Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada
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Most reveals at SDCC were for exclusives in the Transformers Siege line. While many preorders went live shortly after the announcement, that was for the US. There was no mention of any country aside from the US, which is typical. That is where we come in to find out where others can get their exclusives. And we have news for Canada right now.
Firstly, Ratchet can be preordered right now at EB Games stores. You have to leave a $5 deposit. The price is $29.99 and he is dated for a September 1st release in Canada (the US will have to wait untill the holiday season).
As for the online exclusives, like Refractor, Galactic Man Shockwave and Lancer, all three can be preordered from Ages Three and Up. For Canadians unaware, they are basically the Canadian version of the typical US collectable online retailers like BBTS and TFSource. But you don't have to worry about exchange rates or customs and shipping is cheaper.
While Amazon.ca does have pages for their exclusives (G2 Sideswipe pack and Skywarp pack), they are not currently available for preorder. Amazon.ca tends to be later than Amazon.com for exclusives.
The Walmart exclusives are not on the Walmart.ca site yet and it is currently unknown if Walmart Canada will be stocking them or not (Walmart does not have a great track record for stocking exclusives in Canada).
The Target exclusives are unaccounted for, but several in the past have shown up at Toysrus stores, which is a significant retailer that usually has exclusives in Canada. The fact that these exclusives are so spread out in the US is because they do not have a big toy giant, unlike Canada. So we can expect Toysrus Canada to have some of these exclusives.
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Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030829)
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 12:26am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 12:26am CDT
Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999 we have a fresh review of War for Cybertron Seige Thundercracker!
What better way to down shift from the Seeker revealing madness that was this last week than to sit down and appreciate one of the original three. This is one of the nicest regular retail versions of Thundercracker to come around in quite a while, so if you're a fan of the dog owning, script writing, charming and witty bot in blue who found more beauty in humanity than any other bot in the IDW-verse, then you should enjoy this review.
Per Chuck:
"Thundercracker is a repaint with a new head of Starscream, that was repainted and released earlier this month as Red Wing. Other than the new head Thundercracker sports the same battle damage pattern as the other two released seekers but a classic blue paint scheme indicative of the G1 character. Since Thundercracker is a mainline release it's a tad easier to recommend it over Red Wing, who just became a Target Redcard exclusive."
And if you're hungry for even more then visit Soundwave 8084's review which has been up for a few weeks now. Both are great rundowns of this G1 original.
And as always after the peruse share your views with the Seibertron crew in the forums, and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest in Transformers news!
What better way to down shift from the Seeker revealing madness that was this last week than to sit down and appreciate one of the original three. This is one of the nicest regular retail versions of Thundercracker to come around in quite a while, so if you're a fan of the dog owning, script writing, charming and witty bot in blue who found more beauty in humanity than any other bot in the IDW-verse, then you should enjoy this review.
Per Chuck:
"Thundercracker is a repaint with a new head of Starscream, that was repainted and released earlier this month as Red Wing. Other than the new head Thundercracker sports the same battle damage pattern as the other two released seekers but a classic blue paint scheme indicative of the G1 character. Since Thundercracker is a mainline release it's a tad easier to recommend it over Red Wing, who just became a Target Redcard exclusive."
And if you're hungry for even more then visit Soundwave 8084's review which has been up for a few weeks now. Both are great rundowns of this G1 original.
And as always after the peruse share your views with the Seibertron crew in the forums, and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest in Transformers news!
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030831)
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 12:47am CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 12:47am CDT
Tfsourçe needs to get off their ass and ship the damn seige figures that are supposed to be released in June and July
Everyone else seems to be getting them already
Everyone else seems to be getting them already
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030832)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 22nd, 2019 @ 12:50am CDT
A comparison between G1 Red Alert's gun and SIEGE Red Alert's gun, showing that there are indeed corresponding details. Not as strong as with Prowl's gun but still.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 22nd, 2019 @ 12:50am CDT
A comparison between G1 Red Alert's gun and SIEGE Red Alert's gun, showing that there are indeed corresponding details. Not as strong as with Prowl's gun but still.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030843)
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 2:07am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 2:07am CDT
Little extra oomph for Smashdown:
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030845)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 22nd, 2019 @ 2:12am CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 22nd, 2019 @ 2:12am CDT
Optimus has a handle on this load of bull.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030847)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 22nd, 2019 @ 2:36am CDT
Hmm if you could put them on at another angle you could try to recreate his axe from Animated with the rocket boosters.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 22nd, 2019 @ 2:36am CDT
Stargrave wrote:Little extra oomph for Smashdown:
Hmm if you could put them on at another angle you could try to recreate his axe from Animated with the rocket boosters.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030855)
Posted by pcgc on July 22nd, 2019 @ 4:33am CDT
Posted by pcgc on July 22nd, 2019 @ 4:33am CDT
Hi guys!
