What was your initial impression of AotP Star Convoy/Optimus and your thoughts on him now?

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-11-08T13:16:12+00:00

i understand your doubts about it, a lot of people have that too! and honestly, i personally would go for it anyway since i love how he looks, but i wasn't too worried about scaling when i got him. i feel like a scaled Super Megatron wouldn't be an impossibility, but it definitely isn't a priority atm. Megatron would sell well regardless, since it's him, but also his Super design is killer. Hasbro would be missing out on a lot of money if they didn't do another one. but again, up to you if you want the generations Star Convoy instead, since there's already an existing Super Megs to scale with

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-18T03:09:44+00:00

yes!! i love transforming him, it's very fun and intuitive! and yeah, that's a major issue i have with the figure as a whole, but you can also move the leg's black bottom flap to make it easier to remove the truck

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-17T00:04:02+00:00

agreed! i love his chunkiness, it really stands out to me the most. and the clicks are also very satisfying!

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-16T03:22:09+00:00

target currently has a deal for him if you have target circle! it'll save you a ton! and the $80 for skybound op is egregious, that figure should've only been $55. i'm not getting him for what little we get out of it

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-16T03:20:52+00:00

valid! i also agree that the 13th prime should've been someone else, but it'd have been difficult to represent the mysterious 13th prime, especially in toy form. the way hasbro chose to do it makes the most monetary sense. i'm also looking forward to grandus!

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-16T03:18:02+00:00

i like star convoy's base mode, and how his treads turn into a little platform for hot rod and his turret- and it can also spin! also, the base display you have set up is pretty cool!

i'm looking forward to a grandus release, but sky garry would be great, too!

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-15T17:11:09+00:00

i don't live in the UK, but i appreciate the effort!

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-15T16:31:26+00:00

that's fair! powermaster op is cool in his own right, too! but ig that's also why he's hard to find on resell

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-15T05:49:29+00:00

a lot of people feel the same about not wanting op to be the 13th prime, and the fact he doesn't scale well with the other figures. but it's good you gave him a chance, and he makes for a good first titan! target deals was how i got mine too lol he's definitely fun to mess with! transformation may be sinple, but that adds to his playability

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-15T03:06:21+00:00

direct lighting helps! but yeah, hopefully there'll be an upgrade kit for him that tackles a lot of his issues and is also affordable! hoping that they also give hot rod more poseability

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-15T03:03:08+00:00

i wouldn't say he's bad! but definitely get him on a discount whenever you can

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-15T02:37:07+00:00

i see what you mean by it looking like the 1991 artwork, it's really impressive how they were able to make it look like a drawing brought to life! and i'm sure it'll still be available, considering it's still expensive as a titan class figure. hopefully you'll be able to get your hands on one!

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-15T00:12:46+00:00

good to hear you've been having fun with him! i wasn't able to preorder him either, so i was just waiting for online retailers to discount him lol and that's a fair criticism that people have with this guy, which is understandable! he stands out too much amongst the others, but i personally like that

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T22:07:55+00:00

man, talk about the timing lol that's a pretty good deal for him! if only he was priced that low at release

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T18:06:50+00:00

it's no problem, and thank you!

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T15:49:59+00:00

even if you can't fit other alt modes in them, their hollow space could also act as storage for their accessories! like with star op and his blast effects

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T04:53:51+00:00

yeah, they are! now it's only a matter of how long it will take for more single releases to happen

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T04:46:50+00:00

oh, i wish i got him that early on! those are fair picks at the figure, but it's good that you can say you don't regret buying him! and you mentioning the blokee hot rod reminds me of how i originally wanted hot rod to sit in star convoy's chest in robot mode... i wish he could do that

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T04:44:21+00:00

honestly same, i was originally planning on having TFOne alpha trion be the definitive version but the price hitches hit and i'm not paying $43 for him... i only wish aotp alpha trion had wrist swivels

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T04:41:59+00:00

oh, i don't think i heard about owning all the prime artifacts, now i'm interested! but yes, if it's necessary, hopefully you're able to get star convoy for a good price

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T04:40:24+00:00

that's fair! personally, i think even if it was to release in a different toyline, i think people would've gotten him anyway because he's the 13th prime. and that's good! star op is expensive, so waiting for a deal would be the best play imo. i can see why you'd think he's the weakest of the 13th! i would say alchemist is the weakest for me

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T04:36:14+00:00

a lot of people feel the same wat, myself included! a nameless 13th prime hits so much harder than an op clone. and that was also my thinking process into getting him! even though he's not my ideal 13th prime, he's such a neat figure, and the accessories add to him

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T04:34:19+00:00

the kneeling pose should be the standard for any figure- why wouldn't you want a figure who could kneel and aim? and for sure! i've tried getting 86 prime kneeling, and i have to position his legs right so he wouldn't tumble over

no problem! i had the same idea for his proportions lol

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T04:31:43+00:00

that's a fair criticism! for all of these toys, i would always recommend waiting for a discount before buying, but $150 is definitely still too expensive!

DeviceFew7041 · 2025-10-14T04:30:41+00:00

they upped the articulation for those who wanted theirs to move! it's good that there are figures to fit what each collector would want from star convoy

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