Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure

Sunday, May 8th, 2011 11:21AM CDT

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Another Prime, another black repaint. This time the figure is exclusive to the Japanese convenience store chain Lawson for those who also purchase a ticket for the 3D showing of what is known in Japan as "Transformers: Darkside Moon". The figure will be a repaint of HFTD Voyager Battle Blades Optimus Prime. The total cost of the figure and movie ticket will be 6,760 yen, or around $70.

In addition Lawson will carry an exclusive metal strap for attaching to cell phones or handheld consoles.

More information (in Japanese) can be seen on Lawson's page by clicking on the images above.

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Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1218860)
Posted by g60force on May 8th, 2011 @ 12:12pm CDT

HELLLL I'd buy someone the figure + ticket combo...
and let them see the flick for free if they send me the figure!!
I'm terribly ill so I can't leave the house... (+ the fact I'm in F'kin Netherlands)

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1218863)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 8th, 2011 @ 12:15pm CDT

g60force wrote:HELLLL I'd buy someone the figure + ticket combo...
and let them see the flick for free if they send me the figure!!
I'm terribly ill so I can't leave the house... (+ the fact I'm in F'kin Netherlands)

Hey fellow Dutchie

You may want to add it's a repaint of Battle Blades Optimus Prime, and not the Leader, Diem. Just to avoid confusion, false hope, and fan-rage.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1218916)
Posted by robofreak on May 8th, 2011 @ 3:10pm CDT

I want it.

If anyone can hook me up, drop me a PM.

Why do I want it? Because I'm still in the "black repaints are awesome!" stage.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1218957)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 8th, 2011 @ 5:05pm CDT

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219041)
Posted by BATTOUSAIXD on May 8th, 2011 @ 8:52pm CDT

"Transformers: Darkside Moon" :???:

Who came up with that...

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219178)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 9th, 2011 @ 7:48am CDT

BATTOUSAI XD wrote:"Transformers: Darkside Moon" Who came up with that...

Dark of the Moon = Dark Side (of the) Moon. It was probably done to ease the Japanese pronunciation of the title, as Japanese doesn't have that much of a distinction between h and f with certain vowels. If anything, the "fu" sound is noticeably softer compared to English, to the point of it sounding like a hard "hu" (hence the Engrish "Fu fu fu").

Intentionally or not, it's a clever reference to the Predacon ship in Beast Wars, which was retroactively called "Darksyde" from the line "Welcome to the dark side" in the cartoon.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219183)
Posted by Flux Convoy on May 9th, 2011 @ 8:12am CDT

I'm glad that I don't jump through hoops for movie stuff. That or feel compelled to buy black movie Prime figures. Thank God my mania has limits.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219197)
Posted by BATTOUSAIXD on May 9th, 2011 @ 8:51am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
BATTOUSAI XD wrote:"Transformers: Darkside Moon" Who came up with that...

Dark of the Moon = Dark Side (of the) Moon. It was probably done to ease the Japanese pronunciation of the title, as Japanese doesn't have that much of a distinction between h and f with certain vowels. If anything, the "fu" sound is noticeably softer compared to English, to the point of it sounding like a hard "hu" (hence the Engrish "Fu fu fu").

Intentionally or not, it's a clever reference to the Predacon ship in Beast Wars, which was retroactively called "Darksyde" from the line "Welcome to the dark side" in the cartoon.

Oh ok that makes sense! Thanks for clearing that up for me. And that's a pretty cool reference to BW.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219201)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on May 9th, 2011 @ 9:04am CDT

Flux Convoy wrote:I'm glad that I don't jump through hoops for movie stuff. That or feel compelled to buy black movie Prime figures. Thank God my mania has limits.

Limits? What are they?

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219242)
Posted by Flux Convoy on May 9th, 2011 @ 10:24am CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:I'm glad that I don't jump through hoops for movie stuff. That or feel compelled to buy black movie Prime figures. Thank God my mania has limits.

Limits? What are they?

For you? God only knows. LOL! For me, $500 for Henkei Wildrider and exclusive movie stuff. I appreciate and enjoy so little of it anyway.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219278)
Posted by DavidT on May 9th, 2011 @ 12:20pm CDT

BigBadToyStore.com now has pre-orders up for $149.99 due for release in August!

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219295)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on May 9th, 2011 @ 12:51pm CDT

That price seems like over-kill, we'll see if it shows up more plentifully on eBay.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219297)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on May 9th, 2011 @ 12:57pm CDT

Just a day after breaking the news of Lawson Exclusive Black Battle Blades Prime, site sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has opened preorders for this possibly difficult-to-obtain exclusive for the price of $149.99.

Seibertron.com will keep you posted of any news of this figure as it develops.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219311)
Posted by rpetras on May 9th, 2011 @ 1:25pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:That price seems like over-kill, we'll see if it shows up more plentifully on eBay.

Yea, that's too much.

I'm interested in this guy (cuz I love me some black repaints!) but a buck and a half is just crazy for a Voyager ... that's what the Leader Prime black repaint was in 2009.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219315)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on May 9th, 2011 @ 1:31pm CDT

rpetras wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:That price seems like over-kill, we'll see if it shows up more plentifully on eBay.

Yea, that's too much.

I'm interested in this guy (cuz I love me some black repaints!) but a buck and a half is just crazy for a Voyager ... that's what the Leader Prime black repaint was in 2009.

I'd go $100 shipped for this guy tops, same as Black Animated Voyager Prime, and that was a 1200-1500 piece exclusive.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219321)
Posted by ZenPrime on May 9th, 2011 @ 1:36pm CDT

Already have the Leader Class one so pass on this one.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219358)
Posted by Blurrz on May 9th, 2011 @ 2:31pm CDT

LOL $150 what buttsex?

The ROTF Black Optimus Prime is on par or cheaper right now. The HFTD Battle Blades Optimus Prime is an underrated mold, but this is an overrated price. To each their own I suppose. I'll rather put my money into getting the Black Jetwing Optimus Prime.

Re: Japan Lawson Exclusive Black Optimus Prime Figure (1219361)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on May 9th, 2011 @ 2:33pm CDT