This page contains affiliate links. We may earn commissions when readers interact with or purchase items through these links. For more information, see our affiliate disclosures here.

Transformers Missing Link Discussion

Feel free to discuss anything about any of the thousands of Transformer toys here. Anything from Generation 1 all the way to the soon to be released, the never to be released or the hope to be released is fair game! Want to show off your stuff? Please post your's and see others in the Transformers Collections Forum.

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Burn » Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:08 pm

Motto: "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings to randomly click things in the Admin Panel to see what it breaks."
Personally I'd like to see this stay around the same size, in fact, it's my personal belief they've just taken the original mold and updated a couple of joints. As G1 figures go, Prime was actually reasonably articulated for the time.

Sabrblade wrote:Wouldn't it be such a trollish move if it turned out that there was actually no diecast in this figure whatsoever, and it was all just plastic? :twisted:

People would complain, as they always do, still buy it, complain some more, a few weeks rolls by and the world hasn't ended. So trollish yes, but the same old pattern would continue.
Burn
Forum Admin
Posts: 28702
News Credits: 226
Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2003 2:37 am

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Sabrblade » Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:19 pm

Motto: "Can't do a job halfway. What's worth doing is worth doing well, I say."
Weapon: Saber Blade
I'm pretty sure the trailer is completely unchanged mold-wise from the original, so the new cab figure would have to retain the scale of the original figure in order to work with it.

Though, personally, I wish they'd remold the trailer connector to be a more secure peg like how most trailers have attached to most Optimus truck toys since Powermaster Optimus. I was never a fan of the fat rounded peg that the trailers of Optimus and Ultra Magnus attached to so loosely.
"When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"

Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
User avatar
Sabrblade
God Of Transformers
Posts: 39358
News Credits: 441
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:22 pm
Location: Tampa, FL
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8
Rank: 9
Courage: 8
Firepower: 7
Skill: 9

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby SpaceEagle » Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:58 pm

Motto: "Better nothing than something bad."
Weapon: Particle Beam Cannon
Sabrblade wrote:Wouldn't it be such a trollish move if it turned out that there was actually no diecast in this figure whatsoever, and it was all just plastic? :twisted:

That'd be quite devious indeed!
Personally I don't care for diecast but it would justify the price to have it here (and be more accurate to the source, of course.)
Like a regular eagle, but from space.
User avatar
SpaceEagle
Targetmaster
Posts: 663
Joined: Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:47 pm
Location: Somewhere
Alt Mode: Eagle
Strength: 6
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 9
Endurance: 4
Rank: 5
Courage: 10
Firepower: 8
Skill: 4

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby -Kanrabat- » Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:14 pm

Motto: "Love it? GET IT!
It's that simple."
Weapon: Vibro-Axe
SpaceEagle wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Wouldn't it be such a trollish move if it turned out that there was actually no diecast in this figure whatsoever, and it was all just plastic? :twisted:

That'd be quite devious indeed!
Personally I don't care for diecast but it would justify the price to have it here (and be more accurate to the source, of course.)


Based on the recent Walmart reissues in toon colors of G1 figures, it's impossible that this "Origins" G1 Optimus have no diecast.
Come see my latest creations, SHATTERED GLASS G1 METROPLEX, HERE!

Image
User avatar
-Kanrabat-
God Of Transformers
Posts: 18372
News Credits: 98
Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:19 pm
Location: Canada, province of Québec
Watch -Kanrabat- on YouTube
Buy from -Kanrabat- on eBay
Strength: N/A
Intelligence: N/A
Speed: N/A
Endurance: N/A
Rank: Infinity
Courage: N/A
Firepower: N/A
Skill: N/A

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby chuckdawg1999 » Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:52 pm

Motto: "The man, the myth, the legend... yeah right."
Weapon: Saber Blade
Sabrblade wrote:I'm pretty sure the trailer is completely unchanged mold-wise from the original, so the new cab figure would have to retain the scale of the original figure in order to work with it.

Though, personally, I wish they'd remold the trailer connector to be a more secure peg like how most trailers have attached to most Optimus truck toys since Powermaster Optimus. I was never a fan of the fat rounded peg that the trailers of Optimus and Ultra Magnus attached to so loosely.


