SDCC 2016 GIJoe-TFs exclusive set

[griffin]

Another of this year's SDCC Transformers exclusives has surfaced, and it's another of the GIJoe-Transformers crossover sets (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/05/sdcc-2016-exclusive-g-joe-vs-transformers-box-set-images-316569)... despite the 2013 set (with Jetfire & Hound) being noted as the final one.

This one also has two Transformers coloured GIJoe toys - Powerglide as a Rattler, and Soundwave as a HISS tank... plus two more GIJoe characters (Zartan & Scarlett).
Being the fourth crossover set, it is noted as "issue 8" on the front of the box (following on from the four issue mini-series from waaaaaay back in 1987).

These are the previous three sets, from 2011 to 2013.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/c19s1.jpg

SDCC 2011 - Starscream deco Skystriker w/ Cobra Commander & mini Megatron.
SDCC 2012 - Shockwave deco HISS tank w/ Destro & BAT plus Energon cubes, Soundwave & 3 cassettes
SDCC 2013 - Jetfire deco Skystriker & Hound deco w/ Bludgeon, Snake Eyes & Baroness plus Ravage, Blaster & 3 cassettes

That should mean another three very expensive SDCC Transformers exclusives this year, with this crossover set (the 2013 set was US$100), the Titan Force 3-pack (Windblade, Brainstorm, Sentinel Prime - probably about US$70), and the rumoured Fortress Maximus with Sword (expect that to be US$200 as the regular version is US$150).

[valkyrie_76]

I do like the cross-overs and I wish I did have the money for them but meh....can't keep wasting money of plastic crack :D

[Bladestorm]

I wonder if all 3 of these will be at HK ani-con too as has happened the previous 2 years. If so I can see my son struggling between this GI Joe set and Fort Max to spend his $$ on.

That Soundwave tank is worth it alone. Very cool!

I'm expecting it to be more expensive here though as the 3 girl set last year was US$100 on its own. I wonder if they've learnt their lesson and will have less product this year. SDCC Devy and the Combiner Hunters are STILL easily available here.

[ChlorHex]

Glad that they've moved away from using the Sky Striker mold for a change... it's been reused for way too long.

[Megatran]

I didn't appreciate the scale of the SDCC 2011 Starscream until I saw this pic. Link (http://aftimes.com/wp-content/uploads/skystriker.jpg) Shame it does not transform.

It just donned on me. Is the red background the Movieverse Optimus Prime truck display stand? :D
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/c19s1.jpg

[griffin]

It just donned on me. Is the red background the Movieverse Optimus Prime truck display stand? :D


Hehehe... yes.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/c19.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

That should mean another three very expensive SDCC Transformers exclusives this year, with this crossover set (the 2013 set was US$100), the Titan Force 3-pack (Windblade, Brainstorm, Sentinel Prime - probably about US$70), and the rumoured Fortress Maximus with Sword (expect that to be US$200 as the regular version is US$150).

what are the odds that they'll do a Class of '86 kreon set as well?
I haven't heard any news but it would tie in perfectly with the movie anniversary as well.

[griffin]

Official Images of the set have been released (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/10/official-hasbro-sdcc-2016-exclusive-g-joe-vs-transformers-box-set-images-316820), now that the set has been leaked.