Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals

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Below are the official images of the new Age f the Primes reveals from Cybertron Con as well as the upcoming mixmashers and the Sonic crossover set.

The Age of the Primes reveals include:

Titan Star Optimus Prime, The Thirteen

Commander Silverbolt with Superion frame

Leader Megatronus the Fallen
Lead G2 Grimlock (said to be descendent of Alpha Trion) with Wheelie

Voyager Armada Red Alert
Voyager Prime Prime

Deluxe Solus Prime
Deluxe Air Raid
Deluxe Fugitive Waspinator (Wasp)
Deluxe Slingshot

We also have a video from Hasbro regarding the launch of this new line:

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TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES TITAN CLASS THE THIRTEEN STAR OPTIMUS PRIME
(HASBRO | Ages 15 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 (<-typo) $149.99 | Available: Summer 2025)

The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime is a brave, noble Prime and a strong, selfless leader. Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes Titan Class Star Optimus Prime action figure! This 15-inch action figure features 3-in-1 conversion from robot to truck mode in 30 steps, and from truck mode to battle station mode in 36 steps. Includes Micromaster Autobot Hot Rod figure, MT-13 Microtrailer that Hot Rod can fit inside in vehicle mode, and a tread unit. Comes with a cannon blaster, shoulder blasters, ammo clip, swivel turret that becomes a blaster, Zodiac orb, and blast effects accessories. The Thirteen Star Optimus Prime figure is inspired by the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES LEADER CLASS THE THIRTEEN MEGATRONUS THE FALLEN
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $54.99 | Available: Spring 2025)

Megatronus the Fallen is the warrior Prime and the largest of the Primes. Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes Leader Class The Thirteen Megatronus the Fallen action figure! This 7.5-inch action figure converts between robot and tank modes in 38 steps. Gear up for battle with the included requiem blaster, staff mace, blade, gun turret and blast effects that attach to the figure. The Megatronus figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES LEADER CLASS G2 UNIVERSE GRIMLOCK
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $54.99 | Available: Spring 2025)

G2 Universe Grimlock is the powerful leader of the Dinobots and dedicated to the Autobot cause. He is a descendent of Alpha Trion, one of The Thirteen Primes. Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes Leader Class G2 Universe Grimlock action figure! This 7.5-inch action figure converts between robot and dinosaur modes in 22 steps. Gear up for battle with the included cannon blaster accessory that attaches in both modes. The G2 Universe Grimlock figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES COMMANDER CLASS AERIALBOT SILVERBOLT
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 | Available: Summer 2025)

Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the Transformers Age of the Primes Commander Class action figure! This 7-inch action figure converts between robot and jet modes in 44 steps and becomes the head and chest of Aerialbot Superion. Combine the Aerialbot Silverbolt figure with other TRANSFORMERS Aerialbot action figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to create the Aerialbot Superion action figure! Comes with a converting jet thruster that can attach in jet mode or become a battle station for the figure. It also becomes the skeleton structure for Aerialbot Superion combiner. The Aerialbot Silverbolt figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES VOYAGER CLASS THE THIRTEEN PRIMA PRIME
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $34.99 | Available: Spring 2025)

The Thirteen Prima Prime is the first Prime and a warrior of great virtue and nobility. Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes Voyager Class The Thirteen Prima Prime action figure! This 7-inch action figure converts between robot and Cybertronian truck modes in 20 steps. Comes with Star Saber Sword Artifact and Matrix of Leadership Artifact accessories The Thirteen Prima Prime figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES VOYAGER CLASS AUTOBOT RED ALERT
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $34.99 | Available: Spring 2025)

Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes Voyager Class Autobot Red Alert action figure! This 7-inch action figure converts between robot and off-road vehicle modes in 22 steps. Comes with cannon, hand missiles, and claw accessories. The Autobot Red Alert figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS THE THIRTEEN SOLUS PRIME
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Available: Spring 2025)

The Thirteen Solus Prime is the creator Prime with the ability to forge almost any device. Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes Deluxe Class The Thirteen Solus Prime action figure! This 5.5-inch action figure converts between robot and Cybertronian armored car modes in 28 steps. Comes with a Forge of Solus Prime Artifact hammer accessory that attaches to the figure. The Thirteen Solus Prime figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS AERIALBOT AIR RAID
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Available: Spring 2025)

Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes Deluxe Class action figure! This 5.5-inch action figure converts between robot and jet modes in 17 steps. Combine the Aerialbot Air Raid figure with other TRANSFORMERS Aerialbot action figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to create the Superion action figure! Comes with 2 blaster accessories that attach in both modes. The Aerialbot Air Raid figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS FUGITIVE WASPINATOR
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Available: Spring 2025)

Fugitive Waspinator is a descendent of The Thirteen Micronus Prime. Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes Deluxe Class Fugitive Waspinator action figure! This 5.5-inch action figure converts between robot and sports car modes in 22 steps. Comes with 2 blaster accessories that attach in both modes. The Fugitive Waspinator figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS AERIALBOT SLINGSHOT
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Available: Spring 2025)

Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Age of the Primes Deluxe Class action figure! This 5.5-inch action figure converts between robot and jet modes in 17 steps. Combine the Slingshot figure with other TRANSFORMERS Aerialbot action figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to create the Superion action figure! Comes with 2 blaster accessories that attach in both modes. The Aerialbot Slingshot figure is inspired by the character from the Transformers universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses.

TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Collect different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS COLLABORATIVE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG X TRANSFORMERS WINGTAIL AND BLUE BOOSTER ACTION FIGURES
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 | Available: Summer 2025)

The worlds of TRANSFORMERS robots and Sonic the Hedgehog collide with the Sonic the Hedgehog x TRANSFORMERS mash-up pack! Inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog characters, these 5-inch action figures convert from robot to alt mode and feature accurate deco and details. The Blue Booster figure converts between robot and car mode in 27 steps. The Wingtail figure converts between robot and biplane mode in 32 steps. Comes with accessories including ring shield and jewel accessories for the Blue Booster figure, and a detachable engine thruster that becomes a blaster for the Wingtail figure.

TRANSFORMERS robots have always been — More Than Meets the Eye — but now, through the TRANSFORMERS Collaborative, fans can experience these larger-than-life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams, and people who share this same special quality. Available for pre-order on December 10 at 1PM ET exclusively at Target, with limited quantities available on Hasbro Pulse. Hasbro Pulse Premium Members can pre-order this item exclusively 1pm-2pm ET.

BONUS…

Not revealed at Cybertron Con, but recently revealed this week as part of a new line including multiple brands. Transformers, Star Wars, Marvel and more will feature in Hasbro’s Mixmashers line.

MIXMASHERS TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $12.99| Available: December 2024 on Amazon)

Even the most powerful heroes sometimes need a helping hand… foot, fist, or accessory! Collectible MixMashers TRANSFORMERS figures feature parts and pieces that pull apart and mash together to create uniquely customized figures. With 16 connection points, 5-inch-scale (12 cm) MixMashers TRANSFORMERS action figures feature universal connectors for compatibility and durability across the entire line. Want even more mashed-up powers? Collect included accessories and power-up parts to build figures with maximum superpowers! The MixMashers TRANSFORMERS Bumblebee action figure comes with a red Starscream sawblade for a boost of power, as well as wings accessory. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS figures feature only the most iconic heroes and villains, including Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, Starscream, and Megatron. Look for more MixMashers toys for kids to collect or give as gifts for birthdays and holidays! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability).

Kids call the shots with MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys they can pull apart, mix up, and mash together in wacky, customized ways. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys make great kids gifts for boys & girls ages 4 and up.

MIXMASHERS TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIMAL
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $12.99| Available: December 2024 on Amazon)

Even the most powerful heroes sometimes need a helping hand… foot, fist, or accessory! Collectible MixMashers TRANSFORMERS figures feature parts and pieces that pull apart and mash together to create uniquely customized figures. With 16 connection points, 5-inch-scale (12 cm) MixMashers TRANSFORMERS action figures feature universal connectors for compatibility and durability across the entire line. Want even more mashed-up powers? Collect included accessories and power-up parts to build figures with maximum superpowers! The MixMashers TRANSFORMERS Optimus Primal action figure comes with an orange Bumblebee stinger cannon, as well as 2 sword accessories. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS figures feature only the most iconic heroes and villains, including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Starscream, and Megatron. Look for more MixMashers toys for kids to collect or give as gifts for birthdays and holidays! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability).

Kids call the shots with MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys they can pull apart, mix up, and mash together in wacky, customized ways. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys make great kids gifts for boys & girls ages 4 and up.

MIXMASHERS TRANSFORMERS STARSCREAM
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $12.99| Available: December 2024 on Amazon)

Even the most powerful heroes sometimes need a helping hand… foot, fist, or accessory! Collectible MixMashers TRANSFORMERS figures feature parts and pieces that pull apart and mash together to create uniquely customized figures. With 16 connection points, 5-inch-scale (12 cm) MixMashers TRANSFORMERS action figures feature universal connectors for compatibility and durability across the entire line. Want even more mashed-up powers? Collect included accessories and power-up parts to build figures with maximum superpowers! The MixMashers TRANSFORMERS Starscream action figure comes with a black Optimus Primal mace, as well as wings accessory. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS figures feature only the most iconic heroes and villains, including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Optimus Primal, and Megatron. Look for more MixMashers toys for kids to collect or give as gifts for birthdays and holidays! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

Kids call the shots with MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys they can pull apart, mix up, and mash together in wacky, customized ways. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys make great kids gifts for boys & girls ages 4 and up.

MIXMASHERS TRANSFORMERS MEGATRON
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 Available: December 2024 on Amazon)

Even the most powerful hero sometimes needs a helping hand… foot, fist, or accessory! Collectible MixMashers deluxe TRANSFORMERS figures feature parts and pieces that pull apart and mash together to create uniquely customized figures. With 16 connection points, 5-inch-scale (12 cm) MixMashers TRANSFORMERS action figures feature universal connectors for compatibility and durability across the entire line. Want even more mashed-up powers? Collect multiple included deluxe action figure accessories and power-up parts to build figures with maximum superpowers! MixMashers TRANSFORMERS Megatron comes with an orange-and-blue Optimus Prime jetpack and 2 black blasters, plus 4 accessories, including a bendy purple mace. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS figures feature only the most iconic heroes and villains, including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Optimus Primal, and Starscream. Look for more MixMashers kids toys to collect or give as gifts for birthdays and holidays! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability).

