APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder

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Big Bad Toy Store now has a listing for APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime which includes the price and release date. This fully equiped Optimus will cost 269.99$ and be released May 2015.

Once again, here is a list of the acessories:

Accessories / Weapons List :
ION BLASTER X 1
BATTLE BLADE X 2
BATTLE HOOK X2 (DETACHABLE)
KNUCKLE X 1 (NEW PARTS)
JETWING X 1
SHIELD X 1
ELIMMINATOR GUN X 1
ASSAULT BLASTER X 1 (TO FORM MEGA STRIKER)

Feature :
Movie Accurate Color
Hands With Bendable Fingers

Credit(s): BBTS

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Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649515)
Posted by Moosey on February 11th, 2015 @ 8:34am CST

william-james88 wrote:Big Bad Toy Store now has a listing for APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime which includes the price and release date. This fully equiped Optimus will cost 269.99$ and be released May 2015.

Once again, here is a list of the acessories:

Accessories / Weapons List :
ION BLASTER X 1
BATTLE BLADE X 2
BATTLE HOOK X2 (DETACHABLE)
KNUCKLE X 1 (NEW PARTS)
JETWING X 1
SHIELD X 1
ELIMMINATOR GUN X 1
ASSAULT BLASTER X 1 (TO FORM MEGA STRIKER)

Feature :
Movie Accurate Color
Hands With Bendable Fingers

Nooooo! Why u come out so early when I'm burned out on Combiner Wars?!?!?!

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649516)
Posted by RhA on February 11th, 2015 @ 8:34am CST

Jeebus Kroist, that's a load of money.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649526)
Posted by william-james88 on February 11th, 2015 @ 8:53am CST

RhA wrote:Jeebus Kroist, that's a load of money.

Yeah, if it was 200$, I would consider it, but 269$ is very expensive. Especially if anyone has any of the previous editions of that mold.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649528)
Posted by megatronus on February 11th, 2015 @ 8:57am CST

william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:Jeebus Kroist, that's a load of money.

Yeah, if it was 200$, I would consider it, but 269$ is very expensive. Especially if anyone has any of the previous editions of that mold.

APS-01 retailed for $190 over here, so this price isn't unexpected. Disappointing, but not unexpected.

Hopefully a few overseas importers will have this guy for around $200 US.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649560)
Posted by shajaki on February 11th, 2015 @ 10:39am CST

$269.99

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649575)
Posted by reluctantyouth on February 11th, 2015 @ 11:09am CST

What the DEUCE!!!?!!! :shock:

That is an APSURD price. I will keep my Jetwing Optimus that I got from TRU for $49.99 during Black Friday 2 years ago...that is my favorite large movie Prime to date. This is a senseless premium reissue.

~reluctantyouth~

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649578)
Posted by megatronus on February 11th, 2015 @ 11:18am CST

reluctantyouth wrote:What the DEUCE!!!?!!!

That is an APSURD price. I will keep my Jetwing Optimus that I got from TRU for $49.99 during Black Friday 2 years ago...that is my favorite large movie Prime to date. This is a senseless premium reissue.

~reluctantyouth~

It aint senseless if they're going to make money. And they will make money.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649599)
Posted by President-prime on February 11th, 2015 @ 12:11pm CST

@megatronous. You say it like you know that's true. Seriously though, if people stop supporting those insane inflated prices, they wouldn't even think about listing it as such. I'm an Optimus Prime completist, but even I think this price is too much. It's a retail edition, not secondary market price. That's too bad. I'll wait.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649612)
Posted by shajaki on February 11th, 2015 @ 12:40pm CST

President-prime wrote:@megatronous. You say it like you know that's true. Seriously though, if people stop supporting those insane inflated prices, they wouldn't even think about listing it as such. I'm an Optimus Prime completist, but even I think this price is too much. It's a retail edition, not secondary market price. That's too bad. I'll wait.

you think this wont sell out? every other asia premium figure has.

lets all not forget: asia premium series. these figures have always been expensive. so this is nothing new.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649619)
Posted by william-james88 on February 11th, 2015 @ 12:56pm CST

shajaki wrote:
President-prime wrote:@megatronous. You say it like you know that's true. Seriously though, if people stop supporting those insane inflated prices, they wouldn't even think about listing it as such. I'm an Optimus Prime completist, but even I think this price is too much. It's a retail edition, not secondary market price. That's too bad. I'll wait.
you think this wont sell out? every other asia premium figure has.

lets all not forget: asia premium series. these figures have always been expensive. so this is nothing new.

