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News Credits: 409 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:13 pm

HK-TK has posted images of the Classic Optimus Prime Trailer Set. The set will include Roller and a gun. No word one when this set will be released.

Prototype Sketch - shadowed
Roller – front angle
Roller – front top
Roler – side
Roller - rear
Gun

News Credits: 19 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:20 pm

redo the links please. #-o

News Credits: 9 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:28 pm

I really want to see the trailer, but there's a very good chance I'll get this, even if it's very pricey.

News Credits: 409 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:51 pm

*Soundwave* wrote:redo the links please.

Which ones are you having trouble with? They all seem to be working fine when I click on them.

Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:54 pm

Wish it showed the actual trailer, but still looks interesting...

News Credits: 1 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:12 pm

I think I will buy this!!!

Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:17 pm

Aren't FansProject or TFCToys making a trailer set as well?

News Credits: 1 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:36 pm

I'll reserve judgment till I see the trailer proper.

Though I really like the work on Roller.

Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:50 pm

Aw man!

I was hoping for a Classics Powermaster Prime!!!

News Credits: 19 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:55 pm

Stormrider wrote:
*Soundwave* wrote:redo the links please.

Which ones are you having trouble with? They all seem to be working fine when I click on them.

nvm, its working now

News Credits: 5 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:24 pm

Sure, Roller looks cool, but without pictures of the trailer (and any unusual features it contains, such as combining with Optimus), I think the jury remains solidly in deliberations on this one.

News Credits: 21 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:52 pm

it looks like generation 1 prime trailer attachment not like the powermaster version kinda dissapointing on my end really wanted something to have prime in supermode evil & magnus have one no prime.

looks great so far is any proof that fans projects is making a trailer for classics? i hate to order 2 trailers this one & fans projects

News Credits: 7 · Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:00 pm

Roller looks good, but am also wondering what they'll do with the trailer itself. Will it be an armor or will it be a base? :-?

News Credits: 32 · Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:19 am

Looks very interesting! FansProject better get their Powered Commander set out before this set steals their thunder.

News Credits: 5 · Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:41 am

Roller looks nicely detailed. Remind me: the gun, it is for Roller right?

Did G1 roller have his own gun or could you just stick Prime's gun on him?

News Credits: 1 · Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:04 am

Autobots Transform and Roll Out to the Picnic! Megatron may have picked the best spot by now! :mrgreen:

its gonna be a caravan i know it

Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:05 am

Narc wrote:Roller looks good, but am also wondering what they'll do with the trailer itself. Will it be an armor or will it be a base?

I'd prefer a base IMO. Let Ultra Magnus have his day. Between the TFA figure and the CC armor/trailer Mags is finally gettin' the love he deserves.

News Credits: 129 · Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:25 am

The more of these larger scale products from garage companies, the sooner I think Hasbro is going to step in and have a word with them...

News Credits: 4 · Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:42 am

UltraPrimal wrote:Looks very interesting! FansProject better get their Powered Commander set out before this set steals their thunder.

If this is just a trailer and FP makes a Powermaster upgrade, I don't think there will be much competition...FP won't have to worry about anyone stealing their thunder

News Credits: 7 · Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:14 pm

If these guys come out with a trailer base and FP comes out with Powered Convoy I might end up getting both. Good for me bad for my wallet. :sad:

News Credits: 6 · Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:58 pm

dragons wrote:looks great so far is any proof that fans projects is making a trailer for classics? i hate to order 2 trailers this one & fans projects

They showed a teaser almost a year ago. Nothing new has been shown, but apparently their still working on it. No plans for a PM Prime armor, as the Powered Convoy repaint CC would be their armor for classics prime.

Oilspill wrote:Roller looks nicely detailed. Remind me: the gun, it is for Roller right?

Did G1 roller have his own gun or could you just stick Prime's gun on him?

The gun can be attached to Rollar, or given to Classics Bumblebee.

Counterpunch wrote:The more of these larger scale products from garage companies, the sooner I think Hasbro is going to step in and have a word with them...

I think as long as these companies stick to products like this, which require you to purchase Hasbro's product first, they should be safe. But I'm certain these companies will start making their own full TF figures, and when that happens, Hasbro will definitely step in since the toys will be based off their IP, and start competing with them. If they know whats best, then they should stick to these upgrade sets.

Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:01 pm

I don't like the shape of the trailer in those images, it should be more like G1, i.e. more blocky less angular. I also think the trailer hooked onto Prime doesn't quite look right, it's too far to the back wheels of the truck. Should be closer to the cab.

Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:19 pm

DMSL wrote:I don't like the shape of the trailer in those images, it should be more like G1, i.e. more blocky less angular. I also think the trailer hooked onto Prime doesn't quite look right, it's too far to the back wheels of the truck. Should be closer to the cab.

Terrible idea IMO. The classics line is meant to be a contemporary re-imagination of G1. Does classics Optimus look exactly like G1 in alt mode? No, so why should his trailer?

Plus the trailer should match the toy it's being paired with. That synergy is all that should matter.