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by **Vega** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:04 pm

Is $15 a good price for Optimal Optimus with minor wear?

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:40 pm

Im assuming you mean US$15. I would say yes, but I love the figure to pieces, he is huge, and quite hardy too. Make sure you get the missiles though, as well as all the arm guard pieces.

by **Koloth** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:55 pm

It is kind of strange as much as everyone likes that figure I have never seen it anywhere for more than $25-$30. But depending on what "minor wear" means that could be a great buy if it is complete.

If I remember correctly I think I paid $20 at Botcon 05 for one in mint condition complete no box. Of course I couldn't believe I found RiD Prime and Magnus for $25 each MiB either. TM2 Dinotbot for $7 loose and TM2 Megs with box for $20. Man that was a good day.

News Credits: 1 · by **vulgar_wraith** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:32 pm

I just won one on ebay two weeks ago MISB for $18 US plus shipping.Shop around I only searched for a month to come across this deal.

News Credits: 38 · by **TheMuffin** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:36 pm

Koloth wrote:It is kind of strange as much as everyone likes that figure I have never seen it anywhere for more than $25-$30. But depending on what "minor wear" means that could be a great buy if it is complete.

If I remember correctly I think I paid $20 at Botcon 05 for one in mint condition complete no box. Of course I couldn't believe I found RiD Prime and Magnus for $25 each MiB either. TM2 Dinotbot for $7 loose and TM2 Megs with box for $20. Man that was a good day.

This reminds me of when I got Prime and Magnus in a single auction for $40 total including shipping...MISB. Best deal I ever got on that site.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:39 pm

Well if your a fan of the original then yeah its a great deal, as for me, i wanted the up to date look and cartoon accuracy that came with the 10th anniversary reissue.. you can still find it online on Toys r us .com for like 32.00 and some change.. I'd recommend picking that one up if your really interested in optimus Primal.. to me thats the definitive version..

Here is a comparison:

original optimus primal toy as it was originally released:

Reissue Optimus primal with cartoon accuracy coloring and modified chest as well as other neat adjustments:

News Credits: 38 · by **TheMuffin** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:23 pm

OPTIMAL Optimus...Not Optimus Primal.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:57 am

If He's comlet and hasn't got to much paint chiped of then it's a good deal.
I got myself on last year to replace my old one and it was just like $10 MISB!
He's still in the box thoe.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:25 am

skywarp-2 wrote:Well if your a fan of the original then yeah its a great deal, as for me, i wanted the up to date look and cartoon accuracy that came with the 10th anniversary reissue.. you can still find it online on Toys r us .com for like 32.00 and some change.. I'd recommend picking that one up if your really interested in optimus Primal.. to me thats the definitive version..

Here is a comparison:

original optimus primal toy as it was originally released:

Reissue Optimus primal with cartoon accuracy coloring and modified chest as well as other neat adjustments:

Wrong Figure bud. he means this guy:

Totally awesome figure. His Big, his shiny. Whats not to love. If he's complete, and with little crome wear. Then yeah go for it.

News Credits: 23 · by **ZenPrime** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:58 am

Optimal Optimus seems to be a dime a dozen. It's the Beast Machines Primal Prime that's a rare find. I was only able to find a complete/loose one for $45.

by **Maximus_Blade** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:20 am

I consider it (and the repaint primal primus) a gem in my collection even though the value never got pass $100. I got both version about $60 a piece MISB. Totally worth it.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:34 pm

I loves my Op Op to bits. He's 100% mint loose, and occupies the right-hand side of my top (ala 'cool') shelf. All on his own. Damn he takes up a lot of room. He's knocked Armada Prime to his doom a few times. Don't like sharing does he?