In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster
Friday, August 9th, 2019 12:07AM CDT
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Thanks to In Demand Toys on Facebook we have in-package images of the upcoming exclusive Transformers Siege figures such as cell shaded Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron along with SoundBlaster, and Bluestreak! Per In Demand Megatron and Optimus are available exclusively in the UK from Kapow Toys, Bluestreak exclusively available in the UK from In Demand. These images give us a better idea of what that cell shading will look like in regular lighting compared to the product renders. Each comes in special edition Transformers 35th anniversary packaging.
Enjoy the images and share your thoughts in the forums. As always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!
Enjoy the images and share your thoughts in the forums. As always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!
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Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033834)
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:15am CDT
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:15am CDT
I’m not convinced on this Cell Shading, that even though it looks great in staged pictures that its going to look as good, in hand, in person, in many different poses. I fear that this is one of those like a 3D Art drawing that when you move away it loses the effect.
But for those of you waiting for this, I hope I am very wrong
But for those of you waiting for this, I hope I am very wrong
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033835)
Posted by Grahf_ on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:17am CDT
Posted by Grahf_ on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:17am CDT
Would've been nice to see some new weapons as well. This is one time I will be getting the eventual weapon upgrade set. It looks good as CD Hot Shot even without the dual guns/missile pods though.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033837)
Posted by JomasterII on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:49am CDT
Posted by JomasterII on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:49am CDT
>Siege Hot Shot confirmed
O U R W O R L D S A R E I N D A N G E R
O U R W O R L D S A R E I N D A N G E R
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033838)
Posted by Vic Zanzibar on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:08am CDT
Posted by Vic Zanzibar on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:08am CDT
That’s a pretty jaAmmin’ figure.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033839)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:12am CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:12am CDT
You know, I don't think I'm really happy with these "cel-shaded" versions of Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron. They look more like they've got weird two-tone camouflage than dynamic lighting and shadowing. I might still get these either to keep in package or display separately, but they're almost certainly NOT going to replace the regular Wave 1 versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron with the battle damage in my main Transformers display shelves. I just want cartoon accurate paint apps without the battle damage, Hasbro!
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033840)
Posted by Burn on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:22am CDT
oh geez, not this again.
Posted by Burn on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:22am CDT
Vic Zanzibar wrote:That’s a pretty jaAmmin’ figure.
oh geez, not this again.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033841)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:40am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:40am CDT
Cybertron defense hotshot was one of the best figures in the Cybertron line. Also it's now obvious the rifle is done up to look like one of the shoulder canons.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033842)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:59am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:59am CDT
Cybertron Defence Hot Shot wears that mold so well, forgot he was just a redeco with a new head at first
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033843)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2019 @ 2:42am CDT
I feel the opposite. I think that cell shaded look is the ONLY reason I'd buy those figures. If all Siege figures were painted like that I might like more of the line (so wish Springer had that style). It looks so much like the graphic style of Transformers: Devastation which is easily the best G1 has ever looked in my opinion. They just look really cool even though I don't care for the molds themselves.
As for Hot Shot. That looks bloody awful. Fine if it was an amateurs repaint of Hound using a head from a previous Hot Shot figure but as an official product Hasbro want money for? Come on.... The cybertron toy had a nice look to it in both modes. This is just boring blocky Hound in funkier colours.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2019 @ 2:42am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:You know, I don't think I'm really happy with these "cel-shaded" versions of Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron. They look more like they've got weird two-tone camouflage than dynamic lighting and shadowing. I might still get these either to keep in package or display separately, but they're almost certainly NOT going to replace the regular Wave 1 versions of Optimus Prime and Megatron with the battle damage in my main Transformers display shelves. I just want cartoon accurate paint apps without the battle damage, Hasbro!
