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Studio Series 86 Commander Class Optimus Prime Found at US Retail + Reviews
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Comment by happylock
Oct 5, 2024
Ohio had this being put out at Target while I was there today.
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Comment by Howya84
Oct 5, 2024
Picked up mine Friday in Iowa. None on the shelf but I asked if they had anymore and they brought one out from the back. Used a 10% off from the target app and he looks great in my collection!
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Comment by Cyber Bishop
Oct 5, 2024
Uh.. I post sh!t in the proper area and still get ignored. 
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I got messaged by a lot of people about this the past few days and am trying to catch up.
We are very short staffed. If anyone reading this wants to help post news, please contact me.
About this figure, I know people say mini mp a lot but I would straight up just call it an MP. It looks as good and is as complex as a similarly priced MP
Comment by william-james88
Oct 5, 2024
Cyber Bishop wrote:Uh.. I post sh!t in the proper area and still get ignored.
transformers-toy-haul-thread-t13s25025.php#p2184810
I got messaged by a lot of people about this the past few days and am trying to catch up.
We are very short staffed. If anyone reading this wants to help post news, please contact me.
About this figure, I know people say mini mp a lot but I would straight up just call it an MP. It looks as good and is as complex as a similarly priced MP
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Well, I did helped until I got the wrong opinion.
Anyway, I too, was calling CC SS86 OP a "mini MP", but there's just one thing that I nitpick at so that I cannot call it a "mini MP".
The headlights of the truck are way too visible in bot mode. They stick out from the back like a sore thumb and are clearly visible from the front. It's not as "in-your-face" like the truck's front wheels of the ER mold, but I still find this annoying.
I'll be waiting for an upgrade kit to fix it. Preferably a DNA Design one.
The Reprolabels are also out for him. I bought the cel-shaded windows and the cartoon trailer stripes for maximum cartoon accuracy. I skip the toy deco stickers. I love the fact that Toyhax give you the options by selling all the parts separately.
The bot:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Cell windows:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Blue windows:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Black windows:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Toy trailer stripes:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... rsion.html
Toon trailer stripes:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Detailed trailer interior:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... erior.html
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Oct 5, 2024
william-james88 wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Uh.. I post sh!t in the proper area and still get ignored.
transformers-toy-haul-thread-t13s25025.php#p2184810
I got messaged by a lot of people about this the past few days and am trying to catch up.
We are very short staffed. If anyone reading this wants to help post news, please contact me.
About this figure, I know people say mini mp a lot but I would straight up just call it an MP. It looks as good and is as complex as a similarly priced MP
Well, I did helped until I got the wrong opinion.
Anyway, I too, was calling CC SS86 OP a "mini MP", but there's just one thing that I nitpick at so that I cannot call it a "mini MP".
The headlights of the truck are way too visible in bot mode. They stick out from the back like a sore thumb and are clearly visible from the front. It's not as "in-your-face" like the truck's front wheels of the ER mold, but I still find this annoying.
I'll be waiting for an upgrade kit to fix it. Preferably a DNA Design one.
The Reprolabels are also out for him. I bought the cel-shaded windows and the cartoon trailer stripes for maximum cartoon accuracy. I skip the toy deco stickers. I love the fact that Toyhax give you the options by selling all the parts separately.
The bot:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Cell windows:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Blue windows:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Black windows:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Toy trailer stripes:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... rsion.html
Toon trailer stripes:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... prime.html
Detailed trailer interior:
https://toyhax.com/for-studio-series-86 ... erior.html
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I agree 100%
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Oct 5, 2024
william-james88 wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Uh.. I post sh!t in the proper area and still get ignored.
transformers-toy-haul-thread-t13s25025.php#p2184810
I got messaged by a lot of people about this the past few days and am trying to catch up.
We are very short staffed. If anyone reading this wants to help post news, please contact me.
About this figure, I know people say mini mp a lot but I would straight up just call it an MP. It looks as good and is as complex as a similarly priced MP
I agree 100%
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Evan doesn't, but designer Tomo Tatsumi refers to it as an "easy to play Masterpiece" which is probably the best description there is. He transforms him in 3 minutes.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Oct 7, 2024
chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Uh.. I post sh!t in the proper area and still get ignored.
transformers-toy-haul-thread-t13s25025.php#p2184810
I got messaged by a lot of people about this the past few days and am trying to catch up.
