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Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development

Transformers News: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 10:07PM CST

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An image has surfaced of a possible third-party SD Optimus Prime. The figure looks to have multiple points of articulation and does retain the ability to transform. The figure is also pictured in alt mode with what appears to be a cardboard trailer. Image mirrored below.

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Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320301)
Posted by DreamersImperial on December 6th, 2011 @ 10:14pm CST
I must have it!
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320302)
Posted by sky_fire12 on December 6th, 2011 @ 10:18pm CST
He's so damn cute !!
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320304)
Posted by Samurai Bludgeon on December 6th, 2011 @ 10:22pm CST
Way to Gundam for me i think.....Primars was awesome and the only chibi/SD OP i need
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320306)
Posted by Mkall on December 6th, 2011 @ 10:30pm CST
hoooray!

Something else I don't need to buy!

It's cute and adorable, but like all cute and adorable things, I don't want it on my shelves.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320307)
Posted by Rated X on December 6th, 2011 @ 10:33pm CST
Not my thing. Maybe cute for my girlfriend, but not for me. What does "SD" stand for ???

1. Stupid Dummy
2. Slightly Deformed
3. Seriously Demented
4. My next guess to too "Rated X" to type here so use your imagination...
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320315)
Posted by Firebird on December 6th, 2011 @ 11:01pm CST
That's awesome, And the fact that it can transform is added bonus too!

Depending in the size it'll go great with my ever growing collection of SD Kotobukia model kits.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320316)
Posted by El Duque on December 6th, 2011 @ 11:06pm CST
Rated X wrote:Not my thing. Maybe cute for my girlfriend, but not for me. What does "SD" stand for ???

1. Stupid Dummy
2. Slightly Deformed
3. Seriously Demented
4. My next guess to too "Rated X" to type here so use your imagination...


Super Deformed.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320361)
Posted by Flatliner on December 7th, 2011 @ 2:09am CST
I dig it. It does have a bit of a Gundam vibe, but I love Gundam so that's fine with me. I'd only get it if it comes out and I happen to have the extra cash.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320363)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on December 7th, 2011 @ 2:17am CST
Not keen on the vehicle mode but the robot mode looks sweet!
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320376)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on December 7th, 2011 @ 4:01am CST
It is cute, but what might kill it for me is that, while I could be wrong, I have a hard time believing it might be a perfect transformation. I cannot for the life of me see where some things such as the lower arms or especially the head might fit in the alt mode, and would be rather disapointed if they were just removed and put aside.

I can live with that in an older toy, like Convoy Jnr., but a newly designed product, like the similarly SD Disney Convoy, should be designed to keep everything in one piece.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320377)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on December 7th, 2011 @ 4:04am CST
And I thought Primars looked neat, this little dude's gorgeous! I hope the final product's face doesn't stick out from the head as much as it does here, it doesn't look like it should, other than that, this guy's right up my alley! :D

Look at how chunky his legs are! they're like Stormbomb's legs times ten! :grin:
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320379)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on December 7th, 2011 @ 4:21am CST
Yotsuyasan wrote:It is cute, but what might kill it for me is that, while I could be wrong, I have a hard time believing it might be a perfect transformation. I cannot for the life of me see where some things such as the lower arms or especially the head might fit in the alt mode, and would be rather disapointed if they were just removed and put aside.

I can live with that in an older toy, like Convoy Jnr., but a newly designed product, like the similarly SD Disney Convoy, should be designed to keep everything in one piece.


That looks to be the case, but I don't mind cause the rest of him looks so good. ;) I don't see how they would be able to store the head though, I guess it could have been on a pole that slid into the trailer, but then you wouldn't be able to separate the cab. This is exactly why I think someone should be doing SD Headmasters. :P
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320380)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on December 7th, 2011 @ 4:25am CST
cannonfodder4000 wrote:That looks to be the case, but I don't mind cause the rest of him looks so good. ;) I don't see how they would be able to store the head though, I guess it could have been on a pole that slid into the trailer, but then you wouldn't be able to separate the cab. This is exactly why I think someone should be doing SD Headmasters. :P


A headmaster would be different... and awesome. But a seperate head that just gets tossed aside (again, if this is the case -- can't say for sure untill we see more) would just be meh. Me no like. But if you don't mind, then by all means I hope you enjoy the hell out of this if you pick it up. :D
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320393)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on December 7th, 2011 @ 6:20am CST
Alt mode on that thing is hideous. The Primars Optimus has it beat for alt mode but this one wins for robot mode.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320406)
Posted by Prime Evil on December 7th, 2011 @ 7:40am CST
Hmmm, I think I'll pick one of these up. Bot mode looks really nice. I wouldn't be interested unless it transformed, so they got me.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320409)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on December 7th, 2011 @ 8:01am CST
Oh good, another third party product I'm not interested in. My wallet sends its thanks.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320413)
Posted by GuyIncognito on December 7th, 2011 @ 8:15am CST
LOVE the bot mode, but the alt mode is a mess. It would be cool if it looked like a SD truck cab, but it doesn't.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320435)
Posted by Sodan-1 on December 7th, 2011 @ 9:08am CST
I can already see the back of the packaging.

