ROTF Deluxe Sideswipe
 

That's the name of the silver Corvette, right?

Another beauty. Some of the features:

-dual shock absorbers for lower legs
-unique feet: formed from the front portion of the car (right front side of the car on the left, left front side on the right), each foot appears to be either a tire split in 2 halves with a stabilizer (foot) sandwiched in between OR a tire sandwiched between 2 stabilizers (meaning he would have roller feet)... probably the 2nd option...
-2 pairs of struts linking the upper legs to the lower torso
-chest is formed from the rear section of the car (outer parts) with a black section in the middle (exposed when you lift up the middle rear section) with a silver Autobot symbol on the right (think Alt. Meister when you lift the hood)
-clear blue windshield hanging off the back
-wheels (near the elbows) and rear car sections (pointing forward) hanging off the arms
-hands: 1 thick thumb and 2 thick fingers (a bit like Blackout)
-head is bit a Megatron-esque, but different... hard to describe... has blue light piping
-middle rear section of the car is pointing up on the back in robot mode (like Trans Scanning Bumblebee) and you can see 4 exhaust pipes
-hood halves hanging off the back as wings (front pointing down)
-red/orangy tail lights
-clear headlights
-blue knees
-car has long and pointy rear view mirrors (probably rubber)
-small molded Corvette symbol on front of the hood

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Cool info.

I take it this is on the VIP TF08 forum?

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Thanks for the info Pascal! Such a detailed description. Can't wait to see it for real!

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Nope, obtained privately.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...esideswipe.jpg - someone found this on ACToys.

It's Sideswipe's head!

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Thanks for the info Pascal. Looking forward to the photos, whenever they do surface. :D

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From that headshot, Sideswipe looks great. And that description makes him sound even cooler.

Nice to finally see some ROTF news seeping out. Hopefully, we'll get to see the other movie characters in toy form soon, many of whom are still nameless (Chevrolet Trax, Audi R8 etc.)!

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I heard a newer version of Bumblebee is coming up, possibly a Voyager, which would be odd. When I asked if it was the same as the retooled DLX CC BB revealed a few weeks ago, he said no, different toy. My source also mentionned another toy described as "green air", probably meaning a green plane. Or a chopper. No size class mentionned.

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Another quick question, Pascal. What major deviations does this have from the concept art we saw a while back?

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Springer, perhaps?

We did get a Legends-class Springer.

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Quite possible.

Where's the concept art for Sideswipe?

As for BB, I just hope it's not the new FAB version. The car mode is quite big for that one and could maybe be mistaken for a Voyager.

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Apologies- I don't have one on hand (it's on my home computer, it got DMCA'd off the main sites).

Does he have his dual swords though?

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I see what could be the beginning of a sword on the right arm, the image is cut though. And that's probably what it is since the packaging points it as one of the features.

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Are the shock absorbers just moulded on, or do they actually work? Do they have working springs in them? That would be awesome.

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Heres the leaked concept art of sideswipe from awhile ago:

http://members.shaw.ca/venksta01/2008/sideswipeROTF.jpg

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Just molded.

Cool. Yes, the toy seems to be quite close to that concept art... chest, roller feet, tires on the arms, head, hands, weapon (now I can see it), car parts hanging off the back, weirdly angled legs (like Starscream or Dropkick)... And now I think I understand the foot design of the toy: 2 fake wheel halves sandwiching the real wheel to make it look wider like on the concept art.

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from venksta's pics i get a sick feeling that "sideswipe" is actually "jazz's"new form after his last one was torn in 2 pieces.some areas that make me think this are

1. the head is really similar to jazz except with eyes now instead of a visor.
2. silver/chrome color.
3. wheels as feet (which jazz had too when spike and the hottie first met the autobots in the alley.
4. overall sideswipe looks like an "upgraded"version of jazz

it's probably just me but i think this time around micheal bays pulling out all stops to mislead the public just so the movie surprises you that much more.i do think it's awesome that we got some info way ahead of time,now we just have to figure out if it's legit or misdirection.

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I remember the Jazz Solstice was spotted at one of the early scenes being filmed, along with the voice actor walking around the set. So theres a chance Jazz is in the new movie in some form atleast. :)

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I fail to see the resemblance to Jazz, myself - plus we know he has a different name.

Only similarity is that they're both silver cars.

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I think that was debunked as a false rumour sometime ago.

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Misfit robot posted this on 2005:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...30223539-4.jpg

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I already posted it earlier in this thread, but not as an image, as the original images were asked to be taken down.

http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showp...6&postcount=15

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Regarding the possible Voyager Bumblebee... I got a feeling now this could actually be Animated Hydrodrive Bumblebee (listed on BBTS for a March release)... It will sell for $29.99...

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That sideswipe head design is spectacular, I love it. The new prime is amazing as well, glad I didn't buy the leader prime or megs from the first movie (I didn't think either were particularly impressive, especially at the canadian price point)

Can you confirm that the head is indeed sideswipe's?
I don't see him being an upgraded Jazz either.

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Out of topic but it's Sam and Mikaela.;)