Posted: 21 October 2006 at 7:08pm | IP Logged

well.....................

not to bad look a little fuggly at first glance but they look pretty cool, at first i didnt think they transformed, think i will proberly just get there earth style modes rather than these protoform modes, althougth prime and screamer do look nice

Posted: 21 October 2006 at 8:39pm | IP Logged

I like...

I doubt they'll be in the movie much (the mere fact that they're "preview toys" implies that the makers don't think they're giving much away).  Note STARSCREAM now has a helmet with more familiar ears too.  He still doesn't yell "STARSCREAM" at me but then I've never personally believed that this was a prerequisite for the movie versions.

Having said that, OPTIMUS is clearly OPTIMUS even at this "protoform" stage.

Posted: 21 October 2006 at 9:19pm | IP Logged

hmmm protoform mode... so if they also have a cybertronian mode, plus the earth mode, that's 3 toys each... more for some.

Well done hasbro

Posted: 21 October 2006 at 9:21pm | IP Logged

I have to add that when I say I "like" them, I meant the designs.  As toys they do look a bit nasty.  The paint job on these examples is a bit spartan (prototypes, I presume?) and not too well done with the pure black on STARSCREAM'S face being especially bad.  Also, while it's pure speculation on my part, the transformation seems to be a bit limited. 

Still, they are "preview" toys... Some of the STAR WARS prequel "preview" figures lacked the articulation & detail of their later, 'official' releases so the same may apply here.

Posted: 21 October 2006 at 11:10pm | IP Logged

They look rather cool! The nods to other toys lines are endless, which is rather cheeky, but still, nice to see something refreshing like these!

Looking at these, the other preview prototype toys, movie images etc, weve pretty much seen all the main characters, bar Megatron. He must be something special to keep under wraps like they are ( ignoring the artists concept ).

Posted: 22 October 2006 at 12:10am | IP Logged

 Im hoping they come out before as previews. Maybe early next year or - eegad! Christmas time! *hopes, though its not gonna be*

 I like them alot. Well, the robots anyway. The vehicles both go for a 'heavy at the front sweeping off to a streamlkines back which is actually just a big cyber......lump' look.

 And the idea is stinky, but like I said I am liking those robots. And the packaging is failry cool, too. I was hoping for purple on the con packaging. And we may still get it since they may be protos.

 E: Wait a tick! It says transformers collectors club on them. Could it be? Say it aint so!

Posted: 22 October 2006 at 1:27am | IP Logged

Ive mentioned those in a previous thread, and still believe that they will come.