Year of the Monkey Platinum Edition Optimus Primal In-Hand Images and Videos Showing Changed Sounds

A few things to note:

1. Those pictures are mistransformed. He is mistransformed in the package since his chest should be the one you see in Gorilla mode. That is why the maximal sign is inverted. I dont know why they didnt see that, I mean the proper chest is right there on the cove of the BOX!

2. It's reall sad how unpaited he is compared to the original. Look at his gorilla head, or his thighs or even hose hands across his elbows, its all unpainted.

3. The box art is different than what we originally saw since it now has a silver outline over the figure while this original picture didnt:



I am incredibly happy I chose to get the original release instead. His sounds are also way mre kickass with Gary Chalk's actual voice being used (first time a figure ever had the voice of the actual voice actor).

That thing is so under-painted, as to be insulting

Glad to see they kept the electronics, and am not surprised they jacked up the price even more than others; at least mp soundwave was like $60-80 so $120 was not a huge increase; but $100+ for this thing? not happening, not ever happening

Hellscream9999 wrote:That thing is so under-painted, as to be insulting

Glad to see they kept the electronics, and am not surprised they jacked up the price even more than others; at least mp soundwave was like $60-80 so $120 was not a huge increase; but $100+ for this thing? not happening, not ever happening

I am totally there with you.

However, there are a few things you and others should know since the distinction presented in all the comments I read is not clear.

Firstly, Soundwave was a much better deal than that. Because you are comparing prices for an MP which was not released with all his casettes with an MP that was. If you bought all the cassettes Takara issued in individual 2 packs, it would have cost more than Hasbro Soundwave.

Now, the deal with these Zodiac releases. There is no point in comparing since these are not the same kinds of releases (you can only compare the prices to previous zodiac releases inorder to make sense of it all). The Chinese new year releases, unlike the other platinums, are made for wide distribution in the asian markets, and are sold as exclusives here (sometimes online shared or with tru). I dont get why everyone understands why their Hasbro Asia Thundercrackers cost 200$ but are boggled with these prices. It is the very same kind of "exclusive".

They arent looking at how much toy you are getting. They just see a big figure, a special edition paintjob and voila: 150$ collectable for the asian market.

Probably already been noted, but he kinda looks like a Beast Machines version of Primal Prime. Not a negative, mind you, just an observation.

That is a great bio. Despite any misgivings we might have towards this figure and its possibly being the only representation we might get from Hasbro to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Beast Wars, I am glad to see that this bio is courteous enough to acknowledge Primal's significance as a memorable, well-made, beloved, and accomplished character.

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:That thing is so under-painted, as to be insulting

Glad to see they kept the electronics, and am not surprised they jacked up the price even more than others; at least mp soundwave was like $60-80 so $120 was not a huge increase; but $100+ for this thing? not happening, not ever happening

I am totally there with you.

However, there are a few things you and others should know since the distinction presented in all the comments I read is not clear.

Firstly, Soundwave was a much better deal than that. Because you are comparing prices for an MP which was not released with all his casettes with an MP that was. If you bought all the cassettes Takara issued in individual 2 packs, it would have cost more than Hasbro Soundwave.

Now, the deal with these Zodiac releases. There is no point in comparing since these are not the same kinds of releases (you can only compare the prices to previous zodiac releases inorder to make sense of it all). The Chinese new year releases, unlike the other platinums, are made for wide distribution in the asian markets, and are sold as exclusives here (sometimes online shared or with tru). I dont get why everyone understands why their Hasbro Asia Thundercrackers cost 200$ but are boggled with these prices. It is the very same kind of "exclusive".

They arent looking at how much toy you are getting. They just see a big figure, a special edition paintjob and voila: 150$ collectable for the asian market.

