Once again via 4chan’s /toy/ board we have a look at the Year of the Goat Optimus Prime in hand. A redeco of the Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime mold, this toy was also previously decoed as Robots in Disguise (the original one) Scourge!
This one is due out early next year to coincide with the Chinese New Year. Check out the pics and see if it helps to change your mind on this release.
DesertDog
I'm trying to ignore Ehobby Magnus. I already have RTS Laser Prime to go with G2 Laser Prime, and I'm eyeballing the TFCC Scourge figure to complete the quartet. He's gonna run me around $80-90, to get a set of G-2 and Timelines Magnii would add another $300 give or take. They're definitely on my radar, but they're on the "Want not Need" list. For now.
vvvTheONEvvv
what about the G2 ehobby ultra magnus? that's kind of a definitive variant for completionists of this mold, besides the black convoy/scourge variant.
DesertDog
With G2 Prime and Car Robots Black Convoy on my shelf I'm surprised that my completionist gene hasn't kicked in yet. I know I'm probably getting YotG SW but Prime just isn't doing it for me. Maybe on sale….
Great, as if teaching evolution isn't hard enough these days. Put an Ape in a box labeled Year of the Monkey and Zoology professors heads may explode En Masse.
Seriously though, I think Optimus Primal for Year of the Monkey is too good of a joke to pass up. I hope they up the ante and make it the first Beasties MP for good measure. BW fans need to feel the aching chasm that MP collecting has caused in the bank accounts of us G1 fans.
Elvin Pena
Gorgeous boxart and design. Toy… 6 out of 10. Missed opportunity.
Autovolt 127
That is perfect timing in every way. I can see the Air Attack Optimus Primal being the Primal they repaint.
SpinalCord
That's pretty wishful thinking
I really wouldn't hold my breath, as cool as it would be…
WishfulThinking
Hey cool. I'm thinking we'll see an Optimus Primal in 2016 (with that also being the 20th anniversary of the cartoon). Knowing Hasbro, they'll pick a larger one…either the Supreme version released during RiD or Optimal Optimus.
SpinalCord
Teehee, if the brand is still around then it could happen. Those Insecticon reissues are that old I guess, but if Hasbro were to pick a dragon they would probably go with the younger Prime Predaking Voyager
harveydent
There's always 2024…
KnightHawkke
Amazon.com: Year of the Dragon Ultimate Optimus Prime: Toys & Games
BBTS Shared Exclusive – Platinum Series – Year of the Snake – Optimus Prime – Transformers 2010 – 2015 Transformers Exclusives
SpinalCord
Unfortunately, that didn't happen… would have been awesome though to get him in G1 colours or something (or purple to go wth the other 2 versions of himself)
NemiMonkey
The art on the box is pretty but still not a huge fan of that deco.
RisingPhoenix86
These things are ugly as sin besides the box art. Atleast they will be popular with muslims! They always love anything goat related! Lol ok commence the butthurt and infractions. Lol
Exodus
Haha ditto or with a coupon at least assuming this is a TRU exclusive.
I'm pretty sure they will, so far I have all 2 Ended up getting the Dragon OP again.
Agreed, will go great against the YOTD Prime.
MegaPrime33
Looks incredibly horrible. I am so glad I don't bother with Hasbro anymore.
Archzerograv
hmmmnnnn… looks ok but pass!
CybertronianFan
Don't knock the Goatamus Prime.
Ok, ok, I couldn't say that and keep a serious face
That year will be the re-issue of Beast Wars' Transmetal 2 Megs
KnightHawkke
and Dragon Prime and Snake Prime.
and upcoming we have, in order.
Monkey '16
Rooster '17
Dog '18
Pig '19
Rat '20
Ox '21
Tiger '22
Rabbit '23
If year of the rabbit doesn't get an over-sized premium Stampy on US soil I will riot!.. well I guess if the TF toyline even lasts that much longer.. On that note, I hope a year or two they don't include an Optimus, make it more diverse.
CyberDragon10K
So, now we have a Goat Prime to go with Horse Prime. :/