The Transformer’s Collector’s Club announced yesterday their second store exclusive figure to be Marissa Faireborn with Afterburner. As expected we have our first look at the actual toy representation of this character posted just now to the TCC’s Facebook page.
From the TCC: The first “mock up” reveal of the TCC exclusive MARISSA FAIREBORN and AFTERBURNER vehicle! Join the Club so you will be able to pre-order when available. The final version will vary.
From what we can tell so far, this exclusive appears to come from the following GI Joe molds: the non-transforming Afterburner vehicle is the Wheel Blaster Bike from Firefly in the Retaliation movie line. The torso looks to be a combination of Resolute Scarlet while the head and legs is GIJCC Cover Girl/DTC Cover Girl. We’ll update accordingly once new information is passed along. Hat tip to TFW member Computron34 for the assist.
What do you think of the full reveal? Let us know after the jump!
tikgnat
Ah, I have found out what the ball bearing is for! Originally posted by TF_JW on Seibertron.com!
That explains why shooting the wheel is so difficult!
tikgnat
Zombie thread.
I just got this… yesterday after coveting the set after seeing it RORC a few months ago. So I did a pic of her and him.
I'm not gonna do a review of the set (but am surprised nobody has done one on TFW) plus others have done reviews already.
"Generations" Marissa Faireborn & Afterbreaker Toy Reviews | BWTF
I do have a question though, I noticed there was a rattle coming from within Afterbreaker so I took the whole thing apart down to the spring loaded core and found that rattle is a little metal ball bearing rolling around inside the spring loaded wheel mechanism.
It seems deliberate but what is this bearing for? I are confused.
rosewater
Yep, this set is going in my Joe display.I'm hoping to grab that Old Snake/ B.A.T. set, too!
GR1ML0CK
I'm busting that card open and displaying this piece! When should I start looking for this set
Primal Sabbath
Kind of bummed that it's coming on a blistercard and not in a box with the foam insert. I get that's what they do with Joe club stuff, but meh, it'll just get tossed in the closet to collect dust since I don't want to open it :/
It's like Botcon 99 Windrazor all over again for me lol
seeker311
That and for general admission goers, the price would be double. Club members get the discount
allew
Well I've read that they're trying to make Marissa available at Botcon 2015. They could possibly sell her to general admission holders if there are any left but your best bet would be to join the club and get her online from the club store.
GR1ML0CK
I need this!!
BAD MOON
Do you have to be a member of the TFCC to purchase Marissa?
allew
I hope that Marissa Faireborn will be released before or on Botcon 2015 especially since announced guest Susan Blu voiced her in the cartoon, I'd love to get her signed…
Fan of Arcee
Has any more information come out about Marissa, like when she will be available?
rosewater
Yeah! I really think this could be an awesome subgenre of the fandom. I thought the SDCC sets were pretty cool, but now we're looking at actual human characters from the fiction. I think it's a great idea, and this smaller set is great way for the club to dip it's toe into those waters. Plus the figure just plain looks terrific. Nice work FunPub!
bradforj
I've been calling for GI Joe based TF humans for years and am so glad to see it finally happen! Now we need Old Snake, the Witwicky's, Chip, Dr. Arkeville, and perhaps the human forms of the Autobots from the Old Snake episode. We also need Ronald Reagan just so we can recreate the comic book scene with MP-10
BigPhill
Still a pass for me, however when flicking through old issues of the Club Magazine, I noticed in issue 51, they did an article which may have been part of the start of this idea as a figure set.
Matty
This was shown last week, but the TCC is promoting it again on their Facebook page:
BigPhill
Well a few third parties will carry it, including several of the sponsors at the top of the page.
Big Bad Toy Store and TFSource are possibly the two biggest ones likely to get some in, however some smaller places will as well.
The alternative (and to save yourself some cash) is to find a Club Member near you, who is willing to buy it for you, and sell it at cost, plus a little of the shipping charges.
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Disclaimer – I do not work for nor represent Big Bad Toy Store or TFSource in any way. They've just been dependable sources for my international orders.
flatline72
does megatron walk on water?
NOPE
fabexmax
Can I get this and not be a member of the club?
Lumpy
im pretty sure it's only the 1st movie molds and anything from 2-4 that's a licensed vehicle. Those are what's off limits.
That said, I don't want those tiny, garbage HA figures done as characters just to get a transforming companion. I much prefer 3&3/4 figures instead.
Bogatan
Do we know that? Last years botcon used movie moulds.
As for Kreo, as you say they've done it once. Honestly they aren't the best minifigure moulds, but done well I wouldn't mind seeing additional Humans packaged with future exclusives.
Theres also Rescuebots I forgot about.