First Look at Buzzworthy Bumblebee Troop Builder Multipack

that seeker is so odd, its basically just getting another thundercracker

william-james88 wrote:that seeker is so odd, its basically just getting another thundercracker

Given that most of these pictures are from screenshots, it's possible that the color is not just straight up blue like Thundercracker, but maybe more of a teal or violet blue, like some of the generics in G1 episodes.

Bounti76 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:that seeker is so odd, it's basically just getting another thundercracker

Given that most of these pictures are from screenshots, it's possible that the color is not just straight up blue like Thundercracker, but maybe more of a teal or violet blue, like some of the generics in G1 episodes.

But with at least two dozen other options before they got to any of the half dozen blue decos that look like Thundercracker, they had plenty of other options to go with. You'd think the purple/lilac Air Warrior would've been the first one they'd go for. Maybe one of the green ones or the decos that look like other characters or something.

I hope I can bag that grimlock reissue, always regretted skipping it

Bounti76 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:that seeker is so odd, its basically just getting another thundercracker

Given that most of these pictures are from screenshots, it's possible that the color is not just straight up blue like Thundercracker, but maybe more of a teal or violet blue, like some of the generics in G1 episodes.

Ideally he'd be a "Decepticon Air Warrior" and purple or even that "sea blue" on the right, but I guess they were aiming for the guy on the left.



Personally I intend to use him as Bitstream.



Emerje

If it's a lighter blue than Thundercracker I might get it, but the rest are a major pass. It's also have even considered that turquoise colored Seeker. In all honesty though I've got plenty Seekers already so I don't really need another one, specifically if it looks essentially like Thundercracker.

I think I will be getting at least 3 of this 4 pack, if not 4. I love the skull and auto troopers. I will probably sell off some of the seekers, unless they are purplerish, then I will keep 3.

It is really difficult to tell from the different photos the actual color of that seeker...
The one of the back of the packaging, both modes look lighter.
Then the one of the bot mode looks darker.
But then the one of just the jet mode looks lighter again.

I can't decide if this is Hastak being coy and appeasing both those who want a random a seeker and those who want Thundercracker or not... I would have to assume this blue is in fact different... But how much?

Sowndwave76 wrote:It is really difficult to tell from the different photos the actual color of that seeker...
The one of the back of the packaging, both modes look lighter.
Then the one of the bot mode looks darker.
But then the one of just the jet mode looks lighter again.

I can't decide if this is Hastak being coy and appeasing both those who want a random a seeker and those who want Thundercracker or not... I would have to assume this blue is in fact different... But how much?

I think your probably right. They don't have to reissue Thundercracker, as he (appears to be) fairly close to his color scheme, but you can use it as a generic if you want.

I want a(nother) Seeker army, so I may just bite on this one. I just wish I knew which generic Seeker this was supposed to be. That's probably the scene it's from, but still. I'd have preferred it if he were the lavender one instead of the almost-Thundercracker one. Of course this is a good way of giving people a Thundercracker if they don't have one, so maybe that's the point?

I have a Quintesson army too, so that guy has a place. So I have a place for two of these guys at least.

Autotrooper? That brings me back!

G2 Cybertronian trooper ... okay, you lost me, Hasbro. Can someone point me to a panel?

Gauntlet101010 wrote:G2 Cybertronian trooper ... okay, you lost me, Hasbro. Can someone point me to a panel?

They're Jhiaxus' troops from the Marvel G2 comics.



Emerje

Emerje wrote:

While I'm loving the trend of alternate heads in these BB 4packs, and as cool as the red visor on the autotrooper alternate head is, a quick tfwiki check shows that the only time autotroopers had red visors was in... Kiss Players. So, uh, props to legacy for being exceedingly, dangerously thorough in its breadth of represented continuities?

alekese wrote:

Emerje wrote:

While I'm loving the trend of alternate heads in these BB 4packs, and as cool as the red visor on the autotrooper alternate head is, a quick tfwiki check shows that the only time autotroopers had red visors was in... Kiss Players. So, uh, props to legacy for being exceedingly, dangerously thorough in its breadth of represented continuities?

Bottoms up, Atari!

