Generations Leader Class Ultra Magnus /w Minimus Ambus

[canofwhoopass_87]

Pics up on TFW2005

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-leader-class-ultra-magnus-with-minimus-ambus-official-images-182107/

It looks alright, but the cab leaves a little to be desired in terms of aethetics

[Bidoofdude]

Pics up on TFW2005

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-leader-class-ultra-magnus-with-minimus-ambus-official-images-182107/

It looks alright, but the cab leaves a little to be desired in terms of aethetics

I actually kind of like the cab's look. It doesn't match Optimus, but it looks pretty sleek.

[griffin]

From a distance (or from a shrunken thumbnail), the cab reminds me of the first Classics Optimus Voyager toy from 2006.

(I don't even know what IDW Magnus looks like in truck mode to know how accurate this toys is.)

[canofwhoopass_87]

Hasbro are producing some really nice figures. This year has been such a treat for G1 fans. They're steadily pulling the fanbase back to official products again with all of these wonderful releases

[Bidoofdude]

Wow, I just looked at the pics of Minimus Ambus. That's some really nice paint detail for something so small. Yay. :)

[Paulbot]

http://40.media.tumblr.com/cb8e5592acab4777efa492fd05f74ccf/tumblr_njsmz9fGnj1qbguy1o1_500.jpg
MTMTE Ultra Magnus vehicle mode (http://40.media.tumblr.com/cb8e5592acab4777efa492fd05f74ccf/tumblr_njsmz9fGnj1qbguy1o1_1280.jpg)

The vehicle mode of the new toy looks halfway between G1 and this version (by a fill in artist, most of Milne's drawings of it are obscured)

[prjkt]

Colour me happy. I think it's the best Ultra Magnus I've seen, better (Imo) than MP22

Minimus Ambus is just a bonus

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Links not working for me, getting some script error. Maybe TFW can't handle the action!

[griffin]

Links not working for me, getting some script error. Maybe TFW can't handle the action!

They still work for me, but I did read on the TFW site of some people having connection issues too... so probably just surges of demand, as various time-zones start waking up and logging in.

[DELTAprime]

Finally a IDW Ultra Magnus. Hope to see the Takara Tomy version soon.

[i_amtrunks]

The question is, will we be able to get Swerve, Whirl etc to carry him in alt mode upside-down?

Looks brilliant, and I cannot wait to grab one.

[MayzaPrime]

:eek:

Does anyone want to buy a Fans Project City Commander?? :confused:

I can't wait to get this. :p

[prjkt]

:eek:

Does anyone want to buy a Fans Project City Commander?? :confused:

I can't wait to get this. :p

Haha looks like my KO version is about to get KO'd off the shelf.

[Holdobot]

The question is, will we be able to get Swerve, Whirl etc to carry him in alt mode upside-down?

Looks brilliant, and I cannot wait to grab one.

Lol - one of my favourite issues!

[Omega Metro]

Looks great! But it doesn't look like it wil carry cars too well by the looks of that trailer.

[Hursticon]

Combiner Wars/Generations: Leader Class - Ultra Magnus with Legion Class - Minimus Ambus

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysXDCQAAVFmQ.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysXDCQAAVFmQ.jpg:large) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysTlCAAAqT3A.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysTlCAAAqT3A.jpg:large)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92yr4kCIAAicwC.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92yr4kCIAAicwC.jpg:large) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysLfCIAIyed0.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysLfCIAIyed0.jpg:large)



In the Immortal words of Ron Simmons (APA): "...DAMN!!! (http://youtu.be/RwST1QlAOfo)" :eek:
I think it may finally be time to retire the long standing greatness that was the "FansProject-Enhanced" '06 Classics Voyager "City Commander" figure! (http://youtu.be/FYhyRTUyOaE) :o
Ultra Magnus just looks incredible & given that his weapons combine to form the Magnus Hammer AND a Legends Minimus Ambus is included? - WOW! :eek:
Here's a demonstration video from the floor of Toy Fair 2015 (http://t.co/ILmsWPitCu) that shows how Minimus is placed within the chest cavity of Ultra Magnus! ;)
Here's a photo passed on by Peaugh (https://twitter.com/Peaugh/status/566733488536453120) showing the various weapons combined in the form of the Magnus Hammer. :cool:

[Gofigure]

Wonder how he scales with MP-10?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Wonder how he scales with MP-10?

