Official Images of Transformers Generations Select Red Wing
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This toy is currently available for preorder at Robotkingdom.com for $35.90 USD. The markup is because Robotkingdom is not the exclusive retailer.
Are you excited for another obscure Seeker release, or will you be passing this altogether? Tell us in the discussion below.
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Posted by Flashwave on June 1st, 2019 @ 12:15pm CDT
But you know what? I would much rather have gotten this in the Classics mold. Yes I realize that toy is ancient, does not match the play pattern, and is too small, but for completion's sake, couldnt we have gotten it one more time?
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on June 1st, 2019 @ 12:18pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on June 1st, 2019 @ 12:38pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 1st, 2019 @ 12:42pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:...this may make me want to go back and get the main three.
But you know what? I would much rather have gotten this in the Classics mold. Yes I realize that toy is ancient, does not match the play pattern, and is too small, but for completion's sake, couldnt we have gotten it one more time?
I'm surprised that mold survived all the uses; 30 give or take.
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 1st, 2019 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 1st, 2019 @ 2:03pm CDT
Posted by Skritz on June 1st, 2019 @ 2:41pm CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on June 1st, 2019 @ 3:48pm CDT
Posted by Skritz on June 1st, 2019 @ 5:37pm CDT
Decepticon Stryker wrote:This is nice and all and I'll probably get him but: why am I supposed to like him?
There's not really anything going on, being such an obscure character born of misunderstanding between Takara, Hasbro, E-Hobby and Funpub. So I guess the appeal is 1) Hey, one more Siege seeker! and 2) Well, he's never had a toy before!.
Maybe add 3) Hey, we can actually buy an obscure-ass Seeker figure without Botcon these days! Hooray!
Posted by DeathReviews on June 1st, 2019 @ 5:45pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 1st, 2019 @ 6:10pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:If I get Thundercracker, I'm totally swapping his head with Starscream's.
I think a LOT of fans are planning on doing the same, honestly. It shouldn't be hard to do either. Starscream's head comes off without much effort.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 1st, 2019 @ 6:32pm CDT
Skritz wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:This is nice and all and I'll probably get him but: why am I supposed to like him?
There's not really anything going on, being such an obscure character born of misunderstanding between Takara, Hasbro, E-Hobby and Funpub. So I guess the appeal is 1) Hey, one more Siege seeker! and 2) Well, he's never had a toy before!.
Maybe add 3) Hey, we can actually buy an obscure-ass Seeker figure without Botcon these days! Hooray!
I would also add 4) His color scheme is very similar/the same as Armada Starscream, if you're into that, and 5) the fan involvement with the character's creation, as it's pretty much Powered Convoy's fault that Red Wing went from misunderstanding to obscure Seeker/actual character, and I at least think that's pretty cool.
Posted by Skritz on June 1st, 2019 @ 6:37pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 1st, 2019 @ 6:54pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 1st, 2019 @ 7:36pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:DeathReviews wrote:If I get Thundercracker, I'm totally swapping his head with Starscream's.
I think a LOT of fans are planning on doing the same, honestly. It shouldn't be hard to do either. Starscream's head comes off without much effort.
Count me among them. HasTak obviously goofed and mixed up the face sculpts at the factory.
Skritz wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:This is nice and all and I'll probably get him but: why am I supposed to like him?
There's not really anything going on, being such an obscure character born of misunderstanding between Takara, Hasbro, E-Hobby and Funpub. So I guess the appeal is 1) Hey, one more Siege seeker! and 2) Well, he's never had a toy before!.
Maybe add 3) Hey, we can actually buy an obscure-ass Seeker figure without Botcon these days! Hooray!
Yeah, he's basically just another distinct Seeker for the ranks. With the bonus of being one who has no prior toy
Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 1st, 2019 @ 9:46pm CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:I'm loving this color scheme. I'm probably only going to pick up this guy, Skywarp, and Thundercracker in terms of this mold. The battle damage on Starscream kinda ruins that figure for me so I might just repurpose this figure as Armada Starscream's cybertronian mode
If the battle damage is the only issue, just wipe it off with some rubbing alcohol. I like the damage overall, but I might wipe it off of some figures after I add Selects characters like Smokescreen.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 1st, 2019 @ 10:48pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:I'm loving this color scheme. I'm probably only going to pick up this guy, Skywarp, and Thundercracker in terms of this mold. The battle damage on Starscream kinda ruins that figure for me so I might just repurpose this figure as Armada Starscream's cybertronian mode
If the battle damage is the only issue, just wipe it off with some rubbing alcohol. I like the damage overall, but I might wipe it off of some figures after I add Selects characters like Smokescreen.
