Coming to us via PrimeVsPrime on Youtube, we now have a set of new in-hand images of the new Transformers Legacy: Evolution Deluxe Needlenose.
Needlenose is part of the Wave 4 Deluxe and he comes with his Targermasters partners Sunbeam and Zigzag. Needlenose looks like a pretty articulated figure with a simple and intuitive transformation into jet mode. His Targetmasters partners are as simple as their G1 counterparts (just 1-step transformation) and the can be combined in one single blaster or attached individually under Needlenose’s wings in alt mode. We have comparison shots next to other WFC and Legacy toys for those wondering on how the scale works with him.
Check all the images after the jump, as well as PrimevsPrime review, and then let us know if your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
MisterPointblank
His nose cone actually can hinge up further. The tail fin has to be removed first though.
Neko-bot77
You called?
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Robogeek28
Just need a real Quake now.
Oniconvoy
TFCC wore it best
drmick
I was afraid Quake might seem a bit short and this photo confirms it- can be fudged along alt mode scale accuracy for the moment!
Just noticed that Zigzag is missing his underpants paint app. That's weird given he has the same colour on his face, and Sunbeam got his underpants.
BombSquad
Wish he had more of the G1 toy sticker detail, but still a fantastic update. Now we just need a better Quake and then we can get started on the Autobot Double Targetmasters.
Bubblegunner
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Dinobot Snarl
TR Quake was really good, it was made with care.
MWG
I hope we do get a proper Quake soon. In Quake's case they could leave out the targetmasters (sell them separately later) since the tank gun is a weapon itself. I assume they held back a new Quake due to the existence of CW Brawl, then Siege Impactor, and eventually Kingdom Warpath. Three other deluxe tank molds within a five year peroid (plus TR Hardhead/Quake),
I wonder if Needlenose's "secret combination" is as part of a new Thunderwing They are supposedly contemplating a new Thunderwing and the small jet connects to the larger jet at a similar spot to where Needlenose's removable tailfin would be..
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Starpilot949
Did that yesterday XD.
Neko-bot77
Hug a family pet, call your mom and tell her you love her, then circle back to the robot toy issue
MegatronsLoyalSycophant
This is giving me combiner wars aerial-bot vibes and I don\'t know how to feel about that
Effigy
Yeah. He feels like a callback to combiner wars with that kibble, and not in a good way. The barely functional targetmasters were not a good replacement for a good boy. I’d preferred they had just packed them and Peacemaker in a 3 pack as Core Class and made these bots better.
I’ll grab him on sale eventually.
Skyquake21
I think Legacy has escalated the fun factor for me for characters like Needlenose. Im in the minority thats excited for his release.
Vanya
I've never had that issue with any of the battle masters, so I have to chalk that up to QC issues and bad luck.
I expected such a response, but it's irrelevant since the articulation I'm referring to is no more complex than a titan master.
The arm articulation would have nothing to do with, nor hamper the transformation in any way.
Pinpointer's legs bend at the hips for transformation, but there's also no reason Sunbeam and Zigzag couldn't do the same thing.
Hell, I'm looking at a titan master right now and I don't see how it would be such a difficult thing to scale it up by 25 – 50% and replace the face with a fold out gin barrel and peg.
drmick
Several people have speculated earlier in this thread, and in others. Theories include:
Pretools for Darkwing and Dreadwind which Needlenose will piggyback
Some sort of interaction with another jet from a larger size class- potentially Leader Skyquake/Dreadwind, or the upcoming Metalhawk Voyager mold.
Gumblor Gimbles
Becoming agitated because not everyone is excited for a new product, and instead have criticisms of the product. Only on tfw!
GizmoTron
No one knew what you're talking about it. You need to elaborate. Here, read this reply and try again:
mx-01 archon
What's lazy is people unwilling to find new "objective" excuses to hide their subjective opinions behind other than "the designers were lazy".