RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue

$Transformers News: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue$

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We finally have some confirmation about an impending Walmart Exclusive G1 Reissue Optimus Prime. Following on from our rumor\leak earlier today, thanks to Seibertron member Jtprime17, we have a working SKU Code (210385764). This release currently appears to be sans Trailer, which would be a first for G1 Optimus Prime releases in the Western market. Below is a mirror of the original article's leaked image -

$Transformers News: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optiums Prime Reissue$

The listing itself can be found on Walmart's own website as well as on Brickseek. With Hasbro reissuing G1 Transformers again – Optimus Prime seemed more like an eventuality than a maybe, but another chance to grab this iconic character for yourself is always welcome.

Until an official announcement is made, why not take a moment to refresh your optics with a look at Seibertron.com's own G1 Optimus Prime gallery!

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Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1998983)
Posted by Amelie on December 15th, 2018 @ 7:43am CST

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1984forever wrote:2) If it doesn’t make dollars then it doesn’t make sense. Who profits from this hoax? It’s simply not worth the money to put something like this together.

2) It has been an issue in the past that knock-off releases have been spread as a rumor of a legitimate reissue. Its also been a problem that sometimes a reissue is faked before its even hit the shelves - Encore Metroplex being a good example

I'm also very glad I appear to be wrong. Even if that leaked image has all sorts of inconsistencies about the box...

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1998984)
Posted by 1984forever on December 15th, 2018 @ 7:52am CST

Amelie wrote:
1984forever wrote:2) If it doesn’t make dollars then it doesn’t make sense. Who profits from this hoax? It’s simply not worth the money to put something like this together.

2) It has been an issue in the past that knock-off releases have been spread as a rumor of a legitimate reissue. Its also been a problem that sometimes a reissue is faked before its even hit the shelves - Encore Metroplex being a good example

I'm also very glad I appear to be wrong. Even if that leaked image has all sorts of inconsistencies about the box...

Yes, but not only was there photographic evidence of the re-issue, there was supporting evidence to back it up in the form of other as yet to be released toys surrounding it. You gotta look at these things on a case by case basis.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1998985)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 15th, 2018 @ 8:10am CST

Amelie wrote:
1984forever wrote:2) If it doesn’t make dollars then it doesn’t make sense. Who profits from this hoax? It’s simply not worth the money to put something like this together.

2) It has been an issue in the past that knock-off releases have been spread as a rumor of a legitimate reissue. Its also been a problem that sometimes a reissue is faked before its even hit the shelves - Encore Metroplex being a good example

I'm also very glad I appear to be wrong. Even if that leaked image has all sorts of inconsistencies about the box...

I think you very well could be right about the box being a mock-up, though. My best guess, based on the Google translation of the original post, is that these pictures were taken at a booth of a trade show or expo in Taiwan. Hasbro may not have finalized the box design, which isn’t too hard to imagine if this release is still months away.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1998987)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 8:14am CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:
Amelie wrote:
1984forever wrote:2) If it doesn’t make dollars then it doesn’t make sense. Who profits from this hoax? It’s simply not worth the money to put something like this together.

2) It has been an issue in the past that knock-off releases have been spread as a rumor of a legitimate reissue. Its also been a problem that sometimes a reissue is faked before its even hit the shelves - Encore Metroplex being a good example

I'm also very glad I appear to be wrong. Even if that leaked image has all sorts of inconsistencies about the box...

I think you very well could be right about the box being a mock-up, though. My best guess, based on the Google translation of the original post, is that these pictures were taken at a booth of a trade show or expo in Taiwan. Hasbro may not have finalized the box design, which isn’t too hard to imagine if this release is still months away.

I will second this, the reissue is real but this box will undergo other changes till it falls in line with the others.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1998989)
Posted by 1984forever on December 15th, 2018 @ 8:25am CST

ZeroWolf wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
Amelie wrote:
1984forever wrote:2) If it doesn’t make dollars then it doesn’t make sense. Who profits from this hoax? It’s simply not worth the money to put something like this together.

2) It has been an issue in the past that knock-off releases have been spread as a rumor of a legitimate reissue. Its also been a problem that sometimes a reissue is faked before its even hit the shelves - Encore Metroplex being a good example

I'm also very glad I appear to be wrong. Even if that leaked image has all sorts of inconsistencies about the box...

