In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 3:56PM CDT

Category: Toy News
Posted by: william-james88 Views: 39,046

Topic Options: View Discussion · Sign in or Join to reply

We have in hand images of the upcoming SDCC exclusive 2 pack featuring IDW inspired Orion Pax and Gladiator Megatron. The most telling of these images are the comparisons. While Orion Pax is a retool of the SS GE WFC Optimus Prime mold, it is significantly bigger. Not only that, but he doesnt have that gapping hole in his backside. While we can see the similarities to the original mold, these pictures show just how extensive the retooling is.
Unlike other sets, this isn't one where you can wait for a discount, as it will sell out quickly due to its limited nature. Will you be getting it?

News Search

Got Transformers News? Let us know here!

Most Recent Transformers News

Walmart Opens Store Page For Retro G1-Inspired Seaspray, Plus Potential Brawn Leak

Posted 6 hours ago

New Galleries: Power of the Primes Prime Masters Vector Prime, Micronus and Liege Maximo

Posted 11 hours ago

Christmas in July- New Transformers Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments have been Released and Available

Posted 2 days ago

New Gallery: Robosaur Triceratops (aka KO G1 Dinobot Slag)

Posted 3 days ago

Twincast / Podcast Episode #379 "PUBG Crawl"

Posted 4 days ago

Transformers #22, GI Joe #9, Void Rivals, Spawn, Toxic Avenger + more in-stock at Seibertron Store

Posted 5 days ago

New Gallery: G2 Seaspray (Purple Variant)

Posted 6 days ago

First two episodes of Transformers Cyberworld are out

Posted 6 days ago

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2181947)
Posted by Dominus Prime on July 3rd, 2024 @ 6:53pm CDT

First Look at 86 Optimus Prime Studio Series Commander Class

Daily Prime - First Look at 86 Optimus Prime Studio Series Commander Class?
https://tformers.com/daily-prime-first- ... /news.html

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2181964)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on July 4th, 2024 @ 2:07pm CDT

Oh man... I wasn't very interested at first because I was worried it would be too short... but now I'm super interested...

If anyone here is going, would you be willing to hook me up with these exclusives? I'd be willing to work out a deal if you're able to DM me.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2181967)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 4th, 2024 @ 3:03pm CDT

I can't believe that Prime with all that extra tooling will only be available in some exclusive set. If I didn't know better I'd say it looks like a Generation Oneified version of RID 2015 Optimus Prime.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2181983)
Posted by Emerje on July 4th, 2024 @ 10:52pm CDT

Nemesis Maximo wrote:Oh man... I wasn't very interested at first because I was worried it would be too short... but now I'm super interested...

If anyone here is going, would you be willing to hook me up with these exclusives? I'd be willing to work out a deal if you're able to DM me.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I can't believe that Prime with all that extra tooling will only be available in some exclusive set. If I didn't know better I'd say it looks like a Generation Oneified version of RID 2015 Optimus Prime.

Just get them on Pulse afterwards.

Emerje

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2181987)
Posted by Solrac333 on July 4th, 2024 @ 11:43pm CDT

I wish they could have released these two as singles. I'm interested in Optimus but not that Megatron mold. However, I really do not like those WFC design thighs on Optimus. The set is an easy pass.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2181989)
Posted by Blastback on July 5th, 2024 @ 12:03am CDT

Dang, those are great. That's a great retool.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2181990)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 5th, 2024 @ 12:26am CDT

Solrac333 wrote:I wish they could have released these two as singles. I'm interested in Optimus but not that Megatron mold. However, I really do not like those WFC design thighs on Optimus. The set is an easy pass.

I'm the opposite. I'll gladly take that Megatron, but don't care for the Prime. But if I get him, Megatron will definitely get a fusion cannon in place of the drill.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2182117)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 8th, 2024 @ 9:26am CDT

That Optimus is a great retool, I will get that!

I will also want that Death's Head. I have the 3.75" one, will need this guy too

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183033)
Posted by william-james88 on August 5th, 2024 @ 3:57pm CDT

The 2 pack with Optimus and Megatron called Fractured Friendship is now available on Pulse. This has Gladiator Megatron using the Siege mold (the miner variant we got last year) and Orion Pax using a retool of the the SS Gamer Edition Optimus Prime mold. This 2 pack is $74.99 USD and the link is below. It should be available on the other Pulse sites as well.

https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... c-con-2024

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183037)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2024 @ 4:29pm CDT

WAY too expensive for what we basically already got.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183039)
Posted by Big Grim on August 5th, 2024 @ 4:36pm CDT

While I'd really like that Prime, I don't care for Megatron (like I suspect 80% us feel) but I'd get it on the cheap.

I DID order myself a Death's Head though!

~ Grim

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183043)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 5th, 2024 @ 4:52pm CDT

I ordered the set which means that Optimus will be released on its own further down the line.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183052)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2024 @ 7:11pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I ordered the set which means that Optimus will be released on its own further down the line.

Talking to Mr Murphy? :lol:

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183054)
Posted by Flashwave on August 5th, 2024 @ 7:26pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I ordered the set which means that Optimus will be released on its own further down the line.

I feel this.

