New In Hand Images for Transformers Generations Platinum Dinobots

These look really nice, and, actually look like what actual dinobots would probably look like; epic dino's and a streamlined armored design that allows for actual movement in bot mode;

Ohh the aching wallet! Got lot's of orders backed up. Hopefully I still have some cash left for this

So Awesomesauce looking!

these could could be a stand in to go with a classics/generations collection
they do look good

As much as I can praise these figures and love them (which I do), I still wish for a retail release of actual original dinobots, like how we got FoC Grimlock but no others, and I would gladly have bought all 5 in FoC style

I've said it before, but just show me a pricetag that beats going out of my way for the 3P Dinobot groups and I'm in.

Shadowstream wrote:I've said it before, but just show me a pricetag that beats going out of my way for the 3P Dinobot groups and I'm in.

When did you say that? Also, I dont understand the question, the price tag of this set is as cheap as just 1 3p dinobot. Have fun spending 500$ on your dinos, I will just buy this at 100$ or less depending on the discount TRU gives.

william-james88 wrote:

Shadowstream wrote:I've said it before, but just show me a pricetag that beats going out of my way for the 3P Dinobot groups and I'm in.

When did you say that? Also, I dont understand the question, the price tag of this set is as cheap as just 1 3p dinobot. Have fun spending 500$ on your dinos, I will just buy this at 100$ or less depending on the discount TRU gives.

Perhaps I said it on another board, so pardon me if that makes no sense. And that's basically what I meant is whether this will be cheaper than going in the 3P direction, cuz these look passable enough to me.

Shadowstream wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Shadowstream wrote:I've said it before, but just show me a pricetag that beats going out of my way for the 3P Dinobot groups and I'm in.

When did you say that? Also, I dont understand the question, the price tag of this set is as cheap as just 1 3p dinobot. Have fun spending 500$ on your dinos, I will just buy this at 100$ or less depending on the discount TRU gives.

Perhaps I said it on another board, so pardon me if that makes no sense. And that's basically what I meant is whether this will be cheaper than going in the 3P direction, cuz these look passable enough to me.

Yeah, it will be, I think this set will be ~$120, or at least similar in price to the sdcc set; dunno what that was, but this seems to be your best option if you like the look of them

They're on my christmas list!

william-james88 wrote:All great points! But just in case you wanted to know, they did make an Omega Supreme repaint for year of the Snake.

Yes - Amusingly I nearly edited the post to put G1 in to prevent pople thinking I meant The Energon derived Mould then I decided it didn't matter as it was implied by me mentioning Blaster & Perceptor in the previous sentence. - Guess I should have done.

I've been looking at things like the recent Trypticon, Blaster, Perceptor, Blitzwing, Astrotrain and the previous Asian Exclusive Sixshot and wondering what else would work - one of the things that appealed to me was the original Omega Supreme as Omega Sentinel colours.

I wonder why they decided to remould the Energon One rather than use G1 version - I guess whoever worked in the department at the time was someone who had a downer on G1 moulds.

The other reason I brought up the idea of G1 toys as Platinum releases is that the idea of Sky Lynx redone as a Purple Gryphon still amuses me. But he'd also work OK in darker tones as Hatchet too.

It looks like they don't often want to make the repaints new characters though unfortunately.

Shadowstream wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Shadowstream wrote:I've said it before, but just show me a pricetag that beats going out of my way for the 3P Dinobot groups and I'm in.

When did you say that? Also, I dont understand the question, the price tag of this set is as cheap as just 1 3p dinobot. Have fun spending 500$ on your dinos, I will just buy this at 100$ or less depending on the discount TRU gives.

Perhaps I said it on another board, so pardon me if that makes no sense. And that's basically what I meant is whether this will be cheaper than going in the 3P direction, cuz these look passable enough to me.

