looks awesome

 

Something about the artistic details and paint scheme suggest omega supreme. Think of ROTF Ransack and Soundwave. (Still praying that this is just a concept piece, though)

 

I'm going with omega supreme as well, his face looks similar to the autobot symbol, I personally don't have a problem with the design, I think in the movie it would look really badass, if only for it's giganticness.

 

.....and his name shall be "Gigantor" 

 

wow, interesting theory, would someone please compare the size of movie jetfire's alt to this alt?

 

I might have missed a posting, but what about Superion? In robot mode, looks like several parts from different bots perhaps? My first thought was Jetfire, but then Superion popped into my mind as well....

 

Hmm, we could assume that it could be Powerglide or Skylinx.  

 

Also, looking at the Hasbro website, looks a little like Wingblade as well, maybe a "Combiner" old or new.. doesn't really matter, I like him and will get him if possible.

 

the ideas i think he might be is omega supreme,powerglide,sky linx,silverbolt,or jetstorm

 

Doubt it. We're getting Superion Maximus the Energon repainted combiner in the movie line, and I doubt Hasbro's gonna be able to pass off two guys whose names are similar only excepting one has -Maximus in it.

 

Universe/ROTF Superion is just Superion. No Maximus in his name.

 

The Superion repaint is a Target exclusive, so it wouldn't surprise me if they were to use the same name for this guy. Now, if they were both mass releases, and released at the same time, then I could see them not wanting to have the same name. We'll just have to wait and see.

Yep, though the Bruticus Maximus repaint is still named Bruticus Maximus.

 

good speculation.

I thought they would be more likely to go with a US military vehicle, but on further reading, it turns out the Antonov has actually done contract work for the U.S. military(which seems an improbable turn of events for a Soviet era plane). The U.S. may even have some Antanovs on order. So a airplane-mode screen appearance may well be within the realms of possibility. It is certainly cinematic enough.

As for the toy itself, well bot mode leaves a lot to be desired. My biggest gripe is with the legs and feet.

But the kid inside can't help but appreciate the gee-whiz coolness factor of this toy. I'm of the opinion that it is an Omega Supreme homage, based on the immense scale as shown by the Optimus figure, and the cockpit head design. I also think the eyeshapes are very reminiscent of Omega. If I were a kid, I'd want this badly.

Ironically, for a voyager with that amount of kibble, I can't see this being much taller than a deluxe.

 

I don't really like the head mold, but I do like that it's integrated into jet mode.

 

I wish this to be about 2foot tall....


But it won't be!