New In and Out of Package Photos of Encore Optimus Prime
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Aug 3, 2007 at 2:12am CDT
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Comment by Gutter Bunny
Aug 3, 2007
anxious to hear if the others will have any variations from previous releases also.
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Comment by Autobot Skids
Aug 3, 2007
I was planning on getting these for the 189 set price at bbts, but then when the Japanese BW warehouse find showed up and I figured I could have about 20 Japanese BW figures MISB for that price...er...the choice was kind of obvious.
Pity, as I really would like a G1 Prime for sentimental reasons; but have always ended up getting a different Prime instead for accuracy reasons (MP, RM etc) ...
Maybe one day.
Hey... and ARE THOSE TWISTY TIES I SEE HOLDING OP IN!?
Why is Takara using those!? I'd always loved Takara for NOT using those!
Skids
Pity, as I really would like a G1 Prime for sentimental reasons; but have always ended up getting a different Prime instead for accuracy reasons (MP, RM etc) ...
Maybe one day.
Hey... and ARE THOSE TWISTY TIES I SEE HOLDING OP IN!?
Why is Takara using those!? I'd always loved Takara for NOT using those!
Skids
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Comment by twee
Aug 3, 2007
How soon is very soon?
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Comment by Klozminded-G1
Aug 3, 2007
Damnit.
More of the same crapola.
Rather than getting an original release, we are once again saddled with the same damn core characters who've been released 3, 4, even 5 times since the turn of the century between Japan and America.
In case you haven't noticed, I'm angry. Why? This is bullshit.
There isn't even anything special about these releases.. And if there were, I'm sure we'd have heard of it by now if it were all that great.
The collection figures were so damned much better.....
I'll pass. Maybe next year, b/c it takes these people forever to release these g1 figs, they'll have something original.
More of the same crapola.
Rather than getting an original release, we are once again saddled with the same damn core characters who've been released 3, 4, even 5 times since the turn of the century between Japan and America.
In case you haven't noticed, I'm angry. Why? This is bullshit.
There isn't even anything special about these releases.. And if there were, I'm sure we'd have heard of it by now if it were all that great.
The collection figures were so damned much better.....
I'll pass. Maybe next year, b/c it takes these people forever to release these g1 figs, they'll have something original.
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Comment by Bonger
Aug 3, 2007
I believe the idea he is to have a real reissue with the original packaging and all. I personaly did not like the Collection stuff with all the extras and modified pieces. Now that, imo, is crap. This is how a reissue should be done, based on the info we have received so far. When I see them IRL, who knows, maybe I won't feel the same. However, if they really are exact replicas, this is definately the way to do it.
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These aren't exact replicas, the first dead give away are the twist ties...
As far as modifications, I'm unaware of *any* on the collection figures. The US released figures had them....Maybe you mean Masterpiece Megatron? Or the reissue of Megs that was already released this year? If that's the case, this Megatron won't be any different. It'll have to be modified just the same.
Besides, when I stated earlier that these figures have seen multiple releases, that INCLUDES the 'original packaging' version.
I have the original package Prime reissue that I scored WAAAAY back in Botcon 01, and he's been reissued at least 3 times since. Got 'original package' Starscream and Megatron shortly thereafter. Again, both whom have been reissued 2-3 times since..
Enough of this crap... Finish up those gorgeous collection boxes... Give me a Dinobot, a gestalt collection style giftset, whatever.... Just give these people an F'n REST.
In closing, you guys do realize that Megatron has already been reissued once this year....... This making the 2nd time.
You'll also notice from a quick browsing of various toy shops, that it hasn't sold............
Comment by Klozminded-G1
Aug 3, 2007
Bonger wrote:I believe the idea he is to have a real reissue with the original packaging and all. I personaly did not like the Collection stuff with all the extras and modified pieces. Now that, imo, is crap. This is how a reissue should be done, based on the info we have received so far. When I see them IRL, who knows, maybe I won't feel the same. However, if they really are exact replicas, this is definately the way to do it.
These aren't exact replicas, the first dead give away are the twist ties...
As far as modifications, I'm unaware of *any* on the collection figures. The US released figures had them....Maybe you mean Masterpiece Megatron? Or the reissue of Megs that was already released this year? If that's the case, this Megatron won't be any different. It'll have to be modified just the same.
