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True, however that is moot in this instance. As they are simply doing something new with the Metroplex name. Which is interesting. They haven't done that for a while.

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:True, however that is moot in this instance. As they are simply doing something new with the Metroplex name. Which is interesting. They haven't done that for a while.

Not exactly "new" since it's still an existing Metroplex from 2005.

Sabrblade wrote:

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:True, however that is moot in this instance. As they are simply doing something new with the Metroplex name. Which is interesting. They haven't done that for a while.

Not exactly "new" since it's still an existing Metroplex from 2005.

But it isn't the evergreen design. That's encouraging.

Nemesis Primal wrote:

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:So now everybody is saying the next titan is Cybertron Metroplex. But the clues were SINK & SHIP. What the hell does SINK & SHIP have to do with Cybertron Metroplex? Am I missing something?

...I don't know what clues you were looking at, but the clues I saw initially given when the individual talking about the Titan's identity began were "BUILD" and "GIANT", and that the Titan was 100% a Unicron Trilogy character.

Also everyone is saying that's what the Titan'll be not only because of those clues, but because the guy who gave the clues made a post recapping all the listings on one of the 4 or so leaked listing threads over there, accidentally said on that list that the Titan 100% is Cybertron Metroplex, and then edited that part out after the fact, which is pretty damning.

Yeah "BUILD" was also a clue. Somebody replied & said jokingly "you want us to build a giant sink"? So sink was a clue too. I was trying to think of something that sinks & is water based. At first I was positive it was the Nemesis. But then they said it was UT based so I thought Tidal Wave but he doesn't sink or submerge. Then I gave up.

Well, I totally hate this news but there's nothing I can do about it. I give up trying to make sense out of Hasbro. The Nemesis is a no-brainer & the obvious choice to come right after the Ark. I bet if the Ark was the titan for Earthrise we would definitely be getting the Nemesis for Kingdom. We needed the Nemesis to go with the Ark & the next titan should be a Decepticon. But I guess now the UT overrides everything else. (see what I did there? lol)

Transformers:Cybertron is my favorite series so I should be thrilled but I'm not. Metroplex was the 1 toy from the line that I hated. Does anybody really want a $200 toy of this thing?



I'll wait & see how the actual toy looks but if they really wanted to make a UT titan, Tidal Wave is a much better choice. Cybertron Metroplex was easily one of the worst toys from the line. Cool robot mode but is there anybody that actually likes his crappy alt mode?

Mr.MicroMaster wrote:All these rumors have me very excited.

I guess I'm the exact opposite. Really nothing has me excited so far. I'm glad some more obscure original series characters are getting a release, although they don't interest me, and the rest just isn't for me. The Energon Monster I'll take a look at when some pictures are revealed.

Honestly in Kingdom all I have purchased are the Fossilizes, the CC (pending), and The Ark. Slammer is on my pre-order list.

But if the rumors about next years CC and Titan hold true, I can cross those off my list for the first time. Looks like I can save my money next year for (Hopefully) MP Raiden, and any intriguing Selects which may come out.

im most interested in iguanus.

i know they kinda touched on updating pretenders with prime masters but as a gimmick the pretender process is pretty much one of the few left that hasnt got a proper update.

unless your talking mega pretender stuff i dont think the shell works anymore- unless your doing amazing engeineering on it- so the idea of a vehicle to "shell look" sits well with me.

i mean hell can ya IMAGINE the bludgeon we'd get out of it?

i'd love a IDW style one of him.

theres also the fact that iguanus bugly and finback were among the figs that never got sold this side of the atlantic either, so its got a bit of a "GRAIL" factor going on.

and hey on the "neglected character" front a line of these lads would prob mean a retool of titans return SKY SHADOW to finally get us that Thunderwing update.

I don't think we're ever going to get Pretenders done right. I would want the Classic Pretenders as the model, with action figure style humanformers containing small, simplified classic characters in the torso. That would be much more interesting to me than yet another samurai Bludgeon who turns into a tank.

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:Yeah "BUILD" was also a clue. Somebody replied & said jokingly "you want us to build a giant sink"? So sink was a clue too. I was trying to think of something that sinks & is water based. At first I was positive it was the Nemesis. But then they said it was UT based so I thought Tidal Wave but he doesn't sink or submerge. Then I gave up.

Well, I totally hate this news but there's nothing I can do about it. I give up trying to make sense out of Hasbro. The Nemesis is a no-brainer & the obvious choice to come right after the Ark. I bet if the Ark was the titan for Earthrise we would definitely be getting the Nemesis for Kingdom. We needed the Nemesis to go with the Ark & the next titan should be a Decepticon. But I guess now the UT overrides everything else. (see what I did there? lol)

According to Hasbro, they already did a Titan class Nemesis:

partholon wrote:im most interested in iguanus.

i'd love a IDW style one of him.

I'd love to see this Iguanus.

Or the other redesign, Figueroa had during Stormbringer. A cross between BW and G1.

So, what do I really want from that list?

