Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories

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Amazon.de uploaded some very interesting images. They are the stock images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime. He will be voyager sized, like Commander Class Rodimus, but with a trailer, Roller, and plenty of accessories.

He should be officially revealed at SDCC. Let us know what you think.

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Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182314)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 15th, 2024 @ 10:34am CDT

I just saw those photos on Instagram.
Looks solid for sure.
A little surprised, but glad it doesn’t involve any battle damage pieces/add-on’s.

Ready to preorder this!!

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182319)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on July 15th, 2024 @ 10:45am CDT

IMHO.... Perfection

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182320)
Posted by Quantum Surge on July 15th, 2024 @ 10:46am CDT

You know what, not bad

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182321)
Posted by Overcracker on July 15th, 2024 @ 10:53am CDT

Well, I'm sold. Glad I have a $45 dollar amazon gift card ready for it.

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Looks amazing.

Can't wait to stand him next to CC Ultra Magnus and Motormaster.

Guess, Earthrise is going ion storage, make room for the real Prime.

Loving the gun metal gun, and the blast effects for the drone.

In before they reissue him in toy colors with a blue roller. :DEVIL:

How likely are Nemesis and SG out of this? Prior Commanders have not received repaints outside of Jetfire, so.....

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182323)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 15th, 2024 @ 11:30am CDT

Not bad. No shots from the back, to hide the backpack I guess. The truck mode looks too simple, like an enlarged core class figure.

I won't be getting this, to me it's not better than ER, and I already preordered the 3-pack with Jazz and Mainframe. That Prime looks way better. But I'm glad we have yet another option for Prime collectors.

Bring on Megatron.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182327)
Posted by G1OptimusPAX on July 15th, 2024 @ 11:53am CDT

Beautiful!!! A must have for me. The trailer looks VERY good with a lot of room for other vehicles. No battle Axe but that's my only gripe. Independent fingers, the feet and heel spurts look amazingly good. I truly hope this is released this year... and now I am ready to see what happens with Megatron.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182330)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on July 15th, 2024 @ 12:31pm CDT

Looks good but I've probably got better uses for $90 when I already have a decent Prime at $50. Maybe I'll regret not getting it later like I somewhat felt with Magnus but I'll cross the bridge when I comes to it. Magnus was probably the better fit for Commander anyway since he's bugger/bulkier than prime.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182332)
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 15th, 2024 @ 12:55pm CDT

Owch, to me this would a pass at half the price

plenty of primes out there to choose from though at this point. Think my MP Ghostbusters Optimus was cheaper than this thing.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182333)
Posted by psxndc on July 15th, 2024 @ 1:03pm CDT

I love the blast-off effects, but I think the gun blasts are pretty weak. I would much prefer something like those that came with Ultra Magnus or Siege Jetfire.

I'm conflicted on this since I *just* got ER Prime and really love him. This may be a tough sell.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182336)
Posted by william-james88 on July 15th, 2024 @ 1:43pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:Not bad. No shots from the back, to hide the backpack I guess. The truck mode looks too simple, like an enlarged core class figure.

I first thought it looked like core class as well because I was looking at the photos on my phone and the simple colour palette washed out the details.
But I think that's the point of this toy, it's meant to look like the animation model which was simple. And it's going to take extra complexity to achieve that like how MP 44 is way more complex than MP 10 to resemble more closely the simple cartoon model.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182337)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 15th, 2024 @ 2:25pm CDT

Yep, I'll get it. As the very final word on a modern CHUG G1 Optimus Prime.

The ER mold is good, but there are too many compromises on plastic color choices and a few lacking accessories. I knew it would be replaced immediately upon seeing it. It was too far away from perfect. But I think it's an excellent choice for those who want a Prime who doesn't rely on fake parts. Especially the Takara repaint.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182338)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on July 15th, 2024 @ 2:41pm CDT

Can't wait to get this guy
Proportions are way better than ER
Love the boxy chest and axe accessory
Headsculpt looks much better in these new pics

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182341)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 15th, 2024 @ 2:50pm CDT

Part of me was hoping it was another Siege retool just to see the world burn. But this, this is the Prime I think we've been waiting for. For me this confirms that Masterpiece is basically a dead line as Generations has stepped up and in this case, does the characters better. I hope that like MP 03 the arm of the repair bay can be used as a stand of sorts. This is as good as the figure from my preview months ago.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182345)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 15th, 2024 @ 6:58pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Part of me was hoping it was another Siege retool just to see the world burn. But this, this is the Prime I think we've been waiting for. For me this confirms that Masterpiece is basically a dead line as Generations has stepped up and in this case, does the characters better. I hope that like MP 03 the arm of the repair bay can be used as a stand of sorts. This is as good as the figure from my preview months ago.

You've got a slightly sick sense of humor, Chuck.
And I dig it.

I've looked over these photos a lot... And sure, we haven't seen every angle. But when my one nit-pick is that I wish the antennae tapered more to points, that's a pretty good sign that we're looking at a really good figure.

Edit: I’m not calling it yet, but I could see this taking the Figure of the Year title away from Swoop…
This really does appear to be the definitive, mainline G1 Optimus figure.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182346)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 15th, 2024 @ 7:18pm CDT

I'll wait for the Skybound retool

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182347)
Posted by Tyrannacon on July 15th, 2024 @ 8:09pm CDT

Well, not an Optimus Prime collector by any means, but I do want this one a lot! Wow it looks like the quintessential Optimus Prime figure I've been wanting to get. I hope the SS86 Megatron that's rumored turns out true and looks just as good as this one.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182350)
Posted by Emerje on July 15th, 2024 @ 8:52pm CDT

Prime does look pretty good from the front, but I'm still concerned about the messy backpack. Also the trailer still doesn't stack up to the original. Why do they keep leaving out the Diaclone mini-figure seats? Sure they wouldn't be functional but they'd be more interesting than another big boring gray box. Paint the inside of that sucker, the original was so colorful!

Emerje

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182363)
Posted by Overcracker on July 16th, 2024 @ 9:24am CDT

Emerje wrote:Prime does look pretty good from the front, but I'm still concerned about the messy backpack. Also the trailer still doesn't stack up to the original. Why do they keep leaving out the Diaclone mini-figure seats? Sure they wouldn't be functional but they'd be more interesting than another big boring gray box. Paint the inside of that sucker, the original was so colorful!

Emerje

The seats are there, just a bit shallow and left unpainted.

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Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182371)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on July 16th, 2024 @ 11:00am CDT

A small nitpick of mine it the cab front in alt mode looking too "choppy" due to parts forming or whatever, same thing that annoys me about Iron Hide mold around the door/windows. And I get it, but can't help feel it affects their aesthetics compare to the often streamline look of the G1 bots in alt mode. It's no doubt a tough balance to strike with increased articulation these days while also trying to maintain a smooth car look, but I often come away feeling that they just don't look as good in alt mode.

Another aspect about this version of Prime is that because I don't fiddle with them too much nor display them in alt mode I feel as if the trailer is a wasted part which is an unneeded expense. While it's much nicer than previous one and nice that it includes roller etc. it is an "extra" that is basically in storage. Same way Rodimus Prime's is, so I'd be interested in a potential release w/o trailer if that's doable.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182374)
Posted by Overcracker on July 16th, 2024 @ 11:49am CDT

Matrix Revealed!

Unfortunatelly its the same matrix from the previous figures. Earthrise Prime, Kingdom Rodimus, SS86 Magnus.... I was hoping for something a little larger.

3rd parties, get on it. We need an update kit with a larger Matrix. Make it light up while you're at it.

matrix.jpg

This also means, he can't actually hold it correctly by the handles. Not sure his big honking trigger finger is even going to fit in the space there.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182375)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 16th, 2024 @ 11:50am CDT

It's also upside down in that pic. Whoops.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182376)
Posted by Overcracker on July 16th, 2024 @ 11:52am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:It's also upside down in that pic. Whoops.

That's just Hasbro for ya.... :BANG_HEAD:

Pre-Orders are Up. Go check your favorite retailer now.

Studio Series 86 Commander Class Optimus Prime - Amazon.com

Ships in November, according to Amazon, b ut knowing them, be ready to dish out in September. :-D

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182380)
Posted by SpaceEagle on July 16th, 2024 @ 12:55pm CDT

Wow, a toon accurate OP that actually looks a lot better than the Masterpiece one(imo)?
Hmm, I think I'll actually pick this up with the deluxe toy accurate one...

