Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed

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The Official Transformers Facebook page has revealed Target's exclusives for the upcoming Transformers: Age of Extinction line, all of which seem to tie into Optimus Prime's "Silver Knight" theme.

First we have a silver redeco of the Optimus Prime Smash and Change figure. Second, and probably the most interesting of the lot, is a two-pack featuring chromed out version of Voyager Fall of Cybertron Grimlock and Deluxe Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime with G1 Predacon Rampage's sword in silver. Next is an all silver version of Titan Optimus Prime. Finally a Construct-Bots set with Grimlock and silver Optimus Prime.

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Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572047)
Posted by craggy on May 7th, 2014 @ 6:07pm CDT

what's that big thing? Suppository Prime?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572050)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 7th, 2014 @ 6:20pm CDT

Well balls. I already went and bought FoC Grimlock, NOW there's a G1 coloured version? Guess I have no choice but to get that too!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572051)
Posted by Emerje on May 7th, 2014 @ 6:21pm CDT

FoC Grimlock: No fists in bot mode, fists in dino mode. How did Hasbro's inept photographer get such good job security after all these years?

Do like the looks of that Grimlock, I'm surprise they went with G1 colors and not try to paint him like AoE Grimlock. I'm sure they'll get to that eventually, though. Also surprised we still haven't seen Energon Swoop repainted yet.

The rest is garbage, Walmart got the better exclusives this time around over Target and TRU.

Emerje

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572052)
Posted by ILL-Star on May 7th, 2014 @ 6:22pm CDT

The deluxe class Prime is nice, but that's a somewhat pathetic attempt at giving us a G1 accurate Grimlock. There's still gold on the lower torso and the top half of his thighs are red.

That smash and change Prime is more appealing than the regular release though.

Between this and Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart wins.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572056)
Posted by shajaki on May 7th, 2014 @ 6:38pm CDT

i WANT that grimlock. not crazy about the gold chrome, and he kinda looks like hes wearing red speedo's, but love the new apps on the legs. dunno if itll replace my takara grim, but i wont be upset owning both.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572058)
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on May 7th, 2014 @ 6:43pm CDT

These exclusives are like an episode of Pimp my Ride. None of these are must haves for me, but I might pick up the Op and G1 Grimlock set for scrap chromium value, and the Construct-bots because I like those guys.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572061)
Posted by craggy on May 7th, 2014 @ 6:47pm CDT

Cycle Shorts Grimlock "Me enter Tour De France! Me tested negative for Nucleon!"

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572062)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 7th, 2014 @ 6:53pm CDT

Oooooh, that Generation One-ified Fall of Cybertron Grimlock! =P~

Now I don't feel so bad about not repurposing Fall of Cybertron Grimlock. The Optimis that comes with him is okay, I guess. Good thinking, using Grimlock's shield, despite its unpaintedness.

Could care less about the other stuff, though the seemingly canceled Generation 2-themed deco on Construct-Bots Grimlock is neat.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572065)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:02pm CDT

Even though I have FOC Grimlock (and it's "meh") and the DOTM Deluxe Optimus TWICE, I really LOVE this set. Grimlock in G1 colors look awesome and Optimus look amazing in this deco.

Being TARGET exclusive is great news because, unlike TrU, Target bother to put French on their fawking packagings so their exclusives DO come out in Quebec.
Of course, TrU refuse to take note.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572066)
Posted by RAcast on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:14pm CDT

While I like that Grimlock, I already have the FoC one and don't need it. I never bought that Deluxe Prime mold though, so if I happen to see this set on sale? I'll probably snag it. I really like the looks of Prime there, all coated in chrome.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572067)
Posted by Diem on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:16pm CDT

Nothing could save the terrible FOC Grimlock mold but the ridiculous Sunbow colours make it even worse.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572068)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:17pm CDT

man these guys are really going all out with the chrome! :SICK:

the G1 FOC grimlock looks really nice, and i might get it as soon as i can justify getting the ugly deluxe DOTM prime that comes with him. other than that target exclusives are pretty disappointing.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572069)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:23pm CDT

RAcast wrote:While I like that Grimlock, I already have the FoC one and don't need it. I never bought that Deluxe Prime mold though, so if I happen to see this set on sale? I'll probably snag it. I really like the looks of Prime there, all coated in chrome.

The deluxe DOTM OPtimus mold is really gread! Yes, it does have a backpack, but it's nothing compared to the aweful AoE 1st edition.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572070)
Posted by william-james88 on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:35pm CDT

Diem wrote:Nothing could save the terrible FOC Grimlock mold but the ridiculous Sunbow colours make it even worse.

