Info on the upcoming Neo-G1 line...

[Jochimus]

For those out of the loop, Hasbro is revving up a new Generation One-based toyline consisting of classic characters with new molds (i.e. more articulate, more modern alt-modes and proportioned closer to their cartoon/comic counterparts) to pick up the ball when Cybertron ends. The lineup so far is scheduled as thus: http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=6442

Deluxe
Optimus Prime (with out Trailer)
Bumblebee
Starscream
Hot Rod
Astrotrain
Grimlock
TBD (To be Decided)
TBD

All of these are set to be released in October except for Grimlock, Astrotrain, and the 2 TBDs, which are set for February.

Voyager
Megatron
Jetfire
Prime with trailer
Soundwave

Megs and Jetfire are set for October and Prime and Soundwave for Feb

No images yet, except perhaps for this gallery of a prototype for a certain Decepticon Triplechanger :) :http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=5711&dispsize=800&start=0

It's also been speculated that Megatron will once again be a gun, based on offerings displayed by Hasbro at this year's Botcon, but this time he's going to look like a sort of retro-looking revolver-type space weapon that will 'almost-but-not-quite' look like the real deal (Hasbro wouldn't allow any photos at that time since the line was still up in the air).

But hopefully for me this means a 'toon-accurate G1 Jetfire.

[WebSlinger666]

prime w/o a trailer??? WTF AR THEY THINKING?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! thats not right.. there screwingf us over like they did w/ 20th ann prime. atleast the jap ver came with a carboard trailer that u put 2gether.... our american ver didnt have that and for some reason they made his smoke staks shorter....

[Jochimus]

prime w/o a trailer??? WTF AR THEY THINKING?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! thats not right.. there screwingf us over like they did w/ 20th ann prime. atleast the jap ver came with a carboard trailer that u put 2gether.... our american ver didnt have that and for some reason they made his smoke staks shorter....

:confused:

O.K....so the absence of Optimus Prime's trailer - something which served so little useful purpose in the original cartoon and the comic that it was only seen maybe once in the space of either - is automatically cause to whine and moan and complain?

Have the Japanese version of 20th Anniversary Prime, by the way. The cardboard trailer is a piece of crap in almost every aspect, including its appearance. The WHEELS are friggin' cardboard.

And the smokestacks were the first thing to break on the original toy when I got it for Christmas back in '84. It's not like they were meant to be particularly intimidating or had any real purpose, anyway.

[DrSpengler]

Honestly, if it means a lower price I couldn't give a s*** if there's a trailer or not.

I have an original G1 Optimus Prime and I never use the trailer for anything (I don't play with my toys). Same thing with my RiD Scourge. The trailers just end up taking closet space for me. Which is why, when I bought Masterpiece Convoy, I was so relieved he DIDN'T come with one.

I'd much rather have an affordable Prime toy than one that's twice as expensive and comes with an accessory I'll never use.

[Jochimus]

Honestly, if it means a lower price I couldn't give a s*** if there's a trailer or not.

I have an original G1 Optimus Prime and I never use the trailer for anything (I don't play with my toys). Same thing with my RiD Scourge. The trailers just end up taking closet space for me. Which is why, when I bought Masterpiece Convoy, I was so relieved he DIDN'T come with one.

I'd much rather have an affordable Prime toy than one that's twice as expensive and comes with an accessory I'll never use.

I think the size classes and price points for each on this line are about the same as they are on the newer 'anime' lines (Armada, Energon, Cybertron, etc.).

[Destructicus]

I cant wait for Grimlock and Megatron. I want to see how articulated both of these toys are. If its anything like the 20th anniversary Prime then I will be happy. Screw the trailer its the first part of the toy that broke and the first piece I lost.

[1987olds442]

prime w/o a trailer??? WTF AR THEY THINKING?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! thats not right.. there screwingf us over like they did w/ 20th ann prime. atleast the jap ver came with a carboard trailer that u put 2gether.... our american ver didnt have that and for some reason they made his smoke staks shorter....From what I've read there are going to be two Prime's the regular deluxe without the trailer and the voyager class pretty much the same figure with the trailer.

[PhotoJones]

For those out of the loop, Hasbro is revving up a new Generation One toyline consisting of classic characters with new molds (i.e. more articulate, more realistic-looking alt-modes and proportioned closer to their cartoon/comic counterparts) to pick up the ball when Cybertron ends. The lineup so far is scheduled as thus: http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=6442



No images yet, except perhaps for this gallery of a prototype for a certain Decepticon Triplechanger :) :http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=5711&dispsize=800&start=0

It's also been speculated that Megatron will once again be a gun, based on offerings displayed by Hasbro at this year's Botcon, but this time he's going to look like a sort of retro-looking revolver-type space weapon that will 'almost-but-not-quite' look like the real deal (Hasbro wouldn't allow any photos at that time since the line was still up in the air).

But hopefully for me this means a 'toon-accurate G1 Jetfire.

weird

[1987olds442]

weirdHow so?

[ShadowBoxing]

I cant wait for Grimlock and Megatron. I want to see how articulated both of these toys are. If its anything like the 20th anniversary Prime then I will be happy. Screw the trailer its the first part of the toy that broke and the first piece I lost.Grimlock is going to be some vehicle...or so the rumors have been saying thus far

[1987olds442]

Grimlock is going to be some vehicle...or so the rumors have been saying thus farNot in this line...I haven't heard or read any such rumors and I am on several Transformers boards just about everyday.

[Crimson Dynamo]

This is great news. Of course, I will be poor after this.

[MODOK]

Fantastic news!

