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Posted by Zeedust on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:46pm CDT
Man, I hope the third part of this thing is multi-changers or something.
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:59pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:Is it sad that I'm more excited for the last dregs of Combiner Wars than I am for the Return of the Headmasters?
Man, I hope the third part of this thing is multi-changers or something.
I am more excited for Titans Return. It doesnt help that Combiner Wars closes on something I really dont care about (an autobot combiner with characters I already have, save for Skylynx).
Also, is anyone else getting a 3p vide from Hardhead?
I love Hasbro doing all this, they are reaching for fun ideas that both kids and collectors can enjoy.
Posted by Prowl4 on October 7th, 2015 @ 8:59pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:Is it sad that I'm more excited for the last dregs of Combiner Wars than I am for the Return of the Headmasters?
Man, I hope the third part of this thing is multi-changers or something.
I feel the same. I've never been a fan of headmasters myself but making characters like blaster and galvatron into something they've never been doesn't interest me the same way ironhide, streaker, mirage and prowl being combiners doesn't interest me.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:01pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:Is it sad that I'm more excited for the last dregs of Combiner Wars than I am for the Return of the Headmasters?
Man, I hope the third part of this thing is multi-changers or something.
I am more excited for Titans Return as well. It doesnt help that Combiner Wars closes on something I really dont care about (an autobot combiner with characters I already have, save for Skylynx).
Also, is anyone else getting a 3p vide from Hardhead?
I love Hasbro doing all this, they are reaching for fun ideas that both kids and collectors can enjoy.
I've been so excited over the headmasters idea (with some exceptions). This is great. I love Brainstorm and now he will have fellow headmasters to join him. I am so excited. Can't wait for more news
Posted by Agamemnon on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:05pm CDT
carytheone wrote:...while my wallet gently weeps...
Yep, I'm right there with you. Or, rather, my wallet is....
Posted by no-one on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:05pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:06pm CDT
carytheone wrote:You know, I can't quite put a finger on it, but the art/sculpt style seems to be different than combiner wars. I like it.
It's really noticeable on Hardhead, but also on all of them. I agree with you, it's interesting
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:07pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:08pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:09pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:11pm CDT
Prowl4 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Railbomb wrote:It seems they're keeping the fiction closer to what it was in Japan. So are those mini-vehicles just vehicles that come with extra heads or do they transform into a body too?
I think they're just "extra heads" for lack of a better term. Kinda like those standalone Japanese exclusive Headmasters Kirk, Rodney and Loafer.
And look at this:
Same gimmick as Galvatron. So the Leader(?) Class figures have helmets, akin to that of G1 Scorponok? Makes sense, a small head on a big body would look pretty silly.
This means I won't buy galvatron. Nice job hasbro you finally give us a good big galvatron and completely ruin him by making him a headmaster. What a joke.
Cough cough third party upgrade head cough cough
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:14pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
What is it that doesnt thrill you Sabr? And have you felt like this since the rumours began or is it just now that you are caring less and less? What would you have rather seen?
Posted by Prowl4 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:16pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Hopefully there'll be non headmaster bots. Hoping sentinel prime just has the ability to suit up like iron man. Skullcruncher gives me hope that maybe we'll get predaking. Just hoping it's not going to be headmaster wars.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:17pm CDT
I dunno. Call it "G1 fatigue" or something. I'm just not feelin' this.william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
What is it that doesnt thrill you Sabr? And have you felt like this since the rumours began or is it just now that you are caring less and less? What would you have rather seen?
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:carytheone wrote:...while my wallet gently weeps...
Yep, I'm right there with you. Or, rather, my wallet is....
If their doing a the g1 type "masters" my wallet is going to hate me too plus i see micromasters frickin micromasters nothing can get more g1 than this also i sense actual good actionmaster figures not too far away...
Posted by Desslok2201 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:19pm CDT
Starsaber468 wrote:>:oP i was like this in the morning after seeing this i was like hasbro your the best at a lot of times plus as soon as i saw micromasters i was like hasbro you really are f****** kicking it out of the ball park
Where did you see micromasters? There aren't any in these pics
Posted by no-one on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:20pm CDT
Is that a repaint?
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:21pm CDT
Prowl4 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Hopefully there'll be non headmaster bots. Hoping sentinel prime just has the ability to suit up like iron man. Skullcruncher gives me hope that maybe we'll get predaking. Just hoping it's not going to be headmaster wars.
I dont see how skullcruncher would indicate anything towards a predaking. They are from different G1 eras and have different gimmicks. Dont want to bring your idea down but I would suggest to not hope too much since I dont think one is an indication of the other.
