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News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:19 pm

Japanese online toy site Toy Hobby has uploaded the virtual view of the upcoming Takara Tomy RA24 ROTF Buster Optimus Prime.
The virtual application allows user to view the toy in all 360 degree angle, in both robot and alternate mode.

RA24 Buster Optimus Prime is scheduled to be released on 21st November 2009.

Check out the virtual view of RA24 here: http://www.toyhobby.jp/movie/2009/20091 ... index.html

by **guarayakha** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:53 am

Is it me, or did they really removed alot of the silver-chrome painjobs? Now it looks just slightly better than the original. Wasn't the gun supposed to be chromed as well?

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:06 am

guarayakha wrote:Is it me, or did they really removed alot of the silver-chrome painjobs? Now it looks just slightly better than the original. Wasn't the gun supposed to be chromed as well?

I only remember the chrome that's on there. There's still a lot of silver paint, a lot more than the original.

News Credits: 1 · by **Toom1275** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:29 am

What we really need when this comes out is a kit or something for the old Leader-class Prime that replaces the old side panels/fuel tanks with the new gun ones from this one, so that we don't have to get a second one just to have the guns.

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:49 am

guarayakha wrote:Is it me, or did they really removed alot of the silver-chrome painjobs? Now it looks just slightly better than the original. Wasn't the gun supposed to be chromed as well?

The only chrome apps I recall seeing on Buster OP are on the sun visor parts and the grill. The majority of the "bare" metal parts on Buster OP should be in a silver paint. The virtual view images use a white background so the silver paint looks duller than it did in these earlier photos, which use a black background:

News Credits: 2 · by **First-Aid** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:56 am

Did we ever figure out if Hasbro was going to release this version...maybe as part of the N.E.S.T. team line of figs or as a Premium or store exclusive? I want it, but I'm not sure if I want it for $90...

by **Rated X** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:24 pm

This is the first time seeing this figure. I think he looks great. Is he a repaint of the Leader Class ROTF Prime with a gun instead of swords or a brand new toy with more detail ??? Is he the same size or larger than leader class ???

And just for the heck of it Im gonna ask...why is he a "Buster" ??? Not sure what they meant when they named it, but in hip hop slang a "buster" or "busta" is put down for someone you dont think is cool. Maybe the same guy that came up with the name "Blowpipe" had something to do with this one... :-?

News Credits: 4 · by **Firebird** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:30 pm

Rated X, Buster Prime is a zazzy repaint of the ROTF leader Prime mold swords and all. The main difference is the 2 fuel tanks combine into his gun instead of hanging out on his backpack. Also he has a new head.

And things with "Buster" in their name are cool! Havn't you ever heard of Gunbuster!

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:03 pm

Firebird wrote:And things with "Buster" in their name are cool! Havn't you ever heard of Gunbuster!

They usually are.

Seriously though, in Japan a "Buster" is always a type of heavy duty gun or similar firearm.

by **Rated X** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:30 pm

I gotcha Firebird

Out here in Miami, the lingo is a little different cause we have a large urban community that follows the hip hop lifestyle. But I must say, This version of Optimus is beautiful and I really hope it gets released here as a "Premium" version. I held back on the regular version because I had both the 1st movie and nightwatch versions, but now Im not sure if I should hold out get this bad boy !!!