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Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 1:34 pm
by magnusalpha
Sabrblade wrote:
magnusalpha wrote:According to Optimus holding a giant glowing sword. Whether or not they bring any of the star saber mythology to the table or not is another issue entirely.
Opaque plastic = glowing?

And, if it were the Star Saber, wouldn't it make sense for the official press release that usually uses such official IP terms to call it that instead of just a generic "sword"?


shrug.

if you've seen any of the movie toys, you know opaque bright orange is used to represent the energized weapons that appear in the films.

also, I'm speaking in referential terms, a big Star Saber-y sword that appears in the movies is a reference to the Star Saber, even if they don't call it that. You're being very literal when I am not, so that's why you seem confused.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:24 pm
by Sabrblade
magnusalpha wrote:also, I'm speaking in referential terms, a big Star Saber-y sword that appears in the movies is a reference to the Star Saber, even if they don't call it that. You're being very literal when I am not, so that's why you seem confused.
Weapons known as the "Star Saber" have had many varying designs over the years. To be frank, this sword's design is so generic that it could be a reference (if at all) to a number of things.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:24 pm
by Sabrblade
magnusalpha wrote:also, I'm speaking in referential terms, a big Star Saber-y sword that appears in the movies is a reference to the Star Saber, even if they don't call it that. You're being very literal when I am not, so that's why you seem confused.
Weapons known as the "Star Saber" have had many varying designs over the years. To be frank, this sword's design is so generic that it could be a reference (if at all) to a number of things.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:37 pm
by magnusalpha
Sabrblade wrote:
magnusalpha wrote:also, I'm speaking in referential terms, a big Star Saber-y sword that appears in the movies is a reference to the Star Saber, even if they don't call it that. You're being very literal when I am not, so that's why you seem confused.
Weapons known as the "Star Saber" have had many varying designs over the years. To be frank, this sword's design is so generic that it could be a reference (if at all) to a number of things.


yup.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:39 am
by Deathscythetransform
love the truck, looks badass

hate the robot mode, look like a shellformer, which I utterly hate

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:39 am
by Deathscythetransform
love the truck, looks badass

hate the robot mode, look like a shellformer, which I utterly hate

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 5:26 am
by Mykltron
I said it didn't look like a leader class. If this is how big the new leader class is going to be then I'll pass on them all, unless Ryan is a giant.

Image

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:48 am
by Sabrblade
Mykltron wrote:I said it didn't look like a leader class. If this is how big the new leader class is going to be then I'll pass on them all, unless Ryan is a giant.

Image
Looks about as tall as a Weaponizer (which were about a head shorter than the average Leader) to me.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:15 pm
by Evil_the_Nub
Sabrblade wrote:
Mykltron wrote:I said it didn't look like a leader class. If this is how big the new leader class is going to be then I'll pass on them all, unless Ryan is a giant.

Image
Looks about as tall as a Weaponizer (which were about a head shorter than the average Leader) to me.

They were also $15 cheaper, which this isn't.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:18 pm
by SlyTF1
Evil_the_Nub wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Mykltron wrote:I said it didn't look like a leader class. If this is how big the new leader class is going to be then I'll pass on them all, unless Ryan is a giant.

Image
Looks about as tall as a Weaponizer (which were about a head shorter than the average Leader) to me.

They were also $15 cheaper, which this isn't.


But, hey... chrome. I'm sure that has to count for something.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 12:36 am
by Autobot032
Sabrblade wrote:
Mykltron wrote:I said it didn't look like a leader class. If this is how big the new leader class is going to be then I'll pass on them all, unless Ryan is a giant.

Image
Looks about as tall as a Weaponizer (which were about a head shorter than the average Leader) to me.


It could be the perspective. He might not be right next to the display, but a few steps in front of it. Either way, the figure looks quite small by Leader Class standards, anyway.

If it's at least Weaponizer size, it'll be still bitter, but an easier pill to swallow. However, since I'm focused on the new figures for AOE and finishing my ultimate DOTM Optimus, I'll be passing on this guy for sure.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 3:23 am
by Dead Metal
Autobot032 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Mykltron wrote:I said it didn't look like a leader class. If this is how big the new leader class is going to be then I'll pass on them all, unless Ryan is a giant.

Image
Looks about as tall as a Weaponizer (which were about a head shorter than the average Leader) to me.


It could be the perspective. He might not be right next to the display, but a few steps in front of it. Either way, the figure looks quite small by Leader Class standards, anyway.

If it's at least Weaponizer size, it'll be still bitter, but an easier pill to swallow. However, since I'm focused on the new figures for AOE and finishing my ultimate DOTM Optimus, I'll be passing on this guy for sure.

He's leaning against the display, look at his arm, you can see where the edge of the display presses against his arm.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 6:44 am
by Sabrblade
My original point was, if it's at least the height of a Weaponizer, then that means it's approximately the height of a Leader. >:oP

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 3:59 am
by Mykltron
Dead Metal wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Mykltron wrote:I said it didn't look like a leader class. If this is how big the new leader class is going to be then I'll pass on them all, unless Ryan is a giant.

Image
Looks about as tall as a Weaponizer (which were about a head shorter than the average Leader) to me.


It could be the perspective. He might not be right next to the display, but a few steps in front of it. Either way, the figure looks quite small by Leader Class standards, anyway.

If it's at least Weaponizer size, it'll be still bitter, but an easier pill to swallow. However, since I'm focused on the new figures for AOE and finishing my ultimate DOTM Optimus, I'll be passing on this guy for sure.

He's leaning against the display, look at his arm, you can see where the edge of the display presses against his arm.


There will be some perspective at play because Ryan is leaning on a cabinet at his back. I don't know how big Ryan's face is but OP seems to measure from Ryan's chin bone to his eyebrows. I have a rather long face and that comes to about 6 inches on me. That's tall deluxe/short voyager size. Even TFA leader Megatron is over 8 inches tall.

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 4:22 am
by Dead Metal
Lol is Ryan's face a new form of measurement now?
Titan Metroplex is 4 Ryan faces tall! :lol:

Re: Hasbro Press Event Coverage: First Images of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:38 pm
by Mykltron
Whatever works...