New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail
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We have news that new Transformers Rescue Bots Grimlock and Optimus Primal have been found at US retail. Vector Oracle found them at a Macy's in California. These are both new molds and it is the first Rescue Bots Grimlock to transform from a T-rex into a robot. This is good news as the Rescue Bots line has always been popular with very young kids and is always in demand.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
This sighting was originally posted here.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
This sighting was originally posted here.
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Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2132286)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 26th, 2022 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 26th, 2022 @ 1:56pm CDT
These haven't been found on US online retailers yet, right?
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2132313)
Posted by william-james88 on April 26th, 2022 @ 5:05pm CDT
No, this is first sightings all around
Posted by william-james88 on April 26th, 2022 @ 5:05pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:These haven't been found on US online retailers yet, right?
No, this is first sightings all around
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2132508)
Posted by william-james88 on April 30th, 2022 @ 10:34pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 30th, 2022 @ 10:34pm CDT
Without a show airing now, the Rescue Bots toyline has become the Transformers Classic Heroes line. Same idea, same place in stores, and same molds for many of them (through rereleases) but Optimus Primal and Grimlock are new molds and the latest releases. If you want them in your Rescue Bots collection or as perfect presents for the youngest transformers fans (it is how I got my kid into Transformers), they are now available on Amazon. The links are below. We also have a review from Chuckdawg1999 of Optimus Primal so you can see how this guy looks in hand. The attention of detail and call backs for a "Rescue Bots" toy goes beyond that of previous figures, but then again this is the first mold which refers to a character that was not on the show and thus does not have a simplified animation model.
Grimlock https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Cla ... 14&sr=8-46?tag=seibertron07-20&
Optimus Primal https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Cla ... 100&sr=8-3?tag=seibertron07-20&
Grimlock https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Cla ... 14&sr=8-46?tag=seibertron07-20&
Optimus Primal https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Cla ... 100&sr=8-3?tag=seibertron07-20&
chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's nice to see Beast Wars being represented in Rescue Bots with Optimus Primal being a part of the Classic Heroes line, kinda hard to swallow that a character that debuted in the 90s is now considered classic. Transformation is what you would expect and the styling is of that soft, younger style, I love the grin on the gorilla head. Optimus Primal is perfect for smaller hands, or as a desk toy for older Beast Wars fans.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2132510)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 1st, 2022 @ 12:47am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 1st, 2022 @ 12:47am CDT
That Primal may be just a one-step brick, but it looks great and will be a fun desk toy to mess around with.
If I see it in store and it's not 30$+, I'd buy it.
If I see it in store and it's not 30$+, I'd buy it.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142333)
Posted by Rysquad on August 21st, 2022 @ 2:43am CDT
Posted by Rysquad on August 21st, 2022 @ 2:43am CDT
Found Megatron at Walmart in Temecula, CA.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142374)
Posted by william-james88 on August 21st, 2022 @ 10:27pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 21st, 2022 @ 10:27pm CDT
While the rescue Bots Line is technically over, the style of figure and it's space at retail is very much alive, with new entries too. One that's been found in the US in the past month, we have a sighting below from fellow Seibetronian Rysquad, is the new Megatron mold, the first ever Decepticon found in that line. If you have seen it and are curious as to what it's all about, we have a video review for you below.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's incredible to think that for all the time that Rescue Bots has been around, the longest-running Transformers line, Megatron of all characters hasn't made an appearance, until now. Sure, this is a simplified figure, but it's cool to see Megs reimagined as a drill tank, a standard of Japanese mecha stories. If you collect Rescue Bots then adding Megatron to your collection is a must.
Rysquad wrote:Found Megatron at Walmart in Temecula, CA.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142391)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 7:28am CDT
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 7:28am CDT
But I thought no decepticons in rescue bots, unless they become good?....
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142396)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 22nd, 2022 @ 7:41am CDT
That's why these new toys are NOT "Rescue Bots." They have the style and spirit, but they are not in the Rescue Bots universe.
As for that Drill Tanks Megs, I'd really love for Reprolabels to turn it into the IDW miner Megs. A cute and chibified IDW Miner Megs. That would be way cool!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 22nd, 2022 @ 7:41am CDT
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:But I thought no decepticons in rescue bots, unless they become good?....
That's why these new toys are NOT "Rescue Bots." They have the style and spirit, but they are not in the Rescue Bots universe.
