Primitive Skateboarding Black Power Master Optimus Prime to be 2017 SDCC Exclusive
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 1:38PM CDT
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Here is an excerpt from the article which speaks of the design and its link to Primitive Skateboarding.
The autobot figurine was partially designed by Primitive Skateboarding founder Paul Rodriguez, and features some updates to the character’s traditional red and blue paint job. This Prime belongs to the Titans Return Powermaster reprise and is decorated in black and gold — a nod to Primitive’s signature colors. The toy figurine also comes with a ramp, rail, and hoverboard, so it can “Shreddicus Maximus” whenever he’s not battling the Decepticons.
TRANSFORMERS PRIMITIVE OPTIMUS PRIME Figure
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available at Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego)
Before OPTIMUS PRIME was blasting DECEPTICONS in battle, he was greasing the wheels of his skateboard with fellow skater, SHREDDICUS MAXIMUS. Shredding rad gnar on the boardwalks of the Senti Rust Pier, they up their street cred while nailing down their signature trick, the Null-Ray-Ray, annihilating the competition into mere grime… Now get ready for the gnarliest TRANSFORMERS stunt of the 21st century… TRANSFORMERS has worked with Primitive Skateboarding, the company founded by legendary skateboarder, Paul Rodriguez, to roll out this special edition TRANSFORMERS PRIMITIVE OPTIMUS PRIME Figure convention exclusive. Co-designed by Paul, the figure features Primitive Skate’s classic black and gold colors for a more sophisticated and on-brand look. To up the skateboarding theme, the figure is placed in premium Primitive Skate-inspired packaging that mimics a “skate shoe” box featuring grip-tape inspired texture. As the ultimate twist, the pack features rail, ramp and hover board accessories! The pack includes a LEADER CLASS OPTIMUS PRIME figure, a TITAN MASTER SHREDDICUS MAXIMUS figure and eight accessories. Converts from robot to tractor trailer in 23 steps and from tractor trailer to battle station in 10 steps. The TRANSFORMERS PRIMITIVE OPTIMUS PRIME Figure will be for sale during San Diego Comic-Con 2017. Following the convention, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com.
Here are the new totally radical images of the toy and set.
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 20th, 2017 @ 1:40pm CDT
Also, that hoverboard looks like the one Daniel rode in TFTM, but in black and yellow.
Posted by Kurona on June 20th, 2017 @ 2:03pm CDT
Either way he still looks fraggin' awesome. Shame I won't be able to get him
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 20th, 2017 @ 2:25pm CDT
The toy figurine also comes with a ramp, rail, and hoverboard, so it can “Shreddicus Maximus” whenever he’s not battling the Decepticons.
so it can “Shreddicus Maximus”
All I can think of https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rYkpuGIRql0
Posted by Deadput on June 20th, 2017 @ 2:29pm CDT
I heard Hasbro toy shop is dreadful for Canadians.
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 20th, 2017 @ 2:30pm CDT
Deadput wrote:How would a Canadian not attending the show such as myself be able to buy this?
I heard Hasbro toy shop is dreadful for Canadians.
eBay scalpers? That's how I got Titan force, albeit I'm in the states but the seller was Taiwanese.
Posted by Deadput on June 20th, 2017 @ 2:33pm CDT
Terrsolpix wrote:Deadput wrote:How would a Canadian not attending the show such as myself be able to buy this?
I heard Hasbro toy shop is dreadful for Canadians.
eBay scalpers? That's how I got Titan force, albeit I'm in the states but the seller was Taiwanese.
I've never used Ebay (mostly don't trust it and I barely have a paypal and only because it's linked to my debit card for purchasing off Ages 3 and up)
Posted by #Sideways# on June 20th, 2017 @ 2:58pm CDT
"Primitive, Skateboarding, Black Power, Master Optimus Prime"
Posted by Kurona on June 20th, 2017 @ 3:04pm CDT
#Sideways# wrote:Am I not the only one who read the title of this guy as:
"Primitive, Skateboarding, Black Power, Master Optimus Prime"
That was my nickname in College.
