New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 9:15PM CDT
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Actoys member 52小洁 has posted new images of third party I-Gear PP-01 Faith Leader (Miniature Masterpiece Optimus Prime) as well Crystal Clear version varient - Miniature Optimus Prime PP-01C Clear Leader. While the figure is labelled as a 'Miniature Masterpiece', the figure still stands taller than a Voyager Class Figure.
PP-01 Faith Leader
PP-01C Clear Leader
You can view the original post from Actoys herel.
You can also view the I-Gear pre-order page for:
a) PP-01: http://shop.igeartoys.com/index.php?rou ... duct_id=52
b) PP-01C: http://shop.igeartoys.com/index.php?rou ... duct_id=59
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PP-01 Faith Leader
PP-01C Clear Leader
You can view the original post from Actoys herel.
You can also view the I-Gear pre-order page for:
a) PP-01: http://shop.igeartoys.com/index.php?rou ... duct_id=52
b) PP-01C: http://shop.igeartoys.com/index.php?rou ... duct_id=59
Stay tuned to Seibertron.com, the Ultimate Resource for Transformers!
Credit(s): Actoys, I-Gear
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Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055134)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:22pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:22pm CDT
3rd party companies really want to clear us out on the same months.
As much as I like this more in-scale MP Prime I've already preordered FansProjects upgrades and Springer. Bad timing iGear.
I notice there's no sculpted Autobot Symbol either. Yeah, didn't think they'd chance that.
As much as I like this more in-scale MP Prime I've already preordered FansProjects upgrades and Springer. Bad timing iGear.
I notice there's no sculpted Autobot Symbol either. Yeah, didn't think they'd chance that.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055137)
Posted by Mkall on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:24pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:24pm CDT
Not interested. Make something new and creative, then we'll talk.
Thanks for playing!
Thanks for playing!
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055140)
Posted by Burn on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:28pm CDT
Wasn't quite what I was going to say but the meaning was going to be the same.
Seriously, a miniture MP-Prime? meh.
Posted by Burn on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:28pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Not interested. Make something new and creative, then we'll talk.
Thanks for playing!
Wasn't quite what I was going to say but the meaning was going to be the same.
Seriously, a miniture MP-Prime? meh.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055148)
Posted by Cliffjumper Prime on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:44pm CDT
Posted by Cliffjumper Prime on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:44pm CDT
Ok, I'm just gonna go ahead and say it... this is a KO! The only difference between this and any other resized KO is the attention to detail and overall quality. Yes it would be nice to have masterpiece prime in a scale closer to classics/universe, but this is just a glorified KO. nuff said.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055157)
Posted by 1337W422102 on March 16th, 2010 @ 10:19pm CDT
Yeah, so? What's the problem with that? Do any of the KOs at the dollar store compare to this?
For those of us who would like a slightly smaller Prime to go with our Autobot forces, here's our chance. I imagine those who missed out on the 20th Primes/MP Convoys and/or don't want a figure that big might enjoy these, too.
I see the appeal of this. It's not for me, but that doesn't make it any less cool.
Posted by 1337W422102 on March 16th, 2010 @ 10:19pm CDT
Cliffjumper Prime wrote:Ok, I'm just gonna go ahead and say it... this is a KO! The only difference between this and any other resized KO is the attention to detail and overall quality. Yes it would be nice to have masterpiece prime in a scale closer to classics/universe, but this is just a glorified KO. nuff said.
Yeah, so? What's the problem with that? Do any of the KOs at the dollar store compare to this?
For those of us who would like a slightly smaller Prime to go with our Autobot forces, here's our chance. I imagine those who missed out on the 20th Primes/MP Convoys and/or don't want a figure that big might enjoy these, too.
I see the appeal of this. It's not for me, but that doesn't make it any less cool.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055160)
Posted by SoundwavePrime on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:00pm CDT
Posted by SoundwavePrime on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:00pm CDT
Should i get this guy or the the real mp optimus prime 
i just cant dicide which is better
i just cant dicide which is better
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055161)
Posted by Dread_Wing on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:13pm CDT
Posted by Dread_Wing on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:13pm CDT
Surely this is a lawsuit waiting to happen. This is not some backstreet Chinese KO merchant here. I hope this does not end up hurting other 3rd party manufacturers. 
