Gallery Update: Additional comparison images of Combiner Wars Leader Class Thundercracker

It's a flock of Thundercrackers.

Kyleor wrote:It's a flock of Thundercrackers.

That's the name of my punk/pop revival band.

Seibertron wrote:

AutobotAlvaron wrote:Another awesome gallery! But, would it be possible to pose him with other Thundercrackers like: G1, CHUG, the CW scout, and most especially an MP (Hasbro version preferably) as they're closely scaled?

You bet! 18 new images have been upload to the Generations Combiner Wars Leader Class Thundercracker gallery. The newest images feature group shots with various incarnations of Thundercracker including Masterpiece, Titanium, Smallest, Generations, G1, Robotmasters and more! It took an additional 3 hours for these 18 photos from start to finish to gather up this army of Thundercrackers, photograph their robot mode shots, transform them all into jet mode, photograph the group in jet mode, crop the photos, update the news story, and put all of the Thundercrackers away back in the appropriate storage tubs. Check out more pictures by clicking on the images below.

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That aside, the combiner wars leader and MP comparisons are quite telling and very interesting. I didnt know he was bigger and since they cost far less, I am not sure if these leaders should become my seekers for the MP scale

carytheone wrote:

Kyleor wrote:It's a flock of Thundercrackers.

That's the name of my punk/pop revival band.

Thunderflockers?

'Handsome as an F-22 Fighter Jet' should be the first single.

"I prefer to bash Prime one on one but when Megatron says 'gang up', Thundercracker 'GANGS'!"

who's the lighter blue thundercracker?

Big thank you for this. Thundercracker Gang checking in.

Wheeljack808 wrote:"I prefer to bash Prime one on one but when Megatron says 'gang up', Thundercracker 'GANGS'!"

Thundercracker: "Sod off Megatron! I have scripts to write, post my Twilight fanfic and take buster for a walk"

william-james88 wrote:who's the lighter blue thundercracker?

Robotmasters Thundercracker!

Thunder, Thunder, Thunder, Thunder, Thunder, Thunder, Thunder, Thundercracker!!! Hoooooooooo!!!!

Thanks Seibertron! That robot master one looks amazing! It's a line I know very little of. I will spend the evening familiarizing myself with them thanks to your galleries

Awww a fan's request answered!
Thanks for the comparisons! I am not the one who asked but it is nice to see what he looks like with himself! XD

ABSOLUTE EYE CANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU!! I wasn't expecting the response that my request got. I appreciate the extra time & effort you made on our behalf to give us these photos. The Seibertron Galleries are the cleanest, brightest, most thorough, TransFormers pics albums on the Net and we deeply admire & appreciate them! Well done!!

Yeah ... this was never a Jetfire mold. This is a Seeker mold. Standing next to MP Thundercracker just makes CWL Thundercracker all the more sexier.

Don't get me wrong, MP Thundercracker is a great representation of his original look, but that was then, this is now, and CWL Thundercracker is a fantastic representation of a modern up-to-date 21st century look.

Burn wrote:Yeah ... this was never a Jetfire mold. This is a Seeker mold. Standing next to MP Thundercracker just makes CWL Thundercracker all the more sexier.

Don't get me wrong, MP Thundercracker is a great representation of his original look, but that was then, this is now, and CWL Thundercracker is a fantastic representation of a modern up-to-date 21st century look.

Totally agree! And plus, these will be easier to obtain and cheaper. And less finicky of course.

My thundercracker from HTS came in today and I must say that he's pretty great. I think he wears the mold better than Jetfire honestly, and I wasn't totally sold on the face sculpt in pictures but in hand it really is quite nice.

I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

Silly wrote:I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

That's a fair call BUT ... just like the Datsun boys, the Seeker jets are their own characters, they may share a mold but they're very much individual.

Buy them all. You'll be kicking yourself when they bring Skywarp out. (And they'd better bring Skywarp out)

Burn wrote:

Silly wrote:I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

That's a fair call BUT ... just like the Datsun boys, the Seeker jets are their own characters, they may share a mold but they're very much individual.

Buy them all. You'll be kicking yourself when they bring Skywarp out. (And they'd better bring Skywarp out)

I am actually tired of Skywarp I WANT SUNSTORM!
Pease Hasbro? Please?

