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MyFigureCollection.net collection · Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:39 pm

Yeah, he looks really awkward with two hands, but with the gun and battle mask the figure looks far better. I changed my mind about canceling my order, I think with paint he'll be a pretty solid figure. Plus I'm getting him for less than the cost of a Hasbro Deluxe so really don't have anything to loose.

Emerje

News Credits: 2 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:08 am

Nice detail level... but I wish they could work out those proportions, like those legs :-?

News Credits: 6188 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:32 am

We've received multiple sightings about a new Transformers: Age of Extinction exclusive set, this time from Target stores - the One-Step Collection, including Optimus Prime, Lockdown, Drift, the Dinobots Slug and Grimlock, and of course, Bumblebee. Seibertron.com users DISCHARGE, ScottyP and Bounti76 have all sent us sightings, from stores ranging from Utah to North Carolina, always priced at $49.99. Check out photo proof below, including the new Age of Extinction endcap.

News Credits: 62 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:45 am

Found this in store a month ago

News Credits: 6188 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:05 am

Primeultimus wrote:Found this in store a month ago

Feel free to report any sightings using the information detailed here!

Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:51 am

Isn't that price rather steep? The only one-step changer that doesn't exist in a single pack is Slug..... so essentially we're paying a premium to get him. :-s

News Credits: 241 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:56 am

pie-man wrote:Isn't that price rather steep? The only one-step changer that doesn't exist in a single pack is Slug..... so essentially we're paying a premium to get him.

Slug will be available separately later. The only exclusive is that Silver Knight Optimus one.

News Credits: 388 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:45 pm

pie-man wrote:Isn't that price rather steep? The only one-step changer that doesn't exist in a single pack is Slug..... so essentially we're paying a premium to get him.

Actually, if you figure that the One-Step changers are around $9-10 each, and you're also getting Slug before his individual release, PLUS an exclusive Silver Knight Optimus figure, it's a deal. Individually, they'd be around $54-60 total, plus there's the exclusive figure.

News Credits: 668 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:27 pm

Fellow fan and collector, Blacklai, has posted a pictorial review of the soon to be released Autobots Unite figure boxset! The set consists of film accurate redecos of Deluxe Class figures Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, plus Voyager Class figures Hound and (Evasion Mode) Optimus Prime. (The latter features a remolded head as well as a new G1-esque deco.)

Price and release date information has not been released as of yet, but as soon as we know, you will. Until then, let these pics whet your whistle.

We've mirrored a few below, but to see the full gallery and review (in Chinese, so a translator is required), please click: Here @ TFND

Box:

Bumblebee:

Crosshairs:

Drift:

Hound:

Optimus:

Autobots United:

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

News Credits: 241 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:54 pm

Sweet, Crosshairs has the deco on both sides of the car!

News Credits: 5 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:08 pm

These look really nice with all the little details painted in (taillights anyone?). But it really gets to me that alot of my main problems with their decos aren't fixed. Drift is still blue, not even dark blue or navy blue, just blue. And John Goodbot still has a black beard which makes him look like a pirate. I think it was silver in the movie. At any rate, considering what these will surely cost, I really wish they would have done some more obvious stuff.

News Credits: 11 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:33 pm

Sorry to be another negative nancy, but...

Hooray, the OP repaint/remold everyone wanted in a likely cost-prohibitive set that no one will buy! :BANG_HEAD:

That said, these decos look really great compared to the originals. If I was collecting AoE and was lucky enough to have NOT already picked these characters up, this would be a must-buy.

News Credits: 101 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:44 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Sorry to be another negative nancy, but...

Hooray, the OP repaint/remold everyone wanted in a likely cost-prohibitive set that no one will buy!

That said, these decos look really great compared to the originals. If I was collecting AoE and was lucky enough to have NOT already picked these characters up, this would be a must-buy.

Not really my problem because as usual, TrU hate Québec.

As I was seeing these pictures, I was "ooh-ing" and "aah-ing" at the incredible insight they had to bother painting the damn rear-lights! Appart that, not much differences to justify paying a premium.
Well, appart that Hound who is now totally Movie Bulkhead!

Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:49 pm

So I've been a bit remiss in acquiring any AOE toys, partly due to being out of town, partly because the movie aesthetic bugs me more than a little. But semi-completeist that I am, I'm still interested in getting at least one representation of each deluxe/voyager/leader(possibly) mold. The Autobots Unite and Dinobots Unleashed 5-packs seem like a great start, but what else should I wait for before I start hunting individual figures? Are there any planned repaints of Snarl/Slash? Do Lockdown and Galvatron only exist on their own? Are the Leader versions of Optimus/Grimlock worth the price/space?

