Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime
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Fans have gotten their Transformers Missing Link C-01 and Missing Link C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime figures recently. These are the newly made Generation 1 Optimus Prime toys which are truly the G1 toy with modern articulation, so a missing link between the past and present. These are not cheap so in case people are hesitant and want to know as much as possible, we have a video review below for you. This was done and sent to us by fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg 1999. He goes through both releases, where one is more toy accurate while the other is anime accurate.
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Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177443)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 4th, 2024 @ 4:41am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 4th, 2024 @ 4:41am CST
I applied a the licence plate sticker on the front bumper of the truck. Sure, it look a bit silly in bot mode, but it's all right. However, I changed my mind and I attempted to remove that sticker...
THE CHROME OF THE BUMPER CAME ALONG WITH IT.
So I had to reapply the sticker back on.
TlDr; be careful with the chrome. It's fragile.
THE CHROME OF THE BUMPER CAME ALONG WITH IT.
So I had to reapply the sticker back on.
TlDr; be careful with the chrome. It's fragile.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177452)
Posted by Overcracker on March 4th, 2024 @ 12:10pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on March 4th, 2024 @ 12:10pm CST
Had blast with Missing Link over the weekend. my only real nitpick is the waist swivel. Seems like its got barely any range before the tires hit the bumper. He can't actually rotate as much as the box art suggests, unfortunately.
Also, can get any poses that look better with the one click ab-crunch.
The best "You got the Touch" pose I could get out of him.
Also, can get any poses that look better with the one click ab-crunch.
The best "You got the Touch" pose I could get out of him.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177454)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 4th, 2024 @ 12:55pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 4th, 2024 @ 12:55pm CST
They really should've included a stand and Hasbro needs to start selling the Transformers stands on Pulse.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177455)
Posted by Overcracker on March 4th, 2024 @ 1:30pm CST
Agreed. A stand would have been really nice to have with him.
Posted by Overcracker on March 4th, 2024 @ 1:30pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:They really should've included a stand and Hasbro needs to start selling the Transformers stands on Pulse.
Agreed. A stand would have been really nice to have with him.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177465)
Posted by DeathReviews on March 4th, 2024 @ 3:11pm CST
Posted by DeathReviews on March 4th, 2024 @ 3:11pm CST
The minions had this one on pre-order, and the reviews are encouraging - but I already have the G1 re-issue Prime, and even with the extra articulation, I couldn't bring myself to pay the monies they were asking for this figure. And between ER Prime, Kingdom Rodimus, Toxitron and Velocitron Scourge, I've got more trailers taking up shelf space than I can abide. If they sell a discounted figure-only version, that may get my interest....
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177466)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 4th, 2024 @ 3:12pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 4th, 2024 @ 3:12pm CST
The Anime version doesn't include the trailer.DeathReviews wrote:The minions had this one on pre-order, and the reviews are encouraging - but I already have the G1 re-issue Prime, and even with the extra articulation, I couldn't bring myself to pay the monies they were asking for this figure. And between ER Prime, Kingdom Rodimus, Toxitron and Velocitron Scourge, I've got more trailers taking up shelf space than I can abide. If they sell a discounted figure-only version, that may get my interest....
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177468)
Posted by Overcracker on March 4th, 2024 @ 3:56pm CST
They do. C-02 is just the figure, no trailer. It also has the non-chromed matrix and blue eyes instead of yellow.
The one in my pics is the trailer less version, like you I already have more trailers than space.
Includes theaformentioned Matrix, the Axe and his G1 (bloated style) rifle.
I pre-ordered ti from Amazon.co.jp (Japan). $65 bucks + $11 for shipping - $4 for price reduction after shipment, , ended up much much less than what Pulse was asking for him or even BBTS.
Posted by Overcracker on March 4th, 2024 @ 3:56pm CST
DeathReviews wrote:The minions had this one on pre-order, and the reviews are encouraging - but I already have the G1 re-issue Prime, and even with the extra articulation, I couldn't bring myself to pay the monies they were asking for this figure. And between ER Prime, Kingdom Rodimus, Toxitron and Velocitron Scourge, I've got more trailers taking up shelf space than I can abide. If they sell a discounted figure-only version, that may get my interest....
