The OTCA fan repaint/remold wish-list thread

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Tried looking for a thread about the repaint ideas people want and couldn't find one, so here it is just in time for the end of Botcon 2010.
Old molds, new molds - post your repaint or remold wants here!

My wish list for the latest Botcon offerings is...
HtfD Hubcap into Goldbug - he's currently scheduled for a Big Daddy scheme but the last Movie run gave us a decent Big Daddy already, and with all the Bumblebees around over the past few years a new Goldbug would be a welcome addition. As long as I'm dreaming G1 Season 3 dreams an Ultra Magnus rerelease would be nice too - my empty CC armor could use a <$100-odd body to fit around.:(
Voyager Highbrow looks like a sweet mold but isn't very Highbrow-esque...It'd make a sweet Thunderwing (repaint) or RotF Springer (ideally with a head remold) IMO.
PCC Leadfoot into Fizzle or maybe Blaze, I was thinking Mirage but we have Classics Mirage in the CHUG lines already and some Sparkabots luvvin' wouldn't go astray. Dragstrip would be OK too, especially if we got a Huffer-to-Motormaster repaint and a Scout Wildrider to complete the Stunticons set.
WFC Prime head remold, in G1 Kup colours - he already sorta looks like a Cybertronian pickup truck as it is.
Terradive into Cyclonus, dammit.
Tomahawk would make an awesome Rotorstorm or Whirl update - I'd prefer Rotorstorm since we've had so many more Whirls already, and the cheesy grin in the promo just screams Wreckers Rotorstorm to me.
Brimstone into Cybertron Lugnutz, ideally with a less sinister head.
Voyager Payload/Long Haul to G1 Wide Load.

Also is it just me or does the latest Desert Ruins set look like a vomit-themed redeco?

EDIT - the thread's not intended as limited to the current Botcon reveals btw, they're just what was on my mind today what with them being the most current in TF news. If nothing else maybe an errant suggestion will give some of our custom-making crew a good idea they wouldn't have thought of otherwise, i.e. I reckon a Universe Nemesis Prime from the Big Convoy mold would make an awesome Big Daddy with a little repainting, but I seriously doubt Hasbro/TakaraTomy will ever do it. If we're lucky some Hasbro dude will chance upon the thread and take up a few of the suggestions, but until Hasbro decides to hire us all to do this full-time:cool: it's more of an idea-airing thread. We're still getting repainted Energon and Cybertron figures and the occasional G1 rerelease, so if it can be repainted or remolded please feel free to suggest it - if you're a customiser and have already done it post a pic or link to the thread/post/image in question so we can share your creative genius.:)

[Paulbot]

The new Terradive would make a nice Strafe (better than Cyclonus repainted as Strafe).

Tomahawk in Spinister's colours would go well with Jetblade who reminds me a bit of Needlenose.

[SilverDragon]

Tomahawk into Rotorstorm is the sole thing on my wish list here. The toy would look perfect repainted into Rotorstorm.

Maybe Universe Legends Megatron remolded slightly into Guzzle? Might work, might not.

[SharkyMcShark]

I don't think we'll get Tomahawk into Whirl or Rotorstorm - the colours are too similar (all mainly blue). I would like to see Tomahawk into Springer.

[GoktimusPrime]

Meantime as "Classics" Time Warrior. Just remould the insignia and repaint.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

PCC Bombshock as Cybertron Scattorshot.

[kup]

The new yellow box movie toys have very traditional G1 faces. I would like the helicopter guy to be repainted into Rotorstorm

[Wheel-J]

The complete cast of animated seekers! ;)

[liegeprime]

Well as Im playing with the figure now, Energon Megsy into Thunderwing - with a new head mold of course and a different drone - instead of the small tank, mebbe a smaller plane piggy backing it. Also give it a Matrix Bling as homage/reference to the Marvel g1 story:D

[GoktimusPrime]

Well as Im playing with the figure now, Energon Megsy into Thunderwing - with a new head mold of course and a different drone - instead of the small tank, mebbe a smaller plane piggy backing it.
Like this? (from BotCon 2010):
http://tformers.net/g/albums/13786/P1060987.JPG
http://tformers.net/g/albums/13786/P1060988.JPG
http://tformers.net/g/albums/13786/P1060991.JPG

[1AZRAEL1]

Like this? (from BotCon 2010):
http://tformers.net/g/albums/13786/P1060987.JPG
http://tformers.net/g/albums/13786/P1060988.JPG
http://tformers.net/g/albums/13786/P1060991.JPG

Yes!!! That looks really cool.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Dayum...

