Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look
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Thanks to SonicBomberCore on Facebook, we have our first good look at the upcoming Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime. While it takes some cues from the recent Optimus toys we've had, it is all new parts and does have its own distinctive look. He will be coming in a two pack with Soundwave. You'll let us know what you think.
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Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173031)
Posted by TulioDude on October 31st, 2023 @ 8:05am CDT
Posted by TulioDude on October 31st, 2023 @ 8:05am CDT
He looks cool!
These toy pics make wonder what the game will be like. It seens more action focused. I can see you running over Decepticons with this truck mode.
Day 1399 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
These toy pics make wonder what the game will be like. It seens more action focused. I can see you running over Decepticons with this truck mode.
Day 1399 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173032)
Posted by First-Aid on October 31st, 2023 @ 8:10am CDT
Posted by First-Aid on October 31st, 2023 @ 8:10am CDT
This looks AMAZING!!! Love it!!! Maybe the best total package. No open sections on the alt mode OR the bot mode. Maybe the underside, but not on the top.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173036)
Posted by DeathReviews on October 31st, 2023 @ 9:16am CDT
"Why did someone paint a mural of waving grass on my front bumper?"
"Time to take a robo-dump..."
"Ow - OW! Who put Legos all over the floor?"
Posted by DeathReviews on October 31st, 2023 @ 9:16am CDT
"Why did someone paint a mural of waving grass on my front bumper?"
"Time to take a robo-dump..."
"Ow - OW! Who put Legos all over the floor?"
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173040)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 31st, 2023 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 31st, 2023 @ 10:23am CDT
Not a fan of the big gray side pieces on his truck mode. Sadly, they're also gray on his game model.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173042)
Posted by Overcracker on October 31st, 2023 @ 10:49am CDT
Posted by Overcracker on October 31st, 2023 @ 10:49am CDT
Prime does look really cool.
Was trying to avoid picking these up... but damn that Prime.....
No towing a trailer though.
Was trying to avoid picking these up... but damn that Prime.....
No towing a trailer though.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173048)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 31st, 2023 @ 2:42pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 31st, 2023 @ 2:42pm CDT
Prime looks a lot like Classics Prime in some ways, and I love it.
This may be the definitive G1 styled Prime, it looks excellent!
This may be the definitive G1 styled Prime, it looks excellent!
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173050)
Posted by angtre on October 31st, 2023 @ 2:56pm CDT
Posted by angtre on October 31st, 2023 @ 2:56pm CDT
I especially like the idea of the spiky bumper: if Teletraan-1 was so mean not to give you a war-efficient alt. mode, you try to fully exploit what you have.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173066)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 31st, 2023 @ 10:53pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 31st, 2023 @ 10:53pm CDT
I'm ready to see Nemesis Prime here! It would have been great had they given this Prime side windows in truck mode...'nuff said! 
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173069)
Posted by Emerje on October 31st, 2023 @ 11:41pm CDT
I'm a little late to the party, but the lack of side windows was definitely something I noticed right away. And headlights. Otherwise he looks great and I'm looking forward to seeing the rest in hand.
Also I didn't realize until now how tiny WfC Prime is. That whole line set of figures is problematic.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on October 31st, 2023 @ 11:41pm CDT
Nemesis Destron wrote:I'm ready to see Nemesis Prime here! It would have been great had they given this Prime side windows in truck mode...'nuff said!
I'm a little late to the party, but the lack of side windows was definitely something I noticed right away. And headlights. Otherwise he looks great and I'm looking forward to seeing the rest in hand.
Also I didn't realize until now how tiny WfC Prime is. That whole line set of figures is problematic.
Emerje
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173459)
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 11:33am CST
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 11:33am CST
From the Hasbro Pulse stream today,
The 2 packs are getting a pre-order window today, as a limited release though to ship sometime in December.
Then won't be available until much later at regular retail.
Soundwave is so lanky and thin, its. not even funny, and yet, I kind of like him.
Love his SUV mode.
The 2 packs are getting a pre-order window today, as a limited release though to ship sometime in December.
Then won't be available until much later at regular retail.
