Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live

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What a busy late night/early morning for news! Hasbro and Takara have been hitting us left and right with fantastic news and it's not even close to over because we have two new G1 reissue listings to get your blood pumpin', your wallet open and your significant others angry!

Up first, a gem we've covered before (we're not going to jump to the good stuff just yet, it's worth the wait!)

Platinum Edition Reissues of Blaster and Perceptor, plus a ton of awesome cassette bots and accessories! (AKA The Autobot Intel Ops Set)

Available for preorder right now on Seibertron.com sponsor TFSource's website for the asking price of $119.95 with a release date of July. (You can see the originals and their reissues in our galleries by clicking here for Blaster and here for Perceptor.)

And now, the BIG news...

Platinum Edition Decepticon City Trypticon! (Yes, you read that right!)
No images are available at the current time, other than the toy placeholder provided by TFSource.

The current pricing is $199.99 and his release date is also in July. This, coupled with the big news of SDCC Devastator, it's looking like late summer (July, specifically) is ramping up to be the hottest (as well as one of the most expensive!) seasons in Transformer collecting!

It's a great time to be a Transformers fan and collector, and we need to soak this in while we can because gems like this don't always come along and may not again in the future, so get those wallets ready!

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

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Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688758)
Posted by huryochagi on May 22nd, 2015 @ 2:49am CDT

I bought the G1 Trypticon for $16 on eBay years ago. It didn't come with accessories, but I use it for display. Although this reissue is an excellent opportunity for collectors, I think $199 is too expensive. The profits they make are too outrageous, considering the production costs were probably $10.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688771)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2015 @ 3:42am CDT

I don't think I'll be buying Tripticon, but that Perceptor-Blaster duo will be awesome, especially at that relatively reasonable price.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688775)
Posted by Ravage XK on May 22nd, 2015 @ 3:58am CDT

Love the way Tripticon walks with a stomping motion. Always wanted one but I don't find myself overly excited by this.

Already have Blaster and Perceptor from previous reissues.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688783)
Posted by Autobot032 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:10am CDT

Ravage XK wrote:Love the way Tripticon walks with a stomping motion. Always wanted one but I don't find myself overly excited by this.

Already have Blaster and Perceptor from previous reissues.

The key difference with this Perceptor is his microscope is supposed (key word: supposed) to function legitimately for the first time in the history of the figure. Those are apparently specimen plates that come with the set. It's awesome if true.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688803)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:49am CDT

Autobot032 wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:Love the way Tripticon walks with a stomping motion. Always wanted one but I don't find myself overly excited by this.

Already have Blaster and Perceptor from previous reissues.

The key difference with this Perceptor is his microscope is supposed (key word: supposed) to function legitimately for the first time in the history of the figure. Those are apparently specimen plates that come with the set. It's awesome if true.

My vintage version still magnifies stuff.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688804)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:52am CDT

Bit of a tease in this age to have the characters on the box artwork in poses those toys can't even come close to replicating (Blaster's knee stands out a lot for that). Think I saw someone did a custom of G1 Blaster to have articulation like that and it improved the figure immensely.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688813)
Posted by Arctorro on May 22nd, 2015 @ 5:29am CDT

So they packed in a number of accessories that aren't really needed, but no Rewind? Please tell me I just didn't see him, because this will be an easy pass if he's missing.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688819)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 22nd, 2015 @ 6:22am CDT

It isn't for me*, but I hope this Trypticon sells well. I'm still holding out a slight hope for a Generations Titan Trypticon to pair off against Metroplex, and I'd hate for Hasbro to have the excuse of crappy sales of this implying a lack of consumer interest in the character.

*Not to say that, in theory, I wouldn't love to have it. It just wouldn't fit in with my collection. And $200 is a lot to spend for something like that!

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688831)
Posted by It Is Him on May 22nd, 2015 @ 6:42am CDT

I'm so glad this Trytpicon reissue is happening! Now do I get the reissue Trypticon, or wait for vintage boxed versions to drop in price. Decisions....

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688848)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:37am CDT

And I thought that Trypticon thing was just a rumour! Glad it isnt since I've always loved that toy but never had one *sniff sniff*. Only bad thing about all this is too much strain on the wallet all at once. Everyday I look up Combiner Wars Devastator on Amazon waiting for that (free shipping qualified?) preorder.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688858)
Posted by Amelie on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:56am CDT

I hope Trypticon is in a gharish g2-styled redeco. Like a snow leopard print with neon-pink details.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688889)
Posted by shajaki on May 22nd, 2015 @ 9:06am CDT

Somehow, I WILL afford a Trypticon.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688910)
Posted by triKlops on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:14am CDT

So glad Tryp is coming out in a reissue.
I finally have a chance to own a crispy, clean version; this will be an instabuy when it hits.
I had this discussion with my local collectors group a couple of months ago, when this was still a rumor, and 200 is my wallet ceiling for him.
As for the other reissues, i have the ones i need on preorder and wish good luck to those waiting on theirs.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688924)
Posted by Agamemnon on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:41am CDT

shajaki wrote:

Somehow, I WILL afford a Trypticon.

My sentiments exactly! :APPLAUSE:

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688976)
Posted by kirbenvost on May 22nd, 2015 @ 12:47pm CDT

$200? Man, that's pretty crazy, especially with the exchange rate as it is. Hopefully this ends up coming out TRU, otherwise I don't think I can afford it

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1688989)
Posted by william-james88 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 12:58pm CDT

kirbenvost wrote:$200? Man, that's pretty crazy, especially with the exchange rate as it is. Hopefully this ends up coming out TRU, otherwise I don't think I can afford it

Same here. Though I can't say I'm surprised. The insecticons are 100$ so we all assumed something like Trypticon couldn't be less than 200$ and we were all proven right. But you never know. I was able to find the insecticons for 50$ (canadian, so 40$ US) total, the conehead seekers are available at Walmart.ca for pretty cheap and will undoubtedly be even cheaper in an eventual sale. Even fortmax is super reduced now, all considering, and he is an encore figure that didnt get as wide a distribution as this guy will get. So while I am not in a rush to get Trypitcon (I already own a very naked version of the G1 toy), I am not giving up on him entirely.

Looking much more forward to the Blaster and Perceptor set, I hope it gets to walmart

Oh and for anyone keeping tabs, this Trypticon release marks the end of the initial G1 releases of this year:

He goes on to mention some G1 Reissue news with the following names listed:

- Blaster
- Perceptor
- Insecticon
- Trypticon
- G1 cone head set

The only rumour left would be the rumour of G1 dinobots being rereleased as a platinum set but that one came later and may be referring to Hasbro rereleasing the SDCC dinobot set which featured the G1 colours on updated AOE molds.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689003)
Posted by primalxconvoy on May 22nd, 2015 @ 1:27pm CDT

Am I right in believing that Trypticon has never been re-released before now? I remember buying Gigastorm in Japan, but have a vague memory of getting a re-issue Trypticon, too.

Am I wrong?

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689007)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 22nd, 2015 @ 1:31pm CDT

primalxconvoy wrote:Am I right in believing that Trypticon has never been re-released before now? I remember buying Gigastorm in Japan, but have a vague memory of getting a re-issue Trypticon, too.

Am I wrong?

Trypticon was never reissued in original form. Not even as a regular reissue, Transformers Collection or Encore. If you got the Trypticon from China... "China" and "Reissue" combined usually means "Fake".

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689038)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 22nd, 2015 @ 2:47pm CDT

Well, I no longer feel the need to own the Astgrotrain and Blitzwing set. I really hated those colors and I happenned by chance uppon a reasonably priced vintage Blitzwing in really nice condition. I only had to buy the gun and Sword off Ebay... Ironically for the same price I paid the figure itself. Still no missiles but no biggie.

After that, I paid a kingdom's ransom for the black and white commemorative Astrotrain MISB. I openned him up and applied the stickers. Man, he's glorious looking. Way prettier than the original IMO.

All in all, I didn't save any $ on both figures compared to the recent re-issue. However, I got them in the colors I wanted.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689110)
Posted by omgitstraxx on May 22nd, 2015 @ 4:47pm CDT

Hoping there will be an opportunity to get Perceptor on his own!

I only have the RTS version of Perceptor, but have always been disappointed by his alternate mode being a vehicle.

Blaster seems to be the same version as the SDCC 2010 reissue, which I've already got.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689262)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:41pm CDT

The original perceptor was great. I hope you get one soon

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689266)
Posted by MaverickPrime on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:46pm CDT

$200 does seem a little too much for Trypticon, but he waaaaalks! I need one!

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689272)
Posted by shajaki on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:58pm CDT

omgitstraxx wrote:Hoping there will be an opportunity to get Perceptor on his own!

I only have the RTS version of Perceptor, but have always been disappointed by his alternate mode being a vehicle.

Blaster seems to be the same version as the SDCC 2010 reissue, which I've already got.

Welcome to Seibertron!
Perceptor on his own eh? Honestly I don't think the secondary market prices for the TRU Commemorative Reissue are that bad :-?

I'm in the same boat as you though. I have Takara TFC Blaster reissue, so this (albeit awesome) Blaster/Perceptor set does nothing for me. I figure I'll eventually snag a TRU reissue.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689310)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 22nd, 2015 @ 10:33pm CDT

Amelie wrote:I hope Trypticon is in a gharish g2-styled redeco. Like a snow leopard print with neon-pink details.

That may be stretch but given how this one came out of nowhere aside from the rumors here's hoping we all eventually get a G1 Scorponok. Let's all pray that this sells like hotcakes!

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689347)
Posted by primalxconvoy on May 23rd, 2015 @ 12:07am CDT

Cheers. I must be long in the tooth to forget which TF's I've bought...

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689469)
Posted by omgitstraxx on May 23rd, 2015 @ 12:47pm CDT

shajaki wrote:Welcome to Seibertron!
Perceptor on his own eh? Honestly I don't think the secondary market prices for the TRU Commemorative Reissue are that bad

I'm in the same boat as you though. I have Takara TFC Blaster reissue, so this (albeit awesome) Blaster/Perceptor set does nothing for me. I figure I'll eventually snag a TRU reissue.

Thanks for the welcome!

Yup, I'll have to keep an eye out for one too. I really want that microscope alternate mode that I always wanted but never had as a kid :sad:

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689477)
Posted by shajaki on May 23rd, 2015 @ 12:59pm CDT

omgitstraxx wrote:Yup, I'll have to keep an eye out for one too. I really want that microscope alternate mode that I always wanted but never had as a kid

When dealing with eBay, patience is a virtue. On average he appears to sell between 30-50 bucks

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689480)
Posted by Moosey on May 23rd, 2015 @ 1:05pm CDT

AAAAAHHHH Trypticon!!! I want this so bad but I don't know how I'm gonna afford him especially with Devastator coming too

. Guess Devvy will have to wait till the holidays, but then again, there may be new trypticon a couple years down the road, so IDK about anything.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689656)
Posted by william-james88 on May 23rd, 2015 @ 11:26pm CDT

Moosey wrote:AAAAAHHHH Trypticon!!! I want this so bad but I don't know how I'm gonna afford him especially with Devastator coming too . Guess Devvy will have to wait till the holidays, but then again, there may be new trypticon a couple years down the road, so IDK about anything.

Focus on what you want most and save for it. Once you get it, save for the other one. If it takes a while, that is fine, you have more odds of a sale at a more affordable price point. True, it might end up being sold out but at least by focusing on what you wanted most, there will be no regrets to your decision. Historically speaking though, Hasbro<s Metroplex is now selling for at least double what it was originally sold for while Encore Fortmax is still selling at BBTS and at a discount.

I can't think of any G1 reissue that was available at retail that sold out and was never discounted. If these were limited, there could be cause for worry, but they aren't.
Anyone is free to correct me.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689981)
Posted by Primeultimus on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:46pm CDT

Platinum Edition Trypticon Boxed pictures

From Cybertron Phillipines

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689987)
Posted by Seibertron on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:55pm CDT

I still can't believe we are getting this. Amazing! It will be interesting to see if the electronics are still in it.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689990)
Posted by Primeultimus on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:I still can't believe we are getting this. Amazing! It will be interesting to see if the electronics are still in it.

I will try to get scans of the back of the box. That will let us know for sure.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689995)
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:08pm CDT

Thanks to Cybertron Philippines and Seibertronian Primeultimus we now have In-Box shots of Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition G1 Reissue Trypticon! It was only days ago that the Trypticon Reissue went from rumor to confirmation (with a TFsource Pre-Order), and now we have shots of some stunning box artwork and the open flap picture window of the figure. Keep scrolling to see the pics, join the discussion in our Energon Pub, or browse our Exclusive Gallery section. There's always something to do at Seibertron.com!