Kids call the shots with MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys they can pull apart, mix up, and mash together in wacky, customized ways. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys make great kids gifts for boys & girls ages 4 and up.

MIXMASHERS TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $19.99| Available: December 2024 on Amazon (#ad) )

Even the most powerful hero sometimes needs a helping hand… foot, fist, or accessory! Collectible MixMashers DELUXE TRANSFORMERS figures feature parts and pieces that pull apart and mash together to create uniquely customized figures. With 16 connection points, 5-inch-scale (12 cm) MixMashers TRANSFORMERS action figures feature universal connectors for compatibility and durability across the entire line. Want even more mashed-up powers? Collect multiple included deluxe action figure accessories and power-up parts to build figures with maximum superpowers! The MixMashers TRANSFORMERS Optimus Prime action figure comes with a purple Megatron spinning mega cannon and 2 blasters, plus 5 armor-up accessories, including an energon axe. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS figures feature only the most iconic heroes and villains, including Bumblebee, Optimus Primal, Starscream, and Megatron. Look for more MixMashers kids toys to collect or give as gifts for birthdays and holidays! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability).

Kids call the shots with MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys they can pull apart, mix up, and mash together in wacky, customized ways. MixMashers TRANSFORMERS toys make great kids gifts for boys & girls ages 4 and up.

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Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186695)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 7th, 2024 @ 5:49pm CST

o.supreme wrote:Man, that TT Selects Voyager Super/Ultra Megatron is really going to be out of scale now... The fact that Star Convoy is a smaller Titan is interesting. I still wonder if Grandus and Sky Garry are a possibility. If so, that might push me over. If not, and the Base mode (like Tidal Wave) has no AIRLOCK tabs to connect it to previous Titans, then its an easy pass.

Looks like you may be in for another titan, I see AIRLOCK.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186696)
Posted by Glyph on December 7th, 2024 @ 6:59pm CST

Grabbed a higher res shot of the Prime statues form the announcement video:

Primes_1080.jpg

I hadn't noticed that Nexus, at the back there, is holding the Enigma of Combination. (They're all holding their artifacts, I think: that one just stood out to me)

Also a YT embed of the announcement video for ease of watching, though the quality isn't quite as good as the Instagram / Facebook originals linked above.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186699)
Posted by Cheetron on December 8th, 2024 @ 8:47am CST

Looking at star prime, I kept wondering if there's waist rotation. All shots look like he's pointing to the side, not twisting.

Most of these guys aren't speaking to me. Hammer prime, that skirt is horrid. Red alert, I didn't like the original. Mega missle red alert was better. Matrix sword prime looks good enough to buy.

Sorry, no sleep in a month. I can't remember names.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186705)
Posted by SpaceEagle on December 8th, 2024 @ 6:28pm CST

Goodness gracious I cannot wait to get my hands on Star Convoy and the other Primes, they look so damn good. I always wanted to get a set of em, seems like my prayers were answered! Thank Primus!

Red Alert also looks stunning - wonder if they'll give us another Cannonball from it? Heh.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186707)
Posted by Brokebot on December 8th, 2024 @ 7:16pm CST

Not really a Sonic fan, but I'm kinda liking that biplane. Not enough to spend money on it, but I like it.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186711)
Posted by Emerje on December 9th, 2024 @ 9:31am CST

Are we missing the official stock photos for Silverbolt?

Looking at the Nexus statue I can't help but think he's a pre-tool for Cybertron Menasor from the way his knees bend to the "wings" on his back. I wonder if he himself could be the "frame" that the other five members combine with rather than relying on a Commander Class with a frame, freeing up the CC for Onslaught in 2026.

Nemesis Primal wrote:Pretty sure all those graphics about the exclusives are fan-made and not anything official Hasbro, especially considering they copy the text of all those original leaks down to the question mark on the Hearts of Steel set, so it could still possibly turn out to be incorrect.

Ah, good catch, I guess those didn't really offer much new information then. Fingers still crossed for a Topspin!

Emerje

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186714)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on December 9th, 2024 @ 10:45am CST

Well at least this Star Convoy makes up for the craptacular Selects release...'nuff said!!! :VEHI:

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186717)
Posted by Glyph on December 9th, 2024 @ 6:12pm CST

Looks like we have two new photo galleries courtesy of Mark Maher on his Instagram!

First up, Deluxe Solus Prime:

markclonus wrote:The goddess of the 13 primes, the forge master, the beautiful yet deadly, Solus Prime . The deluxe class will never be quite the same in terms of the female figures we’ve released before her. Please make some room in the toy room for the queen!

And secondly, Voyager Prima Prime:

markclonus wrote:He has been awakened… welcome the first matrix bearer, Prima Prime. This voyager class highly articulated figure is ready to form his warriors of light and vanquish the darkness within any bot, creature, demon, and even apparition.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186718)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 9th, 2024 @ 6:24pm CST

Nemesis Destron wrote:Well at least this Star Convoy makes up for the craptacular Selects release...'nuff said!!!

