In-Package Images Movie Advanced EX Rollbar and In-Hand Images Micron Campaign Carnivac
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Rollbar is perfectly satisfied taking orders. He rejects even thinking about being a leader. Yet he still is both intelligent and a skilled fighter, characteristics that make him a trusted soldier.
Next up is some additional in-hand images of Takara Tomy's Micron Campaign Carnivac. Also a Toys'R'Us Japan limited exclusive for buy 3000 yen worth of Transformers product.
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Posted by shajaki on November 16th, 2014 @ 12:47pm CST
*watches video*
holy crap! did the original leader prime have wrist swivels? this one does!
Posted by BERSEKAEL on November 16th, 2014 @ 1:18pm CST
Posted by Katarn84 on November 16th, 2014 @ 1:40pm CST
Point Two: Any idea if this Rollbar is out yet? I don't have his mold and the Rollbar one is as good as any but it would fit my AoE Detolf area.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 16th, 2014 @ 1:41pm CST
You'll have to ask Toys "R" Us stores in Japan to find out.Katarn84 wrote:Point Two: Any idea if this Rollbar is out yet? I don't have his mold and the Rollbar one is as good as any but it would fit my AoE Detolf area.
Posted by Katarn84 on November 16th, 2014 @ 1:48pm CST
Posted by Mkall on November 16th, 2014 @ 1:49pm CST
Posted by Lockdownhunter on November 17th, 2014 @ 8:25am CST
FELZBUG GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now You guys can watch in English!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Lockdownhunter on November 17th, 2014 @ 8:26am CST
Posted by megatronus on November 17th, 2014 @ 8:51am CST
Lockdownhunter wrote:
FELZBUG GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now You guys can watch in English!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There you go.
When using the youtube tag, just enter everything after v= and you'll be good. No need to enter the whole URL.
Posted by Lockdownhunter on November 17th, 2014 @ 8:59am CST
megatronus wrote:Lockdownhunter wrote:
FELZBUG GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now You guys can watch in English!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There you go.
When using the youtube tag, just enter everything after v= and you'll be good. No need to enter the whole URL.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fixed it!
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 17th, 2014 @ 10:37am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 17th, 2014 @ 5:24pm CST
skywarp-2 wrote:Hmmm.. Even with the retool they could have folded the backside into a back pack or engineered a better bot.. I am not a fan..
But I am! Bought, paid, and on it's way!
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 17th, 2014 @ 6:30pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Hmmm.. Even with the retool they could have folded the backside into a back pack or engineered a better bot.. I am not a fan..
But I am! Bought, paid, and on it's way!
Well don't get me wrong, the video show casing the newer version from Takara Tomy is nice.. But once you have bought the DMK 03 (on order by me), it just doesn't add up.. Also, I have the Twin Blade prime movie figure, and it's engineering is pretty darn good, no buster rifle, but great work making it as close as it could be to the movie, with the engineering involved.. Out of the three releases of the AOE Prime, that Takara Tomy version is pretty nice, and the remolded parts and paint apps are great as well. I am just not a fan of that giant backpack, or the wings over the shoulders.. I just feel like there was more that could have been done to make it more closer to the actual CGI model.
But then again, it is only the third release.. There were a ton before they finally got as close as they have. I will wait to see what else comes out that may be what I am looking for in that particular figure.
Again, don't get me wrong, the new figure is pretty much as close as possible at this current time, and a great buy for those who do not mind the backpack..but for me.. it needs more work. I will have to point out the shame that the first releases sucked so bad to the Takara retooled version..
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 17th, 2014 @ 6:41pm CST
skywarp-2 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Hmmm.. Even with the retool they could have folded the backside into a back pack or engineered a better bot.. I am not a fan..
But I am! Bought, paid, and on it's way!
Well don't get me wrong, the video show casing the newer version from Takara Tomy is nice.. But once you have bought the DMK 03 (on order by me), it just doesn't add up.. (...)