I feel the opposite. I think that cell shaded look is the ONLY reason I'd buy those figures. If all Siege figures were painted like that I might like more of the line (so wish Springer had that style). It looks so much like the graphic style of Transformers: Devastation which is easily the best G1 has ever looked in my opinion. They just look really cool even though I don't care for the molds themselves.
As for Hot Shot. That looks bloody awful. Fine if it was an amateurs repaint of Hound using a head from a previous Hot Shot figure but as an official product Hasbro want money for? Come on.... The cybertron toy had a nice look to it in both modes. This is just boring blocky Hound in funkier colours.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033847)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 9th, 2019 @ 3:51am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 9th, 2019 @ 3:51am CDT
Passing on hotshot, another case of a figure already existing that is better than the siege one.
Cellshaded megatron looks better than randomly applied dirt on chest standard version. It would have been interesting if Sieges thing was all figures cellshaded instead of the battledamage but until seeing megs and optimus in hand (which means I'll have to order them) if the cell shading works or not.
Kind of weird but cool for ID to plug a rival toystore and still no news on who has soundblaster in the UK as yet.
Cellshaded megatron looks better than randomly applied dirt on chest standard version. It would have been interesting if Sieges thing was all figures cellshaded instead of the battledamage but until seeing megs and optimus in hand (which means I'll have to order them) if the cell shading works or not.
Kind of weird but cool for ID to plug a rival toystore and still no news on who has soundblaster in the UK as yet.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033852)
Posted by Deadput on August 9th, 2019 @ 4:26am CDT
Posted by Deadput on August 9th, 2019 @ 4:26am CDT
I actually like that Hot Shot is no longer "proto Sports Car Bumblebee", increases the chances of being able to see him again some day in media without him being more of a Bumblebee clone, same with adapting shades of blue as his primary color.
I mean were not going to get reissues of the original toys which don't really fit with the engineering in this day and age so homages like this is the next best thing.
I also really like repaints and remolds these days, just makes sense since their robots why would every single person have their own 100 percent unique look? Body templates and such is fascinating to me because of the writing possibilities that can come up with it.
I mean were not going to get reissues of the original toys which don't really fit with the engineering in this day and age so homages like this is the next best thing.
I also really like repaints and remolds these days, just makes sense since their robots why would every single person have their own 100 percent unique look? Body templates and such is fascinating to me because of the writing possibilities that can come up with it.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033853)
Posted by bacem on August 9th, 2019 @ 4:47am CDT
Posted by bacem on August 9th, 2019 @ 4:47am CDT
I have mixed feelings about this hot shot. At one side, i think this mold does work, and this does look badass. But at the same time, he doesn't feel as battle ready and as armed as the original version.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033859)
Posted by Mindmaster on August 9th, 2019 @ 6:51am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on August 9th, 2019 @ 6:51am CDT
Haven’t been called “Mega.Prime123” in a long time. Guess I ought to update my email handle.
I like the mold, I like the character. I don’t like this. This feels forced, like Armada Megatron from Combiner Wars Megatron.
I like the mold, I like the character. I don’t like this. This feels forced, like Armada Megatron from Combiner Wars Megatron.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033860)
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2019 @ 6:57am CDT
I feel the same. There was a discussion a little while ago about good redecos vs redecos done just for the sake and this falls into that category. Still, from the look of people who were excited by digibashes, I guess some are happy its coming out.
I am wondering now if it will be released alone or with the other two power dashers.
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2019 @ 6:57am CDT
Mindmaster wrote:I like the mold, I like the character. I don’t like this. This feels forced
I feel the same. There was a discussion a little while ago about good redecos vs redecos done just for the sake and this falls into that category. Still, from the look of people who were excited by digibashes, I guess some are happy its coming out.
I am wondering now if it will be released alone or with the other two power dashers.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033863)
Posted by sol magnus on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:34am CDT
Posted by sol magnus on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:34am CDT
I'll definitely pick up Hotshot, even if Cybertron and all that were "after" my time.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033864)
Posted by Microbot on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:35am CDT
Posted by Microbot on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:35am CDT
I like the new Cybertron defense hotshot, in WFC, but why not include more weapons? He was one of the best figures in the Cybertron line...and this means we will get more Cybertron line figures into the future of this line too?
