New Production Shots of Transformers Studio Series 86 Figures
Saturday, October 17th, 2020 12:54PM CDT
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Deluxe Class 03 Blurr, Deluxe Class 02 Kup and Voyager Class 04 Hot Rod
Leader Class 06 Grimlock and Wheelie, Deluxe Class 01 Jazz and Voyager Class 05 Scourge
The Studio Series 86 range were announced at hasbros streaming event, Fans First Friday, click here for more of the reveals from the event!
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Posted by Evil Eye on October 17th, 2020 @ 1:07pm CDT
Posted by Hokutron on October 17th, 2020 @ 1:20pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on October 17th, 2020 @ 1:23pm CDT
1. Bad posing - in several shots (including the latest), his ab joint is leaned back when it really shouldn't be, making him look awkward.
He's posed better here.
2. His shoulders are too low. Not quite as bad as on the original toy (dear Primus), but they're still set too far below the neckline. They needed a double-hinge or a slide to let them migrate 5mm or so up from where they currently are. Or have the existing hinge situated higher.
3. The backpack awkwardly sticks out instead of sitting against his back, so it looks like it's floating.
Hm... Maybe I'll be getting Legends Kup after all...
Posted by just_aCloud on October 17th, 2020 @ 1:25pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:The Geewunners versus Bayniacs flame-wars in this thread have gotten stagnant, we need a third faction like the Beasties to get here to change the dynamic of the conflict.
That is so disappointing to me. Both "universes" bring pros and cons to the table so I wish people didn't feel the need to argue and try and prove something.
GeekyGamer Gal wrote:That's the thing, I think us Beasties (Oh, Canada much? ) would just be so happy to actually get SOMETHING that didn't seem like a randomly thrown in pacifier...
Yeah...it really feels like the attention for BW has been tacked on the past 15+ years. Thrilling to finally be getting something more dedicated to the world of BW. Btw, Hasbro people are always saying "the fans are so passionate" which I hope means they are on these forums reading what we're saying...Hasbro, if you're reading this, thanks for showing us some love by showing BW some love.
Razorbeast88 wrote:...updated Bonecrusher could have an actual face like in IDW comics instead of the old toy looking like the nun from the conjuring
That and I would be hella psyched for an updated B'Boom, Depth Charge, Magmatron, the list goes on and on lol
Fingers crossed they eventually retool kingdom Dinobot to be BW Grimlock. Maybe just wishful thinking, or maybe in generations selects or as a convention exclusive
You are so right about Bonecrusher LOL.
!!GRIMLOCK PLEASE HASBRO!!
Posted by just_aCloud on October 17th, 2020 @ 1:27pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:I think I know what bugs people about Kup:
1. Bad posing - in several shots (including the latest), his ab joint is leaned back when it really shouldn't be, making him look awkward.
He's posed better here.
2. His shoulders are too low. Not quite as bad as on the original toy (dear Primus), but they're still set too far below the neckline. They needed a double-hinge or a slide to let them migrate 5mm or so up from where they currently are. Or have the existing hinge situated higher.
3. The backpack awkwardly sticks out instead of sitting against his back, so it looks like it's floating.
Hm... Maybe I'll be getting Legends Kup after all...
To me, the proportions just seems like it's 'Young Kup'.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on October 17th, 2020 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 17th, 2020 @ 2:09pm CDT
Posted by just_aCloud on October 17th, 2020 @ 3:01pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 17th, 2020 @ 3:32pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on October 17th, 2020 @ 3:47pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:I think I know what bugs people about Kup:
1. Bad posing - in several shots (including the latest), his ab joint is leaned back when it really shouldn't be, making him look awkward.
He's posed better here.
2. His shoulders are too low. Not quite as bad as on the original toy (dear Primus), but they're still set too far below the neckline. They needed a double-hinge or a slide to let them migrate 5mm or so up from where they currently are. Or have the existing hinge situated higher.
3. The backpack awkwardly sticks out instead of sitting against his back, so it looks like it's floating.
For me it's the coloring, and I FINALLY put two and two together and figured out what it was: his chest plate. In the movie the chest plate is a light-blueish-grey color; in this production model it's just too dark and doesn't provide color contrast, making this chest very boring. If they were to replace that translucent blue with a solid bluish-light grey, I think he'd look almost perfect.
Posted by Razorbeast88 on October 17th, 2020 @ 3:50pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 17th, 2020 @ 5:57pm CDT
Poly Wraith wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Question, for those complaining about the 86 line, will you feel the same way if the next subline is based on the Beast Wars movie(s)?
...the Beast Wars movie has to happen in the first place
Exactly...matter of fact it hasn't even been officially announced, right? What was the point of this question?
