In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire

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Some nice new images were posted on the HK-TF Facebook group. They are in hand images of the upcoming Transformers Generations Selects WFC-GS26 Voyager Artfire and Nightstick. Artfire is a redeco of Kingdom Inferno which and his Targetmaster Nightstick is a redeco of Siege Singe. He also comes with four blast effects. This toy is still available for preorder at $36.99 and he should ship out in September this year.

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Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112325)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 9th, 2021 @ 9:51am CDT

Nice for those that want it, but I prefer the Generations version, as it's got more detailed apps (such as the Japanese text for "fire department" on the sides of the cab.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112330)
Posted by o.supreme on August 9th, 2021 @ 10:40am CDT

Looks great. I chose not to pick up Kingdom Inferno once I actually saw one in store, but I do want to support any Japanese character release I can. Even though Pulse currently has this scheduled for November, I'm still looking forward to it.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112335)
Posted by Deathsanras on August 9th, 2021 @ 11:45am CDT

Still waiting for them to do MP Hauler....

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112339)
Posted by Mistaken_Table on August 9th, 2021 @ 12:10pm CDT

Always felt sorry for Artfire. Next to the uniform cohesiveness of Inferno and Grapple, even his Masterpiece figure looks like a mis-coloured knock-off. Then I remember Kingdom did the wrong Inferno and black-out from man-child rage.

Congrats to any Artfire fans out there. At least he'll come with a targetmaster.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112352)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 9th, 2021 @ 2:15pm CDT

Black-Out?

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112353)
Posted by aronjlove on August 9th, 2021 @ 2:25pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:Black-Out?

Not black-out as in a character, but black-out as in eyes go shut from rage and grief.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112365)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 9th, 2021 @ 3:32pm CDT

Mistaken_Table wrote:...Next to the uniform cohesiveness of Inferno and Grapple, even his Masterpiece figure looks like a mis-coloured knock-off...

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Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112374)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 9th, 2021 @ 4:30pm CDT

I wish they would've used a new mold Targetmaster or at least used the mold with a single barrel. As it is, I think the head can peg into the wrist so Artfire can hold Nightstick in the proper Japanese style.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112376)
Posted by Sherlock Zero on August 9th, 2021 @ 5:18pm CDT

Personally speaking, I am glad that I did cancel my preorder for this. :POPCORN:

The hollowed out areas was a big factor, sure, but so was the fact they changed Nightstick's alt-mode. As well as not add any decals on Artfire's alt-mode, which would have been fine if they decided to not have him be a Japanese firetruck.

In the end I will hope that a lot of fans here will enjoy this mold. All I can do now is just hope that HasTak will up their game with Legacy for characters like Artfire.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112398)
Posted by MeGrimlock78 on August 9th, 2021 @ 10:08pm CDT

Still super excited for this. Personally (and I know this sounds stupid), I find Inferno to be TOO red. He's kinda boring. By adding the white, and even using dark grey for the head etc., Artfire just looks more interesting.

Also, I was already using Firedrive with Ricochet, so using him again with Artfire is perfect. A simple arm-swap, maybe a little silver paint for uniformity, and my targetmaster team will be ready to go!

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112403)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2021 @ 10:53pm CDT

MeGrimlock78 wrote:Also, I was already using Firedrive with Ricochet,

Turns out Takara agrees with you.

That's Siege Firedrive he's holding, repurposed as Nebulon.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112405)
Posted by o.supreme on August 9th, 2021 @ 11:04pm CDT

A Stepper/Ricochet repaint of SS86 Jazz seems like a slam dunk. But would Hasbro do another release of such an obscure character since the first one based on PotP was just 2 years ago? Normally I wouldn't be interested, but I am getting Artfire. If Stepper came with his proper Targetmaster, I could definitely see myself getting it.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112423)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on August 10th, 2021 @ 9:28am CDT

Chefatron put up a review of Galvatron
https://youtu.be/wr24mvvr5Tg

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112435)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 10th, 2021 @ 12:35pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:A Stepper/Ricochet repaint of SS86 Jazz seems like a slam dunk. But would Hasbro do another release of such an obscure character since the first one based on PotP was just 2 years ago? Normally I wouldn't be interested, but I am getting Artfire. If Stepper came with his proper Targetmaster, I could definitely see myself getting it.

Aiming more towards United myself, but I wouldn't mind a SS86 redeco. Shame Jazz has some rotten luck with his translucent car shells as of late...

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112443)
Posted by transformers_va on August 10th, 2021 @ 1:29pm CDT

In-hand video review of Generations Selects Galvatron from Chefatron

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112444)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 10th, 2021 @ 1:34pm CDT

Looks much cleaner without the stickers.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112445)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on August 10th, 2021 @ 1:37pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Looks much cleaner without the stickers.

