Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked

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Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Autobot N, we have further word on the previously rumored Power of the Primes Blastoff. As you might remember, Blastoff was first rumored when the back packaging and bios for the wave 2 and 3 voyagers were shown off, and the image showed the back of his car with the figure almost entirely scribbled out, not unlike some of the Studio Series leaks. While the figure has merely been a rumor, and the image was subjected to heavy scrutiny and it was unsure if it was fake or not, we now have further information that may confirm the rumor is true.

The new image comes to us from Weibo user 淘宝店变形金刚改造工厂, and it shows off Blastoff in his alt mode, flying through the sky in shuttle mode. The image also uses a similar background as the rest of the Power of the Primes packaging arts, making a strong case that this figure is in fact coming. While we don't have any more information regarding the figure, it is possible that Blastoff will be a May Mayhem exclusive, much like the previous Groove. Also like Groove, the packaging art suggests it may be a straight re-release of the Takara paint job.

Check out the image below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Credit(s): 淘宝店变形金刚改造工厂 on weibo

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Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931154)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 10:42am CST

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Also like Groove, the packaging art suggests it may be a straight re-release of the Takara paint job.

Check out the image below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

No, it doesn't:

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931155)
Posted by Lore Keeper on January 12th, 2018 @ 10:42am CST

I did not usually order a Takara version of a toy that had a Hasbro release, but that decision was more financial than based on lack of interest. I'm disappointed with the move because I liked seeing how Takara would handle their take on a character. It provided buyers with an additional option so they could choose which version suited them most.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931156)
Posted by Quantum Surge on January 12th, 2018 @ 10:44am CST

Goodbye, necessity for a Unite Warriors purchase!

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931158)
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 12th, 2018 @ 10:44am CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Also like Groove, the packaging art suggests it may be a straight re-release of the Takara paint job.

Check out the image below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

No, it doesn't:

Yeah I only noticed this now even though I own the Takara one. I'm less disappointed now. My big thing was I thought it was exactly the same and I was hoping the colors were different so he could be a different character.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931159)
Posted by no-one on January 12th, 2018 @ 10:49am CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:
Autobot N wrote:[img]blast-off[/img]

Honestly it's pretty disappointing that it's the same colors as the unite warriors one.

Why is that disappointing?
Because made Blast Off's brown too orange.

Agreed, I hope it's the same lovely shade of brown as jet Blast-off. I also hope the figure matches the art with brown from stem to stern. That chunk of purple on the Takara release never looked right just like the weird shade of brown they used. Hopefully grey/gunmetal booster toes as well.

I wonder it he will come with a CW or PotP fist and if the latter will there be retooling to allow for prime armor integration? :-?

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931165)
Posted by Deadput on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:05am CST

After how many times things have been leaked and been very true how many people will continue to exclaim fake every time there is visible proof?

How the hell does Hasbro keep letting these things happen anyways?

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931166)
Posted by zodconvoy on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:07am CST

As of yesterday I have picked up:
Jazz, Dread wind, Swoop, Slag, Beachcomber, Windcharger, Slash, Metalhawk, Skullgrin, Claudburst, Starscream, Grimlock, and Optimus Prime.

Who was the one figure I actually have been hunting for while I found all of those?

RODIMUS FLIPPIN' PRIME

Kinda bothering me.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931167)
Posted by Deadput on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:08am CST

Thank god! I don't get to continue making myself even poorer! (Especially with Grand Maximus coming)

All thing's considered the Hasbro deco's are not "bad" by any means, maybe their not specifically the right color scheme one might have personally wanted but the deco's are not horrible.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931168)
Posted by kurthy on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:10am CST

steals_your_goats wrote:Yeah I only noticed this now even though I own the Takara one. I'm less disappointed now. My big thing was I thought it was exactly the same and I was hoping the colors were different so he could be a different character.

For anyone that owns both Baldigus and UW Bruticus, is Mover just turning the head around or is there some additional tooling? Also, do the feet stay together better than Blast off?

Mainly, I'm interested in whether they'll go with the Mover version or Blast off version. I've already got UW Bruticus so it wouldn't be a pressing desire for me unless I want a different color for Blast off.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931169)
Posted by bodrock on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:12am CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:Mine as well together with (Optimal) Optimus Pirmal. I'll definitely make an Abominus because I don't like Hungurrr's other modes anyway and the Torso looks awesome. But I'm not sure if I want to use the others in their limb modes. Maybe he'll get some Stunticons, Combaticons the The Fallen as limbs.

