Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada
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Two new and previously unheard of Transformers Platinum Edition listings have surfaced on Toys"R"Us Canada.
The first listing is titled "TRANSFORMERS - Platinum Edition - Optimus Prime (Year of the Horse) Figure - English Edition", priced at $139.99, and scheduled to release in December. Based on the description it seems likely this will be a reissue of the Masterpiece MP-10 Optimus Prime mold. However, the additional info mentions 2 AA batteries, which are not required for the MP-10 mold.
The second is titled as "TRA SUPREME STARSCREAM CNY PLATINUM" with a $119.99 price, but no description beyond the name. This is also scheduled for a December release.
The listings can be found at the following links, and the Optimus Prime product description can be found mirrored below.
TRANSFORMERS - Platinum Edition - Optimus Prime (Year of the Horse) Figure - English Edition
TRA SUPREME STARSCREAM CNY PLATINUM
The first listing is titled "TRANSFORMERS - Platinum Edition - Optimus Prime (Year of the Horse) Figure - English Edition", priced at $139.99, and scheduled to release in December. Based on the description it seems likely this will be a reissue of the Masterpiece MP-10 Optimus Prime mold. However, the additional info mentions 2 AA batteries, which are not required for the MP-10 mold.
The second is titled as "TRA SUPREME STARSCREAM CNY PLATINUM" with a $119.99 price, but no description beyond the name. This is also scheduled for a December release.
The listings can be found at the following links, and the Optimus Prime product description can be found mirrored below.
TRANSFORMERS - Platinum Edition - Optimus Prime (Year of the Horse) Figure - English Edition
TRA SUPREME STARSCREAM CNY PLATINUM
For millions of years, noble Optimus Prime has led the Autobots in their war against the tyranny of Megatron and his evil Decepticons. His unwavering courage in the face of centuries of desperate battle is an inspiration to his comrades. He is an unstoppable warrior and a flawless leader; pushing ahead through the darkest times in the history of Cybertron. He remains unbowed, unbroken and always committed to victory.
The leader of the Autobots is back and more unstoppable than ever! Everyone will know that this mighty Year of the Horse Optimus Prime figure is the ultimate Autobot, because the Matrix of Leadership fits in his chest. He'll shred his Decepticon enemies with his Energon axe in robot mode, and flatten them in truck mode! Convert his trailer to a battle station with a maintenance dock, where you can store his ion cannon and Energon axe. Your Transformers adventures will be off the hook with this Optimus Prime figure!
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Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509405)
Posted by Seibertron on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:13am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:13am CDT
I swear they are missing some fun opportunities to release special editions of the Beast Wars animals that tie into this. They could release Machkick with a convoy head or do a special edition of Machkick or something for year of the horse.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509407)
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:18am CDT
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:18am CDT
I apologise in advance.
Am I interested in these? Neigh.
Badumtish etc.
Am I interested in these? Neigh.
Badumtish etc.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509409)
Posted by quickmixed on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:23am CDT
My thoughts were along the same lines when they announced the year of the snake figures. Would have been sweet to get a re-release of Cohrada with a flash new paint job.
Posted by quickmixed on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:23am CDT
Seibertron wrote:I swear they are missing some fun opportunities to release special editions of the Beast Wars animals that tie into this. They could release Machkick with a convoy head or do a special edition of Machkick or something for year of the horse.
My thoughts were along the same lines when they announced the year of the snake figures. Would have been sweet to get a re-release of Cohrada with a flash new paint job.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509410)
Posted by El Duque on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:24am CDT
Posted by El Duque on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:24am CDT
The Prime is almost certainly a version of MP-10 and the Screamer is probably the Cybertron Supreme version. I believe the Cybertron Supreme Screamer was on a list of rumored reissue from a while back.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509412)
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:27am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:27am CDT
I wish it were a crazy done up Galaxy Convoy/Cybertron OP, since they're apparently using the Supreme Starscream mold. I could have more off the hook adventures that way.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509414)
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:29am CDT
I'm really curious to see a horse deco on anything, to be honest.
There are so many ways in which people (neigh-sayers) can complain about it.
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:29am CDT
El Duque wrote:The Prime is almost certainly a version of MP-10 and the Screamer is probably the Cybertron Supreme version. I believe the Cybertron Supreme Screamer was on a list of rumored reissue from a while back.