I liked it but I stabbed my finger with the tip of the chest star, it hurt.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186723)
Posted by Quantum Surge on December 10th, 2024 @ 12:39am CST

These have been great reveals overall. And I don't mind how short Star Convoy turned out even with the height decrease (at least the accessory count and lower price make up for it)

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186724)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 10th, 2024 @ 12:58am CST

Quantum Surge wrote:And I don't mind how short Star Convoy turned out even with the height decrease (at least the accessory count and lower price make up for it)

Short? He's at least Armada Unicron's height.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186725)
Posted by Quantum Surge on December 10th, 2024 @ 1:00am CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Quantum Surge wrote:And I don't mind how short Star Convoy turned out even with the height decrease (at least the accessory count and lower price make up for it)
Short? He's at least Armada Unicron's height.

That's still shorter than most Titans, is it not?

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186726)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 10th, 2024 @ 1:03am CST

Quantum Surge wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Quantum Surge wrote:And I don't mind how short Star Convoy turned out even with the height decrease (at least the accessory count and lower price make up for it)
Short? He's at least Armada Unicron's height.

That's still shorter than most Titans, is it not?

Sure, but he's still gonna tower over every lower size class. Even that pretty huge Commander class-built Superion looks puny by comparison.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186727)
Posted by Quantum Surge on December 10th, 2024 @ 1:06am CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Quantum Surge wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Quantum Surge wrote:And I don't mind how short Star Convoy turned out even with the height decrease (at least the accessory count and lower price make up for it)
Short? He's at least Armada Unicron's height.

That's still shorter than most Titans, is it not?
Sure, but he's still gonna tower over every lower size class. Even that pretty huge Commander class-built Superion looks puny by comparison.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186730)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 10th, 2024 @ 4:26am CST

Wait, Star Convoy will have a lower price? By how much?

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186731)
Posted by Glyph on December 10th, 2024 @ 5:22am CST

Expected at $149.99 rather than $199.99 US, I believe.

Funny that Armada Unicron was brought up as a size comparison point - I literally have Armada Unicron stood next to Titan Scorponok on the cabinet across the room, and the Chaos Bringer is just above Scorpy's waist. Whether that's more or less than a 25% difference in mass & engineering, I leave to other people. At least Star Convoy does have the extra accessories in the MT-13 and mini Hot Rod (who I figure is somewhere around Legends scale?).

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186732)
Posted by Glyph on December 10th, 2024 @ 7:32am CST

Oh... My interest in the Sonic collab set just went up.

(Digibash by @TransmetalTK)

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186733)
Posted by Rtron on December 10th, 2024 @ 7:51am CST

That G2 Grimlock has made me realize how much I want an Earl Norem repaint of Studio Series Wheelie.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186735)
Posted by Glyph on December 10th, 2024 @ 10:17am CST

The AOTP Wave 1 reveal video has gone up on the Hasbro Pulse channel for everyone who hasn't been able to see the Cybertron Con stream. Mark presents the figures with a bit of background & lore for each.

We also get a really good look at the accessories and play features for Star Optimus, along with an official height of 15" for him.

Pulse pre-orders open at 1pm ET / 6pm UTC today, December 10th.

Finally, a reminder of the release calendar for the coming year:

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186736)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 10th, 2024 @ 10:39am CST

Glyph wrote:Oh... My interest in the Sonic collab set just went up.

(Digibash by @TransmetalTK)

Was Lug really that much smaller? Couldn't she be the Sonic repaint?

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186738)
Posted by Glyph on December 10th, 2024 @ 10:58am CST

Rodimus Prime wrote:Was Lug really that much smaller? Couldn't she be the Sonic repaint?

No she wasn't, I guess TransmetalTK just picked a body they liked, perhaps with the idea of her being a targetmaster-type companion figure for Anode. I believe she was originally based on TR Rewind, which would fit the comic scale better as a standalone figure.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186739)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 10th, 2024 @ 10:59am CST

Glyph wrote:Expected at $149.99 rather than $199.99 US, I believe.

Funny that Armada Unicron was brought up as a size comparison point - I literally have Armada Unicron stood next to Titan Scorponok on the cabinet across the room, and the Chaos Bringer is just above Scorpy's waist. Whether that's more or less than a 25% difference in mass & engineering, I leave to other people. At least Star Convoy does have the extra accessories in the MT-13 and mini Hot Rod (who I figure is somewhere around Legends scale?).

That will be a "wait and see" situation for the Canadian price.

As for the Hotrod that come with Startimus, I bet it will be a modern Core Class.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186741)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on December 10th, 2024 @ 11:47am CST

I was actually thinking 2025 was going to be a very light year for me based on all the early rumors I had heard, I was pleasantly surprised by this reveal and a bit overwhelmed at the same time because with the addition of Aerialbots in the same year as Constructicons certainly tugs at the purse strings. Not to mention any other unknown additions I might want later on in the year.

Since I'm not into the thirteen Primes as much as others I'll probably cherry pick those, so far I'm liking Solus Prime but no interest in Prima Prime aesthetic/design wise. I also don't really have a place for all thirteen or I might get them all just to set up a special display of them. Though since I have absolutely zero interest in Star Optimus especially for that price, there's no point in trying to dedicate a space for them all.