Yes, Abominus torso is looking good! I like this sneak peak at Elita-1 as well.

I meant to pick-up TLK Infernocus just because I liked the individual little figures and their colors -- but prioritized hunting TR and PotP figures, I guess. I'd buy Cogman in a heartbeat, though.

My Galvatron is 3p -- DX9's Tyrant! He actually came with two cannons, and one of them has sparkly flakes in it to give it that G1 look. I'm hoping there's an Evolution Megatron planned for PotP...but I won't hold my breath.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931173)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:19am CST

carytheone wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:
Autobot N wrote:[img]blast-off[/img]

Honestly it's pretty disappointing that it's the same colors as the unite warriors one.

Why is that disappointing?

Because made Blast Off's brown too orange.

I wonder it he will come with a CW or PotP fist and if the latter will there be retooling to allow for prime armor integration?

I guess, it'll be a Prime armor because they release him in the PotP line and therefore they have to integrate either a 5 mm hole in his chest or some slots.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931175)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:20am CST

kurthy wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Yeah I only noticed this now even though I own the Takara one. I'm less disappointed now. My big thing was I thought it was exactly the same and I was hoping the colors were different so he could be a different character.

For anyone that owns both Baldigus and UW Bruticus, is Mover just turning the head around or is there some additional tooling? Also, do the feet stay together better than Blast off?

Mainly, I'm interested in whether they'll go with the Mover version or Blast off version. I've already got UW Bruticus so it wouldn't be a pressing desire for me unless I want a different color for Blast off.

I own neither of them but as far as I could see the arms are swapped so the hands are correct.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931177)
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:24am CST

kurthy wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Yeah I only noticed this now even though I own the Takara one. I'm less disappointed now. My big thing was I thought it was exactly the same and I was hoping the colors were different so he could be a different character.

For anyone that owns both Baldigus and UW Bruticus, is Mover just turning the head around or is there some additional tooling? Also, do the feet stay together better than Blast off?

Mainly, I'm interested in whether they'll go with the Mover version or Blast off version. I've already got UW Bruticus so it wouldn't be a pressing desire for me unless I want a different color for Blast off.

I own both and i don't have any of the problems with Movor that I do with Blast off (head popping off and not staying tabbed together in arm mode)

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931179)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:26am CST

I'm hoping my Grimlock, Starscream, slug, Swoop, and Dreadwind come today. The shipping info slowed down, but I'm excited for Grim after Cobotrons pictures!

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931182)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:37am CST

bodrock wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
bodrock wrote:The Terrorcons are my most anticipated group of characters from PotP!
Mine as well together with (Optimal) Optimus Pirmal. I'll definitely make an Abominus because I don't like Hungurrr's other modes anyway and the Torso looks awesome. But I'm not sure if I want to use the others in their limb modes. Maybe he'll get some Stunticons, Combaticons the The Fallen as limbs.

I like this sneak peak at Elita-1 as well.

Looks definitely better than King Starscream.

bodrock wrote:I meant to pick-up TLK Infernocus just because I liked the individual little figures and their colors -- but prioritized hunting TR and PotP figures, I guess.

You wouldn't regret it

bodrock wrote:I'd buy Cogman in a heartbeat, though.

Same for him.

bodrock wrote:My Galvatron is 3p -- DX9's Tyrant! He actually came with two cannons, and one of them has sparkly flakes in it to give it that G1 look. I'm hoping there's an Evolution Megatron planned for PotP...but I won't hold my breath.

I know this figure and the accessories but in that angle and light the cannon looked especially energetic :michaelbay:

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931183)
Posted by Evil Eye on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:47am CST

Well that sucks.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931185)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:51am CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Also like Groove, the packaging art suggests it may be a straight re-release of the Takara paint job.

Check out the image below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

No, it doesn't:

I wonder if Hasbro will use the Blast Off orientation, or the Shuttler one:

Only difference is the arm assembly, really...

Either way, it should retain the latter's retooling to make the head less prone to popping off. As for the HFG piece... I hope it's a CW one, but I wouldn't mind the PotP one: I'd just need to find jet Blast Off and switch them :lol:

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931187)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2018 @ 11:55am CST

This is where expecting the worst and hoping for the best pays off.

Pretty interesting how all components of established combiners are released together, instead of split between waves.

I take it a merger is in order?