Soundwave is so lanky and thin, its. not even funny, and yet, I kind of like him.
Love his SUV mode.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173461)
Posted by First-Aid on November 14th, 2023 @ 11:40am CST
Posted by First-Aid on November 14th, 2023 @ 11:40am CST
Were the preorders going live today?
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173462)
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 11:42am CST
Yes. Pre-orders go live at 1PM eastern on Hasbro Pulse, Amazon and other places not specifically mentioned.
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 11:42am CST
First-Aid wrote:Were the preorders going live today?
Yes. Pre-orders go live at 1PM eastern on Hasbro Pulse, Amazon and other places not specifically mentioned.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173464)
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 12:10pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 12:10pm CST
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173465)
Posted by First-Aid on November 14th, 2023 @ 12:17pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on November 14th, 2023 @ 12:17pm CST
Bought.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173466)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on November 14th, 2023 @ 12:52pm CST
Posted by Razorbeast88 on November 14th, 2023 @ 12:52pm CST
I only like the Optimus and Bumblebee from these sets
Starscream has a cool jet mode but I already have Armada and ss86, I don't need another one
Optimus looks awesome. Love the axe
Bumblebee is a cool design but still looks a little off to me. Love the alt mode though
Soundwave *sigh* I love Soundwave. He's my favorite decepticon. And I'm cool with the alt mode. But the limbs look all spindly with a big awkward chest and weird neck. Just seems like this weird fumbled mess which is a shame
Starscream has a cool jet mode but I already have Armada and ss86, I don't need another one
Optimus looks awesome. Love the axe
Bumblebee is a cool design but still looks a little off to me. Love the alt mode though
Soundwave *sigh* I love Soundwave. He's my favorite decepticon. And I'm cool with the alt mode. But the limbs look all spindly with a big awkward chest and weird neck. Just seems like this weird fumbled mess which is a shame
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173467)
Posted by Munkky on November 14th, 2023 @ 1:09pm CST
Posted by Munkky on November 14th, 2023 @ 1:09pm CST
The Optimus and Soundwave set is very, very tempting, but I don't know if I should go for it. Optimus looks fantastic, and while Soundwave's robot mode looks very awkward with his lanky limbs, I love the vehicle mode. As much as I would like these two, I feel as if I should wait until we know more of what is coming in 2024, namely if the next Studio Series Commander really is Optimus as many have speculated, and what exactly the Legacy United Leader Soundwave ends up being. But of course by the time we know all of that, this set could be sold out and very hard to get hold of, depending on how many people want them.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173468)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on November 14th, 2023 @ 1:12pm CST
I agree with all of this
If the game becomes popular enough im wondering if the figures in these 2 packs will see individual releases at some point anyways. Isn't there supposed to be a line coming out that releases new figures of all the popular characters like Optimus and Bumblebee and all that?
Posted by Razorbeast88 on November 14th, 2023 @ 1:12pm CST
Munkky wrote:The Optimus and Soundwave set is very, very tempting, but I don't know if I should go for it. Optimus looks fantastic, and while Soundwave's robot mode looks very awkward with his lanky limbs, I love the vehicle mode. As much as I would like these two, I feel as if I should wait until we know more of what is coming in 2024, namely if the next Studio Series Commander really is Optimus as many have speculated, and what exactly the Legacy United Leader Soundwave ends up being. But of course by the time we know all of that, this set could be sold out and very hard to get hold of, depending on how many people want them.
I agree with all of this
If the game becomes popular enough im wondering if the figures in these 2 packs will see individual releases at some point anyways. Isn't there supposed to be a line coming out that releases new figures of all the popular characters like Optimus and Bumblebee and all that?
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173477)
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 2:17pm CST
I pre-ordered Prime and Wave, but am holding off on SS and BB. I'm hoping they'll be released later in some way, even individually. We'll see.
But I have to say, I do like that Starscream. I'be all over a Slkywarp or Thundercracker repaint though.
