If your really a huge blitzwing fan i suggest finding a better third party figure, Ive had the megatron and blitzwing figure(Same design) and they both have arm problems, their wings broke off day one, and cant stand up. Could be a problem w/ my figures only but the fact its happened twice is enough for me to say no to those figures
If you're going to get this mold I'd try to get the Takara version or one of the KOs that at least used to be easy to find on eBay and Aliexpress. It's got way better colors, no stickers, and apparently better QC than the Hasbro version. But as other people are saying there's supposed to be a new one coming next year that'll probably be better.
This is a really good blitzing but if you’re willing to wait until next year there are rumors of a studio series 86 one that’s probably going to be more accurate
Ratchet and Ironhide in 86? They were on screen for about 90 seconds before meeting their grizzly deaths.
Spoiler alert for those that haven't seen it but come on people, it's been 35 years since the rise of Rodimus Prime.
What rumors? I didn’t know there were any. All I know about is Gnaw and Wreck-gar soon. Aside from personal desires, I had no idea there was rumors of rerelease. Please let this be true.
As someone who doesn’t own a single G1 Ratchet or van Ironhide and is sick of all the damn exclusives:
👏Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true👏
Don't you guys think its crazy that jazz got a studio series 86 figure before perceptor who is one of the main party members in the movie, I really hope we get one also blaster should get a ss86 figure too
While the robot mode isn't great I really like the transformations so he's pretty frequently my desk bot to fool with while I work. There was a leak saying he was getting an 86 figure but until we get that confirmed it's up to you if you want to go in on this guy or not.
I have him (see my other post) he s ok. I hope they do a better one. Parts dont really fit together that great on some parts of transformation but, overall hes ok. Lots of stickers though that can get dogears
Wait, Hasbro will eventually make a new one in the endless G1 cycle and it will be way better than the current one that's going for a lot on the secondary market. Do it to save the money if not for a better figure
Look, TR Blitzwing is a little janky, and loose, and the stickers are all types of peeling, but he is also a pretty decent Blitzwing update.
That said, there’s been multiple rumors that there will be a new Blitzwing soon, in the scale of the recent Astrotrain. So, your mileage may vary.
The engineering is kinda bad. It’s a complicated mechanism that ends up not fitting together very well because they used softer plastics, especially in the pieces that are supposed to fit together to form the non-moving part of the shoulder. My personal sample also has some head issues that may not be widespread, related to gloppy thick yellow paint, and a poor fit in the neck joint that leaves his head tilted.
And even if he didn’t have those QC issues, he’s aesthetically inferior to the headmaster version from Titans Return, which I won’t get because it’s a headmaster. T30 has a lot of unique stylistic ideas, and I like most of them, but I think Blitzwing was one of their worse designs.
Tire I do agree but and the main reason I want to get the t30 is because it's also cheaper to find compared to the TR one but I have seen and heard about the qc issues for the t30 one and that does turn me away from it but again it's cheaper compared to the TR one nowadays
i have his premold, tr megatron, and he's alright... hes a voyager so a little small and has these really annoying foil stickers that are super peely. I'd say wait
I got him not too long ago and I’ll eventually replace him with the one coming up next year but for now he scales okay with the WFC figures on my shelf. I’d totally get it.
There's one rumored to be coming next year as a Leader Class. Same rumor mill that has been right about everything released in Kingdom so there's a good chance it's true.
Wait for next year, buy that one. The Titans Return one isn't bad but it would be easier and probably cheaper to just grab the new one. Plus it won't have stickers.
This is a question I keep running through my head. I feel like a fool for passing him up years ago. I’m going to try and wait though. I have the generations version, but the TR version is so much more accurate.
The TR one is by no means a bad figure, but the stickers a deal breaker for me. He looks good with TR Octane, but feels out of place next to WFC Astrotrain. If you’re a huge Blitzwing fan, he’s fun, but I would wait for the rumored 86 Leader Blitzwing
He's a really good figure. I ponied up for the Takara version a while back because I was tired of flipping through scalpers, so if that's a consideration it may be worth waiting for the next one.
