Back of the box for Transformers: Tribute Optimus Prime / Orion Pax 2-Pack

"Humble data scientist"? So I guess they're going with the Dreamwave War Within backstory rather than TFP's librarian, G1's factory worker or IDW's super-cop?

Kurona wrote:"Humble data scientist"? So I guess they're going with the Dreamwave War Within backstory rather than TFP's librarian, G1's factory worker or IDW's super-cop?

That was Optronix, though. Orion Pax as a data clerk/archivist/librarian was Aligned.

If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

Highbrowseyebrows wrote:If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

Terrsolpix wrote:

Highbrowseyebrows wrote:If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

In Transformers Prime Megatron's name used to be Megatronus

Great set! This will give the chance to those who missed out on the original WFC Optimus. It go for insane prices on Ebay for years now.

steals_your_goats wrote:

Terrsolpix wrote:

Highbrowseyebrows wrote:If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

In Transformers Prime Megatron's name used to be Megatronus

That's why I said apart from name.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Great set! This will give the chance to those who missed out on the original WFC Optimus. It go for insane prices on Ebay for years now.

Not only that, but has a much more tasteful blue accent color! Also doesn't hurt that it is a box set and will probably sell slower. Well, that's assuming it goes the bee vs steeljaw box and not chaos on velocitron.

Terrsolpix wrote:

Highbrowseyebrows wrote:If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

they could go gladiator megatron and decepticon leader megatron

This is a weird sort of thing, and i kind of like it, even if I won't buy it

If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Oooooh they even have the head sculpt. I can definitely see this happening. The mold isn't perfect but I doubt we'd get any remolding on it.

Terrsolpix wrote:

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Oooooh they even have the head sculpt. I can definitely see this happening. The mold isn't perfect but I doubt we'd get any remolding on it.

Well Twin-Twist is the only one that turns into any kind of Mining Vehicle

leokearon wrote:

Terrsolpix wrote:

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Oooooh they even have the head sculpt. I can definitely see this happening. The mold isn't perfect but I doubt we'd get any remolding on it.

Well Twin-Twist is the only one that turns into any kind of Mining Vehicle

That's why it's not perfect. If it had a singular drill, then it would be perfect.

Terrsolpix wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Terrsolpix wrote:

Highbrowseyebrows wrote:If they are making an Orion and Optimus pack. Would they try to make a Megatron and Megatronus sorta thing.

The two aren't related as side from name, but I don't know what they would retool into Megatronus. I hope they wouldn't reuse the RID mold if they were to hypothetically do this.

In Transformers Prime Megatron's name used to be Megatronus

That's why I said apart from name.

They probably specifically meant pre-war-Megatron Megatronus for the boxset, not member-of-the-Thirteen Megatronus.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Great set! This will give the chance to those who missed out on the original WFC Optimus. It go for insane prices on Ebay for years now.

I'm pretty sure that this boxset is going to be around $30-$40 USD, so yes, it would be a bit more cheaper if the set was around that price range. You'll be getting the most for your wallet. The Titans Return Kup isn't a bad figure, but I would rather see the Generations Sergeant Kup get retooled as Orion Pax; I think he will just look better.

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Great set! This will give the chance to those who missed out on the original WFC Optimus. It go for insane prices on Ebay for years now.

I'm pretty sure that this boxset is going to be around $30-$40 USD, so yes, it would be a bit more cheaper if the set was around that price range. You'll be getting the most for your wallet. The Titans Return Kup isn't a bad figure, but I would rather see the Generations Sergeant Kup get retooled as Orion Pax; I think he will just look better.

Really? The torso just really couldn't work as any other character without major reengineering.

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

I would very much like this. He looks pretty . Plus, any opportunity to get a WfC Megatron (which, next to TR Megs, is probably my hypothetical favorite representation of the character) like I hopefully will Optimus here would be very welcome.

Site sponsor TFsource has put the Transformers Tribute Optimus Prime Orion Pax two pack up on their website for preorder! The set is expected to ship in August of this year and is going for $59.99. Check out the page here and let us know in the discussion forums if you'll be jumping at the chance to by this pair of primes!

