Takara Tomy Transformers: Lost Age LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime Announced

Interesting...

Still this appears to be a version we know that has a serious backpack already. I see major posing issues with this guy if jetpack adds significant amount of weight to an already kibble ridden design. I will reserve judgement until there are better pics. I would love another Prime with jetpack. The Amazon/Tru DOTM exclusive version is one of my favorite Primes ever...especially coming from movieverse.


~Reluctantyouth~

where do i buy one and will he come to the states? if not then oh well i will get takaras

That's clearly not the same mold as the Leader. Just look at those legs.

KirbyForce1 wrote:That's clearly not the same mold as the Leader. Just look at those legs.

There's something weird going on there. I can't tell if it's mistransformed, or a bad photo, or what.

KirbyForce1 wrote:That's clearly not the same mold as the Leader. Just look at those legs.

Remember, we have two Leader molds: First Edition and the regular Leader. Unfortunately, I can't tell which one they used.

Jetpack/Trailer looks cool, but WTF is wrong with those legs!

THIS IS A DIFFERENT MOLD..

can't people see.. look at the lower legs, neither the first edition or the leader has the entire nose of the truck spin around to the back of the legs..

this figure is smaller than a leader class.

TimothyR wrote:THIS IS A DIFFERENT MOLD..

can't people see.. look at the lower legs, neither the first edition or the leader has the entire nose of the truck spin around to the back of the legs..

this figure is smaller than a leader class.

Actually it looks like the leader class figure, the nose of the truck does go to the back of the legs.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... es-37.html

The foot and chest look different for sure but I think it's trailer pieces attached to the figure to make it bulkier and better looking. i.e. Battle Tanker and City Commander.

It may also be a new mold like you say but either way, I don't know if I will want it because my Jetwing Optimus is already so awesome!

Anyone else notice that the 2 guns on it's wings are the Gun/swords we keep seeing Cade running around with in the behind the scenes pics?

It has to be a new mold, just look at the price no way they're charging that little for a leader with a trailer. This has to be deluxe size possibly voyager.

Yeah, those legs are completely different from both the First Edition and the Leader, as the FE has one wheel on each ankle facing backward, the Leader has one wheel on each ankle facing forward, while this figure has no wheels on its ankles but instead two wheels on each of its shins.

The feet are also thinner, and the inside of this figure has a smoother inner legs while both the FE and Leader have chunky, kibble-ful inner legs.

Both the FE and the Leader also have the truck smokestacks rested flush up against Prime's back, whereas they are nowhere to be seen on this toy's robot mode. Now, one could try to argue this by claiming that the trailer wings are blocking them from view. If that's true, then the smokestacks on this figure must not rest right up against this Prime's back like they do on the FE and Leader toys.

The hubcap on the front wheel in truck mode also looks to be different, as here we see it have about ten holes going around its circumference, whereas the Leader's front hubcaps have no holes and the FE's front hubcaps have only five holes that going around the center instead of the circumference. And something like the hubcaps is not something that tends to get remolded for additional uses of a mold. Especially for more uses of it as the same character. Generations FOC Blaster was a unique case since they wanted to make him stand out form Soundwave and Soundblaster and the change fits his fun-loving personality, whereas a more stoic, dull Optimus wouldn't warrant a change in hubcaps for an Optimus remold into another Optimus.

So, yeah, combined with that price, it's gotta be a new mold.

I think this is a deluxe size or voyager. And although be more accurate is full of kibbles on the legs.

Siger wrote:

TimothyR wrote:THIS IS A DIFFERENT MOLD..

can't people see.. look at the lower legs, neither the first edition or the leader has the entire nose of the truck spin around to the back of the legs..

this figure is smaller than a leader class.

Actually it looks like the leader class figure, the nose of the truck does go to the back of the legs.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... es-37.html

The foot and chest look different for sure but I think it's trailer pieces attached to the figure to make it bulkier and better looking. i.e. Battle Tanker and City Commander.

It may also be a new mold like you say but either way, I don't know if I will want it because my Jetwing Optimus is already so awesome!

dude.. you must be blind as a bat.. those two legs look nothing alike.

it's a new mold. not "it may be a new mold" it IS a new mold.

