Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue
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That was fast. We only learnt of the G1 Otimus Prime reissue a month ago and it has now been found at US retail. Like the 2018 reissues, this reissue is Walmart exclusive. It is priced at $50 and comes without a trailer, you can find the listing here.
The toy was found across a few states such as New Jersey and Hawaii and Larkin's Lair, who found him in Hawaii, has done a video review of the item showing all the contents for you to enjoy. Let us know if you intend on picking up this Optimus Prime in his minty G1-style packaging.
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Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003149)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on January 7th, 2019 @ 3:45pm CST
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on January 7th, 2019 @ 3:45pm CST
I was vaguely considering getting this, since my optimus doesn't have any accessories, but I think I'm going to pass on it.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003151)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 3:51pm CST
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 3:51pm CST
I really like how they are releasing these, and the packaging and figure itself is great. I know people complained about the lack of a trailer, but I don't mind at all. That said, 50$ is steep for me, and as much as I really like it, it is out of my collecting price range. My budget is extremely limited, at 30$ a month, but that Soundwave might be the one exception to this, I NEED that guy.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003153)
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 7th, 2019 @ 3:55pm CST
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 7th, 2019 @ 3:55pm CST
Fifty bones? Yeah, fuck that. The 3 other reissues and 1 original Primes I have are good enough. 
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003155)
Posted by JasonM32 on January 7th, 2019 @ 3:58pm CST
Posted by JasonM32 on January 7th, 2019 @ 3:58pm CST
Wow, that WAS fast.
Same size box as Hotrod, no trailer, and they want $50 for it. Come on son.
I'm buying one for sure. If it was $30 or $35 I would have bought two.
Same size box as Hotrod, no trailer, and they want $50 for it. Come on son.
I'm buying one for sure. If it was $30 or $35 I would have bought two.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003157)
Posted by Burn on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:03pm CST
$100AUD through an Australian based online retailer.
As much as I'd like it, I simply cannot justify that much money.
Posted by Burn on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:03pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:Fifty bones? Yeah, **** that. The 3 other reissues and 1 original Primes I have are good enough.
$100AUD through an Australian based online retailer.
As much as I'd like it, I simply cannot justify that much money.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003158)
Posted by firefox91 on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:07pm CST
Posted by firefox91 on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:07pm CST
A big deal was made out of him not having the trailer. I don't think it's that big of a deal. Yeah, when in his vehicle mode, he looks incomplete. But most times his displayed in bot mode and the trailer just becomes fluff that doesn't display well with a group of other bots.
What I do think is a big deal is the price. He is about the same size as Starscream which was $35, yet he is $50. Why? I think it's just because of the name. He is the ultimate Transformer. Fortunately I already have a G1 reissue from years back, I don't need another.
What I do think is a big deal is the price. He is about the same size as Starscream which was $35, yet he is $50. Why? I think it's just because of the name. He is the ultimate Transformer. Fortunately I already have a G1 reissue from years back, I don't need another.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003159)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:14pm CST
He's also a lost art.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:14pm CST
firefox91 wrote:He is about the same size as Starscream which was $35, yet he is $50. Why? I think it's just because of the name. He is the ultimate Transformer.
He's also a lost art.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003160)
Posted by Rainmaker on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:15pm CST
Posted by Rainmaker on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:15pm CST
$50 USD for that? And no trailer? I can't tell if there's any significant deco changes and I don't know what accessories he comes with but surely he's not worth that price, even if he may be the Optimus Prime.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003161)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:22pm CST
And don't forget, he has rubber tires too. Pretty sure Hot Rod didn't have those. That second gun might also be a factor
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:22pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:firefox91 wrote:He is about the same size as Starscream which was $35, yet he is $50. Why? I think it's just because of the name. He is the ultimate Transformer.
He's also a lost art.
And don't forget, he has rubber tires too. Pretty sure Hot Rod didn't have those. That second gun might also be a factor
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003162)
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:43pm CST
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:43pm CST
It saddens me that box turned an auto-buy (pun intended) into a straight up "nope" from me. Maybe a second run will remove the weirdness with the grey, but I doubt that.
A pity.
A pity.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003163)
Posted by GeekyGamer Gal on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:54pm CST
Posted by GeekyGamer Gal on January 7th, 2019 @ 4:54pm CST
$50 with no trailer or roller, but with TWO guns ... 
Also, the grey/gray on OP for the stripe looks weirdly metallic.
Okay is it just me, the video or what, but does the red on OP look rather pink-ish?
I'm soo glad that I found a 100% complete authentic G1 pre-rubsign in a rather worn box for $100 at the toy show an hour away from me.
Saves me from buying things like this.
Also, the grey/gray on OP for the stripe looks weirdly metallic.Okay is it just me, the video or what, but does the red on OP look rather pink-ish?
I'm soo glad that I found a 100% complete authentic G1 pre-rubsign in a rather worn box for $100 at the toy show an hour away from me.
Saves me from buying things like this.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003166)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:09pm CST
At that price, might as well double the amount and BAPE.
Damn, you Aussies get the short end of the stick regarding prices of toys and video games...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:09pm CST
Burn wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Fifty bones? Yeah, **** that. The 3 other reissues and 1 original Primes I have are good enough.
$100AUD through an Australian based online retailer.
As much as I'd like it, I simply cannot justify that much money.
At that price, might as well double the amount and BAPE.
Damn, you Aussies get the short end of the stick regarding prices of toys and video games...
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003167)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:10pm CST
Be very, VERY sure it's genuine. Because G1 OP have been KO'd since forever.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:10pm CST
GeekyGamer Gal wrote:I'm soo glad that I found a 100% complete authentic G1 pre-rubsign in a rather worn box for $100 at the toy show an hour away from me.
Be very, VERY sure it's genuine. Because G1 OP have been KO'd since forever.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003168)
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:15pm CST
Not as pink as me.
.
In all seriousness - pink toned reissue Primes have been a 'thing' in the past - with the TRU G1 reissue in the past (sporting a pale grey trailer) and G2 Prime to mention a couple. Its worth noting they're never going to get the same red as the original as that particular pigment isn't as prevalent anymore - its not lightfast, which is why 80s red cars (the dominant force globally in choosing which pigments get mined\grown\sourced) faded in sunlight and modern ones don't as much (or in most cases - at all).
Its the normal silver stripe, but when its brand new - it always looks gloriously metallic. I can still remember my old Prime as a kid having that glorious sheen.
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:15pm CST
GeekyGamer Gal wrote:$50 with no trailer or roller, but with TWO guns ...
Okay is it just me, the video or what, but does the red on OP look rather pink-ish?
Not as pink as me.
. In all seriousness - pink toned reissue Primes have been a 'thing' in the past - with the TRU G1 reissue in the past (sporting a pale grey trailer) and G2 Prime to mention a couple. Its worth noting they're never going to get the same red as the original as that particular pigment isn't as prevalent anymore - its not lightfast, which is why 80s red cars (the dominant force globally in choosing which pigments get mined\grown\sourced) faded in sunlight and modern ones don't as much (or in most cases - at all).
Its the normal silver stripe, but when its brand new - it always looks gloriously metallic. I can still remember my old Prime as a kid having that glorious sheen.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003169)
Posted by 1984forever on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:48pm CST
Posted by 1984forever on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:48pm CST
The box looks the same as it did when news of this G1 Optimus reissue first dropped back on Dec. 15th, rounded corners and all.
I love being right.
I love being right.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003172)
Posted by Burn on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:59pm CST
Understandable, considering it doesn't happen very often. 
Posted by Burn on January 7th, 2019 @ 5:59pm CST
1984forever wrote:I love being right.
Understandable, considering it doesn't happen very often.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003174)
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:04pm CST
I was about to say that, but professionalism held me back. Not that I'd dare say otherwise of you, Burn
Y'know - I came up with a valid reason why its a no trailer release. The current string of reissues is part of an 80s hype build up for Bumblebee and in the live-action movies - Optimus Prime isn't exactly known for hauling is trailer around all the time.
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:04pm CST
Burn wrote:1984forever wrote:I love being right.
Understandable, considering it doesn't happen very often.