I get all that, but 'special edition paint job' that is just barely painted, still knida insulting I mean he looks cool, has the gimmicks, and was actually a decent figure with a fun and interesting - yet delightfully simple - transformation. I still despise the arm gimmick, but I probably wouldn't have said no if he had a more equitable price. Now omega supreme was a special case with all the remolding and the actually great paint scheme, but these just seem like hasbro trying to see how little paint they can apply and get away with, I see it in cw and rid too - screw it all

Hellscream9999 wrote:
I get all that, but 'special edition paint job' that is just barely painted, still knida insulting I mean he looks cool, has the gimmicks, and was actually a decent figure with a fun and interesting - yet delightfully simple - transformation. I still despise the arm gimmick, but I probably wouldn't have said no if he had a more equitable price. Now omega supreme was a special case with all the remolding and the actually great paint scheme, but these just seem like hasbro trying to see how little paint they can apply and get away with, I see it in cw and rid too - screw it all

I couldnt agree more. And I love the way you eloquently describe his transformation, I will probably be using that in my lists.

First Transformer ever to come with his own soundtrack?

Whenever Transformers toys have sound bites that are just them saying their own name, all I can think of is Matt Damon from Team America. Yes, I know you are Optimus Primal, thanks for letting me know I guess.

Heckfire wrote:Probably already been noted, but he kinda looks like a Beast Machines version of Primal Prime. Not a negative, mind you, just an observation.

I know what you mean here, really I do, but I still have to be a smart alec and point this out :

Transformers Beast Machines Primal Prime Gallery

Sabrblade wrote:That is a great bio. Despite any misgivings we might have towards this figure and its possibly being the only representation we might get from Hasbro to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Beast Wars, I am glad to see that this bio is courteous enough to acknowledge Primal's significance as a memorable, well-made, beloved, and accomplished character.

Yep, it's very on point. While there's a lot of noise about changes in the brand resulting from corporate/budgeting decisions (see: this thread), you can tell the actual people behind this stuff really do care about the brand and are doing what they can to celebrate its history in these special releases.

I wonder why they changed the electronics, did they lose the original recording? Do they have to pay Garry Chalk again? I really wish I could know what leads to changes like these.

MaverickPrime wrote:I wonder why they changed the electronics, did they lose the original recording? Do they have to pay Garry Chalk again? I really wish I could know what leads to changes like these.

Different release = different electronics. It's to offer something new rather than recycling what's old and been done. How often do the same electronic phrases of one toy get carried over to its redeco later on nowadays?

Sabrblade wrote:

MaverickPrime wrote:I wonder why they changed the electronics, did they lose the original recording? Do they have to pay Garry Chalk again? I really wish I could know what leads to changes like these.

Different release = different electronics. It's to offer something new rather than recycling what's old and been done. How often do the same electronic phrases of one toy get carried over to its redeco later on nowadays?

Theres also the factor that this toy is aimed at asian audiences and thus has a far more international appeal, meaning that speaking in english might not be the best bet.

Sabrblade wrote:How often do the same electronic phrases of one toy get carried over to its redeco later on nowadays?

We haven't been getting a whole lot of toys with sound lately in general, so that may not be a fair question.

This is one of those figures I'd buy in a heartbeat at regular retail price, but not at special-edition-import price.

Nemesis Primal wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:How often do the same electronic phrases of one toy get carried over to its redeco later on nowadays?

We haven't been getting a whole lot of toys with sound lately in general, so that may not be a fair question.

Well, we will see when the redeco of TAV 21 Optimus Prime comes out. Pretty sure the sounds will be different.

Aside from him the only other I can think of would be the dozens of rereleases of ROTF Optimus Prime. Do they all just say his name or do some say more than that?

Also, I am wondering if the MP Movie Starscream said different stuff from the original HFTD deco?

I realize that in the end, there havent been too many talking Transformers toys.

Nemesis Primal wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:How often do the same electronic phrases of one toy get carried over to its redeco later on nowadays?

We haven't been getting a whole lot of toys with sound lately in general, so that may not be a fair question.

From the top of my head, here are the toys that had sounds or phrases changed between redecos:

- Armada Megatron into Galvatron
- RotF Leader Optimus Prime into 2010 Leader Battle Blade Optimus Prime

There may be more.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Nemesis Primal wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:How often do the same electronic phrases of one toy get carried over to its redeco later on nowadays?

