Leader Holiday Optimus Prime reveal

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Foster, Oct 29, 2022.

  1. Fenrys

    Fenrys Formerly Tigatron2002

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    One of us, one of us, one of us
     
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  2. Robogeek28

    Robogeek28 Proud grandpa

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    Trying to hold out for the mainline release as my funds are extremely limited, but that transformation really speaks to me, and I usually don't even transform my figures anymore. :lol 
     
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  3. Fenrys

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    I feel you on that. I'm definitely hoping for one in more traditional colors, but this has quickly become my favorite Prime mold. Was tempted to remove the red paint from the cab, but I don't think I'd be able to get into all the nooks and crannies.
     
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  4. Robogeek28

    Robogeek28 Proud grandpa

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    I'm just still feeling weird about having to actually prioritize figures, and pass on others, because for 14 years I was able to pick up anything I wanted at anytime. :lol 

    Even if I get the job I'm interviewing for in a couple of weeks, I'll be on the bottom again and won't be able to buy it all still, but at least I'll be able to pick up more than I'm able to right now.:confused: 

    Fingers crossed.
     
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  5. Fenrys

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    Yea, I know you've been out for a bit so definitely hoping you get a good bite on a job soon. It's never fun starting over, but something is most definitely better than nothing.
     
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    TenScaryMonkeys Can You Believe How Great These Pants Look?

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    Oh, I’ve got no doubt that we’ll see the Volvo tooling again (and hopefully in a less garish livery, which is what I’m waiting for). Hasbro isn’t exactly known for letting molds sit around unused if they can still make some pennies from it.

    I’m thinking more in the opposite direction - If Walmart approaches them for a store exclusive, they’ve got the vast bulk of the project designed and ready to go. Just need to cut a small new mold to reskin this guy as a Freightliner, rather than starting from scratch. Target comes calling? Cool beans - model an International Prostar shell and slap it on there.

    We know they’ve held (and may still hold) the Mack, Peterbilt, and Western Star licenses - with a prebuilt chassis to throw those cabs on, think of how quickly and easily they could cater to dealership exclusives (like that old Chevy Aveo toy) or stuff like the Hess gas station trucks at Christmas time.

    Not saying any of those things WILL happen, but this would make it faster and cheaper for special one-offs like that, and I’d definitely be in for a few.
     
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    That would be pretty awesome to see.
     
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    Well damn...I want a whole....convoy now....
     
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  9. Grimlock_13

    Grimlock_13 Currently facepalming at your post

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    I'm enjoying the pictures of this guy, I'm looking forward to getting mine which has unfortunately been in shipping limbo since Tuesday. Hopefully it will move along to my doorstep this weekend.

    I completely understand why some might not care for the deco on this, but personally I wouldn't have had the slightest amount of interest in it if it didn't have a novel color scheme. I have far too many red and blue Optimus Primes in my collection already, I want something different.
     
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    I'm really hoping they make this the Promotional Prime.

    I'd probably get it as a Pepsi truck if they deco the robot mode like the last one and as Ghostbusters truck if they throw in a proton pack. I think he'd display better with Ectotron than the MP.
     
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    I still want a deluxe Ectotron, the one we got is far too large to fit in with a Generations scale collection. Ectotron is larger than this Prime.
     
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    First and most importantly, I'll keep you in prayer for the job. You deserve this and I got faith that you'll get it. Time frame is perfect, leave 2022 in the dust and start 2023 off with a bang.
    Secondly, if you can, whenever you can, I cannot recommend Holiday Prime enough. He is, if not the best mold of the year, a close second. He's just fun. At the very least, keep any redecos they do in mind, you won't regret it.
     
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    Ain’t it a beautiful sight?
     
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    I got mine today, and the left side bumper is missing the silver paint.

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    Yeah. I'm gonna need one with G2 Hero Prime colors and another with flames.
     
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    Got mine in today! It’s great! Sadly the back panels on my copy’s arm are the exact same instead of mirrored so it can’t tab into vehicle mode : ( not a big deal but still annoying. Loved how small the box was. Leader classes like this do not require such big boxes.
     
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    I am once again asking Mr. Hasbro for Krampus Megatron for next year.

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    As soon as someone shows that head swap with ER Prime, I feel I’ll have to pick him up…
     
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    For as long as he's been out I'm surprised no one's tried it yet.
     
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