[Jochimus]

Here are some really grainy B&W images of Optimus and Megatron - these are horrible pictures, I know, but...

http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/tfclassics_optimusprime1.jpg
http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/tfclassics_megatron1.jpg

Optimus looks like a more modern semi-truck - gun's a little on the bulky side, but from what I can see, he don't look bad.

Megatron - well, I think it goes without saying he was never going to really look like a REAL gun to begin with, but this look I kinda dig; he almost looks a bit like Robocop's gun.

[ShadowBoxing]

Not in this line...I haven't heard or read any such rumors and I am on several Transformers boards just about everyday.As am I and that precise question came up on Seibertron.com...so yes in this line there is the potential for him to be a vehicle...I recently heard he may be close to his War Within version, though nothing is validated mind you.

Furthermore this line...I just found out, is not Neo-G1. Its Transformers Classics. Re-envisionings of old characters apparently.

[1987olds442]

As am I and that precise question came up on Seibertron.com...so yes in this line there is the potential for him to be a vehicle...I recently heard he may be close to his War Within version, though nothing is validated mind you.I'm on Tfans/Tformers, Tfw2005, Allspark, Seacon Swamp, Tfmaster, Transfandom, etc. and your are the first person I've seen to mention anything about him being a vehicle, but either way it's Grimlock so he will be mine...

Anyway here are some pictures of Megatron and Prime from actionHQ.

Megatron:

http://www.action-hq.com/cgi-bin/action-hq/oth003358.html

Prime:

http://www.action-hq.com/cgi-bin/action-hq/oth003359.html

[1987olds442]

http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/Classics_Megatron.jpg

http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/Classics_Prime.jpg

[Jochimus]

As am I and that precise question came up on Seibertron.com...so yes in this line there is the potential for him to be a vehicle...I recently heard he may be close to his War Within version, though nothing is validated mind you.

Well, actually it would make a bit more sense than having him transform into a T-Rex again...the whole idea of Dinobots was cool, but it kinda undermined that whole 'robots in disguise' thing even in 1984.

Incidentally, I think Optimus has the best truck mode I've seen him in a long time here (not counting the Anniversary figure). And Megatron looks a little bit like Robocop's gun (or even Judge Dredd's), so they're both definite must-haves for me.

[ShadowBoxing]

I'm on Tfans/Tformers, Tfw2005, Allspark, Seacon Swamp, Tfmaster, Transfandom, etc. and your are the first person I've seen to mention anything about him being a vehicle, but either way it's Grimlock so he will be mine...

Anyway here are some pictures of Megatron and Prime from actionHQ.

Megatron:

http://www.action-hq.com/cgi-bin/action-hq/oth003358.html

Prime:

http://www.action-hq.com/cgi-bin/action-hq/oth003359.htmlI'm on two of those...as I say it came up on Seibertron...however the one I post on Allspark.com I am The_Fortress_Maximus...so say hi :D :up: its nice to know a fello hypster on there.

However this line is not Neo-G1 I have been informed, it's called classics...and from what I understand its a re-envisioning of old characters, so I think anything (more or less) goes.

[1987olds442]

From the pre-oreders on action-hq they are calling them Classics :up:

[1987olds442]

This has been reported on tformers and tfw2005
http://www.tformers.com/article.php?sid=5922&mode=flat



Thanks to SAGE2764 of talk.transformers (http://newsreader.visualmedia.com.hk/vm.php?art_group=talk.transformers&article_id=50277%22) for the following information about the upcoming releases of the "Transformers Classics" line along with Cybertron Redecos of Crosswise (G1 Smokescreen) and Vector Prime:

"OPTIMUS will only be in the VOYAGER assortment for the TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS toyline. He will NOT have a trailer. His blasters transform into parts of his vehicle mode." "For TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON there will be a CROSSWISE redeco. There won't be a recolor for MUDFLAP now, as they recolored VECTOR PRIME instead." -Sage ^_^

http://tformers.net/i/a/cybertron/cwrepaint.jpg

[Jochimus]

Here's some of the design sketches for Optimus - judging by the comparison to those cruddy B&W pics, these aren't far off at all...

Robot Mode:
http://www.tfw2005.com/news/data/upimages/primedlxrobot4qd.jpg

Vehicle Mode:
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/3066/primedlxtruck0ci9qb.jpg

Maybe one of the other folks here will be able to post the pics, since I can't yet.

[MODOK]

Those are awesome!

[1987olds442]

Hot Rod Design Concept Drawings from tfw2005...

http://home.comcast.net/~sjrife/images/Don-Allen-Figueroa/hotrod3eetfw-800.jpg

The artist Don posted this about the drawings...

Having fun posting my art without consent dude?

Seriously, I've let the Prime drawings slide, and I dont know how many more you have with you but please, Unless you have approval from Hasbro themselves, you have NO right posting these because I certainly don't. and it's MY artwork!

and BTW, that's NOT even Classics Hotrod, it's just a concept art. I did a bunch of them..


FYI, I'm not mad at you, but to whoever you got these from. this is'nt cool.

[1987olds442]

Here's some of the design sketches for Optimus - judging by the comparison to those cruddy B&W pics, these aren't far off at all...