I'm a portuguese Transformers G1 fan. I have some toys from childhood but I want to start a new one.
I'm looking forward for this WFC Siege collection, particularly the voyager class.
I have some doubts, and you guys might help.
1- Is the voyager class a good bet? Short and long term?
2- Should I wait for american limited editions (like walmart Optimus and Megatron) or these voyager "rusty painted" transformers are ok too?
3- Are the sizes compatible with deluxe and titan class? (just saw an Ultra Magnus Leader class and look a bit bigger than it should, near to Prime)
Thank you!! G1 for Life
I'm a portuguese Transformers G1 fan. I have some toys from childhood but I want to start a new one.
I'm looking forward for this WFC Siege collection, particularly the voyager class.
I have some doubts, and you guys might help.
1- Is the voyager class a good bet? Short and long term?
2- Should I wait for american limited editions (like walmart Optimus and Megatron) or these voyager "rusty painted" transformers are ok too?
3- Are the sizes compatible with deluxe and titan class? (just saw an Ultra Magnus Leader class and look a bit bigger than it should, near to Prime)
Thank you!! G1 for Life
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030858)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 22nd, 2019 @ 4:46am CDT
Just preordered mine before I saw your post and effectively, we only have to pay the TPS. No Quebec tax at all. So instead of paying 4.50$ in taxes, it was only 2$.
Too bad about the 10$ of shipping but eh...
Regrettably, all their regular TF are more expensive for reasons. Still a nice... Source... in finding 3P and such.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 22nd, 2019 @ 4:46am CDT
william-james88 wrote:I escaped quite a bit of taxes with ages 3 and up, check out that sweet total:
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Just preordered mine before I saw your post and effectively, we only have to pay the TPS. No Quebec tax at all. So instead of paying 4.50$ in taxes, it was only 2$.
Too bad about the 10$ of shipping but eh...
Regrettably, all their regular TF are more expensive for reasons. Still a nice... Source... in finding 3P and such.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030860)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:25am CDT
heh, yeah, only ordered one thing from them, and noticed this, and haven't ordered from them since
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:25am CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:Tfsourçe needs to get off their ass and ship the damn seige figures that are supposed to be released in June and July
Everyone else seems to be getting them already
heh, yeah, only ordered one thing from them, and noticed this, and haven't ordered from them since
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030862)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:09am CDT
Thew summarized the line best with this
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:09am CDT
Thew summarized the line best with this
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030877)
Posted by william-james88 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:35am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:35am CDT
Transformers Siege Ratchet was revealed officially at SDCC 2019 but only now are we getting the official images that were first shown in the Transformers panel. While he is essentially the same mold as Ironhide, with different sculpted details, the designers went an extra step with Ratchet and showed that he can have a third mode. This third mode is a repair station, to homage his G1 sled. His new weapon becomes a surgical tool and attaches itself onto this repair station where you can place a bot who is in dire need of help. Well either that or he is operating on himself, you choose. The images come from Autobase Aichi.
This figure will be coming to Walgreens in the US in the 2019 holiday season and as for Canada, EB games are currently taking in store preorders. This toy is already out in Hong Kong, exclusively at Toysrus.
This figure will be coming to Walgreens in the US in the 2019 holiday season and as for Canada, EB games are currently taking in store preorders. This toy is already out in Hong Kong, exclusively at Toysrus.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030881)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:38am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:38am CDT
Robot Mode
Vehicle Mode
Naptime Mode
Vehicle Mode
Naptime Mode
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030884)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:55am CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:55am CDT
Just for fun.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030889)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:00am CDT
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:00am CDT
Haven't noticed that Ratchet had a different front end from Ironhide before.
As for med bay mode, I would probably just open up the back panels of van mode (the ones that reveal the additional ports) and plug in the weapons onto the arms.
