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News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:16 pm

If they're making a toy of IDW G1 ongoing Optimus, could there be an IDW G1 ongong Megatron toy also in the works?

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:17 pm

Sabrblade wrote:If they're making a toy of IDW G1 ongoing Optimus, could there be an IDW G1 ongong Megatron toy also in the works?

Will you quit blowing my mind already?! :BOOM:

by **quickmixed** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:24 pm

Sabrblade wrote:If they're making a toy of IDW G1 ongoing Optimus, could there be an IDW G1 ongong Megatron toy also in the works?

They would both need to be voyager size for them to work, but it would be awesome. With Megs back in RID at the moment and the inevitable return of Orion Pax on the horizon I cant see why this isnt a real possibility. Just not too sure on the targetmaster aspect :-?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:27 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:If they're making a toy of IDW G1 ongoing Optimus, could there be an IDW G1 ongong Megatron toy also in the works?

Will you quit blowing my mind already?!

Allow me to blow it once more. Have the two toys be able to combine into a hypothetical "IDW Guiltaur" form. :-B

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:27 pm

quickmixed wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Just not too sure on the targetmaster aspect

It's most likely Roller that Optimus is wielding. Megatron, if he comes with one, will probably come with a drone ala Generations Thunderwing.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:28 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:If they're making a toy of IDW G1 ongoing Optimus, could there be an IDW G1 ongong Megatron toy also in the works?

Will you quit blowing my mind already?!
Allow me to blow it once more. Have the two toys be able to combine into a hypothetical "IDW Guiltaur" form.

That's it, you're not allowed to post on this thread for the next day as I process how awesome that would be. :BOOM:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:35 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
quickmixed wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Just not too sure on the targetmaster aspect

It's most likely Roller that Optimus is wielding. Megatron, if he comes with one, will probably come with a drone ala Generations Thunderwing.

I didn't write that. :???:

Mindmaster wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:If they're making a toy of IDW G1 ongoing Optimus, could there be an IDW G1 ongong Megatron toy also in the works?

Will you quit blowing my mind already?!
Allow me to blow it once more. Have the two toys be able to combine into a hypothetical "IDW Guiltaur" form.

That's it, you're not allowed to post on this thread for the next day as I process how awesome that would be.

And the mouthplate on this Optimus toy could be retractable like those on the Cybertron Leader class and Animated Voyager class figures.

And Megatron could have detachable armor pieces with battle-scarred limbs underneath to enable one to switch him from "pristine" to "battle scarred" looks. The extra armor pieces would join together to form additional weaponry when not worn.

And Optimus could have a removable Matrix.

And Megatron could have glow-in-the-dark paint apps on his purple bands to emulate their glowing.

And both would have double-jointed knees for optimal articulation ranges.

:twisted:

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:45 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
quickmixed wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Just not too sure on the targetmaster aspect

It's most likely Roller that Optimus is wielding. Megatron, if he comes with one, will probably come with a drone ala Generations Thunderwing.
I didn't write that.

What the...? I don't know how that happened. :shock:

quickmixed wrote:Just not too sure on the targetmaster aspect

There we are.

Mindmaster wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:If they're making a toy of IDW G1 ongoing Optimus, could there be an IDW G1 ongong Megatron toy also in the works?

Will you quit blowing my mind already?!
Allow me to blow it once more. Have the two toys be able to combine into a hypothetical "IDW Guiltaur" form.

That's it, you're not allowed to post on this thread for the next day as I process how awesome that would be.
And the mouthplate on this Optimus toy could be retractable like those on the Cybertron Leader class and Animated Voyager class figures.

And Megatron could have detachable armor pieces with battle-scarred limbs underneath to enable one to switch him from "pristine" to "battle scarred" looks. The extra armor pieces would join together to form additional weaponry when not worn.

And Optimus could have a removable Matrix.

And Megatron could have glow-in-the-dark paint apps on his purple bands to emulate their glowing.

And both would have double-jointed knees for optimal articulation ranges.

Only those two get it for me.

by **Gundamu** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:48 pm

An IDW Optimus Prime figure? I'm down for that!

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:49 pm

I think I'd rather see a g2 voyager megatron over another g1.

Nice prime.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:52 pm

njb902 wrote:I think I'd rather see a g2 voyager megatron over another g1.

Wish granted:

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:01 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
njb902 wrote:I think I'd rather see a g2 voyager megatron over another g1.

Wish granted

Don't correct him. He doesn't like being corrected.