After seeing this I'm now worried about just how much I'll be spending! lol

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186742)
Posted by Emerje on December 10th, 2024 @ 12:54pm CST

Glyph wrote:Finally, a reminder of the release calendar for the coming year:

Missing the CC Silverbolt, Pulse says he's coming in November which can't possibly be true, that has to be a worst case estimate unless he and the SS86 Constructicon set are swapping release timeframes (usually main line is summer and CC86 is fall).

-Kanrabat- wrote:As for the Hotrod that come with Startimus, I bet it will be a modern Core Class.

He should be a Micromaster like the original, but he does look a little big in pictures despite still being called a Micromaster.

Emerje

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186743)
Posted by Overcracker on December 10th, 2024 @ 12:57pm CST

Damn, the Amazon Pre-orders for Star and Red alert aren't shipping outside the US. That's a first. Never had this issue before. :HEADHURTS:

Guess I'll have to find other means of securing them.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186745)
Posted by Glyph on December 10th, 2024 @ 1:04pm CST

Emerje wrote:Missing the CC Silverbolt, Pulse says he's coming in November which can't possibly be true, that has to be a worst case estimate unless he and the SS86 Constructicon set are swapping release timeframes (usually main line is summer and CC86 is fall).

The Pulse UK site says shipping July 31, may be an error somewhere.

Emerje wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:As for the Hotrod that come with Startimus, I bet it will be a modern Core Class.
He should be a Micromaster like the original, but he does look a little big in pictures despite still being called a Micromaster.

Yeah, he def looks bigger than the Siege Micromasters to me. I would have said Core too but couldn't decide exactly how big he was against Star Convoy and hedged my bets.

Now that they've given a height of 15" for Star Convoy in the video, if the product photos on on the prev page are accurate, then I make Hot Rod to be around 3.5" tall.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186746)
Posted by Emerje on December 10th, 2024 @ 1:04pm CST

The Sonic 2 pack is up on Target (exclusive) for $60, but they're doing a $10 off $50 deal right now so he's really $50 this week.

https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s ... nk=sametab

Emerje

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186754)
Posted by Rtron on December 10th, 2024 @ 4:02pm CST

Emerje wrote:
Glyph wrote:Finally, a reminder of the release calendar for the coming year:

Missing the CC Silverbolt, Pulse says he's coming in November which can't possibly be true, that has to be a worst case estimate unless he and the SS86 Constructicon set are swapping release timeframes (usually main line is summer and CC86 is fall).

-Kanrabat- wrote:As for the Hotrod that come with Startimus, I bet it will be a modern Core Class.

He should be a Micromaster like the original, but he does look a little big in pictures despite still being called a Micromaster.

Emerje

I think they did talk about the SS86 commander being in july when they revealed Devastator. Here's the video at the relevant timestamp:
https://youtu.be/70HJMtOWpk0?t=1790

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186755)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 10th, 2024 @ 4:05pm CST

BTW, speaking in regards to Star Convoy's "Tread Unit" (as Mark called it in the stream video), turns out we have ourselves another case of the early 90s online fandom passing around a mistranslation until it became widespread enough to be believed by everyone.

The name "Tread Unit" seems to have been born out of someone misinterpreting the Japanese text on the back of the original Star Convoy toy's box that referred to a "Trailer Unit", but which was talking about a slot where a Micro Trailer accessory would slide into the side of Star Convoy's base mode. According to both the original toy's instructions and the Return of Convoy story pages, what the English-speaking fandom has been calling a "Tread Unit" for all these decades is actually named "Micro Carrier".

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186758)
Posted by Emerje on December 10th, 2024 @ 10:09pm CST

Rtron wrote:I think they did talk about the SS86 commander being in july when they revealed Devastator. Here's the video at the relevant timestamp:
https://youtu.be/70HJMtOWpk0?t=1790

I watched the video after I posted that. What's really strange is the press release says Summer so I don't know why Pulse still says November.

Emerje

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186764)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 10th, 2024 @ 10:55pm CST

Emerje wrote:
Rtron wrote:I think they did talk about the SS86 commander being in july when they revealed Devastator. Here's the video at the relevant timestamp:
https://youtu.be/70HJMtOWpk0?t=1790

I watched the video after I posted that. What's really strange is the press release says Summer so I don't know why Pulse still says November.

Emerje

Down here in Florida, Summer lasts all the way into November.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186771)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 11th, 2024 @ 8:53am CST

Emerje wrote:
Rtron wrote:I think they did talk about the SS86 commander being in july when they revealed Devastator. Here's the video at the relevant timestamp:
https://youtu.be/70HJMtOWpk0?t=1790

I watched the video after I posted that. What's really strange is the press release says Summer so I don't know why Pulse still says November.

Emerje

Then you have Amazon claiming that Silverbolt and Slingshot are coming in April, the rest of the wave including Titan Star Prime coming in May with lonely old Wasp coming in November. :HEADHURTS:

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186808)
Posted by Overcracker on December 13th, 2024 @ 11:08am CST

Amazon seems to be having a stroke today. It's claiming someone bought Star Prime, G2 Grimlock and Red Alert for me from my Private list (which I don't believe I have shared with any one).

It's very strange.

Anybody else have this happen?

