Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card

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It's a toy! It's a card! It's a transforming gift card from Target! Fellow Seibertron.com member daimchoc has found in his local Southpoint Target in Durham, NC, this peculiar Optimus Prime themed store gift card - check out the mirrored images below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub.

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Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580385)
Posted by dragons on June 8th, 2014 @ 6:41pm CDT

looks nice may stoip by so I can get one

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580387)
Posted by yourtransformersneed on June 8th, 2014 @ 6:44pm CDT

It's cool to see they are repurposing the Botcon 2007 Optimus transforming gift card.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580400)
Posted by Flashwave on June 8th, 2014 @ 7:37pm CDT

yourtransformersneed wrote:It's cool to see they are repurposing the Botcon 2007 Optimus transforming gift card.

Was that always a Botcon exclusive, or is it one they handed out there as a promo and was later available some places? I unearthed one of mine from Storage and was playing with it. Wonered if it still had money on it but probably epired long ago.

Looks like this is either continuing the "silver" knight theme or the dirtied up truck cab Evasion Mode.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580412)
Posted by Zeedust on June 8th, 2014 @ 8:21pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:
yourtransformersneed wrote:It's cool to see they are repurposing the Botcon 2007 Optimus transforming gift card.

Was that always a Botcon exclusive, or is it one they handed out there as a promo and was later available some places? I unearthed one of mine from Storage and was playing with it. Wonered if it still had money on it but probably epired long ago.

Looks like this is either continuing the "silver" knight theme or the dirtied up truck cab Evasion Mode.

I picked one up at my local Target in 2007, so I highly doubt it was a Botcon exclusive. It's interesting that they've decided to dust off the mold, though.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580422)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on June 8th, 2014 @ 9:13pm CDT

nice to see them bringing this back, we need more stuff like this these days.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580440)
Posted by El Duque on June 8th, 2014 @ 11:35pm CDT

Disappointed that Transformers: Age of Extinction Voyager Class Evasion Mode Optimus Prime isn't scene accurate? You'll be happy to know there will be at least one version out there that strives for film accuracy, however it's exclusive to Toys"R"Us Japan. They've just listed a more movie accurate deco with faceplate version on their website. It's listed for 4999 Yen, and scheduled to release on August 10th. Keep an eye on our sponsors, as they will likely be importing this figure. Official images mirrored below:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580442)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 8th, 2014 @ 11:39pm CDT

Houston, we have a winner!

:APPLAUSE:

Now comes the hard part of actually trying to get it.

:HEADHURTS:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580443)
Posted by Siger on June 8th, 2014 @ 11:53pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Houston, we have a winner!

Now comes the hard part of actually trying to get it.

Ahahah, they made what you wanted! Don't worry, BBTS will probably have it. Just gotta check every second for the pre-order before they run out. 8-}

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580444)
Posted by Burn on June 8th, 2014 @ 11:57pm CDT

Nope, still too bright looking for my taste.

Needs to be more darker.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580446)
Posted by megatronus on June 9th, 2014 @ 12:13am CDT

Sigh - all I want is AD-02 colors w/ faceplate...

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580448)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on June 9th, 2014 @ 12:16am CDT

Not too bad as that is a hard paint job to pull off.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580450)
Posted by Maggotron on June 9th, 2014 @ 12:22am CDT

I kinda like that Prime, nice and weathered. Maybe the next waves of movie toys will be better.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580453)
Posted by Regimus Prime on June 9th, 2014 @ 12:51am CDT

I for one believe that the domestic Hasbro Evasion Prime release should have received the face plate treatment and this mold should have been released sans the face plate. If the US version is supposed to harken back to the '84 color scheme and pull at the heart strings of G1ners then the face plate should have been included. Still I like both molds. I purchased two so far. One to remain MISB and the other for display. I opened one today and it is probably one of my all time favorite TF movie verse figures. Great joints and paint job. My only gripe would be the elbow articulation. The one big plus about the AOE line (at least the voyager and leader class molds) is that you can remove the figures from their plastic and re box them in their plastic without destroying the packaging. Takara has been doing that for years. Hasbro has followed suit recently. I noticed this upon opening a few Marvel Legends figures from Captain America TWS and the Amazing Spider-Man 2

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580454)
Posted by STngAR on June 9th, 2014 @ 1:07am CDT

All I'm seeing is a gray bot with some rust color here and there. Not even close for me.