[GoktimusPrime]

Well, a retool _that_ extensive would be quite costly for Hasbro. But I like liegeprime's initial idea of a simple head retool and replace the tank/sword accessories with a smaller (and much cheaper - remember that the tank is electronic) plastic guns and Matrix w/ chain. That would be an affordable enough option for Hasbro if they wanted to go down that path. :)

[Gutsman Heavy]

I'm interested to see what Generations Thunderwing looks like

[GoktimusPrime]

Will it be a proper Pretender, or just a Transformer based on G1 Thunderwing's Pretender shell (à la ROTF Bludgeon)? I'd like to see the former, but I suspect it will be the latter. What would be interesting is if they gave him a four-barrelled gun (as seen in G1 canon (http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/7/79/Thunderwingisdeath.jpg) - something the original toy never had). I'd like to see it being a gatling missile launcher like BW Rampage's gatling gun (Movie-1 Voyager Starscream's hands are the same gimmick, but they're not detachable guns). :)

[kup]

Will it be a proper Pretender, or just a Transformer based on G1 Thunderwing's Pretender shell (à la ROTF Bludgeon)? I'd like to see the former, but I suspect it will be the latter. What would be interesting is if they gave him a four-barrelled gun (as seen in G1 canon (http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/7/79/Thunderwingisdeath.jpg) - something the original toy never had). I'd like to see it being a gatling missile launcher like BW Rampage's gatling gun (Movie-1 Voyager Starscream's hands are the same gimmick, but they're not detachable guns). :)

If they make him big as in Ultra size, it would not be too hard to fit a Legends toy onto it even if it works more as 'plugging him in' than fitting him inside the body.

[dirge]

Will it be a proper Pretender, or just a Transformer based on G1 Thunderwing's Pretender shell (à la ROTF Bludgeon)? I'd like to see the former, but I suspect it will be the latter.

I actually like that Bludgeon isn't a Pretender - since the whole Pretender aspect of Bludgeon (& Thunderwing) wasn't so prominent in the Marvel comic, anyway. The new Bludgeon toy focuses on his image seen in the comic, giving that (Pretender) form a good transformation, rather than a relatively clunky inner figure.

So yeah, I'd be happier if Thunderwing was not a Pretender.

Mind you, I like the original toys of both of these characters - but doing them as Pretenders now would hamper the potential for the ipdated forms of the characters to use modern technology.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

+1, as long as the robot mode is as close to the shell/predominant character model as Bludgeon I could care less for the Pretender aspect.
Still would have liked a bigger size class than Deluxe though, an Ultra would have been great.

[GoktimusPrime]

Maybe have a Mini-con who looks like the inner robot? ;)

One funny thing with Thunderwing was how the Pretender shell has that opening behind the head... since I was a kid whenever I play with Thunderwing I sometimes flip up the robot head while it's still inside the shell just to play it from Thunderwing's robot's POV while still inside the shell. So it's like the whole is a "cut-away" showing the audience (i.e.: me!) what Thunderwing is doing inside the shell, so I can actually _see_ him "piloting" it! :D Anyone else do this?

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Turns out Thunderwing there uses Supreme Cybertron Starscream as a base mold. Still want. (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transtopia-masterclass-idw-thunderwing/19208/)

[SkyWarp91]

Another movie Cliffjumper, based on a newer Deluxe Bumblebee mold (like Battle Blade Bumblebee) because I got into Transformers after ROTF and can't get a hold of the original 2007 movie toy!

[Gutsman Heavy]

I'd like to see Cannon BB with the premium masked head redeco'd into Wasp

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Never gonna come from Hasbro, but...
Updated Monsterbot trio: Universe Repugnus (http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/UniRepugnus/repugnus.htm) rerelease, RiD Galvatron into Doublecross (if anyone knows of any better 2-headed dragons please suggest them), BW Tigerhawk/Universe Razorclaw into Grotusque.
While I'm at it, a RotF Bludgeon, repainted Mindwipe (or a Cybertron Sideways Mindwipe repaint), and a repaint of the BW Buzzclaw mold into Bugly would make an awesome Chaos Trinity set.