Ya know I get it. It's an exclusive, an Asian exclusive at that but I was expecting 30-40 not $60. Oh well. Cheers to anyone who gets it

I was all for this set. And then I saw $60. Money may be tight but $60 for 2 deluxes... no thank you

Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

That WFC Optimus was once worth 60$US alone on Ebay a while back. Now, if you want one, it's "only" 30$US on average plus shipping.

So, eh, options.

Ah the most wonderful time of the year, movie season. A time every few years when people trip over themselves to pay inflated prices.

I said this on TFW, so I'll say it here too.
Because the set hasn't been officially revealed, I wouldn't take that $60 price tag as the real price.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

CW deluxes were $20 (at TRU anyway) but TR, unless you're getting soaked by online seller, those are more like $15 and change (including tax).

Optimum Supreme wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

CW deluxes were $20 (at TRU anyway) but TR, unless you're getting soaked by online seller, those are more like $15 and change (including tax).

Who's to say they're not taking movie pricing for that set? It's more monies!

Optimum Supreme wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

CW deluxes were $20 (at TRU anyway) but TR, unless you're getting soaked by online seller, those are more like $15 and change (including tax).

I still haven't paid more than $15 for a deluxe or $25 for a voyager. My walmarts(there's 7 in my city) got movie deluxes for $15 and voyagers are all still $25 at targets and walmarts and toysrus

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Optimum Supreme wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

CW deluxes were $20 (at TRU anyway) but TR, unless you're getting soaked by online seller, those are more like $15 and change (including tax).

Who's to say they're not taking movie pricing for that set? It's more monies!

Looking at Amazon they're using the "new" movie pricing for all Transformers coming out now.

I'm down for this although I won't even think about preordering until I've had a chance to fiddle with TR Kup

$60? for 2 deluxes? That is a big ole NOPE for me. I'll keep the fingers crossed for some type of Target/TRU/Walmart exclusive, but otherwise give up on this one.

I'm interested in this one, but only for the WFC Prime. The paint job, although it isn't that different, makes him look even better than the old one, and that is still one of my favorite official TFs out there. In contrast, I have no interest in the Kup mold.

However, I cannot justify spending $60 on a pack which has only one deluxe that I want in it, no matter how cool he is. (Although, granted, I do that with third parties, so bias maybe? ) I can only hope he'll be cheaper on the aftermarket.

Shockwave 8 wrote:I'm interested in this one, but only for the WFC Prime. The paint job, although it isn't that different, makes him look even better than the old one, and that is still one of my favorite official TFs out there. In contrast, I have no interest in the Kup mold.

However, I cannot justify spending $60 on a pack which has only one deluxe that I want in it, no matter how cool he is. (Although, granted, I do that with third parties, so bias maybe? ) I can only hope he'll be cheaper on the aftermarket.

Oh boy... The only way that'll ever happen is if the market is flooded with him. Rather, prepare to see a couple of him on the aftermarket at 50$ or something. It's always like that.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Oh boy... The only way that'll ever happen is if the market is flooded with him. Rather, prepare to see a couple of him on the aftermarket at 50$ or something. It's always like that.

Of course. I hardly expect to see that, especially considering the price of the original, but I can dream. (and likely be very disappointed)

Although, maybe if the Orion figure goes for $50 too, I can buy the pack, sell him, and get the one I want for $10.

Shockwave 8 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Oh boy... The only way that'll ever happen is if the market is flooded with him. Rather, prepare to see a couple of him on the aftermarket at 50$ or something. It's always like that.

Of course. I hardly expect to see that, especially considering the price of the original, but I can dream. (and likely be very disappointed)

Although, maybe if the Orion figure goes for $50 too, I can buy the pack, sell him, and get the one I want for $10.

Many do that for multiple figure sets. It's the best way to get the ONE you want for a relatively reasonable price. If you can handle the inconvenience of having to sell the others.

