Generations Selects Megatron in unreleased G2 colors, plus more info about this new collector line
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 4:15PM CST
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The collector oriented "Generations Selects" toyline, should be unveiled soon. Hopefully we'll see pictures of soon "red" Swoop as well as Ricochet (a black and gold repaint of POTP Jazz). Both listings were previously found on Midtown Comics.
We also know of one of the new upcoming figures, Combat Hero Megatron in arctic camo colors! He is to be a redeco of the new Siege Voyager Class Megatron. For those who don't know, Combat Hero Megatron in arctic camo colors is an unreleased redeco of G2 Combat Hero Megatron. The gallery for this unreleased figure can be found here.
The toys will be available at specialty stores and online, similar to Combiner Wars Deluxe Class Quickslinger, Brake-neck and Groove. They will be available in cases of 24.
So, are you excited? Be sure to tune in to us for additional news about this collector oriented line, and leave a comment in the Pub forums below!
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 28th, 2018 @ 4:25pm CST
Posted by Dr. Caelus on November 28th, 2018 @ 4:28pm CST
Posted by Skritz on November 28th, 2018 @ 5:30pm CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 28th, 2018 @ 5:45pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 28th, 2018 @ 6:02pm CST
Caelus wrote:I would be more tempted if they released it with the more traditional G2 color scheme.
I would be more tempted if they released it with the more traditional G2 shape. Siege Megatron looks amazing, and I am aching to get my paws on one, but the mold is made to be G1 cartoon Megatron, not his G2 reimagining. He's got to have a big, protruding chest made up of the front of the tank. He's also got to have a way to mount the Fusion Cannon over his right shoulder, not on his right forearm.
If Hasbro is going to release some G2 goodness in this "Select Series," why not give us a nice G2 Sideswipe from the new Siege mold? That'll work perfectly! G2 Sideswipe was always a straight up repaint of his G1 mold with new weapons.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on November 28th, 2018 @ 6:15pm CST
...More combiner components please...
Posted by Skritz on November 28th, 2018 @ 6:17pm CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Eh, the G2 we really need is G2 colors shuttle Blastoff
True, we do need a proper G2 Blastoff but that's even LESS likely. Same with G2 Defensor.
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on November 28th, 2018 @ 6:20pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Series," why not give us a nice G2 Sideswipe from the new Siege mold? That'll work perfectly! G2 Sideswipe was always a straight up repaint of his G1 mold with new weapons.
At this point, I think that might almost be guaranteed. Not so sure are the weapons, but I do hope for them.
Posted by Seibertron on November 28th, 2018 @ 6:22pm CST
Jeddostotle7 wrote:Glad they're using this line to get us some G2 decos, but I would've preferred the Blinding Green And Purple deco, and maybe on TR Megs instead of Siege so he has a more Earth-style tank mode instead of an H-tank.
Not to mention it would look good alongside the already G2 Hero Megatron that Takara Tomy released under the Transformers Legends line. However, I would also love to get a modern G2 green tank Megatron that is a proper update to that toy.
Heck, I'd also like to get this as part of a G1 reissue line as a way to get a G1 Megatron on store shelves. Though I'd prefer it not have the camo deco and instead had an all-silver deco like Generations Leader Class Megatron.
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on November 28th, 2018 @ 6:23pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Jeddostotle7 wrote:Glad they're using this line to get us some G2 decos, but I would've preferred the Blinding Green And Purple deco, and maybe on TR Megs instead of Siege so he has a more Earth-style tank mode instead of an H-tank.
Not to mention it would look good alongside the already G2 Hero Megatron that Takara Tomy released under the Transformers Legends line.
Yep. Then we'd have a small collection exclusively of modern G2 Megatrons.
Posted by Skritz on November 28th, 2018 @ 6:39pm CST
Posted by ausbot on November 28th, 2018 @ 7:44pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on November 28th, 2018 @ 7:56pm CST
Yes it would have had a Jet Mode Reverse Convoy never had, but it was an extremely easy exclusive to make.
Posted by Zeedust on November 28th, 2018 @ 7:58pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on November 28th, 2018 @ 8:03pm CST
Zeedust wrote:Funpub did a Megatrron in those colors less than two years ago as part of the final FSS. Granted, this will be a lot cheaper, but it's still a bit redundant compared to, say, Ricochet.
As a Pretender Legion Class figure, not as a Voyager. Big difference in my book.
