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News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:17 am

Online retailer Amazon has put up a preorder for a little bundle of Transformers goodies: a 48-page book with images from the original Generation One cartoon with sounds, and a bust of famed Autobot leader Optimus Prime with light-up eyes! The preorder is listed at $11.66 USD.

Relive the galactic battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons with one of Transformers' most beloved characters -- Optimus Prime.
This officially licensed kit includes:
Optimus Prime bust with light-up eyes
48-page full-color mini book with quotes and images from the classic 1980s cartoon

No images as of yet, but stay tuned to Seibertron.com for an update!

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:29 pm

Don't expect anything crazy here - these Running Press kits are tiny. The boxes are about 2 x 2 x 1 inches.

Here's a couple examples of what they did for Batman kits:

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:36 pm

Judging by the price, I figured it would be a little on the small side.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:49 pm

Mindmaster wrote:Judging by the price, I figured it would be a little on the small side.

Yea, it's to be expected.

Not to say it can't be cool desk fodder - I have the Bat Signal, which lights up, and it's a neat little set. Very much a stocking stuffer type thing.

by **same138** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:41 pm

Did the Batman books have sound chips? When I read the word 'quotes' in the amazon listing I thought of printed quotes not sound.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:11 pm

same138 wrote:Did the Batman books have sound chips? When I read the word 'quotes' in the amazon listing I thought of printed quotes not sound.

The Batman kits don't have sound chips. It's probably just printed quotes.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:20 am

Amazon has updated their listing for the previously reported Transformers: Light-Up Optimus Prime Bust and Illustrated Book with an image of the products. Check out the new image and product details below.

Autobots . . . Roll Out!

This collectible kit includes a miniature bust of the iconic and powerful leader Optimus Prime, with eyes that light up and a sound feature that plays eight of his classic lines! Also included is a 48-page book with quotes and illustrations from the 1980s animation.Product Details
Series: Transformers
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Running Press Miniature Editions; Pap/Toy Il edition (May 13, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0762454164
ISBN-13: 978-0762454167
Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.9 x 1.9 inches