Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 5:25PM CDT
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Mattel creations is doing something unheard of, they are releasing a licensed Transformers toy that actually transforms. Hasbro had put a stop to that a long time ago, which is why McDonalds Happy Meal toys haven't transformed for over 15 years. But they are letting Mattel release their version of G1 Optimus Prime as a 1/64 scale fully die-cast transforming toy within their Hotwheels line. This special figure will cost fans $80 though. Below are images and the product description.
Two of the biggest fandoms have come together for the first time with the Hot Wheels Transformers Optimus Prime. Modeled after his first appearance in Generation 1, this die-cast version of the Autobot leader can convert from a heavy-duty truck cab into a towering robot, ready to battle the Decepticons. We even designed the packaging so you could display it in either vehicle or robot mode.
Hot Wheels® Transformers™ Optimus Prime
Features: Attachable hands and ion blaster
Body Color: Spectraflame red and blue
Body Type: ZAMAC
Wheels: Custom Real Riders wheels
Base: Die-cast chassis
Window Color: Light smoke-tinted
Scale: 1:64
Two of the biggest fandoms have come together for the first time with the Hot Wheels Transformers Optimus Prime. Modeled after his first appearance in Generation 1, this die-cast version of the Autobot leader can convert from a heavy-duty truck cab into a towering robot, ready to battle the Decepticons. We even designed the packaging so you could display it in either vehicle or robot mode.
Hot Wheels® Transformers™ Optimus Prime
Features: Attachable hands and ion blaster
Body Color: Spectraflame red and blue
Body Type: ZAMAC
Wheels: Custom Real Riders wheels
Base: Die-cast chassis
Window Color: Light smoke-tinted
Scale: 1:64
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Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180321)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 14th, 2024 @ 5:27pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 14th, 2024 @ 5:27pm CDT
They couldn't do the hands Missing Link style?
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180353)
Posted by Emerje on May 14th, 2024 @ 8:52pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 14th, 2024 @ 8:52pm CDT
Welp, didn't need that $80 anyway... 
That's so much for something so tiny that doesn't even come with a trailer, but I image Mattel paid A LOT for the privilege. Appears to be all diecast aside from the windows and wheels. Between this and Flame Toys it's really interesting to see Hasbro loosen things up. I wonder if we could see a KO company go straight some day?
Meanwhile Takara Tomy has the Gundam license from Bandai and can't make Mobile Suits.
Emerje
That's so much for something so tiny that doesn't even come with a trailer, but I image Mattel paid A LOT for the privilege. Appears to be all diecast aside from the windows and wheels. Between this and Flame Toys it's really interesting to see Hasbro loosen things up. I wonder if we could see a KO company go straight some day?Meanwhile Takara Tomy has the Gundam license from Bandai and can't make Mobile Suits.
Emerje
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180362)
Posted by william-james88 on May 15th, 2024 @ 7:55am CDT
I think that would go against what they wanted to do. They really wanted to give us a faithful G1 toy prime but scaled for a Hotwheels collections.
Posted by william-james88 on May 15th, 2024 @ 7:55am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:They couldn't do the hands Missing Link style?
I think that would go against what they wanted to do. They really wanted to give us a faithful G1 toy prime but scaled for a Hotwheels collections.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180364)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on May 15th, 2024 @ 8:16am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on May 15th, 2024 @ 8:16am CDT
Ok, this is more in line with the collabs announcement I was hoping for when Mattel and Hasbro announced they were partnering up.
More in line, but also ... too much? If I had to choose between this, missing link, and the recently announced deluxe G1 Prime I think I'd go missing link, truth be told.
This is a really unique collab. I think I'll still pass. Ultimately it's more for the Hotwheels guys. Hopefully they make a collab figure for the TF fans. Like anything more in line with the collab line itself.
More in line, but also ... too much? If I had to choose between this, missing link, and the recently announced deluxe G1 Prime I think I'd go missing link, truth be told.
This is a really unique collab. I think I'll still pass. Ultimately it's more for the Hotwheels guys. Hopefully they make a collab figure for the TF fans. Like anything more in line with the collab line itself.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180366)
Posted by Syclone on May 15th, 2024 @ 8:47am CDT
Posted by Syclone on May 15th, 2024 @ 8:47am CDT
Man.... I think this thing is absolutely incredible and, holy crap, do I want it. I love Transformers, I love Hot Wheels. But...WOW that is an eye watering price. Top Tier RLC Hot Wheels 1:64 cars go for $35-$40. I don't even collect those but I could be down for this guy at even $50 but I just don't know if I can do $80.