Robot Mode:
http://www.tfw2005.com/news/data/upimages/primedlxrobot4qd.jpg

Vehicle Mode:
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/3066/primedlxtruck0ci9qb.jpg

Maybe one of the other folks here will be able to post the pics, since I can't yet.Josh (IDW color artist) colored them and posted them at tfw2005 :up:

http://home.comcast.net/~sjrife/images/transformers/ClassicsPrime.jpg

[Dave McFly]

whoa, holy sh--, er sorry thats friggin sweet, I WANT him SOOO bad :up:

[Jochimus]

About 3/4 down this thread are pics of the packaging mock-ups (and yes, those are just placeholder figures):
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?page=213&t=1899011#758288632

Would have liked to have seen more retro-style packaging, but at least they used the old Transformers logo. :up:

[1987olds442]

http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/optimus.jpg
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/optimus_truck.jpg

[1987olds442]

http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/rodimus.jpg
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/rodimus_vehicle.jpg

[1987olds442]

http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/star_bot.jpg
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/star_veh.jpg

[1987olds442]

http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/astrotrain_vehicle.jpg
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/astrotrain_vehicle2.jpg
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/astrotrain.jpg

[blind_fury]

Hot Rod Design Concept Drawings from tfw2005...

http://home.comcast.net/~sjrife/images/Don-Allen-Figueroa/hotrod3eetfw-800.jpg

I hope the TFs look like this in the movie. :up:

[blind_fury]

http://www.transformersclub.com/members/images/Starbot.jpg
http://www.transformersclub.com/members/images/Staralt.jpg
Bad ass! :eek:

[1987olds442]

http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/megatron.jpg
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers/megatron_blaster.jpg

[Jochimus]

Yup. It's official now. I'll be poor by Valentine's Day. :( :D

Optimus is pretty spot-on to what I was hoping for, even sans trailer. Hot Rod looks cool too, even with that funky weird blue weapon thing. Astrotrain's O.K. And by the looks of Starscream, I'll probably be bypassing the Masterpiece Screamer...or at least make a good effort to.

Megatron...hmm. The green and orange are interesting, and the whole alt-mode is Nerf-looking, but that big orange-tipped barrel and the purple seem to suggest that he's gone from being G1 Megatron to Galvatron to being warped back into some kind of Super Megatron. Still, in comparison to the versions of Megatron we've been getting so far, I'd say it could have been worse.

[1987olds442]

Yup. It's official now. I'll be poor by Valentine's Day. :( :DI hear you there :up: :( :)
Megatron...hmm. The green and orange are interesting, and the whole alt-mode is Nerf-looking, but that big orange-tipped barrel and the purple seem to suggest that he's gone from being G1 Megatron to Galvatron to being warped back into some kind of Super Megatron. Still, in comparison to the versions of Megatron we've been getting so far, I'd say it could have been worse.I think a little black paint can fix the orange parts :D

Both Prime and Megatron remind me of their Actionmaster counter parts in their bot modes.

[1987olds442]

http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=news&newsid=70BEDAAE-D56F-E112-412B14A6033C14A1

[1987olds442]

Lazerbeak over at www.tfw2005.com did a digibash of Megatron which looks really nice :up:
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/8936/newclassicsmegs4bh.jpg

[1987olds442]

Classics Bumblebee
http://agesthreeandup.com/sites/age3andup/files/bumble.jpg

[Jochimus]

Classics Bumblebee
http://agesthreeandup.com/sites/age3andup/files/bumble.jpg

If the 'Bee is any indicator, I'm definitely going after Jetfire.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Classics Bumblebee
http://agesthreeandup.com/sites/age3andup/files/bumble.jpg

He looks f***ing great, he really does.

It's time we let go of the whole VW Beetle issue. If Volkswagon don't want to play ball, then that's their tough luck.
They're missing out on all kinds of advertising opportunities here.
Bumblebee doesn't have to have a VW alt mode to be cool, and the TF fans should realise this.

[Oerwinde]

He looks f***ing great, he really does.

It's time we let go of the whole VW Beetle issue. If Volkswagon don't want to play ball, then that's their tough luck.
They're missing out on all kinds of advertising opportunities here.
Bumblebee doesn't have to have a VW alt mode to be cool, and the TF fans should realise this.

Most TF fans have accepted that VW won't let go of their nazi past even though like 99.9% of the world population has no idea of their connection. And I don't even understand their problem, they were one of the few good things the nazi's did. Create a company that made cars that even poor people could afford, nothing wrong with that. Anyway, as I was saying, most TF fans have accepted that VW are going to be jerks and not let BB be a bug, but as long as he's a little compact car we're happy. So bam, this version is a little compact car, so I'm happy. Not happy with movie muscle car BB. This one is a-ok though.

[Jochimus]

So bam, this version is a little compact car, so I'm happy. Not happy with movie muscle car BB. This one is a-ok though.

Well, between some of the strange steps Alternators has taken (Grimlock and Ravage as cars, for one) and a lot of rumblings about the movie (Bumblebee 'talking' through the music on his radio, etc.), I already have a feeling that this line is going to be the closest we'll get to proper G1 homages. An in as much as I'd like Hasbro to move beyond dubbed crapime and try to bring something new to the table again, G1 and Beast Wars were the only parts of the TF franchise that had any characters anybody gave a sh** about.

On the plus side, if the movie fails, Hasbro may want to rethink packing in the Classics after next summer.

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Damn those look nice :up:

[1987olds442]

Classic Grimlock Color guide
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9407/grimlock5kk.jpg

[Calvin]

What the prices projected to be on these things? God those look fantastic.

[1987olds442]

This line is only going to be Deluxe and Mega sizes;

Deluxe sizes are $10 US
Mega sizes are $20 US

[Calvin]

I can live with that after that damn 20th anniversary prime being too expensive for me to buy (still).

[1987olds442]

http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/01.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/02.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/03.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/04.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/05.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/06.jpg

[1987olds442]

http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/07.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/08.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/09.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/13.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/14.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/15.jpg

[1987olds442]

http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/16.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/17.jpg
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/uploads/images/18.jpg

[WalkingDead]

Friggin' A...these TF: CLassics are a godsend!

