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First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

Posted by william-james88 Jan 23, 2016 at 7:55am CST 47,345 views

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We recently reported about a new redeceo of the Classics Optimus Prime mold and there were a few theories.

Was this a product that has yet to see release? Or an unannounced edition that has since been canceled after some were already produced?

Well it turns out it is indeed an upcoming product that was not released at the time. As fellow Seibertronians Emerge and Sabrblade informed us, this is actually part of a Platinum set featuring redecos of both Classics Optimus Prime and Megatron.

We know this now because Allspark member lastmaximal found the actual set at a specialty store in the Philippines. It seems that the copies found on e-bay are the finished product since the deco is unaltered between what we have seen and what is shown on the box with Optimus having unpainted translucent blue parts in the front of his vehicle mode.

Megatron himself has the translucent plastic theme going on as well with the gun shell being a translucent red. Also, the rerelease of the Classics Megatron gun toy means that unlike what was stated on TF Wiki, Hasbro's policies for these types of transforming toys (toy guns of any kind) are more lax then previously believed.

So, is anybody interested in picking this set up? let us know on the boards!

Transformers News: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

Transformers News: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

Update: here are some extra images of the Optimus Prime, found on weibo

Transformers News: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

Transformers News: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

Transformers News: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set

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Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by ZeroWolf Jan 23, 2016

Looking at these pictures again, I'm surprised that they haven't gone to town on megs as a nerf crossover product (he is a nerf gun isn't he?)

As for their policies on toy guns, I never thought much on it as it comes from the owners of the nerf brand, a brand that does nothing but toy guns.

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by no-one Jan 23, 2016

Those are gaudy as hell and I dig that about them. Even though the clear bits make Prime's alt mode look unfinished I like how it makes those parts stand out less in bot mode. I dig the decos and I don't own either of these molds, so I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by Sabrblade Jan 23, 2016

To be fair, this is Hasbro Asia rather than Hasbro proper, and I imagine that this mightn't make it to brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S., so we very well probably won't be seeing this Megatron at U.S. retail, making it be online only like the majority of Platinums have been for the U.S. So the statement of "We cannot sell the Classics Megatron mold at U.S. retail anymore" from Hasbro proper may still hold up.

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by william-james88 Jan 23, 2016

Sabrblade wrote:To be fair, this is Hasbro Asia rather than Hasbro proper, and I imagine that this mightn't make it to brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S., so we very well probably won't be seeing this Megatron at U.S. retail, making it be online only like the majority of Platinums have been for the U.S. So the statement of "We cannot sell the Classics Megatron mold at U.S. retail anymore" from Hasbro proper may still hold up.

So there would be a different law between what Target stocks on shelves and what they only have online?

Also, while the Year of the "__" figures are Hasbro Asia, I thought the other platinums were decided by Hasbro proper, no? The prices have been a bit more fair for those.

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by Emerje Jan 23, 2016

ZeroWolf wrote:Looking at these pictures again, I'm surprised that they haven't gone to town on megs as a nerf crossover product (he is a nerf gun isn't he?)

Yes, Megs is based on an N-Strike Maverick. This is one of those obvious things that Hasbro doesn't understand (like a TF vs G.I. Joe line). They've even made a few Transformers Nerf guns.

Emerje

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by Evil Eye Jan 23, 2016

Goddamnit Hasbro. I really want a version of the Classics Prime mold but that deco is pretty boring (though I reckon a bit of paint on the clear plastic sides would improve it a lot). Meanwhile, I don;t like Megatron as a gun but that Megatron in those colours looks fantastic.

ARGH.

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by -Kanrabat- Jan 23, 2016

Megs and Optimus look pretty damn good here. Anyone who don't already have either of these molds should defenitely pick them up. AND DONT WAIT FOR A SALE. Unless they ask for a stupid 200$CAN TrU price, this is a set that will me scalped to oblivion if it ever get on clearance. Hell, maybe even at full price.

I already own Hekei Optimus and Megatron, plus classic Ultra magnus, Nemesis Prime, and Megatron. So I'm gona pass. Any beginner TF collector would be mad to pass this set up.

...

I wonder if that Optimus will have a floppy rooftop like in the AoE 2 pack? :-?

:-?

