TRU Exclusive RotF Hoist & Mixmaster 2-Pack at Retail

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Runamuck, Sep 17, 2009.

  1. Feralstorm

    Feralstorm Good Morning, Weather Hackers! TFW2005 Supporter

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    That's pretty much what I assumed. The Robot Heroes version of Mixmaster has the Yoda/Green Goblin kinda head too.

    Hadn't noticed before that "Cement Mixer" there has an Autobot logo next to it. It would appear the 'friendly face' might have started as an Autobot cement mixer vehicle early on, but got rolled into the Constructicons later. (or it was a separate character entirely which may or may not have used the same basic body type)
     
  2. Backscatter

    Backscatter Autobot Brainmaster TFW2005 Supporter

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    Nice set! Will look for at TRU!
     
  3. ROTF Sideswipe

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    I need both, so. I'll be looking out for both.
     
  4. das_hermit

    das_hermit Decepticons forever!

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    'Back Road Brawl' my ass...

    Why oh why did Hoist have to come with Uglymaster? If they'd held off on those Movie1 Mudflap redecos that are shelfwarming atm and done a Hoist 2-pack with one of those they could have had pseudo-Classics Grapple and Hoist...it'd still be a sort-of construction-themed Voyager/Deluxe combo and everything. Even if they kept Mudflap as a 'con and renamed him (which'd be necessary anyway: Erector gets my vote) he has no insignia so he could easily be repurposed as Classics Grapple anyway - if they were feeling especially clever they could set the battle at a solar power tower and mention they 'grapple for supremacy'.

    On that note, Cybertron Landmine as RotF Scrapper would have worked fine with G1-esque Mixmaster, which would have helped pad out the on-screen RotF cast (since Scrapper isn't getting a Deluxe or Voyager toy Cyb Landmine would be an okay substitute), both would still have 3rd 'gun emplacement' modes, and it would have still made for a construction theme. It'd still be a Voyager/Deluxe combo, and if they did both they could make them complementary Autobot/Decepticon packs (Hoist/'Erector' & Mixmaster/'Scoop' for that double homage goodness), or 1 of each per pack, with plenty of repurposing potential if they left the Cybertron redecos insignia-less. Or why not a red Rampage, as seen in the film?
     
  5. Kaijumaster

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    While I think That they could have done a better job making a mixmaster G1 repaint, I am Mixmasters #1 Fan (easy to do when he's only gotten 3 toys in history) so this is a total buy for me!.
     
  6. tomagnus

    tomagnus question the answers

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    am really diggin this set especially hoist.. MM face is kinda messed... will seriously consider this 2 pack..
     
  7. Dinobot Nuva

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    Speaking of different numbers, what IS the SKN for this set?
     
  8. alfred p. sloan

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    Allen TX? Is that the Revenge of the Allen we had been hearing about?
     
  9. ORIO

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    Wondering this as well
     
  10. blumpy2000

    blumpy2000 PENGUINS CAN'T FLY!!!

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    As awful as this joke was, I LOL'd. Kudos to you good sir.
     
  11. aqualite75

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    I will be purchasing this set just to get Mixmaster. He was always one of my favorites. I love that he is getting this G1 redeco however I have to say I am thrilled with how the current movie model/paint scheme turned out. My ONLY complaint is the fact that they put those dumb ruber band things onthe ladder and warped it. Annoying...

    Anyone spot a voyager Long Haul?
     
  12. Toxicon

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    Yeah, he's been out for quite for some time.
     
  13. Runamuck

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    Never seen one myself.
     
  14. Toxicon

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    O.O

    Really? I admit, I've only seen him a few times and bought him the first time.

    Weird distribution is weird.
     
  15. AlphaPrime

    AlphaPrime Neo Autobot Commander

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    Ouch, i wanted that Hoist when i first saw pics of him but i am not getting a somewhat nice repaint of a crappy movie construticon mold to get it.
     
  16. rizuan76

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    I'm definitely getting this repaint set just for the Hoist! it's a very fiitting & spot on repaint.

    Looks more like an Ewok to me... lol (Mixmaster "new" repainted face)