As for med bay mode, I would probably just open up the back panels of van mode (the ones that reveal the additional ports) and plug in the weapons onto the arms.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030890)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:06am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:06am CDT
Lots of other parts on Ratchet are different as well.Nathaniel Prime wrote:Haven't noticed that Ratchet had a different front end from Ironhide before.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030892)
Posted by sol magnus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:09am CDT
The Refraktor is amazing, man. Just amazing.
Posted by sol magnus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:09am CDT
Dr. Caelus wrote:Just for fun.
The Refraktor is amazing, man. Just amazing.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030895)
Posted by joevill on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:20am CDT
Posted by joevill on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:20am CDT
nice! too bad most are sold out by now. My bad for not acting fast.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030896)
Posted by o.supreme on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:21am CDT
Yes but the Generations lines from past years have been popular as well. I thought the issue was that stores weren't ordering later waves because they thought it was the *same product*, thus the need to label change every 12 months instead of 18...??
Nice, looks like I'll be getting my first new leader figure in two years.
, and the Cybertron City Project Grows.
Posted by o.supreme on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:21am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:John Warden interview:
Among the things discussed...
* Siege has been so popular that Hasbro added a Wave 5 to the line....
Yes but the Generations lines from past years have been popular as well. I thought the issue was that stores weren't ordering later waves because they thought it was the *same product*, thus the need to label change every 12 months instead of 18...??
John Warden interview wrote:* The launch gantry is indeed compatible with the likes of Omega Supreme, Fortress Maximus, and Titans Return Soundwave.
Nice, looks like I'll be getting my first new leader figure in two years.
, and the Cybertron City Project Grows.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030898)
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:49am CDT
So stoked for this release thanks William!!
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:49am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Transformers Siege Ratchet was revealed officially at SDCC 2019 but only now are we getting the official images that were first shown in the Transformers panel. While he is essentially the same mold as Ironhide, with different sculpted details, the designers went an extra step with Ratchet and showed that he can have a third mode. This third mode is a repair station, to homage his G1 sled. His new weapon becomes a surgical tool and attaches itself onto this repair station where you can place a bot who is in dire need of help. Well either that or he is operating on himself, you choose. The images come from Autobase Aichi.
This figure will be coming to Walgreens in the US in the 2019 holiday season and as for Canada, EB games are currently taking in store preorders. This toy is already out in Hong Kong, exclusively at
So stoked for this release thanks William!!
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030908)
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 10:54am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 10:54am CDT
I finally get my Refraktor from Amazon. Totally stoked, I just need one right, just to get that G1 fix.
I tell my wife all about it and the camera mode and everything. It's when she says stuff like "Sooo, you realize you have to get two more of them now..." that I just want to remarry her all over again. <sigh>
She's such an adorable enabler. 
I tell my wife all about it and the camera mode and everything. It's when she says stuff like "Sooo, you realize you have to get two more of them now..." that I just want to remarry her all over again. <sigh>
She's such an adorable enabler.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030909)
Posted by leokearon on July 22nd, 2019 @ 10:55am CDT
Posted by leokearon on July 22nd, 2019 @ 10:55am CDT
Looks like Ratchet is self operating on himself
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030910)
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 11:21am CDT
Probably the only person he trusts to do it
Posted by Stargrave on July 22nd, 2019 @ 11:21am CDT
leokearon wrote:Looks like Ratchet is self operating on himself
Probably the only person he trusts to do it
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030927)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 22nd, 2019 @ 12:54pm CDT
Okay, so the Micromasters are supposed to lay on Ratchet's crotch for repair operations? Geez, Ratchet. This isn't Kiss Players! It's not THAT kind of healing you're supposed to be doing.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 22nd, 2019 @ 12:54pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
Okay, so the Micromasters are supposed to lay on Ratchet's crotch for repair operations? Geez, Ratchet. This isn't Kiss Players! It's not THAT kind of healing you're supposed to be doing.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030931)
Posted by william-james88 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 1:16pm CDT
I am too. I just got back from my local EB Games where I preordered it. Should come September 1st for me.
I want him, but since he took his sweet time coming, the 3 pack was revealed before I even saw him at retail. So i will be getting that instead.
Posted by william-james88 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 1:16pm CDT
Stargrave wrote:o stoked for this release thanks William!!
I am too. I just got back from my local EB Games where I preordered it. Should come September 1st for me.
Stargrave wrote:I finally get my Refraktor from Amazon. Totally stoked, I just need one right, just to get that G1 fix.