As for that Drill Tanks Megs, I'd really love for Reprolabels to turn it into the IDW miner Megs. A cute and chibified IDW Miner Megs. That would be way cool!
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142430)
Posted by DeathReviews on August 22nd, 2022 @ 2:30pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on August 22nd, 2022 @ 2:30pm CDT
I'm more interested in the fact that the person who sent these photos is wearing "Spider-Man" Crocs (lower left).....
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142444)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 22nd, 2022 @ 4:36pm CDT
That's a pretty chad move. Especially if it's a guy and his top is that of a business suit.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 22nd, 2022 @ 4:36pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:I'm more interested in the fact that the person who sent these photos is wearing "Spider-Man" Crocs (lower left).....
That's a pretty chad move. Especially if it's a guy and his top is that of a business suit.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142448)
Posted by Rysquad on August 22nd, 2022 @ 4:44pm CDT
lol! That's a child's foot!
Posted by Rysquad on August 22nd, 2022 @ 4:44pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:I'm more interested in the fact that the person who sent these photos is wearing "Spider-Man" Crocs (lower left).....
lol! That's a child's foot!
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142454)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 5:32pm CDT
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 5:32pm CDT
Conversion facil?
More like conversion faceplant lol
More like conversion faceplant lol
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142456)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 22nd, 2022 @ 5:34pm CDT
You do realise that was just a French translation right? These toys know who they're marketed for.
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 22nd, 2022 @ 5:34pm CDT
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Conversion facil?
More like conversion faceplant lol
You do realise that was just a French translation right? These toys know who they're marketed for.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142483)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 8:56pm CDT
Yes. I'm sorry about offending the French users of this site. Even Kankrabat. I was more joking on the transformation. Yes, I know, it doesn't NEED to be better.
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 8:56pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Conversion facil?
More like conversion faceplant lol
You do realise that was just a French translation right? These toys know who they're marketed for.
Yes. I'm sorry about offending the French users of this site. Even Kankrabat. I was more joking on the transformation. Yes, I know, it doesn't NEED to be better.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142495)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 22nd, 2022 @ 9:23pm CDT
HOW DARE YOU FORGET THE E AT THE END OF "FACILE"?
That is all.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 22nd, 2022 @ 9:23pm CDT
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Conversion facil?
More like conversion faceplant lol
You do realise that was just a French translation right? These toys know who they're marketed for.
Yes. I'm sorry about offending the French users of this site. Even Kankrabat. I was more joking on the transformation. Yes, I know, it doesn't NEED to be better.
HOW DARE YOU FORGET THE E AT THE END OF "FACILE"?
That is all.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142500)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 9:39pm CDT
Kankrabat, sometimes you make me laugh in a good way. God Bless you!
Now I HAVE to check it for a Ukrainian translation, but there probably isn't one...
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 9:39pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Conversion facil?
More like conversion faceplant lol
You do realise that was just a French translation right? These toys know who they're marketed for.
Yes. I'm sorry about offending the French users of this site. Even Kankrabat. I was more joking on the transformation. Yes, I know, it doesn't NEED to be better.
HOW DARE YOU FORGET THE E AT THE END OF "FACILE"?
That is all.
Kankrabat, sometimes you make me laugh in a good way. God Bless you!
Now I HAVE to check it for a Ukrainian translation, but there probably isn't one...
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142507)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 22nd, 2022 @ 9:57pm CDT
Look up the European packaging. Those are usually overkill with the number of languages on the box.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 22nd, 2022 @ 9:57pm CDT
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Kankrabat, sometimes you make me laugh in a good way. God Bless you!
Now I HAVE to check it for a Ukrainian translation, but there probably isn't one...
Look up the European packaging. Those are usually overkill with the number of languages on the box.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2142511)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 10:27pm CDT
Ok lol
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 22nd, 2022 @ 10:27pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Kankrabat, sometimes you make me laugh in a good way. God Bless you!
Now I HAVE to check it for a Ukrainian translation, but there probably isn't one...
Look up the European packaging. Those are usually overkill with the number of languages on the box.
