Via Kiya Hayashi on Facebook, we have a look at two new Transformers multipacks. We’re not sure what series these sets will go in, since one set uses molds from Transformers Prime and the other a mix of Movie and Classics. They are the Protectobots sets. The main set seen here is the Protectobot Emergency Response set, which uses Transformers Prime Ratchet as First Aid and Beast Hunters Prowl as “Streetsmart” (nee Streetwise), with a Cyberverse Legion Prime Arcee as Groove.
The Evac Squad consists of Revenge of the Fallen Blaze Master as Blades and a Universe Inferno / Reveal the Shield Grappel variation as a red Hot Spot – so possibly taking a cue from Guard City there. The image is small but it is clear the Grappel crane arm is getting used, though whether the rest of the toy uses the Grappel tooling, the Inferno tooling or even the GDO Hot Spot alternate head is not clear.
We’ve no further information on these toys as yet. Given they are giftsets, they are likely store exclusives. We may learn more at Botcon next week, or at the SDCC in July. As always, watch this space for more information.
Flash1087
Agreed – Hot Spot's deco looks AWESOME in person, and for now I'm using him as Classics Fire Convoy. I don't even mind the crane!
mystic4407
These sets are now down in the $25 range each for anyone still on the fence. I just ordered mine!
flatline72
get the hot spot / blades set….that firecrane with the head swap with GDO hot spot is awesome.
well worth the cost…i also bought the other three pack…but the legends groove repaint was a loose jiggly mess so i just tossed him.
stephen
i'm on the fence with this one
flatline72
one suggestion …..if you have Transformers Prime beast hunter smokescreen….take the rubber armor and net off smokescreen and put it onto streetwise (the cop car)….the colors suit him perfectly and it makes him look more Law enforcement ….better than that big gun stuck in the hole on the roof by itself anyway.
flatline72
honestly….This red rendition of Hot Spot is the best one I have seen in a while….the red is a realistic redeco for an emergency response vehicle….And with the GDO Hot spot head transplanted onto it ….He looks pretty sweet.
Tranzilla
I picked up a set and have Streetsmart, First Aid, Groove, and GDO Hot Spot displaed with Universe Blades. I put the set Blades with my Movieverse stuff and will use this firetruck as Hosehead.
Autovolt 127
It still looks like a lazy repaint to me.
payres
Your wish is my command
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans…ectobot-evac-squad-hot-spot.html#post11685093
WhiteMocha
Yup, which is why this figure still has problems.* It still has the pump detailing on the side. If they were going to go with a crane attachment, I wish they had just used the rest of the Grapple mold as well, including the zig-zaggy beam side panels to replace the pumps. At least then he would be a full-on crane. As it is he's this weird mishmash that can't even be satisfyingly repurposed. I'd be curious to know what the decision-making process was on this whole set.
*Incidentally, it's also why I never liked the idea of putting a ladder on the Classics Inferno mold… it might be G1-ish, but it doesn't really fit the type of truck.
Yeah, that works as well as anything else!
Boy Blunder
I've seen someone repaint Hot Spot's head and add a visor, and repurpose him as Hosehead. If that helps some justification.
jestermon
Inferno is a pump fire truck.
There are different kinds of fire trucks.
WhiteMocha
Well, maybe not exactly accurate (since these heavy rescue vehicles don't seem to have pump apparatus like the Inferno mold does) but at least it's not completely without precedent.
Not sure why it's so important to me to somehow mentally justify this clearly ill-planned set.
WEEGEE
Hey atleast we know its accurate
WhiteMocha
So after whining about how ridiculous it is that Hot Spot has a crane, I have since learned that there are indeed fire trucks with cranes. Or more accurately "heavy rescue trucks" in service of the fire department.
I know it shouldn't make a difference, but it makes me feel slightly more accepting of this set.
LegendAntihero
Yeah that is pretty much a TFCC figure price
flik68
79.99 for 2 deluxe figures and one legends figure…..no thanks
Autovolt 127
That is so not worth the $80.00.
Nevermore
Transformers 30th Anniversary Action Figure 3-Pack Protectobots Emergency Response