Generations Trypticon toy fully revealed

[Borgeman]

Trypticon full image reveal:
http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/02/13/titans-return-trypticon-first-full-image-333308?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2017/021401.jpg

[M-bot]

I'm loving it! So much detail.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Stunning!

[prjkt]

Have no room but will end up buying

[ZoonMaster5000]

Love all the detailing! Hasbro have done a great job, not really sure how takara could improve on it. I'll be interested to know if they've kept the walking gimmick and if it will the voice gimmick like metroplex and fort max?

[Raider]

I look forward to seeing it next to metroplex. I'm surprised it is so similar to the G1 version given metroplex.

[GoktimusPrime]

JUST TAKE MY MONEY! :D

I'll be interested to know if they've kept the walking gimmick and if it will the voice gimmick like metroplex and fort max?
I don't care if they don't include it. The novelty of these gimmicks don't last long, and Fortress Maximus' voice was pretty forgettable.

[MayzaPrime]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!! It was all over my Twitter and Instagram feeds this morning, it was really nice to wake up to this surprise.

I have been wondering this all morning, how is this going to fit into the the Titan Returns line? All TR figures so far have been Headmasters.

I am wondering if Trypticon will be apart of the Power of the Primes line

[Bladestorm]

Looks great! I kind of hope it doesn't have the head master gimmick. A headless trypticon isn't very appealing to me.

Showed it to my 9 year old son and now he's soooo torn on whether to get this or MP Megs with his lai see money... oh the challenges of being a kid! ;)
I don't have the heart to tell him Trypticon will be joining our collection regardless. Always good to motivate the concept of saving for the things we like right? :)

[doublespy]

I am wondering if Trypticon will be apart of the Power of the Primes line

I was thinking the same, which going by production life cycle very likely.

The CAD render shows all these great details, but I'm afraid depending on what kind of gun metal plastic Hasbro use, some of these details will be visually lost on the final product.

[Jellico]

Love all the detailing! Hasbro have done a great job, not really sure how takara could improve on it. I'll be interested to know if they've kept the walking gimmick and if it will the voice gimmick like metroplex and fort max?

Interesting he still has the forks for the walking gimmick on his feet. That said I doubt he will walk.

Probably the thing I like best is that he doesn't seem to have any similarities sprawling man city formers like Metroplex and FM. Good to know that they are willing to do a unique mold with no chance of a retool. Makes me keen for the other two Titans.

[prjkt]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!! It was all over my Twitter and Instagram feeds this morning, it was really nice to wake up to this surprise.

I have been wondering this all morning, how is this going to fit into the the Titan Returns line? All TR figures so far have been Headmasters.

I am wondering if Trypticon will be apart of the Power of the Primes line

Metroplex came at a time we were getting updated designs - Springer, Trailcutter, Skids etc. TR is very much a back to G1 design line, so this fits

[DaptoDog]

I look forward to seeing it next to metroplex. I'm surprised it is so similar to the G1 version given metroplex.

Yes it does look great but I'm also surprised they didn't base it on WFC Trypticon (was just playing it on the weekend). It's a straight replica of the G1 toy, right down to the purple stabilisers between the feet.

[MayzaPrime]

Metroplex came at a time we were getting updated designs - Springer, Trailcutter, Skids etc. TR is very much a back to G1 design line, so this fits

True, but he doesn't look like a Headmaster which the entire TR line is. His head doesn't look like it will transform into a robot like Cerebros. Hence why I think he will headline the POTP line

Generations - Metroplex
Combiner Wars - Devastator
Titan Returns - Fortress Maximus
Power of the Primes - Trypticon???

It seems like each line has had 1 titan release, so my theory could be correct

[Shirokaze]

I reckon this Trypticon is pretty cool.... it looks nice enough and I'll buy it, but I was sort of hoping it would be more articulated so we'd be able to get some more dynamic dinosaur poses out of it. Ah well, can't be too fussy :o

[FruitBuyer]

Yes it does look great but I'm also surprised they didn't base it on WFC Trypticon (was just playing it on the weekend). It's a straight replica of the G1 toy, right down to the purple stabilisers between the feet.

As good as they are, more people like G1 than WfC/FoC.

[Bumblebee2000]

I really need to stop buying Titans... just one more. I'll stop this time, no really.

