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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:37 pm

Today's biggest reveal came in the form of Titan Class Metroplex. The figure stands over two feet tall, has all three original modes, will feature light and sound, and comes with Legends Class Scamper. He was only displayed in robot and carrier modes in the showroom, but his city mode was shown during the panel, it's very reminiscent of his G1 city mode. They estimate the price point at $125.00. Click here for our full gallery.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:55 pm

Scamper? Where was he in the images?

I still find it hilarious that there's a little Optimus Prime in the command center in all three modes. I can't wait to pick him up!

Hasbro, don't pull an MP10 and have poor distribution. :-x

News Credits: 1 · by **YRQRM0** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:56 pm

WOAH.

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:00 pm

okay, wow. in the command centre windows, on the right...is that Arcee?

News Credits: 2 · by **Skyfire77** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:04 pm

craggy wrote:okay, wow. in the command centre windows, on the right...is that Arcee?

Looks like it.

Also:

by **wolverinetodd** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:23 pm

If this new Metroplex stands 2 ft tall whereas the original Fortress Maximus also stood 2 ft tall, then are we to believe that if HasTak releases an updated Fortress Maximus, will it be 3-4 ft tall? Here's hoping.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:26 pm

wolverinetodd wrote:If this new Metroplex stands 2 ft tall whereas the original Fortress Maximus also stood 2 ft tall, then are we to believe that if HasTak releases an updated Fortress Maximus, will it be 3-4 ft tall? Here's hoping.

G1 Fortress Maximus is 22''. Metroplex here is 24'', and is now the current holder of the "Biggest Transformer Toy". I don't think they'll do a Fortress Maximus, but if they do, I'd say he would be just as tall as Metroplex.

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:29 pm

glad they released this info before I went and bought the encore Fort Max. Now I can have the actual biggest transformer of all time at half the price of the old one. Kabaya mini-Max will work fine for me, since I'm a comics fan, at least til we get a nice Voyager-leader scaled one sometime down the road, and a Scorponok to go with him, I hope!

Metroplex was the first big TF I had as a kid as well, so this is extra cool for me. Looks like we get both modes from the G1 toy, sadly looks like the head is stuck out there in all modes though. Liked that dynamic little head reveal the original had going on.

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:32 pm

Mindmaster wrote:Scamper? Where was he in the images?

I still find it hilarious that there's a little Optimus Prime in the command center in all three modes. I can't wait to pick him up!

Hasbro, don't pull an MP10 and have poor distribution.

Depends on who is gonna carry it really.. Wal mart and target in my area have not restocked their transformers section in 2 months.. TRU seems to follow suit. I can't imagine Wal mart or target carrying something this massive on their shelves..Maybe TRU

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:40 pm

TRU and/or web exclusive, I'd guess. I really hope they do sell it on the web, and through other e-shops than their own non-UK shipping one. I'd rather not have to gamble that Hasbro UK can even spell Metroplex let alone stock him.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:42 pm

craggy wrote:TRU and/or web exclusive, I'd guess. I really hope they do sell it on the web, and through other e-shops than their own non-UK shipping one. I'd rather not have to gamble that Hasbro UK can even spell Metroplex let alone stock him.

I don't think they'll pull an exclusive on this. There has been no word about it being an exclusive (regrettably, I'm sticking a "yet" here), so I'm still on the theory it will be available to other retailers.

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:44 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
craggy wrote:TRU and/or web exclusive, I'd guess. I really hope they do sell it on the web, and through other e-shops than their own non-UK shipping one. I'd rather not have to gamble that Hasbro UK can even spell Metroplex let alone stock him.

I don't think they'll pull an exclusive on this. There has been no word about it being an exclusive (regrettably, I'm sticking a "yet" here), so I'm still on the theory it will be available to other retailers.

I think it will be too. I'm betting it will come out around Christmas season when big ticket items like this tend to sell best and that it will be available in all the stores.

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:44 pm

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Faith in Hasbro restoring. It looks nothing like FOC Metroplex and i love it for that. It is a true G1 update for the Classics line. This and Voyager triple changers and I'm in love.

by **griftimus prime** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:48 pm

collectors item if i ever saw one. i am getting three of them

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:51 pm

Trikeboy wrote:HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Faith in Hasbro restoring. It looks nothing like FOC Metroplex and i love it for that. It is a true G1 update for the Classics line. This and Voyager triple changers and I'm in love.

I still want an FoC Metroplex, but I'm getting this one too (or Takara's at least). This one will be for my CHUG shelf, if ever a FoC Metroplex is created by Has/Tak or a 3rd party, it will go on my WfC/FoC shelf next to Genesis.

I hope they do the Metrotitan repaint (though it may be an eHobby exclusive) and I also hope that they do an updated Scorponok and Trypticon.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:16 pm

Finally! A scale he deserves. I 2nd xyl360, hopefully the Tomy version won't be that expensive.......saving for that.

Looks awesomesauce! 2ft tall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

News Credits: 5 · by **RodimalToyota** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:21 pm

I'm hearing that this guy has Articulated Hands ala Unicron.
Hasbro just shot full net from half court. Holy crap is that awesome!

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:36 pm

I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:38 pm

Supreme Convoy wrote:I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT

Get ready to crap yourself, clearer images await, plus an image of the enigmatic base mode!

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:38 pm

Supreme Convoy wrote:I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT

So, do you want it

?

by **Rated X** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:54 pm

This is going to be a very expensive year with everyones various offerings. Now comes the ultimite decision. Jump on the Hasbro pre-orders or wait for the inevitable Takara versions that might be even better with the paint apps.

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:56 pm

Rated X wrote:This is going to be a very expensive year with everyones various offerings. Now comes the ultimite decision. Jump on the Hasbro pre-orders or wait for the inevitable Takara versions that might be even better with the paint apps.

You know which way I'm going (TAKARA!!!!), but I'm also insane and spend a ridiculous amount of $ on Transformers

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News Credits: 13 · by **grimdragon2001** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:10 pm

gonna pre-order Metroplex as soon as he's available possible the other generations figures, but I may have to sacrifice some 3rd party items ive been eyeing now. oh well