BotCon 2012 Coverage: Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime
Saturday, April 28th, 2012 6:03PM CDT
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Yep. We're getting him here in the US. Toys R Us exclusive. The rumor from one of our fellow Seibertronians in Canada has said that this is priced at $99.99 Canadian, so expect a similar price here in the US.
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Posted by Autobot032 on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:05pm CDT
The one in package, looks...umm... Well, it looks like he's...nevermind.
Posted by megatronus on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:15pm CDT
Posted by mattwhite924 on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by Megazarak on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:19pm CDT
Oh well, it's Optimus, it's not like I have a choice not to get him... Hopefully when he comes out a nice sale will accompany him.
Posted by KnightStrike on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:24pm CDT
Like all their other exclusives.
Sigh... Ebay, here we go again.
Posted by Swindle01 on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:26pm CDT
Posted by Doubledealer93 on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:27pm CDT
Posted by Ghost Starscream on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:30pm CDT
Time to start saving now
Posted by Autobot032 on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:33pm CDT
Megazarak wrote:$99? Are we sure about this? Maybe they should have not included the trailer (and Roller I guess) and given us another Targetmaster or something so we could keep the price at what we got Rodimus at, I think it was $59.
Oh well, it's Optimus, it's not like I have a choice not to get him... Hopefully when he comes out a nice sale will accompany him.
Rodimus jumped to $69.99 and it wasn't worth it.
This is a full Masterpiece figure, plenty of accessories and a trailer. It's well worth $100.00
If too many people complain about the price, Hasbro won't do something like this again. We want them to do more things like this. Toys R Us offers layaway, I believe. (Or maybe that's just Christmas...) Still, we're lucky we're getting it.
I just hope people don't start complaining too much. We should be happy.
Posted by Supreme Convoy on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:37pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:39pm CDT
Supreme Convoy wrote:I've resisted picking up the Takara release but I may cave...
I feel really bad for those of us who paid the TakaraTomy price. $250.00+ and this one's rumored to be $100.00? Ouch.
I hate to see anyone get burned like that. Hopefully there's enough differences to make them happy with their purchase.
Posted by megatronus on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:41pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:Supreme Convoy wrote:I've resisted picking up the Takara release but I may cave...
I feel really bad for those of us who paid the TakaraTomy price. $250.00+ and this one's rumored to be $100.00? Ouch.
I hate to see anyone get burned like that. Hopefully there's enough differences to make them happy with their purchase.
Us saps have resale value to look forward too, I guess
Posted by awesomo prime on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:42pm CDT
Posted by Kibble on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:48pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:I feel really bad for those of us who paid the TakaraTomy price. $250.00+ and this one's rumored to be $100.00? Ouch.
I hate to see anyone get burned like that. Hopefully there's enough differences to make them happy with their purchase.
There isn't. I got MP-10 for 'only' $200 shipped and I'm still disappointed I bit. I figured the US release would have to have something inferior about it so that was a good enough price to jump at, but I was wrong. If anything, the US one is probably better having the detailed lights. The rest of the differences are a wash. Roller's blue...who cares? And Prime's colors are a bit brighter, but equally acceptable. I gotta quit buying the Takara versions before the US one is revealed. That's twice now I've been burned, Grimlock being the other.
Posted by Autobot032 on April 28th, 2012 @ 6:55pm CDT
Kibble wrote:Autobot032 wrote:I feel really bad for those of us who paid the TakaraTomy price. $250.00+ and this one's rumored to be $100.00? Ouch.
I hate to see anyone get burned like that. Hopefully there's enough differences to make them happy with their purchase.
There isn't. I got MP-10 for 'only' $200 shipped and I'm still disappointed I bit. I figured the US release would have to have something inferior about it so that was a good enough price to jump at, but I was wrong. If anything, the US one is probably better having the detailed lights. The rest of the differences are a wash. Roller's blue...who cares? And Prime's colors are a bit brighter, but equally acceptable. I gotta quit buying the Takara versions before the US one is revealed. That's twice now I've been burned, Grimlock being the other.
Take comfort in knowing you won when TakaraTomy released Megatron and Rodimus. At least those two were made as they should be.
