Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger

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Not too long ago we reported a sighting of the Hasbro One-Step Stinger at US retail, but Seibertron.com user chuckdawg1999 got his hands on the Takara Tomy Lost Age version, and share his video review of it - check it out below!

While many collectors turn their nose up at the various simplified figures released for Age Of Extinction, Takara/Tomy have really put in a lot of effort making these same figures interesting for everyone. With premium paint jobs and comically strange commercials to match the Lost Age line really stands out. Stinger makes for a fun desk toy while making one hope for a Deluxe version of the character

Credit(s): chuckdawg1999

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Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1610194)
Posted by Bounti76 on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:26pm CDT

I have avoided all One-Step figures until now...I picked Stinger up because he's the only vehicle-accurate representation of the character released so far. I'm hoping for a Deluxe with the Pagani Huayra altmode!

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1610268)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 1st, 2014 @ 7:32pm CDT

i refuse to get any of these one step changer crap.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1610290)
Posted by skidflap on October 1st, 2014 @ 10:07pm CDT

I would say give them a chance. I picked up optimus, hound, crosshairs, drift and stinger and I gotta say they are quite the little things. Hound has sculpted dogtags for christ sake.

plus drift is awesome to transform. :grin:

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1610296)
Posted by Legosrawsum on October 1st, 2014 @ 10:43pm CDT

I wonder why there's so many different types of stinger figures but no deluxe

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1610301)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on October 1st, 2014 @ 11:01pm CDT

I picked up Grimlock 1 step changer after thinking about it long time and will be the only toy I will buy from this movie apparently. Basically it has no articulations, dull plastic, poor paint app, not accurate movie colors and $9.99 before tax, very disappointing. Pass on this too.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1610338)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 2nd, 2014 @ 4:20am CDT

BERSEKAEL wrote:I picked up Grimlock 1 step changer after thinking about it long time and will be the only toy I will buy from this movie apparently. Basically it has no articulations, dull plastic, poor paint app, not accurate movie colors and $9.99 before tax, very disappointing. Pass on this too.

Y U NO BUY THE VOYAGER? Or the Leader? Those two are great toys, with tons of details and the articulation and complexity you'll expect from a normal TF.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1610342)
Posted by Lordprime7755 on October 2nd, 2014 @ 5:09am CDT

i noticed theres going to be a add on armor and weapons for the voy class Optimus Prime so thats really kool to see.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1610439)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on October 2nd, 2014 @ 1:09pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
BERSEKAEL wrote:I picked up Grimlock 1 step changer after thinking about it long time and will be the only toy I will buy from this movie apparently. Basically it has no articulations, dull plastic, poor paint app, not accurate movie colors and $9.99 before tax, very disappointing. Pass on this too.

Y U NO BUY THE VOYAGER? Or the Leader? Those two are great toys, with tons of details and the articulation and complexity you'll expect from a normal TF.

because those were the only options we have had at my local store, and the only store, in key west

Aside that the couple voyagers we got around time ago were even worst talking about inaccurate colors, poor apps and way overpriced, even hasbro online is dreaming on $99.99 for a set of 2 leader class (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/transforme ... ck-figures) that are not only poor enginiering but really bad modes. I might wait for further revised releases from takara, for now hasbro has just disappointed me, nothing compared with previous movies, were you got real stuff for less that $9.99 or amazing detailed toys. In few words, I pass from movie toys this year.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1613474)
Posted by shajaki on October 12th, 2014 @ 9:18pm CDT

found something neat i thought id share

its some stop motion of lost age sky drift (as ive heard it referred) transforming, and some cool action stuff of both drifts!

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1613833)
Posted by william-james88 on October 14th, 2014 @ 9:59am CDT

The Toys R Us Japan Exclusive Transformers Movie Advanced Optimus Prime Rusty Version. by Takara now has a new shipping date on the Toys R Us Japan website. It is stated that the toy has a December 8 shipping date, which means that this once sold out toy will have additional supply soon.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1613871)
Posted by Siger on October 14th, 2014 @ 12:04pm CDT

Ugh, way too expensive... plus foreign shipping rate...

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1613884)
Posted by megatronus on October 14th, 2014 @ 12:50pm CDT

I like my white Prime repaints to be Ultra Magnus. So no thanks.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1613999)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:21pm CDT

Amazon Japan has updated its listing for Takara Tomy AD-31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime with some high res official images of the figure. The figure is heavily retooled from the Age of Extinction Leader Class Optimus Prime featuring new weapons, chest, forearms and feet. The image also shows off the new head with either a removable or retractable mouth plate.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614001)
Posted by SlyTF1 on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:26pm CDT

I NEED this.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614002)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:26pm CDT

This is the AOE Optimus I have been waiting for.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614004)
Posted by TheVenocWarlord on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:28pm CDT

Okay, that looks cool. If I'm going to get a figure with that mold, it may just be this guy.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614006)
Posted by mooncake623 on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:33pm CDT

wait this is remolded? not just a repaint?