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 2:17pm CST
Munkky wrote:The Optimus and Soundwave set is very, very tempting, but I don't know if I should go for it. Optimus looks fantastic, and while Soundwave's robot mode looks very awkward with his lanky limbs, I love the vehicle mode. As much as I would like these two, I feel as if I should wait until we know more of what is coming in 2024, namely if the next Studio Series Commander really is Optimus as many have speculated, and what exactly the Legacy United Leader Soundwave ends up being. But of course by the time we know all of that, this set could be sold out and very hard to get hold of, depending on how many people want them.
I pre-ordered Prime and Wave, but am holding off on SS and BB. I'm hoping they'll be released later in some way, even individually. We'll see.
But I have to say, I do like that Starscream. I'be all over a Slkywarp or Thundercracker repaint though.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173481)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 14th, 2023 @ 3:03pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 14th, 2023 @ 3:03pm CST
Reactive really is going to have some great toys. I preordered both sets, I love them both. They look REALLY good
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173483)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 14th, 2023 @ 4:28pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 14th, 2023 @ 4:28pm CST
They stated in the stream that these Reactivate toys are limited releases.Overcracker wrote:I pre-ordered Prime and Wave, but am holding off on SS and BB. I'm hoping they'll be released later in some way, even individually. We'll see.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173485)
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 4:48pm CST
Yes, they said it was the only chance to get them “for the time being”.
Suggesting they may be available again, probably closer to when the game gets released.
I doubt this is the only time we’ll see these.
It may be the only time they come in a 2 pack though. But we’ll see.
Posted by Overcracker on November 14th, 2023 @ 4:48pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:They stated in the stream that these Reactivate toys are limited releases.Overcracker wrote:I pre-ordered Prime and Wave, but am holding off on SS and BB. I'm hoping they'll be released later in some way, even individually. We'll see.
Yes, they said it was the only chance to get them “for the time being”.
Suggesting they may be available again, probably closer to when the game gets released.
I doubt this is the only time we’ll see these.
It may be the only time they come in a 2 pack though. But we’ll see.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173489)
Posted by Emerje on November 14th, 2023 @ 7:39pm CST
I agree, more or less. I think these are going to be the equivalent to a "main line" release and we'll later see these figures again in Studio Series Gamer Edition with whatever tweaks the games have given them since these are likely based on early game renders.
Hopefully if they do give these the SSGE treatment they'll make Soundwave a proper Voyager. The current figure is a tall Deluxe that's basically been stretched out to make him really only a little shorter than Prime.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on November 14th, 2023 @ 7:39pm CST
Overcracker wrote:Sabrblade wrote:They stated in the stream that these Reactivate toys are limited releases.Overcracker wrote:I pre-ordered Prime and Wave, but am holding off on SS and BB. I'm hoping they'll be released later in some way, even individually. We'll see.
Yes, they said it was the only chance to get them “for the time being”.
Suggesting they may be available again, probably closer to when the game gets released.
I doubt this is the only time we’ll see these.
It may be the only time they come in a 2 pack though. But we’ll see.
I agree, more or less. I think these are going to be the equivalent to a "main line" release and we'll later see these figures again in Studio Series Gamer Edition with whatever tweaks the games have given them since these are likely based on early game renders.
Hopefully if they do give these the SSGE treatment they'll make Soundwave a proper Voyager. The current figure is a tall Deluxe that's basically been stretched out to make him really only a little shorter than Prime.
Emerje
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173491)
Posted by Burn on November 15th, 2023 @ 12:22am CST
So limited they won't be getting an Australian release.
Posted by Burn on November 15th, 2023 @ 12:22am CST
Sabrblade wrote:They stated in the stream that these Reactivate toys are limited releases.Overcracker wrote:I pre-ordered Prime and Wave, but am holding off on SS and BB. I'm hoping they'll be released later in some way, even individually. We'll see.
So limited they won't be getting an Australian release.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173508)
Posted by william-james88 on November 15th, 2023 @ 1:51pm CST
Yes, these specific two packs are limited releases. The toys can be made available individually later, probably with a slight deco change (like a clean deco)
Posted by william-james88 on November 15th, 2023 @ 1:51pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:They stated in the stream that these Reactivate toys are limited releases.Overcracker wrote:I pre-ordered Prime and Wave, but am holding off on SS and BB. I'm hoping they'll be released later in some way, even individually. We'll see.