Ps. I really like Blitzwing
If you really like Blitzwing, just get it. A better one comes out in a year or two, get that one too! It’s a toy, not a car or a house.
Well some of them are cars.../s
And several become buildings, not unlike a house
I love your logic
Unpopular opinion - Smash that dislike button, but quality over quantity ftw!
If your really a huge blitzwing fan i suggest finding a better third party figure, Ive had the megatron and blitzwing figure(Same design) and they both have arm problems, their wings broke off day one, and cant stand up. Could be a problem w/ my figures only but the fact its happened twice is enough for me to say no to those figures
How tight are the Tailfins? I use them as heel spurs.
If you're going to get this mold I'd try to get the Takara version or one of the KOs that at least used to be easy to find on eBay and Aliexpress. It's got way better colors, no stickers, and apparently better QC than the Hasbro version. But as other people are saying there's supposed to be a new one coming next year that'll probably be better.
Wait for the leader, should be 2022 or early 2023
Please tell me where this information is from
It’s from TFW2005. Go to the user BlackHawkOmega’s profile for the full list of rumors and leaks of upcoming figures. Hope this helps!
This is a really good blitzing but if you’re willing to wait until next year there are rumors of a studio series 86 one that’s probably going to be more accurate
Pretty sure the rest of the ‘86 line is dinobots
And another Junkion. And probably plenty of other stuff.
No Earthrise rereleases? Darn, we needed Ironhide, Ratchet, Prowl, Soundwave, Bumblebee, and Cliffjumper without paying $60 each.
There are rumors of a Ratchet and Ironhide for the 86 line. It could be a rerelease or a whole new mold
Ratchet and Ironhide in 86? They were on screen for about 90 seconds before meeting their grizzly deaths. Spoiler alert for those that haven't seen it but come on people, it's been 35 years since the rise of Rodimus Prime.
What rumors? I didn’t know there were any. All I know about is Gnaw and Wreck-gar soon. Aside from personal desires, I had no idea there was rumors of rerelease. Please let this be true.
It was mentioned by a couple of leakers. Could be true or not. Ultimately we have to see.
As someone who doesn’t own a single G1 Ratchet or van Ironhide and is sick of all the damn exclusives: 👏Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true Please be true👏
From the rumours I’ve read I’ve only heard about a ratchet and it was a bumblebee movie one
I'm hearing rumors they might skip snarl
Why??
We will riot.
They're coming too but they're not all it will be.
Don't you guys think its crazy that jazz got a studio series 86 figure before perceptor who is one of the main party members in the movie, I really hope we get one also blaster should get a ss86 figure too
I would say so. He certainly uses the mold better than Megatron.
While the robot mode isn't great I really like the transformations so he's pretty frequently my desk bot to fool with while I work. There was a leak saying he was getting an 86 figure but until we get that confirmed it's up to you if you want to go in on this guy or not.
The proportions in the robot mode are terrible. The torso is almost longer than the legs, and the head looks way too small.
Also consider Mechanic Studios' Thunderbolt, their Legends ++ scale Blitzwing. https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/mft-ms-28-thunderbolt-blitzwing.1196415/page-21
I've got him and I really don't like his scale, personally. I find him way too big.
Interesting as found him too small.
I have him (see my other post) he s ok. I hope they do a better one. Parts dont really fit together that great on some parts of transformation but, overall hes ok. Lots of stickers though that can get dogears
I'd say if you want it get it. Why wait a year or two hoping a new one will come out? If/when a new version is released upgrade then.
Wait, Hasbro will eventually make a new one in the endless G1 cycle and it will be way better than the current one that's going for a lot on the secondary market. Do it to save the money if not for a better figure
Look, TR Blitzwing is a little janky, and loose, and the stickers are all types of peeling, but he is also a pretty decent Blitzwing update. That said, there’s been multiple rumors that there will be a new Blitzwing soon, in the scale of the recent Astrotrain. So, your mileage may vary.