Glad I have this one preordered... He'll be my first Selects figure.
I'll consider putting a few different stickers on him, but definitely not all. I personally think seeing them all on is overwhelming, and yet underwhelming at the same time.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112446)
Posted by transformers_va on August 10th, 2021 @ 1:44pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Looks much cleaner without the stickers.

Agreed!

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112476)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 10th, 2021 @ 6:19pm CDT

I couldn't tell, are the shoulders fixed?

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112477)
Posted by transformers_va on August 10th, 2021 @ 6:38pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I couldn't tell, are the shoulders fixed?

Yes, those shoulders are attached correctly

Correct (rectangular peg hole facing forward):

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Incorrect (circular metal pin facing forward):

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Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112483)
Posted by DMSL on August 10th, 2021 @ 7:15pm CDT

I have Grapple and Inferno and have this on pre-order. The mold is almost flawless, the only flaw is the size, it should have been bigger.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112484)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 10th, 2021 @ 7:34pm CDT

DMSL wrote:I have Grapple and Inferno and have this on pre-order. The mold is almost flawless, the only flaw is the size, it should have been bigger.

Yes, it's a bit irksome that either the bot mode is too big, or the vehicle mode is too small...

Regardless, apart from the low clearance of the wheels, it's a nice mold, IMO.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112501)
Posted by Munkky on August 11th, 2021 @ 2:57am CDT

Looks like a new Bluestreak is on the way for Generations: Selects, in his old toy catalogue colours:

Source: Chefatron's Instagram page fxfranz: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSa6A0AhoA8 ... =copy_link
He also has a first look at Kingdom Pipes.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112502)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 11th, 2021 @ 3:00am CDT

YES!! BLUE BLUESTREAK!! Thank you Hasbro cause this one is a deco on this mold I've been wanting since they started doing Diaclone versions

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112505)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 11th, 2021 @ 5:20am CDT

Sentinel_Primal wrote:YES!! BLUE BLUESTREAK!! Thank you Hasbro cause this one is a deco on this mold I've been wanting since they started doing Diaclone versions

Is there a fan/officially repurposed new babe for these? Perhaps there's an official distinction between "Bluestreak" and "Silverstreak"?

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112515)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 11th, 2021 @ 8:01am CDT

If that Blue Bluestreak is real, I'm definitely getting it. I never got the silver Bluestreak because the blue version is the comic accurate 1. Now if only we could get a blue and white Prowl...

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112530)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 11th, 2021 @ 10:40am CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:If that Blue Bluestreak is real, I'm definitely getting it. I never got the silver Bluestreak because the blue version is the comic accurate 1. Now if only we could get a blue and white Prowl...

But he was silver in the comics.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112531)
Posted by o.supreme on August 11th, 2021 @ 10:42am CDT

funny the universe comic always made him look brown to me, bad coloring I know

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112541)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 11th, 2021 @ 11:55am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:If that Blue Bluestreak is real, I'm definitely getting it. I never got the silver Bluestreak because the blue version is the comic accurate 1. Now if only we could get a blue and white Prowl...
But he was silver in the comics.

And blue.

This new reveal is closer to the comic version than the previous release which adheres to the cartoon deco.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112542)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 11th, 2021 @ 12:09pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:If that Blue Bluestreak is real, I'm definitely getting it. I never got the silver Bluestreak because the blue version is the comic accurate 1. Now if only we could get a blue and white Prowl...
But he was silver in the comics.
And blue.

To represent the black of his original toy.

Marvel US always did that, using blue to represent black. Skywarp was blue. Trailbreaker was blue. Ravage was blue. Grimlock's black parts were blue. Rumble and Frenzy were both blue.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112545)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on August 11th, 2021 @ 12:56pm CDT

primalxconvoy wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:YES!! BLUE BLUESTREAK!! Thank you Hasbro cause this one is a deco on this mold I've been wanting since they started doing Diaclone versions

Is there a fan/officially repurposed new babe for these? Perhaps there's an official distinction between "Bluestreak" and "Silverstreak"?

When the leakers first found out this existed a few days ago, they found and used the name Silverstreak before they knew anything else about the figure including the color, so there is a non-zero chance this figure will officially be called Silverstreak, yes.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112546)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 11th, 2021 @ 1:15pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:If that Blue Bluestreak is real, I'm definitely getting it. I never got the silver Bluestreak because the blue version is the comic accurate 1. Now if only we could get a blue and white Prowl...
But he was silver in the comics.
And blue.
To represent the black of his original toy.