Ok lol
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143175)
Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2022 @ 8:56am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2022 @ 8:56am CDT
This Classic Heroes Team line is on a roll. Not only did we get our first Decepticon recently, that being G1 Megatron as a drill tank, but now we have Beast Wars Megatron too. This toy is an homage to the very first Beast Wars Megatron basic toy which also turned into a Crocodile. And funny enough it was a one step too, like this toy. This toy was found on shelves in the Philippines by Cubedude. Speaking of toys which transform in just one step, we now know of the next wave of rereleased One Steps for the Buzzworthy Bumblebee line. The pictures come from JT Prime17. This is simply to have affordable Transformers products on shelves at all times for kids and parents and while having more Optimus and Megatron (Cybertronian tank in this case) is routine, it is cool to see that Sky-Byte is being reissued as well.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143178)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 9:47am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 9:47am CDT
Dat Megacroc! 
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143181)
Posted by Rysquad on August 30th, 2022 @ 11:38am CDT
Posted by Rysquad on August 30th, 2022 @ 11:38am CDT
Oh man. That Megacroc is kinda rad.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143182)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2022 @ 11:49am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2022 @ 11:49am CDT
Despite the croc altmode, this doesn't quite look to be Beast Wars Megatron proper. Unlike the Optimus Primal toy, who has a Maximal symbol, this toy has a Decepticon symbol instead of a Predacon one, and its head resembles G1 Megatron more than BW croc Megatron, whose head was green and purple instead of all-silver. It's also shaped like no BW Megatron head design ever made, looking more like another stylization of G1 Megatron's head.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143186)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:00pm CDT
It's some sort of Hybrid and its a wise business decision.
Because "no one" know of the OG Croc Megs.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:00pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Despite the croc altmode, this doesn't quite look to be Beast Wars Megatron proper. Unlike the Optimus Primal toy, who has a Maximal symbol, this toy has a Decepticon symbol instead of a Predacon one, and its head resembles G1 Megatron more than BW croc Megatron, whose head was green and purple instead of all-silver. It's also shaped like no BW Megatron head design ever made, looking more like another stylization of G1 Megatron's head.
It's some sort of Hybrid and its a wise business decision.
Because "no one" know of the OG Croc Megs.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143188)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:13pm CDT
In fact, there's even already a preexisting mold that would have been perfect to retool into BW Megs: The Rescue Bots T-Rex Optimus Prime toy that transforms just like BW T-Rex Megatron.
If they were willing to make this Croc Megs toy at all, I doubt obscurity was the reason they gave it a G1 Megatron head and a Decepticon symbol instead of a BW Megs head and Predacon symbol.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:13pm CDT
Then why make Croc Megs in the first place if he's too obscure? Wouldn't the more mainstream T-Rex Megs be the even wiser business decision?-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Despite the croc altmode, this doesn't quite look to be Beast Wars Megatron proper. Unlike the Optimus Primal toy, who has a Maximal symbol, this toy has a Decepticon symbol instead of a Predacon one, and its head resembles G1 Megatron more than BW croc Megatron, whose head was green and purple instead of all-silver. It's also shaped like no BW Megatron head design ever made, looking more like another stylization of G1 Megatron's head.
It's some sort of Hybrid and its a wise business decision.
Because "no one" know of the OG Croc Megs.
In fact, there's even already a preexisting mold that would have been perfect to retool into BW Megs: The Rescue Bots T-Rex Optimus Prime toy that transforms just like BW T-Rex Megatron.
If they were willing to make this Croc Megs toy at all, I doubt obscurity was the reason they gave it a G1 Megatron head and a Decepticon symbol instead of a BW Megs head and Predacon symbol.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143189)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:16pm CDT
I think it's on purpose.
A nod to the hardcore while the casual can still recognize Megs.
Still, remolding T-Rextimus into a Megs is obvious and it's baffling it's still not already done.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:16pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Then why make Croc Megs in the first place if he's too obscure? Wouldn't the more mainstream T-Rex Megs be the even wiser business decision?-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Despite the croc altmode, this doesn't quite look to be Beast Wars Megatron proper. Unlike the Optimus Primal toy, who has a Maximal symbol, this toy has a Decepticon symbol instead of a Predacon one, and its head resembles G1 Megatron more than BW croc Megatron, whose head was green and purple instead of all-silver. It's also shaped like no BW Megatron head design ever made, looking more like another stylization of G1 Megatron's head.
It's some sort of Hybrid and its a wise business decision.
Because "no one" know of the OG Croc Megs.
In fact, there's even already a preexisting mold that would have been perfect to retool into BW Megs: The Rescue Bots T-Rex Optimus Prime toy that transforms just like BW T-Rex Megatron.
