Transformers Minimates!

[hellpop]

Considering his prominence in the new Image comic, Jetfire makes a lot of sense. I like the idea of the Fire in the Sky set and would be very happy with Ironhide and Ratchet (though Wheeljack remains my number one want). I'd be very happy to get another Soundwave in cartoon colors, especially if he comes with some cassettes. I could also see the SDCC set as a good chance to get Devastator (I'm not up on my specific Transformers episodes enough to know who else should come in a set with him). But really, I'll be happy with anyone. These sets have all been great and I can't get enough of them.

[Trekker 42]

We get the reveal on Monday so go ahead and codify your predictions so you can say “Called it!”

I’m locking in Dinobots. 

[cylonchaney]

20 hours ago, Trekker 42 said:

We get the reveal on Monday so go ahead and codify your predictions so you can say “Called it!”

I’m locking in Dinobots. 

Me, Cylonchaney, also want Dinobots!

[BuffaloDelorean]

It sounds to me like the set is based on one specific episode, which wouldn't really be true for the Dinobots. Plus, one would have to be left out.

Would Jetfire look like a Super Valkyrie, or is there a licensing issue there?

[cylonchaney]

6 minutes ago, BuffaloDelorean said:

It sounds to me like the set is based on one specific episode, which wouldn't really be true for the Dinobots. Plus, one would have to be left out.

Would Jetfire look like a Super Valkyrie, or is there a licensing issue there?

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/S.O.S._Dinobots

Lineup could be:

Slag
Sludge
Grimlock
Wheeljack

There were only three Dinobots in their origin episode. Possibly swap out Grimlock for another character as he is already made.

[Trekker 42]

3 hours ago, cylonchaney said:

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/S.O.S._Dinobots

Lineup could be:

Slag
Sludge
Grimlock
Wheeljack

There were only three Dinobots in their origin episode. Possibly swap out Grimlock for another character as he is already made.

Zach confirmed that one character is a repaint into cartoon colors, so I think Grimlock would be a lock if there was a Dinobot set. 

[luke314pi]

SDCC set reveal! We will have these up for preorder as soon as we are able to. 😊

SDCC 2024 TRANSFORMERS DIVIDE & CONQUER VHS MINIMATES BOX SET 

A classic episode of The Transformers comes to life in this all-new box set of 2-inch figures! Decepticon Shockwave and his henchmen Acid Storm, Ion Storm and Nova Storm (also known as the Rainmakers) are more than meets the eye, with over 10 points of articulation each and fully interchangeable parts! With a Minimate-style cover illustration, this full-color “VHS” outer box features a removable “cassette”-style inner box. Limited to only 1000 pieces, it features figure and packaging design by Barry Bradfield!

[nandoninny]

this is a cool fun set!

kinda laughing at the fact we got these 3 before skywarp but hopefully that means skywarp is in the works!

i think the animated shockwave looks pretty boss too.

 

[NerdyTrev]

A little miffed that it's three re-paints of a figure-type we already have three times, but the animated Shockwave kinda makes up for it!

[DSTZach]

We have another set designed and possibly tooled, and Skywarp may or may not be part of that set, so hopefully that's the next one we offer.

[ApexPredator]

Let’s go! Animated style colors or more of the original?

[Strider]

Nice. Glad to hear Luke will be getting them so I can place an order there and not have to go the eBay route.

[DSTZach]

26 minutes ago, ApexPredator said:

Let’s go! Animated style colors or more of the original?

Not sure! Still unscheduled at this point. Probably original metallics, but we'll see. 

[DSTZach]

[murderofcrows]

we can't get gi joe but we can get this?   

what a world....

[DSTZach]

6 hours ago, murderofcrows said:

we can't get gi joe but we can get this?   

what a world....

I love GI Joe, and they were some of the greatest Minimates we've ever made. Not enough people bought them. No cartoon,  no movie, no interest. Transformers did great last year. Popular franchise. We haven't given up on Joe, but it's a tough sell to our sales department, which is still sitting on Series 1. We'll see how these do. 

[murderofcrows]

12 hours ago, DSTZach said:

I love GI Joe, and they were some of the greatest Minimates we've ever made. Not enough people bought them. No cartoon,  no movie, no interest. Transformers did great last year. Popular franchise. We haven't given up on Joe, but it's a tough sell to our sales department, which is still sitting on Series 1. We'll see how these do. 

Oh i am not blaming you at all.  I know you are swinging at the fences for them... I just have sour grapes, and was hoping we could have seen some other G1 characters in the set... this looks like a box of transformers crayons   

 

[DSTZach]

We have another TF set designed with more characters, including a certain purple-winged warrior, but this was a set we thought would be great for SDCC specifically. People like the Rainmakers, they get a lot less representation in toys. 

[thereasonsy]

Anyone read today’s Transformers? 

[THE_CRIPPLER]

53 minutes ago, thereasonsy said:

Anyone read today’s Transformers? 

I read it last night. Poor Ultra Magnus and his PTSD from Shockwave. It is one of my favorite comic series right now. IDW had pretty much killed any interest I had with Transformers. Thankfully Skybound has the Transformers and G.I. Joe license now. It's not had to beat all the poorly written comics being released the past few years by Marvel and DC though.

G.I. Joe ARAH, Rook Exodus, Gunslinger Spawn, Wolverine Deep Cut, Ultimate Spider-Man, and anything Mark Millar puts out (Nemesis: Rogues Gallery currently) are my favorite books right now. 

[Trekker 42]

I haven’t read yesterday’s, but I’m caught up entirely on everything Energon up until then. 
 

It’s just such a vibrant and energetic universe. Full of joyful classic and yet new interpretations of characters I love as well as the GI Joe characters that I didn’t know I’d love. 
 

Long ago I swore to never again buy monthly comics. But Energon broke my resolve. 

[thereasonsy]

Yeah the stories have been so impressive. Hope this means more mates some how. 

[nandoninny]

i get the feeling i'm in the minority here for loving super7 as much as i do, but this looks like it'd be fun to go with the minimates:

https://tformers.com/super7-transformers-reaction-the-ark-playset-sneak-peek-for-walmart-collector-con-2024/53810/news.html

 

[cylonchaney]

49 minutes ago, nandoninny said:

i get the feeling i'm in the minority here for loving super7 as much as i do, but this looks like it'd be fun to go with the minimates:

https://tformers.com/super7-transformers-reaction-the-ark-playset-sneak-peek-for-walmart-collector-con-2024/53810/news.html

 

$75 seems a bit steep to me for 2 figures (are they included?) and a large format diorama similar to the ones Luke has produced. I also note that every photo seems to be a computer rendering and it does not appear to have any play features.

Does look like a cool backdrop to display Transformers mates. But I bet one could make their own of comparable quality for less than $75.

[Padrino]

2 hours ago, cylonchaney said:

$75 seems a bit steep to me for 2 figures (are they included?) and a large format diorama similar to the ones Luke has produced. I also note that every photo seems to be a computer rendering and it does not appear to have any play features.

Does look like a cool backdrop to display Transformers mates. But I bet one could make their own of comparable quality for less than $75.

that's an insane price for cardboard