I want him, but since he took his sweet time coming, the 3 pack was revealed before I even saw him at retail. So i will be getting that instead.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030940)
Posted by Microbot on July 22nd, 2019 @ 1:40pm CDT
GREAT, great model! It's really sad this guy will be available in Europe just via the second market at overpriced like 300% of his cost...damn....just hope he go on Amazon ....it's just a shame these in Italy never arrive
Posted by Microbot on July 22nd, 2019 @ 1:40pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Transformers Siege Ratchet was revealed officially at SDCC 2019 but only now are we getting the official images that were first shown in the Transformers panel. While he is essentially the same mold as Ironhide, with different sculpted details, the designers went an extra step with Ratchet and showed that he can have a third mode. This third mode is a repair station, to homage his G1 sled. His new weapon becomes a surgical tool and attaches itself onto this repair station where you can place a bot who is in dire need of help. Well either that or he is operating on himself, you choose. The images come from Autobase Aichi.
This figure will be coming to Walgreens in the US in the 2019 holiday season and as for Canada, EB games are currently taking in store preorders. This toy is already out in Hong Kong, exclusively at Toysrus.
GREAT, great model! It's really sad this guy will be available in Europe just via the second market at overpriced like 300% of his cost...damn....just hope he go on Amazon ....it's just a shame these in Italy never arrive
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030941)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 22nd, 2019 @ 1:42pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 22nd, 2019 @ 1:42pm CDT
That is a clever way of working in the lightbar
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030944)
Posted by william-james88 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 1:54pm CDT
I had not noticed, yes very clever. Ironhide is already one of my favourites of the year and this guy looks even better.
Posted by william-james88 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 1:54pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:That is a clever way of working in the lightbar
I had not noticed, yes very clever. Ironhide is already one of my favourites of the year and this guy looks even better.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030959)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 22nd, 2019 @ 3:21pm CDT
On my end, I still have my raincheck for 22$CAN deluxes. But the 3pack is "only" 71$.... Guess I'll have to preorder this set as well.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 22nd, 2019 @ 3:21pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
I want him (Refractor), but since he took his sweet time coming, the 3 pack was revealed before I even saw him at retail. So i will be getting that instead.
On my end, I still have my raincheck for 22$CAN deluxes. But the 3pack is "only" 71$.... Guess I'll have to preorder this set as well.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030962)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 3:36pm CDT
When I told my wife they were finally doing a proper Reflector figure she said to grab all three as soon as I saw a reasonable price, and that they wouldn't count against my implicit 'budget' for Transformers. Then they revealed the 3 pack with all the proper accessories, and her response was essentially, "Well, now you can display them in camera mode and in robot mode."
We may come to a disagreement about which trio should be displayed which way, though. She rightly points out that the asymmetrical colors on the Recon team's combined form looks a little odd, and thinks I should just put their accessories on the retail version and display the Recon team in robot mode.
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 3:36pm CDT
Stargrave wrote:I finally get my Refraktor from Amazon. Totally stoked, I just need one right, just to get that G1 fix.
I tell my wife all about it and the camera mode and everything. It's when she says stuff like "Sooo, you realize you have to get two more of them now..." that I just want to remarry her all over again. <sigh>
She's such an adorable enabler.
When I told my wife they were finally doing a proper Reflector figure she said to grab all three as soon as I saw a reasonable price, and that they wouldn't count against my implicit 'budget' for Transformers. Then they revealed the 3 pack with all the proper accessories, and her response was essentially, "Well, now you can display them in camera mode and in robot mode."
We may come to a disagreement about which trio should be displayed which way, though. She rightly points out that the asymmetrical colors on the Recon team's combined form looks a little odd, and thinks I should just put their accessories on the retail version and display the Recon team in robot mode.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030971)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:03pm CDT
I’m not sold that the attachments will look that good on retail reflector
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:03pm CDT
Dr. Caelus wrote:Stargrave wrote:I finally get my Refraktor from Amazon. Totally stoked, I just need one right, just to get that G1 fix.
I tell my wife all about it and the camera mode and everything. It's when she says stuff like "Sooo, you realize you have to get two more of them now..." that I just want to remarry her all over again. <sigh>
She's such an adorable enabler.
When I told my wife they were finally doing a proper Reflector figure she said to grab all three as soon as I saw a reasonable price, and that they wouldn't count against my implicit 'budget' for Transformers. Then they revealed the 3 pack with all the proper accessories, and her response was essentially, "Well, now you can display them in camera mode and in robot mode."
