Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime

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It's been a long wait, and some even thought it was a myth, but we could now have our first look at the Ghostbusters Transformers Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime figure! Photos come via the @TFCLUB Transformers Alliance on Weibo and a tip from fellow Seibertronian Jtprime17. The figure, called the "Ecto 35 Edition", is a white and black version of Optimus Prime with red details and green windows. He comes with a very elaborately decorated trailer that acts as a Ghostbusters advertisement. Most interesting off all is Roller now doubles as a Ghost Trap thanks to an added part, how cool is that? He also comes with a painted Slimer figure. It's hard to tell, but there might be a Proton Pack sitting on top of the trailer.

While we look forward to official confirmation this is hopefully a sign that we're getting closer to release. Let us know what you think in the Energon Pub forums below!

Credit(s): @TFCLUB Transformers Alliance on Weibo, Jtprime17 on Seibertron

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Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019900)
Posted by Emerje on April 26th, 2019 @ 1:21am CDT

Incidentally his colors are quite similar to an old G2 knockoff.

G2 Prime Korean Comparison.jpg

Emerje

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019901)
Posted by frogbat on April 26th, 2019 @ 1:24am CDT

Not to shabby... kinda works. The head kinda reminds me of dead prime from the movie. Got me thinking... have they ever done a dead or zombie prime from dark awakenings? Maybe a dawn of the dead crossover...

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019903)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on April 26th, 2019 @ 2:04am CDT

frogbat wrote:Not to shabby... kinda works. The head kinda reminds me of dead prime from the movie. Got me thinking... have they ever done a dead or zombie prime from dark awakenings? Maybe a dawn of the dead crossover...

Theyve done dead Movie Optimus but nothing from Dark Awakening yet.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019904)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 26th, 2019 @ 3:03am CDT

That looks nifty, didn't realise till a second look that Roller was turned into a trap :lol:

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019907)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 26th, 2019 @ 4:17am CDT

Shajaki be like: "Sigh... Here we go again." Then open his wallet.

Still, THAT one seem original enough to be worth getting.
The only questions is now how much and where to buy.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019908)
Posted by Big Grim on April 26th, 2019 @ 4:47am CDT

I kinda dig it!

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019909)
Posted by angtre on April 26th, 2019 @ 5:21am CDT

Now all we need is a green-hued clear plastic Starscream to pose as Slimer. Or a Marshmallow Unicron.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019910)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:19am CDT

I really want this optimus set out for Wide release where we can get it at reasonable pricing.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019912)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:34am CDT

I like the trailer, and roller being a trap is clever, but it feels like not having the trailer be a giant ghost trap is a missed opportunity.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019913)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:40am CDT

Methinks the packaging is a Proton Pak!!

See those straps that are rubberbanded together? And the general shape?!

FLIPADELPHIA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019914)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:48am CDT

Yep, confirmed via Cheem over at TFW and via ToyPlus on Weibo

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019915)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:54am CDT

Looks like an SDCC Exclusive too.

And there's a Proton Pack accessory we haven't seen yet!! AND ECTOTRON CAN FIT!!

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019916)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 8:08am CDT

So it's going to be a wearable thing you can pick up at the Convention like that Transformers Prime Matrix of Leadership Optimus from a few years back. Well done. Sign me up.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019919)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 8:50am CDT

More shots from ToyPlus on Weibo c/o Cheem

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019920)
Posted by no-one on April 26th, 2019 @ 8:56am CDT

Scramjet wrote:AND ECTOTRON CAN FIT!!

It looks like the walls/shelves are going pinch Ectotron. Hopefully the Ecto-35 will removed those.

How rad would it be to roll up with Prime, have Ectotrom pop out, then both transform and start feeling good, bustin'!

