Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime

I applied a the licence plate sticker on the front bumper of the truck. Sure, it look a bit silly in bot mode, but it's all right. However, I changed my mind and I attempted to remove that sticker...
THE CHROME OF THE BUMPER CAME ALONG WITH IT.
So I had to reapply the sticker back on.

TlDr; be careful with the chrome. It's fragile.

Had blast with Missing Link over the weekend. my only real nitpick is the waist swivel. Seems like its got barely any range before the tires hit the bumper. He can't actually rotate as much as the box art suggests, unfortunately.

Also, can get any poses that look better with the one click ab-crunch.


The best "You got the Touch" pose I could get out of him.

They really should've included a stand and Hasbro needs to start selling the Transformers stands on Pulse.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:They really should've included a stand and Hasbro needs to start selling the Transformers stands on Pulse.

Agreed. A stand would have been really nice to have with him.

The minions had this one on pre-order, and the reviews are encouraging - but I already have the G1 re-issue Prime, and even with the extra articulation, I couldn't bring myself to pay the monies they were asking for this figure. And between ER Prime, Kingdom Rodimus, Toxitron and Velocitron Scourge, I've got more trailers taking up shelf space than I can abide. If they sell a discounted figure-only version, that may get my interest....

DeathReviews wrote:The minions had this one on pre-order, and the reviews are encouraging - but I already have the G1 re-issue Prime, and even with the extra articulation, I couldn't bring myself to pay the monies they were asking for this figure. And between ER Prime, Kingdom Rodimus, Toxitron and Velocitron Scourge, I've got more trailers taking up shelf space than I can abide. If they sell a discounted figure-only version, that may get my interest....

The Anime version doesn't include the trailer.

DeathReviews wrote:The minions had this one on pre-order, and the reviews are encouraging - but I already have the G1 re-issue Prime, and even with the extra articulation, I couldn't bring myself to pay the monies they were asking for this figure. And between ER Prime, Kingdom Rodimus, Toxitron and Velocitron Scourge, I've got more trailers taking up shelf space than I can abide. If they sell a discounted figure-only version, that may get my interest....

They do. C-02 is just the figure, no trailer. It also has the non-chromed matrix and blue eyes instead of yellow.
The one in my pics is the trailer less version, like you I already have more trailers than space.
Includes theaformentioned Matrix, the Axe and his G1 (bloated style) rifle.

I pre-ordered ti from Amazon.co.jp (Japan). $65 bucks + $11 for shipping - $4 for price reduction after shipment, , ended up much much less than what Pulse was asking for him or even BBTS.

Overcracker wrote:

DeathReviews wrote:The minions had this one on pre-order, and the reviews are encouraging - but I already have the G1 re-issue Prime, and even with the extra articulation, I couldn't bring myself to pay the monies they were asking for this figure. And between ER Prime, Kingdom Rodimus, Toxitron and Velocitron Scourge, I've got more trailers taking up shelf space than I can abide. If they sell a discounted figure-only version, that may get my interest....

They do. C-02 is just the figure, no trailer. It also has the non-chromed matrix and blue eyes instead of yellow.
The one in my pics is the trailer less version, like you I already have more trailers than space.
Includes theaformentioned Matrix, the Axe and his G1 (bloated style) rifle.

I pre-ordered ti from Amazon.co.jp (Japan). $65 bucks + $11 for shipping - $4 for price reduction after shipment, , ended up much much less than what Pulse was asking for him or even BBTS.

Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Overcracker wrote:

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.

the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

Ultra Markus wrote:

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the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

What episode of which season?

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:

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the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

What episode of which season?

"Fire in the Sky".

Dino-Snarl wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.

So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.

Overcracker wrote:

Dino-Snarl wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.

So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.

Being a fan of both Transformers and Power Rangers allowed that good feeling to persist all the way into the 2000s, since Bandai of America continued to use that styrofoam packaging for their Deluxe transforming Megazord toys as late as then.