Besides, when I stated earlier that these figures have seen multiple releases, that INCLUDES the 'original packaging' version.
I have the original package Prime reissue that I scored WAAAAY back in Botcon 01, and he's been reissued at least 3 times since. Got 'original package' Starscream and Megatron shortly thereafter. Again, both whom have been reissued 2-3 times since..
Enough of this crap... Finish up those gorgeous collection boxes... Give me a Dinobot, a gestalt collection style giftset, whatever.... Just give these people an F'n REST.
In closing, you guys do realize that Megatron has already been reissued once this year....... This making the 2nd time.
You'll also notice from a quick browsing of various toy shops, that it hasn't sold............
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Comment by DREWCIFER
Aug 3, 2007
WooHoo. I had a KO OP and I gave it to my nephew. Gotta get 'em hooked young.
So I've been in need of a new OP. It might as well be this one. The Tampo sticker is a good idea. Silver roller, seems neat. Bloated gun, good.
Well, I guess that I now have to find the cheapest Pre-order. I like BBTS, they have great cust serv. Has anybody else seen this for Pre-order for a cheaper price?
So I've been in need of a new OP. It might as well be this one. The Tampo sticker is a good idea. Silver roller, seems neat. Bloated gun, good.
Well, I guess that I now have to find the cheapest Pre-order. I like BBTS, they have great cust serv. Has anybody else seen this for Pre-order for a cheaper price?
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Comment by microclone
Aug 3, 2007
there are still many people out there who have yet to get hold of a gen 1 reissue prime, me included. This will be my chance. at least these are to be had initially at retail price unlike all the other versions which have inflated prices. Even in the japanese box its still unmistakably gen 1 tf and all minty fresh to boot. Oh but dang, its not show accurate so i WONT get it (OK I jest, I am doing my impression of a whiner as it seems obligatory on these boards) I think roller came as blue or silver/gray in the original. The 'original' original diaclone 'roller' was blue.
reissue Tf have been a godsend for many fans, my gen 1 collection is entirely reissue save the dinobots and my diaclone 'jazz'. The takara line has been consistently great in both collection boxes/vintage style, the only toy that was a severe let down was collection #1 jazz who had that horrible resculpted face and just felt so flimsy. Seems he was done using the gen 2 mould. the rest feel great although the USA/UK hasbro versions that ive seen eg the seekers are looser in construction that takara starscream for eg.
reissue Tf have been a godsend for many fans, my gen 1 collection is entirely reissue save the dinobots and my diaclone 'jazz'. The takara line has been consistently great in both collection boxes/vintage style, the only toy that was a severe let down was collection #1 jazz who had that horrible resculpted face and just felt so flimsy. Seems he was done using the gen 2 mould. the rest feel great although the USA/UK hasbro versions that ive seen eg the seekers are looser in construction that takara starscream for eg.
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That rocks hard.
I have always hated that you have to put stickers on over that area of Prime's arm. Those little rivit bumps make keeping the stickers there next to impossible in the long run.
Comment by Counterpunch
Aug 3, 2007
Hotrod wrote:The pictures show some interesting things. First and most noteably, the Autobot symbol on Optimus Prime's shoulder looks like it is stamped on and will not be a sticker.
That rocks hard.
I have always hated that you have to put stickers on over that area of Prime's arm. Those little rivit bumps make keeping the stickers there next to impossible in the long run.
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Comment by Sideshow Sideswipe
Aug 3, 2007
I never look at the pics from ACToys because there's usually some preteen japanese schoolchild on the left side and it makes me look like a pedophile at work! - so thanks a lot ACtoys!
anyways, I never got any of the reissues, US or Japan so this will be a great way for me to pick them up minty fresh...
anyways, I never got any of the reissues, US or Japan so this will be a great way for me to pick them up minty fresh...
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Try tfsource.com.
I've ordered once from em before and was quite pleased with the price and shipping. I think I got the Santa Commander and THS -02 Convoy.
As for as my contribution to 'whining' on the board, I think in this case I have just cause. Again, we get maybe 4 reissues per year. Thus far 07 has been a ROYAL bust...
