Transformers X Top Gun "Maverick" Officially Revealed

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Paladin, Jul 13, 2020.

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  1. fedgez

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    I liked the design. I can see what other's dislike. I wonder what the cost of the license cost them? Maybe that had an effect on the design? Was there a rush to get something out with the movie's release date?

    In any case I bought one and that is all I needed to get. If you buy again, the system appears to let you buy two,one at a time. I did not try to complete two transactions, but it would not be hard to buy another. I do think the price is about $10.00 too high and we may see a second release at a lower price. If you are on the fence and don't care if you miss I would wait for a price drop.
     
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  2. Shin Densetsu

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    For the Tomcat, probably not much. For the Top Gun movie, probably more. Really the only things that make this unique to the Top Gun movie are the helmet deco, names of the characters, and a squadron logo from an E-2 squadron incorrectly marked as VF-1 on Maverick’s Tomcat.

    The robot head sculpt and robot mode altogether aren’t Top Gun-specific, so I think it’s possible Hasbro may be able to reuse this later in other lines like Generations or as a GI Joe VS Transformers Skystriker.
     
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    If you have the time check up on the WFC speculation thread. BECAUSE whew boi we might need to get a talk started on Cyber Jets
     
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    Yes. Yes they did. :lol 
     
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    The limit is likely to avoid a situation like what happened with Gigawatt. And besides, if I had a nickel for every time someone posted on a message board that they were "not into this" only to then turn around and eventually buy the thing anyway...
     
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    Far too dull for me. If it didn't say "Maverick" across the helmet you'd never guess it was Top Gun related. But hey - it comes with a volleyball because of that one scene where they played volleyball? I honestly don't remember volleyball being of any importance in the movie. The only way I'd buy it is if it had a little spring-loaded Goose that could smack into the canopy.
     
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    I like the paint apps on the head but $50!? Will wait for sale.
     
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    I do think this is priced too high and the deco is bland but I think the mold has potential. I can see this repainted as a Transformers character(G1 Jetfire/G2 Cyberjet Jetfire/G2 Cyberjet Hooligan) sans volleyball/bike/extra hands as a $30 voyager down the line. Wouldn’t be surprised if it was actually pretooled them

    And who wanted an F-14 as G1 Jetfire? *RAISES HAND*
    It wasn’t, the only thing that stuck out is that it took longer to film than anyone expected but that wasn’t revealed until cast interviews were out. Hasbro probably just included it as a neat bonus and for the audacity... like of all homages...they included the volleyball!? That’s the kind of response they were probably looking for.
     
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    I\'ll wait for the Jetfire repaint.
     
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    Looks like something you'd find on Sirtoys for 15 dollars.
     
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    Why are people confused about the volleyball? It's a neat bonus referencing a scene in the movie and gives the character some personality.

    It's also a way to help convey Top Gun in bot mode when he doesn't have a signature item otherwise. Unlike Ecto's proton wand and Watt's hook.

    Only thing missing from the head sculpt would be a pair of aviators.
     
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    I feel as though I've already had this figure for years now already...

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    It wasn't actually that important, but whenever I see Top Gun brought up, someone always mentions the volleyball scene and its homo-eroticism. Hence, the volleyball accessory.
     
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    Dollar store toy. Hard pass.
     
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    Wyldmaxx No matter where you go, there you are.

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    One pricy Gobot.
     
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    hahahahaha.

    yeah, the volleyball is great.

    I love Top Gun, and usually watch it every year on July 29th, the date Goose dies... But man, I’m let down by this guy... He looks like G2 Smokejumper, but worse. I really hope he feels better in hand, and yeah, I preordered cuz I hate myself and love Top Gun...
     
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    This would make a great machine wars mold
     
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    photoshop recoloring

    Transformers x Top Gun Maverick-recolor.jpg
     
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