I want them all...even the multi-colored Megatron is growing on me.

[1987olds442]

Bump

HASBRO INTRODUCES ‘MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE’ TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS LINE
Attention TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages: prepare to travel back in time to the era when ‘ROBOTS IN DISGUISE’ ruled the universe and waged endless intergalactic battles! This fall, Hasbro will pay a special tribute to the rich history captured in the saga that is MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE with the TRANSFORMERS Classics line of figures.

Available in November 2006, the new series of figures will feature updated versions of the first generation of TRANSFORMERS (or “G1”), inspired by the look and spirit of the original figures and characters. The line will include favorites from the original series: OPTIMUS PRIME, Bumblebee, Astrotrain and Megatron – which will be represented as a blaster for the first time since the 1980’s.

“The TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS line brings back the initial feeling of excitement when kids of the 80s first met this legendary brand,” says Greg Lombardo, Hasbro’s Director of Marketing, TRANSFORMERS. “Through advances in design and technology, we have been able to redesign the original ‘G1’ characters for today’s kids, while giving fans a chance to relive their childhood with the most realistic AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS figures available.”

Each character in the TRANSFORMERS Classics line will have a more detailed face and body, resulting in a more comparable appearance to the character seen on the original TV show and animated movie. The first wave of the DELUXE CLASS figures will include Bumblebee, Rodimus, Astrotrain, STARSCREAM and will be available in November at the approximate retail price of $9.99) Optimus Prime, and Megatron VOYAGER CLASS figures will be also be available in November at the approximate retail price of $19.99. All figures recommended for ages five and up and available at mass merchandise retailers nationwidehttp://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=news&newsID=70BEDAAE-D56F-E112-412B14A6033C14A1

[1987olds442]

More images of Hot Rodimus...
http://www.tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=6052&dispsize=800&start=0

http://tformers.net/g/albums/6052/tfcrrm3.jpg
http://tformers.net/g/albums/6052/tfcrvm2.jpg

[1987olds442]

A prototype of classics Starscream has shown up on ebay...

Classics Starscream on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6065794800&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)

[1987olds442]

A prototype of Classics Prime has shown up on e-bay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-CLASSICS-OPTIMUS-PRIME-PROTOTYPE-RARE_W0QQitemZ280000449523QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4696Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[deathshead2]

Im going to buy almost all of them except for megatron. I'll stick with my energon version.

[MarvelWarrior]

When are these out???

[Jochimus]

When are these out???

If you read the press release a couple posts up, you'll see the first wave hits in November. But damn, that's still five months away...:(

[TM2 Rampage]

That Starscream seems mistransformed. Look at his chest. One side has that circular thing inside the square, but the other doesn't.

[MarvelWarrior]

Hot Rod is a great looking toy.

[WalkingDead]

That Starscream seems mistransformed. Look at his chest. One side has that circular thing inside the square, but the other doesn't.
You'd be surprised how often Hasbro screws up the transformations for their promo pictures. Happens about 1 in every 7-8 pictures. No Joke.

[Lunar_Wolf]

I always thought it be awesome if they brought out a Transformer and you get a controller with it and you press the button and it transforms:up:

[Gold Samurai]

gah that would be horrible. Takes the fun out of transforming it by yourself

[nosebleed.]

So this line isn't due out til November? Between this and me getting Masterpiece Starscream I will never hear the end of it from my wife.

[Lunar_Wolf]

gah that would be horrible. Takes the fun out of transforming it by yourself

Yeah that is true. I bought the first Transformer a few weeks ago, god on earth was it ****ing insane transforming it. I spent 20 mins trying to get him to change(prime). I have a few more away for my b-day.

[Creature SH]

Most TF fans have accepted that VW won't let go of their nazi past even though like 99.9% of the world population has no idea of their connection. And I don't even understand their problem, they were one of the few good things the nazi's did. Create a company that made cars that even poor people could afford, nothing wrong with that.

Well, the fact that it was effectively done using slave labour might factor into that a tiny little bit, don't you think ?

[1987olds442]

New Images of Classics Rodimus, Starscream and Astrotrain

Rodimus (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-classic-Rodimus-Prime-Test-Shot_W0QQitemZ220007951288QQihZ012QQcategoryZ753QQ cmdZViewItem)

Starscream (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-Classic-Starscream-Test-Shot_W0QQitemZ220007951258QQihZ012QQcategoryZ753QQ cmdZViewItem)

Astrotrain (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-Classic-Astro-Train-Test-Shot_W0QQitemZ320007807393QQihZ011QQcategoryZ753QQ cmdZViewItem)

[nosebleed.]

New Images of Classics Rodimus, Starscream and Astrotrain

Didn't they confirm that he'd actually be Hotrod and not Rodimus? I'll look for the link.

[1987olds442]

They can't call him Hot Rod any longer due to trademark issues...

But I don't see why the couldn't call him Hot Rodimus.

And he is still listed as Rodimus on Hasbro's web site.
http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=70BEDAAE-D56F-E112-412B14A6033C14A1

[Lunar_Wolf]

They can't call him Hot Rod any longer due to trademark issues...

But I don't see why the couldn't call him Hot Rodimus.