Marvel US always did that, using blue to represent black. Skywarp was blue. Trailbreaker was blue. Ravage was blue. Grimlock's black parts were blue. Rumble and Frenzy were both blue.

Exactly. Blue. Not black. I understand why the comics did it, bit the end result is is the same regardless of the reason. They were blue, not black. And since we're getting both versions, I don't see why this is even a debate. :-?

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112548)
Posted by o.supreme on August 11th, 2021 @ 1:32pm CDT

Why not Both

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112549)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 11th, 2021 @ 1:34pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:If that Blue Bluestreak is real, I'm definitely getting it. I never got the silver Bluestreak because the blue version is the comic accurate 1. Now if only we could get a blue and white Prowl...
But he was silver in the comics.
And blue.
To represent the black of his original toy.

Marvel US always did that, using blue to represent black. Skywarp was blue. Trailbreaker was blue. Ravage was blue. Grimlock's black parts were blue. Rumble and Frenzy were both blue.
Exactly. Blue. Not black. I understand why the comics did it, bit the end result is is the same regardless of the reason. They were blue, not black. And since we're getting both versions, I don't see why this is even a debate.

Diaclone blue Bluestreak is blue in many of the wrong places for Marvel Bluestreak, and is missing all of his red parts too. To get a truly comic-accurate Bluestreak, he'd need to first be in his toy-accurate "all-silver car body parts w/ red and black robot parts" deco (as pictured above) but with the black robot parts, car windows, and car bumpers made blue. No part of his car's main body should be blue, which is the primary color of Diaclone blue Bluestreak's car body.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112551)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 11th, 2021 @ 2:31pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:If that Blue Bluestreak is real, I'm definitely getting it. I never got the silver Bluestreak because the blue version is the comic accurate 1. Now if only we could get a blue and white Prowl...
But he was silver in the comics.
And blue.
To represent the black of his original toy.

Marvel US always did that, using blue to represent black. Skywarp was blue. Trailbreaker was blue. Ravage was blue. Grimlock's black parts were blue. Rumble and Frenzy were both blue.
Exactly. Blue. Not black. I understand why the comics did it, bit the end result is is the same regardless of the reason. They were blue, not black. And since we're getting both versions, I don't see why this is even a debate.
Diaclone blue Bluestreak is blue in many of the wrong places for Marvel Bluestreak, and is missing all of his red parts too. To get a truly comic-accurate Bluestreak, he'd need to first be in his toy-accurate "all-silver car body parts w/ red and black robot parts" deco (as pictured above) but with the black robot parts, car windows, and car bumpers made blue. No part of his car's main body should be blue, which is the primary color of Diaclone blue Bluestreak's car body.

Nitpick all you want, this new blue Bluestreak is still closer to the comic deco than the cartoon deco, regardless of its origins.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112563)
Posted by william-james88 on August 11th, 2021 @ 3:32pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:Nitpick all you want, this new blue Bluestreak is still closer to the comic deco than the cartoon deco, regardless of its origins.

When was the alt mode blue in the comic? Looks silver/grey in every panel I ever read.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112574)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 11th, 2021 @ 4:12pm CDT

So clearly I must be in the minority for just liking it cause its pretty. >:oP

No source material required.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112579)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 11th, 2021 @ 4:24pm CDT

TF-fan kev777 wrote:So clearly I must be in the minority for just liking it cause its pretty.

No source material required.

You're not alone in this.
I buy many Transformers simply because they are fun and cool while giving absolutely zero foxes about any backstories.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112581)
Posted by william-james88 on August 11th, 2021 @ 4:45pm CDT

TF-fan kev777 wrote:So clearly I must be in the minority for just liking it cause its pretty.

No source material required.

I'd buy it cause it's pretty. Good mold too. If easily attainable, it's a sure get for me.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112587)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 11th, 2021 @ 6:19pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:Nitpick all you want, this new blue Bluestreak is still closer to the comic deco than the cartoon deco, regardless of its origins.

When was the alt mode blue in the comic? Looks silver/grey in every panel I ever read.

Check the previous page.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112622)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 11th, 2021 @ 10:40pm CDT

TF-fan kev777 wrote:So clearly I must be in the minority for just liking it cause its pretty.

No source material required.

I mean, I really like the color scheme, plus I prefer the name Bluestreak for this version cause of the blue sides, in addition to the "talks a lot". Plus, I believe that this was the original color scheme before the one that got used for the cartoon was invented, kinda like the Sunstreaker/Sideswipe color swap

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112623)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 11th, 2021 @ 10:52pm CDT

Sentinel_Primal wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:So clearly I must be in the minority for just liking it cause its pretty.

No source material required.