And Recon Ironhide with jungle camo vehicle parts/kibble, with the silver headband-esque bit red for that Rambo feel.:D

Cybertron Defense Red Alert into G1 Stalker.

[Tallestblue]

Y'know what I want? I want a Shockwave/Wheeljack two pack with Energon Shockblast and Downshift.

Certainly they're close to that but I want all of Shockblast's green clear plastic replaced with clear purple plastic and done in a slightly darker purple overall.
Oh, and his black ears/antennae need to be painted/molded silver.

Downshift really only needs all that army green plastic replaced with silver and his red energon weapons either black or silver..

And Yes I'm too damn lazy to do all this painting myself. Do it Hasbro! Do it now!!

[GoktimusPrime]

Downshift really only needs all that army green plastic replaced with silver
You mean like this? (http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/energon/sc19.htm) ;) :)

Note: best of all, this toy was actually called Wheeljack and _not_ Downshift!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Laser%20Magnus%20Photocomic/photocomic_lasermagnus15.jpg

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

See, I'd rather his clear red parts were made clear blue and that takes more than a simple repaint...though if we don't end up getting a CHUG-AA Wheeljack it'll be Energon Downshift for the Odieverse. I mean, someone's gotta build the Dinobots with simple brains...:D

[kup]

I really wish they had a Wheeljack for Classics. I would go as far as settling for a Downshift repaint with either smokey grey or blue clear plastic and the mentioned silver (or black) joint bits instead of green.

Somthing like this (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/radicons-customs/27117879d1254209331-classics-wheeljack-windcharger-cwj-wnd.jpg)

Yeah, Downshift is a pretty crap mold but he does look like Wheeljack.

[GoktimusPrime]

Cybertron Downshift is a better toy and would still look like Wheeljack with the right colours. Better weapons too. :)

[kup]

Cybertron Downshift is a better toy and would still look like Wheeljack with the right colours. Better weapons too. :)

I disagree as the body shape is not Wheeljack. Although Cybertron Downshift is indeed a better toy, it's also a lesser tribute IMO.

[GoktimusPrime]

I'll take the better toy thanks. :)

[Tallestblue]

You mean like this? (http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/energon/sc19.htm) ;) :)

Note: best of all, this toy was actually called Wheeljack and _not_ Downshift!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Laser%20Magnus%20Photocomic/photocomic_lasermagnus15.jpg

Those poor Downshifts!

[Lord_Zed]

I really wish they had a Wheeljack for Classics. I would go as far as settling for a Downshift repaint with either smokey grey or blue clear plastic and the mentioned silver (or black) joint bits instead of green.

Somthing like this (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/radicons-customs/27117879d1254209331-classics-wheeljack-windcharger-cwj-wnd.jpg)

Yeah, Downshift is a pretty crap mold but he does look like Wheeljack.

Wheeljack form planet Crapatron.

While he does look more like Wheeljack I gotta side with Goktimus, those combiners crummyness outweighed their tribute factor. I'd rather wait years for a new mold than accept one of them as a repaint, it'd be Hasbro Springer all over again.

[kup]

Wheeljack form planet Crapatron.

While he does look more like Wheeljack I gotta side with Goktimus, those combiners crummyness outweighed their tribute factor. I'd rather wait years for a new mold than accept one of them as a repaint, it'd be Hasbro Springer all over again.

I'll agree that an Energon Downshift repaint is far from the best scenario but I can't agree with Gok that Cybertron Downshift is the better tribute despite being the better toy.

However I will agree that I would rather wait for a proper Wheeljack mold than have the Energon Downshift repaint.

[kup]

Saw this and it ain't a bad concept:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/radicons-customs/27146966d1266916027-wreckers-roll-call-impactor-p1010010.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

An interesting retool of Ultimate Battle Megatron :)

RE: Downshift-->Wheeljack -- while a whole new mould would be cool, given the choice between a repainted Energon Downshift or a repainted Cybertron Downshift for Classicsverse, I'd take the latter.

[Tallestblue]

....And Shockwave! We need a Purple Shockwave!!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

After how well Cyb Downshift worked as Big Baddy I reckon a Wheeljack repaint would be kinda disappointing.
Moving on...

RiD Scourge-themed Cybertron Optimus Prime with RotF Jetfire-coloured Cybertron Wing Saber and Cybertron Nemesis Breaker reissue.