We may come to a disagreement about which trio should be displayed which way, though. She rightly points out that the asymmetrical colors on the Recon team's combined form looks a little odd, and thinks I should just put their accessories on the retail version and display the Recon team in robot mode.
I’m not sold that the attachments will look that good on retail reflector
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030972)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:06pm CDT
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:06pm CDT
That said, with laying out the extra bits and kicking the center’s feet out, it adds some character to the camera
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030973)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:12pm CDT
I don't know if they will, but I look forward to finding out. I'm just as happy displaying the cartoon-accurate Reflectors with my other Decepticons. Although right now I only have two of the retail Refraktors. I want to see how they look simply combined with Viewfinder before I commit to buying a third retail Refraktor.
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:12pm CDT
SpikeyTigertron wrote:Dr. Caelus wrote:Stargrave wrote:I finally get my Refraktor from Amazon. Totally stoked, I just need one right, just to get that G1 fix.
I tell my wife all about it and the camera mode and everything. It's when she says stuff like "Sooo, you realize you have to get two more of them now..." that I just want to remarry her all over again. <sigh>
She's such an adorable enabler.
When I told my wife they were finally doing a proper Reflector figure she said to grab all three as soon as I saw a reasonable price, and that they wouldn't count against my implicit 'budget' for Transformers. Then they revealed the 3 pack with all the proper accessories, and her response was essentially, "Well, now you can display them in camera mode and in robot mode."
We may come to a disagreement about which trio should be displayed which way, though. She rightly points out that the asymmetrical colors on the Recon team's combined form looks a little odd, and thinks I should just put their accessories on the retail version and display the Recon team in robot mode.
I’m not sold that the attachments will look that good on retail reflector
I don't know if they will, but I look forward to finding out. I'm just as happy displaying the cartoon-accurate Reflectors with my other Decepticons. Although right now I only have two of the retail Refraktors. I want to see how they look simply combined with Viewfinder before I commit to buying a third retail Refraktor.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030974)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:17pm CDT
I'm very, VERY tempted to double-dip to do just that.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:17pm CDT
Dr. Caelus wrote:We may come to a disagreement about which trio should be displayed which way, though. She rightly points out that the asymmetrical colors on the Recon team's combined form looks a little odd, and thinks I should just put their accessories on the retail version and display the Recon team in robot mode.
I'm very, VERY tempted to double-dip to do just that.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030983)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:48pm CDT
Hello and welcome!
1) Voyager is a great bet. It's proven to be a solid class of excellent size and articulation. Detail and paint is good and the weapons are pretty great too. I would probably recommend a deluxe class over a voyager, but voyagers are still really good.
2) The only difference is the paintwork. If you are OK with some extra grays painted on to look like battle damage, the regular release is for you! The only way I could recommend the Walmart exclusive voyagers are if you want cell shading like the 84 cartoon and no battle damage.
3) Yes, Siege was built around scale, so everyone you buy from this line should scale with each other like they did in the original cartoon, give or take a bit of height.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 22nd, 2019 @ 5:48pm CDT
pcgc wrote:Hi guys!
I'm a portuguese Transformers G1 fan. I have some toys from childhood but I want to start a new one.
I'm looking forward for this WFC Siege collection, particularly the voyager class.
I have some doubts, and you guys might help.
1- Is the voyager class a good bet? Short and long term?
2- Should I wait for american limited editions (like walmart Optimus and Megatron) or these voyager "rusty painted" transformers are ok too?
3- Are the sizes compatible with deluxe and titan class? (just saw an Ultra Magnus Leader class and look a bit bigger than it should, near to Prime)
Thank you!! G1 for Life
Hello and welcome!
1) Voyager is a great bet. It's proven to be a solid class of excellent size and articulation. Detail and paint is good and the weapons are pretty great too. I would probably recommend a deluxe class over a voyager, but voyagers are still really good.
2) The only difference is the paintwork. If you are OK with some extra grays painted on to look like battle damage, the regular release is for you! The only way I could recommend the Walmart exclusive voyagers are if you want cell shading like the 84 cartoon and no battle damage.