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There's also this G2 Megatron. Not spitting-image deco, or a Voyager, but I'd let it slide:

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:04 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:There's also this G2 Megatron. Not spitting-image deco, or a Voyager, but I'd let it slide:

It would be such a cool mold, if it wasn't for the way the tank's main gun becomes his arm.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:07 pm

Mindmaster wrote:It would be such a cool mold, if it wasn't for the way the tank's main gun becomes his arm.

The way that part is able to spin reminds me a helluvalot of Dinobot; that's why it's cool to me.

Website · by **STngAR** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:09 pm

RAcast wrote:IDW inspired Optimus with a ROLLER MINICON? Hasbro, DO IT!

It was all good till you threw Bay in there :grin:

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:10 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:It would be such a cool mold, if it wasn't for the way the tank's main gun becomes his arm.

The way that part is able to spin reminds me a helluvalot of Dinobot; that's why it's cool to me.

And it would be kinda cool as well, if the stupid arm could rotate when the button is pressed. :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:34 pm

President-prime wrote:I don't mind the mode, but the swivel action on the waist makes it extremely difficult to display in any pose. Sorry, I'm kind of biased regarding size. Like leader and supreme class transformer.

Instead of pushing the pin in to make him drop 'bows, pull the pin out to lock the upper torso in place. I hated that mould until dropped it one day and picked it up my the pin, locking it in place. At the time everyone was comparing it to RM Optimus and that was just unfair because that one was so bad ass. Ha ha ha.

And I'd like to go on record again to say I really really don't like the new bomber design of Megatron. Now I do like the designs from the legends game for Megatron. Do that instead.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:38 pm

Down_Shift wrote:And I'd like to go on record again to say I really really don't like the new bomber design of Megatron. Now I do like the designs from the legends game for Megatron. Do that instead.

I'm down with that. I'll be happy with either form, just gimme a proper update to Generation 1 Megatron!

by **RAcast** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:00 pm

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
RAcast wrote:
President-prime wrote:I'm gonna stick to my original assumption that its that tiny classic prime with the megaton. I think I have it laying somewhere on the floor, next to to junk transformers pile. That's how poor that mode is. Too small to display it anywhere

The robot mode is really nice, even if it's a bit derpy in altmode. I wouldn't mind having it myself, he's the perfect size for a computer desk! I could easily live with a remold of that.

I agree with Mr. President - Prime. The mold look cool, but in practice, he's even more loose jointed than Titanium War Within O.P. and his double - punch gimmick was...really bad. His had my favorite gun, though!

I'm sure it's perfectly simple to disable the gimmick, if you want a more posable figure. I know Peaugh did and it works wonderfully if I recall correctly.

EDIT: Ninja'd --> http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/new-generations-g1-optimus-prime-planned-t92085s40.php#p1454827

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:15 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
njb902 wrote:I think I'd rather see a g2 voyager megatron over another g1.

Wish granted:

Oh yeah I forgot about the gdo, but I'd like one that isn't a redeco.

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:31 pm

I always felt that Classics OP and Megs were a bit to small as Voyagers. If this OP gets released I'll only get him if they bring back the Universe/Generations Ultra size class. He does look fantastic though

by **Ultra Markus** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:47 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
EnergonPoopShoot wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:no were near a bay-former(don't know were people got that from) more like a TF PRIME design made to look more Generation one which is pretty cool

But TF Prime designs are nothing but toned down Bayformer design language... ? Sorry, totally disagree. TF Prime designs fit comfortably next to Bayformers and awkwardly next to G1 designs. Solid bricky block'yness vs splintered organic humanoid gundamness.

The TF Prime design is the magnificent love child of momma Animated and Poppa Bayverse!

And I'm perfectly okay with that.

sure there are some similarities to a bayformer like the split chest cab but thats the only
similar thing about it. its more of a Classics Generations - TF prime love child
bay formers are way too complex for that to fit. toned down bay former this is not

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:50 pm

It looks like G1 Optimus with split windows and a lack of shoulder smokestacks. I don't know where this Prime & Bayverse nonsense is coming from.

by **Sinnertwin** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:18 pm

Nice looking rendition. Maybe it's just a press junket, who knows? If it is a precursor of things to come I'd definitely be interested.

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:48 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
Down_Shift wrote:And I'd like to go on record again to say I really really don't like the new bomber design of Megatron. Now I do like the designs from the legends game for Megatron. Do that instead.

I'm down with that. I'll be happy with either form, just gimme a proper update to Generation 1 Megatron!

I too jist want a solid new G1 looking Megatron. Doesn't have to be a gun, so long as his robot mode is solid and has a great looking arm cannon. Think WFC Megatron, but G1. That kind of girth, and a big enough cannon to match.