[GoktimusPrime]

We need an original Classicsverse Shockwave mould... NOT a repainted Energon Shockblast. Energon Shockblast, while a neat toy in its own right, doesn't evoke G1 Shockwave to me... mostly cos he doesn't transform into a space gun. Oh, and the gigantic gun-arm too. Also, Energon Shockblast is already purple... whatcha gonna do - make him more purple?? Lame.

We need a new mould of G1 Shockwave who transforms into a scifi space gun... and yes, make it purple. I don't mind if it's another Nerf Gun like Classics Megatron. Can we not have an orange tip on the barrel since it's not a realistic gun mode? And even if the barrel is orange tipped (please not the entire barrel) -- surely we don't need clown colours all over the rest of the toy like we had with Classics Megs. <shudder>

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

This would do alright IMO. (http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=8441&dispsize=600&start=0)
I'm not rich enough to get it and happy with Animated Shockers, but it is freaking sweet.

As far as repaint/remolds go, a Darkmount remold with a gun that could cover/replace his robot-mode hand, or maybe SE Megatron, with a new head would make an OK Shockwave, since we're not likely to get a space-gun any more than we'll see a Soundwave as a tape player. I quite like Shockblast but he's no Shockwave ('cept in Japan).

[Tallestblue]

And Now looking at my Cybertron Toyshelf I kinda want a repaint of Cybertron Scourge as Beast Wars Dinobot. Dunno how it would work in fiction terms but still. Me wantee. AND a repaint of Hot Shot/Excellion in legends Class Bumblebee colours.

Man I wish I could paint.

[Lord_Zed]

We need an original Classicsverse Shockwave mould... NOT a repainted Energon Shockblast. Energon Shockblast, while a neat toy in its own right, doesn't evoke G1 Shockwave to me... mostly cos he doesn't transform into a space gun. Oh, and the gigantic gun-arm too. Also, Energon Shockblast is already purple... whatcha gonna do - make him more purple?? Lame.


I actually wouldn't mine the Energon Shockblast remold, and when I say remold I mean give the guy two proper arms, well one with a gun hand but hey. A straight repaint however would be totally sucky.

[GoktimusPrime]

This would do alright IMO. (http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=8441&dispsize=600&start=0)
Erm... not fond of that alt mode. :/


As far as repaint/remolds go, a Darkmount remold with a gun that could cover/replace his robot-mode hand, or maybe SE Megatron, with a new head would make an OK Shockwave, since we're not likely to get a space-gun any more than we'll see a Soundwave as a tape player.
The difference being that cassette tapes are an outdated form of data storage. Guns haven't gone out of fashion yet... especially futuristic space guns - cos stuff from the future never goes out of style (http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/underwire/2009/08/atriptothemoon1902.jpg)! ;) Also remember that Classics Megatron was a gun. Pew pew pew!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

A 3-pack featuring Cybertron Snarl in Weirdwolf colours (it's been done I know, but it'd work in the 3-pack), bat Optimus Primal in Mindwipe colours, and crocodile BW Megatron in Skullcruncher colours.

[GoktimusPrime]

that's an odd choice - having a mecha-wolf with a fully organic bat and croc. Maybe they could repaint Wolfang as Weirdwolf and have all 3 of them as fully organic beast bots.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I was trying to think of a Basic-sized organic wolf but couldn't - an organic retool of Snarl would be just as good, but in this case I'd prioritize the similar size over pure organic/technorganic similarity - if possible a more techno look would be preferable to organic.
Or replace the Optimus mold with a Sonar repaint, and a retooled croc Megs mold.

[Gutsman Heavy]

I think armada Thrust could be redeco'd into a pretty good "pre beastwars" Quickstrike

[liegeprime]

Reviving an old thread here heheheheh. NOt sure if anyone posted it already in the thread as I couldnt be bothered to backtrack the thread...

Having just played again ( after so long not doing so) with my Energon Inferno figure it quite struck me that this figure could be reissued/retooled for the generations line as Generations Hosehead. Of course theyd have to just recolour a few bits and pieces to distinguish it from the original mold and do something in homage to the headmaster gimmick the original G1 figure, but alt mode wise is already a good match :D Since Energon Hotshot already was remoulded and reused for the exclusive Nightbeat figure, this is a good choice IMO, now only a figure reuse for Siren remains.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Moldreuse001.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Moldreuse002.jpg

[SkyWarp91]

Reviving an old thread here heheheheh. NOt sure if anyone posted it already in the thread as I couldnt be bothered to backtrack the thread...