For me a Transformers MUST transform. Sure, that backpack of his is a great compromise to make, but it's one that I accept. For me, a TF that don't transform is pointless, no matter how good he look.
Heck, I bought my Hasbro Leader AoE Optimus at roughly 67$ taxes included at my local TrU. Sure, I overpaid but I found the good outweight the bad. However, that new AD-31 Optimus look so amazing (and transform) I had to buy him. I may put my Hasbro one in storage but I'll bever sell it for 2 reasons. First, it will never be worth it because I'll lose way too much money. Second, it's so different from AD-31 that it's worth keeping.
Like I said before, to make a transformable Optimus that is 100% perfect in vehicle mode and who is 100% the same from the CGI model would requite a new mold. Bigger and way more complex than the ROTF Leader OP one. Even then, I don't think it would ever be truly possible. Maybe if we figure out how to make transformium?
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 17th, 2014 @ 7:08pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Hmmm.. Even with the retool they could have folded the backside into a back pack or engineered a better bot.. I am not a fan..
But I am! Bought, paid, and on it's way!
Well don't get me wrong, the video show casing the newer version from Takara Tomy is nice.. But once you have bought the DMK 03 (on order by me), it just doesn't add up.. (...)
For me a Transformers MUST transform. Sure, that backpack of his is a great compromise to make, but it's one that I accept. For me, a TF that don't transform is pointless, no matter how good he look.
Heck, I bought my Hasbro Leader AoE Optimus at roughly 67$ taxes included at my local TrU. Sure, I overpaid but I found the good outweight the bad. However, that new AD-31 Optimus look so amazing (and transform) I had to buy him. I may put my Hasbro one in storage but I'll bever sell it for 2 reasons. First, it will never be worth it because I'll lose way too much money. Second, it's so different from AD-31 that it's worth keeping.
Like I said before, to make a transformable Optimus that is 100% perfect in vehicle mode and who is 100% the same from the CGI model would requite a new mold. Bigger and way more complex than the ROTF Leader OP one. Even then, I don't think it would ever be truly possible. Maybe if we figure out how to make transformium?
I don't disagree with your purchase, or the fact that there are limitations in making a Transformer toy, costs, engineering, etc.. But I asked myself a fundamental question as a collector.. How much time on my shelf does my figures remain in robot mode versus vehicle..
It turns out, about 96%..so My personal preference has now drifted towards being able to get a bot that looks perfect in robot mode, and in vehicle as well. Or just robot mode..Why not settle for both, or the 96%. that's just me..I like that figure of Optimus from AOE.. the newer version.. but I am going to hold off until I see maybe a future version that is made better.
Posted by megatronus on November 17th, 2014 @ 7:14pm CST
skywarp-2 wrote:1 like that figure of Optimus from AOE.. the newer version.. but I am going to hold off until I see maybe a future version that is made better.
I don't think you'll see this figure remolded again. They might do a new deco or something... but this is probably it.
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 17th, 2014 @ 7:19pm CST
I think there is a good chance another version may appear.. Not in leader necessarily.. but maybe Voyager.. or Ultimate class..
Posted by jogunwarrior on November 19th, 2014 @ 8:17am CST
Mkall wrote:I think I'm glad I picked up a version of this guy on eBay. Sounds like it might be a few hoops to jump through to get the retail version, and probably cheaper too. It's a nice paintjob.
Ditto. This is a pretty cool figure. I like the mold well enough. Crosscut is still my favorite version of it.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 20th, 2014 @ 11:10pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 20th, 2014 @ 11:15pm CST
Posted by shajaki on November 21st, 2014 @ 6:58am CST
so pretty. but so expensive.
Posted by Lockdownhunter on November 23rd, 2014 @ 8:37am CST
Wait..the price????
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Va'al on December 3rd, 2014 @ 5:22am CST
One of the last figures released in Japan for their Age of Extinction line Armor Knight Optimus Prime is fantastic retool/redeco of the Leader Class figure. The new parts, including a new head with face changing gimmick, sport a fantastic metallic paint job that just pops. If you've waited until now to buy an Optimus Prime figure this is the one to get.
