Surprised to see a leader class figure in this set, the AOE Autobots set would've been far more accurate if they'd included the leader Optimus instead of the voyager (even though that's a better mould).

The inclusion of Hot Road would've made this a perfect set, though I get why he isn't part of it.

 

I disagree. This isn't an IDW set. This mold looks nothing like the character in the movie in alt or robot mode. Just because they use this design for the character in a completely separate comic doesn't make it relevant here.

You don't like the Windblade example? Fine. It's the equivalent of creating an '86 Movie Decepticon set, and using Beast Wars Megatron as Megatron. Sure, it's a character named Megatron but does it reflect the character in this movie that the set is for? Of course not.

 

It doesn't matter whether I "liked" your example or not - it was a nonsensical example.
Your second example makes more sense, yes. Not complete sense, considering BW Megatron and G1 Megatron are from completely different continuities, whilst G1 Blurr and IDW Blurr are in the same continuity; but more sense than Windblade.

BTW - and people have already mentioned this - none of the figures in this set aside from perhaps Arcee were based off of their original G1 models. Blurr certainly isn't alone in being IDW-inspired, and this trend of using a not-so-similar mold to depict a certain continuity's character has been done numerous times in the past. It's not a new or surprising development.

 

The other characters are still intended to be updated versions of those designs. Blurr is intended to be a completely unique design that shares nothing but color.

Once you eliminate any resemblance to the characters physical design, other than color, the mold you use to represent the character is arbitrary, whether it's a car that was simply sold with the name Blurr on the package, or a female robot jet.

 

I want this set soon much I haven't got any of them except Blurr (the titans return version) I neeeeeeed everyone else. I will sell this version of Blurr

 

I would consider leaving him in the box. If someday you decide to resell it, your box set will be worth a whole lot less missing a figure.

 

I think hasbro missed a chance to drive up demand for this set. they could have redecoed Minimus Ambus as Daniel Witwicky. and it would make more sense for the boxset's theme.

 

As someone who unfortunately missed out on all of these except for Springer, this is a Must-Buy for me, mainly for Mags+Minimus and Arcee but also for Kup. Already have TR Blurr who meshes better with this set in terms of design, but I certainly don't mind having an idw-looking earth mode blurr off somewhere else on the shelf. I just wish we could get a price point on this, also that I could somehow guarantee that any target near me would get this in.

 

Any ideas if and when this set will show up on target.com?

 

First of all I love Stormer. Second, don't lick paint it's bad for you.  :


They're awesome but I can't afford or justify that price.