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Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Autobot Impactor
Experience epic Cybertronian history in the making with Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron figures! Recreate the ancient civil war between the Autobot and Decepticon robots as they defend their honor, freedom and loyalties in battle after battle. Only one faction can reign supreme among all of the Transformers robots - where does your allegiance lie? Impactor is a fearless leader who never hesitates to volunteer the Wreckers for the riskiest missions. It's not that he loves danger. He'd rather see every soldier under his command safe, but he also knows that his team is the best that the Autobots have. Anything that needs to be done, he and his team can do it faster and with less carnage. When a mission absolutely must succeed, the Autobots know they can count on Impactor and his team to get it done. The valiant Autobot Impactor figure converts from a robot warrior to a missile carrier and back again. The leader of the Wreckers commando team, he is also the 1st in a series of 5 robots that combine to form the ultimate Autobot warrior - the giant Ruination robot! Other Wreckers each sold separately. Includes: Converting Impactor figure and instructions. Features: Converts from robot to missile carrier and back again Combine with other Wreckers to form Ruination warrior Ages 5 and up. Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
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Posted by Hotrodimust on June 26th, 2013 @ 7:15pm CDT
Joetx wrote:I don't understand the hatred for these figures. They're not mere redecos. Instead, they're fairly extensive remolds (including Emirate Xaron)! If you think HasTak would either design completely new figures or wouldn't maximize existing designs, you're delusional.
The only problem I have with these figures is the price creep. It wasn't that long ago when deluxes were about $10. Surely inflation couldn't have happened that fast!
As an aside, the availability - or lack thereof - of figures at HTS is extremely frustrating. When I first searched on HTS for Springer & Blitzwing, they were out of stock, so I had to turn to Amazon at a $3 mark up for each figure. Now, they're back in stock. To top it off, Grimwing & Kickback have been out of stock forever.
You should have just waited to find them in stores I've found 8 of each figure already and one sandstorm
Posted by Hotrodimust on June 26th, 2013 @ 7:20pm CDT
T-Macksimus wrote:Joetx wrote:I don't understand the hatred for these figures. They're not mere redecos. Instead, they're fairly extensive remolds (including Emirate Xaron)! If you think HasTak would either design completely new figures or wouldn't maximize existing designs, you're delusional.
Those of us opposed to what they have don't don't expect everyone else to understand the "why" behind how we feel and as far as us having expectations bordering on the delusional, we aren't idiots and we aren't crazy... we'll, we aren't idiots at least.
Myself, I never expected a release of an entire Wreckers team. I was expecting maybe to get one or two figures, maybe three, trickled out over a span and yes, I would hope that they would be original molds(hence the "trickled" expectation.) IDW has been doing an amazing job with re-imagining the designs on our classic heroes, in my opinion anyways, and I feel that the re-paint treatment that Hasbro has given these figures is just a slap in the face to the artists currently working on these figures. They work great for the FoC Combaticons, I'm all for that and the folks at High Moon studios should be proud of their creation but I just think Hasbro has insulted the long time Wreckers fans AND the folks at IDW by taking this route. I'd have rather seen fewer Wreckers but have them done right than get one team dropped in my lap that was done lazy. Yeah, they have new heads and new paint but honestly, that was no effort at all when you look at the big picture. Yes, I understand that Hasbro is all about money and that they are going to aim for the demographic that gets them the most $$ and many of us on here are totally not in that demographic. I've preached this very fact dozens of times on here. That doesn't mean I can't have an opinion on it though or feel slighted at least a little bit especially since I've been throwing my money into Hasbro's coffers for this line for over 25 years now. I think I've earned (and paid for) the right to be a little pissed off over some of what they do.
I agree with u 100%
Posted by Jack Hallows on June 26th, 2013 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 26th, 2013 @ 9:44pm CDT
Hotrodimust wrote:You should have just waited to find them in stores I've found 8 of each figure already and one sandstorm
Wait, you've already found the Wreckers in retail?
Posted by Mindmaster on June 26th, 2013 @ 10:22pm CDT
shockblast2 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Just as I've got my Fall of Cybertron Combaticons as my Generation One Combaticons, I will do the same with these.
Still wish Impactor had his colors reversed.
Tee-hee. Your one of those people who shoehorns unrelated figures into your collection because Hasbro screwed you out of a CHUG release. There is another guy around here that does that too. Can't remeber his name right off hand, but you guys should get together. I'd wager you'd have a beautiful bromance over your love of geewun modern figures!