I'm really curious to see a horse deco on anything, to be honest.
There are so many ways in which people (neigh-sayers) can complain about it.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509415)
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:33am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:33am CDT
Think of all the horse puns we're missing out on. The mare thought of it...
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509416)
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:35am CDT
I'm already getting a little horse. Maybe we should stop, before it gets foal..
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:35am CDT
ScottyP wrote:Think of all the horse puns we're missing out on. The mare thought of it...
I'm already getting a little horse. Maybe we should stop, before it gets foal..
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509417)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:36am CDT
Wasn't Cybertron Prime one of the rumored reissues as well?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:36am CDT
ScottyP wrote:I wish it were a crazy done up Galaxy Convoy/Cybertron OP, since they're apparently using the Supreme Starscream mold. I could have more off the hook adventures that way.
Wasn't Cybertron Prime one of the rumored reissues as well?
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509422)
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:45am CDT
I think so, but they may have just been horsing around.
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:45am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:ScottyP wrote:I wish it were a crazy done up Galaxy Convoy/Cybertron OP, since they're apparently using the Supreme Starscream mold. I could have more off the hook adventures that way.
Wasn't Cybertron Prime one of the rumored reissues as well?
I think so, but they may have just been horsing around.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509426)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:01am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:01am CDT
Now, hold on a sec, guys. I'm not too sure that this might be the MP Optimus mold. Wasn't there a different Optimus mold on the list of Hasbro Asia exclusives?
*goes to check*
Ah, yep, and looks like someone else noticed first:
This could indeed be the Cybertron OP mold, but the description does mention an axe, which this toy did not have. Well, maybe that could be a new accessory for it, like how Omega Supreme had a new head and claw, and how Ultra Magnus had the Forge and all new tooling.
And Cybertron Wing Saber was also on that list, so he might not be too far behind.
Though, that still leaves rereleases of the G1 Star Saber, G1 Dai Atlas, Optimus Primal, "Special Air Jordan X Transformers Black Convoy", and "CNY RID Ultra Magnus" unaccounted for.
*goes to check*
Ah, yep, and looks like someone else noticed first:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Wasn't Cybertron Prime one of the rumored reissues as well?
This could indeed be the Cybertron OP mold, but the description does mention an axe, which this toy did not have. Well, maybe that could be a new accessory for it, like how Omega Supreme had a new head and claw, and how Ultra Magnus had the Forge and all new tooling.
And Cybertron Wing Saber was also on that list, so he might not be too far behind.
Though, that still leaves rereleases of the G1 Star Saber, G1 Dai Atlas, Optimus Primal, "Special Air Jordan X Transformers Black Convoy", and "CNY RID Ultra Magnus" unaccounted for.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509427)
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:08am CDT
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:08am CDT
It also mentions a trailer and ion cannon, making the MP guess a more stable one. Though not furlong.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509428)
Posted by El Duque on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:13am CDT
I did a little more checking and the addition info on the listing mentions 2 AA batteries, which would point to the Cybtertron Leader Prime, but the description is clearly MP-10. Time will tell.
Posted by El Duque on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:13am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Now, hold on a sec, guys. I'm not too sure that this might be the MP Optimus mold. Wasn't there a different Optimus mold on the list of Hasbro Asia exclusives?
*goes to check*
Ah, yep, and looks like someone else noticed first:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Wasn't Cybertron Prime one of the rumored reissues as well?
This could indeed be the Cybertron OP mold, but the description does mention an axe, which this toy did not have. Well, maybe that could be a new accessory for it, like how Omega Supreme had a new head and claw, and how Ultra Magnus had the Forge and all new tooling.
And Cybertron Wing Saber was also on that list, so he might not be too far behind.
Though, that still leaves rereleases of the G1 Star Saber, G1 Dai Atlas, Optimus Primal, "Special Air Jordan X Transformers Black Convoy", and "CNY RID Ultra Magnus" unaccounted for.
I did a little more checking and the addition info on the listing mentions 2 AA batteries, which would point to the Cybtertron Leader Prime, but the description is clearly MP-10. Time will tell.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509430)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:18am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:18am CDT
Cybertron Prime had a trailer. And a gun that Hasbro could call an "ion cannon" if they wanted to.Va'al wrote:It also mentions a trailer and ion cannon, making the MP guess a more stable one. Though not furlong.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509432)
Posted by GuyIncognito on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:22am CDT
Posted by GuyIncognito on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:22am CDT
I wouldn't make much of the fact that they mention it needing batteries. I've seen other TRU listings for figures that don't use batteries but say they do in the TRU computers.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509433)
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:23am CDT
Fair en-hoof.
