We can share for you our first in hand images of the next installment in the War For Cybertron: Siege Leader class size: Astrotrain.
This figure proves to be very detailed in locomotive mode which really looks like the old G1 steam locomotive. It also has a rear car that can be taken apart.
The Space Shuttle mode is nice in the front with some battle damage applications. This mode does not look as integrated and solid as the locomotive mode, but we understand some sacrifices have to be made in triple-changer toys. The rear car can be used as a launch base here.
Finally, the robot mode is where Astrotrain really shines. A very detailed and G1 inspired design with a good posability. The rear car can be integrated as a backpack (not like an armor like other Siege Leader class toys), and 2 pieces of it can be placed in Astrotrain’s feet to make him a bit taller. The weapons can be combined in a kick-ass rifle.
For those fans worried about scale, we also have some nice comparison shots next to Deluxe Impactor, Leader Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime and Commander Jetfire.
Check out all the images, as well as a video review, after the jump. Was this new Astrotrain what you were expecting? Let us know your impressions on the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!
Nagatem
thankfully my choo-choo was perfect condition, Hope you get your new one sooner than later
Starfire22
We need a dark theme here.
AzNtRoN89
yeah im waiting for amazon to ship a new one it says jan 22- feb 6 which kinda suck been waiting for him to com out for a while and now have to wait few more weeks for him but i have a shipment coming from bbts of 6 figures so that will have to due for now lol
Nagatem
reminds me of when I bought sinnertwin
He had two of the same beast mode claws on his arms so one of them just wouldn’t work since it was made for the other arm
AzNtRoN89
got mines today from amazon and its going back mine came with two right hands hasbro need to fix qc issues before shipping to vendor lucky amazon is very good about this kind of thing and is shipping me a new astrotrain
Cal
You're thinking of wingman. That's what every Aerialbot has.
Ninjak
Looks like Pulse has started shipping out Crosshairs and Spinister orders. Got my notifications this morning. I expect Apeface should be shipping soon for people as well, if not already.
ChungleMcBungle
Love the look of this lad, just wish he was a head taller than the average Voyager, still doesn\'t detract much from him though, I\'m just glad Hasbro is giving us a decent Astrotrain so soon.
cirrusstratus1
If possible, would someone please post some pictures of Gravity Builder's main gun/platform in various configurations with Astrotrain's battle platform? Thanks for your time.
Fallout
well of course astrotrain needs a tender. he's too shy to talk to women in person!
payres
Tender (rail) – Wikipedia
Always annoyed me that Astrotrain didn't have one
breaux man
I can't.
carry on…
leus
So in your opinion can you elaborate as to why it is Transportation Captain wins …….because I am not really seeing that. I was wondering if I was perhaps missing something …….I mean I truly believe after this comparison pick that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but after reading the comments it's either that, or objectivity doesn't exist and loyalty reigns supreme ……..what are you thoughts on this?
flik68
Sorry wasn't trying to pick on you. Just happened to be a handy example.
CyberDragon10K
Maybe they see that it's the back car of Astrotrain's train (of just 2 pieces) and just say the first thing that comes to mind?
Also, I just want to interject and say that when I read the thread title really fast/at a glance I keep reading "Siege Astroface, Apetrain" etc and imagining a train full of gorillas.
Please carry on otherwise.
Starfire22
In my defense, I had a brain fart moment. So I just called it that.
idkwdya
Minus the clunky looking back section of the shuttle mode. I’m super loving this. That train and robot mode is ace in my book.
orangeitis
Scale.
Scale.
Expect canonically big dudes(in bot mode) like Broadside, Thunderwing and Lugnut in that class.
Hear hear.