Transformers Silhouette Teaser for San Diego Comic Con 2018 Reveal #HasbroSDCC #SDCC2018
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 4:36pm CDT
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According to the social media accounts for Hasbro Transformers, as pointed out by fellow Seibertronian TFanPage101 via email notification, there is news actually awaiting fans at next week's San Diego Comic Con 2018, including the full reveal of the teaser image below.
What seems to be shown is the silhouette of an Optimus Prime recognisable figure, with smokestacks on its shoulders and an axe and a gun in its hands, and an indication to follow the Hasbro Pulse newsletters and accounts for more information during the event - but we know that the best content will be on our front page as soon as images are allowed to be posted, so stay tuned, and in the meantime, speculate away on this new figure! Is it War for Cybertron, another exclusive, part of those Amazon listings, or something else entirely?
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What seems to be shown is the silhouette of an Optimus Prime recognisable figure, with smokestacks on its shoulders and an axe and a gun in its hands, and an indication to follow the Hasbro Pulse newsletters and accounts for more information during the event - but we know that the best content will be on our front page as soon as images are allowed to be posted, so stay tuned, and in the meantime, speculate away on this new figure! Is it War for Cybertron, another exclusive, part of those Amazon listings, or something else entirely?
Don't miss a beat. Follow @hasbropulse to stay current on new Transformers reveals now and during San Diego Comic Con! #HasbroSDCC
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Re: Transformers Silhouette Teaser for San Diego Comic Con 2018 Reveal #HasbroSDCC #SDCC2018 (1970414)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on July 11th, 2018 @ 4:44pm CDT
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on July 11th, 2018 @ 4:44pm CDT
Kind of hope he's just a new, simple voyager Optimus figure. I like the Classics one but if they could outdo it with a new Optimus without a gimmick and isn't a triple changer I'm into it. With how intricate and impressive Punch/Counterpunch looks I'd imagine they could do some impressive stuff with this.
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Posted by Mindmaster on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:02pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:02pm CDT
Echoing Autobot Roadburn: if it’s a Voyager that looks good and isn’t gimmick-laden like the Prime Wars guys, sure. Even better if it’s a Megatron, then I can retire Titans Return Megatron (as good as it is, the Headmaster thing slightly bothers me).
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Posted by shajaki on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:24pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:24pm CDT
Isn't that just the Leader POTP mold?
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Posted by DerrikDGreat on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:26pm CDT
Posted by DerrikDGreat on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:26pm CDT
That silhouette looks oddly familiar.... like potp evie optimus... hmmmmm...
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Posted by Autobot Roadburn on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:31pm CDT
I don't think so. This one doesn't have as bulky of a backpack, his chest proportions look different (PotP Optimus has the huge chest windows), the arm panels have a different shape and his head is a bit different - this silhouette has a taller "mohawk" and the smaller inner antennae seem to have disappeared. These are things that could just be from different angles but it looks like a new mold to me.
I'm also just hoping for a new smaller mold with no gimmicks at this point but I could be wrong. We'll see in about a week.
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:31pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Isn't that just the Leader POTP mold?
I don't think so. This one doesn't have as bulky of a backpack, his chest proportions look different (PotP Optimus has the huge chest windows), the arm panels have a different shape and his head is a bit different - this silhouette has a taller "mohawk" and the smaller inner antennae seem to have disappeared. These are things that could just be from different angles but it looks like a new mold to me.
I'm also just hoping for a new smaller mold with no gimmicks at this point but I could be wrong. We'll see in about a week.
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Posted by Node on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:37pm CDT
Posted by Node on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:37pm CDT
Phew! I was kinda hoping we'd get some sillouettes of transformers before Potp was done. 1/2 through the year and I was getting worried.
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Posted by Lucky Logician on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:44pm CDT
Posted by Lucky Logician on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:44pm CDT
I'm guessing possibly a Shattered Glass POTP OP? It makes fiscal sense.
Make a new mold of Optimus Prime - Profit!
Paint that mold black and sell it again - More profit!
Paint that mold purple and set it again again - Even more profit!
Make a new mold of Optimus Prime - Profit!
Paint that mold black and sell it again - More profit!
Paint that mold purple and set it again again - Even more profit!
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:55pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 11th, 2018 @ 5:55pm CDT
Well who wasn't expecting a op figure? Though I'm a bit torn between saying it's war for Cybertron and going the curveball route and saying they are besting takara to the punch and sayings it's the new mp op.
