New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak

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Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, -WonkoTheSane- has clued us in to a new set of images of forthcoming Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak! The images have appeared in the Netherlands version of Amazon so the listing is in Dutch. The price given is €24,27 and the release date is given as 1st September 2020.

As you can see, the incorrect render is included and appears on the back of the box. The render uses the Smokescreen version of the mold while the correct version of the toy uses the Earthrise Prowl head which already greatly resembled cartoon Bluestreak's head.

There is still no official confirmation on how Bluestreak will be released, with rumours circulating that at least in the USA, he'd be a Walgreens exclusive like last years Siege Ratchet.

What do you think of this release? Are you getting Bluestreak? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Credit(s): -WonkoTheSane- from Seibertron, Amazon Netherlands

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Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076669)
Posted by Munkky on August 19th, 2020 @ 11:22am CDT

I got Doubledealer yesterday after my first ever visit to a Smyths Toys Superstore. So far I've had a lot of fun with him, his bird mode isn't that good, but the other two modes are lovely, and the cassette deck for Knok and Skar is a nice little feature. Doubledealer also holds the distinction of being the only toy from the War For Cybertron Trilogy that I bought in an actual brick-and-mortar store and not online, but a Smyths is opening an hour's drive away from where I live later this year, so that may change soon.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076672)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 19th, 2020 @ 11:36am CDT

That Bluestreak is GLORIOUS. He will be a great addition to the shrine.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076712)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 19th, 2020 @ 3:27pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:That Bluestreak is GLORIOUS. He will be a great addition to the shrine.

He's not blue. A blue Bluestreak would be glorious. :-P

I got an email from Amazon today saying my coneheads are delayed 3 weeks! :-(

And Pulse charged my account for Scorponok last week and still nothing. :-(

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076716)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 19th, 2020 @ 3:46pm CDT

I got charged by Pulse for Scorponok and he hasn't shipped, but Sky Lynx is en route, and I think he would agree that's more important.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076718)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 19th, 2020 @ 3:49pm CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote:I got charged by Pulse for Scorponok and he hasn't shipped, but Sky Lynx is en route, and I think he would agree that's more important.

yeah of course he would. My problem is that Pulse now won't even recognize my email and password so I can't check on my order. :BANG_HEAD:

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076719)
Posted by o.supreme on August 19th, 2020 @ 3:53pm CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote:I got charged by Pulse for Scorponok and he hasn't shipped, but Sky Lynx is en route, and I think he would agree that's more important.

Well looks like they are trying to make good on getting them out by 9/1, which is good to see. I got both at Target last month

But hopefully this means the wave 2 deluxes scheduled for 9/1 will also be spotted soon as well, or at the very least shipping form Pulse.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076726)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on August 19th, 2020 @ 4:59pm CDT

I dig that Silverstreak...
Wish the inside of his lower legs were painted, but I'll plan on getting him.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076729)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 19th, 2020 @ 5:56pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Bluestreak is GLORIOUS. He will be a great addition to the shrine.
He's not blue. A blue Bluestreak would be glorious.

Silverstreak, Bluestreak, potahto, potayto... [-(

Regardless, I have a Silverstreak shrine and it's all because I picked up MP Silverstreak at Toys R Us at the time they bothered having MPs in Quebec. I'll have to get the Alternator at some point. Better yet, the Binaltech, for that premium feel.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076734)
Posted by Tuned Agent on August 19th, 2020 @ 6:14pm CDT

So apparently that render was legit? Huh, guess I'm eating my words on that one. Though I'm getting a bit concerned about the number of mistakes the renders are making for the upcoming waves of ER and Netflix.

Render aside, Bluestreak looks really, really good, easily the best of this mold. He's quickly convincing me to get the 2-pack for Prowl. :lol:

Since none of the Datsuns are going to be selects figures this time around, I'm hoping that means there's room for a selects blue Bluestreak.

william-james88 wrote:
Tuned Agent wrote:It looks like Runamuck's hips could end up hindering his waist swivel in some poses, and vice versa. This figure continues to look more and more mediocre, but I've waited years for Battlechargers so I'll be buying it anyway. I'm just lowering my expectations.

Those are my general thoughts on sunstreaker.

