FoC Deluxe Wave 1 released in Malaysia and Shockwave in-hand pics

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Thanks Seibertron.com.
FoC Wave 1 Deluxes. (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/fall-of-cybertron-deluxe-class-wave-1-released-in-malaysia/25179/)
Shockwave pics. (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-fall-of-cybertron-shockwave-inhand-images/25182/)

[griffin]

A video review of Jazz (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-fall-of-cybertron-deluxe-jazz-video-review/25183/).

And word that American online stores (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/fall-of-cybertron-deluxe-class-wave-1-shipping-to-us-retailers-seems-so/25181/) are expecting their stock within the next couple weeks, so if you were pre-ordering these from an American site, they should be on their way to you some time during July.

[Sharky]

Thanks Seibertron.com.
FoC Wave 1 Deluxes. (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/fall-of-cybertron-deluxe-class-wave-1-released-in-malaysia/25179/)
Shockwave pics. (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-fall-of-cybertron-shockwave-inhand-images/25182/)

even just looking at all the prime toys on the pegs has me jealous.. FOC stuff too!!!! way to rub it in :p

[kup]

I really dislike Shockwave's colors. A pink chest? What the hell were they thinking!?!

It is now certainly in a 'Let's see what Tomy does otherwise don't even bother buying' category.

http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1340746518_3.jpg

[KillinSpoon]

I really dislike Shockwave's colors. A pink chest? What the hell were they thinking!?!

This isn't directly targeted at you, but this is an example of what I'm about to say.

It seems as though Hasbro/TT can't do anything right by the fanbase.
It is ALWAYS 'not enough paint apps' this and 'not good enough articulation' that.
Now there is a new complaint, 'too many paint apps' regarding this figure (there are complaints on one website in particular ...take a guess)

The poor guys are trying, at least they're adding paint. I know the colour isn't that good but at least there is some.

[kup]

This isn't directly targeted at you, but this is an example of what I'm about to say.

It seems as though Hasbro/TT can't do anything right by the fanbase.
It is ALWAYS 'not enough paint apps' this and 'not good enough articulation' that.
Now there is a new complaint, 'too many paint apps' regarding this figure (there are complaints on one website in particular ...take a guess)

The poor guys are trying, at least they're adding paint. I know the colour isn't that good but at least there is some.

I wouldn't say that it needs more paint apps. I would say that it has poorly chosen colors. What they appear to have included is that clear pink plastic which the Euro Turbomasters used to have. It worked well with those toys but not Shockwave!

This isn't about how many paint apps it's got but how poorly chosen those colors are.

Is criticizing Hasbro for mass releasing FOC Bruticus in horribly bright colors while having the game accurate release as an expensive and hard to acquire exclusive not warranted?

I honestly don't see much 'trying' in any of their recent assortments. The only bright points appear to be the MP announcements but even Sideswipe's size can be called into question but still, those are Tomy not Hasbro!

[Zippo]

Looking good, don't mind the strange colour choices myself and since Shockwave is a Arms Micron figure in Japan this is the only version I will be getting.

Good to see the size comparison!

[5FDP]

I really dislike Shockwave's colors. A pink chest? What the hell were they thinking!?!

My daughter is going to love it :p

[GoktimusPrime]

I really dislike Shockwave's colors. A pink chest? What the hell were they thinking!?!
My guess is that they were trying to mimic Shockwave's colours in the game (http://www.aranghq.com/media//2011/11/transformers_fall_of_cybertron_-_shockwave_2.jpg) which has a bright/glowing lavender colour... but for some reason, looks pink in that photo.


