Transformers Legacy toyline

[Gizmoboy]

I'm so excited about Skyquake. He's about perfect! I might have to pick up 2 to go with my Prime Dreadwing.
Shrapnel is the only other one I'm really excited about, mainly because I'm a huge Insecticon fan.
I'll probably pick up Prowl but not sure about anything else. Not that I don't think they're good, I just am being more selective with my purchases of late.

 

[Donocropolis]

Was out of town for work all yesterday and missed the livestream, but catching up now.

Love the tiny Grimlock. Glad to see the correct transformation has a better looking tail than the official pic.

I'm all in on the Junkions. The more the merrier on those.

Shrapnel looks good, but I'm sticking with my Basic/Core sized versions that I put together over the course of the last couple of lines. I will absolutely buy them as repaints/remolds into the Deluxe Insecticons, though (I did manage to pick up the Buzzworthy Ransack already).

Twincast and Metalhawk are both decent enough looking, but I probably won't pick up either. I'm hoping that Blasters cassettes get released on their own, somehow. I'd love to have Rewind and non-translucent Eject, as well as a good Steeljaw and Ramhorn released in the Core size or a multipack or something.

 

[Darth_Prime]

Got an email from BBTS saying Twincast and Metalhawk will be processing soon.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Got an email from BBTS saying Twincast and Metalhawk will be processing soon.

What?! I, literally, just got Tarn.

Hasbro laughs at our attempts to budget...


In seriousness, I get the feeling Hasbro's rushing out some of this stuff to get them in the retail system before the focus on Rise of the Beasts for the next several months. I'm suspecting we might not see wave 3 until late fall.

 

[Superomegaprime]

What?! I, literally, just got Tarn.

Hasbro laughs at our attempts to budget...


In seriousness, I get the feeling Hasbro's rushing out some of this stuff to get them in the retail system before the focus on Rise of the Beasts for the next several months. I'm suspecting we might not see wave 3 until late fall.

I wouldn't be surprised, but we'll see, what we do know is that the next stream is in March some time, exactly when, isn't clear, so budgets are not on Hasbro's agenda, its their profits that are on their agenda

 

[Sabrblade]

SO glad they didn't go with that first design for Skyquake:

Mark Maher on Instagram: "Leader Legacy Evolution Skyquake is ready to take over the seeker skies and put the smackdown on some autobrats! . The second image features an outline done by the great @marcelomatere when the prime redesigns were decided u

2,003 likes, 169 comments - markclonus on February 1, 2023: "Leader Legacy Evolution Skyquake is ready to take over the seeker skies and put the smackdown on some autobrats! . The second image features an outline done by the great @marcelomatere when the prime redesigns were decided upon before...

www.instagram.com

 

[Darth_Prime]

Did they ever mention why Needlenose and Skyquake and dock? Possible G2 Dreadwing / Smokejumper set?

 

[CoffeeHorse]

It's a nod to the G2 Predator gimmick.

 

[unluckiness]

only buying Skyquake if they make it in the proper colors.

 

[Superomegaprime]

only buying Skyquake if they make it in the proper colors.

I bet it will be a Gen select if you are referring to the G1 toy colours, this Skyquake is based upon his Prime colour scheme, thou I'm wanting his brother Dreadwing

 

[Magnusblitz]

I feel kinda dumb for not realizing there were elements of Predator Skyquake in the design, even though it's overall definitely Prime Skyquake.

I'd definitely be tempted by a repaint of Predator colors, especially if Needlenose gets a Predator remold too. Otherwise I'll probably just be waiting for the inevitable Dreadwing redeco. Which seems to be a popular take, I wonder how well this one will sell compared to later repaints...

 

[Sciflyer]

Don't feel dumb. It's not something that registered immediately for me, either; cool that it's in the mix, though. I don't have much of a connection to the fiction of Transformers Prime, but I always loved some of the designs. This version of Skyquake is so nice-looking, and I'm betting it will be enjoyable to Transform, too.

 

[Shadewing]

only buying Skyquake if they make it in the proper colors.

Yes, MW Starscream colors or bust.

 

[Sabrblade]

Yes, MW Starscream colors or bust.

Then King Atlas. King Atlas colors would be purdy.

 

[Darth_Prime]

Those would both be great colors. There are so many options for just recolor without even needing to remold much.

prime Dreadwing
G1 Skyquake
MW Starscream
Universe King Atlas

has the potential to give the Datsun mold a run for its money.

 

[Sabrblade]

Dreadwing's already in the pipeline according the leaks, IIRC.

 

[Darth_Prime]

He is from what I have read as well. I'm just excited for the possible recolors we could get out of him outside of what has been leaked. Might take 3 - 5 years to get them all, but they are doable at low cost to HasTak and I think most people would be excited to get them.

 

[unluckiness]

Yes, MW Starscream colors or bust.

Look, all I’m saying is that a Skyquake isn’t a Skyquake if my optic nerve still functions within ten minutes of glancing at it.

 

[wonko the sane?]

I put in a bunch of pre-orders, and apparently inferno is due to arrive today.

The next three aren't till march... but okay.

 

[Darth_Prime]

Early look at the box art or fake? Found on a Google Image search linking to an eBay auction.