Don't care. How does he scale with Springer and Brainstorm?:D

[CBratron]

What size is Minimus Ambus? There's a similar lack of detail with Scoop's Targetmasters.
And judging by that, Magnus' alt mode is cab is a bit smaller than classics Optimus.

[Bidoofdude]

What size is Minimus Ambus? There's a similar lack of detail with Scoop's Targetmasters.
And judging by that, Magnus' alt mode is cab is a bit smaller than classics Optimus.

If his torso is as wide as Jetfire's at least, he should be quite a bit smaller. Hopefully it's not too bad. I can accept it if he's a deluxe sized cab with a lot of trailer.

[spiderken17]

Any scale pics of Magnus?

[nofacej]

This is a really weird one for me. The bot mode looks fantastic, and the transformation seems impressive, but I absolutely detest the aesthetics of that front cab.

[GoktimusPrime]

This is a really weird one for me. The bot mode looks fantastic, and the transformation seems impressive, but I absolutely detest the aesthetics of that front cab.
Not HasTak's fault though, this toy is based on/inspired by IDW Ultra Magnus (http://40.media.tumblr.com/cb8e5592acab4777efa492fd05f74ccf/tumblr_njsmz9fGnj1qbguy1o1_1280.jpg) and the cab design is fairly accurate to that. :o As a fan of IDW Ultra Magnus, I'm very much looking forward to this toy. If you want something more G1 accurate, then I'd say MP22 is more your Cube of Energon. :)

[Lint]

I really like the look of this guy. It's like that took the MP version, injected a crapload of sex appeal and sold it back to us for (presumably) 1/3 of the price!

[ampoldj]

From a distance (or from a shrunken thumbnail), the cab reminds me of the first Classics Optimus Voyager toy from 2006.

(I don't even know what IDW Magnus looks like in truck mode to know how accurate this toys is.)

I have no idea of IDW as well but my first impression is the same that it looks like Classics Optimus :eek:

Well im really way too far from here my last IDW/Generations figures are Thundercracker & Hoist :(

[Lord_Zed]

I'd have to agree the cab is the weakest looking part of this toy, Inspired by IDW maybe but they've made big changes and not for necessarily for the better.

I love that Minimus Ambus fits in the chest though that is awesome.


Not HasTak's fault though, this toy is based on/inspired by IDW Ultra Magnus (http://40.media.tumblr.com/cb8e5592acab4777efa492fd05f74ccf/tumblr_njsmz9fGnj1qbguy1o1_1280.jpg) and the cab design is fairly accurate to that. :o As a fan of IDW Ultra Magnus, I'm very much looking forward to this toy. If you want something more G1 accurate, then I'd say MP22 is more your Cube of Energon. :)

Based on yes, but HasTak have taken the angular lines of the IDW version and given it an odd curved look with tiny windows, the end result is that it looks a bit cutesy. So yes I blame HasTak for those aesthetics. That said my issues with the cab aside this is still the most impressive toy Hasbro showed this weekend.

[Hursticon]

I dunno guys, I think Magnus' cab looks friggin' cool! - Admittedly I'm not familiar with his look in IDW but I'm totally sold on that Prime Mover. :)

[Gofigure]

Because it's IDW version of Magnus I'm very interested. Would have loved it was same height as MP-10 tho as would have looked bitchin on collector shelf

[5FDP]

For someone like me that passed on MP Magnus (mostly due to cost) this is a more than able substitute for a third of the price :cool:

[Sharky]

Finally a IDW Ultra Magnus. Hope to see the Takara Tomy version soon.

all we need now is a verity holo avatar

[kup]

Things are looking up for official toys as of late! Hope the final stuff we get retail doesn't loose too much when it comes to finish.