News Credits: 241 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 5:40 pm

Andrius wrote:So I've been a bit remiss in acquiring any AOE toys, partly due to being out of town, partly because the movie aesthetic bugs me more than a little. But semi-completeist that I am, I'm still interested in getting at least one representation of each deluxe/voyager/leader(possibly) mold. The Autobots Unite and Dinobots Unleashed 5-packs seem like a great start, but what else should I wait for before I start hunting individual figures? Are there any planned repaints of Snarl/Slash? Do Lockdown and Galvatron only exist on their own? Are the Leader versions of Optimus/Grimlock worth the price/space?

It seems the Autobots are getting preferential treatment with all the releases. The Breakout Battle is another to look out for, as it has the "rusty" Prime as seen in the movie. So far, Lockdown and Galvatron are on their own without any repaints, and with none announced that'll remain the case. The Leader versions are worth looking into at the very least, but avoid the First Edition! Keep in mind that Optimus Prime will get show-accurate retooling done by TakaraTomy, and that both are available in a 2-pack, with Grimlock in black.

Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:13 pm

How much would this cost? I didn't buy any of the old releases so if the price-point is ok, I'll definitely pick this set up.

Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:55 pm

Oh man. Drift looks amazing!

News Credits: 462 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:46 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Sorry to be another negative nancy, but...

Hooray, the OP repaint/remold everyone wanted in a likely cost-prohibitive set that no one will buy!

You kiddin'? This set is the reason I haven'y yet gone out and bought they five figures yet.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:48 pm

Definitely want this set. Haven't got any Autobots apart from Evasion Prime and of course that hasn't got the faceplate which I generally prefer.

News Credits: 293 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:10 pm

Sabrblade wrote:This set is the reason I haven'y yet gone out and bought they five figures yet.

same. i passed three of those bots. i dont mind having another evasion prime since my first one was takaras, and i can just give my girlfriend my evolutions BB. she likes BB's :lol:

sorry if its been stated already, but will this be a store exclusive?

News Credits: 462 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:14 pm

shajaki wrote:sorry if its been stated already, but will this be a store exclusive?

It ought to be, being a Platinum Edition.

BBTS is one vendor. The other one its shared with still isn't yet known.

Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:27 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
shajaki wrote:sorry if its been stated already, but will this be a store exclusive?
It ought to be, being a Platinum Edition.

BBTS is one vendor. The other one its shared with still isn't yet known.

I thought it was BBTS/TRU for the 5-pack of premium decos?

News Credits: 462 · Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:30 pm

RAcast wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
shajaki wrote:sorry if its been stated already, but will this be a store exclusive?
It ought to be, being a Platinum Edition.

BBTS is one vendor. The other one its shared with still isn't yet known.

I thought it was BBTS/TRU for the 5-pack of premium decos?

Platinum Editions are premium decos.

As for TRU, we do know that TRU Canada is getting it, but no one word yet on TRU USA.

Sat Sep 13, 2014 2:39 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Andrius wrote:So I've been a bit remiss in acquiring any AOE toys, partly due to being out of town, partly because the movie aesthetic bugs me more than a little. But semi-completeist that I am, I'm still interested in getting at least one representation of each deluxe/voyager/leader(possibly) mold. The Autobots Unite and Dinobots Unleashed 5-packs seem like a great start, but what else should I wait for before I start hunting individual figures? Are there any planned repaints of Snarl/Slash? Do Lockdown and Galvatron only exist on their own? Are the Leader versions of Optimus/Grimlock worth the price/space?

It seems the Autobots are getting preferential treatment with all the releases. The Breakout Battle is another to look out for, as it has the "rusty" Prime as seen in the movie. So far, Lockdown and Galvatron are on their own without any repaints, and with none announced that'll remain the case. The Leader versions are worth looking into at the very least, but avoid the First Edition! Keep in mind that Optimus Prime will get show-accurate retooling done by TakaraTomy, and that both are available in a 2-pack, with Grimlock in black.

Thanks for the tips. I do like that black Grimlock and rusty Prime looks like a nice change from his normal -- and over-represented -- color scheme. It's unfortunate that Snarl/Slash didn't make the Platinum cut.

News Credits: 14 · Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:38 am

I still havent picked up any of the new movie figures, just dont feel the urge as Ive been concentrating on my Classics stuff, although these new shots of the Premium set do look amazing..

..but this shot makes the Deluxe alt modes look huge; Voyager alt modes look tiny?