More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron

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We are updating the article below with more images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Revenge of the Fallen Megatron from Robot Kingdom's Facebook page and Stanley Cheung on Facebook. These show the head in a close up as well as the darker plastic being used and the deco. We also see the back of the box which tells us that the backdrop will be the Egyptian temple where Prime battles both Megatron and the Fallen, leaving one with part of his head missing and the other without a face.

Knowing at least half a year's worth of the 2019 Studio Series offerings, there was one glaring unknown: SS 31. Well, now we know both what it is and why we had not heard of it before. SS 31 turns out to be none other than voyager Revenge of the Fallen (ROTF) Megartron with Battle Damage. That damage includes a new darker deco and a new head to reflect what he looked like at the end of ROTF. This was revealed on Hobbybase's Facebook page where it seems to be available in that particular store in Hong Kong.

The listing on Robot Kingdom tells us why we had not heard of it yet, it is an exclusive item. We do not know yet who in the US will be carrying this exclusive item, but judging at how easy every other Studio Series exclusive has been to order or obtain in the US, there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

Credit(s): Robot Kingdom

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Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001840)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on December 31st, 2018 @ 1:54pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
transformnerd114 wrote:
Glarryg wrote:...that Scrapmetal isn't so "Bay-ish" that it wouldn't work as a custom figure in other settings, given a new head.

Glarryg

That's probably because he's an extensive remold of Combiner Wars Scavenger. I'm honestly surprised with how so few people recognize this, assuming you hadn't yet yourself.

Sorry if that sounded "snobish", I meant it as an observation, not a condescending remark.

Its not being mentionned now because everyone already did back when he was first revealed, and we have moved on since.

I didn’t notice until you pointed it out just now.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001843)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on December 31st, 2018 @ 2:08pm CST

...and at last, the mystery is solved, and everything is right with the line again. I have no interest in this figure, but I am very glad to have all the numbers accounted for. Does that make me OCD (an Order-Controlled Decepticon)? I dunno.

Also I still really want Scrapmetal, he looks so fun to just have around and pose.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001847)
Posted by o.supreme on December 31st, 2018 @ 2:46pm CST

Nemesis Primal wrote:...and at last, the mystery is solved, and everything is right with the line again. I have no interest in this figure, but I am very glad to have all the numbers accounted for. Does that make me OCD (an Order-Controlled Decepticon)? I dunno.

Also I still really want Scrapmetal, he looks so fun to just have around and pose.

I'm not even collecting these figures, and I'm glad the numbers all work now (even if it is a pretty low -hainging-fruit repaint) with a new head. Transformers and numbers-in-series has always been a BIG deal for me

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001848)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 31st, 2018 @ 2:47pm CST

I like it, it's different enough from the regular version for me, may have to get both :lol:

Though, I wonder when they'll attempt another Fallen toy.

As for that Scrapmetal, what class is he again? Voyager?

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001850)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 31st, 2018 @ 3:00pm CST

ZeroWolf wrote:I like it, it's different enough from the regular version for me, may have to get both Though, I wonder when they'll attempt another Fallen toy.

As for that Scrapmetal, what class is he again? Voyager?

Deluxe (argument against retool: different Class), along with Hightower. By contrast, Rampage and Long Haul are Voyagers.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001863)
Posted by no-one on December 31st, 2018 @ 4:44pm CST

Scrapmetal just seems to be re-using a lot of ideas and general concepts and improving on them. There can't be that many ways to turn an excavator into a robot?

I like his digitigrade legs and Muppet hands.

Know what else he vaguely resembles?

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001886)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 31st, 2018 @ 6:51pm CST

Catching up on a few topics:

I would not mind if they made a Bumblebee movie Wheeljack. I have grown to really love that design. He's my favorite Cybertron mode of the movie bots, period.

I'm super excited for the voyagers, leaders, and WWII Bee. I'm saving an amazon card to help buy them once they arrive.

The combination with Jetfire and Prime looks pretty dang good. I'm happy with it and can't wait to get it beside the RotF version.

