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Optimus Prime Lego Set Now Available to Order
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Jun 1, 2022 at 8:59am CDT
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Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1
Jun 1, 2022
I think this set is awesome!
Im not poor, but I will be if I buy this! Probably will have to skip
even though this is what I always wanted to have. Too bad........
Im not poor, but I will be if I buy this! Probably will have to skip
even though this is what I always wanted to have. Too bad........
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Comment by Rodimus Knight
Jun 1, 2022
I ordered it and even though the email I received from Lego mentioned the free gift with orders over 160, I did not see it listed in my invoice. It's been a while since I've bought legos but they use to put those on the invoices, so is prime not eligible for it?
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Comment by AcademyofDrX
Jun 1, 2022
The same thing happened to me and people on other message boards. Prime was eligible, but they must have run out of stock even as it was automatically added to active orders. Looks like we're missing out.
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Comment by MeGrimlock78
Jun 1, 2022
I'm afraid the Free Gift promo ended May 31st. I was surprised that it was still listed on the website at midnight last night...I thought maybe the promotion was extended. The gift was even automatically added to my order. But it wasn't listed in my email confirmation, nor is the promo listed on the site anymore. I think it was just a case of bad timing that led some to think they could still get the bonus set.
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Lego fansites said the promotion had been extended. The Brick Fan is part of their promotional network, so their updates usually come directly from Lego's marketing partners.
https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-ideas- ... o-june-14/
Not definitive, though, possible there was a mixup somewhere.
Comment by AcademyofDrX
Jun 1, 2022
MeGrimlock78 wrote:I'm afraid the Free Gift promo ended May 31st. I was surprised that it was still listed on the website at midnight last night...I thought maybe the promotion was extended. The gift was even automatically added to my order. But it wasn't listed in my email confirmation, nor is the promo listed on the site anymore. I think it was just a case of bad timing that led some to think they could still get the bonus set.
Lego fansites said the promotion had been extended. The Brick Fan is part of their promotional network, so their updates usually come directly from Lego's marketing partners.
https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-ideas- ... o-june-14/
Not definitive, though, possible there was a mixup somewhere.
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So there's hope yet? Excellent! Got my order in at like 12:05 am, so if the promo is missing now because they sold out, hopefully my order got through before that!
Comment by MeGrimlock78
Jun 1, 2022
AcademyofDrX wrote:MeGrimlock78 wrote:I'm afraid the Free Gift promo ended May 31st. I was surprised that it was still listed on the website at midnight last night...I thought maybe the promotion was extended. The gift was even automatically added to my order. But it wasn't listed in my email confirmation, nor is the promo listed on the site anymore. I think it was just a case of bad timing that led some to think they could still get the bonus set.
Lego fansites said the promotion had been extended. The Brick Fan is part of their promotional network, so their updates usually come directly from Lego's marketing partners.
https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-ideas- ... o-june-14/
Not definitive, though, possible there was a mixup somewhere.
So there's hope yet? Excellent! Got my order in at like 12:05 am, so if the promo is missing now because they sold out, hopefully my order got through before that!
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Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jun 1, 2022
I got mine in and I think I got the free set. If I knew I might have waited for the Robin Hood forest people set, then again if I did this, Prime would've sold out completely and never, ever be restocked.
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Jun 2, 2022
Got my order in as well. I am excited for this guy. I now have 3 lego builds to do
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Comment by MaximalNui
Jun 4, 2022
So, the page about the set has an example of and early design, and well...
Suddently lack of knees doesn't sound so bad anymore!
Suddently lack of knees doesn't sound so bad anymore!
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I'll be honest, that doesn't look THAT bad.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jun 4, 2022
MaximalNui wrote:So, the page about the set has an example of and early design, and well...
Suddenly lack of knees doesn't sound so bad anymore!
I'll be honest, that doesn't look THAT bad.
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This would be much cheaper for sure though this was probably back when they couldn't decide how expensive they could make it or the budget.
Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1
Jun 4, 2022
chuckdawg1999 wrote:MaximalNui wrote:So, the page about the set has an example of and early design, and well...
Suddenly lack of knees doesn't sound so bad anymore!
I'll be honest, that doesn't look THAT bad.
This would be much cheaper for sure though this was probably back when they couldn't decide how expensive they could make it or the budget.
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It also feels like what we would have gotten had we gotten an official LEGO G1 Optimus Prime back in the Unicron Trilogy/Movie Trilogy years.
Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 4, 2022
It reminds me of Classics "The Ultimate Battle" Deluxe class Optimus Prime.RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:MaximalNui wrote:So, the page about the set has an example of and early design, and well...
Suddenly lack of knees doesn't sound so bad anymore!
I'll be honest, that doesn't look THAT bad.
This would be much cheaper for sure though this was probably back when they couldn't decide how expensive they could make it or the budget.
It also feels like what we would have gotten had we gotten an official LEGO G1 Optimus Prime back in the Unicron Trilogy/Movie Trilogy years.