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033866)
Posted by ThunderThruster on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:50am CDT
Posted by ThunderThruster on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:50am CDT
Hot Shot looks like a good use of the mold, and I prefer it over the look of Hound, so he'll be my first foray into this mold.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033877)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:15am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:15am CDT
Man, Hot Shot was totally a Hot Rod clone, not Bumblebee. Just look at his Armada Powerlinx redeco and the design of his first Cybertron form. His personality was lifted from Hot Rod (and Cheetor) too.Deadput wrote:I actually like that Hot Shot is no longer "proto Sports Car Bumblebee", increases the chances of being able to see him again some day in media without him being more of a Bumblebee clone, same with adapting shades of blue as his primary color.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033878)
Posted by Deadput on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:22am CDT
Was actually going to mention him being "Bumblebee with Hot Rod's personality" but I thought that was being too rude, that and people probably compare Hot Shot to Bumblebee more despite his name lol.
Posted by Deadput on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:22am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Man, Hot Shot was totally a Hot Rod clone, not Bumblebee. Just look at his Armada Powerlinx redeco and the design of his first Cybertron form. His personality was lifted from Hot Rod (and Cheetor) too.Deadput wrote:I actually like that Hot Shot is no longer "proto Sports Car Bumblebee", increases the chances of being able to see him again some day in media without him being more of a Bumblebee clone, same with adapting shades of blue as his primary color.
Was actually going to mention him being "Bumblebee with Hot Rod's personality" but I thought that was being too rude, that and people probably compare Hot Shot to Bumblebee more despite his name lol.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033881)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:52am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:52am CDT
Pretty sure Optimus calls him Bumblebee at one point in Armada but plenty of wrong names mentioned in that show.
Hoping Hotshots released on his own so that I can avoid getting him.
Hoping Hotshots released on his own so that I can avoid getting him.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033882)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:58am CDT
Hot Shot was, however, called "Hot Rod" once by Alexis, but this was just one of many erroneous one-off instances of a character's Japanese name being used in the dub (Swindle was once called "Grid", Jet Optimus was originally called "Jet Convoy", Overload was once called "Ultra Magnus", etc.).
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:58am CDT
The name "Bumblebee" was unusable at the time of Armada, so I sincerely doubt that the show's dubbers (as incompetent as they were with keeping track of everyone's names) would have used a name that wasn't even available for them to use.blackeyedprime wrote:Pretty sure Optimus calls him Bumblebee at one point in Armada but plenty of wrong names mentioned in that show.
Hot Shot was, however, called "Hot Rod" once by Alexis, but this was just one of many erroneous one-off instances of a character's Japanese name being used in the dub (Swindle was once called "Grid", Jet Optimus was originally called "Jet Convoy", Overload was once called "Ultra Magnus", etc.).
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033891)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on August 9th, 2019 @ 11:29am CDT
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on August 9th, 2019 @ 11:29am CDT
I don't mind this Hot Shot. I'm not going to pick him, because with the Seacons coming earlier than expected I can't risk being blindsided by the next round of pre-orders. I know I don't need to have the money when I put in the pre-order, but that's my preference. Regardless, if I see him for cheap I think he'd make a good fit for the Wreckers.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033899)
Posted by emlit on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:04pm CDT
Posted by emlit on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:04pm CDT
I’m not a fan of this color scheme for a militarized vehicle.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033902)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:18pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2019 @ 12:18pm CDT
About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.
I dig it though.
I dig it though.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033909)
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:05pm CDT
I hope itvis mainline, this almost feels too ranfom and niche for Selects. It dpens thave the same draw as RedWing (most wanted Botcon... Okay maybe not) or G2 Megs.
