Once again thanks to Nimama’s Transformers Facebook we have our first in-hand images of the recently revealed Transformers R.E.D. Transformers Prime Optimus Prime & Megatron.
While these figures were just officially revealed in the Hasbro’s Transformers brand live stream 6/23, they were found a few hours before at a Toys”R”Us in Taiwan (together with G1 Thundercracker). These new action figures are cartoon-accurate representations of the Autobot and Decepticon commanders from the Transformers Prime universe. We have a good look at the poseability and all the accessories includes with each figure. Optimus Prime comes with 2 swords, 2 guns, an extra head without the battle mask as seen in the show, a pair of extra hands and a Matrix Of Leadership which can be placed inside Optimus’ chest. Megatron comes with his fusion cannon, sword, a very big purple blast effect, a Dark Energon energy effect plus a pair of extra hands.
Both figures will be Walmart exclusives in the US. Click on the bar to see the new images attached to this news post and then sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Joshb721
They'll probably make up the next wave next spring. Those are the only 2 figures I think were left on the leaked listings so unless they throw us a curveball, it may be our last wave. It wouldn't surprise me given I don't think these have had very good sales at all and the recent waves have barely been circulated at all. It's disappointing though, this line had so much potential especially with Prime and there were just so many issues.
RodimusRex
RED Cliff and Dark Energon Prime Megatron had product IDs leak in July. They were supposed to be wave 8, I think?
VVa
Maybe you're thinking of MDLX Cliffjumper? I can't find anything on an R.E.D. Cliff.
RodimusRex
Wasn't there a rumored R.E.D. Cliffjumper at some point? I presume he'd have new feet, chest, and head.
After today's amazing sales (Super7 wave 1 at under $20 a piece at Entertainment Earth with influencer coupon code and Hasbro Pulse RED with 25% coupon), I decided to go in a bit on these.
I'm collecting full sized G1 robots from Super7 and using RED Bumblebee with them.
The scale or lack thereof in RED keeps me from committing fully but I plan to get any minibots they do like Bumblebee to go with my Super7 Ultimates.
So far, Bumblebee is the only minibot but, like I say, I thought it was said somewhere that they'd be doing Cliffjumper and a Bumblebee retool.
VVa
Okay so I just got him, and first thoughts?
He doesn't feel as bad as people make it out to be. Feels solid, imo. Needs paint but I can fix!
Oh and he can hold the Star Saber. View attachment 29709960
troglodyteman217
That's good to hear. I still won't really purchase any of them currently due to budget but I do hope it really has improved.
BlackHawkOmega
the qc feels much better these days. Shockwave felt incredible.
VVa
Sorry to hear that happened.
Though I do consider myself lucky when it comes to Transformers QC, so maybe I'll get a copy that isn't total doodoo.
troglodyteman217
I was gonna only get Prime because he looked cool but after I had to return Primal since he crumbled into bits the moment I opened his box, no thank you. This series just feels so half ass.
VVa
Doesn't seem like anyone ended up giving a shit about the Prime figure. Took me a while to decide whether to give into it or not but I've finally ordered one because well, it's only $24. Doesn't seem like a huge loss, and I really like the design.
I should also mention that I was able to order it through Hasbro Pulse Premium.
Serving me well so far.
Joshb721
Newest wave up for order on Pulse.
Megatron: Transformers R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design] Transformers: Prime Megatr – Hasbro Pulse
Optimus: Transformers R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design] Transformers: Prime Optimu – Hasbro Pulse
Thundercracker: Transformers R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design] G1 Thundercracker – Hasbro Pulse
Fc203
We barely just got the shockwave and galvatron wave last month.
VVa
So do these things actually exist or not? We've seen them photographed in Asia but they've not manifested over here yet.
ThePrimeDesigner
When can we get these like on Amazon or retail? It\'s been a long time, and I really want these. I know it lacks a bit of paint but that\'s an easy fix. They look good together. But does anyone have any updates on when you can get them?
BlackHawkOmega
I don't see what the issue is with Megatron. It looks fine.
Tetratron
I still don't get why his fusion canon is only some faded purple at the bottom.
Joshb721
Weren't these guys supposed to go up back in July? I never saw them on the site.
Joshb721
The scale is actually better between all 4 Prime figures than I had expected. It's probably the best they could do short of making them all drastically different prices to reflect different sizes.
Ratchets Hatch
Okay. I said I wouldn’t be interested in the RED TFP figures unless there was a decent sense of scale. That box has been checked.