And he is still listed as Rodimus on Hasbro's web site.
http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=70BEDAAE-D56F-E112-412B14A6033C14A1

That blows, Hot Rod is an awesome name. Rodimus?:(
I like your name better 'Hot Rodimus':)

[Creature SH]

"Hey Ladies... My name is Hot Rodimus, and momma knew what she was doing when she named me *wink wink*"

[1987olds442]

Well that was the name used in Japan for Roddy...

http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/HotRodimus/hotrodimus.htm

[1987olds442]

From Tfans...

http://tformers.net/g/albums/6204/01.jpg
http://tformers.net/g/albums/6204/02.jpg
http://tformers.net/g/albums/6204/03.jpg

[Jochimus]

There's also test shot images out there right now of an unpainted and somewhat-gaunt-looking Mirage and a weird G2-looking Tank Megatron that's supposed to be part of a two-pack.

[1987olds442]

There's also test shot images out there right now of an unpainted and somewhat-gaunt-looking Mirage and a weird G2-looking Tank Megatron that's supposed to be part of a two-pack.Yeah I saw those the other day... I actually like the Mirage a lot... the Megatron looks good as well.

[1987olds442]

Megatron
http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-Classic-Megatron-from-Battle-Pack_W0QQitemZ220009757969QQihZ012QQcategoryZ753QQ cmdZViewItem
http://www.playcenter.com.cn/lt/upload/fyzw_200672283130.jpg
http://www.playcenter.com.cn/lt/upload/fyzw_20067228336.jpg

[1987olds442]

Mirage
http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-Classic-Mirage-Prototype_W0QQitemZ320009722628QQihZ011QQcategoryZ 753QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.playcenter.com.cn/lt/upload/fyzw_200672283413.jpg
http://www.playcenter.com.cn/lt/upload/fyzw_200672283448.jpg

[Jochimus]

Yeah I saw those the other day... I actually like the Mirage a lot... the Megatron looks good as well.

Yeah, I know, I like both of them too - and to be honest, the 'slim-n-trim' look on Mirage actually does kinda fit his overall function among the Autobots.

Tank Megatron is O.K., but I right now I don't find him all that impressive in comparison to the other Classics to consider buying him.

[1987olds442]

I'm intrested in what the Prime is going to look like that suppose come with that Megatron... They are listed as a two pack.

[MODOK]

Are the dimensions mentioned anywhere? When the initial pictures were posted I pictured them around the size of Alternators, but on the card they seem smaller.

[1987olds442]

Most are basic in size, so far Prime and Megatron are the only figures that are in the mega/voyager size class.

[Jochimus]

And here's Classics Jetfire :) : http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=103652

[Shinobi Rendar]

My god. I think i'm about to cry. That jetfire looks beautiful. I'm gonna be broke. I'm gonna get them all, hopefully.

[1987olds442]

And here's Classics Jetfire :) : http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=103652Looks like he is also in the mega/voyager size class.

[Jochimus]

Still blurry, but here's a pic of the full painted Mirage and a clearly mistransformed Grimlock :( :

http://www.tfw2005.com/news/data/upimages/classics_grimlock.jpg

[1987olds442]

Still blurry, but here's a pic of the full painted Mirage and a clearly mistransformed Grimlock :( :

http://www.tfw2005.com/news/data/upimages/classics_grimlock.jpgI saw those earlier tonight over at tfw2005 boards. Grimlock is one of my favorite characters, but I'm not feeling it yet maybe when we see some better pictures.

[1987olds442]

Magnus
http://tformers.net/i/a/classics/classics-ultra-magnus-01.jpg

[1987olds442]

Prime vs Megatron two-pack figures;
http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=6426&dispsize=800&start=0
http://tformers.net/g/generated/6426/classics_megatron_vs_set_04__scaled_800.jpg
http://tformers.net/g/generated/6426/classics_optimus_prime_vs_set_01__scaled_800.jpg

[NikeHead]

Oh man, I can't wait to grab one of these. That Grimlock looks awesome! Megatron looks sick too. When do they come out again? November?

[1987olds442]

Classics Ultra Magnus VS. Skywarp
http://www.tfans.com/talk/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=29017

[NikeHead]

Classics Ultra Magnus VS. Skywarp
http://www.tfans.com/talk/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=29017


oh man. I'm gonna be first in line for this and the rest of the series.

[Jochimus]

I was kinda hoping they'd give us trailer-armor for Magnus, but as them 'white Optimus' repaints go, this one isn't bad. I like this one better than the Optimus/Megatron 2-pack, that's for sure.

[1987olds442]

Classics Ramjet & Jetfire

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/4418245043705befba.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/4418245043705e2618.jpg

Mirrored:

Ramjet
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Jetfire
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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/jetfire/jetfire_patent_12.jpg

Starscream
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/deluxes/starscream/starscream_patent_01.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/deluxes/starscream/starscream_patent_02.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/deluxes/starscream/starscream_patent_03.jpg
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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/deluxes/starscream/starscream_patent_09.jpg
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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/deluxes/starscream/starscream_patent_13.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/deluxes/starscream/starscream_patent_14.jpg

Optimus Prime
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_01.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_02.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_03.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_04.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_05.jpg
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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_09.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_10.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_11.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_12.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/new_toys/classics/voyagers/optimus_prime/prime_patent_13.jpg

[1987olds442]

Now finally pictures of Classics Grimlock. This one is okay but after seeing the rest I'm actually disappointed in this figure. Grimlock is my favorite Transformers so I would have like to have seen a more faithful G1 type or War Within design for him. It would have been nice if he would have been a Mega sized figure as well.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/441824504d02da4d39.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/441824504cf74afd67.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/441824504d02c62af4.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/441824504d02caddff.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/441824504d02d0b071.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/441824504d02d5637c.jpg

[Avangarde]

Damn those are pretty cool. Grimlock above is great.

[NikeHead]

I am SO picking up that Grimlock!

[1987olds442]

I'm going to have to pick up this entire line.