The price is disapointing but fair since it would cost more to get everything seperately. There is no waiting for these and secondary market prices always rize on them later. You either get it or you dont. I wont.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649646)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 11th, 2015 @ 1:16pm CST

Honestly, guys? This price is around what I was expecting it to be. I was hoping it wouldn't be this expensive, but I still knew in my gut that it was gonna be around this much.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649672)
Posted by President-prime on February 11th, 2015 @ 1:48pm CST

I have two of the individual series, just not the stricker shield. I wouldn't pay that price for most of the things I already have. I would however will force myself if the shield is chromed. But I think this set Wil drive down the previous striker Optimus

yeah. Patiently waiting.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649674)
Posted by President-prime on February 11th, 2015 @ 1:49pm CST

Btw. Most toys will sell out eventually. I give it an entire year to sell out hehe

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649793)
Posted by KapikoArt on February 11th, 2015 @ 6:15pm CST

As expected, overpriced ! Especially for the mold released many times before .If it had FWI-04 Jetwing upgrade instead of the U.F.O's. Jetwing pack I would consider it.but as it is...... Definitely a pass for me! Unless :-?

.....

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649856)
Posted by megatronus on February 11th, 2015 @ 9:25pm CST

President-prime wrote:I have two of the individual series, just not the stricker shield. I wouldn't pay that price for most of the things I already have. I would however will force myself if the shield is chromed. But I think this set Wil drive down the previous striker Optimus yeah. Patiently waiting.

Perhaps. I sold my APS01 this past weekend for $275, so APS01U is pretty much paid for.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1649911)
Posted by President-prime on February 12th, 2015 @ 12:19am CST

That's the wy to go.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1650094)
Posted by noctorro on February 12th, 2015 @ 12:59pm CST

Mega high price, for a non-screen accurate DOTM flight tech set.
The third party one's way more accurate. I'm considering getting that since I already own Buster version 2. Which is perfect on its own.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1650672)
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2015 @ 2:09pm CST

Just wondering, does AMi Ami usually carry these? Because already, robot kingdom is selling him for a more affordable US$229.9.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1650764)
Posted by shajaki on February 13th, 2015 @ 4:04pm CST

william-james88 wrote:Just wondering, does AMi Ami usually carry these? Because already, robot kingdom is selling him for a more affordable US$229.9.

i think in general, amiami/HLJ/ect dont sell asia premium figures. i didnt see one of them get MP11SW for example. also be wary of RK, they generally have lower prices, but their shipping costs are less than stellar.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1650839)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 13th, 2015 @ 6:53pm CST

shajaki wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Just wondering, does AMi Ami usually carry these? Because already, robot kingdom is selling him for a more affordable US$229.9.
i think in general, amiami/HLJ/ect dont sell asia premium figures. i didnt see one of them get MP11SW for example. also be wary of RK, they generally have lower prices, but their shipping costs are less than stellar.

Yeah, I've only ever ordered one thing from RobotKingdom, and it was because it was a special deal that had free shipping.

As for why HLJ and Ami Ami wouldn't get the Asia Premiums, those items are for the Asian market outside of Japan, while the two websites are both based in Japan.

It's like how Takara sells TFs in Japan, but not in the rest of Asia, and how the Asian market stuff is for the Southeast Asia region excluding Japan.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1655444)
Posted by Va'al on February 24th, 2015 @ 5:28am CST

While we have already seen the accessories and additional parts that come with the APS-01U Premium Series Optimus Prime from Transformers Asia, the latter's Facebook page has been updated with another add-on that might interest movieverse collectors: an Allspark cube and metal tag with serial number. Check out more information and an image below!

APS-01U Optimus Prime (ULTIMATE EDITION) Promotion
"Limited Premium"

Get this die cast made "Mini Allspark Cube" and "Metal Card" (Serial Number) free when purchase "APS-01U Optimus Prime (ULTIMATE EDITION)" at selected stores in Asia.

Release Date : 2015-04-17
Release Place : Asia (Exclude Japan)

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1655465)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 24th, 2015 @ 7:15am CST

Looks like one of the AllSpark Cubes that came with each of the Japanese Movie 1 AllSpark Power toys.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1655820)
Posted by shajaki on February 24th, 2015 @ 9:22pm CST

i so heart these diecast'y bonus'.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1655840)
Posted by megatronus on February 24th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CST

shajaki wrote:i so heart these diecast'y bonus'.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669005)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on March 30th, 2015 @ 10:59am CDT

Transformers Asia have updated their Facebook page with a ginormous amount of new images of the APS-01U Ultimate Optimus Prime. These images show off the new premium paint job as well as the weapons and bonus Allspark cube. There are also a handful of comparison shots with the APS01 figure. A select few images have been mirrored below but you can click here to see all of them.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669008)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:07am CDT

So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one. :-?

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669009)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:09am CDT

Nice! I'm really glad I sold my APS-01. U's color scheme is a nice compromise between APS-01 and the original Striker Prime (the additional paint apps don't hurt, either). The only real mark against him that I can see is the lack of face plate.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669010)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:11am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one.

