New Leader Class Holiday Optimus Prime Revealed
Saturday, October 29th, 2022 3:34PM CDT
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Looks like Magnificus wasn't the only reveal to come from the MCM Expo in London, as at the same panel, we got this revealed for the first time:
The images come from the same place as Magnificus, twitter user, @ZakuFan0079.
According to another twitter user, @SixoTF who brought us a comment from Hasbro clarifying that the trailer has come from the Earthrise Leader Class Optimus Prime figure (now in a holiday themed deco to match the merry Optimus), while Holiday Prime himself is completely new. It was also pointed out that this mold would be reused elsewhere.
Like Magnificus, Holiday Prime will be available to preorder from Tuesday, 1st November on Hasbro Pulse.
Thanks again to fellow Seibertron user, Nemesis Primal, for alerting us to these reveals.
What do you think of this Ho Ho Ho deco? Will you be asking for this Prime to make it's way to your stocking?
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Posted by MeGrimlock78 on October 29th, 2022 @ 3:39pm CDT
Re-using the mould...could that be the Amazon Prime Optimus Prime that was mentioned months ago?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 29th, 2022 @ 3:40pm CDT
Transformers Generation 2 Sureshot Gallery
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 29th, 2022 @ 3:41pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on October 29th, 2022 @ 3:42pm CDT
It would be hilarious to have an Armada toy twice the size of Unicron.
In the mean time, I need to finish my custom Candy Claus to display with this guy...
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 29th, 2022 @ 3:52pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:How the transformation is essentially reversed with the cab becoming the legs, one figure jumps to mind:
Transformers Generation 2 Sureshot Gallery
My mind instantly jumped to Hero Prime as well, I do not doubt this will be reused in proper Hero colours one day, much like with Buzzworthy Bumblebee's Goldbug.
Posted by Overcracker on October 29th, 2022 @ 3:54pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 29th, 2022 @ 3:55pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:How the transformation is essentially reversed with the cab becoming the legs, one figure jumps to mind:
Transformers Generation 2 Sureshot Gallery
My mind instantly jumped to Hero Prime as well, I do not doubt this will be reused in proper Hero colours one day, much like with Buzzworthy Bumblebee's Goldbug.
It would have to be a special release, considering it's a VNR Truck licensed from Volvo.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 29th, 2022 @ 3:56pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:How the transformation is essentially reversed with the cab becoming the legs, one figure jumps to mind:
Transformers Generation 2 Sureshot Gallery
My mind instantly jumped to Hero Prime as well, I do not doubt this will be reused in proper Hero colours one day, much like with Buzzworthy Bumblebee's Goldbug.
It would have to be a special release, considering it's a VNR Truck licensed from Volvo.
Oh definitely, hence why I mentioned Goldbug. Probably will be annoying to track down when it happens but I'll still gladly pay up for a new Hero Prime.
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 29th, 2022 @ 3:56pm CDT
Can see it pulling off hero prime if the legs are reversible but not sure what else it could be used for. Probably passing on this but I've liked some of the star wars holiday repaints (that I've also passed on).
Posted by MaximalNui on October 29th, 2022 @ 4:10pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:How the transformation is essentially reversed with the cab becoming the legs, one figure jumps to mind:
Transformers Generation 2 Sureshot Gallery
My mind instantly jumped to Hero Prime as well, I do not doubt this will be reused in proper Hero colours one day, much like with Buzzworthy Bumblebee's Goldbug.
It would have to be a special release, considering it's a VNR Truck licensed from Volvo.
Oh definitely, hence why I mentioned Goldbug. Probably will be annoying to track down when it happens but I'll still gladly pay up for a new Hero Prime.
If that's the case, I hope they at least manage to somehow flip the calves kibble in the Hero mold. Not a big deal, but it'd be much more accurate than as it is now.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 29th, 2022 @ 4:39pm CDT
MaximalNui wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:How the transformation is essentially reversed with the cab becoming the legs, one figure jumps to mind:
Transformers Generation 2 Sureshot Gallery
My mind instantly jumped to Hero Prime as well, I do not doubt this will be reused in proper Hero colours one day, much like with Buzzworthy Bumblebee's Goldbug.
It would have to be a special release, considering it's a VNR Truck licensed from Volvo.
Oh definitely, hence why I mentioned Goldbug. Probably will be annoying to track down when it happens but I'll still gladly pay up for a new Hero Prime.
If that's the case, I hope they at least manage to somehow flip the calves kibble in the Hero mold. Not a big deal, but it'd be much more accurate than as it is now.
For sure! Reminds me of how Unite Warriors Blast-Off and Shuttler have reversed torsos to better match their respective source material, so I could see them reversing the legs somehow someway to better match Hero Prime/Sureshot.