The price was confirmed, no need to wonder anymore . You can buy this for 109$ online (I think?). But you are better off waiting to get them locally so you dont have to pay shipping. So yeah, the price was confirmed at being a much much more affordable option than the 3p dinos. You prety much get 5 for the price of one, I know I am biting

RAR wrote: one of the things that appealed to me was the original Omega Supreme as Omega Sentinel colours.


It looks like they don't often want to make the repaints new characters though unfortunately.

Just making sure, were you hoping that would exist or are you saying i t already exists. In case its the first part, well, that also exists:

Still considering getting these just to put the heads on my SDCC set. Still.

Maybe when these hit Canadian retail and I have the money I'll do something wasteful like that. I usually dislike the movie looks, but I really like these guys. Having them use the G1 heads these come with would be good.

As cool as they do look...the pictures make me less excited about it and rather more comfortable with giving this a pass. I think I'd rather have less spiky dinobots so I might collect some of the 3rd party ones...maybe.

Having the whole fruity Dino set, plus Leader Grimlock, I don't feel the need to doubledip. Also, I really liked the "Knights" theme for the AOE Dinobots so having the G1 heads on these bodies is kinda pointless for me. Seriously, they could have made an extensive remolds for each of these bots to give them a less squeletal and more classic look. Sure, it would mean greater cost, but still less expensive than designing new toys from scratch.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Having the whole fruity Dino set, plus Leader Grimlock, I don't feel the need to doubledip. Also, I really liked the "Knights" theme for the AOE Dinobots so having the G1 heads on these bodies is kinda pointless for me. Seriously, they could have made an extensive remolds for each of these bots to give them a less squeletal and more classic look. Sure, it would mean greater cost, but still less expensive than designing new toys from scratch.

I can agree that the knights look was badass and worked really well with the original heads. Those really were good looking figures, all problems set aside

It only made sense that after seeing the in hand images we would soon be getting this Platinum Dinobot set at retail. Fellow Seibertronian Down_Shift has found this set at Toysrus (it's an exclusive there)in Burlington, Canada for 200$ (about 150$ US). These should be making their way south pretty soon so keep your eyes peeled if this set interests you.

$200 for some figures I already have? Nah.

For $150 USD, these will probably hit clearance.

Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

Trypticon was confirmed for Target (Canada has no sign of it either) and I think the dinobots should be TRU for you guys too.

It Is Him wrote:For $150 USD, these will probably hit clearance.

Yeah but clearance for 150$ would stil be quite a bit. Like that YOTG Soundwave. No matter how low the percentage goes, it will still be way more than most of us are willing to pay.

william-james88 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

Trypticon was confirmed for Target (Canada has no sign of it either) and I think the dinobots should be TRU for you guys too.

Just found out that Trypticon will be an Amazon exclusive, per Hasbro at https://twitter.com/hasbronews/status/6 ... 2613165056

@HasbroNews on Twitter wrote:The Platinum Edition Trypticon announced at the Transformers Generations panel will be available exclusively @ Amazon this fall #HasbroSDCC

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

I'm more worried about Perceptor and Blaster. They should be out by now but the Star Wars stuff took over a fourth of the boys action figures section at Target. Hopefully the gender neutral organization will give some space back to Transformers once it goes into effect.

Railbomb wrote:

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

I'm more worried about Perceptor and Blaster. They should be out by now but the Star Wars stuff took over a fourth of the boys action figures section at Target. Hopefully the gender neutral organization will give some space back to Transformers once it goes into effect.

They have been released at Target online and you get free shipping:
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-preceptor-and-blaster%2F-%2FA-17077093

Seibertron wrote:Just found out that Trypticon will be an Amazon exclusive, per Hasbro at https://twitter.com/hasbronews/status/6 ... 2613165056

@HasbroNews on Twitter wrote:The Platinum Edition Trypticon announced at the Transformers Generations panel will be available exclusively @ Amazon this fall #HasbroSDCC

So I guess this big target logo was just a typo

william-james88 wrote:So I guess this big target logo was just a typo

Yes, it was. The post from Hasbro on Twitter was to correct that.