Posted by Microraptor on June 20th, 2017 @ 3:42pm CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 20th, 2017 @ 3:49pm CDT
Microraptor wrote:The best part is this isn't even the first transformer with a skateboard.
All that's coming to mind is armada Grindor's master. Am I right?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 20th, 2017 @ 3:56pm CDT
Terrsolpix wrote:Microraptor wrote:The best part is this isn't even the first transformer with a skateboard.
All that's coming to mind is armada Grindor's master. Am I right?
Good guess, but the very first is... who else but the cool dude Jazz?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2017 @ 4:45pm CDT
Too bad it's a SDCC exclusive, which mean the only way to get him is via scalpers.
Oh well...
Posted by Sabrblade on June 20th, 2017 @ 6:22pm CDT
Before OPTIMUS PRIME was blasting DECEPTICONS in battle, he was greasing the wheels of his skateboard with fellow skater, SHREDDICUS MAXIMUS. Shredding rad gnar on the boardwalks of the Senti Rust Pier, they up their street cred while nailing down their signature trick, the Null-Ray-Ray, annihilating the competition into mere grime… Now get ready for the gnarliest TRANSFORMERS stunt of the 21st century…
Posted by Kurona on June 20th, 2017 @ 6:38pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Before OPTIMUS PRIME was blasting DECEPTICONS in battle, he was greasing the wheels of his skateboard with fellow skater, SHREDDICUS MAXIMUS. Shredding rad gnar on the boardwalks of the Senti Rust Pier, they up their street cred while nailing down their signature trick, the Null-Ray-Ray, annihilating the competition into mere grime… Now get ready for the gnarliest TRANSFORMERS stunt of the 21st century…
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE
Posted by Prime Target on June 20th, 2017 @ 7:26pm CDT
Posted by triKlops on June 20th, 2017 @ 7:36pm CDT
Especially for 50.
If they make it through to HTS, I am in.
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2017 @ 10:12pm CDT
Kurona wrote:So it's the SDCC exclusive. Huh. In retrospect it maybe should have been obvious, but...
Either way he still looks fraggin' awesome. Shame I won't be able to get him
You can, you have a bunch of american freinds here and part of the staff. It aint hard for any of them to get it, they just have to order it from HTS and then once they have it they ship it to you. I have done that before. This guy is far from out of reach.
Deadput wrote:How would a Canadian not attending the show such as myself be able to buy this?
I heard Hasbro toy shop is dreadful for Canadians.
The shipping aint cheap but at least you dont have to rely on e-bay. You can buy it directly from their site.
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is RADICAL!
Too bad it's a SDCC exclusive, which mean the only way to get him is via scalpers.
Oh well...
You can also buy it through HTS, its written in the article, adn they ship to canada.
Prime Target wrote:Oh Great another Exclusive Black repaint I will say though that Shreddicus Maximus riding the Skateboard looks ADORABLE and the deco looks kinda cool I might buy it if the price is low enough
The price is ridiculously low for a SDCC exclusive, its only $50. Thats how much the regular non exclusive version costs.
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 20th, 2017 @ 11:05pm CDT
A WICKED (totally safe) half pipe!
Dual TUBULAR grind rails line the outside and have RADICAL platforms for standing on between tricks!
An EPIC 360 grind pipe for INTENSE pipe riding!
And only the most talent skater can claim the [SKATER ADJECTIVE] throne at the top of the fort!
I guess there are guns too but war totally gives off bad vibes, man.
(colors and accessories may vary)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 21st, 2017 @ 4:22am CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 21st, 2017 @ 9:40am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Let's hope when the time come, it will stay on the HTS site just long enough so I can buy it. It's just a bummer that it will cost me almost 50$US in shipping and taxes alone.
