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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:49 pm

Amazon has just listed their first Transformers: Age of Extinction exclusive! Transformers: Age of Extinction First Edition Optimus Prime features healthy amounts of chrome and is priced at $59.99 with a February 4th release date. Just around the corner.

Transformers Movie 4 Optimus Prime Action Figure, First Edition

Product Details
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
Product Dimensions: 4 x 9.5 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
Origin: China
ASIN: B00EPDJYKU
Item model number: A6519
Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up

Product Description
Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
From the Manufacturer
Transformers Movie 4 Platinum Edition Optimus Prime [Amazon Exclusive]. Brand new Optimus Prime as seen in the new Transformers 4 Movie.

by **griftimus prime** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:01 pm

60 dollars?!!!

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:03 pm

Nice backpack there Prime.

Sadly, does nothing for me.

by **OptimusPrimeval** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:04 pm

Well, it's not awful! It looks a lot less bitty than the other movie Primes, and fits a lot better with the Transformers Prime aesthetic than the other movie toys. I do especially like the multiple exhaust pipes and the sword-and-shield warrior look. It'd definitely stand out on my Prime shelf, but all the shiny and the blue makes it look more like Magnus to me. Could be good!

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:05 pm

I like the new packaging.

News Credits: 2 · by **paul053** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:18 pm

First edition!?

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:20 pm

Kids will enjoy this figure, collectors will not. Why Hasbro is attempting to woo collectors with this is beyond me.

News Credits: 4 · by **zatara1701** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:33 pm

Check out the Dinobot "blueprints behind the pic of Prime on the package... "Grimlock Class 01 Destroyer," is printed in the upper left... Interesting. :-?

Sounds like the Dino's have different Class designations within the ranks for one reason or another.

Sadly, that little tid-bit interested me more than Prime... He isn't awesome, but he isn't horrible. My one criticism is the chrome is in all the wrong places... How bout on the exhaust pipes NOT his chest...sheesh :BANG_HEAD:

If I can catch him on sale I might pick him up...

by **ILL-Star** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:41 pm

The figure itself may have looked better if they didn't give it a chrome overload and instead went for a highly accurate deco as they did Buster Prime.

News Credits: 5 · by **welcometothedarksyde** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:45 pm

That boxart is insanely badass

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:46 pm

FWIW, I estimated the size of this fig at about 10.5in to the top of his head. I did this by blowing up the image until the handle on his sword was 5mm across, then measured the resulting height. Def feels like Leader class.

I too am a sucker for all this Optimus, but $60 is steep, with a little luck it'll be out in stores relatively soon. I do like the other mold we were shown better, though, seems to have less mass in the backpack and a more reasonably-sized crotch plate.

by **TimothyR** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:46 pm

i don't want to get this.. i just know that i'm going to.

News Credits: 16 · by **It Is Him** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:13 pm

Link to Amazon now dead. Also, if Feb 4 date is true... HOLY COW

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:14 pm

News Credits: 16 · by **It Is Him** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:18 pm

Mkall wrote:Kids will enjoy this figure, collectors will not. Why Hasbro is attempting to woo collectors with this is beyond me.

Simple does not necessarily equal bad, in my eyes. Nearly all of G1 had simple transformations, and I lap that up like a dog at an overturned ice cream tanker, or something.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:35 pm

I, uh... I'm not sure what to think.

I mean, he looks cool, it's just... I dunno, something just bugs me. I'm guessing the previous in-hand images showing off his kibbly hind-quarters turned me off. I'm perfectly happy with my Revenge of the Fallen Leader Optimus, but if they're willing to make a Galvatron at the same price point, I'll give the pair some consideration.

zatara1701 wrote:Check out the Dinobot "blueprints behind the pic of Prime on the package... "Grimlock Class 01 Destroyer," is printed in the upper left... Interesting.

Yeah, we've known that for a while now.

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:FWIW, I estimated the size of this fig at about 10.5in to the top of his head. I did this by blowing up the image until the handle on his sword was 5mm across, then measured the resulting height. Def feels like Leader class.

Neato. So he's looks pretty hefty. What gets me is the thin look on his arms.

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

That about sums up my reaction. Personally, I'm more anxious about Generations than I am Age of Extinction.

by **Deathscythetransform** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:43 pm

I hate this with a passion. :-x

I mean... the ROTF toy was a little bit challenging, but his looks kicked some serious ass (and was 95 % screen accurate, which is what I want from my transformers figures.

this ''thing'' there, isn,t even acceptable as screen accurate. the back pack is stupid, ugly and unnecessary, the head makes him look constipated and the dominant blue color screams Ultra Magnus all over it.

if you really want to make toys simpler for younger children, okay, but do not give THIS to the adult collectors, for crying out loud!!! :BANG_HEAD:

by **Grahf_** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:48 pm

I wonder if it can still stand up without the leg kibble. If that's the case maybe you can take off all the kibble and have both a truck and the figure on the same shelf together like with Big Convoy and his mammoth beast mode.

News Credits: 4 · by **padfoo** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:09 pm

Not bad looking, but I am not interested.

News Credits: 1 · by **Spleenzorio** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:11 pm

Dat box art tho.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:21 pm

Just so you guys know, this is the more complex collector aimed Optimus Prime figure for TF:AOE.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:22 pm

El Duque wrote:Just so you guys know, this is the more complex collector aimed Optimus Prime figure for TF:AOE.

Commence the butthurt in five...

by **EagleTron** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:24 pm

Excellent paint jobs and details. To bad it looks like he is permanently carrying the entire Autobot base on his back :lol:

maybe the back pack is detachable.

by **mangrasshopper** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:33 pm

Looks bad,so sad.......I hope that the dinobots actually transform into robots... sofar no hint of robot modes for them......and you know Bay, "Dinobots" = robotic dinosaurs and nothing more.....which kind of goes against the name of the film...TRANSFORMERS.... We shall wait and see.....I so hope I am wrong...