[Ford]

Is that "piezo-electric" label on the drone supposed to be a callback to the Sunbow episode with the explosive crystals? Or is it just a standard thing for rocket launchers to have?

[Dusty777]

soo... I feel like the base of Scrap Iron's robot will definitely be re-used as a PacRat.

The tank tread base would be perfect for the Missle Launcher PacRat.
https://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/pacrats/

What figure do you guys think would come with a PacRat?

So far, Hasbro has been sticking to the box art for pairings..
Breaker with Ram, Televiper with Trouble Bubble, etc.. So that might be the obvious answer..

The Flamethrower PacRat has Airborn on the back.. seems like an odd pairing.
The Machine gun PacRat has RocknRoll on the back, but he is coming separately.
The Missile Launcher PacRat has Hawk (straight arm, MMS version)... I don't like that at all

I think Grunt or Zap would be likely choices... both are boring figures that would be enhanced by the PacRat

[RolandofGilead]

Classified PAC-RATs would be great. Although I was never interested in them as a kid.

[GeoffDes]

I'm just worried that we might wind up with something as goofy as the HISS Scout's pairing with the Mk V Hiss in POC.

To this day I have NO IDEA what they were thinking with that one. Such a good idea, then the weirdest goddamn execution of a vehicle that I can remember.

As for the Star Wars point - part of the issue with moving to TV, and, let's face it, to a more grounded / personal overall story that's higher in quality (Mando, Andor, Obi-Wan, etc.) is that the franchise is less toyetic. But obviously Disney's priority is to sell Disney Plus subscriptions, not to help Hasbro sell toys.

My problem isn't Star Wars, it's that the Transformers team is hitting a LOT of dream project figures now. F'n METALHAWK, for crying out loud! Makes it hard to be as choosy as I've been in the past, since I've already budgeted for these four deluxe Joes and 20 mainline figures for the year.

[IzzyTipsy]

"Following the Star Wars fanstream on Wednesday, we wanted to clarify the availability of the revealed items. We?ve heard your earlier feedback on the number of pre-orders, and we have decided to adjust the number of them in the new year. With the exception of the Star Wars: The Black Series Phase II Clone Commander Jesse, all of the items revealed on February 1 will not be going on pre-order. The products will be available on shelf and online during the scheduled dates. Please see those dates below and note they are subject to change."

So it looks like Hasbro IS ending pre-orders for Star Wars. Wonder if it hits any other lines.

[Griff]

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Originally Posted by IzzyTipsy

"Following the Star Wars fanstream on Wednesday, we wanted to clarify the availability of the revealed items. We?ve heard your earlier feedback on the number of pre-orders, and we have decided to adjust the number of them in the new year. With the exception of the Star Wars: The Black Series Phase II Clone Commander Jesse, all of the items revealed on February 1 will not be going on pre-order. The products will be available on shelf and online during the scheduled dates. Please see those dates below and note they are subject to change."

So it looks like Hasbro IS ending pre-orders for Star Wars. Wonder if it hits any other lines.

Itd be nice.

[IzzyTipsy]

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Originally Posted by Griff

Itd be nice.

Although I suspect scalpers will pick up the pace, hoarding figures from stores and flipping them for more if they sell out fast online.

[GeoffDes]

I kinda like the fire-and-forget nature of pre-orders, so I don't have to worry about chasing stuff down.

[Snake Pants]

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Originally Posted by GeoffDes

I kinda like the fire-and-forget nature of pre-orders, so I don't have to worry about chasing stuff down.

Same here. This could just be a case of the Star Wars marketing team completely misinterpreting what most fans want from them. Again.

[captain mal]

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Originally Posted by GeoffDes

I kinda like the fire-and-forget nature of pre-orders, so I don't have to worry about chasing stuff down.

Classified has become extremely easy to 'get'. The only recent stuff I haven't seen in the store is Zarana, Dusty, and Siegie.