I think you very well could be right about the box being a mock-up, though. My best guess, based on the Google translation of the original post, is that these pictures were taken at a booth of a trade show or expo in Taiwan. Hasbro may not have finalized the box design, which isn’t too hard to imagine if this release is still months away.

I will second this, the reissue is real but this box will undergo other changes till it falls in line with the others.

I doubt it. I think it’s too late in the game to make changes now. I expect this box to be the new design moving forward.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1998993)
Posted by Lore Keeper on December 15th, 2018 @ 8:50am CST

blackeyedprime wrote:If they have improved the front wheel nubs then I might pick one up, might just be me but it feels like on some they atre more noticable than other versions and childhood memories do not remember it having any -which is obviously wrong. New years special is still the best version yet imho.
Not really a reissue if it doesnt include his trailer but nice to see and have different price points. Megatron with out his stock would be weirder tho even if it looks like that could be a possibility now.

I wouldn't get my hopes up on that one. Stock or not, he still turns into a realistic gun. Given the current climate around guns in the US, a reissue of the toy seems very unlikely.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1998996)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 9:38am CST

Japan is a lot more chill about realistic toy guns than the US, presumably because they heavily restrict the real ones.

1984forever, you do realize that people can in fact perpetrate hoaxes merely for their own entertainment, right?

Biggest sign that this box is a mockup for demonstration purposes: No hole punched in it for a shelf peg

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1998997)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 15th, 2018 @ 9:45am CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Biggest sign that this box is a mockup for demonstration purposes: No hole punched in it for a shelf peg

Wouldn't it more likely sit on a shelf like Hot Rod's reissue?

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999001)
Posted by 1984forever on December 15th, 2018 @ 10:40am CST

Sabrblade wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Biggest sign that this box is a mockup for demonstration purposes: No hole punched in it for a shelf peg
Wouldn't it more likely sit on a shelf like Hot Rod's reissue?

Exactly what I was going to point out. I remember the G1 boxes being stacked on the shelves, not hanging from pegs. This box will wind up in the hands of many customers as is before changes -if any- are made.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999002)
Posted by 1984forever on December 15th, 2018 @ 10:41am CST

1984forever wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Biggest sign that this box is a mockup for demonstration purposes: No hole punched in it for a shelf peg
Wouldn't it more likely sit on a shelf like Hot Rod's reissue?

Exactly what I was going to point out. I remember the G1 boxes being stacked on the shelves, not hanging from pegs. Optimus Prime’s box will wind up in the hands of many customers as is before changes -if any- are made.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999003)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 10:54am CST

Or you could be wrong...speaking of which didn't you make a bet with Burn regarding critical appraisal of Bumblebee?

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999004)
Posted by shajaki on December 15th, 2018 @ 10:54am CST

I can't find the quote right now, but someone said this would be a great compact novelty piece. I thoroughly agree with that. Not to mention what this trailer-less reissue means for the price. Sure you can hunt down second hand figures for a deal, but for a brand new retail release this can't be beat. I remember buying the TRU Commemorative Prime over ten years ago, and he was 100 bucks! CAD anyways. But imagine what a proper full reissue (retail release) would cost these days?

Burn wrote:Kids will be able to recreate all those famous "where did Prime's trailer go?" scenes.

It'd be pretty funny if they released him in the "with trailer" packaging, only to have an empty clam shell and call it "invisible mode" :lol:

Amelie wrote:If they reissue Bruticus again...

I'd actually love to see that. The quality of the last Brutireissue was awful. And these newest reissues have had top notch QC.

1984forever wrote:Who profits from this hoax?

I'm not trying to argue against this things legitimacy (since now it's confirmed), but I would like to point out that there's fan made custom boxes and reproduction boxes all over the interwebs. If someone wanted to fake this, they could. And it doesn't even mean someone was trying to "hoax" us. Just sayin.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999005)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 10:59am CST

I would be all down for a invisible trailer mode :lol:

but let the speculation begin on who else will be reissued...Reflector? Soundwave with Cassettes? Octane?