We haven't been getting a whole lot of toys with sound lately in general, so that may not be a fair question.

From the top of my head, here are the toys that had sounds or phrases changed between redecos:

- Armada Megatron into Galvatron
- RotF Leader Optimus Prime into 2010 Leader Battle Blade Optimus Prime

There may be more.

ROTF Leader Megatron's "I. Am. MEGATRON!" phrase got changed into Shadow Command Megatron's "There is no command but MINE!" phrase.

Sabrblade wrote:ROTF Leader Megatron's "I. Am. MEGATRON!" phrase got changed into Shadow Command Megatron's "There is no command but MINE!" phrase.

Yeah but like only 5-10 people ever heard him say it

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:ROTF Leader Megatron's "I. Am. MEGATRON!" phrase got changed into Shadow Command Megatron's "There is no command but MINE!" phrase.

Yeah but like only 5-10 people ever heard him say it

My RotF Leader Megatron says "Megatron! <Evil laughter>", which is quite significant, being from Europe. The full quote was truncated for the US release, omitting the laughter and truncated differently for EU, leaving out "I. Am.".

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:ROTF Leader Megatron's "I. Am. MEGATRON!" phrase got changed into Shadow Command Megatron's "There is no command but MINE!" phrase.

Yeah but like only 5-10 people ever heard him say it

My RotF Leader Megatron says "Megatron! <Evil laughter>", which is quite significant, being from Europe. The full quote was truncated for the US release, omitting the laughter and truncated differently for EU, leaving out "I. Am.".

I am full aware of those. Being in Quebec, we get the same versions you get for the sound bits. So my DOTM Sentinel Prime also just says Sentinel Prime. I was lucky to get both a fully english speaking HFTD Starscream and Optimus Primal (see, right back on topic). I must say, removing that "seeds of the future" line is quite a big loss. We rarely get such detailed and long sentences and it was such a trademark of the character. And plus it was the first time the voice actor ever voiced a toy, it was perfect. Big spoiler, but I am making a "best gimmicks" list and this toy (the original release) is all over it!

Sentinel Prime TALKS? The Leader Class? I've had that figure since 2011 and never knew that!

And I already have all the other Chinese Primes, I'll probably get this one, just to keep the collection going.

Rodimus Prime wrote:Sentinel Prime TALKS? The Leader Class? I've had that figure since 2011 and never knew that!

And I already have all the other Chinese Primes, I'll probably get this one, just to keep the collection going.

Make sure there's some batteries in it. Then, that big gray button under his head is hard to miss. Especially in packaging, with that big opening and TRY ME written on it.

It also have other light and sounds features using his mechtech ports.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:Sentinel Prime TALKS? The Leader Class? I've had that figure since 2011 and never knew that!

And I already have all the other Chinese Primes, I'll probably get this one, just to keep the collection going.

Make sure there's some batteries in it. Then, that big gray button under his head is hard to miss. Especially in packaging, with that big opening and TRY ME written on it.

It also have other light and sounds features using his mechtech ports.

It also does different sounds depending on if the mech tech weapon is attached or not.

william-james88 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:Sentinel Prime TALKS? The Leader Class? I've had that figure since 2011 and never knew that!

And I already have all the other Chinese Primes, I'll probably get this one, just to keep the collection going.

Make sure there's some batteries in it. Then, that big gray button under his head is hard to miss. Especially in packaging, with that big opening and TRY ME written on it.

It also have other light and sounds features using his mechtech ports.

It also does different sounds depending on if the mech tech weapon is attached or not.

Normal phrase: "I am Sentinel Prime!"

When a weapon is inserted into the MechTech port: "Good to see you alive, Optimus." and "What has happened to the AllSpark?"

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:Sentinel Prime TALKS? The Leader Class? I've had that figure since 2011 and never knew that!

And I already have all the other Chinese Primes, I'll probably get this one, just to keep the collection going.

Make sure there's some batteries in it. Then, that big gray button under his head is hard to miss. Especially in packaging, with that big opening and TRY ME written on it.

