3A DOTM Optimus Prime Exclusive Figure Revealed

3A makes awesome figures... time to think about replacing my ROTF Optimus with this thing... I've never transformed my ROTF OP anyway. =X

Keep in mind that the figure itself isn't a Bambaland exclusive, just the Battle Blaster (that's what the English page is calling it). There will also be a general retail version sold without it (you only get swords and the exclusives tend to sell out to the 3A collectors fast).

Emerje

Damn. It's beautiful. I want!

IDK.. I mean, yea the figure is gorgeous. But that price point of 430.00 USD is extremely expensive. I think the DOTM Megatron has to be my 2nd Fav, with the rebuilt TF2 movie version being number 1, and the 1st movie Cybertronian Jet is my third fav.. But does anyone see these figures a bit bulkier then they should be?? I mean, Prime looked a bit skinny, so did Bumblebee, and Megatron from my recollection of the movie.. But at a 400 dollar price point, it sure makes It hard to collect the whole movie line up.. and makes larger scaled figures seem a bit more unlikely.. If 3A releases a 12 inch line up with Megatron and Optimus, with 7-8 inch bumblebee, and so on... at a 250.00 price point like Hottoys figures, I'd be in for the entire round up.. but at 450.00 for just one figure.. phew..

that's going to leave a lot of Megatron's and Bumblebee's on the shelf.. I can see why they released Bumblebee and Megs first..

As it stands now.. I am still debating on whether to grab Optimus, or just wait to see if 3A does a scaled down offering at a more marketable price point for the Average hard working fan.. as apposed to the upper class richy rich fans who can afford 400+ a pop for a Transformer figure.. level of detail, and lighting up.. if 450.00 costs that, then 3A should send their people to Hot Toys for a lesson in how to do it and make it cost 200.00 less..

who needs a 19 inch figure anyways? I would prefer a 12 inch line.. or 1/6 scale for humans.. it would be around 1/4 scale for Optimus, or maybe like Gundam.. Master grade is 1/100, perfect grade is 1/800 scale.. even then, that is only about 15-16 inches tall at the most for those kits.. I have been wanting high quality action figures of the TRANSFORMERS movie characters for a long time now. But I never imagined them being that scale.. too much.. too expensive.. come out with a high quality lineup from the 1st movie.. 12 inch, and 70 points of articulation. with excellent paint apps, and loads of accessories.. then you can justify the 250.00 I am willing to commit on the entire Autobot crew from the movie trilogy, and Decepticon crew as well. Also the Hottoys light up with LED lights too, so it's not impossible to get that level detail, articulation, and light effects into a 12 inch figure at a 250.00 Price point.. I mean, at 450.00 that thing should have voice sounds from the Movie, respond to commands and crap 1 inch sized 18K golden bars!!

Wish list fro 3A: 12 Inch Optimus Prime, 8 Inch Bumblebee, 12 Inch Megatron

Wish list: Autobots
1. Optimus Prime Movie 2 12 inch figure
2. Megatron Rebuild Movie 2 12 inch figure.
3. Ironhide 9 inch figure
4. Ratchet 9 Inch Figure
5. sideswipe 8 inch figure
6. twins 6 Inch figure
7. Sentinel Prime Figure
8. Optimus Prime Knight armor version 12 Inch Figure
10. DEFINITELY MIRAGE 8 INCH FIGURE!!

Wish list: Decepticon
1. Megatron Movie 2 12 inch figure
2. StarScream Movie 2 9 inch figure
3. Brawl (devastator) 12 inch figure
4. soundwave 8 Inch car version movie figure
5. laserbeak, scorponok, and ravage 6 inch figure PACKs
6. Bone crusher 12 inch figure
7. Barricade figure 8 inch
8. Blackout 9 Inch figure (tho if in scale it should be much larger)
9. The Fallen 12 inch figure
10. DEFINITELY SCHOCKWAVE 12 INCH FIGURE!!

Why you got Megatron as number 2 in Autobot list?

Anyways your lists would be great if they ever become a reality. Win the lottery and pay crazy money to get them to manufacture those just for you (and me).

Carnivius_Prime wrote:Why you got Megatron as number 2 in Autobot list?

Anyways your lists would be great if they ever become a reality. Win the lottery and pay crazy money to get them to manufacture those just for you (and me).

Whooops! I didn't realize I placed ole' Megs in the Autobot list.. LOL..

anyhow, as far as them producing stuff for me.. it's odd, but if you were to have a complete list of my wishes and wants from being here on seibertron.com, like the action figure and super detailed figures non-transformable of the Transformers.. I have mentioned that like a year ago.. it seems like everytime I mention an idea, it gets made.. karma.. not saying I am a Transformer production godlike being bringing my ideas into reality through mental control (although I may, you can never be sure! Muahhahahaa!) anyways, I figure at some point the people over at 3A will realize that a smaller production scale, with a higher run would be more productive and garner more fan purchases then the lucrative 1% rich market who can afford 450.00 per figure..

