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News Credits: 1 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:13 am

Anyone can advise me whether there's any way of telling if this Optimus Voice Changer Helmet is the one with the real movie (ie. Peter Cullen) voice?

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsBy ... 9455&PG=14

News Credits: 38 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:16 am

It will say in the spot where it says TRY ME REAL MOVIE VOICE. I saw one at the mall yesterday. That one does not appear to have the real movie voice.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:17 am

Isn't the other one Gary Chalk?

Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:23 am

Leonardo wrote:Isn't the other one Gary Chalk?

yes.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:24 am

So, one could hire a gorilla suit, where the helmet and be Movie Optimus Primal.

Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:31 am

Leonardo wrote:So, one could hire a gorilla suit, where the helmet and be Movie Optimus Primal.

rofl!

News Credits: 1 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:02 pm

Thanks guys. That's my problem. Hasbrotoyshop has TWO listed, so I presume one is and one isn't. Any ideas how I can differentiate between the two? I know that one should say Real Movie voice, but just from online I can't make it out.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:06 pm

Bonecrusher27 wrote:Thanks guys. That's my problem. Hasbrotoyshop has TWO listed, so I presume one is and one isn't. Any ideas how I can differentiate between the two? I know that one should say Real Movie voice, but just from online I can't make it out.

It should be pretty obvious so long as there is a photo of it in package.

It will say (as you said) 'real movie voice' where the yellow bit is on the angled bit on the bottem left (as you are looking at it) angled bit that connects the front to the side. Also instead of allover yellow on that pannel of the box, it'll be red and yellow.

News Credits: 14 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:21 pm

Yeah, the images at Hasbrotyshop aren't very helpful since they are them same pics for both helmets. But the description underneath is:

Hasbrotoyshop wrote:Become the mighty leader of the AUTOBOTS! Defend the Earth against the DECEPTICONS as the invincible OPTIMUS PRIME! Lead your fellow robots in a battle to save the AllSpark from the cruel hands of mighty MEGATRON!

The ultimate headgear for any OPTIMUS PRIME fan, strap on this awesome helmet and rule the galaxy - or your living room! - with awesome electronic features! Three different modes let you make your voice sound like a robot, hear conversion sounds of OPTIMUS PRIME changing from a truck to a robot and back again, or hear OPTIMUS PRIME movie battle phrases like, "I am OPTIMUS PRIME!" "The DECEPTICONS must be stopped!" and three more! Easy-to-adjust straps allow you to fit the helmet comfortably on your head.

Featuring the real movie voice!

Adjusts to fit head sizes ages 5 through adult.

3 AA Batteries Included

CAUTION: This is not a protective device

This should be the one with Cullen's Voice:

Movie Voice Helmet

News Credits: 2 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:48 pm

If you are buying it at a store, your ears will make the decision as well, Gary Chalk's voice is SOOOO different from Peter Cullen's that its quite obvious.

I actually think that with age, Cullen's voice has become even more booming and authoritative than it was for G1.

On topic though, I have found Cullen versions without the "real movie voice" packaging. looks like they get mixed up sometimes.

News Credits: 972 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:06 pm

Sid Burn wrote:On topic though, I have found Cullen versions without the "real movie voice" packaging. looks like they get mixed up sometimes.

Yeah mine is the Cullen version, but it did not have the yellow tab either.

I just went along in store pressing the buttons enough to get a good feeling for which helmet was which. The voices are distinctly different, but after all these years of Chalk voiced Primes it takes a while to not hear him and think "Prime".

News Credits: 2 · Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:10 pm

i_amtrunks wrote:
Sid Burn wrote:On topic though, I have found Cullen versions without the "real movie voice" packaging. looks like they get mixed up sometimes.

Yeah mine is the Cullen version, but it did not have the yellow tab either.

I just went along in store pressing the buttons enough to get a good feeling for which helmet was which. The voices are distinctly different, but after all these years of Chalk voiced Primes it takes a while to not hear him and think "Prime".

Very True, even though I consider Cullen the true Optimus Prime, Chalk has voiced far more incarnations of Prime.

I always wondered where Cullen was for all these castings? I dig Gary Chalk as Primal but why was he also prime for Armada, Energon, Cybertron etc.?

I want to believe it was because dubbing over japanese cartoons is an american voice actors nightmare. Michael Bell made mention of this at this years Transformerscon.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:51 am

Thanks for your input guys! Yes, it figures that the one with the real voice is COMING SOON.

Maybe I should have been more explicit; I am ordering online because I can't get him in stores. I don't live in the United States, so I wanted to get him from an online store. The 25% deal just seemed to sweeten the pie that much more that I had to get it from Hasbrotoyshop.com

Once again thanks!

News Credits: 14 · Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:38 am

I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but Hasbrotoyshop does not ship outside the US.

Hasbrotoyshop.com wrote:When providing us with shipping information, please enter a U.S. street address – WE CANNOT SHIP TO A PO OR APO/FPO BOX. We are currently shipping to the 50 United States and District of Columbia only.

BBTS on the other hand does, and also has the Cullen one available for $34.99 here:
Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet - Peter Cullen Version

Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:01 pm

To those that have the helmet...

Will it sit upright on a shelf out of the box? I think it would be a good display piece to go along with the movie figures.

edit: 50 posts, Mini-con no more!

Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:09 pm

Prime vs Wild wrote:To those that have the helmet...

Will it sit upright on a shelf out of the box? I think it would be a good display piece to go along with the movie figures.

edit: 50 posts, Mini-con no more!

it sits back at a slight angle but not enough to really notice. it looks good on my optimus prime shrine/shelf

Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:11 pm

Bumblebee-otch wrote:
it sits back at a slight angle but not enough to really notice. it looks good on my optimus prime shrine/shelf

Thanks

News Credits: 1 · Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:11 pm

Overcracker wrote:I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but Hasbrotoyshop does not ship outside the US.

Argh I seem to be skipping a lot of important info in my posts of late! Sorry again. Shoulda specified that I have a couple of good friends in the States I ship stuff to, who then ship to me for a lot less even inclusive of shipping than how much these b------ds are selling him here.

Not to digress, but here's an idea of how much we pay Movie line for:

Scout Class USD $10.60
Deluxe Class USD$17-20
Voyager Class USD$34
Leader Class USD$67
The Blessed Helmet USD$47

It's always good to have friends from other countries and cultures, but with transformer toys, it's proven to be great! :grin:

News Credits: 14 · Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:29 pm

Prices seem to about coincide with what I pay for them also. (I'm not in the US either)

Its terrible when you see a toy that's worth 9.99 and have to pay 18 bucks for it. or a 19.99 toy go for 30 .

but hey they never said this hobby would be cheap.

But Fortunately I regularly go to the States, either on business or just to visit my sister, and have a chance to stock up on the harder to find things like Target exclusives, and what not.

Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:37 pm

Leonardo wrote:So, one could hire a gorilla suit, where the helmet and be Movie Optimus Primal.

That's so gonna be my halloween costume this year...

Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:08 pm

The movie voice helmet is on clearance at Walmart for less than $20... but you have to get the one with the dagger phone bonus pack included... it should say BONUS on the right side in bright yellow... without it, the helmet is still regular price... go figure.

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