Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime
Sunday, September 28th, 2008 7:49PM CDT
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Just in from TFClub are new images of the 25th anniversary Optimus Prime reissue. Included in this is an DVD, comic, a voice box with quotes from Peter Cullen, and of course, G1 Optimus Prime. View all twelve images by scrolling down:
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Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797486)
Posted by capellamusic on September 28th, 2008 @ 8:27pm CDT
Posted by capellamusic on September 28th, 2008 @ 8:27pm CDT
This is really awesome, a great package. But since I already have Encore 01 Optimus Prime I'm not planning on buying it, but I would definitely like to have it. Gotta think better about it...
BTW, since Takara Tomy is also releasing their Universe versions, is there any word about them also releasing this package? But maybe the book would be in japanese...
BTW, since Takara Tomy is also releasing their Universe versions, is there any word about them also releasing this package? But maybe the book would be in japanese...
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797494)
Posted by Maldroth on September 28th, 2008 @ 8:48pm CDT
Posted by Maldroth on September 28th, 2008 @ 8:48pm CDT
the smokestacks look horrible, I'd rather pay that money and more for a non-gimpy one.
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797510)
Posted by muswp1 on September 28th, 2008 @ 9:23pm CDT
Posted by muswp1 on September 28th, 2008 @ 9:23pm CDT
Short Smokestacks = not interested. I'll stick with my Takara Encore version.
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797540)
Posted by 0ptimus__Prime on September 28th, 2008 @ 10:29pm CDT
Posted by 0ptimus__Prime on September 28th, 2008 @ 10:29pm CDT
yay my first news article! =D
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797552)
Posted by Solrac333 on September 28th, 2008 @ 10:52pm CDT
Posted by Solrac333 on September 28th, 2008 @ 10:52pm CDT
I WANT!!!
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797563)
Posted by TheMuffin on September 28th, 2008 @ 11:14pm CDT
Posted by TheMuffin on September 28th, 2008 @ 11:14pm CDT
1. I still don't understand the shortened smokestacks. They're fastened in right? And I mean, wouldn't you want them LONGER so they would have a harder time swallowing the thing? Or if it did get lodged, you might find it easier to grab a longer item as it would be sticking up farther?
2. I was really hoping they would use the remolded head from the IPod dock Prime.
3. Guess I'll be staying G1 figureless.
2. I was really hoping they would use the remolded head from the IPod dock Prime.
3. Guess I'll be staying G1 figureless.
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797568)
Posted by robofreak on September 28th, 2008 @ 11:26pm CDT
Posted by robofreak on September 28th, 2008 @ 11:26pm CDT
I'm probably going to get it, but I wish they could release the heightened smokestacks in the US. They just seem out of place on the figure.
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797711)
Posted by dragons on September 29th, 2008 @ 9:16am CDT
Posted by dragons on September 29th, 2008 @ 9:16am CDT
they shouldnt even bother putting on the smoke stack if there that short you can barley see the smokestack in the third picture nice set thoguh
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797826)
Posted by Chaoslock on September 29th, 2008 @ 12:41pm CDT
Posted by Chaoslock on September 29th, 2008 @ 12:41pm CDT
Me want!
"#1 in a four-issue limited series"
Does this mean there could be three more big figures like Prime?
"#1 in a four-issue limited series"
Does this mean there could be three more big figures like Prime?
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797838)
Posted by capellamusic on September 29th, 2008 @ 1:08pm CDT
I don't think so, I think that's the text written on the original book. And since it's to be the same book, they've kept it. That's what I think, though.
Posted by capellamusic on September 29th, 2008 @ 1:08pm CDT
Chaoslock wrote:Me want!
"#1 in a four-issue limited series"
Does this mean there could be three more big figures like Prime?
I don't think so, I think that's the text written on the original book. And since it's to be the same book, they've kept it. That's what I think, though.
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (797890)
Posted by sto_vo_kor_2000 on September 29th, 2008 @ 3:32pm CDT
Posted by sto_vo_kor_2000 on September 29th, 2008 @ 3:32pm CDT
Is there a release date???And is it a store exclusive??
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (798262)
Posted by noctorro on September 30th, 2008 @ 3:34am CDT
Posted by noctorro on September 30th, 2008 @ 3:34am CDT
I agree with the previous post.
I like all the extra's, but the short smokestacks
and the not-use of the IPOD head is a bit of a letdown.
If they included that + another matrix like the previous New
Year edition or Anniversary (the one with the blue coloured
windows) then I would get it for sure.
