Project Shockwave

[Vector Prime]

This is quite an ambitious project

I totally agree with your thoughts in relation to the TFC packaging.

Not being a G1 collector, but recently acquiring TFC Hound & Blitzwing (due to a desire to revisit childhood nostalgia), I have developed an appreciation for the packaging they have used in the TFC line.

It is quite an exquisite packaging design with excellent box art and has even made me want to collect the entire series (even though I have no interest in any of the other G1 figures).

If similar type boxes were to be produced for Classicverse toys, may I suggest that they be made big enough to house the original packaging?

This may be an issue seeing as most boxed items across the various 'Classics' series are differing in size (whereas carded ones are roughly the same), but it would be nice to be able to retain the original packaging.

Someone like myself that (partially) collects MISB/MOSC items cannot bear the thought of ripping open the original packaging (even if it was to put inside an 'improved' or uniform box design).

I don't support third party items (like add-on bits & pieces or complete figures), however if it was an outer packaging designed to slip onto an original box/carded item (for the sake of uniformity across the 'Classicverse' releases), then it would be something I would seriously consider.

On a side note, as the lines have become increasingly blurred between the different releases, what constitutes 'Classicverse' and who decides what is or isn't included in it?

[UltraMagnus]

On a side note, as the lines have become increasingly blurred between the different releases, what constitutes 'Classicverse' and who decides what is or isn't included in it?

Great question - i think it will go back to the basics of G1.

The following is the list so far:

Optimus prime, Megatron, Thundercracker, Starscream,. Sunstreaker, Skywarp, Bumbleebee, Jetfire, Skywarp, Smokescreen, Jazz, Ratchet, Ironhide, Cliffjumper, Hound, Tracks, Jazz, Mirage, Sideswipe, Wheeljack, Rodimus, Rodimus Prime (i.e include FP work), Red Alert, Cyclonus, Scourge, Kup, Perceptor, Dirge, Thrust, Ramjet, Silverstreak, Blurr, Drift, Grapple, Wreck-Gar, Astrotrain, Inferno, Galvatron, Octane, Warpath, Thunderwing
and Ultra Magnus. (42 so far)
Probably include the FP insecticons as well.

I think once you see the design of the box you may like it.

Awesome suggestion with the box within a box. Lets see what they come up with. Ultimately I would prefer that the design is enough to warrant a HK release of the toy that can then be pushed to collectors worldwide.

[UltraMagnus]

Who wants to get paid for doing something you would do anyway?

I am looking for talent artists to draw up to 20 different classics characters for the initial production run of this series.

If anyone can recommend an artist, then it would be much appreciated!

[Tallestblue]

Not an artist...but a writer?

[blackie]

im a mech eng student.......
designing transformers sounds like fun

[SkyWarp91]

I'd be willing to graphic design AND draw comics for a cheap cut cos I love TFs too.

[liegeprime]

This project will be awesome!! Sigh, wish I can contribute something, but alas I'll just keep my eye on developments of this project.

@gdmetro: that link of the G1 style box for classics in TFW is awesome too.

[UltraMagnus]

I will need a writer and an artist!

Yesterday I managed to get a toy designer to help project manage this. We are looking at how to get the graphic art done, then prepare packaging.

We dont have a comic yet, so guys if you want to help write and draw this it would be appreciated!

Send me a PM if you want and I will send you details!

[ITZTRU]

This is quite an ambitious project

I totally agree with your thoughts in relation to the TFC packaging.

Not being a G1 collector, but recently acquiring TFC Hound & Blitzwing (due to a desire to revisit childhood nostalgia), I have developed an appreciation for the packaging they have used in the TFC line.

It is quite an exquisite packaging design with excellent box art and has even made me want to collect the entire series (even though I have no interest in any of the other G1 figures).

If similar type boxes were to be produced for Classicverse toys, may I suggest that they be made big enough to house the original packaging?

This may be an issue seeing as most boxed items across the various 'Classics' series are differing in size (whereas carded ones are roughly the same), but it would be nice to be able to retain the original packaging.

Someone like myself that (partially) collects MISB/MOSC items cannot bear the thought of ripping open the original packaging (even if it was to put inside an 'improved' or uniform box design).

I don't support third party items (like add-on bits & pieces or complete figures), however if it was an outer packaging designed to slip onto an original box/carded item (for the sake of uniformity across the 'Classicverse' releases), then it would be something I would seriously consider.

On a side note, as the lines have become increasingly blurred between the different releases, what constitutes 'Classicverse' and who decides what is or isn't included in it?

Well yeah...but then you'd wanna keep the Sealed Box MISB as well! :P