Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images

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The Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" news is coming in fast and furious this week! Hot on the heels of our first in-hand images of Deluxe Smokescreen we now have a trio of in-hand Voyager Class Beast Optimus Prime images. A brand new mold to fit in with the new "Beast Hunters" aesthetic, this figure will be joining Predaking in Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Wave 1. Images mirrored from ACToys below:

Update: We also have in-package images courtesy of an eBay auction.

Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime Images

Credit(s): daimchoc, ACToys.net, Sabrblade, eBay

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Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453741)
Posted by Cheetron on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:20am CST

I'm starting to like this guy a lot more than I used to. He sure doesn't look like Prime to me but maybe he can be someone else.

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Posted by El Duque on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:20am CST

Looks like he has a maniacal grin, maybe he lost it after the destruction of the Autobot base.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453743)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:23am CST

The yellow/red contrast on the cab screams "Quickmix" at me!

Usually any TF that looks like 1988 makes me fangasmic (PCC Leadfoot), but here it's a double-edged sword in that the vehicle mode looks like something the Ninja Turtles should be driving, and I sorta' blamed their competition for killing TF back in the day. Maybe it's the translucent green, I dunno'. Still likely to eventually pick it up.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453744)
Posted by Trikeboy on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:24am CST

I want to like it but I... can't. if they took off the front claws and made the panels less jagged, I would love it. The problem is, Optimus doesn't look like this in the show unless he is going to reformat.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453747)
Posted by PaxCybertron82 on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:28am CST

Optimus Pri?...AIIIIEIIEEEEEE!! What happened to your face!!?? :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453749)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:30am CST

I think this is the first time I've used this. :mrgreen:

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453751)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:32am CST

oh god its my weakness! wings......damn that is niceeeeeee

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453753)
Posted by griftimus prime on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:33am CST

looks awesome. great balance of colors and proportions

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453754)
Posted by CMBcheetor on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:35am CST

It sort of looks like he might have a Gorilla face... but anyway he does look angry. I do like the return to a Flat faced truck.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453755)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:35am CST

Sabrblade wrote:

I think this is the first time I've used this.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453757)
Posted by roBROmanceFTW on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:35am CST

Trikeboy wrote:I want to like it but I... can't. if they took off the front claws and made the panels less jagged, I would love it. The problem is, Optimus doesn't look like this in the show unless he is going to reformat.

*POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT*

I think it was hinted at the end of season two that Optimus will definitely need some "fixing." Anyhow, I really like his 'bot mode since I've been getting tired of the "anime proportions," what with the big torso and tiny legs.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453759)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:38am CST

size comparison pics please???

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453766)
Posted by Va'al on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:46am CST

He don't look too shabby, does he?

Curiosity: can anyone spot a faction symbol anywhere in the photos so far?

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453768)
Posted by Janus Prime on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:52am CST

OK, a little better but still not very good.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453770)
Posted by dirk2243 on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:58am CST

Im on the fence about this one. I'd like to see some in hand pics and comparison pics though.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453771)
Posted by ebeforei on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:58am CST

This looks fantastic. We finally have a jetpack voyager figure. I wonder if it comes off though? Either way, excited for how well this is looking so far.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453772)
Posted by PrymeStriker on January 10th, 2013 @ 10:59am CST

I'm sold. Dammit, Hasbro. >:oP

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453781)
Posted by starwarrior1227 on January 10th, 2013 @ 11:18am CST

griftimus prime wrote:looks awesome. great balance of colors and proportions

Well, this is the first time i've ever heard you give a hasbro toy a compliment, or say that its even good.
No offence but you have been critical on nearly everything i have seen you post on.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453785)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 10th, 2013 @ 11:30am CST

Ugh. That looks...terrible. It's like a knock off of Animated Optimus.

I have to wonder... These toys, will they even see the light of day in the show? I'm thinking not. I'm thinking these toys are toy only and the show models will remain the same.

