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by **User897** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 1:37 pm

Has anyone seen or heard anything new on AD31 Ultimate Power Mode Optimus Prime?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 2:35 pm

User897 wrote:Has anyone seen or heard anything new on AD31 Ultimate Power Mode Optimus Prime?

Not since the last time, no.

by **User897** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:51 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Not since the last time, no.

Are you referring to that tiny picture with the grey parts on it and Japanese writing?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:57 pm

User897 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Not since the last time, no.

Are you referring to that tiny picture with the grey parts on it and Japanese writing?

This one, yes:

by **bassal** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:58 pm

User897 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Not since the last time, no.

Are you referring to that tiny picture with the grey parts on it and Japanese writing?

It was grayscaled on purpose. So we couldn't see the new deco.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:11 am

dalekslayer96 wrote:
User897 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Not since the last time, no.

Are you referring to that tiny picture with the grey parts on it and Japanese writing?

It was grayscaled on purpose. So we couldn't see the new deco.

Actually, the grey pieces are brand new parts, built into the original. New parts are always grey at first to make them stand out more, but also for testing purposes. Ever seen fully colored prototypes on first reveal?

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 1:46 pm

The Official Takara Tomy webite has been updated with images of the latest Lost Age figure. The images show LA13 Nemesis Prime Power Battler in his traditional black, teal and red color scheme. Even though this figure is a repaint of the kid friendly Optimus Prime Power Battler, he still looks striking in Nemesis Prime colors.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 1:57 pm

Power Attack Nemesis Prime. Cool.

News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:38 pm

A gun that shoots swords!

News Credits: 13 · by **OptimalOptimus2** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:15 pm

I bet you all were expecting this.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:26 pm

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I bet you all were expecting this.

The repaint? Pretty much. As a main line release? No.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:50 pm

It looks good but not worth the import costs

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:55 am

Keeping up with the recent Takara Tomy exclusives for the Age of Extinction line, under the Lost Age title, Seibertron.com member chuckdawg1999 has shared with us a video review of the LA01 Battle Command Optimus Prime figure. One of the most intriguing in this line, designed to interact with the magnets in the smaller figures, comes with a jetwing pack/trailer, and can be viewed below!

Battle Command Optimus Prime is a real throw back to the early 2000's Transformers for me. Ultra class sized robots/vehicles with a chunky heavy feel loaded with gimmicks. I look at this figure as the center piece of Takara's simplified line since all the one step figures can interact with Prime in both vehicle and robot mold. By the way, if someone can explain to me what the heck shaking the toy does I'd really appreciate it.

by **bassal** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:57 am

Va'al wrote:Keeping up with the recent Takara Tomy exclusives for the Age of Extinction line, under the Lost Age title, Seibertron.com member chuckdawg1999 has shared with us a video review of the LA01 Battle Command Optimus Prime figure. One of the most intriguing in this line, designed to interact with the magnets in the smaller figures, comes with a jetwing pack/trailer, and can be viewed below!

Battle Command Optimus Prime is a real throw back to the early 2000's Transformers for me. Ultra class sized robots/vehicles with a chunky heavy feel loaded with gimmicks. I look at this figure as the center piece of Takara's simplified line since all the one step figures can interact with Prime in both vehicle and robot mold. By the way, if someone can explain to me what the heck shaking the toy does I'd really appreciate it.

I would have liked this figure a lot more if it wasn't 60% kibble.

by **Arrancon** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:13 pm

So this new Prime is in scale with Voyager Galvatron and the rest of the Autobots? If it is, I'll have to consider picking it up so I can have a version of Optimus in this body.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:56 pm

Age Of Extinction Dinobots in G1 decos seem to be all the rage at the moment, and much like Hasbro, Takara Tomy has dipped their toes into the repaint pool with G1 decos for their Movie Advanced Voyager Class Grimlock and Deluxe Class Slug. Both versions of the figures feature chrome detailing, while the Takara Tomy figures feature more of a matte finish in spots and slightly different paint apps than their Hasbro counterparts.

You can see the full gallery for either figure by clicking on their respective images below:

Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Grimlock G1 Color Version

Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Slug G1 Color Version

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

by **bassal** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:01 pm

Autobot032 wrote:Age Of Extinction Dinobots in G1 decos seem to be all the rage at the moment, and much like Hasbro, Takara Tomy has dipped their toes into the repaint pool with G1 decos for their Movie Advanced Voyager Class Grimlock and Deluxe Class Slug. Both versions of the figures feature chrome detailing, while the Takara Tomy figures feature more of a matte finish in spots and slightly different paint apps than their Hasbro counterparts.

You can see the full gallery for either figure by clicking on their respective images below:

Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Grimlock G1 Color Version

Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Slug G1 Color Version

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

There goes the whole point of the SDCC set...

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:05 pm

dalekslayer96 wrote:There goes the whole point of the SDCC set...

Not when Takara only made these two and only as exclusives for the Transformers Expo. Hasbro's got them beat in terms of member quantity (all five Dinobots rather than just two) and secondary-market availability.

by **bassal** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:09 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
dalekslayer96 wrote:There goes the whole point of the SDCC set...
Not when Takara only made these two and only as exclusives for the Transformers Expo. Hasbro's got them beat in terms of member quantity (all five Dinobots rather than just two) and secondary-market availability.

Well, that's true.
That also reminded me: is Takara producing anymore Black Knight Dinobots?

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:48 pm

dalekslayer96 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
dalekslayer96 wrote:There goes the whole point of the SDCC set...
Not when Takara only made these two and only as exclusives for the Transformers Expo. Hasbro's got them beat in terms of member quantity (all five Dinobots rather than just two) and secondary-market availability.

Well, that's true.
That also reminded me: is Takara producing anymore Black Knight Dinobots?

Eh, don't back down that easily. Your point was valid. (That's not to say Sabr's wasn't valid either.) The SDCC set was meant to be exclusive and therefore expensive, and when you make the main figure available like that, well, it kinda mucks things up for those who put big money into a set for that exclusivity and it's gimmick. (And let's face it, when you mention the word Dinobot, and G1, the first name that comes to mind is Grimlock. If you can get this guy and don't want the set, you're golden. No need to buy the set when you can buy this.)

It reeks of the whole Classics Seeker fiasco nearly a decade ago. (Wow. A decade! *smh*)

A bit of consistency would go a long way to appease the fans. I don't think we're asking that much.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:12 pm

To be fair, Takara did announce their G1-deco'd figures before Hasbro announced theirs.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:17 pm

Wait a sec. What's this? - http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/new-galleries-transformers-age-of-extinction-and-other-movie-universe-toys-p1603907.php#p1603891

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:18 pm

Sabrblade wrote:To be fair, Takara did announce their G1-deco'd figures before Hasbro's announced theirs.

Hasbro has a knack for screwing with exclusives and making the fans angry.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:25 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Wait a sec. What's this? - http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/new-galleries-transformers-age-of-extinction-and-other-movie-universe-toys-p1603907.php#p1603891

I had it typed up and in the correct forum before he did, but he got it published before I did. I retracted my news and left the post not thinking.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 5:56 pm

In my own humble optinion, Takara win this round regarding G1 colored Grimlock and Slag. The chrome is not exagerated, more red on the Takara ones bring out more details and separate the body parts more effectively. Also, Takara have some more bits of paints that is also better placed.

If that G1 colored AoE voyager Grimlock is somewhat reasonably priced, I might consider it.