The G1-Focused Masterpiece Speculation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Superquad7, Dec 1, 2011.

  1. BWfan86

    BWfan86 Well-Known Member

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    Not terribly excited with the direction this line has been taking (Ramjet from the already abused MP-11 mold, overpriced Shockwave, unecessary Magnus repaint, unecessary Red Alert repaint, Inferno). They need to really wrap up the real car series characters at this point - Feel like the highpoint of the line was Wheeljack and Bumblebee. We need Jazz, Trailbreaker, Skids, Mirage, and Sunstreaker. Only figure since Hot Rod I am interested in is MP Primal this far, which is unfortunately also overpriced...
     
  2. Sylent

    Sylent Making Cybertron great again

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    In all likelihood, MP Beachcomber would come with a golden hand (from the Lagoon) and furry, woodland creatures.

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    I'm glad my suggestion dispensed with all the Seaspray nonsense. :D 
     
  3. Rodimus Mike

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    In the case of Beachcomber (over a certain blue/yellow/white hovercraft,who will remain nameless,I hope) is an Awesome Choice for the MP Line,as a kid I always wanted on offroad dune buggy (the real one,but the closest I ever got was Beachcomber) and even still today I wish that would happen.

    I realize if he does happen Beachcomber is likely to be the same size as MP Bumblebee,but I would love it even more if he was Carbot size like Wheeljack and Sideswipe,and just because their rank was always Minibot they were the same size as most of the other Autobots from the show.Also I hate to bring up a certain 3P Version of him but if Takara could do their own and be say $20 to $25 cheaper I would buy Takara's instead,as BC is one of the better G1 characters from the show and hope he happens one day.
     
  4. iamalternated

    iamalternated Barricade is not dead

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    Iirc guys like powerglide and beach comber werent m ch smaller than autobot cars in season 2. Maybe beachcomber could be taller than bumblebee but shorter and as thick as the autobot cars.
     
  5. Hicks_Royel

    Hicks_Royel Hurts feelings being honest.

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    MP Swindle better come with a BOT figurine.
     
  6. gambitprime

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    I think the next MP minibot will be Brawn (taller than Bumblebee but shorter than Wheeljack, Prowl, etc) with his drill as a accessory
     
  7. Havok1891

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    I understand how you feel, but I am cool with the things you are disliking. Magnus repaint doesn't seem necessary to me, but I get that they want to make money off the mold and if some actually want it, great for them? I don't have to spend my money so I am ok with it.

    Shockwave could be cheaper. May have to hope he makes his way to TRU or start saving?

    The cone head seekers, heck I am just glad they are being made and are an option. This time last year it seemed like many here were doubtful they'd ever get made.

    I also understand that a company would want to "string us along." If I am focused on season 1 characters (and I am) then the company won't want to toss out all season 1 characters because once I get all I want . . . I will probably head out. But if they toss out Tracks and other season 2 characters (and other characters from other branches of Transformer World) I may wind up getting hooked into those branches too (Inferno will be hard to pass up as I do recall having him as a child).

    Me personally, I can't wait for the next season 1 character. Would love to see Brawn, Cliffjumper, Jazz, or Sunstreaker. The other guys are lower on my list, but even seeing Trailbreaker (nothing against this guy, but the character never seemed too defined to me in the cartoon), Gears or Huffer would be exciting because I could cross them off the list.

    Also, man do I want to see another official dinobot please.
     
  8. Flash1087

    Flash1087 Maybe in an Alternate Dimension

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    Brawn isn't a complete impossibility - he's another MP they can probably squeak out without licensing, and I'd argue he was a little more prominent in the show than someone like Gears or Huffer, so I don't see him being too out of the question.

    Of course, now that I have 3P Boost to tide me over, you all know who my big minibot wish is. :D 
     
  9. bscalimero3

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    Like XTB Arkose did? ;) 
    Heck, he even comes with the birds... Neat little Figure.
     
  10. Emperor Bruticus IV

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    Anime + Starscream before the year is out
    I feel Galvatron will be our christmas release.

    Kup will come early in the new year
    Grapple will come as a TTomy store release.
    Sunstreaker will come early w/ Deepcover.
    BW character or God Ginrai
    Black Hot Rodimus
    Dirge - TTomy store
    Megatron
    Orion Pax exclusive
    Mirage
    Chromedome
     
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    Why in the world would Grapple be a TTomt mall exclusive??? It seems like every carbot gets at least one repaint in the main MP line, and grapple is the most logical one.
     