Having just played again ( after so long not doing so) with my Energon Inferno figure it quite struck me that this figure could be reissued/retooled for the generations line as Generations Hosehead. Of course theyd have to just recolour a few bits and pieces to distinguish it from the original mold and do something in homage to the headmaster gimmick the original G1 figure, but alt mode wise is already a good match :D Since Energon Hotshot already was remoulded and reused for the exclusive Nightbeat figure, this is a good choice IMO, now only a figure reuse for Siren remains.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Moldreuse001.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Moldreuse002.jpg

Beautiful pics man! That newer Hosehead looks awesome!

[Sky Shadow]

They ought to recolour/retool Retrax/Powerhug as Unicron for Generations. In 'planet' mode he's about the right size to nibble on Primus's Cybertron:

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1382/retrax.gif

[liegeprime]

They ought to recolour/retool Retrax/Powerhug as Unicron for Generations. In 'planet' mode he's about the right size to nibble on Primus's Cybertron:

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1382/retrax.gif

or as Pac Man:D

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Hearts of Steel Prehistoric Bumblebee would work alright.

Got two more: BW Noctorro as Horribull and Cybertron Defense Hotshot as G1 Ruckus.

[Paulbot]

I hope they give the new legends Megatron a repaint as Browning. After watching Masterforce I'd like a little gun/robot :)

[SuspectimusPrime]

Tomahawk repainted into Spinister? Any takers?

Thunderwing needs some underlings :p (not that I have acquired my Thunderwing yet :()

[Paulbot]

Tomahawk repainted into Spinister? Any takers?

I suggested that in the second post on this thread. :)

Thunderwing's (expanded) Mayhem Squad could be:
Hailstorm or Darkmount as Quake
Tomahawk as Spinister
Jetblade as Needlenose
The existing Classics/Movie Crankcase
Terradive as Windsweeper
ROTF Armorhide as Ruckus

Only problem is I think all of these toys might be taller than Thunderwing.

[SharkyMcShark]

Reviving an old thread here heheheheh. NOt sure if anyone posted it already in the thread as I couldnt be bothered to backtrack the thread...

Having just played again ( after so long not doing so) with my Energon Inferno figure it quite struck me that this figure could be reissued/retooled for the generations line as Generations Hosehead. Of course theyd have to just recolour a few bits and pieces to distinguish it from the original mold and do something in homage to the headmaster gimmick the original G1 figure, but alt mode wise is already a good match :D Since Energon Hotshot already was remoulded and reused for the exclusive Nightbeat figure, this is a good choice IMO, now only a figure reuse for Siren remains.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Moldreuse001.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Moldreuse002.jpg

This idea makes even more sense when you consider that E Inferno's head just like sites behind the cabin in vehicle mode and would look better if it wasn't there (if it was made into like a full headmaster)

[snazzbot 101]

Hosehead sounds like a fantastic idea.

I do imagine Skullcruncher as City of SteelOptimus Prime however

[liegeprime]

Again reviving this thread hehehehe:D:D:D

The idea struck me the other day.... now that I have the Explorer and Munitioner... what do I do with the original toys - Swindle maximus and Blast-Off Maximus... while fiddling with them I thought these two would be perfect modern day take for two characters associated with Thunderwing. All they need is a few recolouring - in Swindle's case a lot of recolouring;) and they'd be perfect - and the energon weaponry could be a modern take on their old gimmick classification.... Jr Targetmasters Quake and Spinister!

NOw I dont have the talent and skill enough to do this but just to aid my proposed case some pics - just imagine the molds in the colors of their G1 namesake-to-be.

Swindle to Spinister
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Miscellaneous/MoldRe-use002.jpg

Blast-Off to Quake
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Miscellaneous/MoldRe-use001.jpg

Size wise theyd be perfect for the Shorty Generations Thunderwing
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Miscellaneous/MoldRe-use003.jpg

And if you have an extra of one of the jets in the Superion maximus mold it could be repainted and the sigil stickered over to be Needlenose - twood help to have a slight head remold too.. if one has the skill. ;)

Sigh, I just wish I have enough skill to carry out these ideas.... I guess Ill make do with what I can do... time to buy some paints and sandpaper and browse thru customizing threads for tips and pointers:p

So, what do you guys think?:D

[Paulbot]

Cool idea. Thumbs up! :)