I dunno, I think Sunstreaker looks pretty solid. But I had really low expectations for him to begin with, and he's already surpassed those, so my perspective is probably a bit different.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076735)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 19th, 2020 @ 6:16pm CDT

Tuned Agent wrote:So apparently that render was legit? Huh, guess I'm eating my words on that one. Though I'm getting a bit concerned about the number of mistakes the renders are making for the upcoming waves of ER and Netflix.

It's limited for forgetting to switch out alternate heads and other parts, no real biggie, really.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076739)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 19th, 2020 @ 6:51pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Bluestreak is GLORIOUS. He will be a great addition to the shrine.
He's not blue. A blue Bluestreak would be glorious.

Silverstreak, Bluestreak, potahto, potayto...

More like potato, blueberries. :-D

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076740)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 19th, 2020 @ 7:13pm CDT

The forming Mercenary group

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076745)
Posted by Emerje on August 19th, 2020 @ 7:52pm CDT

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:
Tuned Agent wrote:So apparently that render was legit? Huh, guess I'm eating my words on that one. Though I'm getting a bit concerned about the number of mistakes the renders are making for the upcoming waves of ER and Netflix.

It's limited for forgetting to switch out alternate heads and other parts, no real biggie, really.

Should also be remembered that a lot of Hasbro's design staff is working from home so there's probably not a lot of direct oversight from team managers making mistakes slip through easier.

Still not nearly as bad as T30 Nightbeat having the entirely wrong mold (TF2010 Jazz mold) on his package and art all the way up to his release (T30 Bumblebee mold), for the better IMO.

Emerje

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076746)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 19th, 2020 @ 7:58pm CDT

Archangel Doubledealer is still my favorite Doubledealer.

Gosh I love this toy so much.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076751)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 19th, 2020 @ 8:10pm CDT

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076752)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 19th, 2020 @ 8:48pm CDT

I think WFC has done pretty great with its new Commander Class

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076753)
Posted by Autobot N on August 19th, 2020 @ 8:52pm CDT

Haven't gotten my hands on Jetfire (and it seems like I'm probably not gonna get him at retail price now), but Sky Lynx is definitely a strong showing. Can't wait to see who Kingdom's Commander is (hope it's not Rodimus like the leaks have been suggesting).

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076758)
Posted by aronjlove on August 19th, 2020 @ 10:52pm CDT

The [Official] Transformers Information Bureau has pics of the actual figure of Fasttrack in Scorponok's hand. I gotta say, I'm looking forward to this now that I see how he will be held in the claw. And the seat for the lil Titan Master is icing on the cake.

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Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076759)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 19th, 2020 @ 11:14pm CDT

aronjlove wrote:The [Official] Transformers Information Bureau has pics of the actual figure of Fasttrack in Scorponok's hand. I gotta say, I'm looking forward to this now that I see how he will be held in the claw. And the seat for the lil Titan Master is icing on the cake.

The img tags don't work unless they're aimed at the image directly, not the window showing them (in other words, the link has to end in .jpg or any other image format). "Copy Image Location" is not the best way to do that, sadly.

The seat is surprising, to be honest.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076762)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 19th, 2020 @ 11:35pm CDT

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:The img tags don't work unless they're aimed at the image directly, not the window showing them (in other words, the link has to end in .jpg or any other image format). "Copy Image Location" is not the best way to do that, sadly.

The pics show up on my end.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076770)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 20th, 2020 @ 3:46am CDT

I'm hoping for an oversized Doubledealer from who ever replaces weijang. The alts driving compartments too small compared to other vehicle modes and seeing as I don't like the mini bots it would be cool if he could store normal sized g1/mp cassettes or even forget the gimmick. Failing that some kind of attachment upgrade to clip on the earthrise toy might work.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076772)
Posted by Burn on August 20th, 2020 @ 5:10am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:The img tags don't work unless they're aimed at the image directly, not the window showing them (in other words, the link has to end in .jpg or any other image format). "Copy Image Location" is not the best way to do that, sadly.
The pics show up on my end.

They were probably in your cache.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076783)
Posted by aronjlove on August 20th, 2020 @ 8:36am CDT

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:The img tags don't work unless they're aimed at the image directly, not the window showing them (in other words, the link has to end in .jpg or any other image format). "Copy Image Location" is not the best way to do that, sadly.

The seat is surprising, to be honest.