I was under the impression that the Japanese Beast Wars series got a "Movie" or two during its lifetime. Something that bridged between BW II and Neo? If I'm wrong, my bad. My point in asking was looking at the broader probability that the 86 line is the first step in expanding Studio Series beyond just the live action films and including all Transformers cinematic media.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 17th, 2020 @ 6:00pm CDT
You are correct. The others who responded to your post didn't understand that that's what you meant and instead thought you were talking about the rumored Beast Wars movie that may or may not be coming from Hollywood.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I was under the impression that the Japanese Beast Wars series got a "Movie" or two during its lifetime.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 17th, 2020 @ 6:26pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:You are correct. The others who responded to your post didn't understand that that's what you meant and instead thought you were talking about the rumored Beast Wars movie that may or may not be coming from Hollywood.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I was under the impression that the Japanese Beast Wars series got a "Movie" or two during its lifetime.
That may also provide possibilities, like that Bay-verse Primal
As for the BWII Movie, that was more of a side-story happening in the middle of the series. Run-of-the-mill stuff if you're an anime fan, except they did buck tradition a bit by not reusing transformation stock footage from the series, instead newly animating some especially for the movie.
Posted by Talon523 on October 17th, 2020 @ 6:41pm CDT
I've pre-ordered the rest. I'll buy everything as long as the head sculpts reflect the characters accurately.
Posted by NeonPrime on October 17th, 2020 @ 6:59pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:02pm CDT
Edit:
Wheelie is a poseable non-transforming figure
Posted by o.supreme on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:24pm CDT
But then again to all those fans complaining "there's too much G1"....well when most off these toys pre-orders sell out on Hasbro Pulse , you can see why they will continue to remake these classic characters. I went to Walmart today, most of the Netflix an ER toys they had were gone, but plenty of Cyberverse and SS sitting on shelves.
I sincerely hope the kingdom line does well, even though I'll only be getting a few of them. I'm mean for my dollars, more original Series Transformers is always good. But if you want more of other eras, or more new stuff, support it with your purchases. Actually the only Kingdom toys I've pre ordered so far are the Fossilizers which are arguably all new creations.
Edit-For the record the BWII movie is amazing fun, its nice the fansub is readily available, but I'd absolutely support an official release in North America. Also, until it comes from someone at Hasbro, I still don't believe SS 86 are just leftover Kingdom Toys, it doesn't make any logical sense.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:31pm CDT
Posted by sol magnus on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:38pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm fairly certain that Grimlock used his sword often during the series, I remember seeing it more than his rifle. I'm calling it now, Daniel is going to be a retool of Whelie
I don't recall a single instance of Grimlock using his sword in the series.
Posted by sol magnus on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:40pm CDT
NeonPrime wrote:Any word yet on whether Wheelie transformers?
The write-up on Pulse confirms he doesn't transform.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:56pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Pretty sure people are saying they're overflow, not leftover.
Whichever means "designs originally to be used for Kingdom, but repurposed for a different line"
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 17th, 2020 @ 8:28pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on October 17th, 2020 @ 10:19pm CDT
The expression they chose is also pretty ugly, should of been more natural instead of that weird frown/pout.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 17th, 2020 @ 10:32pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 17th, 2020 @ 11:10pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 18th, 2020 @ 12:49am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:For me, the only reason I would even consider getting Kup is because his limbs are built like those of the Weaponizers/Modulators/Fossilizers, meaning his arms and legs can be swapped out and mixed-and-matched with weapons, building equipment, or dinosaur bones.
The only reason I'd like him is because the alt mode looks amazing compared to any previous efforts. Interesting how the alt mode was favored for him rather than bot mode (then again,the Kingdom line seems to be about that a lot)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 18th, 2020 @ 6:12am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Wheelie is a poseable non-transforming figure
So then, what is the point? Wheelie isn't Kranix, Spike or Daniel. He is a Transformer. Admittedly there was nothing in the show or movie that ever explained his origins or how he survived on Quintessa. But I said before, in the MP thread, considering his size Wheelie couldn't really be sold in that line on his own. I even suggested he could be paired up with MP Grimlock 2.0. But he still is essentially one of the last post-Movie mini vehicles.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 18th, 2020 @ 7:10am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Wheelie is a poseable non-transforming figure
So then, what is the point? Wheelie isn't Kranix, Spike or Daniel. He is a Transformer. Admittedly there was nothing in the show or movie that ever explained his origins or how he survived on Quintessa. But I said before, in the MP thread, considering his size Wheelie couldn't really be sold in that line on his own. I even suggested he could be paired up with MP Grimlock 2.0. But he still is essentially one of the last post-Movie mini vehicles.