I think they should follow what real trucks have and it's a 10-step process to connect the trailer and cab. Oh, and it's all tiny parts that have to move in sequence.
Image
User avatar
chuckdawg1999
Matrix Keeper
Posts: 8637
News Credits: 322
Joined: Wed May 26, 2004 3:51 pm
Location: New York
Watch chuckdawg1999 on YouTube
Buy from chuckdawg1999 on eBay
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 10
Endurance: 10
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Firepower: 10
Skill: 10

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby william-james88 » Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:47 pm

Motto: "'till All Are One"
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:I'm pretty sure the trailer is completely unchanged mold-wise from the original, so the new cab figure would have to retain the scale of the original figure in order to work with it.

Though, personally, I wish they'd remold the trailer connector to be a more secure peg like how most trailers have attached to most Optimus truck toys since Powermaster Optimus. I was never a fan of the fat rounded peg that the trailers of Optimus and Ultra Magnus attached to so loosely.


I think they should follow what real trucks have and it's a 10-step process to connect the trailer and cab. Oh, and it's all tiny parts that have to move in sequence.



:lol: :lol: :lol:
If you have any news, rumours, or hot new sightings to report which you feel should be front paged,
please contact us using this form.

Image
User avatar
william-james88
News Staff
Posts: 32933
News Credits: 4683
Joined: Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:46 am
Buy from william-james88 on eBay

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Emerje » Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:08 pm

Motto: "Spellcheck's antithesis."
Weapon: Saw-Edged Pincer
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:I'm pretty sure the trailer is completely unchanged mold-wise from the original, so the new cab figure would have to retain the scale of the original figure in order to work with it.

Though, personally, I wish they'd remold the trailer connector to be a more secure peg like how most trailers have attached to most Optimus truck toys since Powermaster Optimus. I was never a fan of the fat rounded peg that the trailers of Optimus and Ultra Magnus attached to so loosely.


I think they should follow what real trucks have and it's a 10-step process to connect the trailer and cab. Oh, and it's all tiny parts that have to move in sequence.

There's your price value. :lol:

Emerje
User avatar
Emerje
News Staff
Posts: 10720
News Credits: 257
Joined: Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:15 am
Location: Maine
Alt Mode: Lobster Moose
Strength: 9
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 4
Endurance: 8
Rank: 6
Courage: 10
Firepower: 3
Skill: 6

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Burn » Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:46 pm

Motto: "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings to randomly click things in the Admin Panel to see what it breaks."
-Kanrabat- wrote:
SpaceEagle wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Wouldn't it be such a trollish move if it turned out that there was actually no diecast in this figure whatsoever, and it was all just plastic? :twisted:

That'd be quite devious indeed!
Personally I don't care for diecast but it would justify the price to have it here (and be more accurate to the source, of course.)


Based on the recent Walmart reissues in toon colors of G1 figures, it's impossible that this "Origins" G1 Optimus have no diecast.


Not necessarily. It's entirely possible they've taken the CAD files of the original figure and updated the necessary joints, then created an all new mold which utilises nothing but plastic.

Possible ... though I would say unlikely. The parts that I believe would need to be replaced were plastic to begin with so they'll more than likely retain the die cast parts.

(Also dependant on the state of the molds too)
Burn
Forum Admin
Posts: 28702
News Credits: 226
Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2003 2:37 am

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby -Kanrabat- » Sun Aug 06, 2023 5:27 am

Motto: "Love it? GET IT!
It's that simple."
Weapon: Vibro-Axe
Burn wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
SpaceEagle wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Wouldn't it be such a trollish move if it turned out that there was actually no diecast in this figure whatsoever, and it was all just plastic? :twisted:

That'd be quite devious indeed!
Personally I don't care for diecast but it would justify the price to have it here (and be more accurate to the source, of course.)


Based on the recent Walmart reissues in toon colors of G1 figures, it's impossible that this "Origins" G1 Optimus have no diecast.


Not necessarily. It's entirely possible they've taken the CAD files of the original figure and updated the necessary joints, then created an all new mold which utilises nothing but plastic.

Possible ... though I would say unlikely. The parts that I believe would need to be replaced were plastic to begin with so they'll more than likely retain the die cast parts.

(Also dependant on the state of the molds too)


I think the only parts that were diecast that could be changed to plastics are those who may hinder the new engineering. Appart that, there would be no reasons to change them. Also, the only diecast part on Optimus is his chest cab cabin.

