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Following the conclusion of the [[Transformers: Generations|''Generations'' toyline]]'s ''Titans Return'' [[subline imprint]], the ''Generations'' line | Following the conclusion of the [[Transformers: Generations|''Generations'' toyline]]'s ''Titans Return'' [[subline imprint]], the ''Generations'' line was refreshed with ''Power of the Primes'' branding, and featured a line-wide [[gimmick]]: "[[Prime Master]]s", small [[Titan Master]]-type figures that represent the sparks of the [[Thirteen|Primes]]. Unlike Titan Masters, Prime Masters are available only in their own pricepoint, where they are packaged with [[Pretender]]-style [[Prime Master|Decoy Armor]], but can interact in some way with all larger assortments. Legends Class figures retain the ability to seat a small figure in alt-mode, whilst the Deluxe and Voyager Class pricepoints see the return of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]''-style [[Combiner]]s. The combination joints remain unchanged, whilst the hand/foot system is tweaked: all Deluxes now include a hand, and all Voyagers a pair of feet. These accessories also facilitate the Prime Master integration for those size classes: Deluxes can use their hand as chest armor, into which a Prime Master spark mode can slot, and Voyagers can use their feet as forearm bucklers, which similarly fit a Prime Master. All Voyager Class figures also include an [[Enigma of Combination]], shaped like a Prime Master spark mode, that can fit onto their combined mode chest. Finally, Leader Class figures feature an "Evolution" gimmick, wherein each toy includes a Deluxe-sized character who can "evolve" into a Prime by combining with additional armor. Each Leader includes a uniquely-colored [[Matrix of Leadership]], the central crystal of which can be removed and replaced with a Prime Master. | ||
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Power of the Primes is an upcoming multimedia branding used by Hasbro, expected to encompass Transformers toys, comics, and other merchandise. Capping off the Prime Wars trilogy, Power of the Primes follows the Titans Return subline and, unlike its predecessors, doesn't spotlight any one particular gimmick, instead featuring a plethora of reverse-compatible play features based off the previous two installments of the toyline, while highlighting Primes featured across the Transformers mythos.
Toys
Following the conclusion of the Generations toyline's Titans Return subline imprint, the Generations line was refreshed with Power of the Primes branding, and featured a line-wide gimmick: "Prime Masters", small Titan Master-type figures that represent the sparks of the Primes. Unlike Titan Masters, Prime Masters are available only in their own pricepoint, where they are packaged with Pretender-style Decoy Armor, but can interact in some way with all larger assortments. Legends Class figures retain the ability to seat a small figure in alt-mode, whilst the Deluxe and Voyager Class pricepoints see the return of Combiner Wars-style Combiners. The combination joints remain unchanged, whilst the hand/foot system is tweaked: all Deluxes now include a hand, and all Voyagers a pair of feet. These accessories also facilitate the Prime Master integration for those size classes: Deluxes can use their hand as chest armor, into which a Prime Master spark mode can slot, and Voyagers can use their feet as forearm bucklers, which similarly fit a Prime Master. All Voyager Class figures also include an Enigma of Combination, shaped like a Prime Master spark mode, that can fit onto their combined mode chest. Finally, Leader Class figures feature an "Evolution" gimmick, wherein each toy includes a Deluxe-sized character who can "evolve" into a Prime by combining with additional armor. Each Leader includes a uniquely-colored Matrix of Leadership, the central crystal of which can be removed and replaced with a Prime Master.
Cartoon
Comic
Though any formal "event storyline" has yet to be announced, IDW Publishing spread hints throughout the latter run of The Transformers vol. 2 that Onyx Prime, member of the first Thirteen Primes, would be returning to Earth and coming into conflict with the forces of Optimus Prime. And meanwhile over in Till All Are One, Liege Maximo escaped from prison and vowed to exact revenge on Cybertronian society. So stay tuned to the ongoing series Optimus Prime!
Notes
- A survey commenced on January 23, 2017, to choose the next Transformer to be made a Prime in the story.[1] Fans initially had to choose the leader of three personality factions, with the highlighted winners going to the second round:[2]
- Honor: Arcee, Ultra Magnus, Hound
- Order: Shockwave, Megatron, Star Saber
- Chaos: Thunderwing, Optimus Primal, Unknown Evil (wild card)
- Optimus Primal won the final round.[3]
