Transformers Legacy toyline

[ZacWilliam1]

Folks loved the Fossilizers (they were cool). What makes you think there was anything to "learn from." Just because you weren't a fan of something doesn't mean it didn't do well.

-ZacWilliam, given that "new character modular toys" have continued since I think they learned the right lesson.

 

[Blot]

Hey give him a break, he spent all day thinking up "Not Lords".

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Folks loved the Fossilizers (they were cool). What makes you think there was anything to "learn from." Just because you weren't a fan of something doesn't mean it didn't do well.

-ZacWilliam, given that "new character modular toys" have continued since I think they learned the right lesson.

Not everyone thought they were cool. I used speech marks to highlight that "learnt from" was more opinion than fact (although I had hoped that the move back towards a mechanical aesthetic for such toys was the "lesson learnt"). I never stated "modular toys" were bad, only the bones/rock aesthetic.

 

[Steadfast]

Rock-based armor is even better than bone-based armor.

Also-- new characters! A new universe! Let's GOOOOOOO!

 

[TriBlurr]

Bring on the Madmax Flintstone car Rock Lords. More the merrier I say.

 

[Echowarrior]

Between Pulse and BBTS, everyone I want from what's been announced is preordered.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Folks loved the Fossilizers (they were cool). What makes you think there was anything to "learn from." Just because you weren't a fan of something doesn't mean it didn't do well.

-ZacWilliam, given that "new character modular toys" have continued since I think they learned the right lesson.

This. I’ve seen collectors suck the fun out of SO MANY toy lines, focusing on excessive articulation and details that are, ultimately, detrimental to other aspects of the product.

I’m THRILLED that Transformers is still in a position where the collector line is still allowed to be FUN, even if I don’t particularly care for them (Junkions did nothing for me)

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

I think with some decent story and character development, both the Not Lords and Fossilisers could be more interesting, especially if they were directly tied to Rock Lords and were more of a spin-off from the main Transformers line (perhaps more in sync with Beast Wars). However, their clashing aesthetic (to G1) and lack of any real writing behind them hasn't made them relevant to me as a mainstream Transformers collector.

 

[CoffeeHorse]

I can't believe the thing I want the most here is Energon Megatron. I never expected it to look bad, but I wasn't expecting them to nail it quite so hard either. They shrank a Leader toy down to Core size and there's nothing wrong with it.

 

[Shadewing]

I can't believe the thing I want the most here is Energon Megatron. I never expected it to look bad, but I wasn't expecting them to nail it quite so hard either. They shrank a Leader toy down to Core size and there's nothing wrong with it.

It probably helps that E Megs has one of the simplist transformations in the line

 

[M. Virion]

Man I am jazzed for the Infernac characters. Just the coolest thing Transformers has come up with, imo, in ages.

The rest of the line up looks great and there are some definite pick ups, but those are my single biggest must buys. Hasbro and Transformers are at it's best when they get weird, and don't force themselves into restrictive boxes on design aesthetic.

 

[Spin-Out]

Not everyone thought they were cool. I used speech marks to highlight that "learnt from" was more opinion than fact (although I had hoped that the move back towards a mechanical aesthetic for such toys was the "lesson learnt"). I never stated "modular toys" were bad, only the bones/rock aesthetic.

 

[CoffeeHorse]

It probably helps that E Megs has one of the simplist transformations in the line

That helps for sure. But getting the transformation right is just one thing. The proportions are beautiful. It has paint where it needs it. Someone treated this thing like it was the most important thing they were working on.

 

[M. Virion]

I'm definitely picking up all the Core classes they revealed, they nailed them.

 

[Daith]

I’m only sad that we aren’t getting a better articulated Energon Megs at a bigger size class. But it is the perfect little fiddle Transformer.

I’ll admit the Infernac Rock bots don’t do anything for me with the two we saw. If there was a more molten lava look with some slavish reds and oranges more than the Rock bike.

Loving the continued Beast Wars love and core Tasmania Kid is awesome. And Tigerhawk! I’m hyped to see if that leaked lists Silverbolt comes.

Chase is cool and I’m down for another cop bot. Windblade…. It’s Windblade. I like Windblade but I don’t feel like it’s oneI need to get with the couple versions I already have.

Thundetron…. Someone at Hasbro has a thing for White Lions. And while I do like seeing a different character get a new shot, it’s weird with such a lower tier character in fiction get a chance at another figure like this. But considering the rumored next Walmart exclusive line being the Star Seekers it makes a bit more sense. Definitely get the Zoids vibe from it.

And the teases in the poster! Love that we are going to see Magmatron! Never would have guessed him getting the commander slot (presumedly). And TIDAL WAVE! Definitely getting the Titan TW a lot of us have been wanting for a few years! But yet the artwork features Armada Megs with TW armor too….?! Interesting…..

A fun start to the new years line and hoping to see more from that leaked list to come.

 

[unluckiness]

I like the concept of the rocky vehicles but they need more color contrast, even if just a couple robot mode parts. This isn't the Rise of the Beasts toyline.

Also did that poster copy-paste the bigger rock guy? Eh. Probably not, just a similar pose and the craggy detailing making it difficult to tell.

 

[Haze Arquebus]

"Not Lords"

Must you be so goddamned tedious?

 

[Steevy Maximus]

I can't believe the thing I want the most here is Energon Megatron. I never expected it to look bad, but I wasn't expecting them to nail it quite so hard either. They shrank a Leader toy down to Core size and there's nothing wrong with it.

The “confirmed, but not” Galvatron redeco should be interesting. Hasbro and Takara deviated a bit more noticeably on that front, so it will be interesting to see which compromises and priorities they make. The original figures also had a more varied deco, so it will also be interesting to see how Hasbro incorporates things like the red abs.

I’m hoping the strong showing by Megatron and Tasmania Kid are strong indicators of how well rumored figures like BMac Cheetor and Dinobot end up being.

 

[ZacWilliam1]

I'll tell you exactly how Thundertron got a toy, for those curious. Ten bucks: Tidal Wave being the Titan for the year came first. Folks have been clamoring for it. Then the question was "How do we support that in the toyline" and one answer was Armada Galvatron, but the Other was "Do Thundertron" since Tidal Wave was HIS pirate ship in fiction. That he also gets you another piece of Prime rep in the toyline probably didn't hurt either.l but I would bet the Tidal Wave link is what got him a berth as it were.

-ZacWilliam, and Tidal Wave and Thundertron are absolutely why next years Walmart assortment is the Star Seekers. It's all Synergy.

 

[Shadewing]

I'll tell you exactly how Thundertron got a toy, for those curious. Ten bucks: Tidal Wave being the Titan for the year came first. Folks have been clamoring for it. Then the question was "How do we support that in the toyline" and one answer was Armada Galvatron, but the Other was "Do Thundertron" since Tidal Wave was HIS pirate ship in fiction. That he also gets you another piece of Prime rep in the toyline probably didn't hurt either.l but I would bet the Tidal Wave link is what got him a berth as it were.

-ZacWilliam, and Tidal Wave and Thundertron are absolutely why next years Walmart assortment is the Star Seekers. It's all Synergy.

They even gave a pretty heavy "knowing wink" when talking about him, and very blatantly mentioning his ship being important.