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18th July 2013, 10:14 AM
fatbot

Generations Voyager Whirl

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps603cb6c1.png

I wonder if we'll get him here?

Source:http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...r-whirl/27914/
18th July 2013, 10:18 AM
Hursticon

The metallic blue used on his head, hips & forearms are a little distracting, apart from that however Whirl has never looked better and I'm REALLY glad to see he's retained his trademark "Gripper" hands. :eek::D
18th July 2013, 10:21 AM
MayzaPrime

That looks a little small to be a voyager. :confused:
18th July 2013, 10:24 AM
BigTransformerTrev

Very nice! Is he going to be a comic con exclusive or will he be available for mass retail?
18th July 2013, 10:40 AM
UltraMarginal

Stupid Hasbro, I'm trying to save money for Botcon next year. :(:D
18th July 2013, 10:47 AM
Deonasis

Interesting! It makes me think 3 things..
- who will they repaint this into? Maybe even some remoulded bits like Springer.
- the canopy has a hinge to open but this is not needed for transformation which is not that common.
- he might be a bit hollow underneath in alt mode (you can see between his thigh and cockpit).

I'll guess Spinister for the repaint.
18th July 2013, 11:23 AM
Paulbot

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev

Very nice! Is he going to be a comic con exclusive or will he be available for mass retail?

Regular release. Mentioned (and seen?) at BotCon, but now SDCC has started a few more toys and drawings should start to be seen by the public.

Apparently the new Scoop is on show too (according to Twitter) but no picture's shown up yet.
18th July 2013, 11:40 AM
BigTransformerTrev

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deonasis

Interesting! It makes me think 3 things..
- who will they repaint this into? Maybe even some remoulded bits like Springer.
- the canopy has a hinge to open but this is not needed for transformation which is not that common.
- he might be a bit hollow underneath in alt mode (you can see between his thigh and cockpit).

I'll guess Spinster for the repaint.

Possibly Blades? Or Rotorstorm? Maybe not Rotorstorm since IDW has already blown his brain module out, but then has Blades even made an appearance (was he part of the attack on Kimia? Cant remember)?
18th July 2013, 11:57 AM
llamatron

Looks cool but disappointing it's not based on the MTMTE design.

Rotorstorm repaint seems unlikely as he's primarily blue too.
18th July 2013, 12:12 PM
Ploughmans Lunch

Echoing disappointment due to not being based on "Funny Guys in Space".
18th July 2013, 12:44 PM
SuspectimusPrime

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev

Possibly Blades? Or Rotorstorm? Maybe not Rotorstorm since IDW has already blown his brain module out, but then has Blades even made an appearance (was he part of the attack on Kimia? Cant remember)?

I would almost prefer if they did Rotorstorm in the DOTM Skyhammer/Botcon Sandstorm mould to retain some consistency. Botcon Spinister, with its garish 90's colours looked awesome on the HftD Tomahawk/DOTM Vortex mould.

Quote:

Originally Posted by llamatron

Looks cool but disappointing it's not based on the MTMTE design.

Rotorstorm repaint seems unlikely as he's primarily blue too.

Totally agree, but at least we don't have to settle for the Generations Whirl mould anymore ;)
18th July 2013, 01:00 PM
tinyJazz

Pics! Looks interesting, and definitely better than The Generations Deluxe. Not sure if I need one though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev

Possibly Blades? Or Rotorstorm? Maybe not Rotorstorm since IDW has already blown his brain module out, but then has Blades even made an appearance (was he part of the attack on Kimia? Cant remember)?

Didn't stop them repainting Jazz five times after he died. ;) But as llamatron said, Rotorstorm is pretty much the same colour scheme, so might be unlikely. It would be like repainting Blaster into Bluster.
18th July 2013, 01:28 PM
Paulbot

I hope a third party is able to give him hands. He just wants his hands back.
18th July 2013, 02:54 PM
DELTAprime

Going by other clearer pics over at Seibertron now of Whirl and other upcoming toys I think Whirl is misstransformed. Metroplex and Dreadwing are for sure misstransformed in the displays.
18th July 2013, 04:12 PM
Sky Shadow

Very G1 toy. Is there an eyeball? I can't see one in any of the photos.
18th July 2013, 04:30 PM
i_amtrunks

I'll buy two.

One for Whirl-y goodness (MtMtE cast is getting more and more complete) and one to hold onto as a potential Rotorstorm if a 3rd party or Shapeways creator makes head/hands/guns for this mold.
18th July 2013, 06:22 PM
Lord_Zed

Very G1, I Hope they make a Voyager size Roadbuster to go with him.

I'm not actually disappointed that they didn't use the MTMTE design, as the Whirl design for MTMTE has always looked weird and out of place organic to me, sort of like it belonged in Prime or the Movieverse. Although Whirl in his flashback form would have been an ok compromise.

