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[Robogeek1973]

As a stand alone figure Prime doesn't look half bad.


In combined mode however, he doesn't look very good.

[Evil Eye]

Well, I hope you guys enjoy your Combiner Wars whilst I'm stuck with AoE one-step changers, shampoo bottles and the upscaled Prime Legion figures...

[mattj972]

I'm really pleased with these pics. Can't wait.

[Sabrblade]

You know, to further the Energon Optimus homage, the Spark of Combination-esque design inside of Ultra Prime's chest just might be the Enigma of Combination.

[MightyMagnus78]

Looks awful in alt' mode, looks awful in robot mode and looks even worse in combined mode.

I fear for Menasor!

[Gallifreyan Autobot]

You know, to further the Energon Optimus homage, the Spark of Combination-esque design inside of Ultra Prime's chest just might be the Enigma of Combination.

ya know Sabrblade with all of this TF Energon homage talk i am so ready for Energon's 12 anniversary and what might be new on the table

[shajaki]

i always knew silverbolt was a dickhead.

[ZeroWolf]

You know, to further the Energon Optimus homage, the Spark of Combination-esque design inside of Ultra Prime's chest just might be the Enigma of Combination.

Nice catch! I can see it being the case. Now does he have it to protect it, have it to fight the threats or is he an unwilling test subject. Can't wait to find out

[Shuttershock]

i always knew silverbolt was a dickhead.

Sweet Primus! Superion is Krang!

[Cobotron]

ok. my views on optimus:
-those arms in his bot mode are unfortunate. i can look past it, especially since i dont buy combiners to pose em seperately
-i REALLY like the torso he makes, chest pieces closed or open.
-what i dont like it how the open chest is barren of paint apps. hopefully takara fills in those spots, because theres some great details in that sculpting.
-the combined head, is phenomenal.

im excited about the two following prospects:
-the recent reveal of him being compatible with (all?) legends figures.
-and picturing him "scramble city'ing" with every other figure yet to come out. with all the possibilities we "could" get... my head is spinning!

I appreciate your outlook, man.
Stay positive!

[ZeroWolf]

You know, to further the Energon Optimus homage, the Spark of Combination-esque design inside of Ultra Prime's chest just might be the Enigma of Combination.

ya know Sabrblade with all of this TF Energon homage talk i am so ready for Energon's 12 anniversary and what might be new on the table

Sorry to burst any of your dreams but wouldn't there be a bigger chance if anything energon related on a 15th anniversary? Though energon wasn't much of a success was it? (a genuine question, I don't know how well energon did compared to its brethren)

[MINDVVIPE]

That pic with Windcharger attached shows the combined body actually having more of a mid-torso / gut section than the other pics that make it look like it goes immediately from chest to legs. This gives me hope that Menasor will actually look alright despite the already established crazy proportions of arm lengths.

[padfoo]

[quote="Va'al"]Tired of wave of Combiner Wars figures yet? We surely hope not, as blacklai from TFND shares another figure from the lineup - Voyager Optimus Prime! Fancy features include: probably readapted mold from upcoming Motormaster figure, two guns and can also combine with Deluxe figures to form Ultra Prime! Check out the images below, including a roundup of wave 1 figures.

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I am not sure if anyone commented on the fact that all the combiner wars toys are listed as ages 8 and up. I like that Optimus does not have a ton of visible hallow areas all over him.

[Sabrblade]

I am not sure if anyone commented on the fact that all the combiner wars toys are listed as ages 8 and up.

Naturally. That's the highest tier of Hasbro's three targeted age groups for Transformers:

• Rescue Bots: Ages 2 and Up
• Robots in Disguise (the simplified toys, not the whole 2015 line): Ages 4 and Up
• Generations (and maybe the RID Warriors and Legions): Ages 8 and Up

[Grahf_]

Well, I hope you guys enjoy your Combiner Wars whilst I'm stuck with AoE one-step changers, shampoo bottles and the upscaled Prime Legion figures...

At least you got those upscaled Prime Legion figures. I'd love to have seen Sinnertwin and Cutthroat in this country.

[Metroplexsmash]

Looks pretty good

[padfoo]

Oh guys, I have some good news for you (might be newsed, maybe not). You were wondering what the pegs on Optimus would be for. Well how about this answer: they are for EVERYONE! (que Gary Oldman voice)

So basically, Optimus (and presumably Motormaster) can combine with literally any Transformer? That's awesome.

Wouldn't surprise me if it's been tooled especially for prime, allowing for a combination that motormaster can't do.

Out of those pictures I personally like the thunder cracker one, it also makes sense given the story so far.

