Hasbro stock photos of Transformers WFC: Siege Wave 2 figures
Friday, December 21st, 2018 11:44PM CST
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Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2018 @ 12:16am CST
Autobot Roadburn wrote:So what I'm now curious about is where did the blue bumper butt go in this picture?
Pretty sure it just pops off and snaps back on, though.
Really not feeling Chromia's VHS (visible head syndrome). I'm sure her head is turned the wrong way, but it isn't very well hidden.
Emerje
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on December 22nd, 2018 @ 12:47am CST
Emerje wrote:Autobot Roadburn wrote:So what I'm now curious about is where did the blue bumper butt go in this picture?
Pretty sure it just pops off and snaps back on, though.
Really not feeling Chromia's VHS (visible head syndrome). I'm sure her head is turned the wrong way, but it isn't very well hidden.
Emerje
Well that's just awesome! I must've missed that picture. This actually makes me want Magnus a lot more now. Shockwave is still the leader I want first but I'll probably get Magnus or the Optimus retool/repaint of him.
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on December 22nd, 2018 @ 1:47am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 22nd, 2018 @ 1:49am CST
I'm going to skip on Soundwave because WTF am I looking at? There's no way this pile of random garbage is his altmode. Look like someone tried to transform the thing and gave up halfway through.
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on December 22nd, 2018 @ 1:57am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sixgun and Starscream are obvious must haves for me.
I'm going to skip on Soundwave because WTF am I looking at? There's no way this pile of random garbage is his altmode. Look like someone tried to transform the thing and gave up halfway through.
It's because they didn't think it would make sense for him to literally turn into a cassette player given the whole "pre-Earth" thing for this line, and they didn't think "Cybertronian lamp post" would be a compelling official alternate mode to people that aren't aware of the source of that.
Basically, he transforms into the lamp post, but because they felt they needed something more "exciting" for the general audience and kids, they reconfigured it a bit into a "spaceship".
Posted by leokearon on December 22nd, 2018 @ 2:11am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sixgun and Starscream are obvious must haves for me.
I'm going to skip on Soundwave because WTF am I looking at? There's no way this pile of random garbage is his altmode. Look like someone tried to transform the thing and gave up halfway through.
I think one of the Hasbro guys said it's a Cybertron patrol Ship. Why they didn't make him a truck like the War + Fall games is beyond me.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 22nd, 2018 @ 2:15am CST
Jeddostotle7 wrote:Basically, he transforms into the lamp post, but because they felt they needed something more "exciting" for the general audience and kids, they reconfigured it a bit into a "spaceship".
I can poop a better looking spaceship than that. Now we are back at the movieverse "Cybertronian" random crap. The most shocking is Sixgun, Starscream, and Shockwave are Cybertronian spaceships and they ROCK their altmodes.
Soundwave could have taken a clue from an alternate universe. that same bot mode could easily have been a square tank of some sort. Way more appropriate for the character. And a genius designer would have squeezed in a "secret" tape-deck "fan-mode".
Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2018 @ 2:15am CST
Emerje
Posted by Nemesis Primal on December 22nd, 2018 @ 2:26am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sixgun and Starscream are obvious must haves for me.
I'm going to skip on Soundwave because WTF am I looking at? There's no way this pile of random garbage is his altmode. Look like someone tried to transform the thing and gave up halfway through.
To be fair, the Soundwave in this pic is mistransformed, his legs/waist are the wrong way around. There's a cockpit on the other side of his waist, and panels on the legs that fold out and hide the fact that they're legs a bit more. So credit where credit's due, you're right, they did kinda give up before they finished transforming it.
Same with the Chromia pics, she's mistransformed in both modes even. When they initially showed her off at Con her head wasn't visible at all in alt mode.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 22nd, 2018 @ 2:33am CST
Nemesis Primal wrote: you're right, they did kinda give up before they finished transforming it.
Hmmmm….
In that case, I'll wait for someone competent and not lazy to transform that Soundwave properly so that we see what he really look like. Because having Ravage and Lazerbeak in a convenient two-pack is a pretty good incentive.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 22nd, 2018 @ 2:48am CST
Posted by Albatross250 on December 22nd, 2018 @ 2:54am CST
and im not sure if theyre going to use Skytread as a mold but it needs a reverse engineering method (Tank = Torso, Jet = legs)
We have Sixgun, i doubt there is a possible Slammer by now.
Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2018 @ 3:27am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote: you're right, they did kinda give up before they finished transforming it.
Hmmmm….
In that case, I'll wait for someone competent and not lazy to transform that Soundwave properly so that we see what he really look like. Because having Ravage and Lazerbeak in a convenient two-pack is a pretty good incentive.