We are very short staffed. If anyone reading this wants to help post news, please contact me.
About this figure, I know people say mini mp a lot but I would straight up just call it an MP. It looks as good and is as complex as a similarly priced MP
I agree 100%
Evan doesn't, but designer Tomo Tatsumi refers to it as an "easy to play Masterpiece" which is probably the best description there is. He transforms him in 3 minutes.
Emerje
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Evan has beef with me now.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Oct 7, 2024
Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Uh.. I post sh!t in the proper area and still get ignored.
transformers-toy-haul-thread-t13s25025.php#p2184810
I got messaged by a lot of people about this the past few days and am trying to catch up.
We are very short staffed. If anyone reading this wants to help post news, please contact me.
About this figure, I know people say mini mp a lot but I would straight up just call it an MP. It looks as good and is as complex as a similarly priced MP
I agree 100%
Evan doesn't, but designer Tomo Tatsumi refers to it as an "easy to play Masterpiece" which is probably the best description there is. He transforms him in 3 minutes.
Emerje
Evan has beef with me now.
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Comment by Overcracker
Oct 7, 2024
Mine finally arrived.
I do have a couple minor issues, but overall he’s excellent.
Anybody else having issues with the panels with gas tanks not really tabbing in. The slots in his thighs seem too shallow, and the pegs on the red sections don’t seem to really reach the slots in his arms.
also his left leg panel, does not seem t o want to tab in in robot mode.
Ohh, and uh.. yes, his heels are mis-assembled.
I do have a couple minor issues, but overall he’s excellent.
Anybody else having issues with the panels with gas tanks not really tabbing in. The slots in his thighs seem too shallow, and the pegs on the red sections don’t seem to really reach the slots in his arms.
also his left leg panel, does not seem t o want to tab in in robot mode.
Ohh, and uh.. yes, his heels are mis-assembled.
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Comment by Till-all-R1
Oct 9, 2024
My card was charged this morning at Pulse for Commander Optimus Prime!
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Comment by Sowndwave76
Oct 18, 2024
I know there's no way to know how accurate the blue-ish color is in the photos that have been seen, but it already appears that the new color for SS86 Galvatron is a major improvement from the original red-violet color imo. I'm hoping it is more of a blue-violet in-person and that it isn't too close to Scourge or Sweep. But either way I'm getting this new version.
Also, no matter what we get for the reveal on the 27th, I'm very confident the Constructicons and Devastator are going to deliver as much if not more than the Legacy Stunticons and Menasor.
Also, no matter what we get for the reveal on the 27th, I'm very confident the Constructicons and Devastator are going to deliver as much if not more than the Legacy Stunticons and Menasor.
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It does look more blue, I like it so I hope it's true. Also really loving the solid canon and lack of silver paint on the face. Didn't think they could do anything to make be buy this mold a 5th time, but I'm sold.
Should be an easy win since unlike the other combiners on the cartoon Devastator wont need a frame to look accurate.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Oct 19, 2024
Sowndwave76 wrote:I know there's no way to know how accurate the blue-ish color is in the photos that have been seen, but it already appears that the new color for SS86 Galvatron is a major improvement from the original red-violet color imo. I'm hoping it is more of a blue-violet in-person and that it isn't too close to Scourge or Sweep. But either way I'm getting this new version.
It does look more blue, I like it so I hope it's true. Also really loving the solid canon and lack of silver paint on the face. Didn't think they could do anything to make be buy this mold a 5th time, but I'm sold.
Also, no matter what we get for the reveal on the 27th, I'm very confident the Constructicons and Devastator are going to deliver as much if not more than the Legacy Stunticons and Menasor.
Should be an easy win since unlike the other combiners on the cartoon Devastator wont need a frame to look accurate.
Emerje
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I can’t believe I forgot to mention the non-metallic paint on the face of this new Galvatron…. I don’t mind if the paint is glossy, but the highly reflection metallic silver doesn’t look good on any figure imo. Unfortunately this is even my thought for the Dinobots. The non-metallic, light gray is a relatively small but important upgrade for me. At the same time, the face is a pretty important part of any figure/character.
Also, I just saw more photos of SS86 Galvatron online; the new color looks even more violet in these shots. Which may not be accurate, but either way, everything I’m seeing so far has me really appreciative that we’re getting a non-raspberry colored version of this character.