:MAXIMAL:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580455)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on June 9th, 2014 @ 1:14am CDT

FINALLY!!! oh well, robot mode... nice try, poor apps

I think Hasbro color apps machines are not working or out of ink... :-x

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580459)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on June 9th, 2014 @ 1:40am CDT

looks too clean & bright,should be more of an off white with a hell of a lot more "rust". I dont think this mold is ever going to get a good paint job by hasbro or takara

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580460)
Posted by shocksound96 on June 9th, 2014 @ 1:44am CDT

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580463)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 9th, 2014 @ 1:54am CDT

Doesn't look that bad to me, and I like that Transforming gift card too.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580466)
Posted by King Kuuga on June 9th, 2014 @ 2:51am CDT

....shit, I'm gonna have to get this, aren't I? It may not be 100% absolutely perfect, but it's good enough for me.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580468)
Posted by Ravage XK on June 9th, 2014 @ 3:01am CDT

I think the final figure may have less "rust" than this is showing. I bet its hand painted and as they paint more and more it will become tiresome and they just wont put as much effort or care in.

The bot mode needs more paint, he suddenly becomes Ultra Magnus's cab bot when he transforms

I do like it though.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580472)
Posted by frogbat on June 9th, 2014 @ 3:31am CDT

well impressed with this but I agree re the faceplates this one should be without and the g1 deco should be with

wonder how many will buy 1 of each and switch

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580478)
Posted by No One on June 9th, 2014 @ 4:43am CDT

LOL that card transforms more than AOE Leader Class Optimus Prime.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580480)
Posted by LeL on June 9th, 2014 @ 5:39am CDT

Still the custom Optimus turns out far better.... :-?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580483)
Posted by Ravage XK on June 9th, 2014 @ 6:06am CDT

LeL wrote:Still the custom Optimus turns out far better....

Well it would wouldn't it? Much more time and effort put into a custom figure than a mass produced figure.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580488)
Posted by RSDADDIMUS2 on June 9th, 2014 @ 7:06am CDT

OHHH...me likey. I'm gonna stalk this figure until he's available. :BOWDOWN:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580489)
Posted by Rated X on June 9th, 2014 @ 7:07am CDT

So little rust ? Why the grey ? It looks more like primer than rust to me ? The whole figure should have been rusty orange with patches of dark brown...

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580490)
Posted by MenaceRX on June 9th, 2014 @ 7:28am CDT

I like it, probably darker in person, remember it set against white lighting and a white back ground. Anyway if the price is under 65 with import fee's I will pick it up, if its more I will pass, the standard Voyager is good enough for me.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580492)
Posted by reluctantyouth on June 9th, 2014 @ 7:32am CDT

Ugh,

I was super excited when I saw the weathered truck mode only to be disappointed when I saw robot mode. I'm awaiting my AD-02 Optimus paint job and will only have that and the Hasbro version. There are just too many things missed here and would have made it a definite buy

1) Where are the weather/painted hubcaps? (Unpainted Takara...really?)
2) Where in the world are 90% of the weather paint apps in robot mode Takara?
3) A new head mold with REMOVABLE faceplate so he could be displayed with either look (hint hint wink wink Takara and Hasbro)- get on with it!!

Overall I agree with others who've said the bot mode is just too damn clean to be screen accurate...easy pass

(I hope BBTS does have it for fans that gotta have it)

~reluctantyouth~

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580495)
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on June 9th, 2014 @ 7:49am CDT

Shame I just dropped £30 on AD02 this morning. Should have logged in earlier. :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580496)
Posted by T-Macksimus on June 9th, 2014 @ 7:51am CDT

reluctantyouth wrote:Ugh,

I was super excited when I saw the weathered truck mode only to be disappointed when I saw robot mode. I'm awaiting my AD-02 Optimus paint job and will only have that and the Hasbro version. There are just too many things missed here and would have made it a definite buy

1) Where are the weather/painted hubcaps? (Unpainted Takara...really?)
2) Where in the world are 90% of the weather paint apps in robot mode Takara?
3) A new head mold with REMOVABLE faceplate so he could be displayed with either look (hint hint wink wink Takara and Hasbro)- get on with it!!