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by galvatron00 Jan 23, 2016

carytheone wrote:Those are gaudy as hell and I dig that about them. Even though the clear bits make Prime's alt mode look unfinished I like how it makes those parts stand out less in bot mode. I dig the decos and I don't own either of these molds, so I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

Just when I want to get out of CHUG, they bring me back in!! I'm looking forward to the Junkion set too, stupid me and my 30 anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie nostalgia!!

How about I send you the original Classics versions (complete with boxes!!) and I get the new ones. Sounds great. You'll see them when we get confirmation of release in the U.S. :-D

:-D

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by no-one Jan 23, 2016

itscramtastic wrote:
carytheone wrote:Those are gaudy as hell and I dig that about them. Even though the clear bits make Prime's alt mode look unfinished I like how it makes those parts stand out less in bot mode. I dig the decos and I don't own either of these molds, so I'll be keeping an eye on this one.
Just when I want to get out of CHUG, they bring me back in!! I'm looking forward to the Junkion set too, stupid me and my 30 anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie nostalgia!!

How about I send you the original Classics versions (complete with boxes!!) and I get the new ones. Sounds great. You'll see them when we get confirmation of release in the U.S.

Tempting, but I really like the look of these.

The giant Autobot insignia, that wick Megadeco. This set is really doing it for me. I'm glad I skipped that AoE set with the classics prime. Too much chrome for my tastes.

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by Mindmaster Jan 23, 2016

Um, wat.

This was pretty unexpected. Unlike the Junkion Clash set, this doesn't appeal to me at all, mainly because I already have the original uses of these molds. The translucent parts really kill it for me, and so feel like Megatron's got too much red on him. This is one of those things I can breathe a sigh of relief and say "Pass".

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by william-james88 Jan 23, 2016

carytheone wrote:
The giant Autobot insignia, that wick Megadeco. This set is really doing it for me. I'm glad I skipped that AoE set with the classics prime. Too much chrome for my tastes.

Thatvset was AWESOME and really nicely priced too!

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by welcometothedarksyde Jan 23, 2016

Fire Guts Megatron :-D

:-D

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by fenrir72 Jan 23, 2016

Waz the obsession with crimso/re/rust color? :SICK:

:SICK:

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by no-one Jan 23, 2016

william-james88 wrote:
carytheone wrote:
The giant Autobot insignia, that wick Megadeco. This set is really doing it for me. I'm glad I skipped that AoE set with the classics prime. Too much chrome for my tastes.

Thatvset was AWESOME and really nicely priced too!

I would have seriously considered that set if I didn't already have Evasion OP.

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by Starsaber468 Jan 23, 2016

As soon as I saw this I was excited cause I don't have a classics prime nor megatron mold I actually liked the megatron deco but really translucent truck panels really... now I have to customize them if I get him

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by shauyaun Jan 23, 2016

I have the Optimus prime mold but I'm still gona get it unless it like over 60$
If I'm getting my hopes to high let me know :???:

:???:

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by shauyaun Jan 23, 2016

What are the chances the planet of junk clash set will go below 80$ like 70$ because for me 80$ is a bit to much

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by shajaki Jan 23, 2016

I really like Megatron, but I'm surprised to see so much.. not-hate for Prime :-?

:-?

His bot mode looks fine, but that truck mode as others have said just looks like an unpainted proto. Two additional paint apps on those giant clear side panel arm flap thingies and we coulda had a real nice looking Prime.

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by Mkall Jan 23, 2016

That Megatron looks nice! Sort of a homage to either Ehobby Black Megatron or that Luckey Draw Energon Megatron I saw a while back.

Re: First Image of New Platinum Classics Optimus and Megatron Set (view post)

Comment by Wolfman Jake Jan 23, 2016

I've already got the Transformers Cloud version of the Classics Prime mold and the Transformers United version of the Classics Megatron mold. It's hard to top those for G1 screen accuracy. The runner up would be the Age of Extinction Evolution 2-Pack version of Classics Prime for G1 toy accuracy. These just...don't do it for me. Prime would look better with painted side paneling in the truck cab and without some of those Classics 2006 extraneous details, like the blue shoulders, yellow paint in the head crest, and thigh-high boots, but Megatron just looks ridiculously gaudy. Way too much red.

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