MOBAT Tank Optimus Prime Toy Coming along with 86 Blaster and More

Okay, this does make more sense with the general theme of this crossover, but we'd better get a red Megatron HISS Tank retooled into Op at some point.

Also, pairing him with Duke would make more sense since he was the Joe leader who "died" then got better thanks to complaints from kids and their parents about Optimus Prime's death, an interesting interaction between movies intended for release a year apart. Though I could see pairing Duke with Prowl, if not what vehicle he'd turn into...

Will it be a straight rerelease of Blaster with Eject? Or will the price get bumped up and we get Rewind as well and perhaps even Ramhorn and Steeljaw?

Rodimus Prime wrote:Will it be a straight rerelease of Blaster with Eject? Or will the price get bumped up and we get Rewind as well and perhaps even Ramhorn and Steeljaw?

Straight repaint for Blaster. Don't expect anything fancy.

I wonder if they will let us have some Tom Scioli designs?





If the Studio Series can get Concept Art designs. I don't see why this line couldn't have comic book stuff?

Bumblevivisector wrote:Okay, this does make more sense with the general theme of this crossover, but we'd better get a red Megatron HISS Tank retooled into Op at some point.

Also, pairing him with Duke would make more sense since he was the Joe leader who "died" then got better thanks to complaints from kids and their parents about Optimus Prime's death, an interesting interaction between movies intended for release a year apart. Though I could see pairing Duke with Prowl, if not what vehicle he'd turn into...

They already released a Duke and Cobra Commander retro O-ring two-pack. If I'm not mistaken, all of the retro O-ring figures in this crossover line are new.

I was actually hoping that Optimus would be an APC. I envisioned it working like the original toy where the top would come off. Simple transformation too. Rear of the vehicle his legs, middle section his arms, and the the head being tucked inside the cab/chest. Only problem with my idea is his back would be totally empty just like the G1 toy.

The REPROLABELS FOR SOUNDWAVE are now available. This set will make quite a difference for his look.
Now, if only Toyhax would bother making the Bumblebee set...

I suppose the MOBAT makes the most sense for Optimus simply because it's roughly the same size as the HISS Tank. I know some people wanted the Mauler, but it's probably a little too big by comparison. Plus I'm guessing the MOBAT barrel will act as Prime's gun, can't really do that with the Mauler's barrel.



Let's see people complain that Prime isn't motorized.

I wonder if this means the next Joe HasLab will also be the MOBAT since in 2022 both Megatron and the HasLab campaign that year was the HISS tank.

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I still regret not getting that set from Target.

Thanks to the Pulse sale, I finally tried one of these out and got Soundwave.

while is he not really a great figure, he is a super fun toy. I actually really love this thing. The alt mode is a beast that makes me a bit uncomfortable since it is hard to figure out what it really wants to be.

But it is so fun! Like really fun. I just love it.

This is my favorite set by far.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is my favorite set by far.

He's just FUN. That is the big thing, this is a toy that is far and away super fun to me despite the shortcomings as a figure.

In many ways, he feels like the inverse of Legacy Armada Megs, who is technically a great figure but not really fun because all his gimmicks were neutered.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is my favorite set by far.

He's just FUN. That is the big thing, this is a toy that is far and away super fun to me despite the shortcomings as a figure.

In many ways, he feels like the inverse of Legacy Armada Megs, who is technically a great figure but not really fun because all his gimmicks were neutered.

Egg salad!

I really like Soundwave too. He comes together really well. Kinda surprised his Autobot counterpart hasn't been released yet.

Gauntlet101010 wrote:I really like Soundwave too. He comes together really well. Kinda surprised his Autobot counterpart hasn't been released yet.

I have been eagerly awaiting Kup's reveal, wonder what is holding him up

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Gauntlet101010 wrote:I really like Soundwave too. He comes together really well. Kinda surprised his Autobot counterpart hasn't been released yet.

I have been eagerly awaiting Kup's reveal, wonder what is holding him up

Me too, I'm looking for Kup & Slaughter.

In the meantime, I applied the Reprolabels on all 3.
They are worth it.

Just saw these photos:

Looking awesome!

Does he have his Cygar?

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Does he have his Cygar?

Might as well add squishable boobas on Windblade.
It will never happen.

At least not officially.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Does he have his Cygar?

Might as well add squishable boobas on Windblade.
It will never happen.

At least not officially.

It looked like it might be there in the photo.

chest mods are vastly different (gross) than a cygar he had in the comics too

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Does he have his Cygar?

Might as well add squishable boobas on Windblade.
It will never happen.

At least not officially.

It looked like it might be there in the photo.

chest mods are vastly different (gross) than a cygar he had in the comics too

"Gross" as in adding FLESH to a bot. No matter the body part, it can't be anything else but gross and creepy.

Regardless, these are "adult only" things. And anything that is related to tobacco or alcohol is officially a big no-no in toy form.

That's where 3P upgrade kits comes in. And I'm pretty sure someone is already designing a new head with cy-gar accessory. Like I-Gear did way, way back then.



I still have my upgraded Generations "classic" Kup, but I lost the original head as well as the spare one over the years.

Looks like it's just a shadow to me. I think there's a clearer picture on TFW. TBH, Kup looks great, even if the arms are a little out of proportion. Sometimes TFs have weird proportions. Hopefully he holds together well - that was where BB didn't work well. I don't think it's as good as Soundwave, though. That's gonna be the one to beat.

The cygar was cool, but it's really just that one version of Kup that one time. And, yeah, these are on toy shelves, so it'll never happen. I don't think it's any worse than TFs with beards or pouty lips.

Triple T Kup looks pretty neat, and I may get it. But KITT looks much cooler and will definitely be getitng that one!

Any word on when it goes live? I didn't hear them say anything about it for any of the reveals.

Imma really need Kup after seeing more pictures, he looks super!

Time for the Sergeants duo to be reviewed!

The price of the set is a cheaper than Megatron but more expensive than Bee. For that money, you get two Joes, Leatherneck and Sgt Slaughter. The Triple-T is Kup this time around.

The colors works well for the bot.



The "vintage" Joes are great as usual.¸As for Kup, he's absolutely fantastic! The best so far from the line.
How? Lemme explain.



Compared to Megatron, Bumblebee, and even Soundwave, Kup feels like a REAL Transformers. He feels FULL and SOLID in hand. Not like ice cubes trays and tupperwares strung together like the rest.



There's also NO HOLLOWS whatsoever, appart a tiny one under his hands.



His backpack is also reasonable.



Kup is lacking wrists rotations, but he's fairly poseable.



At his back, a panel can be lowered to reveal a console.



Kup can carry his children to school on his back.





The vehicle is compact and solid.





Even from under, you'd have no clue this thing can transform.



With his crew and armaments, the Triple-T looks magnificent.
By the way, you can put the Joes foot-platforms in the hollow space in front of the vehicle's seat. The driver will have to lift his knees a bit if you do so.



The back of the vehicle (or the bot's) have storage spaces for the Joes weapons and accessories.



Overall, Kup is the very BEST Joe X TF set. Solid, no hollows, and an excellent value for the price. Yes, even at full price.