I think for me what I like aboutvthis over the Cyberyron CD hot Shot us that unlike the Galazy Upgrade Prime this is not trying to be that toy. Same character concept but a very different toy experience whereas GalaxyUpgrade Prime still tried to walk and talk like his old toy.
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:05pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.
I dig it though.
I hope itvis mainline, this almost feels too ranfom and niche for Selects. It dpens thave the same draw as RedWing (most wanted Botcon... Okay maybe not) or G2 Megs.
I think for me what I like aboutvthis over the Cyberyron CD hot Shot us that unlike the Galazy Upgrade Prime this is not trying to be that toy. Same character concept but a very different toy experience whereas GalaxyUpgrade Prime still tried to walk and talk like his old toy.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033910)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:31pm CDT
I prefer this type of design to galaxy upgrade for those reasons. Do we know the case assortment for wave five yet? The one with Spinister and crosshairs
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 9th, 2019 @ 1:31pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.
I dig it though.
I hope itvis mainline, this almost feels too ranfom and niche for Selects. It dpens thave the same draw as RedWing (most wanted Botcon... Okay maybe not) or G2 Megs.
I think for me what I like aboutvthis over the Cyberyron CD hot Shot us that unlike the Galazy Upgrade Prime this is not trying to be that toy. Same character concept but a very different toy experience whereas GalaxyUpgrade Prime still tried to walk and talk like his old toy.
I prefer this type of design to galaxy upgrade for those reasons. Do we know the case assortment for wave five yet? The one with Spinister and crosshairs
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033926)
Posted by bvzxa on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:01pm CDT
Posted by bvzxa on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:01pm CDT
Im meh on this one folks...but for those who like the repaint 
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033927)
Posted by bacem on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:17pm CDT
Posted by bacem on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:17pm CDT
New image from vector sigma on facebook.
Can anybody tell me, where did the landing pad/cart attached on astrotrain's robot mode?
Can anybody tell me, where did the landing pad/cart attached on astrotrain's robot mode?
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033928)
Posted by Stargrave on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:19pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:19pm CDT
Thanks to In Demand Toys on Facebook we have brand new stock images of Autobot Impactor, Holo-Mirage, Powerdasher Aragon, Crosshairs, Decepticon Impactor, Astrotrain, Barricade, and Spinister! We've seen these figures several times over the last few weeks but not in this quality. Here you get great close ups of Astrotrain's base mode ramps with the connector pegs that has some fans worried about compatibility with Omega and the other Titans Return bases. Also see a great profile shot of Spinister showing just how those legs work in vehicle mode. We should be seeing these figures on the shelfs and pegs over the next few months. As always enjoy the view and share your thoughts with the Seibertron crew in the forums. And stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033932)
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:49pm CDT
He's an (online?) exclusive.
And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2019 @ 7:49pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.
I dig it though.
He's an (online?) exclusive.
And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033935)
Posted by shikyrie on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT
Posted by shikyrie on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT
Eureka!!! After constant checking of both Brickseek, and Target.com, I finally found a local store that listed "limited availability" this morning, and drove the 10 miles out of my way before work to snatch it, only to be told by an employee who didn't look like she cared that they didn't have it in stock. I left empty-handed, but my gut was telling me to call the store on my lunch break. They checked then and said they had ONE in stock, and put it on hold for me to pick up after work. I rushed out immediately after work, bought it, and got my prize home. The one bright spot to an otherwise crappy day. oh yeah, the $40 off coupon made it that much more worth it.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033936)
Posted by wolverinetodd on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:04pm CDT
The plural of shelf is shelves, not shelfs.
Posted by wolverinetodd on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:04pm CDT
Stargrave wrote:...these figures on the shelfs and...
