Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors

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Bad news for collectors who collect boxed toys. We now have images of the Ramhorn/Bommbshell G1 retro pack and it is very different from the previous two Walmart exclusive G1 retro Insecticon offerings. As with Soundwave and Blaster, this goes for the G1 box aesthetic, so it will be at odds with those. It is a cool box though, as it has both the Decepticon and Autobot colours due to there being both an Autobot and Decepticon in the set. And both happen to be rhinoceros themed, with Bombshell turning into a rhinoceros beetle. Since this is still part of the retro line, Bombshell is meant to be toon accurate with a grey chest, as he sported in the cartoon when he's in robot mode.

One more detail about the packaging though, it does look like there is no plastic window.

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Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2183966)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 10th, 2024 @ 9:18pm CDT

No plastic window on a RETRO box.
:roll:

Le ma fukking HO.

What is the point?

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2183974)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on September 11th, 2024 @ 7:18am CDT

I'm amused that they are packaging Bombshell playing peek-a-boo.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2183976)
Posted by ScottyP on September 11th, 2024 @ 9:37am CDT

The bigger packaging miss here is the lack of a bubble. It's impossible to open this, enjoy it, then put it back in the box in a way where it looks like it hasn't been opened. I wish it were a closed box like the TFTM branded releases.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2184028)
Posted by Emerje on September 13th, 2024 @ 12:42am CDT

Ramhorn looks like he turns into a chocolate bar now. You just know people will be stealing him from the box, assuming these actually get into stores. I've only seen Starscream and Hotrod in stores. Optimus will probably make it to stores, otherwise I just treat these like online exclusive.

Emerje

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2184875)
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2024 @ 9:47am CDT

With this being the 40th anniversary of the brand, not only do we get the most cartoon accurate CHUG scaled Optimus ever with the commander class release, and Takara and Hasbro versions of the idea of the G1 Optimus toy with modern articulation BUT but we also get a reissue of the original G1 Optimus Prime toy in cartoon colors. Below we have two reviews showing just how extensive the deco changes are from previous versions. And we also see that all the mainstays of the G1 toy are still there, like the rubber wheels and die cast.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2184881)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 7th, 2024 @ 1:18pm CDT

I wonder for how much that Optimus will be priced in Canada?

Also, will we find it at all in stores?

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2184884)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on October 7th, 2024 @ 6:06pm CDT

It would do my heart good to actually see this on shelf at my local Wal-Marts, and that show-accurate trailer is tempting...but I still have ol' New Years Convoy, and a ton of stuff I'm behind on collecting, so I probably wouldn't bite unless I was lucky enough to stumble across it on clearance, and I hope they never shelfwarm badly enough to warrant that.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2184890)
Posted by Quantum Surge on October 7th, 2024 @ 11:19pm CDT

The white surprisingly looks better than it normally would on a toy that usually has chrome.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2184986)
Posted by william-james88 on October 10th, 2024 @ 8:21pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I wonder for how much that Optimus will be priced in Canada?

Also, will we find it at all in stores?

It will be $100

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149972

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2184996)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 10th, 2024 @ 11:12pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I wonder for how much that Optimus will be priced in Canada?

Also, will we find it at all in stores?

It will be $100

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149972

Of course it is 100$.

And of course it's out of stock.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185147)
Posted by Emerje on October 17th, 2024 @ 1:29pm CDT

Feels like forever ago that we first fond out about Hasbro and Walmart's next batch of cartoon colored G1 reissues, but the day has finally come! As part of Walmart's latest Collector Con orders have finally opened for Optimus Prime and Bombshell with Ramhorn. People concerned about the pricing of Prime with his trailer in particular will be happy to know that he's priced at $75, that's quite the contrast to the 2018 reissue of just Prime without the trailer that was $50 on its own! Meanwhile the other set is $35 to finish the Insecticons and give Blaster another tape.

And no, this is not a pre-order, these are ready to go now!

Optimus Prime: Walmart.com - Hasbro Pulse
Bombshell and Ramhorn: Walmart.com - Hasbro Pulse

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185149)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 17th, 2024 @ 2:03pm CDT

Link for Optimus at Canadian Walmart.

