Image of Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-con Wave 3, Available to Ship Now
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This marks the first online availability, so it looks like these toys will hit other online retailers and perhaps even brick and mortar very soon.
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Posted by ScottyP on November 11th, 2015 @ 8:36am CST
Sound off below if you're looking forward to these new Robots in Disguise toys, which are hitting fast and furious as we approach the holiday season.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2015 @ 8:58am CST
RAR wrote:So they are making a Minicon that turns into a Chainsaw - were they inspired by Shapeways Targetmasters then ?
Dunno if it was, but if we get a minicon chainsaw, i will buy it. i love minicon weapons!
Posted by PrymeStriker on November 11th, 2015 @ 10:00am CST
Edit: Nevermind, I thought there was a Starter model for him in the game that would more closely resemble an in-show design, but it's just the legion. Oh well. Did we have any kind of artwork of Ratchet prior, then?
Posted by Shockwave7 on November 11th, 2015 @ 10:08am CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on November 11th, 2015 @ 10:17am CST
.... oh, Back and Forth. Heh.
I really hope Swelter actually looks like he's got fire flowing thru him, i.e. clear plastic joints and a little flame that pops onto his noggin.
Posted by Kyleor on November 11th, 2015 @ 10:22am CST
psj333 wrote:You know, I'm glad that more animal characters that can turn into vehicles are on the way. But to what animal is Crazybolt is clearly based on?
Going by the pics, lizards of some sort?
I thought the game would show you a preview of both forms for each character at one point but I can't get it to do it now.
Posted by steals_your_goats on November 11th, 2015 @ 10:23am CST
Noideaforaname wrote:"Forth"?
.... oh, Back and Forth. Heh.
I really hope Swelter actually looks like he's got fire flowing thru him, i.e. clear plastic joints and a little flame that pops onto his noggin.
It looks like the only clear plastic are his feet, and it also seems like he's a repaint of divebomb so unless they give him new plastic upgrades he's just going to have the battle mask
Posted by RAR on November 11th, 2015 @ 10:25am CST
Sabrblade wrote:The Arms Micron Jida also turns into a chainsaw.RAR wrote:So they are making a Minicon that turns into a Chainsaw - were they inspired by Shapeways Targetmasters then ?
A double Chainsaw even.
I tend to keep my Arms Micron Pussy cats in catskin rug (shield) or cat modes though.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2015 @ 11:42am CST
Posted by steals_your_goats on November 11th, 2015 @ 11:44am CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I just took a closer look at the news and I kinda want that one-step Springload! Looks nice!
He's the only one step figure I plan on getting. He looks good and it suits the character
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2015 @ 11:48am CST
steals_your_goats wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I just took a closer look at the news and I kinda want that one-step Springload! Looks nice!
He's the only one step figure I plan on getting. He looks good and it suits the character
It really does! Just maybe he will be mine
Posted by william-james88 on November 11th, 2015 @ 11:53am CST
PrymeStriker wrote: Did we have any kind of artwork of Ratchet prior, then?
Technically he is the same as Prime Ratchet so there is a ton of artwork for him there and probably in the RID comics which feature the older cast. The news was more about how the app hints at new toys but we already know he's coming out. I had a link in the article to the NYCC reveals he was part of.
Noideaforaname wrote:"Forth"?
.... oh, Back and Forth. Heh.
I really hope Swelter actually looks like he's got fire flowing thru him, i.e. clear plastic joints and a little flame that pops onto his noggin.
I just got it too! Also, there is precedence for that nice effect to give flames:
Posted by psj333 on November 11th, 2015 @ 12:06pm CST
Going by the pics, lizards of some sort?
I thought the game would show you a preview of both forms for each character at one point but I can't get it to do it now.
Okay, you clearly stated that Crazybolt is based on some kind of lizard. But what kind of lizard to be exactly? Can you please at least provide us some image of what Crazybolt's vehicle mode be like before he makes his debut?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2015 @ 12:12pm CST
psj333 wrote:Going by the pics, lizards of some sort?
I thought the game would show you a preview of both forms for each character at one point but I can't get it to do it now.
Okay, you clearly stated that Crazybolt is based on some kind of lizard. But what kind of lizard to be exactly? Can you please at least provide us some image of what Crazybolt's vehicle mode be like before he makes his debut?
For Primus' sake man, he just said all you can see is the bot mode, and it is a bad game image, not a high quality concept art or something. We do not know. We will need to see what happens later on. and just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline, As I have mentioned before
Posted by Shuttershock on November 11th, 2015 @ 12:28pm CST
Also, good to see Springload getting toy form. Can't get a good look, but as long as it's decent I'd pick it up. One step seems like an appropriate size for the delusional loon.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 11th, 2015 @ 12:28pm CST
Posted by Deadput on November 11th, 2015 @ 12:51pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:For Primus' sake man, he just said all you can see is the bot mode, and it is a bad game image, not a high quality concept art or something. We do not know. We will need to see what happens later on. and just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline, As I have mentioned before
Glad to prove you wrong
http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/10/tran ... ons-305184
I only post that site due to the fact that the original source seems to be down or removed.