It also have other light and sounds features using his mechtech ports.

It also does different sounds depending on if the mech tech weapon is attached or not.

Normal phrase: "I am Sentinel Prime!"

When a weapon is inserted into the MechTech port: "Good to see you alive, Optimus." and "What has happened to the AllSpark?"

Canadian and International versions:

"Sentinel Prime"
"Pew Pew Pew"

We have some new in-hand an package images of the upcoming Year of the Monkey Platinum Edition Optimus Primal - redeco of the Beast Machines figure - thanks to weibo user 索理-Suoli. The packaging was a collaboration between Marcelo Matere, on linework, and Sara Pitre-Durocher/Gui Guimaraes for the colours - check out the mirrored images of the black red and blue beast below!

What happened to the amazing bio that we saw on the box in previous images?

So we really have no idea who his wavemate is yet?

Hellscream9999 wrote:So we really have no idea who his wavemate is yet?

If he has none, he'd be the first lone "Year of the _____" figure since Year of the Dragon Ultimate Optimus Prime.

Looks nice but as someone else has already said, it seems strange just being a solo release

Lack of paint apps make this a very dull looking figure.

ZeroWolf wrote:Looks nice but as someone else has already said, it seems strange just being a solo release

It isn't necessarily a solo release, we just haven't heard/seen anything on it's wavemate...

Mkall wrote:Lack of paint apps make this a very dull looking figure.

Indeed, they really missed a trick, not painting designs onto the translucent forearms, that would've looked really nice.

I like it. This'll be the first "Year of the" release I'll be getting since YotS Omega Supreme.

I do think a deeper, maybe metallic navy blue, a few spots of yellow or gold, and a faction symbol on the chest would have improved the look, though.

REX-203 wrote:I like it. This'll be the first "Year of the" release I'll be getting since YotS Omega Supreme.

So you're gonna buy it now? Its already available: http://www.robotkingdom.com/tfpeyotmop.html

And that 120$ + shipping listed above will be the cheapest price for this thing.

william-james88 wrote:

REX-203 wrote:I like it. This'll be the first "Year of the" release I'll be getting since YotS Omega Supreme.

So you're gonna buy it now? Its already available: http://www.robotkingdom.com/tfpeyotmop.html

And that 120$ + shipping listed above will be the cheapest price for this thing.

Is it not going to be available at TRU? If not, then that may change things a little. :-/

REX-203 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

REX-203 wrote:I like it. This'll be the first "Year of the" release I'll be getting since YotS Omega Supreme.

So you're gonna buy it now? Its already available: http://www.robotkingdom.com/tfpeyotmop.html

And that 120$ + shipping listed above will be the cheapest price for this thing.

Is it not going to be available at TRU? If not, then that may change things a little. :-/

It might be but it will be more expensive, it will pretty much end up as the same price as if you bought it and shipped it from the asia online distributer I linked to. Or is there an other reason you want to buy it from toysrus as opposed to online?

william-james88 wrote:

REX-203 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

REX-203 wrote:I like it. This'll be the first "Year of the" release I'll be getting since YotS Omega Supreme.

So you're gonna buy it now? Its already available: http://www.robotkingdom.com/tfpeyotmop.html

And that 120$ + shipping listed above will be the cheapest price for this thing.

Is it not going to be available at TRU? If not, then that may change things a little. :-/

It might be but it will be more expensive, it will pretty much end up as the same price as if you bought it and shipped it from the asia online distributer I linked to. Or is there an other reason you want to buy it from toysrus as opposed to online?

More expensive buying in store at TRU than ordering from RK plus shipping from Hong Kong? I wouldn't expect it to be, but if that ends up being the case, then I guess maybe I won't be getting it. Has an MSRP been confirmed? Sorry, I have not read all the posts here.

Basically, if it's $100 or less in store, then I'll pick it up. $120 plus shipping changes the tune a little.

REX-203 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

REX-203 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

REX-203 wrote:I like it. This'll be the first "Year of the" release I'll be getting since YotS Omega Supreme.