The plural of shelf is shelves, not shelfs.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033940)
Posted by Stargrave on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:10pm CDT
Thanks for reading the article most people just look at the pics
Posted by Stargrave on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:10pm CDT
wolverinetodd wrote:Stargrave wrote:...these figures on the shelfs and...
The plural of shelf is shelves, not shelfs.
Thanks for reading the article most people just look at the pics
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033948)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:22pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:22pm CDT
Hot Shot doesn't look too bad, and he works with Galaxy Prime too. Nice to see the final rumor pan out like this!
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033952)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:40pm CDT
Dunno if I'll pay the price for that Hotshot. But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:40pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.
I dig it though.
He's an (online?) exclusive.
And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/
Dunno if I'll pay the price for that Hotshot. But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033953)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:54pm CDT
I still have my original Cybertron Defense Hot Shot. Despite the turret needing some TLC (clothes got stuck on it during its time in storage and left some weird residue) I think I'm good with it. Hasbro deserves brownie point for not defaulting to the original kiddie-appeal/Bumblebee clone iteration of Armada (yet another sports car? No thank you).
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:54pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.
I still have my original Cybertron Defense Hot Shot. Despite the turret needing some TLC (clothes got stuck on it during its time in storage and left some weird residue) I think I'm good with it. Hasbro deserves brownie point for not defaulting to the original kiddie-appeal/Bumblebee clone iteration of Armada (yet another sports car? No thank you).
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033954)
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:55pm CDT
Ibhave been using Cloud Ironhide as my Crosshairs stand in for a while and have been quite happy with the result. Initially when I saw this Crosshairs I said "No thank you" but the more I see of it the more it grows on me.
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 9:55pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.
I dig it though.
He's an (online?) exclusive.
And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/
Dunno if I'll pay the price for that Hotshot. But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.
Ibhave been using Cloud Ironhide as my Crosshairs stand in for a while and have been quite happy with the result. Initially when I saw this Crosshairs I said "No thank you" but the more I see of it the more it grows on me.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033956)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2019 @ 10:07pm CDT
I'm a bit disappointed that Siege Crossair's vehicle mode don't match the G1 toy at all. But the robot mode is perfect. just for this weird fact alone, I want it. Now, to find a Siege Targetmaster that will match...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2019 @ 10:07pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:Ibhave been using Cloud Ironhide as my Crosshairs stand in for a while and have been quite happy with the result. Initially when I saw this Crosshairs I said "No thank you" but the more I see of it the more it grows on me.
I'm a bit disappointed that Siege Crossair's vehicle mode don't match the G1 toy at all. But the robot mode is perfect. just for this weird fact alone, I want it. Now, to find a Siege Targetmaster that will match...
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033963)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on August 9th, 2019 @ 10:41pm CDT
While Cloud Roadbuster makes a decent Crosshairs (much better as far as vehicle mode goes) it's pretty damn expensive for a D-tier character like crosshairs.
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on August 9th, 2019 @ 10:41pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.
I dig it though.
He's an (online?) exclusive.
And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/
Dunno if I'll pay the price for that Hotshot. But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.
Ibhave been using Cloud Ironhide as my Crosshairs stand in for a while and have been quite happy with the result. Initially when I saw this Crosshairs I said "No thank you" but the more I see of it the more it grows on me.
While Cloud Roadbuster makes a decent Crosshairs (much better as far as vehicle mode goes) it's pretty damn expensive for a D-tier character like crosshairs.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033964)
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 10:55pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on August 9th, 2019 @ 10:55pm CDT
I dont remember whT I paid but I lucked into a better price. Crosshairs has been an A-Llister for my personal Canon for a while now, after I decided to craft a crew of Generations Autobots from the Movie castings. So the price was worth it for me. But I agree, if you are just looki g to fill out a dlot in the collection, totally not worth itWireless_Phantom wrote:Flashwave wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:About that Seige Hot Shot, will it be a mainline figure? Because this feel more like a Select online exclusive.
I dig it though.
He's an (online?) exclusive.
