A return of commemorative?

[MV75]

http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=15547

Maybe, maybe. :)

[kup]

It would likely be similar molds that TakTom has released as Encore only with elongated missiles and short smokestacks with some further cuts on material costs.

However there is the outside chance that one of them is Devastator so one can only hope.

[MV75]

I see no reason that they still wouldn't have the moulds they used for the commemorative series still. Could be another attack on the 25th anniversary, as after the movie, former now adult, g1 fans will be into it again.

But that said, I'd only get what wasn't encored, and speaking of which, taktom could follow up encore with what they released in the tfc collection as well. I'd like encore insecticons. :)

[liegeprime]

Hmmm, TRU again , so that means really bloated pricing, sigh. Good thing Ive got most of the G1s I need, and Im just stuck in finding the really hard ones. Hopefully they focus on other characters not issued during the previous commem series, but I think your prediction kup will be it. Sans chrome and with ridiculous bloated long missles, neutered spring action, cheaper feeling plastic likely with paler paint apps. Sigh......

[bruticus]

Robot kingdom is currently selling this:
http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=&II=TFHRSKIDS

At first i thought it was just the reissue/encore of a crappy hasbro version with those plastic weird bloated missiles, but upon reviewing RK's pictures better, it looks like chromed accurate weapons....wat the?

Is this what ppl reckon will be reselling in our TRU stores shortly??

[kurdt_the_goat]

That's one of the releases from the first load of Commemorative Series (http://www.microforever.com/TFcollection/tfcollectionindex.htm). The level of butchering between Takara and Hasbro reissues varies with each toy, i think Skids got away unscathed!

What seems to be happening is a new release in that series, also branded as "Universe".

[Gutsman Heavy]

might end up being the Soundwave ratbat set?

[MV75]

Robot kingdom is currently selling this:
http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=&II=TFHRSKIDS

At first i thought it was just the reissue/encore of a crappy hasbro version with those plastic weird bloated missiles, but upon reviewing RK's pictures better, it looks like chromed accurate weapons....wat the?

Is this what ppl reckon will be reselling in our TRU stores shortly??

Ah, commemorative skids. The first "new" transformer I bought when I came back into the fray. :)


might end up being the Soundwave ratbat set?

Excellent call. Maybe.

Pity though, I have commemorative and encore soundwave, and have the 2nd cassette set on preorder. But if it came here, I'd probably still get it depending on price.

BUT, tru never did sdcc releases over there did they?

[kup]

You know what would be awesome beyond believe?

Reissues from 1987 onwards including G2.

I honestly had enough with the constant reissuing of the same geewhunner cast over and over.

[SofaMan]

You know what would be awesome beyond believe?

Reissues from 1987 onwards including G2.

I honestly had enough with the constant reissuing of the same geewhunner cast over and over.

+1. Except for the G2. :p

[kup]

+1. Except for the G2. :p

By G2 I mean the new molds not the dumb neon G1 repaints.;)

[GoktimusPrime]

The level of butchering between Takara and Hasbro reissues varies with each toy, i think Skids got away unscathed!
I imagine that Skids' launchers would've had their springs removed so that they can't fire.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Ah, right you are:


In 2004, both Takara and Hasbro reissued Skids as part of the Transformers Collection and Commemorative Series, respectively. The Takara version features a fully functional spring-loaded rocket launcher, whereas the Hasbro version has the launching spring removed.

[i_amtrunks]

might end up being the Soundwave ratbat set?

For the price that was my first thought too.

Too expensive for an Autobot car or even a Jet, and I wouldnt think yet another Prime re-issue would be up for release.

[Kyle]

Encore Sideswipe... Encore Skids...

and Encore Devastator... I hope.

[jaydisc]

Oh Encore Devestator... how I lust for thee.

[MV75]

We're all gunning for encore devastator. I don't have one and really want one.

Everyone please buy encore bruticus. I hope it does so good that they don't even hesitate at the thought of releasing devastator. And of course other combiners. :) I'd buy them all.

[blackie]

Everyone please buy encore bruticus.

i bought 12....:rolleyes:

[Linthart]

i bought 12....:rolleyes:

Smartarse

[swoop]

I really hope they dont redo the reissues they have already done, it would be such a waste to keep pumping out the same toys over and over again. Devastator would be nice and I'd really like to see a 2 pack reissue of sideswipe and sunstreaker or springer. I know Sideswipe was already reissued by hasbro but how cool would a two pack of them be.

[kup]

I think Sunstreaker is one of the 'lost molds'

[Sky Shadow]

By G2 I mean the new molds not the dumb neon G1 repaints.;)

-1. :p Bring on the dumb neon G1 repaints!