I wouldn't say that it needs more paint apps. I would say that it has poorly chosen colors. What they appear to have included is that clear pink plastic which the Euro Turbomasters used to have. It worked well with those toys but not Shockwave!
I don't think it even worked well with the Turbomasters!! :eek: But bright gaudy "hurt your eyes" colours were all the rage in the 1990s. :rolleyes: I don't know what was weirder... buying these brightly coloured toys at the time, or the fact that I was wearing a Hypercolor tee shirt at the time!! :eek: YEAH BABY! :D


Is criticizing Hasbro for mass releasing FOC Bruticus in horribly bright colors while having the game accurate release as an expensive and hard to acquire exclusive not warranted?
Yes. Yes it is. Don't you see that releasing the game-accurate version as a limited exclusive and the bright coloured version as a mass retail release makes perfect sense!? I mean, it's almost as awesome as releasing Classicsverse Thundercracker as a limited exclusive while the mass released Acid Storm pegwarmed! :p

[kup]

My guess is that they were trying to mimic Shockwave's colours in the game (http://www.aranghq.com/media//2011/11/transformers_fall_of_cybertron_-_shockwave_2.jpg) which has a bright/glowing lavender colour... but for some reason, looks pink in that photo.


In the game it looks like a clear bright violet. In the Generations toy it looks like Turbomaster pink.

[Defcon]

The toys look cheap, but the packaging looks awesome! way to go the smaller size leaves more room for artwork on the backing card. I would be interested in the backing cards if someone was planning on throwing them away. I was going to just get shockwave but I think I'll pass.

[Decepticon]

This isn't directly targeted at you, but this is an example of what I'm about to say.

It seems as though Hasbro/TT can't do anything right by the fanbase.
It is ALWAYS 'not enough paint apps' this and 'not good enough articulation' that.
Now there is a new complaint, 'too many paint apps' regarding this figure (there are complaints on one website in particular ...take a guess)

The poor guys are trying, at least they're adding paint. I know the colour isn't that good but at least there is some.

Agree with you 100%

[griffin]

Pics of the Optimus toy (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/generations-fall-of-cybertron-optimus-prime-toy-review-175358/).

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Got my shipping notice from RK yesterday. EMS should be here Monday or tuesday.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Really interested in seeing how Optimus feels like in-hand. It's lower legs looks hollow, and from the back it looks a bit Lego-like.

[kup]

Wow, the new 'deluxe' size is even shorter than what I thought:

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/toys/images/206895-2/Jazz+with+Special+Ops+Jazz.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/toys/images/206895-2/Jazz+with+Special+Ops+Jazz.jpg

[Doubledealer]

FoC Jazz: An awesome mould made to look like crap thanks to Hasbro's dwindling standards (and whoever posed Jazz ^ there to make his chest look like TFA Spittors).

Looks like it's up to Takara to (once again) show 'em how it's done.

[kup]

Looks like it's up to Takara to (once again) show 'em how it's done.

I am hoping for this too otherwise I may be skipping this whole wave.

[Doubledealer]

I am hoping for this too otherwise I may be skipping this whole wave.

Have you seen this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kumastylegfx/6980406948/) photo? I'm hoping that's the Takara version (and not just a really good custom :p).

[kup]

Have you seen this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kumastylegfx/6980406948/) photo? I'm hoping that's the Takara version (and not just a really good custom :p).

No, I have not seen it before and I really do hope it is the Takara version and not just a painted prototype as that is really good.

Massive face lift!

[griffin]

It's the BotCon display, so is a prototype, not a Takara figure.

[Doubledealer]

Had to go and steal the jam from our donut didn't cha? :p

[Quickstrike]

I am hoping for this too otherwise I may be skipping this whole wave.

Well, Takara Shockwave is an Arms Micron toy so he'll have no paint on him. Sooo...

[kup]

Well, Takara Shockwave is an Arms Micron toy so he'll have no paint on him. Sooo...

So neither Hasbro nor Tomy would get my money. The whole 'let's use stickers instead of paint apps- It's fun' Sounds like a really dodgy and disguised attempt at cost cutting. Tomy seems to be turning as bad or worse than Hasbro.

If stuff like this continues, I will become an exclusive 3rd party boy in a 3rd party world :p

[Lord_Zed]

All the toys Hasbro have released across all fronts seem to be of noticeably declining quality. I had hoped this was confined to movie line toys like the Avengers and Spiderman which are usually rushed out to be on the shelves with the movie, but it seems like it's going to be everything that drops in quality.

[Zippo]

A real shame that they had to make these smaller .. means they now don't fit in with a Classics/Generations/War for Cybertron collection

I will still get them because I am a sucker for the new toys, but I guess we have now seen the end of traditional sized deluxes with the handful that were released under the Prime: First Edition banner.