At least this one looks unique. Shame the tail isn't a teeny bit longer but at least it is not stubby. Might have to reprolabel this one, but I said that about Metroplex too and haven't bothered so far.

[MayzaPrime]

I really need to stop buying Titans... just one more. I'll stop this time, no really.

Well there could only be 2 more to go after this one, Omega Supreme and Scorponok :):D

[DaptoDog]

As good as they are, more people like G1 than WfC/FoC.

That's true. It's just that Generations Metroplex now doesn't really match the aesthetic of his G1 counterpart.

All that said I'm sure I'll still love it.

[Jellico]

True, but he doesn't look like a Headmaster which the entire TR line is. His head doesn't look like it will transform into a robot like Cerebros. Hence why I think he will headline the POTP line



Weren't people pointing out foot pegs and cockpits for Titan Masters on the leg revealed back in October?

[BigTransformerTrev]

Bah! I can't believe how much you are all wetting your knickers over this figure! He should be a slightly darker shade of grey, he has too much detail so looks too busy, his tail is too stubby, he... he...

... oh frag it! Who am I kidding?! I WANTS IT! I WANTS IT BAD!

Can't wait to line him up next to Gen Metroplex, TR Fort Max and GA Scorponok. Will finally have new versions of the big 4 in scale to each other to display :D

[Sutton]

Weren't people pointing out foot pegs and cockpits for Titan Masters on the leg revealed back in October?

We had minicon attachment points on figures long after minicons disappeared, and for the sake of a tiny plastic nub they may as well.

[Sutton]

Good to know that they are willing to do a unique mold with no chance of a retool.

There's always a chance for a retool, even when it's not obvious.

The definition of a retool/remold is a lot more broad these days too - look at Sandstorm/Springer, Alpha Trion/Broadside, Rook/Swindle for examples of how far removed mold-mates can be.

I reckon this guy will be the base mold for Scorponok.

[Trent]

Looks good. I wonder what Takara will do with it.

And the. There will be the SDCC version, probably a NYCC version, a Chinese convention version. And so on. And so on. And so on.

[Lord_Zed]

Awesome render, but what will the actual toy look like? :p

Very promising though, I'm glad they opted for a slightly smaller size rather than going big for the sake of it like the previous Titans.

The tail seems a bit stubby, but it could be the angle. Still could well be the best of the Titan size toys so far.

[reillyd]

If he can't walk, I'm going to keep my G1 Platinum release on display. The toy is perfect and I s ee no reason to replace him.

[BruiseLee]

Looks good. I wonder what Takara will do with it.

And the. There will be the SDCC version, probably a NYCC version, a Chinese convention version. And so on. And so on. And so on.

Did someone order a tonne of purple chrome?

[FatalityPitt]

Looking at these photos, Trypticon is gonna be MASSIVE!

Spoiler Alert: His leg is taller than Sixshot :eek:

https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformers-generations-titan-class-trypticon-thread-p1859009.php#p1859009

[FatalityPitt]

There's always a chance for a retool, even when it's not obvious.

The definition of a retool/remold is a lot more broad these days too - look at Sandstorm/Springer, Alpha Trion/Broadside, Rook/Swindle for examples of how far removed mold-mates can be.

I reckon this guy will be the base mold for Scorponok.

... Or Gigastorm (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:BWPerfectBook-BWIIGigastorm.jpg).

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Poor, poor Stumpticon! But let's be kind -- it was probably cold when they made that render...

[GoktimusPrime]

The shorter tail may be indicative that this toy has superior balance to G1 Trypticon completely relies on the tail to remain upright when standing and walking. G1 Trypticon is very much a tail dragger, which is technically incorrect for a dinosaur (and remember that Trypticon's name in Japan is Dinosaurer ;)).

... Or Gigastorm (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:BWPerfectBook-BWIIGigastorm.jpg).
Good call! :D I can't think of any other redeco potential. Scorponok would be impossible because the design is completely different. Although a Titan Class Scorponok could be redecoed as Double Punch.

[Chevron Action Flash]

"Jurassic Park!"

[1AZRAEL1]

The shorter tail may be indicative that this toy has superior balance to G1 Trypticon completely relies on the tail to remain upright when standing and walking. G1 Trypticon is very much a tail dragger, which is technically incorrect for a dinosaur (and remember that Trypticon's name in Japan is Dinosaurer ;)).

