New ROTF Leader Prime Version 2 Toy Image
Saturday, July 4th, 2009 11:38PM CDT
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Posted by Jetstorm92210 on July 4th, 2009 @ 11:44pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 4th, 2009 @ 11:46pm CDT
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Good gracious! you know, if they give him a Premium Paint job, he'll be the most awesome and sought after Prime from this movie line.. seriously...
I can't wait to see him in full.. so is it me or does he look odd without his back tankers?? I would have preferred them make his guns separately..I think i may buy the old one, and have a professional repaint him.. and get the TFC upgraded glowing gun..
still to have him with his face plate removable is kinda cool.. and difficult to skulk at..
Posted by Zeedust on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:00am CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:03am CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:I really hope this gets a US release. I like it, but I don't think I'll have the money to import.
start saving now, and really hope that the Japanese and Takara Tomy have decided to do their own take on this bot's design..modifications and upgrading if you will..
if that is the case, can we say premium paints, and chrome?? Ala Henkei Prime??
that would be soooo frickin cool!!
are his swords still in the pic?? I can't tell?
Posted by Mach on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:05am CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:That's the Leader Class!! and it looks official, anyone translated it from Japanese into English yet??
Ok, this is what the image japanese caption said:
The title: "Equipped with New Mechalive Technology , Light and sound gimmicks"
The main caption accross the image at the middle: "This toy image may differs from the actual release"
The wording describing the prime head: "open face"
and lastly the fuel tanks caption: "transformed and combine".
So two fuel tanks make into one hand gun.
So thats the translation
Posted by Mach on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:06am CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:!
are his swords still in the pic?? I can't tell?
From what i see, the swords are still there
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:09am CDT
Real Devastator wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:That's the Leader Class!! and it looks official, anyone translated it from Japanese into English yet??
Ok, this is what the image japanese caption said:
The title: "Equipped with New Technology Mechalive, Light and sound gimmicks"
The main caption accross the image at the middle: "This toy image may differs from the actual release"
The main wording describing the prime head: "open face"
and lastly the fuel tanks caption: "transformed and combine".
So two fuel tanks make into one hand gun.
So thats the translation
thanks man, that is so awesome!! I hope they have this guy coming soon and are doing it as a Japanese Henkei like version..with premium paint apps and chrome.. still if not, I'd buy him.. I can't tell if his face can be covered with the battle mask or if it is just open the whole time, which would kinda suck..
I'd like to have the option to close it for battle or open for peace time conversations..
just found out, he's called Buster Optimus Prime and is a Takara Tomy release! Premium paints are highly possible.. not sure about the chrome...!!! OMFG!!!
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:24am CDT
so this image is legit!
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... ducts.html
great Job Real Devastator!
you may want to change the title to ROTF Buster Optimus Prime Image!
so as to get credit for news worthiness..
Posted by Sabrblade on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:26am CDT
Why didn't they do this from the start?!! I don't want to have to pay for the same figure all over again if the only differences are a new face and new weapons! This is just not fair!
If they were smart, they should've gotten this right the first time so they wouldn't have to do rerelease the same figure with minimal changes only a few months after the first version that looks almost exactly the same as this updated version.
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:33am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:You have got to be kidding me!!!
Why didn't they do this from the start?!! I don't want to have to pay for the same figure all over again if the only differences are a new face and new weapons! This is just not fair!
If they were smart, they should've gotten this right the first time so they wouldn't have to do rerelease the same figure with minimal changes only a few months after the first version that looks almost exactly the same as this updated version.
it's apparently only a Takara Tomy release as of yet..kinda like a Henkei Prime, so don't blame Hasbro.. but they might import it as a premium line fig.. if not then that just means more money, because no doubt they'll premium paint their own mold, and this Takara Tomy will be exclusive to japan..
So we are just going to be Spreading the wealth around to 2 continents.. as usual..
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:38am CDT
That's awesome!
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:47am CDT
However, it's offputting to see better quality figures being released elsewhere. This is Premium all over again. I'm gonna stick to the plan and just buy regular leader Prime, and possibly the inevetable repolabel upgrade stickers.
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:51am CDT
so this Takara Tomy release is very accurate.
I just hope they make it so the head is interchangeable with one that has the battle mask, or has a detachable battle mask.. because though the face prime is cool, i still prefer him with his mask on..
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 1:10am CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:I'm old school, so I prefer my Prime with a face mask.
However, it's offputting to see better quality figures being released elsewhere. This is Premium all over again. I'm gonna stick to the plan and just buy regular leader Prime, and possibly the inevetable repolabel upgrade stickers.
dude I am there with ya... but I found out on this site, that his face plate is attached and is able to slide up over his mouth.. I guess it says it somewhere in the Japanese language in the image..
http://www.transformers.com.my/forum/ro ... omg-2.html
I think this may be the ultimate Movie Prime I have been looking for..
but I can understand your wanting to stick to the original fig..
Posted by Night00glider on July 5th, 2009 @ 1:20am CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on July 5th, 2009 @ 1:52am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:You have got to be kidding me!!!