Yes, these specific two packs are limited releases. The toys can be made available individually later, probably with a slight deco change (like a clean deco)
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173509)
Posted by william-james88 on November 15th, 2023 @ 2:01pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 15th, 2023 @ 2:01pm CST
Fans were disappointed when yesterday's stream revealed nothing really new. It was, however, our first good look at the Reactivate Soundwave toy. And the reaction to it has been... not great. We now have an image of the game model (which is itself based on the evergreen design) that was used to design the toy so you can see where all the details came from. You will let us know if the proportions are better in the game model or if the toy is being faithful to it.
We also have official images of all the reveals below along with listings for where to get these. The listing on Amazon claims both Soundwave and Prime are 6.5 inches high, but Soundwave appears much shorter than Prime in the reveal video (also found below). Since the Soundwave/Bumblebee bundle is a voyager and a deluxe, it would make sense that the similarly priced Prime/Soundwave bundle is also made up of those two classes, making Soundwave more of a deluxe class. The toys are said to be more complicated than the typical deluxes/voyagers found in the toy aisle. Also, these boxsets are limited releases.
Soundwave/Prime: https://www.amazon.com/TRANSFORMERS-Rea ... 102&sr=8-2?tag=seibertron07-20&
Bumblebee/Starscream: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rea ... 102&sr=8-1?tag=seibertron07-20&
We also have official images of all the reveals below along with listings for where to get these. The listing on Amazon claims both Soundwave and Prime are 6.5 inches high, but Soundwave appears much shorter than Prime in the reveal video (also found below). Since the Soundwave/Bumblebee bundle is a voyager and a deluxe, it would make sense that the similarly priced Prime/Soundwave bundle is also made up of those two classes, making Soundwave more of a deluxe class. The toys are said to be more complicated than the typical deluxes/voyagers found in the toy aisle. Also, these boxsets are limited releases.
Soundwave/Prime: https://www.amazon.com/TRANSFORMERS-Rea ... 102&sr=8-2?tag=seibertron07-20&
Bumblebee/Starscream: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Rea ... 102&sr=8-1?tag=seibertron07-20&
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173511)
Posted by Cheetron on November 15th, 2023 @ 3:24pm CST
Posted by Cheetron on November 15th, 2023 @ 3:24pm CST
While I shouldn't be surprised, $63 for each seems high. Probably shouldn't if each one is a voyager.
They look good though
They look good though
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173512)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2023 @ 4:18pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2023 @ 4:18pm CST
Starscream and Optimus are Voyagers. Soundwave and Bumblebee are Deluxes. And these two-packs are also limited releases.Cheetron wrote:While I shouldn't be surprised, $63 for each seems high. Probably shouldn't if each one is a voyager.
They look good though
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173513)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on November 15th, 2023 @ 4:35pm CST
Posted by AcademyofDrX on November 15th, 2023 @ 4:35pm CST
I don't get the criticism of Soundwave here, since when is it unattractive to have a big chest and long legs
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173515)
Posted by william-james88 on November 15th, 2023 @ 4:54pm CST
Sadly, $63 is not that much higher than what retail prices are now. At retail, a deluxe and voyager now go for $60 so this is just $3 extra.
Posted by william-james88 on November 15th, 2023 @ 4:54pm CST
Cheetron wrote:While I shouldn't be surprised, $63 for each seems high. Probably shouldn't if each one is a voyager.
They look good though
Sadly, $63 is not that much higher than what retail prices are now. At retail, a deluxe and voyager now go for $60 so this is just $3 extra.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173524)
Posted by noctorro on November 16th, 2023 @ 11:15am CST
Posted by noctorro on November 16th, 2023 @ 11:15am CST
I don't like the limited edtion stuff, reminds me of first edition Transformers Prime toys which sucks.
I hope the game is just a good single player game and not some digital for windows live online "experience" nonsense. The trailer gives a good vibe, but we need gameplay footage. They say it releases in december, that's december 2024 right?
I hope the game is just a good single player game and not some digital for windows live online "experience" nonsense. The trailer gives a good vibe, but we need gameplay footage. They say it releases in december, that's december 2024 right?