Comment by Sowndwave76
Oct 19, 2024
Emerje wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:I know there's no way to know how accurate the blue-ish color is in the photos that have been seen, but it already appears that the new color for SS86 Galvatron is a major improvement from the original red-violet color imo. I'm hoping it is more of a blue-violet in-person and that it isn't too close to Scourge or Sweep. But either way I'm getting this new version.
It does look more blue, I like it so I hope it's true. Also really loving the solid canon and lack of silver paint on the face. Didn't think they could do anything to make be buy this mold a 5th time, but I'm sold.Also, no matter what we get for the reveal on the 27th, I'm very confident the Constructicons and Devastator are going to deliver as much if not more than the Legacy Stunticons and Menasor.
Should be an easy win since unlike the other combiners on the cartoon Devastator wont need a frame to look accurate.
Emerje
I can’t believe I forgot to mention the non-metallic paint on the face of this new Galvatron…. I don’t mind if the paint is glossy, but the highly reflection metallic silver doesn’t look good on any figure imo. Unfortunately this is even my thought for the Dinobots. The non-metallic, light gray is a relatively small but important upgrade for me. At the same time, the face is a pretty important part of any figure/character.
Also, I just saw more photos of SS86 Galvatron online; the new color looks even more violet in these shots. Which may not be accurate, but either way, everything I’m seeing so far has me really appreciative that we’re getting a non-raspberry colored version of this character.
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After getting Kingdom Galvatron I'll sit it out until/if they finally do a new one ground up for SS86, or a more Movie accurate version. I'm not playing this game anymore, of buying the next closest version. Looking at you Blaster/Eject as the most recent infraction...
As for Devastator, after the breakdown issue with Stunticons, I'm honestly not eager to try this again. I don't want the same crap to happen even if they're "trying" to address distribution. We all know Hasbro doesn't control that aspect. This game is anotehr I tire of.
That aside, what's left for SS86 that hasn't been done now? I mean if they're doing all new Constructicons can we expect a new Astrotrain fairly soon? I think he's my final want for an overhaul aside from Soundwave. But with the recent Leader I can wait on him for a spell.
I'm just curious do they stick with SS86 for a while longer 2-3 years or change it up to SS87 and start getting some late S3 and S4 stuff out?
Comment by Till-all-R1
Oct 19, 2024
Sowndwave76 wrote:I know there's no way to know how accurate the blue-ish color is in the photos that have been seen, but it already appears that the new color for SS86 Galvatron is a major improvement from the original red-violet color imo. I'm hoping it is more of a blue-violet in-person and that it isn't too close to Scourge or Sweep. But either way I'm getting this new version.
Also, no matter what we get for the reveal on the 27th, I'm very confident the Constructicons and Devastator are going to deliver as much if not more than the Legacy Stunticons and Menasor.
After getting Kingdom Galvatron I'll sit it out until/if they finally do a new one ground up for SS86, or a more Movie accurate version. I'm not playing this game anymore, of buying the next closest version. Looking at you Blaster/Eject as the most recent infraction...
As for Devastator, after the breakdown issue with Stunticons, I'm honestly not eager to try this again. I don't want the same crap to happen even if they're "trying" to address distribution. We all know Hasbro doesn't control that aspect. This game is anotehr I tire of.
That aside, what's left for SS86 that hasn't been done now? I mean if they're doing all new Constructicons can we expect a new Astrotrain fairly soon? I think he's my final want for an overhaul aside from Soundwave. But with the recent Leader I can wait on him for a spell.
I'm just curious do they stick with SS86 for a while longer 2-3 years or change it up to SS87 and start getting some late S3 and S4 stuff out?
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I may wait on SS86 Galvatron to see if he goes on sale…. Which is a little risky, but there are going to some like you that pass on this one.
I’m hoping it helps that the Constructicons are being released within a shorter timeframe of one another. But who knows…. This is a situation where I’ll get my preorders in asap.
Your question about the SS86 line continuing is one I brought up a while ago…. My wild prediction is that the deluxe figures: Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, and Arcee all get upgraded to voyager class/scale.
Definitely may not happen. But past that, a new Soundwave is my best guess. Possibly an Astrotrain, but one of the designers already said that would be just a re-release with slightly altered deco.
