"Universe" 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime reissue - OUT in the USA now!
"Universe" 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime reissue - OUT in the USA now!
Looking for a complete Energon Sky Shadow (from Superion Maximus).
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
I like how the picture of the figure on the back of the box shows the correct size smokestacks, yet the actual figure looks like someone chopped them off at the top of the cab. If it were not for the shortened smokestacks I'd surely be buying one of these, but thats just pitiful looking really.
Any idea on how much this is supposed to cost? It may be a cheaper alternative to the other reissues that are out there, but I'll stick with the Takara TFC 00 release.
Any idea on how much this is supposed to cost? It may be a cheaper alternative to the other reissues that are out there, but I'll stick with the Takara TFC 00 release.
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The shortened smokestacks look is starting to bother me more and more. I never had a G1 Prime (too young), but I know I enjoy the mold from having bought a re-issue Ultra Magnus. So of course, I would probably like the Takara re-issue with full 'stacks. But if the colors on this one are really as bright and sweet-looking as these photos would have me believe, I'll probably be a sucker and pick it up.
It looks pretty fantastic, but I have a sealed G2 Prime and Takara Collection Prime, I don't think I need anymore.
And, correct me if I am wrong, but the colouring of this Prime looks a lot different, the red, grey and blue for instance. They look heightened and more cartoony, is that just me?
And, correct me if I am wrong, but the colouring of this Prime looks a lot different, the red, grey and blue for instance. They look heightened and more cartoony, is that just me?
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http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/univ ... 693F87CFDDKali wrote:Any idea on how much this is supposed to cost?
Looking for a complete Energon Sky Shadow (from Superion Maximus).
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
$69.99 is quite a lot for a US retail release of that figure isn't it? It is a lot cheaper than buying most of the reissues that are out, certainly cheaper than the going price for a TFC 00 reissue, but still seems like a lot to ask for that mold in my mind.
I'd be curious to know what the figure sold for back in the day when it first came out, simply for comedic purposes. I can't remember what they ran back then, when your parents are buying them you don't think anything about price. I actually don't think I even had that much of a concept of money when I was 5.
I'd be curious to know what the figure sold for back in the day when it first came out, simply for comedic purposes. I can't remember what they ran back then, when your parents are buying them you don't think anything about price. I actually don't think I even had that much of a concept of money when I was 5.
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As that is sure to translate into £69.99 in the UK, I think that's a bargain.Kali wrote:$69.99 is quite a lot for a US retail release of that figure isn't it?
I have two 20th Anniversary OPs and must say that I do like the look of this, emasculated smokestacks aside. No doubt Scraplet1 will be demanding one for his collection, so I'd better get him up a few chimneys in short order.
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They definately look more saturated, particularly the blue. The original was a bit more 'earthy'.. but that may be the pics involved rather than the actual toy.ColdBain wrote:It looks pretty fantastic, but I have a sealed G2 Prime and Takara Collection Prime, I don't think I need anymore.
And, correct me if I am wrong, but the colouring of this Prime looks a lot different, the red, grey and blue for instance. They look heightened and more cartoony, is that just me?
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Looking for a complete Energon Sky Shadow (from Superion Maximus).
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
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I may get this, as I do not have a G1 Prime and I can't find one of those 20th Anniversary Movie Edition Primes on clearance at Wal-Mart anymore.
No longer looking for RID Dreadwind, but I still need Smokejumper. I'm also in need of Mammoth Nemesis Prime's tail piece, as my figure lacks it. Send me a PM.
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