108$+tx

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149971

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185152)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 17th, 2024 @ 3:01pm CDT

I was tempted to get this as an accessory kit for missing link prime. But maybe I'll just get a trailer alone instead.

(checks trailer prices)

Or maybe I'll just leave it...

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185155)
Posted by Dragma Kerp on October 17th, 2024 @ 3:30pm CDT

Why is this release so expensive? Anyone has any idea? I wanted one but when I saw the prices in pulse I backed away =(

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185156)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 17th, 2024 @ 4:06pm CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote:I was tempted to get this as an accessory kit for missing link prime. But maybe I'll just get a trailer alone instead.

(checks trailer prices)

Or maybe I'll just leave it...

If it's just for the trailer and you don't mind collectability, just get a K.O. Customise the fake bot into "dead Prime" my bashing it with a hammer or something.

Then feel free to customise the crap out of the fake trailer to make it "cartoon accurate" once the Reprolabels inevitably come out. With any luck, they will do the same as they did for SS86 Commander Optimus and give many options that you can buy separately.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185158)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 17th, 2024 @ 4:18pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:Link for Optimus at Canadian Walmart.

108$+tx

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149971

Retro BB and Gears too!

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185159)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 17th, 2024 @ 5:12pm CDT

Dino-Snarl wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Link for Optimus at Canadian Walmart.

108$+tx

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149971

Retro BB and Gears too!

Wrong thread.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185160)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 17th, 2024 @ 5:40pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Link for Optimus at Canadian Walmart.

108$+tx

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149971

Retro BB and Gears too!
Wrong thread.

Didn't stop us from ordering them too :lol:

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185162)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 17th, 2024 @ 7:47pm CDT

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Link for Optimus at Canadian Walmart.

108$+tx

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149971

Retro BB and Gears too!
Wrong thread.

Didn't stop us from ordering them too

I say they'd count for the thread.

Anyway, Bee is MIA as expected.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185168)
Posted by Emerje on October 18th, 2024 @ 3:26am CDT

Wow, FedEx says my order shipped at 10pm last night and it's already set to arrive TODAY! Dang, didn't expect overnight shipping. And it's not coming from the store or anything, it's coming from way down in PA.

Emerje

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185172)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 18th, 2024 @ 5:37am CDT

Emerje wrote:Wow, FedEx says my order shipped at 10pm last night and it's already set to arrive TODAY! Dang, didn't expect overnight shipping. And it's not coming from the store or anything, it's coming from way down in PA.

Emerje

You're lucky. We don't get them until mid November. BB and Gears until Jan 25.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185173)
Posted by Emerje on October 18th, 2024 @ 8:49am CDT

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Emerje wrote:Wow, FedEx says my order shipped at 10pm last night and it's already set to arrive TODAY! Dang, didn't expect overnight shipping. And it's not coming from the store or anything, it's coming from way down in PA.

Emerje

You're lucky. We don't get them until mid November. BB and Gears until Jan 25.

Not that lucky, BB and Gears are scheduled for the end of March here. But these are just placeholder dates, they don't really mean anything when it comes to Walmart.

Emerje

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185181)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 18th, 2024 @ 2:45pm CDT

Emerje wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Emerje wrote:Wow, FedEx says my order shipped at 10pm last night and it's already set to arrive TODAY! Dang, didn't expect overnight shipping. And it's not coming from the store or anything, it's coming from way down in PA.

Emerje

You're lucky. We don't get them until mid November. BB and Gears until Jan 25.

Not that lucky, BB and Gears are scheduled for the end of March here. But these are just placeholder dates, they don't really mean anything when it comes to Walmart.

Emerje

Doesn't make sense. They are mostly old releases. These store exclusives are non-sensical.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185212)
Posted by Flashwave on October 19th, 2024 @ 6:09pm CDT

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Emerje wrote:Wow, FedEx says my order shipped at 10pm last night and it's already set to arrive TODAY! Dang, didn't expect overnight shipping. And it's not coming from the store or anything, it's coming from way down in PA.

Emerje

You're lucky. We don't get them until mid November. BB and Gears until Jan 25.

Not that lucky, BB and Gears are scheduled for the end of March here. But these are just placeholder dates, they don't really mean anything when it comes to Walmart.

