Transformers Generations 2012 Exclusive Revealed: Artfire!

Anybody got a loose Mil. Pub. Stepper they can sell me cheap?

Our Vendors will likely ask 200 dollars for this so I'm not going to get too exited for this, although it is cool news!

Whoa!!! This is sooooo bought!

Oh God, price don't suck! Much want!

Bought.On.Sight

Nuts. Exclusive? Bloody hell, not again!

But they said "No!" to Artfire from this mold before.

Sabrblade wrote:But they said "No!" to Artfire from this mold before.

Maybe the combination of the two molds constitutes a "new" mold the them.

I love when they get it right! The fan response to this is wonderful change of pace! Again I ask, anyone got a Stepper they let go of?

If stepper was around $135, I really don't want to think how much Artfire would cost. Yeah sure it's cool, but no way i'm forking out close to $200 for a voyager. Grapple comes by around $40, it'll be easier painting it IMO.

Expected curve ball that. Using Grapple's crane, not so much.

Hell the fuck yah. It's about frikkin' time. Bring on an Encore Artfire and I'll be all set. Thank you to this company for making this item a reality. Can't wait to see pictures of it.

Technically speaking, Takara can also release a recolored Inferno G1 and just add Nebulon as the original Artfire. heck, if they can do that to Soundblaster............more or less the mold hasn't deteriorated much since its TFC incarnation.

Hell. Yes.

Bring it on!

Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.

Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.

I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.

Delicon wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.

I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.

Despite his price, Stepper is a really nice piece. The in-hand figure is really something. At least to me. The added Targetmaster is a nice plus.

Flux Convoy wrote:

Delicon wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.

I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.

Despite his price, Stepper is a really nice piece. The in-hand figure is really something. At least to me. The added Targetmaster is a nice plus.

Agreed. People saying that "He's just a repaint" truly don't know Stepper's awesomeness. I can only Hope Artfire's is just as awesome.

Mkall wrote:

Flux Convoy wrote:

Delicon wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.

I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.

Despite his price, Stepper is a really nice piece. The in-hand figure is really something. At least to me. The added Targetmaster is a nice plus.

Agreed. People saying that "He's just a repaint" truly don't know Stepper's awesomeness. I can only Hope Artfire's is just as awesome.

Combine that with the fact that Stepper is gorgeous in hand, I cant wait to see what they do with Artfire

Mkall wrote:

Flux Convoy wrote:

Delicon wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:Hmmm, I wonder if the announcement of Artfire has prompted or will prompt sales of United Stepper now. When I last checked about two weeks ago on BBTS, there were about 360+. As of last check a few minutes ago, the count is down to 319.

I've really been fencing about Stepper. Haven't taken the plunge yet but if I see him at BotCon I may have to bite.

Despite his price, Stepper is a really nice piece. The in-hand figure is really something. At least to me. The added Targetmaster is a nice plus.

Agreed. People saying that "He's just a repaint" truly don't know Stepper's awesomeness. I can only Hope Artfire's is just as awesome.

Yeah, his paint apps and scheme are just fantastic. I was definitely hesitant when I bought it but having it being one of my favorite molds and being who it is takes the bite out a bit. Again, I don't really collect much of anything but classics/universe stuff so I am able to buy the more expensive guys like this. And since there is usually a lull, I can afford a piece like this. But now with Artfire coming out, it just really makes this it feel like a complete set. Even though they aren't a set.

Kinda like Botcon Dreadwind and Universe Darkwing. I just feel like having both just makes each figure better.

GetRightRobot wrote:I love when they get it right! The fan response to this is wonderful change of pace! Again I ask, anyone got a Stepper they let go of?

Your GetRightRobot, can't you make your own stepper?

BeastProwl wrote:

GetRightRobot wrote:I love when they get it right! The fan response to this is wonderful change of pace! Again I ask, anyone got a Stepper they let go of?

Your GetRightRobot, can't you make your own stepper?

Thanks man.

I don't know man, that is one flashy Bot. I actually refer to my G1 Stepper as "Lucha libre". Bot's got style!

Excellent news. So looking at his comic appearance - I see Chromedome standing behind Artfire. Does that mean Chromedome is in the near future?

Much like Stepper, I'll sit on this one till there is a sale.

Hasbro, please release a classics stepper and Artfire. I'll make every kid love black cars and firetrucks with minicons if I have to.

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has listed their pre-order for the highly anticipated Transformers Generations 2012 Volume 01 Mailaway Japanese Exclusive Artfire. The figure is priced at $139.99 and estimated to arrive in the third quarter.

