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Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons

Posted by william-james88 Feb 9, 2022 at 1:10am CST 31,208 views
The Premium Finish line is not done yet. On February 10th, Takara will be revealing a new Optimus Prime, along with other toys that Hasbro already revealed like Kingdom Blaster and such. This Optimus Prime is a Premium Finish version of the SS05 mold (or of a different release based on that mold), with the long nose truck he had in the first 3 Bay films. These teaser images come from Takara's Twitter page.

Also in Premium Finish news, we have shots showing PF Starscream next to the original Siege release. You'll let us know what you think and if it's different enough to add to your collection as maybe an additional seeker. Or even simply use this as your main Starscream. Those images come from @Ishikawa_sunday on Twitter.





Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons
Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons
Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons
Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons
Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons
Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons

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Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by Emerje Feb 9, 2022
So PF wasn't cancelled after all, interesting. Maybe it's just the movie stuff that's continuing since they previously did these reveals in pairs? It's going to have to look really good for an SS05 repaint to replace my SS32. Let's see if the eBay prices crash when this is released.

Emerje
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by -Kanrabat- Feb 9, 2022
So, lowering the contrast of pale characters like Starscream and Ultra Magnus is "premium."

EEEEEEEEEEeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhh...................

I'm curious about that Optimus Prime though. If it's the "ROTF" mold and he's awesome looking, I may buy it. It may be ironically cheaper than the normal release at after-market prices.
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by optimeow Feb 9, 2022
I hope they release both Optimus and Jetfire in Premium Finish.
Then we can have a combined mode in PF.
That would be swesome :-D
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by First-Aid Feb 9, 2022
optimeow wrote:I hope they release both Optimus and Jetfire in Premium Finish.
Then we can have a combined mode in PF.
That would be swesome :-D


That may be the ONLY reason I'd buy a premium finish figure.
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Feb 9, 2022
-Kanrabat- wrote:So, lowering the contrast of pale characters like Starscream and Ultra Magnus is "premium."

EEEEEEEEEEeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhh...................
The battle damage on Starscream is a completely different pattern, one shared by no other use of the Siege Seeker mold (seriously, every single use of that mold has the exact same battle damage pattern).
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by EvasionModeBumblebee Feb 9, 2022
optimeow wrote:I hope they release both Optimus and Jetfire in Premium Finish.
Then we can have a combined mode in PF.
That would be swesome :-D

I agree, that would be awesome!

I’m sure the final figure will be the SS-32 mold, but at least in the promo they’re using SS-05, which can’t combine and is a lot less accurate. They show him holding the Ion Blaster though, which was SS-32’s accessory (SS-05 had the Energon blades), so I think the actual figure itself will be the newer mold.

I’m so glad the premium finish line is still kicking specifically for this figure. I’m really excited to see what they do with it!
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by DeathReviews Feb 9, 2022
Easy pass on both. PF Siege Starscream just looks greyer, not 'better'. And as I'm no fan of the Bayverse movies or stylings, saying that there will be a PF Bayverse figure is, to my mind, like saying they'll be selling premium sewage....
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by EvasionModeBumblebee Feb 9, 2022
So turns out it is SS-05 (which is kinda unfortunate), those flames are gorgeous though. . .
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Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by Overcracker Feb 9, 2022
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:So turns out it is SS-05 (which is kinda unfortunate), those flames are gorgeous though. . .
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Odd they did not go for SS-32. That guy really needs a re-release. With the insane prices he's going for.
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by EvasionModeBumblebee Feb 9, 2022
Overcracker wrote:
Odd they did not go for SS-32. That guy really needs a re-release. With the insane prices he's going for.

I know right? It just doesn’t make sense - SS-32 looks so much better in bot mode and combines with Jetfire, who is supposed to be the next PF release! I actually would’ve picked it up if it was the SS-32, but as is. . . I’m so disappointed they used the older mold.
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by Overcracker Feb 9, 2022
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Odd they did not go for SS-32. That guy really needs a re-release. With the insane prices he's going for.

I know right? It just doesn’t make sense - SS-32 looks so much better in bot mode and combines with Jetfire, who is supposed to be the next PF release! I actually would’ve picked it up if it was the SS-32, but as is. . . I’m so disappointed they used the older mold.


Agreed. Unless they plan on releasing SS-32 in PF later on, I don't see the need of re-releasing this guy.
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by o.supreme Feb 9, 2022
"Premium Finish" aka how TT would normally release Transformers in their market before Brand Unification. ;)
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Feb 9, 2022
Overcracker wrote:
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Odd they did not go for SS-32. That guy really needs a re-release. With the insane prices he's going for.

I know right? It just doesn’t make sense - SS-32 looks so much better in bot mode and combines with Jetfire, who is supposed to be the next PF release! I actually would’ve picked it up if it was the SS-32, but as is. . . I’m so disappointed they used the older mold.


Agreed. Unless they plan on releasing SS-32 in PF later on, I don't see the need of re-releasing this guy.


#32 may look better in Robot Mode, but the Vehicle Mode has some problems as a trade-off, most notably the removal of the toolboxes behind the gas tanks:

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...plus the clear plastic tabs and a more complex transformation would make anyone nervous.

Don't forget we also have #44: #32 mold plus the MechTech trailer from Dark of the Moon. That's a more suitable candidate for a PF re-release as the changes are more drastic.
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by primalxconvoy Feb 9, 2022
Images courtesy of Takara, via Daimchoc's Facebook group.