Good call! :D I can't think of any other redeco potential. Scorponok would be impossible because the design is completely different. Although a Titan Class Scorponok could be redecoed as Double Punch.

Double Punch and Black Zarak ;) (with some retooling)

[GoktimusPrime]

Double Punch and Black Zarak ;) (with some retooling)
'Nuther great call. :D Although I doubt they'd do it considering that we still don't have a CHUGUR Metro Titan or Grand Maximus. :(

[SuspectimusPrime]

'Nuther great call. :D Although I doubt they'd do it considering that we still don't have a CHUGUR Metro Titan or Grand Maximus. :(

Seemed like the perfect choice for conventions to homage. However I don't think it's a great idea as a general release. If they did started releasing these obscure reuses at retail then it could get real silly real quick - like TF Zone Nine Great Demon Generals Trypticon with exclusive Roman Armour and Shield? :rolleyes:
http://www.therobotspajamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/zone37.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

The Nine Generals gear would actually be a neat thing for a third party company to pick up on. :)

[SuspectimusPrime]

The Nine Generals gear would actually be a neat thing for a third party company to pick up on. :)

Might be difficult to get off the ground, even for third party collectors :p For cartoons, seems like the further away from the original Sunbrow G1 series, the harder it is to find someone who's watched those cartoons and hence willing to whip out the cash for nostalgia.

Don't want to derail the topic, but Fansproject's Saurus (not-Dinoking) had the innerbots and dino shells sold separately because the size and cost of the shells was too much. Using them as an example as their size/price has always been consistently moderate. If your fingers are itchy.. click here (https://tfsource.com/fansproject/tricerabot-shell/). ;)

[Lord_Zed]

The shorter tail may be indicative that this toy has superior balance to G1 Trypticon completely relies on the tail to remain upright when standing and walking. G1 Trypticon is very much a tail dragger, which is technically incorrect for a dinosaur (and remember that Trypticon's name in Japan is Dinosaurer ;)).


I know that but your argument would have more weight if either Trypticon looked anything like a dinosaur, instead Trypticon looks like Godzilla whose got a big ol tail. :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

I know that but your argument would have more weight if either Trypticon looked anything like a dinosaur, instead Trypticon looks like Godzilla whose got a big ol tail. :p

Well considering the biggest ever dinosaur was still smaller in mass than a blue whale, and Trypticon is maybe a mile or two tall, I reckon he could pick Godzilla up in one claw and bite his head off :D After all, in most movies Godzilla is not much bigger than a skyscraper and Trypticon is toting two of those on his shoulder blades no probs ;)

[Zommael]

It looks awesome. Unfortunately it will inevitably cost $350+ when it's released over here and I have better things to spend that money on. But if someone buys one for me I won't be upset. :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

Good to know that they are willing to do a unique mold with no chance of a retool.



... Or Gigastorm (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:BWPerfectBook-BWIIGigastorm.jpg).



There's always a chance for a retool, even when it's not obvious.

The definition of a retool/remold is a lot more broad these days too


They would be fools not to at least recolour him as Tyrannitron (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Tyrannitron):D

[BruiseLee]

They would be fools not to at least recolour him as Tyrannitron (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Tyrannitron):D

I would want a Titan Titan class Snarl then! :D

[GoktimusPrime]

It looks awesome. Unfortunately it will inevitably cost $350+ when it's released over here and I have better things to spend that money on. But if someone buys one for me I won't be upset. :p
Metroplex and Devastator were actually quite reasonably priced here. Metroplex ended up going really cheap at Target. Fortress Maximus was ridiculously expensive when it first came out in stores like Myer and it continues to shelfwarm there as well as TRU, but other stores like Big W released it at a much cheaper price and it managed to sell better there. PC's price was even cheaper than Big W's, although the toy did come out later from them (no surprise there). So there's a fair chance that Trypticon and other future Titan Class figures may come out here at decent prices. :)

I personally paid...
* Metroplex = approx. $175 (purchased from overseas incl. shipping)
* Fortress Maximus = $160
* Devastator = $198

I wouldn't even pay $300 for a Titan Class let alone $350! :eek:

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Edit: Just checked my records - I paid US$115 for Metroplex, so including shipping it was around AU$175

