New Gallery - Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime

This toy looks amazing. I totally want one!

Sweet gallery, keep up the good work. I'm starting to warm up to him, despite my repulsion of the forearms. At least they're covered by the gloves, so I may let it slide.

If I may put in a request: do you think we could get comparison shots of these:

- Ultimate Optimus Prime
- RotF Optimus Prime + Jetfire combo
- Jetwing Optimus Prime

...once all three galleries are done?

As a 32 year old collector, this is a total pass. RotF Prime or Buster Prime is all anyone needs as far as movie Primes. Hasbro should just put out Jetwing Prime in the states because you just can't improve on that mold. That said, 8 year olds will dig it, which is fine. These are just toys after all.

I'm on the fence leaning towards the 'Not Getting It' side.

Do not like the forearm look, but I may get it for the alt mode. Right now I'm really trying to decide between it and the Chronicles version....

Dean ML wrote:As a 32 year old collector, this is a total pass. RotF Prime or Buster Prime is all anyone needs as far as movie Primes. Hasbro should just put out Jetwing Prime in the states because you just can't improve on that mold. That said, 8 year olds will dig it, which is fine. These are just toys after all.

What you said is definitely what I'm thinking of when I see this dude. I coulda said "THIS" but I am not a 32 year old collector xD.

The pictures of this guy are really nice Ryan . Kudos. I especially love the pictures where you put the huge mechtech gun on the normal Optimus. That just looks frickin badass ! It looks like Optimus just stole Megatron's fusion cannon lol xD.But this guy are a total pass based on quite alot of cons :-

1)Huge forearms.
2)Slim legs
3)Small feet/naked feet cause he doesnt have a wheel on each of the leg
4)The golden toes
5)The trailer suppose to be closer
6)The head in the combined mode is way too small
7)The wings is a real bother.I dont care if it flaps down become like some sort of a cape.It's still a bother.
8.WAYYYY too expensive.
9)Hated the trailer cause all it does is becoming an armour. From that price point you expect it to open up and store 2-3 deluxes at least.
10)Lastly...I hate how the trailer just becomes the wing instead of the armor.This is why I like the CV trailer more. Atleast you can see features of the trailer on the exosuit mode.

So...Yeah total pass. I think I would buy the entire DOTM line(Mechtech and Cyberverse) before I consider buyin this ugly prime.

From now on he shall be call...

UGLIMUS PRIME !!!

Looks very awesome!Cant wait to have one!
He so awesome!

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sweet gallery, keep up the good work. I'm starting to warm up to him, despite my repulsion of the forearms. At least they're covered by the gloves, so I may let it slide.

If I may put in a request: do you think we could get comparison shots of these:

- Ultimate Optimus Prime
- RotF Optimus Prime + Jetfire combo
- Jetwing Optimus Prime

...once all three galleries are done?

Yes! Yes! size comparison whit Optimus + Jetfire!!!

I was interested in this until I saw Jetwing Prime. Then I was like.. "WOOE". But this? Meh... Just my opinion....

This would be great at $49.99. Huh...They didn't even use the DOTM model of OP on the box

Does anyone know if the trailer fits on the Igear Faith Leader Prime? If so, I'll totally get one

I suppose this would be considered the "Leader Class" DOTM Prime, if we didn't know about the Jet Prime?

Nice gallery, thanks!

Ultimately, though it has served to galvanize what I've already been leaning towards, which is to skip this and spend the extra money for the sweet MOVIE ACCURATE Jetwing version. This Ultimate toy may be big, but large does not necessarily mean good, as evidenced by such greats as Supreme Cheetor and ROTF Devastator.

I don't get anything like that warm, fuzzy "oh, that's so clever" vibe I got from past offerings like Armada Prime. There is nothing innovative or just plain fun going on here; it's as if they rushed a design that forces the trailer to be part of the central figure, and as you can see, most of the trailer is sticking up in all directions from his back.

Why do we keep getting this treatment in the States while Japan gets to enjoy the best of all worlds?
Their plan makes perfect sense: a voyager Prime complete with trailer to satisfy that trailer urge, and a beautiful movie accurate retool of ROTF Prime for the Leader Class offering.

But no, instead, we get....this.

Ok, rant over.

Ultimate Optimus Prime looks great but I'm leaning toward the Jetwing Prime

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I often wondered where they got the idea for this toy. I haven't seen it reflected in any of the concept art (like ROTF leader Megatron), nor was this close to anything in the movie (jetwing looks more movie accurate). What would have been badass is if the trailer transformed into an armory like in it's debut scene. Complete with handheld sword, shield, and mechtech gun.

This is the best way I can think of to describe this fig:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3YaMi_truk

Road-hole wrote:I often wondered where they got the idea for this toy. I haven't seen it reflected in any of the concept art (like ROTF leader Megatron), nor was this close to anything in the movie (jetwing looks more movie accurate). What would have been badass is if the trailer transformed into an armory like in it's debut scene. Complete with handheld sword, shield, and mechtech gun.

