Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020
Saturday, February 8th, 2020 10:57PM CST
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There have been a lot of surprises this weekend at Wonder Festival 2020 [Winter], but for fans of both Transformers and anime figures one of the biggest may be the addition of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee from the Bumblebee movie to Good Smile Company's Nendoroid line. For a line that includes everything from video game icons like Mario and Sonic to super heroes like the JLA and Avengers and is currently well over 1,500 figures strong between different scales and types, it's something of an honor to be included. Not much is known just yet about the figures like if they will have swappable parts and expressions or what type of accessories they'll include, but that information should trickle out soon enough. What we do know is that they'll be manufactured by Sentinel, the same company that brought us those non-transforming 24" Scorponok and Black Zarak figures back in 2014 and the transforming pens so this isn't their first time handling the Transformers license. Plus we have our first photos direct from the event thanks to Twitter user @Chohenken!
What do you think of these new Nedoroid Transformers figures and would you like to see the line expanded to include characters from other movies and other corners of the franchise? Be sure to sound off in the Energon Pub Forums!
What do you think of these new Nedoroid Transformers figures and would you like to see the line expanded to include characters from other movies and other corners of the franchise? Be sure to sound off in the Energon Pub Forums!
Credit(s): @Chohenken on Twitter
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Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2051743)
Posted by Grimlock64 on February 9th, 2020 @ 1:23am CST
Posted by Grimlock64 on February 9th, 2020 @ 1:23am CST
*Heavy breathing *
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2051886)
Posted by no-one on February 10th, 2020 @ 9:02am CST
Posted by no-one on February 10th, 2020 @ 9:02am CST
Huh, well these are interesting. I wonder how articulated they will be? They appear to have elbows, but Nendoroids tend to be less articulated with exchangeable arms/legs instead. I recently picked up their Mega Man X and he has knees and ball jointed feet where the original Mega Man does not. Neither has elbows. They both have a ton of swap-able parts.
I have a few figures made by Sentinel as well and they are tops. I can't say I'm a big fan of the designs on display here (Prime is pretty cool), but I'm very interested as to where this may go.
It's be great if they came with little mini transformed version of themselves. I could see that happening.
I have a few figures made by Sentinel as well and they are tops. I can't say I'm a big fan of the designs on display here (Prime is pretty cool), but I'm very interested as to where this may go.
It's be great if they came with little mini transformed version of themselves. I could see that happening.
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2122142)
Posted by william-james88 on November 30th, 2021 @ 8:00am CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 30th, 2021 @ 8:00am CST
The Good Smile Company has some new Transformers themed products for both fans of the brand and of this highly collectible line of super deformed figures. While we had Bayverse Transformers in this line before, we now have the very first figures based on the G1 Transformers designs. And of course, it's Optimus and Megatron. These will be available in a variety of online specialty retailers including their own site where Optimus can be preordered right now. Optimus is $54.99 and will ship in May 2022. there is no release date yet for Megatron.
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Posted by Evil Eye on November 30th, 2021 @ 8:21am CST
Posted by Evil Eye on November 30th, 2021 @ 8:21am CST
Pretty cool! Not sure I'll buy them, but I like how they look. Megatron especially.
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2122156)
Posted by DeathReviews on November 30th, 2021 @ 10:16am CST
Posted by DeathReviews on November 30th, 2021 @ 10:16am CST
Cute - but $54? How big are they?
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2122164)
Posted by william-james88 on November 30th, 2021 @ 11:23am CST
They are small, same size as funkos. But it's not aboit the size for these
Posted by william-james88 on November 30th, 2021 @ 11:23am CST
DeathReviews wrote:Cute - but $54? How big are they?
They are small, same size as funkos. But it's not aboit the size for these
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2122233)
Posted by Emerje on December 1st, 2021 @ 1:24am CST
Posted by Emerje on December 1st, 2021 @ 1:24am CST
Ordered Optimus, will probably get Megatron when he's available. Now I'm trying to decide if I want to track down the two movie figures...
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2122234)
Posted by blackeyedprime on December 1st, 2021 @ 5:05am CST
Posted by blackeyedprime on December 1st, 2021 @ 5:05am CST
Passing on these. I like nendoroids in general (other than their price!) but these don't pull off the look and are a bit fugly like transformer funkos. I'll stick with master made for the chibi look though I'm interested in the motu nendos
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Posted by AshtonEsson on December 3rd, 2021 @ 2:14pm CST
Posted by AshtonEsson on December 3rd, 2021 @ 2:14pm CST
Wow, they look amazing, I am going to buy it for sure!
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2124888)
Posted by william-james88 on January 7th, 2022 @ 1:59pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 7th, 2022 @ 1:59pm CST
The Good Smile Company has some new Transformers themed products for both fans of the brand and of this highly collectible line of super deformed figures. While we had Bayverse Transformers in this line before, we recently got Optimus and now they fully reveal Megatron. He will be available in a variety of online specialty retailers including their own site. He and Optimus retail for $54.99.
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2124907)
Posted by Emerje on January 7th, 2022 @ 11:31pm CST
Posted by Emerje on January 7th, 2022 @ 11:31pm CST
Ordered him. I love the little SD figure with such an angry face. 
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2125002)
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 9th, 2022 @ 6:35am CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 9th, 2022 @ 6:35am CST
I've pre-ordered both Megs and Op from Amazon Japan.
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Posted by Emerje on February 8th, 2022 @ 8:19am CST
Posted by Emerje on February 8th, 2022 @ 8:19am CST
Optimus Prime has more to contend with in the Nendoroid line than just Megatron! Nemesis Prime is now a Nendoroid curtesy of Sentinel (the toy company, not the Prime) and looking good in black as he always does. He's a pretty simple repaint of Optimus Prime and includes his same accessories of an energon axe and blaster. Still, he has more articulation than your average Nendoroid and an interchangeable pointing hand. He's due out in July 2022 for $54.99 USD.