Posted by Lore Keeper on November 28th, 2018 @ 8:06pm CST
Skritz wrote:ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Eh, the G2 we really need is G2 colors shuttle Blastoff
True, we do need a proper G2 Blastoff but that's even LESS likely. Same with G2 Defensor.
I need both of these things in my life! If they do a G2 Blastoff, it would be amazing if it included G2 Decepticon symbols to cover up the erroneous ones on the other figures.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 28th, 2018 @ 8:19pm CST
here's hoping Ricochet comes with a Siege Battlemaster!
Also, hope red Swoop turns out good. If he does, I will need another blue Swoop and a deluxe Groove to make myself some proper combiners using those members
Posted by Emerje on November 28th, 2018 @ 8:52pm CST
I was happy to get the Legends purple Megatron because I had the exclusive Laser Optimus Prime that I could somewhat place against him, but this arctic Megatron on his own doesn't do anything for me.
Emerje
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on November 28th, 2018 @ 9:28pm CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 28th, 2018 @ 11:02pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Hmm, interesting choice for the arctic camo Megatron. I was thinking of getting this to be my be-all-end-all Megatron, but maybe I'll skip the retail depending on what the Snow Camo look ends up being.
here's hoping Ricochet comes with a Siege Battlemaster!
Also, hope red Swoop turns out good. If he does, I will need another blue Swoop and a deluxe Groove to make myself some proper combiners using those members
Why not the venerable Universe Nightstick mold?
Posted by SG Roadbuster on November 29th, 2018 @ 1:18am CST
Overcracker wrote:I'm still surprised Takara didn't give us a Reverse Convoy homage out of TR Megatron. All they needed to do was include a Prime Headmaster in the box, they had 3 too choose from, and paint Megatron Blue.
Yes it would have had a Jet Mode Reverse Convoy never had, but it was an extremely easy exclusive to make.
That would be awesome. And as a companion piece they could do a combiner.made of other robot masters Decepticons
Gigant Bomb (potp Starscream)
Smokesniper (cw powerglide)
Doubleface (deluxe groove)
Wreckerhook (off-road)
Wingstun (Firefly)
Air Hunter (skydive)
Posted by SG Roadbuster on November 29th, 2018 @ 1:33am CST
Overcracker wrote:I'm still surprised Takara didn't give us a Reverse Convoy homage out of TR Megatron. All they needed to do was include a Prime Headmaster in the box, they had 3 too choose from, and paint Megatron Blue.
Yes it would have had a Jet Mode Reverse Convoy never had, but it was an extremely easy exclusive to make.
That would be awesome. And as a companion piece they could do a combiner.made of other robot masters Decepticons
Gigant Bomb (potp Starscream)
Smokesniper (cw powerglide)
Doubleface (deluxe groove)
Wreckerhook (off-road)
Wingstun (Firefly)
Air Hunter (skydive)
Posted by Overcracker on November 29th, 2018 @ 11:51am CST
Emerje wrote:I probably wont get Megatron unless we get a blue Optimus Prime to go with him as his counterpart.
I was happy to get the Legends purple Megatron because I had the exclusive Laser Optimus Prime that I could somewhat place against him, but this arctic Megatron on his own doesn't do anything for me.
Emerje
Hasbro already gave us a Combat Hero General O. Prime homage:
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on November 29th, 2018 @ 1:30pm CST
Overcracker wrote:Emerje wrote:I probably wont get Megatron unless we get a blue Optimus Prime to go with him as his counterpart.
I was happy to get the Legends purple Megatron because I had the exclusive Laser Optimus Prime that I could somewhat place against him, but this arctic Megatron on his own doesn't do anything for me.
Emerje
Hasbro already gave us a Combat Hero General O. Prime homage:
Yeah, but I'm guessing Emerje wants a more properly-scaled Voyager-class one instead of a Deluxe.
Posted by SkyFire Prime on November 29th, 2018 @ 4:36pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on November 29th, 2018 @ 6:00pm CST
SG Roadbuster wrote:Overcracker wrote:I'm still surprised Takara didn't give us a Reverse Convoy homage out of TR Megatron. All they needed to do was include a Prime Headmaster in the box, they had 3 too choose from, and paint Megatron Blue.
Yes it would have had a Jet Mode Reverse Convoy never had, but it was an extremely easy exclusive to make.