I was about to say that, but professionalism held me back. Not that I'd dare say otherwise of you, Burn
Y'know - I came up with a valid reason why its a no trailer release. The current string of reissues is part of an 80s hype build up for Bumblebee and in the live-action movies - Optimus Prime isn't exactly known for hauling is trailer around all the time.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003183)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:25pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:25pm CST
But in the Bee movie he did have his trailer, his truck mode wasn't seen without it, IIRC.Amelie wrote:I came up with a valid reason why its a no trailer release. The current string of reissues is part of an 80s hype build up for Bumblebee and in the live-action movies - Optimus Prime isn't exactly known for hauling is trailer around all the time.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003184)
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:27pm CST
True, but across the movie franchise, its not a necessary part of him, which was more my point. A lot of kids these days don't always see Optimus Prime and expect a trailer.
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:27pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:But in the Bee movie he did have his trailer, his truck mode wasn't seen without it, IIRC.Amelie wrote:I came up with a valid reason why its a no trailer release. The current string of reissues is part of an 80s hype build up for Bumblebee and in the live-action movies - Optimus Prime isn't exactly known for hauling is trailer around all the time.
True, but across the movie franchise, its not a necessary part of him, which was more my point. A lot of kids these days don't always see Optimus Prime and expect a trailer.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003187)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:38pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:38pm CST
Got it. But if we were speaking strictly 80s hype for the Bee movie, then he should come with a trailer, as he did in the 80s and as he was in the only movie (so far) set in the 80s.Amelie wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:But in the Bee movie he did have his trailer, his truck mode wasn't seen without it, IIRC.Amelie wrote:I came up with a valid reason why its a no trailer release. The current string of reissues is part of an 80s hype build up for Bumblebee and in the live-action movies - Optimus Prime isn't exactly known for hauling is trailer around all the time.
True, but across the movie franchise, its not a necessary part of him, which was more my point. A lot of kids these days don't always see Optimus Prime and expect a trailer.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003189)
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:45pm CST
Posted by Amelie on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:45pm CST
Seibertron.com member Fc203 has directed us to InDemandToy's Facebook page which has a post revealing two more future Walmart Vintage G1 Reissues – Gears and Warpath! They will be joining the upcoming Soundwave and the already released Optimus Prime reissues. Two minibots certainly don't make a case, though, so we will have to wait and see which other diminutive Autobots join them. We have mirrored the images below and the original post can be found here on InDemandToy's Facebook Page.
Are you getting excited for the next batch of reissues or has the pricing of the Optimus Prime reissue made you reconsider? Drop us a line below on the Energon Pub here at Seibertron.com!
Are you getting excited for the next batch of reissues or has the pricing of the Optimus Prime reissue made you reconsider? Drop us a line below on the Energon Pub here at Seibertron.com!
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003190)
Posted by Cobotron on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:47pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:47pm CST
Oooooooooh! Warpath.
Sweet!
Sweet!
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003194)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:58pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 7th, 2019 @ 6:58pm CST
I wonder if the next Minibots we'll see are Huffer, Powerglide, and Cosmos. They, along with Gears, Warpath, and Bumblebee, were all part of another multi-pack of Minibots Takara released back in 2004 as part of "The Transformers Collection." It is a little bit of a shame, though, that they released the "Encore" versions of Bumblebee, Outback, Tailgate, and Swerve first, so now we're spoiled by updated G1 toys with new, improved sculpting and more extensive paint details. It looks like Gears is his original G1 toy self, featuring a mostly feature-less face.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003197)
Posted by Burn on January 7th, 2019 @ 7:09pm CST
Fixed that for ya.
Posted by Burn on January 7th, 2019 @ 7:09pm CST
Cobotron wrote:Oooooooooh!*BLAM* Warpath. *POW*
Sweet! *ZOWEE*
Fixed that for ya.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003199)
Posted by Cobotron on January 7th, 2019 @ 7:29pm CST
Much better! thanks!
Posted by Cobotron on January 7th, 2019 @ 7:29pm CST
Burn wrote:Cobotron wrote:Oooooooooh!*BLAM* Warpath. *POW*
Sweet! *ZOWEE*
Fixed that for ya.
Much better! thanks!
