Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail

Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 10:12PM CDT

Categories: Toy News, Sightings
Posted by: Mindmaster Views: 29,550

Topic Options: View Discussion · Sign in or Join to reply

The big man himself Seibertron stopped by his local Toys "R" Us this evening in Schaumburg, Illinois, and was pleasantly surprised to find the new Rescue Bots "Roar and Rescue" Optimus Primal, Heatwave, and Blades figures! These three characters, based on the same characters from the popular Transformers: Rescue Bots cartoon, are dinosaur-themed, with Optimus Prime Primal taking a surprise twist and transforming into a mechanical Tyrannosaurus rex (with a robot mode not unlike Beast Wars Megatron!), Heatwave transforming into an Apatosaurus, and Blades into a Pteranodon. Check out the visual evidence below, then, if you're into these guys, begin the hunt!

News Search

Got Transformers News? Let us know here!

Most Recent Transformers News

Yolopark is Bringing a Fan Design to Life with their Transformers ROTB Apelinq Figure

Posted 13 hours ago

Transformers One Toyline Includes Transforming Quintesson, the Return of Botshots and RID Deployers

Posted 13 hours ago

Skybound is Reprinting the G1 Transformers Comics Through Compendiums

Posted 2 days ago

Blaster Blues storyboards and over 150 G1 model sheets online

Posted 2 days ago

Bumblebee and Sentinel Prime are getting “Deluxe” type figures in Transformers One Toyline

Posted 2 days ago

AMT Rodimus, Predaking, a New Leo Prime and More at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2024

Posted 2 days ago

Video Reviews for Transformers Earthspark Warrior Twitch and Bumblebee + Combiner Gimmick

Posted 3 days ago

First Look at New Earthspark Toys Tacticon Starscream and Warriors Hashtag and Spitfire

Posted 3 days ago

Click here to post your comment about this news story!

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1577968)
Posted by gothsaurus on May 29th, 2014 @ 9:30am CDT

THIRTY-FOUR DAHHHLARS. Cripes. That's an expensive two-step children's toy.

I was considering getting it for the novelty, but sheeeeeesh.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1577992)
Posted by triKlops on May 29th, 2014 @ 11:12am CDT

I bought Heatwave and Blades yesterday; they are great little figs for the price point.
Primal, I will wait on a bit until i see a good sale on him; although he does look pretty awesome.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1577995)
Posted by gothsaurus on May 29th, 2014 @ 11:34am CDT

Is this the full dino lineup?

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1577998)
Posted by triKlops on May 29th, 2014 @ 11:48am CDT

gothsaurus wrote:Is this the full dino lineup?

Nope, this is the most up to date listing of them all I have access to right now.
[url]http://shmax.com/products?q[filters][toyline]=4275[/url]

*You might have to cut and paste the link, the board is not accepting the complete URL for some reason.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1578000)
Posted by gothsaurus on May 29th, 2014 @ 11:55am CDT

Thanks! Looks like you're looking at six dinos if you want the whole team.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1593525)
Posted by Va'al on July 25th, 2014 @ 7:53am CDT

A while back we reported some initial Transformers Rescue Bots figures showing up at US retail. Thanks to Seibertron.com member zatara1701, we can now report new sighting of new figures from the same line, from a Toys'R'Us store in Humble, Texas! Check out below the two (adorable) dino versions of a T-Rex Optimus Prime and a Raptor Bumblebee, along with some out-of-package images and comparison shots.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1597144)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on August 6th, 2014 @ 7:38pm CDT

While out toy hunting at a Target in Rosemont, Il, site owner Seibertron spotted some new Transformers Rescue Bots on the toy aisle. The figures spotted were Bumblebee & Morbot and Blades The Flight-Bot & Dani Burns. The first three images were the initial sighting image but in true Seibertron fashion, we get treated to a mini gallery of these figures.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1597151)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on August 6th, 2014 @ 8:06pm CDT

Morbot's a tad smaller than it should be, though he didn't shrink as bad as Trex.

But on the plus side, we get Dani, a jettish Blades, and a Bee with 2 hands instead of that screwdriver!

Well, I'm finally going to army-build with preschool toys. I knew this day would come, just not when.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1597207)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 6th, 2014 @ 11:12pm CDT

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1597219)
Posted by PrymeStriker on August 6th, 2014 @ 11:41pm CDT

I could care less about the Mor-Bot, but Dani shall be mine!