Core
Skywarp - Maybe
Shockwave - Maybe
Iguanus - nope
Optimus Prime (Reissue) - nope
Soundwave (Reissue) - nope
Energon Monster - probably not

Deluxe
Elita-1 - nope
Crankcase - (only if it gets a repaint into Cybertron Red Alert), Still waiting for the Double-dealer repaint into CCD Red Alert.
Pointblank - Maybe
Wild Rider - Probably (need to wait until I see Motormaster)
Dragstrip - Same as Above.
Energon Monster - need to see
Arcee - nah
Tarantulas - Yep
Skids - Nope
Kickback - Maybe

Voyager
Jhiaxus - Maybe
Soundwave - Maybe if its a Netflix re-release
Armada Starscream - Maybe, but would like the Super Mode repaint TC.
Bulkhead - Unlikely
Blaster - Only if he looks good
Inferno - Probably

Leader
Galvatron (Reissue) - Maybe
Optimus Prime (G2) - Definitely
TM2 Megatron - Would need to see it to make a decision.


Studio Series

Core
Shockwave - Nope
Ratchet - Nope
Rumble - Nope
Laserbeak - Nope
Wheelie - Nope
Ravage - Nope

Deluxe
Perceptor - Still on the fence


Voyager
Soundwave - Maybe

Oh well, that's cool to know they will be reissuing Kingdom Galvatron in 2022. So even if I never see it at retail, there is no urgent need to try to track him down online.

I lost track, is Arcee the Prime character, a Studio Series Cybertronian version from Bumblebee, or something else?

AcademyofDrX wrote:I lost track, is Arcee the Prime character, a Studio Series Cybertronian version from Bumblebee, or something else?

Prime

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:Does anybody really want a $200 toy of this thing?

Raise hand.

Well, I do. But will they succeed?

Autobot N wrote: the SINK and SHIP hints were for something else

T I D A L W A VE

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:
Transformers:Cybertron is my favorite series so I should be thrilled but I'm not. Metroplex was the 1 toy from the line that I hated. Does anybody really want a $200 toy of this thing?

I would.That is one of the biggest vehicles on Earth,if Metroplex or any of other giant Transformers would have an alternate mode,it's one the best choices.

Day 594 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:Does anybody really want a $200 toy of this thing?

Raise hand.

Well, I do. But will they succeed?

I already own the original, and it will likely not have any lights and sounds. So, no, not really interested in a Cyb Metroplex.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Raise hand.

Well, I do. But will they succeed?

If they do. It might pave the way for similar figures...

And if anyone doesn't like his being "Metroplex", they can always call him by his Japanese name: Megalo Convoy

Well whaddya know? I just figured Megalo Convoy/Metroplex was some made up Cybertronian thing...I never knew it was loosely based on a real world vehicle. THAT (picture) is impressive. Now I want to see one in action in real life.

That picture alone took me from the "Nope no way I am getting this" to.... "lets wait and see what the toy actually looks like"

o.supreme wrote:Well whaddya know? I just figured Megalo Convoy/Metroplex was some made up Cybertronian thing...I never knew it was loosely based on a real world vehicle. THAT (picture) is impressive. Now I want to see one in action in real life.

That picture alone took me from the "Nope no way I am getting this" to.... "lets wait and see what the toy actually looks like"

I take it you never saw the Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance movie?





Granted the movie was terrible, and a mess, but that scene alone is all the awesome you need.

Overcracker wrote:I take it you never saw the Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance movie?

Nope, I can't stand Nick Cage. But that picture does look pretty awesome though.

o.supreme wrote:

Overcracker wrote:I take it you never saw the Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance movie?

Nope, I can't stand Nick Cage. But that picture does look pretty awesome though.

He's an acquired taste. And only in small doses, and only his work in the 90s and very early 2000s.

Past that, yeah no. Stay far away from his movies.

Maybe elita 1 will be the spider version from animated? If so, then it will be a purchse from me. Most of them I'll have to wait and see the figures. Having solid versions of some characters already there might be a lot im passing on.

Not much point in laser Prime going off Earthrises primes trailer but Hasbro might have some good suprises to spring on us

Overcracker wrote:

o.supreme wrote:

Overcracker wrote:I take it you never saw the Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance movie?

Nope, I can't stand Nick Cage. But that picture does look pretty awesome though.

He's an acquired taste. And only in small doses, and only his work in the 90s and very early 2000s.

Past that, yeah no. Stay far away from his movies.

I have to completely forget that he is voicing Spider-Man Noir in Into The Spiderverse, otherwise, that film is amazing.

Overcracker wrote:

o.supreme wrote:

Overcracker wrote:I take it you never saw the Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance movie?

Nope, I can't stand Nick Cage. But that picture does look pretty awesome though.

He's an acquired taste. And only in small doses, and only his work in the 90s and very early 2000s.

Past that, yeah no. Stay far away from his movies.

This is a colossally bad take. Cage has gems across his entire career. Sometimes he's the best part of a good movie, sometimes he's the only interesting part of a boring movie, but the guy does the work.

There are movies like Vampire's Kiss that he gets a bad wrap for, but his performance in that is brilliant. Maybe it's not conventionally good, but it's incredible.