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Not only gestalts, but I think the problem with the decepticon army is the non-generic alt modes. E.g.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
-Gestalts
-Blitzwing
-Insecticons
-Shockwave
-Reflector
-Soundwave
Besides Blitzwing, these are all characters with such unique alt modes that aren't jets or tanks- which Hasbro excuses as not marketable to kids.
Furthermore, subteams such as Insecticons, gestalts/ dinobots are apparently not sellable under the current retail system (by waves).
It's hard to get excited about a Skywarp re-release when it doesn't even look like we'll be getting Thundercracker :(
Poor Thundercracker gets shafted again. :mad:
Small wallets feel more full. :p (just like how girls with small hands--<cut> :p)Quote:
Originally Posted by Vector Prime
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Originally Posted by Doubledealer
Yeah, I'd be surprised too considering how much it would cost. Ultra Magnus is already a Voyager Class which is on the upper price point end -- a trailer would jack it up to Ultra or possible Leader Class price.Quote:
Originally Posted by gdmetro
Although if HasTak did give Ultra Magnus a trailer, I'd expect them to do a better job than City Commander. I think City Commander's quite nice for a fan effort, but I would be really disappointed if an official trailer/armour was like that. Things that I would expect over City Commander would include:
+ Having the trailer as a mostly singular unit that transforms into the armour rather than disassembling into bits and pieces. Even if it had to separate into a few pieces, I wouldn't want to to be nearly as much as City Commander.
+ Incorporating all of the trailer into the armour. Never liked how City Commander has that BFG in armour mode -- it's even too big and heavy for Ultra Magnus to wield!
+ Easier to attach and detach... I find some of City Commander's components (particularly the leg armour) feels like they're gonna break each time I take them off.
However one really nice feature I like about City Commander that I'd like to see HasTak emulate is how it's compatible with G1 Ultra Magnus' weapons, like how G1 Magnus' shoulder launchers can clip on. If HasTak were to make an armour/trailer for Magnus, it wouldn't surprise me that they'd do this - especially considering how they made RtS Optimus Prime compatible with G2 Laser Prime's trailer. :)
But I doubt Ultra Magnus would come with a trailer. They'd more likely keep it cheaper and more affordable for parents... if fans really want a trailer/armour, they can always go buy themselves that 3rd party City Commander that HasTak pretends doesn't exist. ;)
If by "went all out" you mean they took an already existing Diaclone toy, removed the transformable buggy robot and repainted it... yeah sure. :p ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Doubledealer
I hope Tailgate has a retooled head. He doesn't need the hand "magnetisers" either, but I imagine they'll keep that... hopefully explain them as something else in the bio.
We will get him, just a matter of when.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
And in news earlier today...
Reporter: Julia, what do you think about the lack of Classics seeker toys in Australia?
Gillard: Poli wants a 'cracker!
:p
They could do one where the trailer is part of the robot mode like the Titanium figure.Quote:
Originally Posted by gdmetro
Are we sure Ultra Magnus is a voyager? He could just be horrible repaint of the terrible Classics Deluxe Prime toy. It's definately not time to start counting chickens with these new United rumours.
I am suprised we haven't heard of a Scourge repaint of the G2 Prime figure.
We have or we haven't?Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix
Haven't.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkyWarp91
It seems the logical choice for a redeco, but nothing's been announced yet, just fandom speculation.