Transformers: Rescue Bots Knight Watch Optimus Prime in Stock at Retail
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Posted by Galactic Prime on May 20th, 2018 @ 6:36am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 4th, 2018 @ 11:00am CDT
Scottmus Prime found this wave at Central Islip Target in Long Island, New York. It is made up of :
- Sports car Bumblebee and Blades, both reissues
- Heat Wave in a red racecar alt mode (similar to diaclone Mirage), this is the first time this toy is available outside Amazon.
- ATV Bumblebee, which is a redeco of the ATV Bumblebee that came in the Bumblebee Rescue Team set which included an actual robot griffin Transformer.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 4th, 2018 @ 1:23pm CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on June 4th, 2018 @ 3:15pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on June 4th, 2018 @ 3:55pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2018 @ 9:19am CDT
Optimus is the 2011 tooling with a new paint app (white stripe on the chest + logo) and a silver version of the accessory that came with the Energize version.
Heatwave and Chase look to have figures unchanged from their Energize releases, with Chase also having a silver colored accessory as opposed to the clear blue.
They are packaged in a non embellished brown box which has been a trend on these Rescue Bot toys found on Amazon.
The 3 pack is available right now for $44.99.
Posted by kurthy on June 20th, 2018 @ 9:51am CDT
The photographers also still can't get correct transformations. Heatwave's feet aren't transformed.
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2018 @ 10:24am CDT
kurthy wrote:They're rereleasing the larger scale now? Kind of silly.
The photographers also still can't get correct transformations. Heatwave's feet aren't transformed.
These are larger? That makes sense, I found the price quite high for a three pack
Posted by Sabrblade on June 20th, 2018 @ 10:29am CDT
Yeah, these are the old first-release molds from 2011-2013.william-james88 wrote:kurthy wrote:They're rereleasing the larger scale now? Kind of silly.
The photographers also still can't get correct transformations. Heatwave's feet aren't transformed.
These are larger? That makes sense, I found the price quite high for a three pack
Posted by kurthy on June 20th, 2018 @ 10:31am CDT
william-james88 wrote:kurthy wrote:They're rereleasing the larger scale now? Kind of silly.
The photographers also still can't get correct transformations. Heatwave's feet aren't transformed.
These are larger? That makes sense, I found the price quite high for a three pack
Yep, these are about an inch taller and are have very different headsculpts from the cartoon. But again, why are they rereleasing toys from a cartoon they cancelled?
Posted by Sabrblade on June 20th, 2018 @ 10:34am CDT
Gotta keep the toyline alive until the sequel series comes out.kurthy wrote:But again, why are they rereleasing toys from a cartoon they cancelled?
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2018 @ 11:27am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Gotta keep the toyline alive until the sequel series comes out.kurthy wrote:But again, why are they rereleasing toys from a cartoon they cancelled?
Yeah, thats the way I see it. Just keeping products available. The show is still on Netflix and can readily be seen and its easy to repackage old product to have it available for any purpose.
Posted by william-james88 on July 18th, 2018 @ 9:37pm CDT
Posted by kurthy on July 18th, 2018 @ 9:40pm CDT
Posted by RAR on July 19th, 2018 @ 4:20am CDT
I wonder if he oil drums and fire hydrant has something to do with the flipbots.
The radial Plane Optimus is unusual as is the Bumblebee Monster Truck - never actually seen a flip bot for sale however so I wouldn't know what was new - they'd all be new to me.
Heatwave racer was spotted a while back but he seems very poorly distributed - but perhaps the refresh wave with blades in will make him more available - there is a brand new Optimus Truck in that wave too that no one seems to notice is new too.
I expect that new Bee to ship soon as he screams X-Mas toy (more than Likely he will be in the new Argos Catalogue)
Posted by Lucky Logician on July 19th, 2018 @ 7:29am CDT
The radial plane Optimus was allegedly released earlier as part of the Griffin Rock Extreme Team set. However, I don't know if it was ever actually for sale. I never saw it in any stores, nor in stock online. So hopefully we can actually get our hands on this mold now.RAR wrote:The radial Plane Optimus is unusual as is the Bumblebee Monster Truck - never actually seen a flip bot for sale however so I wouldn't know what was new - they'd all be new to me.
