I'm only really feeling Rotorstorm out of these and even then I'm kinda not. It's weird but it just looks off. I think it's the face. I just see Spinister.

 

Did we all miss the bio being updated to say

INSPIRED BY THE 1986 FILM: Pack comes with an Optimus Prime figure inspired by the 1986 film Transformers: The Movie
GRAYSCALE SPARKLESS DECO: Figure features grayscale deco inspired by the appearance of Optimus Prime in the 1986 film when his death causes all his color to drain
INCLUDES IN-COLOR MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP: Figure comes with a non-grayscale Matrix of Leadership that fits inside his chest so fans can imagine Optimus Prime removing the still vibrant Matrix of Leadership from his chest and passing it on

So it is the official homage not some alternate universe rubbish some were propagating.

 

I believe the AU refers to his stated mystery "relevance to WFC" to cheekily quoth oneself:

@Lothar Hex I figured out what's not working for me is, despite the valiant attempt at a faux chest cockpit, the absolutely spot-on vehicle mode deco means the robot mode's is totally "wrong".
I love the Spinister mould but a straight copy in different colours don't do it for me for the formerly stated reason.
Totally hypocritical admission: Straight redeco in 2010 Tomahawk colours though? Like white on rice, me.

 

Imma need to do a headswap on that Rotorstorm but dang I need him for the wreckers. Centurion Droid looks awesome even if I had no attachment to the character and the weapons pack is just a bonus. Any suggestions for that Rotorstorm headswap?

 

Yeah kinda sucks it’s a straight repaint, a new head would have sold more units imo.

I think it’s kinda crap they’re calling it alternate universe because it’s really not considering that’s what happened in the actual story, unless they pulled something out their asses about it not happening in this version of G1. Alternate universe is shattered glass or something not Trauma Prime. Should have been another homage figure like Galaxy Upgrade Convoy.

I’d go for Flywheels personally, colours wouldn’t be too hard to do since it’s straight blue helmet and pink visor.

 

Only problem is Skytread's a head with a moulded attached balljointed neck head, and Spinister is a balljoint recessed-port head that pops on to a fixed balljoint post neck.

 

Could they not just have called “castle Greyscale” Prime Norwegian Blue Prime?

 

Ah I see, I never really paid much attention to that just thought off of the top of my head on that one  

 

For those with an interest...

 

Monty's Driving Convoy.

Alt Universe being used: because they aren't going to fucking call him "Dead Prime: here ya go Kids, just what you wanted, he's Toast" on a fucking box are they. It really doesn't matter after that.

 

Does the balljoint fit the Titanmasters' socket? If it does then I might use the Go-Shooter head.

 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Masters-...ttlesnake-Mountain-Ring-and-Figures/741504997

It's for the best I can't collect this line!

 

I don't know, I'm not popping off my Spinister's head to find out!
You haven't misunderstood have you? You have realised to try it you'd have to remove the Titan Master's head and neck to try the fixed neck balljoint in there, yeah?

 

Transformers Generations Selects Tigertrack ( IMPORT ) - Kapow Toys

Kapow import stock

 

Ya know, I think I'm more interested in Deep Cover, so I'll be hanging fire for now.
(And probably be caving on Scorpy when he's on general sale, D'OH!)

 

I've put my order in, for £60 if I don't want to keep it will be able to cover that selling it on.

 

Yep, not misunderstanding at all! I did that to my TLK Barricade so that he can be less-Bay!

 

And bought... Thank you.

 

I am comprehensively underwhelmed by Rotorstorm. He's not IDW-Wreckers-y enough for me. Centurion looks kind of cool but I'll pass.

Oooh. I like what they've done with the head - it's not just a cone, there's a bit of a crest there too. (Is that an artefact of the ER Starscream mold?) I wasn't in love with the idea of massive wings on the legs, but these look fine. Looks increasingly like I'm in for all three Coneheads but Rotorstorm joins Ironfist, Pyro, Crankcase, Fulcrum and Spinister in the "will need to shell out for a custom" part of my spreadsheet