Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 5:35AM CST
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Takara Tomy Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset has been released in East Asia with report of sightings in China and Singapore.
Seibertron Energon Pub member Real Devastator has sighted and purchased this 2 pack giftset in Singapore.
This version of Buster Optimus Prime comes with mouthplate and Jetfire is also a repaint version.
The combat biography of this pack is the same as the original Leader Class Optimus Prime as well as Leader Class Jetfire.
However it has been noted the official images of Buster Optimus Prime/Jetpower Optimus Prime behind the box, is still the first version images of Buster Prime that without the mouthplate.
With the news of release, collectors from other part of the world can expect the pre-order of the giftsets are ready to ship.
If you wish to see more of the toy images, check out our previous news post here.
Stay tuned to Seibertron, the Ultimate Resource of Transformers.
Seibertron Energon Pub member Real Devastator has sighted and purchased this 2 pack giftset in Singapore.
This version of Buster Optimus Prime comes with mouthplate and Jetfire is also a repaint version.
The combat biography of this pack is the same as the original Leader Class Optimus Prime as well as Leader Class Jetfire.
However it has been noted the official images of Buster Optimus Prime/Jetpower Optimus Prime behind the box, is still the first version images of Buster Prime that without the mouthplate.
With the news of release, collectors from other part of the world can expect the pre-order of the giftsets are ready to ship.
If you wish to see more of the toy images, check out our previous news post here.
Stay tuned to Seibertron, the Ultimate Resource of Transformers.
Credit(s): Real Devastator
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Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1033938)
Posted by NassaDane on January 6th, 2010 @ 6:12am CST
Posted by NassaDane on January 6th, 2010 @ 6:12am CST
Dang! that must be the most biggest box in the world. It looks taller than a normal Leader and more than wide of 2 leaders. Thats pretty cool giftset.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1033947)
Posted by Exic on January 6th, 2010 @ 6:49am CST
Posted by Exic on January 6th, 2010 @ 6:49am CST
Wow! So cool to be in SG!
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1033955)
Posted by MetaMorden on January 6th, 2010 @ 7:18am CST
Posted by MetaMorden on January 6th, 2010 @ 7:18am CST
What about the price?
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1033958)
Posted by HighPrime on January 6th, 2010 @ 7:33am CST
Posted by HighPrime on January 6th, 2010 @ 7:33am CST
I thought this was released in December? Maybe I'm reading too much into it, and by East Asia it's meant 'outside of Japan.'
I've had my 'copy' since December via BBTS, and it has been in stock there for weeks. $164.99 @ BBTS, but I have seen it cheaper, elsewhere.
I've had my 'copy' since December via BBTS, and it has been in stock there for weeks. $164.99 @ BBTS, but I have seen it cheaper, elsewhere.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1033959)
Posted by Mach on January 6th, 2010 @ 7:48am CST
I paid usd $106 to the shop
Posted by Mach on January 6th, 2010 @ 7:48am CST
RedMorden wrote:What about the price?
I paid usd $106 to the shop
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1033962)
Posted by Mach on January 6th, 2010 @ 8:09am CST
From what i know, this 2 pack is Asian version. So Japan is not receiving this. I could be wrong, members staying in Japan probably can verify this.
Online stores maybe having stocks earlier than retail, probably thats the reason.
Posted by Mach on January 6th, 2010 @ 8:09am CST
HighPrime wrote:I thought this was released in December? Maybe I'm reading too much into it, and by East Asia it's meant 'outside of Japan.'
From what i know, this 2 pack is Asian version. So Japan is not receiving this. I could be wrong, members staying in Japan probably can verify this.
Online stores maybe having stocks earlier than retail, probably thats the reason.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1033970)
Posted by Diem on January 6th, 2010 @ 8:43am CST
Yeah, this two pack hasn't been on shelves here in Tokyo.
Posted by Diem on January 6th, 2010 @ 8:43am CST
Real Devastator wrote:HighPrime wrote:I thought this was released in December? Maybe I'm reading too much into it, and by East Asia it's meant 'outside of Japan.'
From what i know, this 2 pack is Asian version. So Japan is not receiving this. I could be wrong, members staying in Japan probably can verify this.
Online stores maybe having stocks earlier than retail, probably thats the reason.
Yeah, this two pack hasn't been on shelves here in Tokyo.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1033977)
Posted by HeadmasterPrime on January 6th, 2010 @ 9:03am CST
Posted by HeadmasterPrime on January 6th, 2010 @ 9:03am CST
Damn I want that Jetfire so effing bad.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1033989)
Posted by Rockdown on January 6th, 2010 @ 9:45am CST
Posted by Rockdown on January 6th, 2010 @ 9:45am CST
I got mine in the uk today, via import. Buster optimus and redeco jetfire are awesome. Sadly i only wanted buster optimus with face plate, so i have put jetfire on eBay for a uk collector.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1034034)
Posted by Swiftknife24 on January 6th, 2010 @ 12:43pm CST
Question to you, Sir! Is the voice-chip in Jetfire any different? i.e. Does he have a grand Mark Ryan glorified Englishman, or is he still a softly-spoken Scot?
And open question (which may have been asked already) are there any plans at all to release this box in the Western countries? Yeah, stores like Forbidden Planet might import them (they do on a lot of stuff), but what about official releases? Anything?
Posted by Swiftknife24 on January 6th, 2010 @ 12:43pm CST
bludgeon1 wrote:I got mine in the uk today, via import. Buster optimus and redeco jetfire are awesome. Sadly i only wanted buster optimus with face plate, so i have put jetfire on eBay for a uk collector.
Question to you, Sir! Is the voice-chip in Jetfire any different? i.e. Does he have a grand Mark Ryan glorified Englishman, or is he still a softly-spoken Scot?