3) Yes, Siege was built around scale, so everyone you buy from this line should scale with each other like they did in the original cartoon, give or take a bit of height.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030985)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:11pm CDT
Yeah, I think the problem is that Hasbro/Takara chose to keep Spyglass' robot mode colors correct, so his legs remain silver, clashing with those of Spectro's, which are black. In the original toy, I think Spectro and Spyglass folded in opposite directions (i.e., one bends forward to "touch his toes" while the other bends backwards to do a "bridge pose." The black shins of Spectro are the back of Spyglass' legs, and visa versa. I suppose they could have retooled Spyglass somewhat to use this trick, but then again, they should have retooled Viewfinder's head too, but they didn't. It's even weirder considering they added extra pieces to make the camera mode MORE accurate, but chose the robot mode deco at the expense of the alt mode deco, even though the alt mode is seemingly supposed to be the big selling point of the boxed set.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:11pm CDT
Dr. Caelus wrote:We may come to a disagreement about which trio should be displayed which way, though. She rightly points out that the asymmetrical colors on the Recon team's combined form looks a little odd, and thinks I should just put their accessories on the retail version and display the Recon team in robot mode.
Yeah, I think the problem is that Hasbro/Takara chose to keep Spyglass' robot mode colors correct, so his legs remain silver, clashing with those of Spectro's, which are black. In the original toy, I think Spectro and Spyglass folded in opposite directions (i.e., one bends forward to "touch his toes" while the other bends backwards to do a "bridge pose." The black shins of Spectro are the back of Spyglass' legs, and visa versa. I suppose they could have retooled Spyglass somewhat to use this trick, but then again, they should have retooled Viewfinder's head too, but they didn't. It's even weirder considering they added extra pieces to make the camera mode MORE accurate, but chose the robot mode deco at the expense of the alt mode deco, even though the alt mode is seemingly supposed to be the big selling point of the boxed set.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030987)
Posted by william-james88 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:16pm CDT
I thought the selling point was to be as G1 toy accurate as possible so extra accessories for the camera and toy colours for robot modes.
Posted by william-james88 on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:16pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Dr. Caelus wrote:We may come to a disagreement about which trio should be displayed which way, though. She rightly points out that the asymmetrical colors on the Recon team's combined form looks a little odd, and thinks I should just put their accessories on the retail version and display the Recon team in robot mode.
Yeah, I think the problem is that Hasbro/Takara chose to keep Spyglass' robot mode colors correct, so his legs remain silver, clashing with those of Spectro's, which are black. In the original toy, I think Spectro and Spyglass folded in opposite directions (i.e., one bends forward to "touch his toes" while the other bends backwards to do a "bridge pose." The black shins of Spectro are the back of Spyglass' legs, and visa versa. I suppose they could have retooled Spyglass somewhat to use this trick, but then again, they should have retooled Viewfinder's head too, but they didn't. It's even weirder considering they added extra pieces to make the camera mode MORE accurate, but chose the robot mode deco at the expense of the alt mode deco, even though the alt mode is seemingly supposed to be the big selling point of the boxed set.
I thought the selling point was to be as G1 toy accurate as possible so extra accessories for the camera and toy colours for robot modes.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030988)
Posted by pcgc on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:19pm CDT
THANK YOU! I'll buy the battle damaged versions anyway, and if someday the limited versions arrive to europe I have always the option to sell these and buy the other ones. But this is more safe
And also thanks for the info about sizes.. that way I can start savings for Astrotrain and Shockwave
Till all are one!
Posted by pcgc on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:19pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:pcgc wrote:Hi guys!
I'm a portuguese Transformers G1 fan. I have some toys from childhood but I want to start a new one.
I'm looking forward for this WFC Siege collection, particularly the voyager class.
I have some doubts, and you guys might help.
1- Is the voyager class a good bet? Short and long term?
2- Should I wait for american limited editions (like walmart Optimus and Megatron) or these voyager "rusty painted" transformers are ok too?
3- Are the sizes compatible with deluxe and titan class? (just saw an Ultra Magnus Leader class and look a bit bigger than it should, near to Prime)
Thank you!! G1 for Life
Hello and welcome!
1) Voyager is a great bet. It's proven to be a solid class of excellent size and articulation. Detail and paint is good and the weapons are pretty great too. I would probably recommend a deluxe class over a voyager, but voyagers are still really good.
2) The only difference is the paintwork. If you are OK with some extra grays painted on to look like battle damage, the regular release is for you! The only way I could recommend the Walmart exclusive voyagers are if you want cell shading like the 84 cartoon and no battle damage.
