Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed
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$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.
Credit(s): Walmart.ca
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Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1848560)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on December 23rd, 2016 @ 12:23pm CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1848597)
Posted by MrBlack on December 23rd, 2016 @ 2:05pm CST
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.
Maybe if it hits the bargain bin for $50, like all Platinum releases eventually do.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1848632)
Posted by RAR on December 23rd, 2016 @ 6:42pm CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1848646)
Posted by Chillyn on December 23rd, 2016 @ 11:40pm CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1850653)
Posted by Bridgemagnet on January 5th, 2017 @ 10:39am CST
Posted by Bridgemagnet on January 5th, 2017 @ 10:39am CST
Video Review!
this guy is small
this guy is small
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857106)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on February 4th, 2017 @ 8:20am CST
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!
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857113)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on February 4th, 2017 @ 10:09am CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857114)
Posted by Kurona on February 4th, 2017 @ 10:16am CST
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.
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857157)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 4th, 2017 @ 1:11pm CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857158)
Posted by KVO Prime on February 4th, 2017 @ 1:24pm CST
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.
KVO Prime
KVO Prime
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857178)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 4th, 2017 @ 3:48pm CST
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.
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857190)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on February 4th, 2017 @ 5:42pm CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857191)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 4th, 2017 @ 5:50pm CST
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.
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857193)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 4th, 2017 @ 5:57pm CST
That's next to Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Cyberverse Commander class Optimus Prime.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 4th, 2017 @ 5:57pm CST
Found this pic via Google:-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.
That's next to Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Cyberverse Commander class Optimus Prime.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857196)
Posted by Cobotron on February 4th, 2017 @ 6:27pm CST
Voyager is to Deluxe, as this Prime is to Legion.
Posted by Cobotron on February 4th, 2017 @ 6:27pm CST
It's about the size of a Scout/Legends toy.BERSEKAEL wrote:how tall is? will it fit with my Legion class collection?
Voyager is to Deluxe, as this Prime is to Legion.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857197)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 4th, 2017 @ 6:28pm CST
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".
Oh joy.
That price is really "French translation for late".
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857199)
Posted by rockman_fan on February 4th, 2017 @ 6:36pm CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857204)
Posted by Burn on February 4th, 2017 @ 7:25pm CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857220)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 4th, 2017 @ 9:26pm CST
Like how Action Masters killed G1?
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?
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857223)
Posted by william-james88 on February 4th, 2017 @ 9:47pm CST
Didnt they? I thought they doomed the entire brand and it wasnt profitable in the states again until Beast Wars came along.
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857224)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 4th, 2017 @ 9:57pm CST
It was a combination of factors, really, and Action Masters was I think a relatively minor one.
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857226)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 4th, 2017 @ 10:00pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 4th, 2017 @ 10:00pm CST
It didn't die out over in Europe, Japan, and Australasia.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.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857561)
Posted by Emerje on February 7th, 2017 @ 12:13am CST
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.
Yep, it only died in the place that mattered.
Emerje
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:It didn't die out over in Europe, Japan, and Australasia.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.
Yep, it only died in the place that mattered.
Emerje
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857562)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 7th, 2017 @ 12:18am CST
If it did die in Europe, G2 would have never gotten off the G1 re-release track.
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.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 7th, 2017 @ 12:18am CST
Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:It didn't die out over in Europe, Japan, and Australasia.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.
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1857565)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 7th, 2017 @ 1:02am CST
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!
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933093)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:39pm CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933097)
Posted by Cobotron on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:43pm CST
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.
I think they are both done and gone.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933100)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:45pm CST
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933102)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:48pm CST
Shame. Funny how they stopped at no. 6 out of 12, wouldn't it have been great to have all 12?
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933103)
Posted by Cobotron on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:48pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:48pm CST
Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933107)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:54pm CST
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.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 22nd, 2018 @ 4:54pm CST
Cobotron wrote:Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933125)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 22nd, 2018 @ 5:40pm CST
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".
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933139)
Posted by Overcracker on January 22nd, 2018 @ 6:43pm CST
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.
Posted by Overcracker on January 22nd, 2018 @ 6:43pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Cobotron wrote:Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
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 $130 US depending on current exchange rates.
https://www.walmart.com.mx/juguetes/Fig ... 3050951770
It's pretty much the only Platinum Figure I've seen in Mexico's regular retail even if its online only.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933149)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 22nd, 2018 @ 7:31pm CST
That garbage is a Year of the Something toy?
It's in Canada at Walmart.ca as well
https://www.walmart.ca/fr/ip/transforme ... 0196611276
160$CAN plus taxes is an absurd price for this.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 22nd, 2018 @ 7:31pm CST
Overcracker wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Cobotron wrote:Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933169)
Posted by william-james88 on January 22nd, 2018 @ 8:51pm CST
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.
Posted by william-james88 on January 22nd, 2018 @ 8:51pm CST
Cobotron wrote:Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933181)
Posted by Overcracker on January 22nd, 2018 @ 9:24pm CST
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.
Posted by Overcracker on January 22nd, 2018 @ 9:24pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Overcracker wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Cobotron wrote:Not that I'm aware of. Kinda wanted it.Sabrblade wrote:Did this one even come out?