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182383)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on July 16th, 2024 @ 1:52pm CDT

Up on pulse

https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... /F85145L00

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182384)
Posted by Overcracker on July 16th, 2024 @ 2:04pm CDT

Evan Brooks has posted some interesting tidbits bits on the new SS 86 Prime on his IG account.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fl2OKu-Pa ... mg_index=8

The trailer is massive compared to Earthrise

SS86_trailer.jpg

It features blast effect storage under the rear of the trailer, and can house a Deluxe car, even a tall one like Trailbreaker. Roller can seat Titan Masters

ss86_trailer2.jpg

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182385)
Posted by SpaceEagle on July 16th, 2024 @ 2:05pm CDT

Awww I really like that Roller has Titan/Prime/Headmaster compatibility. Glad they were still thought of for this <3

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182386)
Posted by william-james88 on July 16th, 2024 @ 2:08pm CDT

We saw some images yesterday of Transformers SS86 Optimus Prime yesterday and now he is available for preorder at most places, for $90 USD. We also have the size noted as 7 inches for the figure.

Below are the links for some preorders along with images and box contents.

Pulse: https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... /F85145L00

Entertainment Earth: https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prod ... affiliates

Big Bad Toy Store: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... 282837?o=1

While it is not available on Amazon.com, it is available on Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CSGS2KQZ?tag=seibertron0b-20&ref ... tarsLeft=1

Product Features:
7-inch scale (17.78cm)
Made of plastic
Based on the movie, The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Commander Class
Fully articulated
Converts from robot to semi trailer mode in 40 steps
Trailer can hold Deluxe Class figures

Box Contents:
Optimus Prime figure
Energon axe
Ion blaster with blast effect
Trailer
2 Blast-off effects
Roller and Autolauncher repair drone
Matrix of leadership

Evan Brooks has also posted some interesting tidbits on the new SS 86 Prime:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fl2OKu-Pa ... mg_index=8

The trailer is massive compared to Earthrise

It features blast effect storage under the rear of the trailer, and can house a Deluxe car, even a tall one like Trailbreaker. Roller can seat Titan Masters

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182389)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 16th, 2024 @ 2:27pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:Evan Brooks has posted some interesting tidbits bits on the new SS 86 Prime on his IG account.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fl2OKu-Pa ... mg_index=8

He made one other post before this one, too.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9fYFZvvwxZ/

Hello Transformer fans!

Seems the Bot is out of the bag!

Our Friends over at Gizmodo just dropped the reveal article for SS86 Optimus Prime!

https://gizmodo.com/hasbro-studio-series-optimus-prime-transformers-the-movie-2000473908

Tomo san was an absolute wizard in bringing this figure to life at our CMD price point and I hope you all will stay tuned as I follow up with another post to answer some questions I've seen floating around.

Pre-orders go live today 7/16 @ hasbropulse at 1 pm ET.

Thank you,
-Evan

Here's the rest of the second post, and all the pics therein:

Hi Transformers fans,

I wanted to follow up to give you all a bit more info on our new SS86 CMD Optimus Prime!

Designed by the wonderful Tomo san over at Takara Tomy, this bot was a passion project.

One of my favorite design flourishes that Tomo san came up with is how he achieved matching the animated leg's curved profile. Its a very simple hinge that then allows the truck bed to go flat when you flip it over, it's brilliantly simple! I certainly love when blue robot boots are in that that shape and it really brings the animated look to life.

We set out with several "must haves" for this figure, including some extra articulation in his chest so he can clasps his hands together to deliver a final blow to Megatron. The butterfly hinges really does give him some next level posing ability.

He's about a head taller than our previous LDR Earthrise Optimus which helps him scale a lot better with our more recent figures.

He of course comes with the Matrix and is even articulated enough that he can be posed opening his chest panels.

Roller and Auto Launcher house inside the trailer who can also merge together to roll around and cause some damage. Roller can even pull the Trailer by himself if need be along with having Titan masters ride inside him.

We sided the combat deck so that it can carry a DLX carbot inside while Roller and Auto Launcher are also housed.

Lastly, if you happened to have picked up our Comic Shockwave exclusive with the Severed Optimus head included, I'm happy to show that it also fits on this Prime! albeit, a bit small as we wanted to make sure the Earthrise Prime could still transform with it attached.

Even though this is an 86 item, it was developed with the intent of being a celebration of the G1 Series 40th anniversary. I hope you all will enjoy him as his transformation is quite fun and addicting.

Thanks,
-Evan

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182390)
Posted by Overcracker on July 16th, 2024 @ 2:59pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:While it is not available on Amazon.com, it is available on Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CSGS2KQZ?tag=seibertron0b-20&ref ... tarsLeft=1

It was available on Amazon.com, I know because I preordered it form there. Seems it sold out rather fast. :michaelbay:

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182397)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 16th, 2024 @ 5:18pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:
william-james88 wrote:While it is not available on Amazon.com, it is available on Amazon.ca: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CSGS2KQZ?tag=seibertron0b-20&ref ... tarsLeft=1

It was available on Amazon.com, I know because I preordered it form there. Seems it sold out rather fast.