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173537)
Posted by Emerje on November 16th, 2023 @ 9:20pm CST
I only criticized it when I thought they were stretching him out to make him look taller, but now seeing he's pretty much the same proportions as the game art and he isn't full of hollow gaps from behind I'm totally sold on him.
I find the whole "limited" nature questionable, feels like false scarcity since they're still available everywhere this many days later. The way they were telling people to hurry and buy them made it sound like they were only being produced in small numbers, hence requiring the small price markup.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on November 16th, 2023 @ 9:20pm CST
AcademyofDrX wrote:I don't get the criticism of Soundwave here, since when is it unattractive to have a big chest and long legs
I only criticized it when I thought they were stretching him out to make him look taller, but now seeing he's pretty much the same proportions as the game art and he isn't full of hollow gaps from behind I'm totally sold on him.
I find the whole "limited" nature questionable, feels like false scarcity since they're still available everywhere this many days later. The way they were telling people to hurry and buy them made it sound like they were only being produced in small numbers, hence requiring the small price markup.
Emerje
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173549)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 17th, 2023 @ 1:10pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 17th, 2023 @ 1:10pm CST
I'm sorry, but when I see these bots designs, and especially for Soundwave, all I can see are candy apples.
Huge bubble torsos atop tiny lanky legs. It's ugly. The in game designs are much better.
And the worst is that each of these 2 packs are a whopping 100$CAN EACH!
For 15$CAN more, I have two more deluxes with the BWBB troopers 4 pack!
Hard pass unless there's a clearance sale.
Huge bubble torsos atop tiny lanky legs. It's ugly. The in game designs are much better.
And the worst is that each of these 2 packs are a whopping 100$CAN EACH!
For 15$CAN more, I have two more deluxes with the BWBB troopers 4 pack!
Hard pass unless there's a clearance sale.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173734)
Posted by Omegatron. on November 24th, 2023 @ 6:27am CST
Posted by Omegatron. on November 24th, 2023 @ 6:27am CST
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173764)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on November 26th, 2023 @ 1:26pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on November 26th, 2023 @ 1:26pm CST
I preordered the 2-pack and really like that Prime. My only complaint is that his back has that hollow section where we can literally see and touch his spinal cord. Looks like a fatal design flaw. What would keep Megatron from reaching in and just ripping it out?
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Posted by Sabrblade on November 26th, 2023 @ 3:32pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 26th, 2023 @ 3:32pm CST
Think of it as an homage to the original G1 mold.Rodimus Prime wrote:I preordered the 2-pack and really like that Prime. My only complaint is that his back has that hollow section where we can literally see and touch his spinal cord. Looks like a fatal design flaw. What would keep Megatron from reaching in and just ripping it out?
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on November 27th, 2023 @ 12:42am CST
If they were going to homage a feature of the original, a terrible design flaw wouldn't have been on my list. I'm still getting the figure, but I'll have to do something about that open space, as well as the pieces hanging on the side. They totally throw off Prime's aesthetic from the front.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on November 27th, 2023 @ 12:42am CST
Ha.Sabrblade wrote:Think of it as an homage to the original G1 mold.Rodimus Prime wrote:I preordered the 2-pack and really like that Prime. My only complaint is that his back has that hollow section where we can literally see and touch his spinal cord. Looks like a fatal design flaw. What would keep Megatron from reaching in and just ripping it out?
If they were going to homage a feature of the original, a terrible design flaw wouldn't have been on my list. I'm still getting the figure, but I'll have to do something about that open space, as well as the pieces hanging on the side. They totally throw off Prime's aesthetic from the front.
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Posted by Sabrblade on November 27th, 2023 @ 11:59am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 27th, 2023 @ 11:59am CST
Maybe someone will make an upgrade kit for the figure.Rodimus Prime wrote:Ha.Sabrblade wrote:Think of it as an homage to the original G1 mold.Rodimus Prime wrote:I preordered the 2-pack and really like that Prime. My only complaint is that his back has that hollow section where we can literally see and touch his spinal cord. Looks like a fatal design flaw. What would keep Megatron from reaching in and just ripping it out?
