Armada figures that should Get Generations upgrades

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Fanatic97, Mar 29, 2015.

  1. Rotorstorm

    Rotorstorm Wreck n’ rule

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    The problem with Powerlinx was that it ruined a lot of the toys, just look at those who didn't use them, the combiners, the decepticons, Landmine and Bulkhead, all fantastic toys. powerlinx made all those with the gimmick oddly proportioned

    Armada I'd like a new Tidalwave, Cyclonus and Demolisher, Demolisher especially.
     
  2. SaberPrime

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    Would just like to point out to you and everyone else who said Hot Shot that they already did him. He's got working shoulders and everything. He's the first Armada figure they remade with improved articulation. Released under the Universe toy line in 2009.

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    The only problem is in order to give him working shoulders they had to take away his giant cannon. He still comes with Jolt though who also has slightly improved articulation which is surprising for a Mini-con. They gave him elbows.

    Anyway... to answer the original question... The new Armada Megatron doesn't really look like he was designed to be an updated Armada Megatron. The mold works for G1 Megatron but the idea to make an Armada version as well seems like more of an after thought.

    If they were to do more like Hot Shot and Starscream however... I really like Overload and Tidal Wave. They're both essentially bricks but they're the nicest looking bricks I've ever seen. Overload especially, no elbows, no knees, head can't rotate, but he sure does have a hell of a lot of really nice molded detail. Rollout is also the best Mini-con of the entire series. He's actually quite large for a Mini-con, more molded detail and painted detail than any of the other Mini-cons. He's also kind of essential to forming Overload's robot mode. Rather than unlocking some stupid gimmick he formed the robot mode head. And I usually don't like Headmasters but this one really never bothered me. I kind of like to view Rollout as the main character and Overload is just his power armor rather than Overload being a headless transformer. Really like the Ultra Magnus version for exactly that reason.
     
  3. Basilisk

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    I'd like to see a new Red Alert, Cyclonus, Demolisher and Thrust.

    I'd love an Overload retool of Ultra Magnus
     
  4. Olivus Prime

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    CW First Aid, with some new tooling and a new deco, would work perfectly as Red Alert (imagine with the doors angled up):
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    A Tidal Wave retool of Metroplex would be awesome too.
     
  5. ionacus

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    Tidel wave and sideways are on the top of my list
     
  6. Chaos Prime

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    I would say either Tidalwave, and or Demolisher.
     
  7. Grimlockimus

    Grimlockimus Wot?

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    ...And now I want to see an all Armada character combiner.

    Red Alert out of...Red Alert/Offroad
    Hot Shot out of Dead End
    Sideswipe out of Breakdown
    Blurr out of either Breakdown or Dragstrip

    But only if Rad says "I'm here to tell you about the Enigma of Combination!".
     
  8. Onslaught24

    Onslaught24 Ayo Fryman. That uh, that's highly illogical. Moderator News Staff

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    Tidal Wave, Red Alert, and Demolisher all need new figures. Also wouldn't mind an Optimus to go along with Armada Megatron.
     
  9. The Swordsman

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    More than anything I'd just like Skywarp and Thundercracker repaints of Armada Starscream (Skywarp should still have that awesome head sculpt of course), but I'd be up for a new Armada Red Alert as well, preferably a Voyager.
     
  10. Scrapper6

    Scrapper6 Lord of Constructicons

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    Why does Red Alert need a new figure? The dude's Armada figure was one of the most poseable ones in the line next to Bendy Prime and his backpack wasn't as frustratingly hindering as Starscream's.

    If nothing else I'd want to see a re-mastered Sideways, Scavenger, Overload, Tidal Wave, Jetfire (without the pants mode to get a better base figure out of him.), Demolishor, Cyclonus and Blurr.

    Maybe Thrust and Wheeljack too, but honestly Scavenger is the worst offender with Sideways being a close second, unfortunately an Autobot with Constructicon colours might never see the light of day again.
     
  11. MyTea Boc

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    Tidal Wave (Titan scale!)

    Demolisher

    Overload
     
  12. Master Disaster

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    Tidal Wave, PS2 scale. In the real world, Cyclonus deserves it I think.
     
  13. Fanatic97

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    IDk Why people want Cyclonus to get updated.

    i would HATE it if they did and we have to suffer Armada over IDW/G1.

    Cyclonus was just annopying to me
     
  14. Stryker055

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    Sideways needs it more than anyone, honestly. He was ultimately the show's main antagonist (along with Unicron) and his toy kind sucks.
     
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    Tidal Wave was my absolute favorite TF as a kid. If they made some changes to the mold (proper knee and hip joints) and released him in show-accurate colors, I would so buy that.
     
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    Just give me a new blur.
     
  17. Snake_eyes1975

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    I would rather the Star Saber fans choice went to Armada Prime...I really love that thing. One of the most fun TFs ever.

    but yea..a MP Armada Prime would be just sweet to me.
     
  18. grunge

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    if they did overload, but had him come with primes trailer but without prime ... that would be awesome. screw the pants mode that gun turret base rocks!

    hot shot of coarse, but he can lose his gimmicks id want him articulated.

    cyclonus would be cool.

    blurr! despite his wings i liked his alt mode alot!

    the deluxe version of prime with overrun. just because id want a better version of that target master minicon
     
  19. RazorclawX

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    I'd only go for Tidal Wave if you could actually stick him on the new Armada Megatron figure, otherwise it's flippin' pointless. I don't care if he's got the articulation of a brick, I like Tidal Wave for all his squarey-brickyness.

    But if anything I would like them to redo Thrust with hands-- a decent set of hands.

    Sideways as a larger than Deluxe headmaster-type would be nice (and hopefully his head wouldn't look so goofy).
     
  20. Basilisk

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    Wheeljack! I'd love a new toy of him that can pose better plus his repaint options would be endless!