Oh, WOW! Thank you very much for doing those new pictures, Seibertron! I'm getting my Thundercracker Tuesday, and these make me with I had a TARDIS.

Burn wrote:

Silly wrote:I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

That's a fair call BUT ... just like the Datsun boys, the Seeker jets are their own characters, they may share a mold but they're very much individual.

Buy them all. You'll be kicking yourself when they bring Skywarp out. (And they'd better bring Skywarp out)

I'll second that. I'm kicking myself for not picking up a few repaints that I was on the fence about now that I've seen after market prices. It seems I never want anything as bad as when I can't have it.

Burn wrote:

Silly wrote:I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

That's a fair call BUT ... just like the Datsun boys, the Seeker jets are their own characters, they may share a mold but they're very much individual.

Buy them all. You'll be kicking yourself when they bring Skywarp out. (And they'd better bring Skywarp out)

You'd be happy to hear then that someone has found skywarp on a computer. But since there was never photo evidence, the rumour doesnt hold much water.

Also, I do have a question about this mold being great for seekers. The one part that throws me off is the wings in robot mode. I am used to one set of wings extending out his sides on the back. But with this mold, the wings are more of a canopy that keep going upwards past his shoulders. I didnt mind that for Jetfire but for the seekers, it looks a bit off. Granted, I only saw that when I compared it to the MP. How do you feel about the new wing arrangement? And you dont miss the vents on the side of his head?

william-james88 wrote:

Burn wrote:

Silly wrote:I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

That's a fair call BUT ... just like the Datsun boys, the Seeker jets are their own characters, they may share a mold but they're very much individual.

Buy them all. You'll be kicking yourself when they bring Skywarp out. (And they'd better bring Skywarp out)

You'd be happy to hear then that someone has found skywarp on a computer. But since there was never photo evidence, the rumour doesnt hold much water.

Also, I do have a question about this mold being great for seekers. The one part that throws me off is the wings in robot mode. I am used to one set of wings extending out his sides on the back. But with this mold, the wings are more of a canopy that keep going upwards past his shoulders. I didnt mind that for Jetfire but for the seekers, it looks a bit off. Granted, I only saw that when I compared it to the MP. How do you feel about the new wing arrangement? And you dont miss the vents on the side of his head?

The vents on the sides of the head defining traits of the seeker head, I was kinda sad when I saw they weren't there.

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But seriously guys, who wants to see a Sunstorm!?!
Anyone who wants a Sunstorm say I.

Burn wrote:Yeah ... this was never a Jetfire mold. This is a Seeker mold. Standing next to MP Thundercracker just makes CWL Thundercracker all the more sexier.

Don't get me wrong, MP Thundercracker is a great representation of his original look, but that was then, this is now, and CWL Thundercracker is a fantastic representation of a modern up-to-date 21st century look.

Seeing the modern Leader CW TC next to the MP is quite a comparison. Sure, CW is built cheaply, but the overall bot is BIGGER and beefier! And for 1/3 or 1/4 of the price of a Japanese MP!
I don't think I'll buy TC, but you are sure I'll be buying starscream!

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Burn wrote:Yeah ... this was never a Jetfire mold. This is a Seeker mold. Standing next to MP Thundercracker just makes CWL Thundercracker all the more sexier.

Don't get me wrong, MP Thundercracker is a great representation of his original look, but that was then, this is now, and CWL Thundercracker is a fantastic representation of a modern up-to-date 21st century look.

Seeing the modern Leader CW TC next to the MP is quite a comparison. Sure, CW is built cheaply, but the overall bot is BIGGER and beefier! And for 1/3 or 1/4 of the price of a Japanese MP!
I don't think I'll buy TC, but you are sure I'll be buying starscream!

I know we tend to say the CW bot is built cheaper, but I think he is sturdier and less likely to break. And I also assume he is easier to pose and have stand correctly.

Silly wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Burn wrote:

Silly wrote:I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

That's a fair call BUT ... just like the Datsun boys, the Seeker jets are their own characters, they may share a mold but they're very much individual.