It may be a different story if they ever make the seekers. I really wonder how they'd pull it off on those with that MASSIVE diecast block that make up half of their body.
Come see my latest creations, SHATTERED GLASS G1 METROPLEX, HERE!

Image
User avatar
-Kanrabat-
God Of Transformers
Posts: 18372
News Credits: 98
Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:19 pm
Location: Canada, province of Québec
Watch -Kanrabat- on YouTube
Buy from -Kanrabat- on eBay
Strength: N/A
Intelligence: N/A
Speed: N/A
Endurance: N/A
Rank: Infinity
Courage: N/A
Firepower: N/A
Skill: N/A

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby D-Maximal_Primal » Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:01 pm

Motto: "There are no impossibilities in the multiverse, just small minds unable to comprehend the possibilities"
Weapon: Armor Axe
Sabrblade wrote:Wouldn't it be such a trollish move if it turned out that there was actually no diecast in this figure whatsoever, and it was all just plastic? :twisted:

I personally think anyone expecting diecast is fooling themselves. I am not expecting any of it on these guys
I'm looking for parts, Help Me Out Please!
Wanna talk? Or Rollerblade? Click below and head on over to the D-Max Den!!Image
User avatar
D-Maximal_Primal
Site Moderator
Posts: 24893
News Credits: 1642
Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:53 pm
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Buy from D-Maximal_Primal on eBay
Alt Mode: Transmetal Spinosaurus
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 7
Endurance: 7
Rank: 8
Courage: 10
Firepower: 8
Skill: 8

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Sabrblade » Tue Aug 08, 2023 12:10 pm

Motto: "Can't do a job halfway. What's worth doing is worth doing well, I say."
Weapon: Saber Blade
We now have listings and official images from Amazon Japan for both releases of the Missing Link series which features G1 Optimus Prime toy version with trailer and G1 Optimus Prime with cartoon deco and sculpt. Check out all the molded details that are replacing the stickers and the changes to articulation and transformation steps. Clicking the blue links brings you to the listings where people outside Japan can indeed order from Amazon Japan. Be aware of shipping and duty fees depending the your country of residence.


Transformers: Missing Link C-01 Convoy

Lost dreams are linked across time!
The "Missing Link" series of virtual reprints that may have existed in that era is launched to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of Transformers!
What if the original Convoy was fully posable? The size, texture, and nostalgia of those days have been kept intact in a completely new design!
While the size, transformation pattern, and basic construction using some die-cast alloys follow the original Convoy toys, the ideal Commander Convoy toy is now available with updated articulation for posing and gimmicks depicted in the animation.
Even the packaging and accessories are a thorough homage to the style of the time, bringing back the excitement of opening Transformers products in the 80's, even more so than the reissued versions.
The replacement of the fists during the transformation, which was a regret in the product at that time, was reviewed, and complete transformation that stores them inside without removing them is possible. In addition, each joint, which was limited in posing at the time, has been changed to movable, allowing the figure to be freely posed.
The Matrix can be stored in the chest as a reproduction from the animation scenes. The newly designed fists have movable fingers so that the Matrix can be removed and held in the hands. The anti-aircraft gun in the container can be separated from the container and rolled and driven, just like in the animation. The reconnaissance buggy "Roller" can be inverted at the rear to reveal the warning light depicted in the cartoon.
The laser rifle has been modified to insert the original grip portion into the fist. The "Energy Axe," a weapon memorable in the opening sequence of the animation, is also included and can be attached to the fist.
Also included is a red transparent "secret film" that brings back the play of decoding by overlaying it on the spec chart printed on the back of the package.
The well-known "secret emblem" is also affixed to the robot's body, and when warmed with a finger, the corps mark appears.
The main body of the robot has sculpted versions of the mechanical parts that were originally represented by stickers on a flat surface.
An additional joint hole on the back of Convoy is for a stand (sold separately) that allows Convoy to be displayed in an action pose.
Two new license plate user stickers that can reproduce the Japanese and international box art of the time have also been added, and a newly designed collection card is also included.

