G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020

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Then there was one...Following yesterday's final today Hasbro crowned a winner... G1 Astrotrain! Thanks to fellow Seibertron user, Carytheone for bringing this to our attention.

This means that Astrotrain will be the lucky con who is returning to Walmart shelves in Spring 2020.

He overcame Skywarp in the finals, who had beaten Thundercracker. Astrotrain himself saw off Perceptor in Round 1. Now we'll have to wait and see just what form his reissue will take as he was released a few years ago but in an odd colour scheme as part of a platinum edition that also included fellow triple changer Blitzwing.

What do you think of this result? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.

Credit(s): Carytheone from Seibertron.com, Hasbro Pulse & Transformers Official Instagram accounts

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Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998795)
Posted by Cobotron on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:00am CST

I think i'm fine with this. I picked up the weird psychedelic Triple Changer two pack from a little while ago, and am perfectly fine with their left field decos, but depending on the deco they give this release, I could probably be convinced to go more "traditional".

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998799)
Posted by o.supreme on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:08am CST

It's cool and all that he won, but just seems odd. :HASBRO:

- Let's Release a random assortment of original series toys for *Holiday 2018* (no doubt to cash in on BB 80's nostalgia)...., oh and check back in 2 years for Astrotrain... :???:

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998814)
Posted by Randomhero on December 14th, 2018 @ 11:46am CST

Can’t wait for all the complaints about the choice in deco

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998821)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 14th, 2018 @ 12:51pm CST

o.supreme wrote:It's cool and all that he won, but just seems odd. - Let's Release a random assortment of original series toys for *Holiday 2018* (no doubt to cash in on BB 80's nostalgia)...., oh and check back in 2 years for Astrotrain...

Are we sure that there won't be any Vintage G1 Transformers figures in 2019? It would be nuts of Hasbro to leave us hanging like that. I'd bet we'll see something, but it might not be right away.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998827)
Posted by ScottyP on December 14th, 2018 @ 1:17pm CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:But Thundercracker's the grumpy plane. Or was ScottyP talking about the box art?

They're both grumpy, but Skywarp always sounded like the grumpier of the two to me in the show. Later continuities (which aren't these, I know) also have Skywarp as the grumpiest Seeker so that influences me too.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998830)
Posted by Randomhero on December 14th, 2018 @ 1:25pm CST

ScottyP wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:But Thundercracker's the grumpy plane. Or was ScottyP talking about the box art?
They're both grumpy, but Skywarp always sounded like the grumpier of the two to me in the show. Later continuities (which aren't these, I know) also have Skywarp as the grumpiest Seeker so that influences me too.

I don’t know I mean thunderscrackers voice was straight up Mr Slate from flintstones. You don’t get much grumpier than that. Skywarps voice was nasally and whiney sounding. Dear god he was the stereotypical internet voice before the internet existed!

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998833)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 14th, 2018 @ 1:45pm CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:
o.supreme wrote:It's cool and all that he won, but just seems odd. - Let's Release a random assortment of original series toys for *Holiday 2018* (no doubt to cash in on BB 80's nostalgia)...., oh and check back in 2 years for Astrotrain...

Are we sure that there won't be any Vintage G1 Transformers figures in 2019? It would be nuts of Hasbro to leave us hanging like that. I'd bet we'll see something, but it might not be right away.

I would be suprised if there is no reissues for 2019, they will find something to plug the gap.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998835)
Posted by Seibertron on December 14th, 2018 @ 1:56pm CST

o.supreme wrote:It's cool and all that he won, but just seems odd. - Let's Release a random assortment of original series toys for *Holiday 2018* (no doubt to cash in on BB 80's nostalgia)...., oh and check back in 2 years for Astrotrain...

I would take this to mean that there will be other reissues between now and then. The folks at Hasbro aren't idiots and the brand needs to make money. If the initial reissues were successful, I'm sure we'll see more in due time. Patience young padawans!