3) Yes, Siege was built around scale, so everyone you buy from this line should scale with each other like they did in the original cartoon, give or take a bit of height.
THANK YOU! I'll buy the battle damaged versions anyway, and if someday the limited versions arrive to europe I have always the option to sell these and buy the other ones. But this is more safe
And also thanks for the info about sizes.. that way I can start savings for Astrotrain and Shockwave
Till all are one!
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030991)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:37pm CDT
Yes. Exactly that.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:37pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:In the original toy, I think Spectro and Spyglass folded in opposite directions (i.e., one bends forward to "touch his toes" while the other bends backwards to do a "bridge pose." The black shins of Spectro are the back of Spyglass' legs, and visa versa.
Yes. Exactly that.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2030996)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:50pm CDT
Again, I think the added accessories means more to the alt mode than the deco changes mean to the robot modes. So, either the robots all look colored correctly, or the camera mode does. If the emphasis was on the robot modes for G1 toy accuracy, they should have at least given Viewfinder a different head sculpt, but they didn't. So, in sculpt, the robot modes are wrong, but the colors are mostly right. For camera mode, the accessories are right (and then some), but the colors are partially wrong. Either way, a little more resculpting or re-engineering in just a few areas could have made this the greatest G1 toy update in the world, but it's just a good tribute.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 22nd, 2019 @ 6:50pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Yeah, I think the problem is that Hasbro/Takara chose to keep Spyglass' robot mode colors correct, so his legs remain silver, clashing with those of Spectro's, which are black. In the original toy, I think Spectro and Spyglass folded in opposite directions (i.e., one bends forward to "touch his toes" while the other bends backwards to do a "bridge pose." The black shins of Spectro are the back of Spyglass' legs, and visa versa. I suppose they could have retooled Spyglass somewhat to use this trick, but then again, they should have retooled Viewfinder's head too, but they didn't. It's even weirder considering they added extra pieces to make the camera mode MORE accurate, but chose the robot mode deco at the expense of the alt mode deco, even though the alt mode is seemingly supposed to be the big selling point of the boxed set.
I thought the selling point was to be as G1 toy accurate as possible so extra accessories for the camera and toy colours for robot modes.
Again, I think the added accessories means more to the alt mode than the deco changes mean to the robot modes. So, either the robots all look colored correctly, or the camera mode does. If the emphasis was on the robot modes for G1 toy accuracy, they should have at least given Viewfinder a different head sculpt, but they didn't. So, in sculpt, the robot modes are wrong, but the colors are mostly right. For camera mode, the accessories are right (and then some), but the colors are partially wrong. Either way, a little more resculpting or re-engineering in just a few areas could have made this the greatest G1 toy update in the world, but it's just a good tribute.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031002)
Posted by Deadput on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:25pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:25pm CDT
I really like how "generic" Cog, Sixgun, Brunt, Crosshairs, and Refraktor look.
I got 4 retail Refraktors on order that I made before the SDCC one was revealed, now that the latter has been revealed the Recon team will be the individuals and the retail ones will be my generic Decepticon Troopers.
Got 5 Prowls, 1 as Prowl and 4 to convert into Autotroopers with the Reprolabel set, already have them at home.
Crosshairs will serve as Bumblebee film inspired generic Autobots with Ironhide as their captain. (And one of them being the actual Crosshairs)
Cog and Sixgun will be the artificial bodies that were constructed for Autobots who wanted to fight but their original forms were too fragile for war, and like Crosshairs an individual will be the actual versions of Cog and Sixgun.
Same with the above for Brunt as my Decepticon Heavy Vehicons, as well as Targetmasters Firedrive and Caliburst.
Hope they come out with a purple Seeker, otherwise I might go with Redwing as my generic Seekers besides an individual actually named Redwing.
I got 4 retail Refraktors on order that I made before the SDCC one was revealed, now that the latter has been revealed the Recon team will be the individuals and the retail ones will be my generic Decepticon Troopers.
Got 5 Prowls, 1 as Prowl and 4 to convert into Autotroopers with the Reprolabel set, already have them at home.
Crosshairs will serve as Bumblebee film inspired generic Autobots with Ironhide as their captain. (And one of them being the actual Crosshairs)
Cog and Sixgun will be the artificial bodies that were constructed for Autobots who wanted to fight but their original forms were too fragile for war, and like Crosshairs an individual will be the actual versions of Cog and Sixgun.
