Generations Voyager Springer & Blitzwing in-hand pics

[doublespy]

From hk-tf (http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/viewthread.php?tid=30474&extra=page%3D1)

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Also from HF-TF (http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/viewthread.php?tid=30476&extra=page%3D1):

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[kaiden]

Looks so awesome - can't wait

[griffin]

More images of the pair here (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/in-hand-photos-of-generations-springer-and-blitzwing-177269/) and here (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/in-package-pictures-of-generations-voyager-wave-3-and-legends-wave-3-177266/).

[1AZRAEL1]

Hmmm he looks a bit plain. I'll grab the eventual sticker sheet from reprolabels to make him look better

[i_amtrunks]

Very glad I preordered these, Springer looks like he was very thought out, he looks very nice (though plain, like Az said) in all three modes, something not many recent triple changers can say about themselves.

[Sky Shadow]

Looks so good. And can't believe Blitzwing has animated-style Icy and Random faces! He can hang out with United/Reveal The Shield Lugnut. :)

[1AZRAEL1]

Glad i preordered too. Missed grimlock and blaster thinking we'd get em. Now have to track those 2 down online when i can be bothered :o

All in all i can't wait to have these, still keeping not springer as i like him as well.

[VERT]

I will try and get them. But wow Hasbro really needs to use some paint! Springer looks unfinished

[Omega Metro]

Blitzwing is the better of the 2. So glad he has a 'normal face'. Now I can throw out that animated Blitzwing that I have!
Springer looks boring and that helicopter thing is hideous. Colours are vile.

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/shutuptakemoney.jpg

I think Springer looks awesome, but Blitzwing does look better. Mind you, the G1 Blitzwing toy was always superior to G1 Springer (oh, let's face it, the Decepticon Triple Changers wiped the floor with their Autobot counterparts :p) - so it's little wonder that the Generations version would be gooderer too. :)

Now Hasbro just need to give us Generations Sandstorm and Broadside and our Classicsverse Triple Changers collection can be complete! :D

[Shirokaze]

So glad I pre-ordered these straight after Griffin confirmed they wouldn't be coming to Oz!

Springer looks especially well thought out and has me really excited. Blitzwing looks great too but it's a shame about his shoulders not locking into his torso in bot mode.

[kup]

Springer looks really good. I am looking forward to it.

I am also happy with Blitzwing but feel his colors could be a little better somehow,

[Raptormesh]

Does anyone know where I can preorder these, assuming they are still available? Best (Official) TFs I've seen in years.

[GoktimusPrime]

Does anyone know where I can preorder these, assuming they are still available? Best (Official) TFs I've seen in years.
BBTS has them.

I just opened my first BBTS account and preordered. *sigh* Does Hasbro Australia just not want our business? :confused:

[Raptormesh]

BBTS has them.

I just opened my first BBTS account and preordered. *sigh* Does Hasbro Australia just not want our business? :confused:

Thanks Gok, do you know how much would the shipping cost? I found it on RK as well, but it's $15 more expensive...

[GoktimusPrime]

No idea -- I very rarely shop online, and I've never dealt w/ BBTS before. :o

Edit: I just checked - the default option is USPS Air Mail, which is US$13.99 plus $5.75 per 455g... so mebbe about $20. The preorder price for the two Voyagers is $44.99, so it'll cost at least $64.73 including postage - which makes it $32.37 per Voyager. That's still pretty damn cheap by Australian RRP standards!

[Raptormesh]

No idea -- I very rarely shop online, and I've never dealt w/ BBTS before. :o

Edit: I just checked - the default option is USPS Air Mail, which is US$13.99 plus $5.75 per 455g... so mebbe about $20. The preorder price for the two Voyagers is $44.99, so it'll cost at least $64.73 including postage - which makes it $32.37 per Voyager. That's still pretty damn cheap by Australian RRP standards!

Ah i just checked with this item in cart, says $31.24 for normal non-tracking air mail. Urk, so that's about $76.

Did the same with RK and it's $85 total with registered and insured airmail.

So extra $9 for faster shipping(RK seem to have stock in hand) and more secure mail?