Posted by Grahf_ on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:27pm CDT
carytheone wrote:So I'm slowly going over the images and I notices something. Whats up with that Windblade back there?
Is that a repaint?
Since we don't need two explanations for the same figure in a row I'll change my comment.
Is it just me or does that Hardhead look like a voyager and not a deluxe? It looks pretty damn beefy and looks to be larger overall than Skullcruncher. Also it might just be the illusion of distance in the pictures but Hardhead looks like he'd tower over Windblade and come up to around Bruticus' pelvis whereas Skullcruncher looks like he comes up to Sky Reign's knee.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:28pm CDT
That's the Combiner Hunters redeco from last summer's SDCC set.carytheone wrote:So I'm slowly going over the images and I notices something. Whats up with that Windblade back there?
Is that a repaint?
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:30pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I dunno. Call it "G1 fatigue" or something. I'm just not feelin' this.william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
What is it that doesnt thrill you Sabr? And have you felt like this since the rumours began or is it just now that you are caring less and less? What would you have rather seen?
Do you think that characters from other Transformers series should get the spotlight as a toy?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:31pm CDT
Prowl4 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Hopefully there'll be non headmaster bots. Hoping sentinel prime just has the ability to suit up like iron man. Skullcruncher gives me hope that maybe we'll get predaking. Just hoping it's not going to be headmaster wars.
If those rumor posters are true, Sentinel will be a headmaster. it's the one we all thought was Prime or Astrotrain
Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:33pm CDT
Hardhead looks great. He's easily my favorite reveal. I will echo what some people have said & hope we get bodies to go along with the Nightbeat & Horribull heads.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:33pm CDT
carytheone wrote:So I'm slowly going over the images and I notices something. Whats up with that Windblade back there?
Is that a repaint?
Yes, I believe that's the Combiner Hunters version of Windblade, from the SDCC 2015 set.
Posted by Cobotron on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:36pm CDT
Surly I can't be the first to notice who Galvatrons head is?
Posted by Crosscheck on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:36pm CDT
Posted by no-one on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:37pm CDT
Oh snap! HAHAHA, good eye! Awesome hasbro!Cobotron wrote:I am so down for this! Hasbro is pushing all the right buttons for me. I love tiny dudes that integrate with bigger dudes, and I really LOVE that the tiny dudes get little vehicles to tool around in.
Surly I can't be the first to notice who Galvatrons head is?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:38pm CDT
Doctor McGrath wrote:I don't quite understand how Blaster & Galvatron being headmasters ruin the figure for some of you guys. Just don't take the head or helmet off...boom, no longer a headmaster.
Hardhead looks great. He's easily my favorite reveal. I will echo what some people have said & hope we get bodies to go along with the Nightbeat & Horribull heads.
It's not really an issue with Blaster, but Galvatron should not have a headmaster unit. He is the main Decepticon leader. He and Megs should be badass by themselves and not need additional members. Prime has been used so much as a combiner of any sorts that it's not really a sin to make him a combiner, plus as the autobot leader who needs any upgrade to deal with cons it's acceptable. Plus he has so many versions that have powermasters and such that virtually nothing can surprise us anymore with him.
Galvatron just no. He should be a lone insane gun.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:40pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Oh snap! HAHAHA, good eye! Awesome hasbro!Cobotron wrote:I am so down for this! Hasbro is pushing all the right buttons for me. I love tiny dudes that integrate with bigger dudes, and I really LOVE that the tiny dudes get little vehicles to tool around in.
Surly I can't be the first to notice who Galvatrons head is?
ok, that's a neat little touch. did not notice that. Plus, with the head shot from the galleries I now see Brainstorm is compatible with these guys. Rose!
Posted by Sabrblade on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:42pm CDT
Maybe, I guess. Or some new characters.OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Okay, we're going somewhere now. Blaster, Galvatron, and the other Headmasters look awesome!Sabrblade wrote:I dunno. Call it "G1 fatigue" or something. I'm just not feelin' this.william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
What is it that doesnt thrill you Sabr? And have you felt like this since the rumours began or is it just now that you are caring less and less? What would you have rather seen?
Do you think that characters from other Transformers series should get the spotlight as a toy?
Or some more attention to RID 2015. I really don't like how it (and Rescue Bots) is being so ignored at these big events. Can you imagine how much more attention RID might get if as much effort was put into it as is put into Generations? I hate the idea that Hasbro wants older collectors to ignore it and just focus on Generations, which seems to just keep recycling the same characters from the same four to six years of G1, with the occasional bone thrown every now and then to something post-1980's/pre-2007 or to something completely new.
