Well, tell that to all of the Targetmasters coming out in Siege... and the Micromasters with Earth modes.  

 

That's legit.
I've thought about this before.
I felt CW Scattershot would have made a good base for a pre-earth Mindwipe for example.

 

they could be headmasters at rival colleges...

 

And Flywheels' jet mode.  

 

Yeah I think hasbro is really being very considerate to us with this line, all of the characters who are new to generations are being done the way we want while the guys we've had before are leaning more towards the Cybertronian design style.  

 

The U.S. gun laws do not prevent Hasbro from releasing a gun Megatron. It would, however, have to have the orange tip. In the cases of some localities and/or states (such as NY) it would have to be in "wild" colors as well.
Avoiding public outcry is why you don't see a regular gun release of Megatron, and avoidance of those modes on Shockwave or Sixshot.

 

What I said (None of that is what he actually said. ) was pretty self-explanatory, I didn't realize I needed to break it down for you. Also, YOU are the one making up all kinds of stuff - WHERE have I looked down on "everything that isn't 84" at? Quite the opposite, I'm more than happy with the representation I already have for 84-85 (well, soon will be with the voyager size Soundwave and Shockwave) and would much rather see other characters.
So, to refresh"

Calubin said: 84/85 will always be the definitive period of the TF franchise.

To which YOU responded:

To you.

Just because you like to be elitist about it doesn't mean the 87 - 92 isn't as definitive or more definitive.
You hate those characters, but Hasbro isn't going to stop making toys of them just to please you all the time.
Be grateful they are so squeemish about giving them representation in fiction and graciously allow others to enjoy this franchise too.

Hence my response "none of that was what he actually said."
NOTHING he said was being elitist. NOTHING he said indicated, or even hinted that he hates those characters. NOTHING he said showed a preference that Hasbro should stop making toys of 87-92 characters, or that it would please him.

I hope that breaks it down well enough for you. I didn't make shit up, YOU did.

 

Shockwave looks pretty bad-ass on that hoverboard. I don't know, Megatron.

 

Just as long as they actually paint Ramjet. And not just use a white mold.