[llamatron]

Roche Springer looks amazing. Blitzwing looks alright but I will wait for the speculated Flywheels repaint. Just gotta wait for BBTS to get these in so I can ship my POL.

[GoktimusPrime]

$76 is still a bit cheaper than two full priced Voyagers in Australia, so it still falls within my "Not above RRP" rule. ;) But thanks for the heads up... lets me know how much I should be saving.

[llamatron]

One advantage of BBTS is the ability to accrue items in the PILE OF LOOT® system and thus unlock MEGA-SHIPPING-SAVINGS™.

I saw somewhere a picture of this new Springer wielding a giant chain gun ala LSOTW Issue #6, very nifty.

[Raptormesh]

Yeah BBTS would be a no brainer if you have a pile of loot, and it's cheaper too. However I went with RK as I reckon I could get it earlier and I have had less than stellar experiences with packages from the states(delay, lost etc).

This is such a refreshing break from the stressful(for both mind and wallet) Macross toy hunt!

[SharkyMcShark]

I'm really really really really loving Springer. Finally an official figure I can look forward to again.

Blitzwing I can take or leave. Not digging the Animated homages.

[Bidoofdude]

I love the look of both of them and I think I could go either way with RK or BBTS.
I'd rather do a single order than wait with POL for now, so maybe RK is the best for me. (fast and quite cheap ;))

[ILikeSoundwave]

Definitely ordering both when I get the chance, I got to to say I am really liking that springer.

[CBratron]

One advantage of BBTS is the ability to accrue items in the PILE OF LOOT® system and thus unlock MEGA-SHIPPING-SAVINGS™.

Pretty much this. I'm waiting for Bruticus Maximus and Fansproject T-Bone to also come in before shipping.

Springer looks good but I'm not yet convinced he'll replace Warbot Defender.
Won't be getting Blitz.

[Lord_Zed]

Looks like Hasbro has done a good job on these.

I like Blitzwing especially.

[Defcon]

I pre-ordered these as well , to go in my pile of loot at BBTS. Im liking Blitzwing more at this point.

[Trent]

I'm pleasantly surprised with how Springer looks. Will definately reserve final judgement until he's in hand though. We all remember how good FOC Grimlock looked in the photos.

[Pipesqueak]

Have we seen the Takara versions of these yet? Need to compare decos before ordering.

[CBratron]

Have we seen the Takara versions of these yet? Need to compare decos before ordering.

Assume there'll be a metallic finish.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Have we seen the Takara versions of these yet? Need to compare decos before ordering.
Hmm, for what they are worth here are Amazon Japans listings. Although I see they have a notesaying these images are of the foreign ones, so nope, we haven't seen them yet.
Blitzwing (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%8 2%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA-TG-22-%E3%83%96%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%84%E3%82%A6%E3%8 2%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0/dp/B00BQRKX6C/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_t_2_4DAZ)


Springer (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%8 2%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA-TG-21-%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%8 3%88%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AC% E3%83%BC/dp/B00BQRKWX6/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_t_4_4DAZ)
D'oh

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Posted from RK :)

[doublespy]

I saw somewhere a picture of this new Springer wielding a giant chain gun ala LSOTW Issue #6, very nifty.

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac134/scorer24/TF/11822_151038505067367_1979907959_n_zpsf70b288e.jpg (http://s893.photobucket.com/user/scorer24/media/TF/11822_151038505067367_1979907959_n_zpsf70b288e.jpg .html)

Did some research on this. It only costs about $5! I instantly placed an order through amiami.

info on Kotobukiya official website (http://main.kotobukiya.co.jp/parts/msg_weapon20.html)

This will look great on other similarly scaled TFs as well.





Posted from RK :)

Got my shipping notice as well just now. Can't wait!:p

[i_amtrunks]

Got my shipping notice as well just now. Can't wait!:p

Me three! Woot!

[SharkyMcShark]

Bugger it, just ordered both from RK.

[Stug]

I just quickly grabbed a set from RK too... been watching stock numbers since they were preorders but swear it dropped from 70 or so at lunchtime to less than 30 this evening so figured it was time to stop sitting on the fence!