The US will never see Megatron, unless he's tankified, and Masterpiece Hot Rod will never really live up to Rodimus Convoy's level. I know a lot of people dog that trailer out, but if they actually had it in hand, they'd see there is something significant to it. I wouldn't have gone the extra mile and paid the TT price for it, if I didn't think there was something substantial to it.
As for the rest? Yeah...those are definite burn material. =\
Posted by Naked Magnus on April 28th, 2012 @ 7:02pm CDT
Kibble wrote:There isn't. I got MP-10 for 'only' $200 shipped and I'm still disappointed I bit. I figured the US release would have to have something inferior about it so that was a good enough price to jump at, but I was wrong. If anything, the US one is probably better having the detailed lights. The rest of the differences are a wash. Roller's blue...who cares? And Prime's colors are a bit brighter, but equally acceptable. I gotta quit buying the Takara versions before the US one is revealed. That's twice now I've been burned, Grimlock being the other.
Dude, what are you talking about? The sharper teeth and claws, the tray of drinks, the apron, the computron helmet, and the bow tie - those are COMPLETELY WORTH AN EXTRA $100! (or whatever the extra cost was, I can't remember).
Posted by kirbenvost on April 28th, 2012 @ 7:03pm CDT
Posted by xyl360 on April 28th, 2012 @ 7:06pm CDT
- ALL accessories that came with Takara's version will be included in Hasbro's release (including a trailer!!!).
- He's f****ing RED instead of orange!!!!!!!!!
- He has long, chrome smokestacks!!!
I have Takara's, so I don't need this one, but I'm extremely happy and excited for all of the collectors who aren't suckers like me who pay the INSANE import prices for Takara's stuff.
Posted by Kibble on April 28th, 2012 @ 7:07pm CDT
Naked Magnus wrote:Dude, what are you talking about? The sharper teeth and claws, the tray of drinks, the apron, the computron helmet, and the bow tie - those are COMPLETELY WORTH AN EXTRA $100! (or whatever the extra cost was, I can't remember).
It's too bad the only accessory half-way worth a damn came with the cheaper US version...
Posted by Blurrz on April 28th, 2012 @ 7:32pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 28th, 2012 @ 7:35pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on April 28th, 2012 @ 7:37pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 28th, 2012 @ 7:40pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:Looks that way. I think that's due to the two-piece extending design. Awesome move on the designer's part.
I need to go change my pants
Posted by wewyllenium on April 28th, 2012 @ 8:03pm CDT
Posted by craggy on April 28th, 2012 @ 8:04pm CDT
Posted by wewyllenium on April 28th, 2012 @ 8:07pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 28th, 2012 @ 8:14pm CDT
Posted by Optimus1116 on April 28th, 2012 @ 8:27pm CDT
-Includes all of the accessories as the Takara Release
-It is RED
-It has light blue eyes
-Long Smokestacks
-CHROMED (NOT SILVER PAINT)
-Basically all the same paint (the trailers has a little less, and the figure has yellow lights painted on his chest)
-Its $100 instead of $250!!!!!!!!!!!
-Blue is more cartoon accurate
-Roller is more toy accurate
-IT'S AWESOME!!!
Posted by G1 Legacy on April 28th, 2012 @ 8:47pm CDT
Posted by zatara1701 on April 28th, 2012 @ 9:37pm CDT
To think I've been debating on shelling out $250+ for Takara's the last few days. HASBRO this almost makes up for the FE Prime debacle. This will stand proud next to Hot Rod and Grimlock... haven't missed a TRU exclusive yet.
Now, two questions I will throw out there in relation to this news....
1) WHEN?!? I'm shocked no one asked that.
2) speculativr question... What's the likelihood Sideswipe is coming too?? I read an interview on here that Hasbro & Takara are taking tje Masterpiece Collection in a new direction. Hopefully that means a steady stream of Masterpiece figures in the future.
Hell, Barbie gets $50-150 dolls on the shelf ALL THE TIME, surely Transformers and their collectors are every bit as ravenous and dedicated as Barbie collectors. LOL ... MAKE THEM AND WE WILL BUY HASBRO!!!
Posted by Fox Thiagarajan on April 28th, 2012 @ 9:44pm CDT
Posted by samikai on April 28th, 2012 @ 9:45pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:Supreme Convoy wrote:I've resisted picking up the Takara release but I may cave...
I feel really bad for those of us who paid the TakaraTomy price. $250.00+ and this one's rumored to be $100.00? Ouch.
