Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure
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Transformers toy information specialist s250 has provided TFW2005 with an image of a fully painted Optimus Prime figure from the War for Cybertron game. It's difficult to tell the scale of the figure, but most people seem to think it appears to be Deluxe Class. This figure doesn't look to be at it's final stage yet, so it may change between now and release.
This image looks very different from the prototype we saw before. Is it possible we'll be seeing multiple figures? Or is this the new incarnation? Check out the image below!
More information on the War For Cybertron toyline will be provided as it becomes available.
This image looks very different from the prototype we saw before. Is it possible we'll be seeing multiple figures? Or is this the new incarnation? Check out the image below!
More information on the War For Cybertron toyline will be provided as it becomes available.
Credit(s): s250
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Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035442)
Posted by Down_Shift on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:00am CST
Posted by Down_Shift on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:00am CST
I like the look of it. It's clearly missing something on the top.
Bring em on, I'm eager to see some more from this line.
Bring em on, I'm eager to see some more from this line.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035448)
Posted by EdabanG on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:27am CST
Posted by EdabanG on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:27am CST
Judging by the size of the pins in the connections, this looks to be a Legends size figure.
This will look nice on my desk at work.
This will look nice on my desk at work.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035450)
Posted by Down_Shift on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:35am CST
Too many large moving parts to be a legends figure.
Posted by Down_Shift on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:35am CST
EdabanG wrote:Judging by the size of the pins in the connections, this looks to be a Legends size figure.
This will look nice on my desk at work.
Too many large moving parts to be a legends figure.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035452)
Posted by Forgotten on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:46am CST
Posted by Forgotten on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:46am CST
I say deluxe, interesting enough to grab my interest though. Needs shiny taktomy paint.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035456)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 10th, 2010 @ 12:05pm CST
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 10th, 2010 @ 12:05pm CST
I dont care what class it is damn thing looks cool.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035467)
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 10th, 2010 @ 12:39pm CST
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 10th, 2010 @ 12:39pm CST
I don't think it's a different figure. It looks like it's just missing a panel.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035470)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on January 10th, 2010 @ 12:55pm CST
Posted by Doubledealer93 on January 10th, 2010 @ 12:55pm CST
OH GOOD GOD JUST SHOW US THE WHOLE THING!!! i want bot mode pics! i want this toy soooooooo bad!!!! 
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035471)
Posted by jacksonspade on January 10th, 2010 @ 12:57pm CST
Posted by jacksonspade on January 10th, 2010 @ 12:57pm CST
I could see this being a bonus for pre-ordering the game at Gamestop.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035473)
Posted by Narc on January 10th, 2010 @ 1:05pm CST
Posted by Narc on January 10th, 2010 @ 1:05pm CST
I think it's mistransformed.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035482)
Posted by First-Aid on January 10th, 2010 @ 1:44pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on January 10th, 2010 @ 1:44pm CST
The following conversation just occurred when i saw the post:
Me: "Well, well, well. What have we here?"
Wife: "It looks ugly. Is it a Go-Bot?"
Priceless.
Me: "Well, well, well. What have we here?"
Wife: "It looks ugly. Is it a Go-Bot?"
Priceless.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035483)
Posted by YRQRM0 on January 10th, 2010 @ 1:47pm CST
Posted by YRQRM0 on January 10th, 2010 @ 1:47pm CST
Definitely WFC material. It looks like deluxe, voyager at the most. Or...maybe a new class in-between? Or, it might not be any class at all, just some exclusive with pre-ordering the game or something. Looks cool, but the paint apps seem a little off from the dark colors seen so far.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035488)
Posted by Cyhwuhx on January 10th, 2010 @ 2:27pm CST
Yup, you can see the arm that's supposed to keep the panel in place sticking out on top. Also the side shows a little indentation with a raised nub to probably help guide the 'hood' into place.
Looking good.
Posted by Cyhwuhx on January 10th, 2010 @ 2:27pm CST
UltraPrimal wrote:I don't think it's a different figure. It looks like it's just missing a panel.
Yup, you can see the arm that's supposed to keep the panel in place sticking out on top. Also the side shows a little indentation with a raised nub to probably help guide the 'hood' into place.
Looking good.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035494)
Posted by Savage on January 10th, 2010 @ 2:44pm CST
Posted by Savage on January 10th, 2010 @ 2:44pm CST
Looks slightly mistransformed, maybe just not snapped into place.
Still, looking good, definitely got my attention.
Still, looking good, definitely got my attention.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035523)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 10th, 2010 @ 4:52pm CST
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 10th, 2010 @ 4:52pm CST
The... game is getting a toyline?
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035536)
Posted by Cyhwuhx on January 10th, 2010 @ 5:14pm CST
Sign o'the times, ain't it?
Posted by Cyhwuhx on January 10th, 2010 @ 5:14pm CST
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:The... game is getting a toyline?
Sign o'the times, ain't it?
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035539)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 10th, 2010 @ 5:26pm CST
Yeah. Not exactly sure it's a good sign, to be honest. *Shrug*
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 10th, 2010 @ 5:26pm CST
Cyhwuhx wrote:RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:The... game is getting a toyline?
Sign o'the times, ain't it?
Yeah. Not exactly sure it's a good sign, to be honest. *Shrug*
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035542)
Posted by Blurrz on January 10th, 2010 @ 5:30pm CST
Posted by Blurrz on January 10th, 2010 @ 5:30pm CST
I dunno about you Striker, but I'll take it over repaints any day.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035552)
Posted by autobot-jolt on January 10th, 2010 @ 5:57pm CST
Posted by autobot-jolt on January 10th, 2010 @ 5:57pm CST
*groan*
Not ANOTHER Optimus Prime. I'm not that psyched for the new WFC game, nor do I need another Optimus Prime (I have at least 15 all ready). It looks cool, but as Blurr once said "it lacks a certain creativity." What I really need is a leader Megatron. I've got animated, but no it has to be shorter than RotF Prime. I don't really like the movie Megatron toys either (save the voyagers, but, they're voyagers). Maybe I'll get Cybertron Megs, but that's expensive, and WFC Megatron doesn't look appealing either. I don't know, but does anyone know of another good, leader Megatron that's at least as tall as ROTF Prime? Back on topic, here's the botom line: NOT getting WFC Prime.
Not ANOTHER Optimus Prime. I'm not that psyched for the new WFC game, nor do I need another Optimus Prime (I have at least 15 all ready). It looks cool, but as Blurr once said "it lacks a certain creativity." What I really need is a leader Megatron. I've got animated, but no it has to be shorter than RotF Prime. I don't really like the movie Megatron toys either (save the voyagers, but, they're voyagers). Maybe I'll get Cybertron Megs, but that's expensive, and WFC Megatron doesn't look appealing either. I don't know, but does anyone know of another good, leader Megatron that's at least as tall as ROTF Prime? Back on topic, here's the botom line: NOT getting WFC Prime.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035560)
Posted by Forgotten on January 10th, 2010 @ 6:35pm CST
Well, I do so love my Cybertron Megatron, but if you don't want that, I say the next best that's in that size range is probably Energon Megs or if you like the old school as much as me I LOVE my G2 Megs. Just my opinion on that. I have to say I hope they're doing a full line for this because I WANT that Megs & Soundwave. Since i'm a Starscream completist I will need that as well.
Posted by Forgotten on January 10th, 2010 @ 6:35pm CST
autobot-jolt wrote:*groan*
Not ANOTHER Optimus Prime. I'm not that psyched for the new WFC game, nor do I need another Optimus Prime (I have at least 15 all ready). It looks cool, but as Blurr once said "it lacks a certain creativity." What I really need is a leader Megatron. I've got animated, but no it has to be shorter than RotF Prime. I don't really like the movie Megatron toys either (save the voyagers, but, they're voyagers). Maybe I'll get Cybertron Megs, but that's expensive, and WFC Megatron doesn't look appealing either. I don't know, but does anyone know of another good, leader Megatron that's at least as tall as ROTF Prime? Back on topic, here's the botom line: NOT getting WFC Prime.
Well, I do so love my Cybertron Megatron, but if you don't want that, I say the next best that's in that size range is probably Energon Megs or if you like the old school as much as me I LOVE my G2 Megs. Just my opinion on that. I have to say I hope they're doing a full line for this because I WANT that Megs & Soundwave. Since i'm a Starscream completist I will need that as well.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035563)
Posted by Mkall on January 10th, 2010 @ 6:41pm CST
Posted by Mkall on January 10th, 2010 @ 6:41pm CST
If this does turn into a full line, then I'll have a conundrum.
I've typically only purchased one figure to represent a given character (shattered Glass doesn't count). So if they do go full out with a toy line, I'll either get them all, and devote some shelf space solely to them; or choose figures and use them to replace some of thei current figs (I'm looking at you Ironhide) or stand them with them as different characters.
Decisions, decisions...
I've typically only purchased one figure to represent a given character (shattered Glass doesn't count). So if they do go full out with a toy line, I'll either get them all, and devote some shelf space solely to them; or choose figures and use them to replace some of thei current figs (I'm looking at you Ironhide) or stand them with them as different characters.
Decisions, decisions...
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035568)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 10th, 2010 @ 6:55pm CST
I'd rather have the work and raw materials put into another line, like Universe.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 10th, 2010 @ 6:55pm CST
Blurrz wrote:I dunno about you Striker, but I'll take it over repaints any day.
I'd rather have the work and raw materials put into another line, like Universe.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035570)
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 10th, 2010 @ 7:07pm CST
I think this might actually a part of a Collectors Edition version of the game. It's fairly popular these days to have these kinds of things. You'll probably get the game, the soundtrack, an art book, and this figure. I've bought quite a few collectors editions of games with that kind of stuff. Halo 3 had a Master Chief helmet. Modern Warfare 2 had the Soap head and Night Vision goggles. Fallout 3 had the Lunch Tin and Bobblehead. Assassin's Creed 2 had the Ezio statuette. It would only make sense that a Transformers CE game come with some sort of exclusive Transformer figure.
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 10th, 2010 @ 7:07pm CST
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:The... game is getting a toyline?
I think this might actually a part of a Collectors Edition version of the game. It's fairly popular these days to have these kinds of things. You'll probably get the game, the soundtrack, an art book, and this figure. I've bought quite a few collectors editions of games with that kind of stuff. Halo 3 had a Master Chief helmet. Modern Warfare 2 had the Soap head and Night Vision goggles. Fallout 3 had the Lunch Tin and Bobblehead. Assassin's Creed 2 had the Ezio statuette. It would only make sense that a Transformers CE game come with some sort of exclusive Transformer figure.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035573)
Posted by Blurrz on January 10th, 2010 @ 7:14pm CST
But... we are getting Universe anyways.
Posted by Blurrz on January 10th, 2010 @ 7:14pm CST
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Blurrz wrote:I dunno about you Striker, but I'll take it over repaints any day.
I'd rather have the work and raw materials put into another line, like Universe.
But... we are getting Universe anyways.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035578)
Posted by Mechastrike on January 10th, 2010 @ 7:27pm CST
Posted by Mechastrike on January 10th, 2010 @ 7:27pm CST
toy needs fixing. looks like a legends class.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035581)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 10th, 2010 @ 7:39pm CST
So make it more awesome by taking the materials for this line and put it into that one.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 10th, 2010 @ 7:39pm CST
Blurrz wrote:RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Blurrz wrote:I dunno about you Striker, but I'll take it over repaints any day.
I'd rather have the work and raw materials put into another line, like Universe.
But... we are getting Universe anyways.
So make it more awesome by taking the materials for this line and put it into that one.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035586)
Posted by SlyTF1 on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:00pm CST
Posted by SlyTF1 on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:00pm CST
HOLY SHIZZ! Definate buy already!
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035588)
Posted by Hairball178 on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:02pm CST
Posted by Hairball178 on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:02pm CST
Release it as part of Universe--Hasbro's already put Beast Wars, Armada, Cybertron (and G2, if you don't count Inferno as G1)under the Universe umbrella (and the TRU reissues), and they've expressed interest in the past of putting in other non-G1 Transformers (Rhinox).
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035591)
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:05pm CST
Moar liek the cartoon is getting a video game and a toyline. Come on guys. Think about it for a second. Why would just a video game get toys based on it? If that is a Hasbro/Takara Tomy toy then it's going to come from a cartoon or a movie. They've never released toys to tie into video games. But they've released video games to tie into toylines.
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:05pm CST
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:The... game is getting a toyline?
Moar liek the cartoon is getting a video game and a toyline. Come on guys. Think about it for a second. Why would just a video game get toys based on it? If that is a Hasbro/Takara Tomy toy then it's going to come from a cartoon or a movie. They've never released toys to tie into video games. But they've released video games to tie into toylines.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035603)
Posted by Samsonator on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:33pm CST
Posted by Samsonator on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:33pm CST
Hasbro's stated previously that this new game is a jumping on point for an entire new TF continuity, which means a show isn't totally out of the question, and with that, a new toyline. Something else to bridge the gap between ROTF, Classics 3, and TF3, similar to how between TF1 and ROTF we had the Allspark power and premium version movie characters, Animated, and Universe.
- Sam
- Sam
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035606)
Posted by Convotron on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:36pm CST
Posted by Convotron on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:36pm CST
What's the problem with a video game getting a toyline? The Transformers franchise is based on selling products to adolescents. Since when did toylines become too good for video games? Since when did a toyline, which originally depended on a cartoon to advertise it, become too good for video games? I almost expect someone to exclaim that these aren't toys, they're action figures.
As far as the possible OP prototype, I'm not digging the design. It's a bit simplistic at this point, it really looks cartoonish and not in a good way. I'm surprised no anti TFA folks are howling for blood over the photo.
As far as the possible OP prototype, I'm not digging the design. It's a bit simplistic at this point, it really looks cartoonish and not in a good way. I'm surprised no anti TFA folks are howling for blood over the photo.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035607)
Posted by Valandar on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:37pm CST
Posted by Valandar on January 10th, 2010 @ 8:37pm CST
This fig actualy looks ever so slightly too large and complex to be a Legends, too small to be a Deluxe, and I DOUBT there will ever be a Scout sized Optimus Prime. I say it's one of two things:
1 ) A Scout sized "Orion Pax" type toy (or whatever they decide he was called before becoming the Prime) - which explains why he looks so different from the previous shot we saw, and why he would be a Scout size
2 ) An Activators or similar Prime.
1 ) A Scout sized "Orion Pax" type toy (or whatever they decide he was called before becoming the Prime) - which explains why he looks so different from the previous shot we saw, and why he would be a Scout size
2 ) An Activators or similar Prime.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035640)
Posted by Kibble on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:07pm CST
The first time I saw the game preview, or whatever it is, I was wondering if the game was based off Animated or something... I still don't much care for the alt mode of Animated Prime, but the bot mode is growing on me...and I actually like the game's alt mode better, so I'm finding this decent.
Posted by Kibble on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:07pm CST
Convotron wrote:As far as the possible OP prototype, I'm not digging the design. It's a bit simplistic at this point, it really looks cartoonish and not in a good way. I'm surprised no anti TFA folks are howling for blood over the photo.
The first time I saw the game preview, or whatever it is, I was wondering if the game was based off Animated or something... I still don't much care for the alt mode of Animated Prime, but the bot mode is growing on me...and I actually like the game's alt mode better, so I'm finding this decent.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035641)
Posted by lowman_x on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:21pm CST
Posted by lowman_x on January 10th, 2010 @ 11:21pm CST
Firstly, the bonnet and front grill are missing so I'm assuming that's what that grey arm is meant to hold.
Secondly, people seem a little incredulous towards the idea of a computer game having a toy line. Why? The computer game industry makes a hell of a lot of money and it's only looking to grow. Until the global financial crisis hit the Australian games industry was, according to The Age, growing at an average of 15% per annum - one of the fastest growing industries on the planet - and it's expected to start churning along again once consumer confidence stabilises. I've even heard of reports that show that the games industry rivals (if not beats) the world's movie industry in making money from their products. So, with that in mind, why WOULDN'T you have a line of toys for a game? It seems like a smarter thing to do than to make toys for, say, a comic line (eg Spawn). Also, it's not like it'd be the first to do it either. I've seen Halo and Gears of War toys out for some time - and they're Xbox 360 exclusives so the market is much smaller than a cross-platform game like War for Cybertron. Also, it's Transformers with a built-in fanbase that will be all over the figures like fat kids on cupcakes.
Secondly, people seem a little incredulous towards the idea of a computer game having a toy line. Why? The computer game industry makes a hell of a lot of money and it's only looking to grow. Until the global financial crisis hit the Australian games industry was, according to The Age, growing at an average of 15% per annum - one of the fastest growing industries on the planet - and it's expected to start churning along again once consumer confidence stabilises. I've even heard of reports that show that the games industry rivals (if not beats) the world's movie industry in making money from their products. So, with that in mind, why WOULDN'T you have a line of toys for a game? It seems like a smarter thing to do than to make toys for, say, a comic line (eg Spawn). Also, it's not like it'd be the first to do it either. I've seen Halo and Gears of War toys out for some time - and they're Xbox 360 exclusives so the market is much smaller than a cross-platform game like War for Cybertron. Also, it's Transformers with a built-in fanbase that will be all over the figures like fat kids on cupcakes.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035650)
Posted by Nickolai on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:13am CST
Posted by Nickolai on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:13am CST
I think a video game would merit a toyline if it were a planned long-term franchise (Halo), MMORPG (WoW) or has lots of downloadable expansion content. What genre is WFC purported to be, anyway? Something like Fallout 3?
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035654)
Posted by im ruined on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:35am CST
Posted by im ruined on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:35am CST
def a missing panel. but ill buy it
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035657)
Posted by First-Aid on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:44am CST
Don't forget the Batarang with certain Arkham Asylum editions.
I agree though; the lack of any other figure prototypes being leaked leads me to also think we're looking at an exclusive or collector's edition figure. Honestly, I'm not impressed with the figure myself at this point. Colors are too bright; I'd rather he was colored more like in the game pics- a darker red and blue with minimal bright red highlights. It's just too Go-Bot-ish right now...
Posted by First-Aid on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:44am CST
UltraPrimal wrote:RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:The... game is getting a toyline?
I think this might actually a part of a Collectors Edition version of the game. It's fairly popular these days to have these kinds of things. You'll probably get the game, the soundtrack, an art book, and this figure. I've bought quite a few collectors editions of games with that kind of stuff. Halo 3 had a Master Chief helmet. Modern Warfare 2 had the Soap head and Night Vision goggles. Fallout 3 had the Lunch Tin and Bobblehead. Assassin's Creed 2 had the Ezio statuette. It would only make sense that a Transformers CE game come with some sort of exclusive Transformer figure.
Don't forget the Batarang with certain Arkham Asylum editions.
I agree though; the lack of any other figure prototypes being leaked leads me to also think we're looking at an exclusive or collector's edition figure. Honestly, I'm not impressed with the figure myself at this point. Colors are too bright; I'd rather he was colored more like in the game pics- a darker red and blue with minimal bright red highlights. It's just too Go-Bot-ish right now...
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035660)
Posted by Exic on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:55am CST
Posted by Exic on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:55am CST
Sweet~ but i don't think i will buy it for $250..
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035662)
Posted by Blurrz on January 11th, 2010 @ 1:02am CST
s250 is our informer.. it's not worth $250.
Posted by Blurrz on January 11th, 2010 @ 1:02am CST
Exic wrote:Sweet~ but i don't think i will buy it for $250..
s250 is our informer.. it's not worth $250.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035665)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 11th, 2010 @ 1:10am CST
Posted by Autobot032 on January 11th, 2010 @ 1:10am CST
Part of me wants to jump the gun (in both directions), but I will restrain myself here. I will be patient, and wait until we receive a great many more pictures, detailing exactly what we're getting here, before making a final decision on how I feel about the design and whatnot.
