Two new Platinum packs coming?

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16th July 2014, 12:26 AM
griffin

Two new Platinum packs coming?

From Hong Kong I think, comes a listing of upcoming Movie Platinum multi-packs, with two previously unknown packs...

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Platinum Edition - 1st Ed Optimus w/ trailer & Stinger
Platinum Edition - Generations DinoBots 5-pack Black & Grey

The first one is a bit of an odd pairing, and I wonder if the trailer will be the one being released in Japan in the AL line... or a previous Movie trailer.
The second set sounds like it might be more movie-accurate "metallic grey", but then, why have five, as there were only four in the Movie. If they are a Gen1 5-pack, why black & grey? They could still do a Gen1 coloured set that uses matte grey to avoid being similar to the SDCC pack of shiny silver figures.

EDIT - okay, ~~it is apparently the five "Gen1" Dinobots~~ (2 Voyagers, 3 Deluxe), but still not sure about the colour scheme though.

EDIT - not the five Gen1 Dinobots. Instead, Grimlock, Scorn, Slug, Strafe, Slog.
16th July 2014, 12:40 AM
Sinnertwin

Don't know about those Dinobots. On one hand it's all 5 in one convenient carry case, on the other, i'm not too sure about the black & grey colour scheme.
16th July 2014, 02:18 AM
Sky Shadow

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Originally Posted by Sinnertwin

Don't know about those Dinobots. On one hand it's all 5 in one convenient carry case, on the other, i'm not too sure about the black & grey colour scheme.

I'm assuming these will be closer to 'movie accurate' colours. Could be good.
16th July 2014, 08:56 AM
Omega Metro

Shouldn't there be 6 Dinobots? The bright green one will certainly look odd up against 5 'black/grey' Dinobots. So this is a pass.
16th July 2014, 09:29 AM
Sinnertwin

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Originally Posted by Omega Metro

Shouldn't there be 6 Dinobots? The bright green one will certainly look odd up against 5 'black/grey' Dinobots. So this is a pass.

Just the original 5 for this set. Grimlock, Slug, Slog, Snarl & Strafe. :)

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Originally Posted by griffin

EDIT - okay, it is apparently the five "Gen1" Dinobots (2 Voyagers, 3 Deluxe), but still not sure about the colour scheme though.
16th July 2014, 10:00 AM
5FDP

Wasn't planning on buying any moofie toys but if these Dinobots turn out OK, I just might bite.
16th July 2014, 12:31 PM
prymOZ

Transformers Generation Dinobots 5 Pack Platinum Set

Etoys japan has started pre-order for TF Generation Dinobots 5 Pack Platinum Set!

See link :
http://www.etoysjapan.com/index.php?...chk=1&Itemid=1

No news whether TRU Australia will stock these and if they do, it will be premium priced.
16th July 2014, 12:39 PM
griffin

The link in the first post has been updated with two silhouette images, suggesting that the Stinger could be the one-step version, while the Dinobots are not quite the Gen1 five - Grimlock, Slug (Slag), Strafe (Swoop), Slog (Sludge), and... Scorn (instead of Snarl).
So close, and yet not quite... so probably aren't Gen1 themed at all then.
16th July 2014, 10:44 PM
CaminusPrime

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Originally Posted by griffin

The link in the first post has been updated with two silhouette images, suggesting that the Stinger could be the one-step version, while the Dinobots are not quite the Gen1 five - Grimlock, Slug (Slag), Strafe (Swoop), Slog (Sludge), and... Scorn (instead of Snarl).
So close, and yet not quite... so probably aren't Gen1 themed at all then.

That stinger resembles a certain deluxe rotf sideswipe figure, looking at images its completely different to the one step, this could however be a place holder figure
and the trailer heavily resembles the mp-10 optimus trailer, I have my yoth prime here and the trailer is spot on with the silhouette image. the trailer could also be a placeholder or have minor changes
17th July 2014, 09:03 AM
Sinnertwin

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Originally Posted by griffin

and... Scorn (instead of Snarl).
So close, and yet not quite... so probably aren't Gen1 themed at all then.

