Better Look at Earthrise Sleep Mode (aka dead) Optimus Prime Figure with New Headsculpt

I can't help but feel dead Optimus is pointless. It looks fanatic but it's so niche I can only see it appealing to a very small group in the hobby.

Thanks to Seibertronians nickster563, mattysan, and AcademyofDrX, we've been made aware that two highly anticipated Earthrise 2-packs have had listings put up on Target's website. Both the Skywarp and Thundercracker Voyager set, as well as the Decepticon Clone set of Pounce and Wingspan have been listed, though as of publication time for this article, neither has been in stock or been put up for preorder.


















There's no release date listed for either one, but they likely should be available sometime this summer. You can click on either set of pictures to be taken to the product page, and you can also sign up for in-stock alerts.

Hm... Dead Prime's head is a little off putting for some reason. I know it's accurate, but I think it's just a little out of place because there's not more damaged parts. I'll probably still get it just because it actually looks kinda neat, but it's a little weird there's not more damage done

Rodimus Prime wrote:

Flashwave wrote:

Sentinel_Primal wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Armor or battle station. I would personally hope for him to be taller than WFC Optimus since WFC Optimus comes up a bit short scale-wise. It shouldn't be hard, since the most complex thing Roddy would need is struts to make the spoiler not partsform.

Based on the assumption that the price point of a figure depends on the amount of materials used and not the size of the figure itself, if Rodimus is sold as a leader and is the same size as Optimus, as he should be, does that leave enough material for his battle platform that includes the dual barreled cannon and is able to fold up to actually attach to Rodimus in vehicle mode from the flimsy excuse for a trailer that "leader" Optimus got?

Depending how many hollow bits, I'd say so. Rodimus's platform is technically smaller than Prime's trailer, especially as it would hook up to the main figure, leaving a hollow area for the connection point for vehicle mode, it might be close, but it's possible

I would assume the Dual Barrel Gun would not use any more parts than the Drone in Prime's trailer. From there, Roddy's Trailer would be a 1x1 parts copy of Prime's. 2xSide Wall and Roof, 1xFloor, 1xDoor with shield thingy, 4x wheels, 2×axle bogey parts.

But remember, Optimus's trailer was pretty much a simple box that folded open. Rodimus's trailer would have to have more smaller and differently molded parts to attach to the actual figure in vehicle mode. If they did it right, it would be a modern update of the original G1 toy, where Rodimus himself doesn't turn into a vehicle, just the front half of one. If Hasbro commits to a Rodimus figure, let it be a Rodimus figure, not a Hot Rod/Rodimus figure.

No it doesn't. Instead of a single 5mm peg for Prime's 5th wheel you cast the trailer deck with 2 5mm pegs that go into the calves of Rodimus Prime. Either cast the legs to blend with the body or cast the deck with longer side edges to hide the legs between.

Or just make it a Cybertronic Truck and give him a 5th wheel and be done with it.

Flashwave wrote:just make it a Cybertronic Truck and give him a 5th wheel and be done with it.

Not gonna happen. Not if they're sticking with the G1-accuracy they've had until now. And the 2 peg option wouldn't work either, because the trailer itself has to be redesigned. Rodimus can't have a box trailer because it wouldn't be G1-accurate. I know Magnus and Galaxy Prime aren't technically G1-accuratein vehicle mode either, but at least their vehicle modes are based on existing design. I don't know of any toy line or continuity where Rodimus has a box trailer. (I'm not saying there isn't one, I'm saying I haven't seen it.)

As for the 2-packs, I'm looking forward to the Seekers, if and when I can preorder them. I'm curious about the boxes, they both have "Cybertronian Villains" on the front. I wonder if we'll get Autobot 2-packs with "Cybertronian Heroes" on them. And why bring up Cybertron in a line called "Earthrise?"

Are those weapons part of the figure or it's from somewhere else?

Sleep optimus looks better than the normal version with his legs being all black, still passing on it as I'm still yet to find a standard optimus to my liking.