It just feels to me like this brand is stuck in a G1-obsessed rut that sprouted ever since the first Classics filler line started in 2006. The MPs are fine since they're giving us something that's been long overdue since the 1980's, but the CHUG stuff that just takes old characters and gives them a new look without any preexisting fictional precedence (which I'm sure IDW will eventually rectify for some of these, but still) just leaves me feeling as apathetic as I felt towards Classics in 2006-1007 and Universe in 2008-2009.
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:42pm CDT
Desslok2201 wrote:Starsaber468 wrote:>:oP i was like this in the morning after seeing this i was like hasbro your the best at a lot of times plus as soon as i saw micromasters i was like hasbro you really are f****** kicking it out of the ball park
Where did you see micromasters? There aren't any in these pics
Oh for a second i thought those headmasters in those vehicles were micromasters but they might as well be considered as some plus i love what they did with galvatrons headmaster being megatron XD
Posted by Cobotron on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:43pm CDT
Ya! Driven by the mind of Megatron!D-Maximus_Prime wrote: Galvatron just no. He should be a lone insane gun.
D, the only real "should" is that we should never expect Hasbro to do what we think they should.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:44pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:I am so down for this! Hasbro is pushing all the right buttons for me. I love tiny dudes that integrate with bigger dudes, and I really LOVE that the tiny dudes get little vehicles to dudle around in.
Surly I can't be the first to notice who Galvatrons head is?
Well played, Hasbro. Well played
Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:45pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Doctor McGrath wrote:I don't quite understand how Blaster & Galvatron being headmasters ruin the figure for some of you guys. Just don't take the head or helmet off...boom, no longer a headmaster.
Hardhead looks great. He's easily my favorite reveal. I will echo what some people have said & hope we get bodies to go along with the Nightbeat & Horribull heads.
It's not really an issue with Blaster, but Galvatron should not have a headmaster unit. He is the main Decepticon leader. He and Megs should be badass by themselves and not need additional members. Prime has been used so much as a combiner of any sorts that it's not really a sin to make him a combiner, plus as the autobot leader who needs any upgrade to deal with cons it's acceptable. Plus he has so many versions that have powermasters and such that virtually nothing can surprise us anymore with him.
Galvatron just no. He should be a lone insane gun.
I understand you don't like the concept. I get it & I agree. But that shouldn't ruin the toy. All you have to do is not remove his head & you have the Galvatron you want.
Posted by Prowl4 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:45pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Prowl4 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Hopefully there'll be non headmaster bots. Hoping sentinel prime just has the ability to suit up like iron man. Skullcruncher gives me hope that maybe we'll get predaking. Just hoping it's not going to be headmaster wars.
I dont see how skullcruncher would indicate anything towards a predaking. They are from different G1 eras and have different gimmicks. Dont want to bring your idea down but I would suggest to not hope too much since I dont think one is an indication of the other.
Skullcruncher would give one hope that g1 beast modes are still viable. I know going into a new line Hasbro might be unwilling to go back on combiner wars but I hope that they don't headmaster gimmick everything as from what I've encountered people either hate or love the idea. Personally I don't like the idea.I guess wwe'll have to wait and see what more Hasbro shows at nycc.
Posted by no-one on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:47pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Ya! Driven by the mind of Megatron!D-Maximus_Prime wrote: Galvatron just no. He should be a lone insane gun.
D, the only real "should" is that we should never expect Hasbro to do what we think they should.
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:47pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Prowl4 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Hopefully there'll be non headmaster bots. Hoping sentinel prime just has the ability to suit up like iron man. Skullcruncher gives me hope that maybe we'll get predaking. Just hoping it's not going to be headmaster wars.
If those rumor posters are true, Sentinel will be a headmaster. it's the one we all thought was Prime or Astrotrain
Sadly, that Astrotrain rumour was debunked earlier today. That's Sentinel Prime:
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:48pm CDT
Doctor McGrath wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Doctor McGrath wrote:I don't quite understand how Blaster & Galvatron being headmasters ruin the figure for some of you guys. Just don't take the head or helmet off...boom, no longer a headmaster.
Hardhead looks great. He's easily my favorite reveal. I will echo what some people have said & hope we get bodies to go along with the Nightbeat & Horribull heads.