Interestingly, they've always shown on my end so I never realized. I went back and added them as inline attachments. I really dig the seat. I enjoyed the titan masters and power masters so this is definitely cool.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076784)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 20th, 2020 @ 8:38am CDT

blackeyedprime wrote:I'm hoping for an oversized Doubledealer from who ever replaces weijang. The alts driving compartments too small compared to other vehicle modes and seeing as I don't like the mini bots it would be cool if he could store normal sized g1/mp cassettes or even forget the gimmick. Failing that some kind of attachment upgrade to clip on the earthrise toy might work.

I wouldn't count on there being someone to replace Weijang. "We should copy the model of that company that just got shut down, I'm sure it'll be fine for us."

You can just say you're not getting Doubledealer because the scale is too small for you, you don't have to create an imaginary toy created by an imaginary company to cater to your personal arbitrary desires.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076785)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 20th, 2020 @ 8:44am CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:I'm hoping for an oversized Doubledealer from who ever replaces weijang. The alts driving compartments too small compared to other vehicle modes and seeing as I don't like the mini bots it would be cool if he could store normal sized g1/mp cassettes or even forget the gimmick. Failing that some kind of attachment upgrade to clip on the earthrise toy might work.

I wouldn't count on there being someone to replace Weijang. "We should copy the model of that company that just got shut down, I'm sure it'll be fine for us."

You can just say you're not getting Doubledealer because the scale is too small for you, you don't have to create an imaginary toy created by an imaginary company to cater to your personal arbitrary desires.

Not really, when some forumer might know of an upscaled Doubledealer or add on kit.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076790)
Posted by aronjlove on August 20th, 2020 @ 9:07am CDT

Wei Jiang wasn't the only upscaler, when trying to get the Terrorcons I almost accidentally ordered an upscaled Blot on eBay. Got interested but I could never find a seller an upscaled Hun-Gurr.

I am really envious of everyone with Sky Lynx taking pics of OP or Arcee riding him like a stallion. I ordered mine along with ER Starscream from Megalopolis.toys and they must be hit bad by Covid or something. First order shipped quick, second has been hanging out for a while.

ER Arcee has been delayed on Pulse, I wonder what the chances of seeing her in Target before Pulse ships? I got the T30 and I just don't like her legs. The ER version still has thin legs but I do like the plastic they use on current figures better so I'm hoping she feels a little more stable. Plus she'll have 5mm hands.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076792)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 20th, 2020 @ 9:17am CDT

Burn wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:The img tags don't work unless they're aimed at the image directly, not the window showing them (in other words, the link has to end in .jpg or any other image format). "Copy Image Location" is not the best way to do that, sadly.
The pics show up on my end.

They were probably in your cache.

But how? I hadn't seen them prior to Aronjove's post.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076799)
Posted by Cobotron on August 20th, 2020 @ 9:31am CDT

"MMMMMMMM! Energon popsicle. Scorponok's favorite!!"

:lol:

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076824)
Posted by adamage1 on August 20th, 2020 @ 4:00pm CDT

For those interested, TF Source posted Earthrise Bluestreak today for preorder: https://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/17396

He is rumored to be a Walgreens exclusive, which would account for the higher price listed here ($35.99).

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076826)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 20th, 2020 @ 4:04pm CDT

Went out hunting at four Targets today.

The first store yielded me a Sky Lynx.

The second and third had nothing I wanted.

The fourth yielded me both the Seeker 2-pack and the Clones 2-pack.

That was good hunting.

Though, none of them had even an empty spot on the shelf reserved for Scorponok.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076827)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 20th, 2020 @ 4:07pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Went out hunting at four Targets today.

The first store yielded me a Sky Lynx.

The second and third had nothing I wanted.

The fourth yielded me both the Seeker 2-pack and the Clones 2-pack.

That was good hunting.

Though, none of them had even an empty spot on the shelf reserved for Scorponok.

Yeah most stores aren't actually stocking him

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076845)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on August 20th, 2020 @ 6:10pm CDT

Hellscream9999 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Went out hunting at four Targets today.

The first store yielded me a Sky Lynx.

The second and third had nothing I wanted.

The fourth yielded me both the Seeker 2-pack and the Clones 2-pack.

That was good hunting.

Though, none of them had even an empty spot on the shelf reserved for Scorponok.

