First Look at Animatronic Optimus Primal Toy from Rise of the Beasts
Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 7:41AM CDT
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We knew we'd be getting an animatronic Optimus Primal toy within the Transformers Rise of the Beasts line and now we have our very first look at it. As assumed from the price being a sliver of the price for a higher end autoconverting toy, like the Robosen bots, this one is very simple, with the main transformation steps being an extension of the legs as the gorilla stands upright and flips back its gorilla head to reveal a robot head.
You can see all the images below, which come from Amazon UK, where it is priced at 128 pounds sterling.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 24th, 2023 @ 10:59am CDT
Another Primal to add to my shelf.
Let's hope there will be plenty of him and he'll be on sale sooner or later.
Posted by Sculyblast on May 24th, 2023 @ 1:25pm CDT
"It cannot not even transform, it is worthless"
Best i can do https://youtu.be/_diuldST6wk?t=679
Posted by morganprime on May 24th, 2023 @ 1:38pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 24th, 2023 @ 2:56pm CDT
morganprime wrote: Im confused as to who this is for? Kids don't want this crap and apparently neither does WM as it's all already on clearance before the movie even drops. I mean staggering amount of product that looks it will go straight to the landfill in package. Seems like removing plastic from boxes allows them to produce more undesirable plastic product. For the same price kids can get an actual TF right next to the dollar store looking ROTB toys. I really don't get the merchandising for this film it's like any idea goes lets mass produce all of them!!!
If you wanted an answer: yes this is for kids (or more precisely for a parent to buy for a kid). You won't see much movement until after the film's release and closer to the holiday season.
Walmart clearancing some stuff is a side effect of all the product coming at once instead of a stagerred relase for them due to this product having been shelved for a year.
-Kanrabat- wrote:Oh dear.
Another Primal to add to my shelf.
Let's hope there will be plenty of him and he'll be on sale sooner or later.
I didn't know you had a Primal shelf. I'm thinking of having one myself. Crazy to see an explosion of Primal products after all these years.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 24th, 2023 @ 4:31pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:I didn't know you had a Primal shelf. I'm thinking of having one myself. Crazy to see an explosion of Primal products after all these years.
Specifically a ROTB Primal shelf.
There's something about that ape...
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 24th, 2023 @ 8:37pm CDT
The scorponok is good, very enjoyable. I really like it, and am super glad I got 2 of him! I need to take a new group shot with all of the Terror/Preda-cons.
Primal-master is cool, he makes a nice beefy gun. I need to pair him up with mainline Primal.
Mirage is neat enough, I am glad to finally have a representation of him on the shelf, as he was the last of the main characters that I did not have a toy of until now.
Beast Mode Bumblebee rang up at $15.99, so very glad with that. I was a bit deceived, I really thought he had knees and hips at least. His only articulation is the shoulders, one way elbows, and the head. That said, he is neat, and I am enjoying him for the gimmick toy he is. I think i will get Prime to go with him.
The sounds effects are kinda addicting to set off too
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 24th, 2023 @ 8:39pm CDT
Damn, I'd buy that horrible, horrible thing too if it was cheaper than a deluxe.
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2023 @ 1:02pm CDT
Not only is this toy revealed today, but it is also available as of today.
Here is the Amazon link where it is available for $125 USD: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TRA ... 136&sr=8-1?tag=seibertron07-20&
Enjoy!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 25th, 2023 @ 5:18pm CDT
I'll bid my time and see if some sale comes up.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 25th, 2023 @ 5:51pm CDT
Yolopark made a licenced model kit of RotB Primal in bot mode.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 26th, 2023 @ 11:06am CDT
speaking of Primal: Monkey gun
and have some Scorponoks
Posted by TulioDude on May 26th, 2023 @ 1:37pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I ordered that Primal, should be here this weekend!
speaking of Primal: Monkey gun
and have some Scorponoks
Good idea army-building these Scorponoks
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 26th, 2023 @ 2:16pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 26th, 2023 @ 4:40pm CDT
He'll be worth the effort.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 26th, 2023 @ 7:42pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 26th, 2023 @ 7:55pm CDT
Worst mode Bumblebee.
