Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime

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The final piece of news from Wonderfest 2015 comes in the shape of the Kubrick Bearbrick Age of Extinction Optimus Prime redeco, which we had only seen printed images of - but is still fairly peculiar, as its alt-mode is a cuddly (one might say) bear. Check out the mirrored photos from the event, courtesy, of course, of the Autobase Aichi Facebook page!

Transformers News: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime

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Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1648345)
Posted by Rated X on February 8th, 2015 @ 12:15pm CST

This is worse than the bobble head prime. Call it culture shock if you want, but I seriously dont get whats running through their minds when they design this kinda stuff.

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1648537)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on February 9th, 2015 @ 1:30am CST

Fugly.. Poor optimus

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1648595)
Posted by Optimizzy on February 9th, 2015 @ 8:30am CST

Rated X wrote:This is worse than the bobble head prime. Call it culture shock if you want, but I seriously dont get whats running through their minds when they design this kinda stuff.

money would be my guess. It seems to me that these kitschy things sell well enough to justify them. Don't ask me why though.

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1650458)
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2015 @ 7:50am CST

Wonderfest gave us a look at the Bearbrick Age of Extinction Optimus Prime redeco , in robot mode, and now Japanese retailer CJ Mart bring us our first official images of the figure in both modes.

This toy from Takara Tomy and Medicom, uses the same mold as the first Be@rbrick Optimus Prime, but in a deco reminiscent of the live action movies, in particular Age of Extinction. It will be released this month.

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1650487)
Posted by Rated X on February 13th, 2015 @ 8:58am CST

Why does this thing even exist ? Is this the result of when Japanese toy designers drink too much sake ?

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1650500)
Posted by william-james88 on February 13th, 2015 @ 9:14am CST

Rated X wrote:Why does this thing even exist ? Is this the result of when Japanese toy designers drink too much sake ?

Different market, different taste, if they can sell it then why not?

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1650550)
Posted by Crystiallic on February 13th, 2015 @ 10:57am CST

Rated X wrote:Why does this thing even exist ? Is this the result of when Japanese toy designers drink too much sake ?

I have all other 4. Just think they're nice bridging my TF collection with be@rbrick one. I guess those exists for people like me.

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1652488)
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2015 @ 12:23pm CST

Rated X wrote:Why does this thing even exist ? Is this the result of when Japanese toy designers drink too much sake ?

I will post this in other places too just so that people see it, but it turns out figures like these are super popular in Asia and Japan, as can be seen with them being among the top preorders on Japan exclusive sites:

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1687862)
Posted by mooncake623 on May 20th, 2015 @ 9:05am CDT

Lawson and hmv.co.jp both have an exclusive redeco of the Be@rbrick Optimus Prime figure, Nemesis Prime for sale in Japan! A black, teal and red redeco of the Be@rbrick Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime will cost 5,184 yen and is set to be release on the 19th of June.

Check out the pictures below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1687868)
Posted by Rated X on May 20th, 2015 @ 9:16am CDT

That is the most stupid looking figure ever. Yeah I know, in Japan they like cute cuddly robots. But knowing that wont stop us from wondering why they like them...

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1687869)
Posted by mooncake623 on May 20th, 2015 @ 9:16am CDT

sigh... another prime I would've never wanted, and now must get.....

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1687901)
Posted by RAcast on May 20th, 2015 @ 10:21am CDT

These would be some much more enticing if they weren't absurdly expensive.

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1687922)
Posted by Seibertron on May 20th, 2015 @ 11:11am CDT

Yes please!

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1687929)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 20th, 2015 @ 11:26am CDT

I'm gonna go stick a Decepticon insignia on my crotch too.

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1688011)
Posted by Rated X on May 20th, 2015 @ 2:59pm CDT

Carnivius_Prime wrote:I'm gonna go stick a Decepticon insignia on my crotch too.

They could make little toilets that transform into prime, megs, bee, etc. and people will buy them.

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1688103)
Posted by Zeedust on May 20th, 2015 @ 7:08pm CDT

mooncake623 wrote:

...Just me?

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1689259)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:35pm CDT

These look really Mickey Mouse like. I'd hate to think what we'd be getting if Disney owned Transformers

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1689282)
Posted by Zeedust on May 22nd, 2015 @ 8:46pm CDT

LegendaryAntiHero wrote:These look really Mickey Mouse like. I'd hate to think what we'd be getting if Disney owned Transformers

...

Does someone else want to, or should I?

Re: Wonderfest 2015 - Kubrick Bearbrick Transformers AoE Optimus Prime (1859785)
Posted by Va'al on February 15th, 2017 @ 2:42pm CST

It has been ages since we last heard about Medicom's Bearbrick Transformers figures - licensed transforming figures that change from bears to our favourite Cybertronians - now, two years later, we have images, pre-orders and estimated arrival dates (2nd quarter of 2017) for the three new characters: Age of Extinction (inorite) Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime, and Starscream. Check them out below!