The modern comics universe has had such a different take on G1, one that's significantly represented by the Generations toys, so they share a forum. A modern take on a Real Cybertronian Hero. Currently starring Generations toys, IDW "The Transformers" comics, MTMTE, TF vs GI Joe, and Windblade. Oh wait, and now Skybound, wheee!
BWprowl wrote:The bigger question is if/how they're going to integrate the Armada Megatron toy. Remember Dark Cybertron having to show off the new ArScream figure?
Take note--ArScream was a Deluxe figure, and of a main named character like Starscream, so there was probably a lot more push to have him involved. Characters like Rhinox or Roadbuster who were Voyagers got little cameos or nothing at all.
I'm morally opposed to anything written by Barber, but I DO have the Windblade series on pull, since I can't resist having more Sarah Stone art in front of my eyeballs. I'll probably just Spoiler
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the not-RID issues to keep up. Reading digital comics got a lot easier with this tablet. Regardless of how stupid the event itself turns out to be, getting a Stone-drawn TF ongoing out of the deal is worth it to me.
Could always do the digital thing, aren't new issues literally like a dollar? Barber can't even eat off McDonald's for that. Even with the English exchange rate. (Is he one of the English ones? I can never remember.)
BWprowl wrote:The internet having this many different words to describe nerdy folks is akin to the whole eskimos/ice situation, I would presume.
People spend so much time worrying about whether a figure is "mint" or not that they never stop to consider other flavours.
Onslaught Six wrote:Take note--ArScream was a Deluxe figure, and of a main named character like Starscream, so there was probably a lot more push to have him involved. Characters like Rhinox or Roadbuster who were Voyagers got little cameos or nothing at all.
You're right, Hasbro probably wouldn't want to push sales of a big expensive toy of some dude named Megatron.
Onslaught Six wrote:Could always do the digital thing, aren't new issues literally like a dollar?
Are they? I've never actually *bought* digital comics outside of HumbleBundle. I (perhaps stupidly) assumed they were the same price as physical copies (though all logic would point to the fact that they really shouldn't be).
Part of me wonders if, with prices being better and with tablets and other good viewing options for them taking off, digital comics will start doing better and SAVE THE INDUSTRY. Not to mention how they level the playing field for distribution. Eat THAT, Diamond!
Onslaught Six wrote:Could always do the digital thing, aren't new issues literally like a dollar?
Are they? I've never actually *bought* digital comics outside of HumbleBundle. I (perhaps stupidly) assumed they were the same price as physical copies (though all logic would point to the fact that they really shouldn't be).
I'm pretty sure most digital comics go for the same price as the physical copies. At least that's what Comixology.com has them listed at. Although they do have a "digital firsts" section that is priced at a dollar, but those are only a few select series.
There IS a growing legion of TF comics fans who only buy them digital, though, primarily so they don't have a bunch of use/worthless floppies hanging around.
Not sure what you were getting at with your response to ArScream, Prowl. I was trying to imply that they might have shoehorned in ArScream's design in because it was a Deluxe.
BWprowl wrote:The internet having this many different words to describe nerdy folks is akin to the whole eskimos/ice situation, I would presume.
People spend so much time worrying about whether a figure is "mint" or not that they never stop to consider other flavours.
Onslaught Six wrote:Not sure what you were getting at with your response to ArScream, Prowl. I was trying to imply that they might have shoehorned in ArScream's design in because it was a Deluxe.
I don't think the toy's size class had anything to do with it. BM Tankor had an appearance in Dark Cybertron and the Windblade mini-series thanks to having a new deluxe figure in the Generations line, but despite being a deluxe, his appearance(s) was really little more than a cameo. Starscream on the other hand already was a predominate character in the story, he was going to get a lot of page time regardless.
Onslaught Six wrote:Not sure what you were getting at with your response to ArScream, Prowl. I was trying to imply that they might have shoehorned in ArScream's design in because it was a Deluxe.
It took me multiple passes of reading this to realize "Oh duh! Because the Deluxes came with comic books so they needed a comic book to sell with him!". I'd completely forgotten about the comics getting packed in, I'm a fuckin' idiot, I get what you were getting at now.
Of course Starscream the character is going to get page time--but the fact that they randomly made him Armada Starscream because there was a new ArScream you that would come with a comic? Not necessary without the comic. You get my meaning?
BWprowl wrote:The internet having this many different words to describe nerdy folks is akin to the whole eskimos/ice situation, I would presume.
People spend so much time worrying about whether a figure is "mint" or not that they never stop to consider other flavours.
Onslaught Six wrote:Of course Starscream the character is going to get page time--but the fact that they randomly made him Armada Starscream because there was a new ArScream you that would come with a comic? Not necessary without the comic. You get my meaning?
Yeah, I get your meaning, but while I'd agree they gave Starscream his Armada body because of the toy, I still don't see that the size class really had anything to do with it. Sure, the deluxe sizes figures came with a comic, but that still didn't necessarily mean those characters were featured much in those comics. Again, Tankor had just a small cameo in Dark Cybertron, despite being one of those deluxe figures that came with a comic. By comparison, I think Rhinox had about as large of a cameo in RID despite his toy not coming with a comic or even being part of the same storyline the toys were promoting.
Flipped through this week's comic. (Ain't buying in on "Combiner Wars".)
Random thoughts/speculation:
-several members of the Lost Light's crew are apparently going to be sent as an envoy to Cybertron and/or the colonies. This group will likely include Cyclonus (an ancient who would probably have some familiarity with the McGuffin of Combobulation), First Aid , Sunstreaker and others who are supposed to be part of a merge team. The wildcard is Rodimus.
-it will be interesting to see how IDW disposes of Megatron during this run. If they are going to make him a Decepticon again, now is the time to set it up (while saving the "turn" for the aftermath).
-Starscream's (exceptionally foolish) re-creation of Menasor will probably nudge Cybertron (and by extension Earth) back to pre-AHM spec, Autobots v/s Decepticons. (Megatron and Ravage leaving the Lost Light, regardless of their allegiance, would also be one more step back towards Autobots v/s Decepticons.)
-Scrapper is coming back, probably using the remnant of his mind inside of Devastator and the EneMguffin of Comblustulation. Scoop might end up being Scrapper's body.
-Prowl's redemption will happen when he joins Optimus et al. The same could arguably happen for Sunstreaker. (The figures have been solicited.)
Dominic wrote:-several members of the Lost Light's crew are apparently going to be sent as an envoy to Cybertron and/or the colonies. This group will likely include Cyclonus (an ancient who would probably have some familiarity with the McGuffin of Combobulation), First Aid , Sunstreaker and others who are supposed to be part of a merge team. The wildcard is Rodimus.
The 5 Protectobots, which I think are all on the Lost Light currently, will certainly be returning. Sunstreaker stayed on Cybertron when the Lost Light returned during Dark Cybertron. I can't see Rodimus returning to Cybertron, given he didn't seem all that interesting during the conversation or that he'd be willing to leave Megatron the sole captain. Cyclonus, not sure he'd be familiar with combination (he's old but I dunno if he's supposed to be that old), but he might be returning simply because of the new toy being a main body and thus Tailgate will probably come with him given their relationship.
And speaking of new toys, we see Starscream choosing a new body for himself in this issue from various Starscream designs. Some fun references to other versions of Starscream with that, but we all know which one he chooses already because of the upcoming cover showing it already.