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999006)
Posted by 1984forever on December 15th, 2018 @ 11:13am CST

ZeroWolf wrote:Or you could be wrong...speaking of which didn't you make a bet with Burn regarding critical appraisal of Bumblebee?

Yup, sure did. I bet a POTP Predaking that the Bumblebee movie wouldn’t make $400 million worldwide. Burn bet the removal of some unwarranted warnings or some such minor crap. It’s sad that fans expect this movie to be the lowest grossing of the entire lot :lol:

, I didn’t come up with that number, I just agreed to it. It’s also sad that now people are arguing about how I could have been wrong about the G1 Prime reissue not being fake. Putting that particular pic together would cost a scammer a little bit of money to get those unreleased toys together along with his fake boxed Prime fig. I think a scammer would prefer his creation sell on eBay rather than be content to have it ogled for free on Facebook.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999007)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 11:20am CST

shajaki wrote:
Amelie wrote:If they reissue Bruticus again...
I'd actually love to see that. The quality of the last Brutireissue was awful. And these newest reissues have had top notch QC.

Part of the problem there is mold wear. Let's see, the Combaticons have been used how many times?
* Hasbro G1 Bruticus
* Takara G1 Bruticus (counting separately because of Onslaught)
* Battle Gaia
* G2 Bruticus
* Car Robots Baldigus
* RiD Ruination
* Urban Camo Ruination
* Desert Camo Ruination
* Encore Bruticus
Kinda a lot. So it's no wonder the molds are worn. However, even if Hasbro did do another reissue and refresh the molds into the bargain... I would still be inclined to save up for the Encore version instead. Unless Hasbro had a change of heart about the base-mode launcher and actually included the darn thing instead of the dummy filler piece.

shajaki wrote:
1984forever wrote:Who profits from this hoax?
I'm not trying to argue against this things legitimacy (since now it's confirmed), but I would like to point out that there's fan made custom boxes and reproduction boxes all over the interwebs. If someone wanted to fake this, they could. And it doesn't even mean someone was trying to "hoax" us. Just sayin.

Also, as I said before, Hoaxes. Are. Also. Done. For. Pranks. Profit is not a necessary part of the equation.
Not that it matters in this particular case since it's legit, but your logic was still faulty 1984forever.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999008)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 11:21am CST

I think you're underestimating trolls on the net who would revel in everyone believing it, then just pulling the rug out from everyone. Still I'm not convinced that the box won't change as I suspect that these are meant for spring release (judging by Astrotrain is spring 2020) they still have a couple of weeks to clean the box up and then hit production.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999010)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 11:31am CST

ZeroWolf wrote:I think you're underestimating trolls on the net who would revel in everyone believing it, then just pulling the rug out from everyone.

Well, I'm not. I was pointing out that 1984forever was completely ignoring that possibility.

So, these are just stacked on the shelves instead of hung from pegs? Then the box design is f***ing stupid. The whole smegging point of having the top flap is to hang the box from a peg! If they're not doing that then the flap is a needless counterproductive protrusion! And of course it means you can't cut it off to allow for better stacking and storage without ruining the art on the back... Nice planning, Hasbroken!

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999011)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 15th, 2018 @ 11:34am CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:I think you're underestimating trolls on the net who would revel in everyone believing it, then just pulling the rug out from everyone.

Well, I'm not. I was pointing out that 1984forever was completely ignoring that possibility.

So, these are just stacked on the shelves instead of hung from pegs? Then the box design is f***ing stupid. The whole smegging point of having the top flap is to hang the box from a peg! If they're not doing that then the flap is a needless counterproductive protrusion! And of course it means you can't cut it off to allow for better stacking and storage without ruining the art on the back... Nice planning, Hasbroken!

The flap has been a staple of G1 toy boxes since the beginning. The G1 Optimus w/ trailer box even had one.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999013)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 11:39am CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:I think you're underestimating trolls on the net who would revel in everyone believing it, then just pulling the rug out from everyone.

Well, I'm not. I was pointing out that 1984forever was completely ignoring that possibility.