Buy them all. You'll be kicking yourself when they bring Skywarp out. (And they'd better bring Skywarp out)

You'd be happy to hear then that someone has found skywarp on a computer. But since there was never photo evidence, the rumour doesnt hold much water.

Also, I do have a question about this mold being great for seekers. The one part that throws me off is the wings in robot mode. I am used to one set of wings extending out his sides on the back. But with this mold, the wings are more of a canopy that keep going upwards past his shoulders. I didnt mind that for Jetfire but for the seekers, it looks a bit off. Granted, I only saw that when I compared it to the MP. How do you feel about the new wing arrangement? And you dont miss the vents on the side of his head?

The vents on the sides of the head defining traits of the seeker head, I was kinda sad when I saw they weren't there.

The vents are still there, they're just not as defined. And I would LOVE an Acidstorm repaint.

william-james88 wrote:

Burn wrote:

Silly wrote:I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

That's a fair call BUT ... just like the Datsun boys, the Seeker jets are their own characters, they may share a mold but they're very much individual.

Buy them all. You'll be kicking yourself when they bring Skywarp out. (And they'd better bring Skywarp out)

You'd be happy to hear then that someone has found skywarp on a computer. But since there was never photo evidence, the rumour doesnt hold much water.

Also, I do have a question about this mold being great for seekers. The one part that throws me off is the wings in robot mode. I am used to one set of wings extending out his sides on the back. But with this mold, the wings are more of a canopy that keep going upwards past his shoulders. I didnt mind that for Jetfire but for the seekers, it looks a bit off. Granted, I only saw that when I compared it to the MP. How do you feel about the new wing arrangement? And you dont miss the vents on the side of his head?

But you're looking at him from a nostalgia perspective.

Masterpiece Thundercracker is the Seeker mold of the 20th century. It's the definitive rendering of his cartoon self.

You can have that look in multiple ways, we have already, Robot Masters, Classics ... it's been done.

Now look at CWL Thundercracker again. Remembering what century you're living in. It's still Thundercracker, but he's better designed, his look is updated, yes it's different but it's a GOOD different.

I LOVE this mold for the Seekers. Jetfire can just with the rest of the so-called CW "outcasts". This is his second chance and he's once again failed.

carytheone wrote:

Kyleor wrote:It's a flock of Thundercrackers.

That's the name of my punk/pop revival band.

When are you guys releasing your cover of 'I Ran'?

Burn wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Burn wrote:

Silly wrote:I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

That's a fair call BUT ... just like the Datsun boys, the Seeker jets are their own characters, they may share a mold but they're very much individual.

Buy them all. You'll be kicking yourself when they bring Skywarp out. (And they'd better bring Skywarp out)

You'd be happy to hear then that someone has found skywarp on a computer. But since there was never photo evidence, the rumour doesnt hold much water.

Also, I do have a question about this mold being great for seekers. The one part that throws me off is the wings in robot mode. I am used to one set of wings extending out his sides on the back. But with this mold, the wings are more of a canopy that keep going upwards past his shoulders. I didnt mind that for Jetfire but for the seekers, it looks a bit off. Granted, I only saw that when I compared it to the MP. How do you feel about the new wing arrangement? And you dont miss the vents on the side of his head?

But you're looking at him from a nostalgia perspective.

Masterpiece Thundercracker is the Seeker mold of the 20th century. It's the definitive rendering of his cartoon self.

You can have that look in multiple ways, we have already, Robot Masters, Classics ... it's been done.

Now look at CWL Thundercracker again. Remembering what century you're living in. It's still Thundercracker, but he's better designed, his look is updated, yes it's different but it's a GOOD different.

I LOVE this mold for the Seekers. Jetfire can just with the rest of the so-called CW "outcasts". This is his second chance and he's once again failed.

I love his body design, but I'm not feelin the head for some reason, but I think that head would look better on Starscream.

Again, great gallery, Seibertron! CW Thundercracker is very cool, but I look forward to finally getting a StarScream out of this mold. Since the newer MP is too prohibitively expensive for me, it might be the next best thing. I only hope that they get the coloring just right. I prefer a metallic medium gray and light-blue coloration like his RobotMasters version. The Platinum YOTH Supreme Starscream disappointed me with the cheap-looking, infamous Hasbro-gray, and despite the G1 enhanced color-pallette. He'll also need a well painted gun-metal-silver/gray face, and why not throw in his smirk along with his megalomaniac crown. Come on Hasbro make the Seeker Trio, you know you'll make $$$$!