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055175)
Posted by Ravage XK on March 17th, 2010 @ 2:53am CDT
Posted by Ravage XK on March 17th, 2010 @ 2:53am CDT
Its a copy!
Also, I don't like the head.
Also, I don't like the head.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055176)
Posted by City Commander on March 17th, 2010 @ 2:57am CDT
Posted by City Commander on March 17th, 2010 @ 2:57am CDT
Lookin' sexual. Now just attach a price just as nice and I'll have to decide whether to stand him next to MP Prime and the alts, or next to classics prime and the universe collection.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055179)
Posted by Burn on March 17th, 2010 @ 3:22am CDT
That's easy. Go the MP version.
Posted by Burn on March 17th, 2010 @ 3:22am CDT
SoundwavePrime wrote:Should i get this guy or the the real mp optimus prime
That's easy. Go the MP version.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055181)
Posted by City Commander on March 17th, 2010 @ 3:25am CDT
Man you just gotta have the original no matter what. It's the original masterpiece!
While this miniature is excellent and a must buy for me at least, it doesn't beat owning the original beast in all his die-cast, chrome-y, one shall stand one shall fall goodness.
Posted by City Commander on March 17th, 2010 @ 3:25am CDT
Burn wrote:SoundwavePrime wrote:Should i get this guy or the the real mp optimus prime
That's easy. Go the MP version.
Man you just gotta have the original no matter what. It's the original masterpiece!
While this miniature is excellent and a must buy for me at least, it doesn't beat owning the original beast in all his die-cast, chrome-y, one shall stand one shall fall goodness.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055186)
Posted by Torneira on March 17th, 2010 @ 4:13am CDT
Posted by Torneira on March 17th, 2010 @ 4:13am CDT
There never can be too much Prime's.
KO or not, just because they don't have the license to make Transformers, doesn't mean that it's a piece of junk.
What if Takara did licensed them to make it. What then? Would it then be a lot of more cooler or more valuable?
I mean judging by the pictures the quality looks very good as well as the details.
And as for the size, I keep the original MP Prime in a glass enclosed case in my living room, where he can stand out all by himself.
As for the Miniature Prime, he could easily go upstairs along with the rest, where he can be among the Universe/Henkei Line. He will fit there perfectly.
KO or not, just because they don't have the license to make Transformers, doesn't mean that it's a piece of junk.
What if Takara did licensed them to make it. What then? Would it then be a lot of more cooler or more valuable?
I mean judging by the pictures the quality looks very good as well as the details.
And as for the size, I keep the original MP Prime in a glass enclosed case in my living room, where he can stand out all by himself.
As for the Miniature Prime, he could easily go upstairs along with the rest, where he can be among the Universe/Henkei Line. He will fit there perfectly.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055194)
Posted by GEEWUN on March 17th, 2010 @ 5:07am CDT
Posted by GEEWUN on March 17th, 2010 @ 5:07am CDT
Actually I think regular masterpiece prime goes with classic figs, but this thing basically is a knock off. I am not getting it because my masterpiece prime has still not been shipped yet from this dude on ebay. (It has been two weeks now redscallop... HURRY UP)
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055206)
Posted by HighPrime on March 17th, 2010 @ 6:56am CDT
Posted by HighPrime on March 17th, 2010 @ 6:56am CDT
I have MP-1 and MP-4, but I'm picking up all 3 of these releases (faith, nemesis, clear), also. In fact, I already paid up 
These will look great in scale with Grimlock, starscream, etc. Hopefully they are able to create a down-sized Megatron that's been rumored. I'm also hoping they can release an MP-2 with battle armor... man that would be great.
These will look great in scale with Grimlock, starscream, etc. Hopefully they are able to create a down-sized Megatron that's been rumored. I'm also hoping they can release an MP-2 with battle armor... man that would be great.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055207)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 17th, 2010 @ 7:01am CDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 17th, 2010 @ 7:01am CDT
Big pass for me.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055220)
Posted by Requiem Prime on March 17th, 2010 @ 7:53am CDT
Posted by Requiem Prime on March 17th, 2010 @ 7:53am CDT
Not bad.
