Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters
Sunday, January 19th, 2014 6:34PM CST
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Thanks to Seibertron.com member Sabrblade for pointing out this recent posting over on 2Chan, an image of the cardback for the upcoming Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave figure. In addition to giving us a good look at Heatwave's new fireboat alt mode, the fantasy scene reveals some really interesting characters. There appear to be three dinosaur Transformers! All three appear to have vehicle modes, the most obvious being the brontosaurus who transforms into a firetruck. There's also a green triceratops and red/blue tyrannosaurus. It's likely that Hasbro will be pushing as much dino-themed merchandise as they can to ride the hype wave the Transformers: Age of Extinction Dinobots will almost certainly generate.
Could these possibly be new characters that we will see in the long waited Transformers: Rescue Bots season two. Check em out below.
Could these possibly be new characters that we will see in the long waited Transformers: Rescue Bots season two. Check em out below.
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Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543225)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2014 @ 6:41pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2014 @ 6:41pm CST
Look closely and we see that Cody is operating the Brachiosaurus' water cannon.
And, is that a T-Rex with devil horns?! And in Optimus's color scheme?!
And, is that a T-Rex with devil horns?! And in Optimus's color scheme?!
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543227)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 19th, 2014 @ 6:58pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 19th, 2014 @ 6:58pm CST
Oh yeah, they're probably trying to directly compete with VTech's Switch & Go Dinos, which have been out for a year or two already.
And with a big Dinobot-centric movie out this summer to remind everyone that they've been doing transforming dinosaur robots for almost 3 decades now, the timing makes it look more like VTech ripped Transformers off, even though they've never really done a team of toddler-friendly dinosaurs with vehicle alts before.
Clever girl, Hasbro. Clever.
And with a big Dinobot-centric movie out this summer to remind everyone that they've been doing transforming dinosaur robots for almost 3 decades now, the timing makes it look more like VTech ripped Transformers off, even though they've never really done a team of toddler-friendly dinosaurs with vehicle alts before.
Clever girl, Hasbro. Clever.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543237)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:36pm CST
Posted by Mindmaster on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:36pm CST
Well, I guess we can thank Matt Tieger and Fall of Cybertron for saving the Dinobots. Without them, we wouldn't be getting goodies such as this coming down the pipe.
Huh, so it is.
Sabrblade wrote:And, is that a T-Rex with devil horns?! And in Optimus's color scheme?!
Huh, so it is.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543246)
Posted by Flashwave on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:47pm CST
Posted by Flashwave on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:47pm CST
Pressing qwuestion: Is the orange and white flying jet the same re-imagining that turned Heatwave into a boat Being applied to Blades?
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543249)
Posted by TFU2014 on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:50pm CST
Posted by TFU2014 on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:50pm CST
If you look closely Chase has almost spine-like police lights. This is a possibility that they may be making the Rescue-Bots dinbots. As well as the Optimus-Colored dino this very well may be Optimus himself. Bumblebee looks different too the left hand seems to be a claw. That Broncheosuarus (<sorry if I spelled that wrong) with Heatwaves color scheme may br Heatwave also. you can also see the water coming out his mouth..... Heatwave=Firetruck=Waterhose=Broncheo's Mouth???????????????????????
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543251)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:50pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:50pm CST
Oh man, if true, then I feel sorry for the guy. It took him a while to get used to just flying, but not fast flying.Flashwave wrote:Pressing qwuestion: Is the orange and white flying jet the same re-imagining that turned Heatwave into a boat Being applied to Blades?
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543253)
Posted by Noideaforaname on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:55pm CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on January 19th, 2014 @ 7:55pm CST
I'm guessing they're matching Dinobot buddies? Or do the Rescue Bots turn into dinosaurs now? Chase seems to have stegosaurus plates on his back, suggesting he turns into one, and there aren't any "doubles" (no 'regular' Heatwave, Boulder, OP), but then Blades is apparently a jet, so I'm not too sure. Dunno if Rescue Bots can handle 3 modes; suppose they could each have 2 new toys...
