Via Planet Iacon on Facebook we have a nice set of in-hand images of the Refraktor Reconnaissance Team Boxset for your viewing pleasure.
This new pack brings us three Siege Refraktor figures with a new G1-toy-accurate deco plus some new extra parts for the camera mode and a Kremzeek mini-figure. As we can see for the images, the toys really look more vivid and detailed with the new colors and painted details. This pack was originally planned as a Hascon exclusive, but now it has got a wider distribution.
Check out all the images after the jump and then sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards! Do you want to add this boxset for your Siege collection? Look for a pre-order in our sponsors below!
KRPH
Too shame. Oh yeah, reminds me, I watched peaugh's review on this set, and as it turns out there were three shutter pieces included by default.
At first glance, I thought they only included one, then I saw two, then again it was three like when you buy the three copies of retail Refraktor. As for customizing the parts… I'll try adding some indicators (i.e.: marking each common accessory piece with different colors) and print me a sticker saying MICROX or REFLECTOR just to cover up. Otherwise we wait until Toyhax gives us the Reflector stickers.
Bret Pinkerton
I got mine yesterday and the yellow piece in spyglass's chest is missing the pin holding to the clear chest piece. Ugh. Not worth a return so to the hardware store I go.
Other than that, love the set. Very cool details.
peddlerofwine
This set is bad ass. My son looked at it was like "oh, there's a red one. I want to play with it." I said "nope, I put the other one (the regular set) on your dresser for you," lol.
bearytrek
love the boxset, the packaging is compact but awesome in how it emulates how a real camera (& instructions) would be packed and read…
My Reflector/Refraktor army
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you can't really do much with the add-ons in "ship" mode but the camera mode definitely benefits from the additionals
I think the solo Refraktor purple camera works because of its unified color scheme…the boxed set versions don't look quite as convincing without their extras in camera mode
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Robogeek28
Only if you get caught.
Nevermore
Odd that they didn't see much of a problem in 2014 (Thrilling 30 Skrapnel with Reflector) and 2016 (BotCon exclusive Combiner Wars Reflector 3-pack).
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Hanzkaz
And a day later, I've realised I do have a complaint………
I want new heads for these guys! At the very least, I want a G1-toy style Viewfinder head for one of them.
conleyh2006
does anyone know how many of this exclusive is being made?
Blackout32
I just got mine yesterday as well and i absolutely love this bad boy. I have both cameras now so I'm hopeful done with this mold. Sorry the picture isn't that good just have what me's have for a camera.
Bob Schoonover
Just got mine. I will pay Hasbro extra to have this kind of frustration-free packaging. So easy to deal with!
As to the figures, about what I expected. The deco is pretty sharp, and the extra bits are nice. If any of the usual suspects create new heads, I'll buy 'em to differentiate these guys.
PurpleAndBlackSmokeStacks
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The silver paint on mine is very poorly applied.
Hanzkaz
I just had these guys turn up today. I've got no complaints and I even like the camera mode, though I'm rarely going to use it (and I'm even planning to keep the box, which I almost never do) .
I am however considering tracking down a regular Siege Refractor and giving him the flash shoulder pieces with his name on (I actually like him, but not enough to get three identical versions of him). His 3-pack buddies will of course still be Viewfinder, Spyglass and Spectro.
Predakwon
And mine was shipped out this morning, due tomorrow at my door.
Smitty.1981
I think that's illegal in most US states.
PurpleAndBlackSmokeStacks
Mine has shipped out, scheduled for delivery Friday.
Bob Schoonover
Mine shipped from Pulse
Kafei
Just checked the price for these cause I would've liked some bigger g1 style camera bots but it's a bit much for what you get, also years ago i would've never imagined that a set of the same characters from perfect effect would cost almost half of a hasbro product.
Predakwon
Hasbro charged me for mine, but hasn't shipped it yet. But they're super fast in delivery.
Blackout32
I got mine ordered yesterday and i can't wait to get this set. I'm so excited too have both versions of this character. Granted,….I wont be getting it today but in time it will be showing up.
Jtprime17
It was, they put more up for order around 11 am central time when the SDCC stuff was put up.