Well the Platinum Edition range have been available in the UK for a wee while now! even at physical stores like A1 Toys(you can always check their website) although in store...they no longer have Trypticon! they did have him in at first, but it's just the rest that are sitting there now.... shelfwarming

Platinum prices are absurd. I can understand SOME mark-up. But DOUBLING the price it should normally sell for? Come on.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Platinum prices are absurd. I can understand SOME mark-up. But DOUBLING the price it should normally sell for? Come on.

Agreed! those figures are just not worth the prices your paying! because those figures are usually made out of cheap feeling, thin, stress-easy plastic, limited articulation, as well as maybe other faults! it just cannot justify the prices you have to pay for it.

Here's an example

Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

RiddlerJ wrote:Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

Yeah, its confirmed they still are.

Has the pricepoint for US been officially confirmed or just an estimate?

Umbra wrote:Has the pricepoint for US been officially confirmed or just an estimate?

Just an estimate.

william-james88 wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

Yeah, its confirmed they still are.

I don't know about the trademark situation with "Sludge" and "Swoop", but Hasbro does have a penchant for reusing names as much as possible for the same figures not only for instant recognition, but also to avoid having to register new ones for "just a few" toys. They're like redecos in that sense

And those are the ones I really want, all for new heads. I'm curious, how much is the original SDCC set going for on the aftermarket, as well as G1 deco Slog?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

Yeah, its confirmed they still are.

I don't know about the trademark situation with "Sludge" and "Swoop", but Hasbro does have a penchant for reusing names as much as possible for the same figures not only for instant recognition, but also to avoid having to register new ones for "just a few" toys. They're like redecos in that sense

And those are the ones I really want, all for new heads. I'm curious, how much is the original SDCC set going for on the aftermarket, as well as G1 deco Slog?

G1 Slog is still available at retail price on amazon.

TRU & their prices! lol

So, 200 British Pounds for Trypicon mean... 397$CAN or 304.62$US!!!

Holy smokes this is insane! Fortmax is way more worth it than that and he's way less expansive!!!

-Kanrabat- wrote:So, 200 British Pounds for Trypicon mean... 397$CAN or 304.62$US!!!

Holy smokes this is insane! Fortmax is way more worth it than that and he's way less expansive!!!

Yeah. Being UK Transformers fan is suffering.

Trypticon's retail release in the Stattes is still up in the air. While he has appeared as a Toysrus exclusive in some parts of the world, there is still no word of when he will land in the states. The latest information was that he would be an Amazon exclusive. But worry not, there are places where it is tougher to get him, like in Japan. Takara Tomy Mall announced a lottery campaign which starts today (and ends the 22nd of October)where fans must register for the chance to buy him. There are only 300 available and they will be sold for ￥16,200 (135$ US, the best price for this guy so far). This is the same edition (box and all) as the Platinum Edition, and he is listed as USA Edition Dinosaurer (ironic since he doesnt have a USA release yet). This does beg the question of whether or not this is Takara Tomy's answer to providing G1 reissues and if the Encore has indeed ended (the last release was Fort Max).

We were all waiting for a semblance of news as to Typticon's fate for North American distribution. Amazon.ca just put up a listing of this toy at 176.13$ cdn (135.22$US) which is brought down from the retail price of 198.99$ cdn (145$US). This confirms that like the Platinum Triplechanger set, Amazon is indeed the distributor of this Platinum Edition in North America. This is also by far the cheapest price this edition has ever been listed as. Sadly, thanks for a test by fellow Seibertronian Agammnon, he canot be shipped to the US at the moment. However, the fact that he appears on Amazon.ca does make it more than likely that he will show up on Amazon.com sooner rather than later.