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931188)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:00pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
I wonder if Hasbro will use the Blast Off orientation, or the Shuttler one:

Only difference is the arm assembly, really...

goes for toy accuracy I could see them doing the Movor orientation because of the flat chest. Another good reason would be to be more different from :TAKARATOMY:

's version.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:As for the HFG piece... I hope it's a CW one, but I wouldn't mind the PotP one: I'd just need to find jet Blast Off and switch them

Why do you prefer the CW one?

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931190)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:04pm CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:As for the HFG piece... I hope it's a CW one, but I wouldn't mind the PotP one: I'd just need to find jet Blast Off and switch them
Why do you prefer the CW one?

Why else? Consistency with the other Combaticon limbs :lol:

*grumbles at only having Onslaught*

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931192)
Posted by william-james88 on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:16pm CST

steals_your_goats wrote:Like I said in the other potp thread the preorder prices are sightly more than jazz for the deluxe and the voyager prices are closer to that of legends line which came with different decos and accessories. Not saying this means anything but it is something to note. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideInStock=false&HidePreorder=false&HideSoldOut=false&InventoryStatus=i%2Cp%2Cso&PageSize=50&SortOrder=New&Series=13137&Company=2

Did you compare it with the varying exchange rate changes of the past 5 months?
Is the price higher for all classes?
And could it be that BBTS has increased its prices on more popular figures in hope to offest the loss of not selling these figures due to the fact that it is now known they are the same a Hasbro's?

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931193)
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:19pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:As for the HFG piece... I hope it's a CW one, but I wouldn't mind the PotP one: I'd just need to find jet Blast Off and switch them
Why do you prefer the CW one?

Why else? Consistency with the other Combaticon limbs

*grumbles at only having Onslaught*

Well according to the leaks he'll have his unite warriors hfg as well as an exclusive translucent Megatronus prime master and decoy suit

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931195)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:25pm CST

steals_your_goats wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:As for the HFG piece... I hope it's a CW one, but I wouldn't mind the PotP one: I'd just need to find jet Blast Off and switch them
Why do you prefer the CW one?

Why else? Consistency with the other Combaticon limbs

*grumbles at only having Onslaught*

Well according to the leaks he'll have his unite warriors hfg as well as an exclusive translucent Megatronus prime master and decoy suit

We did see a different colored Megatronus, didn't we? Of note: he's likely a retool of Liege Maximo because the arms match in design.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931196)
Posted by bodrock on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:32pm CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:I know this figure and the accessories but in that angle and light the cannon looked especially energetic

LOL, he's pretty photogenic! I prefer the other cannon, but the G1-ness made me give him this one for the photos with Rodimus.

I missed out on Bruticus during CW as well, so seeing space-ship Blast Off is tempting me to try and obtain them....I was actually hoping I'd be able to hunt down Fruiticus a couple of years ago when the CW sets were showing up at Ross and other discount sellers. This last Xmas was kinda crappy for bargain-hunting.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931197)
Posted by o.supreme on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:42pm CST

I enjoy having UW Blastoff despite his flaws. But could you imagine tat chest, and add a PotP accessory chest on top of that... :shock:

Anyway, my patience has paid off. The Target layout that was done a couple days ago near my home was *somewhat* stocked today. They had pretty much everything except leaders. So I had my first sighting of Voyagers yay!, and picked up Grimlock. I wont have time to unpackage him until later, but still it was good to see them all on shelves. Now that :TAKARATOMY:

is no longer a factor, I can plan accordingly. My remaining wants for wave 1 are Voyager Starscream, and Deluxe Swoop, Slag, and Jazz. If I get one per paycheck, that will spread things out nicely until wave 2 starts hitting shelves.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931200)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:45pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:As for the HFG piece... I hope it's a CW one, but I wouldn't mind the PotP one: I'd just need to find jet Blast Off and switch them
Why do you prefer the CW one?

Why else? Consistency with the other Combaticon limbs

*grumbles at only having Onslaught*

I got the G2 Combaticons just because I really wanted Swindle in G2 colors :lol:

I love that colorscheme

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Well according to the leaks he'll have his unite warriors hfg as well as an exclusive translucent Megatronus prime master and decoy suit

We did see a different colored Megatronus, didn't we? Of note: he's likely a retool of Liege Maximo because the arms match in design.