It's been cited several times that they reuse the CGI models to make different characters. Only a slight head change or color change is all that's needed, much like the toys. This would be a complete Optimus redesign, and I can't see them doing that and trying to keep the costs of the show down.

I have a feeling this guy is a toy only design. Which is what I'd prefer. I don't need to see the characters on the show look like something out of Mad Max.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453786)
Posted by prmlove1 on January 10th, 2013 @ 11:31am CST

In my world He will be Joker Prime... Seriously though, I am pretty sure the wings do not detach based on the vehicle mode... Also, when I first saw him I thought about Animated Wreck-Gar for some reason and how this would have made a great Motormaster during Botcon 2011...

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453788)
Posted by President-prime on January 10th, 2013 @ 11:32am CST

Wow! That robot mode is awesome. The best figure coming out this year (price plus size). I really like it. Back to big robot form, not anime scrawny legs, arms transformers. Guess I'm looking forward to a new year after all

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Posted by Rhinox23 on January 10th, 2013 @ 11:36am CST

Well he definitely was mistransformed in the original Hasbro pics we saw of him. I preordered him earlier and am still happy that I did so. This looks great and I'm glad he comes with the star saber (though I wish it were blue instead of green). My only reservation is that I hope these "upgrades" whathaveyou actually take place on the show. I'm a little hesitant to get the BH remolds of the other figures for that reason. However, I'll risk it with this OP because he looks pretty sweet to me either way!

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Posted by kirbenvost on January 10th, 2013 @ 11:38am CST

I wish the windows & sword were blue, but otherwise...looks like one for my random Optimus Prime shelf.

Love the wings and launchers/jet boosters.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453798)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 10th, 2013 @ 11:48am CST

In box pics - http://www.ebay.com/itm/HASBRO-Transformers-Prime-BEAST-HUNDER-OPTIMUS-PRIME-NEW-/290842586581?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43b791add5&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453804)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on January 10th, 2013 @ 12:12pm CST

I think the robot mode is kinda cool. Almost an Apex Armor vibe. Not diggn' the truck mode though. Too much Animated meets Cybertron imo.

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453806)
Posted by Rogueknight on January 10th, 2013 @ 12:17pm CST

So with his wings folded back like that in vehicle mode...

Prime is now a dump truck?

Tractor Trailer- Awesome, Ferrari- don't get me started, Monkey- Oy, Fire Truck- Noble, But a dump truck...

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453807)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 10th, 2013 @ 12:17pm CST

robot mode isnt to bad but the alt mode looks like a garbage truck, another pass

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453810)
Posted by President-prime on January 10th, 2013 @ 12:19pm CST

I really don't care much about the truck mode. I always display mine in robot mode. The wings makes a cool addition tot he toy. My only vehicle display mode are alternators and binaltechs. Can't beat those modes.

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Posted by President-prime on January 10th, 2013 @ 12:19pm CST

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453816)
Posted by DarkStar on January 10th, 2013 @ 12:25pm CST

Star Saber? Sure why not? give that shit to me nowwwwwwww

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453820)
Posted by Genocide G2.0 on January 10th, 2013 @ 12:28pm CST

Robot mode reminds me a lot of DOTM Skyhammer but a simpler version.

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Posted by RodimalToyota on January 10th, 2013 @ 1:10pm CST

Looks like a Deluxe in a voyager box with cleverly placed window coverings to fool size.

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Posted by T-Macksimus on January 10th, 2013 @ 1:12pm CST

Hell must have frozen over because I actually LIKE this figure. I'm normally not a fan of Prime without the faceplate but I think the psychotic smirk is what's selling me on not modding this figure after I get it. This makes 2 Beast Hunters figures in one day that I would seriously consider getting. I'll still have to see LeoPrime in hand before I declare a "Hat Trick" on the BH series toys but so far I'm starting to warm up to it ever so slightly.

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Posted by STngAR on January 10th, 2013 @ 1:36pm CST

Bot mode = baaadd ass !!!

