Transformers Robots in Disguise Power Surge Optimus Prime Stock Photo
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Apr 27, 2016 at 12:04am CDT
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Comment by Sigma Magnus
Apr 27, 2016
The truck mode looks awful... 
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I cant believe the truck cab is partforming, this is beyond simplification. Its just giving up.
Comment by william-james88
Apr 27, 2016
Sigma Magnus wrote:The truck mode looks awful...
I cant believe the truck cab is partforming, this is beyond simplification. Its just giving up.
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Makes you wonder why they wouldn't just domesticate Supreme Mode Prime from Takara.
Comment by Cobotron
Apr 27, 2016
william-james88 wrote:Sigma Magnus wrote:The truck mode looks awful...
I cant believe the truck cab is partforming, this is beyond simplification. Its just giving up.
Makes you wonder why they wouldn't just domesticate Supreme Mode Prime from Takara.
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Or, the Takara mold is just too complex for/too far outside the range of difficulty for this line's target audience. After all, Hasbro's current mindset for its mass retail lines seems to be "keep things simple".
Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 27, 2016
Maybe he looks like this in season 3 and the Takara mold was just too different to remold into resembling this form.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:Sigma Magnus wrote:The truck mode looks awful...
I cant believe the truck cab is partforming, this is beyond simplification. Its just giving up.
Makes you wonder why they wouldn't just domesticate Supreme Mode Prime from Takara.
Or, the Takara mold is just too complex for/too far outside the range of difficulty for this line's target audience. After all, Hasbro's current mindset for its mass retail lines seems to be "keep things simple".
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True. Burrito Supreme is pretty complex relative to the rest of the line, and ya this is obviously a new iteration of OP.
Comment by Cobotron
Apr 27, 2016
Sabrblade wrote:Maybe he looks like this in season 3 and the Takara mold was just too different to remold into resembling this form.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:Sigma Magnus wrote:The truck mode looks awful...
I cant believe the truck cab is partforming, this is beyond simplification. Its just giving up.
Makes you wonder why they wouldn't just domesticate Supreme Mode Prime from Takara.
Or, the Takara mold is just too complex for/too far outside the range of difficulty for this line's target audience. After all, Hasbro's current mindset for its mass retail lines seems to be "keep things simple".
True. Burrito Supreme is pretty complex relative to the rest of the line, and ya this is obviously a new iteration of OP.
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Apr 27, 2016
I would like to know why the cab is separate. after botcon and other shows, I didn't get the impression it was partsforming 
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 27, 2016
I'm hoping it can at least reattach to his back in robot mode or something.D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I would like to know why the cab is separate. after botcon and other shows, I didn't get the impression it was partsforming
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It looked like it's just supposed to fold down on his back, not detach, but I assume it will be an optional detachment
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Apr 27, 2016
Sabrblade wrote:I'm hoping it can at least reattach to his back in robot mode or something.D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I would like to know why the cab is separate. after botcon and other shows, I didn't get the impression it was partsforming
It looked like it's just supposed to fold down on his back, not detach, but I assume it will be an optional detachment
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Comment by Cobotron
Apr 27, 2016
Maybe the photographer broke it. 
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About the look, what I find odd is taht Takara has this mold coming out too and the deco is completely different. He isnt white at all. And they usually like to make things show accurate so I have no clue why it would be so different unless it turns out that Optimus doesnt turn white.
Comment by william-james88
Apr 27, 2016
Sabrblade wrote:Maybe he looks like this in season 3 and the Takara mold was just too different to remold into resembling this form.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:Sigma Magnus wrote:The truck mode looks awful...
I cant believe the truck cab is partforming, this is beyond simplification. Its just giving up.
Makes you wonder why they wouldn't just domesticate Supreme Mode Prime from Takara.
Or, the Takara mold is just too complex for/too far outside the range of difficulty for this line's target audience. After all, Hasbro's current mindset for its mass retail lines seems to be "keep things simple".
About the look, what I find odd is taht Takara has this mold coming out too and the deco is completely different. He isnt white at all. And they usually like to make things show accurate so I have no clue why it would be so different unless it turns out that Optimus doesnt turn white.