[Jochimus]

He looks a lot nicer than Energon Grimlock anyway. Although personally I also would have liked something on the order of War Within, mainly 'cuz him transforming into a T-Rex doesn't exactly allow for him to be a 'robot in disguise'. :cwink:

[Creature SH]

I like this version of Grimlock, although I would've preferred if they had kept the "wings" of the original transformation. I mean, this is a classics line, so make it look like the classic !

I don't have any real problems with the Tyranosaurus mode, though, and that's where Grimlock's visual personality has always been rooted.

[1987olds442]

I like this version of Grimlock, although I would've preferred if they had kept the "wings" of the original transformation. I mean, this is a classics line, so make it look like the classic !

I don't have any real problems with the Tyranosaurus mode, though, and that's where Grimlock's visual personality has always been rooted.
He looks a lot nicer than Energon Grimlock anyway. Although personally I also would have liked something on the order of War Within, mainly 'cuz him transforming into a T-Rex doesn't exactly allow for him to be a 'robot in disguise'. :cwink:Agreed on both points :up:

[1987olds442]

Classics Mirage In Package
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/4418245058393ed146.jpg

[Shinobi Rendar]

This classic line is gonna be awesome.

:ninja:

[1987olds442]

This classic line is gonna be awesome.

:ninja:Indeed :woot:

[1987olds442]

BWTF has first wave Classics Autobots with pictures and reviews.
http://bwtf.com/classics/

[Anti-Moderator]

I'm more excited about these than I am about the movie that's for sure.

[Dave McFly]

of all that line i think rodimus is my MUST BUY :woot:

[NikeHead]

of all that line i think rodimus is my MUST BUY :woot:

I toatlly agree with you. Him and Grimlock are on the top of my list.

[Jochimus]

In-package pics of Jetfire :woot: : http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=8475

[1987olds442]

Classics Jetfire MISB on ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280031830155

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d68/renjiechan/DSC08415.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d68/renjiechan/DSC08417.jpg

[1987olds442]

Check these out...
1282191 Gameboy robot
1282190 Camera robot
1282189 Classics Megatron 2-pack tank
1282188 Cell phone robot
1282173 Classics Rodimus
1282172 Classics Megatron
1282168 Classics Grimlock
1282156 Classics Bumblebee

Go to this website:
http://www4.ipdl.ncipi.go.jp/Isyou/dgde_top.ipdl?N0000=3100

Type in S and then the number above

Save the images to view larger versions

Gameboy, camera, and cell phone bots might not be Transformers. Might be Microman or something. :-)

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Images mirrored by Super_Megatron

[1987olds442]

Mirage...
from TigerHawk Legend of actoys.net

http://www.actoys.net/bbs/read.php?tid=132526

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Images mirrored by Super_Megatron.

[1987olds442]

Pictures and reviews of the classics figures at http://www.16bit.com/

http://www.16bit.com/toypics/tfclassics/starscream/wave1-full.jpg

[FEAR THE BAT]

Damn.....I gotta have that Starscream. I'm seriously gonna get a few of these new ones. That photoshop repaint of Megatron doesn't look bad either.

[1987olds442]

Official Classics Mirage and Grimlock Images and Bios

Hasbro has made available official images and bios of Classics Mirage and Grimlock.

TRANSFORMERS Classic Deluxe: GRIMLOCK Figure
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GRIMLOCK keeps a collection of the parts he's torn off his DECEPTICON enemies. His super-thick ultramantium skin - in both robot and dinosaur mode - is coated in energy-absorbing materials, making him nearly impervious to damage. There are many who might say much the same thing about his mind. He is actually quite smart, but a programming flaw in his speech centers gives him only the most basic communications skills. He dislikes the weak, but is dedicated to the protection of those he views as lesser creatures. The only thing he hates more than weakness, in fact, is those who exploit the weak.

Amazing robot figure changes into detailed dino beast and back! Figure features a firing projectile and a tail that becomes a smashing whip!

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TRANSFORMERS Classic Deluxe: MIRAGE Figure
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/thum_44182451894a759ee6.jpg ('http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=529')http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/thum_44182451894a76eed1.jpg ('http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=530')
Together with BUMBLEBEE, MIRAGE completes the AUTOBOT spy team. Where BUMBLEBEE focuses on information however, MIRAGE prefers sabotage. Smart and fast, he's always ready with a joke, even when the situation doesn't call for one. Though he is not totally dedicated to the cause, he cares deeply for his friends, and will do anything he can to protect them. His specialized electro-disruptor weapon can create complex illusions, and even allows him to turn invisible.

Amazing robot figure changes into detailed race car vehicle and back! The electro disruptor adds to the action!

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Thanks to Wraith Prime for the news.

[Jochimus]

GRIMLOCK keeps a collection of the parts he's torn off his DECEPTICON enemies.

That is just sick...and I love it. :woot:

[1987olds442]

Official Classics Prime vs. Megatron 2-Pack Images
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/41408451aab9d35c93.jpg

We have recieved official images of the upcoming Classics 2-pack. Click thumbnails for full sized images.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/thum_41408451aab9d35c93.jpg ('http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=540') http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/thum_41408451aab9d767a9.jpg ('http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=541') http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/thum_41408451aab9da9fd4.jpg ('http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=542') http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/thum_41408451aab9dd6aa2.jpg ('http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=543')

[1987olds442]

I wonder what comes on that DVD...

[1987olds442]

The hunt begins...

I found Optimus Prime and Megatron at a Fred Meyer in Washington state. Here's a pic for the sayers of nay.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c98/ArtooConvoy/voyagerclassics.jpg

[Shinobi Rendar]

I'm going to the mall this weekend to check if they're at stock :D


:ninja:

[FEAR THE BAT]

I must have THESE!!!