Yup I got zero interest for this Dead Prime. I can only hope / will still give heavy consideration for a Nemesis Prime for this mold just like Siege!

Zombie Optimus look amazing!
I wonder if it will be a Select exclusive, or a regular non-exclusive release?

-Kanrabat- wrote:Zombie Optimus look amazing!
I wonder if it will be a Select exclusive, or a regular non-exclusive release?

I'm thinking that, as I've seen suggested elsewhere, this was gonna be the SDCC exclusive, and now that that's not happening, like with how the toy-colors Refraktor set was gonna be the Hascon exclusive last year, it's gonna be a non-Selects "Fan Channel" exclusive.

Master Farr 1 wrote:

Quote me to see how it works.

Now care to explain what you're referring to?

I've got a feeling it's sleep mode Prime he's on about

I like the sleep mode optimus. With the new head sculpt, I'd like to get it. The only thing that seems off about it is giving him battle damage on his head, but not putting any on his body. IT would be cool if they added that damage as well.

I just got images from a personal source who has just got the exclusive Seeker 2 Pack in hand, which confirms a sighting in Hong Kong.

What were they thinking by making Skywarp's shoulders purple!?!

Trying to be accurate to animation model?

Sabrblade wrote:What were they thinking by making Skywarp's shoulders purple!?!

That they could hokld us over for now before fleecing us with a couple more versions that are even closer to perfect to milk us for all we've got

Artork312 wrote:Trying to be accurate to animation model?

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Huh.

Somehow, I completely forgot that he had purple shoulders in the show.

The had on sleep mode prime is pretty cool, but the rest of the battle damage is completely underwhelming by comparison. I might have been more interested with more damage. Also, would've been a lot more interested if he had normal colors with the trailer, or didn't have the trailer with his death colors. I don't see the point of it with this scheme.

Oh I am so getting Goth-mode Prime

We have new images from Japan showing Transformers Earthrise deluxe Arcee and it's pretty clear now why the designers opted for a detaching backpack. Basically, keeping that backpack on, which is still an option, makes for the biggest backpack ever seen in Transformers toy history. It's worse than any of the usual toys we make fun of for instance. She seems to have even less alt mode integration than Cybertron Thunderblast.

We do see one of these photos from Takara showing the figure with the bulkiest bits of the backpack removed and turning into a hoverboard. However, we see there that even with those bits removes, we still don't get the typical Arcee silhouette. Let us know if you think this is an improvement over the previous Generations/Legends Arcee and if you will be getting this toy when it comes out later this year.

Wasn't this really unconvincing hoverboard in the renders published Toy Fair weekend?

I think part of the backpack is mistransformed. There's supposed to be a gap between the "shoulder pylons", right?

Lol, that Arcee is seriously PACKING for quite the mountain trek!

Still getting her though.

YIKES that is an enormous backpack. On the plus side, I can see enterprising Shapeways designers making full vehicle kibble replacements for her to convert her into completely different characters.

Black Hat wrote:YIKES that is an enormous backpack. On the plus side, I can see enterprising Shapeways designers making full vehicle kibble replacements for her to convert her into completely different characters.

I bet Hasbro / Takara will be there first.

Thunderblast anyone?

Partsformers. More than meets the eye.

That looks really bad.

Well that's quite the pack to back. So is this what happens when you try to reinvent the wheel?

When they go to make her into the paradron medic, they could have a complete medical bay on her back.

Where!!

Well it's cool to see he does have a new head, but I still don't really see the point of this Optimus, and it honestly just concerns me that the chances of getting Shattered Glass Prime are lower.

YRQRM0 wrote:Also, would've been a lot more interested if he had normal colors with the trailer, or didn't have the trailer with his death colors. I don't see the point of it with this scheme.

Parts of the trailer are molded on the same sprues as parts of the figure, so it has to share the color scheme and they can't make the figure without the trailer (presumably). I feel like this gets brought up every time Prime is mentioned...