On the plus side, it does look like you can open it and everything without destroying any packaging since it comes with 2 forms of packaging to display how you like. That's a really neat feature.
I'm gonna have to think about this one but if Mattel Creations launches of the past are any indication, this thing is gonna be gone in the blink of an eye anyway so I might not even get the change to spend way too much money on this.
On the plus side, it does look like you can open it and everything without destroying any packaging since it comes with 2 forms of packaging to display how you like. That's a really neat feature.
I'm gonna have to think about this one but if Mattel Creations launches of the past are any indication, this thing is gonna be gone in the blink of an eye anyway so I might not even get the change to spend way too much money on this.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180373)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 15th, 2024 @ 10:21am CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 15th, 2024 @ 10:21am CDT
it's neat, but not $80 neat. At $25ish I'd have been all over it.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180405)
Posted by Overcracker on May 15th, 2024 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on May 15th, 2024 @ 6:23pm CDT
Damn… that looks awesome. $80 bucks is a tad steep for that, but damn…
Must … resist… buying it… don’t …. collect …. Hot Wheels… don’t…. need…. It….
Must … resist… buying it… don’t …. collect …. Hot Wheels… don’t…. need…. It….
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180416)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 15th, 2024 @ 7:37pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 15th, 2024 @ 7:37pm CDT
$80 for a hot wheels scale transforming Optimus feels really steep. Cool, but too steep for me
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180452)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 16th, 2024 @ 2:10am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 16th, 2024 @ 2:10am CDT
Here's the thing, even if you find the price steep or not worth it, buy it. Prime is going to have exclusive wheels that will not be used on any other car, that's the kind of thing that makes Hot Wheel collectors soil themselves. You'll be able to flip it easily.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180616)
Posted by Syclone on May 21st, 2024 @ 10:20am CDT
Posted by Syclone on May 21st, 2024 @ 10:20am CDT
T-minus 40 minutes fellas! What's the game plan?
Funny enough, I have a 15 minute meeting scheduled for right at noon. I figure if it's still available by the time it's over with, it's meant to be. If there was a mad dash and it's gone, such is life.
Based on what I'm reading here and in some Hot Wheels forums, people seem to really like this one but it's also way over priced and most people aren't seeing the value...
Funny enough, I have a 15 minute meeting scheduled for right at noon. I figure if it's still available by the time it's over with, it's meant to be. If there was a mad dash and it's gone, such is life.
Based on what I'm reading here and in some Hot Wheels forums, people seem to really like this one but it's also way over priced and most people aren't seeing the value...
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180619)
Posted by Emerje on May 21st, 2024 @ 11:06am CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 21st, 2024 @ 11:06am CDT
In and out in 2 minutes, not bad, but that was quicker than the wait I have when ordering exclusive MotU Origins and Masterverse figures on there so we'll see if that means a lack of interest or not.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180622)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 21st, 2024 @ 11:25am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 21st, 2024 @ 11:25am CDT
I got mine. Now to see what it'll go for on eBay. Not that I'll flip it, just curious.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180623)
Posted by Syclone on May 21st, 2024 @ 11:40am CDT
Posted by Syclone on May 21st, 2024 @ 11:40am CDT
Well dang. Meeting ran long and now it's gone. Such is life.
Honestly, as cool as it is, and for what the resale value probably will be, I probably shouldn't be tossing around $80 anyway. I'm utterly terrible about reselling. I've had an MP-05 Megatron and MP-03 Starscream boxed up, with pics taken, ready to be listed for 2 years now
Honestly, as cool as it is, and for what the resale value probably will be, I probably shouldn't be tossing around $80 anyway. I'm utterly terrible about reselling. I've had an MP-05 Megatron and MP-03 Starscream boxed up, with pics taken, ready to be listed for 2 years now
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180625)
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2024 @ 12:06pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2024 @ 12:06pm CDT
It seems one should never bet against Optimus Prime. While the Transformers community had a good laugh at the $80 1/64 scale Hotwheels collector toy, it seems there were more than enough people out there willing to spend that amount on that small fully die cast Optimus Prime. The transforming G1 styled Hotwheels Optimus Prime sold out in 27 minutes on the Mattel Creations site.
This is encouraging for Mattel as it means their effort and investment in the license was far from in vain. It reveals that there is a market out there for collector items like this and thus they may make more. If they do make more, then this Optimus Prime may rise in value as being the first in an ongoing collection. Of course time will tell if that is the case, but we wanted to let you know of this development in a collaboration that none of us imagined would happen.
This is encouraging for Mattel as it means their effort and investment in the license was far from in vain. It reveals that there is a market out there for collector items like this and thus they may make more. If they do make more, then this Optimus Prime may rise in value as being the first in an ongoing collection. Of course time will tell if that is the case, but we wanted to let you know of this development in a collaboration that none of us imagined would happen.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180626)
Posted by blackeyedprime on May 21st, 2024 @ 12:33pm CDT
I would have bought this too. always a slim chance of a restock though or repaints.
Posted by blackeyedprime on May 21st, 2024 @ 12:33pm CDT
I would have bought this too. always a slim chance of a restock though or repaints.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180628)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on May 21st, 2024 @ 12:44pm CDT
Posted by Immortal Starscream on May 21st, 2024 @ 12:44pm CDT
to be fair, it only lasted that long because of glitches in the system. people were getting "unable to process payment due to technical issues" errors and were getting blocked from buying as a result. had to clear cache and cookies to actually get through.
I wasn't even going to buy this, because I don't see it being worth the $98 (after tax and shipping) But I had a bad day and was like SKREEW EEET. Then I got the error. and instead of taking it as a clear sign I don't need to waste the money, I took it as a HOW DARE YOU TELL ME I CAN'T HAS! and went through a good 20 minutes of hell until I saw the posts about deleting cookies/cache. It sold out right after I finally got through. I may have even got the last one.
I wasn't even going to buy this, because I don't see it being worth the $98 (after tax and shipping) But I had a bad day and was like SKREEW EEET. Then I got the error. and instead of taking it as a clear sign I don't need to waste the money, I took it as a HOW DARE YOU TELL ME I CAN'T HAS! and went through a good 20 minutes of hell until I saw the posts about deleting cookies/cache. It sold out right after I finally got through. I may have even got the last one.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180629)
Posted by o.supreme on May 21st, 2024 @ 1:06pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on May 21st, 2024 @ 1:06pm CDT
I had no desire to get this. However, its probably something we have no way of ever knowing, but Id be curious to know overall of the units purchased; how many were Transformers fans, and how many were Hotwheels fans? I'm guessing for more of the latter. But as stated, we may never know. While toy cars are cool. I don't know if there is much crossover of these fandoms? I mean yes, I know adult TF collectors can be annoying (as I am one myself), but Hotwheels adult collectors are a whole other level of obsessed....
In about a 2 year span when I worked from home, I may have went to a local Target once a month at most (or less less frequently), to check out what they had as the doors opened. EVERY TIME I was there though, there was this same little old guy, in his late 60s, but he was fast...and would rush to the Hotwheels aisle. I'm thinking he was there probably every day. crazy....
In about a 2 year span when I worked from home, I may have went to a local Target once a month at most (or less less frequently), to check out what they had as the doors opened. EVERY TIME I was there though, there was this same little old guy, in his late 60s, but he was fast...and would rush to the Hotwheels aisle. I'm thinking he was there probably every day. crazy....
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180632)
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2024 @ 2:36pm CDT
All we know is that there were 27003 units available the moment it opened.
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2024 @ 2:36pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:I had no desire to get this. However, its probably something we have no way of ever knowing, but Id be curious to know overall of the units purchased; how many were Transformers fans, and how many were Hotwheels fans? I'm guessing for more of the latter. But as stated, we may never know. While toy cars are cool. I don't know if there is much crossover of these fandoms? I mean yes, I know adult TF collectors can be annoying (as I am one myself), but Hotwheels adult collectors are a whole other level of obsessed....
In about a 2 year span when I worked from home, I may have went to a local Target once a month at most (or less less frequently), to check out what they had as the doors opened. EVERY TIME I was there though, there was this same little old guy, in his late 60s, but he was fast...and would rush to the Hotwheels aisle. I'm thinking he was there probably every day. crazy....
All we know is that there were 27003 units available the moment it opened.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180634)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 21st, 2024 @ 3:51pm CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 21st, 2024 @ 3:51pm CDT
Well it's a good thing you can get it from Ebay then...
F*kn' scalpers.
F*kn' scalpers.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180638)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 21st, 2024 @ 4:22pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 21st, 2024 @ 4:22pm CDT
If I'd have more info in time, I'm sure I would have been seriously tempted by that Optimus, despite the price.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180639)
Posted by Overcracker on May 21st, 2024 @ 4:50pm CDT
I'd be very curious to see that Venn diagram between Transformers Fans, Hot Wheels Fans and people that can drop 80 bucks on a 1:64 scale die-cast truck.
Posted by Overcracker on May 21st, 2024 @ 4:50pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:I had no desire to get this. However, it's probably something we have no way of ever knowing, but Id be curious to know overall of the units purchased; how many were Transformers fans, and how many were Hotwheels fans?
I'd be very curious to see that Venn diagram between Transformers Fans, Hot Wheels Fans and people that can drop 80 bucks on a 1:64 scale die-cast truck.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180645)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 21st, 2024 @ 10:23pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 21st, 2024 @ 10:23pm CDT
As soon as I read it was going to have special wheels that will never be used elsewhere I KNEW it would sell out.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180659)
Posted by Syclone on May 22nd, 2024 @ 10:02am CDT
Posted by Syclone on May 22nd, 2024 @ 10:02am CDT
I really don't know how you combat scalpers on an item like this but an order limit of 3 certainly doesn't help. Such an odd number.
1 for keeping in the package
1 for displaying out of the package
1 for reselling to cover the cost of everything?
Seems designed to create a secondary market. Which isn't entirely a bad thing but when you're up against bots, that individual who just wants a nice piece for their collection will always lose.
1 for keeping in the package
1 for displaying out of the package
1 for reselling to cover the cost of everything?
Seems designed to create a secondary market. Which isn't entirely a bad thing but when you're up against bots, that individual who just wants a nice piece for their collection will always lose.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180700)
Posted by FrackingItUp on May 23rd, 2024 @ 1:37pm CDT
Posted by FrackingItUp on May 23rd, 2024 @ 1:37pm CDT
They were having so many issues with the line, and checking out. I was there watching the clock tic down.... and got in line....and didn't get it.
Bs, same with the Mattel creations He-man 8 ball.
S24 ultra 1Tb, and I have T mobile ... so pissed
Bs, same with the Mattel creations He-man 8 ball.
S24 ultra 1Tb, and I have T mobile ... so pissed
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180752)
Posted by Emerje on May 24th, 2024 @ 3:55pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 24th, 2024 @ 3:55pm CDT
Prime is now shipping! I'm not really sure why Mattel places the release date so far out (in this case it was late June) when they already have these in stock when the orders go up. I'm guessing it's really for international orders since those tend to go out later.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180754)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 24th, 2024 @ 4:42pm CDT
Shipped the same time yesterday as Extendar, I got Extendar today, Prime isn't supposed to come until next Tuesday and I PAID for two-day shipping on it.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 24th, 2024 @ 4:42pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Prime is now shipping! I'm not really sure why Mattel places the release date so far out (in this case it was late June) when they already have these in stock when the orders go up. I'm guessing it's really for international orders since those tend to go out later.
Emerje
Shipped the same time yesterday as Extendar, I got Extendar today, Prime isn't supposed to come until next Tuesday and I PAID for two-day shipping on it.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180756)
Posted by Emerje on May 24th, 2024 @ 5:09pm CDT
My Extendar shipped yesterday and is arriving tomorrow. Prime hasn't shown up on FedEx yet, but will probably be Sunday or Monday.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 24th, 2024 @ 5:09pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Emerje wrote:Prime is now shipping! I'm not really sure why Mattel places the release date so far out (in this case it was late June) when they already have these in stock when the orders go up. I'm guessing it's really for international orders since those tend to go out later.
Emerje
Shipped the same time yesterday as Extendar(s), I got Extendar today, Prime isn't supposed to come until next Tuesday and I PAID for two-day shipping on it.
My Extendar shipped yesterday and is arriving tomorrow. Prime hasn't shown up on FedEx yet, but will probably be Sunday or Monday.
Emerje
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180776)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 25th, 2024 @ 1:44pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 25th, 2024 @ 1:44pm CDT
I got Prime today. It's really nice!
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180777)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 25th, 2024 @ 2:10pm CDT
Waiting for the video review.
I wonder if the fists partsform, or does it pull a "missing link" at the mini scale?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 25th, 2024 @ 2:10pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I got Prime today. It's really nice!
Waiting for the video review.
I wonder if the fists partsform, or does it pull a "missing link" at the mini scale?
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180790)
Posted by Emerje on May 26th, 2024 @ 6:54am CDT
Looks like proper chest storage rather than rattling around inside like the original.
Seems mine has been pushed back to Tuesday thanks to the holiday Monday.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 26th, 2024 @ 6:54am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I got Prime today. It's really nice!
Waiting for the video review.
I wonder if the fists partsform, or does it pull a "missing link" at the mini scale?
Looks like proper chest storage rather than rattling around inside like the original.
Seems mine has been pushed back to Tuesday thanks to the holiday Monday.
Emerje
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180793)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:17am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:17am CDT
At that scale, it's understandable that the fists partsform. Also, this time around they could design the storage space inside the chest specifically for the fists, instead of minding Diaclone seats. Neat!
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180807)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 26th, 2024 @ 2:48pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 26th, 2024 @ 2:48pm CDT
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180808)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:39pm CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:39pm CDT
I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.
EDIT: Mind you, I say this while also thinking $50 for Missing Link Bumblebee and Cliffjumper is fine, so I dunno.
EDIT: Mind you, I say this while also thinking $50 for Missing Link Bumblebee and Cliffjumper is fine, so I dunno.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180809)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:42pm CDT
I really think the price has to do with the exclusive parts and deco. Honestly, the fact that I got one and some crazed Hot Wheels guy didn't, makes me feel good.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:42pm CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.
I really think the price has to do with the exclusive parts and deco. Honestly, the fact that I got one and some crazed Hot Wheels guy didn't, makes me feel good.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180810)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:43pm CDT
Hot Wheels collectors do go hard. At least you also managed to get him at base price and not have to rely on the scalpers.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:43pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.
I really think the price has to do with the exclusive parts and deco. Honestly, the fact that I got one and some crazed Hot Wheels guy didn't, makes me feel good.
Hot Wheels collectors do go hard. At least you also managed to get him at base price and not have to rely on the scalpers.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180811)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:55pm CDT
True, but I think once the hype dies down the prices might become more reasonable, or not.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 26th, 2024 @ 7:55pm CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.
I really think the price has to do with the exclusive parts and deco. Honestly, the fact that I got one and some crazed Hot Wheels guy didn't, makes me feel good.
Hot Wheels collectors do go hard. At least you also managed to get him at base price and not have to rely on the scalpers.
True, but I think once the hype dies down the prices might become more reasonable, or not.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180820)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 27th, 2024 @ 2:25am CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 27th, 2024 @ 2:25am CDT
I know what the first thing I'm doing is if I get this prime.
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180825)
Posted by Emerje on May 27th, 2024 @ 11:10am CDT
Or just being exclusive period. Selling 27K+ of these in half an hour at $80 a pop means they could have sold many more at a lower price at retail. But for all we know this may be a 1 of 1 situation and even if they reduced the amount of diecast and paint they probably paid out the nose to license it from Hasbro as a transforming figure, as opposed to the regular retail priced non-transforming Prime and Bee we're getting.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 27th, 2024 @ 11:10am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I 100% don't understand this. Like I actually can't wrap my head around it. If you're into it then great, clearly I'm not the target audience for this. I mean, it's shiny, it looks nice. The video review was nicely presented. It's the product it's self for that price that I don't get. Maybe I'm just old.
I really think the price has to do with the exclusive parts and deco. Honestly, the fact that I got one and some crazed Hot Wheels guy didn't, makes me feel good.
Or just being exclusive period. Selling 27K+ of these in half an hour at $80 a pop means they could have sold many more at a lower price at retail. But for all we know this may be a 1 of 1 situation and even if they reduced the amount of diecast and paint they probably paid out the nose to license it from Hasbro as a transforming figure, as opposed to the regular retail priced non-transforming Prime and Bee we're getting.
Emerje
Re: Mattel is Releasing a 1 / 64 Scale Transforming G1 Optimus Prime for $80 USD (2180831)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 27th, 2024 @ 3:20pm CDT
Um, my friend, I'm sorry. They clearly say on the box it's not meant to be used on a track. While it rolls nicely, it is very top-heavy and while secure, there's no doubt that the arms could open up zipping around in a loop or something.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 27th, 2024 @ 3:20pm CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I know what the first thing I'm doing is if I get this prime.
Um, my friend, I'm sorry. They clearly say on the box it's not meant to be used on a track. While it rolls nicely, it is very top-heavy and while secure, there's no doubt that the arms could open up zipping around in a loop or something.
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