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614007)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:35pm CDT

It looks like the face switches in the same sort of way Generations Blitzwing's face does. Or more like the top of the helmet opens, allowing for the masked face to be switched with the unmasked face.

I was thinking about just skipping the leader Optimus figure, but I might want to save money for this guy!

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614008)
Posted by TheVenocWarlord on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:37pm CDT

I don't know what you guys are complaining about; Rusty Optimus Prime is awesome. I have him and he looks cool on display.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614010)
Posted by megatronus on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:45pm CDT

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

This is awesome! This is really what we should have gotten in the very beginning. It probably won't fix many of the mold's real functional issues, but at least it's nice eye candy.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614011)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:46pm CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:It looks like the face switches in the same sort of way Generations Blitzwing's face does. Or more like the top of the helmet opens, allowing for the masked face to be switched with the unmasked face.

I was thinking about just skipping the leader Optimus figure, but I might want to save money for this guy!

Indeed it says in japanese:
Mask off - Mask on
マスカオフ - マスカオン

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614013)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 14th, 2014 @ 11:49pm CDT

BERSEKAEL wrote:Indeed it says in japanese:
Mask off - Mask on
マスカオフ - マスカオン

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614021)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 15th, 2014 @ 12:51am CDT

THIS IS SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614022)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 15th, 2014 @ 12:53am CDT

mooncake623 wrote:wait this is remolded? not just a repaint?

Yes and a good remold!!!! :michaelbay:

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614027)
Posted by Autobot032 on October 15th, 2014 @ 2:12am CDT

The shield still makes no sense. Everything else? Awesome.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614030)
Posted by megatronus on October 15th, 2014 @ 3:06am CDT

Now I just need someone to tell me how far this is going to put me back, so I can start saving up...

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614038)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 15th, 2014 @ 4:14am CDT

If only I wasnt suckered at buying the regular AoE leader OP at 60$+tx at my local TrU, I would consider buying this new one. However, the regular still feel plenty "premium" for me and I wont be spendiong 100$+ on a new leader.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614064)
Posted by Darkman20xx on October 15th, 2014 @ 6:25am CDT

Looks great but I've learned to reserve judgement until I see in hand pictures. The dreaded promo pic has gotten me too many times. :lol:

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614074)
Posted by madyankees on October 15th, 2014 @ 7:50am CDT

Seriously....we needed this 6 mths ago. :michaelbay:

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614075)
Posted by megatronus on October 15th, 2014 @ 7:59am CDT

For comparison purposes:

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614089)
Posted by Siger on October 15th, 2014 @ 9:05am CDT

Four words:

Back pack, no thanks.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614095)
Posted by Madeus Prime on October 15th, 2014 @ 9:19am CDT

Whoa. The brilliant paint almost made me not see the GIGANTIC backpack that STILL there! :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614097)
Posted by wilcosu35 on October 15th, 2014 @ 9:23am CDT

fabulous paintjob or not, it's still the ultimate shellformer. i haven't bought a single optimus from the aoe line, and i don't think i ever will

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614126)
Posted by Optimizzy on October 15th, 2014 @ 11:06am CDT

im glad I waited to get this mold. wow. looks great.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614128)
Posted by megatronus on October 15th, 2014 @ 11:20am CDT

wilcosu35 wrote:fabulous paintjob or not, it's still the ultimate shellformer. i haven't bought a single optimus from the aoe line, and i don't think i ever will

Not even Evasion Mode Prime?

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614132)
Posted by Optimizzy on October 15th, 2014 @ 11:36am CDT

Yeah. People may not like the bayformer look but Evasion mode Prime is a very well done figure. It's worth getting at least one. (I have 3)

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614138)
Posted by WiseMan on October 15th, 2014 @ 12:02pm CDT

The backpack can be removed.

aoe-leader-class-optimus-prime-modification-t100016.php

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614142)
Posted by GuyIncognito on October 15th, 2014 @ 12:27pm CDT

Can you still separate it into two pieces and have a complete robot and complete truck?