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543266)
Posted by Flashwave on January 19th, 2014 @ 8:36pm CST
Posted by Flashwave on January 19th, 2014 @ 8:36pm CST
Originally, I thought Chase had the same kind of door wings going as Prime Smokescreen instead of dino pates and so wrote him off, but if you look at his wrists, obvious dino feet. The triceratops thingy has treads in its forelegs, I wonder if that'sBoulder?
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543302)
Posted by Janus Prime on January 19th, 2014 @ 9:50pm CST
Posted by Janus Prime on January 19th, 2014 @ 9:50pm CST
I see 3 Dinosaurs there. That´s pretty cool.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543318)
Posted by harvester on January 19th, 2014 @ 10:16pm CST
Posted by harvester on January 19th, 2014 @ 10:16pm CST
The Bumblebee on the bottom left looks like his alt mode is now a motorcycle? Looks almost like animated Prowl. Hard to see because of the light glare. I wonder if on purpose 
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543319)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2014 @ 10:18pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2014 @ 10:18pm CST
harvester wrote:The Bumblebee on the bottom left looks like his alt mode is now a motorcycle? Looks almost like animated Prowl. Hard to see because of the light glare. I wonder if on purpose
El Duque wrote:Thanks to Entertainment Earth we a look at Playskool Heroes Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Bumblebee, plus the the line's packaging. We got our first look at these new figures late last month when Smyths Toy Store posted official images of Optimus Prime and Heatwave. Check out the new image and wave details below:Transformers Rescue Bots Rescan Figures Wave 1 Set:
Welcome the Rescue Bots!
These Transformers are here to save the day!
Set includes Heatwave, Rescan Optimus, and Rescan Bumblebee.
There aren't any Decepticons around, so it's time for the Rescue Bots to save the day. Under the command of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, this crack squad of robots is here to help save the world and give kids great big chunky transforming toys to play with! They measure about 6 1/2-inches tall in robot form. Ages 3 to 7.
This Transformers Rescue Bots Rescan Figures Wave 1 Set contains 3 individually packaged Transformers toys (subject to change):
1x Heatwave
1x Rescan Optimus
1x Rescan Bumblebee
Age: 3 - 7
Size: 6 1/2-inches tall
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543320)
Posted by El Duque on January 19th, 2014 @ 10:18pm CST
Posted by El Duque on January 19th, 2014 @ 10:18pm CST
Blew the image up and checked it out a little closer. It appears the the dinos pictured are the Rescue Bots with dinosaur modes. The triceratops has boulders feet back near his tail and dozer treads on it's front legs. The t-rex appears very Optimus Prime-ish. The brontosaurus is Heatwave? Bumblebee also has claws on his left arm.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543324)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2014 @ 10:35pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 19th, 2014 @ 10:35pm CST
Yeah, and the only oddball of the bunch is the jet with Blades' deco, which would be weird for him to be the only non-dino on the team.El Duque wrote:Blew the image up and checked it out a little closer. It appears the the dinos pictured are the Rescue Bots with dinosaur modes. The triceratops has boulders feet back near his tail and dozer treads on it's front legs. The t-rex appears very Optimus Prime-ish. The brontosaurus is Heatwave? Bumblebee also has claws on his right arm.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543350)
Posted by Hero Alpha on January 20th, 2014 @ 1:17am CST
Posted by Hero Alpha on January 20th, 2014 @ 1:17am CST
You can see on the green one that its tail has Boulder's bulldozer blade on it.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1543543)
Posted by Emerje on January 20th, 2014 @ 7:42pm CST
Posted by Emerje on January 20th, 2014 @ 7:42pm CST
Pretty bad when they miss-transform a Rescue Bot. They forgot to open the cover behind Heatwave's head. 