Posted by steals_your_goats on November 11th, 2015 @ 12:55pm CST
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:For Primus' sake man, he just said all you can see is the bot mode, and it is a bad game image, not a high quality concept art or something. We do not know. We will need to see what happens later on. and just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline, As I have mentioned before
Glad to prove you wrong
http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/10/tran ... ons-305184
I only post that site due to the fact that the original source seems to be down or removed.
You didn't really prove him wrong you just posted something that hasn't been seen yet. He didn't say there was no concept art he said that the particular image we were looking at wasn't concept art.
Posted by Deadput on November 11th, 2015 @ 1:12pm CST
steals_your_goats wrote:
You didn't really prove him wrong you just posted something that hasn't been seen yet. He didn't say there was no concept art he said that the particular image we were looking at wasn't concept art.
He did say
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline,
And my post was to prove otherwise.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 11th, 2015 @ 1:56pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 11th, 2015 @ 2:09pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Really wish Entertainment Earth did assortments that were just the new figures. Every case has at least two carry overs. Look at the Warrior case, we have Prime, Strongarm, and Bumblebee from wave 1; with a redco Prime and Bee as part of the new figures.
I thought this was just the way the waves/cases are, bbts has carry overs too
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2015 @ 3:41pm CST
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:For Primus' sake man, he just said all you can see is the bot mode, and it is a bad game image, not a high quality concept art or something. We do not know. We will need to see what happens later on. and just because he is in the game does not mean he will be in the show, same with the comics and toyline, As I have mentioned before
Glad to prove you wrong
http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/11/10/tran ... ons-305184
I only post that site due to the fact that the original source seems to be down or removed.
Thank you for posting something like this: Proof of something. While it really does not give us a clean image (since it is all story board stuff like that) It does show that he may be in the show if the 204 really does mean season 2 episode 4.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 11th, 2015 @ 4:21pm CST
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Really wish Entertainment Earth did assortments that were just the new figures. Every case has at least two carry overs. Look at the Warrior case, we have Prime, Strongarm, and Bumblebee from wave 1; with a redco Prime and Bee as part of the new figures.
I thought this was just the way the waves/cases are, bbts has carry overs too
They do but BBTS usually offers a set of just the new figures. Then again there's been a few instances where they haven't offered that, probably don't want to get stuck with certain figures.
Posted by TheAmazingBrave on November 11th, 2015 @ 4:37pm CST
I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2015 @ 4:40pm CST
TheAmazingBrave wrote:THEY MADE A 1-STEP SPRINGLOAD
I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW
A true "Springload" of fun eh?
I do really look forward to him too. With that kind of name, a one-step truly does fit the character
Posted by william-james88 on November 11th, 2015 @ 6:10pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2015 @ 8:42pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I am surprised that springload is news to quite a few since we knew about that one step in october: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... per/34112/
I saw this, but actually seeing the toy in package and with color just made it for me. It really is awesome
Posted by william-james88 on November 11th, 2015 @ 9:36pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I saw this, but actually seeing the toy in package and with color just made it for me. It really is awesome
Oh I know you saw it
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2015 @ 9:52pm CST
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I saw this, but actually seeing the toy in package and with color just made it for me. It really is awesome
Oh I know you saw it
Haha, I certainly like to let people know what I think In all honesty though, RiD seems to be heating up toy wise. We getting some cool stuff!
Posted by no-one on November 11th, 2015 @ 11:58pm CST
))<>((Noideaforaname wrote:"Forth"?
.... oh, Back and Forth. Heh.
forever
sorry
Posted by RAR on November 12th, 2015 @ 2:18am CST
For a while there all we got was yet another 3 Step changer.. at least the Minicons and the one-steps give some appearance of there being an intention to continue the toyline.
Oh and as to the point Quillfire and Springload seeming new - well if I had seen them before it was so lo res It didn't stick in my mind seeing the in-package and a slightly bigger grey scale than I had before does cement it in my mid as a thing that exists.
I would be curious to see for sure if Sideswipe is a new mould or not too - I can't see the image well enough to tell - seems possible though if Bee is a Drift style remould that he might be a remould too.
Posted by Windsweeper on November 12th, 2015 @ 4:50am CST
Posted by Starsaber468 on November 12th, 2015 @ 7:12am CST
Windsweeper wrote:Why can't we get 1 step changers in the Chug line. I'd love some Scout size cars in the G1 style instead of the stylised movie and rid lines.