If they were willing to make this Croc Megs toy at all, I doubt obscurity was the reason they gave it a G1 Megatron head and a Decepticon symbol instead of a BW Megs head and Predacon symbol.
I think it's on purpose.
A nod to the hardcore while the casual can still recognize Megs.
Still, remolding T-Rextimus into a Megs is obvious and it's baffling it's still not already done.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143190)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:22pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:22pm CDT
So, trying to please everyone by pleasing no one? They didn't do that with the Optimus Primal toy. No G1 Optimus Prime noggin or Autobot symbol on him. They just straight up made him faithful-looking.-Kanrabat- wrote:I think it's on purpose.
A nod to the hardcore while the casual can still recognize Megs.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143191)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:36pm CDT
Well, I am pleased. It looks like it's NOT the BW character, but rather the "real" Megatron who killed a croc and is now wearing its skin.
Forgot to add that not adding purple spots for an added G2 reference is a missed opportunity.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:36pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:So, trying to please everyone by pleasing no one? They didn't do that with the Optimus Primal toy. No G1 Optimus Prime noggin or Autobot symbol on him. They just straight up made him faithful-looking.-Kanrabat- wrote:I think it's on purpose.
A nod to the hardcore while the casual can still recognize Megs.
Well, I am pleased. It looks like it's NOT the BW character, but rather the "real" Megatron who killed a croc and is now wearing its skin.
Forgot to add that not adding purple spots for an added G2 reference is a missed opportunity.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143192)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:52pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 30th, 2022 @ 12:52pm CDT
G2 Croc Megs looks good to me even if it is a weird mash up.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143203)
Posted by bluecatcinema on August 30th, 2022 @ 2:02pm CDT
Posted by bluecatcinema on August 30th, 2022 @ 2:02pm CDT
Of all the Megatrons that could have been reimagined, I never thought they'd go for the crocodile one. Looks good, though. Sky-Byte, too.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143208)
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on August 30th, 2022 @ 3:50pm CDT
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on August 30th, 2022 @ 3:50pm CDT
Neat! Despite not being in the show, the Bat Primal and Megacroc two-pack were my first Beast Wars toys, so I have a lot of nostalgia for them.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143221)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 30th, 2022 @ 6:01pm CDT
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 30th, 2022 @ 6:01pm CDT
If you look at it wrong it seems megatron has a built in toilet between his legs.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143222)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 30th, 2022 @ 6:01pm CDT
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 30th, 2022 @ 6:01pm CDT
If you look at it wrong it seems megatron has a built in toilet between his legs.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143223)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 6:11pm CDT
Close.
An urinal.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2022 @ 6:11pm CDT
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:If you look at it wrong it seems megatron has a built in toilet between his legs.
Close.
An urinal.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143225)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 30th, 2022 @ 6:14pm CDT
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on August 30th, 2022 @ 6:14pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:If you look at it wrong it seems megatron has a built in toilet between his legs.
Close.
An urinal.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143241)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 31st, 2022 @ 1:10am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 31st, 2022 @ 1:10am CDT
I'm more excited for Croc Megs than anything in Legacy.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143249)
Posted by william-james88 on August 31st, 2022 @ 8:31am CDT
Sounds like the Prime toys in Legacy.
But to be fair, this inconsistency in the character design won't matter. This is not like messing up the faction symbols on G2 Bruticus. This is just another product for the toddler aisle.
Though I do agree that it's odd they havent reused that T-Rex design for BW Megatron, it's the perfect transformation.
Posted by william-james88 on August 31st, 2022 @ 8:31am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:So, trying to please everyone by pleasing no one?-Kanrabat- wrote:I think it's on purpose.
A nod to the hardcore while the casual can still recognize Megs.
Sounds like the Prime toys in Legacy.
But to be fair, this inconsistency in the character design won't matter. This is not like messing up the faction symbols on G2 Bruticus. This is just another product for the toddler aisle.
Though I do agree that it's odd they havent reused that T-Rex design for BW Megatron, it's the perfect transformation.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143280)
Posted by Flashwave on August 31st, 2022 @ 12:53pm CDT
It got a smile on my face, and I don't collect these. I think it's a great homage for something that is in a kiddie line. You looked at it, you immediately recognized what it was trying to be. Ergo the Homage did the first half of its job. (The second half being to get purchased).