Why didn't they do this from the start?!! I don't want to have to pay for the same figure all over again if the only differences are a new face and new weapons! This is just not fair!
If they were smart, they should've gotten this right the first time so they wouldn't have to do rerelease the same figure with minimal changes only a few months after the first version that looks almost exactly the same as this updated version.
And we learn the lesson of the Movie line. Don't rush out and buy it right away, because they're going to release a better version later. I'm just glad I found out about this today, because I planned to buy Leader Prime tomorrow.
Looks great, but like most people, I only want this if there's a face plate as well.
Posted by Optillamanus on July 5th, 2009 @ 2:07am CDT
kirbenvost wrote:Sabrblade wrote:You have got to be kidding me!!!
Why didn't they do this from the start?!! I don't want to have to pay for the same figure all over again if the only differences are a new face and new weapons! This is just not fair!
If they were smart, they should've gotten this right the first time so they wouldn't have to do rerelease the same figure with minimal changes only a few months after the first version that looks almost exactly the same as this updated version.
And we learn the lesson of the Movie line. Don't rush out and buy it right away, because they're going to release a better version later. I'm just glad I found out about this today, because I planned to buy Leader Prime tomorrow.
Looks great, but like most people, I only want this if there's a face plate as well.
Sigh. I bought mine today.
Posted by kirbenvost on July 5th, 2009 @ 2:19am CDT
Posted by LiKwid on July 5th, 2009 @ 2:34am CDT
kirbenvost wrote:You could still return it, if you want to wait for this one to be released.
Figures.. I just ordered him on amazon.. I got him on a gold box deal, a gift card and free shipping and it only cost me 30 bucks.. I'll still get this one too.. I use the one I got on amazon as a project
Posted by Autobot032 on July 5th, 2009 @ 3:02am CDT
However, if his faceplate can actually move up and down, and the tanks become his guns, then I'm going to break my rules (again) and buy this guy.
This truly would make him a Masterpiece, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. That's just absolutely insane (in a good way) that they'd be able to make that work.
I'd love for Hasbro to bring that here as a Premium (which I doubt they will), but if not, I'll pony up the dough for the new one. Which means I'll sell my current one at a very discounted rate. (I'll beat retail prices, for sure.)
You know...after looking at these pictures, you have to wonder if these two features were supposed to be there from the get go, they look so seamless.
Posted by Covenant on July 5th, 2009 @ 3:17am CDT
Posted by Chaoslock on July 5th, 2009 @ 3:33am CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on July 5th, 2009 @ 3:37am CDT
Posted by DMSL on July 5th, 2009 @ 4:30am CDT
Posted by OmegaConvoy117 on July 5th, 2009 @ 5:10am CDT
Posted by Nujevad on July 5th, 2009 @ 6:07am CDT
Posted by prowl123 on July 5th, 2009 @ 8:01am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 5th, 2009 @ 8:05am CDT
Posted by Firebird on July 5th, 2009 @ 8:18am CDT
If they use a darker grey or silver plastic compared to the first release, I will gladly buy this figure again. I'll leave the origional one in alt mode!
Posted by robotrik on July 5th, 2009 @ 10:06am CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on July 5th, 2009 @ 11:55am CDT
Posted by rpetras on July 5th, 2009 @ 12:34pm CDT
Nujevad wrote:Though I already have the first version, I might pick this one up as well and leave the original version combined with Jetfire.
That's my plan too.
Posted by Lapse Of Reason on July 5th, 2009 @ 1:02pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 1:08pm CDT
will the ROTF Megatron Leader class be getting a new arm remold? Will he be getting the tank wings? What about his gimp arm, will that be remolded as well?
Only time will tell, but from what we have now seen, Takara Tomy is definitely in the business of revamping Hasbro designs into something it's adult market can sink their teeth into..
Henkei being a prime example..and now this..
I wonder??
Also I need to see more images of this figure and some final mock ups, before we can assert for sure what his final form will be..
What we DO NOT know for sure:
1. if his mouth plate is recessed and can cover his face?
2. If his colors will be bright silver, and chrome?
3. I can see his sword plates on his arm, but are unsure by the small image if they are indeed intact.. I would assume they are, but don't know for sure??
4. any other mold variations we are missing?
5. Is the voice Chip going to be the same as the U.S. release, as this is a Takara Release (which sounds very close to Peter Cullen's voice)
6. is this exclusive only to Japan, or will Hasbro bring it here to the U.S. under a "Premium" Line up?
7. with the tanks transforming into the Gun, will they be stable and fit snugly on his back when not in use? or will he suffer from Tank dropping syndrome?
8. Will the soft Rubber Smoke Stacks be replaced by Hard Plastic Chrome? What about the Window Shields, will they also be in chrome?
9. Will there be Gold Paint applications in specific areas, like so much of the customs do?
all unanswered questions raised by this possibly most sought after figure..if this Prime ends up being what we all hope.. it could easily surpass any known ROTF figure releases as the most highly anticipated toy of the year..I hope Takara knows how high the fan expectations are on them taking over and doing a redone Prime..
here's hoping they have plenty and do it right..