Also Arcee continues to just look to be a bad figure, so easy pass.

Tech wise, the T-30 Arcee seem to be the better mold.

william-james88 wrote:A new video on youtube shows us a good look at the upcoming Sleep Mode Optimus Prime figure (also known as dead Optimus Prime). So firstly, that confirms that we are getting one. Secondly, we get a good look at the robot mode and it features a new headsculpt based on his look in the movie when he died. This would be the very first time the concept of a dead G1 Optimus Prime was sold by Hasbro since so far it was always exclusive Takara redecos.

You can watch the video from Swift Transform below which features a comparison with Transformers Earthrise Leader Class Optimus Prime.

He's dead, Jim.

Arcee is a great big pass. Kudos for it having more curves at deluxe sized than fanstoys but those feet are awful, she must have bathed them in the same hot spring as earthrise prime but for a bit longer. Sticking with the platinum box set and the TR version.

I dont have any other Arcee, so I'll be getting her.

Did we know about Arcee's unpainted face before now?

ScottyP wrote:Wasn't this really unconvincing hoverboard in the renders published Toy Fair weekend?

Yes, why are you asking?

Sabrblade wrote:Did we know about Arcee's unpainted face before now?

Pretty sure it looked like that in the renders.

Quantum Surge wrote:I think part of the backpack is mistransformed. There's supposed to be a gap between the "shoulder pylons", right?

The renders do show the very tip of the hood folded in. These pictures seem to show a hinge at the same point, but I can't tell if that part is a separate piece.

sol magnus wrote:I dont have any other Arcee, so I'll be getting her.

The T-30 one is still available (and much better looking) on BBTS, but the catch is you can only get her paired with with T30 Chromia for $29.99.

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... tails/7165

Just another option for anyone who is Arceeless and underwhelmed by the ER version.

I have Legends Arcee, I plan to get ER Arcee, but I know the perfect Arcee is somewhere in-between these two.

Part of me wished Hasbro came up with a design that'd capture her look yet make her feel like a Transformer without a huge backpack. I know there's a way to make her look good while spreading the car kibble elsewhere without being the TR version.

Ho-ly shit that is TERRIBLE. Remember when people were going 'CHUG is becoming mini Masterpiece'? Well this is the end stage people, where the show accuracy cancer has metastized into massive chunks of useless alt mode just sticking out the back. This is such an ugly mess I'm gonna go get the T30 Arcee instead.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:I dont have any other Arcee, so I'll be getting her.

The T-30 one is still available (and much better looking) on BBTS, but the catch is you can only get her paired with with T30 Chromia for $29.99.

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... tails/7165

Just another option for anyone who is Arceeless and underwhelmed by the ER version.

If one doesn't have either, that's one great deal for a pair of excellent fembots.

I don't have T30 or Siege Chromia so I'll probably just get them as a two pack. If I end up not liking Chromia too much she'll become custom fodder or something, possibly as a Solus Prime? I think she has the look for it no?

Skritz wrote:I don't have T30 or Siege Chromia so I'll probably just get them as a two pack. If I end up not liking Chromia too much she'll become custom fodder or something, possibly as a Solus Prime? I think she has the look for it no?

T30 chromia is a pretty decent toy though, well worth having.

I don't mind the removable backpack. But they could have at least made it transform into something. Maybe a little drone or something. Simple partsforming is pretty lazy.

Since the details on her forearms don't match any detail on her alt mode, it looks like her robot and alt modes share exactly zero parts.


When was the last time we've seen that? Beast Wars Neo?

Tuned Agent wrote:Since the details on her forearms don't match any detail on her alt mode, it looks like her robot and alt modes share exactly zero parts.


When was the last time we've seen that? Beast Wars Neo?

Kinda reminds me of that AOE First Edition Optimus.

It does, however, integrate the front wheels into the legs fairly decently. The backpack, not so much.