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998836)
Posted by bluecatcinema on December 14th, 2018 @ 2:03pm CST

Awesome. Guess a lot of people shared my opinion on the matter.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998837)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 14th, 2018 @ 2:08pm CST

ScottyP wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:But Thundercracker's the grumpy plane. Or was ScottyP talking about the box art?
They're both grumpy, but Skywarp always sounded like the grumpier of the two to me in the show. Later continuities (which aren't these, I know) also have Skywarp as the grumpiest Seeker so that influences me too.

Skywarp was a prankster and a wiseguy though.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998843)
Posted by ScottyP on December 14th, 2018 @ 2:30pm CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:But Thundercracker's the grumpy plane. Or was ScottyP talking about the box art?
They're both grumpy, but Skywarp always sounded like the grumpier of the two to me in the show. Later continuities (which aren't these, I know) also have Skywarp as the grumpiest Seeker so that influences me too.

Skywarp was a prankster and a wiseguy though.

It is entirely possible they're switched up in my head. I'm sure the animation's coloring probably hasn't helped :lol:

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998844)
Posted by Bouncy X on December 14th, 2018 @ 2:32pm CST

glad to see this, he was always my favorite tranformers toy i had but i lost him along the way.

i hope he also has the G1 colors as the image shows and isn't the white version.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998886)
Posted by Randomhero on December 14th, 2018 @ 6:07pm CST

Bouncy X wrote:glad to see this, he was always my favorite tranformers toy i had but i lost him along the way.

i hope he also has the G1 colors as the image shows and isn't the white version.

White version is G1

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998891)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 14th, 2018 @ 6:33pm CST

Randomhero wrote:
Bouncy X wrote:glad to see this, he was always my favorite tranformers toy i had but i lost him along the way.

i hope he also has the G1 colors as the image shows and isn't the white version.

White version is G1

More specifically, white and purple (and black, on his die-cast train parts) is US 1985/Takara 1986 G1, white and black is Takara 1985 G1.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998896)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 14th, 2018 @ 7:12pm CST

Randomhero wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:But Thundercracker's the grumpy plane. Or was ScottyP talking about the box art?
They're both grumpy, but Skywarp always sounded like the grumpier of the two to me in the show. Later continuities (which aren't these, I know) also have Skywarp as the grumpiest Seeker so that influences me too.

I don’t know I mean thunderscrackers voice was straight up Mr Slate from flintstones. You don’t get much grumpier than that. Skywarps voice was nasally and whiney sounding. Dear god he was the stereotypical internet voice before the internet existed!

It was basically just the same voice as Rumble, Frenzy, and Bigtime Beagle.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998908)
Posted by shajaki on December 14th, 2018 @ 9:14pm CST

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998912)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 14th, 2018 @ 9:22pm CST

shajaki wrote:

Shajaki, please give me some details, and I will happily news this tonight! :-D

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998914)
Posted by shajaki on December 14th, 2018 @ 9:31pm CST

Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (without trailer), via TFND

22nd Gamer Party in Taiwan

I almost passed by it assuming it was a KO or something. But I think the Botbots add some legitimacy.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998916)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 14th, 2018 @ 9:39pm CST

shajaki wrote:
Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (without trailer), via TFND

22nd Gamer Party in Taiwan
I almost passed by it assuming it was a KO or something. But I think the Botbots add some legitimacy.

Better hold off until we get more info. In particular, I don't spot the product code anywhere, and I'm not sure if the Asian division even uses them.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998919)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 14th, 2018 @ 9:46pm CST

Original source:

https://www.facebook.com/TransformersNeverDie/posts/1978433775570486

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998920)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 14th, 2018 @ 9:50pm CST

Fellow Seibertronians, we have a very tantalizing rumor to pass along! Our own Shajaki has pointed us to some pictures gleaned from the Facebook group Transformers Never Die. The pictures depict none other than the most famous of all Autobots, Optimus Prime, in all his G1 glory (minus his trailer). He's packaged in the same style of retro "Vintage G1 Transformer" box that Hasbro has used this year for the Walmart Starscream and Hot Rod G1 reissues. Not a lot information is to be found yet about this mysterious addition to the "Vintage G1" line-up. These pictures may have been taken at a Taiwan trade show. If anyone is able to translate any of the information on the post on TFND or anything in the comments, please let the Seibertron New Crew know so that we can update this story! For now, enjoy what could very well be appearing on Walmart shelves in the near future in the United States and Canada!

