with separate molds things, like how Energon Starscream is similar to G2 Smokescreen but they don't share any actual tooling.
Speaking of retools (and Starscream), they couldn't save either Nacelle or G2 Starscream for next year's FSS?
Posted by leakin' lubricant on June 21st, 2014 @ 6:35pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 21st, 2014 @ 6:35pm CDT