I also ordered one. I never got the Megatron/Ratbat so the retool is new to me [such that it is] and I think I only have 2 of that base mold so far, but it’s really only Prime I am excited for

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183056)
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 5th, 2024 @ 7:48pm CDT

If it ever goes on sale I may just get it, if it also doesn’t sell out first.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183057)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2024 @ 8:03pm CDT

Mr.MicroMaster wrote:If it ever goes on sale I may just get it, if it also doesn’t sell out first.

I'd be very surprised that this set sell out quickly. Especially at that price.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183058)
Posted by Emerje on August 5th, 2024 @ 8:38pm CDT

Big Grim wrote:I DID order myself a Death's Head though!

Oh, so these were available then? When I tried to order him everything but the TF 2 pack (which I got) says "coming soon" and available for pre-order Tuesday at 11am EST. I guess they're spreading out the orders, Monday was available now and Tuesday will be pre-orders for a later date?

Emerje

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183061)
Posted by Big Grim on August 6th, 2024 @ 4:29am CDT

Emerje wrote:
Big Grim wrote:I DID order myself a Death's Head though!

Oh, so these were available then? When I tried to order him everything but the TF 2 pack (which I got) says "coming soon" and available for pre-order Tuesday at 11am EST. I guess they're spreading out the orders, Monday was available now and Tuesday will be pre-orders for a later date?

Emerje

I did, yes. Even got the email that it's dispatched today.

I see it's sold out now on Pulse UK. That's kinda crazy.

~ Grim

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183067)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 6th, 2024 @ 7:23am CDT

I got my set. I also got Death's Head!

Not sure why the complaints on price, 2 voyagers is $35 x 2 = $70, and Prime has been heavily retooled and quite frankly made larger, so the extra $5 to me is justified there.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183077)
Posted by william-james88 on August 6th, 2024 @ 10:42am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Mr.MicroMaster wrote:If it ever goes on sale I may just get it, if it also doesn’t sell out first.

I'd be very surprised that this set sell out quickly. Especially at that price.

The price is relatively standard, not much of a premium. It just looks expensive because most of us only want half its content

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183079)
Posted by Emerje on August 6th, 2024 @ 10:55am CDT

So I was able to get Death's Head ordered. I then thought I'd try for Cobra Commander since the front page said he was available for pre-order and I love the movie and they'll probably never do this again... but as of 11:05am he was sold out. Damn that was fast! I don't really care about missing out, but I'm surprised it was gone faster than the front page could update so soon after the pre-order sales started.

Emerje

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183097)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2024 @ 4:14pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Mr.MicroMaster wrote:If it ever goes on sale I may just get it, if it also doesn’t sell out first.

I'd be very surprised that this set sell out quickly. Especially at that price.

The price is relatively standard, not much of a premium. It just looks expensive because most of us only want half its content

You can add the high shipping cost for non-premium members, then the exchange rate, then the taxes for us Canadians...

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183107)
Posted by william-james88 on August 6th, 2024 @ 11:02pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Mr.MicroMaster wrote:If it ever goes on sale I may just get it, if it also doesn’t sell out first.

I'd be very surprised that this set sell out quickly. Especially at that price.

The price is relatively standard, not much of a premium. It just looks expensive because most of us only want half its content

You can add the high shipping cost for non-premium members, then the exchange rate, then the taxes for us Canadians...

The shipping is all that is different from any release here.

Also, didnt Pulse change to have a cheaper flat rate shipping for Canadians since November?

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183112)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 7th, 2024 @ 12:15am CDT

william-james88 wrote:Also, didnt Pulse change to have a cheaper flat rate shipping for Canadians since November?

That, I didn't check.

Still, most Pulse exclusives find their way at GameStop Canada eventually, or at some other independent stores at a regular price.

Also, everything that is remotely interesting at Pulse get insta-sold out, no matter if you're Premium or not.

Really, the only thing that is truly worth it at pulse, IMO, are the HASLAB, who are truly exclusive.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183184)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 9th, 2024 @ 12:00pm CDT

As expected, this 2 pack is now available at some Canadian independent shops for a very reasonable 90$CAN plus tax(es) and shipping.

Toy Snowman

Age 3 & Up

I expect GameStop Canada to have it in stock soon too.

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183194)
Posted by Big Grim on August 9th, 2024 @ 5:15pm CDT

Death's Head arrived today and the whole package is pretty gorgeous, with lovely art on the side panels. I'm kinda tempted to leave him in box and I rather regret not picking up two when I had the chance.

DH Front.jpg

DH Side.jpg

DH Back.jpg

DH Top.jpg

~ Grim

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183195)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 9th, 2024 @ 5:41pm CDT

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2183218)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 10th, 2024 @ 7:59pm CDT

Got my figures. Pax and Megs are cool, but Death's Head is such a beauty. He's bigger than I expected, but that's great. I adore him. Well done!

i think he will go on my Wreckers shelf

Re: In Hand Images of 2024 Transformers SDCC Set Shows Some Extensive Retooling (2184556)
Posted by Big Grim on September 27th, 2024 @ 8:13am CDT

Thanks to ToySnowman I managed to get two more Death's Heads. One to keep in box and another to potentially convert into his original armour. What a fantastic figure he is!

~ Grim