GotBot Goes Live: Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime, ONE, TFCon TO, Next "Missing Link" and an Unboxing

Introduction

I’m your host, Dennis Molton AKA GotBot. Welcome to another Thursday night live stream! Tonight, we have a packed agenda, including thoughts on the Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime, TFCon Toronto reveals, some third-party news, and of course, our usual trivia and an unboxing session. As always, don’t forget to like, comment, share, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated. Now, let's dive in.

TFCon Toronto Highlights

TFCon Toronto showcased several exciting figures, both from established brands and new entries:

1. Mecha Invasion's Devastator: Featuring Mixmaster and Scrapper, both looking superb in their unique stylized avatars.
2. Fans Toys Blitzwing and Menasor: Blitzwing caught attention with its vivid colors, and Menasor is promising with its animation and toy-accurate versions.
3. Fans Hobby Clenche and Groove by MMC: They had some strong showings, indicative of the high-quality figures we’ve come to expect.
4. New Age Dinobots: Featuring variants of Snarl and Slag, available in multiple deco options, including G1 toy colors and G2 colors.

Animated Longarm Prime (Shockwave)

We also discussed the Transformers Animated Longarm/Shockwave on loan from Maximal Ten. It’s an intriguing piece, especially considering the unique transformation mechanics.

Latest Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime

The community has been buzzing about the new Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime. Here are my main thoughts:

• Positives: Better leg proportions, substantial articulation, a fully functional trailer ramp.
• Negatives: The red plastic and blue window plastic look cheap, disproportionate index finger, and the flat chest design.
• Value Discussion: This figure is priced lower than previous Commander Class releases, making it an interesting buy despite its flaws.

Transformers ONE and Missing Link

• The crossover with Overwatch revealed abandoned skins.
• New entries in the “Missing Link” line will feature an Optimus repaint as Sentinel Prime.

Trivia and Unboxing

Tonight’s trivia revealed that Springer was once planned to be modeled after Arnold Schwarzenegger. The unboxing featured an exciting mix, including Animated Longarm and Studio Series 86 Swoop.

Keywords

• Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime
• TFCon Toronto
• Animated Longarm Prime
• Transformers ONE
• Missing Link Sentinel Prime

FAQ

Q: What were your main thoughts on the Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime? A: I found some positives, like better leg proportions and articulation. However, I was disappointed with the cheap-looking red plastic and blue window plastic, disproportionate index finger, and flat chest design. It’s priced lower than previous Commander figures, making it worth considering.

Q: What new figures were revealed at TFCon Toronto? A: Highlights include Mecha Invasion's Devastator, Fans Toys’ Blitzwing, and Menasor, Fans Hobby Clenche, and New Age Dinobots with different deco options.

Q: Can you detail the latest crossover with Overwatch? A: The crossover featured abandoned skins, including designs for Starscream, Soundwave, and Unicron.

Q: What is in the unboxing segment? A: I unboxed the Transformers Animated Longarm Prime (Shockwave) and Studio Series 86 Swoop.

Q: Who was Springer originally planned to be modeled after? A: Springer was originally planned to be modeled after Arnold Schwarzenegger.