[AJ_Prime]

Placed these on BBTS preorder a while ago but it's nice to finally see some in-hand images. Both look pretty nice. The only thing I don't dig is Blitzwing's tank mode. Looks VERY hollow at the back, and has gaps. The other modes look pretty decent though. G1 version had a nicer tank mode IMHO though.

I'll reserve my judgment until I've watched some video reviews of these two. Either way I'm committed now and will still be happy to receive that box from BBTS when they finally arrive in stock.

[Deceptic_Optic]

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[klystron]

Been holding off until some "in hand" pictures emerged, after having being burnt by FoC Grimlock.
Springer is a must have and I'll be adding to my POL. Blitzwing, not so much.

[Sinnertwin]

For those debating RK or BBTS, ive had a quick look and from what i've read here RK ships at $85 & BBTS at $87 (trackable USPS Express mail). I've had no dramas with either :)

[GoktimusPrime]

For those debating RK or BBTS, ive had a quick look and from what i've read here RK ships at $85 & BBTS at $87 (trackable USPS Express mail). I've had no dramas with either :)
Please tell me those are the combined prices of the toys plus postage.

[Sinnertwin]

Please tell me those are the combined prices of the toys plus postage.

All inclusive. Raptormesh was charged $85 from RK. BBTS has the set of two for $45. Shipping for the pair is $42.

[Bidoofdude]

Please tell me those are the combined prices of the toys plus postage.

Yes, they include all postage costs, but I like the speed from RK, so I'll buy from them instead of BBTS. ;):D

[Sinnertwin]

Only 4 sets left at RK

[Bidoofdude]

WHAT?!??!

I have to get in now!!! :eek::eek:

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Did some research on this. It only costs about $5! I instantly placed an order through amiami.

info on Kotobukiya official website (http://main.kotobukiya.co.jp/parts/msg_weapon20.html)

This will look great on other similarly scaled TFs as well.


oh my.

just placed an order for those guns myself! And a few others too, i have been looking for something like that for a while!

[Bumbleb33]

oh my.

just placed an order for those guns myself! And a few others too, i have been looking for something like that for a while!

Whats the link for AmiAmi?

[CBratron]

Whats the link for AmiAmi?

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-1320&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dkotobukiya +gatling+gun%24pagemax%3D50%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt %3D1

[Bidoofdude]

RK ran out. Looks like BBTS is the way to go. I could squeeze in the comic wave as well with the POL. (though Trailcutter and Orion are the ones I'm interested in- BB looks cool though. :D)

[Sinnertwin]

RK ran out. Looks like BBTS is the way to go. I could squeeze in the comic wave as well with the POL. (though Trailcutter and Orion are the ones I'm interested in- BB looks cool though. :D)

Didnt you order yesterday? When i saw the count down to 3 after my post, i thought ah, bidoofdude got a set :D

[Bidoofdude]

Didn't get to it. :( They had 3 when I last checked and I checked again this morning. So no. BBTS will be fine, I think. :D

[Sinnertwin]

Didn't get to it. :( They had 3 when I last checked and I checked again this morning. So no. BBTS will be fine, I think. :D

You're safe there. Last time i typed 999 into quantity it accepted my order ;)

[Bidoofdude]

Yep. :D They have quite a few. :cool:

[doublespy]

#transformation spoiler

Some videos reviews are up:

Springer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_iZ8k2AFWs)

Blitzwing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRqc5mgTB3g)

Both reviewers are a little bit clumsy imho in that there are bits that aren't transformed correctly/properly. Baltmatrix also did a Blitzwing review where he couldn't get things peg together properly. No one seemed to complain about things not pegging together on the hk-tf forum though so maybe it's a QC issue.

Being triplechangers dictates their over transforming scheme to be quite well though out, yet the designers were still able to pay attention to details and put in some nifty little transformation bits that I really like, i.e. Springer's lower arm and sword, Blitzwing's treads. Some ingenious enginnering indeed.

[kaiden]

#transformation spoiler

Some videos reviews are up:

Springer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_iZ8k2AFWs)

Blitzwing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRqc5mgTB3g)



Love that Springer but Blitzwing is making me a little sad...

[Bartrim]

Looks so good. And can't believe Blitzwing has animated-style Icy and Random faces! He can hang out with United/Reveal The Shield Lugnut. :)

Same :) not much has excited me tf wise lately. This is definitely making me smile again.