Now i know for certain that they're doing it on purpose. First the Exclusives, then the SDCC Dinobots & now this. You have all 5 interpretations of the original versions right there, right there! :mad:
:p
21st July 2014, 01:10 PM
monk22480

I'm not sure if these are actually the ones included in in the upcoming Dinobot 5-pack, but here are two links depicting the black & grey (Black Knight) colour schemes:

http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...eeljack/30844/

http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...rimlock/30851/

IMO these are closer to the movie versions, and look much better than the current bright coloured ones in stores now.
Am very keen to pick up this set (depending on the price of course LOL).
21st July 2014, 01:50 PM
griffin

Those are Japanese exclusives, but we don't yet know what the colours will be of the Hasbro 5-pack.
We should find out in two or three days, as SDCC begins then.
21st July 2014, 07:02 PM
Gouki

Ew, no. I'll take bright colours and a visually interesting deco over boring as hell blacks and greys any day.
1st August 2014, 09:49 AM
BigTransformerTrev

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If I'd known about the Platnium Edition Optimus with the G1'esqe trailer I would have forgone the AD Optimus with trailer but it's sitting already paid for in my HLJ account so too late now :(

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Originally Posted by griffin

Those are Japanese exclusives, but we don't yet know what the colours will be of the Hasbro 5-pack.
We should find out in two or three days, as SDCC begins then.

Apparently they will all be grey. If it had Snarl instead of Scorn I'd grab it
1st August 2014, 10:19 AM
DELTAprime

Stock images of Platinum Editions including FE Prime with trailer and a red ROTF Sideswipe.

http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...nd-more/30970/
1st August 2014, 10:57 AM
liegeprime

They will be up for Preorder at BBTS but no price yet given, at least it's not silhouettes this time. hopefully not a lot of Hasbro grey plastic only ;P and it's proper silver recolour actually...

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=16505

They also got the FE prime and Swerve pack on PO again no price yet.
1st August 2014, 11:01 AM
CaminusPrime

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Originally Posted by Autobot1995

That stinger resembles a certain deluxe rotf sideswipe figure, looking at images its completely different to the one step, this could however be a place holder figure
and the trailer heavily resembles the mp-10 optimus trailer, I have my yoth prime here and the trailer is spot on with the silhouette image. the trailer could also be a placeholder or have minor changes

Think I nailed that prediction the other week :D
1st August 2014, 11:11 AM
Deonasis

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Originally Posted by Autobot1995

Think I nailed that prediction the other week :D

Sure did!
1st August 2014, 02:33 PM
Bidoofdude

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Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev

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If I'd known about the Platnium Edition Optimus with the G1'esqe trailer I would have forgone the AD Optimus with trailer but it's sitting already paid for in my HLJ account so too late now :(

Apparently they will all be grey. If it had Snarl instead of Scorn I'd grab it

It's the MP-10 trailer. Great for those with YOTH to use as their silver trailer. I'll probably get it as my Western Star Prime.
1st August 2014, 03:08 PM
CyberiusPrime

Personally, im glad I held off buying first edition Prime
as now you get a complete pack :)
1st August 2014, 04:09 PM
Deonasis

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Originally Posted by CyberiusPrime

Personally, im glad I held off buying first edition Prime
as now you get a complete pack :)

...but at what cost?
1st August 2014, 06:08 PM
CyberiusPrime

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Originally Posted by Deonasis

...but at what cost?

Time will tell about the cost, but for a trailer,
a second autobot and the fact that Prime figure
has more chrome on it than the current standalone figure
are all pluses worth paying extra for.
1st August 2014, 08:00 PM
griffin

Just when you thought that they couldn't possibly have more chrome on that toy.

I don't like the blue plastic windscreen (doesn't look like it is transparent), or that yellow flame deco standing out so much.
2nd August 2014, 06:23 PM
Bidoofdude

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Originally Posted by griffin

Just when you thought that they couldn't possibly have more chrome on that toy.

I don't like the blue plastic windscreen (doesn't look like it is transparent), or that yellow flame deco standing out so much.

I actually think the chrome looks better here. Although there's a lot and he's very bright, it's way better than the random spots we got on the other versions. This creates a uniform look.