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Dino-Snarl wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.

So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.

Being a fan of both Transformers and Power Rangers allowed that good feeling to persist all the way into the 2000s, since Bandai of America continued to use that styrofoam packaging for their Deluxe transforming Megazord toys as late as then.

Well, that must have been nice.

Double post....

Sabrblade wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:

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the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

What episode of which season?

"Fire in the Sky".

The episode that introduced Skyfire?

Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:

625x465_12175496_6925515_1687477266_1_0.jpg

the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

What episode of which season?

"Fire in the Sky".

The episode that introduced Skyfire?

Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.

If you watch the official one that Hasbro has uploaded on YouTube its at 19:23

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Dino-Snarl wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.

So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.

Being a fan of both Transformers and Power Rangers allowed that good feeling to persist all the way into the 2000s, since Bandai of America continued to use that styrofoam packaging for their Deluxe transforming Megazord toys as late as then.

Well, that must have been nice.

Glad we are not alone on this warm and fuzzy feeling ...

o.supreme wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:

625x465_12175496_6925515_1687477266_1_0.jpg

the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

What episode of which season?

"Fire in the Sky".

The episode that introduced Skyfire?

Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.

If you watch the official one that Hasbro has uploaded on YouTube its at 19:23

Thanks! And yes, it was indeed a "blink and you'll miss it" moment.

Say did anyone order this guy off of Solaris Japan, if so low long did shipping take because I'm f'kn dying here from the wait lol

Can anyone confirm this as legit? Saw it on Instagram and don't have any other info on it to be honest. For all I know it could just be a fan mock-up. Would be sweet if it is real though, and a two-pack.

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Can anyone confirm this as legit? Saw it on Instagram and don't have any other info on it to be honest. For all I know it could just be a fan mock-up. Would be sweet if it is real though, and a two-pack.

It apparently is real. Saw it on another forum as well.

Announcement day is May 8th so, will need to wait till then for full confirmation though.

With that said, not sure I want to may $65 bucks for them like with Prime though.

They look better than the boat feet Mp vers 2 for sure

Overcracker wrote:

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Can anyone confirm this as legit? Saw it on Instagram and don't have any other info on it to be honest. For all I know it could just be a fan mock-up. Would be sweet if it is real though, and a two-pack.

It apparently is real. Saw it on another forum as well.

Announcement day is May 8th so, will need to wait till then for full confirmation though.

With that said, not sure I want to may $65 bucks for them like with Prime though.

3P keep selling legends scale bots at those prices and no one bats an eye.

Compared to the G1 originals on eBay, the price seems fair for the update. And man, I WILL buy this set.

I would've thrown in Bumper for a three pack.

If those are real... oh boy, I really shouldn't

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I really shouldn't

Oh but you will.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I really shouldn't

Oh but you will.

I know I will!

Everyone has been wondering what's next for the Takara Tomy Missing Link line after two stellar figures of Optimus Prime and we may have our answer. Images first appearing on Chinese social media network Baidu appear to be showing the next two figures in the line, C-03 Bumblebee and C-04 Cliffjumper. Like Prime both figures are shown as being fully articulated, but also unlike the originals will include weapons. If these end up being real and not an elaborate prank then we should see official images and pre-orders in the middle of next week.





Big thanks to Fires_Of_Inferno for posting this in the forums!

I kinda wish they offered a second version of Bee with his retooled cartoon-based head to go with the cartoon-colored Optimus toy.

And if Cliffjumper needs second version, his could have been Hubcap.

Sabrblade wrote:I kinda wish they offered a second version of Bee with his retooled cartoon-based head to go with the cartoon-colored Optimus toy.

I'm hoping this figure just comes with a second head/face since CJ comes with the bazooka.

Emerje

Glad they're doing this, but I have the equivalents that my favorite 3P Impossible Toys went out of business to produce, so these aren't quite as tempting as they should be.