Why is it terrible? I dont own it yet and thought of getting this as my first version of the mold. So some arguments for and against it would be welcome as I make up my mind.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572071)
Posted by RAcast on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:39pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Diem wrote:Nothing could save the terrible FOC Grimlock mold but the ridiculous Sunbow colours make it even worse.

Why is it terrible? I dont own it yet and thought of getting this as my first version of the mold. So some arguments for and against it would be welcome as I make up my mind.

It's not the best thing ever, but it's hardly terrible. The altmode leaves something to be desired, and there's a hinge that's a bit loose (but it also doesn't move much) in the shoulders of the robot mode, but he holds a pose just fine.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572075)
Posted by Shockwave7 on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:51pm CDT

Why do they keep announcing these movie toy monstrosities as if they were PROUD of being responsible for their engineering? This is just SAD. It was very aptly pointed out that these 'titan' figures look like glorified shampoo bottles - the kind of garbage you'd see on shelves in a third-world knock off shop - and not official movie merchandise.

And now they're just repainting figures from 2, 3 years ago - with a little chrome thrown in for good measure?

It's more than just sad, it's an insult to fans and collectors alike. Will this fool people into buying these figures - again? I guess we'll find out.

But I predict that these figures will mostly flop, so that Hasbro will once again report 'poor sales', and use that as an excuse to make future figures even cheaper and crappier.

Hasbro, in my book we call that a 'self-fulfilling prophecy'. Major pass on all of these. If I wind up getting any of them (which I doubt) it will be on clearance about a year later in Ross or TJ Maxx.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572077)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:55pm CDT

From Baltmatrix. Taking a look at the new AoE Optimus. I'd probably just stick with the evasion mode myself, since the ROTF Optimus is perfect for me, but this thing is pretty sweet with the shield and sword, and it's got a nice vehicle mode. Maybe I'll wait for a sale before I consider picking it up.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572079)
Posted by shajaki on May 7th, 2014 @ 7:59pm CDT

RAcast wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Diem wrote:Nothing could save the terrible FOC Grimlock mold but the ridiculous Sunbow colours make it even worse.
Why is it terrible? I dont own it yet and thought of getting this as my first version of the mold. So some arguments for and against it would be welcome as I make up my mind.
It's not the best thing ever, but it's hardly terrible. The altmode leaves something to be desired, and there's a hinge that's a bit loose (but it also doesn't move much) in the shoulders of the robot mode, but he holds a pose just fine.

yuh huh. my only real gripes with this grim is the tail. but thats minor. hes not the best, but hes deffinetly worth a spot on your shelf.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572080)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 7th, 2014 @ 8:04pm CDT

shajaki wrote:
RAcast wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Diem wrote:Nothing could save the terrible FOC Grimlock mold but the ridiculous Sunbow colours make it even worse.
Why is it terrible? I dont own it yet and thought of getting this as my first version of the mold. So some arguments for and against it would be welcome as I make up my mind.
It's not the best thing ever, but it's hardly terrible. The altmode leaves something to be desired, and there's a hinge that's a bit loose (but it also doesn't move much) in the shoulders of the robot mode, but he holds a pose just fine.
yuh huh. my only real gripes with this grim is the tail. but thats minor. hes not the best, but hes deffinetly worth a spot on your shelf.

Only on sale, however.
It suffer from the "thin plastic syndrome2 of early FOC figures. It feel light and cheap. It have a giant hole in the dino chest. Tail is fat. It's not that fun to transform. It's "meh" looking in dino mode. However, it'a glorious in robot mode.
Purists will hate me for this, but I find the AoE voyager Grimlock to be a WAYYYYYYY superior toy.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572085)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 7th, 2014 @ 8:18pm CDT

That Grimlock deluxe Prime two pack looks to be the only set I'd want. The Constructbots set looks nice but I'll hold out for that giant set with the rocket launchers.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572087)
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 7th, 2014 @ 8:28pm CDT

Figures the one store of the "big 3" I can get to has the least interesting exclusives...
Seriously, even more chrome and a Grimlock not all that different from all the other uses of the mold. Boooooring.

"Unused G2" ConstructBot Grimlock is kinda amusing, but I don't collect those and don't intend to start doing so.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572102)
Posted by #Sideways# on May 7th, 2014 @ 9:17pm CDT

That. G1 Grimlock.

The first Prime, though, I'm not too in love with his design; never was. I feel as though it's too much gray, not enough color. The chromed version with Grim, however, is absolutely gorgeous. If it stays that shiny, Takara can take a back seat on this one.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572105)
Posted by T-Macksimus on May 7th, 2014 @ 9:25pm CDT

Bases are loaded, Hasbro steps up to the plate and.... Swing and a clear miss!! OH Hasbro just fell flat on its ass and tried to take Target with it!

