Earlier this evening, the Transformers Facebook page updated with new official photos of the new upcoming Transformers Generations Sandstorm figure. This figure is a heavily retooled version of the Springer mold. A new head, grill and weapon are shown as well as two new larger rear tires for dune buddy mode that will double as VTOL engines in helicopter mode (originally shown at Toyfair on Metroplex’s package).
2005 Board member Wheelwave140 was kind enough to grab these pictures before the Transformers Facebook page removed them. Unfortunately, it appears they grabbed them before a pic of the helicopter mode could be shown. For now, click the title bar and enjoy the robot and dune buggy mode!
Jaegertron
Yeah, they wouldn't be a crown jewel in any collection, but I've seen worse.
MagnusPrimal
I would have no interest in getting those two in the Ultimate size class. That should be reserved for the likes of Trypticon, Fort Max, and Scorponok. Although I'd like Max and Scorponok to be Leader class, to be more interactive with the other bots.
thunder117
I think Broadside and Astrotrain should be higher up, to be able to at least fit a deluxe on and in them for scale. These ARE vehicles of mass size, so it would be best if they could be ultimate class (not likely though).
loachridge
While I love that Hasbro is finally doing these great characters, there are some failings in production value.
I know things ultimately boil down to cost, but would it be so hard to tweak a couple of things for us.
I love my Springer and as such have scrapped my custom in progress. And have decided to put my time into getting him a proper tail.
On that note; It wouldnt have been that hard to do the same for Sandstorm and still have it become the windows. I appreciate the fat beach tires, but long for the G1 rotor.
Will still buy him and enjoy him, but I will also impatiently wait for the 3rd party add ons.
Stepper
Maybe they may have regretted making Astrotrain and Octane Deluxe class previously under the Henkei.
Bumblebee765
Wow, I was just hoping to get Springer, and now seeing pictures of this guy I don't think I'll be able to resist!
Stepper
More Voyager class figures perhaps.
75tffan88
It'd be cool if they did a head kit for him like they did for Kup.
rosewater
The three new voyagers are so nice! I can't wait to see what new stuff they unveil at BotCon and SDCC.
Stepper
Yah man,a triple changer that we can't miss.
wildfly
20 odd dollar toy at a time when costs are at a high, extensive retool of what was already a pretty well received toy, and Triple Changers involve some compromise anyway…
…and people. are. still. nit. picking. Really?
Liam Prime
now that is a must buy theyve taken an already great figure and made it even greater. i cant wait D
jorod74
man, makes me drool for new Astrotrain and Octane molds…
and fingers crossed for Broadside.
these triple chamgers have gotten me more excited for TF toys than i have been in quite a while.
MECHADOOM
No problem!
After having seen these pics, I went ahead and pre-ordered this guy. I am curious about the orange piece behind his head, though. I've got a pretty good feeling that it will be able to swing down and unfold around his head, for those who want their Sandstorm a little more G1-y. This is of course just a wild guess, I have no proof(…yet ).
Starfire22
Oh, thanks!
MECHADOOM
Roche hasn't put up the concept art, as he's not sure weather or not he has to clear it with Hasbro first.
EDIT: I just found the specific Tweet: HERE
Starfire22
Where? All I get is a link to the official Sandstorm pics..
Can anybody mirror the concept art for me please?
Satomiblood
There's definitely a template for Sureshot.
Aeronnz
Cool fig!
Tman978
Wow. This is a better remold than Blaster