Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images

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So far, every Platinum Edition Transformer toy part of the Chinese New Year line was a Toysrus Exclusive in Canada. However, 2017 will be different with Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime being the first figure in this Chinese New Year line to be a Walmart exclusive instead. We know this since there is now a detailed listing on Walmart.ca. The price is not written yet and it is currently not available for ordering, but there is a dense toy description copied below along with official images for all of you to enjoy. What is odd is that it describes a special edition deco and yet it does not seem to be any different from the previous release. We do not know which retailer will be getting this figure in the US at this time, let us know if ever you come across that information.

Description & Features

Transformers Generations Platinum Edition sets feature figures with a high level of detail, plus premium features and packaging. This Platinum Edition Chinese New Year figure celebrates the Year of the Rooster by showcasing the Autobot Leader, Optimus Prime, with special edition deco and die-cast parts.

Optimus Prime battles the Decepticons whenever they threaten the cause of freedom.. Since the beginning, Autobot Roller has been his ally. With the scout car by his side and a combat deck housed within his trailer, Optimus Prime is unstoppable.

This Platinum Edition figure features die-cast parts and a converting trailer. It comes with an Autobot Roller vehicle, 6 additional figure hands, converting blaster, Matrix of Leadership, jetpack, and Energon axe accessories, plus a figure stand.

Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
© 2016 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.

Credit(s): Walmart.ca

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Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848050)
Posted by Cobotron on December 20th, 2016 @ 11:00am CST

There is a part of me that really wants this for my Legends/Legions collection.
Is that so wrong?

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848051)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 20th, 2016 @ 11:02am CST

Cobotron wrote:There is a part of me that really wants this for my Legends/Legions collection.
Is that so wrong?

Not if you leave it in robot mode forever.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848053)
Posted by william-james88 on December 20th, 2016 @ 11:06am CST

Cobotron wrote:There is a part of me that really wants this for my Legends/Legions collection.
Is that so wrong?

Your not the only one.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848092)
Posted by Ultra Magnus on December 20th, 2016 @ 2:14pm CST

This was one of the best incarnations of OP. With the incredible design and engineering involved, I am VERY surprised that the Cab mode was compromised so. Still, the accessories and range of articulation make this figure INCREDIBLE. It really does scale well with Legion class figures and IronFactory/War in Pocket figs too. Probably gonna get this on General Principle, even tho I already have the THS Convoy that this is a remake of. I wish they would do some THS Decepticons now!

8-)

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848096)
Posted by Randomhero on December 20th, 2016 @ 2:21pm CST

Ultra Magnus wrote:This was one of the best incarnations of OP. With the incredible design and engineering involved, I am VERY surprised that the Cab mode was compromised so. Still, the accessories and range of articulation make this figure INCREDIBLE. It really does scale well with Legion class figures and IronFactory/War in Pocket figs too. Probably gonna get this on General Principle, even tho I already have the THS Convoy that this is a remake of. I wish they would do some THS Decepticons now!

I wouldn't put too much hope on the Hybrid line being resurrected. This is more hasbro saying "well we were going to do it a couple years ago in a two pack and didn't and we still have the mold so let's finally release it for our 'Chinese year of' figure

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848538)
Posted by Mykltron on December 23rd, 2016 @ 5:51am CST

Amazing as this li'l guy is (his truck mode doesn't look so bad in real life if you get it just right) he's not worth that price. Especially when the box is nowhere near as pretty as the original.

Randomhero wrote:I wouldn't put too much hope on the Hybrid line being resurrected. This is more hasbro saying "well we were going to do it a couple years ago in a two pack and didn't and we still have the mold so let's finally release it for our 'Chinese year of' figure

I agree.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848558)
Posted by william-james88 on December 23rd, 2016 @ 12:07pm CST

$159.97, that is what this toy is priced at right now on Walmart.ca. Those are canadian dollars, which mark this toy at the $120 price point in USD. For those who do not know, this is a 4 inch toy, comparable to the legends class in height but comparable to MP01 in terms of complexity. This is the first ever Hasbro release of this toy (as well as its first release in North America, of course) and it is currently available for purchasing off the site as well. For those unaware, the original Japanese release was available for 4,200 yen, around the $40 price point, back in 2006.

In other Platinum news, the Platinum Edition Autobot Heroes set is available again on Walmart.ca, at $200.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848560)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on December 23rd, 2016 @ 12:23pm CST

Okay, no. That's absurd.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848597)
Posted by MrBlack on December 23rd, 2016 @ 2:05pm CST

Yeah, no.