TimothyR wrote:

Siger wrote:

TimothyR wrote:THIS IS A DIFFERENT MOLD..

can't people see.. look at the lower legs, neither the first edition or the leader has the entire nose of the truck spin around to the back of the legs..

this figure is smaller than a leader class.

Actually it looks like the leader class figure, the nose of the truck does go to the back of the legs.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... es-37.html

The foot and chest look different for sure but I think it's trailer pieces attached to the figure to make it bulkier and better looking. i.e. Battle Tanker and City Commander.

It may also be a new mold like you say but either way, I don't know if I will want it because my Jetwing Optimus is already so awesome!

dude.. you must be blind as a bat.. those two legs look nothing alike.

it's a new mold. not "it may be a new mold" it IS a new mold.

Dude, I was just saying this looks like a Takara repaint of the leader class Optimus not insulting your mother. This is a discussion, learn some manners. I'm glad you can be so sure of a blurry image. I hope you won't have to eat your words.

Yesterday we saw the first images of the new Takara Tomy Transformers: Lost Age LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime - now site sponsor TFSource have provided us with a better quality image, and a link to the listing on their site (for $69.95, with an estiamted July 2014 release date)! Check the image out below.

Uh oh... is it one of those One-Step Changers? *goes into hiding*

*EDIT* Nope but it's close. Get your hat ready: 4 Step Transformation.

Yep, that is definitely not the same mold as either the FE or the Leader.

It's neither the Flip & Change mold nor the 1 Step mold either.

Yeah, 4 step transformation and sounds by the look of it; 'Let's go (or here we go, etc) Bumblebee!' and 'I am optimus Prime'
Looks like he is built around play value for the one steppers. So, maybe he's not too bad if you pic up the one steps or maybe cyberverse? I'm not sure how big the one steps are...

*me five seconds ago
"Wow he's really well painted and accur..Wait...Why is he being displayed with the One Step Transformers"

hinomars19 wrote:Yeah, 4 step transformation and sounds by the look of it; 'Let's go (or here we go, etc) Bumblebee!' and 'I am optimus Prime'
Looks like he is built around play value for the one steppers. So, maybe he's not too bad if you pic up the one steps or maybe cyberverse? I'm not sure how big the one steps are...

Really 4 steps? LOL, what is it? Pry the shell off of the head and back, turn torso, pull out arms, pull out legs?

Probably the only TF4 Prime I'll get besides Evasion Mode. I like it. The trailer is pretty cool.

The figure looks great. No complaints here.

Something isn't right about his kibble. It hangs at the back like the train of a dress. It's an okay looking figure. It's very possible that it's a retool of the Leader Class First Edition or the official AOE Optimus Prime.

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Something isn't right about his kibble. It hangs at the back like the train of a dress. It's an okay looking figure. It's very possible that it's a retool of the Leader Class First Edition or the official AOE Optimus Prime.

I'll re-iterate:

4 Step Transformation

As in, it's akin to the One-Step and Flip-and-Change figures, as well as the Simplified Prime figures.

Siger wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:Yeah, 4 step transformation and sounds by the look of it; 'Let's go (or here we go, etc) Bumblebee!' and 'I am optimus Prime'
Looks like he is built around play value for the one steppers. So, maybe he's not too bad if you pic up the one steps or maybe cyberverse? I'm not sure how big the one steps are...

Really 4 steps? LOL, what is it? Pry the shell off of the head and back, turn torso, pull out arms, pull out legs?

i love this part.. and yes, i don't mind being a four year old for a second.

.. i told you so.

and i was able to be sure because i could look at the differences between this mold and the other two and come to the logical (and correct) conclusion that it was different.. but not only different, but it was smaller too.

TimothyR wrote:

Siger wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:Yeah, 4 step transformation and sounds by the look of it; 'Let's go (or here we go, etc) Bumblebee!' and 'I am optimus Prime'
Looks like he is built around play value for the one steppers. So, maybe he's not too bad if you pic up the one steps or maybe cyberverse? I'm not sure how big the one steps are...

Really 4 steps? LOL, what is it? Pry the shell off of the head and back, turn torso, pull out arms, pull out legs?

i love this part.. and yes, i don't mind being a four year old for a second.

