This year at New York Comic-Con, Hasbro shown off many figures in their Transformers War For Cybertron: Siege line coming December 1st. Shown is a press release, along with the event images that we can share with you at this time. The rest of the event coverage will be shown at a later date when the embargo lifts.
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NYCC 2018 WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE Exclusives
Build the ultimate battlefield with WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE figures. Siege plunges fans into the epic fight to survive on the final day of the AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON battle to control CYBERTRON. The DECEPTICON resistance army and the AUTOBOT counter-resistance fighters gear up with the C.O.M.B.A.T. (Cybertronian Omnifuctional Modular Battlefield Assault Tech) System, the universe’s most advanced modular weaponry.
EXPANDABLE WEAPONS SELECTION – WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE weapon accessories are compatible with figures across the line. Compile an arsenal of additional weapon accessories from other WAR FOR CYBERTRON FIGURES, or use BATTLE MASTERS, MICROMASTER, and Deluxe Class Weaponizer figures to build bigger mission loadouts. (Each sold separately. Subject to availability). BATTLE MASTERS, MICROMASTER, and Deluxe Class Weaponizer figures convert, combine, or break apart to become weapons to equip all other WAR FOR CYBERTRON figures.
ADD BATTLE EFFECTS WITH FIRE BLASTS ACCESSORIES – Attach Fire Blasts accessories to the ends of weapon accessories to simulate blasterfire or explosions firing from the weapons. (Not included. Included with Battle Masters figures. Each sold separately. Subject to availability) Multiple Fire Blasts ports on the figures and vehicle modes allow fans to enhance their battlefield with simulated battle damage. All figures and weapon accessories in the Siege line are compatible with Fire Blasts accessories.
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Voyager Class Megatron Action Figure
(Ages 8 and up/ Approx. Retail Price: $XX.XX/Available: Winter ‘19)
This articulated 7-inch Voyager Class MEGATRON action figure features classic conversion between robot and CYBERTRONIAN battle tank modes in 17 steps. Turret rotates 360 degrees in tank mode. Perfect for fans looking for a more advanced converting figure. The Siege line offers thrilling throwbacks to G1 and exciting new play patterns for all generations. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation can explore a whole new chapter of TRANSFORMERS lore, while young kids can discover classic characters for the first time. Share the experience across generations by uncovering the epic story of WAR FOR CYBERTRON together.
John Warden’s Designer Notes:
- WFC VOYAGER MEGATRON was designed with Scale in mind. He is perfectly in scale with WFC VOYAGER OPTIMUS PRIME, and draws influence from his appearance in the 1984 Pilot Episode of the TRANSFORMERS animated series.
- His alt for is a newly designed CYBERTRONIAN Tank, but his robot form is based on his G1 appearance.
- MEGATRON also includes a Sword, which is designed based on the rare 1985 Japanese Exclusive release of MEGATRON. The Sword and the classic arm-cannon can convert and merge together to form high-powered custom artillery
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Voyager Starscream Action Figure
(Ages 8 and up/ Approx. Retail Price: $XX.XX/Available: Winter ‘19)
This articulated Voyager Class STARSCREAM toy features classic conversion between robot and CYBERTRONIAN jet modes in 22 steps. Build the ultimate battlefield with TRANSFORMERS WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE figures. Siege plunges fans into the epic fight to survive on the final day of the AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON battle to control CYBERTRON.
John Warden’s Designer Notes:
- WFC VOYAGER STARSCREAM is perfectly scaled to stand along other WFC characters, and is based on the original scale charts from the 1984 G1 animated series.
- STARSCREAM can convert to his classic G1 TETRAJET alt form, a version of this famous character which has never been seen before in toy form.
- STARSCREAM will feature his iconic NULL RAY cannons as accessory parts.
- His Robot form is fully detailed and is based on the original model-sheet art used to create the iconic character from the 1984 animated series.
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Voyager Soundwave Action Figure
(Ages 8 and up/ Approx. Retail Price: $XX.XX/Available: Winter ‘19)
This articulated SOUNDWAVE figure stands at 7 inches in robot mode and converts into a CYBERTRONIAN aircraft. The figure comes with HI-KEP Concussion Blaster, LR-HD Sonic Cannon, and EMTX Blitz Charge Blaster accessories. All 3 combine to form a USW HF Sonic Compression Mega-Blaster accessory. WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE plunges fans into the epic fight to survive on the final day of the AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON battle to control CYBERTRON. CYBERTRON is a war-torn battlefield, overrun by the fighting between two factions: the DECEPTICON resistance army and the AUTOBOT counter-resistance fighters.
John Warden’s Designer Notes:
- WFC VOYAGER SOUNDWAVE is faithfully based on the original model-sheet art used to create the iconic character from the 1984 animated series.
- SOUNDWAVE features articulation and a posed-out hand that allows him to stand in his classic “EJECT” pose, with his finger on the eject button.
- MICROMASTER SPY PATROL LASERBEAK and RAVAGE (Sold Separately) can fit inside his cassette bay.
- SOUNDWAVE’s alt form is a newly designed CYBERTRON Patrol Hovercraft, with a docking bay for the Cassette Bots in the back.
- Fans of the 1984 pilot episode will be pleased to know that SOUNDWAVE can be converted into a third “Easter egg” mode… a “CYBERTRONIAN Sensor Lamp”!
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Deluxe WFC-S36 Refraktor Action Figure
(Ages 8 and up/ Approx. Retail Price: $XX.XX/Available: Winter ‘19)
This articulated Deluxe Class REFRAKTOR toy features classic conversion between robot and CYBERTRONIAN spacecraft modes. This REFRAKTOR figure can form the iconic REFRAKTOR camera mode when combined with 2 additional Refraktor figures (each sold separately. Subject to availability). Siege plunges fans into the epic fight to survive on the final day of the AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON battle to control CYBERTRON.
John Warden’s Designer Notes:
- WFC DELUXE REFRAKTOR is the perfect soldier to build your DECEPTICON army! This is the most screen-accurate version of this classic trooper ever created for TRANSFORMERS fans.
- REFRAKTOR comes with three accessory parts, a blaster, a battlefield shield, and a chest module. The chest module allows fans to customize their REFRAKTORS to create various versions and recreate their appearance in the G1 cartoon series.
- REFRAKTOR can convert into a CYBERTRONIAN Artillery Hovercraft vehicle, and die-hard fans can combine THREE of the same REFRAKTORS (Sold Separately) to create his classic Camera Mode, complete with Zoom Lens and Tripod!
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Leader Class Shockwave Action Figure
(Ages 8 and up/ Approx. Retail Price: $XX.XX/Available: Winter ‘19)
This articulated Leader Class SHOCKWAVE action figure features complex conversion between robot and CYBERTRONIAN spaceship modes in 28 steps. The twisted DECEPTICON scientist, SHOCKWAVE, gears up for battle with the customizable C.O.M.B.A.T. System. The Leader Class SHOCKWAVE figure is equipped with 5 weapon and armor accessories so fans can convert figure to C.O.M.B.A.T. READY mode. Perfect for fans looking for a more advanced converting figure. The Siege line offers thrilling throwbacks to G1 and exciting new play patterns for all generations. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation can explore a whole new chapter of TRANSFORMERS lore, while young kids can discover classic characters for the first time. Share the experience across generations by uncovering the epic story of WAR FOR CYBERTRON together.
