Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast!
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007 5:55pm CDT
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Many of us are getting excited about the new Transformers Movie toys, which will be released this summer. We know that Hasbro and Takara are both releasing the movie toys; but did you know that there are some differences in the toys?
Recently we reported here on a few articles from Japan's June edition of Dengeki Hobby , which contained information about the up coming Transformers Movie toys. Dengeki Hobby has indicated in the article that the Takara version of Optimus Prime (Leader class) will contain die-cast.
Eager fans may have a new decision to make when it comes to purchasing the movie version of Optimus Prime (Leader class)- Hasbro? or Takara?
Recently we reported here on a few articles from Japan's June edition of Dengeki Hobby , which contained information about the up coming Transformers Movie toys. Dengeki Hobby has indicated in the article that the Takara version of Optimus Prime (Leader class) will contain die-cast.
Eager fans may have a new decision to make when it comes to purchasing the movie version of Optimus Prime (Leader class)- Hasbro? or Takara?
Credit(s): Dengeki Hobby
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Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98480)
Posted by edcomics on April 25th, 2007 @ 5:57pm CDT
Posted by edcomics on April 25th, 2007 @ 5:57pm CDT
Sheesh. I don't think I'll be picking up the Leader Class version at all, but if I was going to, the die-cast would make me lean heavily towards buying the Takara version.
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98482)
Posted by edcomics on April 25th, 2007 @ 5:58pm CDT
Posted by edcomics on April 25th, 2007 @ 5:58pm CDT
PS- That's a kind of craptacular Photoshop job on the top image ![;)]( "Wink")
Oh well.
Oh well.
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98484)
Posted by Kayevcee on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:01pm CDT
Posted by Kayevcee on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:01pm CDT
You could bitch about anything, couldn't you Ed? Good God. Just because it's related to the movie doesn't mean you *have* to find fault with it. We won't worry you've gone soft if you let one through, honest.
I only wonder what *part* of the figure is die cast. I would assume either part of the torso or the lower legs for balance.
-Nick
I only wonder what *part* of the figure is die cast. I would assume either part of the torso or the lower legs for balance.
-Nick
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98485)
Posted by Bug_Byte on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:01pm CDT
Posted by Bug_Byte on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:01pm CDT
Why do people "drool" over diecast?
And you push on primes crotch to make his head drop down?
:/ nice gimmick.
BTW a very merry un-birthday to everyone!
And you push on primes crotch to make his head drop down?
:/ nice gimmick.
BTW a very merry un-birthday to everyone!
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98489)
Posted by Lapse Of Reason on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:07pm CDT
Posted by Lapse Of Reason on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:07pm CDT
I like it. I have accepted the movie toys and story as just another alternate TF universe. I'll probably get the Takara version of Prime, not just for the die-cast (nice touch) but for the paint apps. I'll wait to see the final cost first.
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98495)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:14pm CDT
![:BOT:]( "Autobot")
I thought the top image is actually kinda cool... ![:CON:]( "Decepticon")
Posted by Supreme Convoy on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:14pm CDT
edcomics wrote:PS- That's a kind of craptacular Photoshop job on the top imageOh well.
I thought the top image is actually kinda cool... 
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98509)
Posted by Khemical Prime on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by Khemical Prime on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:23pm CDT
The way Transformer fans act sometimes you'd think they were rewriting Dostoevsky or Hemingway, or changing the statue of David for a more modern look. ![:grin:]( "Very Happy")
When it comes to the Movie line "it is what it is".
As for this guy...die cast makes me happy.![:D]( "Very Happy")
Hopefully this figure doesn't get overpriced stateside.
When it comes to the Movie line "it is what it is".
As for this guy...die cast makes me happy.
Hopefully this figure doesn't get overpriced stateside.
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98519)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:29pm CDT
Wow..
I think of it this way also.
Posted by Cyber Bishop on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:29pm CDT
Lapse Of Reason wrote:I have accepted the movie toys and story as just another alternate TF universe.
Wow..
I think of it this way also.
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98522)
Posted by XEN0 on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:30pm CDT
Posted by XEN0 on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:30pm CDT
that is awesome how much will cost difference be any guesses?
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98525)
Posted by dabattousai on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:31pm CDT
Posted by dabattousai on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:31pm CDT
If it's all metal, then I will buy it from Japan, I just hope it isn't expensive ><
If it is just some parts, then I'll be happy with the Hasbro Version and besides, American Toys from Movies that are MIB always sell better than another country...I think...
If it is just some parts, then I'll be happy with the Hasbro Version and besides, American Toys from Movies that are MIB always sell better than another country...I think...
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98527)
Posted by Khemical Prime on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:35pm CDT
Posted by Khemical Prime on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:35pm CDT
Edited because I am'a dumb. ![:D]( "Very Happy")
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98535)
Posted by Maximus_Blade on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:45pm CDT
Posted by Maximus_Blade on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:45pm CDT
Most of the time, you'll find better quality and paint appz in Takara version than in Hasblo....hhhemm...I meant Hasbro. The downside is more money but worthy. Now there is die cast , I'm all over Takara.
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98536)
Posted by Noisemaze on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:47pm CDT
Posted by Noisemaze on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:47pm CDT
Die-Cast=Whooptee freakin doo!
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98537)
Posted by jgilkinson on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:49pm CDT
Posted by jgilkinson on April 25th, 2007 @ 6:49pm CDT
think ill hold off till i know a price and know what parts are diecast
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98561)
Posted by Quaternion on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:13pm CDT
Posted by Quaternion on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:13pm CDT
I'm just gonna get the voyager version. Die Cast or not, this version still looks like Fatimus Prime's slightly less fat cousin.
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98566)
Posted by fabiobasile on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by fabiobasile on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:20pm CDT
Have all the gray plastic parts replaced with metal casts and rubber wheels, add realistic interior and a trailer, name it: "Optimus Prime Movie Masterpiece", and i'll spend up to 300 bucks to get it.
Of course it's got to have the lit-up matrix too.
Of course it's got to have the lit-up matrix too.
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98573)
Posted by bumblezzz on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:26pm CDT
Posted by bumblezzz on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:26pm CDT
Gobot, I think you've got it wrong, look at the arrows on the head gimmick, it clearly show that you press down on locking switch and then the head pops up.
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98589)
Posted by Bug_Byte on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:40pm CDT
Posted by Bug_Byte on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:40pm CDT
Oh yeah, I forgot, right to left in japan...dumb=me
Still, could they have put the "switch" in a different place?
Still, could they have put the "switch" in a different place?
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98599)
Posted by bumblezzz on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:43pm CDT
Posted by bumblezzz on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:43pm CDT
yah they could have, but it still is probilly going to be one of the best toys of 2007 anyways
Re: Movie Optimus Prime (Takara - Ver.) Contains Die-cast! (98601)
Posted by Cheetron on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:44pm CDT
Posted by Cheetron on April 25th, 2007 @ 7:44pm CDT
The more I see of this Prime, the more I want him. Diecast would be cool but I'm thinking I could barely scrap together enough to get the Hasbro version.
The more I want him, the more I want him to be someone else. He looks like a Prime look-a-like. A bad one IMO. lol.
The more I want him, the more I want him to be someone else. He looks like a Prime look-a-like. A bad one IMO. lol.