Take particular note of the first picture. This alleged Vintage G1 Optimus Prime release is sitting atop the soon-to-be released Transformers Siege Leader Shockwave and Leader Ultra Magnus. You can just make out "Decepticon Shockwave" on the left box and WFC-S13 on the box on the right, which is the designation for Ultra Magnus in the War for Cybertron: SIEGE line.

What do you think of the possibility of getting another reissue of G1 Optimus Prime, but without his signature trailer? Is this a hoax? A clever knock-off? A Hasbro Asia exclusive? Tell us what you think in the comments below as we delve deeper into this mystery. As always, stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all the latest news on everything Transformers!

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998921)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:00pm CST

He has full-length stacks.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998923)
Posted by Randomhero on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:08pm CST

Holy crap no trailer. I would actually get this

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998924)
Posted by Quantum Surge on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:11pm CST

I might get it if it is cheap and maybe trade in my shortened smokestack version.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998925)
Posted by Lore Keeper on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:12pm CST

If this is real, I'd be thoroughly displeased. I don't expect every single Optimus Prime toy to come with a trailer (unlike some people). But in this case, they are willfully omitting about half of this toy. Half the features, half the fun. There are more than enough Optimus Primes that exist as just a cab, and they look much better doing it. The lack of a transformable battle station just makes this version boring. [-(

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998926)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:15pm CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:He has full-length stacks.

... and that renders a US release implausible unless the Toy Safety Laws have been changed again... Wait, did the Jada Die Cast model have long or short stacks?

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998927)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:17pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:He has full-length stacks.

... and that renders a US release implausible unless the Toy Safety Laws have been changed again... Wait, did the Jada Die Cast model have long or short stacks?

Or, perhaps they've been retooled so that the smoke stacks extend and retract? That way, you can get them at the original full length, but if enough pressure is put on them, they'll collapse down and prevent someone from puncturing themselves, or whatever the reason is for short smokestacks in the U.S.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998928)
Posted by Randomhero on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:30pm CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:He has full-length stacks.

... and that renders a US release implausible unless the Toy Safety Laws have been changed again... Wait, did the Jada Die Cast model have long or short stacks?

Or, perhaps they've been retooled so that the smoke stacks extend and retract? That way, you can get them at the original full length, but if enough pressure is put on them, they'll collapse down and prevent someone from puncturing themselves, or whatever the reason is for short smokestacks in the U.S.

Pretty sure it’s just changed. MP-10 has not released didn’t have the shortened stacks so it’s very possible that’s changed since he last release which was when? 2009 when that 25th anniversary box came out?

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998930)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 14th, 2018 @ 10:57pm CST

Randomhero wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:He has full-length stacks.

... and that renders a US release implausible unless the Toy Safety Laws have been changed again... Wait, did the Jada Die Cast model have long or short stacks?

Or, perhaps they've been retooled so that the smoke stacks extend and retract? That way, you can get them at the original full length, but if enough pressure is put on them, they'll collapse down and prevent someone from puncturing themselves, or whatever the reason is for short smokestacks in the U.S.

Pretty sure it’s just changed. MP-10 has not released didn’t have the shortened stacks so it’s very possible that’s changed since he last release which was when? 2009 when that 25th anniversary box came out?

The MP-10 one was first released in 2011, and last reissued in 2017, all with long stacks. The 25th Anniversary G1 reissue did have short stacks... as did the Asian re-release of the Commemorative Series one in 2012. Odd.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998932)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 14th, 2018 @ 11:02pm CST

I'm pretty sure it i]is[/i] foot-puncturing that caused the concern, JelZe.