And here is the case assortment for wave 5, the final siege wave
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nts/43511/
Dunno if I'll pay the price for that Hotshot. But one thing is sure, I want Crosshair from that wave. Having the original G1 and all.
Ibhave been using Cloud Ironhide as my Crosshairs stand in for a while and have been quite happy with the result. Initially when I saw this Crosshairs I said "No thank you" but the more I see of it the more it grows on me.
While Cloud Roadbuster makes a decent Crosshairs (much better as far as vehicle mode goes) it's pretty damn expensive for a D-tier character like crosshairs.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033978)
Posted by bacem on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:24am CDT
Posted by bacem on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:24am CDT
so, what does astrotrain's launchpad/train cart parts serve in robot mode? because i do not see it being incorporated on the pictures there.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033979)
Posted by Flashwave on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:27am CDT
Posted by Flashwave on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:27am CDT
Soo, this is something I didnt know I was gonna get to do. The custom Siege Smashdown I bought from Grimlock's Forge came today abd he packaged it in its original little blister, so I get to do an Unboxing! Whoo!
Mjolner Smashdown (thinking of calling him Boltstrike) lools fantastic. He really did a great job with the chrome. This is my first experience with Smashdown as I have yet to see him in stores but this os everything I wanted from a Hammer Guy.
Grimlock's Forge included two add ons for this figure. The first is a Resin Cast Copy of Smashdown's effect in Lightning Blue. Its a very stiff casting, more hard plastic than the original soft rubber, but it fits very well in the peg hole. (I picked up another Effect from hom copied from Jetfire and it was almost too tight)
the other included new part is a new handle tip. With a hole in it to add a strap. It pegs into the bottom and can be taken off to put into bots with closed fists or like Magnus whos Forearm gauntlets prevent anythibg from passing through his hand.
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Mjolner Smashdown (thinking of calling him Boltstrike) lools fantastic. He really did a great job with the chrome. This is my first experience with Smashdown as I have yet to see him in stores but this os everything I wanted from a Hammer Guy.
Grimlock's Forge included two add ons for this figure. The first is a Resin Cast Copy of Smashdown's effect in Lightning Blue. Its a very stiff casting, more hard plastic than the original soft rubber, but it fits very well in the peg hole. (I picked up another Effect from hom copied from Jetfire and it was almost too tight)
the other included new part is a new handle tip. With a hole in it to add a strap. It pegs into the bottom and can be taken off to put into bots with closed fists or like Magnus whos Forearm gauntlets prevent anythibg from passing through his hand.
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Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033980)
Posted by Flashwave on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:30am CDT
It doesn't, its like Prime's Trailer. But you might be able to strap some spare guns to it anf argue its a gun buggy
Posted by Flashwave on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:30am CDT
bacem wrote:so, what does astrotrain's launchpad/train cart parts serve in robot mode? because i do not see it being incorporated on the pictures there.
It doesn't, its like Prime's Trailer. But you might be able to strap some spare guns to it anf argue its a gun buggy
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033985)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:51am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on August 10th, 2019 @ 12:51am CDT
First off, Hot Shot looks great, I'll absolutely be grabbing him. Glad to see he looks distinct enough from Hound that I'll willingly get both, and he'll go great with Leader Prime.
...wait, now retail/Autobot Impactor doesn't even get his helmet crest painted?! Wow, it's almost like Hasbro is determined to make me buy the Amazon 3-pack instead of retail Impactor by making the retail one vastly inferior to the exclusive version. Well, it's working, I guess I have to get it now. At least that means I can use Aragon's parts to give Hot Shot his back turret/shoulder guns.
Spinister and Astrotrain still look flawless though, and while I fell solidly on the negative side of the Barricade debate when he was first revealed, he has grown on me significantly since then, so I'm actually excited for him now. I think it was because I heard someone say the figure reminded them of his design from WfC the game, that's a win for me.
