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APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:36 am
by Mkall
Thank You to our sponsor Kapow Toys for letting us know that APS, or Asia Premium Series 01 Striker Optimus Prime's shillouette has been posted at a new site www.transformersasia.com.

The website has the following remarks about the figure:
-Metallic Paint And Chromed Parts

-Special Designed Packaging

-Bonus Weapon

-Limited Production


The release date is scheduled for September 30th and will see release in Asia, with the exclusion of Japan, which seems to be the pattern for many of Hasbro's Asian releases.

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Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:25 am
by DISCHARGE
I so wanted a Premium Series for the DOTM line.
I hope this makes it's way to U.S. retail, maybe under the Generations line.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:26 am
by Flux Convoy
Interested in what the final product is. I liked Striker Prime but didn't get him. I'd like to see a more faithful representation of his movie deco.
:BOT:

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:44 am
by DevastaTTor
OK, since I missed the first release, I may get this to display with my Buster Prime. Buster can be in alt mode, Striker in bot.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:14 am
by Megatronsdemise666
I wonder after hasbros amazons jetwing, striker optimus will be released as an exclusive through them

He gonna be detailed like buster? Cool. the extra weapon probably the swords.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:52 am
by RodimalToyota
Pre-order please? Man I could only hope for a chromed up version like Buster on the striker mold.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:27 pm
by Xephon0930
Can I still get this even though I'm a US citizen? I really want to get my hands on this especially after missing my chance with the DA 28 Striker Prime.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:27 pm
by Xephon0930
Can I still get this even though I'm a US citizen? I really want to get my hands on this especially after missing my chance with the DA 28 Striker Prime.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:31 pm
by RodimalToyota
Xephon0930 wrote:Can I still get this even though I'm a US citizen? I really want to get my hands on this especially after missing my chance with the DA 28 Striker Prime.


considering most of the asian releases are being released here I would say yes.

Plus I bet most of our sponsors will be getting a few.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:05 am
by noctorro
I hate the milking of this mold.
I have Buster Prime version 2.

The Jetwing isn't movie accurate, this Striker version is just silly. Release all the parts in one package, and make them movie accurate. Not one of the older designs.

Something really went wrong with the DOTM line, only the bodies look fairly screen accurate, but the guns and addons are all way of. Why?????

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:46 am
by El Duque
TransformersAsia.com have published the first images of the upcoming Asian market exclusive APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime. This limited edition will feature premium packaging, metallic paint, chrome, and his battle blades! He's scheduled for an Asian release on September 30th.

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Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:54 am
by Xephon0930
Where can I pre-order?

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:33 am
by Megatronsdemise666
wonder if this will be an amazon exclusive. Like the year of the dragon.


:) (:

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:57 am
by STngAR
So done with movie toys. Its Optimus with some armor....for me boring. :roll:


Bring on Ultra Mammoth. :MAXIMAL:

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:19 am
by Flux Convoy
Well, it's exactly what I was asking for. If it ends up being within the realm of reasonably priced imports, I'm in. Looks nice, I am impressed.
:BOT:

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:18 am
by Sodan-1
If only this had white outlines around the flames this would have been the ultimate version of a movie Optimus. I don't know what to do.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:34 am
by Sideswipe29
Here's my problem with this, to me Optimus was never super shinny and chromed up, his legs and arms were a dirty metallic/metal. Yes his grill on his truck mode was chrome and looked cool but the main selling point of this is that his body is all silver and chrome but Prime never looked that way in the film. I'm not saying this dose not look good, the paint and such looks fantastic but I'm just not a fan of it. I missed the first striker but to me he looks a little more accurate. The darker plastic make it look more like the CGI. The only problem is the original cost an arm and a leg and if your like me and want the extra battle blades, his axe, and his shield it costs more than $200. If this is cheap enough I might get him, one of my main fears though is the chrome on the bottom of his feet getting scratched up, and right now I don't have enough space to make a proper display for him, so he'll end up in a box with the rest of my Transformers which will not be good for that chrome. Only time will tell, the price might completely sway my opinion but for now I'm sticking with the original....... Takara makes things so difficult.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:07 am
by RodimalToyota
seriously? Pre-order? where art thou?

