TFND’s Facebook page shared a reveal from the 22nd Bahamut Gamer Party 2018 of none other than a trailer-less G1 Optimus Prime! As many of our readers noticed, this figure appears to include smoke stacks of a favorable height while the top of the box is curved rather than sporting the right angles of its G1 reissue counterparts Hot Rod and Starscream.
Might this be the Walmart Exclusive G1 Reissue for 2019, discovered just after we’ve learned that Astrotrain is coming in 2020? A guaranteed buy for your collection, no matter the cost? Stay tuned for more details and share your thoughts on the 2005 boards!
WishfulThinking
That trailer is coming from the China factories, though. It wouldn't make sense to produce a new cab in Vietnam and the trailer in China.
Scowly Prowl
I have a KO trailer that seems to fit pretty well with the re-issue. It's reasonably close, but of course, the box doesn't work.
ziltama
There are 3rd party trailers for other OPs but they are a little big proportionally for G1 re-issue OP: Fansproject G3 trailer and the MP10V trailer. They would need custom adapters regardless.
misfire19d
I would gladly pay $50 for those guys and Mirage too.
80sboy4
Agreed! The reason the Prime reissue was $50 is that this was a completely new mold as the older one was unusable. If Hasbro does a new mold for Weeljack, Grimlock, Sunstreaker or any new mold, it most likely be a little pricey.
iacon45
That is disheartening about the trailer mold, but I guess it does make sense especially since Takara is reissuing another Prime (w/ BB Prime) minus his trailer. Would not be quite the same, but I wouldn't have minded if Hasbro had opted to use instead the trailer that was used for the Takara Chronincles box set. It was compatible with both the DOTM deluxe Prime and the included G1 Prime. The only drawback is that probably would have pushed the price up even higher on the shelf
File:Chronicle ehobby primes.jpg – Transformers Wiki
Scowly Prowl
I'll borrow both of your answers.
RKillian
I just blame my collecting compulsion but I think I'll borrow your answer
mcart
That's why I bought full price, to encourage them to do more.
RKillian
Just so this is clear: when they eventually go out on a limb and do a new mold, you have to pay retail and not wait for clearance
SPLIT LIP
I would move heaven and Earth for a Wheeljack reissue.
AnonymousDwell
The G1 Prime trailer mold being in bad shape makes me really sad on some level. RIP venerable mold.
WishfulThinking
I think the response for Grimlock would be immense. But the idea that window boxes are heading out kind takes some of the wind out of the prospect. If this comes to fruition, I may be tempted more than ever to go KO for vintage packaging.
Jtprime17
According to Warden via The Fan expo QNA live stream via Tformers.
Transformers Panel LIVE Stream from 2019 FAN EXPO Canada
The G1 Optimus reissue didn't come with a trailer because apparently the original mold was falling apart and they had to retool it and decided not to include the trailer. Or in other words.
The Beast @ #FanExpoCanada on Twitter
" The Mold for the Trailer wasn't in a condition to use for production"
Edit- he was also asked if lost molds like the G1 Wheeljack and Grimlock molds could be recreated like the dino cassettes.
His answer was basically if fans want them bad enough, yes.
deathzero23
it will be release here by next next week.
I'm still 50-50 whether to get it since it doesn't have a trailer.
But funny, I already pre-ordered Tak-Tom 2-pack of G1 OP and SS-38 due out next year.
80sboy4
He really is amazing! Can't get enough of this mold, this is my top fav TF released this year!
Phamduc
He is truly incredible. What a fun toy to fiddle with , bring me way back to childhood , to appreciate simple time with simple toy.
stprime
I MUST HAVE TO HAVE IT!!!!
Wait I already have 4 but $13….
RobimusPrime
Got the last one at New Hartford, NY Walmart for that price. Makes a nice desktop bot at work.
Skreeonk
Same here. Grabbed 2, one for me & one for my kid for Christmas. Pretty hard to beat that price!