The Jada model had full-length stacks, but it might not be classified as a toy for testing purposes.

Do Studio Series Optimus' stacks collapse?

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998936)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on December 14th, 2018 @ 11:11pm CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:The Jada model had full-length stacks, but it might not be classified as a toy for testing purposes.

Do Studio Series Optimus' stacks collapse?

Studio Series Prime's stacks never could extend. But if this new G1 Prime has extendable stacks(pretty sure MP-10's did), that would be great. Not having them is OK too, and I will definitely pick up this Prime when I see it.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998937)
Posted by Randomhero on December 14th, 2018 @ 11:22pm CST

Nathaniel Prime wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:The Jada model had full-length stacks, but it might not be classified as a toy for testing purposes.

Do Studio Series Optimus' stacks collapse?

Studio Series Prime's stacks never could extend. But if this new G1 Prime has extendable stacks(pretty sure MP-10's did), that would be great. Not having them is OK too, and I will definitely pick up this Prime when I see it.

MP-10 stacks extended not due to safety tests but to hide the bottom of the stacks. You extended them for robot mode to hide the part of the curved bottom of the stack that would look like it’s connected to the cab in vehicle mode.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998938)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 14th, 2018 @ 11:31pm CST

Nathaniel Prime wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:The Jada model had full-length stacks, but it might not be classified as a toy for testing purposes.

Do Studio Series Optimus' stacks collapse?

Studio Series Prime's stacks never could extend. But if this new G1 Prime has extendable stacks(pretty sure MP-10's did), that would be great. Not having them is OK too, and I will definitely pick up this Prime when I see it.

These aren't collapsible, I can tell just by looking at the pics that they're the same old 1-piece stacks.

And you miss my point about Studio Series Optimus' stacks; I was using him as a gauge of sorts. Judging by photos, his stacks stick up past the top of his cabin somewhat as-is, stubby though they are. They possibly even stick up as as far as G1 Optimus' original stacks. If they do stick up that far, and are not collapsible, then I'd say the standards have indeed relaxed. But I myself can't be certain.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998943)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:01am CST

This is a really great idea, now people have a chance to get prime without having to sell body parts on the black market. Im sure there are alot of people out there that never got G1 prime cause he was & is to expensive, now that theres no trailer you dont have to break the bank to own one. Granted im sure he'll still be overpriced but nowhere near as much as a trailered version. Its kind of weird, a few days ago i was talking to someone about the reissues and said it would be cool if they did prime without the trailer. I also said hasbro should reverse engineer G1 stuff to make new molds for reissues, lets hope that happens to.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998945)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:20am CST

You already don't have to break the bank to get a G1 Optimus Prime and you especially don't have to break the bank to get half a G1 Optimus Prime, even with what people charge for fists.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998947)
Posted by frogbat on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:47am CST

Skipped prime as a kid cos Magnus was already out when I got into transformers so my need for the prime cab mould was filled... never had a chance to get the original prime tho mainly due to Hume being a bit too pricey
If they do in fact release this I might go for it finally.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998948)
Posted by leokearon on December 15th, 2018 @ 1:30am CST

A G1 Prime with no trailer, next they'll be trying to sell Rodimus Prime with no Trailer

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998949)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 1:31am CST

They did that with the Masterpiece and it was total BS

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998954)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 15th, 2018 @ 1:51am CST

A G1 Optimus Prime reissue without his trailer would be both awesome and stupid. Stupid because, come on. G1 Prime with no trailer? That suck big time. However, it would be awesome because it will give kids a chance to feel G1 Optimus without having to pay a 100$CAN box. Without trailer, he would be just a deluxe, most likely priced 40$CAN like Hotrod.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998964)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 3:30am CST

I'm inclined to believe that this is legit, as it goes a little way to bridging the gap between this year's reissues and 2020's Astrotrain. Question is...who will follow Prime?

