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News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:34 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Fortress_Maximus wrote:Picking up Prime, pre-ordered. Hoping they do a henkei version too.

Meaning a "Premium Repaint"?

Well, it's possible. Based on the track records, so far all the Optimusses have been repainted for the Premium Finish line so I'd be surprised if this one is not.
The Premium Finish line is dead.

How come when there's Beast Wars figures coming and on preorder?

Unless it's just naming semantics?
That's not Premium Finish. That's Beast Wars Again.

What's the difference in terms of paint apps?

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:40 am

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Fortress_Maximus wrote:Picking up Prime, pre-ordered. Hoping they do a henkei version too.

Meaning a "Premium Repaint"?

Well, it's possible. Based on the track records, so far all the Optimusses have been repainted for the Premium Finish line so I'd be surprised if this one is not.
The Premium Finish line is dead.

How come when there's Beast Wars figures coming and on preorder?

Unless it's just naming semantics?
That's not Premium Finish. That's Beast Wars Again.
What's the difference in terms of paint apps?

Nothing, but it's strictly Beast Wars and 2-packs to boot.

Emerje

by **Fortress_Maximus** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:00 am

Figured they might do a henkei version but even without the premium paintjob, these look nice and will pick up a few more. :-D

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:42 am

Amazon USA already began shipping Optimus while in Canada, we have to wait until June. :-(

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:56 am

Prime does look really nice. I intend to pick him up.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:28 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:Amazon USA already began shipping Optimus while in Canada, we have to wait until June.

GAMESTOP TO THE RESCUE!

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:30 pm

Emerje wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Unless it's just naming semantics?
That's not Premium Finish. That's Beast Wars Again.
What's the difference in terms of paint apps?

Nothing, but it's strictly Beast Wars and 2-packs to boot.

Ok, so it could have stayed under the Premium Finish line, and Sabrblade was just being petty.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:56 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Unless it's just naming semantics?
That's not Premium Finish. That's Beast Wars Again.
What's the difference in terms of paint apps?

Nothing, but it's strictly Beast Wars and 2-packs to boot.
Ok, so it could have stayed under the Premium Finish line, and Sabrblade was just being petty.

Premium Finish was limited to WFC and SS anyway... But what's in a name? Apparently some unwritten rules :lol:

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:46 pm

So I just played with and transformed Gamer Optimus.

The size is PERFECT. At las the's big as he should have been from the start. Plus is overall look is on point. The only thing I don't like for the bot mode is the arm thing for the weapon. Why must the arm plug in his butt? There's some huge gap behind his legs or even in his backpack. Why not store the arm there? I may drill and small hole and do it myself.

As for the vehicle mode, it's nice, but there's gaps everywhere, especially the back. The gams under due to the armpits is forgivable. The gap of the feet on top of the truck will be easy to deal with the the right upgrade fillers. But as for the back of the truck, maybe a more elaborate thing is needed. Like a transforming shield accessory or some extra panels on the legs. I'll wait and see what the upgrade people will come up with.

Overall, Gamer Optimus is fine on it's own and worth the price. But to be perfect, he needs to be pushed to "leader" with upgrade kits and whatnots.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:06 am

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Unless it's just naming semantics?
That's not Premium Finish. That's Beast Wars Again.
What's the difference in terms of paint apps?

Nothing, but it's strictly Beast Wars and 2-packs to boot.
Ok, so it could have stayed under the Premium Finish line, and Sabrblade was just being petty.

Premium Finish was limited to WFC and SS anyway... But what's in a name? Apparently some unwritten rules

Though technically Prime is both SS and WFC.

Kidding aside I think they're more likely to use a different name for a premium repaint line than use the name "Premium Finish" again, otherwise they would have attached it to the BWA line in some form. I think some poor choices, particularly WFC Megatron, left people very sour on the name. Maybe they'll revive the Generations name someday.

Emerje

News Credits: 7 · by **TulioDude** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:05 pm

I realize now that one of the reasons that they made the Gamer Edition part of the Studios Series, is to have part of the toyline ready to receive the toys based on the" Transformers Reactivate" game that is coming later.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:59 pm

TulioDude wrote:I realize now that one of the reasons that they made the Gamer Edition part of the Studios Series, is to have part of the toyline ready to receive the toys based on the" Transformers Reactivate" game that is coming later.

That would be logical and also very appreciated. Many of those upcoming designs are SICK!

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 6:26 pm

TulioDude wrote:I realize now that one of the reasons that they made the Gamer Edition part of the Studios Series, is to have part of the toyline ready to receive the toys based on the" Transformers Reactivate" game that is coming later.