That would be awesome. And as a companion piece they could do a combiner.made of other robot masters Decepticons
Gigant Bomb (potp Starscream)
Smokesniper (cw powerglide)
Doubleface (deluxe groove)
Wreckerhook (off-road)
Wingstun (Firefly)
Air Hunter (skydive)
A Robot Masters box set would be kind of cool.
Jeddostotle7 wrote:Yeah, but I'm guessing Emerje wants a more properly-scaled Voyager-class one instead of a Deluxe.
So a TR Prime repaint?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 29th, 2018 @ 6:16pm CST
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Hmm, interesting choice for the arctic camo Megatron. I was thinking of getting this to be my be-all-end-all Megatron, but maybe I'll skip the retail depending on what the Snow Camo look ends up being.
here's hoping Ricochet comes with a Siege Battlemaster!
Also, hope red Swoop turns out good. If he does, I will need another blue Swoop and a deluxe Groove to make myself some proper combiners using those members
Why not the venerable Universe Nightstick mold?
Nope, time for some fresh blood. Give me one of those Battlemasters.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 30th, 2018 @ 12:32am CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 30th, 2018 @ 9:59am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:here's hoping Ricochet comes with a Siege Battlemaster!
If he does, he may be a retool of Firedrive. I don't see why not, Blowpipe and Aimless are related as well.
Posted by leokearon on November 30th, 2018 @ 10:43am CST
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Posted by Sabrblade on November 30th, 2018 @ 12:39pm CST
Posted by notsoalex on November 30th, 2018 @ 12:39pm CST
Details on these new figures from Hasbro:
Transformers Generations Selects:
Generations Selects is a fan-dedicated collection of figures featuring special edition, limited release versions of Transformers characters. They’re mail-order only, shipped in special packaging exclusive to this line. We launched this line for our fans to expand their collection and make it truly unique.
Power of the Primes Dinobot Red Swoop:
The original 1985 Transformers toy release of Swoop had red deco. TFans can get a Swoop with red deco inspired by the original G1 toy. You won’t find it in stores!
Power of the Primes Ricochet:
Ricochet deco is based on the 1987 Targetmaster, known in Japan as Stepper. It has the character’s classic flame deco, as well as sleek gold rims and gold accents.
Both figures are limited-release and mail-order only.
Additionally, the figures are also up for preorder at Entertainment Earth, and appear to be exclusives! Each are $19.99 and will start shipping out February 2019.
Generations Selects Ricochet preorder
Generations Selects Red Swoop preorder
Ricochet's description:
Exclusive! Transformers Generations Selects bring back favorite characters from across the globe as exciting entrants into the Cybertronian Wars. Big robots join the Siege with this Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Ricochet (Stepper) - Exclusive! Figure is compatible with Combiner Wars and Power of the Primes Deluxe and Voyager toys (sold separately) to serve as a limb in a custom giant robot. Autobot car transforms from sportscar to a robot with a fist and a blaster. Black and gold car inspired by the super-rare Japanese Targetmaster toy Stepper.
Red Swoop's description:
Exclusive! Transformers Generations Selects bring back favorite characters from across the globe as exciting entrants into the Cybertronian Wars. Big robots join the Siege with this Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Red Swoop - Exclusive! Figure is compatible with Combiner Wars and Power of the Primes Deluxe and Voyager toys (sold separately) to serve as a limb in a custom giant robot like Volcanicus. Autobot prehistoric creature transforms from pteranodon to a robot with a fist and a sword. Red and clear pteranodon inspired by the original toy deco of the original 1985 Swoop release in the USA.
So thoughts on the new toyline? Will you pick these up? Check out the images below and tell us in the forums below!
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on November 30th, 2018 @ 12:49pm CST
Posted by Amelie on November 30th, 2018 @ 1:00pm CST
Nemesis Maximo wrote:You know I never liked how PotP Jazz looked, not once. But Ricochet over here...that is a niiiiice pice of fender.
I 100% agree. I didn't care for Jazz, but that Ricochet scheme has really made the mold shine. The white on Jazz was overbearing and there wasn't enough black to break it up.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 30th, 2018 @ 1:02pm CST
I'll be using "Red Swoop" as a Deluxe version of Titan Master Ptero from Titans Return. That's yet another character we can add to the pool of potentional arms and legs for combiners. We're getting ever closer to having complete combiner teams for every Combiner Wars/Power of the Primes torso, folks!
