Unless something wild and crazy happens like John Barber directing the next movie.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
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If they really refuse to give up on the Bayverse, they really ought to release the test screen cut of Bumblebee.
The dedicated thread wasnāt bumped, but Paramount moved Transformers One from its prior July 19 date to September 13, 2024. In so far as to how this effects RotB?
The biggest change is a (slightly) extended āback endā to the product line. Not a lot, mind you, but maybe enough for a quick repaint wave to hold the line into the spring. With the prior date, Transformers One toys would have likely hit in May or April. Now? They can hit in August with the broader market āresetā, which gives RotB a couple extra months of life to cycle through inventory.
The biggest change is a (slightly) extended āback endā to the product line. Not a lot, mind you, but maybe enough for a quick repaint wave to hold the line into the spring. With the prior date, Transformers One toys would have likely hit in May or April. Now? They can hit in August with the broader market āresetā, which gives RotB a couple extra months of life to cycle through inventory.
...eh, that's about the best you're getting while I'm on my phone, take it or don't.
Don't know that this was intentional, but I can see it:
Wait..what?
Soā¦thereās a bit to unpack there.
For one, itās extremely cheap for a Masterpiece offering, coming just above the Leader price point. Next, itās a blind drop for a premium offering, so I guess someone dun goofed in failing to reveal something or EE put out a listing early. Speaking of Leader, a Leader class Optimus Primal has long been rumored, so whatās the deal with THIS at nearly the same price point?
My off the wall theory? Leader Optimus Primal is actually a large and/or complex Voyager-sized figure with extra accessories (Transwarp keys or something? Something like Studio Series Hot Rod), while THIS listing is simply for an āout of scale, but really niceā version of Primal. I recall there were rumors of a second āpremiumā large size Optimus Primal (beyond the animatronic).
Perhaps something akin to the Supreme Beast Machines Optimus Primal and Cheetor- Not even close to āscale accurateā, but really accurate and large sized.
Of course, this would mean Hasbro is, again, re-appropriating an old name for a different kind of product.
Edit: BBTS also has the listing up, gives some new details on the toy (Cyclops is the Codename for Optimus Primal toys). Sounds like what I talked about above with a dash of the old Prime Weaponizers thrown in
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Soā¦thereās a bit to unpack there.
For one, itās extremely cheap for a Masterpiece offering, coming just above the Leader price point. Next, itās a blind drop for a premium offering, so I guess someone dun goofed in failing to reveal something or EE put out a listing early. Speaking of Leader, a Leader class Optimus Primal has long been rumored, so whatās the deal with THIS at nearly the same price point?
My off the wall theory? Leader Optimus Primal is actually a large and/or complex Voyager-sized figure with extra accessories (Transwarp keys or something? Something like Studio Series Hot Rod), while THIS listing is simply for an āout of scale, but really niceā version of Primal. I recall there were rumors of a second āpremiumā large size Optimus Primal (beyond the animatronic).
Perhaps something akin to the Supreme Beast Machines Optimus Primal and Cheetor- Not even close to āscale accurateā, but really accurate and large sized.
Of course, this would mean Hasbro is, again, re-appropriating an old name for a different kind of product.
Edit: BBTS also has the listing up, gives some new details on the toy (Cyclops is the Codename for Optimus Primal toys). Sounds like what I talked about above with a dash of the old Prime Weaponizers thrown in
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Optimus Primal
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Images of that new...Ultimate Optimus Primal?
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Shows how nice the Core Voyager would have been with his primary color being a darker black instead of grey. Nice sized, probably close to the original BW Ultra figure given the size of the ports.
I dig it. Looks like some fun features without compromising the overall look and function of a representation of the character. I also REALLY like the throwbacks to the original Optimus Primal toy with the shoulder and arm cannons.
'Bout damned time to get an Optimus Primal that we can actually use Fossilizers with that isn't 5" and/or completely lacking in articulation, too!
Takara Tomy Transformers: ROTB Optimus Primal
The elusive Cyclops listing is now officially live, being labeled as Takara Tomy Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Optimus Primal. Not quite Masterpiece, and not quite mainline, this is a premium design and deco done by Takara. Retail is around $60 USD with a ship date of October 2023. Read on...
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Shows how nice the Core Voyager would have been with his primary color being a darker black instead of grey. Nice sized, probably close to the original BW Ultra figure given the size of the ports.
I dig it. Looks like some fun features without compromising the overall look and function of a representation of the character. I also REALLY like the throwbacks to the original Optimus Primal toy with the shoulder and arm cannons.
'Bout damned time to get an Optimus Primal that we can actually use Fossilizers with that isn't 5" and/or completely lacking in articulation, too!
So why can't we get a REGULAR Voyager Primal on Pulse?
Iām still operating on the idea that the Core assortments will get full distribution this summer for the fall product sets for the holidays, maybe waiting for a āproper revealā this summer during one of the myriad of presentations. Maybe something to keep momentum going after the filmās release?
Again, I think itās possible Walmart got some sort of timed exclusivity with the Voyagers like they did with most of the Avengers Mechasarus line.
Those red weapons on Primal are the biggest splash of color any of these beasts have.
Thatās how you KNOW itās not for REAL collectors, what with that neon red they put on it
Iām still holding, likely fruitless, hope that we might still see some redecos this fall or winter on the Core class figures to add some color to them, especially Primal. I could EASILY see some sort of retailer exclusive set with the Core Maximals in ā1996 inspired decoā.
I don't care what deco they pick. I'd like to see these toys with a deco. Any deco.
There are no mainline ROTB figures on Pulse UK either. Onky the Studio Series figures. Even though the mainline is out over here, if a little sporadically.
The mainline Primals deco (or lack of) is kinda what put my off buying him. This new Takara Primal? It seems to have everything (weapons, articulation) and an awesome deco. I am very tempted.
The mainline Primals deco (or lack of) is kinda what put my off buying him. This new Takara Primal? It seems to have everything (weapons, articulation) and an awesome deco. I am very tempted.
Mainline Deluxes are on Hasbro Pulse UK website, along with Studio series, for UK fans, Smyths toys has mainline Optimus prime & Primal, they are exclusives to their store currently
I was rather surprised going out tonight to see Spiderverse, and stopped at both a Target and Walmart to find Battlemaster Primal and Battle Changer Mirage. And Core Rhinox at Walmart.
Canāt help but wonder if the shipper displays at Walmart for the Weaponizers and Combiners might not be an issue later on, in terms of new product arrival.
Canāt help but wonder if the shipper displays at Walmart for the Weaponizers and Combiners might not be an issue later on, in terms of new product arrival.
Ah, now it makes sense. Thanks.
Guess i wasnāt searching pulse uk right. Hehe. Not surprised Smyths I getting some exclusives again.
Guess i wasnāt searching pulse uk right. Hehe. Not surprised Smyths I getting some exclusives again.
Clearly OP got a head of himself, here!!