Thanks to Mr JackatooTM over on the boards we have confirmation that Platinum Edition Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime is coming to North America. This is a re-issue/paint of the Hybrid Style Optimus Prime figure from years ago. For those that may not be familiar, he is small, almost current Legends size, but fully transformable and comes with a trailer and accessories. There was no price or release date on the site yet, stay tuned for more details.
Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Optimus Prime
Transformers Generations Platinum Edition sets feature figures with a high level of detail, plus premium features and packaging. This Platinum Edition Chinese New Year figure celebrates the Year of the Rooster by showcasing the Autobot Leader, Optimus Prime, with special edition deco and die-cast parts.
ptimus Prime battles the Decepticons whenever they threaten the cause of freedom.. Since the beginning, Autobot Roller has been his ally. With the scout car by his side and a combat deck housed within his trailer, Optimus Prime is unstoppable.
This Platinum Edition figure features die-cast parts and a converting trailer. It comes with an Autobot Roller vehicle, 6 additional figure hands, converting blaster, Matrix of Leadership, jetpack, and Energon axe accessories, plus a figure stand.
Kenchanayoh
Was this always available on BBTS, or did they just get it now?
AzT
Available for add to cart, $74.99
Transformers Platinum Series Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime Exclusive
Nevermore
The "Armada of Cyclonus" set was touted as an "online exclusive" by Hasbro, but the only US-based online retailer that ever stocked it was TFSource, who typically obtain their stock through Asian vendors rather than the Hasbro US distribution channels.
The "Rise of Rodimus Prime" set appears to have been limited to Asian markets and Brazil of all places (not counting for, again, US-based online retailers ordering through Asian vendors).
The only US-based online retailers that stocked Unicron were BBTS and TFSource, and Hasbro never even added him to their online catalog.
I was thinking more of the "Transformers Tribute" label, which seems to fill the niche previously occupied by Platinum Edition. Maybe Hasbro just figured a new branding was in order.
Mr JackatooTM
Yes
WishfulThinking
Maybe. I think U.S. TRU got burned on the last two offerings (bronze/clear Laser Optimus and MP Soundwave…and blue/red Optimus Primal). None of the other sets from this past year made it into brick and mortar (the 1986 Autobots 5-pack, Hot Rod and Junkions, Rodimus Prime and Galvatron). In many respects, the TR box sets should be under the Platinum label…so I think you're onto something.
Kindof a shame as it's a great way to get weird stuff like the G2-ified Triple Changers.
Nevermore
This figure was seriously only ever released in Canada and possibly in Asia.
I think the Platinum Edition range has run its course.
Exodus
Thanks, I found 2 sellers on ebay selling it, but at that price forget it…This must have had a limited release or something Trying to complete my YOT. Primes…
Nevermore
In Canada.
orangeitis
So can we call it Cocktimus Prime?
Exodus
Did this ever get released yet?
AzT
Also wondering about a US release; listed in Singapore's Hasbro catalog:
Transformers|Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Optimus Prime Year of the Rooster
iacon45
I was wondering about this the other day. The link above doesn't work anymore and since there has been no info on a US release since, Im betting its not happening here unless I missed something.
weevil
So rooster Optimus prime price is Rp 2.999.000???? than masterpiece, While I saw Indonesian Kids Stations.
AzT
Added to US Hasbro catalog, $99.99 MSRP
Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Optimus Prime Year of the Rooster | Toys for Boys | Transformers
MpCollector81
At that price I know where they can shove that Rooster.
cutestprincess
Even with the meh cab mode, this thing is still a billion times better and more worthwhile than its direct predecessor, yotm primal. At $120, rooster prime is, at worst, kind of overpriced in a way that makes me roll my eyes. That Primal, on the other hand, makes ne kind of angry to think about at the retail price it had. I saw that thing at ross and found it too ugly to justify even buying it at a discounted price to sell again later at a potential profit. Comparatively, if I saw rooster prime at a ross for $30 to $50, I'd almost definitely pick him up.
Now to be fair, it's not exactly HARD to be better than yotm primal, but I'd still personally rate this above the yoth prime and soundwave releases just based on the shitty colors those used.
Exodus
Ditto, I have the other Year of the Primes, this will go with it, hopefully they stop once it hits full circle though.
AndreyOfDoom
Funny enough it was probably easier to see on the video then in real life haha. This was like a mini mp01 which ago has a bad truck mode. But mp10 came out after this originally did as Hts convoy and was like the first g1 prime since g1 prime with a good truck mode.
Chillyn
Hopefully we get as many of these as we did optimus primal at roscos
Bridgemagnet
You are correct. I thought it was a double front stand, but it is actually a single post. I have made the amendment to the video.
Thanks for the quick observation.