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In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime

Posted by Blurrz Mar 16, 2010 at 12:15am CDT 54,877 views
Another breakthrough from The-Arker, this time including an Autobot Leader Class figure. Toy Fair 2010 signalled that Hasbro would finally be releasing another version of the fantastic Leader Class Figure with 'Battle Hooks'. In-package images show that this is not the only change, as Prime's face has been redone as well. Check out the biography and images below!

Optimus Prime is under no illusions about how dangerous Starscream really is. The Decepticon second-in-command might be a coward, but he's still smart and powerful enough to present a real threat to Earth. The Autobot leader has Human and Autobot agents combing the globe for the hiding air warrior. As soon as they find him, though, it will be Optimus Prime alone who goes in to bring him down.


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Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by zenosaurus_x Mar 16, 2010
Hooks without giant Grindor to rip face off of=LAME.
There's no way Hasbro can expect us think he ripped off StarScream's face....
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Blurrz Mar 16, 2010
I've been a doubter this entire time that Leader Blackout would ever show up. We've got another movie which signals another toyline. Who knows! I'm a bit exciting about this figure. Never got Leader Prime the first chance.. maybe this one will be the one.
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Megatron Wolf Mar 16, 2010
No faceplate=pass
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Jetstorm92210 Mar 16, 2010
Oh, c'mon Leader Blackout already, the retool/redeco opportunities are infinite.
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Liftgate Mar 16, 2010
Those are some strange windows he's got in the images on the back of the package - looks like someone threw baseballs through 'em. Can't decide if I like him or not since it's still boxed up and the package pics are obviously very different. Would have liked to seen more "dirt" paint apps on him, something you'd expect after playing smackdown in the woods.
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Chaoslock Mar 16, 2010
Commander mode head = Pirate eyepatch?
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Rated X Mar 16, 2010
Im not too hooked on the idea of buying this...
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by vectorA3 Mar 16, 2010
i wonder if he says something different. Shadow command megatron has a different saying. I just want to press the button!!! dangit!!!
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Counterpunch Mar 16, 2010
Dissapointing to say the least.
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Razorclaw0000 Mar 16, 2010
Counterpunch wrote:Dissapointing to say the least.


I'm pretty disappointed there's no Buster Rifle.
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Counterpunch Mar 16, 2010
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Dissapointing to say the least.


I'm pretty disappointed there's no Buster Rifle.


Or chrome, or improved deco...
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Naked Magnus Mar 16, 2010
The paint application on the face as depicted in the picture on the box looks great. The paint application on the actual toy looks horrible! I hope that is not the final version!

Prime used these hooks for like 5 seconds in the whole movie. I don't need to buy a new figure just for that.
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by GEEWUN Mar 16, 2010
I am not going to buy this.......
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Flux Convoy Mar 16, 2010
Counterpunch wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Dissapointing to say the least.


I'm pretty disappointed there's no Buster Rifle.


Or chrome, or improved deco...

I'm pretty disappointed I'm gonna be buying both Buster Primes from Takara instead of this, this, whatever this is. Hasbro had an easy win opportunity there. What happened? Who wanted this?
:BOT:
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by Counterpunch Mar 16, 2010
Flux Convoy wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Dissapointing to say the least.


I'm pretty disappointed there's no Buster Rifle.


Or chrome, or improved deco...

I'm pretty disappointed I'm gonna be buying both Buster Primes from Takara instead of this, this, whatever this is. Hasbro had an easy win opportunity there. What happened? Who wanted this?
:BOT:


No one, that's who.

Redecos so lame that even I reject them.

Who saw this coming?
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by First-Aid Mar 16, 2010
Liftgate wrote:Those are some strange windows he's got in the images on the back of the package - looks like someone threw baseballs through 'em.


Ladies and gentlemen, I give you...

Manboobs Prime with Cold Nipple action!

This is SOOOOO not a buy.
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by ang3l3s Mar 16, 2010
Got buster so i don't need the new head sculpt but that paint looks like s**t .
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by rpetras Mar 16, 2010
100% skipable.

Hasbro, my wallet thanks you. :D
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by mesh Mar 16, 2010
i really hope mr. Archer is reading this:

this
is
utter
SHIT

yup, it reeks worse than canadian geese crap, it looks worse than the pontiac aztec, in fact it makes armada sideswipe look good.

wow, whoever came up with this design should have their pay check held back for, like, forever.

i'm so glad i bought the buster prime.
Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (view post)
Comment by --B-- Mar 16, 2010
My wallet loves all the new offerings from Hasbro! I haven't bought a single toy from RotF, and I will be passing on everything until the Generations Deluxes hit. In fact, the only 3 toys bought in stores in the last 9 months are Universe Voyagers Vector Prime and Inferno at Christmas (on sale for $9.99 each), and TFA Arcee last week!

Thanks Hasbro ;)^
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