[Lord_Zed]

Well considering the biggest ever dinosaur was still smaller in mass than a blue whale, and Trypticon is maybe a mile or two tall, I reckon he could pick Godzilla up in one claw and bite his head off :D After all, in most movies Godzilla is not much bigger than a skyscraper and Trypticon is toting two of those on his shoulder blades no probs ;)

Trypticon's size is even more poorly defined than Godzilla's sometimes he's huge other times he's only twice Grimlocks size. And we know the the big one in the G1 toon is shorter than the Eifel Tower, so he's well under a mile.:p

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/transformers/images/5/5a/ThiefNight_Trypticon_monuments.JPG/revision/latest?cb=20080316210205

[Zommael]

Metroplex and Devastator were actually quite reasonably priced here. Metroplex ended up going really cheap at Target. Fortress Maximus was ridiculously expensive when it first came out in stores like Myer and it continues to shelfwarm there as well as TRU, but other stores like Big W released it at a much cheaper price and it managed to sell better there. PC's price was even cheaper than Big W's, although the toy did come out later from them (no surprise there). So there's a fair chance that Trypticon and other future Titan Class figures may come out here at decent prices. :)

I personally paid...
* Metroplex = approx. $250 (purchased from overseas incl. shipping)
* Fortress Maximus = $160
* Devastator = $198

I wouldn't even pay $300 for a Titan Class let alone $350! :eek:

The reason I say that is because the prices have been creeping up over the years on these big releases. Metroplex was released over here for $120 when it first showed up at Target. That was AWESOME. But Devastator was significantly more expensive at $198, and then Fort Max when first released was $250. That's getting into the realms of no longer being justifiable, when the choice isn't one toy or several toys but one toy or a video games console. And I can see Trypticon being even more expensive barring some sort of economic miracle.

[drifand]

other than the stubby tail, he looks good. I honestly have no space for it so I might have to pass just like what I did for Fortress Max. I like to see how are the alt modes like.

At least this looks way better then the Hasbro Fort Max.

[kup]

It is a really nicely detailed Trypticon. Hopefully he will be stable.

[FatalityPitt]

Metroplex and Devastator were actually quite reasonably priced here. Metroplex ended up going really cheap at Target. Fortress Maximus was ridiculously expensive when it first came out in stores like Myer and it continues to shelfwarm there as well as TRU, but other stores like Big W released it at a much cheaper price and it managed to sell better there. PC's price was even cheaper than Big W's, although the toy did come out later from them (no surprise there). So there's a fair chance that Trypticon and other future Titan Class figures may come out here at decent prices. :)

I personally paid...
* Metroplex = approx. $250 (purchased from overseas incl. shipping)
* Fortress Maximus = $160
* Devastator = $198

I wouldn't even pay $300 for a Titan Class let alone $350! :eek:

$300 is still way WAY outside my wallet's pain threshold. The most I've ever paid for a single Transformer (with my own money) was $195 for MP11 Starscream, which included shipping. I'm usually reluctant to spend more than $100 for a single Transformer. $100-$150 would be pushing it, and it would have to be of a character I really wanted and/or be really cool.

3-4 years ago, I was blessed enough to find Generations Metroplex at Costco for $109. Until I saw the price tag, I never imagined I'd own that Metroplex.

Hopefully future Titan Class figures will be reasonably priced. That, or the retail stores could do what they did with the first 2-3 waves of Titans Return and release them during a big sale.

[Megatran]

The reason I say that is because the prices have been creeping up over the years on these big releases. Metroplex was released over here for $120 when it first showed up at Target. That was AWESOME. But Devastator was significantly more expensive at $198, and then Fort Max when first released was $250. That's getting into the realms of no longer being justifiable, when the choice isn't one toy or several toys but one toy or a video games console. And I can see Trypticon being even more expensive barring some sort of economic miracle.
To be fair, Titans class Metroplex at $120 was the introductory price at Target. It reverted to $149.

[drifand]

It will be Fort Max pricing. If you want dirt cheap then buy PC but don't scream long wait. Those good old days you need to rely on a clearance sale if they decide to do it. I am glad I am not fussed about this guy buy I do admit he looks a lot more promising than Fort Max.

[SuspectimusPrime]

To be fair, Titans class Metroplex at $120 was the introductory price at Target. It reverted to $149.