So, these are just stacked on the shelves instead of hung from pegs? Then the box design is f***ing stupid. The whole smegging point of having the top flap is to hang the box from a peg! If they're not doing that then the flap is a needless counterproductive protrusion! And of course it means you can't cut it off to allow for better stacking and storage without ruining the art on the back... Nice planning, Hasbroken!

Oh my message was aimed at 1984Forever

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999014)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 11:47am CST

Doesn't make it any less dumb to put it on boxes where it won't be used, Sabrblade.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999015)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 15th, 2018 @ 11:51am CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Doesn't make it any less dumb to put it on boxes where it won't be used, Sabrblade.

One of the points of these reissues is to recreate the original look of the original packaging as closely as possible, back flaps and all, regardless of any and all opinions about said original packaging.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999017)
Posted by 1984forever on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:00pm CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Amelie wrote:If they reissue Bruticus again...
I'd actually love to see that. The quality of the last Brutireissue was awful. And these newest reissues have had top notch QC.

Part of the problem there is mold wear. Let's see, the Combaticons have been used how many times?
* Hasbro G1 Bruticus
* Takara G1 Bruticus (counting separately because of Onslaught)
* Battle Gaia
* G2 Bruticus
* Car Robots Baldigus
* RiD Ruination
* Urban Camo Ruination
* Desert Camo Ruination
* Encore Bruticus
Kinda a lot. So it's no wonder the molds are worn. However, even if Hasbro did do another reissue and refresh the molds into the bargain... I would still be inclined to save up for the Encore version instead. Unless Hasbro had a change of heart about the base-mode launcher and actually included the darn thing instead of the dummy filler piece.

shajaki wrote:
1984forever wrote:Who profits from this hoax?
I'm not trying to argue against this things legitimacy (since now it's confirmed), but I would like to point out that there's fan made custom boxes and reproduction boxes all over the interwebs. If someone wanted to fake this, they could. And it doesn't even mean someone was trying to "hoax" us. Just sayin.

Also, as I said before, Hoaxes. Are. Also. Done. For. Pranks. Profit is not a necessary part of the equation.
Not that it matters in this particular case since it's legit, but your logic was still faulty 1984forever.

Uh huh. And as I said, pulling off this particular prank has a monetary deterrent to it. My intuition is more than enough to carry the weight that my logic can’t lift.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999021)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:23pm CST

And just what "monetary deterrent" is there, hm?

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999022)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:24pm CST

He's basically saying that this would be costly to pull off

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999025)
Posted by william-james88 on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:27pm CST

ZeroWolf wrote:I would be all down for a invisible trailer mode but let the speculation begin on who else will be reissued...Reflector? Soundwave with Cassettes? Octane?

Soundwave with casettes makes most sense to me. Although it would probably be just soundwave with the casettes purchased seperately to keep prices of individual releases affordable.

And its cool about this prime. I too was not sure at first, especially since there have been fake box reproductions in the past but what sealed the deal for me was the bilingual packaging. Wont pick it up though, I already have G1 Prime with an upgrade kit (and trailer) and I dont have space for another one.

Also, to whoever wants a Megatron reissue, they are plentiful. If you can read this message, then that means you have internet access, and can easily find one to purchase.

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/det ... on&lang=en

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999028)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:34pm CST

ZeroWolf wrote:He's basically saying that this would be costly to pull off

How so?

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999030)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:42pm CST

@Will that makes sense

@ZeldaTheSwordsman I'm not sure to be honest, I think he's referring to the cost of putting a box like that together but he's the best to ask for specifics.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999031)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 12:44pm CST

The biggest cost would be the money blown on printer ink, assuming nothing was used from an existing box. And some people are willing to indulge.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999035)
Posted by Overcracker on December 15th, 2018 @ 1:49pm CST

Guess it may be a good way of getting a cheaper G1 Prime, though there are other options. Its not like G1 prime is hard to come by at a reasonable Price.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FOptimus-Prime-%20...%203280950644%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Though some versions can be stupidly expensive to procure, looking at you Book Style Convoy.

Still happy I got my Encore #01 Convoy for $80 shipped from TFSource back in the day.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999039)
Posted by frogbat on December 15th, 2018 @ 2:08pm CST

Always liked the original packaging and tho the book style packaging of recent reissues is cool, I appreciate the recent attempts to get the g1 feel back...