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2022 @ 4:50pm CDT
Posted by Grahf_ on October 29th, 2022 @ 5:19pm CDT
Other than that it looks like a mishmash of different designs. The pelvis, hips and thighs looks like Earthrise Prime but they're not. The lower arms and chest look like Legacy Prime but they're not. The backpack looks like Motormster's but it's not. The shoulders look like TR Prime's without the kibble but they're not. This is all upon a first glance at a picture of a picture as seen on a Facebook post though. Clearly, none of those parts are reused despite what the people commenting on those posts are saying. Someone thinks the entire thing is a retool of Motormaster and that we're getting a Christmas themed combiner.
I just wish the trailer was also new. That Earthrise trailer sucks. Maybe if they added in the entire weapons pack from the Centurion set it would be more worth it. You'd get the three additional Optimus Prime specific parts and then a bunch of other cool stuff...and a cage.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on October 29th, 2022 @ 5:33pm CDT
I probably won't end up getting this, sadly, but it's a very delightful flavor of cheese and I want to have it.
Posted by Triggerdick Megatron on October 29th, 2022 @ 5:37pm CDT
Christmas Optimus Prime.
The Santa hat on the Autobot symbol is a nice touch.
100 posts!
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 29th, 2022 @ 5:40pm CDT
Posted by Triggerdick Megatron on October 29th, 2022 @ 5:44pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:I think it works better to say "Holiday" Optimus Prime, makes it feel less specific for people who don't celebrate it. Kinda helps with it feel more in tune with the season of winter than just Christmas itself even if it's got some very Christmas-y aesthetics.
Yes but we can still troll the designers for it.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 29th, 2022 @ 6:00pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on October 29th, 2022 @ 6:46pm CDT
Posted by Starseeker on October 29th, 2022 @ 8:14pm CDT
Make it happen, Hasbro!
Posted by Emerje on October 29th, 2022 @ 8:51pm CDT
Is it really a licensed Volvo? It looks like one, but the box doesn't show the Volvo logo on the back.
Is it really a Leader despite what the graphic says? Most of the bot mode is folded up into the cab itself, the back portion is mostly chest and torso filler. the truck looks pretty small compared to Deluxe Shockwave nearby and the box it comes in isn't much bigger than Selects Magnificus' box.
Really feels like it's a case of "it's a Leader because it's complex, not because it's tall".
Emerje
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 29th, 2022 @ 8:55pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 29th, 2022 @ 9:02pm CDT
It's also hilarious, I am slowly assembling a multiversal Holiday shelf with Black Series, Super7, and now this.
Posted by Overcracker on October 29th, 2022 @ 9:16pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:I'm guessing it's Leader-class price rather than size thanks to the big ol' Earthrise trailer. Doesn't seem to be officially licensed from what I can tell, they didn't even use the Volvo logo on the totally-not-a-Volvo-styled-grill, just a regular ol' Autobot logo where it'd be. (I will admit I am not upset about a "Leader" being smaller instead of strictly having to be 9" just to be 9", but this does mean it'll probably have the exact same complexity as Earthrise Prime and Legacy Laser Prime.)
Its a licensed Vovlo truck. The Logo on the grill is a Volvo logo.
Also, the box has the big VNR logo indicating its a Licensed Volvo truck.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 29th, 2022 @ 9:18pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 29th, 2022 @ 9:20pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:I'm guessing it's Leader-class price rather than size thanks to the big ol' Earthrise trailer. Doesn't seem to be officially licensed from what I can tell, they didn't even use the Volvo logo on the totally-not-a-Volvo-styled-grill, just a regular ol' Autobot logo where it'd be. (I will admit I am not upset about a "Leader" being smaller instead of strictly having to be 9" just to be 9", but this does mean it'll probably have the exact same complexity as Earthrise Prime and Legacy Laser Prime.)
Its a licensed Vovlo truck. The Logo on the grill is a Volvo logo.
Also, the box has the big VNR logo indicating its a Licensed Volvo truck.
Oh really? I saw an Autobot logo, though I guess the pictures aren't high enough quality for me to have noticed.
Then scratch that, it really will need a BB rerelease later down the line like I thought!
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on October 29th, 2022 @ 11:25pm CDT
I know, right? I love it for that.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I absolutely love this. I will get it.
It's also hilarious
If they're willing to do silly stuff like this, I wonder if we can expect a new Pepsi Prime
Posted by Hokutron on October 30th, 2022 @ 2:03am CDT
Posted by Burn on October 30th, 2022 @ 3:37am CDT
Also bad placement and colour of the gun in alt mode.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 30th, 2022 @ 3:56am CDT
Burn wrote:I mean it's a good idea and all but that looks ... tacky.
Also bad placement and colour of the gun in alt mode.
THANK YOU!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 30th, 2022 @ 8:56am CDT
But it will be available on preorder WHERE?
It will not ne some hardcore exclusive that I'll have to import at high costs I hope?
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 30th, 2022 @ 10:59am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I want that goofy Prime so much!
But it will be available on preorder WHERE?
