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BWprowl wrote:Word I'd heard was that Perceptor would be repainted into Trailbreaker. That makes more sense, I think, in terms of vehicle mode.

That's another figure I wanted! Plus it definitely makes more sense than Reflector.

Shockwave wrote:

138 Scourge wrote:

JediTricks wrote:
I don't really get Laser Prime, I don't see the point. Maybe because I have RID Scourge? Maybe because I prefer Powermaster Prime? Maybe because it reminds me a little of Armada dlx Prime? Whatever it is, I'm not going "wow" over this figure yet.

And a big "Word" on the love for Powermaster Prime. Man, I'd love to see a reimagined Powermaster Prime come out of Generations.

^this^ If for no other reason than to get a Prime with a damn trailer.

Shockwave
-Really seems to be hating on the lack of trailers lately.

I don't get why Hasbro isn't making any trailers, do they think it would up the cost so much of a Prime figure people won't buy them? We have third party companies selling trailers and as far as I understand they sell. Of course people would buy a trailer made by Hasbro. Why is it that they appear not to see that?

Sydew, see the round 14 Q&A thread for more details. Ask the others, I've been annoyed by this for years. Course, I also have issues with Black Optimus Primes and White Optimus Primes (not Ultra Magnuses, White Optimi, there's a difference).

Shockwave
-Just got done ranting in that thread about this very topic.

138 Scourge wrote:I see the point, make a new Prime because people seem to like those, and it's been awhile since this line (or series of lines) had one. But what I wonder is, what do they think can be improved on from the original? Because while he's not crazy-articulated, the original is a damn fine hunk of toy. I get that the chest windows aren't a cheat on this version, but the "cheaty" part of that transformation never really bothered me.

They could make him crazy articulated. Mid-thigh swivels, maybe. Wrists would be cool. I hope he has a gun, too, and not just a sword.

And a big "Word" on the love for Powermaster Prime. Man, I'd love to see a reimagined Powermaster Prime come out of Generations.

I'd buy him and make him Ginrai. Or, hell, I might even import a Japanese release.

BWprowl wrote: Word I'd heard was that Perceptor would be repainted into Trailbreaker. That makes more sense, I think, in terms of vehicle mode.

Well, maybe, but they've got the Legends Trailbreaker (well, "Trailcutter") coming out, so that might be what you're thinking of.

Maybe they're doing both?

I don't get why Hasbro isn't making any trailers, do they think it would up the cost so much of a Prime figure people won't buy them? We have third party companies selling trailers and as far as I understand they sell. Of course people would buy a trailer made by Hasbro. Why is it that they appear not to see that?

Fans buying trailers is not the same as Target or Wal*Mart having confidence that the general public will buy a large and expensive trailer for a kid's toy. And, make no mistake, the MP figres are sold in the toy aisle.

I do agree that it is annoying though.

(This pretty much decided it for me though. I am skipping the US release. If I can afford a Japanese figure, i will get that. However, this is unlikely.)


Dom
-nostalgic for the UT when it was better to be in the US buying toys.

138 Scourge wrote:

BWprowl wrote: Word I'd heard was that Perceptor would be repainted into Trailbreaker. That makes more sense, I think, in terms of vehicle mode.

Well, maybe, but they've got the Legends Trailbreaker (well, "Trailcutter") coming out, so that might be what you're thinking of.

I wonder what's happened to the "Trailbreaker" name? Unable to copyright, or someone else have it?

It'll be nice to have a new version of the character, regardless. Anyone get the repaint of RID Ironhide with the truck mode painted in Trailbreaker's color scheme? Very nice, and it showed that someone at Hasbro hadn't forgotten the character.

I think there's a real truck with that name, or at least a name that's similar enough. If I recall right, that was the reason Cybertron Overhaul wasn't named "Trailbreaker".

138 Scourge wrote:I think there's a real truck with that name, or at least a name that's similar enough. If I recall right, that was the reason Cybertron Overhaul wasn't named "Trailbreaker".

I know there's a "Trailblazer" on the market. Maybe Trailbreaker was too close for comfort.

andersonh1 wrote:

138 Scourge wrote:I think there's a real truck with that name, or at least a name that's similar enough. If I recall right, that was the reason Cybertron Overhaul wasn't named "Trailbreaker".

I know there's a "Trailblazer" on the market. Maybe Trailbreaker was too close for comfort.

That's what I reckon.

You'd think with something like that, someone would've seen an opportunity for cross-promotion with the Alternators line, but nooooo....