  12. gambitprime

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    Totally agree, and donĀ“t forget they can reuse the mold for Outback

    I would buy God Ginrai, Chromedome, Sunstreaker, Mirage, Megatron & Grapple
     
  13. Sweep

    Sweep worse then vehicon drones

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    FYI Alan Oppenheimer didn't gargle water he rubs in index finger across his lips really fast.
     
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    Hellion42 Unreliable News Source

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    I asked the same question about Skywarp, Thundercracker, and Ramjet. At this point, who knows what shenanigans TT is going to pull?

    In before tired rationalizations.
     
  15. Raiyuki

    Raiyuki Low Class Seeker

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    Yeah the only MP Mp10 onwards who's redeco was an exclusive was MP11 though Mp11S was still widely available.
    The carbots have always gotten redecos asap mainline and if there were show characters that shared that mold/design they're going to feature mainline like Grapple inevitably will. Artfire and Hauler are the likely Mall exclusives.
     
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    Yeah although he had an episode.. He is literally as Z list as it gets in my mind. He would EASILY shelf warm and hit sale. If they are hesitant to release Ramjet or Thundercracker mass retail, then I couldn't see Grapple getting pushed out in large numbers. I see Grapple as more of a MP Exhaust / Bluestreak / Clampdown - limited run type cash in.
    I could imagine Artfire getting a larger run than Grapple if I'm honest, due to his legendary rarity.

    I had Inferno as a kid however I think Artfire will be the only version of that mold I will pickup.

    Soundwaves Tapes will get a reissue I'm sure albeit with Gold weapons.
     
  17. Markus76

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    The mall exclusives and asian market exclusives really chap my butt. I was late in the game collecting masterpieces, and I do have Starscream and Thundercracker in the MP-11 mold, but as it is now, it looks like I can forget about getting Skywarp. If I can find a few online, they're in the 6-800 dollar range now. I would hate it if a prospective Grapple ended up going that way as well. Instead, let's make Delta Magnus available to the masses. Must be a ton of those in a warehouse right now.
     
  18. Rodimus Mike

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    I really don't know why someone called Grapple a Z-List character,back when he came out in G1 I totally preferred him over Inferno,sure he may not have been major in the show but I think his figure was just as popular as Inferno.

    So why do you think Grapple will end up a TTMall Exclusive,people have no clue what Takara does until they say so,to assume Takara will is just guess work.
     
  19. Raiyuki

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    I'd imagine there's tons of an unreleased figures in a warehouse unless it's still being made.
    In any case think about it: aside from the seekers what other main show and toy characters were released that way? Red Alert, Prowl, Smokescreen, Ratchet, all those guys got regular numbered releases. There's no reason to expect an Autobot vehicle to be any different.
    Also again bare in mind that every car mold gets reused ASAP and at regular retail while large molds tend to take some time before a reuse. Sideswipe was followed quite closely by Red Alert, Prowl and Steak were simultaneous and Smokescreen followed soon after, Wheeljack ended up with with Exhaust not too long after, Bumble ended up with G2 version, Tracks ended up with Road Rage right after, and Ratchet was announced a good deal of time before Ironhide came out. Grapple at worst might have two or so MP's between him and Inferno but once Inferno gets a full reveal you can bet they'll reveal Grapple not long after.
    Exhaust was MP23, a full retail figure.
    As for Grapple an episode appearance that has him doing something is still quite a bit. I wouldn't even put Skids at Z list, y list maybe.
     
  20. Lbsammills51

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    That's pretty easy to "rationalize."

    Seekers are large redecos, and Takara's been consistently releasing them as exclusives. Whether you agree with it or not, Takara views them as characters that are doable as exclusives but won't move enough at retail to justify that kind of release.

    Other molds released so far has received at least one redeco at retail. This goes not just for the "real car" series, but the other larger molds as well (Optimus & Black Convoy, Soundwave & Soundblaster, Magnus & Delta, both cassette molds that have been reused).

    Why Soundblaster or Black Convoy is more deserving of a retail release over the other Seekers, I couldn't tell you, but there's a pattern that's pretty clear. Seeker redecos are exclusives, others not necessarily, especially not the first redeco from the other molds.