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[Autobot Dash]

But Drift "Helicopter mode" is a repaint too, and I think this mode will apear in the movie.

No, Drift's helicopter toy is more than a mere repaint. It's remold, with a new head and new parts.

Agree.
But is unjust to me.

I don't remember a single one robot in the previous 3 movies that appeared only in vehicle mode. Maybe I'm wrong. So I think that he will shows his face (I hope).

Maybe they did that (the repaint) because he is not very important. Or maybe lack of time to made a original mold to him. Maybe the two.
I don't know, is only speculation.

Rollbar is not in the movie. Shane's car is not a robot in the movie. They just made this toy to make more money. Ir's not even a movie mold.

Naked truth.

[Sabrblade]

But Drift "Helicopter mode" is a repaint too, and I think this mode will apear in the movie.

No, Drift's helicopter toy is more than a mere repaint. It's remold, with a new head and new parts.

Agree.
But is unjust to me.

Why? That toy's a movie mold. They wouldn't put a character in these movies if his only toy (1 Step changer aside) wasn't a movie mold.

[GuyIncognito]

Is this Rollbar an homage to Armada Minicon Rollbar?

[Sabrblade]

Is this Rollbar an homage to Armada Minicon Rollbar?

Not when Armada Rollbar wasn't rally-colored. They just took the deco of Shane's car, put it on a toy with a somewhat similar altmode, and slapped an existing name on it.

[GuyIncognito]

Maybe you can't call it an homage, but... I don't know, seems like they at least took a few design cues from Armada Rollbar. White body, purple thigs,... I don't think the color similarities are just coincidence.

[Autobot Dash]

But Drift "Helicopter mode" is a repaint too, and I think this mode will apear in the movie.

No, Drift's helicopter toy is more than a mere repaint. It's remold, with a new head and new parts.

Agree.
But is unjust to me.

Why? That toy's a movie mold. They wouldn't put a character in these movies if his only toy (1 Step changer aside) wasn't a movie mold.

Unjust (in my opinion) because:
1) Almost sure that the "Helicopter Drift" in movie is not the same helicopter model of Skyhammer (DOTM), presuming that he will transforming in a helicopter...
I live in Brazil, so I didn't watch the AOE movie yet.
I think the 1SC (1 Step Changer) is more movie accurate (again: my speculation)

2) Drift deserves a triple-changer mold - if he is a triple-changer in the movie.

3) If not (if he simply change his alternate mode during the movie history), he deserves a exclusive helicopter mold.

[ScottyP]

I'd love an original mold Drift Triple-Changer too but you know we'll just end up with a blue/black Springer repaint.

[Autobot Dash]

I'd love an original mold Drift Triple-Changer too but you know we'll just end up with a blue/black Springer repaint.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

I guess not, because Springer is not a mold of the movie line (sign).

[El Duque]

We have yet another redeco of the popular Transformers: Age of Extinction Evasion Mode Optimus Prime to report this morning, Takara Tomy has announced a gold plated Lucky Draw Version! To register to win one must purchase LA01 Battle Command Optimus Prime then mail in the entry form. Check out the image mirrored below. Thanks to Cyberpath for the heads up.

[El Duque]

Our friends over the Transformers Columbia Facebook page have shared a boatload of new official Transformers: Age of Extinction product images. The figures include:

• Platinum Edition Leader Class Grimlock and Optimus Prime Set
• One Step Changers: Bumblebee, Drift, Galvatron, Slug, Steeljaw
• Power Battlers: Grimlock, Galvatron, Snarl, Slug, Lockdown
• Titan: Lockdown

[megatronus]

Ugh. Probably wouldn't have splurged on Takara's heavily silvered Leader Prime if I had known about this:

[Uncontrolable_myosin]

that spinning mace grimlock... smh

[Ravage XK]

Looks like somebody is trying to punch their way out of Spinning Mace Grimlocks backside, no wonder he's screaming!

[leokearon]

Mammy make the awful toys go away

[Doubledealer93]

I will take 3 steeljaws. Also where the hell are all the decepticobs for the generations line?

[Cyberpath]

So, do you think AoE Prime (the new design) will get a better toy than the Leader Class and First Edition ones in the not too distant future? (Considering the contrast between his new streamlined robot-body and the bulky Western Star semi, is it even possible?)
What can I say, I kind of wanted one after watching the movie but neither looks like they're worth it.

Also, any new detail about his Evolution 2-pack? (date/price/availability..)

[Observedhalo]

Was going to pick up the Plat 2-Paxk, but they definitly looked better at Botcon.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

So, do you think AoE Prime (the new design) will get a better toy than the Leader Class and First Edition ones in the not too distant future? (Considering the contrast between his new streamlined robot-body and the bulky Western Star semi, is it even possible?)
What can I say, I kind of wanted one after watching the movie but neither looks like they're worth it.

It's the best we're going to get for a good while. Plus, the Movie line line will last only until the end of the year, so if you want to get a representation of Prime, either get them now or wait until the next movie.

by the by, Don't make the mistake of grabbing either the First Edition Prime, or its Platinum Silver Knight repaint.

Also, any new detail about his Evolution 2-pack? (date/price/availability..)

- Has Evasion Mode with added blue flame detailing, and Classics Voyager Prime.
- Both have chrome pieces
- Toys 'R Us exclusive like the other Evolution 2-packs.
- Expect it to be released late Summer/early Fall.

[Midnight_Fox]

I will take 3 steeljaws. Also where the hell are all the decepticobs for the generations line?

Apparently, kids hate buying villains.


Must apply to characters who are jerkholes, too, cause I keep seeing plenty of TF4 Autobots on shelves, too.

[ALCblackout2498]

Sorry but that grimlock and optimus are just hideous...

[Siger]

Sorry but that grimlock and optimus are just hideous...

Don't be sorry, tell it like it is. They were bad/average molds to begin with. Maybe they are good to kids but the rest of us don't want that huge backpack on Optimus when he's "Extremely" streamlined in the movie. And Grimlock's dino mode looks like some weird disproportionate mutant lizard rather than a T-Rex.

[Uncontrolable_myosin]

The most streamline ver of Optimus will probably be the upcoming DMK one, that'll probably be the best there is

[Janus Prime]

I like the molding on Steeljaw and Snarl looks great, it´s nice to see that the 1 Step Changers are getting better.

[Bumblevivisector]

I foresee Mace-Spinnin' Grimlock reviving some extinct Shake-Weight memes.

Along with all my dumb Ass-Master jokes. "Grimlock challenges Nebulos-based Autobot commander Gluteus Maximus to a--"

NO! No, must fight it! RRRRRGH!

[Megatron Wolf]

i dont know why but i kinda like that high octane 1 step bumblebee, not sure if hes a must have but a clearance figure for sure. Steeljaw and slag on the other hand are must buy, just hope walmart keeps these guys at $8. Even chopper drift looks pretty good, reminds me of that one scout mold from energon, the names elude me at the moment. The rest is pretty much garbage, i dont think the AoE line is going to last very long. Its nothing more than repaints & 4 different versions of the same character.