You can't wipe off the battle damage when it's paint on paint, though. Battle damage paint on bare plastic is no problem to remove, but when it's on top of already paint on detail, you're going to lose both paints in the process.
Posted by ausbot on June 2nd, 2019 @ 2:42am CDT
Posted by Skritz on June 2nd, 2019 @ 9:41am CDT
ausbot wrote:Sunstorm or Acid storm please or even the periwinkle generic would be awesome.
If you are referring to the 'Rainmaker' trio, then the yellow one is not Sunstorm but rather called Nova Storm. Their trio consist of Acid Storm, Nova Storm and Ion Storm. People assume Sunstorm is considered a Rainmaker (he isn't, its Nova Storm who is the yellow one)....except when his Botcon set is called that due to miscommunications. Oops.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 2nd, 2019 @ 1:40pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:AcademyofDrX wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:I'm loving this color scheme. I'm probably only going to pick up this guy, Skywarp, and Thundercracker in terms of this mold. The battle damage on Starscream kinda ruins that figure for me so I might just repurpose this figure as Armada Starscream's cybertronian mode
If the battle damage is the only issue, just wipe it off with some rubbing alcohol. I like the damage overall, but I might wipe it off of some figures after I add Selects characters like Smokescreen.
You can't wipe off the battle damage when it's paint on paint, though. Battle damage paint on bare plastic is no problem to remove, but when it's on top of already paint on detail, you're going to lose both paints in the process.
As you discovered with Sideswipe.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:13pm CDT
So just out of curiosity, how do we tell the difference between Sunstorm and Nova Storm? Are they a different shade of yellow? Because when I see a yellow seeker I immediately think Sunstorm.Skritz wrote:ausbot wrote:Sunstorm or Acid storm please or even the periwinkle generic would be awesome.
If you are referring to the 'Rainmaker' trio, then the yellow one is not Sunstorm but rather called Nova Storm. Their trio consist of Acid Storm, Nova Storm and Ion Storm. People assume Sunstorm is considered a Rainmaker (he isn't, its Nova Storm who is the yellow one)....except when his Botcon set is called that due to miscommunications. Oops.
As for Red Wing, I really like the sharp red paint, it pops. I bet he looks great next to Thundercracker, his blue is really sharp as well. Not sure if I will pick it up, I only collect Starscream. But the vehicle mode for this mold looks really good with a solid paint job, regardless of which color.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:22pm CDT
Sunstorm is more cheddar cheese yellow with white. Nova Storm is more solid lemon yellow.Rodimus Prime wrote:So just out of curiosity, how do we tell the difference between Sunstorm and Nova Storm? Are they a different shade of yellow? Because when I see a yellow seeker I immediately think Sunstorm.Skritz wrote:ausbot wrote:Sunstorm or Acid storm please or even the periwinkle generic would be awesome.
If you are referring to the 'Rainmaker' trio, then the yellow one is not Sunstorm but rather called Nova Storm. Their trio consist of Acid Storm, Nova Storm and Ion Storm. People assume Sunstorm is considered a Rainmaker (he isn't, its Nova Storm who is the yellow one)....except when his Botcon set is called that due to miscommunications. Oops.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 2nd, 2019 @ 5:04pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:AcademyofDrX wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:I'm loving this color scheme. I'm probably only going to pick up this guy, Skywarp, and Thundercracker in terms of this mold. The battle damage on Starscream kinda ruins that figure for me so I might just repurpose this figure as Armada Starscream's cybertronian mode
If the battle damage is the only issue, just wipe it off with some rubbing alcohol. I like the damage overall, but I might wipe it off of some figures after I add Selects characters like Smokescreen.
You can't wipe off the battle damage when it's paint on paint, though. Battle damage paint on bare plastic is no problem to remove, but when it's on top of already paint on detail, you're going to lose both paints in the process.
