The Generations Thread
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At the time Combiner Wars came out I was unemployed and didn't have the money to buy the figures. Finding Generations toys here in Germany is hard anyway and they are ridiculus expensive.
Now that I have a good job and money I buy figures again.
These three hanging out in my office desk at work right now
Now that I have a good job and money I buy figures again.
These three hanging out in my office desk at work right now
War for Cybertron is an awesome line and got me back into buying figures.
This is actually the first Optimus I ever owned. I never found one as kid and the Primes that came over the years never interested me. Well maybe Primes' Prime. The Beast Hunters Optimus looked good but became expensive fast ( and I was stupid and not fast enough to pick one up). Anyway, this time I knew I had to get him and I'm super happy with this G1 looking guy.
And than Hasbro released the Earthrise version. Oh well.
This is actually the first Optimus I ever owned. I never found one as kid and the Primes that came over the years never interested me. Well maybe Primes' Prime. The Beast Hunters Optimus looked good but became expensive fast ( and I was stupid and not fast enough to pick one up). Anyway, this time I knew I had to get him and I'm super happy with this G1 looking guy.
And than Hasbro released the Earthrise version. Oh well.
Zappit
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I love upgrade kits, especially when they make a significant difference. Normally, Combiner Wars Defensor looks like this - squat and a bit dopey.
This is mine, with the C+ Customs kit. It was the most expensive upgrade kit I’ve ever gotten, but I think it was worth it.
He looks so much better. It was quite a project too. I had to disassemble Hot Spot and install new parts. The basic leg ratchets that come standard can’t handle the extra weight from the combiner pieces. Now the stands like a champ.
This is mine, with the C+ Customs kit. It was the most expensive upgrade kit I’ve ever gotten, but I think it was worth it.
He looks so much better. It was quite a project too. I had to disassemble Hot Spot and install new parts. The basic leg ratchets that come standard can’t handle the extra weight from the combiner pieces. Now the stands like a champ.
Any thoughts on the upcoming figures? I don't think I will get all of them but Trailbreaker and Sunstreaker will be an instant buy for me. Not sure about Smokescreen yet. I already have Siege Smokescreen. I will also buy Arcee. Yes, even if she is riding part of her alt mode as a "hoverboard".
Oh, Runamuck, too. There are not many deluxe Decepticons in WFC and he looks really interesting.
Oh, Runamuck, too. There are not many deluxe Decepticons in WFC and he looks really interesting.
Zappit
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I am watching this listing like a hawk.
www.target.com
They’re going to be doing the Conehead Seekers, too.
And did someone say “dead Optimus Prime?”
Seriously, this is a thing you can buy, and I tracked down a preorder link.
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Voyager WFC-E29 Seeker 2-Pack
Read reviews and buy Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Earthrise Voyager WFC-E29 Seeker 2-Pack at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
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They’re going to be doing the Conehead Seekers, too.
And did someone say “dead Optimus Prime?”
Seriously, this is a thing you can buy, and I tracked down a preorder link.
Check out my list on Amazon
www.amazon.com
Zappit
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And you’re in Germany? I’ll see if I can wrangle up an extra when (and if) I get my hands on them.
Thanks for the offer, that would be nice.
Edit: As long as it is not too much of a hassle for you. How much do they cost anyway?
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Zappit
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$60
That's not a bad price for two Voyager class figures.
I saw that a german online store I ordered from before has the decepticon clones for preorder. So I did a bit of research and found out that some online stores here in Europe also sell the exclusive toys. Found two from the Netherlands and one from the UK. The UK store Kablow Toys ships to Germany. The prices are good, even cheaper than ordering locally and the shipping rate is low ( £9,75). The seeker two pack is sold out right now but maybe I'm lucky enough to get a notification and fast enough to preorder.
Zappit
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News -
New Generation Selects Rotorstorm, Tiger Tracks, and Centurion Drone up for preorders at Hasbro Pulse. The Centurion, a repaint of Brunt, comes with a special accessories box with pieces for multiple figures.
This is also the first time Tiger Tracks, a repaint of Sideswipe, is being released outside of Japan. Rotorstorm is a repaint of Spinister. Perhaps a 3rd party company will make a replacement head, because it’s the perfect figure for that repaint.
New Generation Selects Rotorstorm, Tiger Tracks, and Centurion Drone up for preorders at Hasbro Pulse. The Centurion, a repaint of Brunt, comes with a special accessories box with pieces for multiple figures.
This is also the first time Tiger Tracks, a repaint of Sideswipe, is being released outside of Japan. Rotorstorm is a repaint of Spinister. Perhaps a 3rd party company will make a replacement head, because it’s the perfect figure for that repaint.
Zappit
Staff member
I have also mixed feelings about "Alternate" Optimus. Earthrise Optimus Prime is a good figure (I haven't bought him yet) but he they call him "Alternate Universe" Optimus as much as they want but a will still be a corpse. I'm not sure what the play pattern is suppose to be. Play with him like he is a zombie? Or "Weekend at Bernies" style?
Why not make a true alternate version of Optimus and make a Shattered Glass one?
Why not make a true alternate version of Optimus and make a Shattered Glass one?