BBTS?

TFSource?

Robotkingdom?


ANYONE?!

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:01 am
by XDMan
Now that's a superior Movie Prime since Buster Prime.

So Takara, if the DOTM line is still active in your area, can you make DOTM Megs and Shockwave (in Leader size), Deluxe and HA Mirage, HA Que, Topspin, Armored Leadfoot, Crowbar, Leader Blackout (the size of Battle Ops Bee), and Leader Fallen? Pllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssssssse :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY:

I promise to give you some tips on designing your toys. ;) ;)

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:30 am
by Megatronsdemise666
Sideswipe29 wrote:Here's my problem with this, to me Optimus was never super shinny and chromed up, his legs and arms were a dirty metallic/metal. Yes his grill on his truck mode was chrome and looked cool but the main selling point of this is that his body is all silver and chrome but Prime never looked that way in the film. I'm not saying this dose not look good, the paint and such looks fantastic but I'm just not a fan of it. I missed the first striker but to me he looks a little more accurate. The darker plastic make it look more like the CGI. The only problem is the original cost an arm and a leg and if your like me and want the extra battle blades, his axe, and his shield it costs more than $200. If this is cheap enough I might get him, one of my main fears though is the chrome on the bottom of his feet getting scratched up, and right now I don't have enough space to make a proper display for him, so he'll end up in a box with the rest of my Transformers which will not be good for that chrome. Only time will tell, the price might completely sway my opinion but for now I'm sticking with the original....... Takara makes things so difficult.
he does have metalic greys in the movie. But what the toys get wrong is the shade of red and blue. The original striker has a great blue but wasnt dark enough, and the redneeds to be more like a ferrari red but darker. Then again red is a hard color to match. Adding a little black to darken red paint can make it look dull instead of just darkenin it

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:32 am
by RodimalToyota
XDMan wrote:Now that's a superior Movie Prime since Buster Prime.

So Takara, if the DOTM line is still active in your area, can you make DOTM Megs and Shockwave (in Leader size), Deluxe and HA Mirage, HA Que, Topspin, Armored Leadfoot, Crowbar, Leader Blackout (the size of Battle Ops Bee), and Leader Fallen? Pllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssssssse :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY: :PRAY:

I promise to give you some tips on designing your toys. ;) ;)


not to throw this off topic, but I am disgruntled at knowing we won't be getting figures that need to be done, like Leader Blackout, HA Topspin and Voyager Crankcase/Dred.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:40 am
by Megatron Wolf
one of the leader class figure i wanted but never got, if this is priced fairly i might have to look into it.

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:14 pm
by Megatronsdemise666
Sideswipe29 wrote:Here's my problem with this, to me Optimus was never super shinny and chromed up, his legs and arms were a dirty metallic/metal. Yes his grill on his truck mode was chrome and looked cool but the main selling point of this is that his body is all silver and chrome but Prime never looked that way in the film. I'm not saying this dose not look good, the paint and such looks fantastic but I'm just not a fan of it. I missed the first striker but to me he looks a little more accurate. The darker plastic make it look more like the CGI. The only problem is the original cost an arm and a leg and if your like me and want the extra battle blades, his axe, and his shield it costs more than $200. If this is cheap enough I might get him, one of my main fears though is the chrome on the bottom of his feet getting scratched up, and right now I don't have enough space to make a proper display for him, so he'll end up in a box with the rest of my Transformers which will not be good for that chrome. Only time will tell, the price might completely sway my opinion but for now I'm sticking with the original....... Takara makes things so difficult.
he does have metalic greys in the movie. But what the toys get wrong is the shade of red and blue. The original striker has a great blue but wasnt dark enough, and the redneeds to be more like a ferrari red but darker. Then again red is a hard color to match. Adding black to darken red paint can make it look dull instead of just darkenin it

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:55 pm
by Blurrz
The new Buster!

Re: APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:21 pm
by freaky777
I actually prefer the original striker prime, like what Blurrz said it's like Buster prime all over again and since I have both DA-28 and Buster prime, I see no real reason to get this. But of course for those who missed DA-28, this is a good buy for them.