Leader Buster Optimus Prime Images: Packaging and Figure

looks incredible...

but import or not, sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing.

I never thought I'd say this, but I actually think there's too much silver! The truck mode looks absolutely amazing, but I think they overdid it on the bot mode, especially the head. Still a nice looking fig though, but I can't stand mouthy Primes, so it was out since the day we discovered that fact.

Starscream6 wrote:sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing.

Yup, and as more time goes by, I become more convinced that RotF won't get a premium line at all

1. How much is it in £'s?
2. How long will it be around for?

I think I'll get it if it's around for long enough.

g2grimmy64 wrote:

Starscream6 wrote:sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing.

Yup, and as more time goes by, I become more convinced that RotF won't get a premium line at all

Umm... There ISN'T a Premium line PLANNED for ROTF.

Primus1101 wrote:

g2grimmy64 wrote:

Starscream6 wrote:sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing.

Yup, and as more time goes by, I become more convinced that RotF won't get a premium line at all

Umm... There ISN'T a Premium line PLANNED for ROTF.

Good. I'd rather not buy a figure and find out they're releasing a better, similarly/identically-priced version later.

C'mon Hasbro. Be a sport and give us this thing!

I like the paint better. But even though it's movie accurate, I hate Optimus having a mouth instead of a face plate. Ill stay with my USA version cause that mouth makes him look like a "BUSTER" for real !!! (Buster means "fool" in the hip hop slang) And yes I know the Japanese refer to a gun as a "Buster" LOL

kirbenvost wrote:

Primus1101 wrote:

g2grimmy64 wrote:

Starscream6 wrote:sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing.

Yup, and as more time goes by, I become more convinced that RotF won't get a premium line at all

Umm... There ISN'T a Premium line PLANNED for ROTF.

Good. I'd rather not buy a figure and find out they're releasing a better, similarly/identically-priced version later.

Now why does you saying that make me think of an idea that no-one here or at Hasbro would agree with? E.G. imagine if you got a figure and then a better version comes out (ex: Ironhide and Recon Ironhide) Imagine if you can then take a certain label or a stamp or the box itself and when you do that, you get the figure for less than the full/original price. To me, that sounds good. What about anyone here?

I'm glad I didn't pick up the first version of this guy, I'll definately be getting this one. The face plate is forgivable because he has a big gun in exchange AND better paint applications. I skipped getting the first Megatron too (no cash) and I'm glad now because I think the black repaint of him looks MUCH better. Usually I jump on them as they come up, I'm glad I wasn't able to this time because these latter releases kick ass.

We got gyped...

LoL "No Premium Line"

Nope, you're right Hasbro no Premium line at all this time around.

Just an Extra-Ultra Premium line that isn't simply the same price as the originals, nope, this Premium line features Import-Cost Action Features and the ability to burn approximately $40 of consumer money for those that import now instead of waiting for the inevitable US release that you won't tell us about until it's too late.

AKA: Why Japan has a market that is able to appreciate nice things while the rest of the world is a cesspool of unrefined idiocy.

(Really? So when product is targeted at a market, US consumers said, "We think the crappy non-chrome-y, no weapon release suits us juuuuuuuust fine.)


Stated for the record: I don't actually care. But I think the annoyance some people will have over this is TOTALLY justified.

[and I used to be such a nice guy...]

UAU!!!! very cool, if he had the battle mask would be the prime to exellence.....

This is a must have. Prime never looked so good! I even like the face, but would have been better if they gave us a removable faceplate or at least had the first release of Leader prime without the faceplate.

Not buying this because I'm certain Hasbro will release it here. I also hate the lips.

I do hope we get a domestic release of this, even if I cant afford it I would want it.

Idon't see too much silver...I see BLING BLING!!!

But yeah, the mouth is a wee bit of a turn off! Still a buy for me!

No faceplate sucks!!

I want the gun for my Power Up OP/Jetfire combo.

what, no mouth plate?

He looks beautiful, except the face plate. I like his head design and all, but this Prime is the one I'd use for a battle, and unless they'd given him battle damage all over, he should have a faceplate. But I don't think I'll be looking at any more buster Prime news, it depresses me that I'll never have him

I can't tell you why, but I absolutely love that head.

Not enough to import it unless it goes on a pretty good sale later on, though.

Then again, most of my buys are Hasbro/US figs anyway, unless something REALLY gets my attention.

New gallery of Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Buster Optimus Prime has emerged. Thanks to Japanese Transformers toy fan - アルフェス2010, we get to see much more detailed toy images of Buster Optimus Prime.


To check out more images, head to アルフェス2010 here: http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/bl ... y-492.html

Nice paint job on an awesome figure. My only nitpick is that the dull grey of the rubber smokestacks and internal chest gears stick out like a sore thumb when the rest of the bare metallic components are nice and silvery or chromed.

Primus1101 wrote:Now why does you saying that make me think of an idea that no-one here or at Hasbro would agree with? E.G. imagine if you got a figure and then a better version comes out (ex: Ironhide and Recon Ironhide) Imagine if you can then take a certain label or a stamp or the box itself and when you do that, you get the figure for less than the full/original price. To me, that sounds good. What about anyone here?

Cool idea but I don't think it would ever happen. Why let people pay less when they'll reluctantly pay full price?

Counterpunch wrote:
[and I used to be such a nice guy...]

Yeah, what happened?

This thing looks awesome. I don't think I am going to buy it, but that idea might change if it comes to the US and I can see it in person. The Maskless face is not what I want, but we'll see. Everything else about it is pure win for me.

Want it.

This one has really grown on me. I'm really looking forward to getting him in a few weeks (The box with Buster, Ghost Starscream, and the TFC GOW2 guns should be fun to open).

Guess if you're only going to own one ROTF figure, this is it.

Hes supposed to arrive today at the toy store I frequent.. I already pre-ordered him so when I get the text.. May take some pics with this beauty too.

Got mine today!

Very nice!

Does he makes another sounds or it's the same as the normal leader prime ?

_shaddow_ wrote:Does he makes another sounds or it's the same as the normal leader prime ?

Same... "I am Optimus Prime"

So is this Buster version confimred for USA/Australia release or do I have to get the Japanese version?

^ So far only Japan.

I got the Japanese Megatron from an importstore in Amsterdam, I hope he also gets Buster Prime for a good price.
I'll be getting him, my Premium Movie 1 allready has the faceplate so this one should be good.

Why does Takara do this to us all the time? Why!

For anyone interested, two Japanese reviews of the figure have popped up.

Before checking either site out, be aware that there are possibly NSFW images on the sites due to model/action figure reviews of female characters in very skimpy attire. Visit the links at your own discretion.

The first one at Unoyo's site shows the figure in great detail, noting differences in paint apps and up close shots of the face sculpt,and a side-by-side comparison of Buster OP and normal Leader OP. It also shows the fuel tank gun transformation sequence.

The second one at Otaku Haiyuu shows more pics of Buster OP combined with Leader Jetfire(note that both reviewers chose to use the reversed feet fanmode configuration for the legs).

I absolutely love this figure!!!

Since I found out about this one, I turned my other Prime into "Forest Battle" Prime. Completely Effed him up lol.

I really hope Hasbro gets going and producing these! They will most likely fly off the shelves!