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998965)
Posted by blackeyedprime on December 15th, 2018 @ 3:44am CST

If they have improved the front wheel nubs then I might pick one up, might just be me but it feels like on some they atre more noticable than other versions and childhood memories do not remember it having any -which is obviously wrong. New years special is still the best version yet imho.
Not really a reissue if it doesnt include his trailer but nice to see and have different price points. Megatron with out his stock would be weirder tho even if it looks like that could be a possibility now.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998966)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on December 15th, 2018 @ 3:51am CST

Actually think it's quite a neat idea. Useful for those who would like the core figure and don't want the shelf cluttered with the trailer, or useful for those who have the trailer and a broken cab or stubby stacks and want to just buy the cab or folk like me who couldn't really care less about the G1 Prime toy in general but might be persuaded to buy just the cab just to have a small piece of TF history represented on his otherwise mostly-movie TF shelves. I mean I did find a G1 Prime in charity shop recently missing hands and having a fair bit of chrome wear to the stacks and have used it in a couple photos so if it was cheap enough I might be persuaded to buy a mint looking one to use instead.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998967)
Posted by Burn on December 15th, 2018 @ 3:53am CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:G1 Prime with no trailer? That suck big time.

Not really. Kids will be able to recreate all those famous "where did Prime's trailer go?" scenes.

Even though I have plenty of G1 Prime's, I do want to pick this up simply for the fact that it's different, the packaging is new, it's "a Prime that's never been done before".

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998969)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:06am CST

Burn wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:G1 Prime with no trailer? That suck big time.

Not really. Kids will be able to recreate all those famous "where did Prime's trailer go?" scenes.

Even though I have plenty of G1 Prime's, I do want to pick this up simply for the fact that it's different, the packaging is new, it's "a Prime that's never been done before".

Like I said, the good part of this is it will make the overal price much more reasonable.
Let's hope he will be plentiful like Hotrod was.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998970)
Posted by Amelie on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:08am CST

If this is legit - then its an auto-buy from me. I don't need another G1 Prime, but this compact release makes an amazing display piece.

I'm also going to hazard a guess that if it is real, that the other usual suspects that always get reissued will show up. Hasbro haven't given us Hound as a reissue yet, and given he was in the live-action films - that gives me some hope.

If they reissue Bruticus again... 8-|

blackeyedprime wrote:Megatron with out his stock would be weirder tho even if it looks like that could be a possibility now.

That, unfortunately, is never going to happen. Hasbro aren't in the business of making a realistic gun toy anymore.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998971)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:09am CST

We may get a galvatron reissue mind...

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998973)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:21am CST

Amelie wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Megatron with out his stock would be weirder tho even if it looks like that could be a possibility now.

That, unfortunately, is never going to happen. Hasbro aren't in the business of making a realistic gun toy anymore.

It already did happen some years ago. By Takara, of course. Dat DOTM 2 pack. G1 Megs had a special color and came without stock.

Prime got one too but he came with a trailer. But only the "empty box" that was the DOTM trailer. So that doesn't count.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998974)
Posted by Amelie on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:40am CST

Ok, on close inspection - this box is ether a very late mock up. Or completely fake. Either way - lots of inconsistencies and errors.

Optimus Prime Box.jpg

- Curved edges on the flap. The current reissues are hard edged (square)
- No Squares to the left side of "Converts to Truck to Robot and back". The others all have 2\3 squares here.
- Recycling mark on the plastic window.
- Grey border extends around the bottom and left of the window.
- Grey border follows the contours of the art too closely where usually it would be simplified
- Optimus Prime art is the 1984 Hasbro version. Historically, when Hasbro reissues Optimus Prime, they use the Japanese box art.
- All of the folded parts of the box have wear, as if creased by hand and not factory cut.
:edit:
- Window cuts off bottom of square grid
- Asterisk next to "More Than Meets The Eye". The others don't have this.

I'm sure there is more if I look hard enough.

Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998975)
Posted by Jtprime17 on December 15th, 2018 @ 5:20am CST

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Re: G1 Astrotrain Returning to Walmart Shelves in Spring 2020 (1998977)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 5:51am CST

Very good eye Amelie