Last one out of the stadium, please turn off the lights. This game is clearly over!

Again, they almost had me with the two pack of the FoC Grim and the DotM Prime but they just couldn't quite pull it off. Screwed up both of 'em just enough to make them not appealing.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572114)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 7th, 2014 @ 9:39pm CDT

Target's exclusives aren't nearly as exciting as Walmart's.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572131)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 7th, 2014 @ 10:52pm CDT

This Target-Exclusive G1-deco FoC Grimlock has come around at just the right time for me! I was getting ready to buy the Takara-Tomy version of the mold for better G1 accuracy on my Classics shelf, but this one takes the cake. Plus, is that a proper Autobot logo on his robot mode chest instead of the "Lightning Strike Coalition" logo? Sold!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572137)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 7th, 2014 @ 11:56pm CDT

Looking at all these gray Optimus Prime toys, it's like Hasbro took one look at the following pic and went "OH! Guess which deco we haven't yet homaged to death in redeco fodder!!"

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572140)
Posted by Uncontrolable_myosin on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:46am CDT

I see that target is really holding onto that silver knight optimus thing that they're painting all their OPs silver

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572141)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:49am CDT

that chromed G1 grimlock looks nice but i really hate that mold, to hollow & can only be viewed from one angle in each mode. If it shows up on clearance for a good price i might get one to keep in the box but thats about it. Would rather have seen the deluxe classics grimlock get the gold treatment instead of FoC grim. Random thought, would be cool to see classics dinobot repainted/remolded into beast wars grimlock.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572159)
Posted by King Kuuga on May 8th, 2014 @ 5:47am CDT

Megatron Wolf wrote:Random thought, would be cool to see classics dinobot repainted/remolded into beast wars grimlock.

Now there's an homage I'd love, since BW Grimlock was one of my first transformers, and the only version of the Dinobot mold I had. I don't remember what happened to him, whether I just lost him or traded him away or tried to take him apart and couldn't put him back together (it was a weird phase I went through)...... but yeah, someone make a Grimlock out of that mold. For science.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572179)
Posted by shockblast2 on May 8th, 2014 @ 7:48am CDT

These suck. I liked Walmart's Cyberverse exclusives and hoped Target would pick up some as well. They did.....but meh....

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572181)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on May 8th, 2014 @ 7:51am CDT

That Bot wrote:
Megatron Wolf wrote:Random thought, would be cool to see classics dinobot repainted/remolded into beast wars grimlock.

Now there's an homage I'd love, since BW Grimlock was one of my first transformers, and the only version of the Dinobot mold I had. I don't remember what happened to him, whether I just lost him or traded him away or tried to take him apart and couldn't put him back together (it was a weird phase I went through)...... but yeah, someone make a Grimlock out of that mold. For science.

I never had BW Grimlock, but since it's a Gold Plastic Syndrome figure, I can imagine one horrible outcome if you did disassemble him.

That's also why I'll third a Universe 2.0 Dinobot Grimlock repaint: Don't want to handle the originals more than necessary. And they could package him with the comic where he fights Magmatron.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572183)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on May 8th, 2014 @ 7:53am CDT

Oops, double post.

And I know the G1 Predacon molds are still active, but does anyone else think giving Op one of their swords foreshadows some strange redeco choices?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572184)
Posted by Optimizzy on May 8th, 2014 @ 7:59am CDT

Are they really going to make Prime all silver? I truly hope not.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572204)
Posted by Va'al on May 8th, 2014 @ 8:47am CDT

Thanks to fellow Seibertron.com user Fires_Of_Inferno we get another video review from YouTube user Baltmatrix - and we take a look at another version of the upcoming Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime. As we posted the other day for Grimlock (and you can check out our gallery here, too), it's the chrometastic Leader Class figure! Check out the embedded video below, and let us know your thoughts in the Energon Pub.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572212)
Posted by Razieon on May 8th, 2014 @ 9:06am CDT

Seems decent enough, but I'm quite satisfied with my Evasion Mode Optimus Prime. After I see the movie I may decide to pick him up though.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572218)
Posted by reluctantyouth on May 8th, 2014 @ 9:15am CDT

WooHoo...Sooo glad I put the kabash on my Amazon preorder! :grin:

This is a complete piece of crap...actually liked the first edition AOE Prime better and I returned that one to Hasbro because of chrome issues for refund. I know I won't have any trouble scoring an Evasion Mode Optimus on launch day, but have to wonder how everyone else will make out when it is the ONLY worthy Prime in the line thus far. :-?