That should never happen thats a terrible idea I don't want to have less legend, deluxes, voyagers, and Leader class figures made because of crappy kid toys just trust me it shouldn't happen....
Posted by william-james88 on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:36am CST
Windsweeper wrote:Why can't we get 1 step changers in the Chug line. I'd love some Scout size cars in the G1 style instead of the stylised movie and rid lines.
Because then fans would threaten Hasbro to never ever buy a tf again.
Also RAR, Hasbro said from the get go that the first year of RID was to get the autobots out first and attract the kids to the line (by clearly setting age ranges when speaking in interviews and such). They said the rest would come in after that and we are seeing it now that the line is more established and has some footing amongst the younger kids. Now they can release more decepticons and new fun stuff that we can all enjoy.
Posted by ScottyP on November 12th, 2015 @ 1:52pm CST
We're not their target market. They're primarily a distributor first, sell to folks like us second. I mean, just look at that website, I don't think it's been updated since 1999chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Really wish Entertainment Earth did assortments that were just the new figures. Every case has at least two carry overs. Look at the Warrior case, we have Prime, Strongarm, and Bumblebee from wave 1; with a redco Prime and Bee as part of the new figures.
I thought this was just the way the waves/cases are, bbts has carry overs too
They do but BBTS usually offers a set of just the new figures. Then again there's been a few instances where they haven't offered that, probably don't want to get stuck with certain figures.
Posted by Agamemnon on November 12th, 2015 @ 2:40pm CST
ScottyP wrote:We're not their target market. They're primarily a distributor first, sell to folks like us second. I mean, just look at that website, I don't think it's been updated since 1999chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Really wish Entertainment Earth did assortments that were just the new figures. Every case has at least two carry overs. Look at the Warrior case, we have Prime, Strongarm, and Bumblebee from wave 1; with a redco Prime and Bee as part of the new figures.
I thought this was just the way the waves/cases are, bbts has carry overs too
They do but BBTS usually offers a set of just the new figures. Then again there's been a few instances where they haven't offered that, probably don't want to get stuck with certain figures.
Are you talking about BBTS? I respectively disagree. As long as I've shopped there, it's been all about us collectors. I do not think they do any distribution. (And sure, the site looks dated. But I can find stuff there! I would prefer function over visual aesthetics any day.)
Posted by william-james88 on November 12th, 2015 @ 2:49pm CST
Agamemnon wrote:ScottyP wrote:We're not their target market. They're primarily a distributor first, sell to folks like us second. I mean, just look at that website, I don't think it's been updated since 1999chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Really wish Entertainment Earth did assortments that were just the new figures. Every case has at least two carry overs. Look at the Warrior case, we have Prime, Strongarm, and Bumblebee from wave 1; with a redco Prime and Bee as part of the new figures.
I thought this was just the way the waves/cases are, bbts has carry overs too
They do but BBTS usually offers a set of just the new figures. Then again there's been a few instances where they haven't offered that, probably don't want to get stuck with certain figures.
Are you talking about BBTS? I respectively disagree. As long as I've shopped there, it's been all about us collectors. I do not think they do any distribution. (And sure, the site looks dated. But I can find stuff there! I would prefer function over visual aesthetics any day.)
No, they were talking about entertainment earth. But yeah I got confused too.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 12th, 2015 @ 6:02pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Agamemnon wrote:ScottyP wrote:We're not their target market. They're primarily a distributor first, sell to folks like us second. I mean, just look at that website, I don't think it's been updated since 1999chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Really wish Entertainment Earth did assortments that were just the new figures. Every case has at least two carry overs. Look at the Warrior case, we have Prime, Strongarm, and Bumblebee from wave 1; with a redco Prime and Bee as part of the new figures.
I thought this was just the way the waves/cases are, bbts has carry overs too
They do but BBTS usually offers a set of just the new figures. Then again there's been a few instances where they haven't offered that, probably don't want to get stuck with certain figures.
Are you talking about BBTS? I respectively disagree. As long as I've shopped there, it's been all about us collectors. I do not think they do any distribution. (And sure, the site looks dated. But I can find stuff there! I would prefer function over visual aesthetics any day.)
No, they were talking about entertainment earth. But yeah I got confused too.
Make that 3 and I was part of the conversation. Lately BBTS has just sold cases without doing a set, when they do a set the figures are usually priced higher since they know they're going to get stuck with extras.
For what it's worth ToyWiz is scalping some of the new one-step and legion figures on Amazon. $20 for Windblade, all I can do is shake my head.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 12th, 2015 @ 7:02pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:11pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Quick question: I have the ability to get deployers Drift, Slipstream and Jetstorm for a total of $21.23 with free shipping. is it worth it?