Realistically, I think we could get something like movie-deco Insecticons. Which will be a letdown for sure. But as you’re saying/asking, what’s left?
Oh, I guess probably a new Cliffjumper from the SS86 Bee mold…. Other than that, I’m outta ideas.
With this, I’m predicting there will be something in 2026 to help “celebrate” the 40th anniversary of the movie. And that will be the finale of this subline.
Comment by Sowndwave76
Oct 19, 2024
Till-all-R1 wrote: After getting Kingdom Galvatron I'll sit it out until/if they finally do a new one ground up for SS86, or a more Movie accurate version. I'm not playing this game anymore, of buying the next closest version. Looking at you Blaster/Eject as the most recent infraction...
As for Devastator, after the breakdown issue with Stunticons, I'm honestly not eager to try this again. I don't want the same crap to happen even if they're "trying" to address distribution. We all know Hasbro doesn't control that aspect. This game is anotehr I tire of.
That aside, what's left for SS86 that hasn't been done now? I mean if they're doing all new Constructicons can we expect a new Astrotrain fairly soon? I think he's my final want for an overhaul aside from Soundwave. But with the recent Leader I can wait on him for a spell.
I'm just curious do they stick with SS86 for a while longer 2-3 years or change it up to SS87 and start getting some late S3 and S4 stuff out?
I may wait on SS86 Galvatron to see if he goes on sale…. Which is a little risky, but there are going to some like you that pass on this one.
I’m hoping it helps that the Constructicons are being released within a shorter timeframe of one another. But who knows…. This is a situation where I’ll get my preorders in asap.
Your question about the SS86 line continuing is one I brought up a while ago…. My wild prediction is that the deluxe figures: Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, and Arcee all get upgraded to voyager class/scale.
Definitely may not happen. But past that, a new Soundwave is my best guess. Possibly an Astrotrain, but one of the designers already said that would be just a re-release with slightly altered deco.
Realistically, I think we could get something like movie-deco Insecticons. Which will be a letdown for sure. But as you’re saying/asking, what’s left?
Oh, I guess probably a new Cliffjumper from the SS86 Bee mold…. Other than that, I’m outta ideas.
With this, I’m predicting there will be something in 2026 to help “celebrate” the 40th anniversary of the movie. And that will be the finale of this subline.
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Comment by Gauntlet101010
Oct 19, 2024
There's still plenty they could do.
Arbulus and Kranix. Dead Widncharger, Wheeljack, and Starscream. Prototype Arcee and Ultra Magnus (Delta Magnus). The Quintesson Prosecutor. I guess you could say Windcharger and Cliffjumper. Daniel (Spike with a slightly different head).
A new Astrotrain would be okay. Siege wasn't great.
A re-release of Amazon Unicron (not everyone can get a Haslab), Rodimus, and Hot Rod with Magenta. A bare-bones Shockwave or even one that's a space gun again. They could complete the reformatting set with Cyclonus, Scourge, Megatron, the Insecticons, Skywarp, and Thundercracker. All those same deceptions, but with battle damage.
More Junkions, unless they're totally burnt out. Personally I like the look of the one with the wheel in the chest.
Arbulus and Kranix. Dead Widncharger, Wheeljack, and Starscream. Prototype Arcee and Ultra Magnus (Delta Magnus). The Quintesson Prosecutor. I guess you could say Windcharger and Cliffjumper. Daniel (Spike with a slightly different head).
A new Astrotrain would be okay. Siege wasn't great.
A re-release of Amazon Unicron (not everyone can get a Haslab), Rodimus, and Hot Rod with Magenta. A bare-bones Shockwave or even one that's a space gun again. They could complete the reformatting set with Cyclonus, Scourge, Megatron, the Insecticons, Skywarp, and Thundercracker. All those same deceptions, but with battle damage.
More Junkions, unless they're totally burnt out. Personally I like the look of the one with the wheel in the chest.
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Well all that sounds a bit on the boring side for me as I have them all, or passed. I've got no use for Voyager version of past DLX figures. IMO Hot Rod is pinnacle, Kup or Blurr isn't intriguing enough for me to buy again or at a higher price point. I wouldn't mind another go at a better done Arcee, but I don't see $35 of worth there unless they include Danial minifig(non armored), and possibly with hoverboard accessory.
I'm fine with Cliffjumper I have, the alt mode on SS86 Bee is horrendous. IMO
Shame about Astrotrain though, definitely needs a new mold. And I'm not paying $55 for that current hunk of bleh.