Where did you guys see that or get those infos from? I've never read or seen anything of that #-o

And I keep on track with every new info and leak we get.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931201)
Posted by bodrock on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:46pm CST

Great to hear, o.supreme! I wouldn't be surprised if more Leaders come in next week -- I don't expect the Primes should be hard to find once the old TLK, TR figures are cleared from the shelves.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931202)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:49pm CST

o.supreme wrote:I enjoy having UW Blastoff despite his flaws. But could you imagine tat chest, and add a PotP accessory chest on top of that... .

Another point for the "Movor orientation". The downside is that the hollowed out side of his arms will be visible in shuttle mode.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931204)
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:54pm CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:As for the HFG piece... I hope it's a CW one, but I wouldn't mind the PotP one: I'd just need to find jet Blast Off and switch them
Why do you prefer the CW one?

Why else? Consistency with the other Combaticon limbs

*grumbles at only having Onslaught*
I got the G2 Combaticons just because I really wanted Swindle in G2 colors
I love that colorscheme

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Well according to the leaks he'll have his unite warriors hfg as well as an exclusive translucent Megatronus prime master and decoy suit

We did see a different colored Megatronus, didn't we? Of note: he's likely a retool of Liege Maximo because the arms match in design.
Where did you guys see that or get those infos from? I've never read or seen anything of that
And I keep on track with every new info and leak we get.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931205)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:55pm CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Well according to the leaks he'll have his unite warriors hfg as well as an exclusive translucent Megatronus prime master and decoy suit

We did see a different colored Megatronus, didn't we? Of note: he's likely a retool of Liege Maximo because the arms match in design.
Where did you guys see that or get those infos from? I've never read or seen anything of that
And I keep on track with every new info and leak we get.

Upper right corner:

And here's a stock render of the regular version as a cosell of Inferno:

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931206)
Posted by o.supreme on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:55pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I take it a merger is in order?

Well

has made it publically known that they are apparently not doing to well financially. The rumors of a merger with habsro previously may have been false, but I would not be surprised. I mean I know :TAKARATOMY:

owns many more properties besides Transformers, but who knows.

I wonder if Takara would be willing to sell its rights to Transformers to liscense product in Japan to Hasbro? Also if the major lines (Movie Line, Generaitons Line, and mainline animated series line) are all going to be identical...does that mean

MP-41 Dinobot will be the last new Masterpiece figure?
March has a ton of EX releases including Metroplex, Grand Maximus, and Great Shot, as well as Encore God Fire Convoy...will special releases like this come to an end...?

My wallet says :DANCE:

. But my spirit of fun in collecting says

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931208)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:57pm CST

Anybody notice you can put Rodimus Prime's rifle on his back?

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931209)
Posted by no-one on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:57pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I wonder if Hasbro will use the Blast Off orientation, or the Shuttler one

Would it matter? Can't the arm bits be popped off and swapped around, letting us have our cake and eat too ;)^

I'm going with Blast-off orientation because it will be easier to peg/clip the prime armor into if he comes with that flavor. I'd guess using the thumb tabs into the sides of his shuttle chesticles.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931210)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2018 @ 12:58pm CST

o.supreme wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I take it a merger is in order?

Well has made it publically known that they are apparently not doing to well financially. The rumors of a merger with habsro previously may have been false, but I would not be surprised. I mean I know owns many more properties besides Transformers, but who knows.

I wonder if Takara would be willing to sell its rights to Transformers to liscense product in Japan to Hasbro? Also if the major lines (Movie Line, Generaitons Line, and mainline animated series line) are all going to be identical...does that mean

MP-41 Dinobot will be the last new Masterpiece figure?
March has a ton of EX releases including Metroplex, Grand Maximus, and Great Shot, as well as Encore God Fire Convoy...will special releases like this come to an end...?

My wallet says . But my spirit of fun in collecting says

I meant a merger of threads...

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931211)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2018 @ 1:01pm CST

carytheone wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I wonder if Hasbro will use the Blast Off orientation, or the Shuttler one
Would it matter? Can't the arm bits be popped off and swapped around, letting us have our cake and eat too

I'd rather not, out of fear of breakage. I don't know my own strength at times... :oops:

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931212)
Posted by Flashwave on January 12th, 2018 @ 1:06pm CST

Maaaannnn.....

Was quite happy th Space Shuttle Movor and Jet Blast Off. Added some variety. But if the Hasbro Bladt Off gets that deco and not the Takara one, its gonna be hard to say no

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931214)
Posted by no-one on January 12th, 2018 @ 1:07pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
carytheone wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I wonder if Hasbro will use the Blast Off orientation, or the Shuttler one
Would it matter? Can't the arm bits be popped off and swapped around, letting us have our cake and eat too
I'd rather not, out of fear of breakage. I don't know my own strength at times...