I can wait.. seems like my ideas always come out about a year or so later.. LOL

Seriously, it's eerie how much I have shouted I want this, and they should make that, and then al of a sudden, there it is!! LOL..

The World of 3A Facebook page has updated with images of their newest Transformers Dark of the Moon release Starscream. This is just the latest entry into their Premium Scale Collectable Figures. Check out the images and features below.

Coming to Bambaland Store
Friday November 13th, 2015
9:00am HK Time

BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE
TRANSFORMERS
STARSCREAM
Premium Scale Collectible Figure

http://www.bambalandstore.com

The treacherous Lieutenant of the Decepticons, Starscream soars the ranks in Premium Scale. Using his guile and cunning Starscream slyly seeks any opportunity to overthrow Megatron and take his place as leader of the Decepticons. The Premium Scale Edition features extremely detailed sculpt and paint applications including Cybertronian Tattoos. Equipped with interchangeable Missile Cluster Arm and an additional interchangeable Saw Blade Arm that is exclusive only to Bambaland!

- Figure Stands 16-Inches (40.64cm) Tall
- Fully Poseable With Over 75 Points of Articulation including Articulated Fingers
- Highly-Detailed Sculpt and Paint Application
- Features Realistic Weathering Effect
- Comes with additional Interchangeable Missile Cluster Arm
- LED Light-Up Eyes

BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE EDITION INCLUDES
- Interchangeable Saw Blade Arm

ADDITIONAL INFO
- Materials Used - ABS, PVC, POM
- Requires AG13 X 2 Button Cell Batteries (Batteries Not Included)

USD $430
Price Includes Worldwide Shipping
*Design and color may change on final shipping version

I so want this

*sigh* If only I were a rich man...
Yubby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dum.


Although, if I were to ever get this, I think I'd need a chart pointing out what every little gizmo and doohicky is (or at least the most prominent ones) since I'd inevitably be spending many hours just looking at all those hard-to-see-onscreen parts. Like, the weird boxy motor thing and the fused/bent missile looking whatsits in his chest - they look too specific, surely they got to be an actual jet part, right?

almost looks as good as the leader class toy

I cannot wait for this thing.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:almost looks as good as the leader class toy

Man, I wish the leader class figure was in the same ballpark as this thing.

Okay, so what now.. do I have to take out a loan with the Mafia to get these? Mortgage my house? $400+ each? why can't they reduce the scale, and make them in the arena of Hottoys in the $200.00 range? I mean, I could afford that and have space on my shelf for the 4 big guys, and maybe a few others.. but 19 Inches? 450.00?? seriously.. I would hate to see how much they fetch for on the secondary market.. ebay, amazon etc.. 1,000.00 or more I am sure.. and with the crappy economy we have had for the last 9 years.. I've got to eat first..

Stupid production run.. should be 1/6 or 12 inches at the most.. 65 points of articulation vs 85, and still can light up via LEDs like Ironman from Hottoys which is only around 199.00 to 250.00 depending on where you go.. I have to as much as I would love to get them.. pass..

Until they make a more affordable version, and still of high quality..

I have to bow out for now..

Plus if they do release a smaller more manageable scale and price point, I can then get two Star Screams.. one to keep original, and one to paint the grey in black, and the tattoos in purple!

That's my Christmas wish for 2016! Rant over..

Well overpriced in my opinion. I'm happy with Leader class Since it looks almost identical (with $35 FWI add on kit) ,can transform and was $400 cheaper!

Just what the market's been clamoring for! They're sure to sell one, two, maybe even three of these!

Kapiko Customs wrote:Well overpriced in my opinion. I'm happy with Leader class Since it looks almost identical (with $35 FWI add on kit) ,can transform and was $400 cheaper!

okay now I need to see what that looks like. you got a link to a site that shows the pics of the FWI kit?

As a Starscream fanboy, I can only marvel at the beauty and level of details that figure have. However, the 430$US + shipping + customs pricetag is a wake-up call with the might of a sledgehammer.

Oh well, HFTD Leader Starscream still fill the bill aplenty.

Leader Starscream is an amazing figure, though I think I prefer the RotF Voyager a tiny bit more. The way it's wings split and fold in on itself to imitate the jetpack thrusters is one of my all-time favorite transformation details. He also looks really cool with Thrust, Dirge, Dreadwing, and Terradive.

Although none of these Screamers ever properly color his cheek-gill things...

After their extremely detailed, high-end collectable non-transforming Dark of the Moon based Transformers replicas, it looks as though 3A might be venturing outside of the movieverse for their next project, as hinted at by their production blog update - simply titled 'More Than Meets the Eye', and featuring and Autobot logo with 'Generation 1'. How G1 will they be? Which iteration of G1? Are you interested either way? Let us know your thoughts in the Energon Pub!

Honestly, with the MP line, I don't see the point of non-transforming G1 figures. For the movieverse, it was understandable because making these designs 100% detailed and accurate, they couldnt transform. But for classics? Pointless.