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614153)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 15th, 2014 @ 1:02pm CDT

wilcosu35 wrote:fabulous paintjob or not, it's still the ultimate shellformer.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614157)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 15th, 2014 @ 1:23pm CDT

Still a bigger Shellformer.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614158)
Posted by shajaki on October 15th, 2014 @ 1:27pm CDT

megatronus wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
This is awesome! This is really what we should have gotten in the very beginning. It probably won't fix many of the mold's real functional issues, but at least it's nice eye candy.

now THATS what im talkin about! this thing is so nice it looks like its a custom job! and yes, total eye candy, but it deverts my eyes from the backpack which is a plus.

someone please tell me that this isnt an exclusive or something? i want it, but since is my second bout with the mold i dont feel like paying crazy money for it. though i probably would.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614159)
Posted by Cobotron on October 15th, 2014 @ 1:28pm CDT

Ha! Sabrblade, I love that stupid Penguin!

I have had no Interest in AOE (toys, movie, etc.) until NOW. That Prime is too sexy. He is SOOO knightly. Hail and well met, Sir Prime.
Now I can overlook the Gundamus Prime look.
Will he be worth the price tag?

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614160)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 15th, 2014 @ 1:33pm CDT

shajaki wrote:someone please tell me that this isnt an exclusive or something? i want it, but since is my second bout with the mold i dont feel like paying crazy money for it. though i probably would.

Don't worry, it should be a mass retail figure.

In Japan.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614161)
Posted by megatronus on October 15th, 2014 @ 1:38pm CDT

shajaki wrote:someone please tell me that this isnt an exclusive or something? i want it, but since is my second bout with the mold i dont feel like paying crazy money for it. though i probably would.

TFsource already has a preorder up for it (I put one in my Stack a few hours ago):

http://tfsource.com/TF4-Japan/AD31-Ultimate-Power-Optimus/

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614165)
Posted by Cobotron on October 15th, 2014 @ 2:03pm CDT

megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:someone please tell me that this isnt an exclusive or something? i want it, but since is my second bout with the mold i dont feel like paying crazy money for it. though i probably would.

TFsource already has a preorder up for it (I put one in my Stack a few hours ago):

http://tfsource.com/TF4-Japan/AD31-Ultimate-Power-Optimus/

$80.00
Not bad at all for a import.

Wasn't there a Translucent 2-pack with OP and Grimlock coming from somewhere too?

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614166)
Posted by megatronus on October 15th, 2014 @ 2:05pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:
megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:someone please tell me that this isnt an exclusive or something? i want it, but since is my second bout with the mold i dont feel like paying crazy money for it. though i probably would.

TFsource already has a preorder up for it (I put one in my Stack a few hours ago):

http://tfsource.com/TF4-Japan/AD31-Ultimate-Power-Optimus/

$80.00
Not bad at all for a import.

Wasn't there a Translucent 2-pack with OP and Grimlock coming from somewhere too?

That's on BBTS for $100:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24080&mode=retail

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614167)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 15th, 2014 @ 2:06pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:
megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:someone please tell me that this isnt an exclusive or something? i want it, but since is my second bout with the mold i dont feel like paying crazy money for it. though i probably would.

TFsource already has a preorder up for it (I put one in my Stack a few hours ago):

http://tfsource.com/TF4-Japan/AD31-Ultimate-Power-Optimus/

$80.00
Not bad at all for a import.

Wasn't there a Translucent 2-pack with OP and Grimlock coming from somewhere too?

You're thinking of either:

- Plantinum Series Optimus Prime & Grimlock Voyager 2-pack (with extra chrome)
- Plantinum Series Optimus Prime & Grimlock Leader 2-pack (with more movie-accurate deco)

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614168)
Posted by Railbomb on October 15th, 2014 @ 2:10pm CDT

When they said it would come with new weapons I thought they were talking about his normal gun, not just new versions of the weapons he came with. Still looks great just wish that gun was there.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614182)
Posted by Cobotron on October 15th, 2014 @ 3:22pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:someone please tell me that this isnt an exclusive or something? i want it, but since is my second bout with the mold i dont feel like paying crazy money for it. though i probably would.

TFsource already has a preorder up for it (I put one in my Stack a few hours ago):

http://tfsource.com/TF4-Japan/AD31-Ultimate-Power-Optimus/

$80.00
Not bad at all for a import.

Wasn't there a Translucent 2-pack with OP and Grimlock coming from somewhere too?

You're thinking of either:

- Plantinum Series Optimus Prime & Grimlock Voyager 2-pack (with extra chrome)
- Plantinum Series Optimus Prime & Grimlock Leader 2-pack (with more movie-accurate deco)

Ya. I think I'd rather "shell" out the cash on this Prime anyway.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Lost Age One-Step LA12 Stinger (1614196)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 15th, 2014 @ 5:03pm CDT

wilcosu35 wrote:fabulous paintjob or not, it's still the ultimate shellformer. i haven't bought a single optimus from the aoe line, and i don't think i ever will

Not even the brilliant Evasion mold? Seem like a waste.

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