I've done Quintesson army building too, but have way more 3P Allicon's since the ER deluxe's aftermarket price (naturally) rose until troop building with it is no longer worth it large scale, so choosing it over a Sharkticon was a great call AFAIC.

All the debate over whether this Seeker's different enough from TC really makes me miss Zobovor's old site; he could analyze that particular issue way more thoroughly than any other fan or TFWiki. The frustrating part is that even if it is different enough, it begs the question: are we ever going to get as many different repaints of the ER Starscream mold as Classics Starscream got, legit and KO? And if so, how many of us might actually devote the space and cash necessary to collect them all someday, especially if, like me, they already have most of the Classics Seekers? (Pretty sure I only lack the Games of Deception trio, unless there's some obscure same-size decent quality KO I'm unaware of)

I guess my point is, I'd be more excited about ER Air Warrior too. Could it be that Hasbro's decided that shade of purple is now Slipstream's color scheme, and won't slap it on a G1-CHUGenerations Seeker until they tweak the mold a bit to give us a female Seeker ripe for army buildin'?

But speaking of excited, I doubt anyone here is more excited for that Skullgrin retool than me! I really hope that it's deemed the most obscure and least desirable of the bunch, and floods Ebay as soon as this is released, even if that risks sending Hasbro the wrong message about revisiting that particular well in the future. I need to throw the rest of my custom Cybertronians up on Transtopia sometime.

All in all, looks like this should be Target's Buzzworthiest 4-pack to date! Not that they can't try to top it down the road.

The only thing that I might consider is the Queintesson Trooper, and honestly I already have as many Earthrise Alicons as I can fit. More for someone else.

The Troop building set is a neat idea, the Earthrise Allicon was hard to get so it's nice that another version has been included. I'm tempted to get this for the Autotrooper and the G2 guy, but as with many troop building sets I'm guessing it'll be hard to come by because people will buy multiple of them.

the seeker throws me too . i know theres precedent in the cartoon but to many its just too close to thundercracker. hopefully as others have said its a pic quality issue.

but i NEVER thought we'd get a second generation cybertronian trooper.

actually wish he was a stand alone so i could surround Jhiaxus with em, and has got me wondering who else could be retooled for a jet version

Only keen on two if the figures in the set. I don't have any earth mode jets other than ss86 starscream yet and not really wanting a generic before having the main jets.

I'm definitely not interested in multiples of the trooper box set though so for me, it's kind of lost in what it aims to be. Shame the voyager loses out on including an alt head too. I might be more inclined to pick up skull grin and use him as a secondary jiaxus troop.

If it were a smaller set, I might have bought 3 so I could have two Autotroopers with the blue visors, and one with the red visor. As it is though, I'll definitely get one copy, and maybe see about waiting for a sale to see if I get any more

Well it's a clever way to mitigate the fact that it's another repaint/remold bundle of figures that most people have already. They've embraced it, though maybe they should have called it the "Army Builder" pack . I doubt I'll pick this one up since I've reviewed pretty much all these figures in their original form. You can't deny that's a good deal though, especially in this time of non-existent inflation (that actually DOES exist).

Some of the characters have very little change, if any in-between films, yet they still get additional toys from other films. Not sure why Hasbro didn't just change the deco slightly on Grimlock, then give the Buzzworthy release a new number and call it TLK Grimlock.

The G2 guy is a definite get, and probably the Allicon as well. But I don't like that Siege mold much nor do I have any attachment to Autotroopers so I'll pass.

But we're getting yet another seeker variant before getting Sunstorm. At this point, I think the design team is doing it on purpose.

Both multipacks are up on Pulse and Target now, go! Go!
Edit: also Grimlock

Troop builders:
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... -multipack
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-t%20...%20A-87846733%3C%2Fa%3E
Dying Autobots:
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... -and-prowl
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20A-87449971%3C%2Fa%3E
Grimlock:
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... s-grimlock
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20A-87449970%3C%2Fa%3E

I had decided I was only getting one pack of troop builders, but during checkout I ordered two in spite of myself. I already have a bunch of Allicons and all the Siege & ER seekers, but whatever.