So you're gonna buy it now? Its already available: http://www.robotkingdom.com/tfpeyotmop.html

And that 120$ + shipping listed above will be the cheapest price for this thing.

Is it not going to be available at TRU? If not, then that may change things a little. :-/

It might be but it will be more expensive, it will pretty much end up as the same price as if you bought it and shipped it from the asia online distributer I linked to. Or is there an other reason you want to buy it from toysrus as opposed to online?

More expensive buying in store at TRU than ordering from RK plus shipping from Hong Kong? I wouldn't expect it to be, but if that ends up being the case, then I guess maybe I won't be getting it. Has an MSRP been confirmed? Sorry, I have not read all the posts here.

Basically, if it's $100 or less in store, then I'll pick it up. $120 plus shipping changes the tune a little.

I can assure you it will be more than 120$ US at retail. RK has always been the cheapest option for Platinum editions. Platinum Soundwave and Optimus are 119 and 105$, while they are 190 and 180$ at TRU.

So while we do not know the exact amount, the RK prices do confirm the price range (which would make him between 150-200$ at TRU, not less). It is currently cheaper to buy Platinum Soundwave off RK than at TRU right now. And its gonna be the same for Primal.

So basically, it is surely above 120$. Sorry to burst your bubble. But you being the only person so enthusiastic, I was pretty sure you werent aware of the price.

william-james88 wrote:

REX-203 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

REX-203 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

REX-203 wrote:I like it. This'll be the first "Year of the" release I'll be getting since YotS Omega Supreme.

So you're gonna buy it now? Its already available: http://www.robotkingdom.com/tfpeyotmop.html

And that 120$ + shipping listed above will be the cheapest price for this thing.

Is it not going to be available at TRU? If not, then that may change things a little. :-/

It might be but it will be more expensive, it will pretty much end up as the same price as if you bought it and shipped it from the asia online distributer I linked to. Or is there an other reason you want to buy it from toysrus as opposed to online?

More expensive buying in store at TRU than ordering from RK plus shipping from Hong Kong? I wouldn't expect it to be, but if that ends up being the case, then I guess maybe I won't be getting it. Has an MSRP been confirmed? Sorry, I have not read all the posts here.

Basically, if it's $100 or less in store, then I'll pick it up. $120 plus shipping changes the tune a little.

I can assure you it will be more than 120$ US at retail. RK has always been the cheapest option for Platinum editions. Platinum Soundwave and Optimus are 119 and 105$, while they are 190 and 180$ at TRU.

So while we do not know the exact amount, the RK prices do confirm the price range (which would make him between 150-200$ at TRU, not less). It is currently cheaper to buy Platinum Soundwave off RK than at TRU right now. And its gonna be the same for Primal.

So basically, it is surely above 120$. Sorry to burst your bubble. But you being the only person so enthusiastic, I was pretty sure you werent aware of the price.

lol Not really so enthusiastic. I just said I liked it and planned on getting it and had a few ideas that I thought would improve it. It was never going to replace the G1 Optimus I had as a kid or anything.

No, I was not really aware of the price. Was just assuming it would be close to the price of the Platinum Supreme Starscream from a while back. No biggie. No burst bubbles.

Thanks for letting me know, though.

Am I a jerk because I think this looks cool? Or just a sucker?
As Hellscream said above, some symbols in gold or silver would have looked really cool painted on his translucent forearms.
All that being said, there is no way in hell I'm shelling out that kind of cash for this beast. I've survived all this time with out the OG release, I think I'll survive without this one.

Cobotron wrote:Am I a jerk because I think this looks cool? Or just a sucker?
As Hellscream said above, some symbols in gold or silver would have looked really cool painted on his translucent forearms.
All that being said, there is no way in hell I'm shelling out that kind of cash for this beast. I've survived all this time with out the OG release, I think I'll survive without this one.