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1544957)
Posted by El Duque on January 25th, 2014 @ 7:25am CST
Posted by El Duque on January 25th, 2014 @ 7:25am CST
Courtesy of the Transformers Rescue Bots Facebook page we have a piece of art from the upcoming Rescan line by artist Marvin S. Mariano. This gives us a great look at Heatwave, Bumblebee, and Optimus Prime in their new forms. Heatwave now becomes a fireboat, Bumblebee has a new motorcycle mode, and Optimus Prime seems to have a couple of new modes. The first being the previously seen monster truck from the Rescan series, and a completely new Optimus Primal tyrannosaurus/excavator body. Check it out below.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1544959)
Posted by PrymeStriker on January 25th, 2014 @ 7:37am CST
Posted by PrymeStriker on January 25th, 2014 @ 7:37am CST
I was just about to post this. 
It's apparently Optimus Primal. Go figure.
It's apparently Optimus Primal. Go figure.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1544973)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 9:38am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 9:38am CST
Man, I wish this stuff would be the show! It probably won't be, but I wish it would.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1544983)
Posted by Convotron on January 25th, 2014 @ 10:17am CST
Posted by Convotron on January 25th, 2014 @ 10:17am CST
Bumblebee's alt mode is essentially a copy of the Dodge Tomahawk, which I think works well as a TF alt mode.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1544992)
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 25th, 2014 @ 11:16am CST
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 25th, 2014 @ 11:16am CST
What?! Optimus Primal?! Who turns into a T-rex/construction vehicle fusion thing?! That's so crazy that it works for me.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545002)
Posted by TheGlynreaper on January 25th, 2014 @ 11:47am CST
Posted by TheGlynreaper on January 25th, 2014 @ 11:47am CST
That awkward moment when a playskool transformer rescue bots figure looks better than what the latest movie has in store for a certain i dont care im sooo getting t rex prime you could put him with the dinobots alongside grimlock then
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545008)
Posted by dedcat on January 25th, 2014 @ 12:17pm CST
Posted by dedcat on January 25th, 2014 @ 12:17pm CST
I have avoided the rescue bots til now, but I don't think I can resist something that fun and goofy.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545023)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 1:45pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 1:45pm CST
Wait. I can't see where this says "Optimus Primal". Where does it say that?
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545036)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 25th, 2014 @ 2:26pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 25th, 2014 @ 2:26pm CST
So wait, if Optimus Prime's new alt is the monster truck, and this T-rex-puppeteering-Primal fellow becomes a new character by default, could this somehow lead to an Optimus Primal voiced by David Kaye?!? The mind boggles...
While it is possible for them to be depicted an triple- or quad-changers on the show, Heatwave becoming a fire-boat implies to me that the fire-fightin' sauropod isn't Heatwave because Griffin Rock would still need something to fight terrestrial fires. Of course, he could just walk everywhere in robot mode.
While it is possible for them to be depicted an triple- or quad-changers on the show, Heatwave becoming a fire-boat implies to me that the fire-fightin' sauropod isn't Heatwave because Griffin Rock would still need something to fight terrestrial fires. Of course, he could just walk everywhere in robot mode.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545051)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 4:09pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 4:09pm CST
Where is this "Primal" name coming from? All I see is "Prime" written on that tiny packaging:
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545057)
Posted by Madeus Prime on January 25th, 2014 @ 4:25pm CST
Posted by Madeus Prime on January 25th, 2014 @ 4:25pm CST
Okay, is it weird I actually want to see that concept art of Bumblebee turned into a GEN toy?
Also that Optimus is surprisingly cool looking, I would buy that.
Also that Optimus is surprisingly cool looking, I would buy that.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545088)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 25th, 2014 @ 7:51pm CST
Posted by Autobot032 on January 25th, 2014 @ 7:51pm CST
These are neat, but if I were Bandai, I'd consider suing Hasbro for that Optimus design. That T-Rex look and transformation is rather close to what Kyoryuger's main mecha looks like.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545101)
Posted by Manterax Prime on January 25th, 2014 @ 9:08pm CST
Well, good thing you're not Bandai.
But yeah, I can see the similarities, but they're subtle. I doubt Bandai would have any grounds for a case. Plus, Gabutyra's head and tail can't become arms.
Posted by Manterax Prime on January 25th, 2014 @ 9:08pm CST
Autobot032 wrote:These are neat, but if I were Bandai, I'd consider suing Hasbro for that Optimus design. That T-Rex look and transformation is rather close to what Kyoryuger's main mecha looks like.