IIRC, it was also limited stock.

$160-200 would be fair range after-sales and low end of retail for Trypticon. Really depends on whether it is as hollow as Metroplex, and considering that none of the other Titan Class figs has been re-released at the retail level. Not valuing the top end of the range more than Devastator because between the two, Devastator will likely have more parts (assuming there isn't a huge difference in difficult when moulding big or small pieces of plastic) and require a lengthier assembly time.

Also don't mind if they separate the figure into 2/3/4 parts to save on carton form/void during shipping.

[Megatran]

Looks good. I wonder what Takara will do with it.

And the. There will be the SDCC version, probably a NYCC version, a Chinese convention version. And so on. And so on. And so on.
SDCC version (http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/friendshipismagicfanon/images/3/32/Request_66_alicorn_twilight_sparkle_by_radiant_ecl ipse-d5q621j.png/revision/latest?cb=20140313192928)
NYCC version (http://www.tias.com/stores/jjt/pictures/c238a.jpg)
Chinese Convention version (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/cc/d1/21/ccd12160a32b485016f3008f8ae4d451.jpg)

[Deonasis]

The short tail also makes sense for shelf/wall storage. Sure the tail could move laterally but it is pretty obably easier to leave that out than accomodate it in the transformation. If a shorter tail makes him closer to Metroplex height, then bring it!

[drifand]

The short tail also makes sense for shelf/wall storage. Sure the tail could move laterally but it is pretty obably easier to leave that out than accomodate it in the transformation. If a shorter tail makes him closer to Metroplex height, then bring it!

PE will just sell the add on parts lol

[Samtron]

I just wanna put a saddle on the big guy and gallop around the house giggling with plastic-fueled glee!

[GoktimusPrime]

To be fair, Titans class Metroplex at $120 was the introductory price at Target. It reverted to $149.
Which is actually a really good price as it was actually cheaper than the US RRP! :eek: How often does that ever happen?

I preordered from Amazon USA and paid US$115, and with postage it worked out to be about AU$175 because I thought for sure that this toy would be sold here for well above US RRP which is what usually happens with Transformers here. But much to my surprise and delight of local fans who hadn't ordered online, the toy worked out to be really well priced here. Sure, Target's introductory price was fantastic, but even the standard price was still really good for this toy. :) TR Fort Max's AU RRP was just stupidly expensive though.


$300 is still way WAY outside my wallet's pain threshold. The most I've ever paid for a single Transformer (with my own money) was $195 for MP11 Starscream, which included shipping. I'm usually reluctant to spend more than $100 for a single Transformer. $100-$150 would be pushing it, and it would have to be of a character I really wanted and/or be really cool.
The most I've ever paid for a single Transformer was $300, but that was literally for:
* G1 Fortress Maximus
* Brave Maximus (incl. shipping)
* Encore Fortress Maximus (incl. shipping)
The second most expensive purchase I've ever made was $219 for reissue Trypticon.


IIRC, it was also limited stock.
I don't think it was especially limited. Larger and more expensive toys are always produced in smaller numbers and thus will always be more limited than smaller and cheaper toys. That's always been the case. But I do remember seeing Metroplex sitting on shelves for quite some time after Target's introductory sale price ended and it shelfwarmed at dearer retailers like Myer.

[prjkt]

yeah I found Metroplex at Chadstone Myer that year, stuck him on lay-by around Christmas time

[Bidoofdude]

Do we have an indication of release beyond "this year"? He looks perfect. With the rumoured Dinobots from somewhere, full call of the primitives over here.

[SuspectimusPrime]

I don't think it was especially limited. Larger and more expensive toys are always produced in smaller numbers and thus will always be more limited than smaller and cheaper toys. That's always been the case. But I do remember seeing Metroplex sitting on shelves for quite some time after Target's introductory sale price ended and it shelfwarmed at dearer retailers like Myer.

I was referring to the stock being limited during the introductory price. However, this could have just been the stock levels at the Target I picked mine up at (Rhodes). I made a mad rush there on a Thurs night as soon as the intro price was announced/sighted.