Overall I agree with others who've said the bot mode is just too damn clean to be screen accurate...easy pass (I hope BBTS does have it for fans that gotta have it)

~reluctantyouth~

Not sure how you missed the wheels being brown/weathered but they most certainly are in that picture and there is even rust streaks on the tires just like you would see if it were a regular POS rusting out truck. But yeah, the bot mode is a bit too clean, at least around the upper torso.

So far I'm seeing 3 versions of this same mold and not a single one of them can manage to pull off a look that screams "Buy me!" All are close but I'd have to buy all 3 and mix and match parts to get 1 figure that has all the elements of a figure worth buying. Sorry Hasbro and Takara but that just isn't happening. I'll go without before I fall into that stupid little money grubbing trap.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580505)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 9th, 2014 @ 8:22am CDT

Don't tell me you all were deceived by the glare of the evening sun making everything in the video look orangish. This is very close to what he looks like in the trailer. The truck is whitish gray.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580521)
Posted by noctorro on June 9th, 2014 @ 9:09am CDT

Megatron Wolf wrote:looks too clean & bright,should be more of an off white with a hell of a lot more "rust". I dont think this mold is ever going to get a good paint job by hasbro or takara

I don't think you're ever going to be positive about anything movie related :KREMZEEK:

I already haz the chrome version with faceplate that came with Voyager Grimlock and really like it. But if I can find it for the right price I'm also getting this version.
Looks great! Hopefully we'll also get a voyager version of the upgraded Optimus.
I'm trying to stick to voyagers, Grimlock being the only Leader this time.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580529)
Posted by reluctantyouth on June 9th, 2014 @ 9:41am CDT

T-Macksimus,

I'm colorblind and totally could not see that the wheels were painted and had rust streaks. I had to do a second and third look. I truly struggle with coloring and would not attempt to do any of my own customizing. Thanks for letting me know the wheels are painted!

~reluctantyouth~

T-Macksimus wrote:
reluctantyouth wrote:Ugh,

I was super excited when I saw the weathered truck mode only to be disappointed when I saw robot mode. I'm awaiting my AD-02 Optimus paint job and will only have that and the Hasbro version. There are just too many things missed here and would have made it a definite buy

1) Where are the weather/painted hubcaps? (Unpainted Takara...really?)
2) Where in the world are 90% of the weather paint apps in robot mode Takara?
3) A new head mold with REMOVABLE faceplate so he could be displayed with either look (hint hint wink wink Takara and Hasbro)- get on with it!!

Overall I agree with others who've said the bot mode is just too damn clean to be screen accurate...easy pass (I hope BBTS does have it for fans that gotta have it)

~reluctantyouth~

Not sure how you missed the wheels being brown/weathered but they most certainly are in that picture and there is even rust streaks on the tires just like you would see if it were a regular POS rusting out truck. But yeah, the bot mode is a bit too clean, at least around the upper torso.

So far I'm seeing 3 versions of this same mold and not a single one of them can manage to pull off a look that screams "Buy me!" All are close but I'd have to buy all 3 and mix and match parts to get 1 figure that has all the elements of a figure worth buying. Sorry Hasbro and Takara but that just isn't happening. I'll go without before I fall into that stupid little money grubbing trap.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580532)
Posted by SFXPrime on June 9th, 2014 @ 10:00am CDT

I'm digging this, it may be missing some rust, but this will probably be the closest I will ever get to movie accuracy. Now if I can just get a blasted Black and Blue Drift and not the fifty shades of blue Drift that we got initially. :-x

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580543)
Posted by william-james88 on June 9th, 2014 @ 10:40am CDT

SFXPrime wrote:I'm digging this, it may be missing some rust, but this will probably be the closest I will ever get to movie accuracy. Now if I can just get a blasted Black and Blue Drift and not the fifty shades of blue Drift that we got initially.

You have recieved a message from Hasbro:

Sorry, no black and blue drift BUT specially for you we have Drift as a ... wait for it... helicopter? Arent you happy now?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580544)
Posted by ScottyP on June 9th, 2014 @ 10:42am CDT

That gift card is giving me flashbacks to Botcon 2007. Slow-burn redeco plan in action once again :lol:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580546)
Posted by SFXPrime on June 9th, 2014 @ 10:53am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
SFXPrime wrote:I'm digging this, it may be missing some rust, but this will probably be the closest I will ever get to movie accuracy. Now if I can just get a blasted Black and Blue Drift and not the fifty shades of blue Drift that we got initially.