I might be less impressed than I hope, or I might be pleasantly surprised and shocked. I must be patient and wait for the final product to be shown before I go and waste precious energy, whining on a messageboard. (Sad but true, for all of us. lol)
In fact, I will refrain from commenting at the present time, other than to say "Wow, I never expected that prototype to be Optimus." and it's true.
But, this does bring up one point I'd like to make...
I realize that pictures can easily fool the best of us, but to me, that screams "Deluxe Class!" and you know what? I'd be FINE with that. If we had Legends Class giving us gems like Bumblebee, etc (Legends Brawn was a really nice figure, honestly.), while some of the smaller grunts could fill up the Scout Class, while Megatron, Optimus, and other big bruisers could take the Deluxe Class size. Voyager or Leader (If they decide to use Leader outside of Bayverse) would be suitable for the larger robots (seen in the trailer).
Plus, it would bring costs down, as well. Mom, Dad, and your fellow collectors only having one or two big robots to buy, while the rest are all under the most affordable price points? Yeah, I think we'd all buy into that.
Don't get me wrong, I loves me some Voyager and Leader Class goodness, but if it's not part of the line from the getgo, we won't miss it anyway, plus it'll save us some dough.
Hasbro should take note from Bandai on this one...downsize, just make it worth it, and put some real work into it. (Unlike Bandai who downsizes, but didn't put a great deal of effort into the final product.)
Heh. That depends on the buyer, and you'd be surprised.
I might be less impressed than I hope, or I might be pleasantly surprised and shocked. I must be patient and wait for the final product to be shown before I go and waste precious energy, whining on a messageboard. (Sad but true, for all of us. lol)
In fact, I will refrain from commenting at the present time, other than to say "Wow, I never expected that prototype to be Optimus." and it's true.
But, this does bring up one point I'd like to make...
I realize that pictures can easily fool the best of us, but to me, that screams "Deluxe Class!" and you know what? I'd be FINE with that. If we had Legends Class giving us gems like Bumblebee, etc (Legends Brawn was a really nice figure, honestly.), while some of the smaller grunts could fill up the Scout Class, while Megatron, Optimus, and other big bruisers could take the Deluxe Class size. Voyager or Leader (If they decide to use Leader outside of Bayverse) would be suitable for the larger robots (seen in the trailer).
Plus, it would bring costs down, as well. Mom, Dad, and your fellow collectors only having one or two big robots to buy, while the rest are all under the most affordable price points? Yeah, I think we'd all buy into that.
Don't get me wrong, I loves me some Voyager and Leader Class goodness, but if it's not part of the line from the getgo, we won't miss it anyway, plus it'll save us some dough.
Hasbro should take note from Bandai on this one...downsize, just make it worth it, and put some real work into it. (Unlike Bandai who downsizes, but didn't put a great deal of effort into the final product.)
Blurrz wrote:
Eric wrote:Sweet~ but i don't think i will buy it for $250..
s250 is our informer.. it's not worth $250.
Heh. That depends on the buyer, and you'd be surprised.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035757)
Posted by Counterpunch on January 11th, 2010 @ 8:05am CST
Posted by Counterpunch on January 11th, 2010 @ 8:05am CST
Sounds like a lot of people missed the interview with Hasbro and Activision and the info it provided.
I completely expect there to be connected media and toys to the game.
I absolutely do not think that this toy will be a bonus for ordering the collector's edition of the game. They don't make new molds of toys to give away.
I completely expect there to be connected media and toys to the game.
I absolutely do not think that this toy will be a bonus for ordering the collector's edition of the game. They don't make new molds of toys to give away.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035761)
Posted by Cyhwuhx on January 11th, 2010 @ 8:14am CST
How about a battle-damage repaint?
Posted by Cyhwuhx on January 11th, 2010 @ 8:14am CST
Counterpunch wrote:Sounds like a lot of people missed the interview with Hasbro and Activision and the info it provided.
I completely expect there to be connected media and toys to the game.
I absolutely do not think that this toy will be a bonus for ordering the collector's edition of the game. They don't make new molds of toys to give away.