I skipped the several sales for Fortress Maximus thinking that he may end up in Costco at a dirt cheap price 2-3 months after release. Oh well, one less massive robot to worry about :)

[Deonasis]

Brunt(?) is looking deluxe size in the images here https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformers-generations-titan-class-trypticon-thread-p1859009.php#p1859009 Personally dont think he is one, but he could be a headmaster.

[5FDP]

Looks great but... I just bought the platinum version (70 bucks from TRU :D). Can't justify 2 of 'em.

[FruitBuyer]

Do we have an indication of release beyond "this year"? He looks perfect. With the rumoured Dinobots from somewhere, full call of the primitives over here.

What did you hear and where did you hear it?

[GoktimusPrime]

Looks great but... I just bought the platinum version (70 bucks from TRU :D).
CHEAP AS FREE! :eek:

[Bidoofdude]

What did you hear and where did you hear it?

There was some kind of thing going around with the Trypticon reveal, not sure where from.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Pics of the various modes from IGN (http://au.ign.com/articles/2017/02/17/hasbro-reveals-transformers-generations-trypticon-action-figure):

http://i.imgur.com/NAVgRko.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/dh8yEXI.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/4JxSJKJ.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/N67vflK.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/CtASyDq.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/sNPxKeH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/4T1PKt7.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/Iwlumk9.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/fg1mwTx.jpg?1

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Via transformersofficial (https://www.instagram.com/p/BQnyKufhMRN/?taken-by=transformersofficial&hl=en):

http://i.imgur.com/Xm0O1aT.jpg

[XMan]

I'm so happy for the darker shade :)

[DaptoDog]

I'm so happy for the darker shade :)

Yep it brings it to life. Dig the city mode.

[BruiseLee]

Definitely not a small stumpy tail then!

[Raider]

I think I read somewhere that he has a gimmick that allows him to swallow the headmasters :eek:

[Megatran]

I think I read somewhere that he has a gimmick that allows him to swallow the headmasters :eek:
Not Silverbolt then? :(

[SuspectimusPrime]

I think I read somewhere that he has a gimmick that allows him to swallow the headmasters :eek:

That explains the sketch under the sketch of his head.

Full-Tilt looks really good! Was afraid that he may not be able to transform or would not be a TM.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Trypticon's size is even more poorly defined than Godzilla's sometimes he's huge other times he's only twice Grimlocks size. And we know the the big one in the G1 toon is shorter than the Eifel Tower, so he's well under a mile.:p

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/transformers/images/5/5a/ThiefNight_Trypticon_monuments.JPG/revision/latest?cb=20080316210205

Yeah size always fluctuated between episodes. For instance I once saw Sky Lynx's bird mode alone could carry Superion but when fighting on the moon Sky Lynx combined mode looked tiny compared to Tryptocon. Also saw Trypticon pick up and dangle a huge long bullet train with once claw that Defensor couldn't even hold the first car of so in those instances he was gigantic.

It's even been the same in IDW. In Stormbringer he wasn't much bigger than Omega Supreme but in Autocracy he's as big as Metroplex. Yet in Dark Cybertron a flashback showed Omega being about the size of Metros head so who knows how big Trpticon really is :rolleyes:

[BruiseLee]

Up for preorder at PC

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/transformers-titans-return-trypticon

[Bidoofdude]

Perfection. Who designed him?

[1AZRAEL1]

Full Tilt transforms and had a headmaster. I'm cool with that. He looks pretty good actually

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Same thing as with Metroplex...it looks impressive, but I prefer the G1 version.

[Paulbot]

Full Tilt transforms and had a headmaster. I'm cool with that. He looks pretty good actually

And Full Tilt's head is Wipeout from the comics (https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/832748996099608579). That's pretty sweet.

Overall this Titan is looking incredibly impressive. I was lukewarm on Fort Max, but will be getting this.

[Trent]

It's a shame that this one seems to share the G1 versions greatest flaw: a giant dinosaur head hanging off the back of the alt modes.

[1AZRAEL1]

I don't know the comics, but that's awesome. And I'm cool with head being hanging off the back. He'll be in dino mode somewhere he can fit on my shelves anyway

[valkyrie_76]

Looking at the PC website, a lot of popups on the lower right side saying people buying Trypticon and two from W.A. :eek:

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Looking at the PC website, a lot of popups on the lower right side saying people buying Trypticon and two from W.A. :eek:

Given his US retail price is US$150, i'm not surprised people are buying!