But see El Duque's post above.
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 10:23am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Cybertron Prime had a trailer. And a gun that Hasbro could call an "ion cannon" if they wanted to.Va'al wrote:It also mentions a trailer and ion cannon, making the MP guess a more stable one. Though not furlong.
Fair en-hoof.
But see El Duque's post above.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509464)
Posted by Dead Metal on August 5th, 2013 @ 11:34am CDT
But Cybertron Prime's trailer can't convert into battle station with maintenance dock. Nore does he have a trailer, his "truck-mode" splits in half, one for the bot while the rest becomes wings for his powered up mode.
This'll be be interesting to see.
Posted by Dead Metal on August 5th, 2013 @ 11:34am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Cybertron Prime had a trailer. And a gun that Hasbro could call an "ion cannon" if they wanted to.Va'al wrote:It also mentions a trailer and ion cannon, making the MP guess a more stable one. Though not furlong.
But Cybertron Prime's trailer can't convert into battle station with maintenance dock. Nore does he have a trailer, his "truck-mode" splits in half, one for the bot while the rest becomes wings for his powered up mode.
This'll be be interesting to see.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509483)
Posted by sixshot20 on August 5th, 2013 @ 12:42pm CDT
Posted by sixshot20 on August 5th, 2013 @ 12:42pm CDT
I would love the Optimus to be the MP mold I was never able to get him when he was released. I just wonder what differences their will be, I assume the trailer will be painted a new color like year of the dragon Optimus.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509486)
Posted by gothsaurus on August 5th, 2013 @ 1:07pm CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on August 5th, 2013 @ 1:07pm CDT
SPOILERS! First official pic of Year of the Horse Prime below.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509487)
Posted by Mindmaster on August 5th, 2013 @ 1:09pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on August 5th, 2013 @ 1:09pm CDT
I think the first Platinum Optimus Prime was good enough. But two? C'mon. 
If it's any better than the first one, then I'll take back what I said.
Starscream? Possible Cybertron Supreme Starscream reissue? Oh, yes please.
If it's any better than the first one, then I'll take back what I said.Starscream? Possible Cybertron Supreme Starscream reissue? Oh, yes please.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509488)
Posted by sixshot20 on August 5th, 2013 @ 1:12pm CDT
Sweet they are using the MP mold
Posted by sixshot20 on August 5th, 2013 @ 1:12pm CDT
gothsaurus wrote:SPOILERS! First official pic of Year of the Horse Prime below.
Sweet they are using the MP mold
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509498)
Posted by Dead Metal on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:10pm CDT
Want
Posted by Dead Metal on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:10pm CDT
gothsaurus wrote:SPOILERS! First official pic of Year of the Horse Prime below.
Want
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509509)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:33pm CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:33pm CDT
Listings are gone, but the prices were over $100. For that price, the molds "better" be the Masterpiece molds. Cybertron Starscream is an oversized brick... however, a MP Starscream (using the new MP seeker mold and all the lovely crown bits) might be worth the price.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509512)
Posted by Mindmaster on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:37pm CDT
Forget a reissue of Cybertron King Starscream, that's EVEN BETTER!
Oh, and for God's sake, please do a United States release.
Posted by Mindmaster on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:37pm CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:...a MP Starscream (using the new MP seeker mold and all the lovely crown bits) might be worth the price.
Forget a reissue of Cybertron King Starscream, that's EVEN BETTER!
Oh, and for God's sake, please do a United States release.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509515)
Posted by gothsaurus on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:52pm CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:52pm CDT
I wish Hasbro would take the opportunity of the 30th anniversary as an excuse to push out some of the developed but never released very much fan-wanted items from Animated, etc. End of line stuff. Robot Heroes of Laserbeak, etc. Titanium Cliffjumper and Bumblebee in G1 spaceship form...
What other cancelled items am I leaving out here? Stuff they made prototypes and revealed, but didn't get around to putting out that would be awesome in the 30th line??
Ah well. Will try to go into this open minded. Maybe it will be a cool repaint.