Maybe if it hits the bargain bin for $50, like all Platinum releases eventually do.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848632)
Posted by RAR on December 23rd, 2016 @ 6:42pm CST

You can go pick the original up on eBay for $50.00 or so.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1848646)
Posted by Chillyn on December 23rd, 2016 @ 11:40pm CST

Hahaha hahaha $120 hahaha hahaha oh I'm glad to see they have a sense of humor

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1850653)
Posted by Bridgemagnet on January 5th, 2017 @ 10:39am CST

Video Review!

this guy is small

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857106)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on February 4th, 2017 @ 8:20am CST

We've been informed by fellow Seibertronian AzT that Platinum Edition's Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime - the first Hasbro release of Takara's Hybrid Style G1 Convoy mold first released more than a decade ago, if you weren't already aware - has finally been added to Hasbro's US online catalog, at a reduced price to boot! Previously thought to be around $120, here it is listed as $99.99.

Does this price drop make this figure more appealing to you, or is it still a bit of a stretch? Let us know in the Energon Pub!

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857113)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on February 4th, 2017 @ 10:09am CST

I got MP Optimus Prime for $99 when he came out. Why would I spend $99 for a far inferior, far small figure?

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857114)
Posted by Kurona on February 4th, 2017 @ 10:16am CST

Black Bumblebee wrote:I got MP Optimus Prime for $99 when he came out. Why would I spend $99 for a far inferior, far small figure?

Sad thing is, I bet due to the price a lot of people are gonna think it's some huge, awesome figure at least the size of a Leader or some such and that'll entice them to get it... and then when it arrives at their door they're sorely disappointed.

Honestly I'd just get the Thrilling 30 Legends Optimus if I wanted him in that scale.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857157)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 4th, 2017 @ 1:11pm CST

junky. especially the truck mode.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857158)
Posted by KVO Prime on February 4th, 2017 @ 1:24pm CST

This thing is absolutely atrocious. I love collecting Optimus Primes, and although if you have MP-10 (which I do), then you really don't need any other, especially some inferior, grotesque creation. I'm really disappointed too, because I was born in the year of the Rooster, so I was really hoping for something special, maybe a beast wars rooster? This is so lackluster, and it's a DECADE+ old toy that Takara is just now giving to Hasbro? Give me a break. NOPE. Do not buy.

:SICK:

KVO Prime

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857178)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 4th, 2017 @ 3:48pm CST

It's available for a while on Walmart.ca
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transformer ... 0196611276
But holy crap, that price is RIDICULOUS. I'll wait for clearance and even then, I'm not sure if I'll ever buy. I already have over 9000 Optimuses afterall.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857190)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on February 4th, 2017 @ 5:42pm CST

how tall is? will it fit with my Legion class collection?

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857191)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 4th, 2017 @ 5:50pm CST

BERSEKAEL wrote:how tall is? will it fit with my Legion class collection?

I was about to point out a video review of the old Takara version. But no one seem to have bothered to make any comparison shots! At least, I know it's 4" tall so it's scout size.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857193)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 4th, 2017 @ 5:57pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
BERSEKAEL wrote:how tall is? will it fit with my Legion class collection?

I was about to point out a video review of the old Takara version. But no one seem to have bothered to make any comparison shots! At least, I know it's 4" tall so it's scout size.

Found this pic via Google:

That's next to Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Cyberverse Commander class Optimus Prime.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857196)
Posted by Cobotron on February 4th, 2017 @ 6:27pm CST

BERSEKAEL wrote:how tall is? will it fit with my Legion class collection?

It's about the size of a Scout/Legends toy.
Voyager is to Deluxe, as this Prime is to Legion. ;)^

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857197)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 4th, 2017 @ 6:28pm CST

So, that's a G1 style Cyberverse Optimus Prime box set for 184$CAN (141$US) total with taxes.
Oh joy.

That price is really "French translation for late". #-o

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857199)
Posted by rockman_fan on February 4th, 2017 @ 6:36pm CST

are you fucking me? $100 for a glorified figma? it better clean your house for that price. third party companies give you better deals than that!

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857204)
Posted by Burn on February 4th, 2017 @ 7:25pm CST

Just save your money guys, it's NOT a great figure. He killed the Hybrid line.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857220)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 4th, 2017 @ 9:26pm CST

Burn wrote:Just save your money guys, it's NOT a great figure. He killed the Hybrid line.

Like how Action Masters killed G1? :o)

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857223)
Posted by william-james88 on February 4th, 2017 @ 9:47pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Burn wrote:Just save your money guys, it's NOT a great figure. He killed the Hybrid line.

Like how Action Masters killed G1?

Didnt they? I thought they doomed the entire brand and it wasnt profitable in the states again until Beast Wars came along.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857224)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 4th, 2017 @ 9:57pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Burn wrote:Just save your money guys, it's NOT a great figure. He killed the Hybrid line.

Like how Action Masters killed G1?

Didnt they? I thought they doomed the entire brand and it wasnt profitable in the states again until Beast Wars came along.

It was a combination of factors, really, and Action Masters was I think a relatively minor one.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857226)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 4th, 2017 @ 10:00pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Burn wrote:Just save your money guys, it's NOT a great figure. He killed the Hybrid line.

Like how Action Masters killed G1?

Didnt they? I thought they doomed the entire brand and it wasnt profitable in the states again until Beast Wars came along.

It didn't die out over in Europe, Japan, and Australasia.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857561)
Posted by Emerje on February 7th, 2017 @ 12:13am CST

rockman_fan wrote:are you **** me? $100 for a glorified figma? it better clean your house for that price. third party companies give you better deals than that!

In all fairness a figma made of die cast with a ton of parts and a (comparatively) huge playset base would cost a lot more than $100.

Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Burn wrote:Just save your money guys, it's NOT a great figure. He killed the Hybrid line.

Like how Action Masters killed G1?

Didnt they? I thought they doomed the entire brand and it wasnt profitable in the states again until Beast Wars came along.
It didn't die out over in Europe, Japan, and Australasia.

Yep, it only died in the place that mattered. :twisted:

Emerje

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857562)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 7th, 2017 @ 12:18am CST

Emerje wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Burn wrote:Just save your money guys, it's NOT a great figure. He killed the Hybrid line.

Like how Action Masters killed G1?

Didnt they? I thought they doomed the entire brand and it wasnt profitable in the states again until Beast Wars came along.
It didn't die out over in Europe, Japan, and Australasia.

Yep, it only died in the place that mattered.

Emerje

If it did die in Europe, G2 would have never gotten off the G1 re-release track.

Sabrblade wrote:Found this pic via Google:

That's next to Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Cyberverse Commander class Optimus Prime.

Dang, shorter than I remember! He is pretty decent as a "mini-MP", but the transformation is a bit fiddly due to the his size.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1857565)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 7th, 2017 @ 1:02am CST

Sure the scale sucks but it's a good figure (emphasis on "figure". Also, when I bought the fig (first released a few years back) he cost a little more or less US$ 50.00 (but it's 2ndary market prices has appreciated waaaaaaaay too high). By the time I realized he was worth it, I lost the opportunity to get a freebie WST Hotrodimus included with the first batch orders.

Also, he was no different from THS-01. Both were weenie minis but chalk full of accessories.

There were even plans by KOers to upsized him but too bad. If he was like Deluxe or Voyager? He would be awesome!

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933093)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:39pm CST

Ok, it's been a year, but no sign of the next Chinese New Year release (Year of the Dog). Did it die along with the Platinum Editions?

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933097)
Posted by Cobotron on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:43pm CST

Ha! Funny Jelze, I was just thinking about this today.
I think they are both done and gone.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933100)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:45pm CST

Did this one even come out?

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933102)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:48pm CST

Cobotron wrote:Ha! Funny Jelze, I was just thinking about this today.
I think they are both done and gone.

Shame. Funny how they stopped at no. 6 out of 12, wouldn't it have been great to have all 12?

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933103)
Posted by Cobotron on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:48pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?

Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933107)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:54pm CST

Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.

Not in the US I'm afraid. YotR Optimus Prime was a Taipei Movie & Toy Convention 2016 exclusive at first, but Walmart Canada got some stock as well.

In short, very very limited release compared to the rest.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933125)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 22nd, 2018 @ 5:40pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Ok, it's been a year, but no sign of the next Chinese New Year release (Year of the Dog). Did it die along with the Platinum Editions?

Blame the poor sales.
Many YOT__ were odd choices with odd colors. Plus the main problem were the very high prices. Hell, YOTM Optimus Primal is still found aplenty in TrU, shelfwarming hard. Even on "sale".

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933139)
Posted by Overcracker on January 22nd, 2018 @ 6:43pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.

Not in the US I'm afraid. YotR Optimus Prime was a Taipei Movie & Toy Convention 2016 exclusive at first, but Walmart Canada got some stock as well.

In short, very very limited release compared to the rest.

Walmart Mexico got it in as well. However as far as I know its only available online for $2599 that's around $130 US depending on current exchange rates.

https://www.walmart.com.mx/juguetes/Fig ... 3050951770

It's pretty much the only Platinum Figure I've seen in Mexico's regular retail even if its online only.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933149)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 22nd, 2018 @ 7:31pm CST

Overcracker wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.

Not in the US I'm afraid. YotR Optimus Prime was a Taipei Movie & Toy Convention 2016 exclusive at first, but Walmart Canada got some stock as well.

In short, very very limited release compared to the rest.