Where've you been? We established this the last time we had this argument.
Posted by TK415 on June 26th, 2013 @ 11:05pm CDT
Hotrodimust wrote:T-Macksimus wrote:Joetx wrote:I don't understand the hatred for these figures. They're not mere redecos. Instead, they're fairly extensive remolds (including Emirate Xaron)! If you think HasTak would either design completely new figures or wouldn't maximize existing designs, you're delusional.
Those of us opposed to what they have don't don't expect everyone else to understand the "why" behind how we feel and as far as us having expectations bordering on the delusional, we aren't idiots and we aren't crazy... we'll, we aren't idiots at least.
Myself, I never expected a release of an entire Wreckers team. I was expecting maybe to get one or two figures, maybe three, trickled out over a span and yes, I would hope that they would be original molds(hence the "trickled" expectation.) IDW has been doing an amazing job with re-imagining the designs on our classic heroes, in my opinion anyways, and I feel that the re-paint treatment that Hasbro has given these figures is just a slap in the face to the artists currently working on these figures. They work great for the FoC Combaticons, I'm all for that and the folks at High Moon studios should be proud of their creation but I just think Hasbro has insulted the long time Wreckers fans AND the folks at IDW by taking this route. I'd have rather seen fewer Wreckers but have them done right than get one team dropped in my lap that was done lazy. Yeah, they have new heads and new paint but honestly, that was no effort at all when you look at the big picture. Yes, I understand that Hasbro is all about money and that they are going to aim for the demographic that gets them the most $$ and many of us on here are totally not in that demographic. I've preached this very fact dozens of times on here. That doesn't mean I can't have an opinion on it though or feel slighted at least a little bit especially since I've been throwing my money into Hasbro's coffers for this line for over 25 years now. I think I've earned (and paid for) the right to be a little pissed off over some of what they do.
I agree with u 100%
There may still be hope. There have been three Ultra Magnus figures in what seems like less than a year: FOC, PRID, BH. UM figures like Animated and Titanium before that. Sure Magnus is more well known, but Hasbro will collect money where every they can. They made Classics Onslaught then made FOC. They might continue to create more Wreckers and or the same Wreckers over the years.
Posted by Joetx on June 26th, 2013 @ 11:15pm CDT
T-Macksimus wrote:Those of us opposed to what they have don't don't expect everyone else to understand the "why" behind how we feel and as far as us having expectations bordering on the delusional, we aren't idiots and we aren't crazy... we'll, we aren't idiots at least.
Myself, I never expected a release of an entire Wreckers team. I was expecting maybe to get one or two figures, maybe three, trickled out over a span and yes, I would hope that they would be original molds(hence the "trickled" expectation.) IDW has been doing an amazing job with re-imagining the designs on our classic heroes, in my opinion anyways, and I feel that the re-paint treatment that Hasbro has given these figures is just a slap in the face to the artists currently working on these figures. They work great for the FoC Combaticons, I'm all for that and the folks at High Moon studios should be proud of their creation but I just think Hasbro has insulted the long time Wreckers fans AND the folks at IDW by taking this route. I'd have rather seen fewer Wreckers but have them done right than get one team dropped in my lap that was done lazy. Yeah, they have new heads and new paint but honestly, that was no effort at all when you look at the big picture. Yes, I understand that Hasbro is all about money and that they are going to aim for the demographic that gets them the most $$ and many of us on here are totally not in that demographic. I've preached this very fact dozens of times on here. That doesn't mean I can't have an opinion on it though or feel slighted at least a little bit especially since I've been throwing my money into Hasbro's coffers for this line for over 25 years now. I think I've earned (and paid for) the right to be a little pissed off over some of what they do.
I didn't say you weren't allowed to have an opinion.
But looking at the big picture, sorry, but it just comes across as whining. I've been collecting TFs since they first came out. I'm pleasantly AMAZED that TFs has not only survived for all of these years, but THRIVED! Not only that, but HasTak hasn't forgotten us older fans - far from it. They've actually been catering to us by making many series where beloved G1 characters are re-imagined using modern toy making technology (Generations, Universe, Classics, Masterpiece, etc.). To top it off, we now finally have access to characters that were never toys (e.g., Impactor, Orion Pax, etc.).