I would be OK with this.

Just please, let's get FOC Jazz. that is the one i have always wanted

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 7:07 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
TulioDude wrote:I realize now that one of the reasons that they made the Gamer Edition part of the Studios Series, is to have part of the toyline ready to receive the toys based on the" Transformers Reactivate" game that is coming later.

I would be OK with this.

Just please, let's get FOC Jazz. that is the one i have always wanted

I'll skip Bee because I think the new one is horrible compared to the original. The new optimus ain't perfect but he was worth getting.

But one I'm waiting for in anticipation is definitely a redo of FOC Jazz. The original deluxe was the symbol of the Transformers nosedive in quality for size, hollowness, and overall cheap feeling. A redo would do this design justice.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Fri May 12, 2023 2:50 pm

Barricade has arrived! And he has giant back kibble out of the box.

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Fri May 12, 2023 7:19 pm

Is your Decepticon symbol on the hood if the car aligned?

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sat May 13, 2023 1:18 am

Mine is straight.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon May 15, 2023 7:42 pm

Just watched Emgo’s review of Bumblebee, and damn, if he’s not just a convoluted mess. Robot mode is just sad.
Transformation us awkward at best, and not really much of an improvement from the original which was already a pain to transform.

I think I’ll skip him, unless he goes in deep clearance at some point.

Hopefully Megs ends up much better than this.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Mon May 15, 2023 8:01 pm

Overcracker wrote:Just watched Emgo’s review of Bumblebee, and damn, if he’s not just a convoluted mess. Robot mode is just sad.
Transformation us awkward at best, and not really much of an improvement from the original which was already a pain to transform.

I think I’ll skip him, unless he goes in deep clearance at some point.

Hopefully Megs ends up much better than this.

You'll watch him and not me? I'm here, where's Emgo? WHERE IS HE??????? I'M RIGHT HERE!!!!!!

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon May 15, 2023 8:55 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Just watched Emgo’s review of Bumblebee, and damn, if he’s not just a convoluted mess. Robot mode is just sad.
Transformation us awkward at best, and not really much of an improvement from the original which was already a pain to transform.

I think I’ll skip him, unless he goes in deep clearance at some point.

Hopefully Megs ends up much better than this.

You'll watch him and not me? I'm here, where's Emgo? WHERE IS HE??????? I'M RIGHT HERE!!!!!!

Been watching Emgo for like 15 years now.
Fine, just watched your review. Still a convoluted mess.
Also, you may want to add a link to your channel in your signature.
Transformation is jus as convoluted as the original, just in different ways.
Seem’s like you had a real hard time with him.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Mon May 15, 2023 10:29 pm

The original Bee is much, MUCH better and I really don't feel the needs to replace him by that new one.

Also, am I the only one to not struggle in transforming the original?

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Mon May 15, 2023 11:29 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:The original Bee is much, MUCH better and I really don't feel the needs to replace him by that new one.

Also, am I the only one to not struggle in transforming the original?

I only struggle with getting the feet in right. What I dislike about this new bee is his lack of a pelvic area, it looks really strange.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Mon May 15, 2023 11:31 pm

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:The original Bee is much, MUCH better and I really don't feel the needs to replace him by that new one.

Also, am I the only one to not struggle in transforming the original?

I only struggle with getting the feet in right. What I dislike about this new bee is his lack of a pelvic area, it looks really strange.

What nag me the more about the new one are the "front car wings" just hanging there on the chest. It looks incomplete and hollow.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Mon May 15, 2023 11:41 pm

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:The original Bee is much, MUCH better and I really don't feel the needs to replace him by that new one.

Also, am I the only one to not struggle in transforming the original?

I only struggle with getting the feet in right. What I dislike about this new bee is his lack of a pelvic area, it looks really strange.

Would you say that the lack of a pelvic thrust really drives you insane?

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Tue May 16, 2023 11:03 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:The original Bee is much, MUCH better and I really don't feel the needs to replace him by that new one.

Also, am I the only one to not struggle in transforming the original?

I haven't transformed it in a few years, but I just remember the arms being weird but not particularly difficult to change. They really should have just remade that figure, but smaller.

At least the new Megatron looks really cool, Prime just needs an upgrade kit to hide his hands and Barricade is good if you don't mind the backpack. Three of the four molds are winners, I think that's a pretty good start. During the live stream they hinted at more coming so we'll what happens next. Bee was probably the hardest one since he has such a round alt mode and lanky bot mode, I think we can expect more on the same level of the other three from here on out.

Emerje