They do. C-02 is just the figure, no trailer. It also has the non-chromed matrix and blue eyes instead of yellow.
The one in my pics is the trailer less version, like you I already have more trailers than space.
Includes theaformentioned Matrix, the Axe and his G1 (bloated style) rifle.
I pre-ordered ti from Amazon.co.jp (Japan). $65 bucks + $11 for shipping - $4 for price reduction after shipment, , ended up much much less than what Pulse was asking for him or even BBTS.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177472)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on March 4th, 2024 @ 7:25pm CST
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.
Posted by Dino-Snarl on March 4th, 2024 @ 7:25pm CST
Overcracker wrote:DeathReviews wrote:The minions had this one on pre-order, and the reviews are encouraging - but I already have the G1 re-issue Prime, and even with the extra articulation, I couldn't bring myself to pay the monies they were asking for this figure. And between ER Prime, Kingdom Rodimus, Toxitron and Velocitron Scourge, I've got more trailers taking up shelf space than I can abide. If they sell a discounted figure-only version, that may get my interest....
They do. C-02 is just the figure, no trailer. It also has the non-chromed matrix and blue eyes instead of yellow.
The one in my pics is the trailer less version, like you I already have more trailers than space.
Includes theaformentioned Matrix, the Axe and his G1 (bloated style) rifle.
I pre-ordered ti from Amazon.co.jp (Japan). $65 bucks + $11 for shipping - $4 for price reduction after shipment, , ended up much much less than what Pulse was asking for him or even BBTS.
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177473)
Posted by Overcracker on March 4th, 2024 @ 7:38pm CST
Yup. Much better deals.
Posted by Overcracker on March 4th, 2024 @ 7:38pm CST
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.
Yup. Much better deals.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177475)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on March 4th, 2024 @ 7:55pm CST
Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.
Posted by Dino-Snarl on March 4th, 2024 @ 7:55pm CST
Overcracker wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.
Yup. Much better deals.
Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177480)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 4th, 2024 @ 11:42pm CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 4th, 2024 @ 11:42pm CST
the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177487)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 5th, 2024 @ 9:31am CST
What episode of which season?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 5th, 2024 @ 9:31am CST
Ultra Markus wrote:the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different
What episode of which season?
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177489)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 5th, 2024 @ 10:45am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 5th, 2024 @ 10:45am CST
"Fire in the Sky".-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different
What episode of which season?
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177491)
Posted by Overcracker on March 5th, 2024 @ 11:21am CST
So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.
Posted by Overcracker on March 5th, 2024 @ 11:21am CST
Dino-Snarl wrote:Overcracker wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.
Yup. Much better deals.
Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.
So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177492)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 5th, 2024 @ 11:29am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 5th, 2024 @ 11:29am CST
Being a fan of both Transformers and Power Rangers allowed that good feeling to persist all the way into the 2000s, since Bandai of America continued to use that styrofoam packaging for their Deluxe transforming Megazord toys as late as then.Overcracker wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:Overcracker wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.
Yup. Much better deals.
Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.
So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177494)
Posted by Overcracker on March 5th, 2024 @ 1:48pm CST
Well, that must have been nice.
Posted by Overcracker on March 5th, 2024 @ 1:48pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Being a fan of both Transformers and Power Rangers allowed that good feeling to persist all the way into the 2000s, since Bandai of America continued to use that styrofoam packaging for their Deluxe transforming Megazord toys as late as then.Overcracker wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:Overcracker wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.
Yup. Much better deals.
Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.
So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.
Well, that must have been nice.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177497)
Posted by Overcracker on March 5th, 2024 @ 3:35pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on March 5th, 2024 @ 3:35pm CST
Double post....
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177498)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 5th, 2024 @ 3:48pm CST
The episode that introduced Skyfire?
Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 5th, 2024 @ 3:48pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:"Fire in the Sky".-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different
What episode of which season?
The episode that introduced Skyfire?
Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177501)
Posted by o.supreme on March 5th, 2024 @ 5:07pm CST
If you watch the official one that Hasbro has uploaded on YouTube its at 19:23
Posted by o.supreme on March 5th, 2024 @ 5:07pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:"Fire in the Sky".-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different
What episode of which season?