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 $100 for any reason. As it is, yes its quite expensive for what you get.
No surprise the THS or Hybrid Style line ended after 2 molds and 1 repaint.
Even if back when it was released the first time it was nowhere near this expensive.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933211)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2018 @ 5:20am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2018 @ 5:20am CST
All that diecast and over-engineering for such a GARBAGE result. The bot barely look decent and the truck put MP-01 and even Classic deluxe Optimus to shame. If I pay that kind of money, give me a toy that is worth transforming goddammit!
The trailer is marvelous however. I'd like to get one and mod it so it can fit with one of my deluxe Optimus.
Also, how many G1 Optimus do we need? They should have went with Cybertron Hybrid Convoy instead. It's much better looking in all modes and way more interesting.
It's also much bigger.
Maybe I would pay the 160$ for it. Because on Ebay, Hybrid Galaxy Convoy is 250$ plus shipping at the minimum.
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933252)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 23rd, 2018 @ 12:16pm CST
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.
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933272)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2018 @ 2:22pm CST
Oh, true. In that case, this little guy will fit perfectly:
Er.... those feet will need some serious modding.
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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933283)
Posted by ExciKaiser on January 23rd, 2018 @ 4:12pm CST
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
(2006 purchase, at its release)
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
(2006 purchase, at its release)
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933295)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2018 @ 5:25pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2018 @ 5:25pm CST
>3800JPY for Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933299)
Posted by Emerje on January 23rd, 2018 @ 5:55pm CST
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
Emerje
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933300)
Posted by ExciKaiser on January 23rd, 2018 @ 6:00pm CST
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$ ?
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$ ?
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933356)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 23rd, 2018 @ 10:46pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 23rd, 2018 @ 10:46pm CST
Eh, the Hybrid Style mold is more like a Scout class of the Cybertron days than the Legends class of today, so it is smaller than a Deluxe but not quite as small as that Legends class OP.-Kanrabat- wrote: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 Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933364)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 23rd, 2018 @ 11:50pm CST
I think you mean to say that the truck modes of MP-01 and 2006 Deluxe Classics Optimus Prime put Hybrid Style Convoy to shame, ne?
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 23rd, 2018 @ 11:50pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote: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!
I think you mean to say that the truck modes of MP-01 and 2006 Deluxe Classics Optimus Prime put Hybrid Style Convoy to shame, ne?
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933383)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 24th, 2018 @ 3:33am CST
Not really. Hybrid is so bad, that even the MP-01 and Classic deluxe, ones that have infamous bad truck mode, are ashamed of it. Hybrid flaunt his diecast with pride because he's so "premium", all while ignoring the others who are red with shame.
As a comparison for newcomers:
Classic deluxe:
MP-01
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 24th, 2018 @ 3:33am CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote: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!
I think you mean to say that the truck modes of MP-01 and 2006 Deluxe Classics Optimus Prime put Hybrid Style Convoy to shame, ne?
Not really. Hybrid is so bad, that even the MP-01 and Classic deluxe, ones that have infamous bad truck mode, are ashamed of it. Hybrid flaunt his diecast with pride because he's so "premium", all while ignoring the others who are red with shame.
As a comparison for newcomers:
Classic deluxe:
MP-01
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933386)
Posted by Cyberpath on January 24th, 2018 @ 3:47am CST
That's a custom by Jarrod.
Real one is kind of a mess --
It's time for a proper Deluxe-class cartoon-accurate Optimus Prime.
Posted by Cyberpath on January 24th, 2018 @ 3:47am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote: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!
I think you mean to say that the truck modes of MP-01 and 2006 Deluxe Classics Optimus Prime put Hybrid Style Convoy to shame, ne?
Not really. Hybrid is so bad, that even the MP-01 and Classic deluxe, ones that have infamous bad truck mode, are ashamed of it. Hybrid flaunt his diecast with pride because he's so "premium", all while ignoring the others who are red with shame.
As a comparison for newcomers:
Classic deluxe:
That's a custom by Jarrod.
Real one is kind of a mess --
It's time for a proper Deluxe-class cartoon-accurate Optimus Prime.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933388)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 24th, 2018 @ 4:23am CST
For now, the G1 original is still the best of the best "classic style" "deluxe" Optimus Prime.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 24th, 2018 @ 4:23am CST
Cyberpath wrote:It's time for a proper Deluxe-class cartoon-accurate Optimus Prime.
For now, the G1 original is still the best of the best "classic style" "deluxe" Optimus Prime.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933399)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2018 @ 7:45am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2018 @ 7:45am CST
Guess no one cares for ill or for good about the RobotMasters mold.
Re: Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Now Available Online in Canada and Price Revealed (1933401)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 24th, 2018 @ 7:52am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 24th, 2018 @ 7:52am CST
I didn't even know RM Optimus existed. What's his size? Would it be in scale with the Hybrid trailer?
Also, both truck and bot modes are not perfect, but they are certainly decent enough. But not enough for me to pay the 70$+ the aftermarket ask for.
Also, both truck and bot modes are not perfect, but they are certainly decent enough. But not enough for me to pay the 70$+ the aftermarket ask for.