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003210)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 7th, 2019 @ 7:59pm CST
Posted by Mindmaster on January 7th, 2019 @ 7:59pm CST
I’ll bite for Warpath. I just got a vintage Gears while I was on holiday block leave so I’ll be okay.
Looking forward to Soundwave. Don’t need Optimus, got the 2008 reissue to scratch that itch.
Looking forward to Soundwave. Don’t need Optimus, got the 2008 reissue to scratch that itch.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003213)
Posted by Dan14thPrime on January 7th, 2019 @ 8:08pm CST
Posted by Dan14thPrime on January 7th, 2019 @ 8:08pm CST
50 bucks?!?! One word - rollback. No way that sells through at $50. I'll wait until it's $30. 
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003218)
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 7th, 2019 @ 8:44pm CST
We have failed an entire generation.
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 7th, 2019 @ 8:44pm CST
Amelie wrote: A lot of kids these days don't always see Optimus Prime and expect a trailer.[/color]
We have failed an entire generation.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003221)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 9:11pm CST
Kinda like Geewunner-abortion.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 7th, 2019 @ 9:11pm CST
Why don't we blame this on Bay as well? He already 'ruined our childhood' so maybe he killed any hope the next generation had before they even realized it.Ironhidensh wrote:We have failed an entire generation.Amelie wrote: A lot of kids these days don't always see Optimus Prime and expect a trailer.
Kinda like Geewunner-abortion.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003222)
Posted by ScottyP on January 7th, 2019 @ 9:15pm CST
Anyway if they do four Minibots again my money's on Pipes and Bumblebee again.
Posted by ScottyP on January 7th, 2019 @ 9:15pm CST
A lost generation. Lost to a pocket dimension or something when Optimus Prime transformed, because they were in the trailer.Ironhidensh wrote:Amelie wrote: A lot of kids these days don't always see Optimus Prime and expect a trailer.[/color]
We have failed an entire generation.
Anyway if they do four Minibots again my money's on Pipes and Bumblebee again.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003228)
Posted by william-james88 on January 7th, 2019 @ 9:59pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 7th, 2019 @ 9:59pm CST
Wow, these getting reissued next is really surprising
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003229)
Posted by steve2275 on January 7th, 2019 @ 10:14pm CST
Posted by steve2275 on January 7th, 2019 @ 10:14pm CST
id pay 9.99 each
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003230)
Posted by JasonM32 on January 7th, 2019 @ 10:15pm CST
Posted by JasonM32 on January 7th, 2019 @ 10:15pm CST
I don't know how they would do it if the mold is gone but I'd really like to see a re-issue of Grimlock.
It seems like there has to be a way.
It seems like there has to be a way.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003232)
Posted by ScottyP on January 7th, 2019 @ 10:23pm CST
Posted by ScottyP on January 7th, 2019 @ 10:23pm CST
The only surprising Minibot reissues would be Beachcomber, Hubcap, or Bumblejumper. Cliffjumper and Brawn to a lesser extent since there were the various keychain reissues. Kudos to them on these for putting out stuff not reissued outside of Japan!william-james88 wrote:Wow, these getting reissued next is really surprising
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003269)
Posted by leokearon on January 8th, 2019 @ 3:04am CST
Posted by leokearon on January 8th, 2019 @ 3:04am CST
Good to see Warpath, though he looks a bit awkward in the packaging. Hopefully with Soundwave (and Buzzsaw) being released we will seeing the other cassettes being reissued
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003270)
Posted by Emerje on January 8th, 2019 @ 4:14am CST
Somebody said that somebody said that single cassettes are coming, maybe that's why we've only seen Warpath and Gears so far. If we only got two then who would people pick? I'm thinking Ravage and Laserbeak since I wouldn't want them to split up Frenzy and Rumble and can't see them releasing both if we only got two slots.
As far as the mini-vehicles go, the only two I really "need" are Warpath, Powerglide, and Pipes to complete my childhood collection, but of course I want all of them.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on January 8th, 2019 @ 4:14am CST
leokearon wrote:Good to see Warpath, though he looks a bit awkward in the packaging. Hopefully with Soundwave (and Buzzsaw) being released we will seeing the other cassettes being reissued
Somebody said that somebody said that single cassettes are coming, maybe that's why we've only seen Warpath and Gears so far. If we only got two then who would people pick? I'm thinking Ravage and Laserbeak since I wouldn't want them to split up Frenzy and Rumble and can't see them releasing both if we only got two slots.
