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Robotkingdom has sent us this latest offering from their store:

Takara Transformers Asia Premium Series APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime. Preorder.
USD149.9
Preorder.
Available in October 2012.

This is a Brand new version of Takara DOTM DA-28 Striker Optimus Prime.
Special features include:
Brighter Colour scheme
(The Dark Grey parts on Da-28 are tuned into Silver including the shield and Weapons.
Red and blue colour are brighter instead of the dark colour tone in DA-28.)
Chromed bumper in Vehicle mode.
Special Designed Packaging
Bonus Weapon (Battle Blades)
Limited Production
Final Product is subject to Takara's Final confirmation.

http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/es ... tID=41_286

Blah, that means 180-190 from the US retailers.
Needs more chrome to claim that price, I'm out.

price is a joke

I'm tempted. Doesn't seem too outrageous considering how much Buster Prime goes for on eBay. I was thinking about ordering the Amazon Jetwing Prime, but this might be more up my alley.

Whenever something this exclusive canbe bought from less than two-hundred, i think its a win.

Just pre-ordered mine today from Kapow Toys, only £129 shipped. OK £129 IS a lot of money but I really, really wanted this guy.

Plus when you consider that the cheapest DA28 on eBay now is over £200 and you have to get the battle blades separately (easily £50+). Suddenly £129 for chrome, metallic paint and blades seems a bit of a bargain IMO.

Hmmmm... tempting. Would love displaying this with my Buster Prime.