Via Chefatron on Youtube we can share new in-hand images of the Transformers Legacy/Selects Deluxe Beast Wars Sandstorm.
This figure is a redeco of the previous Kingdom Deluxe Scoponok toy now with a new “Mutant head”. The new deco is a homage to the Botcon 1999 Sandstorm figure. We have good comparison shots next to Kingdom Scorponok for you to spot all the differences.
Check out all the images on this news post, as well as Chefatron video review, after the jump. Click on the discussion link below and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
AutobotJazz1
I paid $2.75 at Walgreens and I still don't give a shit about this toy but I do like this version so much better
I hope one day they'll give more insight to this character
Quippy
kinda, his story reminds me of person who will always accomplish his mission no matter the cost
Senator Magnificus
Yeah. Own Kingdom Scorp, so I know how mediocre that mold is. Not helped by me also owning 90s Botcon Sandstorm (original BW Scorponok). Not perfect but far more solid.
AutobotJazz1
The Legacy toy?
Senator Magnificus
Actually a nifty character. Look up his TFWiki page.
Toy itself though, is very cheap feeling crap.
AutobotJazz1
I low-key hate this character right now. Decisions, decisions…
Senator Magnificus
Personally, I'm more in favour of stories which employ this notion:
"What are morally gray characters? The simple definition is that morally gray/grey characters are those who are not completely good or completely evil. It's the characters who wobble in the “gray” area between hero and villain."
ScorponokIsHere
Sandstorm's packaging described him as a "HEROIC PREDACON" and at the time that was a pretty huge deal.
AutobotJazz1
Ah ok so good?
Quippy
he is part of the covenant, a group of ancient robots created by primus to protect cybertron and it's future generations
Mecheon
He's complicated. Generally good but of the "Makes a cover identity so deep no one realises he's undercover" type
mind I have to find a way to secure these lot because boy, imagine exclusives actually coming out in Australia
Senator Magnificus
A very nifty question concerning Sandstorm, sirrah.
I believe somebody's earned themselves a tart treat.
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AutobotJazz1
I hope someone answers this. I don't know shit about this character so I'm wondering if he's good or evil?
RacerCheetor
Oniconvoy
Heh. Nah. They’re all over eBay from Singapore sellers right now. With prices rising in Canada, it’s almost cheaper for me to just buy them early and forget about it.
RacerCheetor
Are the images yours? In which Walmart page or store do they already sell them? or are you just a new leaker? lol
Robogeek28
Waiting for those pre-orders to drop Hasbro….
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ZapRowsdower
Love the colors! Except for the purple legs. Those look odd.
Funny how no one came by to say "Fruiticus" or some other silly thing. I guess loud colors are better tolerated on BW toys?