Revenge of the Fallen toy discussion (leaks and official info)

Treadshot A1 · Post by **Treadshot A1** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:09 am

I get a good laugh out of you guys, sometimes. (not anyone in particular)
Such simple comment, simple explanation/justification, and everyone thinks i'm angry or something. I laughed so much last night i nearly spilled stuff over my keyboard and mouse when i read windell's reply.

Nevermore wrote:You guys really amaze me.

And not in a good way.

I didn't actually plan for this to happen. Originally it was just 'justify, and get over it'. Didn't plan for the support. Thanks, anyways, rattrap's tail.

borg72 wrote:Really? i love it when they get really wound up.

This basically proves the point in bold above.

@ secretcode: Yeah, it's funny for a while, from both points of view as far as i'm concerned, but then it does get a bit predictable.

On topic: I support the idea of packaging in bot mode. I've always found that the details of a bot aren't expressed well enough in the pics on the back, so i would'nt mind if they kept packing them in bot mode. I can live with the car mode pics, in my experience.

Ackula · Post by **Ackula** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:03 am

Just a general warning, not to any one person in particular, don't cock up this news thread with petty bantering and arguments like the last ROTF thread. I shouldn't have to name names for you to know if I am talking about you or not. Consider this the only warning, we don't want these movie news threads getting hijacked by childish banter or childish posters.

Getting right back on topic, I'm not finding myself particularly fond of any of these toys so far. The Prime looks great, I'm just not into the movie designs very much anymore, I've sold off almost all my movie figures. At least they are doing some wonderful looking stuff with that mold. The others look predictable so far. I'm thinking the larger sized figures (voyager/leader) may appeal more to me when I get a chance at seeing them.

Anyone know if Starscream is going to be a Voyager class again or Leader? I haven't been exactly keeping up with this stuff as I try to avoid movie spoilers at all costs.

S_Windell · Post by **S_Windell** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:24 pm

Treadshot A1 wrote:I get a good laugh out of you guys, sometimes. (not anyone in particular)
Such simple comment, simple explanation/justification, and everyone thinks i'm angry or something. I laughed so much last night i nearly spilled stuff over my keyboard and mouse when i read windell's reply.

The thing is, I was sure you weren't angry, I just thought the idea of not liking a toy based ONLY on its name is a bit weird. I was hoping for some clarification(please notice I started my little 'rant' with "Just curious...") and now I have it.

Everyone else: I wasn't expecting this to get blown out of proportion either. It was a misunderstanding, surely nothing personal on my part though I do apologize for my part in it.

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So far I'm liking Sideswipe. The car is definitely sweet. And what little's been seen of the robot mode is nice too. I was hoping to wait until I actually see the movie to buy toys on this one. That already looks hard to stick to...

Rattrap's tail · Post by **Rattrap's tail** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:20 pm

Treadshot A1 wrote:I get a good laugh out of you guys, sometimes. (not anyone in particular)
Such simple comment, simple explanation/justification, and everyone thinks i'm angry or something. I laughed so much last night i nearly spilled stuff over my keyboard and mouse when i read windell's reply.

I didn't actually plan for this to happen. Originally it was just 'justify, and get over it'. Didn't plan for the support. Thanks, anyways, rattrap's tail.

This basically proves the point in bold above.

@ secretcode: Yeah, it's funny for a while, from both points of view as far as i'm concerned, but then it does get a bit predictable.

On topic: I support the idea of packaging in bot mode. I've always found that the details of a bot aren't expressed well enough in the pics on the back, so i would'nt mind if they kept packing them in bot mode. I can live with the car mode pics, in my experience.

Ok then. I took it a bit to serious. Sometimes is speeking mucho better then just reading the words and thougts of others. Oh yes by the way, Acks I know that I should try to prevent myself from cocking up everything but eeh, according to the laws am I Still a child.

Treadshot A1 · Post by **Treadshot A1** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:34 pm

S_Windell wrote:The thing is, I was sure you weren't angry, I just thought the idea of not liking a toy based ONLY on its name is a bit weird

Oh, right. Sorry, mate.

On topic, is it just me, or do theese scouts have lots of kibble? And not aesthetically pleasing kibble either.

Rattrap's tail · Post by **Rattrap's tail** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:50 pm

Treadshot A1 wrote:Oh, right. Sorry, mate.

On topic, is it just me, or do theese scouts have lots of kibble? And not aesthetically pleasing kibble either.