I could probably go for a Kranix, I like those old Cybertron bots. Outside of that I'd likely get Tailgate and Windcharger but those likely are Legacy releases?
I also would like to see a Cassette multipack of some kind because it's irritating having to keep buying a Voyager or Leader to get one new one each time.
Comment by Till-all-R1
Oct 19, 2024
Sowndwave76 wrote:Your question about the SS86 line continuing is one I brought up a while ago…. My wild prediction is that the deluxe figures: Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, and Arcee all get upgraded to voyager class/scale.
Definitely may not happen. But past that, a new Soundwave is my best guess. Possibly an Astrotrain, but one of the designers already said that would be just a re-release with slightly altered deco.
Realistically, I think we could get something like movie-deco Insecticons. Which will be a letdown for sure. But as you’re saying/asking, what’s left?
Oh, I guess probably a new Cliffjumper from the SS86 Bee mold….
Well all that sounds a bit on the boring side for me as I have them all, or passed. I've got no use for Voyager version of past DLX figures. IMO Hot Rod is pinnacle, Kup or Blurr isn't intriguing enough for me to buy again or at a higher price point. I wouldn't mind another go at a better done Arcee, but I don't see $35 of worth there unless they include Danial minifig(non armored), and possibly with hoverboard accessory.
I'm fine with Cliffjumper I have, the alt mode on SS86 Bee is horrendous. IMO
Shame about Astrotrain though, definitely needs a new mold. And I'm not paying $55 for that current hunk of bleh.
I could probably go for a Kranix, I like those old Cybertron bots. Outside of that I'd likely get Tailgate and Windcharger but those likely are Legacy releases?
I also would like to see a Cassette multipack of some kind because it's irritating having to keep buying a Voyager or Leader to get one new one each time.
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Yeah, I wasn't suggesting anything I said is ideal... Let alone exciting.
In fact, I don't think anything that's been mentioned, even though they may indeed be options, is great. Maybe not "boring", but nothing that seems worthy of being part of a "celebratory" group or subline of figures.
This is exactly why a while ago I said I was so surprised that we're getting SS86 Megatron and Devastator next year. Not disappointed, but surprised. Hell, CC Optimus would've been a solid release for 2026.
I've never liked the idea of "dead" figures, and dead Windcharger and Wheeljack will be just as easy to pass on as the others. I don't mind the idea of reformatting figures, but those are still very limited, and I'm not sure I'd go for those either.
Part of the reason I would like to see those SS86 deluxe figures upgraded to voyager class/scale is because they're too small compared to Ultra Magnus, Springer, and now SS86 Prime. I mean Arcee was always way too small. She's larger than most people think. Look at the scenes in the movie where she's with Springer... Springer is supposed to be very close to the same size as Optimus Prime. So Arcee should be larger than Ironhide.
Anyway, with this up-sizing, at least those wouldn't be just straight redecos. Plus then they could get Kup and Blurr's faces right.
And Hot Rod could get a more magenta color.
As much as I love the Kingdom Cyclonus mold, that could stand to be updated; he should be taller than Galvatron.
I also would've liked cassette multipacks... I'm pretty annoyed that to get Ratbat I'm going to have to get Ramhorn and another Perceptor.
For me, that's pretty poor form on the part of Hastak. It's already difficult to defend them with moves like SS86 Blaster and this Galvatron (as well as other later redecos like Buzzworthy Kup and Cliffjumper).
I borderline hated the look of Siege Astrotrain, which is why I never got him. But I've caved for the Takara Triple Threat 3-pack, just because I'd like to have a mainline Astrotrain, and there seems to be no plans for a new mold or even a SS86 version anytime soon. I also think Blitzy looks better. And I'll sell the Coronation Starscream.
But I've reached the point in the my collection where I have almost everything I ever wanted in terms of updated figures of characters I like...
Rebuying redecos of figures I already have is one of a few reasons I'm bowing-out from collecting sooner than later. Which is the same reason that it's somewhat tolerable; I'm not playing this game too much longer.
I am hoping that 2026 brings a SS86 Soundwave. But either way, that November I'll be 50, and no matter what I've bought, or what never came to fruition, at the end of that year I'm retiring.