This is available for preorder at Takara Tomy Mall for ¥6,380:

- https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810188308/

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The Allspark also has listings for the various online links to buy both this and some of the new Legacy line figures.
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Feb 9, 2022
Thanks to Dengeki Hobby, we have our next reveal for the Premium Finish line, Transformers 2007 Optimus Prime! Optimus Prime, in a surprise twist, is a repaint of the SS-05 mold, the original Revenge of the Fallen figure that came with the pair of swords, instead of the later SS-32 figure which featured a more accurate chest and the ability to combine with Jetfire. This figure has been decked out in an incredible movie accurate paint job, and includes a pair of blasters that came with SS-32 and the swords that came with the original SS-05.

Sadly, as previously mentioned, as this figure uses the first Studio Series Optimus Prime tooling, he cannot combine with Jetfire or the Dark of the Moon trailer in robot mode, which is a shame as Jetfire is rumored to also be in the Premium Finish line.

With this reveal, Japanese importers have started to list the figure for a price of 6,380 yen (roughly $55 USD) with a late July 2022 release date.

Check out the images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

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Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by primalxconvoy Feb 9, 2022
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Thanks to Denkegi Hobby, we have our next reveal for the Premium Finish line, Transformers 2007 Optimus Prime! Optimus Prime, in a surprise twist, is a repaint of the SS-05 mold, the original Revenge of the Fallen figure that came with the pair of swords, instead of the later SS-32 figure which featured a more accurate chest and the ability to combine with Jetfire. This figure has been decked out in an incredible movie accurate paint job, and includes a pair of blasters that came with SS-32 and the swords that came with the original SS-05.

Sadly, as previously mentioned, as this figure uses the first Studio Series Optimus Prime tooling, he cannot combine with Jetfire or the Dark of the Moon trailer in robot mode, which is a shame as Jetfire is rumored to also be in the Premium Finish line.

With this reveal, Japanese importers have started to list the figure for a price of 6,380 yen (roughly $55 USD) with a late July 2022 release date.

Check out the images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!


Er, I literally just posted these pictures before your post. Didn't you check this thread before posting the news article? What am I missing here?
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Feb 9, 2022
primalxconvoy wrote:Er, I literally just posted these pictures before your post. Didn't you check this thread before posting the news article? What am I missing here?

Yes I do. I was writing the actual news that got front paged. My post with the news information was front paged. Your post was the photos, it wasn't a news post.
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by transformers_va Feb 9, 2022
primalxconvoy wrote:Er, I literally just posted these pictures before your post. Didn't you check this thread before posting the news article? What am I missing here?
This is Seibertron.com... didn't you know that you have to actually write the news articles for them, citing all sources, and hand over your firstborn before getting credit for news >:oP
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Feb 9, 2022
transformers_va wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:Er, I literally just posted these pictures before your post. Didn't you check this thread before posting the news article? What am I missing here?
This is Seibertron.com... didn't you know that you have to actually write the news articles for them, citing all sources, and hand over your firstborn before getting credit for news >:oP

That's how your original post can be news without having to draft a new story. But usually, users post the source and pictures, which is fine, but someone has to write the story with all the information.

As for news credit, Evasion Mode Bumblebee was given credit since he posted in this thread first. I had originally sent this to news from work early this morning, before anyone commented in this thread, but if a user posts the information before I news it, I credit the first user to share. He isn't mentioned since the original source was shared, but the news credit source was given to him.

Sometimes, I don't check the thread before posting either because I have limited time, so sometimes a post can be missed. We usually go based off of news emails AKA when you report news via the many links on the site pages, thread posts are usually secondary or even tertiary checks for news.

As for PrimalxConvoy, you posted images after the news was shared via email and in the thread, so while you did share images, you were not first, and only 1 user, the first user, can be credited for news for a story.
Re: Takara Will be Unveiling a New Premium Finish Bayverse Prime + PF Starscream Comparisons (view post)
Comment by primalxconvoy Feb 9, 2022
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:Er, I literally just posted these pictures before your post. Didn't you check this thread before posting the news article? What am I missing here?

Yes I do. I was writing the actual news that got front paged. My post with the news information was front paged. Your post was the photos, it wasn't a news post.


I see. In the future, I suppose I had better leave posting the news to people like yourself, as I'm still confused as to how "posting photos of a new TF figure" isn't considered "news" and thus not worthy of recognition. To be honest, I'm more surprised you didn't cite Takara Tomy Mall and DimeChoc's sites. I would have been happier if they were included over me, as that's where I got the pictures/news from.

I'm also confused over posting news via email. I've done that in the past and I believe I was asked to post the information in a thread, so it seems it's a "Catch 22" for posting news here.

I think you can give news credits, or at least mentions to various people, or sources cited in emails/PMs/thread posts, moving forward. That would at least cover all bases, surely.

Regardless, I suppose this issue is better resolved or discussed in the "Ask the Staff" thread, so I'm happy to continue it there if need be.

Thank you for your time and explanation.

NOTE: The reply below was to an earlier draft of my reply above and this might not have answered all of my points. I've not answered the reply below in order to not take up this thread's space regarding this topic. The editing was not designed to make the reply below appear out of touch with my concerns (which I'm sure there's an internet term for; a form of "reverse ninja'd-aring"?).
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