If they were going to homage a feature of the original, a terrible design flaw wouldn't have been on my list. I'm still getting the figure, but I'll have to do something about that open space, as well as the pieces hanging on the side. They totally throw off Prime's aesthetic from the front.
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Posted by First-Aid on November 27th, 2023 @ 12:04pm CST
Duct Tape. Have Ratchet apply it....
Posted by First-Aid on November 27th, 2023 @ 12:04pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Maybe someone will make an upgrade kit for the figure.Rodimus Prime wrote:Ha.Sabrblade wrote:Think of it as an homage to the original G1 mold.Rodimus Prime wrote:I preordered the 2-pack and really like that Prime. My only complaint is that his back has that hollow section where we can literally see and touch his spinal cord. Looks like a fatal design flaw. What would keep Megatron from reaching in and just ripping it out?
If they were going to homage a feature of the original, a terrible design flaw wouldn't have been on my list. I'm still getting the figure, but I'll have to do something about that open space, as well as the pieces hanging on the side. They totally throw off Prime's aesthetic from the front.
Duct Tape. Have Ratchet apply it....
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2173788)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 27th, 2023 @ 12:10pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 27th, 2023 @ 12:10pm CST
First-Aid wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Maybe someone will make an upgrade kit for the figure.Rodimus Prime wrote:Ha.Sabrblade wrote:Think of it as an homage to the original G1 mold.Rodimus Prime wrote:I preordered the 2-pack and really like that Prime. My only complaint is that his back has that hollow section where we can literally see and touch his spinal cord. Looks like a fatal design flaw. What would keep Megatron from reaching in and just ripping it out?
If they were going to homage a feature of the original, a terrible design flaw wouldn't have been on my list. I'm still getting the figure, but I'll have to do something about that open space, as well as the pieces hanging on the side. They totally throw off Prime's aesthetic from the front.
Duct Tape.
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Posted by Emerje on December 11th, 2023 @ 12:35am CST
Posted by Emerje on December 11th, 2023 @ 12:35am CST
Whoa! Just got an arriving soon notice from Pulse for both sets. I know it isn't unusual for things to show up early these days but I was hoping after Christmas. When I saw the two emails I thought it was going to be for Deathsaurus.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 11th, 2023 @ 4:40am CST
You guys buy the set at around 15$CAN cheaper than us Canadians. At that price, it would be reasoable-ish. But we must pay 100$CAN for each set. For me, I don't think they'll be worth that price.
Once you got your sets, tell us what you think. Meaning are their worth their full price, or are they more of a wait for a sale thing.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 11th, 2023 @ 4:40am CST
Emerje wrote:Whoa! Just got an arriving soon notice from Pulse for both sets. I know it isn't unusual for things to show up early these days but I was hoping after Christmas. When I saw the two emails I thought it was going to be for Deathsaurus.
Emerje
You guys buy the set at around 15$CAN cheaper than us Canadians. At that price, it would be reasoable-ish. But we must pay 100$CAN for each set. For me, I don't think they'll be worth that price.
Once you got your sets, tell us what you think. Meaning are their worth their full price, or are they more of a wait for a sale thing.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2174262)
Posted by First-Aid on December 11th, 2023 @ 9:16am CST
Posted by First-Aid on December 11th, 2023 @ 9:16am CST
I saw the Reactivate Prime and Soundwave set at GameStop Saturday....almost oucked it up but decided to wait for my preorder. Then today got the email that both sets were shipping soon.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2174263)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 11th, 2023 @ 9:24am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 11th, 2023 @ 9:24am CST
Got my shipping soon notices as well for the sets.
Based on those in the UK who have got them so far, I am excited. They are involved, well painted, and apparently have some good mass and height to them. They have been appearing to be superior to current retail figures at the moment
Based on those in the UK who have got them so far, I am excited. They are involved, well painted, and apparently have some good mass and height to them. They have been appearing to be superior to current retail figures at the moment
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2174292)
Posted by Overcracker on December 11th, 2023 @ 10:33pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on December 11th, 2023 @ 10:33pm CST
Watching Emgo’s review of the Prime and Soundwave set, and ohhh my Primus….
