Mission to Cybertron Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Two-Pack Sighted at Singapore Retail
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Comment by william-james88
Jun 7, 2017
It turns out our fellow Podcaster Scotty P was right when saying that his initial impression of Transformers: The Last Knight Deluxe Hot Rod was seeing it as mostly a new mold. In hand images of this toy have been uploaded to Transformers Never Die fan site by Blackai, covering the toy's many angles and, more importantly, includes images next to Lockdown. It is here that we see that this toy is more of an inspiration from the Lockdown mold, using its design as a base and building from it like Titans Return Chromedome did with Combiner Wars Dead End, rather than a more common retool. Wha sells this is the upscaled nature of this toy. In both modes, this toy is larger than the Lockdown mold, at least from what the pictures show. While the transformation remains very similar to Lockdown's there is a new trick for the arms. In terms of parts and scale, this is very much a new and distinctive toy, offering a unique build for Hot Rod, while still having a familiar car mode and transformation.
For those unaware, this is a Walmart Exclusive in the US (and presumably in other countries where Walmart operates).
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For those unaware, this is a Walmart Exclusive in the US (and presumably in other countries where Walmart operates).
Enjoy the images and click here to be brought to the original post for more.






















Re: Mission to Cybertron Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Two-Pack Sighted at Singapore Retail
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Comment by Optimum Supreme
Jun 7, 2017
"Wha sells this is the upscaled nature of this toy."
I'm guessing there's a typo there, unless I'm having a brain event.
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Oh, just got it, it's a simple missing T to make wha into what. Whew, glad it wasn't my brain. I need that to live.
I'm guessing there's a typo there, unless I'm having a brain event.

ETA
Oh, just got it, it's a simple missing T to make wha into what. Whew, glad it wasn't my brain. I need that to live.

Re: Mission to Cybertron Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Two-Pack Sighted at Singapore Retail
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$72 for two deluxes? I dunno about protoform but deluxe DOTM OP is NOT worth $36 in any universe I live in. Even at half that price it'd be a ripoff. I hope it's just local market forces driving the price and it'll be much cheaper if/when it winds up in other locales, because holy smokes.
Comment by Optimum Supreme
Jun 7, 2017
featuring a $99.99 SGD (72 USD) two-pack evolution-esque set of Deluxe Optimus Primes: the Dark of the Moon mold and the 2007 Protoform mold!
$72 for two deluxes? I dunno about protoform but deluxe DOTM OP is NOT worth $36 in any universe I live in. Even at half that price it'd be a ripoff. I hope it's just local market forces driving the price and it'll be much cheaper if/when it winds up in other locales, because holy smokes.
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Comment by Overcracker
Jun 7, 2017
Definitely going to have to pick this up. It's a massive retool, in all the good ways.
I wonder if they'll give us a traditional Hot Rod deco later down the road.
I wonder if they'll give us a traditional Hot Rod deco later down the road.
Re: Mission to Cybertron Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Two-Pack Sighted at Singapore Retail
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We already know how much it is in the US: $40
Comment by william-james88
Jun 7, 2017
Optimum Supreme wrote:featuring a $99.99 SGD (72 USD) two-pack evolution-esque set of Deluxe Optimus Primes: the Dark of the Moon mold and the 2007 Protoform mold!
$72 for two deluxes? I dunno about protoform but deluxe DOTM OP is NOT worth $36 in any universe I live in. Even at half that price it'd be a ripoff. I hope it's just local market forces driving the price and it'll be much cheaper if/when it winds up in other locales, because holy smokes.
We already know how much it is in the US: $40

Re: Mission to Cybertron Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Two-Pack Sighted at Singapore Retail
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Comment by Kurona
Jun 7, 2017
Some pretty impressive retooling going on here... reminds me a bit of Titans Return. Hasbro have upped their game in the mold re-use area and they've no intentions of going back.
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Comment by Deadput
Jun 7, 2017
Huh the only things that show it's a retool is the white/silver neck piece, the lower legs and feet and presumably the Transformation.
While it's a shame the chest is not raised and the feet are Lockdown's this Hot rod seems to be a good figure for him.
While it's a shame the chest is not raised and the feet are Lockdown's this Hot rod seems to be a good figure for him.
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Comment by RAR
Jun 7, 2017
I'd have liked that Proto-form Optimus in the Cybertron (Beast) Optimus Prime Colours - or even Optimus Primal colours he's always reminded me of that toy & toys.
The Silver-gray is kinda plain looking - I need to see what it looks like next to the blue Grey Original - not something I'm going to be chasing though with much enthusiasm.
Optimus seems very similar to the original mould - I like the gun though.
The Silver-gray is kinda plain looking - I need to see what it looks like next to the blue Grey Original - not something I'm going to be chasing though with much enthusiasm.
Optimus seems very similar to the original mould - I like the gun though.
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Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Jun 7, 2017
Damn that Hot Rod is so very nice and being bigger than Lockdown is a big surprise too. A very likely purchase from me! I need to know which UK store will have him.
ALso it's a bit odd that on the box Bumblebee is the main focus and pushing Hot Rod off the edge. As if Bee doesn't have enough attention already.
ALso it's a bit odd that on the box Bumblebee is the main focus and pushing Hot Rod off the edge. As if Bee doesn't have enough attention already.

