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News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:35 am

What time is it? It's time to pimp out your Reveal The Shield (G2) Optimus Prime! An update to the website of third party MakeToy gives us new prototype images of the upcoming upgrade 'Tank' for the deluxe class figure. Among the accessories include a katana, which looks like it can be converted into a buster sword. There's also a new blaster and head for the figure. Of course, the most important piece from MakeToys will be the tanker trailer, which can turn into a base, and further into a battle suit. Check out the pictures below, and keep that drool in check!

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Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:39 am

Looks great! I'm really hoping the colors match both versions of the figure. I have one of each but I like the United version much better.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:57 am

So, Hasbro really needs to get on repainting RTS Prime as RID Scourge before this thing comes out. I require it.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:05 am

kirbenvost wrote:So, Hasbro really needs to get on repainting RTS Prime as RID Scourge before this thing comes out. I require it.

I'd take that and a Toxitron and have a complete nerdgasm.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:36 am

I'm more interested in seeing how much the RTS Optimus Prime mold is going to skyrocket in the secondary market. If a sub-par, once shelfwarmer, Classics Rodimus can turn into the pricey beast it is now, I don't even want to know about this figure. And I'm sure a repaint of this figure is in the making, there's no way Hasbro would get away without repainting an Optimus Prime mold!

Really looking forward to this though, just really excited. Almost, almost, giving me the urge to go through and pick up the BotCon '10 set and the other G2 homages of '10-'11.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:38 am

Bloody hell, I have to bet more RTS Primes, this thing rocks!

by **MINDVVIPE** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:46 am

Thats one killer upgrade. I have a feeling colour prototypes are going to blow my mind. Thats also pretty complex for a deluxe sized figure.

News Credits: 3 · by **Dread_Wing** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:47 am

I have zero interest in the G2 Prime figure, but heaven help me, if Hasbro comes out with a Scourge repaint, which by all accounts should be an inevitability, then I will be all over this awesome upgrade kit! I passed on the SDCC Nemesis Prime wanting something more sinister and fearsome (and without blue windows), and I think this fits the bill nicely!

by **Lord Raze** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:04 am

Yep, that sold me.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:20 am

Sonuva...

Looks like I'm going to have to find me a RTS Optimus. Doggone it.

by **SPRINGER112** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:35 am

i have g2 prime and i have to say that this will be the first 3rd party upgrade set that i have ever bought,swords a big improvment as well.

by **SPRINGER112** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:37 am

what about a ultra magnus repaint??????? :-?

News Credits: 1 · by **Jesterhead** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:28 am

Glorious!

Really diggin' this!

News Credits: 17 · by **cannonfodder4000** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:45 am

SPRINGER112 wrote:what about a ultra magnus repaint???????

Like people actually wanted that one.

by **WarGraver** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:53 am

It's super sexy, and reminds me of IDW's version of Apex Armor. A must-have for sure.

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:43 am

I like the look of the add on parts, though the backpack components make the figure look like its wearing a portable shower stall. It's interesting how the base figure's hands hold onto the add on hands, which in turn hold on to the add on weapons. It's also nice that the Tank sword is compatible with Drift's back clip for holding a sword.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:27 am

cannonfodder4000 wrote:
SPRINGER112 wrote:what about a ultra magnus repaint???????

Like people actually wanted that one.

Shattered Glass Nemesis Prime

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:11 am

Mkall wrote:
cannonfodder4000 wrote:
SPRINGER112 wrote:what about a ultra magnus repaint???????

Like people actually wanted that one.

Shattered Glass Nemesis Prime

Wouldn't that be regular Prime? I mean, it would be the opposite of of evil prime..... :???:

I have to get this! I picked up 2 of the Hasbro versions of this guy, one for my classics shelves and one for my Prime Shrine. I think this set is awesome, they would really have to screw up the colors to keep me from buying this, and I mean pink, teal and yellow screw up! :lol:

by **Cyberion** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:33 am

This is seriously epic and totally blows the Ultimate Prime away. But OMG... I already have a G1, Deluxe and Voyager DOTM Primes as well as the Classic Henkei and D.I.A. Commander. I'm trying to stop collecting Primes now... But this is going to be hard to pass up

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:34 am

Interesting to note: I only bought RTS Prime because of the concept pics for this set.

by **g2grimmy64** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:37 am

"Hey, that's a cool new swo-SWEET CHEEZUS, IT'S A BOY." :shock:

WANT.

by **Cyberion** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:43 am

GetRightRobot wrote:
Mkall wrote:
cannonfodder4000 wrote:
SPRINGER112 wrote:what about a ultra magnus repaint???????

Like people actually wanted that one.

Shattered Glass Nemesis Prime

Wouldn't that be regular Prime? I mean, it would be the opposite of of evil prime.....

I have to get this! I picked up 2 of the Hasbro versions of this guy, one for my classics shelves and one for my Prime Shrine. I think this set is awesome, they would really have to screw up the colors to keep me from buying this, and I mean pink, teal and yellow screw up!

Dude, your collection is ridiculously epic on a scale that has my jaw dropped on the floor... :ic$:

News Credits: 13 · by **grimdragon2001** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:03 am

between this and thier devastator, MakeToy has got my full attention. anyone have a price for this guy yet

News Credits: 2 · by **Requiem Prime** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:12 am

Convotron wrote:I like the look of the add on parts, though the backpack components make the figure look like its wearing a portable shower stall. It's interesting how the base figure's hands hold onto the add on hands, which in turn hold on to the add on weapons. It's also nice that the Tank sword is compatible with Drift's back clip for holding a sword.

Seriously? I'd buy a second set just for that! I hate that floppy thing.

by **FansProjectFan178** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:28 am

I nearly missed the Shadow Commander having discovered it near the end of its distribution.

I thought I wouldn't have the money for the Protector because I needed Rodimus as well.

No I am thanking whatever spirits of the Allspark helped inspire the Tank. RTS Prime is in my collection now all I need to do is wait....

......now I remember how much waiting sucks!!! :-x