Can't figure out of some kind soul somewhere bought them for me, and I will get them next year, or its Amazon getting terribly mixed up.

It's the first time this happens.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186809)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 13th, 2024 @ 11:28am CST

Overcracker, you've been good this year so Santa is rewarding you. :BOWDOWN:

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Posted by Overcracker on December 13th, 2024 @ 12:03pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:Overcracker, you've been good this year so Santa is rewarding you.

Ha!, Thanks. If only that were true. :lol:

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186828)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on December 14th, 2024 @ 2:59pm CST

Till-all-R1 wrote:I was actually thinking 2025 was going to be a very light year for me based on all the early rumors I had heard, I was pleasantly surprised by this reveal and a bit overwhelmed at the same time because with the addition of Aerialbots in the same year as Constructicons certainly tugs at the purse strings. Not to mention any other unknown additions I might want later on in the year.

Since I'm not into the thirteen Primes as much as others I'll probably cherry pick those, so far I'm liking Solus Prime but no interest in Prima Prime aesthetic/design wise. I also don't really have a place for all thirteen or I might get them all just to set up a special display of them. Though since I have absolutely zero interest in Star Optimus especially for that price, there's no point in trying to dedicate a space for them all.

After seeing this I'm now worried about just how much I'll be spending! lol

We've been on the same page quite a lot...
Towards the start of this year I was convinced I'd basically be on a collecting hiatus in 2025.
I was assuming one of the original G1 deluxe Insecticons would get an update, one to two G1 minibots would be released, possibly another retool of Wreck-gar for a Junkion in SS86, then maybe an unexpected, surprise release of some kind such as a crossover figure.

Now I'm planning getting:
-SS86 Galvatron
-Legacy United Cosmos
-SS86 Megatron
-SS86 Target Exclusive Perceptor, Ramhorn, and Ratbat
-AotP Aerialbots
-SS86 Constructicons x2

I've also preordered AotP Megatronus (even though this is a 'maybe'), and will definitely get Insecticon Venom whenever/however he is released. I also have a feeling that Hastak may reel me in with the new Combaticons... I'm actually really glad those can't all be released this year.
Then, based on what we've seen, there are a couple other primes that could be appealing, and I'm also interested in seeing the exclusive Twintwist/Spinister 2-pk, as well as the Selects G2 Snarl and Slag 2-pk.

I know for some that list above seems short and maybe even minimal.
But considering I thought I'd be buying 5 figures at the most for the whole year, with maybe 1-2 being voyager class... I'll be dropping 5 times that amount, and that doesn't include anything on my 'maybe' list, or any unexpected, surprise purchases.

All that to say, yeah, I'm also a bit worried about how much I'll be spending. This is by no means a complaint... There's just a pretty substantial difference between spending $170-ish, and $820-$1k-ish.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186840)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on December 15th, 2024 @ 12:05pm CST

Sowndwave76 wrote:Now I'm planning getting:
-SS86 Galvatron
-Legacy United Cosmos
-SS86 Megatron
-SS86 Target Exclusive Perceptor, Ramhorn, and Ratbat
-AotP Aerialbots
-SS86 Constructicons x2

SS86 Galvatron isn't one I care to rebuy, the Kingdom version is all I need despite the minor nitpicks.
I keep forgetting about SS86 Leader megs, I just really hope it delivers the first time out and it's not another three version later when it's "perfect". lol Namely a UM Prime thing in terms of G1 animation aesthetics or numerous other redos like Blaster. Though I know the name of the game is mold usage it its fullest.
I already went out of my way to Get the Previos Cosmos so I won't need this reissue.
SS86 Perceptor with cassettes is severely assaulting my goodwill, I mean why they they keep doing this... Me personally am only after Ramhorn as I already have Perceptor and no use for Ratbat, which means it's me almost impossible to sell off Perceptor to make it worth it after fees and shipping. And maybe it's better than getting yet another release of that non accurate Soundwave, but couldn't they have packed them in with a Bot that isn't so easy to acquire. Like Thrust? lol
So that one is definitely in the maybe category making the Galvatron and Cosmos the only two non buys.

Sowndwave76 wrote:I know for some that list above seems short and maybe even minimal.
But considering I thought I'd be buying 5 figures at the most for the whole year, with maybe 1-2 being voyager class... I'll be dropping 5 times that amount, and that doesn't include anything on my 'maybe' list, or any unexpected, surprise purchases.

All that to say, yeah, I'm also a bit worried about how much I'll be spending. This is by no means a complaint... There's just a pretty substantial difference between spending $170-ish, and $820-$1k-ish.

Yeah my list is rather small compared to most since I tend to keep it strictly G1 and only venture out for 1-2 other mediums if I like a design or character from it.

While I was curious if they would revisit the Aerialbots any time soon I wasn't anticipating getting two combiners in the same year! So now instead of six I'm now having to get eleven, five extra which carry along with it a hefty price tag for one. Certainly a significant increase from G1 era and a moderate increase from Combiner wars era. But along with that comes better engineering even if quality in materials has slipped a tad. Luckily for me there's no Titan to add to the list of wants or I'd be really fretting the budget.