.. i told you so.

and i was able to be sure because i could look at the differences between this mold and the other two and come to the logical (and correct) conclusion that it was different.. but not only different, but it was smaller too.

Yes I knew what type of person you were from your first post response. I wasn't debating with you or anyone. So do me a favor and not talk to me anymore.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Something isn't right about his kibble. It hangs at the back like the train of a dress. It's an okay looking figure. It's very possible that it's a retool of the Leader Class First Edition or the official AOE Optimus Prime.

I'll re-iterate:

4 Step Transformation

As in, it's akin to the One-Step and Flip-and-Change figures, as well as the Simplified Prime figures.

Well we'll never know. I want to see more of his jetwing mode, but the Japanese letters are blocking it. Hopefully the toy is worth the price.

Siger wrote:

TimothyR wrote:

Siger wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:Yeah, 4 step transformation and sounds by the look of it; 'Let's go (or here we go, etc) Bumblebee!' and 'I am optimus Prime'
Looks like he is built around play value for the one steppers. So, maybe he's not too bad if you pic up the one steps or maybe cyberverse? I'm not sure how big the one steps are...

Really 4 steps? LOL, what is it? Pry the shell off of the head and back, turn torso, pull out arms, pull out legs?

i love this part.. and yes, i don't mind being a four year old for a second.

.. i told you so.

and i was able to be sure because i could look at the differences between this mold and the other two and come to the logical (and correct) conclusion that it was different.. but not only different, but it was smaller too.

Yes I knew what type of person you were from your first post response. I wasn't debating with you or anyone. So do me a favor and not talk to me anymore.

um.. you did debate..

Siger wrote:

TimothyR wrote:THIS IS A DIFFERENT MOLD..

can't people see.. look at the lower legs, neither the first edition or the leader has the entire nose of the truck spin around to the back of the legs..

this figure is smaller than a leader class.

Actually it looks like the leader class figure, the nose of the truck does go to the back of the legs.

so.. i'm not sure what "type of person" i am.. i was telling you that it's a different mold.. which, it is. i'm not sure where the problem is.

in the first photo we saw.. all you had to do was look at the lower legs and the shoulders to understand that it was a different mold.. people still thinking it's one of the previous molds doesn't help the discussion at all.. so, to clear it up, i let you know that it's a different mold. and viola, it's a different mold.

ok no back pack... pants pack

well it looks like a Leaderclass and why would Takara Tomy make a stupid 4 step changer? it comes with a trailer that turns into a JetPack Tech thingy and it has many weapons. the price is $69.00 so it looks like a regular Transformer and it looks great I dont know what u all expect from the movie toys but this one im keeping my eye on ^^

Found this on Infinite Earth's Twitter. Thought it might be interesting to share since it looks AWESOME! If I had the money, I swear I'd grab one.

https://twitter.com/InfinteEarths/status/471841271896887297/photo/1

We have some new images of Takara Tomy's Transformers: Lost Age LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime via the Facebook page of our old friend Daim Choc. This is a Takara Tomy exclusive Prime that comes with a trailer that transformers into a set of jetwings, and appears to also come with a One-Step Changer Bumblebee. Check out the new images mirrored below:

I posted this already, except from Twitter.

http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?f=234&t=100313

My wallet is confused

El Duque wrote:and appears to also come with a One-Step Changer Bumblebee.

Bee is included in these pics to show how the 1 Step figures interact with this Optimus toy. Bumblebee is sold separately as LA03.

Confusion!

Could it be voyager sized? That would be great!
Evasion Prime from the Grimlock 2pack is awesome and it would be great to have
the modern Prime in the same scale.

El Duque wrote:We have some new images of Takara Tomy's Transformers: Lost Age LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime via the Facebook page of our old friend Daim Choc. This is a Takara Tomy exclusive Prime that comes with a trailer that transformers into a set of jetwings, and appears to also come with a One-Step Changer Bumblebee. Check out the new images mirrored below:

I posted these images yesterday afternoon but i made a thread for it >:oP

I can't remember who, but someone was right when they said that this toy was in four steps.