This Magnus looks good and about time too since the last time we had a proper 'Classics' Magnus was City Commander and that was an early 3P toy relying on an even older official toy so showing age.

[nofacej]

Here's a quick and dirty mockup of how I would have liked the front Cab to look:
http://abload.de/img/magnuspgpiw.gif

[TAAUBlaster]

Magnus is looking sweet! Can't wait to pick him up.

[Paulbot]

Here's a quick and dirty mockup of how I would have liked the front Cab to look:

Is it my imagination, or is that Ultra Magnus breathing :eek:

;):p

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Is it my imagination, or is that Ultra Magnus breathing :eek:

;):p

It's winking at me!:eek:

[nofacej]

Is it my imagination, or is that Ultra Magnus breathing :eek:

;):p

Nah he's doing ab crunches in vehicle mode. ;)

[Golden Phoenix]

Is it my imagination, or is that Ultra Magnus breathing :eek:

;):p

You've seen it! You Can't UNsee It!!!

[Zommael]

Things are looking up for official toys as of late! Hope the final stuff we get retail doesn't loose too much when it comes to finish.

This Magnus looks good and about time too since the last time we had a proper 'Classics' Magnus was City Commander and that was an early 3P toy relying on an even older official toy so showing age.

I find it odd on how one hand some fans complain about a dip in quality in the past four years, and on the other hand describe moulds such as the Classics Prime one as "dated" or "showing age". If there has been a dip in quality, then surely they would look ahead of their time rather than dated? Engineering hasn't improved that phenomenally, surely, that a toy from less than ten years ago (in a 30 year old line) is noticeably inferior to a modern toy following the quality dip thought to have happened around 2011?

I very like this Ultra Magnus. I like that it has a futuristic aesthetic in robot mode whilst still managing to look enough like an earth vehicle in alt mode. Minimus Ambus is a cool touch (but gives me continuity headaches for the Zombiverse). I'm not sure if it beats City Commander, but it is at least as good, which is enough to persuade me I should buy it. It makes me more likely to wait for the (inevitable?) repaint of Masterpiece Ultra Magnus in some sort of colourscheme though. Speaking of repaints... anyone else getting a Thunder Clash vibe from the alt mode, or am I so obsessed with TC that I see him everywhere?

[Lordy]

Leader UM looks great, I think better than the MP version. I can't wait to get my hands on him. Question is, go for the Hasbro version, or wait for the possible better paint apps on the Takara version

[kup]

I find it odd on how one hand some fans complain about a dip in quality in the past four years, and on the other hand describe moulds such as the Classics Prime one as "dated" or "showing age". If there has been a dip in quality, then surely they would look ahead of their time rather than dated? Engineering hasn't improved that phenomenally, surely, that a toy from less than ten years ago (in a 30 year old line) is noticeably inferior to a modern toy following the quality dip thought to have happened around 2011?

I very like this Ultra Magnus. I like that it has a futuristic aesthetic in robot mode whilst still managing to look enough like an earth vehicle in alt mode. Minimus Ambus is a cool touch (but gives me continuity headaches for the Zombiverse). I'm not sure if it beats City Commander, but it is at least as good, which is enough to persuade me I should buy it. It makes me more likely to wait for the (inevitable?) repaint of Masterpiece Ultra Magnus in some sort of colourscheme though. Speaking of repaints... anyone else getting a Thunder Clash vibe from the alt mode, or am I so obsessed with TC that I see him everywhere?

I said City Commander armor was showing age as it is an early 3P kit. I did not call Classics Prime dated but he is an older mold. Please learn to comprehend what you read before you start criticizing others.

[Jinto]

I can't wait to get one.