Just my humble opinion of course...thanks for another great review. :BOWDOWN:

~reluctantyouth~

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572219)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on May 8th, 2014 @ 9:21am CDT

Here's a thought: have we actually seen movie footage of the Dinobots in robot mode? What if they end up like Movie Scorponok, i.e. only an on-screen beast mode?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572226)
Posted by BeastProwl on May 8th, 2014 @ 9:34am CDT

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:Here's a thought: have we actually seen movie footage of the Dinobots in robot mode? What if they end up like Movie Scorponok, i.e. only an on-screen beast mode?

Hasbro confirmed they'd be transforming. Maybe its suppose to be a "surpise"

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572238)
Posted by SJ21 on May 8th, 2014 @ 10:16am CDT

Oh, I'm gonna buy the hell out of that two pack. G1 colored Grimlock! On a related note, anyone want to buy the Prime from me when I buy the two pack?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572241)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 8th, 2014 @ 10:25am CDT

BeastProwl wrote:
Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:Here's a thought: have we actually seen movie footage of the Dinobots in robot mode? What if they end up like Movie Scorponok, i.e. only an on-screen beast mode?

Hasbro confirmed they'd be transforming. Maybe its suppose to be a "surpise"

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572247)
Posted by TimothyR on May 8th, 2014 @ 10:36am CDT

it's sooo sad seeing hot far this size class has fallen. hasbro should truly be ashamed of themselves.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572254)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on May 8th, 2014 @ 10:49am CDT

Oh hell yes! That head launching gimmick is sweet. Lol. Glad i preordered these two on amazon

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572259)
Posted by Va'al on May 8th, 2014 @ 11:15am CDT

Are you ready to buy your Transformers: Age of Extinction figures? Afraid you might miss the boat or won't be able to make it to a store? Fear not, Hasbro is launching a scheme for online retail too! This coming Monday has been dubbed Cybertron Monday, and marks the official release date for online retailers of the movie toys. As a fun extra, you can also get a voicemail from Optimus Prime to remind you of the date! Check out more info here and below.

Monday, May 12th is CYBERTRON MONDAY, the official day when Transformers: Age of Extinction toys will go on sale at online retailers. The landing page http://www.cybertronmonday.com will go live shortly with more information about the event. Stay tuned for more details, as an official press release will make its appearance.

Also, as part of Cybertron Monday, we're letting U.S. fans sign up to receive a voicemail message from Optimus Prime reminding them when toys are available on May 12th. Fans can text TRANSFORMERS to 38470 to sign up.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572267)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 8th, 2014 @ 11:28am CDT

I spotted Voyagers Optimus and Grimlock at WalMart today. I picked up Optimus only, (because I think Grimlock is hideous) and I wasn't disappointed. It's a very good figure. Dare I say better than the Leader. From previous photos and reviews I didn't think I would, but once I had it in hand at the store, it was a must-get.

I went to give his shotgun to DoTM Voyager Megatron, just to see if it would fit, and it does. Also, I noticed that Evasion Optimus scales very well with DoTM Megatron in both modes. In both modes he's juuuuust a bit bigger, but it's much closer than DoTM Voyager Optimus was.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572269)
Posted by Va'al on May 8th, 2014 @ 11:31am CDT

The official Transformers YouTube channel has uploaded a new video, featuring a look at the work going on behind the scenes, directly on the desk of toy designer manager John Warden and Bill Paukert themselves! From colours, to alt modes to transformation to translating movie designs to plastic form, and materials, it's all in there, especially focused on the dinobots: take a look at the embedded video below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572272)
Posted by william-james88 on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:07pm CDT

"Just when you think transformers can't imprss you any more...", man that toy designer must have set himself some pretty low expectations for the films to keep impressing him.

Though I will say that Optimus on a robot Dinosaur is pretty cool.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572290)
Posted by It Is Him on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:38pm CDT

Cybertron Monday. I love it.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572292)
Posted by frogbat on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:45pm CDT

i love behind the scenes stuff.. takes away a bit of the "magic" but it's always interesting. Wish hasbro would do a documentary about the process and how it changed from back in the 70s and 80s to now with technological advances and also certain considerations such as health and safety etc

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572299)
Posted by shockblast2 on May 8th, 2014 @ 1:28pm CDT

No, Monday is long deserved vacation day.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Target Exclusives Revealed (1572300)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on May 8th, 2014 @ 1:31pm CDT

even when monday hits im sure there still wont be any transformers on the shelves around here, and hasbro hyping up the toyline this much has me worried.

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