Comment by Klozminded-G1
Aug 3, 2007
DJDrew&ScoobyDoo wrote:WooHoo. I had a KO OP and I gave it to my nephew. Gotta get 'em hooked young.
So I've been in need of a new OP. It might as well be this one. The Tampo sticker is a good idea. Silver roller, seems neat. Bloated gun, good.
Well, I guess that I now have to find the cheapest Pre-order. I like BBTS, they have great cust serv. Has anybody else seen this for Pre-order for a cheaper price?
Try tfsource.com.
I've ordered once from em before and was quite pleased with the price and shipping. I think I got the Santa Commander and THS -02 Convoy.
As for as my contribution to 'whining' on the board, I think in this case I have just cause. Again, we get maybe 4 reissues per year. Thus far 07 has been a ROYAL bust...
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Comment by DREWCIFER
Aug 3, 2007
Thx man!
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Comment by DREWCIFER
Aug 3, 2007
Evil double post
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Comment by Zeds
Aug 3, 2007
Absolutely a thing of beauty. Totally the pre-G1 Diaclone version with the exception of the metal plates in the trailer.
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Comment by osubreeze
Aug 3, 2007
Sweet, the value of my G1 Optimus can drop again.
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Comment by Insurgent
Aug 3, 2007
Screw Prime, I'm waiting for Soundwave. The only one left on my wish list (except Barricade. And maybe 08 BB.).
When are these coming out?
When are these coming out?
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Comment by Tusko
Aug 3, 2007
I'm interested in the Megatron re release.
I'm looking forward to the previews.
I'm looking forward to the previews.
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Comment by InvaderJes
Aug 3, 2007
Silver Roller? Hell yeah!
Not that it really matters, I'm sure he'll be a little too expensive for me to think about. I have a G1 and G2 Op, so I'm pretty set there.
I'm all for reissuing more than once (I think those reissue Megatrons would fly off the shelves if they weren't so friggin' expensive!), but I wish they would do other characters. Maybe less Ops and Starscreams would mean more Trailbreakers and other second stringers.
Not that it really matters, I'm sure he'll be a little too expensive for me to think about. I have a G1 and G2 Op, so I'm pretty set there.
I'm all for reissuing more than once (I think those reissue Megatrons would fly off the shelves if they weren't so friggin' expensive!), but I wish they would do other characters. Maybe less Ops and Starscreams would mean more Trailbreakers and other second stringers.
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I completely agree. Instead of reissuing under a new line they should've just continued with the Takara BOOKSTYLE reissues! Man it is so lame they are now "restarting" from the early ones which is mainly for the benefit of the n00bs, but what about the rest of us who've been loyal?!
Sh*t! Typical they start something but don't finish it! At this rate we will never see reissues for other G1 figs that ARE in demand which they do possess the molds for.
It would've been far more prudent if Tak/Has just reissued using the same designs and everything from the original bookstyles and then continued reissuing G1 figs.
I definitely will pass, especially at that pricepoint.
Comment by Fortress_Maximus
Aug 3, 2007
Klozminded-G1 wrote:Damnit.
More of the same crapola.
Rather than getting an original release, we are once again saddled with the same damn core characters who've been released 3, 4, even 5 times since the turn of the century between Japan and America.
In case you haven't noticed, I'm angry. Why? This is bullshit.
There isn't even anything special about these releases.. And if there were, I'm sure we'd have heard of it by now if it were all that great.
The collection figures were so damned much better.....
I'll pass. Maybe next year, b/c it takes these people forever to release these g1 figs, they'll have something original.
I completely agree. Instead of reissuing under a new line they should've just continued with the Takara BOOKSTYLE reissues! Man it is so lame they are now "restarting" from the early ones which is mainly for the benefit of the n00bs, but what about the rest of us who've been loyal?!
Sh*t! Typical they start something but don't finish it! At this rate we will never see reissues for other G1 figs that ARE in demand which they do possess the molds for.
It would've been far more prudent if Tak/Has just reissued using the same designs and everything from the original bookstyles and then continued reissuing G1 figs.
I definitely will pass, especially at that pricepoint.
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Comment by kirbenvost
Aug 3, 2007
Too bad the ship date is so far off still. This will be my first G1 Prime, Megs & Screamer.