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What I find interesting is how much carried over to the final product.
The transformation is basically the same and they retained the bot torso sides being the headlight area. There's actually some things I like more on the prototype like the silver around the windows and the "ladder" under the doors.
I did end up ordering one, I figure if I decide I don't want to bother trying to build it it'll make for a good investment (Lego Voltron sells at just under $400 on eBay).
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Jun 4, 2022
Sabrblade wrote:It reminds me of Classics "The Ultimate Battle" Deluxe class Optimus Prime.RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:MaximalNui wrote:So, the page about the set has an example of and early design, and well...
Suddenly lack of knees doesn't sound so bad anymore!
I'll be honest, that doesn't look THAT bad.
This would be much cheaper for sure though this was probably back when they couldn't decide how expensive they could make it or the budget.
It also feels like what we would have gotten had we gotten an official LEGO G1 Optimus Prime back in the Unicron Trilogy/Movie Trilogy years.
What I find interesting is how much carried over to the final product.
The transformation is basically the same and they retained the bot torso sides being the headlight area. There's actually some things I like more on the prototype like the silver around the windows and the "ladder" under the doors.
I did end up ordering one, I figure if I decide I don't want to bother trying to build it it'll make for a good investment (Lego Voltron sells at just under $400 on eBay).
Emerje
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It isn't so much that it looks bad, just that the final version looks much better. And probably more stable/less fiddly.
Comment by MaximalNui
Jun 5, 2022
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:MaximalNui wrote:So, the page about the set has an example of and early design, and well...
Suddenly lack of knees doesn't sound so bad anymore!
I'll be honest, that doesn't look THAT bad.
This would be much cheaper for sure though this was probably back when they couldn't decide how expensive they could make it or the budget.
It isn't so much that it looks bad, just that the final version looks much better. And probably more stable/less fiddly.
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Good point! I'm surprised it didn't sell out and is still available.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jun 5, 2022
MaximalNui wrote:RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:MaximalNui wrote:So, the page about the set has an example of and early design, and well...
Suddenly lack of knees doesn't sound so bad anymore!
I'll be honest, that doesn't look THAT bad.
This would be much cheaper for sure though this was probably back when they couldn't decide how expensive they could make it or the budget.
It isn't so much that it looks bad, just that the final version looks much better. And probably more stable/less fiddly.
Good point! I'm surprised it didn't sell out and is still available.
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I want Lego prime really badly, but i don't think I could handle that price!
Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1
Jun 7, 2022
chuckdawg1999 wrote:MaximalNui wrote:RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:MaximalNui wrote:So, the page about the set has an example of and early design, and well...
Suddenly lack of knees doesn't sound so bad anymore!
I'll be honest, that doesn't look THAT bad.
This would be much cheaper for sure though this was probably back when they couldn't decide how expensive they could make it or the budget.
It isn't so much that it looks bad, just that the final version looks much better. And probably more stable/less fiddly.
Good point! I'm surprised it didn't sell out and is still available.
I want Lego prime really badly, but i don't think I could handle that price!
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Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jun 7, 2022
Those that have gotten delivery, did you get a free gift with the set?
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You can always wait for the KO, I'm sure that's gonna be out soon as well
Comment by xMXUx
Jun 8, 2022
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:I want Lego prime really badly, but i don't think I could handle that price!
You can always wait for the KO, I'm sure that's gonna be out soon as well
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 8, 2022
Do Lego sets get KO'd?xMXUx wrote:RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:I want Lego prime really badly, but i don't think I could handle that price!
You can always wait for the KO, I'm sure that's gonna be out soon as well
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Possibly, but unlikely since The Lego Group strikes hard as Lepin knows from experience: that Chinese brand copied whole sets, even ones from licensed properties like Pirates of the Caribbean and even had the balls to sell sets based on fan builds or MOC's (My Own Creation). Naturally, they were shut down somewhere in 2017-2018.
There are tons of brands that use the basic interlocking brick design as it's public domain along with some basic pieces IIRC, but copying whole sets brick by brick is asking for trouble.
Isn't there a rule against promoting KO's by the way?
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 8, 2022
Sabrblade wrote:Do Lego sets get KO'd?xMXUx wrote:You can always wait for the KO, I'm sure that's gonna be out soon as wellRodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:I want Lego prime really badly, but i don't think I could handle that price!
Possibly, but unlikely since The Lego Group strikes hard as Lepin knows from experience: that Chinese brand copied whole sets, even ones from licensed properties like Pirates of the Caribbean and even had the balls to sell sets based on fan builds or MOC's (My Own Creation). Naturally, they were shut down somewhere in 2017-2018.
There are tons of brands that use the basic interlocking brick design as it's public domain along with some basic pieces IIRC, but copying whole sets brick by brick is asking for trouble.
Isn't there a rule against promoting KO's by the way?