Not a jerk, theres really nothing too wrong with this guy aside from the price, its a fun mold and a colour scheme that has thematic sense. And I feel its too bad, because if it was at a reasonable price, we could have a nice debate on its merrits and faults.

william-james88 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Am I a jerk because I think this looks cool? Or just a sucker?
As Hellscream said above, some symbols in gold or silver would have looked really cool painted on his translucent forearms.
All that being said, there is no way in hell I'm shelling out that kind of cash for this beast. I've survived all this time with out the OG release, I think I'll survive without this one.

Not a jerk, theres really nothing too wrong with this guy aside from the price, its a fun mold and a colour scheme that has thematic sense. And I feel its too bad, because if it was at a reasonable price, we could have a nice debate on its merrits and faults.

Well, the dumb punching gimmick ruined it for me as a kid - and it still does - and I will always regret getting it in lieu of rid scourge

For the asking price, one would expect a high end deluxe paintjob... This is just insulting.

-Kanrabat- wrote:For the asking price, one would expect a high end deluxe paintjob... This is just insulting.

Yes, yes it is, pure inflation

Wow, they really did cheap out on this one. There's only like five spots that have been painted and in small amounts, either black, silver, or a tiny bit of red on his crotch. I might have been a little bit more forgiving if he had a painted blue head like on the box I'd be more forgiving, but since they couldn't even be bothered to do that it's hard to be excited by this at all. Hey Hasbro, I'd give you $20 for a red and blue Optimus Minor. No, really.

As for getting this from Robot Kingdom, it cost US$50 to ship this to the USA (or to me anyway) at the cheapest. I really doubt this will go for US$170 at TRU (probably more like US$130, I expect the price to be closer to Starscream than G2 Prime) so RK doesn't really seem like a viable option for most people.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Wow, they really did cheap out on this one. There's only like five spots that have been painted and in small amounts, either black, silver, or a tiny bit of red on his crotch. I might have been a little bit more forgiving if he had a painted blue head like on the box I'd be more forgiving, but since they couldn't even be bothered to do that it's hard to be excited by this at all. Hey Hasbro, I'd give you $20 for a red and blue Optimus Minor. No, really.

As for getting this from Robot Kingdom, it cost US$50 to ship this to the USA (or to me anyway) at the cheapest. I really doubt this will go for US$170 at TRU (probably more like US$130, I expect the price to be closer to Starscream than G2 Prime) so RK doesn't really seem like a viable option for most people.

Emerje

What are you using to come up with that number? From what I can tell, this will be released between 150$-190$. Look at these facts:

RK YOTG Soundwave for 120

TRU YOTG Soundwave for 190

RK YPTG Prime for 105

TRU YOTG Prime for 180

RK YOTG Primal for 120

Using these facts as predictors, we are a looooooooooong way from Primal being Starscream prices at TRU.

And while RK might not be viable, it is a cheaper option for shipping YOTG Soundwave than buying it off TRU.com.

Here is a question when has it EVER happened that a platinum release was more expensive at RK (before shipping ) than at retail in the States? Because that is what you are suggesting and I just dont see anything to back up that hope. Mind you, I would be glad to know you are right, but I am not getting my hopes up when looking at the evidence before me.

william-james88 wrote:

Emerje wrote:Wow, they really did cheap out on this one. There's only like five spots that have been painted and in small amounts, either black, silver, or a tiny bit of red on his crotch. I might have been a little bit more forgiving if he had a painted blue head like on the box I'd be more forgiving, but since they couldn't even be bothered to do that it's hard to be excited by this at all. Hey Hasbro, I'd give you $20 for a red and blue Optimus Minor. No, really.

As for getting this from Robot Kingdom, it cost US$50 to ship this to the USA (or to me anyway) at the cheapest. I really doubt this will go for US$170 at TRU (probably more like US$130, I expect the price to be closer to Starscream than G2 Prime) so RK doesn't really seem like a viable option for most people.

Emerje

What are you using to come up with that number? From what I can tell, this will be released between 150$-190$. Look at these facts:

RK YOTG Soundwave for 120

TRU YOTG Soundwave for 190

RK YPTG Prime for 105

TRU YOTG Prime for 180

RK YOTG Primal for 120

Using these facts as predictors, we are a looooooooooong way from Primal being Starscream prices at TRU.

