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Kotobukiya Turns Optimus Prime into a Cute Anime Girl Again

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Kotobukiya Turns Optimus Prime into a Cute Anime Girl Again

Postby Emerje » Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:21 am

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Not content with turning Optimus Prime into an anime girl once with the Bishojou statue, Kotobukiya is back at it again. This time our latest anime girl take on Prime is ready for battle using their original model kit system making it compatible with a number of Koto's models, be it robots or fellow anime girls if you think Prime could use a little upgrading. She's priced with an MSRP of 8,800 JPY (about $57 USD) in Japan and around $80 in the USA with release in June and July respectively. Of course Japanese prices are more likely to vary than western ones.

Full manufacturer description is as follows:

Sculptor: Liquidstone, Yasunori Shimizu, Makoto Komatsu

“I’ve got an idea.”

From Transformers, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, the Autobot leader Optimus Prime joins Kotobukiya’s plastic model kit lineup based on a new original illustration by Humikane Shimada!

Each joint is highly articulated, with even the fine details of the character being properly modeled into this kit. Plenty of features are included in this version of Optimus Prime. The Matrix of Leadership, the symbol of the supreme commander of the Autobots, is also sculpted inside the chestplate. The model also comes with Optimus Prime’s main weapons–a laser rifle and energon-axe.

The face parts are pre-printed with tampography, making it easy to recreate Optimus Prime by just assembling the kit. The kit is made of multi-colored plastic and contains pre-painted parts, making it easy for users of all levels to assemble.

This product is a plastic model kit that requires assembly.

Assembled: 5.31 inches tall (13.5cm)
Made of ABS, PVC, POM, and PS
Based on Transformers' Optimus Prime
Multiple points of articulation
Interchangeable parts and accessories
Instructions may or may not include English translation

    Pieces to build
  • Optimus Prime (Convoy)
  • 5 Pairs of hands
  • 4 Face plates
  • Laser rifle
  • Energon-axe


Now, here's where I have to break the bad news. This kit has been insanely popular and sold out fast after pre-orders went up. Not just in Japan, but also in a number of western stores. You may have to do a little hunting around if you want to add her to your Prime collection.

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Re: Kotobukiya Turns Optimus Prime into a Cute Anime Girl Again

Postby ashe5k » Fri Jan 17, 2025 11:01 am

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Why is this so damned cute???
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Re: Kotobukiya Turns Optimus Prime into a Cute Anime Girl Again

Postby Kamijou Touma » Fri Jan 17, 2025 11:51 am

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Re: Kotobukiya Turns Optimus Prime into a Cute Anime Girl Again

Postby Emerje » Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:05 pm

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I am soooo glad I got my order in early. I did not expect her to sell out so fast.

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Re: Kotobukiya Turns Optimus Prime into a Cute Anime Girl Again

Postby steve2275 » Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:23 am

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Re: Kotobukiya Turns Optimus Prime into a Cute Anime Girl Again

Postby -Kanrabat- » Mon Jan 20, 2025 10:35 pm

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I don't think the blonde twintails works for an Optimus.
She's still adorable though. I may consider her... :-?
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Re: Kotobukiya Turns Optimus Prime into a Cute Anime Girl Again

Postby First-Aid » Mon Jan 20, 2025 10:37 pm

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Someone needs to redo this as Sari from TFA.
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Its kind of like Basic Instinct, but not in a good way...


Goddammit, now I can't unsee it.
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Re: Kotobukiya Turns Optimus Prime into a Cute Anime Girl Again

Postby -Kanrabat- » Mon Jan 20, 2025 10:45 pm

Motto: "Love it? GET IT!
It's that simple."
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First-Aid wrote:Someone needs to redo this as Sari from TFA.


Not redo.

Just, DO.

Sari deserves a decent figure since ever.
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