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Posted by Black Bumblebee on July 11th, 2018 @ 6:11pm CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on July 11th, 2018 @ 6:11pm CDT
Oh gee, another Optimus Prime. Color me surprised. I will be floored to hear that there's a new Bumblebee toy in the line as well...
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Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 11th, 2018 @ 6:48pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 11th, 2018 @ 6:48pm CDT
I was thinking it was the new MP prime at first but the handheld axe threw it off. It’d be cool if it was a voyager, I don’t have a CHUG Optimus yet and the TR one looks just ok.
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Posted by bvzxa on July 11th, 2018 @ 7:30pm CDT
Posted by bvzxa on July 11th, 2018 @ 7:30pm CDT
I doubt this is a new mold, if they did this for SDCC, this would be amazing but I doubt it. I have Henkei Prime but its too small for current CHUG so my CHUG Prime is MakeToys Striker Manus and my Megatron is still Hegemon v2
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Posted by Emerje on July 11th, 2018 @ 7:35pm CDT
This isn't an exclusive, it's a teaser for a new figure being revealed at SDCC.
I'm really surprised people would even entertain the idea that it's the new MP considering all the kibble on the arms and back. This is definitely a main line figure and since it's likely for War for Cybertron it may not even be a form we've seen before. The large flat panels on his back suggest he'll have a self contained trailer like PotP Prime, he still has smokestacks on his back, and that axe is MASSIVE, just look how far back the blade is from the handle.
Knowing how much Warden loves G1 I would really like to see his take on Prime's Cybertronian alt mode from the Marvel comics.
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Posted by Emerje on July 11th, 2018 @ 7:35pm CDT
bvzxa wrote:I doubt this is a new mold, if they did this for SDCC, this would be amazing but I doubt it. I have Henkei Prime but its too small for current CHUG so my CHUG Prime is MakeToys Striker Manus and my Megatron is still Hegemon v2
This isn't an exclusive, it's a teaser for a new figure being revealed at SDCC.
I'm really surprised people would even entertain the idea that it's the new MP considering all the kibble on the arms and back. This is definitely a main line figure and since it's likely for War for Cybertron it may not even be a form we've seen before. The large flat panels on his back suggest he'll have a self contained trailer like PotP Prime, he still has smokestacks on his back, and that axe is MASSIVE, just look how far back the blade is from the handle.
Knowing how much Warden loves G1 I would really like to see his take on Prime's Cybertronian alt mode from the Marvel comics.
Emerje
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Posted by Wireless_Phantom on July 11th, 2018 @ 8:10pm CDT
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on July 11th, 2018 @ 8:10pm CDT
I don't think this is POTP Optimus (which is good because I really don't like that figure). Hopefully it's a new mold, as it doesn't match any figure I can think of. I hope it is a new voyager non-gimmicky Prime.
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Posted by Overcracker on July 11th, 2018 @ 8:24pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on July 11th, 2018 @ 8:24pm CDT
Don't think it matches any Optimii we've seen before.
The shoulders and smokestacks are not PotP.
The Knees have a pad shape, that isn't on any current Prime.
He's too wide to be TR, not large enough to be PotP, and the wrong overall shape for CW.
He's almost certainly a new mold, likely for War for Cybertron, that will be released in a premium version for SDCC, much like they did for the Matrix of Leadership Optimus Prime for SDCC 2011.
Whether it will be lavishly G1, or a modern interpretation remains to be seen.
The shoulders and smokestacks are not PotP.
The Knees have a pad shape, that isn't on any current Prime.
He's too wide to be TR, not large enough to be PotP, and the wrong overall shape for CW.
He's almost certainly a new mold, likely for War for Cybertron, that will be released in a premium version for SDCC, much like they did for the Matrix of Leadership Optimus Prime for SDCC 2011.
Whether it will be lavishly G1, or a modern interpretation remains to be seen.
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Posted by SkyFire Prime on July 11th, 2018 @ 10:00pm CDT
Posted by SkyFire Prime on July 11th, 2018 @ 10:00pm CDT
I don't think it has wheels
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 12th, 2018 @ 2:46am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 12th, 2018 @ 2:46am CDT
Depending on how they are handling cybertonian alt modes this time round...prime may not need wheels if he's a hover truck ![;-)]( "Wink")
think back to the original pilot of the g1 toon. Both bee and wheeljack turned into hover cars of sorts. They only got wheels when they were given earh alts.
think back to the original pilot of the g1 toon. Both bee and wheeljack turned into hover cars of sorts. They only got wheels when they were given earh alts.