Well Seibertron.... we got an odd one for you. It appears that in celebration of the Transformers Movie Franchise's 10th anniversary, we're going to be getting some reissue's of past movie toys. It may even be a sub-line titled "Transformers Tribute" and starting with the 2007 Leader Class Optimus Prime! Thanks to some Facebook and Weibo users we have some images on him in and out of box, and side by side with other Movie Prime alumni. Specifically though, he's not a straight reissue as he has some different paint apps along with a pile of chrome, and is not the resculpted "Premium" release.

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The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

Well.... that complicates things

shajaki wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

Well.... that complicates things

Eh, since Generations has encompassed Movie figures before, I'll put it with the generic Generations-themed lot for now, without a sub-line.

So...many... 10th... anniversary... celebratory... Movie... Primes.... cannot... buy... them ... all ...

How much is this going to cost? I need to know becuase I really want it!

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

With two (3 if you count wfc) different universes in the line the Tribute line is more of a generations line then the current generations line right now ha!

I wonder if Transformers Tribute will replace the Platinum Edition line.

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

That's rad Twist Twist makes a decent Megatron great idea I support it man! Fosur!

CdogCdog4 wrote:

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Bro that's a dope image I'm racking my brain thinking of all the figures I bought in the 21 years I been an adult collector and I got nothing it's NOT wfc Megatron maybe you can help me out. It has a Titans Return look to it but you said it's a pre movie Megatron. lol Looks dope tho!

It's a digibash (digital custom) of Titans Return Twintwist, made to look like a "Pre-War" version of Megatron. I don't think it's based on any Megatron design in particular, moreso just an interpretation of the idea of Megatron from before he became a soldier/gladiator/whatever else, I believe.

EDIT: Whoop never mind

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So anyone's that knows about this Leader 2007 "tribute" Optimus Prime I absolutely have to get him! I have a boxed loose complete 2007 Leader, a MISB AFA grade worthy of grade-9.0 2007 Premium Leader Prime (Premium L. Megatron too) & I always wanted a MA-01 Prime with the regular head but chrome & sword, this is the closest I can get to that. For anyone that doesn't know me I pretty much collect all Transformers & have been since 1996 at 19yo. I started in 1985 January but my mom put thr kabosh.on that in 1990.when I was at school sold ALL my toys for 16.00 towards my car. I wss pissed. Even at 14 years old when NO ONE collected toys as far as I knew.

CdogCdog4 wrote:

Qwan wrote:

CdogCdog4 wrote:

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Bro that's a dope image I'm racking my brain thinking of all the figures I bought in the 21 years I been an adult collector and I got nothing it's NOT wfc Megatron maybe you can help me out. It has a Titans Return look to it but you said it's a pre movie Megatron. lol Looks dope tho!

It's a digibash (digital custom) of Titans Return Twintwist, made to look like a "Pre-War" version of Megatron. I don't think it's based on any Megatron design in particular, moreso just an interpretation of the idea of Megatron from before he became a soldier/gladiator/whatever else, I believe.

EDIT: Whoop never mind

Thanks man I appreciate the reply I can't stand this piece of shit phone it's "top of line" fot early 2016. But I can't see what's going on so just so there's no misunderstanding I erased it.

CdogCdog4 wrote:

Qwan wrote:

CdogCdog4 wrote:

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron
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Bro that's a dope image I'm racking my brain thinking of all the figures I bought in the 21 years I been an adult collector and I got nothing it's NOT wfc Megatron maybe you can help me out. It has a Titans Return look to it but you said it's a pre movie Megatron. lol Looks dope tho!

It's a digibash (digital custom) of Titans Return Twintwist, made to look like a "Pre-War" version of Megatron. I don't think it's based on any Megatron design in particular, moreso just an interpretation of the idea of Megatron from before he became a soldier/gladiator/whatever else, I believe.

EDIT: Whoop never mind

Thanks man I appreciate the reply I can't stand this piece of **** phone it's "top of line" fot early 2016. But I can't see what's going on so just so there's no misunderstanding I erased it.

Yep, gotcha! Seems like you worked it out (and changed your post accordingly) right as I was writing my reply, actually.

If I'm honest this line is giving me a movie trilogy vibe, meaning we're probably not going to see these figures at mass retail