Does Thundercracker feel as "cheap" as Jetfire did? Or did they somehow correct that?

Transformers: Generations - Combiner Wars leader Skywarp incoming...


Source: TFW

Love those group pics, TC is my favorite Seeker! And Flock of Thundercrackers is hilarious.

And I have all those toys except the Robot Masters TC, awesome.

You been... THUNDERFLOCKED!!

What is up with that IDW combiner wars "legends" Thundercracker? Is it JP?? It's such a perfect blue, yet mine is super dark metallic blue.

I wanted to add some stuff, Burn covered it mostly (not the Jetfire h8, I love every incarnation of him, like he was Prime himself)
But the new leader Idw cw version, being MP scale is awesome. He may be hollow and plastic, but MP Thundercracker hides his emptiness inside.

Damn it! He looks even better than before!!! I'm on a budget and want to focus on the actual combiners, but this is sick! However, while blue is my favorite color, I've always prefered the Skywarp deco, so I might wait for that inevitable release.
However, I've also grown quite fond of Acid Storm due to getting the Universe deluxe as a gift from my father, so if he gets the leader treatment, I'll have no option but to chase him, the Legends and maybe even the MP, because I'm more likely to get all Acid Storms than I am to get all Skywarps xD

Starscream is next, but Skywarp can't be far off... Unless they Pull an Acid Storm, Sun Storm, or ...some other jet.
Fingers crossed for a.. (wiz khalifa steps to the mic) "black&yellow" deco. Roy Fokker Forever.
He does better then just a kiss Kirk!

Skywarp is going to be 50 Shades of Gloriousness.
Black and purple ... 50 shades of grey ... get it? I'm here for a week and a half folks!

Burn wrote:Skywarp is going to be 50 Shades of Gloriousness.
Black and purple ... 50 shades of grey ... get it? I'm here for a week and a half folks!

If anyone is 50 shades of glorious, its Megatron!



Apologies if this is old and worn out, but its the first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word glorious. And CW Megs is quite glorious.

Seeing that group of Thundercrackers together made me think that this Leader figure has the best Jet Mode ever. Even better than Masterpiece. I was on the fence with these leader seekers before (its usually an all or nothing affair with me and seekers), but this may have put me over the top. This and if Skywarp looks as awesome as he should...

I really love the jet mode for Leader Thundercracker. It's a nice, sleek looking update for the character. The robot mode is similarly very good, but I think a few more tweaks would have made it truly great. I miss the shoulder intakes. They're a very iconic part of the Seeker sillouhette. Likewise, I wish the wings had some color detailing in robot mode. Those two additions really would have put him over the top.

Total thundering Thundercracker awesomeness

Thanks for the great gallery Ryan!

Burn wrote:

Silly wrote:I am actually thinking about forgetting Thundercracker and just getting Starscream when he comes out. Because if you know me, I only need one of a mold.

That's a fair call BUT ... just like the Datsun boys, the Seeker jets are their own characters, they may share a mold but they're very much individual.

Buy them all. You'll be kicking yourself when they bring Skywarp out. (And they'd better bring Skywarp out)

So true!

Decepticus Prime and Seibertronian MartianSpyGirl1996 have brought us some interesting information about a possible Transformers Combiner Wars Leader Class Skywarp! What we have is an image from a (presumably) store product listing stating "TRA GEN LEADER SKYW" which (again presumably) will be based on the Leader Class Thundercracker mold. Are the days of us getting Thundercracker, Starscream, then Sunstorm/Acidstorm over? Only time will tell.... so stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!

It'd be funny if it were a new leader mold based off of the F-15 Eagle

padfoo wrote:Total thundering Thundercracker awesomeness

Thanks for the great gallery Ryan!

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for being part of Seibertron.com

Looking forward to getting all the 1984 Season One seekers in the Generations Leader class. Always felt the Deluxe class seekers for CHUG were too small.

I'm glad I have no desire to get any of the Leader Class Seekers, otherwise I'd have to get them all...