Additional In-Hand Images: Transformers Legends LG02 Optimus Primal
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Re: Additional In-Hand Images: Transformers Legends LG02 Optimus Primal
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Comment by OptimalOptimus2
Oct 26, 2014
Unfortunately, no battle mask gimmick.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Oct 26, 2014
There's a second Primal gallery and two Rattrap galleries on that blog as well.
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Comment by shajaki
Oct 26, 2014
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Comment by Sabrblade
Oct 26, 2014
They're in the second Rattrap gallery.shajaki wrote:the rattrap gallery and some highlights! but i couldnt find any comparisons with hasbros
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Ya I never liked the mouth hole, even in the show, and the weird demon mask thing was so strange and cool. Mine fell off and was never heard from again.
I was hoping this release would be the original so I could get a fresh one with the mask. My old one is getting a bit rickety, due to the fact that I love him so.
I get why they're releasing this one though, show accurate and all.
Just glad folks will have the chance to get him if they haven't all ready.
He is one bot everyone should have in their stash.
Comment by Cobotron
Oct 26, 2014
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Unfortunately, no battle mask gimmick.
Ya I never liked the mouth hole, even in the show, and the weird demon mask thing was so strange and cool. Mine fell off and was never heard from again.
I was hoping this release would be the original so I could get a fresh one with the mask. My old one is getting a bit rickety, due to the fact that I love him so.
I get why they're releasing this one though, show accurate and all.
Just glad folks will have the chance to get him if they haven't all ready.
He is one bot everyone should have in their stash.
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Comment by shajaki
Oct 26, 2014
oh man. legends rattrap is full of win. i cant believe they actually painted his robot teeth white! thats great. he would be perfect if his brain dome was chromed, and his bronze was a little darker. but easily legends is easily the winner, and easily bought 
Re: Additional In-Hand Images: Transformers Legends LG02 Optimus Primal
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Hasbro's copper is a bit closer to the cartoon colors than Takara's yellow tan.
Comment by Sabrblade
Oct 26, 2014
Only in the eyes and mouth. The rest of him looks more like he's been yellowed.shajaki wrote:oh man. legends rattrap is full of win.
Hasbro's copper is a bit closer to the cartoon colors than Takara's yellow tan.
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Oct 26, 2014
Nothing that some paint, a tiny brush, and a steady hand can't fix!
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Comment by Sabrblade
Oct 26, 2014
Behold! The perfect Rattrap:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nothing that some paint, a tiny brush, and a steady hand can't fix!
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Comment by Lockdownhunter
Oct 26, 2014
And then the fandom cried in anguish"TRUKK NOT MUNKKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Anyway,this is a really cool figure.
" Anyway,this is a really cool figure.
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Comment by Autobot032
Oct 27, 2014
Ugh. Could we get a new mold, please? The 10th anniversary one didn't cut it, either. A brand new, freshly designed mold would be really nice right about now.
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You know, this is impossible, right? Beast wars figures can't be remade in a superior way using modern engeneering. Just imagine if they'd remade, let's say, Rhinox, Rattrap, and Waspinator. How would they manage that?
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Oct 27, 2014
Autobot032 wrote:Ugh. Could we get a new mold, please? The 10th anniversary one didn't cut it, either. A brand new, freshly designed mold would be really nice right about now.
You know, this is impossible, right? Beast wars figures can't be remade in a superior way using modern engeneering. Just imagine if they'd remade, let's say, Rhinox, Rattrap, and Waspinator. How would they manage that?
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Comment by Jerseid
Oct 27, 2014
You know I'm divide on the separate mold thing because optimus primal was a pretty great troy and he stands out even today. But I also believe that Hasbro and Takara do a half assed job appealing to collectors and enthusiast. Maybe a thrid Party will come along and honor him the right way.
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And then charge $200 for it!
Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno
Oct 27, 2014
Jerseid wrote:You know I'm divide on the separate mold thing because optimus primal was a pretty great troy and he stands out even today. But I also believe that Hasbro and Takara do a half assed job appealing to collectors and enthusiast. Maybe a thrid Party will come along and honor him the right way.
And then charge $200 for it!
