The G1-Focused Masterpiece Speculation Thread

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

  1. bradam

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    FansToys is happy in my case.. my wallet still isnt hah
     
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    Optimus V3 already comes with the cross-compatible jetpack
     
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    There's always next year.
     
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    Cross-compatibility has been confirmed?
     
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    Yes, a couple of months ago. I may be wrong, but IIRC the source was a translated interview
     
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    Dang, things have been so busy, I guess I forgot! (Insert Cliffjumper reference)
     
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    I don't know if we can count on a Sideswipe V2 anytime soon. I wouldn't count it out completely, but this isn't Starscream or Prime we're talking about, here.

    But, you never know. Takara certainly got a lot out of that mold... I'd certainly buy a new one if they made it, along with Red Alert.

    EDIT: Writing this post has resulted in me changing my mind, lol. Yeah, I think we will get one, eventually... Sadly maybe even before guys like Jazz and Mirage.
     
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    MP-44's jetpack is shown attached to Sideswipe in Lambo mode here. Problem is that unless the jetpack can be moved higher up over Sideswipe's windscreen it's going to sit too low to look right in bot mode. Maybe they have that problem solved ;) 

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    Still seeing a lot of posters scratching their heads over Bumblebee's feet and Hound's neck, but it seems obvious that they're prioritizing opening hoods and doors and want to keep those pieces as clean and stable as possible (at least where they think they can pull it off). Tracks' hood, Sunstreaker's hood and doors, and MP-44's doors are other instances of this. It's exactly why I speculated that if we ever see MP Jazz, he could have a head on an armature to keep the hood clean. I'm ok with this (I know others aren't, of course). The car modes of Sideswipe, the vans, and BumblebeeV1 look pretty chopped up compared to what we're getting now.

    Hey, @TTemploy , is Lio Convoy the guy you thought might be MP-50? If so, is it looking more likely 50 will be a G1 character? Thanks again for sticking around the boards!
     
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    I've always thought MP 50 would be Galvatron and still do. I would be just as excited for Super Genrai though
     
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    To add to your point, they clearly have a good relationship with Lambo, so updating Sideswipe and Red Alert seems like an easy win to me. Might be another one of those good opportunities to ensure a release while they work out a challenging figure.

    I think that licensors probably want them to leave the hoods as clean as possibly too, particularly ones that wouldn’t work as well with any seam lines because they’re large and flat like Hounds, or have a very distinct shape like the VW. Meanwhile the Lamborghini has a lot of lines they could design with so it’s maybe less visible.
     
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    As much as I want it, I don’t see them making Ginrai so close to Optimus’ release. Maybe in a couple years. Galvatron sounds like a solid idea if the numbers are significant in any way. MP-49 Starscream and MP-50 Galvatron?
     
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    I don't think it helps Bumblebee ' doors and windows are pretty irregularly shaped, and like you said I think they were avoiding extra seams for hinges and trying to keep those pieces clean.

    Funny thought this year's Generation should have been popping, but all they showed us was Prime, sneaky devils. The 2020 one should be interesting.
    I'm thinking will see at least one of these next year or maybe 49 and /or 50
    G1
    Starscream 2.0 ( has got to be the favorite)
    Galvatron
    Jazz& CJ
    Mirage
    Blaster
    Dark horses( TB,Huffer,Brawn, Perceptor or Reflector )
    BW
    I want to say my money is on Waspinator or maybe a maximal not named Rattrap, maybe a Silverbolt.
    I'm more curious to see if they can keep this up. Where every major show we get a reveal, that's at least 5 molds.
     
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    I'd be thrilled with any of those G1 characters! Hopefully they're all at least on TT's table and they'll get to them all eventually.

    About Bumblebee, it's too late now, but if he didn't have a fake chest the doors could've been kept clean but folded into the torso. Still happy with what we're getting though. The heels are one step back but the figure still takes many steps forward for my tastes.
     
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    What's crazy is, we have five new molds on deck, and by the time Wonderfest gets here none of them will have released yet. Do they dare reveal a sixth or even seventh new mold at that show? They're building a backlog of 3rd party proportions here!
     
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    Didn't people just complain about not knowing the whole years schedule :lol 
    Barring Bee and BW Megatron, they've basically revealed a character and then sat on the solicitations. I am curious if Lio will be a first quarter release, I'm guessing we'll see POs next month, putting him in like Feb. unless they stretch it out. Revealing a gray proto does allow you some time. And if their intent us to crank up the release of new molds the advance warning of getting your wallet in shape is appreciated.
     
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    Weeelllll, we are a community that constantly asks “and what’s next?”

    Heck, people have been wondering that pretty loudly ever since it was confirmed that both Hound and Blackarachnia were in the pipeline after Bee and Prime, even while waiting for BW Megs to drop.

    Frankly, I find the current pace of coloured protos being revealed a little wee bit concerning. Do we all remember the gnashing of teeth and wailing about the MP drought of 2018 between Sunstreaker and Dinobot’s eventual release? The line was dead, oh lawd, it ‘‘twas the end times.

    That followed a fair number of rapid fire releases if I recall, could be we’ll run into another low swing if they don’t start spacing stuff out a little.
     
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    Yeah that was in the back of my mind as well, just wasn't sure how to articulate the thought. :) 
     
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    I've heard Lio Convoy is a "winter" release. I thought that came off the placard, but I'm really just taking people's word for it. With him already being painted, and this just being June, I can't rule out January as a possibility.
     
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    Not that it would be a negative thing, considering the prices of these new MPs...my wallet needs a break.
     
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