As for a wishlist, I'm glad you brought this up Densh. Here is mine before this line ends, besides what is already known to be coming (constructicons wise really since we are getting Devastator [squeals]) and in order of appearance:

-Movie 1 Megatron (the existing voyager was my first TF ever, I want an update to stand beside him)
-Skids + Mudflap in their RotF chevy bodies (I got the Ice Cream Truck and DotM versions, DotM skids isn't good at all)
-Dino
-car Soundwave
-Leadfoot
-Roadbuster (needs weaponized)
-Topspin, if necessary. The first is already awesome
-voyager Slug
-WWII Hot Rod
-Proper Infernocus (preferably leader sized)
-Onslaught
-Mohawk

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001937)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 31st, 2018 @ 11:19pm CST

I'll have to get that new Megatron and sell off the old one.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001941)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on December 31st, 2018 @ 11:55pm CST

My Studio Series crew! (Minus Ironhide and Beetlebee, plus DOTM Crankcase (formerly TLK Berserker)

Figured I’d get a group shot to send off 2018!

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Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001943)
Posted by william-james88 on January 1st, 2019 @ 12:13am CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:I'll have to get that new Megatron and sell off the old one.

I did that with Optimus, thats why i always buy my figures as cheap as possible. So that i can then sell them as equally cheap if ever need be and not be stuck with a bunch of unwanted figures.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001959)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on January 1st, 2019 @ 4:26am CST

this line is not going to be one I actively collect, i think. just a handful of figures that stand out to me

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001964)
Posted by Bucky on January 1st, 2019 @ 6:09am CST

Well I’m all in for this Battle Damage Megatron. I love that he’s actually painted, and not just plain grey plastic.

I’m so glad I just picked up some of the RotF Constructicons, because these SS ones are looking pretty lack luster so far, in terms of bot modes. I know they had to make some sacrifices to form a combiner. I’ll still be getting them though.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001965)
Posted by Emerje on January 1st, 2019 @ 6:23am CST

carytheone wrote:Scrapmetal just seems to be re-using a lot of ideas and general concepts and improving on them. There can't be that many ways to turn an excavator into a robot?

That's what I see the most, especially because of the hands. Interesting how they're all combiners.

Emerje

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001973)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on January 1st, 2019 @ 8:58am CST

BBTS has listings up for Wave 2 leaders and Wave 4 deluxes and voyagers, all estimated for this month. Man I wish they'd wait a month to come out, I'm still recovering from the holidays.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001979)
Posted by william-james88 on January 1st, 2019 @ 10:22am CST

We have some good news to share on this new year's day (Happy New Year by the way), with the names of all components of the upcoming Studio Series Devastator combiner revealed along with their release schedule. An image from the inner instructions of the first Constructicon releases show us everyone needed to make Devastator, each sold separately, and the year they are coming out.

Here is the breakdown:

2019 Releases
- Scrapmetal deluxe
- Hightower deluxe
- Longhaul voyager
- Rampage voyager

2020 Releases
- Mixmaster
- Scavenger
- Scrapper
- Overload

That Scrapper is intriguing since he seems to take on the entire arm instead of half like Scrap Metal, meaning it would be a different toy. We do not have confirmation for the size classes of the Consttucticons coming out in 2020. What do you make of all this? Let us know!

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001984)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 1st, 2019 @ 10:39am CST

Man, spaced out over the course of two years, that sucks big time, but I guess this confirms that they have plans to keep the series alive for at least this and next year; would also explain why the prototype they showed off only had som of the limbs finished, but man, that still sucks :BANG_HEAD:

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001993)
Posted by Agent 53 on January 1st, 2019 @ 10:50am CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:Man, spaced out over the course of two years, that sucks big time, but I guess this confirms that they have plans to keep the series alive for at least this and next year; would also explain why the prototype they showed off only had som of the limbs finished, but man, that still sucks

I disagree. I cannot speak for everyone but money isn't necessarily tight but it doesn't flow like a tap, so splitting the 8 figures up over 2 years spaces it out and allows smaller purchases across time that spending about 200 quid at once. particularly if I'm right and Scavanger is a leader class figure.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001995)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 1st, 2019 @ 10:54am CST