You have about 48 hours - 2 weeks. Depends on how desirable this figure ends up becoming. Going off of last years HTS SDCC exclusives BTW
Posted by Optimum Supreme on June 25th, 2017 @ 5:36pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on June 29th, 2017 @ 7:57am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 29th, 2017 @ 9:29am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 29th, 2017 @ 11:14am CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 29th, 2017 @ 11:58am CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on June 29th, 2017 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on June 29th, 2017 @ 2:55pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 29th, 2017 @ 6:27pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Just noticed he comes with a single white (light gray?) gun. Ultra Magnus will be borrowing that.
Emerje
Only 1? Well at least it isn't the stupid hammer one that really only looks good as the hammer for UM.
Posted by william-james88 on July 1st, 2017 @ 8:50pm CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on July 1st, 2017 @ 8:52pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 1st, 2017 @ 9:12pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on July 1st, 2017 @ 10:48pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 2nd, 2017 @ 12:07am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:The only reason to buy this TLK Optimus is to not already own the normal release. Because appart the weapons, the differences are negligible.
Negligible?
There are many, many more paint apps on the exclusive, especially in the arms and legs. Plus he has chest flames and a slightly better (but still too blue) looking head. Overall it's far and a way a better looking figure.
I'm thinking of getting it, but I also feel like a better version could come as a Platinum edition later, but would require me to buy other figures I don't want.
Emerje
Posted by Deadput on July 2nd, 2017 @ 12:21am CDT
Never stop making awesome headmasters Hasbro
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 2nd, 2017 @ 4:22am CDT
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:The only reason to buy this TLK Optimus is to not already own the normal release. Because appart the weapons, the differences are negligible.
Negligible?
There are many, many more paint apps on the exclusive, especially in the arms and legs. Plus he has chest flames and a slightly better (but still too blue) looking head. Overall it's far and a way a better looking figure.
I'm thinking of getting it, but I also feel like a better version could come as a Platinum edition later, but would require me to buy other figures I don't want.
Emerje
But it's also extra incorrect paint apps without fixing the errors the regular figure has (like that damn blue collar) and the chest flames haven't been done very well at all (and still didn't bother to add them onto the shoulders). I'm much happier with my regular version with some custom paint I've added and awaiting Toyhax to provide awesome flame stickers for chest and shoulders.
Posted by Rysquad on July 3rd, 2017 @ 9:06pm CDT
I miss when they'd actually have toys as booth freebies vs. the posters they have had recently. Still have Cybertron Skywarp in an old Comic-Con bag somewhere.
Posted by Rysquad on July 3rd, 2017 @ 9:08pm CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on July 3rd, 2017 @ 9:43pm CDT
Rysquad wrote:shajaki wrote:
PICTURE
Anyone on Shapeways making Titan Master skateboards?
Hey with a popsicle stick and some imagination you can make it happen. I mean you could get one of those tech decks but that wouldn't work for the titan master heads. Might look good on a deluxe/warrior class figure.
Posted by WreckerJack on July 3rd, 2017 @ 9:56pm CDT
We have posted some pictures of these neat figures for your viewing pleasure. There are a few different characters available in a G1 style and a set of Medicom plus Bait Megatron Bearbrick. If you'd prefer something a little more traditional, have a look at these images of SDCC 2017 Exclusive TLK Optimus Prime.
Posted by Terrsolpix on July 3rd, 2017 @ 9:58pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 3rd, 2017 @ 10:37pm CDT
Not even Overlord?Terrsolpix wrote:Petition to never have them do characters with lips ever again. All in favor say aye!
Posted by dragons on July 4th, 2017 @ 5:59am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Not even Overlord?Terrsolpix wrote:Petition to never have them do characters with lips ever again. All in favor say aye!
I see no problem with it they do look more human with lips as giant alien robots they are that's how they look in cartoon and comics
Posted by WreckerJack on July 4th, 2017 @ 3:47pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Not even Overlord?Terrsolpix wrote:Petition to never have them do characters with lips ever again. All in favor say aye!