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1597323)
Posted by rpetras on August 7th, 2014 @ 11:02am CDT

The Sculpt could be better on Dani, but a miniature Lacey Chabert is rather compelling.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1597431)
Posted by Zeedust on August 7th, 2014 @ 3:49pm CDT

rpetras wrote:The Sculpt could be better on Dani, but a miniature Lacey Chabert is rather compelling.

It's the cheeks, isn't it?

I'm gonna just go ahead and be glad we're getting a Dani at all. Already have the other Burnses, so hopefully I'll get a chance to buy her too at some point and have the whole family.

Mini Mor-bot looks okay, but seems less necessary.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1604843)
Posted by Va'al on September 8th, 2014 @ 2:48am CDT

Last we saw news about PlaySkool Transformers Rescue Bots Dinobots, the green- and blueosaur were still missing. But thanks to fellow Seibertron.com user Superwheeljack, we have a sighting from a Target in Cincinnati, Ohio, of both minibots Boluder and Chase ($3.99 each)! Check out photo proof below, and if you come across any new figures, make sure to use the right Sightings page, flag it up in a forum, and let us know at sightings@seibertron.com.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1604869)
Posted by Lord Onixprime on September 8th, 2014 @ 6:23am CDT

These have been here in Orlando for about 3-4 weeks. Didn't realize it was a new story. I tend to get things way behind everyone else.

I liked these guys, but Boulder and Chase aren't as good or fun as Blades and Heatwave.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1604881)
Posted by shockblast2 on September 8th, 2014 @ 8:17am CDT

This is news? I bought my children these a MONTH ago.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1604886)
Posted by rpetras on September 8th, 2014 @ 8:44am CDT

Yep, been out for a month in my area (PA) too.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1604888)
Posted by ScottyP on September 8th, 2014 @ 8:58am CDT

If you see new stuff and you aren't sure if others know it's out, shoot it over to news@seibertron.com or sightings@seibertron.com - the worst that happens is it isn't news and doesn't get posted!

These little dudes are so fun. I was totally ready to be done with Rescue Bots forever, but these are just too cute. Plus, now Chase can drive himself.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1604911)
Posted by Superwheeljack on September 8th, 2014 @ 10:37am CDT

For all of you who claim you got these, at least provide proof.
I didn't pick these guys up, I was just there to pick up a deluxe Scorn for spare parts. I can't stand how small they are next to prime and bee. They have so little detail thanks to their size.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1605037)
Posted by zatara1701 on September 8th, 2014 @ 9:17pm CDT

I found these lil guys like a month ago too...I didnt bother submitting it as news cuz after I was front paged for finding BB and OP there was not one post/reply....Soooo i figured why wast time uploading and taking pics?!?

Ive also seen the Big Heatwave dino as well as all those giant figures you put the smaller ones in...

I am pretty sure the whole new playskool line is available on HTS and TRU websites.

Happy hunting!!!

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1605461)
Posted by shockblast2 on September 10th, 2014 @ 9:46am CDT

Superwheeljack wrote:For all of you who claim you got these, at least provide proof.
I didn't pick these guys up, I was just there to pick up a deluxe Scorn for spare parts. I can't stand how small they are next to prime and bee. They have so little detail thanks to their size.

Why should we do that? I have nothing to prove to anyone as I don't care if you believe me or not. Furthermore, are you going to pay me for my time and effort if I scout toys? If not, then I do not owe you or anyone else on this site anything. They are making money off of me being here in the first place in the form of advertising revenue. Do you think all those ads to the right are there for free? If you like to collect "prestige" points for being the first fanboy to take pictures of toys in a big box store, then by all means go for it.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1605483)
Posted by Va'al on September 10th, 2014 @ 11:23am CDT

shockblast2 wrote:
Superwheeljack wrote:For all of you who claim you got these, at least provide proof.
I didn't pick these guys up, I was just there to pick up a deluxe Scorn for spare parts. I can't stand how small they are next to prime and bee. They have so little detail thanks to their size.

Why should we do that?

Because you love us.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1605491)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2014 @ 12:01pm CDT

shockblast2 wrote:
Superwheeljack wrote:For all of you who claim you got these, at least provide proof.
I didn't pick these guys up, I was just there to pick up a deluxe Scorn for spare parts. I can't stand how small they are next to prime and bee. They have so little detail thanks to their size.

Why should we do that?

He means "For all of you who claim you got these and want credit for your find as a news post, at least provide proof."

The news staff can't go posting anything without some level of credibility behind whatever news they post. They could easily post news for every sighting someone mentions, but without photographic evidence, the news would be lacking in merit.