And while RK might not be viable, it is a cheaper option for shipping YOTG Soundwave than buying it off TRU.com.

Here is a question when has it EVER happened that a platinum release was more expensive at RK (before shipping ) than at retail in the States? Because that is what you are suggesting and I just dont see anything to back up that hope. Mind you, I would be glad to know you are right, but I am not getting my hopes up when looking at the evidence before me.

Perhaps, but I can get them at bbts for less, and only pay $5 in shipping, so it seems to be the best option for us(me) here in the US...

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Emerje wrote:Wow, they really did cheap out on this one. There's only like five spots that have been painted and in small amounts, either black, silver, or a tiny bit of red on his crotch. I might have been a little bit more forgiving if he had a painted blue head like on the box I'd be more forgiving, but since they couldn't even be bothered to do that it's hard to be excited by this at all. Hey Hasbro, I'd give you $20 for a red and blue Optimus Minor. No, really.

As for getting this from Robot Kingdom, it cost US$50 to ship this to the USA (or to me anyway) at the cheapest. I really doubt this will go for US$170 at TRU (probably more like US$130, I expect the price to be closer to Starscream than G2 Prime) so RK doesn't really seem like a viable option for most people.

Emerje

What are you using to come up with that number? From what I can tell, this will be released between 150$-190$. Look at these facts:

RK YOTG Soundwave for 120

TRU YOTG Soundwave for 190

RK YPTG Prime for 105

TRU YOTG Prime for 180

RK YOTG Primal for 120

Using these facts as predictors, we are a looooooooooong way from Primal being Starscream prices at TRU.

And while RK might not be viable, it is a cheaper option for shipping YOTG Soundwave than buying it off TRU.com.

Here is a question when has it EVER happened that a platinum release was more expensive at RK (before shipping ) than at retail in the States? Because that is what you are suggesting and I just dont see anything to back up that hope. Mind you, I would be glad to know you are right, but I am not getting my hopes up when looking at the evidence before me.

Perhaps, but I can get them at bbts for less, and only pay $5 in shipping, so it seems to be the best option for us(me) here in the US...

Thats discounted. We were referring to the retail MSRP in the states since we are wondering how much Primal will cost when released in the states.

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Emerje wrote:Wow, they really did cheap out on this one. There's only like five spots that have been painted and in small amounts, either black, silver, or a tiny bit of red on his crotch. I might have been a little bit more forgiving if he had a painted blue head like on the box I'd be more forgiving, but since they couldn't even be bothered to do that it's hard to be excited by this at all. Hey Hasbro, I'd give you $20 for a red and blue Optimus Minor. No, really.

As for getting this from Robot Kingdom, it cost US$50 to ship this to the USA (or to me anyway) at the cheapest. I really doubt this will go for US$170 at TRU (probably more like US$130, I expect the price to be closer to Starscream than G2 Prime) so RK doesn't really seem like a viable option for most people.

Emerje

What are you using to come up with that number? From what I can tell, this will be released between 150$-190$. Look at these facts:

Using these facts as predictors, we are a looooooooooong way from Primal being Starscream prices at TRU.

And while RK might not be viable, it is a cheaper option for shipping YOTG Soundwave than buying it off TRU.com.

Here is a question when has it EVER happened that a platinum release was more expensive at RK (before shipping ) than at retail in the States? Because that is what you are suggesting and I just dont see anything to back up that hope. Mind you, I would be glad to know you are right, but I am not getting my hopes up when looking at the evidence before me.

Perhaps, but I can get them at bbts for less, and only pay $5 in shipping, so it seems to be the best option for us(me) here in the US...

Thats discounted. We were referring to the retail MSRP in the states since we are wondering how much Primal will cost when released in the states.

Fair enough, I hadn't clicked on them to realize that (though my point still technically stands, cuz they're cheaper than retail now, you just have to wait and hope he doesn't sell out )