Not bad at all.
But I want to hear a review first. Especially it's plastic quality. While impressed by their accuracy, I wasn't impressed with their auto-scout's construction.
Not bad at all.
But I want to hear a review first. Especially it's plastic quality. While impressed by their accuracy, I wasn't impressed with their auto-scout's construction.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055225)
Posted by HECTOR on March 17th, 2010 @ 8:26am CDT
Posted by HECTOR on March 17th, 2010 @ 8:26am CDT
Yeah if the quality is there then so am I. This is just what I wanted. Classics/Henkei Prime is real nice and all but just doesn't have that same G1 look. MP Grimlock and the Seekers proudly stand amongst my classics/universe figures. Their slightly smaller scale lets them fit right in and this slightly smaller Optimus would be perfect. Just have to wait and see how this develops. News of this figure has been out for some time now and still no word from Hasbro. I think they may be letting this slide.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055238)
Posted by SJ21 on March 17th, 2010 @ 9:27am CDT
Posted by SJ21 on March 17th, 2010 @ 9:27am CDT
He looks great. I don't think he fits into my collection though. Tooo small for the MP's and not the right look for the Classic/Universe shelf.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055242)
Posted by rpetras on March 17th, 2010 @ 9:35am CDT
Posted by rpetras on March 17th, 2010 @ 9:35am CDT
I want this so bad I can taste it! 
I'm a total scale Nazi and this will fix a lot of issues I've had since Takara started making the smaller MPs.
It also fits great with classics, and it'll allow me to redo my shelves.
I'm a total scale Nazi and this will fix a lot of issues I've had since Takara started making the smaller MPs.
It also fits great with classics, and it'll allow me to redo my shelves.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055249)
Posted by --B-- on March 17th, 2010 @ 10:00am CDT
Posted by --B-- on March 17th, 2010 @ 10:00am CDT
I like the new head/face. While it would be nice to stand next to my Alternators, I just can't justify 100 bucks while I already have both hasbro versions. Hopefully it sells well just to lead to other 3rd party items, but I have to pass on it.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055295)
Posted by Metallo on March 17th, 2010 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by Metallo on March 17th, 2010 @ 1:40pm CDT
I'm a sucker for good managable robot mode scale. I always wanted a MP prime that sized up better to the later MP's and Alt's in bot mode. I even have those figures mixed in with some of the larger more detailed GI figs.
I'd love to have this Optimus Prime on the shelf next to Grimlock, Starscream, Skywarp, and the Alts, but I can't justify paying that much.
I also have no idea about the quality of materials, construction, etc. I can't wait to see some online reviews and other comparison pics though.
If Hasbro downsized MP Prime just like this and sold him for around $40-50 bucks I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But I'm not holding my breath for them to do that and I can understand why they wouldn't in the near future.
I'd love to have this Optimus Prime on the shelf next to Grimlock, Starscream, Skywarp, and the Alts, but I can't justify paying that much.
I also have no idea about the quality of materials, construction, etc. I can't wait to see some online reviews and other comparison pics though.
If Hasbro downsized MP Prime just like this and sold him for around $40-50 bucks I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But I'm not holding my breath for them to do that and I can understand why they wouldn't in the near future.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055317)
Posted by Dead Metal on March 17th, 2010 @ 2:19pm CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on March 17th, 2010 @ 2:19pm CDT
While it's cool and I would love a smaller MP Prime, I really can't justify spending more on this than what I paid for the original.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055326)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 17th, 2010 @ 2:41pm CDT
Essentially so. I have the original MP Prime from 2004, 55 bucks. Pass go, save 200 bucks.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 17th, 2010 @ 2:41pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Not interested. Make something new and creative, then we'll talk.
Thanks for playing!