I hate to see anyone get burned like that. Hopefully there's enough differences to make them happy with their purchase.
Not me.
1. Takara's versions of MP figures have held better value than US versions. Heck even my Takara import of the US version of MP-03 Starscream sold for more than the actually US version did.
2. As will probably happen with this guy many will probably not seem them at their TRU, scalpers will buy more since it is Prime, and unfortunately many will have to pay more than retail to get this one.
The $225 retail I paid did not hurt as I paid retail. What hurts is if this guy comes in at $100 and he starts selling for $175 or more.....That hurts and that is getting burned.
Good luck to those who don't currently have the Takara version and want the US one. Hopefully he is easier to find at TRU than Grimlock was for many.
Posted by imadgnr8 on April 28th, 2012 @ 9:47pm CDT
Posted by Gorechyld on April 28th, 2012 @ 9:56pm CDT
When?!
WHEN!?!?!?!!?!?!
Posted by Triptykon on April 28th, 2012 @ 10:11pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 28th, 2012 @ 11:28pm CDT
imadgnr8 wrote:Um...do we have a when yet???
Based on prior experiences, shortly after SDCC in July. Usually hits retail around the first or second week of August.
Posted by triKlops on April 28th, 2012 @ 11:33pm CDT
it seems it will be the perfect time to strike
very happy that it is coming with all the accessories, trailer and Roller
i will start gathering my TRU gift cards together
big thumbs up
Posted by Megatron Wolf on April 28th, 2012 @ 11:53pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 29th, 2012 @ 12:21am CDT
Posted by Oilspill on April 29th, 2012 @ 1:09am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 29th, 2012 @ 1:17am CDT
Megatron Wolf wrote:looks great but at $100 its a pass, $80 would be the most id pay for it $70 or lower would be ideal.
Are you a member of Toys R Us rewards? If you are we should be seeing some coupons by the time Prime hits.
Posted by Vicalliose on April 29th, 2012 @ 1:39am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 29th, 2012 @ 2:31am CDT
Megatron Wolf wrote:looks great but at $100 its a pass, $80 would be the most id pay for it $70 or lower would be ideal.
I don't mean to sound rude here, but have you actually thought this through?
Plastic is more expensive these days.
All toys are going up in price.
Masterpiece Rodimus went for $70.00 and all he had was a Targetmaster.
...we're receiving a full featured Masterpiece figure, his trailer (which is an item so many have clamored for), plus ALL of the Japanese accessories, which usually never happens...all for about $100.00
You want them to sell you a Masterpiece with all of these add ons, for the same price as a lackluster, incomplete Masterpiece, and you think that's okay?
I'm sorry, but that's just rude. That's just demanding way too much. If I were Hasbro, I'd be insulted. $70.00 for this? That's just not possible.
Posted by Dead Metal on April 29th, 2012 @ 2:58am CDT
He comes with everything, EVERYTHING and long smoke stacks?
I may pick up Hot Rod after all.
Posted by Autobot032 on April 29th, 2012 @ 3:02am CDT
Dead Metal wrote:Fu*king A!
He comes with everything, EVERYTHING and long smoke stacks?
I may pick up Hot Rod after all.
And they're chromed, not painted! HUZZAH!
Posted by fenrir72 on April 29th, 2012 @ 5:54am CDT
I own the Japanese version, which is 3x the cost, I ain't complaining! Be thankful Hasbro got the price down! 3 cheers that now, other fans will be able to own one......though how Hasbro managed to add those chest/ shoulder light paint ups, make him even more cooler in appearance than MP-10.
Now, based on the pics, seems like Hasbro is using a lighter colored plastic..........I hope the molding is neat and not like the Piranacon re-issue ( what a nightmare that was!)
I also hope Hasbro retains the die-cast parts (or maybe scraped it hence the lower price?)
Posted by Dorkimus on April 29th, 2012 @ 6:11am CDT
I would be happy to pay 100$ for this toy. As an owner of takara version, I can only recommend him.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 29th, 2012 @ 6:53am CDT
To hell with store exclusives!
Posted by Yotsuyasan on April 29th, 2012 @ 7:12am CDT
Hooray! Thank you, Hasbro! You suck less now! (Just get us the FE Prime Figures, and all will be forgiven.)