It was on Amazon…. In the middle of trying to put in my preorder it sold out.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182398)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 16th, 2024 @ 5:22pm CDT

I'm not getting notifications so let's see if this works. I'm glad Prime is bigger, it looks really, really good.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182400)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 16th, 2024 @ 5:40pm CDT

That SS86 Optimus is pure PERFECTION. It's even better than the MP-44, especially for the price.
Everything is also of the RIGHT SIZE for the Generations scale.

I preordered him so hard!
Yes...
Hard. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182402)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on July 16th, 2024 @ 6:10pm CDT

I got lucky by randomly looking at my phone and saw something about the preorder. Initially i got mine preordered on TFSource, but was able to secure a preorder through Hasbro Pulse. I will keep both preorders for now..
If by chance the preorders sell out across all the sites and someone is wanting this, pm me. We can discuss further.

SGM

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182404)
Posted by TK415 on July 16th, 2024 @ 6:41pm CDT

What Prime is that under bumblebee?

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182405)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 16th, 2024 @ 6:43pm CDT

TK415 wrote:What Prime is that under bumblebee?

The same Prime that's in every picture?

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182406)
Posted by G1OptimusPAX on July 16th, 2024 @ 7:41pm CDT

A DAMN MASTERPIECE ! :michaelbay:

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182407)
Posted by TK415 on July 16th, 2024 @ 8:25pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
TK415 wrote:What Prime is that under bumblebee?
The same Prime that's in every picture?

Is it? The hands look the same. But the eyes are yellow, and the nose is blue. The face looks different, The ears don’t look as wide

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182408)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on July 16th, 2024 @ 8:27pm CDT

TK415 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
TK415 wrote:What Prime is that under bumblebee?
The same Prime that's in every picture?

Is it? The hands look the same. But the eyes are yellow, and the nose is blue. The face looks different

The explanation is in the post

It's the commander 86 Prime with the head that came with comic Shockwave

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182409)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 16th, 2024 @ 8:28pm CDT

TK415 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
TK415 wrote:What Prime is that under bumblebee?
The same Prime that's in every picture?

Is it? The hands look the same. But the eyes are yellow, and the nose is blue. The face looks different

It's wearing the severed head accessory that comes with Comic Edition Shockwave.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182410)
Posted by Emerje on July 16th, 2024 @ 8:48pm CDT

Still not sold on the backpack, it's too big and ugly. Wish they could have at least given it a vague jetpack shape or something other than a pile of randomly shaped folded panels. I'm a little concerned about the size, I know a lot of people wanted a taller Prime, but this feels maybe too tall. I guess I can see why they made Ultra Magnus so ridiculously oversized, but now I'm thinking the Dinobots are too small. #-o

Anyone want to share the Amazon pre-order at least? Even if it's sold out we can still wish list it or have it in our Amazon browsing history. Nevermind, Death posted it in the preorder thread: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Stu?tag=seibertron07-20& ... 283&sr=8-1

Emerje

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182411)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 16th, 2024 @ 8:53pm CDT

Emerje wrote:I guess I can see why they made Ultra Magnus so ridiculously oversized, but now I'm thinking the Dinobots are too small.

The thing about Ultra Magnus that a lot of people don't realize is that he was a size-changer in the cartoon. Not as extreme as Megatron and Soundwave were, but when he transformed, he shrank when going from vehicle to robot mode. His truck cab was equal in size and shape to Optimus's, and his car carrier trailer was about the same size as Optimus's trailer; both of which were big enough to carry some of their smaller Autobot Car comrades. But in robot mode, the entirety of Ultra Magnus's combined cab-and-trailer robot mode was only a head taller than Optimus's cab-only robot mode.

So, it's a lose-lose situation when trying to make a toy of him: Either his vehicle mode ends up being too small in order to make his robot mode the right size, or his robot mode ends up being gargantuan (just like his original G1 toy) in order to make his vehicle mode big enough to accommodate Deluxe class Autobot Cars.

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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 16th, 2024 @ 9:17pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:So, it's a lose-lose situation when trying to make a toy of him: Either his vehicle mode ends up being too small in order to make his robot mode the right size, or his robot mode ends up being gargantuan (just like his original G1 toy) in order to make his vehicle mode big enough to accommodate Deluxe class Autobot Cars.