And open question (which may have been asked already) are there any plans at all to release this box in the Western countries? Yeah, stores like Forbidden Planet might import them (they do on a lot of stuff), but what about official releases? Anything?
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1034037)
Posted by mtmte586 on January 6th, 2010 @ 1:13pm CST
Posted by mtmte586 on January 6th, 2010 @ 1:13pm CST
Real Devastator, which store in SG did you buy it from? Do you know if they had anymore left? thanks
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1034041)
Posted by Rockdown on January 6th, 2010 @ 1:25pm CST
sorry pal, i can't accurately answer the question about the voice chip as I have not heard the hasbro version of ROTF leader jetfire.
It's a fair bet that forbidden planet in the uk will get it at some point, however you would be be better of buying it from one of the brit based import companies like kapow or toyz and gamez, as they will get it sooner and sell it cheaper than forbidden planet.
Posted by Rockdown on January 6th, 2010 @ 1:25pm CST
Swiftknife24 wrote:bludgeon1 wrote:I got mine in the uk today, via import. Buster optimus and redeco jetfire are awesome. Sadly i only wanted buster optimus with face plate, so i have put jetfire on eBay for a uk collector.
Question to you, Sir! Is the voice-chip in Jetfire any different? i.e. Does he have a grand Mark Ryan glorified Englishman, or is he still a softly-spoken Scot?Swiftknife24 wrote:bludgeon1 wrote:I got mine in the uk today, via import. Buster optimus and redeco jetfire are awesome. Sadly i only wanted buster optimus with face plate, so i have put jetfire on eBay for a uk collector.
Question to you, Sir! Is the voice-chip in Jetfire any different? i.e. Does he have a grand Mark Ryan glorified Englishman, or is he still a softly-spoken Scot?
And open question (which may have been asked already) are there any plans at all to release this box in the Western countries? Yeah, stores like Forbidden Planet might import them (they do on a lot of stuff), but what about official releases? Anything?
And open question (which may have been asked already) are there any plans at all to release this box in the Western countries? Yeah, stores like Forbidden Planet might import them (they do on a lot of stuff), but what about official releases? Anything?
sorry pal, i can't accurately answer the question about the voice chip as I have not heard the hasbro version of ROTF leader jetfire.
It's a fair bet that forbidden planet in the uk will get it at some point, however you would be be better of buying it from one of the brit based import companies like kapow or toyz and gamez, as they will get it sooner and sell it cheaper than forbidden planet.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1034109)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 6th, 2010 @ 4:04pm CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 6th, 2010 @ 4:04pm CST
Still on the fence with this, and it's really uncomfortable sitting there. I just feel like Hasbro is going to do this, but I don't want to bet on that, and then have to pay $400 when it doesn't come out.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1034127)
Posted by Rockdown on January 6th, 2010 @ 4:41pm CST
Don't take the risk i respectfully say. This buster prime and redeco jetfire are like takara's henkei transformers, that is to say they are unlikely to be officially released in the west.
Posted by Rockdown on January 6th, 2010 @ 4:41pm CST
Razorclaw0000 wrote:Still on the fence with this, and it's really uncomfortable sitting there. I just feel like Hasbro is going to do this, but I don't want to bet on that, and then have to pay $400 when it doesn't come out.
Don't take the risk i respectfully say. This buster prime and redeco jetfire are like takara's henkei transformers, that is to say they are unlikely to be officially released in the west.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1034185)
Posted by Primus1101 on January 6th, 2010 @ 8:12pm CST
This point may not be very valid, but I have to say, take this into consideration: They are releasing a repaint of Leader Megatron into the NEST Line. So maybe, just maybe, we might get these two as a store release in some shape or form. Just a though.
Posted by Primus1101 on January 6th, 2010 @ 8:12pm CST
Razorclaw0000 wrote:Still on the fence with this, and it's really uncomfortable sitting there. I just feel like Hasbro is going to do this, but I don't want to bet on that, and then have to pay $400 when it doesn't come out.
This point may not be very valid, but I have to say, take this into consideration: They are releasing a repaint of Leader Megatron into the NEST Line. So maybe, just maybe, we might get these two as a store release in some shape or form. Just a though.
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1034219)
Posted by Mach on January 6th, 2010 @ 9:40pm CST
toy shops at China Square Central (CSC) or Robo robo at excelsior hotel
Posted by Mach on January 6th, 2010 @ 9:40pm CST
mtmte586 wrote:Real Devastator, which store in SG did you buy it from? Do you know if they had anymore left? thanks
toy shops at China Square Central (CSC) or Robo robo at excelsior hotel
Re: Takara ROTF Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset Released In East Asia (1035353)
Posted by 009* on January 10th, 2010 @ 1:33am CST
Posted by 009* on January 10th, 2010 @ 1:33am CST
I got mine from BBTS. More expensive, but I'm more comfortable with a domestic seller.
Anyway, it's just spectacular. The new paintjobs are so much better than the Hasbro versions. And by going with what I read on Jetfire's article of tfwiki, I think I got the official mode of Jet Optimus in proper form.
See here: http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Jetfire_%28ROTF%29#Leader_Class_toys
Although what really strikes me, in hindsight, is that Hasbro decided not to color the plastic on their versions the right colors. It seems like such a simple choice, but for some reason Optimus is in too bright a shade of blue.
Anyway, it's just spectacular. The new paintjobs are so much better than the Hasbro versions. And by going with what I read on Jetfire's article of tfwiki, I think I got the official mode of Jet Optimus in proper form.
See here: http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Jetfire_%28ROTF%29#Leader_Class_toys
Although what really strikes me, in hindsight, is that Hasbro decided not to color the plastic on their versions the right colors. It seems like such a simple choice, but for some reason Optimus is in too bright a shade of blue.
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