[griffin]

Photo galleries of Springer (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/pictorial-review-transformers-generations-voyager-class-springer/27113/) and Blitzwing (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/pictorial-review-transformers-generations-voyager-class-blitzwing/27115/).

Video reviews of Springer (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/video-review-transformers-generations-voyager-class-springer/27106/) and Blitzwing (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/video-review-transformers-generations-voyager-class-blitzwing/27105/).

Plus a gallery of the Legends Optimus & Roller (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/pictorial-review-transformers-generations-legends-class-optimus-prime-with-roller/27111/), which were released at the same time.

[SMHFConvoy]

The Baltmatrix review is cringe worthy when he starts ranting about the problems with the Blitzwing toy, had to press skip many a time during that review.

Peaugh's review is much better he highlights the problems (he at least seems to understand that what he's reviewing is child's toy) without melting down on camera and offers up some solutions.

[Raptormesh]

The Baltmatrix review is cringe worthy when he starts ranting about the problems with the Blitzwing toy, had to press skip many a time during that review.

Peaugh's review is much better he highlights the problems (he at least seems to understand that what he's reviewing is child's toy) without melting down on camera and offers up some solutions.

Couldn't agree more. Even though I don't buy a lot of TFs I enjoy Peaugh's reviews. Don't need to get so dramatic and high strung over a toy.

[Gouki]

Man, I hate video reviews. It's completely about ego.

What are these Blitzwing problems? Keep in mind if it just stays together during Transformation I'll be thrilled as my Animated Bliztwings legs and forearms would just not stay on.

[GoktimusPrime]

Man, I hate video reviews. It's completely about ego.

+1. I refuse to even call most of them "reviews," since that word means "a critical article or report; critique; evaluation." Most so-called reviews are just boast videos, as in "Check out this cool toy I've got! Let me show you how it works!" -- okay, but that's NOT a review! Tell us what you like and maybe not like about it, and most importantly why! A lot of reviewers these days remind me of that episode of Simpsons when Homer became a food critic and was giving everything rave reviews.

"Sorry Marge, I'm afraid this gets my lowest rating ever. Seven thumbs up."
^Seriously... that's how most video reviews come off as! :rolleyes:

A lot of the better reviewers are the text ones, especially long time reviewers who've been doing since like forever. :p I would recommend:
Ben Yee's World of Transformers (http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews)
Dave Van Domelen's reviews (http://www.eyrie.org/~dvandom/BW/) (his reviews aren't as current though)
Our own OTCAer dirge's reviews (http://cliffbee.com/reviews/)
And Peaugh (http://www.youtube.com/user/peaugh) is actually one of the better video reviewers out there. I haven't seen his reviews for Blitzwing/Springer yet, but some of his older reviews that I've seen have been alright.

[Trent]

And Peaugh (http://www.youtube.com/user/peaugh) is actually one of the better video reviewers out there. I haven't seen his reviews for Blitzwing/Springer yet, but some of his older reviews that I've seen have been alright.

Peaugh's are pretty good. He's fairly impartial. I use them when I am having trouble deciding if a TF is worth the money or not or sometimes for transformation help. His MP Rodimus one is good for that.

But yeah most are a scream for attention and self validation. That Optibotimus guy is one of the worst for ego stroking I have ever seen :rolleyes:

[Raptormesh]

That Optibotimus guy is one of the worst for ego stroking I have ever seen :rolleyes:

Damn straight, couldn't spam the close button fast enough after 20 seconds of his videos.

I usually watch Peaugh's videos for influence my purchase decisions but this time I decided to wait and discover the transformations myself.

Unfortunately Auspost is taking their sweet time :rolleyes:

[Starscream77]

To be honest i dont read or watch any of the reviews, if i see something i like or want i just get it and discover the joy (or frustration) for myself. I used to but then i bought some after reading terrible reviews and i loved them or vice versa. As they say one mans trash is another mans treasure

I think half the fun is finding out everything about the TF for yourself with no pre concieved thoughts or ideas.

[Paulbot]

Similar discussion over here Poll: Video reviews vs text reviews (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=14594)