Dr. Wu Weibo account have shared our first images of the color prototype of their new Hoodle (G1 Roller).
This is a tiny Roller unit planned to go with Dr Wu DW-E04 Prime Commander (Micromaster G1 Optimus Prime). This drone is in scale to attach Prime Commander’s gun and even pull the trailer. According to the new images there will be two versions available: one in blue and another one in gray (as it was with the G1 figure).
See all the images after the jump and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
WhiteMocha
Ah, cool. I only own the Magnus version of this mold (not Optimus) but I had already gotten him one of the first-round Rollers. But I’ll replace it with this dedicated one, I guess.
EDIT: Wait, limited to 150? Haha, maybe I WON’T be able to get one, then. Will try, though.
Warpshard
Nice. I've never particularly gotten the appeal of Golden Lagoon repaints, but I'm happy for the people who like them. And I like the Ultra Magnus Roller, it's cute.
Black Convoy
Roller units for the Ultra Magnus and Golden Lagoon redecos announced.
Waiting for the black Roller..-
Sina Visitor System
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WhatWouldSkyLynxDo
I would buy a second release (or just a separate release) with an upgraded trailer more close to the G1 toy.
Struts on the bottom for stability, a fold out drone, and door that folds down for roller to roll down. I want a little base to stick with Titan Omega
Maybe the same way as the Magnus armor is being done, we could see an upgrade trailer for Optimus down the line.
Rewind
Unfortunately, no. You can have the trailer in there and close the door most of the way, but the trailer is too long to allow the door to snap shut.
mattski
any chance the trailer fits in the hidden leg compartments in robot mode?
Rewind
Yep, after seeing how well he fit my immediate thought was HOT ROD NOW!!!
Hopefully Wu gets to Rodders sooner than later.
zeroblue2099
That works surprisingly well. Really makes me wish Hot Rod was on the schedule for this year.
Rewind
For alt mode storage he fits inside the roof compartment.
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And watches…
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Uniswipe1984
Now I REALLY need one
Rewind
MMC Stellarus Prominon makes a fun mech suit for this little guy.
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GunFire Alpha
Took some more pics just now, these are pretty damn nice!
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GunFire Alpha
Just got my roller 2-pack in from Showzstore.
No retail packaging, rather they came in a plain bubble wrap envelope.
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Rewind
Studio Series Spike makes a serviceable Command Recliner for these figures. Or a mobile toilet. Choose your own adventure!
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TIKnTIN
Dr Wu's Workshop Extreme Warfare Ultra Magnus Armour
kingmob75
Ah, gotcha. Very interesting! Also a bit strange that they would make a variant that is soooo close to the original as to almost be indiscernible.
Seriously, I could easily convince myself that my copy is 'white', but I definitely have a copy from the initial production run.
Wonder if it ever actually got produced?
ziltama
What I posted earlier is from their weibo site specifically mentioning a white version. The post is now old and i can't access it anymore without an actual weibo account.
kingmob75
Are we sure that there really IS a White Pants version, and that it isn't just a trick of the light / camera?
I mean, mine is the 'Grey Pants' version [original release], and it is so pale that in certain lights and on camera it appears white.
Does anyone here have both versions that they can compare side-by-side? Did Dr. Wu themselves ever confirm that a second production run was made with White Pants, or is it just fan conjecture?
ziltama
Not sure.
John TheDestroyer
Oh okay, thanks. Where can I get the white pants version?