Retro G1 Reissues - 1986 Movie anime editions

[KELPIE]

I seem to recall Hasbro stating that both OP and Soundwave have had moulds remade in the past to accomodate reissues.

Yup, I back up the Soundwave mould being remade. Didn't hear about Prime, however that would make sense.

It is strange that they are still cashing in on the 1986 movie (I know, the Studio Series continues to pump out 1986 movie toys), it's just that there is no anniversary for these to make sense coming out now (these two will be released in the 37th year after the movie came out).

Makes sense to me. It's probably the most bankable media to make merch for. Thanks to the remasters and availability, a lot of people have been exposed to this movie, not to mention all the original G1 fans would have had their kids grow up on this movie.

[janda the red]

Starscream's an easy "yes" for me... another seeker to add to the squadron.
Feels like an eternity since i've bought a new G1 re issue... i think the last would've been that Starscream in G1 style box.

[griffin]

Added mirrored images to the first post.
The release in America for these two is in January... us$34 for each.

Also a comparison image with the original Hotrod toy, posted on instagram by one of the Hasbro designers...

[High_Q]

Also a comparison image with the original Hotrod toy, posted on instagram by one of the Hasbro designers...

I already have multiples of the G1 Hot Rod mold, but this is so tempting since IIRC, this is the first animation colour accurate G1 Hot Rod toy, ever. Even the MP-09 and MP-28 molds never had the correct colours for Movie 86 Roddy. The lack of decals really suits this toy too. The OG stickers just make the bot mode look too 'busy'.

[KELPIE]

I love it. Totally.

It's weird getting the nostalgia feels for the original but also having this new one giving the feels of just being right.

[KELPIE]

These guys have popped up for pre-order at tfsource.

Anyone seen them anywhere else?

[janda the red]

These guys have popped up for pre-order at tfsource.

Anyone seen them anywhere else?

I've pre ordered mine from Robot Kingdom... they were $39.90 USD. just checked, they're still available

I've bought a few times from RK... can't fault them.