Plus I used a $65 coupon, so i'm pretty happy!


I think I read somewhere that he has a gimmick that allows him to swallow the headmasters :eek:

It's mentioned in the IGN article (http://au.ign.com/articles/2017/02/17/hasbro-reveals-transformers-generations-trypticon-action-figure).

[FatalityPitt]

http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg561/TheTransformerPitt/Oozv0CR_zps2iewwrmg.gif?t=1487311450

That City/Base mode is beautiful!

Also, I think Wipe-Out was once a black Windcharger repaint released in the United line. This TR version looks like Tailgate.

[Paulbot]

Also, I think Wipe-Out was once a black Windcharger repaint released in the United line. This TR version looks like Tailgate.

Wipe-out was made up for the comics (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wipe-Out) and looked like a black Tailgate. That is why Takara repainted Windcharger as a Wipe-out toy for United. ;)

[pheonix83]

amazing the amount of people pre-ordering already when its not due for 8 months.

[llamatron]

Yeah I had a $65 coupon to use up. Looks amazing.

[hYpNoS]

The only grip with him is the dinohead sticks out in his alt modes, clearly they couldn't hide (and also implies like fort max there is little transformation, its just mostly folding the legs and flipping the head and or collar around...)

None the less I am impressed, the question, which version should I go for, infact how should I blend it with my current titans?

I got hasbro metroplex, sdcc fort max, should I wait a takara repaint (what else could they do other than use straight black plastic?) or match him to metroplex/cheapest version?

[GoktimusPrime]

It's a shame that this one seems to share the G1 versions greatest flaw: a giant dinosaur head hanging off the back of the alt modes.
Perhaps this was deliberately done for G1 accuracy.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Well it's been announced that he will be 20 inches tall, which makes him the biggest Con ever, though sadly a good 4 inches shorter than Metro and Max :(

Don't get me wrong, I think he will be Awesome! It just blows the display I had in mind

[BruiseLee]

Well it's been announced that he will be 20 inches tall, which makes him the biggest Con ever, though sadly a good 4 inches shorter than Metro and Max :(

Don't get me wrong, I think he will be Awesome! It just blows the display I had in mind

Ah bugger, read something like that a couple days back but was hoping that it wasn't official :(

[Megatran]

Well it's been announced that he will be 20 inches tall, which makes him the biggest Con ever, though sadly a good 4 inches shorter than Metro and Max :(

That is the biggest con ever.

[BruiseLee]

That is the biggest con ever.

Boom Tish!

[Jellico]

It would be interesting to weigh them. Theropods aren't inherently tall.

[Lord_Zed]

Perhaps this was deliberately done for G1 accuracy.

Originally the CHUG line was about modernizing G1 designs, but it seems to have gotten more and more slavish to the originals.

This trend makes me question whether to continue with my CHUG collections sometimes, as if it's going full G1 then it's sort of fulfilling a similar role to the MP line, and the MP toys are so much cooler.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

That's a good point. I guess in one way CHUG has become giving old fogies new articulation. A cheaper alternative to master pieces. Plus we not likely to get a maater piece trigger happy.

They are very different from the original classics design aren't they?

Also i think we're unlikely to get an mp Trypticon.

Back on topic of tryppy, i wonder if he'll with and feel about the same as metro? I'm fine with him being a bit shorter as long as he has about equal bulk and feel

[GoktimusPrime]

Well it's been announced that he will be 20 inches tall, which makes him the biggest Con ever, though sadly a good 4 inches shorter than Metro and Max :(
Wait...

<Googles>

Okay, Google is telling me that 20 inches = 50.8cm (let's round it up to 51cm). That's only 7cm shorter than Generations Metroplex. So Trypticon would be about 1 Cyberverse Legion Class figure shorter than Metroplex. Another thing to consider is that Trypticon doesn't stand with a fully erect gait. He leans forward at about 20° which would naturally stoop his head height below that of Metroplex. So while Trypticon may be shorter he may not necessarily be smaller. There also appears to be more bulk in Trypticons' body whereas Metroplex is a fairly lanky figure. This is why I still consider G1 Fortress Maximus to be the biggest Transformer ever made in terms of mass rather than just height. TR Fort Max may be a bit taller, but lifting G1 Fort Max is gonna give your arms more of a work out! :D I'd be curious to see what Trypticon's body length and weight are.