As you discovered with Sideswipe.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 2nd, 2019 @ 6:09pm CDT
Thank you. I don't think I've ever gotten a really good look at Nova Storm before, or if I did I might have thought he was just a miscolored Sunstorm.Sabrblade wrote:Sunstorm is more cheddar cheese yellow with white. Nova Storm is more solid lemon yellow.Rodimus Prime wrote:So just out of curiosity, how do we tell the difference between Sunstorm and Nova Storm? Are they a different shade of yellow? Because when I see a yellow seeker I immediately think Sunstorm.Skritz wrote:ausbot wrote:Sunstorm or Acid storm please or even the periwinkle generic would be awesome.
If you are referring to the 'Rainmaker' trio, then the yellow one is not Sunstorm but rather called Nova Storm. Their trio consist of Acid Storm, Nova Storm and Ion Storm. People assume Sunstorm is considered a Rainmaker (he isn't, its Nova Storm who is the yellow one)....except when his Botcon set is called that due to miscommunications. Oops.
Posted by william-james88 on June 2nd, 2019 @ 10:06pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:So just out of curiosity, how do we tell the difference between Sunstorm and Nova Storm? Are they a different shade of yellow? Because when I see a yellow seeker I immediately think Sunstorm.Skritz wrote:ausbot wrote:Sunstorm or Acid storm please or even the periwinkle generic would be awesome.
If you are referring to the 'Rainmaker' trio, then the yellow one is not Sunstorm but rather called Nova Storm. Their trio consist of Acid Storm, Nova Storm and Ion Storm. People assume Sunstorm is considered a Rainmaker (he isn't, its Nova Storm who is the yellow one)....except when his Botcon set is called that due to miscommunications. Oops.
As for two similarly coloured seekers, they did that again in Cyberverse with Nova Storm and Slipstream and I sure couldnt tell them apart just based on colour.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on June 2nd, 2019 @ 10:21pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So just out of curiosity, how do we tell the difference between Sunstorm and Nova Storm? Are they a different shade of yellow? Because when I see a yellow seeker I immediately think Sunstorm.Skritz wrote:ausbot wrote:Sunstorm or Acid storm please or even the periwinkle generic would be awesome.
If you are referring to the 'Rainmaker' trio, then the yellow one is not Sunstorm but rather called Nova Storm. Their trio consist of Acid Storm, Nova Storm and Ion Storm. People assume Sunstorm is considered a Rainmaker (he isn't, its Nova Storm who is the yellow one)....except when his Botcon set is called that due to miscommunications. Oops.
As for those two purple seekers, they did that again in Cyberverse and I sure couldnt tell them apart just based on colour.
If your Cyberverse reference is what I think it is, then what they did might actually be worse: they took Nova Storm, who is usually yellow and technically the only yellow named Seeker since Sunstorm is orange, and made them purple and a female character despite the show ALSO using Slipstream, causing possible confusion where there didn't need to be.
Posted by william-james88 on June 2nd, 2019 @ 10:36pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So just out of curiosity, how do we tell the difference between Sunstorm and Nova Storm? Are they a different shade of yellow? Because when I see a yellow seeker I immediately think Sunstorm.Skritz wrote:ausbot wrote:Sunstorm or Acid storm please or even the periwinkle generic would be awesome.
If you are referring to the 'Rainmaker' trio, then the yellow one is not Sunstorm but rather called Nova Storm. Their trio consist of Acid Storm, Nova Storm and Ion Storm. People assume Sunstorm is considered a Rainmaker (he isn't, its Nova Storm who is the yellow one)....except when his Botcon set is called that due to miscommunications. Oops.
As for those two purple seekers, they did that again in Cyberverse and I sure couldnt tell them apart just based on colour.
If your Cyberverse reference is what I think it is, then what they did might actually be worse: they took Nova Storm, who is usually yellow and technically the only yellow named Seeker since Sunstorm is orange, and made them purple and a female character despite the show ALSO using Slipstream, causing possible confusion where there didn't need to be.
Yes excactly, and they kept that all throughout the show, making it very confusing in the final climactic battles.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 2nd, 2019 @ 10:56pm CDT
Slipstream is purple and teal, though, and has a black helmet. Cyberverse Nova Storm is all purple (well, two shades of purple, but even her helmet is purple).william-james88 wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So just out of curiosity, how do we tell the difference between Sunstorm and Nova Storm? Are they a different shade of yellow? Because when I see a yellow seeker I immediately think Sunstorm.Skritz wrote:ausbot wrote:Sunstorm or Acid storm please or even the periwinkle generic would be awesome.