Comment by Sowndwave76
Oct 20, 2024
Till-all-R1 wrote:Well all that sounds a bit on the boring side for me as I have them all, or passed. I've got no use for Voyager version of past DLX figures. IMO Hot Rod is pinnacle, Kup or Blurr isn't intriguing enough for me to buy again or at a higher price point. I wouldn't mind another go at a better done Arcee, but I don't see $35 of worth there unless they include Danial minifig(non armored), and possibly with hoverboard accessory.
I'm fine with Cliffjumper I have, the alt mode on SS86 Bee is horrendous. IMO
Shame about Astrotrain though, definitely needs a new mold. And I'm not paying $55 for that current hunk of bleh.
I could probably go for a Kranix, I like those old Cybertron bots. Outside of that I'd likely get Tailgate and Windcharger but those likely are Legacy releases?
I also would like to see a Cassette multipack of some kind because it's irritating having to keep buying a Voyager or Leader to get one new one each time.
Yeah, I wasn't suggesting anything I said is ideal... Let alone exciting.
In fact, I don't think anything that's been mentioned, even though they may indeed be options, is great. Maybe not "boring", but nothing that seems worthy of being part of a "celebratory" group or subline of figures.
This is exactly why a while ago I said I was so surprised that we're getting SS86 Megatron and Devastator next year. Not disappointed, but surprised. Hell, CC Optimus would've been a solid release for 2026.
I've never liked the idea of "dead" figures, and dead Windcharger and Wheeljack will be just as easy to pass on as the others. I don't mind the idea of reformatting figures, but those are still very limited, and I'm not sure I'd go for those either.
Part of the reason I would like to see those SS86 deluxe figures upgraded to voyager class/scale is because they're too small compared to Ultra Magnus, Springer, and now SS86 Prime. I mean Arcee was always way too small. She's larger than most people think. Look at the scenes in the movie where she's with Springer... Springer is supposed to be very close to the same size as Optimus Prime. So Arcee should be larger than Ironhide.
Anyway, with this up-sizing, at least those wouldn't be just straight redecos. Plus then they could get Kup and Blurr's faces right.
And Hot Rod could get a more magenta color.
As much as I love the Kingdom Cyclonus mold, that could stand to be updated; he should be taller than Galvatron.
I also would've liked cassette multipacks... I'm pretty annoyed that to get Ratbat I'm going to have to get Ramhorn and another Perceptor.
For me, that's pretty poor form on the part of Hastak. It's already difficult to defend them with moves like SS86 Blaster and this Galvatron (as well as other later redecos like Buzzworthy Kup and Cliffjumper).
I borderline hated the look of Siege Astrotrain, which is why I never got him. But I've caved for the Takara Triple Threat 3-pack, just because I'd like to have a mainline Astrotrain, and there seems to be no plans for a new mold or even a SS86 version anytime soon. I also think Blitzy looks better. And I'll sell the Coronation Starscream.
But I've reached the point in the my collection where I have almost everything I ever wanted in terms of updated figures of characters I like...
Rebuying redecos of figures I already have is one of a few reasons I'm bowing-out from collecting sooner than later. Which is the same reason that it's somewhat tolerable; I'm not playing this game too much longer.
I am hoping that 2026 brings a SS86 Soundwave. But either way, that November I'll be 50, and no matter what I've bought, or what never came to fruition, at the end of that year I'm retiring.
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Comment by Nemesis Primal
Oct 20, 2024
Hot Rod already is/was a Voyager Class release, but I do agree that an actually-magenta version of him is probably inevitable as an exclusive at some point, especially considering how quickly we're seeing color-corrected Galvatron.Sowndwave76 wrote:Your question about the SS86 line continuing is one I brought up a while ago…. My wild prediction is that the deluxe figures: Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, and Arcee all get upgraded to voyager class/scale.
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Comment by Gauntlet101010
Oct 20, 2024
Honestly, out of all the possible toys that haven't been announced, I really want Windcharger, Arbulus, Kranix, and the Quint prosecutor. I wouldn't mind replacing all of my Impossible Toys Quintessons with Hasbro versions, even if they aren't major characters (so I guess that leaves the executioner because they did the bailiff already).
I'd probably take any Quintesson, really. The bad part is that they don't really transform. So I dunno what they could do.
I'd probably take any Quintesson, really. The bad part is that they don't really transform. So I dunno what they could do.