Emerje

Doesn't make sense. They are mostly old releases. These store exclusives are non-sensical.

Old release or not, there is not just a factory machine set up ready to stamp these out. Hasbro has a specigic time reserved at the Factory they pkan to make these, then you are at the mercy of the shipping companies, the ports, getting them to Hasbro, Hasbro getting them back out to the Retailers, and Retailers getting their product disperced.

Now how I got deluxe Legacy G1 Prime last week when he was slated f9r my Birthday, I dunno. But shipping musta lined up or Hasbro had an opening in the Production calendar

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185216)
Posted by william-james88 on October 19th, 2024 @ 9:22pm CDT

Below you will find a review for the G1 Ramhorn and Bombshel set. These are part of Walmart’s exclusive series of G1 reissues with cartoon decos. This set was found in Walmarts throughout Canada, with the specific picture below coming from a Quebec location. It is priced $49.97 Cad.

The review below compares the deco from the previous reissues which were more in line with the original toys.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185217)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 19th, 2024 @ 9:43pm CDT

Seeing the deep purple on the original G1 figure just further emphasizes how pink the Legacy Bombshell toy is.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185235)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 20th, 2024 @ 10:11am CDT

To keep sealed or not?

I already have two G1 Optimuses on display (missing link and 25th anniversary). I'm missing the original G1, but he's worth a freaking fortune and avoiding a K.O is like stomping through a minefield.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185324)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 22nd, 2024 @ 11:35pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Seeing the deep purple on the original G1 figure just further emphasizes how pink the Legacy Bombshell toy is.

If the Legacy deluxes ever get rereleased in the 86 line, I'll get them. Elsewise I'm happy with the Prime Wars legends set.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185331)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 23rd, 2024 @ 8:39am CDT

I'm glad I secured my pre-order of the 40th B-Day Optimus Prime.

It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.

At least, Pulse still have it. For now.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185333)
Posted by william-james88 on October 23rd, 2024 @ 8:53am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm glad I secured my pre-order of the 40th B-Day Optimus Prime.

It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.

At least, Pulse still have it. For now.

I waited too long. But then again, its a lot of money for something I was not sure about.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185335)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 23rd, 2024 @ 11:00am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm glad I secured my pre-order of the 40th B-Day Optimus Prime.

It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.

At least, Pulse still have it. For now.

I waited too long. But then again, its a lot of money for something I was not sure about.

Well, 15$can more from Pulse ain't so bad compared to what it will cost on eBay.

These things sell out too quickly to ever be on sale so, when in doubt, BUY IT NOW. Better have it now and sell the thing later if you change your mind.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185337)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 23rd, 2024 @ 12:32pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm glad I secured my pre-order of the 40th B-Day Optimus Prime.

It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.

At least, Pulse still have it. For now.

I waited too long. But then again, its a lot of money for something I was not sure about.

Buy it, you know you want to.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185611)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 28th, 2024 @ 4:58pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm glad I secured my pre-order of the 40th B-Day Optimus Prime.

It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.

At least, Pulse still have it. For now.

I waited too long. But then again, its a lot of money for something I was not sure about.

Back available on Walmart.ca! Interested?

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2185930)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on November 8th, 2024 @ 8:51pm CST

We pimped out our ride. We had neither. Now we have both in one.

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2186837)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 15th, 2024 @ 7:58am CST

With all the reviews of the G1 Optimus that I saw, no one noticed nor mentioned that CROTCH details.
Am I the only one who noticed?

Anyway, that's a nice attention to details. They didn't had to do it, but they did. :APPLAUSE:

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Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2186858)
Posted by Overcracker on December 16th, 2024 @ 10:31am CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:With all the reviews of the G1 Optimus that I saw, no one noticed nor mentioned that CROTCH details.
Am I the only one who noticed?

Anyway, that's a nice attention to details. They didn't had to do it, but they did.

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Why are you looking up Prime's crotch?.... That's not o.k. not o.k. :shock:

Re: Image of Walmart's G1 Bombshell and Ramhorn Packaging Shows a Rare Instance of Dual Faction Colors (2186859)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 16th, 2024 @ 10:59am CST

Well, at least it's not a Furai model kit!