Well, good thing you're not Bandai.
But yeah, I can see the similarities, but they're subtle. I doubt Bandai would have any grounds for a case. Plus, Gabutyra's head and tail can't become arms.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545104)
Posted by El Duque on January 25th, 2014 @ 9:28pm CST
Va'al got a peek at these at Toy Fair, he confirmed the name.
Posted by El Duque on January 25th, 2014 @ 9:28pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Wait. I can't see where this says "Optimus Primal". Where does it say that?
Va'al got a peek at these at Toy Fair, he confirmed the name.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545113)
Posted by STngAR on January 25th, 2014 @ 9:58pm CST
Posted by STngAR on January 25th, 2014 @ 9:58pm CST
If I see the primal toy in a store I probably would buy it. Most likely the One and only rescue bot I would buy
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545118)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 10:07pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 10:07pm CST
And it is just Optimus Prime but with a new name, correct?El Duque wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Wait. I can't see where this says "Optimus Primal". Where does it say that?
Va'al got a peek at these at Toy Fair, he confirmed the name.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545122)
Posted by El Duque on January 25th, 2014 @ 10:24pm CST
That I couldn't tell you, Va'al might have some additional insight.
Posted by El Duque on January 25th, 2014 @ 10:24pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:And it is just Optimus Prime but with a new name, correct?El Duque wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Wait. I can't see where this says "Optimus Primal". Where does it say that?
Va'al got a peek at these at Toy Fair, he confirmed the name.
That I couldn't tell you, Va'al might have some additional insight.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545123)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 10:30pm CST
The pic makes it look like it is just Optimus Prime due to the color scheme and face, but I wanted to double check first.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 10:30pm CST
Thanks.El Duque wrote:Sabrblade wrote:And it is just Optimus Prime but with a new name, correct?El Duque wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Wait. I can't see where this says "Optimus Primal". Where does it say that?
Va'al got a peek at these at Toy Fair, he confirmed the name.
That I couldn't tell you, Va'al might have some additional insight.
The pic makes it look like it is just Optimus Prime due to the color scheme and face, but I wanted to double check first.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545130)
Posted by Janus Prime on January 25th, 2014 @ 11:09pm CST
Posted by Janus Prime on January 25th, 2014 @ 11:09pm CST
Nice! I´m a huge Beast Wars fan but I feel like the mere existence of the franchize has kept Hasbro from giving beast modes to their characters. To me it´s cool that the Rescue Bots team sat down and thought "if Optimus Prime was a Dinosaur, what kind of Dinosaur would he be?".
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545134)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 11:29pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2014 @ 11:29pm CST
Well, the old "Hearts of Steel" comic had Optimus be a Brachiosaurus before scanning his locomotive altmode.Janus Prime wrote:Nice! I´m a huge Beast Wars fan but I feel like the mere existence of the franchize has kept Hasbro from giving beast modes to their characters. To me it´s cool that the Rescue Bots team sat down and thought "if Optimus Prime was a Dinosaur, what kind of Dinosaur would he be?".
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan Heatwave Cardback Reveals Possible Dinosaur Characters (1545168)
Posted by Va'al on January 26th, 2014 @ 5:40am CST
All it said was 'Optimus Primal', no additional information other than the artwork we also have here. Looks like a pretty cool, chunky, simple toy though!
Posted by Va'al on January 26th, 2014 @ 5:40am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Thanks.El Duque wrote:Sabrblade wrote:And it is just Optimus Prime but with a new name, correct?El Duque wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Wait. I can't see where this says "Optimus Primal". Where does it say that?
Va'al got a peek at these at Toy Fair, he confirmed the name.
That I couldn't tell you, Va'al might have some additional insight.
The pic makes it look like it is just Optimus Prime due to the color scheme and face, but I wanted to double check first.
All it said was 'Optimus Primal', no additional information other than the artwork we also have here. Looks like a pretty cool, chunky, simple toy though!