About making an SS86 Astrotrain that can change into a vehicle of the right size?
So that his... transport functions are movie accurate?

:-?

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182414)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 16th, 2024 @ 9:20pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:So, it's a lose-lose situation when trying to make a toy of him: Either his vehicle mode ends up being too small in order to make his robot mode the right size, or his robot mode ends up being gargantuan (just like his original G1 toy) in order to make his vehicle mode big enough to accommodate Deluxe class Autobot Cars.

About making an SS86 Astrotrain that can change into a vehicle of the right size?
So that his... transport functions are movie accurate?

Evan has previously said that if they were to do a SS86 Astrotrain, it would likely just be a redeco of Siege Astrotrain, indicating that they care more about Astrotrain's robot mode scale instead (likely wanting to keep him and Blitzwing the same/similar height).

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182415)
Posted by -Crossfire- on July 16th, 2024 @ 9:50pm CDT

I love my ER Prime, but ooooooohhhhh this one fixes literally every single problem I had with that mold. I wonder if they'll do a single release like they did with Netflix OP.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182416)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on July 16th, 2024 @ 9:56pm CDT

the backpack is horrid, just as much as the mp-44 was. but the rest of it is spectacular imho. and not ridiculously overpriced for what you get. consider me sold.

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Posted by First-Aid on July 16th, 2024 @ 10:11pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:So, it's a lose-lose situation when trying to make a toy of him: Either his vehicle mode ends up being too small in order to make his robot mode the right size, or his robot mode ends up being gargantuan (just like his original G1 toy) in order to make his vehicle mode big enough to accommodate Deluxe class Autobot Cars.

About making an SS86 Astrotrain that can change into a vehicle of the right size?
So that his... transport functions are movie accurate?

So you want a toy that can Transform into a bot the equivalent size of Megatron, but can form a space shuttle big enough for SS86 Devastator to fit in it as well as almost the entire Decepticon cast? Yeah...laws of physics called...quoting Scotty...

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182419)
Posted by TK415 on July 16th, 2024 @ 11:41pm CDT

Razorbeast88 wrote:
TK415 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
TK415 wrote:What Prime is that under bumblebee?
The same Prime that's in every picture?

Is it? The hands look the same. But the eyes are yellow, and the nose is blue. The face looks different

The explanation is in the post

It's the commander 86 Prime with the head that came with comic Shockwave

Thanks! My apologies for not reading the post.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182420)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on July 16th, 2024 @ 11:59pm CDT

TK415 wrote:
Razorbeast88 wrote:
TK415 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
TK415 wrote:What Prime is that under bumblebee?
The same Prime that's in every picture?

Is it? The hands look the same. But the eyes are yellow, and the nose is blue. The face looks different

The explanation is in the post

It's the commander 86 Prime with the head that came with comic Shockwave

Thanks! My apologies for not reading the post.

No worries! I don't always read myself, sometimes it's difficult to find the time and it's easier to just ask

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182422)
Posted by Dominus Prime on July 17th, 2024 @ 1:06am CDT

Pre-ordered mine on BBTS. He may not be perfect, but I still say they knocked it out the park.

Re: Plenty of Stock Images of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Commander Class with Accessories (2182423)
Posted by Emerje on July 17th, 2024 @ 1:37am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:I guess I can see why they made Ultra Magnus so ridiculously oversized, but now I'm thinking the Dinobots are too small.
The thing about Ultra Magnus that a lot of people don't realize is that he was a size-changer in the cartoon. Not as extreme as Megatron and Soundwave were, but when he transformed, he shrank when going from vehicle to robot mode. His truck cab was equal in size and shape to Optimus's, and his car carrier trailer was about the same size as Optimus's trailer; both of which were big enough to carry some of their smaller Autobot Car comrades. But in robot mode, the entirety of Ultra Magnus's combined cab-and-trailer robot mode was only a head taller than Optimus's cab-only robot mode.

So, it's a lose-lose situation when trying to make a toy of him: Either his vehicle mode ends up being too small in order to make his robot mode the right size, or his robot mode ends up being gargantuan (just like his original G1 toy) in order to make his vehicle mode big enough to accommodate Deluxe class Autobot Cars.

In a line that prides itself in bot scale, the form I'm going to display him in, I'd rather they stuck with that over a play feature. CC UM and Prime are now in their own scale that doesn't really fit with anything else.

Emerje

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