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Sabrblade wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:Yea, hat the same idea when I saw that Grimlock pic.
Maybe that's their explanation for them being called "Dinobots", they're the Autobots, mutated into Dinosaurs.

A terrible idea, but one that's kinda interesting.

Pretty much what the FOC Dinobots were: Ordinary Autobots whose dino forms were forced upon them unwillingly, resulting in their being freaks.

I know that, but you gotta view my comment in context with the comments I quoted, and include the "the" in "the Autobots", as in Bumblebee, Optimus and the rest of the Movie Autobot cast.

Thunderlips is likely Optimus, since he has like two heads and Prime loves heads so much.

...I hope you are aware of the nature of that "Thunderlips" name.

Sabrblade wrote:...I hope you are aware of the nature of that "Thunderlips" name.

It's one of the code names, and I'm not sure it's the one with the two heads. Just kinda makes sense you know, Thunderlips is the one with more head than anyone else, and Optimus, who loves heads

Dead Metal wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:...I hope you are aware of the nature of that "Thunderlips" name.

It's one of the code names, and I'm not sure it's the one with the two heads. Just kinda makes sense you know, Thunderlips is the one with more head than anyone else, and Optimus, who loves heads

It's for Scorn. Strafe's the two-headed Pterasaur (we presume).

Though, the two-headed thing might have been a goof since the toy might have been mistransformed with the two head halves simply not properly connected.

Sabrblade wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:...I hope you are aware of the nature of that "Thunderlips" name.

It's one of the code names, and I'm not sure it's the one with the two heads. Just kinda makes sense you know, Thunderlips is the one with more head than anyone else, and Optimus, who loves heads

It's for Scorn. Strafe's the two-headed Pterasaur (we presume).

Though, the two-headed thing might have been a goof since the toy might have been mistransformed with the two head halves simply not properly connected.

We have ..information that confirms it is a double-headed flying beast. Though said information may also be based on that image.

Va'al wrote:We have ..information that confirms it is a double-headed flying beast. Though said information may also be based on that image.

Oooh, cool.

Though, now I'm wondering about that packaging background art we saw of an ordinary-looking Pterasaur that looked to have one head. Guess we'll find out soon enough (when is U.S. Toy Fair, again?).

Also, I totally read that post of yours in William Shatner's voice.

Sabrblade wrote:

Va'al wrote:We have ..information that confirms it is a double-headed flying beast. Though said information may also be based on that image.

Oooh, cool.

Though, now I'm wondering about that packaging background art we saw of an ordinary-looking Pterasaur that looked to have one head. Guess we'll find out soon enough (when is U.S. Toy Fair, again?).

Also, I totally read that post of yours in William Shatner's voice.

That was.. not intentional. Though I see.. the similarities.
As for the Fair.. 16-19th February!

Va'al wrote:That was.. not intentional. Though I see.. the similarities.
As for the Fair.. 16-19th February!

Bumblevivisector wrote:Even if this doesn't come to pass, this thread may have already given Roger Corman the inspiration for his greatest cash-in: CAR-nosaur! Well, if the studio behind Transmorphers doesn't make it first...

Ha Ha Ha Transmorphers! Poor Bruce Boxleitner.

The Idle Hands blog has a picture up of the anticipated Rescue Bots Optimus Primal toy, which is supposed to be available in fall of this year. It’s a large-scale figure and transforms from robot to TRex with one touch conversion. It will feature lights, over twenty sounds and phrases, and a working rescue drill.




Idle Hands is also revealing that they got a look at some sales sheets, which showed a schedule of upcoming toy releases. If this list is correct, this will be a big spring/early summer for releases. See the list below:

• Movie 4 Dino Sparkers - May 2014
• Classic Legion Figure Assortment - May
• Movie 4 One Step Changers - May
  
• Movie 4 Power Battlers - May
• Movie 4 Flip N Change Assortment - May
• Movie 4 Mega One Step Bumblebee - July
• Movie 4 Stomp N Chomp Grimlock - July
• Movie 4 Construct Bots Dinobot Riders - May
• Movie 4 Construct Bots Dinobot Assortment - May
• Movie 4 Construct Bots Dinofire Grimlock - July
• Movie 4 Construct Bots Dinobot Warriors - May
• One Step Optimus - July
• One Step Bruce - July
• One Step Max - July
• Cab Scout Slug - July
• Cab Scout Strafe - July
• Cab Scout Grimlock - July
  
• Kre-O Dinobot Charge - March
• Kre-O Scorn Street Chase - March
• Kre-O Cell Block Breakout - March
• Kre-O Grimlock Street Attack - March
• Kre-O Lockdown Air Raid - March
• Kre-O Optimus Prime Dino Hauler - March
• Kre-O Glavatron Factory Battle - March

The title made me exited, the content just confused me.

Is that a rescue bot thing? It looks to have BW Megatron's transformation sequence, well just with the arms switched and no alt-mode shells.

I thought it was going to be a voyager beast wars optimus primal. Then I opened up the page and saw this deformed piece of crap. What a way to ruin the morning...

I'm not really sure what line this is supposed to come out under, which is why there isn't a statement to Rescue Bots, etc.

Edit: We have confirmation that it is a Rescue Bots toy. So updating original accordingly.

News flash: This isn't for us (collectors). This is for kids. And I will be buying this for BOTH of my nephews because they will love it.

Here come the Munky not T-Rex debates!!

[quote="ScoutBumblebee"]It will feature lights, over twenty sounds and phrases, and a working rescue drill. quote]

Ah, I see, so when he is punching and drilling into a decepticon's face, Optimus is rescuing them.

philswitch engage wrote:

ScoutBumblebee wrote:It will feature lights, over twenty sounds and phrases, and a working rescue drill.

Ah, I see, so when he is punching and drilling into a decepticon's face, Optimus is rescuing them.

Oh man, that's hilarious.
"Why are you screaming?! Can't you see I'm trying to save you!?"

At least I had the good sense to hold off any criticism until I was able to take a closer look at this toy. It's very obviously a Rescue Bots toy so with that in mind I'll have to say that I absolutely love this. I can't think of a single bad thing to say about it. Cool concept, great design... Keeps all the recognizable "Prime" elements while giving him a Beast Mode that's easy for the youngsters to deal with. I may have to get two. One for my own Prime collection and one for my nieces' son.

As far as any negatives go... I'm saving those comments for those of you who actually have the balls to dump all over a product intended for a 5 year old. I mean come on, I'm an ass but even I have more decency than to rag on a toy meant for a 3 to 6 year age range.

If the Kre-O sets are anything to go by, Galvatron (either a brand new Decepticon leader or Megatron reborn) is indeed going to make an appearance... with a bang.

Dead Metal wrote:...just with the arms switched...

Actually, the arms are in the right position. The image here is flipped for whatever reason.

This is the Rescue Bots OP that can be seen in the upper-left corner of this image:

philswitch engage wrote:Ah, I see, so when he is punching and drilling into a decepticon's face, Optimus is rescuing them.

I thought there weren't any Decepticons in the Rescue Bots series. He'll probably use the drill and T-Rex head to rescue people from burning building and such.

This....is...actually the first Rescue Bots toy I genuinely want.

Optimus Primal, ROAR to the rescue!!!

ScoutBumblebee wrote:I'm not really sure what line this is supposed to come out under, which is why there isn't a statement to Rescue Bots, etc.

It's definitely Rescue Bots! I can confirm with ..er.. magic?

Thanks Va'al! I will update with... Magic.