larger→http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Fortress%20Maximus/fortressmaximus16_zpsquxejid0.jpg←taller

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Box art (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/photos/a.100410510309385.1073741828.100402350310201/433395497010883/?type=3&theater):

http://i.imgur.com/YNs84uA.jpg

[Jellico]

Drop them in a bucket of water and see who displaces the most. :)

[griffin]

A photo of the actual box for Trypticon (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/04/29/transformers-titans-return-trypticon-packaging-revealed-338120)... looks like it might have been shown off at one of the recent Asian promotional events... or leaked from one of the Hasbro offices.

[Soundwarp]

Omg just stop!
Price is no object for that thing

[drifand]

Omg just stop!
Price is no object for that thing

No is not but space was. I like this over fort max but no space.

[hYpNoS]

I'm just hoping it comes out before takara's take.

I'm holding out for a deco change but otherwise the generations version would be less hard hitting on the wallet

[DELTAprime]

I really hope he's in the Toy Sale this year. That's assuming Big W still is having one since Kmart and Target seem to have bailed on the idea.

[hYpNoS]

Was there a rough ETA for the hasbro trypticon?

Might get that if the price is right

[griffin]

Since the Japanese Trypticon looks to be pretty much the same as the Hasbro released, there is this 5 minute video of the Japanese Trypticon toy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA2eUkoVv5Y), from someone who looks like they might be from a Japanese online store.

[Ozgardian]

He can EAT Titan Masters! Bwahahahahahahahahahaha! :eek::cool::D

[griffin]

A release date is now pretty much official, for June (in America, which would be the global release month), as Bigbadtoystore has put up a preorder for Trypticon (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS25461&mode=retail), at US$150, for release in June... which would be perfect timing if BigW keep to their tradition of having a Titan Class Transformers toy for their mid-year toy sale.

[griffin]

Someone in America has already got a Trypticon, and has posted up a lot of photos here (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/titan-returns-trypticon.1110672/). (some are here if that link (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/06/06/titans-return-trypticon-hand-gallery-340913) doesn't work)

[Ozgardian]

Tryppy's listed on Big W's toy sale which starts tomorrow. Personally I'm holding off as I have boycotted Big W after the bad treatment I received from the staff when I was hunting down Devastator 2 years ago! :mad:

[hYpNoS]

Tryppy's listed on Big W's toy sale which starts tomorrow. Personally I'm holding off as I have boycotted Big W after the bad treatment I received from the staff when I was hunting down Devastator 2 years ago! :mad:

...what happened?

My local one have treated me well especially when I was in hardcore hotwheels collector stage and various others helped me out.

just buy from TLTC its cheaper than current staff discounts anyway

[Ozgardian]

Just given the constant run around by ill informed staff that should have just told the truth instead of feeding me stories. For 2 months they kept feeding me lies until Toys R Us became my saviour, haven't looked back since. Plus that way more TF fans can purchase him, I don't mind waiting especially when I get great service like TRU gives! :)

[hYpNoS]

Asking here as I don't know where else to ask.

Is there...a NEED to modify trypticon's ratchets?

I noticed the ratchets don't like going backwards (as in standing position to bringing up the knee, I swear there is slight resistance there) but move fine forwards and I always moved them with care, but are they THAT bad we need to open them up or can I just leave mine as is?

I know guides exist, I'm just curious to what people think or experienced?

[Tober]

Official promotional video:

https://www.facebook.com/transformers/videos/926165934295/

[Jellico]

Asking here as I don't know where else to ask.

Is there...a NEED to modify trypticon's ratchets?

I noticed the ratchets don't like going backwards (as in standing position to bringing up the knee, I swear there is slight resistance there) but move fine forwards and I always moved them with care, but are they THAT bad we need to open them up or can I just leave mine as is?

I know guides exist, I'm just curious to what people think or experienced?

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24442

Maybe...?

I blew a hip on one so got him replaced. At the first sign of trouble on the new one I cracked the hips open and modded them.

If I had to choose between modding or not modding I would choose to mod. The breakage is quick, comes out of nowhere, is irreparable, and can't be modded around if it happens.

I would love to see some more reviews about how other people are going and how widespread the issue is. Maybe in the review thread?