Posted by RiddlerJ on November 30th, 2018 @ 1:06pm CST
Posted by Short Circuit on November 30th, 2018 @ 1:57pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:07pm CST
Posted by WeatherManNX01 on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:13pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I was interested in these before we found out ET will be the exclusive carrier AND Riccocet doesn't come with a Targetmaster.
Just two dollars more at BBTS, though, which I think is a reasonable price.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:14pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I was interested in these before we found out ET will be the exclusive carrier AND Riccocet doesn't come with a Targetmaster.
Not necessarily so!
Big Bad Toy Store
Ricochet: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/84341
Red Swoop: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/84338
TF Source
Ricochet: https://tfsource.com/generations-selects/deluxe-ricochet-stepper/
Red Swoop: https://tfsource.com/generations-selects/deluxe-red-swoop/
Posted by o.supreme on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:30pm CST
I pre-ordered Riccochet. Swoop looks great, but I don't need another one. Lets just hope there are more select series down the line...A Chromia & Greenlight release with their combiner functionality in tact would be amazing!
Posted by WeatherManNX01 on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:35pm CST
o.supreme wrote:actually BBTS would be the cheaper option for me, with $4 flat rate shipping (as opposed to EA's $6.95 shipping plus $1.45 tax for being in CA)
I was wondering about their shipping, as I've never ordered from them before.
TFSource also has them for $21.99, so you could potentially even get them with free shipping if you have other items.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:42pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:44pm CST
I went ahead and jumped on Ricochet. I don't have any version of that character in my collection, and this one looks super cool.
Swoop looks nice too, but I'm happy with my Bloop.
I'm excited to see what else they do with this series.
CW Sideswipe and Ratchet. PLEEEEEEEZEEE?
And more Ladybots too!
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:44pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:56pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 30th, 2018 @ 2:59pm CST
Nemesis Primal wrote:Still no interest whatsoever in Red Swoop (he doesn't even have the toy-accurate head, lame), but Ricochet looks amazing. I was expecting him to look good, but not THIS good. Preordered immediately, and looking forward to how many other Selects are coming.
I too wish Red Swoop had the visor headsculpt. That would make him even more distinct as a potential separate character. Mine shall be Titans Return Ptero. Now I just have to figure out which combiner team he goes with.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 30th, 2018 @ 3:05pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Ricochet/Stepper looks fantastic! My only gripe (and this is really only a personal issue I take with the figure) is that it has the correct white hands. You heard me. I'm disappointed because the color of the hands is correct. I was hoping they would do what they did with Power of the Primes Jazz and do the fists in the "opposite" color. PotP Jazz has white hands when they should be black. I wanted them to do Ricochet with black fists so I could just swap them with Jazz's, giving Jazz proper black hands and Ricochet white. Well, that plan is out the window, unfortunately.
It probably comes down to mold layout. If it's any consolation Jazz's hands being white plastic means they should take well to dyeing.
My hopes for this line:
* Combiner-limb Sideswipe from the CW Breakdown mold (To complete the homage to "Masquerade")
* Combiner-limb Windcharger from either the same, the Wheeljack variant, or the Dead End mold (Again, to complete the homage to "Masquerade")
* Scorn (retooled from Grimlock)
* G2-colors Shuttle Blastoff to correct Combiner Wars G2 Bruticus
* G2 Defensor to round out the Combiner Wars G2 stuff
* Amalgamous Prime with Waverider Decoy Armor
* Regular releases of the other relegated Prime Masters, again with Decoy Armor ideally
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on November 30th, 2018 @ 3:06pm CST
Cobotron wrote:These look great!
I went ahead and jumped on Ricochet. I don't have any version of that character in my collection, and this one looks super cool.
Swoop looks nice too, but I'm happy with my Bloop.
I'm excited to see what else they do with this series.
CW Sideswipe and Ratchet. PLEEEEEEEZEEE?
And more Ladybots too!
Might be getting Greenlight! Saw this elsewhere on the interwebs:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I'll wait on Ricochet, because of a possible, detrimental problem of that mold: clear plastic car shell. Red Swoop... no toy accurate head? What gives?
I wouldn't mind that, actually. It could help me pretend that Red Swoop and Blue Swoop are different characters. Like Jet Blast Off and Shuttle Blast Off. *Shrug emoji*
Posted by no-one on November 30th, 2018 @ 3:08pm CST