Posted by BERSEKAEL on December 3rd, 2014 @ 6:32am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on December 3rd, 2014 @ 10:19am CST
I like that the cab is kind of almost in scale with Galvatron.
And all the small details like tiny Autobot symbols on the hubcaps.
AD-31 has got some back kibble on him! I knew that, but still, when you actually hold it in hand..
Heh, wish it were possible to shrink it down and store inside his back like in the movie. Too bad, he actually has a nice back underneath all the truck kibble.
Btw, any one else find it amusing that you can sheath the sword on the truck backpack as if it were his actual back?
But otherwise it's a good looking robot mode.
And I think the AoE head design is a huge improvement over the first 3 movies. Somehow it looks closer to the cartoon now.
I like how it pops out during transformation.
The ability to hold the sword with two hands is one of my favourite features about this figure. Not sure about the orange but I ordered another set of weapons for cheap (of the pre retooled mold) to paint silver.
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 10:23am CST
Posted by dragons on December 3rd, 2014 @ 10:24am CST
Posted by KirbyForce1 on December 3rd, 2014 @ 11:06am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 11:11am CST
dude take a pill. instead of routinely exploding in these threads about your news, why not email news@seibertron.com directly and ask them?KirbyForce1 wrote:Do you guys just not like any reviewer who isn't Chuck? Because whenever I submit a news post saying that another reviewer has reviewed a certain figure before him, you just seem to ignore it. What's the deal, huh?
Posted by Sabrblade on December 3rd, 2014 @ 11:50am CST
Maybe they're just not receiving your news submissions. Awhile back, there was an issue between my email address and the Seibertron news system that somehow prevented the news staff from receiving any of the news submissions that I was sending them, so you might be in a similar situation. Since they were able to fix the issue I had, maybe talk to the staff about it and see if your news submissions have been going through or not.KirbyForce1 wrote:Do you guys just not like any reviewer who isn't Chuck? Because whenever I submit a news post saying that another reviewer has reviewed a certain figure before him, you just seem to ignore it. What's the deal, huh?
Posted by Cyberpath on December 3rd, 2014 @ 12:38pm CST
shajaki wrote:very nice pics!
Thank you!
Posted by Evil Eye on December 3rd, 2014 @ 1:33pm CST
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 1:37pm CST
make a new backpack? thats the entire alt mode.Delta Magnus wrote:That looks nice. Now if only Dr Wu would make a replacement backpack that folds up a bit better...with a sculpt and paintjob that nice it seems a waste not to upgrade it to be as good as possible.
Posted by Evil Eye on December 3rd, 2014 @ 1:40pm CST
Posted by megatronus on December 3rd, 2014 @ 5:25pm CST
shajaki wrote:make a new backpack? thats the entire alt mode.Delta Magnus wrote:That looks nice. Now if only Dr Wu would make a replacement backpack that folds up a bit better...with a sculpt and paintjob that nice it seems a waste not to upgrade it to be as good as possible.
Isn't that more the First Edition OP? I've seen pics where they take the cab kibble off Optimus, and you get a complete Optimus and a complete cab. Now THAT'S crazy.
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 6:05pm CST
true, but leader OP isnt that much of a step up. the only truck kibble not on his back is: wheel calves, skirt, and shoulders. so itd take more work than its worth to integrate that backpack better. you might as well make a whole new toy. which no 3P would do.megatronus wrote:Isn't that more the First Edition OP? I've seen pics where they take the cab kibble off Optimus, and you get a complete Optimus and a complete cab. Now THAT'S crazy.shajaki wrote:make a new backpack? thats the entire alt mode.Delta Magnus wrote:That looks nice. Now if only Dr Wu would make a replacement backpack that folds up a bit better...with a sculpt and paintjob that nice it seems a waste not to upgrade it to be as good as possible.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 3rd, 2014 @ 7:57pm CST
Cyberpath wrote:shajaki wrote:very nice pics!