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019921)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 8:58am CDT

It would be the rad Cary.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019922)
Posted by no-one on April 26th, 2019 @ 9:06am CDT

There, that's better.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019940)
Posted by GrangerPerry on April 26th, 2019 @ 4:03pm CDT

Oh my gosh it’s actually amazing this thing is real. And it’s so much better than I could have imagined I believe for the first time ever I may be interested in a repaint of the MP-10 mold. Also looks like a slight retool removing the autobot symbol on the trailer. And that roller is more looking like a retool as well instead of being an extra accessory sitting on top
edit: Also hoping there will be a variant with the yellow/black striping around his waist like in the promo pic. If so it will be a must buy

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019956)
Posted by Zeedust on April 26th, 2019 @ 10:32pm CDT

Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019961)
Posted by william-james88 on April 27th, 2019 @ 6:25am CDT

Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?

They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019962)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 27th, 2019 @ 9:03am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?

They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader

I think the real question is about the scale. If the Ecto1 can basically enter Opimu's trailer, like the MP cars, then both are in scale with one another and will look GREAT togheter.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019963)
Posted by RodimusRex on April 27th, 2019 @ 10:48am CDT

Ectotron’s scale issues are weird.

He’s a CHUG figure. His robot mode looks to scale with Siege figures based on the comic art.

But his vehicle mode is a large Voyager, which scales with MPs

On top of this, we don’t know what scale Optimus’ Ectotron form will be in the comics. Although he doesn’t look to be leader sized.

But the comics seem to be using Siege Chromia as Gozer’s Herald and the storyline of the comics go out of their way to give us a Ghost Tetrajet Starscream which would suggest a Siege Redeco.

The comics are using Sunbow character models but appear to have created a Sunbow splinter continuity where the Ark left for earth and Megatron and the Nemesis opted not to follow them.

As to why IDW would do that, I’m thinking they wanted Ectotron and Optimus to have earth modes like the toy and Decepticons to retain Cybertronian molds possibly for unannounced toys.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019965)
Posted by william-james88 on April 27th, 2019 @ 12:32pm CDT

New pictures have surfaced on Weibo and while this is not the equivalent to an official announcement from Hasbro, some pictures do show the price and where it will be made available. One image shows it will be an SDCC exclusive. Will that mean it's very expensive? Turns out no. If the price is to be believed, this will be one of the cheapest releases of the MP-10 mold with trailer and easily the cheapest of the past 5 years. The price is $149.99 and comes with the trailer, Roller, an accessory that turns Roller into a ghost trap and a box that becomes a wearable proton pack. That is a lot of Ghostbusters love in one release. And I didn't even mention the Ecto-1 license plate we can see in Prime's chest.
You can see all these features and accessories in the images below, enjoy!

Thanks to Scramjet for letting us know of these images from ToyPlus on Weibo c/o Cheem.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019967)
Posted by william-james88 on April 27th, 2019 @ 12:48pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?

They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader

I think the real question is about the scale. If the Ecto1 can basically enter Opimu's trailer, like the MP cars, then both are in scale with one another and will look GREAT togheter.

Pretty sure the original question had the idea in mind of these two toys being 2 Ghostbusters on a shelf, so ideally being the same size. But they wont be, this is more like TFs with the ghostbusters theme and linking to the comic.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019972)
Posted by Randomhero on April 27th, 2019 @ 2:10pm CDT

That’s not a bad price for a figure that was released at $125 when it came out originally. I think the exclusivity and new tooling justifies that.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019973)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 27th, 2019 @ 2:44pm CDT

I fully expected this to be 200 or 250. Hell, Imma get it now.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019976)
Posted by Torneira on April 27th, 2019 @ 3:17pm CDT

Who you gonna call? Bustimus Prime or Ghostimus Prime?

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2019986)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 27th, 2019 @ 6:29pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?

They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader

I think the real question is about the scale. If the Ecto1 can basically enter Opimu's trailer, like the MP cars, then both are in scale with one another and will look GREAT togheter.

Pretty sure the original question had the idea in mind of these two toys being 2 Ghostbusters on a shelf, so ideally being the same size. But they wont be, this is more like TFs with the ghostbusters theme and linking to the comic.