Posted by YRQRM0 on July 5th, 2009 @ 1:27pm CDT
This guy looks awesome! The only two things I thought could improve the figure. And I think in the movie his guns are actually the tanks, because if you recall the first movie he puts his arm behind his back to get it, and you can see it transforming when he pulls it out.
Posted by dabattousai on July 5th, 2009 @ 1:31pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 1:39pm CDT
YRQRM0 wrote:Man I hope if there is gonna be one, the premium line comes fast. Before I buy up all the first ones.
This guy looks awesome! The only two things I thought could improve the figure. And I think in the movie his guns are actually the tanks, because if you recall the first movie he puts his arm behind his back to get it, and you can see it transforming when he pulls it out.
I think so too, there are many images of him without the tanks hovering behind his back.. and the gun does look like the tiny toy images we have seen so far..
http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/a/a5/Movie ... ender3.jpg
most of his digital images don't show tanks on his back, which makes this newer figure even more accurate to the movie then before.. and on top of that..
he's just brilliant!!!
I say we all pitch in 1.00 and buy Peter Cullen this new ultimate Optimus Prime figure, if it is that good.. and ship it to him courtesy of the Seibertron.com members and their love of his work.. all with a card using our signature images from this message board..with a big thank you..Or we can go cheap and print our screen names on a piece of paper and shove it in a large thank you card..
either way, it's not just the figure that makes me desire this toy, it is also due to Peter Cullen's giving me as a fan, the rebirth of Optimus Prime.. and the new design he breathed life into, which might possibly be represented in a format that is true to the movie, and the legacy Peter Cullen has given us all..
I think he deserves one of these from us..and nothing in return..
Heck I'd put up 5.00..if enough of us pitch it, that would cover the cost of the figure, and shipping.. and the whole thing would be worth it to make him smile and know we here at seibertron love this toy, and part of the love is due to him.. and his work..
Posted by jaws on July 5th, 2009 @ 2:41pm CDT
Posted by Blurrz on July 5th, 2009 @ 5:09pm CDT
jaws wrote:Imagine that, Hasbro/Takara gives us an another upgraded version as a 2nd release, why can't they give us all the gimmicks the 1st time around?
To make money..
Posted by UltraPrimal on July 5th, 2009 @ 6:11pm CDT
Posted by Down_Shift on July 5th, 2009 @ 6:29pm CDT
Mind you I'm super pissed that I'll be dropping anotehr $50+ on the same figure.
Posted by Sonic Wing on July 5th, 2009 @ 6:42pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 9:32pm CDT
but I hate waiting...
November!!!
come on Takara Tomy! put some of those underage Chinese kids to work!! child slave labor forces unite!! give me Buster Optimus Prime now!!
Ooooops...
was that not politically correct??
okay sorry,Chinese preteen entrepreneurs...
Posted by Autobot032 on July 5th, 2009 @ 9:49pm CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:I totally want this figure..
but I hate waiting...
November!!!
come on Takara Tomy! put some of those underage Chinese kids to work!! child slave labor forces unite!! give me Buster Optimus Prime now!!
Ooooops...
was that not politically correct??
okay sorry,Chinese preteen entrepreneurs...
O_o... wow.
Posted by Down_Shift on July 5th, 2009 @ 10:01pm CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:
Ooooops...
was that not politically correct??
okay sorry,Chinese preteen entrepreneurs...
That was the most hilarious thing since The Proposal... and that move was hilarious
Now I don't feel bad about buying toys, shoes, or golf equipment.
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 5th, 2009 @ 10:35pm CDT
Down_Shift wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:
Ooooops...
was that not politically correct??
okay sorry,Chinese preteen entrepreneurs...
That was the most hilarious thing since The Proposal... and that move was hilarious
Now I don't feel bad about buying toys, shoes, or golf equipment.
thanks, I try...
he he he or Nike and designer Wal-Mart clothes..
Posted by Optimus72188 on July 6th, 2009 @ 12:23am CDT
Posted by Blurrz on July 6th, 2009 @ 12:33am CDT
Optimus72188 wrote:Alright my apologies for the newb question, but I keep reading about TFC and GOW upgrade gun/sticker/accessory packages and was wondering where can I find them. Is there a company that makes accessory parts specifically for our TF toys? Also, does anyone have any links or whereabouts to a ROTF Leader Optimus that has been repainted to be more accurate? I just got my Leader Optimus a couple weeks ago and I want to customize him with a little bit of repainting on certain parts and some extra weapons. I was fine untill I saw this second addition Optimus, now I want the one I have to be more like this. Thank you!
TFCToy Upgrades for RotF Prime will likely be available at bigbadtoystore.com.
Leader Prime will most likely be repainted in the near future for mass release.
You can find a custom RotF Leader Prime repaint here... http://www.flickr.com/photos/accardi1/
Posted by Optimus72188 on July 6th, 2009 @ 1:07am CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 6th, 2009 @ 7:50am CDT
but it looks almost like Buster Optimus Prime can turn his head sideways..
take a look, and you be the judge..