Do u know the price point? With Transformers license its a very risky because there are sooo many competition out there doing the same thing. For ThreeA to be successful with the line they have to come out with something very unique.
Well, you know what they say about opinions. Fans bemoaned Beast Wars when it was introduced as the beginning of the end of the TF franchise, just as they did with Animated, etc. etc. I expect Transformers to weather the storm when it comes to stuff like Action Masters and other non-transforming merch like Kaiyodo's Revoltech figures (which I personally love), and the DMK model kits. Neat. I have to ask -- is Wheeljack included in this lineup at all because the resident mad scientist is my favorite Bot character. I doubt I'll go all in on this line of figures but Wheeljack and Starscream (my fave Con character) may tempt me for sure depending on how they turn out.
Don't suppose you can let us in on how many make up the first wave? I'll be in for all of them so I hope there's a few surprise character choices other than the regular staple characters.
Those Generations covers Ash did for IDW are a good place to start, but keep in mind those are nearly 12 years old and his art has changed quite a bit since then. Definitely similar approach with his proportions and the weathered looks.
Looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with. It would be cool to see killer, artful versions of the G1 stuff. I've LOVED the TF stuff you've done so far, so I don't expect to see that change. You'll certainly have my support. Any idea when we might see the first peek? Sorry if you've answered that already!
Ashley Wood is still on his Tomorrow King style judging by the recent pics of the Batman and Spiderman figures coming out. I almost expect Prime to have skinny human legs and sneakers on
If 3A makes a basketball player-ish Prime that looks like their StormTrooper, count me in. A Popbot version would be awesome too.
I used to be a huge 3A collector, but between 3A, Hot Toys, and TFs, I had to scale back somewhere. 3A was getting addictive. My favorites from Ashley Wood were his 1/6 Adventure Kartel and WWR figures. The Popbot/Tomorrow Kings lines are good too. Just awesome stuff. The original Metal Gear Rex figure was fantastic. Personally, I like the original 1st party property stuff more than his licensed stuff, but I do like his Ultron and Doctor Doom figures. Ashley Wood has a unique style and I am curious to see his spin on G1. Decemberist's despription of what we can expect does have me excited. I just don't picture AW's distressed weathered style on G1 figures though. I think of clean 4 color pastels and straight lines. Can't wait to see what 16" Optimus will look like though.
A "fully transformable", made with real die-cast metal, with lights, would be my Holy-Grail Optimus Prime. ... with that said, let me dream a little. Hmmm, how about a remote controlled G1 Optimus Prime that: 1) fully transforms by itself with remote control 2) that walks and poses 3) that lights up and talks like the Ultimetal version 4) is made from die-cast metal 5) in truck form has real rubber tires 6) has gorilla glass instead of plastic windows 7) doors that open and close, 8) has a fully lit instrument panel 9) truck drives with the remote control Now this would be a $2,000 Transformer I would pay for and if this happened, it would make 2016 look like 1986. : )
*edit* Nevermind I.had a picture of g1 Optimus Prime from 3A but its not letting me upload it to here. It was a prototype but I thought fans would want to.see it. I'll try again tomorrow sorry
Modern TF Action Masters? I'll need to see the actual figures and prices before I get interested. I don't collect super hero or other action figures, and the primary reason I like Transformers is that they, you know, transform.
Sorry not an update but just want to see if anyone else knows when we will get an update on these guys... It's been 6 months since the tease, it's driving me CRAZY!
Here we are 6 months later and the only things actually released in hand are Death and Slade. From the announcement in January 2014. I can't wait to get this stuff but what's been 'made' and what's been made are two different things. So be patient on TFs.
