XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue

I think Prime's head looks quite evil there but overall that looks great.

Someone's been doing his stomach crunches.

Meh.

If this were Superman or Spider-man this would be the most iconic version of those characters. So why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Emerje

Emerje wrote: So why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Emerje

I can see that.We all have our favored renditions of our favorite characters. To deviate from that design in many cases mars one's very personal definition of that character. As a staunch G1er I can definetely spot the obvious homage though(much like you and others no doubt.)

In my opinion, the bulky silhouette and greebling in this version represents G1 Optimus Prime as he would appear in a "real world" setting. When I see this version I can easily imagine Optimus transforming in a believable way, lumbering across the terrain with his massive frame, and that blaster of his charging up before releasing a deafening plasma blast. I especially appreciate how his aesthetics harken back to the bulkiness(blockiness?) of good ol' G1 designs.

And no I won't be getting him. (Sideshow Collectibles Skeletor is on the way and serves as this years overpriced collectible)

He feels more like a mech suit or something to me. It does look cool though! I like the lower legs.

Alpha Dominus wrote:

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Emerje wrote: So why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Emerje

I can see that.We all have our favored renditions of our favorite characters. To deviate from that design in many cases mars one's very personal definition of that character. As a staunch G1er I can definetely spot the obvious homage though(much like you and others no doubt.)

In my opinion, the bulky silhouette and greebling in this version represents G1 Optimus Prime as he would appear in a "real world" setting. When I see this version I can easily imagine Optimus transforming in a believable way, lumbering across the terrain with his massive frame, and that blaster of his charging up before releasing a deafening plasma blast. I especially appreciate how his aesthetics harken back to the bulkiness(blockiness?) of good ol' G1 designs.

And no I won't be getting him. (Sideshow Collectibles Skeletor is on the way and serves as this years overpriced collectible)

perhaps its to give the statue so much detail that you could literally look at it for hours or have it be the center of a discussion that wows your friends when they see it

Emerje wrote:...why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Not really seeing the whole "disrespect" angle here. Seems a bit over the top with regards to your describing the intentions of the creators, IMO. Obviously, they are hoping to make a profit with their rendition, as opposed to pissing people off en mass and wasting time and resources to not even break even...

Back in October we first saw images of the upcoming, officially licensed by Hasbro, XM Studios Optimus Prime statue - and now, thanks to the group's Facebook page, we have another batch of images to share, showing off the sheer amount of detail and size on this thing! Check them out mirrored below, and let us know what you think this addition to the evergrowing series of Transformers statues, all in the Energon Pub.

Thanks to Dreambox 3Dteam for the XM Optimus Prime Print. We are still going to work on the detailing cuz we are crazy. Great work Hery!

Clarification on XM Transformers G1 line Availability. Our license covers the following countries, Hong Kong & Macau, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea and Australia. Please note we are not permitted to sell or ship to other countries not mentioned above.

"Let's see... 'Gripping the handles on each side with both hands pull steadily until the Matrix opens completely. Matrix may give off blinding light, this is normal. Use of the Matrix may result in fits of madness, rage, and/or death. If you experience these symptoms discontinue use of the Matrix and contact your maker immediately.' Sounds easy enough, thanks Google."

Emerje

I think they just gave us the definition of TOO MUCH detail.

cant wait to see it painted. love the size for a statue. would look great in a case on my coffee table. cant wait to see it painted. probably too much detail around the head.

looks little weird maybe be better in painted version

From the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention 2017, we have an update on the production of the officially Hasbro licensed XM Studios Premium Collectable statues of Optimus Prime and Starscream, show in full colour at the show! Check out below the focus on the latest of the two - the Supreme ruler of Cybertron - courtesy of Facebook page Djfungshing and a video of the measurements of the piece from Radd Titan on YouTube!

Make the movie bots look like that.

Still not feeling the G1/Movie hybrid style designs, but didn't Prime1Studios make statues like these before?

omega666 wrote:Make the movie bots look like that.

Please dont, that starscream looks hideous.

william-james88 wrote:

omega666 wrote:Make the movie bots look like that.

Please dont, that starscream looks hideous.

Imo, that Starscream looks a HUNDRED times better than the movie Starscream

Is it me, or do these have a slight hint of a "How to draw" image from Pat Lee?

Meh... I'll pass. I prefer my MP-10 and MP11 better..

I love the designs, I prefer these, over the movie designs. It's a great throw back to G1.