The episode that introduced Skyfire?
Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.
If you watch the official one that Hasbro has uploaded on YouTube its at 19:23
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177502)
Posted by Dino-Snarl on March 5th, 2024 @ 5:41pm CST
Glad we are not alone on this warm and fuzzy feeling ...
Posted by Dino-Snarl on March 5th, 2024 @ 5:41pm CST
Overcracker wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Being a fan of both Transformers and Power Rangers allowed that good feeling to persist all the way into the 2000s, since Bandai of America continued to use that styrofoam packaging for their Deluxe transforming Megazord toys as late as then.Overcracker wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:Overcracker wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.
Yup. Much better deals.
Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.
So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.
Well, that must have been nice.
Glad we are not alone on this warm and fuzzy feeling ...
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177504)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 5th, 2024 @ 7:58pm CST
Thanks! And yes, it was indeed a "blink and you'll miss it" moment.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 5th, 2024 @ 7:58pm CST
o.supreme wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:"Fire in the Sky".-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different
What episode of which season?
The episode that introduced Skyfire?
Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.
If you watch the official one that Hasbro has uploaded on YouTube its at 19:23
Thanks! And yes, it was indeed a "blink and you'll miss it" moment.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2177993)
Posted by ForMom on March 19th, 2024 @ 4:53am CDT
Posted by ForMom on March 19th, 2024 @ 4:53am CDT
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Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 21st, 2024 @ 5:31pm CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 21st, 2024 @ 5:31pm CDT
Say did anyone order this guy off of Solaris Japan, if so low long did shipping take because I'm f'kn dying here from the wait lol
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2179691)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on April 26th, 2024 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on April 26th, 2024 @ 9:58am CDT
Can anyone confirm this as legit? Saw it on Instagram and don't have any other info on it to be honest. For all I know it could just be a fan mock-up. Would be sweet if it is real though, and a two-pack.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2179695)
Posted by Overcracker on April 26th, 2024 @ 10:55am CDT
It apparently is real. Saw it on another forum as well.
Announcement day is May 8th so, will need to wait till then for full confirmation though.
With that said, not sure I want to may $65 bucks for them like with Prime though.
Posted by Overcracker on April 26th, 2024 @ 10:55am CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Can anyone confirm this as legit? Saw it on Instagram and don't have any other info on it to be honest. For all I know it could just be a fan mock-up. Would be sweet if it is real though, and a two-pack.
It apparently is real. Saw it on another forum as well.
Announcement day is May 8th so, will need to wait till then for full confirmation though.
With that said, not sure I want to may $65 bucks for them like with Prime though.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2179696)
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 26th, 2024 @ 12:13pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 26th, 2024 @ 12:13pm CDT
They look better than the boat feet Mp vers 2 for sure
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2179704)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 26th, 2024 @ 4:46pm CDT
3P keep selling legends scale bots at those prices and no one bats an eye.
Compared to the G1 originals on eBay, the price seems fair for the update. And man, I WILL buy this set.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 26th, 2024 @ 4:46pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Can anyone confirm this as legit? Saw it on Instagram and don't have any other info on it to be honest. For all I know it could just be a fan mock-up. Would be sweet if it is real though, and a two-pack.
It apparently is real. Saw it on another forum as well.
Announcement day is May 8th so, will need to wait till then for full confirmation though.
With that said, not sure I want to may $65 bucks for them like with Prime though.
3P keep selling legends scale bots at those prices and no one bats an eye.
Compared to the G1 originals on eBay, the price seems fair for the update. And man, I WILL buy this set.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2179706)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 26th, 2024 @ 5:12pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 26th, 2024 @ 5:12pm CDT
I would've thrown in Bumper for a three pack.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2179791)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2024 @ 6:57pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2024 @ 6:57pm CDT
If those are real... oh boy, I really shouldn't
Re: Video Review for Transformers Missing Link C-01 and C-02 Convoy / Optimus Prime (2179800)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2024 @ 8:07pm CDT
Oh but you will.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2024 @ 8:07pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I really shouldn't
Oh but you will.