Look at the little door on the side of his truck cab... I guess that truck cab alone is easily 5 stories tall. :p

[Omega Metro]

I'm actually more excited to get this than I was getting MP UM. Loving that futuristic cabin.

[Zommael]

I said City Commander armor was showing age as it is an early 3P kit. I did not call Classics Prime dated but he is an older mold. Please learn to comprehend what you read before you start criticizing others.

There is nothing wrong with my reading comprehension. Your attitude, however, leaves much to be desired.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

So I guess shops with citizen staxk are now stuck with him.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Combiner Wars/Generations: Leader Class - Ultra Magnus with Legion Class - Minimus Ambus

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysXDCQAAVFmQ.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysXDCQAAVFmQ.jpg:large) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysTlCAAAqT3A.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysTlCAAAqT3A.jpg:large)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92yr4kCIAAicwC.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92yr4kCIAAicwC.jpg:large) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysLfCIAIyed0.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92ysLfCIAIyed0.jpg:large)



In the Immortal words of Ron Simmons (APA): "...DAMN!!! (http://youtu.be/RwST1QlAOfo)" :eek:
I think it may finally be time to retire the long standing greatness that was the "FansProject-Enhanced" '06 Classics Voyager "City Commander" figure! (http://youtu.be/FYhyRTUyOaE) :o
Ultra Magnus just looks incredible & given that his weapons combine to form the Magnus Hammer AND a Legends Minimus Ambus is included? - WOW! :eek:
Here's a demonstration video from the floor of Toy Fair 2015 (http://t.co/ILmsWPitCu) that shows how Minimus is placed within the chest cavity of Ultra Magnus! ;)
Here's a photo passed on by Peaugh (https://twitter.com/Peaugh/status/566733488536453120) showing the various weapons combined in the form of the Magnus Hammer. :cool:


Wow - I didn't realise Minimus was gonna transform too - this figure is bitchin!

[SMHFConvoy]

From a distance (or from a shrunken thumbnail), the cab reminds me of the first Classics Optimus Voyager toy from 2006.

(I don't even know what IDW Magnus looks like in truck mode to know how accurate this toys is.)

The cab in IDW is based off of animated prime's earth mode

[griffin]

A video posted on youtube a couple days ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6wFwaO_sgg) shows how Minimus goes into Magnus, and explains who Minimus is in the IDW comic.

It also mentions their attempt at having more toys (where possible) be scaled in one of their modes to 1/144th scale... which is a common model scale apparently... for the customers and for diorama displays.

[Hursticon]

A video posted on youtube a couple days ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6wFwaO_sgg) shows how Minimus goes into Magnus, and explains who Minimus is in the IDW comic.

That video is MUCH clearer than the one I linked to in my thoughts post, such a cool gimmick that with a little retooling/sculpting - we could conceivably end up with a modern Powermaster Prime on our hands! :D


It also mentions their attempt at having more toys (where possible) be scaled in one of their modes to 1/144th scale... which is a common model scale apparently... for the customers and for diorama displays.

Having a "Soft"-scale with their figures is a great thing to move forward on, not expecting everything to be totally accurate but the attempt is certainly welcomed. :)

[Trent]

So, 1/144 huh? Ok, given Movie Optimus is quoted as 8.5 metres tall (28ft), in 1/144 scale that would equal approx 6cm. So a leader class figure in that scale, would, "in real life", be over 30 metres tall :eek:

They didn't think this through.

[Bidoofdude]

If that door is 1/144th scale, that is one hella huge truck.

[Hursticon]

If that door is 1/144th scale, that is one hella huge truck.

Space Truck! :p:D

[Jinto]

I'm actually more excited to get this than I was getting MP UM. Loving that futuristic cabin.


So I guess shops with citizen staxk are now stuck with him.
Heck yes! I was so tempted to buy each of these when they came out. I only resisted because Stack was too big and MP wasn't IDW enough. SO GLAD I resisted now. :eek:*phew*


Space Truck! :p:D
Hehe, I was thinking the same thing. :p