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It was seperated at Botcon:
Comment by william-james88
Apr 27, 2016
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I would like to know why the cab is separate. after botcon and other shows, I didn't get the impression it was partsforming
It was seperated at Botcon:
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 27, 2016
I could see Hasbro's being the show-inaccurate colors since Hasbro's Windblade is predominately red few other colors, yet Windblade in the show has a more even balance of black and red.william-james88 wrote:About the look, what I find odd is taht Takara has this mold coming out too and the deco is completely different. He isnt white at all. And they usually like to make things show accurate so I have no clue why it would be so different unless it turns out that Optimus doesnt turn white.
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Comment by william-james88
Apr 28, 2016
Q&A from Botcon:
Q: This is to clarify something about the Robots in Disguise toys that transform in only three steps, what is the official term for that assortment? Is it “Three-Step Changers” or “Hyperchange Heroes”? Both names have appeared in several various retail websites.
Ben: “Three-Step Changers.” That’s the fun of Trademark applications, time, and all that fun stuff. So we have committed to “Three-Step Changers” to keep us out of any problem areas. That was a fantastic last question.
Q: This is to clarify something about the Robots in Disguise toys that transform in only three steps, what is the official term for that assortment? Is it “Three-Step Changers” or “Hyperchange Heroes”? Both names have appeared in several various retail websites.
Ben: “Three-Step Changers.” That’s the fun of Trademark applications, time, and all that fun stuff. So we have committed to “Three-Step Changers” to keep us out of any problem areas. That was a fantastic last question.
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I wonder what the problem areas would be
Comment by chuckdawg1999
May 4, 2016
william-james88 wrote:Q&A from Botcon:
Q: This is to clarify something about the Robots in Disguise toys that transform in only three steps, what is the official term for that assortment? Is it “Three-Step Changers” or “Hyperchange Heroes”? Both names have appeared in several various retail websites.
Ben: “Three-Step Changers.” That’s the fun of Trademark applications, time, and all that fun stuff. So we have committed to “Three-Step Changers” to keep us out of any problem areas. That was a fantastic last question.
I wonder what the problem areas would be
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Comment by no-one
May 4, 2016
Howdy, is anyone looking for Transformers Robots In Disguise Warrior class Thunderhoof or Quillfire? If you live in the US you may soon be in luck. Following the recent Canadian sighting both Thunderhoof and Quillfire has been spotted a little farther south, actually much farther south at Wal-Mart in Baton Rouge, LA by this news staffer.
Both were found alongside fellow wave mate Blizzard Strike Autobot Drift. A few of the other usual suspects (Megatronus and Fracture) where hanging on pegs next to them. To peep Thunderhoof, Quillfire and the rest of the RID Decepticon gang click here.
Have you gotten these figures yet? Did you find them at retail? If so give your fellow Seibertronians a heads up in our sightings area! Click the jump and tell us what you think about Thunderhoof, Quillfire and the rest of the Robots in Disguise figures in the discussion below.
Remember to keep your browsers pointed to Seibertron.com for the latest in Transformer news, the largest Transformers galleries found on the web and the handiest Transformers sightings this side of a space bridge.
Both were found alongside fellow wave mate Blizzard Strike Autobot Drift. A few of the other usual suspects (Megatronus and Fracture) where hanging on pegs next to them. To peep Thunderhoof, Quillfire and the rest of the RID Decepticon gang click here.
Have you gotten these figures yet? Did you find them at retail? If so give your fellow Seibertronians a heads up in our sightings area! Click the jump and tell us what you think about Thunderhoof, Quillfire and the rest of the Robots in Disguise figures in the discussion below.
Remember to keep your browsers pointed to Seibertron.com for the latest in Transformer news, the largest Transformers galleries found on the web and the handiest Transformers sightings this side of a space bridge.
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Comment by william-james88
May 4, 2016
Let me know what you think of that Quillfire, Cary. I just picked him up from his bin today to play with him again, he's just so fun.
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Comment by Cobotron
May 4, 2016
Great haul, and good news! 
Hope the make it north soon.
Hope the make it north soon.
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Comment by Optimizzy
May 4, 2016
not a RiD2015 fan but I want that Thunderhoof
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Comment by fenrir72
May 4, 2016
These two are hard to find?! Shelf warming............
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
May 4, 2016
Both these guys are awesome and should be an instant pickup for anyone who sees them