Agent 53 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Man, spaced out over the course of two years, that sucks big time, but I guess this confirms that they have plans to keep the series alive for at least this and next year; would also explain why the prototype they showed off only had som of the limbs finished, but man, that still sucks

I disagree. I cannot speak for everyone but money isn't necessarily tight but it doesn't flow like a tap, so splitting the 8 figures up over 2 years spaces it out and allows smaller purchases across time that spending about 200 quid at once. particularly if I'm right and Scavanger is a leader class figure.

I mean, they could have done it in the span of a year, 8 figures across 3 size classes, shouldn't have been difficult;

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001996)
Posted by Lore Keeper on January 1st, 2019 @ 10:56am CST

So, are the wrecking balls included? :-P

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2001999)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 1st, 2019 @ 10:59am CST

Lore Keeper wrote:So, are the wrecking balls included?

No, that'll be a 3p add-on :lol:

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002001)
Posted by Randomhero on January 1st, 2019 @ 11:10am CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
Lore Keeper wrote:So, are the wrecking balls included?

No, that'll be a 3p add-on

That horse is long dead

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002002)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on January 1st, 2019 @ 11:17am CST

Randomhero wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Lore Keeper wrote:So, are the wrecking balls included?

No, that'll be a 3p add-on

That horse is long dead

Your face is long dead.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002016)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 1st, 2019 @ 12:37pm CST

william-james88 wrote:2019 Releases
- Scrapmetal deluxe
- Hightower deluxe
- Longhaul voyager
- Rampage voyager

2020 Releases
- Mixmaster
- Scavenger
- Scrapper
- Overload

OK, so I am disappointed in Devastator taking 2 years to complete.

But, this brings up 2 good things/points:

1) Maybe they are going to stick with 2 leaders a year in the first wave like they did last year with Grimlock and Blackout, and maybe this year with Megatron and Jetfire. The leaders next year, or 1 later this year could be Scavenger and even Overload or Mixmaster.

2) This means more figures can be voyagers by allotting them proper space and not overloading (heh) a wave with constructicons.

So we could end up with deluxe Scrapmetal and Hightower, Voyager Long Haul, Rampage, Scrapper, Mixmmaster, and Overload, and Leader Scavenger and potentially Overload and/or Mixmaster

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002026)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 1st, 2019 @ 1:33pm CST

Let's hope that the line does well enough to last the two years for all the figures to come out, this is a big commitment in time and money.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002028)
Posted by Burn on January 1st, 2019 @ 1:43pm CST

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
Randomhero wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Lore Keeper wrote:So, are the wrecking balls included?

No, that'll be a 3p add-on

That horse is long dead

Your face is long dead.

Your access to these forums is about to be dead.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002029)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 1st, 2019 @ 1:48pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Let's hope that the line does well enough to last the two years for all the figures to come out, this is a big commitment in time and money.

Indeed, but TFCC Nexus Prime still holds that record with a whopping 5 years, 1 figure a year! :shock:

I'm confident all figures will see release in some shape or form, no worries about that.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002031)
Posted by Munkky on January 1st, 2019 @ 2:07pm CST

If nothing else, the Constructions being split over two years gives me time to decide whether or not I actually want to go down that particular rabbit hole. So far Rampage is the only Constructicon I'm definitely going to buy, though Scrapmetal and Lomg Haul are on my 2019 maybe pile. If I decide not to complete the line-up, I may end up just getting those three and Mixmaster.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002037)
Posted by william-james88 on January 1st, 2019 @ 3:33pm CST

A new image of Studio Series SS 38 Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime has been uploaded to Instagram.
It is an in hand image of Optimus Prime posed in his robot mode.

To those unaware, we know from a previous image (shown below) that the alternate mode is very inspired by the truck in the G1 cartoon. We also know he has a 35 step conversion and that the figure comes with the "San Francisco Bridge" backdrop, which is where he meets Bumblebee at the end at the end of the film.