[chuttla]

saw these repro stickers on tfw a month ago , i was thinking about them myself.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/336494-classics-spinister-quake.html

[liegeprime]

saw these repro stickers on tfw a month ago , i was thinking about them myself.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/336494-classics-spinister-quake.html

WOW! Now I reaaaally have to make this project happen. Thanks for sharing these! :D:D KNew I wasnt alone in thinking these figs will be good for something especially since Blast Off is so near Quake's colors already

[GoktimusPrime]

Grapple repainted as Hauler. ;) Okay, probably wouldn't work as a regular store release toy, but it'd be a pretty neat exclusive. :)

[liegeprime]

Tomahawk as Spinister please (as was speculated when the Tomahawk instructions showed a different head)

NIce one Pipesqueak, I was thinking of reusing these molds for...

Spinister
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Miscellaneous/MoldRe-use002.jpg
Quake
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Miscellaneous/MoldRe-use001.jpg

As they'd be a good sorta less than deluxe size and look good as Thunderwing's minions ( being that Thunderwing is such a shorty:p) they can add 2 minicons each for em to be TM partners so that one doesnt feel gipped of such a small figure being sold as deluxe...:D:D
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Miscellaneous/MoldRe-use003.jpg

but if they're gonna be doing him using that mold(Tomahawk) that would be awesome as well!!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Got a new one (I think): 2012 Legends Megatron remolded into Masterforce Browning.

[Megatron]

This:

http://i38.servimg.com/u/f38/17/58/39/32/sgmegs10.jpg

[Gouki]

All I want is a taller Thunderwing! It doesn't have a to be a bigger size class, just... bigger.

[GoktimusPrime]

<blows.dust.off.thread>
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/meme_threadnecro_zps54d14072.jpg :p

Here's my wishlist of redecos based on images of upcoming toys.
+ Generations Arcee repainted as Paradron Medic <---limited exclusive
+ Masterpiece Wheeljack repainted as Masterpiece Slicer <---limited exclusive
+ Masterpiece Bumblebee significantly retooled as MP Cliffjumper. The core robot elements may be the same, but the head and alt mode components would have to be different to represent the Porsche 924.
+ MP Cliffjumper (see above) as MP Hubcap. Simple retool, just change the head and spoiler. Done.
+ MP Bumblebee as MP Bumper. Would have to also be significantly retooled to accomodate new head and Mazda 323 alt mode. <---store/chain exclusive
+ G2 MP Bumblebee and Hubcap. Hey, if it worked for MP Lambor, why not 'Bee and 'Cap? ;) <---limited exclusive?
+ MP Streak in Diaclone colours. This should be the colours for Hasbro's version of this toy IMHO.
+ MP Lambor & Alert as MP Deep Cover and Clamp Down respectively <---limited exclusives (like Tiger Track)
+ MP Ultra Magnus in Diaclone colours <---limited exclusive
+ Generations Arcee as Elita One (retooled head and vehicle parts). They should retool Arcee and Chromia as Moonracer and Firestar (Flamewar... wateva :p).

Now for the Gestalts! :D
* Menasor in G2 colours
* Superion in G2 colours. I forget, was G2 FoC Bruticus a TRU exclusive or was it sold in various chains? Anyway, use the same approach. :)

And if Hasbro decides to go ahead with more Generations Gestalts, I'd like to see...
* Devastator in G2 colours; yellow as store exclusives, orange as limited event or online exclusive
* Devastator in Diaclone colours; limited exclusive
* Defensor as Generations Guard City <---store or limited exclusive

I'm not sure if Hasbro would do G1 style Combaticons in Generations, as they might consider it not feasible since they did FoC Bruticus. But if they did G1 style Bruticus in Generations, then I reckon they should do the G2 colour treatment. I reckon an exclusive Generations Battle Gaia would sell too, either based off the existing FoC set or off a G1 based set.

[MayzaPrime]

Well I am hoping we get some Shattered Glass treatment for alot of the new Generations figures.