[Set contents] Robot body (1), container (1), energy axe (1), laser rifle (1), hose (1), energy supply pump (1), energy supply adapter (1), roller (1), roller tire (runner) (1), missile (runner) (1), matrix (1), seal (1), secret film (1), collection card (1), instruction manual (1), leaflet (1),
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image


Transformers: Missing Link C-02 Convoy (Anime Edition)

Lost dreams are linked across time!
The "Missing Link" series of virtual reprints that may have existed in that era is launched to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of Transformers! What if the original Convoy was fully posable? The size, texture, and nostalgia of those days have been kept intact in a completely new design!
While the size, transformation pattern, and basic construction using some die-cast alloys follow the original Convoy toys, the ideal Commander Convoy toy is now available with updated articulation for posing and gimmicks depicted in the animation.
Even the packaging and accessories are a thorough homage to the style of the time, bringing back the excitement of opening Transformers products in the 80's, even more so than the reissued versions.
The C-02 Convoy, which is labeled "Anime Edition," has its contents dedicated to the robot part and is available in the coloring specifications depicted in the animation.
The replacement of the fists during the transformation, which was a regret in the product at that time, was reviewed, and complete transformation that stores them inside without removing them is possible. In addition, each joint, which was limited in posing at the time, has been changed to movable, allowing the figure to be freely posed.
The Matrix can be stored in the chest as a reproduction from the animation scenes. The newly designed fists have movable fingers so that the Matrix can be removed and held in the hands.
The laser rifle has been modified to insert the original grip portion into the fist.
The "Energy Axe," a weapon memorable in the opening visuals of the animation, is also included and can be attached to the fist.
Also included is a red transparent "secret film" that brings back the play of decoding by overlaying it on the spec chart printed on the back of the package.
The well-known "secret emblem" is also affixed to the robot's body, and when warmed with a finger, the corps mark appears.
The main body of the robot has sculpted versions of the mechanical parts that were originally represented by stickers on a flat surface. An additional joint hole on the back of Convoy is for a stand (sold separately) that allows Convoy to be displayed in an action pose.
C-02 adds a yellow user sticker to be attached to the bumper area that more closely resembles the visuals of the cartoon.
The Matrix, laser rifle, and Energy Axe are re-colored from C-01.
The design of the collection card is also changed.

[Set contents] Robot body (Anime Edition) (1), Energy Axe (1), Laser Rifle (1), Matrix (1), Secret Film (1), Collection Card (1), Sticker (1), Instruction Manual (1), Leaflet (1),
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
"When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"

Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
User avatar
Sabrblade
God Of Transformers
Posts: 39358
News Credits: 441
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:22 pm
Location: Tampa, FL
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8
Rank: 9
Courage: 8
Firepower: 7
Skill: 9

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby -Kanrabat- » Tue Aug 08, 2023 12:17 pm

Motto: "Love it? GET IT!
It's that simple."
Weapon: Vibro-Axe
No stickers.
Actual molded and painted details.

Holy.... :shock:
Come see my latest creations, SHATTERED GLASS G1 METROPLEX, HERE!

Image
User avatar
-Kanrabat-
God Of Transformers
Posts: 18372
News Credits: 98
Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:19 pm
Location: Canada, province of Québec
Watch -Kanrabat- on YouTube
Buy from -Kanrabat- on eBay
Strength: N/A
Intelligence: N/A
Speed: N/A
Endurance: N/A
Rank: Infinity
Courage: N/A
Firepower: N/A
Skill: N/A

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby D-Maximal_Primal » Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:39 pm

Motto: "There are no impossibilities in the multiverse, just small minds unable to comprehend the possibilities"
Weapon: Armor Axe
Those molded details got me. I preordered the toy version.
I'm looking for parts, Help Me Out Please!
Wanna talk? Or Rollerblade? Click below and head on over to the D-Max Den!!Image
User avatar
D-Maximal_Primal
Site Moderator
Posts: 24893
News Credits: 1642
Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:53 pm
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Buy from D-Maximal_Primal on eBay
Alt Mode: Transmetal Spinosaurus
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 7
Endurance: 7
Rank: 8
Courage: 10
Firepower: 8
Skill: 8

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Sabrblade » Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:59 pm

Motto: "Can't do a job halfway. What's worth doing is worth doing well, I say."
Weapon: Saber Blade
I just remembered the biggest thing I hated about the original Optimus mold from the last time I held one in hand years ago: The giant gaping hole in the middle of his back (or rather, the figure's lack of a proper back at all). Looking at these pics and seeing that it also still has those ugly static flap sticking out from the back of the upper arms tells me that this figure still has the same big gaping hole behind it.

