XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue

Someone's been doing his stomach crunches.

Emerje wrote: So why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Emerje

I can see that.We all have our favored renditions of our favorite characters. To deviate from that design in many cases mars one's very personal definition of that character. As a staunch G1er I can definetely spot the obvious homage though(much like you and others no doubt.)

In my opinion, the bulky silhouette and greebling in this version represents G1 Optimus Prime as he would appear in a "real world" setting. When I see this version I can easily imagine Optimus transforming in a believable way, lumbering across the terrain with his massive frame, and that blaster of his charging up before releasing a deafening plasma blast. I especially appreciate how his aesthetics harken back to the bulkiness(blockiness?) of good ol' G1 designs.

And no I won't be getting him. (Sideshow Collectibles Skeletor is on the way and serves as this years overpriced collectible)

Alpha Dominus wrote:

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Emerje wrote: So why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Emerje

I can see that.We all have our favored renditions of our favorite characters. To deviate from that design in many cases mars one's very personal definition of that character. As a staunch G1er I can definetely spot the obvious homage though(much like you and others no doubt.)

In my opinion, the bulky silhouette and greebling in this version represents G1 Optimus Prime as he would appear in a "real world" setting. When I see this version I can easily imagine Optimus transforming in a believable way, lumbering across the terrain with his massive frame, and that blaster of his charging up before releasing a deafening plasma blast. I especially appreciate how his aesthetics harken back to the bulkiness(blockiness?) of good ol' G1 designs.

And no I won't be getting him. (Sideshow Collectibles Skeletor is on the way and serves as this years overpriced collectible)

perhaps its to give the statue so much detail that you could literally look at it for hours or have it be the center of a discussion that wows your friends when they see it

Back in October we first saw images of the upcoming, officially licensed by Hasbro, XM Studios Optimus Prime statue - and now, thanks to the group's Facebook page, we have another batch of images to share, showing off the sheer amount of detail and size on this thing! Check them out mirrored below, and let us know what you think this addition to the evergrowing series of Transformers statues, all in the Energon Pub.

Thanks to Dreambox 3Dteam for the XM Optimus Prime Print. We are still going to work on the detailing cuz we are crazy. Great work Hery!

Clarification on XM Transformers G1 line Availability. Our license covers the following countries, Hong Kong & Macau, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea and Australia. Please note we are not permitted to sell or ship to other countries not mentioned above.

I think they just gave us the definition of TOO MUCH detail.

looks little weird maybe be better in painted version

Make the movie bots look like that.

omega666 wrote:Make the movie bots look like that.

Please dont, that starscream looks hideous.

Is it me, or do these have a slight hint of a "How to draw" image from Pat Lee?

I love the designs, I prefer these, over the movie designs. It's a great throw back to G1.