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News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 6:25 pm

Spider5800 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Spider5800 wrote:https://news.hisstank.com/2023/12/24/new-item-listings-found-tf-x-joe-mobat-optimus-prime-general-hawk-85820

Apparently the next one of these is an Optimus Prime that turns into a MOBAT tank, with a General Hawk figure (would assume that means V2 of Hawk, since V1 was only a colonel).

This will be the first time ever that Optimus would transform into a tank. An altmode that is usually reserved for the

I don't know how I feel about that one.

Eh, he's been a tank before. Actually kind of precedent for this in the Joe/Transformers crossover history. Cobra made him a HISS tank in the Image Comics days, for example.

That is some pretty hardcore reference right there.
But it's a precedent that still count, despite a non-exitent toy.

The closest we got in toy form are the trailers for Star Convoy and Armada Optimus Prime.

I bet that this Joe Optimus will still have his truck chest despite his tank mode. :roll:

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:27 pm

Prime as a tank? May as well, I guess. These gotta fit the budget, so it's not like he can be something that might be more appropriate. Hopefullly they learned from Megatron's mistakes and don't try to shoehorn in the G1 color scheme too much where it doesn't belong.

But what happened to the Kup leak? Did it get scrapped?

News Credits: 4656 · by **william-james88** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 12:23 am

Thanks to JTPrime17 and Silver Optimus, we have word of several upcoming Transformers figures due top found listings.

The big one would be the next crossover figure with GI Joe being Optimus Prime as a MOBAT tank with a General Hawk figure. That means it would probably be the second version of Hawk since the original Hawk was only a colonel.

There is also news of a Studio Series 86 Blaster which will be Target Exclusive and simply a repaint of the Kingdom mold (so the same thing we saw with 86 Cliffjumper). You can discuss more about that figure here: https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/studio-series-86-discussion-p2174642.php#p2174642

We also have listings for an unknown type of toy called Mixmashers, here are the codes:

TRA MIXMASHERS BASIC FIGURE STARSCREAM
Product Number: F9732

TRA MIXMASHERS BASIC FIGURE OPTIMUS PRIME
Product Number: F9733

TRA MIXMASHERS BASIC FIGURE BUMBLEBEE
Product Number: F9734

TRA MIXMASHERS DLX FIGURE MEGATRON
Product Number: F9736

TRA MIXMASHERS DLX FIGURE OPTIMUS PRIME
Product Number: F9737

There is also an Amazon Mayhem deluxe two pack and Prime Changers from the Transformers: One movie. What's interesting about those Prime Changers is that they have a street date of August 1st, which helps us know when we can expect the shelves to have Transformers: One product.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumblevivisector** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:41 am

Okay, this does make more sense with the general theme of this crossover, but we'd better get a red Megatron HISS Tank retooled into Op at some point.

Also, pairing him with Duke would make more sense since he was the Joe leader who "died" then got better thanks to complaints from kids and their parents about Optimus Prime's death, an interesting interaction between movies intended for release a year apart. Though I could see pairing Duke with Prowl, if not what vehicle he'd turn into...

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:43 am

Will it be a straight rerelease of Blaster with Eject? Or will the price get bumped up and we get Rewind as well and perhaps even Ramhorn and Steeljaw?

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:53 am

Rodimus Prime wrote:Will it be a straight rerelease of Blaster with Eject? Or will the price get bumped up and we get Rewind as well and perhaps even Ramhorn and Steeljaw?

Straight repaint for Blaster. Don't expect anything fancy.

News Credits: 6 · by **AllNewSuperRobot** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 7:19 am

I wonder if they will let us have some Tom Scioli designs?

If the Studio Series can get Concept Art designs. I don't see why this line couldn't have comic book stuff?

News Credits: 17 · by **AcademyofDrX** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:03 am

Bumblevivisector wrote:Okay, this does make more sense with the general theme of this crossover, but we'd better get a red Megatron HISS Tank retooled into Op at some point.

Also, pairing him with Duke would make more sense since he was the Joe leader who "died" then got better thanks to complaints from kids and their parents about Optimus Prime's death, an interesting interaction between movies intended for release a year apart. Though I could see pairing Duke with Prowl, if not what vehicle he'd turn into...

They already released a Duke and Cobra Commander retro O-ring two-pack. If I'm not mistaken, all of the retro O-ring figures in this crossover line are new.

by **BW Megatron** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:40 am

I was actually hoping that Optimus would be an APC. I envisioned it working like the original toy where the top would come off. Simple transformation too. Rear of the vehicle his legs, middle section his arms, and the the head being tucked inside the cab/chest. Only problem with my idea is his back would be totally empty just like the G1 toy.

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:49 am

The REPROLABELS FOR SOUNDWAVE are now available. This set will make quite a difference for his look.
Now, if only Toyhax would bother making the Bumblebee set...

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:10 am

I suppose the MOBAT makes the most sense for Optimus simply because it's roughly the same size as the HISS Tank. I know some people wanted the Mauler, but it's probably a little too big by comparison. Plus I'm guessing the MOBAT barrel will act as Prime's gun, can't really do that with the Mauler's barrel.

Let's see people complain that Prime isn't motorized.

I wonder if this means the next Joe HasLab will also be the MOBAT since in 2022 both Megatron and the HasLab campaign that year was the HISS tank. :-?

Emerje

News Credits: 321 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:44 pm

I still regret not getting that set from Target.

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Jul 07, 2024 6:47 pm

Thanks to the Pulse sale, I finally tried one of these out and got Soundwave.

while is he not really a great figure, he is a super fun toy. I actually really love this thing. The alt mode is a beast that makes me a bit uncomfortable since it is hard to figure out what it really wants to be.

But it is so fun! Like really fun. I just love it.

News Credits: 321 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Sun Jul 07, 2024 8:57 pm

This is my favorite set by far.

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jul 08, 2024 5:25 am

chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is my favorite set by far.

He's just FUN. That is the big thing, this is a toy that is far and away super fun to me despite the shortcomings as a figure.

In many ways, he feels like the inverse of Legacy Armada Megs, who is technically a great figure but not really fun because all his gimmicks were neutered.

News Credits: 321 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Mon Jul 08, 2024 5:50 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is my favorite set by far.

He's just FUN. That is the big thing, this is a toy that is far and away super fun to me despite the shortcomings as a figure.

In many ways, he feels like the inverse of Legacy Armada Megs, who is technically a great figure but not really fun because all his gimmicks were neutered.

Egg salad!

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Tue Jul 09, 2024 6:39 am

I really like Soundwave too. He comes together really well. Kinda surprised his Autobot counterpart hasn't been released yet.

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Jul 09, 2024 2:10 pm

Gauntlet101010 wrote:I really like Soundwave too. He comes together really well. Kinda surprised his Autobot counterpart hasn't been released yet.

I have been eagerly awaiting Kup's reveal, wonder what is holding him up

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Tue Jul 09, 2024 2:38 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Gauntlet101010 wrote:I really like Soundwave too. He comes together really well. Kinda surprised his Autobot counterpart hasn't been released yet.

I have been eagerly awaiting Kup's reveal, wonder what is holding him up

Me too, I'm looking for Kup & Slaughter.

In the meantime, I applied the Reprolabels on all 3.
They are worth it.

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:09 pm

Just saw these photos:

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jul 26, 2024 1:06 am

Looking awesome!

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Jul 26, 2024 6:33 am

Does he have his Cygar?

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:01 am

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Does he have his Cygar?

Might as well add squishable boobas on Windblade.
It will never happen.

At least not officially.

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:11 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Does he have his Cygar?

Might as well add squishable boobas on Windblade.
It will never happen.

At least not officially.

It looked like it might be there in the photo.

chest mods are vastly different (gross) than a cygar he had in the comics too

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:50 am

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Does he have his Cygar?

Might as well add squishable boobas on Windblade.
It will never happen.

At least not officially.

It looked like it might be there in the photo.

chest mods are vastly different (gross) than a cygar he had in the comics too

"Gross" as in adding FLESH to a bot. No matter the body part, it can't be anything else but gross and creepy.

Regardless, these are "adult only" things. And anything that is related to tobacco or alcohol is officially a big no-no in toy form.

That's where 3P upgrade kits comes in. And I'm pretty sure someone is already designing a new head with cy-gar accessory. Like I-Gear did way, way back then.

I still have my upgraded Generations "classic" Kup, but I lost the original head as well as the spare one over the years.