TAKARA TG Skywarp and Blaster in box images.

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by GaussGunner, May 15, 2013.

  1. DecepticonSpike

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    Ever since MP Skywarp was a shelf warmer at Wal-Mart, the US has been screwed when it comes to my favorite Seeker.
     
  2. PoweredConvoy

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    Other than Bot Shots and Kreons, that is certainly the case.

    Randy
     
  3. Obvious Prime

    Obvious Prime Purple Repaint

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    hah, funny you should say that, that's most of the reason I preordered him myself. he really looks like these fellas and I think that's really neat
     
  4. Sol Fury

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    No, there is precedent for this deco on a Skywarp - Alternity Skywarp was the same thing, mostly purple with some black / dark grey accents, and before him, Cybertron Skywarp.

    Granted, I share your feeling that Skywarp would be more Skywarp-ish in black with purple accents. Maybe Hasbro will do one, but in the mean time, I'm getting this one in case they don't get around to him.

    (And thanks for the reuse idea if a Hasbro one comes along, I'd have never thought of her!)
     
  5. DecepticonSpike

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    I didn't know there was a BotShots Skywarp. The only Seekers I've seen are Starscream, Acid Storm, and Sunstorm.
     
  6. PoweredConvoy

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    He was in the last wave before the reboot and therefore a bit hard to find. He had new sculpting.

    There is another new Super Bot Skywarp coming out too using the mold with the reversed wings.

    As for FoC Skywarp's colors, they're not much different than the colors given to the US Animated Skywarp. Just in different quantities. WfC Skywarp had a lot of purple in the game.

    Randy
     
  7. Metroplex79

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    Or if you're an army builder, this can be the Generic Seeker. Remember the Heroes of Cybertron PVC 6-pack with the main 3 characters, then 3 with no names but the same color as this Skywarp?
     
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    I preordered this guy from BBTS. Don't think Hasbro will release him. I can wait to ship him until I pick up Thundercracker. I'll probably have him shipped when Cogz drops in the POL.
     
  9. Autovolt 127

    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    Come on Hasbro give Skywarp another chance.
     
  10. Stepper

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    Glad to have this Skywarp pre ordered.
     
  11. jru42287

    jru42287 Ass Möde is a way of life.

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    Given the way the FoC stuff seems to be stalling out in favor of the "Thrilling 30" Generations figures, I'm highly doubting Hasbro will release him. Not to mention their track record with Skywarp: No original Seeker mold version, aside from the Target exclusive, no MP-11 treatment, no DotM repaint, etc.

    Honestly, I'm starting to wonder if Thundercracker will actually make it to retail.
     
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    Maybe it will be the same trend like the Thundercracker of the AM PRIME series
     
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