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News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:02 pm

A much anticipated Leader class figure is being released in Asia this weekend. An anonymous user of 2chan has jumped the gun and got the gun - and the figure that comes with it. We're talking about Leader Class Buster Optimus Prime, which at the moment is a Takara only version of Revenge of the Fallen Leader Prime that comes with a gun, and a Premium like finish. Check out the images below.

Also concerning Buster Prime, HobbySearch Japan has put up a listing for it, which gives us a first look at Buster's packaging.

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by **Starscream6** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:11 pm

looks incredible... :APPLAUSE:

but import or not, sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing. :-x

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:22 pm

I never thought I'd say this, but I actually think there's too much silver! :shock:

The truck mode looks absolutely amazing, but I think they overdid it on the bot mode, especially the head. Still a nice looking fig though, but I can't stand mouthy Primes, so it was out since the day we discovered that fact.

by **g2grimmy64** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:26 pm

Starscream6 wrote:sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing.

Yup, and as more time goes by, I become more convinced that RotF won't get a premium line at all

Like Primus1101 on Facebook · by **Primus1101** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:28 pm

1. How much is it in £'s?
2. How long will it be around for?

I think I'll get it if it's around for long enough. :mrgreen:

Like Primus1101 on Facebook · by **Primus1101** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:30 pm

g2grimmy64 wrote:
Starscream6 wrote:sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing.

Yup, and as more time goes by, I become more convinced that RotF won't get a premium line at all

Umm... There ISN'T a Premium line PLANNED for ROTF.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:40 pm

Primus1101 wrote:
g2grimmy64 wrote:
Starscream6 wrote:sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing.

Yup, and as more time goes by, I become more convinced that RotF won't get a premium line at all

Umm... There ISN'T a Premium line PLANNED for ROTF.

Good. I'd rather not buy a figure and find out they're releasing a better, similarly/identically-priced version later.

News Credits: 435 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:51 pm

C'mon Hasbro. Be a sport and give us this thing!

by **Rated X** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:00 pm

I like the paint better. But even though it's movie accurate, I hate Optimus having a mouth instead of a face plate. Ill stay with my USA version cause that mouth makes him look like a "BUSTER" for real !!! (Buster means "fool" in the hip hop slang) And yes I know the Japanese refer to a gun as a "Buster" LOL

Like Primus1101 on Facebook · by **Primus1101** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:01 pm

kirbenvost wrote:
Primus1101 wrote:
g2grimmy64 wrote:
Starscream6 wrote:sure looks like a "premium" version that they weren't going to be doing.

Yup, and as more time goes by, I become more convinced that RotF won't get a premium line at all

Umm... There ISN'T a Premium line PLANNED for ROTF.

Good. I'd rather not buy a figure and find out they're releasing a better, similarly/identically-priced version later.

Now why does you saying that make me think of an idea that no-one here or at Hasbro would agree with? E.G. imagine if you got a figure and then a better version comes out (ex: Ironhide and Recon Ironhide) Imagine if you can then take a certain label or a stamp or the box itself and when you do that, you get the figure for less than the full/original price. To me, that sounds good. What about anyone here?

News Credits: 18 · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:39 pm

I'm glad I didn't pick up the first version of this guy, I'll definately be getting this one. The face plate is forgivable because he has a big gun in exchange AND better paint applications. I skipped getting the first Megatron too (no cash) and I'm glad now because I think the black repaint of him looks MUCH better. Usually I jump on them as they come up, I'm glad I wasn't able to this time because these latter releases kick ass.

by **ishigoto** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:12 pm

We got gyped...

News Credits: 125 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:37 pm

LoL "No Premium Line"

Nope, you're right Hasbro no Premium line at all this time around.

Just an Extra-Ultra Premium line that isn't simply the same price as the originals, nope, this Premium line features Import-Cost Action Features and the ability to burn approximately $40 of consumer money for those that import now instead of waiting for the inevitable US release that you won't tell us about until it's too late.

AKA: Why Japan has a market that is able to appreciate nice things while the rest of the world is a cesspool of unrefined idiocy.

(Really? So when product is targeted at a market, US consumers said, "We think the crappy non-chrome-y, no weapon release suits us juuuuuuuust fine.)

Stated for the record: I don't actually care. But I think the annoyance some people will have over this is TOTALLY justified.

[and I used to be such a nice guy...]

by **flame_convoy** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:42 pm

UAU!!!! very cool, if he had the battle mask would be the prime to exellence.....
=P~

by **Kryptikore** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:50 pm

This is a must have. Prime never looked so good! I even like the face, but would have been better if they gave us a removable faceplate or at least had the first release of Leader prime without the faceplate.

News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:27 pm

Not buying this because I'm certain Hasbro will release it here. I also hate the lips.

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:40 pm

I do hope we get a domestic release of this, even if I cant afford it I would want it.

by **Orthobotrex** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:37 pm

Idon't see too much silver...I see BLING BLING!!! =P~

But yeah, the mouth is a wee bit of a turn off! Still a buy for me!

by **jaws** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:32 pm

No faceplate sucks!!

I want the gun for my Power Up OP/Jetfire combo.

by **Mechastrike** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:34 pm

what, no mouth plate?

News Credits: 1 · by **YRQRM0** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:23 pm

He looks beautiful, except the face plate. I like his head design and all, but this Prime is the one I'd use for a battle, and unless they'd given him battle damage all over, he should have a faceplate. But I don't think I'll be looking at any more buster Prime news, it depresses me that I'll never have him :-(

News Credits: 273 · by **Delicon** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:36 pm

I can't tell you why, but I absolutely love that head.

Not enough to import it unless it goes on a pretty good sale later on, though.

Then again, most of my buys are Hasbro/US figs anyway, unless something REALLY gets my attention.

News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:55 pm

New gallery of Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Buster Optimus Prime has emerged. Thanks to Japanese Transformers toy fan - アルフェス2010, we get to see much more detailed toy images of Buster Optimus Prime.

To check out more images, head to アルフェス2010 here: http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/bl ... y-492.html

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:46 pm

Nice paint job on an awesome figure.

My only nitpick is that the dull grey of the rubber smokestacks and internal chest gears stick out like a sore thumb when the rest of the bare metallic components are nice and silvery or chromed.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:07 am

Primus1101 wrote:Now why does you saying that make me think of an idea that no-one here or at Hasbro would agree with? E.G. imagine if you got a figure and then a better version comes out (ex: Ironhide and Recon Ironhide) Imagine if you can then take a certain label or a stamp or the box itself and when you do that, you get the figure for less than the full/original price. To me, that sounds good. What about anyone here?

Cool idea but I don't think it would ever happen. Why let people pay less when they'll reluctantly pay full price?