Transformers Silhouette Teaser for San Diego Comic Con 2018 Reveal #HasbroSDCC #SDCC2018

Posted by Va'al Jul 11, 2018 at 4:36pm CDT 45,194 views

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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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Comment by Autobot Roadburn Jul 11, 2018

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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Comment by Mindmaster Jul 11, 2018

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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Comment by shajaki Jul 11, 2018

Isn't that just the Leader POTP mold?

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Comment by DerrikDGreat Jul 11, 2018

That silhouette looks oddly familiar.... like potp evie optimus... hmmmmm...

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Comment by Autobot Roadburn Jul 11, 2018

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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Comment by Node Jul 11, 2018

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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Comment by Lucky Logician Jul 11, 2018

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!

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Comment by ZeroWolf Jul 11, 2018

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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Comment by Black Bumblebee Jul 11, 2018

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...

>:oP

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Comment by EvasionModeBumblebee Jul 11, 2018

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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Comment by bvzxa Jul 11, 2018

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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Comment by Emerje Jul 11, 2018

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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Comment by Wireless_Phantom Jul 11, 2018

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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Comment by Overcracker Jul 11, 2018

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.

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Comment by SkyFire Prime Jul 11, 2018

I don't think it has wheels

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Comment by ZeroWolf Jul 12, 2018

Depending on how they are handling cybertonian alt modes this time round...prime may not need wheels if he's a hover truck ;-)

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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Comment by Carnivius_Prime Jul 12, 2018

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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Comment by Munkky Jul 13, 2018

And here we go, our first look at the "Seige" line:

https://www.gameinformer.com/gear/2018/ ... on-figures

Voyager Optimus:

Deluxe Sideswipe:

And "Battle Master" (it's a Targetmaster) Firedrive:

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Comment by RotorstormNZ Jul 13, 2018

I’m liking it. Very G1 Sideswipe!

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Comment by Va'al Jul 13, 2018

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!

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

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