It took some time but we finally have our first official images of the new Action Toys Ultimetal Rodimus Prime And Galvatron as well as update information about their release.
The images, shared in Action Toys Facebook, give us a clear look a these high-end collectibles which were first revealed while back in ACGHK 2021 convention. Rodimus Prime and Galvatron feature a Japanese Studio OX design, a wide range of articulation and premium finishing which include LED parts (Matrix chamber with Rodimus and cannon for Galvatron). As we can see from the images, Rodimus Prime includes extra parts to convert him into Hot Rod. According to the information shared, these action figures will be available by the second quarter of 2022 and priced $1580 Hong Kong Dollars ($201.59 approximately).
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Napalm
Ooooooft.
That does look amazing. The paint is spectacular.
Here's his Rodimus overview. Good god.
He gains Matrix activated beef at 07:22. I need this thing in my mouth immediately.
daimchoc
SPLIT LIP
They both do. Rodimus’ Matrix lights up.
PoweredConvoy
Doesn't Galvatron light up? Can't recall if that's something exclusive for him or if they both do.
Napalm
Bugger.
If it's any consolation at all, provided that's in CAD that's still cheaper than what I'm paying.
SPLIT LIP
I wish there was a Canadian retailer carrying these. TFSource is my best option so far but it's $400 shipped from them not counting duties/imports.
Napalm
I've bought domestically (I'm in the UK). Usually I'm able to save a fair wedge on these bigger ticket items buying from overseas but this time shipping kills these for me.
And yep. Definitely in the same boat as you with Galvatron. A ton of money here. And Rodimus does a lot without transforming. Need to see what Galvatron brings to the table comparatively.
SPLIT LIP
Galvatron is a tough sell for me because I know I'm definitely getting Rodimus, so dropping another fat wad on Galvs is a lot.
Also I'm hoping HLJ's price is better because everywhere else being USD really screws me.
Napalm
Welp.
That's Rodimus ordered. Very on the fence with Galvatron.
Can't help but think how good they'd look squaring up on the shelf though. Plenty of time yet..
Napalm
Galvatron has his massive hat though..
(and maybe they're banking on the majority of the intended audience buying both, offsetting the cost that way. I dunno. I'm drunk.)
Thylacine2000
Strikes me as odd that Rodimus has many more parts than Galvatron (two guns each with multiple moving parts / hinges, two extra shoulder assemblies, opening chest door, leg-extending levers, spring-out shoulders) yet they are the same price.
SPLIT LIP
Uh, maybe not…
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SPLIT LIP
Cheers!
Wonder when HLJ will put theirs up. I'd prefer to go with them but could swing RK if needed.
Gabriel Contreras
BBTS – Transformers UltimetalS Rodimus Prime (Hot Rod) Figure
TCP – Action Toys UltiMetal S RODIMUS PRIME
TFS – https://tfsource.com/tfsource/rodimus-prime-ultimetals-transformers-hasbro/
RK – Action Toys Ultimetal S Rodimus Prime Hot Rod. Preorder. Available in 2nd Quarter of 2022.
BBTS – Transformers UltimetalS Galvatron Figure
TCP – Action Toys UltiMetal S GALVATRON
TFS – https://tfsource.com/tfsource/galvatron-ultimetals-transformers-hasbro/
RK – Action Toys Ultimetal S Galvatron. Preorder. Available in 2nd Quarter of 2022.
SPLIT LIP
I skimmed this thread and didn't see anything, but are these up for preorder yet? They're 2nd quarter so end of summer-ish?
Sup3hobo
Definitely, closest looking Rodimus Prime to the Studio Ox art so far. Neat gimmicks and more articulation than expected. Roddy looks pretty much ready to go. gimme.
PoweredConvoy
That looks amazing.
SPLIT LIP
This looks so chunky and fun. I hate that I want this and hate that I am almost certainly going to get it.
The question is do I also want Galvatron?
Thylacine2000
That's about as close to transforming as a non-transforming toy can be. Matrix-activated shoulder extensions!
tturbozx66
It looks ready to go.