What do you think is more likely to happen next, a Megatron repaint, something new (Optimus is specifically referred to as the G1 ver. after all), or none of the above? Let us know in the Energon Pub forums!
What do you think is more likely to happen next, a Megatron repaint, something new (Optimus is specifically referred to as the G1 ver. after all), or none of the above? Let us know in the Energon Pub forums!
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2127131)
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 8th, 2022 @ 8:22am CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 8th, 2022 @ 8:22am CST
Considering neither Optimus nor Megatron are out yet, I would say putting Nemesis up for sale is a bit sus, if you ask me.
I'll stick with Op & Megs and see if they're any good before thinking about any recolours.
I'll stick with Op & Megs and see if they're any good before thinking about any recolours.
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Posted by Emerje on February 14th, 2022 @ 12:45am CST
Posted by Emerje on February 14th, 2022 @ 12:45am CST
Japan may have forced the cancellation of yet another Wonder Festival, but Good Smile Company still managed to hold a virtual version of their con-within-a-con Wonderful Hobby Life For You 35 this past weekend. And mixed in with the many, many dozens of new figures on display among their many, many partner companies was none other than Starscream in Nendoroid form. He's looking great, and like Megatron will certainly come with a nice selection of expressions, though he already seems to come default with the best one, that smirk. Whatever else he might come with hasn't been revealed just yet.
Since this was just announced it'll probably be a little while longer before pre-orders open, but he's currently scheduled for June 2022 so probably wont be much longer. This marks the third Decepticon to hit the line after Megatron and Nemesis Prime so we should hopefully have another Autobot to go with Optimus Prime announced soon enough.
These photos come via Dengeki Hobby, you can check out all of their WonHobby 35 coverage here
Since this was just announced it'll probably be a little while longer before pre-orders open, but he's currently scheduled for June 2022 so probably wont be much longer. This marks the third Decepticon to hit the line after Megatron and Nemesis Prime so we should hopefully have another Autobot to go with Optimus Prime announced soon enough.
These photos come via Dengeki Hobby, you can check out all of their WonHobby 35 coverage here
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2127446)
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 14th, 2022 @ 1:36am CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 14th, 2022 @ 1:36am CST
I suspect the next figure will be Bumblebee, followed by Soundwave (and possibly cassettes), Thundercracker, Skywarp, Soundblaster and some other Seeker repaints/remolds.
If they're going to continue the line, then perhaps Jazz and Ironhide?
I'm basing this off previous Japanese character releases for things like Bearbrick, AU KDDI phone bots, small PVC figures, etc.
If they're going to continue the line, then perhaps Jazz and Ironhide?
I'm basing this off previous Japanese character releases for things like Bearbrick, AU KDDI phone bots, small PVC figures, etc.
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2127447)
Posted by Emerje on February 14th, 2022 @ 2:40am CST
Posted by Emerje on February 14th, 2022 @ 2:40am CST
Bee and the Seekers feel like a safe bet, probably a G2 Bee repaint as well. They're already doing more figures than I really expected them to do (I was sure it would just be the first three, Starscream surprised me) so anything goes. If they're going with easy repaints then Ironhide and Ratchet would be an easy way to add to the Autobot ranks.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Nendoroids shown at Wonder Festival 2020 (2136113)
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2022 @ 1:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2022 @ 1:20pm CDT
The Nendoroid Transformers are almost here and we have some shots of the first release from the "G1" line, Optimus Prime. Watching all his stances recreated in this super cute fashion thanks to the various accessories and great articulation is fun. These shots come from ShentuToyBox on Weibo. The shot between him and the new live action Optimus Prime Nendroid is particularly interesting since it looks like a filter between cartoon and live action for the same character, which is what we had hoped for all along as fans (in terms of live action designs).
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 18th, 2022 @ 10:29am CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 18th, 2022 @ 10:29am CDT
Not a great product and far too expensive for what it is. The head lacks full articulation due to the size, the joints were floppy on mine and the lack of accessories (such as alternative face plates, which most Nenderoids have) didn't help either. The plastic felt thin or "cheap" too, akin to slightly better than Gunpla plastic.
I sent mine back to Amazon Japan and cancelled my order for the Megatron version. At around ¥4-5,000 they were simply overpriced. I've had better quality/value-for-money SD figures from Gundam lines or even official/KO/3P TFs. Nenderoids are also often KO'd, so I might get a (hopefully larger) version of these in the future, at a much more realistic price.
If you want to see pics of mine:
- https://www.allspark.com/forums/threads ... post-36824
Also, for those wishing to buy Nenderoids, they might want to rethink about it:
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(Source: - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/202 ... wns-4chan/ )
I sent mine back to Amazon Japan and cancelled my order for the Megatron version. At around ¥4-5,000 they were simply overpriced. I've had better quality/value-for-money SD figures from Gundam lines or even official/KO/3P TFs. Nenderoids are also often KO'd, so I might get a (hopefully larger) version of these in the future, at a much more realistic price.
If you want to see pics of mine:
- https://www.allspark.com/forums/threads ... post-36824
Also, for those wishing to buy Nenderoids, they might want to rethink about it:
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"...New information, shared exclusively with WIRED, provides greater detail into 4chan’s largely unpublicized relationship with a major Japanese toy firm called the Good Smile Company. Legal documents, corporate records, and interviews with those familiar with both companies show that Good Smile played a role in 4chan’s 2015 acquisition..."
(Source: - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/202 ... wns-4chan/ )
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