But Chromia has the other VHS, visible hand syndrome, when transformed properly. And unlike her PotP counterparts there's no extra part to hide them.
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 22nd, 2018 @ 3:33am CST
Posted by Albatross250 on December 22nd, 2018 @ 4:00am CST
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote: you're right, they did kinda give up before they finished transforming it.
Hmmmm….
In that case, I'll wait for someone competent and not lazy to transform that Soundwave properly so that we see what he really look like. Because having Ravage and Lazerbeak in a convenient two-pack is a pretty good incentive.
Emerje
I wonder if the Boombox mode would be compatible on this?
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 22nd, 2018 @ 4:07am CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on December 22nd, 2018 @ 4:30am CST
Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2018 @ 4:48am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Oh my god, you can literally see through ironhide
Camera trick, the lines you're seeing aren't on the window.
Emerje
Posted by Hellscream9999 on December 22nd, 2018 @ 4:54am CST
Emerje wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Oh my god, you can literally see through ironhide
Camera trick, the lines you're seeing aren't on the window.
Emerje
I'm talking about the hole in his body everyone hates, it lets you see through him cuz his windshield is clear; in the official shot you can see the white background, and in your pic, you can see the white of magnus' leg through him
Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2018 @ 5:08am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:I'm talking about the hole in his body everyone hates, it lets you see through him cuz his windshield is clear; in the official shot you can see the white background, and in your pic, you can see the white of magnus' leg through him
And I'm saying you're wrong, the inside of Ironhide is silver, what looks like the white backdrop inside his chest is just bad photo lighting reflecting on the silver plastic on the inside of his back.
You can not see through the figure.
Emerje
Posted by Roadbuster on December 22nd, 2018 @ 5:09am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Emerje wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Oh my god, you can literally see through ironhide
Camera trick, the lines you're seeing aren't on the window.
Emerje
I'm talking about the hole in his body everyone hates, it lets you see through him cuz his windshield is clear; in the official shot you can see the white background, and in your pic, you can see the white of magnus' leg through him
There is no hole in the back.
If there were a hole, you'd see the cardboard backdrop through the window.
Posted by steals_your_goats on December 22nd, 2018 @ 5:10am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Emerje wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Oh my god, you can literally see through ironhide
Camera trick, the lines you're seeing aren't on the window.
Emerje
I'm talking about the hole in his body everyone hates, it lets you see through him cuz his windshield is clear; in the official shot you can see the white background, and in your pic, you can see the white of magnus' leg through him
You can't see through him like Emerje said it's just a camera trick.
Edit: damn beat out twice!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 22nd, 2018 @ 5:16am CST
Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2018 @ 5:16am CST
steals_your_goats wrote:You can't see through him
This is the only complaint people have about his torso, the hollowness of his back, but he's definitely not a donut.
Emerje
Posted by Hellscream9999 on December 22nd, 2018 @ 5:16am CST
Emerje wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:You can't see through him
This is the only complaint people have about his torso, the hollowness of his back, but he's definitely not a donut.
Emerje
That silver got me then
Posted by steals_your_goats on December 22nd, 2018 @ 5:20am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Emerje wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:You can't see through him
This is the only complaint people have about his torso, the hollowness of his back, but he's definitely not a donut.
Emerje
That silver got me then
Definitely an easy mistake to make, it's a terrible photo. As far as the back goes I'm fine with it as long as it serves a purpose. Like if the head goes there in alt mode then okay, but I'll admit if it's hollow for the sake of hollow then I'll be annoyed.
Edit: just realised that you can clearly see the head in the stock images so obviously it doesn't tuck into the back but it can still serve some purpose.
Posted by Cobotron on December 22nd, 2018 @ 8:30am CST
#ilovederpmodeanddon'tcarewhoknowsit
Posted by william-james88 on December 22nd, 2018 @ 9:57am CST
Posted by steals_your_goats on December 22nd, 2018 @ 10:27am CST
william-james88 wrote:You know, I really don't like that Prowl. I don't like the way he looks in either mode, something is very off. And plus I already have a CHUG Prowl that fits the bill well enough (combiner Wars Prowl with that wicked headsculpt). Since I am also not getting Chromia, its not like I was completing the line anyway. If I want to experience that mold, I will simply get Barricade. Plus in my collection that will make him more unique as being a crossover figure and not just a Prowl clone.
For me personally I think there's too much white. I know Prowl is supposed to be white but there's a bit too much. The headlights don't help that either by also being white but with a small splash of yellow. I would've preferred if they were that bluish silver from the CW one as it would've helped to break it up. Also the off center auto badge bugs the crap out of me, but that might just be me.