Posted by Emerje on July 19th, 2018 @ 11:59pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by Sabrblade on July 20th, 2018 @ 8:17am CDT
I think you've just conflated "My Transformers: Rescue Bots Adventure" and "Rescue Bots Academy".Emerje wrote:Really thought they'd show something from "My Rescue Bots Academia" by now.
Emerje
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 20th, 2018 @ 9:40am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I think you've just conflated "My Transformers: Rescue Bots Adventure" and "Rescue Bots Academy".Emerje wrote:Really thought they'd show something from "My Rescue Bots Academia" by now.
Emerje
I thought he fused my hero academia with rescue bots academy
Posted by Emerje on July 21st, 2018 @ 2:56am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I think you've just conflated "My Transformers: Rescue Bots Adventure" and "Rescue Bots Academy".Emerje wrote:Really thought they'd show something from "My Rescue Bots Academia" by now.
Emerje
I thought he fused my hero academia with rescue bots academy
And here's your winner folks. You get a no-prize.
Emerje
Posted by Qwan on July 21st, 2018 @ 7:41pm CDT
Emerje wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I think you've just conflated "My Transformers: Rescue Bots Adventure" and "Rescue Bots Academy".Emerje wrote:Really thought they'd show something from "My Rescue Bots Academia" by now.
Emerje
I thought he fused my hero academia with rescue bots academy
And here's your winner folks. You get a no-prize.
Emerje
To be honest, if there's a character in Rescue Bots Academy that's even half as sweet as Uraraka, you can count me all-in on this show.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 26th, 2018 @ 7:00pm CDT
Of note with this new figure, these are not your normal Rescue Bot sized figure. ScottyP took note of the face that Growler and Sergeant Slobber are about twice the size of the normal Rescue Bots minicons, so these are toys with some mass to them.
Check out the image below, and let us know if you intend to hunt down these Rescue Bots!
Posted by Microraptor on July 26th, 2018 @ 10:23pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2018 @ 10:52am CDT
There is a generous window in the back where you can get a pretty good idea as to which character you are getting.You can always feel around the bag to know which version it is due to the different accessories yielded between the same characters.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2018 @ 4:28pm CDT
Posted by Zeedust on August 17th, 2018 @ 8:33pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:No love for Salvage?
Poor guy always seems to get the short end of the stick. Even in the show itself, he got basically no screen time compared to Blurr, Quickshadow, or even High Tide.
Posted by william-james88 on August 19th, 2018 @ 6:37pm CDT
I have both Primes and Blades(I haven't opened him yet).
Boxes have 1 of each figure. Both figures of a character is the same design but each are in a uniquely sculpted pose, so swapping arms between them to get different poses/looks is encouraged.
Each bag has a small clear window to see what figure is inside, if you are looking for a particular one.
The assortment includes 2 of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Heatwave, Blades, Chase, Boulder, Blurr, and Quickshadow. The arms seem to be interchangeable between the two models. These blind bags are $2.88 in the US and $4.94 in Canada.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 19th, 2018 @ 7:01pm CDT
Posted by Ig89ninja on August 19th, 2018 @ 8:01pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on August 19th, 2018 @ 9:26pm CDT
That... uh, that is a Heavy Duty Vegetation Trimmer. Useful for times when the People of Griffen Rock foeget why super charging Miracle Grow is a bad idea, like the Sky Forest Fiasco...Sabrblade wrote:A sword? That's not very Rescue Bots-y.
Yeah...
Posted by Emerje on August 19th, 2018 @ 9:38pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:A sword? That's not very Rescue Bots-y.
It's a letter opener. On weekends he volunteers at the local nursing home and reads the old folks their mail.