But for those who don't care about having your sighting credited as news, that's fine. No proof is required of you.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614170)
Posted by Va'al on October 15th, 2014 @ 2:13pm CDT

Directly from the Playskool Heroes US YouTube channel, we have a new commercial for the upcoming line of Rescue Bots, especially the big light and sounds Optimus Primal. Check it out embedded below!

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614172)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 15th, 2014 @ 2:20pm CDT

Nice to see them actually using a version of the theme song in these commercials.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614195)
Posted by Zeedust on October 15th, 2014 @ 5:01pm CDT

That's nice, now can we get some info on when season 3 airs? [-(

Animation looks like it could have come off the show, which is a nice touch. On the other hand, I'm hoping this isn't all there is for the Rescue Dinobots. I'd kind of like to have bigger transforming versions of the Rescue Bots that the show's actually about in their dino modes.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614239)
Posted by megatronus on October 15th, 2014 @ 9:03pm CDT

LOL, transform and roar out!

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614261)
Posted by Autobot_Benz on October 15th, 2014 @ 11:29pm CDT

so Optimus Prime the Dinosaur is now Optimus Primal. Sorry there is only one Optimus Primal and he was the Maximal Commander of the Axalon Crew. :MAXIMAL:

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614323)
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on October 16th, 2014 @ 7:14am CDT

If prime Optimus prime has a beast mode wouldn't that have been a bit helpful when fighting the cloned predacons? Or is this rescue bots exclusive? :MAXIMAL:

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614346)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 16th, 2014 @ 9:17am CDT

Autobot tap out wrote:If prime Optimus prime has a beast mode wouldn't that have been a bit helpful when fighting the cloned predacons? Or is this rescue bots exclusive?

Many speculate this dino mode of his to be a one-episode occurrence that might have him giving it up at the episode's conclusion, while Rescue Force Sigma-17 opts to keep all of theirs.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614498)
Posted by Zeedust on October 16th, 2014 @ 8:45pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Autobot tap out wrote:If prime Optimus prime has a beast mode wouldn't that have been a bit helpful when fighting the cloned predacons? Or is this rescue bots exclusive?
Many speculate this dino mode of his to be a one-episode occurrence that might have him giving it up at the episode's conclusion, while Rescue Force Sigma-17 opts to keep all of theirs.

My theory is that whatever happens, happens shortly before the end of season 2 of "Prime", and thus Optimus would wind up never using dino mode in combat because he didn't have a chance before near-death, and lost it when he was rebuilt. That'd also cover Prime not looking different in Season 3 of Rescue Bots.

But if it turns out to just be a continuity error, it's not like it'd be the first one.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614501)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 16th, 2014 @ 8:48pm CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Autobot tap out wrote:If prime Optimus prime has a beast mode wouldn't that have been a bit helpful when fighting the cloned predacons? Or is this rescue bots exclusive?
Many speculate this dino mode of his to be a one-episode occurrence that might have him giving it up at the episode's conclusion, while Rescue Force Sigma-17 opts to keep all of theirs.

My theory is that whatever happens, happens shortly before the end of season 2 of "Prime", and thus Optimus would wind up never using dino mode in combat because he didn't have a chance before near-death, and lost it when he was rebuilt. That'd also cover Prime not looking different in Season 3 of Rescue Bots.

But if it turns out to just be a continuity error, it's not like it'd be the first one.

Let's hope they have something planned since they've been fairly good at keeping the show in continuity, what with their having a timeline chart that maps out this show's episode with the Prime show's episodes.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614798)
Posted by Zeedust on October 17th, 2014 @ 8:00pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Autobot tap out wrote:If prime Optimus prime has a beast mode wouldn't that have been a bit helpful when fighting the cloned predacons? Or is this rescue bots exclusive?
Many speculate this dino mode of his to be a one-episode occurrence that might have him giving it up at the episode's conclusion, while Rescue Force Sigma-17 opts to keep all of theirs.

My theory is that whatever happens, happens shortly before the end of season 2 of "Prime", and thus Optimus would wind up never using dino mode in combat because he didn't have a chance before near-death, and lost it when he was rebuilt. That'd also cover Prime not looking different in Season 3 of Rescue Bots.

But if it turns out to just be a continuity error, it's not like it'd be the first one.
Let's hope they have something planned since they've been fairly good at keeping the show in continuity, what with their having a timeline chart that maps out this show's episode with the Prime show's episodes.

Yeah, I hope so too, and it'll probably turn out okay, but there's still a part of me at the back of my brain worried this'll turn into the next "Earthforce". (I have not experienced Earthforce myself, but I have heard tell.)