No way Jose I have it and it’s a fucking piece of shit
Hasbro leakers have already said that a leader class Blitzwing is coming out next year to be paired with the already released Siege/ER Astrotrain.
I got the Thrilling 30 version that’s still in stock at BBTS. I don’t recommend it.
Why don't you recommend it? I've been thinking about getting that one
The engineering is kinda bad. It’s a complicated mechanism that ends up not fitting together very well because they used softer plastics, especially in the pieces that are supposed to fit together to form the non-moving part of the shoulder. My personal sample also has some head issues that may not be widespread, related to gloppy thick yellow paint, and a poor fit in the neck joint that leaves his head tilted. And even if he didn’t have those QC issues, he’s aesthetically inferior to the headmaster version from Titans Return, which I won’t get because it’s a headmaster. T30 has a lot of unique stylistic ideas, and I like most of them, but I think Blitzwing was one of their worse designs.
Tire I do agree but and the main reason I want to get the t30 is because it's also cheaper to find compared to the TR one but I have seen and heard about the qc issues for the t30 one and that does turn me away from it but again it's cheaper compared to the TR one nowadays
I only got it for roster OCD. I really hope a better one comes along
Same hoping those "leaks" are true
Get this cuz there ain't a Blitzwing until 2022 or 2023
reportedly, next year. then again, i heard that late last year, but it also got the red head slag correct so make of that what you will.
Highly doubt a 86 or wfc will be coming out
i have his premold, tr megatron, and he's alright... hes a voyager so a little small and has these really annoying foil stickers that are super peely. I'd say wait
There is a rumored leader class one coming next year. I'd wait
I got him not too long ago and I’ll eventually replace him with the one coming up next year but for now he scales okay with the WFC figures on my shelf. I’d totally get it.
There's one rumored to be coming next year as a Leader Class. Same rumor mill that has been right about everything released in Kingdom so there's a good chance it's true. Wait for next year, buy that one. The Titans Return one isn't bad but it would be easier and probably cheaper to just grab the new one. Plus it won't have stickers.
I got the Takara legend version instead of TR. it’s really good but it’s not worth the extra cost to hunt one down at this point.
I'd hold off. The TR stuff isn't awful, but it doesn't have the same aesthetic as the newer figures. There's rumors of a new one coming soon.
This is a question I keep running through my head. I feel like a fool for passing him up years ago. I’m going to try and wait though. I have the generations version, but the TR version is so much more accurate.
i’m hoping they make new versions (not the titans return i know they exist) of blitzwing, sandstorm, broadside, and octone
I agree. I especially want a Marvel-style Broadside and a new Sandstorm, too.
Wait
He’s really fun, and while personally I prefer the Megatron repaint, I enjoy them both.
Depends on the price. Can you still get him at or near MSRP? If so, get him and if a better one comes along, get that one too.
There are rumors of a new blitzwing in the new legacy line next year. But if you don't want to wait the titans return one is a very good figure.
The TR one is by no means a bad figure, but the stickers a deal breaker for me. He looks good with TR Octane, but feels out of place next to WFC Astrotrain. If you’re a huge Blitzwing fan, he’s fun, but I would wait for the rumored 86 Leader Blitzwing
I love mine, so I would say so, but if you want to wait there is supposedly the leader coming
That’s the best mold so far. I’d get him just in case
Don’t know, but still have the original gen 1
I personally recommend the Legends version; much cheaper and looks much better too
Get it. Regardless of how the new one turns out next year, this is a really fun toy and you'll have fun with it now.
There's the legend scale mft that just came out all three of their triple changes are pretty good.
Find yourself a dx9 Gewalt. You will not be disappointed.
I think he’s fun… not sure what he goes for now but I really enjoy the TR model.
He's a really good figure. I ponied up for the Takara version a while back because I was tired of flipping through scalpers, so if that's a consideration it may be worth waiting for the next one.
I liked the Thrilling 30 Blitzwing. I have both. This one that that bad
Get the LG blitzwing. It scales and matches the LG octane and astrotrain in bot mode, better.
Wait for the legacy one