As far as the mini-vehicles go, the only two I really "need" are Warpath, Powerglide, and Pipes to complete my childhood collection, but of course I want all of them.
Emerje
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003272)
Posted by leokearon on January 8th, 2019 @ 4:23am CST
Being the most famous it would be likely that Ravage and Laserbeak would be done first. Though I would love to see Ratbat done
Posted by leokearon on January 8th, 2019 @ 4:23am CST
Emerje wrote:leokearon wrote:Good to see Warpath, though he looks a bit awkward in the packaging. Hopefully with Soundwave (and Buzzsaw) being released we will seeing the other cassettes being reissued
Somebody said that somebody said that single cassettes are coming, maybe that's why we've only seen Warpath and Gears so far. If we only got two then who would people pick? I'm thinking Ravage and Laserbeak since I wouldn't want them to split up Frenzy and Rumble and can't see them releasing both if we only got two slots.
As far as the mini-vehicles go, the only two I really "need" are Warpath, Powerglide, and Pipes to complete my childhood collection, but of course I want all of them.
Emerje
Being the most famous it would be likely that Ravage and Laserbeak would be done first. Though I would love to see Ratbat done
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003284)
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 8th, 2019 @ 5:49am CST
Wouldn't that be three you need then?
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 8th, 2019 @ 5:49am CST
Emerje wrote:leokearon wrote:Good to see Warpath, though he looks a bit awkward in the packaging. Hopefully with Soundwave (and Buzzsaw) being released we will seeing the other cassettes being reissued
Somebody said that somebody said that single cassettes are coming, maybe that's why we've only seen Warpath and Gears so far. If we only got two then who would people pick? I'm thinking Ravage and Laserbeak since I wouldn't want them to split up Frenzy and Rumble and can't see them releasing both if we only got two slots.
As far as the mini-vehicles go, the only two I really "need" are Warpath, Powerglide, and Pipes to complete my childhood collection, but of course I want all of them.
Emerje
Wouldn't that be three you need then?
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003287)
Posted by Emerje on January 8th, 2019 @ 6:03am CST
Maaaaybe...
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on January 8th, 2019 @ 6:03am CST
ZeroWolf wrote:Emerje wrote:leokearon wrote:Good to see Warpath, though he looks a bit awkward in the packaging. Hopefully with Soundwave (and Buzzsaw) being released we will seeing the other cassettes being reissued
Somebody said that somebody said that single cassettes are coming, maybe that's why we've only seen Warpath and Gears so far. If we only got two then who would people pick? I'm thinking Ravage and Laserbeak since I wouldn't want them to split up Frenzy and Rumble and can't see them releasing both if we only got two slots.
As far as the mini-vehicles go, the only two I really "need" are Warpath, Powerglide, and Pipes to complete my childhood collection, but of course I want all of them.
Emerje
Wouldn't that be three you need then?
Maaaaybe...
Emerje
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003301)
Posted by GeekyGamer Gal on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:44am CST
Same here. Ratbat is one of the cassettes I'm missing, and I don't want to pay the prices I've seen for an authentic one. Still hope to get a G1 Soundwave, but just have to see what the reissue looks like in person and what the price is at the time.
Whoops, forgot the G1 Prime comment...
I'm sure mine is authentic, as I had three of my local TF retailers try to buy it off of me as soon as they saw that it was pre-rubsign. I've also checked the TFW2005 board on the KO/reissue issue, and mine's passed all of the checks for being authentic.
Posted by GeekyGamer Gal on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:44am CST
leokearon wrote:Being the most famous it would be likely that Ravage and Laserbeak would be done first. Though I would love to see Ratbat done
Same here. Ratbat is one of the cassettes I'm missing, and I don't want to pay the prices I've seen for an authentic one. Still hope to get a G1 Soundwave, but just have to see what the reissue looks like in person and what the price is at the time.
Whoops, forgot the G1 Prime comment...
