Today is an exciting day for fans of Transformers, particularly fans who grew up watching Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001) cartoon series. How so? Well because, in a spectacular tribute to Transformers‘ 40th anniversary, Hasbro Pulse is bringing fans a fusion of might and metal with the new HasLab Transformers Legacy Robots In Disguise 2001 Omega Prime. This is not just a reboot of the original toy, by the way; it is a refined and super collectible recreation of the 2001 toy.
Imagine Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus, two stalwarts of metallic valor, putting aside their sibling rivalry to morph into the ultimate force of good – the mighty Omega Prime. The HasLab Transformers Legacy Robots In Disguise 2001 Omega Prime comprises an 8.5-inch Optimus Prime figure, an 11.5-inch Ultra Magnus figure, and an Autobot Bluebolts figure.
The 8.5-inch Optimus Prime figure, brimming with leadership and charisma, converts into a towering 15-inch command center, ready to strategize the next big win against the Decepticons. And, of course, what’s Optimus without his trusty blaster accessory and not one, but two, Matrix of Leadership accessories? Meanwhile, the 11.5-inch Ultra Magnus figure, the once resentful brother, is now a crucial part of this grand alliance. And then there is, of course, a 5.75-inch Autobot Bluebolts figure for that extra spark of heroism (and firepower).
As with any HasLab crowdfunding campaign, there are stretch goals to achieve to unlock even more goodies for the same price. The first unlock? A massive 23.5-inch Matrix Blade Accessory – imagine the look on Megatron’s face! The second unlock is just as epic (and my personal favorite) – two combinable Global Space Bridge display base pieces, because what’s a hero without a stage to shine?
This project is more than just a collector’s dream; it’s a call to unite 10,000 backers to make this vision a reality. Running from January 30, 2024, until the stroke of midnight on March 14, 2024, ET, this crowdfunded venture promises to catapult Transformers fandom into a new era. And, if all goes well, Omega Prime will begin its journey to backers in Fall 2025.
So, Autobots, roll out and back this project. Let’s bring Omega Prime to life and celebrate four decades of Transformers in grand, heroic style! The asking price for the HasLab Transformers Legacy Robots In Disguise 2001 Omega Prime is US$249.99.
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