I mean, I really like the color scheme, plus I prefer the name Bluestreak for this version cause of the blue sides, in addition to the "talks a lot". Plus, I believe that this was the original color scheme before the one that got used for the cartoon was invented, kinda like the Sunstreaker/Sideswipe color swap

Yep.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112650)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 12th, 2021 @ 8:56am CDT

I'm happy you DiaBros are getting another redeco, but after double dipping the cartoon characters across Siege and Earthrise, the last thing I need is another Datsun.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112651)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 12th, 2021 @ 8:59am CDT

Sentinel_Primal wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:So clearly I must be in the minority for just liking it cause its pretty.

No source material required.

I mean, I really like the color scheme, plus I prefer the name Bluestreak for this version cause of the blue sides, in addition to the "talks a lot". Plus, I believe that this was the original color scheme before the one that got used for the cartoon was invented, kinda like the Sunstreaker/Sideswipe color swap

I'm surprised that none of the comics have addressed the "Blue/Silverstreak" situation and just created them as two separate individuals...

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112672)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 12th, 2021 @ 10:44am CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote:I'm happy you DiaBros are getting another redeco, but after double dipping the cartoon characters across Siege and Earthrise, the last thing I need is another Datsun.

You can never have too many Datsuns. :-D

Just like you can never have too many seekers.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112675)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 12th, 2021 @ 10:49am CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
AcademyofDrX wrote:I'm happy you DiaBros are getting another redeco, but after double dipping the cartoon characters across Siege and Earthrise, the last thing I need is another Datsun.
You can never have too many Datsuns. Just like you can never have too many seekers.

^^^This

Also, since they went ahead and gave us a decepticon datsun in Barricade, when are we going to get an autobot in a seeker mold? I know I'd be down for one, but would want a new or re-purposed character that is not an aerialbot or Jetfire.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112677)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 12th, 2021 @ 10:52am CDT

TF-fan kev777 wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
AcademyofDrX wrote:I'm happy you DiaBros are getting another redeco, but after double dipping the cartoon characters across Siege and Earthrise, the last thing I need is another Datsun.
You can never have too many Datsuns. Just like you can never have too many seekers.
^^^This

My shelves, toy room, closets, and immediate family members all disagree!

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112684)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 12th, 2021 @ 11:15am CDT

TF-fan kev777 wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
AcademyofDrX wrote:I'm happy you DiaBros are getting another redeco, but after double dipping the cartoon characters across Siege and Earthrise, the last thing I need is another Datsun.
You can never have too many Datsuns. Just like you can never have too many seekers.

^^^This

Also, since they went ahead and gave us a decepticon datsun in Barricade, when are we going to get an autobot in a seeker mold? I know I'd be down for one, but would want a new or re-purposed character that is not an aerialbot or Jetfire.

Closest we have right now is SG Starscream, who'd naturally side with the Heroic Autobots were he brought into the normal universe.

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112763)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 12th, 2021 @ 10:04pm CDT

primalxconvoy wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:So clearly I must be in the minority for just liking it cause its pretty.

No source material required.

I mean, I really like the color scheme, plus I prefer the name Bluestreak for this version cause of the blue sides, in addition to the "talks a lot". Plus, I believe that this was the original color scheme before the one that got used for the cartoon was invented, kinda like the Sunstreaker/Sideswipe color swap

I'm surprised that none of the comics have addressed the "Blue/Silverstreak" situation and just created them as two separate individuals...

I believe Takara did at one point for MP blue Bluestreak, where normal Bluestreak (who I'll call Streak for the sake of clarity) shared a name with the ultra stealthy, borderline mythical, Winter Soldier style Bluestreak, granting Streak a bit of intimidation when fighting Cons, while Silverstreak was an additional Datsun with no relation

Re: In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Selects Artfire (2112765)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 12th, 2021 @ 10:20pm CDT

Sentinel_Primal wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:So clearly I must be in the minority for just liking it cause its pretty.

No source material required.

I mean, I really like the color scheme, plus I prefer the name Bluestreak for this version cause of the blue sides, in addition to the "talks a lot". Plus, I believe that this was the original color scheme before the one that got used for the cartoon was invented, kinda like the Sunstreaker/Sideswipe color swap

I'm surprised that none of the comics have addressed the "Blue/Silverstreak" situation and just created them as two separate individuals...

I believe Takara did at one point for MP blue Bluestreak, where normal Bluestreak (who I'll call Streak for the sake of clarity) shared a name with the ultra stealthy, borderline mythical, Winter Soldier style Bluestreak, granting Streak a bit of intimidation when fighting Cons, while Silverstreak was an additional Datsun with no relation

Cheers! Is that in the wiki?

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