And I allready have that one whith the big takara gun version
and action masters optimus.
But I might get this one as well, I would really like the
Ipod head though
I like all the extra's, but the short smokestacks
and the not-use of the IPOD head is a bit of a letdown.
If they included that + another matrix like the previous New
Year edition or Anniversary (the one with the blue coloured
windows) then I would get it for sure.
And I allready have that one whith the big takara gun version
and action masters optimus.
But I might get this one as well, I would really like the
Ipod head though
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (800852)
Posted by T-Macksimus on October 2nd, 2008 @ 12:12pm CDT
Posted by T-Macksimus on October 2nd, 2008 @ 12:12pm CDT
Even though I have loads of Primes already, I'll get this just on GP alone. That and the fact that it has the reprint of the original 1st Marvel comic (which I also have the original of). Funny thing about the Marvel comic series is that the last issue says "Issue 80 of a Four Part series" at the top.
Overall, despite the short stacks issue, I think this would make a great piece for the serious collectors but from what I can tell from the feedback so far, I don't think the general public is going to be inclined to snatch this one up. Great idea but definitely not a money maker for Takara or Hasbro.
A 2 figure gift box with G1 Prime and Classics Prime with G1 Trailer AND an updated trailer and "Roller" for Classics Prime along with all of the other goodies would fly off the shelves a whole lot faster even though the price tag would be higher.
Overall, despite the short stacks issue, I think this would make a great piece for the serious collectors but from what I can tell from the feedback so far, I don't think the general public is going to be inclined to snatch this one up. Great idea but definitely not a money maker for Takara or Hasbro.
A 2 figure gift box with G1 Prime and Classics Prime with G1 Trailer AND an updated trailer and "Roller" for Classics Prime along with all of the other goodies would fly off the shelves a whole lot faster even though the price tag would be higher.
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (800911)
Posted by Malikon on October 2nd, 2008 @ 1:32pm CDT
Posted by Malikon on October 2nd, 2008 @ 1:32pm CDT
I never realized just how much "character"? there was in the long smokestacks. I guess I'm just really used to looking at my Encore/Takara Prime, but seeing him with the short stacks just looks so wrong.
Movie Voyager Prime has long stacks, I can't see why they couldn't put the proper stacks on this one too.
Not sure if it's just the pics/lighting, but I like the shade of blue.
Movie Voyager Prime has long stacks, I can't see why they couldn't put the proper stacks on this one too.
Not sure if it's just the pics/lighting, but I like the shade of blue.
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (801275)
Posted by breakthru on October 2nd, 2008 @ 7:07pm CDT
Posted by breakthru on October 2nd, 2008 @ 7:07pm CDT
Like most other people have been saying, the short smoke stacks kill it for me. I may pick him up at a later date if the price drops.
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (801325)
Posted by Malikon on October 2nd, 2008 @ 7:43pm CDT
Posted by Malikon on October 2nd, 2008 @ 7:43pm CDT
yeah I wouldn't let the smokestacks stop me if I saw it on clearance or something, it's a must buy at that point. But for the price they're asking for it you might as well just get the Encore G1 Prime.
I would think an anniversary edition would look "exactly" like he did 25 years ago.
I would think an anniversary edition would look "exactly" like he did 25 years ago.
Re: Out of package Images of 25th anniversary Optimus Prime (803633)
Posted by T-Macksimus on October 5th, 2008 @ 11:39am CDT
Posted by T-Macksimus on October 5th, 2008 @ 11:39am CDT
Malikon brought up a good point about Movie Voyager Prime. I glanced over at my First Strike Prime as I was reading his post and while it has long stacks it also dawned on me that the plastic used for those parts is far more pliable than what was used on G1 Primes stacks. Far less chance of breaking and no risk of sharp edges or points if it does break.
Probably not so much of a "safety for the consumer" issue as a "protect against frivolous lawsuit by a complete dumbass" issue.
It sucks that a lack of basic common sense has ruined things for the rest of us but unfortunately we are stuck with it.
I still wouldn't mind getting the figure regardless but I would rather see my aforementioned option as the 25th Ann. release.
Probably not so much of a "safety for the consumer" issue as a "protect against frivolous lawsuit by a complete dumbass" issue.
It sucks that a lack of basic common sense has ruined things for the rest of us but unfortunately we are stuck with it.
I still wouldn't mind getting the figure regardless but I would rather see my aforementioned option as the 25th Ann. release.
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