MeGrimlock78 wrote:So I got to wondering how they could re-release the Megatron HISS tank. Well, what if it was retooled into Optimus Prime?
That's precisely what I've hoped for since H.I.S.S. Megs was revealed, since there
is official precedent for Op having a red H.I.S.S. Tank alt. In the first Devil's Due Joe vs TF X-over, Cobra found the Ark and gave most of the dormant TFs aboard vehicle modes that matched their iconic war machines.
But every toymaker loves cheap, easy repaints with a valid precedent, so Tiger Force and Night Attack Optimus should be doable as well. And if Takara still loves chroming exclusive TFs, they should be the ones to do Sky Patrol, possibly as a Lucky Draw.
DD gave Starscream the Night Raven alt, the other Seekers were Rattlers, and some of the smaller Autobots became Trouble Bubbles, I'd have to check my copy of the trade to be sure though. But in addition to the Night Raven's size being prohibitive, IDR its drone being allocated a 'Con identity. Although if we're smishing together Starscreams from different eras, B.B. riding piggyback on Screamer would make enough sense...not that it'll ever happen.
Oh, and RodimusPrimeUkraine1 reminded me, there was 3rd Party Rolling Thunder Optimus Prime about 10 years ago. IDR the exact date, but I do recall it looking underwhelming.