In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-02 Optimus Primal

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The Planet Iacon Facebook page has shared some in-hand images of the Takara Transformers Legends LG-02 Optimus Primal, a reissue of the Beast Wars Reborn figure. Check them out mirrored below.

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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Oct 23, 2014

Of note: It seems that the Transformers Legends line uses both the US and Japanese names on the packaging. Observe:

- In the Latin alphabet we have "Optimus Primal"
- In Japanese kana, we have コンボイ (konboi), or "Convoy"

Same goes for Rattrap: "Rattrap" in English, but ラットル (rattoru) or Rattle in Japanese. The next one will be Sky-Byte vs. ゲルシャーク (gerushāku) or Gelshark. :lol:

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Comment by Sabrblade Oct 23, 2014

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Of note: It seems that the Transformers Legends line uses both the US and Japanese names on the packaging. Observe:

- In the Latin alphabet we have "Optimus Primal"
- In Japanese kana, we have コンボイ (konboi), or "Convoy"

Same goes for Rattrap: "Rattrap" in English, but ラットル (rattoru) or Rattle in Japanese. The next one will be Sky-Byte vs. ゲルシャーク (gerushāku) or Gelshark.

That is WEIRD!!! Which names do we use to refer to them officially? Have this ever happened before, with two different names written in two different languages?

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Comment by zodconvoy Oct 23, 2014

Well, that's just PRIME!

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Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno Oct 23, 2014

I LOVE the second picture! XD The monkey face is like "JESUS it smells in that box!"

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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Oct 23, 2014

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Of note: It seems that the Transformers Legends line uses both the US and Japanese names on the packaging. Observe:

- In the Latin alphabet we have "Optimus Primal"
- In Japanese kana, we have コンボイ (konboi), or "Convoy"

Same goes for Rattrap: "Rattrap" in English, but ラットル (rattoru) or Rattle in Japanese. The next one will be Sky-Byte vs. ゲルシャーク (gerushāku) or Gelshark.
The is WEIRD!!! Which names do we use to refer to them officially? Have this ever happened before, with two different names written in two different languages?

I don't think so, this is fairly unique. Even back in G1/G2, each region (UK, France, Italy, Spain, Benelux) had their own names, but also their own packaging.

I countered this problem for now by formatting the release names as "JP Name" / "US Name" if they're different. Thankfully, it only applies to the three I already mentioned: Jetfire is still "Jetfire" in Japanese.

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Comment by megatronus Oct 23, 2014

It's decided: I'm displaying Monsterarts King King with LG02 Optimus Primal.

May the best monkey win!!!

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Comment by TheVenocWarlord Oct 23, 2014

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I LOVE the second picture! XD The monkey face is like "JESUS it smells in that box!"

ROFL. HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAA!!! Perfect description! :lol:

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Comment by shajaki Oct 23, 2014

box bursting pic is cute.

i wonder if he's exactly the same as the beast wars reborn beast convoy.

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Comment by padfoo Oct 23, 2014

[quote="Va'al"]The Planet Iacon Facebook page has shared some in-hand images of the Takara Transformers Legends LG-02 Optimus Primal, a reissue of the Beast Wars Reborn figure. Check them out mirrored below.

Those are some freaky zombie monkey eyes breaking out of that box. I like the Robot mode not the ape.

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Comment by shajaki Oct 26, 2014

tankor has vehicon symbols on the shoulders! :DANCE:

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Comment by LOST Cybertronian Oct 26, 2014

Courtesy of the higekumatoytoy blog we get a plethora of additional in-hand images of Transformers Legends LG02 Optimus Primal. These images show off the many weapons stored inside the figures arms and back. We have mirrored many of the images for you below, but you can click on the images to see the rest.

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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

the rattrap gallery and some highlights! but i couldnt find any comparisons with hasbros :-(

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Comment by Sabrblade Oct 26, 2014

shajaki wrote:the rattrap gallery and some highlights! but i couldnt find any comparisons with hasbros

They're in the second Rattrap gallery.

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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 :grin:

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Comment by Sabrblade Oct 26, 2014

shajaki wrote:oh man. legends rattrap is full of win.

Only in the eyes and mouth. The rest of him looks more like he's been yellowed.

Hasbro's copper is a bit closer to the cartoon colors than Takara's yellow tan.