All those pictures we got are so misleading. Soundwave is tiny.
Its border line false advertising.
All those pictures we got are so misleading. Soundwave is tiny.
Its border line false advertising.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2174295)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 11th, 2023 @ 11:29pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 11th, 2023 @ 11:29pm CST
Hasbro told us upfront that he is a Deluxe. They showed off all four Reactivate figures together when they first presented them in the fanstream.Overcracker wrote:Watching Emgo’s review of the Prime and Soundwave set, and ohhh my Primus….
All those pictures we got are so misleading. Soundwave is tiny.
Its border line false advertising.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2174301)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 12th, 2023 @ 4:37am CST
"Deluxe," "voyager," and "leader" don't mean jack-shit as far as size is concerned nowadays. You should know that.
Even as a deluxe, Soundwave could have had a much bigger bot mode if all that backpack would have been used for the legs and a longer torso. His overall proportions would have been a bit better too instead of looking like Doctor Eggman.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 12th, 2023 @ 4:37am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro told us upfront that he is a Deluxe. They showed off all four Reactivate figures together when they first presented them in the fanstream.Overcracker wrote:Watching Emgo’s review of the Prime and Soundwave set, and ohhh my Primus….
All those pictures we got are so misleading. Soundwave is tiny.
Its border line false advertising.
"Deluxe," "voyager," and "leader" don't mean jack-shit as far as size is concerned nowadays. You should know that.
Even as a deluxe, Soundwave could have had a much bigger bot mode if all that backpack would have been used for the legs and a longer torso. His overall proportions would have been a bit better too instead of looking like Doctor Eggman.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2174302)
Posted by Overcracker on December 12th, 2023 @ 8:01am CST
Still tiny though. And somehow in the fan stream it didn't look as egregious, or it just wasn't such a straight comparison.
They also used the super out of proportion official product image.
Posted by Overcracker on December 12th, 2023 @ 8:01am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro told us upfront that he is a Deluxe. They showed off all four Reactivate figures together when they first presented them in the fanstream.Overcracker wrote:Watching Emgo’s review of the Prime and Soundwave set, and ohhh my Primus….
All those pictures we got are so misleading. Soundwave is tiny.
Its border line false advertising.
Still tiny though. And somehow in the fan stream it didn't look as egregious, or it just wasn't such a straight comparison.
They also used the super out of proportion official product image.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2174305)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 12th, 2023 @ 10:11am CST
Why anyone is surprised is beyond me. This was known.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 12th, 2023 @ 10:11am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro told us upfront that he is a Deluxe. They showed off all four Reactivate figures together when they first presented them in the fanstream.Overcracker wrote:Watching Emgo’s review of the Prime and Soundwave set, and ohhh my Primus….
All those pictures we got are so misleading. Soundwave is tiny.
Its border line false advertising.
Why anyone is surprised is beyond me. This was known.
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2174313)
Posted by First-Aid on December 12th, 2023 @ 12:18pm CST
Some of us are old and forget shtuff...
Posted by First-Aid on December 12th, 2023 @ 12:18pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro told us upfront that he is a Deluxe. They showed off all four Reactivate figures together when they first presented them in the fanstream.Overcracker wrote:Watching Emgo’s review of the Prime and Soundwave set, and ohhh my Primus….
All those pictures we got are so misleading. Soundwave is tiny.
Its border line false advertising.
Why anyone is surprised is beyond me. This was known.
Some of us are old and forget shtuff...
Re: Transformers Reactivate Optimus Prime Toy First Look (2174314)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 12th, 2023 @ 12:23pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 12th, 2023 @ 12:23pm CST
The word is "experienced".First-Aid wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro told us upfront that he is a Deluxe. They showed off all four Reactivate figures together when they first presented them in the fanstream.Overcracker wrote:Watching Emgo’s review of the Prime and Soundwave set, and ohhh my Primus….
All those pictures we got are so misleading. Soundwave is tiny.
Its border line false advertising.
Why anyone is surprised is beyond me. This was known.
Some of us are old and forget shtuff...