(I.T. brought it on themselves by not doing every last Quint design in the cartoon)

And while they should do a 2nd 'toon-head Bee, as these are priced better for double-dipping than M.L. Convoy, it's more important to do the toy head, as I've had one argument too many with fans who don't remember Bumblebee's 1st toy having a plate-mouth, and the awesome Takara retool probably muddied the issue when it hit the pegs at WalMart.

Mostly, I hope they repaint them into missing links to all those South American variants. Those I'll buy the bejeezus out of, and send on international missions with all my Funskool Joe homage toys. To take on Roboskull MKII, you need a Supercop, Superhero, Street Hawk, Rednok, Canary Ann, and a great-white-Bumblebee that may or may not be Bug Bite! And blue Snake Eyes to match M.L. Glyph, as she deciphers the lawsuit-dodging names.

Bumblevivisector wrote:Mostly, I hope they repaint them into missing links to all those South American variants. Those I'll buy the bejeezus out of, and send on international missions with all my Funskool Joe homage toys. To take on Roboskull MKII, you need a Supercop, Superhero, Street Hawk, Rednok, Canary Ann, and a great-white-Bumblebee that may or may not be Bug Bite! And blue Snake Eyes to match M.L. Glyph, as she deciphers the lawsuit-dodging names.

Depending on the price I could see them getting a lot of milage out of them. I'd personally love some chromed out G2 repaints, but that might be outside the scope of Missing Link and its G1 mission.

My fingers are crossed that these end up around $25-$30 USD considering how Prime's prices ended up. Doubt I'd buy them from Amazon Japan since the shipping price would probably be $20+, save that and go with Hasbro, I can't imagine their final price would be more than importing.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

Bumblevivisector wrote:Mostly, I hope they repaint them into missing links to all those South American variants. Those I'll buy the bejeezus out of, and send on international missions with all my Funskool Joe homage toys. To take on Roboskull MKII, you need a Supercop, Superhero, Street Hawk, Rednok, Canary Ann, and a great-white-Bumblebee that may or may not be Bug Bite! And blue Snake Eyes to match M.L. Glyph, as she deciphers the lawsuit-dodging names.

Depending on the price I could see them getting a lot of milage out of them. I'd personally love some chromed out G2 repaints, but that might be outside the scope of Missing Link and its G1 mission.

My fingers are crossed that these end up around $25-$30 USD considering how Prime's prices ended up. Doubt I'd buy them from Amazon Japan since the shipping price would probably be $20+, save that and go with Hasbro, I can't imagine their final price would be more than importing.

Emerje

I have always found getting figures from Amazon Japan to be cheaper than getting them from domestic retailers. You might think the shipping cost is expensive but when you compare to domestic options for the same time frame it's not.

ah dammit.... they look good

I love these guys, Bee here will look great next to my original G1 Bee, I can’t believe they haven’t made these sooner (sorry 3P). All that being said, anyone else sad that we’ll probably never get a G1 Megatron in this line? Not unless he’s ungodly amalgamation of safety colors, which, pass.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have always found getting figures from Amazon Japan to be cheaper than getting them from domestic retailers. You might think the shipping cost is expensive but when you compare to domestic options for the same time frame it's not.

Normally I would agree, but that's when dealing with larger $100+ figures. These are going to come in tiny boxes most likely but we wont save anything in shipping since the minimum cost from Amazon Japan is pretty high.



Emerje

Emerje wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have always found getting figures from Amazon Japan to be cheaper than getting them from domestic retailers. You might think the shipping cost is expensive but when you compare to domestic options for the same time frame it's not.

Normally I would agree, but that's when dealing with larger $100+ figures. These are going to come in tiny boxes most likely but we wont save anything in shipping since the minimum cost from Amazon Japan is pretty high.

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Emerje

AJ fast shipping is three days, compare that to what BBTS charges and the cost is roughly the same.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Emerje wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have always found getting figures from Amazon Japan to be cheaper than getting them from domestic retailers. You might think the shipping cost is expensive but when you compare to domestic options for the same time frame it's not.

