G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS!

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For a while now, a thread has gone undetected in our Toys Forum, the thread contained images of what seemed to be a prototype of a Matrix of Leadership for Generation 1 Optimus Prime. When new pictures of it along with other accessories showed up, it was speculated to be a new set from BTSToys, the people behind the BTS Mobile command base (aka. Classics Prime trailer).

Now due to a pre-order listing on site sponsor BigBadToyStore.com this speculation has been proven true. BBTS's price for this set is currently set at USD 19.99 and the set contains the following:
-Matrix with seating
-New articulated hands to hold matrix
-Energon axe
-Jetpack which can hold all accessories
-Ion Blaster

To view the pre-order page just click here and to see even more images of the set's prototype and functionality just click here.

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Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091066)
Posted by dragons on June 27th, 2010 @ 6:52am CDT

very nice indeed :-(

i dont have g1 prime as of yet but when i get credit card paid off which would probably be the time before this set gets released ill be able to get prime himself :lol:

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Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091068)
Posted by Stormrider on June 27th, 2010 @ 6:55am CDT

This is creative but Hybrid Convoy can do all of these things and more.

Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091081)
Posted by Forgotten on June 27th, 2010 @ 8:04am CDT

This is great that they did it. There are many Convoy collectors out there that this is going to be great for, I'm just not one of them. I've almost rounded out my full Megatron collection & closing in on my Screamer collection. Only have about 8 Convoys and G1 is not one of them, to be honest I don't even plan on getting one(i've got a floppy, broken G2 that' i've had for years that I gave to my son who loves it, somebody warn me if it has lead paint because I didn't bother checking.) In place of a G1 Convoy in my collection I was going to do a Hybrid style & a WST(they both look close enough and are much better to me.) But kudos to these guys.

Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091084)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on June 27th, 2010 @ 8:14am CDT

Wow, that's a good price! I might just do this. I'd like to see pics of the jetpack on him, tho. I'd prob sell the axe, no interest. Might be able to mod the hands to separate some of the fingers.

Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091085)
Posted by HighPrime on June 27th, 2010 @ 8:24am CDT

I will pass.

Don't really care for the hands, I'd never use the Axe (haven't in any Prime that has included one so far), don't like the Jetpack, and I already have the New Years Edition Convoy which includes a Matrix.

Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091086)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 27th, 2010 @ 8:28am CDT

Which company is involved in this? I am so getting one. It would be cool if it is also compatible with Sideswipe.

Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091093)
Posted by REMINATOR on June 27th, 2010 @ 9:02am CDT

It's definitely a nice accessory. If the jet pack can be mounted onto Prime robot mode, then I'll order one. Otherwise I'll pass because I have the Matrix from the NYear version. The axe, nice to have one. The hands, from one angle, look kind of strange.

Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091096)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on June 27th, 2010 @ 9:07am CDT

Interesting. And one of those that you'd never think of to do, either.

Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091231)
Posted by gigazarak on June 27th, 2010 @ 2:40pm CDT

ZOMFG! This is brilliant!!! Wow, looks like this product was made for people just like me!!! SO COOL!!

Re: G1 Optimus Prime upgrade set pre-order at BBTS! (1091315)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on June 27th, 2010 @ 10:29pm CDT

Nice. I might buy this, since I don't have the G2 reissue Prime's hands or weapon.