I wonder why his cockpit is hinged? Maybe they want to repaint him as Highbrow?
18th July 2013, 07:15 PM
Bidoofdude

Looks like a cool thing for those that like the G1 toy.;) He feels like Cybertron Scrapmetal to me. :p
18th July 2013, 08:02 PM
Quickstrike

I like that a lot! People at Botcon were saying that he's based on his MTMTE design, what's up with that? Can you bend his legs backwards or something?
18th July 2013, 09:09 PM
Jinto

Looks interesting but I'm also in the camp of "I wish he looked like IDW Whirl!". I'd get him for that head sculpt to use on a custom Whirl body; and those arms and legs look like they'd be great as parts to re-use on other bots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulbot

I hope a third party is able to give him hands. He just wants his hands back.

Lol :D
18th July 2013, 09:49 PM
Sinnertwin

That alt mode... *wipes tear* it's... beautiful
18th July 2013, 10:21 PM
Deonasis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickstrike

I like that a lot! People at Botcon were saying that he's based on his MTMTE design, what's up with that? Can you bend his legs backwards or something?

Yes, Whirls legs look like they can be turned around for more a MTMTE vibe..
Look at the images of the black knee joint and then the back of the legs here: http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...eadwing/27915/
19th July 2013, 12:14 AM
kup

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky Shadow

Very G1 toy. Is there an eyeball? I can't see one in any of the photos.

I was wondering that. Maybe the angle doesn't let us see it or it's unpainted.
19th July 2013, 12:58 AM
SuspectimusPrime

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deonasis

Yes, Whirls legs look like they can be turned around for more a MTMTE vibe..
Look at the images of the black knee joint and then the back of the legs here: http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...eadwing/27915/

It does look like the two black ski's on each of his legs do not serve much of a purpose in alt mode or that robot mode - if they had wanted to give him heel spurs there are simpler ways.
19th July 2013, 02:00 AM
Raptormesh

Looks like a GI Joe machine, if you don't mind me saying so.
19th July 2013, 10:31 AM
Deonasis

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

It does look like the two black ski's on each of his legs do not serve much of a purpose in alt mode or that robot mode - if they had wanted to give him heel spurs there are simpler ways.

But they wanted to give him more than heel spurs. Both front and back of Whirls legs are designed to represent fairly different Whirl incarnations (G1 & MTMTE). Simply turn the hips around and adjust the knees for the Whirl legs you like.
19th July 2013, 10:52 AM
Hursticon

Might as well plonk these here for you guys ;):D:

Voyager: Whirl

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...psd0469181.png http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...ps950f22f3.png

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...psbfccbf33.png http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...ps049fcdf0.png

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...psb2ea90a0.png http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7afedeb2.png
19th July 2013, 11:25 AM
Ultra Mackness

He even has the little head aerial!!! Love it!
19th July 2013, 11:31 AM
1AZRAEL1

He certainly is almost a direct throwback to his G1 self that it is so cool. Definitely on the "must buy" list for me.
19th July 2013, 04:12 PM
Iriorne

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deonasis

Both front and back of Whirls legs are designed to represent fairly different Whirl incarnations (G1 & MTMTE). Simply turn the hips around and adjust the knees for the Whirl legs you like.

I thought his feet looked a bit funny in the early photos, I'm glad they found a way to please everyone. :)
19th July 2013, 05:23 PM
SuspectimusPrime

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deonasis

But they wanted to give him more than heel spurs. Both front and back of Whirls legs are designed to represent fairly different Whirl incarnations (G1 & MTMTE). Simply turn the hips around and adjust the knees for the Whirl legs you like.

Sorry Deonasis, my last comment was meant to agree with you - that since the heels spurs serves no other purpose, it must be for homaging his MTMTE incarnation. Thinking must have failed by 1am last night.
23rd July 2013, 04:33 PM
Ravagecat

Definitely a nice looking bot. I think I like it better than the G1 version :o
23rd July 2013, 04:50 PM
The_Damned

i am so excited he looks sweet as i will be getting 2
23rd July 2013, 04:52 PM
Lint

Promo pics definitely put it into a must-buy light
6th October 2013, 10:14 AM
Jinto

That helicopter-Gerwalk mode looks like it could easily be made into IDW Whirl... Fold out the arms. Find a way for the head to be on top with the body in that horizontal position. I can see it coming together nicely :)
27th December 2013, 10:38 PM
DELTAprime

Seibertron has the first in package image of everyones favourite psychopath Autobot.

http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...l-image/29036/
27th December 2013, 10:41 PM
MayzaPrime

Can't wait!!!
27th December 2013, 10:46 PM
Shirokaze

I had completely forgotten about this fellow. So keen! :)
28th December 2013, 08:56 AM
kup

I hope the toxic green propeller blades are a camera trick. It looks bad.

Aside from that it looks great :)
28th December 2013, 09:36 AM
SMHFConvoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by kup

I hope the toxic green propeller blades are a camera trick. It looks bad.

Aside from that it looks great :)

They look dirty yellow to me

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