It doesn't combine or merge with the robot mode in any way, but it works as a storage crate for his weaponry.
...wait, now retail/Autobot Impactor doesn't even get his helmet crest painted?! Wow, it's almost like Hasbro is determined to make me buy the Amazon 3-pack instead of retail Impactor by making the retail one vastly inferior to the exclusive version. Well, it's working, I guess I have to get it now. At least that means I can use Aragon's parts to give Hot Shot his back turret/shoulder guns.
Spinister and Astrotrain still look flawless though, and while I fell solidly on the negative side of the Barricade debate when he was first revealed, he has grown on me significantly since then, so I'm actually excited for him now. I think it was because I heard someone say the figure reminded them of his design from WfC the game, that's a win for me.
bacem wrote:so, what does astrotrain's launchpad/train cart parts serve in robot mode? because i do not see it being incorporated on the pictures there.
It doesn't combine or merge with the robot mode in any way, but it works as a storage crate for his weaponry.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2033994)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 10th, 2019 @ 4:26am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 10th, 2019 @ 4:26am CDT
Actually I think the original listing said that the extra stuff can combine into a weapon platform of some description. But if that's not a thing any more just have him posed on the launch pad, or combine it with one of the base modes from Titans Returns or the city bots
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2034000)
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on August 10th, 2019 @ 6:16am CDT
Keep in mind, these promo pics often end up being somewhat inaccurate to the final paint job (see Studio Series Leader Optimus' ab piece, which flipped back and forth between unpainted red and red painted with silver in different appearances; specifically, in its "black background" shots it was unpainted red, but the final toy we've seen from in-hand shots had the silver paint). I would be surprised if the final toy didn't have the crest painted.
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on August 10th, 2019 @ 6:16am CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:...wait, now retail/Autobot Impactor doesn't even get his helmet crest painted?! Wow, it's almost like Hasbro is determined to make me buy the Amazon 3-pack instead of retail Impactor by making the retail one vastly inferior to the exclusive version. Well, it's working, I guess I have to get it now. At least that means I can use Aragon's parts to give Hot Shot his back turret/shoulder guns.
Keep in mind, these promo pics often end up being somewhat inaccurate to the final paint job (see Studio Series Leader Optimus' ab piece, which flipped back and forth between unpainted red and red painted with silver in different appearances; specifically, in its "black background" shots it was unpainted red, but the final toy we've seen from in-hand shots had the silver paint). I would be surprised if the final toy didn't have the crest painted.
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2034002)
Posted by bengear on August 10th, 2019 @ 6:52am CDT
Posted by bengear on August 10th, 2019 @ 6:52am CDT
i must have missed it but that holo mirage head is very g1 toy compared to normal mirage from what i can tell. any chances of that head appearing on a normal mirage in the future?
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2034006)
Posted by william-james88 on August 10th, 2019 @ 7:23am CDT
They are distinct so that you have to buy both
Posted by william-james88 on August 10th, 2019 @ 7:23am CDT
bengear wrote:i must have missed it but that holo mirage head is very g1 toy compared to normal mirage from what i can tell. any chances of that head appearing on a normal mirage in the future?
They are distinct so that you have to buy both
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2034022)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 10th, 2019 @ 11:43am CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 10th, 2019 @ 11:43am CDT
This may have been covered before, but is Astrotrain the old leader height or still the voyager+ of Siege height?
Re: In Package Images of Cell Shaded Transformers Siege Optimus Prime and Megatron, Soundblaster (2034023)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 10th, 2019 @ 11:59am CDT
Like Ultra Magnus and Shockwave, that Astrotrain is a "voyager" with lots of accessories.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 10th, 2019 @ 11:59am CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:This may have been covered before, but is Astrotrain the old leader height or still the voyager+ of Siege height?
Like Ultra Magnus and Shockwave, that Astrotrain is a "voyager" with lots of accessories.