There are still a few more I hope to see as I'd like the Minibots finished off fairly soon, top of the list for me would would be Powerglide. He's the one figure that's still way out of scale with the others. Seaspray is somewhat the same size as the new figures so can be overlooked for now, maybe even longer.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186841)
Posted by Hero Alpha on December 15th, 2024 @ 4:17pm CST

The 13 is not really something I'm going to buy into, except maybe Adaptus as he looks interesting. I already have a perfect Alpha Trion(after I took the wings off). Although this one may be even better and get me :HEADHURTS:

. Hmmm, maybe Quintus as well. Not holding my breath, but I still want a Geomotus figure. It's my #1 wish list figure at this point and just maybe they retool Adaptus into Geomotus. I can see the possibility in there. But that is from a couple blurry pics, possibly concepts that have changed(like Powermaster Optimus). I just really, really want a Geomotus. I tried making one out of Lego after watching a few videos of people making other characters. Not something I am capable of lol.

Slingshot- Definite buy, my fav and only Aerialbot I got in CW and now. I can see how some won't like this set-up similar to Menasor, but it looks awesome to me. Even added on to Silverbolt in jet mode its not horrible. Back of Slingshots feet are his weak spot though.

Wasp- Super sweet. I didn't buy Bee and was waiting on Wasp to gets this mould. Pre-beast mode Waspinator, awesome.

Titan Star Convoy looks amazing, I just don't need a giant Optimus. I have and love Super Megs, but I dont need Prime. What I do need is a G2 comic Yaniger style head for SS86 Optimus. As chunky as he is, it would look badass. I had, wrongly, assumed Hot Rod would just be the core figure from a bit ago, included or :HASBRO:

would just expect us to buy it. Cool that they did an actual micro-master Hot Rod.

G2 Grimlock looks awesome, but I don't need a repaint. What repaint I do really want is SS86 core class Wheelie in wild boy of Quintesson style as a stand alone figure. Sharkticon tooth necklace not necessary, but would be sweet.

EDIT: Oh, I also pre-ordered Cosmos, as I missed him last time. Very thankful for the redo.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186842)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 15th, 2024 @ 4:33pm CST

Hero Alpha wrote:The 13 is not really something I'm going to buy into, except maybe Adaptus as he looks interesting.

There's no Adaptus toy.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186846)
Posted by Emerje on December 15th, 2024 @ 7:45pm CST

Just occurred to me, what if the upcoming Voyager Flatline is a pretool for DJD Helex? If they lean more toward Flatline's movie design then they both have two sets of arms in exactly the same places. They've said they want to do more DJD after Tarn.

The two biggest issues is Flatline would have to be a G1-ified movie bot and Helex would be disappointing as a Voyager. I can't really think of any other reason they would justify an obscure character like Flatline for a Voyager.

Emerje

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186863)
Posted by Hero Alpha on December 16th, 2024 @ 6:07pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Hero Alpha wrote:The 13 is not really something I'm going to buy into, except maybe Adaptus as he looks interesting.
There's no Adaptus toy.

I meant Amalgamous, I get those two names mixed all the time. Maybe its information creep, or two timelines coming together.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186878)
Posted by Glyph on December 17th, 2024 @ 7:18pm CST

Looks like we have another update from Mark Maher's Instagram - today it's a photo gallery and commentary for AOTP Armada Red Alert!

markclonus wrote:Another great character is here! None other then our voyager class Armada Red Alert. Pretty hyped about the resurgence of the Unicron Trilogy fans, this robo hop s right into the showdown and can really hold his own.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186889)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 18th, 2024 @ 12:19am CST

I always found Armada Red Alert's design to be funny. He look like some kid wearing cardboard boxes as a costume.
:lol:

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186895)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on December 18th, 2024 @ 2:57am CST

Emerje wrote:The two biggest issues is Flatline would have to be a G1-ified movie bot and Helex would be disappointing as a Voyager. I can't really think of any other reason they would justify an obscure character like Flatline for a Voyager.

Emerje

My prediction/assumption is that it's because it's gonna be IDW/Earth Wars Flatline as a Red Alert retool, rather than the Bayverse incarnation, since he already has a hood chest, they're already doing more obscure comic characters as retools anyway (cough cough Javelin and Kaskade), and Red Alert doesn't really have an existing retool option otherwise.

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Posted by Emerje on December 18th, 2024 @ 8:40am CST

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Emerje wrote:The two biggest issues is Flatline would have to be a G1-ified movie bot and Helex would be disappointing as a Voyager. I can't really think of any other reason they would justify an obscure character like Flatline for a Voyager.

Emerje
My prediction/assumption is that it's because it's gonna be IDW/Earth Wars Flatline as a Red Alert retool, rather than the Bayverse incarnation, since he already has a hood chest, they're already doing more obscure comic characters as retools anyway (cough cough Javelin and Kaskade), and Red Alert doesn't really have an existing retool option otherwise.

That's as possible as anything, though so far none of the Armada figure have been retooled, just repainted. I imagine we have an orange Red Alert coming. I wonder if there's a toy-style head on the mold, too.

Emerje

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186906)
Posted by Hero Alpha on December 18th, 2024 @ 12:57pm CST

I hope its IDW Flatline. That was a good look. I bet no one will agree with me; but, I hope they reuse Superion's head for a future Computron, like CW did. It's a perfect looking Superion head, but after CW figures and show, Computron has a faceplate now for me. Also I am only buying Slingshot, and will buy the complete possible future Computron. So the heads being the same is my own selfish preference. Most of the time I am nearer on the scale to G1 Sunbow purist, but they changed my mind on this one.