But to your point, they also didn't do the Primal this would have paired with. The Optimus Primal they did fronted 2 series: the OG Beast Wars the parents would recognize, and the Netflix series that an older sibling probably would have watched (according to Hasbro's targeting data). And it SHOULD have gone well with another Ape Optimus Primal in a movie that would have been out right now.
Had they done a Bat for Primal, I suspect they probably would have gone with a more iconic head sculpt as well as opposed to the original or something along the lines of Takara s Convobat.
I agree with the Trex Optimus needs to he redone for Beast Megs though. Maybe they are hesitant to use a Show model Autobot for a "bad guy" in the youngster toy line because of recognizability?
Posted by Flashwave on August 31st, 2022 @ 12:53pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:So, trying to please everyone by pleasing no one? They didn't do that with the Optimus Primal toy. No G1 Optimus Prime noggin or Autobot symbol on him. They just straight up made him faithful-looking.-Kanrabat- wrote:I think it's on purpose.
A nod to the hardcore while the casual can still recognize Megs.
It got a smile on my face, and I don't collect these. I think it's a great homage for something that is in a kiddie line. You looked at it, you immediately recognized what it was trying to be. Ergo the Homage did the first half of its job. (The second half being to get purchased).
But to your point, they also didn't do the Primal this would have paired with. The Optimus Primal they did fronted 2 series: the OG Beast Wars the parents would recognize, and the Netflix series that an older sibling probably would have watched (according to Hasbro's targeting data). And it SHOULD have gone well with another Ape Optimus Primal in a movie that would have been out right now.
Had they done a Bat for Primal, I suspect they probably would have gone with a more iconic head sculpt as well as opposed to the original or something along the lines of Takara s Convobat.
I agree with the Trex Optimus needs to he redone for Beast Megs though. Maybe they are hesitant to use a Show model Autobot for a "bad guy" in the youngster toy line because of recognizability?
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143287)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 31st, 2022 @ 1:22pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 31st, 2022 @ 1:22pm CDT
*shrug* They used the race car tooling of Blurr and several other onscreen RB/RBA characters (who didn't have the race car body in the shows) to make the MorBot toy.Flashwave wrote:I agree with the Trex Optimus needs to he redone for Beast Megs though. Maybe they are hesitant to use a Show model Autobot for a "bad guy" in the youngster toy line because of recognizability?
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143296)
Posted by Flashwave on August 31st, 2022 @ 2:33pm CDT
I wondered if the Morbot toys would be an exception, or something out of Academy. But did Blurr use the racecar body on the show? I could see some Hasbro exec being
Posted by Flashwave on August 31st, 2022 @ 2:33pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:*shrug* They used the race car tooling of Blurr and several other onscreen RB/RBA characters (who didn't have the race car body in the shows) to make the MorBot toy.Flashwave wrote:I agree with the Trex Optimus needs to he redone for Beast Megs though. Maybe they are hesitant to use a Show model Autobot for a "bad guy" in the youngster toy line because of recognizability?
I wondered if the Morbot toys would be an exception, or something out of Academy. But did Blurr use the racecar body on the show? I could see some Hasbro exec being
I'm not saying it's GOOD logic, but I can see them doing something like that."Well we don't want to confuse the young kids by giving them bad guy toys that looked like the good guys on the show but the other toys are fair game because they can use their imagination."
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143298)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 31st, 2022 @ 3:11pm CDT
And the MorBot race car was the final villain of the Rescue Bots series finale. Kind of a big deal.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 31st, 2022 @ 3:11pm CDT
Blurr's whole thing in the show was his being a race car.Flashwave wrote:Sabrblade wrote:*shrug* They used the race car tooling of Blurr and several other onscreen RB/RBA characters (who didn't have the race car body in the shows) to make the MorBot toy.Flashwave wrote:I agree with the Trex Optimus needs to he redone for Beast Megs though. Maybe they are hesitant to use a Show model Autobot for a "bad guy" in the youngster toy line because of recognizability?
I wondered if the Morbot toys would be an exception, or something out of Academy. But did Blurr use the racecar body on the show?
And the MorBot race car was the final villain of the Rescue Bots series finale. Kind of a big deal.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143328)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 31st, 2022 @ 7:13pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 31st, 2022 @ 7:13pm CDT
Honestly, I think you're giving this more thought then Hasbro did.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143371)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on September 1st, 2022 @ 9:09am CDT
I never really cared for rescue bots, but what I would care for is if we got updated, fully functional transformers of them. Like RID Blurr, that was a cool idea. Maybe in Legacy?
