TF08.net has posted images of two new Transformers Movie redecos. The first redeco is of Voyager Megatron, whose icy parts now resemble flames. His silver parts are also a different shade of gray. The second redeco is of Voyager Class Optimus Prime who sports his most movie accurate paint deco to date. Also shown are images of Boncrusher and Final Battle Jazz leading to speculation that these may be Voyager + Deluxe two packs, similar to the upcoming Target Exclusive Universe Comic VS Sets.
Autobot_82
Can I buy those in a 99 cent store?
airfox
Interesting pics.
I don't get all the uproar regarding Megatron … it's different, and doesn't look bad IMO. I don't think I'll buy it though, unless it's a single release and I need my fix.
Prime OTOH, looks too similar to the other red/blue releases. I passed on First Strike Prime because it looked similar to Robovision Prime … guess I'll be passing on this one as well.
Dark time? With toys from the Movie, Animated and Universe covering all eras; with Robot Heroes and Mighty Muggs for non-transforming fix; comics and DVD boxsets being sold; books like the Ark II which is awesome and in general more TF merchandise than one can imagine. I'd say this is a golden time.
And G2 rocked! We got rereleases of some old toys, and some outstanding new toys (Laser Prime, Laser Rods, Dreadwing, Rotor Force, etc.) Not everything in G2 was "OMG LAME NEON!"
Now there are toys that need to be reissued! I love the Laser Rods, and wouldn't mind getting all four repainted again.
What're you talking about? Deep Space Starscream is the best version of the mold, without any doubt. (Thanks Jarodimus! )
QFT!
Aren't they doing that "creative spending" as well on Universe and Animated?
I don't see these set of repaints stopping Hasbro from releasing repaints like Silverstreak, Ratbat or the TFA Seeker Clones.
That makes a lot of sense, but wasn't the Blu-Ray movie released already? Or close to being released? If that were the case, I guess we would be seeing packaged samples.
People like disappointing news?
-airfox
Nevermore
Considering how little people seem to be interested in these toys, it's amazing how this thread has already reached page 10.
Railguard
Blah more repaints. When does this stuff get old?
Ravenxl7
This is most likely the reason for these repaints. The more I look at Prime, the more I think he'd be at least good for some kitbash fodder (though nothing I plan on doing). I wouldn't mind getting a Voyager Movie Optimus Prime, though I'm not sure what to expect from the movie sequels toy line.
Beastbot X
If Flaming Megatron comes alone (which I doubt), I'll purchase him, as that looks like a pretty nice deco.
The others don't look different enough from their original versions. Pass.
REDLINE
lame!
Jarodimus
Many lulz in this thread.
You so crazy. G2 = awesome.
That's more like it! Laser Rods do, indeed, rawk. EDIT: (Watch out for GPS on Electro, though. Mine has been safe so far, but my jaw involuntarily clenches whenever I touch him.)
THAT'S who he's reminding me of. Thanks! Of course, it doesn't help his case. I'm not in Hammerstrike's fan club.
I'll have to see it in person — the flash may be washing out the tan/gold plastic. But I really doubt I'll be buying that mold a 3rd time. Springy feet are teh devul.
I still want Varscream.
Have you seen a DSS in person? It's GORGEOUS.
Of course, I still wouldn't say no to a Movie Skywarp.
Yeah, this.
I think the 2 Voy+Dlx 2-packs idea sounds very plausible, maybe with a comic. Possibly in TFU packaging labeled "Movie Series". Though the "preview" idea is plausible, too.
But who knows?
thygriever
omg… so not that cool… i like the old paint on prime better from the target exclusive
Nevermore
Considering the likely "death match two-pack" lineup, I'm thinking something along the lines of "Best Buy" and "movie on Blu-Ray promotion".
Grimlock_13
That pretty much sums up EVERY thread.
-Will I buy these? No.
-Do I understand WHY they're releasing repaints? Yes.
-Do I think they could put more effort into dreaming up paint schemes? Yes.
You people must be buying some damn good Knockoffs these days…
Dropshot
Orci stated that the ROFT advertising will start in November, this toys could be the first "introdctory" wave to the sequel, just as the protoform mold were for the first one.
NemesisBruticus
Maybe there some kind of special offer?
Powersa
I'm happy with my Robovision Prime and Best Buy Megs. Not impressed with the massive unpainted grey plastic on the new repaints.
Motor_Master
While I don't officially speak for Draven (we're still working on the fine print ) I'm assuming he was referring to toys from the 2009 movie.
No thanks I'm a reformed completionist.
Or even if these will be released. Unless these were ordered by retailers a while ago like the Walmart deluxe repaints, or Target movie scouts, I can't see stores wanting to jump on movie repaints with animated and universe on store shelves.
iceburn9
Well, i've got the limited edition metallic megs .. and that's about the best meg figure you can get (in terms of resemblance to movie colors).
Don't see a need to buy something of less quality that is this repaint.
Primus_feather
So wait is this suppose to be " Death of Megatron" Megatron or "Re-Entry Megatron? I mean I know this repaint is "Same old same old Optimus" But what possible explination could the Megatron have?
Kranix2k
Another reason to stop pouring money into a dead line when they could be spending it more creatively on the newer lines.
I know its deeply ingrained in Hasbro's mindset to try to make applesauce outta dogshit all the time, but I just start to wonder sometimes if they'll ever wake up and figure out why they stay #2 all the time.
Zaraxion1021
Ewww the Megatron repaint looks so ugly!!
ekocher
i really hope this is not their version of the fallen xD