Come on TFCC give us some more combiners :D

[GoktimusPrime]

Well I am hoping we get some Shattered Glass treatment for alot of the new Generations figures.
^Agreed :D That would especially help Hasbro to milk more money out of Generations Abominus and Computron who otherwise don't have much repaint potential. :)

I'd also really like to see Generations Nightbeat repainted as Minerva. I know some people might prefer to see Arcee done for this, but I'd rather see the Nightbeat redeco used, as it 'historically' makes more sense since G1 Minerva was just a straight up repaint of Nightbeat. And the Bumblebee mould is fairly androgynous anyway, I think it would still be passable as a female. Yes, it has big shoulders, but so does Minerva (both the toy and G1 show model!). :D Either the original Universe Inferno or a Generations (combinable) Hot Spot could be redecoed as Generations Hosehead (similar to how Generations Motormaster is going to be a stand alone Optimus Prime Voyager). Generations Brainstorm may be heavily retooled to become Generations Highbrow (similar to the level of retooling done to Generations Sandstorm).

[Bidoofdude]

Meantime as "Classics" Time Warrior. Just remould the insignia and repaint.

I'd buy that. It'd make an excellent piece.

G2 Bruticus was indeed a TRU exclusive here, for $100 IIRC.

As for OP, I'd personally like the Sparkabots to get their own moulds, maybe with a similar spark gimmick used in the jousting AOE bots that is contained within an articulated body. That would be tough to pull off, but I'd like to see it happen.

I'd also like to see Scrapper from Scoop, especially if we only see the 5 other constructicons alive in IDW made into a combiner.

[GoktimusPrime]

Here's how I'd make the Generations Constructicons:
+ Release all the original 6 Constructicon characters (and try to use all of their original names, or approximate as close as I could if the trademark's lost (no more "Alpha Bravos" :rolleyes: :p)
+ Engineer Hook to be able to form both Devastator's upper torso and right leg. Admittedly this would likely make Hook the most compromised of the Constructicons in terms of engineering, but considering that none of the other Constructicons need to be interchangeable, they should be pretty well designed and hopefully compensate for any of Hook's shortcomings. :o
+ Release a new Generations Prowl toy based on or inspired by one of his more recent (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/6/6a/Prowl_Arcee_TheAutomonyLesson.jpg) IDW forms (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/3/3f/CityOnFire-NewProwl.jpg). Design this toy to be able to replace Hook as the upper torso/head of Devastator (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/IDWRID14_prowlstator.jpg). I would only ever have this Prowl sold separately; if the Constructicons were to be sold as a gift set, I wouldn't include this Prowl. It'd make the overall set more expensive for an additional toy with a niche appeal. For people who really want a Prowlastator, they can go and get this Prowl toy separately.

As for repaint potential - I would seriously consider having this Prowl toy redecoed as Bluestreak (http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/1/15659/2794504-sideswipe_tf_robots_in_disguise_12_warpath_bluestr eak.jpg) and Smokescreen (http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/archive/3/36/20090321020122!SpotlightBlaster_Jazz_Smokescreen_L andfill.jpg). ;)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Age of Extinction Swoop/Strafe into an updated Cutthroat (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Cutthroat_%28G1%29).

[Verno]

A set of G1 Seekers repainted from Transmetal Waspinator.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Combiner Wars Turbomasters (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Turbomaster)!

CW Optimus into Thunderclash - retooled head and chest. Just for kicks, he should come with a Generations Mini-con Assault team (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:Generationstoy_Mini-ConAssaultTeam.jpg) redeco into Paddox (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Paddox).
Dead End into Boss - heavy retool, vehicle mode shell, head, fake robot mode chest.
Off Road into Scorch - retooled head.
Breakdown into Flash - moderate retool, head and vehicle mode.
Drag Strip into Hurricane - heavy retool, vehicle-mode shell and head.

They combine to form...Hyperdrive!

With Hunt for the Decepticons Tomahawk as Rotorstorm - straight redeco.

Of course, they'd need to be matched against Combiner Wars Predators (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Predator_%28subgroup%29).
Heavy Silverbolt retool into Skyquake.
2x heavy Firefly retools into Falcon and (Predator) Skydive.
Heavy (Aerialbot) Skydive retool into Snare.
Heavy-ish Air Raid retool into Talon.

They would of course combine into a gestalt named Scrash.

Stalker would be a slight remold of Cybertron Defense Red Alert.

[Paulbot]

Saw the Predators digibashed on Twitter the other day
https://twitter.com/brickonator/status/592065853983686656/photo/1

[prjkt]

Either the original Universe Inferno or a Generations (combinable) Hot Spot could be redecoed as Generations Hosehead (similar to how Generations Motormaster is going to be a stand alone Optimus Prime Voyager). Generations Brainstorm may be heavily retooled to become Generations Highbrow (similar to the level of retooling done to Generations Sandstorm).