What other cancelled items am I leaving out here? Stuff they made prototypes and revealed, but didn't get around to putting out that would be awesome in the 30th line??
Ah well. Will try to go into this open minded. Maybe it will be a cool repaint.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509516)
Posted by Mindmaster on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:54pm CDT
Well, there's that Devcon from Energon Slugslinger that would've looked amazing had it been released as a BotCon exclusive as planned.
Posted by Mindmaster on August 5th, 2013 @ 2:54pm CDT
gothsaurus wrote:What other cancelled items am I leaving out here? Stuff they made prototypes and revealed, but didn't get around to putting out that would be awesome in the 30th line??
Well, there's that Devcon from Energon Slugslinger that would've looked amazing had it been released as a BotCon exclusive as planned.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509527)
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2013 @ 3:38pm CDT
That would certainly stirrup some controversy.
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2013 @ 3:38pm CDT
gothsaurus wrote:SPOILERS! First official pic of Year of the Horse Prime below.
That would certainly stirrup some controversy.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509532)
Posted by MenaceRX on August 5th, 2013 @ 3:56pm CDT
Posted by MenaceRX on August 5th, 2013 @ 3:56pm CDT
I didnt pick up an MP10 in 2012, so if its a re-release I will take 1 please! Other wise depends on the paint apps and what we are actually getting here.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509533)
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 4:07pm CDT
Yeah, it's already sad(dle) to see fans whinning about MPs.
Don't want the give them another reason to do so.
Posted by Va'al on August 5th, 2013 @ 4:07pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:gothsaurus wrote:SPOILERS! First official pic of Year of the Horse Prime below.
That would certainly stirrup some controversy.
Yeah, it's already sad(dle) to see fans whinning about MPs.
Don't want the give them another reason to do so.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509536)
Posted by sixshot20 on August 5th, 2013 @ 4:21pm CDT
Yeah I want to more canceled Transformers Animated toys released. That would include bumblebee(recolor), Goldfire Grimlock, Waspinator(Bumblebee mold), Vortex Blurr, and Mudbuster Bulkhead that's all I can think of but hope I am wrong and their are more.
Posted by sixshot20 on August 5th, 2013 @ 4:21pm CDT
gothsaurus wrote:I wish Hasbro would take the opportunity of the 30th anniversary as an excuse to push out some of the developed but never released very much fan-wanted items from Animated, etc. End of line stuff. Robot Heroes of Laserbeak, etc. Titanium Cliffjumper and Bumblebee in G1 spaceship form...
What other cancelled items am I leaving out here? Stuff they made prototypes and revealed, but didn't get around to putting out that would be awesome in the 30th line??
Ah well. Will try to go into this open minded. Maybe it will be a cool repaint.
Yeah I want to more canceled Transformers Animated toys released. That would include bumblebee(recolor), Goldfire Grimlock, Waspinator(Bumblebee mold), Vortex Blurr, and Mudbuster Bulkhead that's all I can think of but hope I am wrong and their are more.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509539)
Posted by Neurie on August 5th, 2013 @ 4:32pm CDT
Posted by Neurie on August 5th, 2013 @ 4:32pm CDT
2 x AA batteries?
Sounds like Armada or Energon Prime to me.
Sounds like Armada or Energon Prime to me.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509540)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 5th, 2013 @ 4:41pm CDT
Cybertron Prime also has electronics, for his left cannon. However, it requires two AAA:
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 5th, 2013 @ 4:41pm CDT
Neurie wrote:2 x AA batteries?
Sounds like Armada or Energon Prime to me.
Cybertron Prime also has electronics, for his left cannon. However, it requires two AAA:
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509572)
Posted by sixshot20 on August 5th, 2013 @ 7:05pm CDT
It cannot be Armada or Energon because they do not have Matrix of leaderships that fit inside of their chest. Cybertron Optimus does have a matrix for his chest but o didn't know he took triple A batteries. Does MP OPtimus have any room for batteries?
Posted by sixshot20 on August 5th, 2013 @ 7:05pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Neurie wrote:2 x AA batteries?
Sounds like Armada or Energon Prime to me.
Cybertron Prime also has electronics, for his left cannon. However, it requires two AAA:
It cannot be Armada or Energon because they do not have Matrix of leaderships that fit inside of their chest. Cybertron Optimus does have a matrix for his chest but o didn't know he took triple A batteries. Does MP OPtimus have any room for batteries?
