Our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store have posted a video showing their upcoming exclusive releases, Transformers Prime Dark Energon Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Megatron, in-hand. The video shows them in both modes on a full 360 turnaround and call attention to their gimmicks, giving you a flavor of what the pair of them will be like. Check out the video below:
[Wing_Saber-X]
^Yeah, gotta be patient and wait and see what happens. Also, thanks for the heads up about that 3rd party TF: Prime ''Galvatron'' upgrade kit. Makes getting Dark Energon Megs a whole lot easier.
BingoBrown
Good call, I'd forgotten that we'd seen them. Too much coming out of SDCC, I suppose. Anyway, here they are:
SDCC 2012- BBTS Exclusive Dark Energon TF Prime Toys on Display – Transformers News – TFW2005
Now those look like the promo pics.
Lbsammills51
We actually saw in-hand samples of the Deluxes at SDCC. They looked like their promo pics. Sure it's possible something's changed between now and then, but we have already seen in-hand samples of those (unlike Megs and Optimus) so I think there's less reason to worry about those.
BingoBrown
Yeah, preorder dropped for these two. The original promo pic for Megatron made him look like a badass, the release version just doesn't live up to it. An easy $50 saved.
Now the question is how bad will the deluxes be? I may have to drop that preorder as well if they look this poor.
Lbsammills51
Ooooooh, I see, sorry. Hmm…yeah that sounds about right, I don't remember any other pics/videos emerging, and they weren't on hand at SDCC either, unlike the deluxes.
I imagine this may not be possible if they really are close to release, but I would laugh if there was a "delay" on the Voyagers and when they showed up Megs was suddenly back looking like the promo pics again.
If these are the "final colors" after all, I'll have to pay closer attention to that Corbot Galvatron upgrade kit and how that turns out. I imagine it's being made with the normal Voyager in mind, but if it works well with the Dark Energon version it may salvage that toy a bit.
[Wing_Saber-X]
Really, BBTS if those are not he 'final production' colors, then when will those be shown?
Okay, although Megs turned out to be a dud, maybe I can be forgiving and get him along with that clear Prime as well.
Composite Ghost
I mean the BBTS Dark Energon Megatron. There was the original promo pic, then the in box pic, and now the in hand video. Did I miss one?
Lbsammills51
Of the Voyager mold? The third of four:
– Hasbro
– Takara Megatron Darkness
– BBTS Dark Energon
– Takara Darkest Megatron (scheduled for February)
Composite Ghost
This would be the third version we've seen of Megatron, right? Or is it the fourth..
Kilowog
I know right
Lbsammills51
Yeah, I do like Optimus still. I like the blue they used, and his clear plastic looks consistent with the promo pics. I'll get the set eventually just for him.
If that's not the "final colors," than what the hell was that video for? lol.
KingStyle
Hasbro responds with: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE PINK (giggle giggle)
Kilowog
BBTS rep responded on facebook to the queries about the difference
JAYSCREAM
NO WAY! stop bashing " dark energon overdose zombie megatron"
i will find you all and beat you hard with my tickle stick! wich is pink!
no really i like megs but have ZERO interest in prime if bbts split em im in.
Roufuss
Same here, except I just went ahead and cancelled the deluxes too.
These in-hand shots of the voyagers are not that great, imo, and this is coming at a time when there is so much awesome TF product coming out I don't want to blow the money on stuff that is only average to me at best.
They have so many available to preorder that I can just wait for people here to get them in-hand and post reviews first before making a final decision on both the voyagers and deluxes.
twiztidRodimus
Fickle has little to do with satisfaction when money is involved. We don't owe Hasbro anything. If people don't like, they don't buy, simple
Galaxy Convoy
Well, Optimus still does atleast.
Eh, whatever, I still dig'em. Fandom can be so fickle sometimes. "Pink?!! Preorder cancelled!!!!"
Thelonicon
Count me in as one of the people that really loved the promo pics, but ultimately canceled a preorder after seeing the in-hand samples.
Still planning on getting the deluxes though.
Bendimus Prime
Beast Wars 2 Galvatron Vs. Fire Blast Optimus Prime. I'm actually okay with this.
deliciouspeter
Photoshop backlash. Wish they would stop doing that. Well maybe we can scoop these up when they split them up and go on sale. I do like clear stuff.