We recently got our first look at the Toys R Us exclusive Movie Studio Series Thundercracker figure – and he’s already creeping into shops! Sneaking in under everyone’s radar, Thundercracker is the ninth Studio Series release and also a fully badged up exclusive. A remold of Nitro from Transformers The Last Knight, Thundercracker sports a new head inspired by the 2007 Movie Starscream toy that really brings out the whole insectoid head concept that many fans have found fault with in the Movie Decepticon designs down the years. It’s a delightfully viscous looking headscuplt that brings out the menace of this Decepticon.
We’ve got a couple of sightings of this figure already, including in Toys R Us San Diego. Be advised, though – there’s apparently a street date on this one, most likely for April along with the regular Studio Series releases.
In the meantime, enjoy a few in-hand pics care of TFW2005 members ACMagnus and Megasquared!
Lazerwave
Just wondering if anyone has seen this in Canadian retail. I have not been to a Toysrus for a while.
Richard McBeef
Picked up both Quake and Triggerhappy at Ollies for $8 a piece. They look pretty good as replacement heads for Thundercracker honestly. The blue on Triggerhappy is a shade too light, but doesn't look too bad. The yellow eyes match the yellow on the chest. So does the yellow face on Quake, although the gray on Quake is not really a match for the gray on Thundercracker….
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Jacer
Still having issues finding him. Still have hope though.
Nemesis Otaku
Are you having trouble finding one? If so, I could help.
WeVoCoN
They are showing up in the Central Florida area now. What a great toy. Never got Nitro so it is all new to me. Thundercracker is one of the few characters I’ve tried to be a completionist with, so the excitement of a new exclusive deco coupled with the concern that it wouldn’t make it down to Florida due to the bankruptcy…well, I do appreciate the assistance from everybody on these boards. It was a big deal when this Toys R Us opened in Daytona Beach back in ‘85. I distinctly remember that weekend. So, it’s a shame to see them go but I’m glad this can be my last purchase from them.
IgnikaMarcus
Open it.
Sportimus
I actually found one today! Okay, they had like 8 of them. 7 of them were in boxes that looked like they had someone drop kick them across the store a few times, sadly. They made the 2017 TRU MP-10 boxes look like mint in comparison. The 8th box was the pristine survivor, so I bought it.
Now to figure out whether to keep MISB because it's a TRU exclusive or open it up? At $29 after tax, I just can't justify buying 2.
IgnikaMarcus
Why? Why did this need to come out as liquidation started?
Mumble-bee
lucky bastitch.
spida1a
They had “10” Thundercrackers on Sunday afternoon (minus the one I picked up) at TRU in Erie, PA. That was a nice surprise.
ufjason
Wow, just looked at eBay, people would pay $60 shipped for a thunder cracker?!
transform75
so…. no more sightings?
transform75
Was he spotted outside the us? Or is there a place to order beside expensive eBay auctions?
Fenrys
yea, i really lucked out thanks to a fellow local collector
Aimless Misfire
Yup! That's all I want for a custom. THANKS!
I totally missed your post showing that you were able to find one. That's awesome!
Fenrys
What the head? You can have mine if that’s the only part you want
Aimless Misfire
And that's the only part I'm interested in.
Fenrys
Hm, I honestly think I’m ok with the hasbro Terri-bull Head, both that and takara bullhorn aren’t exact matches but either one does look good on thundercracker. Thanks for sharing the pic!
Jtprime17
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Nevermore
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