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1614801)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 17th, 2014 @ 8:07pm CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:Yeah, I hope so too, and it'll probably turn out okay, but there's still a part of me at the back of my brain worried this'll turn into the next "Earthforce". (I have not experienced Earthforce myself, but I have heard tell.)

I have, and I too hope it doesn't come to that.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1618714)
Posted by Autobot032 on November 1st, 2014 @ 5:36am CDT

Fellow fan and Seibertron.com board member, NicholasPrime, has found the Kohl's exclusive Rescue Bots Optimus Prime Rescue Trailer at retail, and provided us the link so you can order one from the comfort of your home!

The price is $39.99 and it's available now

NicholasPrime wrote:In addition to the two-pack you guys reported earlier today, there is this large Rescue Bots piece:

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-180570 ... hasbro.jsp

Sorry if this has already been posted, but I hadn't seen it anywhere. Picked one up today in Old Bridge, NJ

If you have sightings, please share them in our sightings forum and email them to us directly at sightings@seibertron.com , and remember...

Always keep your optic tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1618724)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 1st, 2014 @ 7:56am CDT

Kohl's exclusive? That thing's been at Walmart for months. Discounted down to $24.99, even, since it's been shelfwarming for so long.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1618759)
Posted by NicholasPrime on November 1st, 2014 @ 11:36am CDT

And the odd thing about that is, it has "A Kohl's Exclusive" sticker on it. Here's a pic:

Having never seen the other mass release piece, is there any deco difference? or is it literally just the sticker on the package?

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1618763)
Posted by ScottyP on November 1st, 2014 @ 11:51am CDT

It looks dead-on the same as the Walmart pack from last Christmas, no deco difference that I can see even on the mini-figures. Probably was assumed that Walmart had long run out of them (they have around here at least), so they solicited them to Kohl's as an exclusive for this year.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1619235)
Posted by gothsaurus on November 3rd, 2014 @ 9:09am CST

I'd be curious if you could scrub that blue energon deco paint off the front of the cab... or if there are wacky tattoo-style details molded into the front of him. I kinda want a version of this Prime, but would prefer it look more G1.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1619397)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 3rd, 2014 @ 4:46pm CST

gothsaurus wrote:I'd be curious if you could scrub that blue energon deco paint off the front of the cab... or if there are wacky tattoo-style details molded into the front of him. I kinda want a version of this Prime, but would prefer it look more G1.

Looking at mine, the blue Energize tech detailing is indeed painted onto the red plastic, but the Autobot symbol with the ring is molded into the plastic, so removing the blue paint from that might be tricky.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1620363)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 7th, 2014 @ 9:00pm CST

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore gives us a first look at a couple new Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan 2015 series 1 figures. Salvage who transforms into a garbage truck is in the wave with the new Rescan Optimus Prime and the previously revealed Boulder and Chase. Check out the bot and alt mode images from the listing which is scheduled to drop in December.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1620365)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on November 7th, 2014 @ 9:10pm CST

So, does Salvage rescue the environment by mining landfills for recyclable and compostable waste? Shame he wasn't around for the Earth Day ep.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1620372)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 7th, 2014 @ 10:24pm CST

Alas, another new character who shan't make it into the show.

Though, his torso makes me think of Rescue Roy.

And why are they making another Optimus figure based on the first one?

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1620375)
Posted by Flashwave on November 7th, 2014 @ 10:53pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Alas, another new character who shan't make it into the show.

Though, his torso makes me think of Rescue Roy.

And why are they making another Optimus figure based on the first one?

I still say we need an episode like Autoboot Camp where the Rescue Bots remenise on some of the Cybertronians they trained with, maybe one of the older siblings has a reunion, and Hoist, Medix, and now Salvage all get a quicky shout out. They could easily be buddies of Chase, (Repo?) Heatwave, and Boulder respectively.

Come to think of it, I don't think we got our AoE garbage truck, did we?

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1620376)
Posted by Flashwave on November 7th, 2014 @ 10:53pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Alas, another new character who shan't make it into the show.

Though, his torso makes me think of Rescue Roy.

And why are they making another Optimus figure based on the first one?

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1620380)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 7th, 2014 @ 10:58pm CST

Flashwave wrote:I still say we need an episode like Autoboot Camp where the Rescue Bots remenise on some of the Cybertronians they trained with, maybe one of the older siblings has a reunion, and Hoist, Medix, and now Salvage all get a quicky shout out. They could easily be buddies of Chase, (Repo?) Heatwave, and Boulder respectively.

If only. But the makers keep saying that it's too expensive to create new Bot models.

Flashwave wrote:Come to think of it, I don't think we got our AoE garbage truck, did we?