I like the Thundercracker combination as well I just cannot see how these combos will make sense in the comics. The characters really don't have special abilities like they did back in the old days. What does the extra character bring to the table, and how will this play out in the comics. It seems like Thundercracker and Windcharger are just there<

[padfoo]

I was wondering how they might do the rumored leader Ultra Magnus, and Op's combiner head just clinched it for me. The trailer will probably consist of pieces which partsform into the arms and legs (and chest?). It would also make Ultra Magnus compatible with all the Combiner Wars stuff.

I see your point!

[Sabrblade]

I like the Thundercracker combination as well I just cannot see how these combos will make sense in the comics. The characters really don't have special abilities like they did back in the old days. What does the extra character bring to the table, and how will this play out in the comics. It seems like Thundercracker and Windcharger are just there<

Behold the Enigma of Combination.

[Gallifreyan Autobot]

I was wondering how they might do the rumored leader Ultra Magnus, and Op's combiner head just clinched it for me. The trailer will probably consist of pieces which partsform into the arms and legs (and chest?). It would also make Ultra Magnus compatible with all the Combiner Wars stuff.

I see your point!

sounds like a interesting idea if it goes for what datguy86 said it would probably be sold for the price of what Either a Cyberton , Animated , or a Prime RiD voyager class figure is

[Sabrblade]

I was wondering how they might do the rumored leader Ultra Magnus, and Op's combiner head just clinched it for me. The trailer will probably consist of pieces which partsform into the arms and legs (and chest?). It would also make Ultra Magnus compatible with all the Combiner Wars stuff.

I see your point!

sounds like a interesting idea if it goes for what datguy86 said it would probably be sold for the price of what Either a Cyberton , Animated , or a Prime RiD voyager class figure is

But the rumor told us that it's a Leader figure, which already has an established pricepoint right now thanks to Jetfire.

[Gallifreyan Autobot]

I was wondering how they might do the rumored leader Ultra Magnus, and Op's combiner head just clinched it for me. The trailer will probably consist of pieces which partsform into the arms and legs (and chest?). It would also make Ultra Magnus compatible with all the Combiner Wars stuff.

I see your point!

sounds like a interesting idea if it goes for what datguy86 said it would probably be sold for the price of what Either a Cyberton , Animated , or a Prime RiD voyager class figure is

But the rumor told us that it's a Leader figure, which already has an established pricepoint right now thanks to Jetfire.

point taken

[Wolfman Jake]

what i dont like it how the open chest is barren of paint apps. hopefully takara fills in those spots, because theres some great details in that sculpting.

Speaking of what Takara-Tomy might do to touch up the CW Optimus Prime mold, here's what I'm hoping: They'll cover up some of the bare gray plastic with red or blue paint as needed. The feet should be blue. They also need to paint up some of the obvious bare spots on the cab mode with red. Some appropriate blue and yellow detailing on the pelvis would help. Also, I'm curious as to if the biceps can be rotated at all. I'd leave the grill gray (or painted metallic silver), but do the sides in red and rotate them 90 in robot mode to give a better G1 "all red arms" look to the figure.

[Sabrblade]

what i dont like it how the open chest is barren of paint apps. hopefully takara fills in those spots, because theres some great details in that sculpting.

Speaking of what Takara-Tomy might do to touch up the CW Optimus Prime mold, here's what I'm hoping: They'll cover up some of the bare gray plastic with red or blue paint as needed. The feet should be blue. They also need to paint up some of the obvious bare spots on the cab mode with red. Some appropriate blue and yellow detailing on the pelvis would help. Also, I'm curious as to if the biceps can be rotated at all. I'd leave the grill gray (or painted metallic silver), but do the sides in red and rotate them 90 in robot mode to give a better G1 "all red arms" look to the figure.

Takara's got it easy with what they have to do to the combiner chest. They just have to make the entire chest covered in one color: Silver chrome!

Both the outside:


And the inside:

[datguy86]

I was wondering how they might do the rumored leader Ultra Magnus, and Op's combiner head just clinched it for me. The trailer will probably consist of pieces which partsform into the arms and legs (and chest?). It would also make Ultra Magnus compatible with all the Combiner Wars stuff.

I see your point!

sounds like a interesting idea if it goes for what datguy86 said it would probably be sold for the price of what Either a Cyberton , Animated , or a Prime RiD voyager class figure is

But the rumor told us that it's a Leader figure, which already has an established pricepoint right now thanks to Jetfire.

point taken

A $25 dollar toy with 4 deluxes worth of add-on parts would probably put it in the leader class price range.