I think they probably hit the wall with Wheelies design, trying to keep it on point to the animation model and transform. Plus with the Core Class being full up over in Kingdom and Studio Series not doing anything smaller than Deluxe...you run out of places to put him. Now they could have made this wheelie transformable but that would have taken resources away from Grimlock.
Personally, once he's up on the shelves, it won't make too much of a difference to be fair, but of course your mileage may vary.
Now as for the WfC/SS86, a simple thought experiment. Can you swap any of these out for Cyclonus from Kingdom? Or Arcee from Earthrise and notice the difference in styles? As I always said, ss86 is Hasbro wanting its cake and eating it.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 18th, 2020 @ 10:29am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:For me, the only reason I would even consider getting Kup is because his limbs are built like those of the Weaponizers/Modulators/Fossilizers, meaning his arms and legs can be swapped out and mixed-and-matched with weapons, building equipment, or dinosaur bones.
The only reason I'd like him is because the alt mode looks amazing compared to any previous efforts. Interesting how the alt mode was favored for him rather than bot mode (then again,the Kingdom line seems to be about that a lot)
I think his bot mode is pretty accurate to the movie from what I remember, weren't his arms always really far down his body?
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 18th, 2020 @ 10:45am CDT
The biggest Dinobot action scenes are the battle with Devastator and the trial, and for obvious reasons they went with the second. If you want to really recreate that scene, you need Wheelie, and for the reasons mentioned earlier you're talking about an accessory and not a figure in its own right.
I'll probably pose them together out of the package, but then when I do other standard displays, I'll break out the TR figure. This Wheelie will get stored with Ravage's cage and other single-use accessories.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 18th, 2020 @ 11:30am CDT
BUT!
On the other hand, Head/Target/Battle/Weaponmasters exist. Even with the size of SS Wheelie, I don't think it would have too difficult for them to make his limbs fold back on their joints, to make his "car mode".
Posted by Evil Eye on October 18th, 2020 @ 11:41am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 18th, 2020 @ 11:44am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 18th, 2020 @ 11:53am CDT
Black Hat wrote:The existence of the TR mold makes me mildly less mad about Wheelie, but still, I'd rather he'd had his sword than a barely-poseable non transforming nugget.
I find it funny that everyone wants a toy accurate accessory:lol: normally you hear the complaining that the figures aren't more like the cartoon.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 18th, 2020 @ 11:55am CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on October 18th, 2020 @ 12:05pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Black Hat wrote:The existence of the TR mold makes me mildly less mad about Wheelie, but still, I'd rather he'd had his sword than a barely-poseable non transforming nugget.
I find it funny that everyone wants a toy accurate accessory:lol: normally you hear the complaining that the figures aren't more like the cartoon.
Honestly I've never been a cartoon accuracy fanatic, I generally prefer a figure that's fun and looks good. I'm still debating over whether or not to get SS86 Grimlock and repaint the bits I don't like or whether to go for the Takara boxset with upgrades. Both have appeal to me in different ways, and as someone that actually likes the idea of combining Dinobots...I dunno.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 18th, 2020 @ 12:10pm CDT
But overall I think he looks really good in both modes. That in and of itself is a win.
Not a big deal that Wheelie doesn't transform... Knee joints would've been nice, but oh well.
I'm betting Daniel will be in his Exo suit, and if he has knee joints, that'll be kinda funny.
Actually, the more I think about it, Daniel may be even smaller than Wheelie and have almost no articulation. Maybe like Kranix.
I'm so anxious to see Slag and Kingdom Galvatron!
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 18th, 2020 @ 12:13pm CDT
Black Hat wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Black Hat wrote:The existence of the TR mold makes me mildly less mad about Wheelie, but still, I'd rather he'd had his sword than a barely-poseable non transforming nugget.
I find it funny that everyone wants a toy accurate accessory:lol: normally you hear the complaining that the figures aren't more like the cartoon.
Honestly I've never been a cartoon accuracy fanatic, I generally prefer a figure that's fun and looks good. I'm still debating over whether or not to get SS86 Grimlock and repaint the bits I don't like or whether to go for the Takara boxset with upgrades. Both have appeal to me in different ways, and as someone that actually likes the idea of combining Dinobots...I dunno.
Well way I look at it, which one interests you more. For starters do you have the PotP versions? Its a question of who you think will satisfy you in the long run.
Strictly speaking, the way leaks have happening, we could get a grimlock review which may help make your mind up.
Posted by Razorbeast88 on October 18th, 2020 @ 12:16pm CDT
Black Hat wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Black Hat wrote:The existence of the TR mold makes me mildly less mad about Wheelie, but still, I'd rather he'd had his sword than a barely-poseable non transforming nugget.
