BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker
By bwbm on Monday, April 23, 2007
The BotCon 2007 Games of Deception set preview continues! First previewed from the set was Dirge and now the second figure being previewed is Thundercracker. Check out the figure in all of its glory below.
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Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by siburke939 on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 08:29:04 AM
Nice!
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by edcomics on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 08:36:17 AM
Metallic Blue.... It's a sin I can't get this for $10 at Target. Grrr...
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by Husky74 on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 08:53:59 AM
Yeah, this Thundercracker does look sweet! However, he may never join my other two classic's seekers due to his hefty price tag. Him, Dirge and Ramjet are the only ones I really want out of the set. However, I just can't justify spending 320 dollars on this set for only three tiny figures. That money could be better used else where on my collection like more G1 figures or my video game collection.
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by Primal-Convoy(primalconvoy@hotmail.com) on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 09:12:18 AM
Anyone betting this year's Botcon exclusives will bomb terribly?
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by Grimlock101179 on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 09:22:03 AM
Sure it looks awesome...so does Dirge, I was hoping that at least since they were going to cheat us out of the seekers they would do remolded wings for Thrust and Dirge, to more fit their G-1 style.......as usual too much to expect from Hasbro!!!!!!! So unless I'm blind nothing is different about these guy's but paint ? Why would we not just paint them ourselves as opposed to spending 350.00!!!!! What does Botcon think were idiots!!!!!?????
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by shockblast on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 09:41:45 AM
Not too impressed and I think the blue should have been lighter.
But Thundercracker was my least favorite out of the three seekers.
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by Blitzwing on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 09:53:44 AM
Pros: The head detail is what the retail units should have been. That is to say, painted black helmet, well painted red eyes.
Cons: A little TOO G1 reminiscent, exclusivity.
Verdict: Hasbro misses the mark with the masses in an attempt to pork the fandom that will pay anything for completeness.
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by ritt0170 on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 10:51:44 AM
Actually this convention is far from bombing. They have already sold out three "official" hotels. They received over 600 registrations in the first week. No this is going to be a very large show, and yes I am going, and I am buying this set as are many many other people.
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by lord_onixprime on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 12:30:19 PM
looks amazing. its the first time ive liked thundercracker more then starscream and, sadly, skywarp.
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by bruticus on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 12:44:44 PM
I'm not so worried about missing out on Thrust & Dirge because i've never really been a fan of the coneheads but not being able to lay my hands on Thundercracker has pissed me off no end...
My kitbashing/painting skills are non-existent but i may have to pick up an extra Starscream and give it a go just to get myself a Classics Thundercracker to complete the threesome...
That or pay over the odds on ebay after Botcon...
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by Husky74 on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 12:59:39 PM
Yeah, sadly bruticus, ebay will be the only route for Thundercracker. I can see this guy alone going more for 320 dollars, as everyone will want him to join his two brothers and the bids will be crazy. I know I would like to get one off ebay if the opportunity presents itself; however, i'm not stupid and won't pay over 100 dollars for this guy. Shoot, 50 bucks is reaching it.
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by bruticus on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 01:10:16 PM
Realistically i know i won't pick him up for under £50 maybe more and there's just no way i can justify to myself spending over that on a figure, that if he had seen a normal release, would have cost me about £16 at a push...
Repainting a Classics Starscream looks like it's getting closer and closer to being the only way to get a Classics Thundercracker...
Damn shame though, because as far as i'm concerned Hasbro/Botcon/Whoever REALLY dropped the ball on this decision...
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by Primal-Convoy(primalconvoy@hotmail.com) on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 02:18:09 PM
Then, it would seem that you have more money than sense, if you are buying this.
I didnt say the convention will bomb. I wrote that the toys will not sell as well.
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by Scythafixion on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 03:24:03 PM
I wish they would keep the convention seperate from the toyline. They need these exclusive toys to entice/bribe people to go to the convention. That's pretty pathetic if you think about it. It implies that nobody gives a rat's ass about the convention & they have to find some way to trick people into attending. I just collect the toys & enjoy the shows & movies. I really don't care in the slightest about the "fandom". Back in 84 I bought the toys & enjoyed the TV show before there ever was a "fan club" or a "Botcon" or "Fun Publications" or a "Brian Savage" & I got along just fine without any of them!
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by lord_onixprime on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 03:42:13 PM
Primal-Convoy,
yeah, the convention that sold out 3 hotels is going to bomd.
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by DrKain on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 06:03:51 PM
You know what Grimlock, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I'M DOING!!!
I picked up some paint this past weekend along with primer, and bought a second Ramjet, took him apart, and have primed him. Tomorrow, I start customizing him into Dirge. I'll get another Ramjet after the pics of Thrust are out, and now I gotta find another Starscream or Skywarp to turn into Thundercracker.
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by Gigatron on Monday, April 23, 2007 @ 08:43:20 PM
Hasbro: release the three seekers for mass retail!
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by Primal-Convoy(primalconvoy@hotmail.com) on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 @ 02:34:34 AM
I didnt say that the convention would bomb. Like I said, I stated that the figs would not sell well. Not everyone is going to get the boxed set.
I doubt they will sell well post botcon, such as on ebay.
Methinks they will devalue a lot. More than say, some of the wreckers toys have already.
Do I have to repeat that a third time for you kids at the back of the slow bus now?
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by joevill on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 @ 02:54:27 AM
I really must order my non-attending package soon!
Re: BotCon '07 Convention Set Preview II: Thundercracker (Score: 1) by transformer1973 on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 @ 07:54:53 AM
This one looks good. But then again, they didn't really need to remold anything. They had BETTER give Thrust his proper wings and VTOL engines. I'm still hoping they'll resculpt Dirge.
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