I still want the thing, but only for cheap.
Posted by Overcracker on May 26th, 2023 @ 9:11pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:the Best mode Bumblebee
Is he happy to see you? That’s definitely not a gun.
Posted by Emerje on May 26th, 2023 @ 9:55pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:the Best mode Bumblebee
Is he happy to see you? That’s definitely not a gun.
Love gun.
Emerje
Posted by Overcracker on May 26th, 2023 @ 10:10pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Overcracker wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:the Best mode Bumblebee
Is he happy to see you? That’s definitely not a gun.
Love gun.
Emerje
Posted by SGMLordMirage on May 28th, 2023 @ 1:31pm CDT
SGM
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 29th, 2023 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 30th, 2023 @ 6:54am CDT
jasonjuliusgp7google wrote:Hello to everyone I am almost new on this forum my friend tell me about this forum because i like robots and fighting machines like in the Real Steel movie and I have watch that movie at least more than 85 times. can anyone tell me about this forum so i can comment easily in this forum?
Sure, you click on the topic you want to chat about and write your post, as you did above.
If you want to talk about specific transformers toys, the topics for those are here: transformers-toys-discussion-f4.php
If you want to talk about the films, here is the forum for that, you can pick any of these topics to comment on transformers-toys-discussion-f4.php
And if you want to talk about toys that are not transformers, you can choose the topics here: non-transformers-toy-discussion-f229.php
Posted by william-james88 on May 30th, 2023 @ 7:08am CDT
Studio Series Battletrap and Cheetor at Walmart
Jada ROTB vehicles at Walmart
The Nitro Series at Kohl's (those are the Bumblebee movie reissues/redecos)
Weaponizer Scorponok at Target
Battle Changer Mirage at Target
Beast Mode Bumblebee at Target
Battle Master Primal found in US
If you have seen those on shelves and are wondering if they are worth getting, we have some video reviews for you below. And we also have a review for the Animatronic Primal. Enjoy!
Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 30th, 2023 @ 5:36pm CDT
That said, I still can't make heads or tails of what's available fir this movie subline. lol
So far the only solid Bot I'm liking is Battletrap. Don't really have an opinion on the any of them until I actually see the movie and how they're portrayed, but visually that's the only design that I've liked of what I've seen. Mirage could be a neat alt mode if it's done properly in either Deluxe/Voyager class, but I'm still not sure about his personality as I don't much care for the actor voicing him. On the positive side I have heard good things regarding Mirage. I've never cared for the 77 Camaro Bee so I don't ever plan to get any versions, particularly with that sad sack looking face.
Curious to see how a DLX Arcee might turn out but I'm guessing a possible reuse of SS85.
Posted by william-james88 on May 31st, 2023 @ 3:23pm CDT
While it is a Takara exclusive product, so designed by Takara and meant for distribution in Japan, it is being imported for western fans. It is already sold out on Hasbro Pulse, where it was first revealed, but it is still available on Bigbadtoystore where you can get it for $61.99 USD https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... 241551?o=1
Let us know what you think about this new toy and if you would add it to your collection.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 31st, 2023 @ 3:35pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Takara has a history of doing exclusive toys for their kid centric lines, which collectors will gravitate to. We saw that in the RID 2015 line with their giant Optimus toys and in the Bumblebee line with the big Evasion Mode Optimus and now in the mainline Rise of the Beasts line with a giant Optimus Primal toy, filled with gimmicks and interaction points with other toys. This newly revealed Optimus Prime is 12 inches tall, so not made to scale with anything, and it has several 5 mm holes across the figure to integrate the beast alliance battle masters, like Cheetor, Rhinox and Skullcruncher. He also has shoulder missiles and pop out forearm guns, reminiscent of the gimmicks on the original Optimus Primal toy.
