I kinda like that type. They're like the first trans-scanning toys. The entire alt mode is removable. Deliberately, not like Beast Era shellformers.
PrimevsPrime has a video up for Legacy Hot Shot and I'm pretty impressed. His transformation is a lot more interesting that I would have guessed.
Bit sad he doesn't have his saw feet and it's a shame those leg panels can't cover up those shin hollows, but given their size it's pretty clear why they're on the legs and not on the arms. (Also they swivel out of the way if you're worried about articulation.) I'll definitely be looking at a sticker pack to get some yellow back on his arms though. The way the backpack fold back while maintaining the spoiler look on his shoulders is more clever than I expected.
Not perfect, but he looks pretty dang good considering the toy he's inspired from.
Bit sad he doesn't have his saw feet and it's a shame those leg panels can't cover up those shin hollows, but given their size it's pretty clear why they're on the legs and not on the arms. (Also they swivel out of the way if you're worried about articulation.) I'll definitely be looking at a sticker pack to get some yellow back on his arms though. The way the backpack fold back while maintaining the spoiler look on his shoulders is more clever than I expected.
Not perfect, but he looks pretty dang good considering the toy he's inspired from.
I miss the big forearms of the original toy but I understand why they did what they did. The new one does look good. All I hoped for was some representation of the axelzooka and they didn't let me down.
It does look pretty neat. I just wish they had a more centered handle on the engine gun.
Hotshot is looking pretty darn good.
Still hoping for a Mini-Con multi-pack down the road though.
Still hoping for a Mini-Con multi-pack down the road though.
I wonder if the original Jolt would fit.
Of course, problem there is, mine's yellow, since I got the powered-up version...
Of course, problem there is, mine's yellow, since I got the powered-up version...
If nothing else, I want any Minicons that have some meaningful integration beyond unlocking a weapon. Like Blackout completing Demolishor's tank mode.
I think we might see them in Evolution, but likely most of them will come in 3. Drillbit, Swindle, Jolt, likely Sparkplug and Leader-1. Drillbit and Leader-1 would obviously be retools of each other. Swindle could have a sheild mode that both compliments Starscream's swordmanship and also homages the original's remolded as part of the Skyboom Shield; and then all we're missing is a Requiem Blaster. Sparkplug will be the most interesting just to see how much 'Bumblebee' he is, since a lot of that came from Dreamwave. Jolt I would just kinda love if they just made a stand-alone Cop-Tur from him as an easy repaintm bonus points for him being actually remolded.
I got in Legacy Inferno, and I think he and Invader Zim are the same guy...
Distant cousins, twice removed, prehaps?
Get ready for Legecy Universe? Unicron? University? Some possible 2024 leaks. Already.
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Rumor: Possible 2024 Legacy Listings Found – TFA Optimus, BW Tigerhawk, BW Silverbolt, More!
It's been a busy day for TF news, but we have one last bombshell to drop. Thanks yet again to the detective work of TFW's Jtprime17, we've received some very surprising info: It seems despite 2022 not even being over yet, we may already have some early first listings for the 2024 Legacy line...
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BW Silverbolt is one of my most wanted non G1 characters. I'm eager for that.
-ZacWilliam, I wish there was some BM in there too. C'mon Jetstorm and Botanica
-ZacWilliam, I wish there was some BM in there too. C'mon Jetstorm and Botanica
I been wanting a new Strika for years.
At this point I would just track down one of those unlicensed ones, but not the prices you see on ebay, good god.
At this point I would just track down one of those unlicensed ones, but not the prices you see on ebay, good god.
Welp... there it is...
*amends wants list*
*amends wants list*
Prime Thundertron? That random pirate lion? Wha?
(I mean I guess Lio Convoy's gotta be repainted into somebody, but still what a strange choice)
G2 Grimlock, finally! It's been kinda insane seeing a zillion Grimlock toys somehow avoid a simple blue repaint.
(I mean I guess Lio Convoy's gotta be repainted into somebody, but still what a strange choice)
G2 Grimlock, finally! It's been kinda insane seeing a zillion Grimlock toys somehow avoid a simple blue repaint.
Screw smple blue, I want Greylock.
MP-8 Grimlock - Unreleased G2 Tiger Stripe by Steve Phiakkou
Another treat! Another night photographing an incredibly gorgeous Masterpiece custom by Steve Phiakkou (Stevil33). Using MP-8 Masterp...
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Boy, a whole decade later and Hasbro is still trying to promote the character that most of the fandom simply does not care about at all.
I'm reminded of when his original toy was first unveiled back at BotCon 2012 and the Hasbro folks were really excited about it, but nearly the entire audience in the room simply reacted with "Who?"
I think about less than 10% of the people in that room even knew who he was from having read the Exiles novel beforehand. And I was among that small amount who recognized his name from the book.
Funnily enough, all of the original toy's redecos have received more love and attention by the fandom than said original toy ever did.
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