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1689998)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:14pm CDT

So want this

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690001)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:27pm CDT

I want that painted on my van which I don't own!

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690003)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CDT

shajaki wrote:Thanks to Cybertron Philippines and Seibertronian Primeultimus we now have In-Box shots of Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition G1 Reissue Trypticon! It was only days ago that the Trypticon Reissue went from rumor to confirmation (with a TFsource Pre-Order), and now we have shots of some stunning box artwork and the open flap picture window of the figure. Keep scrolling to see the pics, join the discussion in our Energon Pub, or browse our Exclusive Gallery section. There's always something to do at Seibertron.com!

Looks like the decals are already attached just like Piranacon.

Moosey wrote:AAAAAHHHH Trypticon!!! I want this so bad but I don't know how I'm gonna afford him especially with Devastator coming too . Guess Devvy will have to wait till the holidays, but then again, there may be new trypticon a couple years down the road, so IDK about anything.

Focus on one genre. What is your primary? I'm on G1 vintage. So I focused on it like my Seeker Squad. The UW line comes in 2 month intervals hence I can recharge the funds.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690004)
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:31pm CDT

SW's SilverHammer wrote:I want that painted on my van which I don't own!

I do too

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690006)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:37pm CDT

shajaki wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:I want that painted on my van which I don't own!

I do too

Let Me Drive My Van into Your Heart Trypticon.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690008)
Posted by Cobotron on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:40pm CDT

SW's SilverHammer wrote:I want that painted on my van which I don't own!

This statement tops the photo of Takara's Scourge riding Gel-shark for "best thing I've seen or heard all day". :lol:

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690010)
Posted by triKlops on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:50pm CDT

The art and packaging look sweet.
Really happy this is happening. :grin:

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690012)
Posted by Shockwave7 on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:55pm CDT

That's pretty cool. But I think I'll still hold out for a generations remake of Trypticon that's even taller than Metroplex

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690013)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:04pm CDT

Shockwave7 wrote:That's pretty cool. But I think I'll still hold out for a generations remake of Trypticon that's even taller than Metroplex

In the Japanese back story, the original Metroplex (Encore#12 recent release) was severely damaged. The reconstruction on him lead to his doubling/tripling size to that of Fortmax. So now, Maybe a new backstory for a generations remake of the big Dino. Though I wish for "less" electronic gimmicks this time.

But nearly 9 years from Tomy/Takara's Metroflex re-issue...........sigh.Now a Hasbor Asia/Platinum release! Our hobbies are quite a bit of a frustration and self flagellation. But rewards are quite priceless once completed. :DANCE:

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690014)
Posted by Delicon on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:05pm CDT

Trypticon has been on my shortlist to buy for way too long and a true complete vintage one usually runs over $200 so I'll probably snag this.

Btw, for those who want a Titan Class version, good sales on both this and Devastator would probably help convince them to do one.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690015)
Posted by dragons on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:08pm CDT

I have the original with all parts it is wishful thinking to see Titan trypticon class

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690030)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:25pm CDT

dragons wrote:I have the original with all parts it is wishful thinking to see Titan trypticon class

If sales are good then hope is eternal mein freund!

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690045)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:43pm CDT

dragons wrote:http://www.fromtexttospeech.com/texttospeech_output_files/0045990001432518585/6372656.mp3

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690046)
Posted by Diem on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:45pm CDT

5 years ago and $100 less I'd have been up for this. But in a world where Botcon Scorponok and Titan Metroplex exist this thing seems, no pun intended, prehistoric.

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690090)
Posted by alternator77 on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:35pm CDT

Guess I know what I'm getting for my birthday :APPLAUSE:

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690096)
Posted by Zeedust on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:40pm CDT

I don't usually go for G1 reissues, but Trypticon is something unique that they don't seem ready to repeat yet. Shame it's so expensive, or I'd be all over it.

How big is he, BTW?

Re: Platinum Edition Trypticon and Blaster / Perceptor 2-Pack Reissues Preorders Now Live (1690097)
Posted by Seibertron on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:41pm CDT

Diem wrote:5 years ago and $100 less I'd have been up for this. But in a world where Botcon Scorponok and Titan Metroplex exist this thing seems, no pun intended, prehistoric.

I'm surprised to read this from you ... and I'm surprised you don't have Titan Metroplex and BotCon Scorponok.

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