That is what I was thinking. That would be an "Ultimate Optimus Prime". Not this Ultimate trying it's best to be a Jetwing Prime. That's the feel I get. This is trying to be Jetwing. Then you see Jetwing and it's really no contest between the two. Jetwing wins. I guess this is the prevailing opinion of most when comparing the two. Takara laid the smack down on Hasbro here.

Yeah, I think this made up my mind. Not getting it, even if it goes on clearance. It's just not cool enough to be in my collection. Too bad I can't afford Jetwing Prime.

It seems pretty unanimous among most of us. Pass on Ultra. Seems to me once you add the trailer parts and all to Ultra, his head looks REALLY small.

What's the lowest price any of you have seen Jetwing Pre-order for?

This toy is extremely poorly made. Its large alright, but cannot do anything but stand pretty much in 1 place. The arms cannot hardly move without the inner arms coming undone and the legs only move out to the side when in combined mode. Its kinda like ArmadA Prime but worse. And this coming from a 39 yr old collector,lol. That has EVERY U.S Transformer to date and most Jap. and Euro's. For $80+ its not even good for kids.

here is a good review link of it





Oh and I have seen JW Optimus sell for $175, but BBTS now jacked it up to $199 I think.

Is he in scale with Leade Sentinel Prime?

TulioDude wrote:Is he in scale with Leade Sentinel Prime?

The video shows that Ultimate Prime is noticeably larger than Leader Sentinel Prime, but the limited range of motion with all of the armor and trailer parts attached make me very happy that I got the Classics Henkei Prime and D.I.A. Commander Trailer/Armor instead of Ultmate Prime, even though it costs less than just the D.I.A Commander trailer alone. Definite pass after seeing this video. Sorry Hasbro. Takara wins the comparison hands down and even at the jacked up price being charged for JW Prime, it's a better quality figure. May not be as big, but size doesn't matter if the quality of the figure is lower than the Japanese figures.

Thanks for the shots of the trailer with ROTF Prime! Does it work well with him? And does it look good with him? It's kind of hard to tell from those angles.

dark_durahan wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sweet gallery, keep up the good work. I'm starting to warm up to him, despite my repulsion of the forearms. At least they're covered by the gloves, so I may let it slide.

If I may put in a request: do you think we could get comparison shots of these:

- Ultimate Optimus Prime
- RotF Optimus Prime + Jetfire combo
- Jetwing Optimus Prime

...once all three galleries are done?

Yes! Yes! size comparison whit Optimus + Jetfire!!!

I also would like to see a comparison in vehicle mode of some DOTM molds:
Ultimate OP (cabin + trailer) x Leader Sentinel Prime x Voyager Ironhide

Somehow, I have the feeling that Ultimate Prime truck cabin is in a reasonable scale with Sentinel's fire engine.
It would be great if pics of that size comparison could be added to the photo gallery.

Not interested at all!Easy pass for me!!

Someone should put it to a vote. I'd be curious to know how many yay's and Nay's on the Ultimate Prime.

Cyber_Tek wrote:Someone should put it to a vote. I'd be curious to know how many yay's and Nay's on the Ultimate Prime.

NAY

Not as bad as Supreme Devastator.

This Prime is the BOMB .Can't wait till i get him .

Powersa wrote:Not as bad as Supreme Devastator.

Really? How bad is Supreme Devastator? Anyone got a pic?

Is he in vehicle mode scale with Sentinel Prime?

Dean ML wrote:As a 32 year old collector, this is a total pass. RotF Prime or Buster Prime is all anyone needs as far as movie Primes. Hasbro should just put out Jetwing Prime in the states because you just can't improve on that mold. That said, 8 year olds will dig it, which is fine. These are just toys after all.

Hear mister elitist, so I'm 26 and like it. I must be 8 years of mental age then?
//offtopic close to the truth

I dig it, and I'm gettin it. I have the best movie prime allready, Buster version 2 mind you. But I'm still gettin it, it has a nice scale, bigger then voyager smaller then leader. And I like the trailer.

I actually like the "simpler" look/transformation of the figure then ROTF B2.
Then again, I love the euro exclusives

Definately a pass for me! The forearms totally kill its displayability and there is no way there isn't a support or hand photo-shopped out in the pic holding the big gun. Another one for the kids I think, which is fine by me - they are more likely to leave the masterpieces, generations and classics on the shelf! lol

The small head in "Ultimate Mode" is just too distracting for me. I'd probably be able to get past that if I didn't have the Classics Henkei + D.I.A. Commander and if I had never seen the JW Prime.

noctorro wrote:

Dean ML wrote:As a 32 year old collector, this is a total pass. RotF Prime or Buster Prime is all anyone needs as far as movie Primes. Hasbro should just put out Jetwing Prime in the states because you just can't improve on that mold. That said, 8 year olds will dig it, which is fine. These are just toys after all.