"Transform from Super Deformed robot to horribly deformed truck and back again! (You know, because no one's going to want this truck mode on their shelf)"
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320480)
Posted by Rated X on December 7th, 2011 @ 10:25am CST
El Duque wrote:
Rated X wrote:Not my thing. Maybe cute for my girlfriend, but not for me. What does "SD" stand for ???

1. Stupid Dummy
2. Slightly Deformed
3. Seriously Demented
4. My next guess to too "Rated X" to type here so use your imagination...


Super Deformed.



Hey I came pretty close in my guesses ! ;)
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320521)
Posted by kirbenvost on December 7th, 2011 @ 12:00pm CST
I'm pretty sure transforming it will involve removing the head and forearms. It looks cool, but I think I can easily pass.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320852)
Posted by Dead Metal on December 8th, 2011 @ 10:26am CST
Lol the alt-mode looks just as good as MP-01 Prime.
Also, I don't think the head and forearms will store in the trailer, seeing that the trailer is just a piece of cardboard.
Depending on price I might bite, just to have a cute little bugger like that. :lol:
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1320918)
Posted by zodconvoy on December 8th, 2011 @ 2:10pm CST
Looks nice but pass. Maybe if I ever get that Mickey Mousimus Prime to go with it...
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1329277)
Posted by El Duque on January 1st, 2012 @ 1:36am CST
We have some new prototype images of the third-party SD Optimus Prime that was announced in early December. The images mirrored below were taken at a recent trade show and posted to the TEKMEN weibo page. Despite his extreme proportions the figure does appear to transform (looks like there is considerable "parts-forming"), has multiple hands, and comes with a trailer.



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Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1329285)
Posted by dinogeist on January 1st, 2012 @ 2:01am CST
Rated X wrote:Not my thing. Maybe cute for my girlfriend, but not for me. What does "SD" stand for ???

1. Stupid Dummy
2. Slightly Deformed
3. Seriously Demented
4. My next guess to too "Rated X" to type here so use your imagination...


No thanks,not for me either.

I think the abbreviation "SD" comes from the Gundam toy line & means "Super-deformed". in other words hasbro's TF toys equivelant when the artist/designers create TF body parts or limbs shorter or bigger than they should be. example: Classics 2.0 ultra sized powerglides toy extremly long robot legs,super tiny torso,short arms & over sized robot head.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1329302)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on January 1st, 2012 @ 5:31am CST
Parts-forming? I ain't care, you can't look that good without there being some kind of catch, which is more than I can say to the likes of, y'know, Omega Supreme. :P





EDIT: That is kinda, an unfair comparison, I must admit. :lol:
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1329323)
Posted by RhA on January 1st, 2012 @ 6:44am CST
This thing is growing on me.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1329399)
Posted by BeastProwl on January 1st, 2012 @ 10:56am CST
SD hasn't stood for Super Deformed since like, the 80's. I Guess I'm the only one here that knows SD stands for Superior Defender
He's our last hope! And he's so Kawaii!
:grin:
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1329400)
Posted by BeastProwl on January 1st, 2012 @ 10:59am CST
cannonfodder4000 wrote:Parts-forming? I ain't care, you can't look that good without there being some kind of catch, which is more than I can say to the likes of, y'know, Omega Supreme. :P





EDIT: That is kinda, an unfair comparison, I must admit. :lol:

You probably must remove the head. That, or the parts you see are accesories...
What I want to know is, are we getting an SD Megatron?
Knowing currernt hype, we'd probably get an SD bumbles first, if we get any more at all. Still, we can rest assured it's G1 styled!
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1329457)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on January 1st, 2012 @ 1:53pm CST
BeastProwl wrote:
cannonfodder4000 wrote:Parts-forming? I ain't care, you can't look that good without there being some kind of catch, which is more than I can say to the likes of, y'know, Omega Supreme. :P





EDIT: That is kinda, an unfair comparison, I must admit. :lol:

You probably must remove the head. That, or the parts you see are accesories...
What I want to know is, are we getting an SD Megatron?
Knowing currernt hype, we'd probably get an SD bumbles first, if we get any more at all. Still, we can rest assured it's G1 styled!


