Transformers Legacy toyline

[The Phazer]

TF toys are far too expensive nowadays at this point for random heads glued on a body that doesn't really resemble them. Easy pass.

Don't really care for the rock copter either, wish that neat transformation had been used on a more traditional design.

 

[Dake]

That's why I didn't buy it as Prowl.

 

[G.B.Blackrock]

I don't know if I can justify to myself that this is worth it. In Japan, this will be close to ¥36,859.28!

Also, I think they said it was for people who "always wanted the originals but couldn't afford them" and then they released an even more expensive version of the original. Why didn't they either re-release the originals or make a smaller version of both characters for much less? I think a smaller version would make them for in more with the existing Legacy figures too.

Perhaps Hasbro foresaw this with the relatively low backer target of 10,000 backers?

Leaving aside your idea of smaller versions (I can hear the cries of "Blasphemy!" among those who keep asking for bigger and bigger figures), are you aware that Encore re-issues of the original RiD/CR toys came out only a few years ago, and between them didn't cost much less (and in at least some cases, MORE) than the HasLab?

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/variationdetails/62383

 

[Darth_Prime]

It reminds me of UT Jetfire, while the colors remind me of Waspinator.

Same exact thoughts. Wonder if we get an Armada Jetfire if the head will be resued? Guess it depends on scale.

 

[Sabrblade]

Same exact thoughts. Wonder if we get an Armada Jetfire if the head will be resued? Guess it depends on scale.

I can't see Armada Jetfire being any size class lower than a Leader, in order to incorporate his pants mode.

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

Ah, thanks! Guess I missed that in the galleries.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Leaving aside your idea of smaller versions (I can hear the cries of "Blasphemy!" among those who keep asking for bigger and bigger figures), are you aware that Encore re-issues of the original RiD/CR toys came out only a few years ago, and between them didn't cost much less (and in at least some cases, MORE) than the HasLab?

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/variationdetails/62383

Blimey, thanks for the info. Well, perhaps the "smaller" versions at retail would be good? By "smaller", I mean at a size that's in line with other Legacy figures.

 

[Sabrblade]

Ah, thanks! Guess I missed that in the galleries.

Uh... wrong thread.

 

[lastmaximal]

After coming up with all of those, you're gonna hate was the figure's real name is: Shard

Great, now I have to buy it. That'll show em.

Ehh, not really. I like the colors and some of the execution of the different rock striation pattern whatever. But I don't really have room for a whole new rockbot faction. Still, if these get even more interesting redecos, I can be talked into it. (or, again, just reuse this engineering for a normie heli)

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Great, now I have to buy it. That'll show em.

Ehh, not really. I like the colors and some of the execution of the different rock striation pattern whatever. But I don't really have room for a whole new rockbot faction. Still, if these get even more interesting redecos, I can be talked into it. (or, again, just reuse this engineering for a normie heli)

I think both the Not-Lords and Bone-bots would be great as repaints with a whole new story connected to it. "Bones & Stones" or something?

Maybe some errant sparks ended up embedded in fossils (basically rocks anyway) and rocks and start the story from there?

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

Uh... wrong thread.

Eh, you saw it. Close enough.

 

[Dake]

I do wish they'd find some way to give us "conventional" Rock Lords for fun. Even if they're Bot-Bot sized (actually ESPECIALLY if they are). Just give the little Lords 5mm posts/ports so they could mount on various bigger Lords' minicon like.

 

[lastmaximal]

Rock Botbots, yes please.

 

[The Mighty Mollusk]

Only if they include a lobster.

 

[Sabrblade]

Gnarly, dude!

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

 

[Haze Arquebus]

Not entirely sure what the purpose is there but the slightly different order in the robot mode photo is absolutely setting my brain on fire.

 

[Princess Viola]

crazy how hasbro managed to turn a green UFO into a yellow robot

 

[Syncorizon]

Looks like Legacy Sandstorm has been revealed:

Transformers Legacy United Leader Sandstorm Revealed

Via IGN, Transformers Legacy United Leader Sandstorm has been revealed! "Hasbro's Transformer Legacy line is dedicated to celebrating the franchise's 40-year history through new toys. IGN can exclusively reveal the next addition to the Legacy line, Sandstorm, which hearkens back to the classic...

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And some interesting comic book repaints of Grimlock and Shockwave:

Transformers Generations Comic Book Shockwave and Grimlock Figures Revealed

Coming to us today from Comicbook.com are reveals for new Generations Comic Book figures - Shockwave and Grimlock! "Hasbro has unveiled new Transformers figures inspired by the original comic book series, and you're seeing them first here at ComicBook.com! The first Transformers comic was...

news.tfw2005.com

 

[Dake]

Via Kapow Toys on FB (beat me to it)

That Sandstorm is fantastic!