Transformers Armada

Hasbro Transformers designer Mark Maher is back at it again tonight on his Instagram, this time giving us the rundown on the highly-anticipated Legacy Evolution Commander Armada Optimus Prime! He even addresses the famous Takara Armada Optimus seen years ago. Check out his comments below and then see the attached pics after the jump!

“Here he is, Commander Armada Prime is ready to grace your shelf with nothing but pure power!
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When I kicked this character off to TT, I actually sent over the Wondercon Takara Tomy prototype image that was shown at that event. They explained to me that the grey model their domestic team showed off did not have the super mode combining ability. The amazing Hasui san took the bull by the horns and just went wild!
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The Armada style was always super interesting to me, I didn’t view the series until after I played with some of the toys. I actually never got my hands on this og toy, but watching the show, the ting in Primes voice really struck a cord with me. I feel like the series didn’t really hit me hard until I got to work with @archermonster_creative inside the halls of Hasbro.
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The bulky tires, the powerlifter build, the design and great heroic features he displays makes me want to play with this toy for hours. This figure demands a respect whether you dig Armada or not, he is just such a perfect addition to the Legacy multiverse.
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Highlight reel: dark blue op on the faces to differentiate from the helmet adds extra depth and details, silver 5 mm smokestack blasters, sculpted decoed autobot badge, clear matrix, supermode transformation feels so good, ratcheted leg and shoulder joints, articulated ab crunch…I’ll stop there 😎
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Feels good to be apart of Transformers right now and just you wait, more insanity on the way!”

TFW’s users seem to have been enjoying our continued coverage of the recently-revealed Legacy Evolution Commander Armada Optimus Prime figure, so we thought it’d be nice to highlight yet another photo gallery to start off the weekend, this one courtesy of TFW board member Phamduc.

This gallery gives us a very good look at the figure, including its super mode combination sequence, poses, and some further size comparisons.

Important to note however that it appears some aspects have been customized, including the cab robot toes and super mode eyes.

Let us know what you think of this impressive figure in the ongoing discussion thread!

Update: Few more pics added, including a more compact back kibble transformation.

Just after the big news yesterday of our first look at the upcoming Legacy Evolution Commander Armada Optimus Prime, we now have a new in-hand photo this morning of the figure’s super mode in a pose similar to the one shown off in the aforementioned product image.

While we’re still waiting for the official reveal, we will be sure to update with any further pics that come our way of this highly-anticipated figure, so stay tuned and let us know your thoughts on this guy in the ongoing discussion thread!

Update: Many additional pics added, including the cab’s bot mode, truck mode, base mode, size comparisons, and more.

Update 2: Even more images here.

Just in is our first look at the upcoming and highly-anticipated Legacy Evolution Commander Armada Optimus Prime!

While appearing to be a brand new mold and separate from the much-discussed Takara figure we had seen years ago, Prime is nevertheless looking very impressive and accurate to his OG self in the product image, which shows him off in his cab robot mode, super robot mode, and truck mode. Another image gives us what seems to be an in-hand look at the truck mode.

Hopefully we will get an official reveal soon, but until then you can check it out and let us know your first impressions in the discussion thread!

Update: Many in-hand images here and here.

Hasbro designer Mark Maher continues his behind the scenes looks at new Transformers figures tonight as he’s now posted to his Instagram page one for Legacy Evolution Deluxe Hot Shot!

“Takara’s legendary Takashi Kunihiro san worked on this awesome Legacy Evolution Armada Hotshot! What a pleasure it was to work with him on this key character from the Armada universe. This toy is so much fun to play with I had to dive in this weekend!
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Let’s dive into some delicious Hotshot deets. As you can see from the photo’s featured here, the “axelzooka” (tire axle that evolves into a bazooka canon) is blast effect compatible and its his EVO-Fusion capability. The articulation and swivel on the bazooka mount gives you such versatility to display him however you want. If you get bold, you can actually poke out the tire axle out of the c-clip construction and attach it to the double barreled engine blaster to make the bazooka a handheld weapon. Achievement unlocked!!
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When you collect the Legacy Evolution Voyager Armada Starscream character you’ll be able to act out and play out some great battlescenes between the two. The more important thing is to give Hotshot his ultimate energized star saber weapon!
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This sports car is just straight mean looking, I love it. Wide bodied frame, stealthy fast, low to ground, and even a sweet gunmetal type color tone for the wheels to burn some serious rubber. I would definitely put this dude into the turbo revving young punk category! 🤣
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Also to note, the transparent tinted goggles stay clear with perfect placement for his optics to see out of when positioned down, but we were able to solid coat the rest with some sweet gunmetal paint!
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Shout out to my guy @archermonster_creative for working so hard on the Armada universe all those years ago! I hope this guy gets you amped my dood!!
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The universes are all coming together in the ultimate Legacy Evolution showdown, what characters, what universe, what weapons will you make your team accomplish victory across all the cybertronian realms!
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Till next time my bot family! 😎🤘🏻”

Coming to us from Baidu, we now have a gallery of in-hand pics for the highly-anticipated Legacy Voyager Armada Starscream!

Screamer is looking very nice in this gallery which shows off his robot & vehicle modes, accessories, and some poses. We also have a size comparison – he looks about the same size as Earthrise Voyager Starscream.

Check it out after the break and let us know what you think!

Hasbro Transformers designer Mark Maher has once again taken to his Instagram for another behind the scenes post. This time he’s taking a look at the highly-anticipated Legacy Voyager Armada Starscream!

“Theres alot “more then meets the eye” for this featured Legacy powerhouse, can I get a warm welcome for this Voyager class Armada Starscreeeaaamm!
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It feels good to be able to dive into the Armada series! As most of you realize, this is truly what Legacy is all about, celebrating the rich history of the almost 40 year old brand. All these different styled characters being brought in from different portals to meet in this Legacy multiverse to have updated articulation and style to fit in with your current stellar collection but also bring a little new flare to each bot! Woohoo! This guy is looking hot and spicy!
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I mean, after the last Armada SS Gen Dlx thrilling 30 toy, it seemed like it couldn’t get any better. But,Takara does it again, Ittoku Kuwazu absolutely did a fantastic job with this beauty!
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As I have stated in a past livestream, we did strip those red ops off of the wing sword and in production it will be the same molded grey tone as seen here on his wings. I figured the almighty Star Saber sword would ultimately be his energon infused weapon, considering how epic it is!
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Articulation is on point for this dude! Swipe on to see the pose out fun I had with this awesome figure. The fact that the two shoulder cannons have so much versatility and blast effect compatibility, it just provides so much playtime fun its tremendous!
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For those of you that were wondering, if you want to collect two swords you could untab the underarms in jetmode and place the swords as extensions to the wings.
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Also to note, his great facesculpt features a grey tone deco op to differentiate his look from your usual silver. I hope you dig this delicious decepticon!
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Get ready for Pulsecon, its gonna be a doozy! 😎💁🏻‍♂️”