Oooh, I'd so buy an SD Megs, especially if it's by the same guys who're doing this dude, and if he had like, alternate expressions and stuff, like Nendoroids or the Masterpiece Seekers.

On the subject of SD Bumbles though, there already is one, as rare, expensive, and untransformable as it is.
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Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340689)
Posted by El Duque on January 31st, 2012 @ 11:04am CST
The Planet Iacon facebook page has posted color prototype images of the third-party SD Optimus Prime that has been showing up over the last few months. Not much is know about this little guy at the moment. Images mirrored below.

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Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340694)
Posted by AnimeFreak505 on January 31st, 2012 @ 11:20am CST
love the color this thing is really growing on me :WRECK:
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340696)
Posted by Erailea on January 31st, 2012 @ 11:21am CST
He so adorable <3

I wonder how much they're going to charge for him though... That'll determine whether or not I make him my 1st 3rd party figure.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340698)
Posted by mattyc1007 on January 31st, 2012 @ 11:26am CST
SWEEEEEEEET

Who's an angry little prime? :grin:
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340701)
Posted by dedcat on January 31st, 2012 @ 11:28am CST
That is a perfect piece of kibble for my work desk.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340730)
Posted by Vicalliose on January 31st, 2012 @ 12:19pm CST
Woah. Am I actually- *pats mouth* drooling over this?

Looks incredibly like it fell out of Super Robot Wars.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340740)
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 31st, 2012 @ 12:52pm CST
Daaaahhhh!! Look at the wittle Optimus! SO CUTE!

I wonder if this will see sales. It has the Autobot symbol on it. Whether it's molded or painted or just stickered on, either way, that alone could mean this may not see any sort of sales. Hasbro is very protective about that kind of thing.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340750)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on January 31st, 2012 @ 1:13pm CST
Oh man, I gotta have this little guy! he so puts Primars to shame! :D

UltraPrimal wrote:I wonder if this will see sales. It has the Autobot symbol on it. Whether it's molded or painted or just stickered on, either way, that alone could mean this may not see any sort of sales. Hasbro is very protective about that kind of thing.


Well, they should be, but SuperAlloy Wheelie has Transformers and Autobot written on his box, not to mention he comes with Autobot, Decepticon, and Elite Guard stickers, and Hasbro's non the wiser. :oops:
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340764)
Posted by T-Macksimus on January 31st, 2012 @ 1:47pm CST
There have been a lot of TF purchases that I had to talk myself into or find ways to justify. Shoot, it took me a few months to convince myself I should get a $10.00 Wal-Mart exclusive deluxe class Movie Optimus Prime. I'd drop $30.00 on this thing without so much as a second thought or a moments worth of hesitation, so here's hoping that his price range goes no higher than that. Anything over and I'll actually have to talk myself into this purchase. I already know the purchase is going to happen it's just a matter of how much I'm going to have to lie to myself about whether I need it or not. 8-}
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340766)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on January 31st, 2012 @ 1:49pm CST
cannonfodder4000 wrote:Oh man, I gotta have this little guy! he so puts Primars to shame! :D


Perhaps in robot mode but this guy has nothing on Primars in alt mode.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340807)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on January 31st, 2012 @ 3:00pm CST
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
cannonfodder4000 wrote:Oh man, I gotta have this little guy! he so puts Primars to shame! :D


Perhaps in robot mode but this guy has nothing on Primars in alt mode.


True, but even if he had a better alt mode, I still don't think I'd transform him that much cause of his awesome robot mode. :P
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340811)
Posted by Dead Metal on January 31st, 2012 @ 3:13pm CST
Holy sh*t, that looks amazing. :shock:

He's so cute and yet so angry.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1340872)
Posted by jamiko on January 31st, 2012 @ 5:26pm CST
Love this little dude, just hope he not too expensive.
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1341037)
Posted by Vicalliose on February 1st, 2012 @ 9:07am CST
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
cannonfodder4000 wrote:Oh man, I gotta have this little guy! he so puts Primars to shame! :D


Perhaps in robot mode but this guy has nothing on Primars in alt mode.

For something like this, I think I don't care if it Transforms at all...
Re: Third-Party SD Optimus Prime in Development (1343636)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on February 7th, 2012 @ 1:41am CST
Vicalliose wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
cannonfodder4000 wrote:Oh man, I gotta have this little guy! he so puts Primars to shame! :D


Perhaps in robot mode but this guy has nothing on Primars in alt mode.

For something like this, I think I don't care if it Transforms at all...


My thoughts exactly, he looks pretty awesome! ;)

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