I find it funny that everyone wants a toy accurate accessory:lol: normally you hear the complaining that the figures aren't more like the cartoon.
Honestly I've never been a cartoon accuracy fanatic, I generally prefer a figure that's fun and looks good. I'm still debating over whether or not to get SS86 Grimlock and repaint the bits I don't like or whether to go for the Takara boxset with upgrades. Both have appeal to me in different ways, and as someone that actually likes the idea of combining Dinobots...I dunno.
I cant really speak as to whether or not the combiner aspect would be worth it since I'm personally not into the idea of the dinobots being a combiner, but I wouldnt be surprised if SS '86 Grimlock gets rerealeased with different paint. A lot of WFC figures have been repainted and re-released one way or another, and although I haven't noticed that pattern with SS, I dont think the idea is all that far fetched. Just food for thought haha
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 18th, 2020 @ 12:56pm CDT
He never became that, though. He's not considered in the same respect that Bumblebee is. And he does transform in the movie.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I dunno. I always thought Wheelie was supposed to be the New Post-Movie Bumblebee IE the kid friendly character. Surely in that respect, he deserved better than "accessory"?
Posted by sol magnus on October 18th, 2020 @ 1:37pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I'm thinking twofold now. On the one hand, I don't think he ever transforms in the Movie? So in that respect this is accurate.
He transforms in the movie.
While I certainly would have preferred Wheelie transformed, I agree that would have taken away from Grimlock, and he's pretty cool as we got him. Maybe they can make an accessory pack ala Centurion to get Grimlock's (non-tv, non-movie) sword, but I'm sure 3P will have it covered either way.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 18th, 2020 @ 1:51pm CDT
Posted by Keelan on October 18th, 2020 @ 4:45pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Razorbeast88 wrote:Honestly what the heck happened with SS Blurr's forearms? They look terrible
They do and I'm trying to understand what went so wrong when TR Blurr has basically the same transformation but doesn't look like an eye sore.
They are actually pretty accurate when you look at his animation model, with the only major problem being that are a little too tall, and his hands need to be centered vertically, the length of the kibble is pretty much spot on.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 18th, 2020 @ 4:58pm CDT
Keelan wrote:william-james88 wrote:Razorbeast88 wrote:Honestly what the heck happened with SS Blurr's forearms? They look terrible
They do and I'm trying to understand what went so wrong when TR Blurr has basically the same transformation but doesn't look like an eye sore.
They are actually pretty accurate when you look at his animation model, with the only major problem being that are a little too tall, and his hands need to be centered vertically, the length of the kibble is pretty much spot on.
Comparing him to the Titans Return mold, one key difference sticks out: the SS86 one has the whole arm turn into the side fender, but the TR one cuts off at the end of the cockpit. The rest is attached to the lower leg, resulting in the intake piece covering the fist being shorter.
Posted by o.supreme on October 18th, 2020 @ 5:19pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 18th, 2020 @ 5:23pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Oddly enough, this will be the 2nd SS Wheelie that is an accessory to a Leader class TF , and doesn't Transform, so it's not unprecedented. Brains, mini Dinobots etc. Remember this is SS, not Generations proper, so screen accuracy is #1. Still more evidence these were not meant to be part of Kingdom.
If you want precedent the Pit of Judgment came with the non transforming Prosecutor and Kranix. It doesn't mean the 86 line wasn't meant to compliment the line that has guys like Acrcee, the Quintessons, and Cyclonus. It just means it has a non-transforming Wheelie.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 18th, 2020 @ 8:34pm CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 18th, 2020 @ 8:49pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Forget the sword, give me Grimlocks missile launcher, and make sure it really launches!!! I'd love a transforming Wheelie, especially after the TR version really wasn't that fun to handle, but I think it would be hard to do at that small of a size. I still think Kup's arms aren't transformed right because something just looks off. Not bad toy off, but something wasn't done right off.
Yeah, I've looked at Kup a lot trying to decide if I want to preorder him or not...
I know it's an improvement, but I must not like him enough... For me it's the face sculpt, and his shoulders being too low. I mean, I also think his shoulders are too broad, but even that would've bother me if they were higher on his torso.
I'm definitely skipping Blurr.
I only see myself considering these two figures if they go on some crazy good deal... Like $10 each.
Otherwise, it's just more money to funnel towards other figures (hopefully) like Galvatron and Slag.
And maybe MP Starscream.
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on October 18th, 2020 @ 10:50pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:For me, the only reason I would even consider getting Kup is because his limbs are built like those of the Weaponizers/Modulators/Fossilizers, meaning his arms and legs can be swapped out and mixed-and-matched with weapons, building equipment, or dinosaur bones.
They're giving us the means to make Kup a literal fossil