I will still be getting him because overall I think he looks good, I'm just hoping toyhax helps us out.
Posted by Overcracker on December 22nd, 2018 @ 11:26am CST
Albatross250 wrote:Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote: you're right, they did kinda give up before they finished transforming it.
Hmmmm….
In that case, I'll wait for someone competent and not lazy to transform that Soundwave properly so that we see what he really look like. Because having Ravage and Lazerbeak in a convenient two-pack is a pretty good incentive.
Emerje
I wonder if the Boombox mode would be compatible on this?
I'm sure you can find a way to move his limbs to approximate a boombox.
However, what he does have is a StreetLamp mode. Better than a boombox in book.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 22nd, 2018 @ 12:09pm CST
And dang, I love that Pteraxadon. The animals are making the best Battlemasters so far!
Posted by Bounti76 on December 22nd, 2018 @ 3:30pm CST
Posted by Skritz on December 22nd, 2018 @ 4:20pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 22nd, 2018 @ 4:25pm CST
steals_your_goats wrote:william-james88 wrote:You know, I really don't like that Prowl. I don't like the way he looks in either mode, something is very off. And plus I already have a CHUG Prowl that fits the bill well enough (combiner Wars Prowl with that wicked headsculpt). Since I am also not getting Chromia, its not like I was completing the line anyway. If I want to experience that mold, I will simply get Barricade. Plus in my collection that will make him more unique as being a crossover figure and not just a Prowl clone.
For me personally I think there's too much white. I know Prowl is supposed to be white but there's a bit too much. The headlights don't help that either by also being white but with a small splash of yellow. I would've preferred if they were that bluish silver from the CW one as it would've helped to break it up. Also the off center auto badge bugs the crap out of me, but that might just be me.
I will still be getting him because overall I think he looks good, I'm just hoping toyhax helps us out.
Blue transparent plastic would have helped break up the legs too. Prowl is easily the least successful of the Siege Deluxes so far. I'm hoping Reprolabels can come through and correct some of the missing paint/sticker details.
Posted by Solrac333 on December 22nd, 2018 @ 5:24pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 22nd, 2018 @ 7:32pm CST
omega666 wrote:Damn that was fast! I just got my shipment today. Feels good buying Transformers deluxes for 9 bucks again.
Like pumping your gas for under $2.00 a gallon!
Posted by Dr. Caelus on December 22nd, 2018 @ 8:41pm CST
Posted by ThunderThruster on December 23rd, 2018 @ 1:14pm CST
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote: you're right, they did kinda give up before they finished transforming it.
Hmmmm….
In that case, I'll wait for someone competent and not lazy to transform that Soundwave properly so that we see what he really look like. Because having Ravage and Lazerbeak in a convenient two-pack is a pretty good incentive.
Still reminds me of the X-Bomber...
Posted by Skritz on December 23rd, 2018 @ 2:47pm CST
Posted by MediaMan18 on December 23rd, 2018 @ 2:53pm CST
I desperately that Skytread and Hound!
Posted by bodrock on December 23rd, 2018 @ 4:25pm CST
Posted by Skritz on December 23rd, 2018 @ 5:44pm CST
bodrock wrote:I just couldn't say no to Cog
Someone's about to bring some serious technological purity!
Posted by bodrock on December 23rd, 2018 @ 6:11pm CST
Posted by Amelie on December 23rd, 2018 @ 6:25pm CST
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 23rd, 2018 @ 6:38pm CST
I hope UM will be on sale when I find him in store because I know I may just buy him at full price anyway.
Posted by Cobotron on December 23rd, 2018 @ 6:46pm CST
And Bodrock, you just gave me a great idea with your awesome shots you posted above.
Cog Bow
Posted by Scottywan82 on December 23rd, 2018 @ 7:17pm CST
Skritz wrote:I just got my Siege Optimus and Megatron. Oh my. Oh my goodness....expectations blown away, especially Optimus.
Where did you find them? Retail?
Posted by Nemesis Primal on December 23rd, 2018 @ 7:44pm CST
Cobotron wrote:Cog Bow
...that's badass, I know what I'm trying once I get Cog.
Posted by Skritz on December 23rd, 2018 @ 9:51pm CST
Scottywan82 wrote:Skritz wrote:I just got my Siege Optimus and Megatron. Oh my. Oh my goodness....expectations blown away, especially Optimus.
Where did you find them? Retail?
BBTS.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on December 23rd, 2018 @ 10:53pm CST