Posted by ScottyP on July 6th, 2017 @ 2:33pm CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on July 6th, 2017 @ 2:34pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:There's no way those two OPs are it, right? Gotta wonder what else they're holding out on showing until the last minute - or maybe this is it and the bigger exclusives are for Hascon
I think you mean 3. There is a TRU/SDCC MP-10 prime exclusive.
Posted by william-james88 on July 7th, 2017 @ 12:57pm CDT
Terrsolpix wrote:ScottyP wrote:There's no way those two OPs are it, right? Gotta wonder what else they're holding out on showing until the last minute - or maybe this is it and the bigger exclusives are for Hascon
I think you mean 3. There is a TRU/SDCC MP-10 prime exclusive.
But MP 10 is at the TRU booth, no? And thus seen as a TRU exclusive and not a Hasbro SDCC exclusive that can be purchased at the Hasbro table? Not sure what counts as an SDCC exclusive.
Posted by Va'al on July 14th, 2017 @ 1:35am CDT
As noted in a previous post, this will be an exclusive at SDCC next week, for US$50.
Considering the regular retail price of Leader Class Generations toys are currently US$45, this is probably one of the best value SDCC Transformers
toys, for only being $5 more, but having a fancy display box and extra accessories.
Since it is partnering with an actual American skateboarding business, I would be surprised if it shows up in other countries (some SDCC exclusives
do, particularly in Asia, and occasionally in Australia - the last one showing up here was Devastator from the 2013 SDCC).
The box - very nice in black and gold... and the watermark effect on the front and back is actually embossed (textured to the touch), which is also a very nice touch.
The black eyes makes me think of the dead Optimus in the 1980s cartoon (post-movie episodes), and I think the eyes should have been done in grey or gold.
The toy is also black and gold, but under bright light (and camera flash), it looks more like the colour of dark chocolate.
A flip-lid, like you get with several past SDCC exclusives and the Japanese Combiner boxsets. The writing inside the lid is the bio for this toy.
The contents inside the box is the black and gold Leader Class Titans Return Optimus Prime toy, with the regular four weapons and Titanmaster,
plus two ramps, a skate rail, and a hoverboard. Those four extra items all appear to be newly created for this exclusive SDCC set, as they combine
to form a gun for the robot mode of Optimus, and attach to the other two modes in specific ways.
(one of the ramps had come loose in the box)
The tray of toy and accessories. With Optimus packaged in robot mode and the Titanmaster (Shreddicus Maximus) on the hoverboard, the head of
Optimus looks eerie with nothing inside the helmet.
The instruction sheet.
The descriptions listed with the "trick names" on the back don't make much sense, as they don't seem to describe skater actions or tricks.
And the third mode, the base mode, the ramps and skate rail plug into the holes near the trailer wheels, to make it look more like a skate park, but
the ramps just end up hovering in the air.
Which is fine for a hoverboard, but not for a skateboard with wheels on it.
Speaking of skateboards... looks like word of this new skate-park on Cybertron has spread, and a couple have shown up to see if they can drop
in and do some tricks.
Actionmaster Jazz said that he and his turbo-board were too cool for this Primitive skate-park.
Posted by Deadput on July 14th, 2017 @ 1:41am CDT
I know Hasbro toy shop carries exclusives after the event but would any other place sale him like BBTS? (Kinda expensive for Canadians I know but I'll put him in the "pile of loot" to save on shipping until I'm ready for him)
Posted by Terrsolpix on July 14th, 2017 @ 1:41am CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on July 14th, 2017 @ 1:43am CDT
Deadput wrote:I need him.
I know Hasbro toy shop carries exclusives after the event but would any other place sale him like BBTS? (Kinda expensive for Canadians I know but I'll put him in the "pile of loot" to save on shipping until I'm ready for him)
Probably not. These are hasbrotoyshop exclusives, and HTS isn't run by Hasbro. So I wouldn't get your hopes up.