And those flaps aren’t that daft, it allowed for box stacking back in the day without giving up box real estate to branding...

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999041)
Posted by Emerje on December 15th, 2018 @ 2:41pm CST

Prime is facing the right direction in the box, clearly a hoax.

I'm really excited to get one of these with long stacks and happy that I don't have a third trailer to stash in storage. I just hope they got the plastic right and he isn't pink like the 25th anniversary edition.

What I really want is for him to have the Music Label cartoon head, but from what I can see on top of the box it doesn't appear to be.

If Starscream can have a new head then why not Prime?

Emerje

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999044)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 15th, 2018 @ 3:00pm CST

Starscream has a new head?

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999050)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 15th, 2018 @ 3:20pm CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:The biggest cost would be the money blown on printer ink, assuming nothing was used from an existing box. And some people are willing to indulge.

For a prank, that would be chump change for what was already done.
The most extreme ones being made by millionaires or corporations as some promo material. Some backfired badly obviously.

Still, the lulz are priceless!

Personally, the BEST pranks are made by anonymous people. 4chan's /b/ and /pol/ being champions. Latest example being 4chan /pol/ successfully convinced the Anti Discrimination League and the mainstream media that the OK hand sign is a "white supremacy" symbol! :lol:

This timeline is completely insane. That's a prank that was worth MILLIONS of dollars in wasted media space and work hours! Some even lost their job over this stupidity.
….Hey... That was one prank that was actually free to start. Just a few keystrokes on a keyboard. 8-}

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999062)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:15pm CST

I hope this Optimus has the artwork-accurate yellow eyes. Would still be awesome with the blue though.

Also Astrotrain for the win! This is gonna be insane in the membrane, insane in the train!

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999063)
Posted by shajaki on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:16pm CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Starscream has a new head?

I'll second that. Wut :-?

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999064)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:22pm CST

shajaki wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Starscream has a new head?
I'll second that. Wut

Nope. He's the same. Only change is painted eyes.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999065)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:28pm CST

SillyMcGilly wrote:
shajaki wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Starscream has a new head?
I'll second that. Wut

Nope. He's the same. Only change is painted eyes.

That make a whole lot of difference because that eye sticker is BOWL-SHEEAYT.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999066)
Posted by Jtprime17 on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:29pm CST

Update time! The listing has been updated On Brickseek. If you put in a Zip/postal code and do a search and Scroll down it gives us a MRSP through Walmart's system. Drum roll please... The MSRP for this G1 Prime reissue is $49.97

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999070)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:43pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
SillyMcGilly wrote:
shajaki wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Starscream has a new head?
I'll second that. Wut

Nope. He's the same. Only change is painted eyes.

That make a whole lot of difference because that eye sticker is BOWL-SHEEAYT.

I'll second that.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999073)
Posted by Jtprime17 on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:58pm CST

Oh Are we talking about the Walmart reissue Starscream's head now? Ok I did a whole Write up on this On TFW (sorry I don't post here as much). I'll try and post the pictures here later if I can. The Walmart Starscream has more to his Head than just painted Eyes but its not all of them. I have opened 4 of the reissue Starscreams just to check my own odds. So onto the Problem From the Data I collected from Other people and myself it seems something happened to the G1 Seeker mold during production of the recent reissue.

Let me state this some of the recent reissue do not have this change from Earlier Runs it seems (specifically earlier production runs from out of Asia) So this most likely happened to the mold mid Production I guess?

Ok onto the mold change. If you check the face of you're Walmart Reissue Starscream and compare it to any other copy of the G1 Seeker mold that has been released your Starscream may have a differently molded face. The easiest way to check this is if you look at Starscreams lower right hand corner of his face and he has a Crater/Indent in his sculpting than you have the new molding. beside the crater the differences in the newer reissue has a wider/longer more profound Chin and slightly wider nose.

So I don't know if the seeker mold was Damaged during Production and was re-sculpted or Mold degradation has finally caught up to it.