How about a battle-damage repaint?
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035765)
Posted by HECTOR on January 11th, 2010 @ 8:24am CST
Posted by HECTOR on January 11th, 2010 @ 8:24am CST
Yeah Hasbro did say that the game was the beginning of something new so figures make a lot of sense. Plus video game figures are awesome! I've got 2 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed figures on my desk here at work right now! I'm also pretty excited about having Cybertronian versions of my classics/universe figures. While I agree that this is likely a pre-order exclusive I wouldn't be surprised if Hasbro had more up their sleeves. They've managed to keep War for Cybertron pretty hush hush.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035836)
Posted by starfish on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:22pm CST
Posted by starfish on January 11th, 2010 @ 12:22pm CST
I think the reason why people are a bit incredulous about all of this is that, whilst toys backed by TV shows or films are generally a safe bet, a video game is a whole nother thing entirely.
Video games live or die by their reviews. Hasbro and their programming buddies can pump all the money they want into this game, but there's no actual guarantee that this game is going to be a hit. I think Hasbro are taking a big gamble here - if the game bombs, who will be buying the toys?
True, there have been Transformers games in the past, some of which have done very well. But what all previous games have in common is that, like the toys themselves, they are being supported by either a cartoon or a film.
So the question is, can a game be self-sustaining? Can a game based on Transformers do well in a crowded market, without a big-budget movie behind it to boost sales?
How will it be perceived by the general public? Will they just assume that it's based on some new cartoon show that they haven't seen yet and pass on it, assuming it's for the kiddies? Will people accept a new version of Optimus Prime that they've not yet seen before in the media?
With the new cartoon show coming out, and the TF3 Movie, and of course more Universe and this Power Core combiner stuff, I just can't see how Hasbro are going to squeeze out a whole new toyline, especially when it could all blow up in their faces if the game gets slated on Metacritic.
Video games live or die by their reviews. Hasbro and their programming buddies can pump all the money they want into this game, but there's no actual guarantee that this game is going to be a hit. I think Hasbro are taking a big gamble here - if the game bombs, who will be buying the toys?
True, there have been Transformers games in the past, some of which have done very well. But what all previous games have in common is that, like the toys themselves, they are being supported by either a cartoon or a film.
So the question is, can a game be self-sustaining? Can a game based on Transformers do well in a crowded market, without a big-budget movie behind it to boost sales?
How will it be perceived by the general public? Will they just assume that it's based on some new cartoon show that they haven't seen yet and pass on it, assuming it's for the kiddies? Will people accept a new version of Optimus Prime that they've not yet seen before in the media?
With the new cartoon show coming out, and the TF3 Movie, and of course more Universe and this Power Core combiner stuff, I just can't see how Hasbro are going to squeeze out a whole new toyline, especially when it could all blow up in their faces if the game gets slated on Metacritic.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035895)
Posted by lowman_x on January 11th, 2010 @ 3:47pm CST
Posted by lowman_x on January 11th, 2010 @ 3:47pm CST
I won't be surprised if this game is the beginning of a new cartoon. In fact, seeing as how 3D games use the same principles and programs as 3D animation I wouldn't be at all surprised if they supported the game with a new 3D animated series using the same models as the game. Why not? They have the models and the environments and they've never really told the backstory of the TFs outside of the various comic incarnations...
Now that could be cool...
Now that could be cool...
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035896)
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 11th, 2010 @ 3:48pm CST
*cough*Universe Swerve*cough*
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 11th, 2010 @ 3:48pm CST
Counterpunch wrote:I absolutely do not think that this toy will be a bonus for ordering the collector's edition of the game. They don't make new molds of toys to give away.
*cough*Universe Swerve*cough*
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035902)
Posted by Mkall on January 11th, 2010 @ 4:01pm CST
Technically GM PAID Hasbro to make a new nmold, and still owns the rights to said mold. It's not the same really. I don't see a game company who is making a game licensed by Hasbro to pay Hasbro to make a mold for them for a game that they're making for Hasbro.