I think if I get that two pack I'd repaint the green on Megatron to either an olive green to match a tank better or maybe a slate gray like that tank shown in the prelim pics of the TF movie. I don't like that hunter green but i like the figure.

[1987olds442]

More sightings...
I've found all 4 of the deluxe Classics as well as the 2 voyagers. Found at Fred Meyer in Washington.
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7839/transformersclassicsxa9.jpg

[1987olds442]

Botcon 2006 - Hasbro Booth Photos

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?p=841945

[Shinobi Rendar]

Classics Devastator (repaint from energons constructicons)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8894/img3837zy2.jpg


More davastator: http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=F5D21504-D56F-E112-4D305330B3518E6F

More pics of upcoming toys: http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=6610&dispsize=800&start=0

More and more classics: http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=F593986F-D56F-E112-495C782C4065A089

[1987olds442]

I really wished they would have made two new limbs for the Devastator and Remolded the head.

[NikeHead]

I really wished they would have made two new limbs for the Devastator and Remolded the head.

Yeah, I don't like the head at all. Looks like a mad octopus

[1987olds442]

Well they haven't shown up in my area yet, anyone else having any luck?

[FEAR THE BAT]

I actually picked up the Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at my Wal-Mart about a week ago. They only had him and the Voyager Megatron. No sign of the Deluxe ones like Bumblebee or Starscream yet. But I'm definitely keeping an eye out.

BTW, the Optimus is awesoemly cool. Very poseable, looks good and definitely blends the old with the new pretty nicely.

[jnmx2000]

yea, i picked up optimus, hot rod (rodimus), bumble bee, and starscream at walmart and toysrus. walmart also had megatron and astrotrain but i don't like the way either of those figures look, megatrons eye brows remind me of, someone from kiss or some crazy eyeliner, it really turns me off to the toy lol and astrotrain, i've never liked astro, but hey, these toys kick ass! the return of bumble bee! long live G1!

[FEAR THE BAT]

Yeah, at a glance Megatron is a tad of a let down color-wise. Thats why when I get him he's getting repainted. Especially the neon green stuff. I can't stand that neon green.

[Jochimus]

Yeah, at a glance Megatron is a tad of a let down color-wise. Thats why when I get him he's getting repainted. Especially the neon green stuff. I can't stand that neon green.

Good luck with the light-piping for the eyes, then.

Got Optimus and Megatron and they both rock. I can't wait to see the rest up-close. :woot:

[zanos]

The molds on some of these are great but does anyone have any idea how big they are? What are we talking about here 5 inches? Btw Devastator looks like crap.

[FEAR THE BAT]

Optimus is probably 6 to 6 1/4 inches tall so the others like Bumblebee & Starscream are probably 5 inches.

[Randomhero984]

I found all the Deluxes at ToyRus in Des Moines Iowa, but none of the Voyagers:csad:. I picked up all of them but Rodimus, I'm not a fan of him, but down the line I'll get him. I wish they made either Jazz(Meister) or Prowl instead. I think they have a much bigger fan basis than Rodimus.

I like the minicons, but what's the point? This is not Armada, are they really needed for this line? Only one Transformer in Classics has a minicon peg that I know of and thats Astrotrain's gun, so I really don't see the point of getting these guys.

[NikeHead]

I've seen all of them here in SD. They're only in Wal-Marts. I picked up only Bumblebee because bumblebee was one of my favorites. And I also picked up that 20th anniversary prime as well. Out of the classic line, I only wanted Bumblebee, Rodimus, Starscream, and Grimlock. When I get all those, I'm practically done with that line.

[FEAR THE BAT]

Heads up to you guys. I found both Voyager Optimus and Megatron at Hastings along with Deluxe Starscream and Bumblebee. I already have Optimus so I passed on him and Megatron (My Wal-Mart has Megatron for cheaper). I did get Starscream just because he the one Deluxe figure I want the most but I had to pony up $13.99 for him. Had he been $10 i woulda got both him and Bumblebee. I can wait on Bumblebbe for now. Starcream is very cool, I like him. I wish the peg holes for his two missle launchers were on his forearms rather than upper arms because they get in the way of his wings that're right behind his arms/shoulders.

And they had the 20th DVD Anniversary Optimus too. He was $80. I'll pass for now.

[1987olds442]

You can get the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime cheaper if you order it from www.HasbroToyShop.com it's only $69.99 on there site.

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=496&SBR=56&ID=18039&PG=1

A couple of classics have finally started to show up in my area but the only ones I've seen so far is Bumblebee and Astrotrain...and they had qc issues with the paint so I passed for now. I'm prob going to wait later shipments to see if the quality control gets any better.

[jnmx2000]

well i was just at my local toysrus to see if they had the die cast jetfire, but they had him and scourge, but once i saw jetfire in the package, i didn't think he looked as impressive as i thought he would, and since there's a classics version of him coming out soon, i actually didn't pick him up and caved and bought classics megatron and astrotrain, and i must say, both toys are highly impressive, i have some group photos of all the classics if anyone wants to see the size comparrison between all the different classics. o and so far, every store i've gone to, has had the entire classics line.

[FEAR THE BAT]

Sweet jnmx2000. Lets see the pics.

[Matt312]

Does anyone know if there going to make a reissue/neo G1/Master Piece Stunticons? They were always my favorite mergers.

