The Energon Pub

[Deadput]

Is it in the movie line because like Movie Optimus, these guys don't actually carry the Matrix in their chest?

He did in DOTM

(Also WFC Prime did carry the Matrix in the second half of the Autobot Campaign just saying.)

[Kurona]

Courtesy of a Weibo post once again, we have new images of the packaging for the upcoming Transformers: Tribute 2-Pack of WFC Optimus Prime and Orion Pax from Titans Return Kup! It proudly displays the figures alongside a little bio description for the two. As the image is a bit small, we've typed out the bio below for an easier time reading. Take a look and tell us what you think in the forums!

"Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing." The words of OPTIMUS PRIME tell of his own epic journey as the universe's greatest protector. A humble data scientist, ORION PAX accepted the MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP to become the powerful AUTOBOT commander OPTIMUS PRIME.

[Kurona]

"Humble data scientist"? So I guess they're going with the Dreamwave War Within backstory rather than TFP's librarian, G1's factory worker or IDW's super-cop?

[Sabrblade]

"Humble data scientist"? So I guess they're going with the Dreamwave War Within backstory rather than TFP's librarian, G1's factory worker or IDW's super-cop?

That was Optronix, though. Orion Pax as a data clerk/archivist/librarian was Aligned.

[Highbrowseyebrows]

If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

[Terrsolpix]

If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

[steals_your_goats]

If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

In Transformers Prime Megatron's name used to be Megatronus

[-Kanrabat-]

Great set! This will give the chance to those who missed out on the original WFC Optimus. It go for insane prices on Ebay for years now.

[Terrsolpix]

If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

In Transformers Prime Megatron's name used to be Megatronus

That's why I said apart from name.

[Terrsolpix]

Great set! This will give the chance to those who missed out on the original WFC Optimus. It go for insane prices on Ebay for years now.

Not only that, but has a much more tasteful blue accent color! Also doesn't hurt that it is a box set and will probably sell slower. Well, that's assuming it goes the bee vs steeljaw box and not chaos on velocitron.

[Ultra Markus]

If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

they could go gladiator megatron and decepticon leader megatron

[D-Maximal_Primal]

This is a weird sort of thing, and i kind of like it, even if I won't buy it

[leokearon]

If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

[Terrsolpix]

If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Oooooh they even have the head sculpt. I can definitely see this happening. The mold isn't perfect but I doubt we'd get any remolding on it.

[leokearon]

If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Oooooh they even have the head sculpt. I can definitely see this happening. The mold isn't perfect but I doubt we'd get any remolding on it.

Well Twin-Twist is the only one that turns into any kind of Mining Vehicle

[Terrsolpix]

If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Oooooh they even have the head sculpt. I can definitely see this happening. The mold isn't perfect but I doubt we'd get any remolding on it.

Well Twin-Twist is the only one that turns into any kind of Mining Vehicle

That's why it's not perfect. If it had a singular drill, then it would be perfect.

[Omegatron.]

If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

In Transformers Prime Megatron's name used to be Megatronus

That's why I said apart from name.

They probably specifically meant pre-war-Megatron Megatronus for the boxset, not member-of-the-Thirteen Megatronus.

[OptimalOptimus2]

Great set! This will give the chance to those who missed out on the original WFC Optimus. It go for insane prices on Ebay for years now.

I'm pretty sure that this boxset is going to be around $30-$40 USD, so yes, it would be a bit more cheaper if the set was around that price range. You'll be getting the most for your wallet. The Titans Return Kup isn't a bad figure, but I would rather see the Generations Sergeant Kup get retooled as Orion Pax; I think he will just look better.

[Terrsolpix]

Great set! This will give the chance to those who missed out on the original WFC Optimus. It go for insane prices on Ebay for years now.

I'm pretty sure that this boxset is going to be around $30-$40 USD, so yes, it would be a bit more cheaper if the set was around that price range. You'll be getting the most for your wallet. The Titans Return Kup isn't a bad figure, but I would rather see the Generations Sergeant Kup get retooled as Orion Pax; I think he will just look better.

Really? The torso just really couldn't work as any other character without major reengineering.

[Qwan]

If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

I would very much like this. He looks pretty . Plus, any opportunity to get a WfC Megatron (which, next to TR Megs, is probably my hypothetical favorite representation of the character) like I hopefully will Optimus here would be very welcome.

[Bronzewolf]

Site sponsor TFsource has put the Transformers Tribute Optimus Prime Orion Pax two pack up on their website for preorder! The set is expected to ship in August of this year and is going for $59.99. Check out the page here and let us know in the discussion forums if you'll be jumping at the chance to by this pair of primes!

[Randomhero]

Ya know I get it. It's an exclusive, an Asian exclusive at that but I was expecting 30-40 not $60. Oh well. Cheers to anyone who gets it

[Cheetron]

I was all for this set. And then I saw $60. Money may be tight but $60 for 2 deluxes... no thank you

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

[-Kanrabat-]

That WFC Optimus was once worth 60$US alone on Ebay a while back. Now, if you want one, it's "only" 30$US on average plus shipping.

So, eh, options.