Posted by Mkall on January 11th, 2010 @ 4:01pm CST
UltraPrimal wrote:Counterpunch wrote:I absolutely do not think that this toy will be a bonus for ordering the collector's edition of the game. They don't make new molds of toys to give away.
*cough*Universe Swerve*cough*
Technically GM PAID Hasbro to make a new nmold, and still owns the rights to said mold. It's not the same really. I don't see a game company who is making a game licensed by Hasbro to pay Hasbro to make a mold for them for a game that they're making for Hasbro.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035930)
Posted by Counterpunch on January 11th, 2010 @ 5:45pm CST
You are technically correct and that is the best kind of correct you can possibly be.
Posted by Counterpunch on January 11th, 2010 @ 5:45pm CST
Mkall wrote:UltraPrimal wrote:Counterpunch wrote:I absolutely do not think that this toy will be a bonus for ordering the collector's edition of the game. They don't make new molds of toys to give away.
*cough*Universe Swerve*cough*
Technically GM PAID Hasbro to make a new nmold, and still owns the rights to said mold. It's not the same really. I don't see a game company who is making a game licensed by Hasbro to pay Hasbro to make a mold for them for a game that they're making for Hasbro.
You are technically correct and that is the best kind of correct you can possibly be.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1035935)
Posted by Down_Shift on January 11th, 2010 @ 5:56pm CST
I think I might have to clear some things up here. The toy line isn't based on the game, the game is based on the toy line and upcoming TV show. It's a deluxe class figure, but you can bet your bottom dollar that there will be a voyager class figure a few waves after, not to mention the popular legends sized figure and the "price of a deluxe, look and complexity of a legends" figure that we've seen in the last few lines (Activators, FABs, ect). The game will probably come with a preview of the new tv show and a few product shot of the toy line like Armada did. Mind you by that time, all of us will have seen those images a hundred times over. But to the kids who haven't seen it, it'll be like someone spoon feeding them sugar frosted crack rocks. They'll go mental and bug their parents to the point of total meltdown and end up buying at least three of the new figures and set some space on the tivo for when the show comes on.
Either way I have a good feeling 2010 is the year we're going to see some real good fan wank.
Posted by Down_Shift on January 11th, 2010 @ 5:56pm CST
Blurrz wrote:Exic wrote:Sweet~ but i don't think i will buy it for $250..
s250 is our informer.. it's not worth $250.
I think I might have to clear some things up here. The toy line isn't based on the game, the game is based on the toy line and upcoming TV show. It's a deluxe class figure, but you can bet your bottom dollar that there will be a voyager class figure a few waves after, not to mention the popular legends sized figure and the "price of a deluxe, look and complexity of a legends" figure that we've seen in the last few lines (Activators, FABs, ect). The game will probably come with a preview of the new tv show and a few product shot of the toy line like Armada did. Mind you by that time, all of us will have seen those images a hundred times over. But to the kids who haven't seen it, it'll be like someone spoon feeding them sugar frosted crack rocks. They'll go mental and bug their parents to the point of total meltdown and end up buying at least three of the new figures and set some space on the tivo for when the show comes on.
Either way I have a good feeling 2010 is the year we're going to see some real good fan wank.
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1036168)
Posted by --B-- on January 12th, 2010 @ 10:27am CST
For that I hearby promote you to bureaucrat grade 37.
Severly reduced pay for everyone!!!
Posted by --B-- on January 12th, 2010 @ 10:27am CST
Counterpunch wrote:[
You are technically correct and that is the best kind of correct you can possibly be.
For that I hearby promote you to bureaucrat grade 37.
Severly reduced pay for everyone!!!
Re: Picture of War for Cybertron Optimus Prime Figure (1036792)
Posted by Down_Shift on January 13th, 2010 @ 11:13pm CST
Best. Quote. Ever.
Posted by Down_Shift on January 13th, 2010 @ 11:13pm CST
--B-- wrote:Counterpunch wrote:[
You are technically correct and that is the best kind of correct you can possibly be.
For that I hearby promote you to bureaucrat grade 37.
Severly reduced pay for everyone!!!
Best. Quote. Ever.