God if only I had $140 to drop on him. But then I'd have to drop $120 on Stepper as well! My wallet can't handle those numbers.

Looking forward to some Artfire goodness. Now if someone would just do a G1 re-issue.

This isn't going to be a G1 repaint is it? It will be a repaint of the Voyager toy right? Either way still fun and exciting news. I almost jumped and pre-ordered upon reading but I hit the brakes.

joevill wrote:This isn't going to be a G1 repaint is it? It will be a repaint of the Voyager toy right? Either way still fun and exciting news. I almost jumped and pre-ordered upon reading but I hit the brakes.

Now why would I ask for a G1 re-issue if this was a G1 release?

That is the voyager Classics Inferno mold shadowed in the pic (with some new stuff).

tigertracks 24 wrote:Looking forward to some Artfire goodness. Now if someone would just do a G1 re-issue.

All you guys need to just wait BBTS out for about 6 months. Those will come down in price DRASTICALLY, like they always do. BBTS has 317 of them STILL IN STOCK!!! On the Stepper!!! they keep raping people on those imports. They need to learn a lesson in greed. When people stop paying their insanely jacked up prices and then wait them out til they reduce them. Its great, Ive done it with many exclusives from there in the past. And Im waiting patiently for Stepper to drop now,lol.

tigertracks 24 wrote:

joevill wrote:This isn't going to be a G1 repaint is it? It will be a repaint of the Voyager toy right? Either way still fun and exciting news. I almost jumped and pre-ordered upon reading but I hit the brakes.

Now why would I ask for a G1 re-issue if this was a G1 release?

That is the voyager Classics Inferno mold shadowed in the pic (with some new stuff).

See the crane? It's partially the Grapple retool.

I waited until the last minute to get Stepper and he is still in stock everywhere. I think ill wait a little while...

Yussss!!
Aaaand he's preordered

Prime Evil wrote:Yussss!!
Aaaand he's preordered

Same here. Can't wait. Hopefully we'll get a G1 reissue now and life will be good.

Seibertron wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:Yussss!!
Aaaand he's preordered

Same here. Can't wait. Hopefully we'll get a G1 reissue now and life will be good.

With all of Inferno's weapons, not just Fracas.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:Yussss!!
Aaaand he's preordered

Same here. Can't wait. Hopefully we'll get a G1 reissue now and life will be good.

With all of Inferno's weapons, not just Fracas.

That would be awesome. Stepper was one of the most under appreciated reissues in my opinion. The reissue is better than the original by far.

I really hope that since Inferno and Grapple were different molds that they were able to pick between the 2 to make kind of a hybrid mold unique to Artfire. The would be really awesome AND worth the money IMHO.

I'm going to wait for a proper image of the toy but if it's as good as Stepper is i'll be all over this.

Got one on pre-order.

Bought as soon as I saw this posted. Stepper eagerly awaits his buddy. Thanks so much to the news guys for keeping us posted all the time.

Meh.

If he comes down in $$$ then maybe.

while i like the figure, the combo cost for the book and toy are a bit pricey for me
probably will grab the book first; then if the price goes down on the toy, then i may grab it

Got this guy on preorder but may cancel depending on how Hasbro's upcoming Japan-only voyager Hotspot looks. He'll also probably be half the price.

DevastaTTor wrote:Got this guy on preorder but may cancel depending on how Hasbro's upcoming Asia-only voyager Hotspot looks. He'll also probably be half the price.

Fixed.

Hasbro doesn't sell Transformers in Japan. TakaraTomy does.

Seibertron wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

Prime Evil wrote:Yussss!!
Aaaand he's preordered

Same here. Can't wait. Hopefully we'll get a G1 reissue now and life will be good.

With all of Inferno's weapons, not just Fracas.

That would be awesome. Stepper was one of the most under appreciated reissues in my opinion. The reissue is better than the original by far.

Agreed. I am extremely pleased with the paint applications on him.

Looks like BBTS has bumped up the preorder price to $149.99 now, but you can still preorder over at TFSource for the $139.95. As for how many are in stock over at BBTS, IDK, inventory keeps on going up and down.

Prime Evil wrote:Looks like BBTS has bumped up the preorder price to $149.99 now, but you can still preorder over at TFSource for the $139.95. As for how many are in stock over at BBTS, IDK, inventory keeps on going up and down.

Currently they have honored the $139.99 at BBTS for those who pre-ordered before the listing changed to $149.99. I hope they do indeed honor it.

So... Wait... I don't understand. Is this Hasbro or Takara? And what about Stepper?