Besides, if you don't like 'em, don't buy 'em. There are plenty of figures, across all the different TFs series, I'm not into, so I don't buy them. I save money, while TFs fans who do like them are more likely to find them in stores.
Finally, as someone who lived through some absolutely horrible G1 TFs (the latter years in the U.S. continuity especially [e.g., the Pretender Monsters]), these new figures are FAR from being disappointments.
Posted by Metrosuplex on June 26th, 2013 @ 11:55pm CDT
But WTF is with their inventory? How is a Hasbro direct store having so much trouble stocking some of the better figs? And is there any chance TF execs will pay attention to which ones are selling and stop (for the love of GOD) making so many BBs and Optimi?!?
(Just saw the new 16 inch BB/Optimus figs at TRU today, too! WOW, ARE THEY CRAPTACULAR! )
Wolfman Jake wrote:shockblast2 wrote:Why in the world would you want three of each of these? Customs or something?
I've got multiple displays that could use some Wrecker representation. One display will have the gestalt form and the individual bots together. Yeah, that makes no sense, but it looks nice. I may or may not get a third set now. We'll see.
Makes sense to me. Despite the increasing mis-steps and BB/Optimus fetish, Hasbro makes affordable TF's. I buy multiples if I like a certain mold - one can be displayed, one can be played with, one can be given to the destructive toddler (who seems to love TFs above his age group ). I love third-party TF's for their attention to show-accurate detail, but... $40-100 each?! I'm pretty terrified to even touch the ones I have. If you're a displayer, they're great. But I'm not much of a displayer.
Hotrodimust wrote:You should have just waited to find them in stores I've found 8 of each figure already and one sandstorm
Whereabouts are you?! Blitzwing and Springer are pretty rare in IL. I've seen them maybe 2-3 times, in short supply, and usually selling out pretty fast. So maybe you live in one of those lucky States where store managers are generous with inventory and no one cares to buy these. (Still haven't seen a Sandstorm @ retail...)
Posted by Hotrodimust on June 27th, 2013 @ 1:10am CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Hotrodimust wrote:You should have just waited to find them in stores I've found 8 of each figure already and one sandstorm
Wait, you've already found the Wreckers in retail?
No sorry I was talking about springer and blitz wing and how u said HTS was out of stock. I never order anything I always find it in store no problem. I already found a sandstorm and I'm not gonna pick up the ruination figures. I do like the colors better than bruticus but the figure as a whole is just horrible IMO. Can't wait to find metroplex thou I really hope hasbro keeps up the good work that they have been doing on the 30th line.
Posted by datguy86 on June 27th, 2013 @ 1:32am CDT
Since I used the set up in the instructions; I threw Whirl's swords above Twin Twist's fist (since his fist cannot hold a weapon) and Whirl's(?) gatling gun in Ruination's other hand. Looks decent.
So yeah, these are pretty good figures for what the original molds are. I'm not buying them again, unless someone like e-hobby paints them all gold and releases it as Emirate Xaaron...
Posted by Bounti76 on June 27th, 2013 @ 4:21am CDT
datguy86 wrote:Just finished putting Ruination together and I'm kinda glad for the extra gimmicky weapons. Now you can place Impactor's regular gun to give Ruination back cannons, and then I pegged Twin Twist's drills into the back cannons to give Ruination a little "jet pack". Really covers up the weakest part of the combined mode.
Since I used the set up in the instructions; I threw Whirl's swords above Twin Twist's fist (since his fist cannot hold a weapon) and Whirl's(?) gatling gun in Ruination's other hand. Looks decent.
So yeah, these are pretty good figures for what the original molds are. I'm not buying them again, unless someone like e-hobby paints them all gold and releases it as Emirate Xaaron...
Good to know. I should get my figures in a week or so, ad I'll now be able to make Ruination look less hollow. I do wish Impactor's arms had more of a range of motion....and weren't so puny.
On a related note....does anyone else think that it's interesting that Twin Twist's and Brawl's bios are so similar (both are basically portrayed as rage monsters), and share the same mold? Coincidence? I know Twin Twist in G1 was also a bit of a brawler.
Posted by datguy86 on June 27th, 2013 @ 1:25pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on June 27th, 2013 @ 5:16pm CDT
O_o
*facepalms*
That was soooo bad.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 4th, 2013 @ 2:17am CDT