This figure will be coming out mid spring next this year.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002040)
Posted by Emerje on January 1st, 2019 @ 3:57pm CST

About Devastator, keep in mind that this is the Japanese schedule which doesn't always match up with Hasbro's. Some figures are released roughly the same time, but others, like ROTF Starscream coming in January or helicopter Dropkick coming in March, are way off. Those 2020 release from Takara Tomy could be late 2019 for Hasbro.

Emerje

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002041)
Posted by transformers_va on January 1st, 2019 @ 4:04pm CST

Emerje wrote:Those 2020 release from Takara Tomy could be late 2019 for Hasbro.

Great point! I hope you are right

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002042)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 1st, 2019 @ 4:04pm CST

Emerje wrote:About Devastator, keep in mind that this is the Japanese schedule which doesn't always match up with Hasbro's. Some figures are released roughly the same time, but others, like ROTF Starscream coming in January or helicopter Dropkick coming in March, are way off. Those 2020 release from Takara Tomy could be late 2019 for Hasbro.

Emerje

That's Chinese, so it's still Hasbro schedule give or take a few months. TakaraTomy releases do usually come later than Hasbro, but both sets of 4 should still be released within the two years specified.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002044)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 1st, 2019 @ 4:15pm CST

Is it me or does Prime's guns look different?

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002045)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 1st, 2019 @ 4:19pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is it me or does Prime's guns look different?

The power of perspective

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002046)
Posted by Octobotimus on January 1st, 2019 @ 4:19pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is it me or does Prime's guns look different?

Its just from a different angle than what we saw in the box pictures. It ends up a lot longer looking than that box art made it look.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002047)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on January 1st, 2019 @ 4:23pm CST

He looks a lot better than the stock photos would have you believe.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002048)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on January 1st, 2019 @ 4:38pm CST

Still not a big fan of the Movieverse G1-ified Optimus. It's great for those of you who care, but to me it's just pandering to the G1 fans

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002051)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 1st, 2019 @ 5:06pm CST

william-james88 wrote:

It's not bad, but I keep thinking that his midsection is either mistransformed or has battle damage. Looks like his grille and bumper got straight ripped out.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002052)
Posted by TulioDude on January 1st, 2019 @ 5:18pm CST

I guess this shows that the transformations is different from Siege Optimus Prime?Those forearms,doesnt like they convert the same

Sentinel_Primal wrote:Still not a big fan of the Movieverse G1-ified Optimus. It's great for those of you who care, but to me it's just pandering to the G1 fans

I think he looks really good,but I get where you are coming from.The G1 designs should't be the only influence on the robots.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002056)
Posted by Randomhero on January 1st, 2019 @ 5:56pm CST

TulioDude wrote:I guess this shows that the transformations is different from Siege Optimus Prime?Those forearms,doesnt like they convert the same

Sentinel_Primal wrote:Still not a big fan of the Movieverse G1-ified Optimus. It's great for those of you who care, but to me it's just pandering to the G1 fans

I think he looks really good,but I get where you are coming from.The G1 designs should't be the only influence on the robots.

It’s not a retool of siege. That’s just a theory people keep saying but if you look at how his legs transform, they accordion from the side instead of the back similar to blastoff, rook and brawl molds. It’s a new mold.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002064)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on January 1st, 2019 @ 8:00pm CST

My frustrations aside, that does look a lot better in-hand than the official product shots.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002070)
Posted by william-james88 on January 1st, 2019 @ 9:39pm CST

Nemesis Maximo wrote:My frustrations aside, that does look a lot better in-hand than the official product shots.

What frustration, that here on out every single toy will be Optimus Prime, to the point that we are currently looking at literally a Transformers: Bumblebee Optimus Prime? :lol:

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002073)
Posted by kirbenvost on January 1st, 2019 @ 10:22pm CST

This OP looks really awesome, and it doesn't make me regret buying the upsized Evasion OP in the least. Two different takes on the character, both of which I'm happy to have in my collection.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002078)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 1st, 2019 @ 11:52pm CST

Alas, the one figure from Studio Series that I cannot afford to miss out on. I will definitely be getting this guy as soon as I see him in stores. I hope he is at least SS Voyager Prime's size(the first one), because I would like some size to indicate presence in my collection. Also, I am liking what steps of engineering that is present in this photo, like the folding side panels on the bottom of his forearms.

BTW guys, pictures of the components of Devastator and possibly a teaser of KSI Boss have been posted on TFW2005. Check it out:

http://news.tfw2005.com/2019/01/01/stud ... ges-380003

Edit: You already know about Devastator's components, but the possible KSI Boss teaser is interesting, if it's not fake anyway

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002084)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on January 2nd, 2019 @ 3:41am CST

That spoiler's almost as big as Hot Rod's. XD

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002087)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 2nd, 2019 @ 6:20am CST

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I'll have to get that new Megatron and sell off the old one.

I did that with Optimus, thats why i always buy my figures as cheap as possible. So that i can then sell them as equally cheap if ever need be and not be stuck with a bunch of unwanted figures.

For that Megatron, I plan to be a bit evil. The new one may be returned because he's "defective". :twisted:

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002097)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on January 2nd, 2019 @ 9:10am CST

william-james88 wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:My frustrations aside, that does look a lot better in-hand than the official product shots.

What frustration, that here on out every single toy will be Optimus Prime, to the point that we are currently looking at literally a Transformers: Bumblebee Optimus Prime?

That’s the one. Just...so many Optimus Primes that all look the same.. I bet GEEWUN John Warden eats plain oatmeal and boiled goose every single day for breakfast, because he doesn’t seem to like any variety.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002100)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 2nd, 2019 @ 9:24am CST

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:My frustrations aside, that does look a lot better in-hand than the official product shots.

What frustration, that here on out every single toy will be Optimus Prime, to the point that we are currently looking at literally a Transformers: Bumblebee Optimus Prime?

That’s the one. Just...so many Optimus Primes that all look the same.. I bet GEEWUN John Warden eats plain oatmeal and boiled goose every single day for breakfast, because he doesn’t seem to like any variety.

To be a little fair this time, it was Travis Knight who wanted a G1-looking Optimus in the movie, and at least the Siege line will be giving us a Cybertron-based Leader class Optimus.

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002109)
Posted by william-james88 on January 2nd, 2019 @ 9:52am CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:My frustrations aside, that does look a lot better in-hand than the official product shots.

What frustration, that here on out every single toy will be Optimus Prime, to the point that we are currently looking at literally a Transformers: Bumblebee Optimus Prime?

That’s the one. Just...so many Optimus Primes that all look the same.. I bet GEEWUN John Warden eats plain oatmeal and boiled goose every single day for breakfast, because he doesn’t seem to like any variety.
To be a little fair this time, it was Travis Knight who wanted a G1-looking Optimus in the movie, and at least the Siege line will be giving us a Cybertron-based Leader class Optimus.

We have confirmation?

Re: More Images of Studio Series SS 31 Battle Damaged Megatron (2002110)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 2nd, 2019 @ 9:56am CST

william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:My frustrations aside, that does look a lot better in-hand than the official product shots.

What frustration, that here on out every single toy will be Optimus Prime, to the point that we are currently looking at literally a Transformers: Bumblebee Optimus Prime?

That’s the one. Just...so many Optimus Primes that all look the same.. I bet GEEWUN John Warden eats plain oatmeal and boiled goose every single day for breakfast, because he doesn’t seem to like any variety.
To be a little fair this time, it was Travis Knight who wanted a G1-looking Optimus in the movie, and at least the Siege line will be giving us a Cybertron-based Leader class Optimus.

We have confirmation?

On which part? For the former, there was that whole video in which Knight talked about the designs being G1-based like he wanted, while the latter had that IDW art of everyone (minus Windblade) in their Siege toy designs with Optimus as a retool of Magnus's inner robot wearing his Cybertron altmode's truck front on his chest.