Emerje
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 20th, 2018 @ 9:26am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 20th, 2018 @ 9:39am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:have to buy two of the same character just to swap arms rather than just have basic articulation and a removable weapon. meh.
I think you can swap arms across the line with different characters.
Posted by Kyleor on August 20th, 2018 @ 10:16am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on September 6th, 2018 @ 10:56am CDT
Here is the product information listed on Amazon.com about this item.
Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Electronic Hot Shot
- Activate lights and sounds in both bot and vehicle modes
- Hot Shot converts from bot mode to off-road vehicle mode and back again
- Easy 2 Do conversion
- Sized right for small hands
- Includes Electronic Hot Shot figure and instructions. Ages 3 to 7.
Product description
Imagine helping Hot Shot race to the rescue as a rugged off-road vehicle! Sized right for small hands, kids can convert the Electronic Hot Shot figure from bot mode to vehicle mode and back again with 1-step Easy 2 Do conversion. Both vehicle and bot modes feature electronic lights, sounds effects, and phrases! Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd. Transformers Rescue Bots is a trademark and copyright of Hasbro.
A longer version of Hot Shot's product description was listed at Amazon Australia.
Amazon Australia wrote:Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Little heroes can imagine racing to the rescue with this Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Electronic Hot Shot figure featuring Easy 2 Do conversion and electronic lights and sounds! Imagine helping Hot Shot race to the rescue as an off-road vehicle! Sized right for small hands, kids can convert the Electronic Hot Shot figure from vehicle mode to bot mode and back again with 1-step Easy 2 Do conversion. Both vehicle and bot modes feature electronic lights, sounds effects, and phrases! Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Little heroes can pretend to race to the rescue with Electronic Hot Shot in vehicle mode as a rugged off-road vehicle, or in bot mode! Convert Hot Shot from vehicle mode to bot mode and back again with 1-step Easy 2 Do conversion. Imagine charging to the scene of an emergency while activating fun electronic lights, sounds effects, and phrases with the push of a button in both modes! Selected personally by Optimus Prime, Hot Shot is in training to become a Rescue Bot at the Rescue Bots Academy! Through heroic rescue missions, both simulated and real life, he will learn the importance of teamwork and what it means to be a hero!
Posted by Short Circuit on September 7th, 2018 @ 11:18am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 19th, 2018 @ 4:34pm CDT
You can check out in-hand in-package images of the figures below, courtesy of site owner Seibertron, and let us know what you think of these new Rescue Bots below!
Posted by Emerje on September 19th, 2018 @ 9:03pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by butcher31 on September 20th, 2018 @ 10:11pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 21st, 2018 @ 11:09pm CDT
2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on September 21st, 2018 @ 11:26pm CDT
Posted by f-primus-unicron on September 22nd, 2018 @ 1:04am CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:We'll, I WAS going to skip the entire Rescue Bots line. With good reason too! It didn't appeal to me. Nor was it intended to. But now I need that dragon. Lookit him! He's adorable! Damn you, Hasbro! Stop taking your toy lines to new and fun places!
but there is already that mold but in red
havent been able to get one because havent seen it on discount but that mold does extist already
go and grab it
Posted by bacem on September 22nd, 2018 @ 3:01am CDT
f-primus-unicron wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:We'll, I WAS going to skip the entire Rescue Bots line. With good reason too! It didn't appeal to me. Nor was it intended to. But now I need that dragon. Lookit him! He's adorable! Damn you, Hasbro! Stop taking your toy lines to new and fun places!
but there is already that mold but in red
havent been able to get one because havent seen it on discount but that mold does extist already
go and grab it
yep, there is. i have that one, grabbed it on a clearance. his gun mode is a stretch, but the dragon is adorable. if hasbro releasing a purple repaint, i can probably makes a spyro fan buying a transformers toy.
Posted by Rysquad on September 24th, 2018 @ 4:17am CDT
william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:
2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.
They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.
Posted by bacem on September 24th, 2018 @ 5:51am CDT
Rysquad wrote:william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:
2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.