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Comment by Trikeboy
Oct 28, 2014
I'll definitely be going the Takara Tomy route for the ladies. They look so much better.
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I think Takara's Windblade is hands down better than Hasbro's, but I'm still debating on which version of Arceee & Chromia is better... I need to wait to have both versions in hand before deciding.
Comment by megatronus
Oct 28, 2014
Trikeboy wrote:I'll definitely be going the Takara Tomy route for the ladies. They look so much better.
I think Takara's Windblade is hands down better than Hasbro's, but I'm still debating on which version of Arceee & Chromia is better... I need to wait to have both versions in hand before deciding.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Oct 28, 2014
I'm already set on going Takara for Arcee and Windblade (even though I've had Hasbro Windblade coming to me from an earlier BBTS purchase), but I'm not certain about Chromia yet. On the one hand, Takara's Chromia looks a lot nicer, but on the other hand, Hasbro's Chromia is more comic-accurate.megatronus wrote:Trikeboy wrote:I'll definitely be going the Takara Tomy route for the ladies. They look so much better.
I think Takara's Windblade is hands down better than Hasbro's, but I'm still debating on which version of Arceee & Chromia is better... I need to wait to have both versions in hand before deciding.
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Comment by a Cobra Viper
Oct 28, 2014
Makes me want to pull out my original Optimus Primal and my other Beast Wars characters.
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Comment by Cyberpath
Oct 29, 2014
TFW2005's SydneyY translated a couple of pages from the latest Figure King magazine. Arcee was designed by Hironori Kobayashi (MP-11, MP-22, Evasion Mode Prime, etc.)
More.Arcee is the first female Transformers character who was part of a main cast - in Japan she's known for her active role in the “2010” series. The focus of her character design was on the feminine appearance, and was too difficult to recreate as a toy with the technology available at that time. There was a plan of producing her as a Headmaster, but that did not materialize either. Mr. Kobayashi, who is responsible for this product took extra care to perfectly realize the screen accurate transformation process and proportions. Mr. Oshima corroborated from the early planning stage. They did not compromise on any details on her feminine style.
(An interview with Mr. Kobayashi will be featured in the next issue.)
Re: Additional In-Hand Images: Transformers Legends LG02 Optimus Primal
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Thanks Cyberpath! And to those arm chair know it alls fyi Kobayahi was the winner of the kit bash contest in the Japanese version of Botcon......the Legendary Arcee herself. from there on after, Kobayashi has risen to his place of stature in Takara (Mr. Binaltech to Mr. MP). Nice to hear the belly achers complain about Arcee but her design comes from the "One" himself!
Btw, posted the content already. Here:
figure-king-201-scans-armor-knight-optimus-prime-black-knight-dinobots-legends-arcee-chrmia-win-t102141.php#p1616104
Comment by fenrir72
Oct 29, 2014
Cyberpath wrote:TFW2005's SydneyY translated a couple of pages from the latest Figure King magazine. Arcee was designed by Hironori Kobayashi (MP-11, MP-22, Evasion Mode Prime, etc.)More.Arcee is the first female Transformers character who was part of a main cast - in Japan she's known for her active role in the “2010” series. The focus of her character design was on the feminine appearance, and was too difficult to recreate as a toy with the technology available at that time. There was a plan of producing her as a Headmaster, but that did not materialize either. Mr. Kobayashi, who is responsible for this product took extra care to perfectly realize the screen accurate transformation process and proportions. Mr. Oshima corroborated from the early planning stage. They did not compromise on any details on her feminine style.
(An interview with Mr. Kobayashi will be featured in the next issue.)
Thanks Cyberpath! And to those arm chair know it alls fyi Kobayahi was the winner of the kit bash contest in the Japanese version of Botcon......the Legendary Arcee herself. from there on after, Kobayashi has risen to his place of stature in Takara (Mr. Binaltech to Mr. MP). Nice to hear the belly achers complain about Arcee but her design comes from the "One" himself!
Btw, posted the content already. Here:
figure-king-201-scans-armor-knight-optimus-prime-black-knight-dinobots-legends-arcee-chrmia-win-t102141.php#p1616104