If you are referring to the 'Rainmaker' trio, then the yellow one is not Sunstorm but rather called Nova Storm. Their trio consist of Acid Storm, Nova Storm and Ion Storm. People assume Sunstorm is considered a Rainmaker (he isn't, its Nova Storm who is the yellow one)....except when his Botcon set is called that due to miscommunications. Oops.
As for those two purple seekers, they did that again in Cyberverse and I sure couldnt tell them apart just based on colour.
If your Cyberverse reference is what I think it is, then what they did might actually be worse: they took Nova Storm, who is usually yellow and technically the only yellow named Seeker since Sunstorm is orange, and made them purple and a female character despite the show ALSO using Slipstream, causing possible confusion where there didn't need to be.
Yes excactly, and they kept that all throughout the show, making it very confusing in the final climactic battles.
Posted by william-james88 on June 2nd, 2019 @ 11:06pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Slipstream is purple and teal, though, and has a black helmet. Cyberverse Nova Storm is all purple (well, two shades of purple, but even her helmet is purple).
These major differences are really helpful in quick fight scenes.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 2nd, 2019 @ 11:09pm CDT
Plus, Slipstream being a commander means that she got most of the important dialogue of all the Seekers present.william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Slipstream is purple and teal, though, and has a black helmet. Cyberverse Nova Storm is all purple (well, two shades of purple, but even her helmet is purple).
These major differences are really helpful in quick fight scenes.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on June 3rd, 2019 @ 7:08am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:DeathReviews wrote:If I get Thundercracker, I'm totally swapping his head with Starscream's.
I think a LOT of fans are planning on doing the same, honestly. It shouldn't be hard to do either. Starscream's head comes off without much effort.
Indeed...now I'm looking to get a Starscream for cheap/used for the momentous changing of the heads!
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2019 @ 8:49am CDT
Nemesis Destron wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:DeathReviews wrote:If I get Thundercracker, I'm totally swapping his head with Starscream's.
I think a LOT of fans are planning on doing the same, honestly. It shouldn't be hard to do either. Starscream's head comes off without much effort.
Indeed...now I'm looking to get a Starscream for cheap/used for the momentous changing of the heads!
Wait a bit for starscream. Of all the voyagers, he and megatron may end up the cheapest since both will be reissued later this year.
Posted by Skritz on June 3rd, 2019 @ 11:45am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:03pm CDT
Skritz wrote:Speaking of Slipstream, anyone wondering if they'll do a Siege/Select version with a new head and maybe robot mode chest? I'd be up for it especially since those pieces are easily retooled on the Siege seeker mold.
She'd need more than just a new chest and head, the limbs are quite chunky for a female body type.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:42pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 3rd, 2019 @ 1:25pm CDT
Just wait until a feminist reads that...JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Skritz wrote:Speaking of Slipstream, anyone wondering if they'll do a Siege/Select version with a new head and maybe robot mode chest? I'd be up for it especially since those pieces are easily retooled on the Siege seeker mold.
She'd need more than just a new chest and head, the limbs are quite chunky for a female body type.
Anyway, I honestly don't see why Hasbro doesn't try to get as much out of the mold as possible by producing every single seeker with the same body type. Even if the lesser known/desired ones get smaller production volumes, there is a segment of the fandom that would buy all of them, or at least some combination of some of them.
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2019 @ 1:32pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Just wait until a feminist reads that...JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Skritz wrote:Speaking of Slipstream, anyone wondering if they'll do a Siege/Select version with a new head and maybe robot mode chest? I'd be up for it especially since those pieces are easily retooled on the Siege seeker mold.
She'd need more than just a new chest and head, the limbs are quite chunky for a female body type.
Anyway, I honestly don't see why Hasbro doesn't try to get as much out of the mold as possible by producing every single seeker with the same body type. Even if the lesser known/desired ones get smaller production volumes, there is a segment of the fandom that would buy all of them, or at least some combination of some of them.
I can provide some reasons. Hasbro's production volume is not infinite nor is it a linear function, meaning that even if they have the mold and only make a small amount for fans, that small amount accounts for production resources that are needed elsewhere. I mean even funpub couldnt get them all out (redwing will forever be missing in that class size) and they didnt have to depend on economies of scale nor to adhere to a pricepoint. All I am saying is that sometimes production is simply not viable even if there is an audience for it. We'll see of course.
Posted by FellintoOblivion on June 3rd, 2019 @ 6:41pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2019 @ 6:46pm CDT
FellintoOblivion wrote:So who IS the exclusive retailer for Red Wing? Is it going to be Hasbro Pulse?
Either them or entertainment earth.
Posted by Skritz on June 3rd, 2019 @ 10:05pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:FellintoOblivion wrote:So who IS the exclusive retailer for Red Wing? Is it going to be Hasbro Pulse?
Either them or entertainment earth.
But the Generations Select Megatron and Red Swoop showed up om BBTS.
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2019 @ 10:16pm CDT
Skritz wrote:william-james88 wrote:FellintoOblivion wrote:So who IS the exclusive retailer for Red Wing? Is it going to be Hasbro Pulse?
Either them or entertainment earth.
But the Generations Select Megatron and Red Swoop showed up om BBTS.
Then sure, all those places too. The two first mentionned though will have the best prices.
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 4th, 2019 @ 7:37am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Skritz wrote:william-james88 wrote:FellintoOblivion wrote:So who IS the exclusive retailer for Red Wing? Is it going to be Hasbro Pulse?
Either them or entertainment earth.
But the Generations Select Megatron and Red Swoop showed up om BBTS.
Then sure, all those places too. The two first mentionned though will have the best prices.
Exactly, as bbts and the like will probably get them from one of the first two then sell at a mark up. It's no different from how places sell Tomy Takara Mall exclusive items
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2019 @ 8:46am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:william-james88 wrote:Skritz wrote:william-james88 wrote:FellintoOblivion wrote:So who IS the exclusive retailer for Red Wing? Is it going to be Hasbro Pulse?
Either them or entertainment earth.
But the Generations Select Megatron and Red Swoop showed up om BBTS.
Then sure, all those places too. The two first mentionned though will have the best prices.
Exactly, as bbts and the like will probably get them from one of the first two then sell at a mark up. It's no different from how places sell Tomy Takara Mall exclusive items
You know what, I am not sure. Because those places sell it at the same mark up they sell regular releases at and we know they get those directly from Hasbro. So its maybe just like the May Mayhem toys which are online only but some retailers will sell them at a markup because they can.
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2019 @ 8:55am CDT
Are you excited for another obscure Seeker release, or will you be passing this altogether? Tell us in the discussion below.
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 4th, 2019 @ 9:04am CDT
william-james88 wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:william-james88 wrote:Skritz wrote:william-james88 wrote:FellintoOblivion wrote:So who IS the exclusive retailer for Red Wing? Is it going to be Hasbro Pulse?
Either them or entertainment earth.
But the Generations Select Megatron and Red Swoop showed up om BBTS.
Then sure, all those places too. The two first mentionned though will have the best prices.
Exactly, as bbts and the like will probably get them from one of the first two then sell at a mark up. It's no different from how places sell Tomy Takara Mall exclusive items
You know what, I am not sure. Because those places sell it at the same mark up they sell regular releases at and we know they get those directly from Hasbro. So its maybe just like the May Mayhem toys which are online only but some retailers will sell them at a markup because they can.
True, I forgot about the May mayhem toys, guess the mark up is down to the retailers greed.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 4th, 2019 @ 9:43am CDT
In the current Japanese dub of Transformers: Cyberverse, the Decepticon Seeker Thrust has instead been credited by the name "Red Wing". Oops.
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2019 @ 9:46am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 4th, 2019 @ 9:48am CDT
Correct.william-james88 wrote:Thrust isnt a conehead in Cyberverse right? I forget.
Posted by no-one on June 4th, 2019 @ 4:11pm CDT
Hard pass as I'm already going be $90 $110 in on Siege Seekers.william-james88 wrote:Are you excited for another obscure Seeker release, or will you be passing this altogether? Tell us in the discussion below.
I will say that is one sharp ass deco though and would jump if it happens to sell poorly and hits the e-discount bins (which is where all the select figures have fallen on my radar so far).
EDIT: oops, forgot about Smokescreen - that dude's on lock down