Title:
Perceptor
Description:
Perceptor (Deluxe Class, 2011)
Known designers: Hisashi Yuki (TakaraTomy)
Part of the sixth wave of the 2010 Transformers toyline, Perceptor amalgamates elements from his original Generation 1 design and Guido Guidi’s design from IDW’s All Hail Megatron series (in particular, the foreshortened chest seen in this panel, the arrows on his forearms and abdomen, and even his sniper rifle barrel in lieu of his traditional scope). His updated vehicle mode is reminiscent of that of his Animated counterpart, being a generic "scientific expedition” vehicle. Its front half resembles a modern off-road vehicle similar to a Land Rover Defender or a Jeep Commander, while the rear section features treads instead of wheels, making it a half-track vehicle (which aren’t actually produced anymore). His license plate reads "MR 51409”, the exact significance of which is not yet known (though it might have something to do with the possible birth date of Bill Rawley’s daughter).
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Lack of G1 chrome was deemed "not nerdy enough”.
Unusually for a mainline Hasbro toy, Perceptor has some vacuum-metalized parts. The chromed dials on his forearms feature bars compatible with C joint accessories. Like all Reveal the Shield subline imprint figures, Perceptor has a rubsign, which is located behind a translucent door on his chest that can be opened. His hands are compatible with 5mm posts, such as the ones on the guns of his original toy.
The instructions incorrectly tell you to position the feet horizontally in vehicle mode, which causes them to press against his knees and prevent the vehicle mode from tabbing correctly in numerous places, when they are meant to be positioned vertically and rest against the trunk. Strangely, the correct position can be seen in the numerous steps depicting the underside of the vehicle, but it immediately switches to the incorrect position on the steps concerning the feet. Additionally, packaging stock photography depicts a considerably different Perceptor than the final product. The photos show him having silver paint operations on his upper legs and inner forearms, but said parts appear to be made of unpaintable plastic, rather understandably causing the paint operations to be dropped. Additionally, the shoulder laser, chest, and arm knobs sport silver paint rather than chrome.
As first acknowledged by Hasbro at BotCon 2010, the toy was planned to eventually be retooled into Reflector, using a new head based on Perceptor’s original toy head.[2] At one point, Reflector was intended to be released as part of a Toys"R"Us exclusive Generations 2-pack together with Sideswipe (in Generation 2 colors), but that set was ultimately never released. The alternate head sculpt was eventually used by TakaraTomy for the e-HOBBY exclusive Generations Magnificus figure.
Known designers: Hisashi Yuki (TakaraTomy)
Part of the sixth wave of the 2010 Transformers toyline, Perceptor amalgamates elements from his original Generation 1 design and Guido Guidi’s design from IDW’s All Hail Megatron series (in particular, the foreshortened chest seen in this panel, the arrows on his forearms and abdomen, and even his sniper rifle barrel in lieu of his traditional scope). His updated vehicle mode is reminiscent of that of his Animated counterpart, being a generic "scientific expedition” vehicle. Its front half resembles a modern off-road vehicle similar to a Land Rover Defender or a Jeep Commander, while the rear section features treads instead of wheels, making it a half-track vehicle (which aren’t actually produced anymore). His license plate reads "MR 51409”, the exact significance of which is not yet known (though it might have something to do with the possible birth date of Bill Rawley’s daughter).
(thumbnail)
Lack of G1 chrome was deemed "not nerdy enough”.
Unusually for a mainline Hasbro toy, Perceptor has some vacuum-metalized parts. The chromed dials on his forearms feature bars compatible with C joint accessories. Like all Reveal the Shield subline imprint figures, Perceptor has a rubsign, which is located behind a translucent door on his chest that can be opened. His hands are compatible with 5mm posts, such as the ones on the guns of his original toy.
The instructions incorrectly tell you to position the feet horizontally in vehicle mode, which causes them to press against his knees and prevent the vehicle mode from tabbing correctly in numerous places, when they are meant to be positioned vertically and rest against the trunk. Strangely, the correct position can be seen in the numerous steps depicting the underside of the vehicle, but it immediately switches to the incorrect position on the steps concerning the feet. Additionally, packaging stock photography depicts a considerably different Perceptor than the final product. The photos show him having silver paint operations on his upper legs and inner forearms, but said parts appear to be made of unpaintable plastic, rather understandably causing the paint operations to be dropped. Additionally, the shoulder laser, chest, and arm knobs sport silver paint rather than chrome.
As first acknowledged by Hasbro at BotCon 2010, the toy was planned to eventually be retooled into Reflector, using a new head based on Perceptor’s original toy head.[2] At one point, Reflector was intended to be released as part of a Toys"R"Us exclusive Generations 2-pack together with Sideswipe (in Generation 2 colors), but that set was ultimately never released. The alternate head sculpt was eventually used by TakaraTomy for the e-HOBBY exclusive Generations Magnificus figure.
Theme:
Reveal The Shield
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
2011
Date Added:
2023-05-15 20:46:39
Date Added:
2023-05-15 20:46:39