My wallet is not confused, the backpack on that thing is atrocious, it's shell-forming at its worst. I won't get Galvatron and I certainly won't get this which is 100X worse than Galvatron. >:oP

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I can't remember who, but someone was right when they said that this toy was in four steps.

I think that was me, but I never expected it to be folded inside-out like Power Attacker Hound.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I can't remember who, but someone was right when they said that this toy was in four steps.

I think that was me, but I never expected it to be folded inside-out like Power Attacker Hound.

Power attacker hound doesn't have a small apartment built into his back. I guess this figure fulfills anyone's fantasy of having Optimus giving piggy back rides to any legion/deluxe figures. Wheee!!! Wheeeee !!!

TimothyR wrote:

Siger wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:Yeah, 4 step transformation and sounds by the look of it; 'Let's go (or here we go, etc) Bumblebee!' and 'I am optimus Prime'
Looks like he is built around play value for the one steppers. So, maybe he's not too bad if you pic up the one steps or maybe cyberverse? I'm not sure how big the one steps are...

Really 4 steps? LOL, what is it? Pry the shell off of the head and back, turn torso, pull out arms, pull out legs?

i love this part.. and yes, i don't mind being a four year old for a second.

.. i told you so.

and i was able to be sure because i could look at the differences between this mold and the other two and come to the logical (and correct) conclusion that it was different.. but not only different, but it was smaller too.

I totally agree with you on this Prime mold and fugly backpack. I can say though that having Galvatron in hand he is really not as bad as he looks in pictures. The Hasbro coloring is terrible but the figure has significant weight, is highly articulated, and display well in either mold. That's just my humble opinion.

~reluctantyouth~

Thanks for weighing in on Galvatron. I do not think Galvatron is terrible either, but if the aesthetics of the backpack and the face mold (cross eyed villain is more haha than omg) can be a fraction better, then I would definitely get him. Perhaps using the first edition Optimus as comparison is more apropos.

I'd kind of like an optimus with a trailer, but not a third of a trailer. I'll wait to see what the upcoming TRU Optimus with Trailer is gonna look like. That trailer looks complete. But this figure would be great for the kids, and is probably cheaper since the TRU Optimus is currently listed for $149.99 I think.

Siger wrote:Thanks for weighing in on Galvatron. I do not think Galvatron is terrible either, but if the aesthetics of the backpack and the face mold (cross eyed villain is more haha than omg) can be a fraction better, then I would definitely get him. Perhaps using the first edition Optimus as comparison is more apropos.

You should check out this Galvatron.

Sabrblade wrote:

Siger wrote:Thanks for weighing in on Galvatron. I do not think Galvatron is terrible either, but if the aesthetics of the backpack and the face mold (cross eyed villain is more haha than omg) can be a fraction better, then I would definitely get him. Perhaps using the first edition Optimus as comparison is more apropos.

You should check out this Galvatron.

OMFG! It's so beautiful... no words... should have sent... poet... Wait, where's the backpack? Popped off? WHO CARES! SOLD! *Looks at the price* Ok, who needs a kidney?

*Edit* Forgot to add, that's what you call an evil looking badass. That cross-eye pupil effect just won't do, won't do at all. Baltmatrix called him goat looking lol.

Amazon Japan has updated their pre-order for Takara Tomy's Transformers: Lost Age LA01 Battle Command Optimus Prime and LA03 Bumblebee. Battle Command Prime is a new, and as far as we know Takara Tomy exclusive, mold that comes with a trailer that coverts into a jetwing pack. The figures is designed to interact with the simplified One-Step Changer figures. Check out the official images mirrored below:

These ONE-STEP changer that replaced my fav. Cyberverse line is an absolute ABOMINATION! The looks of these changers are so distorted and doesn't even have proper joint movements compared to the Commsnder class Cyberverse. In truth I've spent over $500 on cyberverse line, now ONE STEP, Sparklers or whatever that's "replacing" Legion line can get no dollars from me as other discussion threads and people said many things alike. Epic fail!

I might be interested in that Prime if it gets a US release, but that has got to be the worst Bumblebee ever made.

Nemesis Primal wrote:I might be interested in that Prime if it gets a US release, but that has got to be the worst Bumblebee ever made.

I'm waiting to see what I think is going to be a TRU exclusive prime with trailer to hit.