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 12th, 2018 @ 3:11am CDT
I disagree about Punch/Counterpunch (I don't think that figure's very good at all) but a new voyager Optimus Prime with no triple changing or Titan Master or any other unnecessary gimmick might be nice. Classics Prime is still my G1 Prime representative on my shelf and yeah it's getting old but I just haven't seen anything better suited as of yet for that size class.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 12th, 2018 @ 3:11am CDT
Autobot Roadburn wrote:Kind of hope he's just a new, simple voyager Optimus figure. I like the Classics one but if they could outdo it with a new Optimus without a gimmick and isn't a triple changer I'm into it. With how intricate and impressive Punch/Counterpunch looks I'd imagine they could do some impressive stuff with this.
I disagree about Punch/Counterpunch (I don't think that figure's very good at all) but a new voyager Optimus Prime with no triple changing or Titan Master or any other unnecessary gimmick might be nice. Classics Prime is still my G1 Prime representative on my shelf and yeah it's getting old but I just haven't seen anything better suited as of yet for that size class.
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Posted by Munkky on July 13th, 2018 @ 2:22pm CDT
Posted by Munkky on July 13th, 2018 @ 2:22pm CDT
And here we go, our first look at the "Seige" line:
https://www.gameinformer.com/gear/2018/ ... on-figures
Voyager Optimus:
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Deluxe Sideswipe:
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And "Battle Master" (it's a Targetmaster) Firedrive:
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https://www.gameinformer.com/gear/2018/ ... on-figures
Voyager Optimus:
Deluxe Sideswipe:
And "Battle Master" (it's a Targetmaster) Firedrive:
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Posted by RotorstormNZ on July 13th, 2018 @ 2:30pm CDT
Posted by RotorstormNZ on July 13th, 2018 @ 2:30pm CDT
I’m liking it. Very G1 Sideswipe!
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Posted by Va'al on July 13th, 2018 @ 2:33pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on July 13th, 2018 @ 2:33pm CDT
We must be getting closer to San Diego Comic Con, as all specialist media and corollary online outlets re posting their own exclusive stories about Hasbro's new plans for Transformers!
This particular piece of news, sent to us by fellow Seibertronian MaverickPrime, builds on the previous speculation about the new War for Cybertron -GE banner seen here, and confirms the line to be called SIEGE -- with Game Informer bringing us a first look at the character art and renders for Voyager Optimus Prime (seen in the silhouette earlier this week), Deluxe Sideswipe and new Battle Master (Targetmaster) Firedrive. Check them all out below in their Cybertronian vehicle modes and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
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This particular piece of news, sent to us by fellow Seibertronian MaverickPrime, builds on the previous speculation about the new War for Cybertron -GE banner seen here, and confirms the line to be called SIEGE -- with Game Informer bringing us a first look at the character art and renders for Voyager Optimus Prime (seen in the silhouette earlier this week), Deluxe Sideswipe and new Battle Master (Targetmaster) Firedrive. Check them all out below in their Cybertronian vehicle modes and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Battle Masters WFC-S1 Firedrive
The WFC-S1 FIREDRIVE figure converts from robot mode to Duo-Charge Electrostatic Photon Cannon mode in 5 easy steps. Use the weapon mode to equip other Siege figures (sold separately) with larger mission loadouts and use the included Fire Blasts to simulate blasterfire or explosions firing from the ends of weapon mode Battle Masters or other Siege weapon accessories (not included/ each sold separately).
Retail Price: $5.99
Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Deluxe Class WFC-S10 Sideswipe
This articulated 5.5-inch scale Deluxe Class WFC-S10 SIDESWIPE action figure features classic conversion between robot and CYBERTRONIAN car modes in 16 steps. The WFC-S10 SIDESWIPE figure features story-inspired battle-worn deco and is equipped with a W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher weapon accessory and a W-5 Gyro Blaster weapon accessory. The 2 weapon accessories mod-lock together to form the larger RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster.
Retail Price $19.99
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Voyager Class WFC-S11 Optimus Prime
This highly articulated 7-inch scale Voyager Class WFC-S11 OPTIMUS PRIME action figure features classic conversion between robot and CYBERTRONIAN armored truck modes in 27 steps. The figure features story-inspired battle-worn deco and is equipped with a W-50 Dual-Mech ENERGON Strikeshield weapon accessory with converting axe and shield modes and a W-M3 RF Ion Blaster accessory. The 2 weapon accessories mod-lock together to form the larger Sentrystrike Ultra-Blaster. Multiple C.O.M.B.A.T. System weapons ports in bot and vehicle modes allow fans to attach weapons to figure in custom weapon configurations.
Retail Price: $29.99