They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.
are you sure? I have that dinobot. Played it repeatedly on daily basis as a substitute to fidget spinner. Not even a stressmark.
Posted by Rysquad on September 24th, 2018 @ 8:10pm CDT
bacem wrote:Rysquad wrote:william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:
2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.
They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.
are you sure? I have that dinobot. Played it repeatedly on daily basis as a substitute to fidget spinner. Not even a stressmark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-pxUqzM3Hg
Similar comments/experiences in the Amazon Reviews.
Posted by bacem on September 24th, 2018 @ 8:14pm CDT
Rysquad wrote:bacem wrote:Rysquad wrote:william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:
2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.
They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.
are you sure? I have that dinobot. Played it repeatedly on daily basis as a substitute to fidget spinner. Not even a stressmark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-pxUqzM3Hg
Similar comments/experiences in the Amazon Reviews.
probably if you ham hand him and throw him around, sure. I myself never have that problem, through normal play.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 9th, 2018 @ 5:35pm CDT
Heatwave
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Heroes ... lip+racers?tag=seibertron07-20&
Toysrus.ca link: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp ... =150468906
Quickshadow
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Heroes ... lip+racers?tag=seibertron07-20&
Toysrus.ca link: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp ... =150468916
The toys are both retailing for $19.99 Canadian dollars and $14.99 USD and they come with an accessory for the character to crash into, triggering another play feature. Like other Rescue Bot toys, these are aimed at a young audience, so the figures do not have any points of articulation and simple transformation.
Here is the website description for both Heatwave and Quickshadow.
Heatwave:
Race to the rescue with the Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures! Sized right for small hands, these Flip Racers vehicles feature pull-back-and-go action! Pull back the Heatwave the Fire-Bot vehicle until the wheels click and then release it to send it racing off! For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire! Convert from vehicle mode to bot mode in 1 easy step! Flip up the Heatwave the Fire-Bot vehicle to convert it to bot mode. Flip it back down to convert it into a firetruck. Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way!
Pull-back-and-go action
Easy flip conversion
Convert from vehicle mode to robot mode and back
Sized right for small hands
Look for other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures to build a rescue team. (Other figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.
Transformers Rescue Bots is a trademark and copyright of Hasbro.
Includes 1 Flip Racers figure, fire hydrant accessory, and manhole cover.
Figure scale: 3.5 inches
Ages 3 to 7 years
Some poses may require additional support.
Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts may be generated. Not for children under 3 years.
Quickshadow:
Race to the rescue with the Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures! Sized right for small hands, these Flip Racers vehicles feature pull-back-and-go action! Pull back the Quickshadow figure in vehicle mode until the wheels click and then release it to send it racing off! For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue! Convert from vehicle mode to bot mode in 1 easy step! Flip up the Quickshadow vehicle to convert it to bot mode. Flip it back down to convert it into a race car. Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way!
Pull-back-and-go action
Easy flip conversion
Convert from vehicle mode to robot mode and back
Sized right for small hands
Look for other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures to build a rescue team. (Other figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.
Transformers Rescue Bots is a trademark and copyright of Hasbro.
Includes 1 Flip Racers figure, trailer accessory, and 2 fuel drums.
Figure scale: 3.5 inches
Ages 3 to 7 years
Some poses may require additional support.
Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts may be generated. Not for children under 3 years.
Stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2018 @ 8:19pm CDT
Posted by Nexus Knight on October 10th, 2018 @ 1:58am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire!
Yes! This is exactly how you do that! Blowing the manhole cover is absolutely essential to the whole operation! Psst... just uh... need a small reminder on how that exactly works, thanks.
ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue!
Rolling to the scene of the rescue! Yes! Whenever there is a rescue, rolling barrels provide the needed help to get the job done! It doesn't even matter what type of rescue (water, fire, storm, etc.), having barrels to roll will always prove to be a necessary part of ANY rescue. That trailer wasn't carrying waste materials, right?