Battle across time collection (Sideswipe and Skywarp)

[JJJ]

Another one where I would have to split it with someone who only wants BW, not G1.

Who is making these decisions at Hasbro? Why would you not put the two BW toys together, and Mirage & Sideswipe together?

[kovert]

Fans who only want G1 characters will be forced to buy two separate two-packs instead of a single G1-themed two-pack. The same goes for fans who only want Beast Wars characters. In terms of increasing sales/annual profit it's a clever business decision by Hasbro.

[JJJ]

Fans who only want G1 characters will be forced to buy two separate two-packs instead of a single G1-themed two-pack. The same goes for fans who only want Beast Wars characters. In terms of increasing sales/annual profit it's a clever business decision by Hasbro.

Nah. If I can't find someone to split it with, I just won't buy it. I consider that the rational choice, rather than purchasing things I don't want. Hasbro loses money that way.

[mrodo]

I'd be happy to take grimlock/skywarp if that's what you're proposing

[griffin]

Product details from Amazon (from pre-order page - product page not yet active)...

• DISCOVER KINGDOM: Worlds collide when the Maximals and Predacons join the fight, coming together with the Autobots and Decepticons in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever
• BATTLE ACROSS TIME COLLECTION: The Battle Across Time Collection allows fans to experience the clash between G1 and Beast Wars with Maximal and Autobot team-ups! With Scorponok in pursuit, Sideswipe and Skywarp must team up to keep the Decepticon-Predacon threat at bay
• G1 AND BEAST WARS-INSPIRED: G1-inspired Sideswipe toy converts from robot to sportscar mode in 16 steps. Beast Wars II -inspired Maximal Skywarp toy converts from robot to bald eagle mode in 22 steps
• AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Comes with shoulder cannon, blaster, and 2 Photon Blaster accessories
• EXCLUSIVE PACKAGING: Each Battle Across Time pack features exclusive art that creates an epic battle scene when combined (each sold separately, subject to availability)
• INCLUDES: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe Class Sideswipe and Maximal Skywarp figures, 4 accessories, and instructions.

Not sure about it being called Skywarp... it doesn't make sense to me (yet). Hasbro are doing Hasbro Beast Wars homages (so far), so why not call this toy Silverbolt (from Magnaboss), as we have 2 Decepticon Skywarp toys in the WFC series, and if they keep pimping out redecos we are likely to have another one with black/purple redeco of core sized Starscream.... but no Silverbolt toys, which makes it more confusing to call it Skywarp over Silverbolt.

The price on Amazon Australia for this 2-pack of Deluxes is the same as the first 2-pack, which had a Voyager and Deluxe, so these might be priced according to box size rather than contents (like the Beast Wars Vintage toys later this year).

I see that the Sideswipe mould is already ready for a light bar... (Red Alert, and Clampdown if they really want to pimp out the mould with characters (like Deepcover and Tigertrack) that used to be obscure, but now expected with each new Sideswipe toy).

[Paulbot]

Not sure about it being called Skywarp... it doesn't make sense to me (yet). Hasbro are doing Hasbro Beast Wars homages (so far), so why not call this toy Silverbolt (from Magnaboss), as we have 2 Decepticon Skywarp toys in the WFC series, and if they keep pimping out redecos we are likely to have another one with black/purple redeco of core sized Starscream.... but no Silverbolt toys, which makes it more confusing to call it Skywarp over Silverbolt.

A Maximal Skywarp, instead of Silverbolt, suggests a new toy of the more popular/famous Beast Wars Silverbolt might be coming?

[DELTAprime]

Am I the only one still rocking the Henkei/Universe 2.0 Sideswipe, Sunstreaker and Red Alert?

As much as I like the new Countach mould, I'm not ready to replace my Henkei Countaches.

[klystron]

Am I the only one still rocking the Henkei/Universe 2.0 Sideswipe, Sunstreaker and Red Alert?

As much as I like the new Countach mould, I'm not ready to replace my Henkei Countaches.

Well I retired mine. I much prefer the newer WFC figs.

BTW, Universe/Henkei = Lamborghini Gallardo (not Countach).

[JJJ]

If anyone wants to split the double pack (I'm after Sideswipe only), I have a sale thread here.

[klystron]

I'd be happy to take grimlock/skywarp if that's what you're proposing

I would have preferred Grimlock with Sideswipe.