I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both? :-?

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669015)
Posted by Siger on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:24am CDT

Wow this looks good. Not worth $300 to me and need a swappable face plate, but still good.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669025)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:44am CDT

That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669029)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:50am CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?

The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669032)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:56am CDT

megatronus wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one.

I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both?

The only difference between the two is in the gas tanks. Jetwing uses the Buster ones from the version before, and so does this one. As such, the blasters from the Striker version don't attach to them, but as a trade-off, you can attach the Jetwing backpack. Striker's gas tanks prevents that.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669033)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:57am CDT

megatronus wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?

The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669047)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 12:37pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
megatronus wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one.

I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both?

The only difference between the two is in the gas tanks. Jetwing uses the Buster ones from the version before, and so does this one. As such, the blasters from the Striker version don't attach to them, but as a trade-off, you can attach the Jetwing backpack. Striker's gas tanks prevents that.

I thought there was also a difference in Prime's undercarriage that accommodated the Jetwing backpack. Could be wrong.

Another thing I'm loving with this deco is the scarcity of chrome. It was not a great idea for APS-01's grill - which as we know converts into the bottom of Prime's feet - to be covered in easily scratched chromed.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669060)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on March 30th, 2015 @ 12:59pm CDT

Man, why does Asia get all the best Optimae?

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669073)
Posted by Siger on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:17pm CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?

The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.

Don't forget tax and shipping! :lol:

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669075)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:18pm CDT

One word: FINGERS! :shock:

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669092)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:39pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:One word: FINGERS!

Which raises a question: are these newly sculpted, or are they made using the prototype molds?

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669120)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 30th, 2015 @ 2:41pm CDT

Swappable heads would be nice (though the genius faceplate thing from Armor Prime would be even better since you don't then have a spare head laying about getting lost) but yeah overall it's got a nicer paintjob. Lack of pinstripes on the flames bug me though as that's one of the things I loved bout my Buster Prime though at least they added the brassy colours here (which I added to my Buster).

Love all the accessories but most of all loving the articulated hands. They just add so much more to the posing and personality. Overall this is a superb version of what was already one of the very best Transformers figures ever designed.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669230)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on March 30th, 2015 @ 7:12pm CDT

Dam, those pictures look nice. I would get one if I didn't already have Jet wing and Striker Optimus

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1669286)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on March 30th, 2015 @ 9:50pm CDT

Owning the original ROTF leader OP, Jetwing OP and Buster OP are quite enough for me, frankly. It's a nice option for those who either have a whole lot of cash to spare or haven't gotten their own ROTF leader OP yet (as hard as it is to imagine), but at 275 dollars, I've got plenty of other things to spend my money on.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1676940)
Posted by shajaki on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:34pm CDT

TFND's Genetic is at it once again after getting his hands on TakaraTomy Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime: APS-01U! He grabbed his camera and made a very in depth gallery for everyone to enjoy, featuring his enormous arsenal and stunning paint applications. The figure is based on Dark of the Moon Leader/Supreme Jetwing Optimus Prime, which has been added the vast number of variants this mold holds. Keep scrolling to see the pics, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1676944)
Posted by cramoptimus maximus on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:46pm CDT

That looks great, I love the additional gold accents on the figure and that tiny blue dot on his eyes.

Its a bit dissapointing that the smokestacks are still that ugly gray-soft-weird-straw-like pipes.

I still prefer the Abs and the chrome on buster prime, I wished he had the same chrome pieces and more, that shield would look amazing with chrome.

Overall great figure...

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1676949)
Posted by megatronus on April 19th, 2015 @ 3:15pm CDT

I kinda wish the hands were a lighter grey. Also, still want a battle mask.

Those are the figure's only real flaws, in my eyes.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1677011)
Posted by shocksound96 on April 19th, 2015 @ 8:08pm CDT

MY GOD THE DETAIL!!!!!! =P~

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1677029)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 19th, 2015 @ 10:10pm CDT

hes sick, no doubt, to those that get him enjoy. The reason i passed, no battle mask no can do, that face has bugged me from the day i saw it in the movies, ive passed on all the face versions.......just cant do it. Ill stick with buster.

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1677030)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 19th, 2015 @ 10:12pm CDT

well i lied, i did get evasion mode prime, cuz hes sick lol

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1677053)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on April 20th, 2015 @ 2:36am CDT

Daaaaaaaaammmn. Wish I was rich so I could afford this!

Also: that armored-up vehicle mode man...

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1677068)
Posted by KapikoArt on April 20th, 2015 @ 6:10am CDT

Wow! Ultimate and not even accurate! Where is the chrome?!

Re: APS-01U Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime Price Revealed with Preorder (1677073)
Posted by shajaki on April 20th, 2015 @ 7:03am CDT