I like the deco of the Autotrooper, I just don't care for the mold they used, never like that whatever it's called. Cybertronian Ironhide sculpt. So if it had utilized something more unique or aesthetically more pleasing to look at I'd have considered it just for that and the Seeker. Due to me being burned on a previous multipack just to get Goldbug I don't have all that much interest in them.

Well, I preordered the 4 pack through Target…
But there’s a lot of time to decide and cancel if need be.

Can we agree this really does look very, very close to Thundercracker?

It looks like Thundercracker. You'd only be able to tell them apart right next to each other...what I would say is that's cartoon color Thundercracker. Earthrise is a darker, greener blue.

Sowndwave76 wrote:Well, I preordered the 4 pack through Target…
But there’s a lot of time to decide and cancel if need be.

Can we agree this really does look very, very close to Thundercracker?

Maybe ideally close? Could substitute as Thundercracker in a collection without him, but would clearly be a different seeker side-by-side. That's my expectation anyway, but maybe it will seem different in-hand.

This is TC's twin brother.

-Kanrabat- wrote:This is TC's twin brother.

I've been saying for years that the repaints are out of control. I believe this proves my point.

-Kanrabat- wrote:This is TC's twin brother.

Thunderclapper

Sabrblade wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:This is TC's twin brother.

Thunderclapper

Lightningbuster

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:This is TC's twin brother.

Thunderclapper

Lightningbuster

Thundercrapper

After comparing them, online pics for the two, this one does seem a slightly lighter shade of blue.
That said, the difference is so negligible that I doubt anyone will really be able to tell and it's just close enough for some to pretend that this is Thundercracker in case you missed the ER version.

So I suppose a Skywarp look-a-like is also possible if not a direct reissue, question is will it be in a 4pk like this Bot? It's not like they're running out of stuff to release for filler or really deep dive characters it appears. lol

Luckily I already bought the ER Seeker 2pk so I'm not in need of "stand-ins" or reissues but I guess it's nice for those who are. Maybe it's the hoops one has to jump through for certain releases that tire me out.

sol magnus wrote:It looks like Thundercracker. You'd only be able to tell them apart right next to each other...what I would say is that's cartoon color Thundercracker. Earthrise is a darker, greener blue.

Yeah, I should’ve checked my seeker shelf right away…
Saying ER Thundercracker is darker, and a variation of blue-green is spot on.
So believe it or not, I think this generic seeker could actually become my new Thundercracker.

It’s been so long since the Target exclusive ER 2-pack that I forgot that Thundercracker is a bit darker than I expected.

I think people are going to find that under natural light that Seeker is really slightly purple tinted blue.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:I think people are going to find that under natural light that Seeker is really slightly purple tinted blue.

Emerje

If so, fine - better even. But the pics aren't giving that impression.

It will be interesting to see for sure…
This new seeker may be a tiny of blue-violet, but it’s reading pretty blue.

Seeker should have been teal, to clearly differentiated him from TC.

sol magnus wrote:

Emerje wrote:I think people are going to find that under natural light that Seeker is really slightly purple tinted blue.

Emerje

If so, fine - better even. But the pics aren't giving that impression.

They are for me. My monitor is 4K UHD HDR 93% DCI-P3, very accurate colors. My phone is a Galaxy S22 Ultra with a Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X HDR10+ Certified display, also very color accurate. Both are showing a slight purple tint to the figure, especially the photos with the white background.

Emerje

Oh, right, forgot to say all of the new stuff is on Target.com now. Ordered two of the Troop Builder sets. At first I was bummed that I didn't get an order on Pulse, but it actually works in my favor since I have a Red Card so I save 5%.

Emerje

Yesterday, Hasbro announced 3 new Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee releases. A rerelease of Studio Series Grimlock, a Troop Builder Multipack and Dead Ironhide and Prowl 2 pack. Below are the descriptions and images, bur first we have the links to the Target preorders. They release August 1st.