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Posted by Sabrblade on December 18th, 2024 @ 1:11pm CST

Hero Alpha wrote:I hope its IDW Flatline. That was a good look. I bet no one will agree with me; but, I hope they reuse Superion's head for a future Computron, like CW did. It's a perfect looking Superion head, but after CW figures and show, Computron has a faceplate now for me. Also I am only buying Slingshot, and will buy the complete possible future Computron. So the heads being the same is my own selfish preference. Most of the time I am nearer on the scale to G1 Sunbow purist, but they changed my mind on this one.

Their being cheapskates and making the worst Transformers cartoon ever is what changed your mind?

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186913)
Posted by Hero Alpha on December 18th, 2024 @ 7:45pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Hero Alpha wrote:I hope its IDW Flatline. That was a good look. I bet no one will agree with me; but, I hope they reuse Superion's head for a future Computron, like CW did. It's a perfect looking Superion head, but after CW figures and show, Computron has a faceplate now for me. Also I am only buying Slingshot, and will buy the complete possible future Computron. So the heads being the same is my own selfish preference. Most of the time I am nearer on the scale to G1 Sunbow purist, but they changed my mind on this one.
Their being cheapskates and making the worst Transformers cartoon ever is what changed your mind?

Yep. I like the look.

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186951)
Posted by Big Grim on December 19th, 2024 @ 11:05am CST

Superion looks great, though I will need the inevitable 3rd party toy head. HATE the cartoon head.

- Grim

Re: Official Images for Age of the Primes and Sonic Crossover Reveals (2186962)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on December 19th, 2024 @ 10:41pm CST

Till-all-R1 wrote:SS86 Galvatron isn't one I care to rebuy, the Kingdom version is all I need despite the minor nitpicks.
I keep forgetting about SS86 Leader megs, I just really hope it delivers the first time out and it's not another three version later when it's "perfect". lol Namely a UM Prime thing in terms of G1 animation aesthetics or numerous other redos like Blaster. Though I know the name of the game is mold usage it its fullest.
I already went out of my way to Get the Previos Cosmos so I won't need this reissue.
SS86 Perceptor with cassettes is severely assaulting my goodwill, I mean why they they keep doing this... Me personally am only after Ramhorn as I already have Perceptor and no use for Ratbat, which means it's me almost impossible to sell off Perceptor to make it worth it after fees and shipping. And maybe it's better than getting yet another release of that non accurate Soundwave, but couldn't they have packed them in with a Bot that isn't so easy to acquire. Like Thrust? lol
So that one is definitely in the maybe category making the Galvatron and Cosmos the only two non buys.

I just couldn't get past the color of Kingdom Galvatron, and I know this will be the final copy of him that I get.
Then with SS86 Megatron, I've probably hyped that up in my own mind too much. You're probably right; there may be a couple different versions before it's actually right... But who knows, will Hastak cut us a break this time?
My friend snagged me a copy of Velocitron Cosmos... And with what a cluster of a situation that was, I really feel like I should keep that copy sealed. The L.U. version will get opened for sure.
I understand that Ratbat, Ramhorn, and Perceptor were all in that scene of the movie, but yeah, I'm not excited about getting that whole set just for Ratbat. Since I held on to Steeljaw too long to return him, I suppose I may keep Ramhorn. And then it will be interesting to see if Perceptor has any changes in deco that make him even more movie accurate.

Till-all-R1 wrote:Yeah my list is rather small compared to most since I tend to keep it strictly G1 and only venture out for 1-2 other mediums if I like a design or character from it.

While I was curious if they would revisit the Aerialbots any time soon I wasn't anticipating getting two combiners in the same year! So now instead of six I'm now having to get eleven, five extra which carry along with it a hefty price tag for one. Certainly a significant increase from G1 era and a moderate increase from Combiner wars era. But along with that comes better engineering even if quality in materials has slipped a tad. Luckily for me there's no Titan to add to the list of wants or I'd be really fretting the budget.

There are still a few more I hope to see as I'd like the Minibots finished off fairly soon, top of the list for me would would be Powerglide. He's the one figure that's still way out of scale with the others. Seaspray is somewhat the same size as the new figures so can be overlooked for now, maybe even longer.

I was ready to skip Superion and the Aerialbots. But for me, that combined mode is really good. And just recently I saw a comparison shot (2 different photos) side by side, and even though my UW version is great, this new one is even better.
I'm not a huge fan of Powerglide, but I'd probably get him. And really, the same goes for Windcharger and Seaspray. I'm sure we'll get one if not a couple of those in '26. But I'm also thankful there's no Titan figure to add to my want list...
And back to combiners, my gut is telling me that in '26 we'll get a new Defensor with the rest of the Combaticons... Hastak will probably get me with those-- I was never completely happy with my CW Defensor, and my UW Bruticus had some QC issues that are annoying.
But yeah, don't go spending too much money at pop-up bars and on other presents for yourself in the next couple weeks... 2025 is going to be an expensive one for TF.

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