GEN & BH Official images

[griffin]

Hasbro in America have been sending official images to some fansites of Masterpiece Soundwave (already noted in another news topic), Generations Trailcutter (on card), Scamper, Metroplex's box, and, a Beast Hunters 2-pack (Voyager Optimus Vs Predaking.

Images here at Seibertron (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-official-images-masterpiece-soundwave-with-cassettes-generations-metroplex-trailcutter-packaging-beast-hunters-voyager-optimus-prime-vs-predaking-2pack/27522/) don't have watermarks on them (TFW probably thought it was an exclusive to their site, so they watermarked/spoiled their images), so go to this link if you want to save a clean copy.


The BH 2-pack is multi-lingual, so could be a European release. The figures inside are mostly unchanged to their original release, but have paint apps missing (some of the silver on Optimus, some of the black on Predaking).

[griffin]

While on the topic of official images of Generations, it looks like the very delayed Wreckers are coming out after all (this sort of delay usually means cancelled), as noted by some online dealers, including the collector club, who have got some in-packaging images (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-generations-wave-4-deluxe-ruination-figures/27507/).
The packaging still notes "Fall of Cybertron", which I thought they may have dropped now that they are doing just "Generations", but I guess the packaging templates were already done and waiting for their original April release.

[liegeprime]

oooh I looove that Soundwave packaging!!... okay so they just got rid of the chest display and the Energon cube, meh. Those can be easily bought for less than $20 at BTS now anyways with two more variant colors too - purple and pink.

Finally Trailcutter!! Hoist can't be too far, yesss!

Hope we get enough supplies here at TRU and not scalped.:mad:

[Paulbot]

I actually wanted a clear display box for Soundwave (like all the other Hasbro release MPs). A closed box is a bit disappointing.

The in hand (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-wreckers-inhand-images/27524/) photos of Impactor makes me actually want him now. The rest are a pass but that's a good likeness (colours aside).

[reillyd]

oooh I looove that Soundwave packaging!!... okay so they just got rid of the chest display and the Energon cube, meh. Those can be easily bought for less than $20 at BTS now anyways with two more variant colors too - purple and pink.

Finally Trailcutter!! Hoist can't be too far, yesss!

Hope we get enough supplies here at TRU and not scalped.:mad:

Pretty sure that wave of deluxes aren't being released - might need to import from bts or rk

[tinyJazz]

I actually wanted a clear display box for Soundwave (like all the other Hasbro release MPs). A closed box is a bit disappointing.

The in hand (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-wreckers-inhand-images/27524/) photos of Impactor makes me actually want him now. The rest are a pass but that's a good likeness (colours aside).

Yes, wow, Impactor looks really good, those face sculpts are great. :D

[Sinnertwin]

Loving the SW packaging. Although, i'm curious if there's a window underneath SW's artwork; it looks like that extra bit slides off. Poor Buzzsaw... Someone flip those fins up :p
The dirty thirty packaging and art look great. Might consider leaving these guys sealed, i like them that much :)
And BH. Moving along...

[griffin]

Maybe that's a sign that the Hasbro Condors are just as stiff with their tailfins. :(

My Buzzsaw has one fin down because I can feel it will break if I force it. :(

[griffin]

Looks like with the lengthy delay on the Wrecker wave, the two toys being packed in with the case of 8 (Optimus & Jazz... and I think Shockwave), have had some changes, with at least one being intentional. (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-optimus-prime-and-jazz-wave-4-variants-177709/)
Jazz now has a painted visor.

The other differences are minor, with the packaging colours and the plastic colours being slightly darker.

[Sinnertwin]

Wreckers, you say? Hurry up already!
Interesting that the 5 repaints are packed alongside their original molds' casemates.

[tinyJazz]

Looks like with the lengthy delay on the Wrecker wave, the two toys being packed in with the case of 8 (Optimus & Jazz... and I think Shockwave), have had some changes, with at least one being intentional. (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-optimus-prime-and-jazz-wave-4-variants-177709/)
Jazz now has a painted visor.

The other differences are minor, with the packaging colours and the plastic colours being slightly darker.

Ah excellent, another running change variant, my favourite.
Anyone ordering a Ruination case needing to offload those flimsy, hollow Jazzes? ;);)

[GoktimusPrime]

Wow, the MP Soundwave packaging sure is a departure from Hasbro's usual MP packaging. Makes it look more like a serious adult collectable rather than a for-kids toy (which is how previous Hasbro MP packaging feels like to me, being prominently window).

But the attempt to put the Japanese word for Masterpiece there feels weird for several reasons.
1) In Japan Masterpieces are just called "Masterpiece" (Masutaapiisu); so directly derived from English.
2) Even if Hasbro wanted to use the Japanese word for masterpiece (kessaku), in this context it should be called kessakuban (傑作版). But I suppose that this package is really intended for English language markets, so the Kanji is purely ornamental... much like all the poorly spelt and weird English ("Engrish") on Japanese packaging. ;) What do we call this? "Neehongo"? :p

[Sinnertwin]

What do we call this? "Neehongo"? :p
:D reminded of the Eygoh gaah deckymasoo kaah's

[Bartrim]

I actually wanted a clear display box for Soundwave (like all the other Hasbro release MPs). A closed box is a bit disappointing.

The in hand (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-wreckers-inhand-images/27524/) photos of Impactor makes me actually want him now. The rest are a pass but that's a good likeness (colours aside).

Agreed. Impactor looks awesome.

[Sinnertwin]

From BBTS via TFormers, (http://tformers.com/transformers-generations-new-groove-beachcomber-bumblebee/20384/news.html) we have images of TakaraTomy's
EG09 Groove (Legends Animated Prowl repaint)
EG10 Beachcomber
TG 26 BB Gold
TG 27 Hoist & Trailbreaker two pack
TG 28 Megatron & Starcream two pack
TG 29 Sandstorm

[Sinnertwin]

Ruination is now in stock at BBTS.