They could have further retooled the arms and the backside to both remove those unsightly arm flaps and create a proper back piece that could open and close to allow the head to still flip out from its original storage area inside the torso (think like the panel on the back of G1 Thunderclash or Machine Wars Optimus that does exactly that) while the arms would sit flush against it in truck mode.
"When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"

Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
User avatar
Sabrblade
God Of Transformers
Posts: 39358
News Credits: 441
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:22 pm
Location: Tampa, FL
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8
Rank: 9
Courage: 8
Firepower: 7
Skill: 9

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby blackeyedprime » Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:03 pm

Motto: "Me Grimlock, you slag."
Weapon: Particle Beam Cannon
Better have Styrofoam in the box - it is recyclable these days so hasbro can even go back to it hahahah
blackeyedprime
City Commander
Posts: 3516
News Credits: 19
Joined: Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:14 am
Alt Mode: a spoon
Strength: 3
Intelligence: 6
Speed: 5
Endurance: 8
Courage: 9
Firepower: 2
Skill: 6

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby -Kanrabat- » Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:21 pm

Motto: "Love it? GET IT!
It's that simple."
Weapon: Vibro-Axe
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Those molded details got me. I preordered the toy version.


The "Toy" version with trailer is the one to get. Because at least for me, getting the other one serves no purpose. The only thing that bug me a bit is that Roller is not blue like the Hasbro version I'm used to. But appart that, EVERYTHING about that "G1 With Knees" Optimus blow me away. He even have an abs-crunch!

So, despite the thing costing a bit over 200$CAN counting shipping and taxes, I preordered it instantly.

:BOWDOWN:
Come see my latest creations, SHATTERED GLASS G1 METROPLEX, HERE!

Image
User avatar
-Kanrabat-
God Of Transformers
Posts: 18372
News Credits: 98
Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:19 pm
Location: Canada, province of Québec
Watch -Kanrabat- on YouTube
Buy from -Kanrabat- on eBay
Strength: N/A
Intelligence: N/A
Speed: N/A
Endurance: N/A
Rank: Infinity
Courage: N/A
Firepower: N/A
Skill: N/A

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Overcracker » Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:30 pm

Motto: "Collecting little transforming action figures is the right of all sentient Geeks."
Weapon: Indepentently Targetable Particle Beam Cannons
The hole is there because itt needs the space for the head to fold in. They could have probably added a couple of doors there though.

I have pre-ordered the trailer less version though. At 65 bucks it's not terrible.
Takara Movie the Best MB-11 Optimus Prime Review - Youtube.com | Follow me on Patreon
TF Search Website Click this link! | MY COLLECTION
Last Update: October 22, 2024:
Now holding 1800!!!! figures and 4189 releases of figures.
User avatar
Overcracker
Guardian Of Seibertron
Posts: 6548
News Credits: 7
Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:47 am
Location: Somewhere south of the Border...
Watch Overcracker on YouTube
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 6
Endurance: 9
Rank: 10
Courage: 9
Firepower: Infinity
Skill: 10

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby -Kanrabat- » Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:45 pm

Motto: "Love it? GET IT!
It's that simple."
Weapon: Vibro-Axe
Sabrblade wrote:I just remembered the biggest thing I hated about the original Optimus mold from the last time I held one in hand years ago: The giant gaping hole in the middle of his back (or rather, the figure's lack of a proper back at all). Looking at these pics and seeing that it also still has those ugly static flap sticking out from the back of the upper arms tells me that this figure still has the same big gaping hole behind it.

They could have further retooled the arms and the backside to both remove those unsightly arm flaps and create a proper back piece that could open and close to allow the head to still flip out from its original storage area inside the torso (think like the panel on the back of G1 Thunderclash or Machine Wars Optimus that does exactly that) while the arms would sit flush against it in truck mode.


However, if they did that, this Optimus would no longer have the TRUE G1 look.

I'm actually glad that remained.
Come see my latest creations, SHATTERED GLASS G1 METROPLEX, HERE!