It will not ne some hardcore exclusive that I'll have to import at high costs I hope?
I'll amend the article now, but it should e available from Pulse at the very least...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 30th, 2022 @ 11:01am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I want that goofy Prime so much!
But it will be available on preorder WHERE?
It will not ne some hardcore exclusive that I'll have to import at high costs I hope?
I'll amend the article now, but it should e available from Pulse at the very least...
Urgh... Pulse...
Their 30$US of shipping can shove it.
Let's hope it will be available from somewhere else.
Posted by First-Aid on October 30th, 2022 @ 11:11am CDT
I said "But....new mold!"
My wife gave me The Look.
so I'm going to have to hide it....
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 30th, 2022 @ 11:11am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I want that goofy Prime so much!
But it will be available on preorder WHERE?
It will not ne some hardcore exclusive that I'll have to import at high costs I hope?
I'll amend the article now, but it should e available from Pulse at the very least...
Urgh... Pulse...
Their 30$US of shipping can shove it.
Let's hope it will be available from somewhere else.
We'll find out on Tuesday
Posted by Emerje on October 30th, 2022 @ 8:54pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on October 31st, 2022 @ 10:12am CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:How the transformation is essentially reversed with the cab becoming the legs, one figure jumps to mind:
Transformers Generation 2 Sureshot Gallery
Remember that Amazon Prime rumor from forever ago? I almost resigned myself to the thought it was a joke, but I could see it being retooled from this. And I totally agree about Sure shot, hope it happens. I can of course see molding from Earthrise and possibly even the laser version I have. Very interesting. Still need the Earthrise Coco Cola Optimus from the Earthrise mold!
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on October 31st, 2022 @ 10:14am CDT
First-Aid wrote:I saw this and said "NEW MOLD!" My wife saw it and said, "I'm not allowing that ugly thing in my house".
so I'm going to have to hide it....
I am not the best person to keep a secret
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on October 31st, 2022 @ 10:16am CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:If they're willing to do silly stuff like this, I wonder if we can expect a new Pepsi Prime
GIVE-IT-HERE
Posted by Overcracker on October 31st, 2022 @ 12:03pm CDT
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:How the transformation is essentially reversed with the cab becoming the legs, one figure jumps to mind:
Transformers Generation 2 Sureshot Gallery
Remember that Amazon Prime rumor from forever ago? I almost resigned myself to the thought it was a joke, but I could see it being retooled from this. And I totally agree about Sure shot, hope it happens. I can of course see molding from Earthrise and possibly even the laser version I have. Very interesting. Still need the Earthrise Coco Cola Optimus from the Earthrise mold!
Yep, I'm pretty sure this is that Amazon Prime mashup we got a description for, but never actually saw pictures of. It seems it's taken them quite a while to get it out.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ime/46063/
The cab looks interesting. Hope we get better pictures soon. The trailer is... well... Earthrise Prime's trailer so....
It is interesting they decided to peg the gun under the trailer rather than inside. Does that mean there's other stuff inside that precludes the storage of the gun there?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 31st, 2022 @ 7:38pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Less than two months to Christmas, I imagine it wont be a pre-order and will just be put up for sale.
Emerje
It was explicitly said to be a pre-order
Posted by Emerje on October 31st, 2022 @ 7:43pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Emerje wrote:Less than two months to Christmas, I imagine it wont be a pre-order and will just be put up for sale.
Emerje
It was explicitly said to be a pre-order
OK, but it can't be more than a few weeks. Wouldn't exactly make sense to release it mid December or January.
Emerje
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 31st, 2022 @ 7:49pm CDT
Emerje wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Emerje wrote:Less than two months to Christmas, I imagine it wont be a pre-order and will just be put up for sale.
Emerje
It was explicitly said to be a pre-order
OK, but it can't be more than a few weeks. Wouldn't exactly make sense to release it mid December or January.
Emerje
I won't disagree, some of the holiday/halloween Black Series figures were on PO for only weeks before shipping
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 31st, 2022 @ 9:46pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on November 1st, 2022 @ 12:13am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Would be nice if they included roller and the jet pack.
And 8 tiny Thunderhooves.
Emerje
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 1st, 2022 @ 1:44am CDT
Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Would be nice if they included roller and the jet pack.
And 8 tiny Thunderhooves.
Emerje
Didn't they make tiny thunderhooves? It's all there, Hasbro take our money.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 1st, 2022 @ 2:10pm CDT
Entertainment Earth, scheduled ship date, sometime in January
BBTS, scheduled ship date, December of 2023
I believe one of these is off a bit.
Posted by First-Aid on November 1st, 2022 @ 2:29pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hasbro Pulse, scheduled ship date, December 1st, 2022
Entertainment Earth, scheduled ship date, sometime in January
BBTS, scheduled ship date, December of 2023
I believe one of these is off a bit.
One of these things just doesn't belong here....
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on November 1st, 2022 @ 3:20pm CDT