I'm sure mine is authentic, as I had three of my local TF retailers try to buy it off of me as soon as they saw that it was pre-rubsign. I've also checked the TFW2005 board on the KO/reissue issue, and mine's passed all of the checks for being authentic.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003304)
Posted by leokearon on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:49am CST
I have the Encore Soundblaster and my brother got me G1 Buzzsaw for Christmas, so I don't need the Soundwave reissue, I just want more cassettes
Posted by leokearon on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:49am CST
GeekyGamer Gal wrote:leokearon wrote:Being the most famous it would be likely that Ravage and Laserbeak would be done first. Though I would love to see Ratbat done
Same here. Ratbat is one of the cassettes I'm missing, and I don't want to pay the prices I've seen for an authentic one. Still hope to get a G1 Soundwave, but just have to see what the reissue looks like in person and what the price is at the time.
I have the Encore Soundblaster and my brother got me G1 Buzzsaw for Christmas, so I don't need the Soundwave reissue, I just want more cassettes
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003305)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:52am CST
Posted by Rodimus Knight on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:52am CST
I like how he placed the fists into the cab in vehicle mode. It seems like the people who did that as kids were the ones who still had the fists as adults with the first release.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003323)
Posted by william-james88 on January 8th, 2019 @ 10:40am CST
I am not a fan of the price either but the outrage here is kinda nuts, especially when it seems people forgot how much Prime with a Trailer actually cost last time it was released in the US.
The 25th Anniversary was $69.99, 10 years ago. That's $85 USD today. Would people preffer paying that if they included the trailer?
Here is our original Seibertron new story from back in the day:
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... iew/14301/
Posted by william-james88 on January 8th, 2019 @ 10:40am CST
JasonM32 wrote:Same size box as Hotrod, no trailer, and they want $50 for it. Come on son.
Rainmaker wrote:$50 USD for that? And no trailer?
GeekyGamer Gal wrote:$50 with no trailer or roller, but with TWO guns ...
-Kanrabat- wrote:At that price, might as well double the amount and BAPE.
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Dan14thPrime wrote:50 bucks?!?! One word - rollback. No way that sells through at $50. I'll wait until it's $30.
I am not a fan of the price either but the outrage here is kinda nuts, especially when it seems people forgot how much Prime with a Trailer actually cost last time it was released in the US.
The 25th Anniversary was $69.99, 10 years ago. That's $85 USD today. Would people preffer paying that if they included the trailer?
Here is our original Seibertron new story from back in the day:
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... iew/14301/
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003324)
Posted by frogbat on January 8th, 2019 @ 10:48am CST
Posted by frogbat on January 8th, 2019 @ 10:48am CST
yep and it's "reasonably" priced when calculating vs the original 80's price using an inflation calculator. That's also not taking into account the prices of raw materials and that they probably produce thee in smaller batches than back then. Is the price inflated? sure but defo not as bad as people seem to actually believe (imo at least..). And yeah think we are savvy enough to wait / hope it comes down in price...
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003326)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 8th, 2019 @ 10:55am CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 8th, 2019 @ 10:55am CST
So the trailer and Roller would cost another $35, even though they make up 2/3 of the whole thing? Prime by himself should be $35, and the $50 difference should come with the trailer and Roller.william-james88 wrote:The 25th Anniversary was $69.99, 10 years ago. That's $85 USD today. Would people prefer paying that if they included the trailer?
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003327)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:00am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:00am CST
The trailer is a hollow plastic box. Optimus alone is a more-complex metal Rubik's Cube on rubber-tired wheels. The parts count and material quality on Optimus alone is significantly higher.Rodimus Prime wrote:So the trailer and Roller would cost another $35, even though they make up 2/3 of the whole thing? Prime by himself should be $35, and the $50 difference should come with the trailer and Roller.william-james88 wrote:The 25th Anniversary was $69.99, 10 years ago. That's $85 USD today. Would people prefer paying that if they included the trailer?
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003328)
Posted by o.supreme on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:01am CST
I understand the resistance to the price. In fact, I'd say it's more the incompleteness of the product & price combination. Even adjusting for inflation, I doubt a full Optimus Prime would cost $85 USD today, considering the Devaststor set was only $75, and Prime as a whole logically should never cost more than a combiner giftset, during any time period. I believe the TRU Commemorative Series version in 2002 was $40 or $50???-That was the last one I purchased.