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509594)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2013 @ 8:50pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2013 @ 8:50pm CDT
As usual, Quebec get the shaft.
Screw you, TrU. I will buy them from BBTS instead.
Screw you, TrU. I will buy them from BBTS instead.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509595)
Posted by xyl360 on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:07pm CDT
Next time you get a chance (convention or whatever) would you PLEASE pester them about that? I mean really, what a missed (and quite frickin' OBVIOUS) opportunity to do something cool that actually makes sense.
Posted by xyl360 on August 5th, 2013 @ 9:07pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:I swear they are missing some fun opportunities to release special editions of the Beast Wars animals that tie into this. They could release Machkick with a convoy head or do a special edition of Machkick or something for year of the horse.
Next time you get a chance (convention or whatever) would you PLEASE pester them about that? I mean really, what a missed (and quite frickin' OBVIOUS) opportunity to do something cool that actually makes sense.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509619)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2013 @ 11:54pm CDT
"Platinum Edition" was just Hasbro US's way of justifying American releases of these Hasbro Asia exclusives. The first one, "Year of the Dragon" Ultimate Optimus Prime, wasn't even released as a Platinum Edition toy, but as a mere DOTM toy.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2013 @ 11:54pm CDT
There are 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac. These toys started off as Chinese New Year exclusives by Hasbro Asia, and thus far have done the Dragon and the Snake. After the Horse, there's still the Sheep, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, the Pig, the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, and the Rabbit to do, and there aren't any signs of them stopping.Mindmaster wrote:I think the first Platinum Optimus Prime was good enough. But two? C'mon.
"Platinum Edition" was just Hasbro US's way of justifying American releases of these Hasbro Asia exclusives. The first one, "Year of the Dragon" Ultimate Optimus Prime, wasn't even released as a Platinum Edition toy, but as a mere DOTM toy.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509627)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 6th, 2013 @ 12:29am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 6th, 2013 @ 12:29am CDT
Arctorro pointed something out of interest - c-001-super-fire-convoy-2014-reissue-preliminary-preorder-p1509626.php
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509874)
Posted by Sodan-1 on August 6th, 2013 @ 6:42pm CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on August 6th, 2013 @ 6:42pm CDT
Three Chinese New Years, three special edition Optimus Primes.
Can we try and be a little more creative please, Hasbro?
Can we try and be a little more creative please, Hasbro?
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509876)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 6th, 2013 @ 6:45pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 6th, 2013 @ 6:45pm CDT
We got nine more CNY Optimus Primes to go.Sodan-1 wrote:Three Chinese New Years, three special edition Optimus Primes.
Can we try and be a little more creative please, Hasbro?
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1509884)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2013 @ 7:12pm CDT
I call the G1 mold will be re-used.
Again.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2013 @ 7:12pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:We got nine more CHY Optimus Primes to go.Sodan-1 wrote:Three Chinese New Years, three special edition Optimus Primes.
Can we try and be a little more creative please, Hasbro?
I call the G1 mold will be re-used.
Again.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1510243)
Posted by Sodan-1 on August 8th, 2013 @ 6:28am CDT
Honestly I'll be surprised if they go the distance with this. Twelve years seems like a long time for a toy company to be doing the same thing year after year.
I'll sacrifice all understanding of the term 'logic' if we don't get an Optimus Primal in '16. (And to anyone with a degree in zoology; yes, I know monkeys are not apes. )
Posted by Sodan-1 on August 8th, 2013 @ 6:28am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:We got nine more CNY Optimus Primes to go.Sodan-1 wrote:Three Chinese New Years, three special edition Optimus Primes.
Can we try and be a little more creative please, Hasbro?
Honestly I'll be surprised if they go the distance with this. Twelve years seems like a long time for a toy company to be doing the same thing year after year.
Seibertron wrote:I swear they are missing some fun opportunities to release special editions of the Beast Wars animals that tie into this.
I'll sacrifice all understanding of the term 'logic' if we don't get an Optimus Primal in '16. (And to anyone with a degree in zoology; yes, I know monkeys are not apes.
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Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1510255)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2013 @ 8:04am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2013 @ 8:04am CDT
Suppose they use the Optimus Minor mold instead.Sodan-1 wrote:Seibertron wrote:I swear they are missing some fun opportunities to release special editions of the Beast Wars animals that tie into this.