Thank you!
BTW, did you know you can UNHIDGE the sword holder from Optimus's backpack and set it diagonally to store the sword the proper way?
Also, I got my AD-31 for roughly 100$ shipped. No regret because that Prime is as premium as Takara's Buster OP (Jetfire 2pack version). Yeah, I kinda have my buyer remorse in the form of a 60$+ from TrU Hasbro leader AoE OP. Still, it's nice to have him just to show the huge differences between the regular version and the AD-31 one.
Posted by Cyberpath on December 4th, 2014 @ 10:31am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:BTW, did you know you can UNHIDGE the sword holder from Optimus's backpack and set it diagonally to store the sword the proper way?
How do you do that?
-Kanrabat- wrote:Also, I got my AD-31 for roughly 100$ shipped. No regret because that Prime is as premium as Takara's Buster OP (Jetfire 2pack version). Yeah, I kinda have my buyer remorse in the form of a 60$+ from TrU Hasbro leader AoE OP. Still, it's nice to have him just to show the huge differences between the regular version and the AD-31 one.
I got AD31 for $65 shipped. I was able to snag one when HLJ updated their stock on the day before the release. Was checking the product page frequently for an opportunity, heh.
Posted by Peridot on December 4th, 2014 @ 11:30am CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 4th, 2014 @ 2:27pm CST
Cyberpath wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:BTW, did you know you can UNHIDGE the sword holder from Optimus's backpack and set it diagonally to store the sword the proper way?
How do you do that?
I show how in my video. basically the loop hooks into the frame, I find it easier to gently bend one of the panels out of the way to free it, then it rotates up on a double hinge that raises it up and angles it slightly.
Posted by Cyberpath on December 4th, 2014 @ 5:03pm CST
Metro Prime wrote:How does he look next to Voyager Galvatron in robot mode?
Thanks!chuckdawg1999 wrote:I show how in my video. basically the loop hooks into the frame, I find it easier to gently bend one of the panels out of the way to free it, then it rotates up on a double hinge that raises it up and angles it slightly.
Posted by Peridot on December 4th, 2014 @ 8:23pm CST
Cyberpath wrote:Metro Prime wrote:How does he look next to Voyager Galvatron in robot mode?Thanks!chuckdawg1999 wrote:I show how in my video. basically the loop hooks into the frame, I find it easier to gently bend one of the panels out of the way to free it, then it rotates up on a double hinge that raises it up and angles it slightly.
FFFFFFT
HAHAHAHAHA
HE'S SO TINY NEXT TO PRIME
Why couldn't Hasbro give us a Voyager, gosh dang it?!
Posted by megatronus on December 4th, 2014 @ 9:44pm CST
Metro Prime wrote:Cyberpath wrote:Metro Prime wrote:How does he look next to Voyager Galvatron in robot mode?Thanks!chuckdawg1999 wrote:I show how in my video. basically the loop hooks into the frame, I find it easier to gently bend one of the panels out of the way to free it, then it rotates up on a double hinge that raises it up and angles it slightly.
FFFFFFT
HAHAHAHAHA
HE'S SO TINY NEXT TO PRIME
Why couldn't Hasbro give us a Voyager, gosh dang it?!
You mean like this voyager?
Posted by p4t on December 5th, 2014 @ 3:21am CST
Posted by p4t on December 5th, 2014 @ 4:06am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 5th, 2014 @ 4:33am CST
P4t wrote:I just bought a Lost age Crosshairs today in Jakarta, I think it is 100 times better than the hasbro version.
Welcome to Seibertron!
Next time, try to post all what you have to say in only one post.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on December 8th, 2014 @ 6:31am CST
Posted by Lockdownhunter on December 8th, 2014 @ 6:40am CST
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on December 8th, 2014 @ 7:03am CST
unless my eyes deceive me those swords should be able to be carried by both Prid Prime and BH prime Prid/ AM Nemesis / BH Magnus and for giggles a majority of UT figures