Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by megatran Thu Jan 29, 2026 9:01 pm
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Will Takara fix ML bot mode feet? Cannot see why the finer detail was omitted.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by Judas_Warlord Tue Feb 17, 2026 11:28 am
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Yet Hasbro/Takara can't give us "official" re-issues of the Dinobots 
I farted on my wallet in my back pocket. I call that "GAS MONEY."
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal Tue Feb 17, 2026 12:34 pm
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Judas_Warlord wrote:Yet Hasbro/Takara can't give us "official" re-issues of the Dinobots
These are new molds based on the old toys, it has no impact on reissues
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by chuckdawg1999 Tue Feb 17, 2026 6:14 pm
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Judas_Warlord wrote:Yet Hasbro/Takara can't give us "official" re-issues of the Dinobots
The molds are literally lost at sea, and the cost to retro-tool new molds isn't cost-effective.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by megatran Tue Feb 17, 2026 10:36 pm
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chuckdawg1999 wrote:Judas_Warlord wrote:Yet Hasbro/Takara can't give us "official" re-issues of the Dinobots
The molds are literally lost at sea, and the cost to retro-tool new molds isn't cost-effective.
That old chestnut. Make it affordable & it'll fly off the shelves, just like Dinobots did in the cartoon. Then release the G2 versions. Then the pre-Transformers version. It'll blow up the internet.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by -Kanrabat- Sun May 03, 2026 8:26 pm
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I just learned by that video that Missing Link Ironhide (and by default, Ratchet too) are coming... With a twist.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by Sabrblade Sun May 03, 2026 8:37 pm
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The promo pic in question:
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by megatran Sun May 03, 2026 10:44 pm
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-Kanrabat- wrote:I just learned by that video that Missing Link Ironhide (and by default, Ratchet too) are coming... With a twist.
Twist? A new head?
What's wrong with the original head (plate)?
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by megatran Sun May 03, 2026 10:57 pm
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-Kanrabat- wrote:I just learned by that video that Missing Link Ironhide (and by default, Ratchet too) are coming... With a twist.
And also
Green Ratchet
Black Ironhide
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno Mon May 04, 2026 12:08 am
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Looking forward to Grimlock, Ironhide, and the probable Ratchet! I said I was "all-in" on Missing Link but to be honest, I can't do the repaints. WAY too rich for my blood at that point. I was SEVERELY tempted by Nemesis Prime, but if he was re-released as just the cab section along with a gun, axe, and bad matrix instead of the trailer and all that comes with it, I'd be up for it.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by Sabrblade Mon May 04, 2026 12:13 am
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Recent developments have surprisingly hinted that Missing Link Nemesis Prime might actually be a she rather than a he.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I was SEVERELY tempted by Nemesis Prime, but if he was re-released as just the cab section along with a gun, axe, and bad matrix instead of the trailer and all that comes with it, I'd be up for it.
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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.'
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno Mon May 04, 2026 12:33 am
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Sabrblade wrote:Recent developments have surprisingly hinted that Missing Link Nemesis Prime might actually be a she rather than a he.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I was SEVERELY tempted by Nemesis Prime, but if he was re-released as just the cab section along with a gun, axe, and bad matrix instead of the trailer and all that comes with it, I'd be up for it.
He, she, they, whatever, so long as that colour scheme doesn't change I'll want one! I'm even tempted by that Nemesis Star Convoy they teased. I just want some form of nemesis prime/convoy for my collection.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by Sabrblade Mon May 04, 2026 12:44 am
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Well, there's been lots to choose from over the decades.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Recent developments have surprisingly hinted that Missing Link Nemesis Prime might actually be a she rather than a he.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I was SEVERELY tempted by Nemesis Prime, but if he was re-released as just the cab section along with a gun, axe, and bad matrix instead of the trailer and all that comes with it, I'd be up for it.
He, she, they, whatever, so long as that colour scheme doesn't change I'll want one! I'm even tempted by that Nemesis Star Convoy they teased. I just want some form of nemesis prime/convoy for my collection.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by -Kanrabat- Mon May 04, 2026 4:15 am
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megatran wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I just learned by that video that Missing Link Ironhide (and by default, Ratchet too) are coming... With a twist.
Twist? A new head?
What's wrong with the original head (plate)?
Normally, ML is all about just making the G1 toy as accurate as possible, but with poseability engineered in. But here, they change the look completely.
Still, my guess is that this Ironhide/Ratchet will have an extra part that you can either leave in the driver seat, or remove it like ML Optimus's Matrix chamber.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by Perceptor1996 Mon May 04, 2026 3:23 pm
Ironhide is here.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by Sabrblade Mon May 04, 2026 3:32 pm
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Am I just invisible to everyone?
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by chuckdawg1999 Mon May 04, 2026 6:24 pm
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by megatran Tue May 05, 2026 1:13 am
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Perceptor1996 wrote:Ironhide is here.
OMG!!! Hit me like a dejavu mack truck.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by Sabrblade Wed May 06, 2026 12:44 am
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by chuckdawg1999 Wed May 06, 2026 1:13 am
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Sabrblade wrote:
I definitely see the missile launcher folded on the back. I think this will transform in two ways; like the original with a drone and base, and in a combined form that looks more like the Ironhide we love.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by -Kanrabat- Wed May 06, 2026 3:53 am
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chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:
I definitely see the missile launcher folded on the back. I think this will transform in two ways; like the original with a drone and base, and in a combined form that looks more like the Ironhide we love.
Yup. And I can see that the hands will be able to have both forms as well, meaning the actual hands, or the stubby stumps of the original.
I want it and the Ratchet, but I bet they will cost as much as Grimlock, meaning 200$+ each.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by megatran Wed May 06, 2026 10:36 pm
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-Kanrabat- wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:
I definitely see the missile launcher folded on the back. I think this will transform in two ways; like the original with a drone and base, and in a combined form that looks more like the Ironhide we love.
Yup. And I can see that the hands will be able to have both forms as well, meaning the actual hands, or the stubby stumps of the original.
I want it and the Ratchet, but I bet they will cost as much as Grimlock, meaning 200$+ each.
I can see 2 heads.
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by chuckdawg1999 Wed May 06, 2026 10:41 pm
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Re: Transformers Missing Link Discussion
Posted by -Kanrabat- Wed May 06, 2026 11:30 pm
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megatran wrote:I can see 2 heads.
That "second head" is actually just the Diaclone seat with a sticker on it. Beside, the design of that "face" is more furniture folds than anything, all in black. It can easily be ignored.
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