Yeah most stores aren't actually stocking him

Most of the Targets in my area do have the shelf space tagged for Scorponok, but they have no stock. Even the one store in my area that shows one as in stock can't find it anywhere in the store! Luckily, I was able to order one last night when they briefly came in stock again!

Good haul with finding Sky Lynx, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Pounce, and Wingspan, Sabr! I got a Sky Lynx from Target the other week. It took a ridiculous amount of effort, checking "in-stock" notices about a dozen times over until I was finally able to order them, but I got the Seeker 2-pack and Clone 2-pack via Target.com.

Here's hoping that the Wave 2 Deluxes show up soon!

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076847)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 20th, 2020 @ 6:16pm CDT

The spear is a nice touch but it looks really small and lets be honest, Black Zarak used a spear so it really seems out of place with Scorpy. I'm still buying it because I have no willpower, and the robot mode overall looks solid.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2076851)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 20th, 2020 @ 6:31pm CDT

adamage1 wrote:For those interested, TF Source posted Earthrise Bluestreak today for preorder: https://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/17396

He is rumored to be a Walgreens exclusive, which would account for the higher price here ($35.99).

Erh...
If this result in a EB-Games exclusive here in Canada, at least it will be obtainable at the normal price.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077091)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 22nd, 2020 @ 3:26pm CDT

Greetings Seibertronians! Thanks to fellow Seibertron user, LinaNui, we've learned that fellow Seibertron user and YouTube toy reviewer, PrimeVsPrime has done a new video review of forthcoming Transformers Earthrise Wave 3 Deluxe Class Fastrack!

Fastrack is the only Weaponizer in Earthrise (the gimmick was superseded by the modulator gimmick of Ironworks and Airwave), acting as an extra to Titan Class Scorponok, the same way that Cog, Sixgun and Brunt interacted with their respective Titans.

We have embedded the review below for your convenience.

What do you think of this figure? Is your Scorponok waiting for his spear? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077106)
Posted by Praxiusprime77 on August 22nd, 2020 @ 4:59pm CDT

I wish we new if the gun hand/weapon worked with anyone else

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077142)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 22nd, 2020 @ 7:45pm CDT

Praxiusprime77 wrote:I wish we new if the gun hand/weapon worked with anyone else

There's no reason it won't. Look like your standard 5mm port. If the bot's arm is strong enough to support the weight, it should be able to handle the Fastrack paddle.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077246)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 23rd, 2020 @ 1:22pm CDT

I had time for some minor city building fun this weekend and here is what I came up with for just the WFC Airlock connectors and figures. I intentionally kept them mostly in a line so that I can add in the rest of the titans and TR leader bases once I have the rest of the WFC base-bots.

I've gotten everything from WFC so far, triple dipping on Ironworks, Soundbarrier and Slitherfang, and 2x on Greasepit. I left out Hoist and Grapple since they really just feature a connector not really a part of a base (Hoist easily could attach to Sky Lynx if I wanted).

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Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077247)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 23rd, 2020 @ 1:30pm CDT

I've been playing around with ER Skylinx and lemme tell you. WORTH EVERY CENTS! Seriously an amazing update. The bonus base mode is a welcome addition and it go perfectly well with Omega Supreme. Same theme and all.

Now to have the room to display them both in base mode together...

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077254)
Posted by aronjlove on August 23rd, 2020 @ 2:27pm CDT

Check your local Targets or Target.com, this weeks' email ad lists their Collector's Spot and both the Seeker and Clone two-pack are in stock for shipping. Didn't see Scorp or Sky Lynx but looks like there are plenty of the two exclusive two-packs.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077263)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 23rd, 2020 @ 3:29pm CDT

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, Kaynowa, has let us know that fellow Seibertron user, and YouTube toy reviewer, PrimeVsPrime, has uploaded a new video review of the forthcoming Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Trailbreaker! This figure is set to appear on store shelves as part of Wave 3, along with other figures such as Fastrack, Runamuck and Sunstreaker.