Essentially so. I have the original MP Prime from 2004, 55 bucks. Pass go, save 200 bucks.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055335)
Posted by 0ptimus Prime on March 17th, 2010 @ 3:35pm CDT
This was my hang up as well. i-Gear is pretty shoddy when it comes to craftsmanship and materials. I haven't been that impressed by anything by them. (I have the Auto-Scout and the Computer Control Center.) BUT the good news is i-Gear didn't make this! They are only the distributor. It was made by a separate and so far unnamed company. So it still could end up being poor quality but it shouldn't be as bad as the i-Gear items of the past. Lets hope!
This is supposed to be released March 28th according to the website. So hopefully we'll find out in 2-3 weeks.
Posted by 0ptimus Prime on March 17th, 2010 @ 3:35pm CDT
Requiem Prime wrote:Not bad.
Not bad at all.
But I want to hear a review first. Especially it's plastic quality. While impressed by their accuracy, I wasn't impressed with their auto-scout's construction.
This was my hang up as well. i-Gear is pretty shoddy when it comes to craftsmanship and materials. I haven't been that impressed by anything by them. (I have the Auto-Scout and the Computer Control Center.) BUT the good news is i-Gear didn't make this! They are only the distributor. It was made by a separate and so far unnamed company. So it still could end up being poor quality but it shouldn't be as bad as the i-Gear items of the past. Lets hope!
This is supposed to be released March 28th according to the website. So hopefully we'll find out in 2-3 weeks.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055360)
Posted by Drecepticon on March 17th, 2010 @ 5:01pm CDT
Posted by Drecepticon on March 17th, 2010 @ 5:01pm CDT
I have one on pre-order. I'm not fond of UC OP nor do I like MP OP much. MP OP is bulky, heavy, and difficult to pose the way I want without it falling, and one of the feet falling out. It's VERY annoying. I take a LOT of photos of figures in dynamic poses so this mini version is a good choice for me. It won't be as heavy, and I can include the other bots. My only concern is - one that others share -its construction.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055394)
Posted by --B-- on March 17th, 2010 @ 6:53pm CDT
Wouldn't mind seeing some of those pics, there is a whole forum section here:
photo-blitz-f160.php
Post some for all to enjoy.
Posted by --B-- on March 17th, 2010 @ 6:53pm CDT
Drecepticon wrote:I have one on pre-order. I'm not fond of UC OP nor do I like MP OP much. MP OP is bulky, heavy, and difficult to pose the way I want without it falling, and one of the feet falling out. It's VERY annoying. I take a LOT of photos of figures in dynamic poses so this mini version is a good choice for me. It won't be as heavy, and I can include the other bots. My only concern is - one that others share -its construction.
Wouldn't mind seeing some of those pics, there is a whole forum section here:
photo-blitz-f160.php
Post some for all to enjoy.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055598)
Posted by RogueDeathangel on March 18th, 2010 @ 12:54pm CDT
Posted by RogueDeathangel on March 18th, 2010 @ 12:54pm CDT
This is really cool and all...
But I can't help but think that one day a third party company is going to go a little bit too far, and cross the copyright/trademark line and then Hasbro/Takara will have no choice but to shut them all down.
But I can't help but think that one day a third party company is going to go a little bit too far, and cross the copyright/trademark line and then Hasbro/Takara will have no choice but to shut them all down.
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055599)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 18th, 2010 @ 1:01pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on March 18th, 2010 @ 1:01pm CDT
Looks like those thieves are keeping busy!
Re: New Images of I-Gear Miniature MP Optimus Prime (1055604)
Posted by El Duque on March 18th, 2010 @ 3:38pm CDT
If this isn't going too far I don't know what would qualify. This is an exact duplicate of a Has/Tak design, it's a blatant KO. Of course this isn't the first time the MP Prime mold has been KO'd.
Posted by El Duque on March 18th, 2010 @ 3:38pm CDT
RogueDeathangel wrote:This is really cool and all...
But I can't help but think that one day a third party company is going to go a little bit too far, and cross the copyright/trademark line and then Hasbro/Takara will have no choice but to shut them all down.
If this isn't going too far I don't know what would qualify. This is an exact duplicate of a Has/Tak design, it's a blatant KO. Of course this isn't the first time the MP Prime mold has been KO'd.