Re: Mission to Cybertron Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Two-Pack Sighted at Singapore Retail
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Comment by Downshift55
Jun 7, 2017
So wait, this toy doesn't come with any weapons? Awwww.....
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Comment by Downshift55
Jun 7, 2017
Wish this toy had the back wing doors the movie version had.
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Comment by dragons
Jun 7, 2017
New figure old figure I don't care he looks interesting I'll be buying this figure
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Comment by Rainmaker
Jun 7, 2017
I hope the optimus 2-pack doesn't have it's price inflated like the legion 2-packs...


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Where do the weapons come from that the figure is holding in that collector's images?
Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Jun 7, 2017
Downshift55 wrote:So wait, this toy doesn't come with any weapons? Awwww.....
Where do the weapons come from that the figure is holding in that collector's images?
Re: Mission to Cybertron Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Two-Pack Sighted at Singapore Retail
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From what I can tell, the lower legs and more importantly, the basic skeleton is reused from Lockdown, with the new Hot Rod parts built around it.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 7, 2017
Deadput wrote:Huh the only things that show it's a retool is the white/silver neck piece, the lower legs and feet and presumably the Transformation.
From what I can tell, the lower legs and more importantly, the basic skeleton is reused from Lockdown, with the new Hot Rod parts built around it.
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One of them is AOE Hounds gun and I don't know about the second but I assume it comes from the same place.
Comment by Deadput
Jun 7, 2017
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Downshift55 wrote:So wait, this toy doesn't come with any weapons? Awwww.....
Where do the weapons come from that the figure is holding in that collector's images?
One of them is AOE Hounds gun and I don't know about the second but I assume it comes from the same place.
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I still wish weapon packs were a thing. Just a whole bunch of random and awesome guns, swords, shields and such with 5mm posts. Easily equip weaponless figures without depriving others of theirs.
Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Jun 7, 2017
Deadput wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Downshift55 wrote:So wait, this toy doesn't come with any weapons? Awwww.....
Where do the weapons come from that the figure is holding in that collector's images?
One of them is AOE Hounds gun and I don't know about the second but I assume it comes from the same place.
I still wish weapon packs were a thing. Just a whole bunch of random and awesome guns, swords, shields and such with 5mm posts. Easily equip weaponless figures without depriving others of theirs.
Re: Mission to Cybertron Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Two-Pack Sighted at Singapore Retail
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They were a thing at one point? :O
I really do wonder why Hasbro or Takara don't release playsets with their toys
Comment by Rainmaker
Jun 7, 2017
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Deadput wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Downshift55 wrote:So wait, this toy doesn't come with any weapons? Awwww.....
Where do the weapons come from that the figure is holding in that collector's images?
One of them is AOE Hounds gun and I don't know about the second but I assume it comes from the same place.
I still wish weapon packs were a thing. Just a whole bunch of random and awesome guns, swords, shields and such with 5mm posts. Easily equip weaponless figures without depriving others of theirs.
They were a thing at one point? :O
I really do wonder why Hasbro or Takara don't release playsets with their toys

Re: Mission to Cybertron Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Two-Pack Sighted at Singapore Retail
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Not for Transformers as far as I can recall but other toylines have had them including Hasbro's own GI Joe.

Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Jun 7, 2017
Rainmaker wrote:
They were a thing at one point? :O
Not for Transformers as far as I can recall but other toylines have had them including Hasbro's own GI Joe.


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Comment by Deadput
Jun 7, 2017
Id kill for a weapon pack of those little pistol rifles that come with Titan Return Blurr, Chromedome and their repaints since it's the perfect standard troop firearm.
More of a reason for me to bye multiple Getaways as Autotroopers.
More of a reason for me to bye multiple Getaways as Autotroopers.