JelZe rage :michaelbay:

I hear ya though.

I have mushroom pegs pop out all the time just when posing figures. Well the brave among us have options then

Definite buy; now I have to decide what to do with jet Blast-off. Even though I find it to be a very attractive figure :-?

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931216)
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 12th, 2018 @ 1:32pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Like I said in the other potp thread the preorder prices are sightly more than jazz for the deluxe and the voyager prices are closer to that of legends line which came with different decos and accessories. Not saying this means anything but it is something to note. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideInStock=false&HidePreorder=false&HideSoldOut=false&InventoryStatus=i%2Cp%2Cso&PageSize=50&SortOrder=New&Series=13137&Company=2

Did you compare it with the varying exchange rate changes of the past 5 months?
Is the price higher for all classes?
And could it be that BBTS has increased its prices on more popular figures in hope to offest the loss of not selling these figures due to the fact that it is now known they are the same a Hasbro's?

Exchange rates fluctuate all the time and yet that had never affected the legends line releases. Over the past year the exchange rate hasn't fluctuated by more than a few yen. All deluxe figures besides Jazz are labeled as $29 so I'm led to believe it's Takara raising the price slightly which they typically don't do without the inclusion of something extra. Prime masters are the only other size we can compare now between wave 1 and 2 and they're the same price still.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931220)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 1:55pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Well according to the leaks he'll have his unite warriors hfg as well as an exclusive translucent Megatronus prime master and decoy suit

We did see a different colored Megatronus, didn't we? Of note: he's likely a retool of Liege Maximo because the arms match in design.
Where did you guys see that or get those infos from? I've never read or seen anything of that
And I keep on track with every new info and leak we get.

Upper right corner:
steals_your_goats wrote:

I don't see a HFG either a decoy suit but I guess you suggest that because of the size of the accessories he's holding in his hands. It would be great if he comes with Megatronus'es decoy suit but :HASBRO:

is a greedy little bitch and therefore they could make more money by not including it so people have to buy it seperately with the normal release of Megatronus.
Another thing that's going against the Prime armor is that there's no mention of combining with a Prime in his bio unlike it's in the other PotP characters' bios.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931221)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 1:58pm CST

carytheone wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I wonder if Hasbro will use the Blast Off orientation, or the Shuttler one
Would it matter? Can't the arm bits be popped off and swapped around, letting us have our cake and eat too

I'm going with Blast-off orientation because it will be easier to peg/clip the prime armor into if he comes with that flavor. I'd guess using the thumb tabs into the sides of his shuttle chesticles.

I'd prefer the Movor orientation. I would swap his arms nonetheless to have the Blast Off orientation but with the Prime armor as a jetpack like it's on my Swoop.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931223)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 12th, 2018 @ 2:21pm CST

As many have already said, this is not surprising, but still disappointing. Unite Warriors 2.0 would have been nice. Honestly, though, this is better for my budget, being able to buy domestically will save me a LOT of money. It'll allow me to double dip on some of the figures too, so that I can display Volcanicus and Abominus with the rest of my combiners and still have the individual team members on my "Classics" shelves as well. Now, my Takara purchases will be relegated to the Masterpiece line, which is fine. It also helps that the G1 Masterpiece releases are slowing down quite a bit, at least for the first half of 2018.

I think the only big disappointment for me so far with Power of the Primes is that Takara won't be releasing the Dinobots with red helmets for Slag and Swoop and blue eyes for all. Those small changes would have been enough for me, even if some of the other details on the dino or robot modes lean more toy accurate than cartoon accurate. At least we got Swoop with a blue chest, I guess?

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931224)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 12th, 2018 @ 2:24pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
carytheone wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I wonder if Hasbro will use the Blast Off orientation, or the Shuttler one
Would it matter? Can't the arm bits be popped off and swapped around, letting us have our cake and eat too

I'd rather not, out of fear of breakage. I don't know my own strength at times...

Don't actually eat the arms, JelZe! It's just an expression!

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931227)
Posted by DeathReviews on January 12th, 2018 @ 2:27pm CST

Nice - I can finally retire the CW Jet version and complete Bruticus properly without having to buy another Baldigus set from Takara...!