We have embedded the review below for your convenience:

What do you think of this version of Trailbreaker? Are you replacing an older version for this truer to the animation take? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077266)
Posted by Notimus Crime on August 23rd, 2020 @ 4:01pm CDT

Yeah, I think I'm going to skip out on Hoist in favor of getting Trailbreaker. I was considering getting Hoist since I got Grapple, but honestly I just think Trailbreaker looks a lot better.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077267)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 23rd, 2020 @ 4:48pm CDT

Notimus Crime wrote:Yeah, I think I'm going to skip out on Hoist in favor of getting Trailbreaker. I was considering getting Hoist since I got Grapple, but honestly I just think Trailbreaker looks a lot better.

Why not both? Is it a mold-collecting thing? So that means you won't be getting Inferno either, since you got Grapple?

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077269)
Posted by Notimus Crime on August 23rd, 2020 @ 5:10pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:Why not both? Is it a mold-collecting thing? So that means you won't be getting Inferno either, since you got Grapple?

It's not a mold collecting thing, it's just that I have to be a bit picky about where my money goes. I don't have a job (I'm too busy with college, going for mechanical engineering), so the majority of my spending money comes from the $8 I earn from doing chores every week. Hoist just doesn't grab me nearly as much as Trailbreaker does, and I'm already planning to spend a lot on transformers as it is (probably more than I'm going to be able to actually get, if I'm being honest). I may get Inferno, but it depends on how he looks and who else is coming out around the same time.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077270)
Posted by MECHdirge on August 23rd, 2020 @ 5:36pm CDT

I’m really looking forward to this version of Trailbreaker. It’s a great upgrade to the Thrilling 30 and CW versions. I also like the Hoist mood, so I guess it isn’t a surprise I think ER Trailbreaker is a great figure. I’m eagerly awaiting my BBTS preorder.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077292)
Posted by DeathReviews on August 23rd, 2020 @ 8:23pm CDT

For my part, I'm unsure if I'll get Trailbreaker just because I already have Hoist, and of late I've been trying to cut back on the number of mold-duplicates in my collection (with the exception of the darn Seekers)....

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077300)
Posted by Deadput on August 23rd, 2020 @ 9:35pm CDT

What is it about Seekers that's got everybody including myself so obsessed over them and willing to spend thousands on the same mold in different colors?

Is it just because they have been an established group since the original toys/cartoon? I don't see people go crazy over the Datsun-bros, Ironhide/Ratchet or Bumblebee/Cliffjumper/Hubcap/Bumper types despite also being around for a long time.

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077302)
Posted by Autobot N on August 23rd, 2020 @ 9:42pm CDT

Deadput wrote:What is it about Seekers that's got everybody including myself so obsessed over them and willing to spend thousands on the same mold in different colors?

Is it just because they have been an established group since the original toys/cartoon? I don't see people go crazy over the Datsun-bros, Ironhide/Ratchet or Bumblebee/Cliffjumper/Hubcap/Bumper types despite also being around for a long time.

Because they look cool

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077303)
Posted by sol magnus on August 23rd, 2020 @ 10:02pm CDT

Deadput wrote:What is it about Seekers that's got everybody including myself so obsessed over them and willing to spend thousands on the same mold in different colors?

Is it just because they have been an established group since the original toys/cartoon? I don't see people go crazy over the Datsun-bros, Ironhide/Ratchet or Bumblebee/Cliffjumper/Hubcap/Bumper types despite also being around for a long time.

You don't? From a toy aspect, I love my Datsuns as much as the F-15s. I think it probably goes to how they were presented in "fiction". I quote it because some of it was commercials.

I think the difference between the jets and the other mold sharing figures is they've always been kind of a package deal. Prowl and Bluestreak teamed up once on the show, but weren't really associated together in any meaningful way, and they didn't really do anything with them and Smokescreen either - same with Cliffjumper and Bumblebee (Hubcap and Bumper are afterthoughts).

Re: New Images of Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Class Bluestreak (2077305)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 23rd, 2020 @ 10:17pm CDT

Deadput wrote:What is it about Seekers that's got everybody including myself so obsessed over them and willing to spend thousands on the same mold in different colors?

Is it just because they have been an established group since the original toys/cartoon? I don't see people go crazy over the Datsun-bros, Ironhide/Ratchet or Bumblebee/Cliffjumper/Hubcap/Bumper types despite also being around for a long time.

That particular body type was used as a crowdfiller in the original cartoon, right from the very first scenes. So kids saw that design a lot. Plus, compare how many turned into land vehicles to the amount of aircraft.

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