It's not really an issue with Blaster, but Galvatron should not have a headmaster unit. He is the main Decepticon leader. He and Megs should be badass by themselves and not need additional members. Prime has been used so much as a combiner of any sorts that it's not really a sin to make him a combiner, plus as the autobot leader who needs any upgrade to deal with cons it's acceptable. Plus he has so many versions that have powermasters and such that virtually nothing can surprise us anymore with him.
Galvatron just no. He should be a lone insane gun.
I understand you don't like the concept. I get it & I agree. But that shouldn't ruin the toy. All you have to do is not remove his head & you have the Galvatron you want.
Cobotron wrote:Ya! Driven by the mind of Megatron!D-Maximus_Prime wrote: Galvatron just no. He should be a lone insane gun.
D, the only real "should" is that we should never expect Hasbro to do what we think they should.
I do like the figure i really do! Don't think I don't like the figure. It looks good and it's one that is well overdue. just the headmaster idea is hard for me to swallow. The Megatron head does look nice though, I will give the Megatron thought that.
And yeah, we can never fully predict hasbro
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:50pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Prowl4 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Neat, but, eh.
Still plenty more to come. We'll see what else happens. it's only opening night after all!
Hopefully there'll be non headmaster bots. Hoping sentinel prime just has the ability to suit up like iron man. Skullcruncher gives me hope that maybe we'll get predaking. Just hoping it's not going to be headmaster wars.
If those rumor posters are true, Sentinel will be a headmaster. it's the one we all thought was Prime or Astrotrain
Sadly, that Astrotrain rumour was debunked earlier today. That's Sentinel Prime:
That's what i was referencing in my post. thanks for pulling over the pic
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:51pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:52pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Ya! Driven by the mind of Megatron!D-Maximus_Prime wrote: Galvatron just no. He should be a lone insane gun.
D, the only real "should" is that we should never expect Hasbro to do what we think they should.
Expect the unexpected!
Also, great job on spotting that Megs as his head, this makes the toy even mroe awesome and makes me less mind the headmaster gimmick on Galvatron. I am also really glad he gets his alt mode back. If I am not mistaken, this is the very first time Hasbro ever releases a Galvatron toy with the right alt mode and colour.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:53pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Cobotron wrote:Ya! Driven by the mind of Megatron!D-Maximus_Prime wrote: Galvatron just no. He should be a lone insane gun.
D, the only real "should" is that we should never expect Hasbro to do what we think they should.
Expect the unexpected!
Also, great job on spotting that Megs as his head, this makes the toy even mroe awesome and makes me less mind the headmaster gimmick on Galvatron. I am also really glad he gets his alt mode back. If I am not mistaken, this is the very first time Hasbro ever releases a Galvatron toy with the right alt mode and colour.
*looks at all of Galvatrons toys on wiki, realizes that Will is right again*
Posted by Cobotron on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:53pm CDT
I see where this is going. These arn't Head Masters. Their larger bodies are the Titans.
so this is like a Transtecters type o'thingy.
Sabr, did I spell that right?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:56pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:...and so sentinal Prime's head will be Op, right?
I see where this is going. These arn't Head Masters. Their larger bodies are the Titans.
so this is like a Transtecters type o'thingy.
Sabr, did I spell that right?
I think the more important question here is how does Sentinel come into this story wise????
Also, he has a badass looking style in those pics and designs from the titan wars poster from a few months ago. Within a year or 2 of each other, i will get my first "G1" Optimus, Rodimus, Galvatron, Megatron and Sentinel Prime. That is a pretty amazing concept.
And this sentinel will put my DotM one to shame. Plus, this is the first G1 sentinel toy! Hoorah!
Posted by SlyTF1 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:57pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 9:58pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:That's what i was referencing in my post. thanks for pulling over the pic
I am totally sorry I misead, didnt mean to be a d%$k.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 7th, 2015 @ 10:00pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:That's what i was referencing in my post. thanks for pulling over the pic
I am totally sorry I misead, didnt mean to be a d%$k.
s'all good man. didn't take it as such.
So is it sad that I have warmed to headmaster Galvs just a teensy bit?
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 7th, 2015 @ 10:02pm CDT
oh well close enough!
Posted by Shockwave7 on October 7th, 2015 @ 10:06pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2015 @ 10:07pm CDT
Look at the tank turret, you can flip down the grey parts so that they end up flush and make an even rectagular prism aka a tape (or soemthing of the sort). Then he can end up in Blaster.
And just saying this now, I dont have the money for all of this (especially if I am getting MP Shockwave). And I wouldnt spend my limited money on 2 base former casette players. So if they are making Soundwave out of this Blaster mold, then I will skip Blaster all together and jus get Soundwave.