Image
User avatar
-Kanrabat-
God Of Transformers
Posts: 18372
News Credits: 98
Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:19 pm
Location: Canada, province of Québec
Watch -Kanrabat- on YouTube
Buy from -Kanrabat- on eBay
Strength: N/A
Intelligence: N/A
Speed: N/A
Endurance: N/A
Rank: Infinity
Courage: N/A
Firepower: N/A
Skill: N/A

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Sabrblade » Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:23 pm

Motto: "Can't do a job halfway. What's worth doing is worth doing well, I say."
Weapon: Saber Blade
Overcracker wrote:The hole is there because itt needs the space for the head to fold in. They could have probably added a couple of doors there though.
That's exactly what I said in the second paragraph.
"When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"

Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
User avatar
Sabrblade
God Of Transformers
Posts: 39358
News Credits: 441
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:22 pm
Location: Tampa, FL
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8
Rank: 9
Courage: 8
Firepower: 7
Skill: 9

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Overcracker » Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:52 pm

Motto: "Collecting little transforming action figures is the right of all sentient Geeks."
Weapon: Indepentently Targetable Particle Beam Cannons
Sabrblade wrote:
Overcracker wrote:The hole is there because itt needs the space for the head to fold in. They could have probably added a couple of doors there though.
That's exactly what I said in the second paragraph.


Yeah, totally missed that. Sorry. :HEADHURTS: #-o
Takara Movie the Best MB-11 Optimus Prime Review - Youtube.com | Follow me on Patreon
TF Search Website Click this link! | MY COLLECTION
Last Update: October 22, 2024:
Now holding 1800!!!! figures and 4189 releases of figures.
User avatar
Overcracker
Guardian Of Seibertron
Posts: 6548
News Credits: 7
Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:47 am
Location: Somewhere south of the Border...
Watch Overcracker on YouTube
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 6
Endurance: 9
Rank: 10
Courage: 9
Firepower: Infinity
Skill: 10

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Emerje » Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:50 pm

Motto: "Spellcheck's antithesis."
Weapon: Saw-Edged Pincer
At least he has the Matrix chamber now so you can't see directly through him. It's an improvement no matter how you look at it.

Waiting to see what Hasbro's price ends up being, I'm sure it'll be on Pulse.

Emerje
User avatar
Emerje
News Staff
Posts: 10720
News Credits: 257
Joined: Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:15 am
Location: Maine
Alt Mode: Lobster Moose
Strength: 9
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 4
Endurance: 8
Rank: 6
Courage: 10
Firepower: 3
Skill: 6

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Sabrblade » Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:55 pm

Motto: "Can't do a job halfway. What's worth doing is worth doing well, I say."
Weapon: Saber Blade
Emerje wrote:At least he has the Matrix chamber now so you can't see directly through him. It's an improvement no matter how you look at it.
That's assuming the Matrix chamber has a new wall behind it instead of being left hollow (which we can't tell either way from these pics).
"When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"

Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
User avatar
Sabrblade
God Of Transformers
Posts: 39358
News Credits: 441
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:22 pm
Location: Tampa, FL
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8
Rank: 9
Courage: 8
Firepower: 7
Skill: 9

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby GrangerPerry » Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:57 pm

Wow wow wow! I’m so excited I’ve always wanted a line like this! I want every character from the first wave of figures to be updated like this! It’s been a dream of mine since I can remember I’m so happy!
GrangerPerry
Micromaster
Posts: 67
Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2018 1:16 pm

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Emerje » Tue Aug 08, 2023 11:52 pm

Motto: "Spellcheck's antithesis."
Weapon: Saw-Edged Pincer
Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:At least he has the Matrix chamber now so you can't see directly through him. It's an improvement no matter how you look at it.
That's assuming the Matrix chamber has a new wall behind it instead of being left hollow (which we can't tell either way from these pics).

Definitely not a second wall behind the chamber, the empty gap under his head confirms it.

Image

That image also shows that he has a second shoulder joint in his upper arm, not just he one in his chest. giving him double shoulder joints and an ab crunch make his lack of a neck joint (just a swivel) very strange.

Still no word on if these have diecast or not. The descriptions don't mention it so probably not, but usually Japanese companies give material lists that would confirm it.

Emerje
User avatar
Emerje
News Staff
Posts: 10720
News Credits: 257
Joined: Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:15 am
Location: Maine
Alt Mode: Lobster Moose
Strength: 9
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 4
Endurance: 8
Rank: 6
Courage: 10
Firepower: 3
Skill: 6

Re: Updated G1 Optimus Prime Toys Coming

Postby Sabrblade » Wed Aug 09, 2023 12:20 am

Motto: "Can't do a job halfway. What's worth doing is worth doing well, I say."
Weapon: Saber Blade
Emerje wrote:Still no word on if these have diecast or not. The descriptions don't mention it so probably not, but usually Japanese companies give material lists that would confirm it.