Normally I would agree, but that's when dealing with larger $100+ figures. These are going to come in tiny boxes most likely but we wont save anything in shipping since the minimum cost from Amazon Japan is pretty high.

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Emerje

AJ fast shipping is three days, compare that to what BBTS charges and the cost is roughly the same.

I'll point out that pre-ordering from a domestic retailer would cost way cheaper in shipping, yes, but they may ship the thing MONTHS after Amazon Japan.

I preordered the Ghost Starscream and Waspinator set from Age 3 & Up a good while ago and they plan to ship it... in December. Paying around 40$CAN more would allow me to get the thing RIGHT NOW from Amazon Japan.

I'll wait.......................

Let's hope the difference in shipping time won't be as bad for MP Super Ginrai.

Yeah, I'll wait months if it means saving money. I only import when it saves me money, three day shipping is just a perk but not a guarantee (my last order for Riggorus took two weeks, they don't always ship DHL).

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Yeah, I'll wait months if it means saving money. I only import when it saves me money, three day shipping is just a perk but not a guarantee (my last order for Riggorus took two weeks, they don't always ship DHL).

Emerje

Also depends entirely on the figure. I usually go Amazon JP for MPs, but the funny thing is, the recent MPs after shipping were the same cost at BBTS basically, and BBTS has $4 shipping, so hardly a big difference. Also, most of the recent MPs were available at BBTS within 2 weeks of Amazon JP shipping, so the gap has narrowed significantly there.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Emerje wrote:Yeah, I'll wait months if it means saving money. I only import when it saves me money, three day shipping is just a perk but not a guarantee (my last order for Riggorus took two weeks, they don't always ship DHL).

Emerje

Also depends entirely on the figure. I usually go Amazon JP for MPs, but the funny thing is, the recent MPs after shipping were the same cost at BBTS basically, and BBTS has $4 shipping, so hardly a big difference. Also, most of the recent MPs were available at BBTS within 2 weeks of Amazon JP shipping, so the gap has narrowed significantly there.

Indeed, I think Riggorus at Amazon Japan only saved me like $10 over Hasbro Pulse once factoring in tax, and Pulse had it in stock remarkably fast compared to other recent releases. Hasbro used to price figures by taking the Japanese MSRP and just moving the decimal point over, but now they seem to be using real conversion prices so once you factor in the extra Japanese discounts but add back the increased shipping prices the prices are pretty close. We're really only saving anything because the conversion gap continues to widen between pre-order and release.

Emerje

Amazon Japan listings with official images of Missing Link C-03 Bumble and C-04 Cliff.

Sabrblade wrote:Amazon Japan listings with official images of Missing Link C-03 Bumble and C-04 Cliff.

Nice, but almost 60$CAN plus taxes, plus almost 40$CAN of shipping for around 100$CAN EACH is a big fat NOPE.

I'll wait for them to be in store (not as pre-order) at A3&U or something.

Ordered both at the same time but it looks like it'll be two separate shipments. I like how they look but I really, really hope we don't get a Bumblebee with a toon head down the line.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ordered both at the same time but it looks like it'll be two separate shipments. I like how they look but I really, really hope we don't get a Bumblebee with a toon head down the line.

At nearly 40$CAN each shipments, that's the dealbreaker for me.

OH, they are so beautiful!

They look great, but I'm definitely waiting to see what Hasbro prices them at. They're $30 on AmiAmi and have cheaper shipping options if you don't mind waiting (or want to bundle with other things to absorb some of the cost like I would). Amazon Japan will probably eventually reduce the price to $30, but that's still a lot for shipping, $18 which isn't going to change, meaning currently they're $55 each, and if they come down to $30 you're still paying $48 each.

Don't disappoint us, Hasbro, you've been doing a great job with import prices lately!

Emerje