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on September 1st, 2022 @ 9:09am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Blurr's whole thing in the show was his being a race car.
I never really cared for rescue bots, but what I would care for is if we got updated, fully functional transformers of them. Like RID Blurr, that was a cool idea. Maybe in Legacy?
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2143984)
Posted by Mkdlmr on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:18am CDT
Posted by Mkdlmr on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:18am CDT
Is it wrong that I kinda want a titan-class high tide mega-bot?
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:37am CDT
No, not at all.
Also, make it a 1-step changer with an optional "base mode" where small bots could crawl inside like carrion.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:37am CDT
Mkdlmr wrote:Is it wrong that I kinda want a titan-class high tide mega-bot?
No, not at all.
Also, make it a 1-step changer with an optional "base mode" where small bots could crawl inside like carrion.
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Posted by william-james88 on September 10th, 2022 @ 7:55pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 10th, 2022 @ 7:55pm CDT
Thanks to some e-bay listings, we have a look at some Rescue Bots Academy products that were ever released. They are:
Hasbro Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Optimus Prime 2.4 GHz Radio Control https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F204088888788%3Fm%20...%205335815852%3C%2Fa%3E%26
Hasbro Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Bumblebee 2.4 GHz Radio Control https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F204088868209%3Fm%20...%205335815852%3C%2Fa%3E%26
Now it is unknown if these will ever be sold in stores since the Rescue Bots Academy line has been retired and replaced by the Classic Heroes lie. They do look like fun toys for kids though. You'll let us know what you think.
Hasbro Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Optimus Prime 2.4 GHz Radio Control https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F204088888788%3Fm%20...%205335815852%3C%2Fa%3E%26
Hasbro Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Bumblebee 2.4 GHz Radio Control https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F204088868209%3Fm%20...%205335815852%3C%2Fa%3E%26
Now it is unknown if these will ever be sold in stores since the Rescue Bots Academy line has been retired and replaced by the Classic Heroes lie. They do look like fun toys for kids though. You'll let us know what you think.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2144399)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on September 12th, 2022 @ 12:59pm CDT
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on September 12th, 2022 @ 12:59pm CDT
Except for the absolute derp face, these would be pretty cool.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2149488)
Posted by Soundwavves on November 18th, 2022 @ 6:38pm CST
Posted by Soundwavves on November 18th, 2022 @ 6:38pm CST
Was this version of Flip Racer Bumblebee ever released. Found this today at a thrift shop and after searching everywhere and reading through this whole thread, I only saw it once in the SDCC 2018 booth pictures.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2156428)
Posted by william-james88 on February 19th, 2023 @ 9:39pm CST
Intersting, it's not a toy I ever found in stores, but it surely was released if it ended up in a thrift store. This line was never a big priority for coverage from any media site since there was very little interest from fans.
Posted by william-james88 on February 19th, 2023 @ 9:39pm CST
Soundwavves wrote:Was this version of Flip Racer Bumblebee ever released. Found this today at a thrift shop and after searching everywhere and reading through this whole thread, I only saw it once in the SDCC 2018 booth pictures.
Intersting, it's not a toy I ever found in stores, but it surely was released if it ended up in a thrift store. This line was never a big priority for coverage from any media site since there was very little interest from fans.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2156431)
Posted by william-james88 on February 19th, 2023 @ 9:59pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 19th, 2023 @ 9:59pm CST
We have news that the Transformers Mini Racers first shown over a year ago have been found in the US. While these are very similar to the Rescue Bots Mini Racers we previously had, these are all G1 characters. It's a trend we've seen a lot now where the Rescue Bot products are being revamped within a more G1 themed line. These particular products are one of the lowest priced Transformers items that transform in the Fisher Price aisle of retail stores. These ones have 2 robot heads, one that peeks out in alt mode, like the bot is driving itself and another for the robot mode. This series has Trailbreaker, Arcee, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Hoist. These were found at a Kroger in Indianapolis, IN.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
This sighting was originally posted here by Dilbertron.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
This sighting was originally posted here by Dilbertron.
Re: New Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Grimlock found at US Retail (2156449)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 20th, 2023 @ 4:37am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 20th, 2023 @ 4:37am CST
Adorable perma-pooth!