You have recieved a message from Hasbro:

Sorry, no black and blue drift BUT specially for you we have Drift as a ... wait for it... helicopter? Arent you happy now?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580581)
Posted by same138 on June 9th, 2014 @ 2:24pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Don't tell me you all were deceived by the glare of the evening sun making everything in the video look orangish. This is very close to what he looks like in the trailer. The truck is whitish gray.

RUBSIGN!!! Betcha Marky Mark wipes it with an oily rag and

appears.

Having bought the EU Voyager at the weekend and absolutely loving it all i can say is, I want a Faceplate head! It's the only slightly disappointing thing about the toy. Don't mind the rusty paintjob version.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580590)
Posted by robotmel on June 9th, 2014 @ 2:58pm CDT

same138 wrote:
RUBSIGN!!! Betcha Marky Mark wipes it with an oily rag and appears.

I wonder when was the last time Mark 'performed' his "Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch" hits? /:)

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580591)
Posted by robotmel on June 9th, 2014 @ 3:02pm CDT

El Duque wrote:Disappointed that Transformers: Age of Extinction Voyager Class Evasion Mode Optimus Prime isn't scene accurate? You'll be happy to know there will be at least one version out there that strives for film accuracy, however it's exclusive to Toys"R"Us Japan. They've just listed a more movie accurate deco with faceplate version on their website. It's listed for 4999 Yen, and scheduled to release on August 10th. Keep an eye on our sponsors, as they will likely be importing this figure. Official images mirrored below:

He has the look of firewood, so he does. ;)^

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580594)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 9th, 2014 @ 3:20pm CDT

Lol, I just took the time to look up the official name: Optimus Prime Rusty ver. Rusty is right :lol:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580623)
Posted by autobot1979 on June 9th, 2014 @ 6:42pm CDT

I think he is the best of this mold, look at this ! He is amazing. I am waiting for this, did not get this voyager prime till now because I knew they were going to make the rusty version, and now there he is! I`ve already go all the wave 1 deluxes and voyages, and wave 2 also

I wish for this line AOE a voyager Ratchet ( with a whole new mold ) now that he is gonna be dead why not a homage to one great character?
I wish a Galvatron Leader class and a better Optimus Prime Leader class :-(

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580718)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 10th, 2014 @ 1:32am CDT

If the price is right I just may pick this one up

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580736)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on June 10th, 2014 @ 4:34am CDT

feels like at hasbro's paint apps department:

-hmm I will paint this truck how is supposed to be done!
*hey kid what you doing? too much ink there.
-but will make fans happy!
*too much time, give me, packing, mailing, selling.
-but robot mode is still unpainted!
*corporate said sell it fast as it is, so next time.

and here at seibertron, us:

-FINALLY RUSTY, hold on... that robot mode...

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580764)
Posted by Cyberpath on June 10th, 2014 @ 8:13am CDT

Does the Optimus Prime Evolution 2 pack have a release date or a price tag yet?

Already got an Evasion Mode Prime, but I've been eying the Henkei mold. (Though the white biceps are kind of a pet peeve of mine.)

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580864)
Posted by shajaki on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:37pm CDT

[quote="same138]

RUBSIGN!!! Betcha Marky Mark wipes it with an oily rag and

appears.[/quote]did you see?! if you look hard enough the figure seems to have the same rubsign! theres a little girl squeel wanted to cone out of me right now!

this thing is bought. no questions asked.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580963)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 10th, 2014 @ 7:35pm CDT

Straight from the big man himself, site owner Seibertron, we have some in-hand package samples of "Tail Whip" Scorn, "Sword Slash" Drift, and "Flip and Change" Lockdown and Drift! All of these figures are part of the simplicity campaign initiated by Hasbro. Check out the images graciously provided by Seibertron below!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580966)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on June 10th, 2014 @ 8:08pm CDT

I want my cyberverse/legion/legends/3"tall collection back :sad:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580968)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 10th, 2014 @ 8:13pm CDT

BERSEKAEL wrote:I want my cyberverse/legion/legends/3"tall collection back

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Transforming Optimus Prime Target Gift Card (1580979)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on June 10th, 2014 @ 9:48pm CDT

wait scorns tail goes where now, oh hasbro do you not think before you do? I really miss the scout class & cyberverse, hell id take the old fast action battlers over most of this crap any day.

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