No sightings yet, to my knowledge.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1620400)
Posted by Peridot on November 8th, 2014 @ 6:56am CST

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Site sponsor BigBadToyStore gives us a first look at a couple new Transformers: Rescue Bots Rescan 2015 series 1 figures. Salvage who transforms into a garbage truck is in the wave with the new Rescan Optimus Prime and the previously revealed Boulder and Chase. Check out the bot and alt mode images from the listing which is scheduled to drop in December.

What's the point of that Optimus figure? It's just the first one, but with slightly better proportions.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1620486)
Posted by Zeedust on November 8th, 2014 @ 5:51pm CST

Salvage reminds me a bit of Strong-Bot, but I like Transformers with unusual alt modes like garbage trucks, so I'm interested.

Sabrblade wrote:If only. But the makers keep saying that it's too expensive to create new Bot models.

...That makes me wonder exactly what kind of budget the show has. How much lower than what Prime or Animated had is it?

Metro Prime wrote:What's the point of that Optimus figure? It's just the first one, but with slightly better proportions.

Waist looks like it turns during transformation rather than feet flipping up. Plus, like you said, slightly better proportions. But more significantly, it's probably at the new, smaller and cheaper price point. And the original isn't necessarily going to be readily available any more once this one hits shelves.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1620502)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 8th, 2014 @ 8:18pm CST

Nemesis Primal wrote:Salvage reminds me a bit of Strong-Bot, but I like Transformers with unusual alt modes like garbage trucks, so I'm interested.

Sabrblade wrote:If only. But the makers keep saying that it's too expensive to create new Bot models.

...That makes me wonder exactly what kind of budget the show has. How much lower than what Prime or Animated had is it?

What's more is that now the show has greatly improved its use of CGI models for the bots, so I'd imagine that it's now more expensive than ever to animate the six Autobot models that they already have.

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1622298)
Posted by Zeedust on November 15th, 2014 @ 3:29pm CST

So, wait, if Salvage is a garbage truck, does that mean he rolls to the refuse? :lol:

Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail (1640234)
Posted by Va'al on January 17th, 2015 @ 1:35pm CST

Site owner Seibertron has source some additional product descriptions and some new images too for upcoming products in various Transformers lines! First up, we look at the Rescue Bots, and the first wave of non-transforming Feature Bots, presumably because of an action gimmick - take a look below for an image and more info.

Transformers Rescue Bots Feature Bots Figures Wave 1

February 2015

Get ready to roll out with the Rescue Bots! Transformers Rescue Bots Feature Bots Figures includes 5-inch action figures with cool features and awesome sculpting. Each one is armed and ready to save the day! Case of 8 individually packaged non-transforming figures includes:

4x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE FIRE BOT
4x TRA RBT BOULDER THE CONSTRUCTION BOT
(subject to change)

Click here to view additional comments about this topic at the Energon Pub Forums ...

Transformers Rescue Bots Roar and Rescue Optimus Primal, Heatwave and Blades Sighted in Retail

News Search

Most Popular Transformers News

April Fanstream Confirms Figures Coming to the Studio Series Line plus Comic Edition Leader Straxus

Legacy Wave 3 Preorders Live

Size Comparisons for Studio Series Transformers One Optimus Prime

Leaked early looks at Bumblebee and Optimus from Transformers One

New Images of Transformers Legacy United Versus Pack Tarantulas

Two Additional Anniversary Pack Listing Leaked for Revenge of the Fallen Autobots and G1 Decepticons

Magazine Scans Give Additional Views of MP Ginrai and MPG Super Ginrai

Takara TOMY DX Prowl and DX Terran Thrash (Slash) Official Reveal

Most Recent Transformers News

Yolopark is Bringing a Fan Design to Life with their Transformers ROTB Apelinq Figure

Transformers One Toyline Includes Transforming Quintesson, the Return of Botshots and RID Deployers

Skybound is Reprinting the G1 Transformers Comics Through Compendiums

Blaster Blues storyboards and over 150 G1 model sheets online

Bumblebee and Sentinel Prime are getting “Deluxe” type figures in Transformers One Toyline

AMT Rodimus, Predaking, a New Leo Prime and More at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2024

Video Reviews for Transformers Earthspark Warrior Twitch and Bumblebee + Combiner Gimmick

First Look at New Earthspark Toys Tacticon Starscream and Warriors Hashtag and Spitfire

Transformers News

Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Twincast / Podcast #349:
"Agent of Chaos"

Featured Products on Amazon.com

The Ultimate Caption Contest