I believe that's Metroplex transformed in city mode

 

Ha, of course; well spotted! Now I've pegged the last eavesdropper as Joyride, does anyone want to guess or figure out who the two are on the scaffold?

The one on the left of the scaffold seems to be white or light grey for the most part, with some black. What seems to be a light bar on their back (instead of the feet as on the original toy) nevertheless had me thinking of Streetwise, and the red thighs back that up. Admittedly even if it is Streetwise, doing some work on the outside of what's presumably the Lost Light doesn't mean he's a crew member, though it would be neat to think so.

That would supposedly bring us up to maybe four Protectobots on the Lost Light so far, though Blades is easy to miss in the big spread for Under Cold Blue Stars for anyone who might've only taken a quick look through a physical comic, because he's where the pages meet (between Trailbreaker and Dogfight for anyone still wondering).

As for the other character on the scaffold, I really cannot tell who it is, beyond that they're probably red and possibly a flyer, the latter of which is good for the safety of their co-worker!

 

He looks like Atomizer to me.

 

Actually I think you're right. I wondered if the black parts above the shoulders might be wheels but the big shoulder facets threw me. The face plate and big visor fit too. While that's not strictly interior decorating, I suppose Atomizer's had to apply some post war diversification to that skill set, much like Brainstorm discussed awhile back.  

 

Can anyone else see that design of Rodimus as a retool of a Prime RID Vehicon? We seriously need a MTMTE Rodimus figure.

 

Very, very well said.

Personally I hope Megatorn does NOT seek redemption. One of the consistent thing about Roberts' writing of Megatron (and Cyclonus, for that matter) is that he shows no remorse for his past actions and I'd like it to stay that way. What Megatron did was for a purpose, continuing killing no longer served that purpose so he gave it up. That's it.

I'd rather a new mold that can be retooled into Getaway. Although their robot modes are quite different, they have the same alt mode.

 

I could definitely see that! He'd need some retooling on the hood area, but the Vehicon even has the rear spoilers to help make it work.

 

Yes, Sureshot was among the crew members sucked out of the hull breach early on. Later, he and Waverider were put in the brig ('til Rodimus rectified this) by Ultra Magnus for playing grenade tag outside his office.

 

Most of the characters you mentioned weren't supposed to start as main characters or weren't introduced until later on, so it makes sense not to have them on the first issue cover.

I think Trailbreaker will still have the same role...a friendly face in the crowd with some memorable lines.

To be honest, it had taken us about 22 issues to piece together a crew manifest for S1, and even then, it was below 100 members for a 220 or so members crew. I don't expect this to change for S2.

 

So Megatron is like Illyria from Angel?

 

I have a couple wishes I want the full preview but mostly I wish the issue is out

 

I am so hyped for this issue, and where it'll lead. This is what TF comics should be!

 

I think that you could make an amazing Nautica toy out of Voyager Sandstorm.

All it takes is a new head and a purple colour scheme. Not quite the alien-howercraft like the comic but she would go nice with the upcoming Voyager Brainstorm.

 

That's A Great Idea.  

 

Perfect! Then you would have one you can display in the Wheelchair mode along with Sandstorm and Springer taking on the main Flying and and Car mode!