So, who all's getting this Trypticon to use its City Mode as a stage for the SDCC Knights of Unicron?

william-james88 wrote:We were all waiting for a semblance of news as to Typticon's fate for North American distribution. Amazon.ca just put up a listing of this toy at 176.13$ cdn (135.22$US) which is brought down from the retail price of 198.99$ cdn (145$US). This confirms that like the Platinum Triplechanger set, Amazon is indeed the distributor of this Platinum Edition in North America. This is also by far the cheapest price this edition has ever been listed as. He should be able to ship to the US, please let us know if that isn't the case.
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Just tried to go through checkout process at Amazon to ship to MN, received this message:

Amazon.ca wrote:Sorry, but this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order.

I mean, c'mon. Most people in the US consider MN part of Canada anyway! I guess I gotta wait for the US release.

Sabrblade wrote:So, who all's getting this Trypticon to use its City Mode as a stage for the SDCC Knights of Unicron?

I would prefer a Stage for them doe you know what third parties we want that! Lol Plus a lot of people will be getting it to finally add to their g1 collection would l9ve to see an new generations Trypticon but ya know some of the great cons don't really get new verison love... still waiting for a third party trypticon to be shown XD

Agamemnon wrote:

william-james88 wrote:We were all waiting for a semblance of news as to Typticon's fate for North American distribution. Amazon.ca just put up a listing of this toy at 176.13$ cdn (135.22$US) which is brought down from the retail price of 198.99$ cdn (145$US). This confirms that like the Platinum Triplechanger set, Amazon is indeed the distributor of this Platinum Edition in North America. This is also by far the cheapest price this edition has ever been listed as. He should be able to ship to the US, please let us know if that isn't the case.
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Just tried to go through checkout process at Amazon to ship to MN, received this message:

Amazon.ca wrote:Sorry, but this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order.

I mean, c'mon. Most people in the US consider MN part of Canada anyway! I guess I gotta wait for the US release.

Thanks for doign this extra research for us, I will go updatethe article. Too bad though, Canadians can order from Amazon.com when its shipped from Amazon themselves.

With this big guys reisssue this makes me think about how titan's return coming around who wouldn't love to see a titan class trypitacon or scorponok/black zarak (give us a metrotitan takara!). Also anyone find it kinda obvious why Fortress maximus was back in the MTMTE Comic #45?

Starsaber468 wrote:Wuth titan's return coming around who wouldn't love to see a titan class trypitacon or scorponok/black zarak (give us a metrotitan takara!). Also anyone find it kinda obvious why Fortress maximus was back in the MTMTE Comic #45?

That Fortress Maximus will most likely be a retool or a new figure. A G1 reissue for the US is out of the question, since he failed the Drop Test in 2001 and therefore deemed unsafe for sale in the US. Japan is less strict in that department.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Starsaber468 wrote:Wuth titan's return coming around who wouldn't love to see a titan class trypitacon or scorponok/black zarak (give us a metrotitan takara!). Also anyone find it kinda obvious why Fortress maximus was back in the MTMTE Comic #45?

That Fortress Maximus will most likely be a retool or a new figure. A G1 reissue for the US is out of the question, since he failed the Drop Test in 2001 and therefore deemed unsafe for sale.

Yeah i know that i was hoping Titan class fortress maximus wouldn't be a remold of titan class metroplex but time will show... plus we already got the encore verison I remenber how someone was selling a Encore Fort max for $1000 and the g1 one for $400 found that very funny

Huh, $130 actually seems kinda reasonable for this guy. I wouldn't mind having some G1 figures- as I have yet to get any actual G1 toys - but, I'm not sure that I would get this in lieu of bruticus and the legends figures from wave 1 next year

The only thing Amazon.com customers can get in from other countries is media (DVDs, CDs, etc). This does have loop holes that allow things like the Japanese Age of Extinction Blu-ray with that killer Hound redeco to be shipped to the US on an Amazon.co.jp order, but that kind of thing isn't very common. Cool that Amazon.ca users can get stuff from elsewhere though! Must be the subspace highways.

I can't wait for this guy to pop up for sale.