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931228)
Posted by steals_your_goats on January 12th, 2018 @ 2:37pm CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Well according to the leaks he'll have his unite warriors hfg as well as an exclusive translucent Megatronus prime master and decoy suit

We did see a different colored Megatronus, didn't we? Of note: he's likely a retool of Liege Maximo because the arms match in design.
Where did you guys see that or get those infos from? I've never read or seen anything of that
And I keep on track with every new info and leak we get.

Upper right corner:
steals_your_goats wrote:

I don't see a HFG either a decoy suit but I guess you suggest that because of the size of the accessories he's holding in his hands. It would be great if he comes with Megatronus'es decoy suit but is a greedy little bitch and therefore they could make more money by not including it so people have to buy it seperately with the normal release of Megatronus.
Another thing that's going against the Prime armor is that there's no mention of combining with a Prime in his bio unlike it's in the other PotP characters' bios.

There are two sizeable objects in Blast Off's hands so they have to be weapons of some sort and since Blast Off only comes with a small blaster so it makes sense that it's the prime armor and hfg. Blast Off is going to be an exclusive of some sort and was most likely supposed to be released under combiner wars explaining the lack of prime masters in the bio

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931242)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 12th, 2018 @ 4:48pm CST

Really wish Hasbro would've said Blast Off was coming a lot sooner. Could've saved some money.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931245)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 12th, 2018 @ 5:12pm CST

bodrock wrote:I'm hoping there's an Evolution Megatron planned for PotP...but I won't hold my breath.

He was in the fan vote but didn't make it. There were some really contenders in the vote and I'd like to see some realized in the future waves. I mean the Leader class figures anounced so far are the only Matrix bearers there have been so far (in toy form...from HASBRO).
I didn't vote for Primal because I didn't think about Optimal Optimus but now that we'll get a new one I don't mind. But an Evolution Megatron Prime would be pretty cool. As well as some of the others like Star Saber, Dezarus/Deathsaurus whatever and Thunderwing (who I voted for). And all the empty space in TR Sky Shadow's chest definitely hints at that they already had an Evolution Thunderwingus Prime in mind when they designed him.
Arcee and Hound are also pretty interesting to me but I could them being just cheap retools of Evolution Rodimus Prime.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931250)
Posted by Albatross250 on January 12th, 2018 @ 7:06pm CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:
bodrock wrote:I'm hoping there's an Evolution Megatron planned for PotP...but I won't hold my breath.

He was in the fan vote but didn't make it. There were some really contenders in the vote and I'd like to see some realized in the future waves. I mean the Leader class figures anounced so far are the only Matrix bearers there have been so far (in toy form...from HASBRO).
I didn't vote for Primal because I didn't think about Optimal Optimus but now that we'll get a new one I don't mind. But an Evolution Megatron Prime would be pretty cool. As well as some of the others like Star Saber, Dezarus/Deathsaurus whatever and Thunderwing (who I voted for). And all the empty space in TR Sky Shadow's chest definitely hints at that they already had an Evolution Thunderwingus Prime in mind when they designed him.
Arcee and Hound are also pretty interesting to me but I could them being just cheap retools of Evolution Rodimus Prime.

I hope it was like this. Both G1 and G2 alike :APPLAUSE:

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931251)
Posted by Albatross250 on January 12th, 2018 @ 7:08pm CST

So if Blast Off is confirmed then what about this version of Strafe? (Retool of UW Blast Off with additional wingspans )

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931253)
Posted by william-james88 on January 12th, 2018 @ 7:20pm CST

Albatross250 wrote:So if Blast Off is confirmed then what about this version of Strafe? (Retool of UW Blast Off with additional wingspans )

I dont think so since you could also ask for any of the other technobots (barring the motorcycle) since they all had differences. The computrons were completely different versions as opposed to combiners with just 1 of the members being different.

Re: Transformers Power of the Primes Blastoff Packaging Art Leaked (1931254)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 12th, 2018 @ 7:27pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:So if Blast Off is confirmed then what about this version of Strafe? (Retool of UW Blast Off with additional wingspans )

I dont think so since you could also ask for any of the other technobots (barring the motorcycle) since they all had differences. The computrons were completely different versions as opposed to combiners with just 1 of the members being different.

Plus, either company probably considers its version of Computron done, since no members were switched out (Hasbro did come close to that with downsizing Afterburner and introducing Ironclad).

One can always hope for a Hasbro release of the UW Computicon toolings though.

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