Emerje
While the size, transformation pattern, and basic construction using some die-cast alloys follow the original Convoy toys, the ideal Commander Convoy toy is now available with updated articulation for posing and gimmicks depicted in the animation.
"When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"

Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
User avatar
Sabrblade
God Of Transformers
Posts: 39358
News Credits: 441
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:22 pm
Location: Tampa, FL
Strength: 7
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 7
Endurance: 8
Rank: 9
Courage: 8
Firepower: 7
Skill: 9

PreviousNext

Return to Transformers Toys Discussion

Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Visit our store on eBay
These are affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you purchase items or services through these links.
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "KNIGHT WATCH OPTIMUS PRIME Transformers Rescue Bots Lance Scale Hasbro 2018 New"
NEW!
KNIGHT WATCH OPTIM ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "OPTIMUS PRIME Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Featured Feature Playskool 2022"
NEW!
OPTIMUS PRIME Tran ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Activators BUMBLEBEE Transformers Animated complete + instructions 2008 240906A"
NEW!
Activators BUMBLEB ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "1-Step BUMBLEBEE Transformers Earthspark One Steps Hasbro 2024 New"
NEW!
1-Step BUMBLEBEE T ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TC-02 BIG BUMBLEBEE Transformers Last Knight Armor Turbo Changers Takara 2018"
NEW!
TC-02 BIG BUMBLEBE ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "WFC-E11 OPTIMUS PRIME Transformers Earthrise Leader Class G1 2024 Reissue 240909"
NEW!
WFC-E11 OPTIMUS PR ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "BUMBLEBEE Transformers Studio Series Gamer Edition +10 Deluxe Reactivate 2024"
NEW!
BUMBLEBEE Transfor ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "OPTIMUS PRIME Transformers Earthspark Deluxe Mandroid wave Hasbro 2023 New"
NEW!
OPTIMUS PRIME Tran ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "STARSCREAM Transformers Studio Series Core Class Bumblebee Hasbro 2024 New"
NEW!
STARSCREAM Transfo ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TC-01 BIG OPTIMUS PRIME Transformers Last Knight Armor Turbo Changers Takara"
NEW!
TC-01 BIG OPTIMUS ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "OPTIMUS PRIME Transformers Legacy United Deluxe Class G1 Hasbro 2024 New"
NEW!
OPTIMUS PRIME Tran ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "BUMBLEBEE Transformers Earthspark Deluxe Mandroid wave Hasbro 2023 New"
NEW!
BUMBLEBEE Transfor ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "ARMADA OPTIMUS PRIME Transformers Legacy Evolution Commander Hasbro 2023 New"
NEW!
ARMADA OPTIMUS PRI ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "WFC-GS17 Shattered Glass Optimus Prime Transformers Generations Selects 2024"
NEW!
WFC-GS17 Shattered ...
* Price and quantities subject to change. Shipping costs, taxes and other fees not included in cost shown. Refer to listing for current price and availability.
Find the items above and thousands more at the Seibertron Store on eBay
Transformers Podcast: Twincast / Podcast #361 - Doppelganger
Twincast / Podcast #361:
"Doppelganger"
MP3 · iTunes · RSS · View · Discuss · Ask
Posted: Saturday, October 19th, 2024

Featured Products on Amazon.com

These are affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you purchase items or services through these links.
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Legends Class Autobot Tailgate" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Toys Optimus Prime Cyberverse Ultimate Class Action Figure - Repeatable Matrix Mega Shot Action Attack Move - Toys for Kids 6 & Up, 11.5"" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers MPM04 Optimus Prime" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Power of The Primes Deluxe Class Dinobot Snarl" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Power of The Primes Deluxe Terrorcon Cutthroat" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Deluxe Windblade and Scorchfire" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Studio Series 10 Deluxe Class Movie 1 Autobot Jazz" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of the Primes Voyager Class Starscream" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Deluxe Class Smokescreen" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: The Last Knight -- Knight Armor Turbo Changer Grimlock" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Six Shot and Decepticon Revolver" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Blitzwing and Decepticon Hazard" on AMAZON