Looking at CW Hotspot, I think it might even be possible to keep the headmaster gimmick with a little retooling there, if Hasbro wanted to pull a double head-combiner-master type release... Instead of the rotating head elements, just add a Brainstorm-style clip, and retool the combiner head a little to have a "seat" for the Headmaster...

I'd like to see Highbrow done as well, though that might have to wait until after CW has run it's course....




I'd also like to see Scrapper from Scoop, especially if we only see the 5 other constructicons alive in IDW made into a combiner.
A little late to the party on this one, but Takara's TAV Roadblock covers this nicely I think

[SuspectimusPrime]

Combiner Wars Turbomasters (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Turbomaster)!

CW Optimus into Thunderclash - retooled head and chest. Just for kicks, he should come with a Generations Mini-con Assault team (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:Generationstoy_Mini-ConAssaultTeam.jpg) redeco into Paddox (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Paddox).
Dead End into Boss - heavy retool, vehicle mode shell, head, fake robot mode chest.
Off Road into Scorch - retooled head.
Breakdown into Flash - moderate retool, head and vehicle mode.
Drag Strip into Hurricane - heavy retool, vehicle-mode shell and head.

They combine to form...Hyperdrive!

With Hunt for the Decepticons Tomahawk as Rotorstorm - straight redeco.

Of course, they'd need to be matched against Combiner Wars Predators (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Predator_%28subgroup%29).
Heavy Silverbolt retool into Skyquake.
2x heavy Firefly retools into Falcon and (Predator) Skydive.
Heavy (Aerialbot) Skydive retool into Snare.
Heavy-ish Air Raid retool into Talon.

They would of course combine into a gestalt named Scrash.

Stalker would be a slight remold of Cybertron Defense Red Alert.

Either of those would be epic! :eek:

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

OK, so now that we've seen the CW Combaticons, let's see about a Last Stand of the Wreckers combiner.:D

Torso - Hot Spot redeco into Pyro.
Blades redeco into Rotorstorm.
Brawl redeco into Guzzle.
Rook remold into Imactor, with harpoon hand attachment.
Swindle/Hound remold into Ironfist.

2 Legends figures with Cybertronic alt-modes for Topspin and Twin Twist. Both turn into weapons for a double-targetmaster type deal.

[MayzaPrime]

Saw the Predators digibashed on Twitter the other day
https://twitter.com/brickonator/status/592065853983686656/photo/1

Hahaha Predator Sky Dive retool from Aerialbot Sky Dive :p

Stalker could also be retooled from Hot Spot :D

[prjkt]

OK, so now that we've seen the CW Combaticons, let's see about a Last Stand of the Wreckers combiner.:D

Torso - Hot Spot redeco into Pyro.
Blades redeco into Rotorstorm.
Brawl redeco into Guzzle.
Rook remold into Imactor, with harpoon hand attachment.
Swindle/Hound remold into Ironfist.

2 Legends figures with Cybertronic alt-modes for Topspin and Twin Twist. Both turn into weapons for a double-targetmaster type deal.

I like that. Would definitely buy that.

Hotspot already looks a little like G1 Pyro anyway in alt-mode, would't be the first time a Swindle has been turned into Ironfist, give Guzzle another gun so the turret still sticks up and Rook to Impactor actually works pretty well.

If only there was an alternate chopper to be used for Rotorstorm, as the A/B mould is a little overused now, and doesn't have his signature chest cockpit... Could always swap him out for a Kup from Off Road instead....

[GoktimusPrime]

Earthrise Cliffjumper as Hubcap PLEASE
https://i.ibb.co/jf3YT2m/hubcap-CHUG.jpg
(Photoshopping by tha_phantom)

[Bidoofdude]

My current list I guess:

- Legends Eject (repaint of TR Rewind)
- Deluxe Bumblebee (reshell of Earthrise Cliffjumper into VW Beetle)
- Deluxe Detritrus (repaint of Siege Hound)
- Deluxe BW Inferno (retool of T30 Waspinator)
- Deluxe Wheeljack (reshell/retool of Earthrise Wheeljack into Cybertronian mode)
- Titan G2 Devastator (repaint of CW Devastator)



Didn't include the obvious ones (Inferno from Earthrise Grapple, Trailbreaker, etc.). Size is indicative of importance.