If you watch a lot of reviewers review's of the Walmart reissue most of them have the Newer tooling so it seems to be a wide spread issue.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999074)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 15th, 2018 @ 4:58pm CST

Jtprime17 wrote:Update time! The listing has been updated On Brickseek. If you put in a Zip/postal code and do a search and Scroll down it gives us a MRSP through Walmart's system. Drum roll please... The MSRP for this G1 Prime reissue is $49.97

In USD? At that price, it better have a trailer. #-o

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999075)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 15th, 2018 @ 5:00pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Jtprime17 wrote:Update time! The listing has been updated On Brickseek. If you put in a Zip/postal code and do a search and Scroll down it gives us a MRSP through Walmart's system. Drum roll please... The MSRP for this G1 Prime reissue is $49.97

In USD? At that price, it better have a trailer.

To be fair I doubt it would stay that price, look at hot rod.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999078)
Posted by Cobotron on December 15th, 2018 @ 5:07pm CST

Just chiming in on the Starscream's face thing. I'd assumed it was the same, but after reading it posted here, I compared all my different Seekers.

Compared to my original 84 Skywarp, and my TRU Thundercracker reissue, it would appear that Starscream's IS different. Definitely a longer face / chin, (like Jtprime just mentioned) and best way to describe it, a prettier mouth.

Are we sure this change didn't happen with whichever Takara version came with the fist holes and Megatron gun?

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999080)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 15th, 2018 @ 5:10pm CST

Cobotron wrote:Just chiming in on the Starscream's face thing. I'd assumed it was the same, but after reading it posted here, I compared all my different Seekers.

Compared to my original 84 Skywarp, and my TRU Thundercracker reissue, it would appear that Starscream's IS different. Definitely a longer face / chin, (like Jtprime just mentioned) and best way to describe it, a prettier mouth.

Are we sure this change didn't happen with whichever Takara version came with the fist holes and Megatron gun?

Maybe a series of up close shots would help discern what's going on? It could very well be that it's either an optical illusion, or that the face was degrading little by little and Hasbro has had it fixed.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999084)
Posted by Jtprime17 on December 15th, 2018 @ 5:24pm CST

Sorry for the cruddy photos, this is the best I could do.
This is the 2018 reissue compared to my Encore Thundercracker.

reissuestarscreamface.jpg

I asked one of my friends who own the Platimun Coneheads (the last reissue of the G1 Seeker mold Before Starscream) and they confirmed they have the Original molding.

Edit- Here is a great picture of the Takara book starscream if anyone wants to compare the differences with Walmart reissue.
http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeS ... scream.htm

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999093)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 15th, 2018 @ 6:20pm CST

If this reissue Prime comes with the head from the iPpd dock and the Axe and Megatron fist, I can sorta see the $50 rumored price tag.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999094)
Posted by william-james88 on December 15th, 2018 @ 6:26pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:If this reissue Prime comes with the head from the iPpd dock and the Axe and Megatron fist, I can sorta see the $50 rumored price tag.

We have the box, we can see what the head is, I dont know why we need to speculate further.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999096)
Posted by Burn on December 15th, 2018 @ 7:08pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:If this reissue Prime comes with the head from the iPpd dock and the Axe and Megatron fist, I can sorta see the $50 rumored price tag.

We have the box, we can see what the head is, I dont know why we need to speculate further.

Because it's the box, we can't actually see the head of the toy or what else may be packaged with it.

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999099)
Posted by Lore Keeper on December 15th, 2018 @ 7:55pm CST

Jtprime17 wrote:Update time! The listing has been updated On Brickseek. If you put in a Zip/postal code and do a search and Scroll down it gives us a MRSP through Walmart's system. Drum roll please... The MSRP for this G1 Prime reissue is $49.97

Re: RUMOR UPDATE\CONFIRMATION: G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (1999101)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 15th, 2018 @ 8:03pm CST

Burn wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:If this reissue Prime comes with the head from the iPpd dock and the Axe and Megatron fist, I can sorta see the $50 rumored price tag.

We have the box, we can see what the head is, I dont know why we need to speculate further.

Because it's the box, we can't actually see the head of the toy or what else may be packaged with it.

Think of it this way: even tho the toy on the box has the original G1 head, that's no total guarantee it'll have that, there's a chance Hasbro has decided to be cheeky and decided to use the Music Label head instead.

I'd say it's a 50/50 chance, tho there's a 10% chance of that.

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