If you need your figure to have articulation of any kind in order to enjoy it, then no deal is worth that figure. That is why I will never buy it.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:17pm CST
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Quick question: I have the ability to get deployers Drift, Slipstream and Jetstorm for a total of $21.23 with free shipping. is it worth it?
If you need your figure to have articulation of any kind in order to enjoy it, then no deal is worth that figure. That is why I will never buy it.
I'm not huge on articulation. Plus it's the only way to get the minicons, and I do want the minis
Posted by Shuttershock on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:21pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Quick question: I have the ability to get deployers Drift, Slipstream and Jetstorm for a total of $21.23 with free shipping. is it worth it?
If you need your figure to have articulation of any kind in order to enjoy it, then no deal is worth that figure. That is why I will never buy it.
I'm not huge on articulation. Plus it's the only way to get the minicons, and I do want the minis
That IS a selling point, albiet a frustrating one. Having the same issue with Airazor.
Worst case, you could probably find Warrior Drift for cheap later in you so wanted.
Posted by Cobotron on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:29pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:32pm CST
Cobotron wrote:Isn't there a blue Jetstorm coming in the next wave?
Yup, he comes with the blue Deployer Drift.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:32pm CST
Shuttershock wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Quick question: I have the ability to get deployers Drift, Slipstream and Jetstorm for a total of $21.23 with free shipping. is it worth it?
If you need your figure to have articulation of any kind in order to enjoy it, then no deal is worth that figure. That is why I will never buy it.
I'm not huge on articulation. Plus it's the only way to get the minicons, and I do want the minis
That IS a selling point, albiet a frustrating one. Having the same issue with Airazor.
Worst case, you could probably find Warrior Drift for cheap later in you so wanted.
I already have the warrior Drift, it's the minicons that i really want (Drift would basically be a bonus)
And Cobs, there is a Slipstream coming out in blue, but Drift comes with Jetstorm...
Posted by Shuttershock on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:39pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Shuttershock wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Quick question: I have the ability to get deployers Drift, Slipstream and Jetstorm for a total of $21.23 with free shipping. is it worth it?
If you need your figure to have articulation of any kind in order to enjoy it, then no deal is worth that figure. That is why I will never buy it.
I'm not huge on articulation. Plus it's the only way to get the minicons, and I do want the minis
That IS a selling point, albiet a frustrating one. Having the same issue with Airazor.
Worst case, you could probably find Warrior Drift for cheap later in you so wanted.
I already have the warrior Drift, it's the minicons that i really want (Drift would basically be a bonus)
And Cobs, there is a Slipstream coming out in blue, but Drift comes with Jetstorm...
Sounds like you have only one recourse. Shame they can't come down a little on the price point.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:42pm CST
Shuttershock wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Shuttershock wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Quick question: I have the ability to get deployers Drift, Slipstream and Jetstorm for a total of $21.23 with free shipping. is it worth it?
If you need your figure to have articulation of any kind in order to enjoy it, then no deal is worth that figure. That is why I will never buy it.
I'm not huge on articulation. Plus it's the only way to get the minicons, and I do want the minis
That IS a selling point, albiet a frustrating one. Having the same issue with Airazor.
Worst case, you could probably find Warrior Drift for cheap later in you so wanted.
I already have the warrior Drift, it's the minicons that i really want (Drift would basically be a bonus)
And Cobs, there is a Slipstream coming out in blue, but Drift comes with Jetstorm...
Sounds like you have only one recourse. Shame they can't come down a little on the price point.
That is the 15% discounted price for the 2 minis and Drift unfortunately. I really wish they would release Jetstorm by himself rather than just with Drift
Posted by Cobotron on November 12th, 2015 @ 8:58pm CST
Oh. Bummer. My memory assumed it was Jetstorm. So we are getting repaints of minicons already? I might just "pretend" he's Jetstorm.D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And Cobs, there is a Slipstream coming out in blue, but Drift comes with Jetstorm...
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 12th, 2015 @ 9:38pm CST
Cobotron wrote:Oh. Bummer. My memory assumed it was Jetstorm. So we are getting repaints of minicons already? I might just "pretend" he's Jetstorm.D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And Cobs, there is a Slipstream coming out in blue, but Drift comes with Jetstorm...
Gah, I just want the 2 minicons! Just release them separate from Drift! (That pretend idea is actually a pretty good one)
Posted by Cobotron on November 12th, 2015 @ 9:47pm CST
What color is Jetstorm? Black? I think spray paint comes in black.D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Cobotron wrote:Oh. Bummer. My memory assumed it was Jetstorm. So we are getting repaints of minicons already? I might just "pretend" he's Jetstorm.D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And Cobs, there is a Slipstream coming out in blue, but Drift comes with Jetstorm...
Gah, I just want the 2 minicons! Just release them separate from Drift! (That pretend idea is actually a pretty good one)