Well... yeah. You're quite right. I believe that Rollbar is a shellformer, Knock Out has two halves of the front of a motorcyce as a backpack. And Dead End isn't filled with too much kibble. The boat was mistransformerd. and Scrapper(yes I call him like that since I already have a Dirt Boss) his arms are kibblish. So in common you're right.

EDIT: swipe's head reminds me oddly enough of Jazz.

secretcode · Post by **secretcode** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:30 pm

Ackula wrote:Anyone know if Starscream is going to be a Voyager class again or Leader? I haven't been exactly keeping up with this stuff as I try to avoid movie spoilers at all costs.

Nothing has been announced quite yet. I'll PM or IM you if there's anything though.

Springer145 · Post by **Springer145** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:51 pm

Secret Code's list reminded me of something...

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Has anyone found anything else out about "Wheels?" I remember the little doohickey being relatively big news around the same time that the SR-71 was revealed as Jetfire, but I haven't heard anything about it since.

Rattrap's tail · Post by **Rattrap's tail** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:54 pm

Springer145 wrote:Secret Code's list reminded me of something...

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Has anyone found anything else out about "Wheels?" I remember the little doohickey being relatively big news around the same time that the SR-71 was revealed as Jetfire, but I haven't heard anything about it since.

Eeh no. I can't remember this. I haven't acctually seen it in the list but it is true. He's there but there is no news about him. Creepy...

secretcode · Post by **secretcode** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:07 pm

Springer145 wrote:Secret Code's list reminded me of something...

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Has anyone found anything else out about "Wheels?" I remember the little doohickey being relatively big news around the same time that the SR-71 was revealed as Jetfire, but I haven't heard anything about it since.

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He's allegedly like Roller. It was seen being rolled around during the filming by one of the main characters. It's on the list right after Jetfire.

I plan updating the list with URLs of the individual news posts eventually.

Ackula · Post by **Ackula** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:22 pm

Rattrap's tail wrote:Oh yes by the way, Acks I know that I should try to prevent myself from cocking up everything but eeh, according to the laws am I Still a child.

there are people here who are 15 years old and possibly younger, who do not act like total gits. Consider this your last warning, if you act like a child you'll be treated like one. I don't want anyone else saying another word about it here. Keep on topic.

Detective Barricade · Post by **Detective Barricade** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:37 pm

Ackula wrote:Anyone know if Starscream is going to be a Voyager class again or Leader? I haven't been exactly keeping up with this stuff as I try to avoid movie spoilers at all costs.

If the pretty much confirmed Skywarp and Ramjet are anything to go by, I think Starscream will probably be a redeco of the first movie's version. (if ever so slightly from the Target exclusive version) But there hasn't been anything official yet...

Brimstone · Post by **Brimstone** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:49 pm

Detective Barricade wrote:If the pretty much confirmed Skywarp and Ramjet are anything to go by, I think Starscream will probably be a redeco of the first movie's version. (if ever so slightly from the Target exclusive version) But there hasn't been anything official yet...

I sincerely hope not. I hate that mold (fine robot mode...horrible horrible jet mode). Starscreams deserves better.

secretcode · Post by **secretcode** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:17 pm

Brimstone wrote:I sincerely hope not. I hate that mold (fine robot mode...horrible horrible jet mode). Starscreams deserves better.

Heh. I was the other way around on that toy. I loved the jet mode despite it's obese take on it, but the robot mode seemed ironically too thin.

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:29 pm

Concept art for

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Sideswipe

can be found here.

Stolen from this thread.

I don't think I can describe how much I'm loving that look. I hope the final production looks like that.

secretcode · Post by **secretcode** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:09 pm

That's the old concept art that was purged from TFW upon request. I see no reason to take it down here unless the powers-that-be (Hasbro) request it.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:27 pm

Street date for the ROTF line is May 29.
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys ... d69?hl=en#

secretcode · Post by **secretcode** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:56 pm

Well I guess I know how long it'll be until I start buying toys at full force again.

Detective Barricade · Post by **Detective Barricade** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:00 am

Nevermore wrote:Street date for the ROTF line is May 29.
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys ... d69?hl=en#

So, about four months from now. Hopefully, they won't outstay their welcome this time.

secretcode · Post by **secretcode** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:34 pm

Another Toy-Only scout, a Bi-Plane.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj13 ... iplane.jpg

And Packaging of the Boat
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj13 ... 9/ship.jpg

Names allegedly Ransack and Depth Charge.