Same with the above for Brunt as my Decepticon Heavy Vehicons, as well as Targetmasters Firedrive and Caliburst.
Hope they come out with a purple Seeker, otherwise I might go with Redwing as my generic Seekers besides an individual actually named Redwing.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031005)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:31pm CDT
Leave this to shapeway and Reprolabels to iron out the remaining details.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:31pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote: Either way, a little more resculpting or re-engineering in just a few areas could have made this the greatest G1 toy update in the world, but it's just a good tribute.
Leave this to shapeway and Reprolabels to iron out the remaining details.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031006)
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:32pm CDT
Scales are a little bit off for alt modes if you are coming from G1 to Siege (but good old shrink chips or the lack of can be blamed). Robot modes mostly scale but dont be expecting to be able to put a deluxe car in Ultra Magnus alt mode let alone 4 of them.
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:32pm CDT
pcgc wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:pcgc wrote:Hi guys!
I'm a portuguese Transformers G1 fan. I have some toys from childhood but I want to start a new one.
I'm looking forward for this WFC Siege collection, particularly the voyager class.
I have some doubts, and you guys might help.
1- Is the voyager class a good bet? Short and long term?
2- Should I wait for american limited editions (like walmart Optimus and Megatron) or these voyager "rusty painted" transformers are ok too?
3- Are the sizes compatible with deluxe and titan class? (just saw an Ultra Magnus Leader class and look a bit bigger than it should, near to Prime)
Thank you!! G1 for Life
Hello and welcome!
1) Voyager is a great bet. It's proven to be a solid class of excellent size and articulation. Detail and paint is good and the weapons are pretty great too. I would probably recommend a deluxe class over a voyager, but voyagers are still really good.
2) The only difference is the paintwork. If you are OK with some extra grays painted on to look like battle damage, the regular release is for you! The only way I could recommend the Walmart exclusive voyagers are if you want cell shading like the 84 cartoon and no battle damage.
3) Yes, Siege was built around scale, so everyone you buy from this line should scale with each other like they did in the original cartoon, give or take a bit of height.
THANK YOU! I'll buy the battle damaged versions anyway, and if someday the limited versions arrive to europe I have always the option to sell these and buy the other ones. But this is more safe
And also thanks for the info about sizes.. that way I can start savings for Astrotrain and Shockwave
Till all are one!
Scales are a little bit off for alt modes if you are coming from G1 to Siege (but good old shrink chips or the lack of can be blamed). Robot modes mostly scale but dont be expecting to be able to put a deluxe car in Ultra Magnus alt mode let alone 4 of them.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031010)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:45pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 22nd, 2019 @ 7:45pm CDT
Reasons to buy Smashdown numbers 459 through 486
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031018)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:26pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:26pm CDT
I would if he ever showed up around here...
Nice shots, D-Max.
I'm about to open my Lancer who just arrived today...
Nice shots, D-Max.
I'm about to open my Lancer who just arrived today...
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031021)
Posted by no-one on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:41pm CDT
mine hasn't even shipped yet 
Posted by no-one on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:41pm CDT
well lucky youRodimus Prime wrote:I'm about to open my Lancer who just arrived today...
mine hasn't even shipped yet
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031022)
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:43pm CDT
so. fucking. true.
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:43pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I would if he ever showed up around here...
so. fucking. true.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031024)
Posted by Autobot N on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:46pm CDT
Posted by Autobot N on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:46pm CDT
Mine hasn’t eithercarytheone wrote:well lucky youRodimus Prime wrote:I'm about to open my Lancer who just arrived today...
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031027)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:50pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:50pm CDT
Yeah, Target and Walmart around here are still stuck on wave 1. 
Anyway...
Anyway...
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031029)
Posted by The_Cryptid_Person on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:53pm CDT
Bruh I have to get Smashdown
Been generally avoiding battlemasters after being disappointed with Wave 1, but this seems to match the play value of titan masters.
Posted by The_Cryptid_Person on July 22nd, 2019 @ 8:53pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Reasons to buy Smashdown numbers 459 through 486
Bruh I have to get Smashdown
Been generally avoiding battlemasters after being disappointed with Wave 1, but this seems to match the play value of titan masters.
Re: Where to get the Exclusives Revealed at SDCC if you are in Canada (2031035)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:42pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 22nd, 2019 @ 9:42pm CDT
I know this isn't PoTP, but Siege figures are involved, so...