Walmart Mexico got it in as well. However as far as I know its only available online for $2599 that's around $130 US depending on current exchange rates.

https://www.walmart.com.mx/juguetes/Fig ... 3050951770

It's pretty much the only Platinum Figure I've seen in Mexico's regular retail even if its online only.

That garbage is a Year of the Something toy?
It's in Canada at Walmart.ca as well

https://www.walmart.ca/fr/ip/transforme ... 0196611276

160$CAN plus taxes is an absurd price for this.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933169)
Posted by william-james88 on January 22nd, 2018 @ 8:51pm CST

Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.

I can always get it for you and send it over

https://www.walmart.ca/fr/ip/transforme ... 0196611276

Also, you guys forget that the new year is in February, so there is still time for something to come up.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933181)
Posted by Overcracker on January 22nd, 2018 @ 9:24pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.

Not in the US I'm afraid. YotR Optimus Prime was a Taipei Movie & Toy Convention 2016 exclusive at first, but Walmart Canada got some stock as well.

In short, very very limited release compared to the rest.

Walmart Mexico got it in as well. However as far as I know its only available online for $2599 that's around $130 US depending on current exchange rates.

https://www.walmart.com.mx/juguetes/Fig ... 3050951770

It's pretty much the only Platinum Figure I've seen in Mexico's regular retail even if its online only.

That garbage is a Year of the Something toy?
It's in Canada at Walmart.ca as well

https://www.walmart.ca/fr/ip/transforme ... 0196611276

160$CAN plus taxes is an absurd price for this.

It's not horrible, its just very very "wee". And fiddly as all get out. Also the truck mode is less than great.

Its price should not have been over $100 for any reason. As it is, yes its quite expensive for what you get.

No surprise the THS or Hybrid Style line ended after 2 molds and 1 repaint.

Even if back when it was released the first time it was nowhere near this expensive.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933211)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2018 @ 5:20am CST

All that diecast and over-engineering for such a GARBAGE result. The bot barely look decent and the truck put MP-01 and even Classic deluxe Optimus to shame. If I pay that kind of money, give me a toy that is worth transforming goddammit!

The trailer is marvelous however. I'd like to get one and mod it so it can fit with one of my deluxe Optimus.

Also, how many G1 Optimus do we need? They should have went with Cybertron Hybrid Convoy instead. It's much better looking in all modes and way more interesting.

It's also much bigger.

Maybe I would pay the 160$ for it. Because on Ebay, Hybrid Galaxy Convoy is 250$ plus shipping at the minimum.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933252)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 23rd, 2018 @ 12:16pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:The trailer is marvelous however. I'd like to get one and mod it so it can fit with one of my deluxe Optimus.

You may want to hold off on that idea. Hybrid Style G1 Convoy is roughly Legends-sized, not Deluxe, so the trailer may be way too small.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933272)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2018 @ 2:22pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:The trailer is marvelous however. I'd like to get one and mod it so it can fit with one of my deluxe Optimus.

You may want to hold off on that idea. Hybrid Style G1 Convoy is roughly Legends-sized, not Deluxe, so the trailer may be way too small.

Oh, true. In that case, this little guy will fit perfectly:

Er.... those feet will need some serious modding.

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933283)
Posted by ExciKaiser on January 23rd, 2018 @ 4:12pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:Also, how many G1 Optimus do we need? They should have went with Cybertron Hybrid Convoy instead. It's much better looking in all modes and way more interesting.

It's also much bigger.

Maybe I would pay the 160$ for it. Because on Ebay, Hybrid Galaxy Convoy is 250$ plus shipping at the minimum.

I've ton of regrets during my collector life, ton of TFs I didn't buy back in time and which I can't afford today.

But this one is one of the few non-regrets I have :-D

Sans titre 1.jpg

(2006 purchase, at its release)

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933295)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2018 @ 5:25pm CST

>3800JPY for Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy

Jelly RAGE.jpg

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933299)
Posted by Emerje on January 23rd, 2018 @ 5:55pm CST

In fairness a lot of people in North America passed on HS Galaxy Convoy back then because he was basically the same price as the full size Cybertron Optimus Prime. If we only knew then what we know now.

Emerje

Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Listed on Walmart.ca with new Images (1933300)
Posted by ExciKaiser on January 23rd, 2018 @ 6:00pm CST

Emerje wrote:In fairness a lot of people in North America passed on HS Galaxy Convoy back then because he was basically the same price as the full size Cybertron Optimus Prime. If we only knew then what we know now.

Emerje

That's also what I've been told on the French forums back in time. I was stupid to get this one on the same price as the regular one, I was supporting Takara into doing stupid overpriced non-g1 products and such.. (yes fr forums are 99% geewun).

Should I said that I also got most of the robomasters at their release, when they where all 15$ ? :-D

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