[jnmx2000]

3 photos of the classics line grouped together

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/jnmx2000/IMGA0721.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/jnmx2000/IMGA0714.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l98/jnmx2000/IMGA0719.jpg

[jnmx2000]

i really wish starscream and astrotrain were voyager class figures.

[FEAR THE BAT]

Me too. Especially Astrotrain. He should be bigger than Optimus and Megatron. So Rodimus is about eye to eye wit Starscream??

Damn, this new Bumblebee is so damn cool. His face sculpt makes him look awesome

[ErichRhom]

I wish I could find all those in NC, the only one I've been able to find is Astrotrain....

[FEAR THE BAT]

I'm sure they'll hit big pretty soon.

[jnmx2000]

i live in the suburbs of chicago so its not much of a surprise that i've found them being by a big city and all. yea rod is eye to eye with starscream and astrotrain is the biggest deluxe while bumble bee is the smallest but by far the most detailed of all the deluxes, mainly in the head sculpt, which makes him easily one of the best deluxes to have, not to mention this is the first time he's been around in about 20 years. actually, have any astrotrains or hot rods been made after G1?

[Randomhero984]

Armada Jetfire was repainted into Astrotrain for the Botcon I beleive, and Energon had a Rodimus figure which transformed into a Semi truck.

[jnmx2000]

energon brought back alot of the original characters didn't it?

[FEAR THE BAT]

That Bumblebee is a must. The face sculpt alone does it for me. He looks so cool.

[1987olds442]

I picked up Megatron and Optimus Prime today... I have to say that they are both really nice figures and I recommend them both.

[ErichRhom]

I'm sure they'll hit big pretty soon.

Yep their every where now! Picked up Prime and Screamer!

[FEAR THE BAT]

Cool. Same two I have. Can't wait to get Bumblebee.

[Matt312]

Any Stunticons or combaticons?

[nosebleed.]

Anybody spot any of these at Wal-Mart? All I've seen are the die casts.

[1987olds442]

Anybody spot any of these at Wal-Mart? All I've seen are the die casts.That's where I picked up my Prime and Megatron.

[FEAR THE BAT]

I've only seen Megatron and Optimus at Wal-Mart.

[1987olds442]

I've only seen Megatron and Optimus at Wal-Mart.I also saw Bumblebee and Astrotrain there as well.

[FEAR THE BAT]

Not me unfortunately. I've only seen Starscream and Bumblebee of the Deluxe figures and they were at expensive ass Hastings. I paid $13.99 for Starscream. I wanted him the most out of them all so it was definitely a no-brainer for me. I can wait for the others to hit Wal-Mart.

[jnmx2000]

yea, i've seen all of them at wal mart, and they also had the master piece prime was well.

[1987olds442]

New pictures of Classics Jetfire
http://www.actoys.net/bbs/read.php?tid=140094

[jnmx2000]

right now, i'm not liking the classics jetfire. its lacking detail to me, which is my main problem with megatron and astrotrain. even tho i like those 2 alot, they are my least fav of wave one. after seeing those photos of classics jetfire and seeing how big his helmet is, which looks rediculious, and i don't really like him without his helmet to much, and his lack of detail, atleast to me anyways, compared to the diecast jetfire, i decided i was going to buy the die cast one instead, cuz to me, thats the more detailed of the 2 if you ask me. and in my book, i'd rather spend 15 dollars on a toy of the same character i think is better than 20 dollar one that isn't nearly as cool looking. with 2 jetfires out right now, or will be very soon, i'd rather go with the die cast (which i've already picked up and loving it). and plus, he fits right in with the classics line. well anyways, i'm just more let done with the classics jetfire cuz i was expecting more, but i'll probably buy him later when i have some extra cash laying around lol

well thats the end of my rant (if you want to call it that lol) i just love jetfire so much and wanted more from the classic one.

[FEAR THE BAT]

Only Titanium I have is the Optimus and its pretty lackluster. I saw the Jetfire though and it did peek my interest a tad. Do you have both and if so is Jetfire that much better??

[jnmx2000]

as far as die cast goes, i have optimus, which is lack laster as far as posing goes, the design is awesome tho, megatron, avoid at all costs lol, and thunder cracker. and i have to say, the problems that megatron and optimus have are non existent with jetfire and thundercrack. no lose joints at all. if you like the way the figure looks but are worried if its going to fall over at the slighest bump, jetfire and thundercracker are ok. they have pretty much replaced the ball joints with snap joints so it could hold better poses. but i don't think the titanium jetfire is anywhere near as possible as the classics one. but man, hes sweet, actually, jetfire only has ball joints at the knees which are not loose at all, and the rest of them are up and down sliding joints, all very solid. my only real compliant about the die cast jetfire is his wings, if you pick him up, your hand can knock off his wings, and his left arm has a shield piece that limites that arms movement cuz the piece hits his wings, but otherwise, if your looking for a more show piece, jetfire works. he doesn't have that problem that optimus has where he can't hold up his own arms, those problem are none exitisant in the new wave of the die cast line. as a show piece, i give jetfire a 5/5, but as a toy that is to be played with, a 3/5 do to the wings falling off and the limited movement of his left arm. if you want, i my be able to get some pics of him up. if you want to know about the thundercracker i can tell you about him too.

[Dave McFly]

I just got classics starscream this weekend and I LOVE him, I hope they offer the other seeker jets like thundercracker and skywarp. I know they are offering skywarp and a repainted prime as magnus in a 2 pack but i hope they release thundercracker as well. My ONLY complaint, I wish he was a tad bigger, even if he was the same size as classics prime id be happy :woot: .

[FEAR THE BAT]

If he were as big as the Classics Prime I'd be even happier but I'm very satisfied with Starscream. Love the poseability of these figures.