Alt mode = Vampire Prime ??? :MAXIMAL:

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453844)
Posted by Henry921 on January 10th, 2013 @ 1:46pm CST

I really like his vehicle mode, with the Mad Max thing he's got going on. Robot mode looks better than I thought too.

I was sold a while back, but I feel better about that choice now.

Just wish the sword wasn't so very green :-(

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Posted by RhA on January 10th, 2013 @ 2:15pm CST

Bought on sight.

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Posted by Immortal Starscream on January 10th, 2013 @ 2:15pm CST

i thought i was gonna hate this one, but i love it

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453852)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 10th, 2013 @ 2:15pm CST

And he's sold out on eBay. I'm getting a real Cybertron vibe from this guy and I like it. Is it just me or does his head look a bit small?

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Posted by Arctorro on January 10th, 2013 @ 5:33pm CST

This was an easy pass, now I'm on the fence. If it wasn't for the green I might've picked him up no matter what. As it is, he will have to be like this in the show before I even consider getting him.

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Posted by MightyMagnus78 on January 10th, 2013 @ 6:16pm CST

I'm still on the fence, he's nowhere near as esthetically pleasing as the FE.

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Posted by Mindmaster on January 10th, 2013 @ 6:41pm CST

Well.... it certainly gives off a better first-impression than the initial photos gave us. >:oP

Gimme more images, and we'll talk more.

And I submitted something about an eBay auction just yesterday too...

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Posted by Sabrblade on January 10th, 2013 @ 6:57pm CST

Anyone ever wonder if the reaosn they went with translucent green is to make it possibly represent Synthetic Energon coursing through Prime's body?

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Posted by PrymeStriker on January 10th, 2013 @ 7:02pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Anyone ever wonder if the reaosn they went with translucent green is to make it possibly represent Synthetic Energon coursing through Prime's body?

...

If Knock Out does that to him in the show...

THAT WOULD KICK ASS!!!!!!!! :KREMZEEK:

Re: Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters" Voyager Beast Optimus Prime In-Hand and In-Package Images (1453924)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 10th, 2013 @ 7:03pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:Anyone ever wonder if the reaosn they went with translucent green is to make it possibly represent Synthetic Energon coursing through Prime's body?

Y'know what? You're absolutely right. Didn't even remember Synth-En until you brought it up. #-o

Perhaps Ratchet perfects his formula and returns to the scene of the crime and revitalizes him? :-?

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Posted by Gundamu on January 10th, 2013 @ 7:25pm CST

Wait...he can't fly in bot mode can he? That'd be too much to take! 8-}

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Posted by Shadowstream on January 10th, 2013 @ 7:26pm CST

Guiltaur, anyone?

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Posted by Cybertronus on January 10th, 2013 @ 7:37pm CST

With a little touch here and there I can make this guy into a Thunderclash Turbomaster :grin:

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Posted by Sabrblade on January 10th, 2013 @ 7:44pm CST

Mindmaster wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Anyone ever wonder if the reaosn they went with translucent green is to make it possibly represent Synthetic Energon coursing through Prime's body?

Y'know what? You're absolutely right.

Still just a guess, though. Not hinting at any inside info.

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Posted by PrymeStriker on January 10th, 2013 @ 7:47pm CST

Mindmaster wrote:Perhaps Ratchet perfects his formula and returns to the scene of the crime and revitalizes him?

OR Knock Out is the one that experiments with it, like the writers said he would do. >:oP

If it's on Optimus' dead body, I've grown to respect the writers a little bit more. :twisted:

That is, until Optimus becomes good again and so they don't kill one of the moneymakers.

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Posted by XDMan on January 10th, 2013 @ 7:51pm CST

Mold looks BH like, so it suits me, but the translucent parts on him look like he's neon. :SICK:

I hope Takara's version shows better detail on him, like a show-accurate Star Saber that's blue, and darker colors.

Whoever said "Shut up and take my money!", don't do it for this guy...yet. Wait for Takara to release their versions of the BH toys (I hope they look more superior :BOWDOWN: