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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:13 pm

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has listed a pre-order for a new Takara Transformers Arms Micron figure, AM-21 Arms Master Optimus Prime. Anonymous sources have informed us that this is Takara's version of Hasbro's Leader sized Weaponizer Optimus Prime that will come with a Arms Micron Matrix that can combine with other Arms Micron figures, though these details should be considered rumors until officially confirmed. The BBTS product description indicates this will be a limited edition and may include bonus Microns. It's priced at $119.99 and scheduled to arrive in October. Click here to visit the pre-order page.

BBTS wrote:This limited edition may include 5 extra micron arms figures. We are waiting for confirmation back from Japan on the microns - the site will be updated once we have received final info.

No image of the actual product, but here's a couple of images of Hasbro's Weaponizer Optimus Prime from BotCon:

by **starscream1974** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:23 pm

I just am not digging this, with having first ediiton Prime locked in his box it is tempting to get a filler and have posed in a display box but Mehhhhh???? I have the two silver dual Prime rifles from Dr. Wu and would like to get them in action. Ohhh well have to wait for the Clear Version First Edition. Overkill Yes........warranted YES...need more TF's LOL. I can't wait for MasterMind Creations Cyclops anyone know what's up with the delay? :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:34 pm

Makes sense for it to be the Weaponizer, but 5 Microns? That's a bit much.

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:53 pm

So for the weaponizer Prime... are those just shoulder accessories, like the USA mechtech, or are there microns involved? Anybody have an idea? A bit out of the loop.

by **RAcast** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:19 pm

gothsaurus wrote:So for the weaponizer Prime... are those just shoulder accessories, like the USA mechtech, or are there microns involved? Anybody have an idea? A bit out of the loop.

It's a whole backpack. It's the gimmick, here's a review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1dIRGI_d7w

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:34 pm

Thanks for that! Nice, thorough review. Cheers!

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:16 pm

I don't want this figure (if it is indeed the Weaponizer figure) but the lure of Microns has pre-ordered it for me. Curse my weakness!

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:21 pm

Gads. I do hope it's not the weaponizer one. You can tell it's definitely more of a kids-toy version of Prime. Mind you, I DO want the minicons. :shock:

by **griftimus prime** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:40 pm

the price for this thing is a joke

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:50 pm

Yeah, if you break it down at $15 a micron (total $75) and $45 for Prime, it's a little easier to stomach. But still. Friggin' ouch!

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:47 pm

Can someone comment, the color surrounding the red lever for the gimmick what color could that be...a simple gray? :VEHI:

by **RAcast** » Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:24 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:Can someone comment, the color surrounding the red lever for the gimmick what color could that be...a simple gray?

Looks like it.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:17 pm

Quick update on Takara's AM-21 Arms Master Optimus Prime that was listed yesteday, site sponsor BigBadToyStore has posted a teaser silhouette that does appear to match up with Hasbro's Leader Class Weaponizer Optimus Prime. The product description has also been updated:

This limited edition will include 5 bonus micron arms figures.

They have also listed the Takara United Combiner Sets EX-03 through EX-07:

Takara United Combiner Sets:

the EX-03 through EX-07 have just been announced
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=7066

figures include:
Road Master, Grim Master, Race Master, Builder Master, and Assault Master

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:36 pm

Grim Master is a cool name. Sounds like a Darth Vader type of dude. That's Dinopope, yes?

Also, more Microns are never a bad thing. Not interested in the Prime himself though, so will be missing out on these little dudes. Since it looks like he has a sword/halberd sort of thing, I'd say Ratchet's maybe Arcee's, likely his own, maybe Soundwave's, and Bee's?

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:44 pm

Yeah, don't want the Optimus figure. Going to wait and see how awesome (or not) the Microns are.

by **primerez** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:44 pm

I am definitely looking forward to this version. I hope it is similiar to the one at last year's Tokyo Toy Show. Prime needs some heavy equipment!

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:03 pm

JapanWorld.IT has revealed the first image of Takara's Arms Micron AM-21 Arms Master Optimus Prime. Just as we reported a couple of weeks ago the figure is Takara's version of Weaponizer Optimus Prime with Arms Microns that can form a Matrix and gigantic sword. Images mirrored below.

by **Xephon0930** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:10 pm

A Matrix of Leadership Micron!??!?! Sold,godammit!!!!!!

News Credits: 2 · by **Homerjay14522** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:15 pm

Holy ****, this is the First of the Japanese Prime Line Exclusives I'd really want. Kinda cool how the Matrix becomes the Hilt of the Sword like Prima's.

by **prmlove1** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:20 pm

Under almost any situation I would just buy the American version of these figures but I like the minicon swords on this one so I think for the first time since the Car Robots series I will buy a Japanese version.

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:30 pm

Goodness darnit! Is that just the Matrix Micron and Ratchet's one? I still really want it. Matrixsword FTW!

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:20 pm

So then is this Weaponizer Prime minus the gimmick? :VEHI:

by **RAcast** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:29 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:So then is this Weaponizer Prime minus the gimmick?

No? It's Weaponizer Prime plus minicons.

News Credits: 1 · by **Solrac333** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:40 pm

RAcast wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:So then is this Weaponizer Prime minus the gimmick?

No? It's Weaponizer Prime plus minicons.

Even worse.

News Credits: 1 · by **T-Macksimus** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:28 am

This is like a bassackwards Transformers Armada only this time around it's the cartoon that kicks ass and the toys that suck. I actually got a kick out of collecting a very large amount of the Armada Mini-cons and I have to admit that some of the bigger figures weren't too bad but I am not at all impressed with the TF: Prime line one bit and these "Arms Micron" gimmicks are underwhelming. That farce of an over-sized matrix is just hideous.
For those that are happy about the line, cool. I'm glad for you and you can enjoy my share. I will be sitting out on this toy line much as I did with DotM.