Possible first look at Ghostbusters Collaborative MP-10 Optimus Prime
Friday, April 26th, 2019 1:01AM CDT
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While we look forward to official confirmation this is hopefully a sign that we're getting closer to release. Let us know what you think in the Energon Pub forums below!
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Posted by Emerje on April 26th, 2019 @ 1:21am CDT
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Posted by frogbat on April 26th, 2019 @ 1:24am CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on April 26th, 2019 @ 2:04am CDT
Theyve done dead Movie Optimus but nothing from Dark Awakening yet.frogbat wrote:Not to shabby... kinda works. The head kinda reminds me of dead prime from the movie. Got me thinking... have they ever done a dead or zombie prime from dark awakenings? Maybe a dawn of the dead crossover...
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 26th, 2019 @ 3:03am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 26th, 2019 @ 4:17am CDT
Still, THAT one seem original enough to be worth getting.
The only questions is now how much and where to buy.
Posted by Big Grim on April 26th, 2019 @ 4:47am CDT
Posted by angtre on April 26th, 2019 @ 5:21am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:19am CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:34am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:40am CDT
See those straps that are rubberbanded together? And the general shape?!
FLIPADELPHIA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:48am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 7:54am CDT
And there's a Proton Pack accessory we haven't seen yet!! AND ECTOTRON CAN FIT!!
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 8:08am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 8:50am CDT
Posted by no-one on April 26th, 2019 @ 8:56am CDT
It looks like the walls/shelves are going pinch Ectotron. Hopefully the Ecto-35 will removed those.Scramjet wrote:AND ECTOTRON CAN FIT!!
How rad would it be to roll up with Prime, have Ectotrom pop out, then both transform and start feeling good, bustin'!
Posted by galvatron00 on April 26th, 2019 @ 8:58am CDT
Posted by no-one on April 26th, 2019 @ 9:06am CDT
There, that's better.
Posted by GrangerPerry on April 26th, 2019 @ 4:03pm CDT
edit: Also hoping there will be a variant with the yellow/black striping around his waist like in the promo pic. If so it will be a must buy
Posted by Zeedust on April 26th, 2019 @ 10:32pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 27th, 2019 @ 6:25am CDT
Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?
They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 27th, 2019 @ 9:03am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?
They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader
I think the real question is about the scale. If the Ecto1 can basically enter Opimu's trailer, like the MP cars, then both are in scale with one another and will look GREAT togheter.
Posted by RodimusRex on April 27th, 2019 @ 10:48am CDT
He’s a CHUG figure. His robot mode looks to scale with Siege figures based on the comic art.
But his vehicle mode is a large Voyager, which scales with MPs
On top of this, we don’t know what scale Optimus’ Ectotron form will be in the comics. Although he doesn’t look to be leader sized.
But the comics seem to be using Siege Chromia as Gozer’s Herald and the storyline of the comics go out of their way to give us a Ghost Tetrajet Starscream which would suggest a Siege Redeco.
The comics are using Sunbow character models but appear to have created a Sunbow splinter continuity where the Ark left for earth and Megatron and the Nemesis opted not to follow them.
As to why IDW would do that, I’m thinking they wanted Ectotron and Optimus to have earth modes like the toy and Decepticons to retain Cybertronian molds possibly for unannounced toys.
Posted by william-james88 on April 27th, 2019 @ 12:32pm CDT
You can see all these features and accessories in the images below, enjoy!
Thanks to Scramjet for letting us know of these images from ToyPlus on Weibo c/o Cheem.
Posted by william-james88 on April 27th, 2019 @ 12:48pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?
They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader
I think the real question is about the scale. If the Ecto1 can basically enter Opimu's trailer, like the MP cars, then both are in scale with one another and will look GREAT togheter.
Pretty sure the original question had the idea in mind of these two toys being 2 Ghostbusters on a shelf, so ideally being the same size. But they wont be, this is more like TFs with the ghostbusters theme and linking to the comic.
Posted by Randomhero on April 27th, 2019 @ 2:10pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 27th, 2019 @ 2:44pm CDT
Posted by Torneira on April 27th, 2019 @ 3:17pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 27th, 2019 @ 6:29pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?
They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader
I think the real question is about the scale. If the Ecto1 can basically enter Opimu's trailer, like the MP cars, then both are in scale with one another and will look GREAT togheter.
Pretty sure the original question had the idea in mind of these two toys being 2 Ghostbusters on a shelf, so ideally being the same size. But they wont be, this is more like TFs with the ghostbusters theme and linking to the comic.
Of course, they are not meant as "Crossover" characters like those from the Star Wars and Marvel Crossover lines. As proper Transformers with a Ghostbuster theme, this work especially well.
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 28th, 2019 @ 4:36am CDT
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on April 28th, 2019 @ 4:37am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Zeedust wrote:Are Ectotron and MP-10 close enough in size that they won't look out of place standing next to each other?
They are not close at all. One is voyager, one is leader
I think the real question is about the scale. If the Ecto1 can basically enter Opimu's trailer, like the MP cars, then both are in scale with one another and will look GREAT togheter.
Pretty sure the original question had the idea in mind of these two toys being 2 Ghostbusters on a shelf, so ideally being the same size. But they wont be, this is more like TFs with the ghostbusters theme and linking to the comic.
Of course, they are not meant as "Crossover" characters like those from the Star Wars and Marvel Crossover lines. As proper Transformers with a Ghostbuster theme, this work especially well.
The older voyagers (assuming Ectotron doesn't stand taller than his "mold mates") should scale decently with MP-10. Curious of the alt mode fits completely in the trailer with it closed up... I don't think the inner walls of the trailer are removeable/foldable are they?
Posted by Black Bumblebee on April 28th, 2019 @ 12:44pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 28th, 2019 @ 12:51pm CDT
SpikeyTigertron wrote:Now what would be interesting is if they give us a Metro Titan repaint of Metroplex to go with this... He was undead in the IDW universe right?
He was never undead, despite what the rumors said back in G1. You're thinking of the Nectrotitan Quintessa, who was mistakenly colored like Metrotitan (VERY destatured tho). Remember, in IDW Titans share Metroplex' body type.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on April 28th, 2019 @ 1:11pm CDT
SpikeyTigertron wrote:Now what would be interesting is if they give us a Metro Titan repaint of Metroplex to go with this... He was undead in the IDW universe right?
This is probably the saddest excuse to try and get a metrotitan repaint I've ever seen
On the other hand, that prime looks nice, and it's cool that ectotron can hang out in the bay of the base mode
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT
and he is far more affordable than I thought he would be. He is a definite get now!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2019 @ 9:12pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Prime looks glorious, and I love the new tooling they have given him. Roller as a trap is perfect
and he is far more affordable than I thought he would be. He is a definite get now!
That's no BAPE for sure. However, as a SDCC exclusive, the ressellers will take their cut, putting them to BAPE level of pricing. That is, for international buyers at the very least.
Posted by RodimusRex on April 28th, 2019 @ 10:42pm CDT
frogbat wrote:Not to shabby... kinda works. The head kinda reminds me of dead prime from the movie. Got me thinking... have they ever done a dead or zombie prime from dark awakenings? Maybe a dawn of the dead crossover...
I think Siege Prime works reasonably well for that, actually.
He could stand to show a bit more damage and the effect is lessened the more Siege figures you have on the same shelf.
Posted by Rodimus Knight on April 29th, 2019 @ 7:41am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Prime looks glorious, and I love the new tooling they have given him. Roller as a trap is perfect
and he is far more affordable than I thought he would be. He is a definite get now!
That's no BAPE for sure. However, as a SDCC exclusive, the ressellers will take their cut, putting them to BAPE level of pricing. That is, for international buyers at the very least.
We should have a chance to get it from Hasbro directly after the SDCC. I actually talked to someone from Pulse to find out if Pulse Premium Members would get an early chance at the leftover SDCC stuff. She told me, they didn't know if they were doing anything like that yet.
Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.
Posted by RodimusRex on April 29th, 2019 @ 8:35am CDT
Rodimus Knight wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Prime looks glorious, and I love the new tooling they have given him. Roller as a trap is perfect
and he is far more affordable than I thought he would be. He is a definite get now!
That's no BAPE for sure. However, as a SDCC exclusive, the ressellers will take their cut, putting them to BAPE level of pricing. That is, for international buyers at the very least.
We should have a chance to get it from Hasbro directly after the SDCC. I actually talked to someone from Pulse to find out if Pulse Premium Members would get an early chance at the leftover SDCC stuff. She told me, they didn't know if they were doing anything like that yet.
Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.
The annual free shipping fee would make more sense for consumers if the site was targeted at small kids toys.
Since it is more of an adult collector site, they really need to focus on clearing out overstock that might do better with collectors than retailers (ie. deep discounts on leftover POTP. MPs, etc.) and/or improved access to things like Selects and store exclusives.
As it stands, the one area I'll give them credit is a moderately good level of inventory stock before selling out.
Posted by william-james88 on April 29th, 2019 @ 8:36am CDT
Rodimus Knight wrote:Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.
That's why the premium option was free at first.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 29th, 2019 @ 5:44pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Knight wrote:Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.
That's why the premium option was free at first.
I'm pretty sure that Hasbro Premium shop will be irrelevant for people outside the USA. Either we just can't subscribe, or it will cost a zillion dollars to ship a paper clip.
Posted by 1337W422102 on April 29th, 2019 @ 8:19pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Knight wrote:Pretty sad for them to put together a Premium service and not know what they plan to do with it except for the free shipping on all orders. Considering it's pretty easy to hit Free Shipping Price point when ordering, it's not much of a boon.
That's why the premium option was free at first.
I'm pretty sure that Hasbro Premium shop will be irrelevant for people outside the USA. Either we just can't subscribe, or it will cost a zillion dollars to ship a paper clip.
Between exchange rate and shipping, we're screwed, my fellow Quebecer. Still, man, I really like the effort put into these two Ghostbusters versions. Way better than half-assed repaints. These feel full-assed or better, I'd say.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 29th, 2019 @ 9:07pm CDT
1337W422102 wrote:Between exchange rate and shipping, we're screwed, my fellow Quebecer. Still, man, I really like the effort put into these two Ghostbusters versions. Way better than half-assed repaints. These feel full-assed or better, I'd say.
Yup, those are quality stuff. Way better than the overpriced ones we got so far. But it's the accessibility that make me in (the-letters-of-my-user-name-in-reverse-order).
Posted by 1337W422102 on April 29th, 2019 @ 9:30pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:1337W422102 wrote:Between exchange rate and shipping, we're screwed, my fellow Quebecer. Still, man, I really like the effort put into these two Ghostbusters versions. Way better than half-assed repaints. These feel full-assed or better, I'd say.
Yup, those are quality stuff. Way better than the overpriced ones we got so far. But it's the accessibility that make me in (the-letters-of-my-user-name-in-reverse-order).
...I didn't even take that into consideration. Well, crap!
Posted by joevill on April 29th, 2019 @ 11:26pm CDT
Posted by no-one on April 30th, 2019 @ 6:47am CDT
Just sayin
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 30th, 2019 @ 5:13pm CDT
carytheone wrote:If we're talking titan class / city bot figures I think we're missing the ultimate crossover character.
Just sayin
Don't start giving them ideas like this!
Posted by galvatron00 on May 2nd, 2019 @ 7:48am CDT
Posted by no-one on May 2nd, 2019 @ 8:10am CDT
Why not, that's what HasLab is for. you know, if they ever get off of Star War's jockD-Maximal_Primal wrote:Don't start giving them ideas like this!carytheone wrote:If we're talking titan class / city bot figures I think we're missing the ultimate crossover character.
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Just sayin
Crazy people Actually all the Lego GB stuff is pretty sweet.Scramjet wrote:Well, who has the LEGO Ghostbusters Headquarters?
I just want a Bill "Fucking" Murray crossover Transformer figure. but which Bill Murray?
Posted by 1337W422102 on May 2nd, 2019 @ 6:40pm CDT
I'll let you guys know.
Posted by galvatron00 on May 2nd, 2019 @ 6:42pm CDT