That 25th anniversary version also came with a reproduction comic (retail cost probably $3-$4), and DVD, which WAS sold on its own at a retail price of $10 (I know DVD's devalue over time, but in 2009, this was a standard price for a DVD of that type) and extra packaging. A Full on Optimus Prime reproduction faithful to the original one, with original style packaging I could easily see for $65-70 even in todays market.
Posted by o.supreme on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:01am CST
william-james88 wrote:I am not a fan of the price either but the outrage here is kinda nuts, especially when it seems people forgot how much Prime with a Trailer actually cost last time it was released in the US.
The 25th Anniversary was $69.99, 10 years ago. That's $85 USD today. Would people preffer paying that if they included the trailer?
Here is our original Seibertron new story from back in the day:
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... iew/14301/
I understand the resistance to the price. In fact, I'd say it's more the incompleteness of the product & price combination. Even adjusting for inflation, I doubt a full Optimus Prime would cost $85 USD today, considering the Devaststor set was only $75, and Prime as a whole logically should never cost more than a combiner giftset, during any time period. I believe the TRU Commemorative Series version in 2002 was $40 or $50???-That was the last one I purchased.
That 25th anniversary version also came with a reproduction comic (retail cost probably $3-$4), and DVD, which WAS sold on its own at a retail price of $10 (I know DVD's devalue over time, but in 2009, this was a standard price for a DVD of that type) and extra packaging. A Full on Optimus Prime reproduction faithful to the original one, with original style packaging I could easily see for $65-70 even in todays market.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003329)
Posted by william-james88 on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:02am CST
Why are you ignoring the material used or density or parts count?
The trailer is a big empty box made of plastic, that being $50 would be the bigger outrage, no? We dont know what the distribution of value is.
But thats not the point, the idea is that people are expecting to pay $50 for a complete Prime when that wasnt even the case in the previous reissue. I think people would bitch and moan about a complete prime being $85 just as much as they are right now, based on what I am seeing online.
Posted by william-james88 on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:02am CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:So the trailer and Roller would cost another $35, even though they make up 2/3 of the whole thing? Prime by himself should be $35, and the $50 difference should come with the trailer and Roller.william-james88 wrote:The 25th Anniversary was $69.99, 10 years ago. That's $85 USD today. Would people prefer paying that if they included the trailer?
Why are you ignoring the material used or density or parts count?
The trailer is a big empty box made of plastic, that being $50 would be the bigger outrage, no? We dont know what the distribution of value is.
But thats not the point, the idea is that people are expecting to pay $50 for a complete Prime when that wasnt even the case in the previous reissue. I think people would bitch and moan about a complete prime being $85 just as much as they are right now, based on what I am seeing online.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003331)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:10am CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:10am CST
Okay, take it easy. I wasn't disagreeing. I know about materials and parts count. But you also have to consider the size of the trailer and how much shelf space it would take up. Retailers take that into consideration.william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So the trailer and Roller would cost another $35, even though they make up 2/3 of the whole thing? Prime by himself should be $35, and the $50 difference should come with the trailer and Roller.william-james88 wrote:The 25th Anniversary was $69.99, 10 years ago. That's $85 USD today. Would people prefer paying that if they included the trailer?
Why are you ignoring the material used or density?
The trailer is a big empty box made of plastic, that being $50 would be the bigger outrage, no?
Probably. I don't know if I would want to pay that much. Devastator was just released and he cost $75. The box was bigger than Prime with a trailer would be, and he had more parts.But thats not the point, the idea is that people are expecting to pay $50 for a complete Prime when that wasnt even the case in the previous reissue. I think people would bitch and moan about a complete prime being $85 just as much as they are right now, based on what I am seeing online.
Re: Video Review and US Sightings of 2019 Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Reissue (2003333)
Posted by Amelie on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:17am CST
Posted by Amelie on January 8th, 2019 @ 11:17am CST
I'd just like to pitch in my two cents and say the $50 price tag is fine and if the box didn't have that ugly great bit of grey where it had no business being, then I'd have gladly paid it.