Of course, they are not meant as "Crossover" characters like those from the Star Wars and Marvel Crossover lines. As proper Transformers with a Ghostbuster theme, this work especially well.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020000)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 28th, 2019 @ 4:36am CDT

Now what would be interesting is if they give us a Metro Titan repaint of Metroplex to go with this... He was undead in the IDW universe right?

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020001)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 28th, 2019 @ 4:37am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?

They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader

I think the real question is about the scale. If the Ecto1 can basically enter Opimu's trailer, like the MP cars, then both are in scale with one another and will look GREAT togheter.

Pretty sure the original question had the idea in mind of these two toys being 2 Ghostbusters on a shelf, so ideally being the same size. But they wont be, this is more like TFs with the ghostbusters theme and linking to the comic.

Of course, they are not meant as "Crossover" characters like those from the Star Wars and Marvel Crossover lines. As proper Transformers with a Ghostbuster theme, this work especially well.

The older voyagers (assuming Ectotron doesn't stand taller than his "mold mates") should scale decently with MP-10. Curious of the alt mode fits completely in the trailer with it closed up... I don't think the inner walls of the trailer are removeable/foldable are they?

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020018)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on April 28th, 2019 @ 12:44pm CDT

No, Metrotitan wasn't a zombie in IDW. In fact, he hasn't really been a zombie in any official media. Go fig :-)

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020020)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 28th, 2019 @ 12:51pm CDT

SpikeyTigertron wrote:Now what would be interesting is if they give us a Metro Titan repaint of Metroplex to go with this... He was undead in the IDW universe right?

He was never undead, despite what the rumors said back in G1. You're thinking of the Nectrotitan Quintessa, who was mistakenly colored like Metrotitan (VERY destatured tho). Remember, in IDW Titans share Metroplex' body type.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020022)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on April 28th, 2019 @ 1:11pm CDT

SpikeyTigertron wrote:Now what would be interesting is if they give us a Metro Titan repaint of Metroplex to go with this... He was undead in the IDW universe right?

This is probably the saddest excuse to try and get a metrotitan repaint I've ever seen >:oP

On the other hand, that prime looks nice, and it's cool that ectotron can hang out in the bay of the base mode

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020046)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT

Prime looks glorious, and I love the new tooling they have given him. Roller as a trap is perfect

and he is far more affordable than I thought he would be. He is a definite get now!

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020050)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2019 @ 9:12pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Prime looks glorious, and I love the new tooling they have given him. Roller as a trap is perfect

and he is far more affordable than I thought he would be. He is a definite get now!

That's no BAPE for sure. However, as a SDCC exclusive, the ressellers will take their cut, putting them to BAPE level of pricing. That is, for international buyers at the very least.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020059)
Posted by RodimusRex on April 28th, 2019 @ 10:42pm CDT

frogbat wrote:Not to shabby... kinda works. The head kinda reminds me of dead prime from the movie. Got me thinking... have they ever done a dead or zombie prime from dark awakenings? Maybe a dawn of the dead crossover...

I think Siege Prime works reasonably well for that, actually.

He could stand to show a bit more damage and the effect is lessened the more Siege figures you have on the same shelf.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020074)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on April 29th, 2019 @ 7:41am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Prime looks glorious, and I love the new tooling they have given him. Roller as a trap is perfect

and he is far more affordable than I thought he would be. He is a definite get now!

That's no BAPE for sure. However, as a SDCC exclusive, the ressellers will take their cut, putting them to BAPE level of pricing. That is, for international buyers at the very least.

We should have a chance to get it from Hasbro directly after the SDCC. I actually talked to someone from Pulse to find out if Pulse Premium Members would get an early chance at the leftover SDCC stuff. She told me, they didn't know if they were doing anything like that yet.

Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020075)
Posted by RodimusRex on April 29th, 2019 @ 8:35am CDT

Rodimus Knight wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Prime looks glorious, and I love the new tooling they have given him. Roller as a trap is perfect

and he is far more affordable than I thought he would be. He is a definite get now!

That's no BAPE for sure. However, as a SDCC exclusive, the ressellers will take their cut, putting them to BAPE level of pricing. That is, for international buyers at the very least.

We should have a chance to get it from Hasbro directly after the SDCC. I actually talked to someone from Pulse to find out if Pulse Premium Members would get an early chance at the leftover SDCC stuff. She told me, they didn't know if they were doing anything like that yet.

Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.

The annual free shipping fee would make more sense for consumers if the site was targeted at small kids toys.

Since it is more of an adult collector site, they really need to focus on clearing out overstock that might do better with collectors than retailers (ie. deep discounts on leftover POTP. MPs, etc.) and/or improved access to things like Selects and store exclusives.

As it stands, the one area I'll give them credit is a moderately good level of inventory stock before selling out.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020076)
Posted by william-james88 on April 29th, 2019 @ 8:36am CDT

Rodimus Knight wrote:Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.

That's why the premium option was free at first.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020104)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 29th, 2019 @ 5:44pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Rodimus Knight wrote:Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.

That's why the premium option was free at first.

I'm pretty sure that Hasbro Premium shop will be irrelevant for people outside the USA. Either we just can't subscribe, or it will cost a zillion dollars to ship a paper clip.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020117)
Posted by 1337W422102 on April 29th, 2019 @ 8:19pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Rodimus Knight wrote:Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.

That's why the premium option was free at first.

I'm pretty sure that Hasbro Premium shop will be irrelevant for people outside the USA. Either we just can't subscribe, or it will cost a zillion dollars to ship a paper clip.

Between exchange rate and shipping, we're screwed, my fellow Quebecer. Still, man, I really like the effort put into these two Ghostbusters versions. Way better than half-assed repaints. These feel full-assed or better, I'd say.

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020120)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 29th, 2019 @ 9:07pm CDT

1337W422102 wrote:Between exchange rate and shipping, we're screwed, my fellow Quebecer. Still, man, I really like the effort put into these two Ghostbusters versions. Way better than half-assed repaints. These feel full-assed or better, I'd say.

Yup, those are quality stuff. Way better than the overpriced ones we got so far. But it's the accessibility that make me in (the-letters-of-my-user-name-in-reverse-order).

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020124)
Posted by 1337W422102 on April 29th, 2019 @ 9:30pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:Between exchange rate and shipping, we're screwed, my fellow Quebecer. Still, man, I really like the effort put into these two Ghostbusters versions. Way better than half-assed repaints. These feel full-assed or better, I'd say.

Yup, those are quality stuff. Way better than the overpriced ones we got so far. But it's the accessibility that make me in (the-letters-of-my-user-name-in-reverse-order).

...I didn't even take that into consideration. Well, crap!

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020130)
Posted by joevill on April 29th, 2019 @ 11:26pm CDT

Wow this is going to be so cool!

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020142)
Posted by no-one on April 30th, 2019 @ 6:47am CDT

If we're talking titan class / city bot figures I think we're missing the ultimate crossover character.

Just sayin

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020179)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 30th, 2019 @ 5:13pm CDT

carytheone wrote:If we're talking titan class / city bot figures I think we're missing the ultimate crossover character.

Just sayin

Don't start giving them ideas like this!

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020310)
Posted by galvatron00 on May 2nd, 2019 @ 7:48am CDT

Well, who has the LEGO Ghostbusters Headquarters? I'm fairly certain Ectotron and MP10GB will work well there!!

Re: Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime (2020311)
Posted by no-one on May 2nd, 2019 @ 8:10am CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
carytheone wrote:If we're talking titan class / city bot figures I think we're missing the ultimate crossover character.
[img]wishfulthinking.jpg[/img]
Just sayin
Don't start giving them ideas like this!

Why not, that's what HasLab is for. you know, if they ever get off of Star War's jock