With special thanks to The Arker we have our very first look at the Deluxe class toy for the Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe class Audi R8 Transformer. Check out all the images including a nice clear look at the head by clicking on the title of this story.
Now updated with more images!
starscream-99
Thank You.
squawkbox74
baricadette
dark69
ummm a Saleen IS a Mustang
Dinobot Nuva
It wasn't a mustang, it was a Saleen.
starscream-99
Well they never advertised about the Mustang in the first movie and to me it's obvious they're doing the whole GM thing again with the sequel.
Iron Spider-Man
I picked up a Soundwave from heero for $21 as well, but there are still Soundwaves going for ridiculous prices ($20-40 I think) because people are unobservant. There were all of THREE bought from heero for $21, and I laugh at every single auction I see that ends for more than that.
As for this guy… well, I'll just wait for Sideswipe to show up early. If its quality is anything like Barricade from the first movie, I'll pass.
rmac-69
I said Shrapnel earlier. But I actually meant Kickback.
Bucket Head
lets call him Bob….Bob the 'bot? *shrugs*
personally, it reminds me of the insecticon Kickback.
Bucket
AllSpark Ferret
Better pictures have convinced me that it's probably not a female Transformer after all. i'm still going to buy it when it's released though!
Ferret
artiepants
I'd imagine Hasbro either couldn't get a license for it or wasn't willing to pay what it cost so they "re-imagined" it, Ala the Classics 2.0 Lambo bros ~ they're "inspired" by real cars but changed up just enough to avoid lawsuits…
0R10N P4X
It's a false assumption that retail toys are necessarily of better quality that sample toys. Samples are taken directly off the assembly line. Actually, history has recently proven that samples are sometimes of higher quality because molds are brand new and tend to degrade as production progresses (but sometimes, they do make adjustments). Very rarely you will see running changes like on Universe Ratchet for example. Once the samples are out, they usually stay as is.
NGW
I'd say it's like say..Stockade from the Allspark Power line, designed to give a similar look and feel of the vehicle it is based on without outright being an exact replica of it.
Or could always wait a couple months and pick up a likely higher quality one for $10
0R10N P4X
No, the first Soundwaves sold for over $100. The ones on Ebay surfaced later and still sold for good money before prices started going down. If you want your $20 Audi, you'll probably have to wait a few weeks. Or get it from menasor/jenny… and pray.
Bgrngod
I'm a bit confused. Is this toy NOT an Audi R8, but possibly represents an Audi R8 that was used for filming by just looking similar to one, but not exact? I haven't seen too many Audi R8's to know what they look like for sure. If you told me that this alt-mode was one, I'd not even second guess it.
Bahamut Prime
That's quite the detail in vehicle mode, especially the underside! Impressive!
NGW
He certainly evokes a look very similar to Barricade. Now if he is, that's awesome and it makes sense, his cover was blown he should reformat to try and keep the disguise. If it's a new con..well, he looks cool.
Thunderstruck
Congrats to the winning bidder, whoever you may be. Aside from my gripe on price, he looks like an awesome 'con in either mode. Enjoy
rmac-69
I know this is way off, but after looking at it again it looks like G1 Shrapnel.
Thunderstruck
I get that, but look at Soundwave. He started off around $20, then dropped to opening bids of $0.99. I managed to pick him up for $.99 + $20 for shipping. Just saying he would probably sell if he was started lower
rmac-69
Hell no!