Troop Builder Multipack https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-t%20...%20nk%3Dsametab%3C%2Fa%3E

Transformers Studio Series Ironhide and Prowl https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20nk%3Dsametab%3C%2Fa%3E

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... -and-prowl

SS Grimlock https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s%20...%20nk%3Dsametab%3C%2Fa%3E


Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Troop Builder Multipack

Prepare for an epic battle between the strongest Transformers robot troops with the Troop Builder Multipack! This pack includes 4 Transformers action figures: Decepticon Seeker, Quintesson Trooper, G1 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Animated Universe Autotrooper. Each figure converts from robot to their classic alt modes in 14-27 steps. Gear up your figures for combat with the character-inspired weapon accessories and the 3 included alternate heads for the Quintesson Trooper, G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Aniamted Universe Autotrooper figures. You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Bumblebee products for fans of all ages. Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature collectible special packaging themed to fit the Buzzworthy Bumblebee line. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

Includes: 4 figures, 9 accessories, 3 alternate heads, and instructions.

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Transformers Studio Series Ironhide and Prowl

Bumblebee is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target. Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Ironhide and Prowl action figures! When Decepticons hijack the Autobot shuttle, Prowl and Ironhide fight to the end. Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Ironhide toy converts from robot to van mode in 26 steps. Prowl toy converts from robot to police car mode in 17 steps. Comes with 3 blaster accessories. Pose these Transformers toys in the included Decepticon Shuttle Ambush removable backdrop scene. Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee toys, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

Includes 2 figures, 3 accessories, removable backdrop, and instructions.

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IRONHIDE AND PROWL: Transformers Studio Series 6.5-inch Ironhide and 4.5-inch Prowl action figures feature movie-inspired deco and details. Comes with 3 blaster accessories
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2 ICONIC MODES: These Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls feature classic conversion. Ironhide toy converts from robot to van mode in 26 steps. Prowl toy converts from robot to police car mode in 17 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging


Transformers Studio Series Grimlock

You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target. Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Grimlock action figure! Freed from his confines, Grimlock unleashes massive Dinobot force. Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to T. rex mode in 30 steps. Pose the Grimlock toy in the included Hong Kong Pursuit removable backdrop scene. Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

Includes figure, removable backdrop, and instructions.

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8.5-INCH SCALE GRIMLOCK: Transformers Studio Series 07BB Leader Grimlock action figure features movie-inspired deco and details
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: Grimlock toy scale reflects the character’s size in the Transformers: Age of Extinction. Pose figure in front of the removable backdrop depicting the Hong Kong Pursuit scene
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and T. rex modes in 30 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging

Thanks WJ! I was frustrated that Pulse was sold out. I checked everywhere yesterday but to no avail, thanks for the link! So happy I could preorder them!

Wow, troop multipack is already sold out! I did preorder the undead duo, though.

I have a feeling I may see the troop multipack around Canada a lot. Or, at least, I hope I do. I do like the Seeker a lot and he's the main one I want from it. Still a little too on the blue side to my liking.

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Wow, troop multipack is already sold out! I did preorder the undead duo, though.

It and Grimlock sold out on Pulse within hours of going up. For everyone not in Canada they're still available at Target.com.

Emerje

Confirmed.

Unless there's some deep clearance, I'll be skipping that 4 pack because I don't need to double-dip with Thundercracker.

Studio lighting is key though, so regardless what monitor you're viewing pics from it will always be different when it's actually in hand.

Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!

I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).

I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.

I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!

I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.

At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!

I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).

I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.

I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!

I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.

At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!

I’m with you. I want a lot of the Auto troopers. But I don’t need the others. I wonder what the prices of each will be when they are sold separately on eBay?

How come you didn’t want that earlier releases of Thundercracker?

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!

I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).

I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.

I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!

I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.

At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!

I think the price is why I got two packs even though one should be plenty. I imagine people will be breaking up this set in lots of different ways, so there will probably be some not-Thundercrackers floating around on eBay after release.

TK415 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!

I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).

I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.

I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!

I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.

At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!

I’m with you. I want a lot of the Auto troopers. But I don’t need the others. I wonder what the prices of each will be when they are sold separately on eBay?

How come you didn’t want that earlier releases of Thundercracker?

G2 and Animated: 2 of the universe I love the most.

I hope prices are decent, should be a lot of playground "hey let's swap!" going on.

To be honest, I don't like light blue TC. the CW leader had the nice dark blue, and a great headsculpt and wing pattern too, that more closely looked like IDW2005 TC, who is my favorite seeker.