Hear mister elitist, so I'm 26 and like it. I must be 8 years of mental age then?
//offtopic close to the truth

I dig it, and I'm gettin it. I have the best movie prime allready, Buster version 2 mind you. But I'm still gettin it, it has a nice scale, bigger then voyager smaller then leader. And I like the trailer.

I actually like the "simpler" look/transformation of the figure then ROTF B2.
Then again, I love the euro exclusives

totally agree, i'm 33 years old and im very impacient waiting for the supreme class Prime...i dont care if someone call me 8 years old in mind or likes...i like mi ROTF Prime, but i dont close my eyes to new figures and yes i like the concept of body armor of Optimus.

Cyber_Tek wrote:

Powersa wrote:Not as bad as Supreme Devastator.

Really? How bad is Supreme Devastator? Anyone got a pic?

Here, size comparison whit ROTF leader Optimus Prime, Masterpiece Optimus Prime and voyager DOTM Optimus Prime

dark_durahan wrote:

Cyber_Tek wrote:

Powersa wrote:Not as bad as Supreme Devastator.

Really? How bad is Supreme Devastator? Anyone got a pic?

Here, size comparison whit ROTF leader Optimus Prime, Masterpiece Optimus Prime and voyager DOTM Optimus Prime

OMG!! My 12 year old has that Devastator. The vehicles don't even transform.

Cyber_Tek wrote:

dark_durahan wrote:

Cyber_Tek wrote:

Powersa wrote:Not as bad as Supreme Devastator.

Really? How bad is Supreme Devastator? Anyone got a pic?

Here, size comparison whit ROTF leader Optimus Prime, Masterpiece Optimus Prime and voyager DOTM Optimus Prime

OMG!! My 12 year old has that Devastator. The vehicles don't even transform.

Yeah, just vehicles...no robot modes...

I didn't realize Masterpiece Prime was so gigantic. That's not in scale with any of my transformers...

Cyber_Tek wrote:I didn't realize Masterpiece Prime was so gigantic. That's not in scale with any of my transformers...

I don't know if supreme Prime is bigger than master piece, his slogan his "biggest Optimus Prime toy"

dark_durahan wrote:I don't know if supreme Prime is bigger than master piece, his slogan is "biggest Optimus Prime toy"

Ahh, but you didn't read the fine print...it reads:
biggest piece of crap Optimus Prime toy

who is "Supreme Prime"?? This thread is about "Ultra Prime". If there is a "Supreme Prime", it isn't Ultra Prime.

Cyber_Tek wrote:who is "Supreme Prime"?? This thread is about "Ultra Prime". If there is a "Supreme Prime", it isn't Ultra Prime.

You are right, sorry for the mistake.

For me, the price isn't even an issue. I spent more than $89 on my Classics Henkei ($69) and my D.I.A. Commander trailer/armor ($119). I don't have a problem spending on a Transformer who's quality is high. The Takara Transformers are of a higher quality than the Hasbro Transformers and to me, they are worth it. Yes, the Ultimate costs less, but I think it's priced too high for what it is. One could argue that the whole setup is the cost of one high quality Fansproject trailer, but to me, not offering a larger head to be in scale with attached pieces, just doesn't look right and I don't see how they wouldn't have noticed that once they completed a prototype. Imagine a G1 Ultra Magnus that didn't come with a larger add on head and how strange that would look. That is the thing I can't get past with the Ultra Prime.

I'll buy him if I can find him cheaper, maybe $50 or 60. I like what I've seen so far. His size makes up for a lot of sins in my book, and the larger cab section will be great to have. (I happen to love my ROTF Supreme Devastator, he scales well w/ Legends figs and looks great w/ little Mudflap in his mouth.)

I see him as a spiritual successor to G1 Powermaster Optimus Prime w/ Apex Armor, aka God Ginrai, of whom I have a re-issue. I love that guy, and he can pretty much just stand there and be badass. Could someone post pics of these two side by side?

I dunno man. I still can't get past the small head in relationship to the fully armored figure. If they at least gave a bigger head to go on top of the figure's head, I could get with it but compared to the Jetwing Prime, this just doesn't do it for me. My 12 year old would probably love it.

Not digging this. Will pass.

Cyberion wrote:I dunno man. I still can't get past the small head in relationship to the fully armored figure. If they at least gave a bigger head to go on top of the figure's head, I could get with it but compared to the Jetwing Prime, this just doesn't do it for me. My 12 year old would probably love it.

Peaugh has a way you could detach the mask from the gun and put it on prime (without the gun attachment), there you go with a better head scale.

To me though I don't really care cause the scale really makes it impressive.

The armor is impressive. The size of the head in every pic I've seen is not. Sorry. Just can't get past that. My D.I.A. Commander came with a bigger head that fits in scale with the larger size of the Classic Henkei with the armor on. The size of the head is a visual distraction that just doesn't work for me. Everyone but Hasbro seems to have gotten this fact right. I really don't see how they could've missed it.