I'll sacrifice all understanding of the term 'logic' if we don't get an Optimus Primal in '16. (And to anyone with a degree in zoology; yes, I know monkeys are not apes.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1511075)
Posted by Sodan-1 on August 11th, 2013 @ 12:20pm CDT
Now you see that would make sense. Which is precisely why they won't do it.
Posted by Sodan-1 on August 11th, 2013 @ 12:20pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Suppose they use the Optimus Minor mold instead.Sodan-1 wrote:Seibertron wrote:I swear they are missing some fun opportunities to release special editions of the Beast Wars animals that tie into this.
I'll sacrifice all understanding of the term 'logic' if we don't get an Optimus Primal in '16. (And to anyone with a degree in zoology; yes, I know monkeys are not apes.
Now you see that would make sense. Which is precisely why they won't do it.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1511111)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 11th, 2013 @ 2:23pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 11th, 2013 @ 2:23pm CDT
Right, they'll use B'Boom, instead.Sodan-1 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Suppose they use the Optimus Minor mold instead.Sodan-1 wrote:Seibertron wrote:I swear they are missing some fun opportunities to release special editions of the Beast Wars animals that tie into this.
I'll sacrifice all understanding of the term 'logic' if we don't get an Optimus Primal in '16. (And to anyone with a degree in zoology; yes, I know monkeys are not apes.
Now you see that would make sense. Which is precisely why they won't do it.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1511120)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 11th, 2013 @ 2:35pm CDT
Nope, they'll use Bantor
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 11th, 2013 @ 2:35pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Right, they'll use B'Boom, instead.Sodan-1 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Suppose they use the Optimus Minor mold instead.Sodan-1 wrote:Seibertron wrote:I swear they are missing some fun opportunities to release special editions of the Beast Wars animals that tie into this.
I'll sacrifice all understanding of the term 'logic' if we don't get an Optimus Primal in '16. (And to anyone with a degree in zoology; yes, I know monkeys are not apes.
Now you see that would make sense. Which is precisely why they won't do it.
Nope, they'll use Bantor
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1511140)
Posted by Dead Metal on August 11th, 2013 @ 4:13pm CDT
Nope, ROTF Leader Starscream in Optimus Prime colouring with a weird Prime head.
Posted by Dead Metal on August 11th, 2013 @ 4:13pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Right, they'll use B'Boom, instead.Sodan-1 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Suppose they use the Optimus Minor mold instead.Sodan-1 wrote:Seibertron wrote:I swear they are missing some fun opportunities to release special editions of the Beast Wars animals that tie into this.
I'll sacrifice all understanding of the term 'logic' if we don't get an Optimus Primal in '16. (And to anyone with a degree in zoology; yes, I know monkeys are not apes.
Now you see that would make sense. Which is precisely why they won't do it.
Nope, they'll use Bantor
Nope, ROTF Leader Starscream in Optimus Prime colouring with a weird Prime head.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1511142)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 11th, 2013 @ 4:23pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 11th, 2013 @ 4:23pm CDT
Nah, they'll save him for the Year of the Rooster.Dead Metal wrote:Nope, ROTF Leader Starscream in Optimus Prime colouring with a weird Prime head.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1511143)
Posted by Dead Metal on August 11th, 2013 @ 4:27pm CDT
Nope, they'll be using Bludgeon for that one, but in Ultra Magnus colours and a Primal head.
Posted by Dead Metal on August 11th, 2013 @ 4:27pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Nah, they'll save him for the Year of the Rooster.Dead Metal wrote:Nope, ROTF Leader Starscream in Optimus Prime colouring with a weird Prime head.
Nope, they'll be using Bludgeon for that one, but in Ultra Magnus colours and a Primal head.
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1511340)
Posted by ScottyP on August 12th, 2013 @ 12:52pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on August 12th, 2013 @ 12:52pm CDT
Aren't all the Beast Wars Basic molds lost or destroyed or banished to another dimension or something?
Re: Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime & Starscream Listings on Toys"R"Us Canada (1511344)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 12th, 2013 @ 1:00pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 12th, 2013 @ 1:00pm CDT
Ah, we're just jesting around for fun. I don't think we're really expecting an actual return of the Optimus Minor mold.ScottyP wrote:Aren't all the Beast Wars Basic molds lost or destroyed or banished to another dimension or something?