While it is a Takara exclusive product, so designed by Takara and meant for distribution in Japan, it is being imported for western fans. It is already sold out on Hasbro Pulse, where it was first revealed, but it is still available on Bigbadtoystore where you can get it for $61.99 USD https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... 241551?o=1
Let us know what you think about this new toy and if you would add it to your collection.
Do we know yet how it's being sold in Japan?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 31st, 2023 @ 3:43pm CDT
Now to see if it's available at a Canadian retailer...
Posted by william-james88 on May 31st, 2023 @ 3:45pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:OH GOD, THE ROTB PRIMALS NEVER END!
Now to see if it's available at a Canadian retailer...
shipping from bbts isnt terrible and he's below that 100 dollar duty treshold
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 31st, 2023 @ 3:48pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:OH GOD, THE ROTB PRIMALS NEVER END!
Now to see if it's available at a Canadian retailer...
shipping from bbts isnt terrible and he's below that 100 dollar duty treshold
Heh, you said duty, he he.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 31st, 2023 @ 3:53pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:OH GOD, THE ROTB PRIMALS NEVER END!
Now to see if it's available at a Canadian retailer...
shipping from bbts isnt terrible and he's below that 100 dollar duty treshold
If customs can be avoided, it will be worth it.
Posted by william-james88 on May 31st, 2023 @ 3:57pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Do we know yet how it's being sold in Japan?
Na, it's weird but Hasbro has revealed their import of this toy before Japan revealed it themselves.
Posted by Overcracker on May 31st, 2023 @ 4:14pm CDT
Looks very nice. If it's anything like Takara's upscaled Evasion Mode (Legendary) Prime he should be a real nice toy to handle.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 31st, 2023 @ 4:38pm CDT
As I look at the pictures, it's clear it's just the oversized voyager, hollows in the same place, tiny gorilla head, and floppy butt-flap.
So I guess this one will be an easy pass.
Posted by william-james88 on May 31st, 2023 @ 4:45pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I don't know if that big Primal is worth it after all.
As I look at the pictures, it's clear it's just the oversized voyager, hollows in the same place, tiny gorilla head, and floppy butt-flap.
So I guess this one will be an easy pass.
Yeah, that's exactly what it is. And oversized voyager for kids. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but it's funny how on social media and other websites, fans are clamoring for it saying it's better than what Hasbro is providing in the SS line. It's different, but is it better? Would this toy still be praised if it was released in the mainline with all the other kid toys instead of the Takara exclusive fanfare? Or would it be labelled as a big gimmicky toy of no consequence?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 31st, 2023 @ 4:52pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I don't know if that big Primal is worth it after all.
As I look at the pictures, it's clear it's just the oversized voyager, hollows in the same place, tiny gorilla head, and floppy butt-flap.
So I guess this one will be an easy pass.
Yeah, that's exactly what it is. And oversized voyager for kids. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but it's funny how on social media and other websites, fans are clamoring for it saying it's better than what Hasbro is providing in the SS line. It's different, but is it better? Would this toy still be praised if it was released in the mainline with all the other kid toys instead of the Takara exclusive fanfare? Or would it be labelled as a big gimmicky toy of no consequence?
I'm sure those who praise the thing as "better" missed the memo that it's an OVERSIED version of that voyager, not a "Takara premium paintjob" of yesteryears.
If it would have come out everywhere for the standard leader price, I would have considered it. But paying more? Nope.
Beside, I have a few too many preorders on my plate already.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 31st, 2023 @ 5:24pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I don't know if that big Primal is worth it after all.
As I look at the pictures, it's clear it's just the oversized voyager, hollows in the same place, tiny gorilla head, and floppy butt-flap.
So I guess this one will be an easy pass.
Yeah, that's exactly what it is. And oversized voyager for kids. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but it's funny how on social media and other websites, fans are clamoring for it saying it's better than what Hasbro is providing in the SS line. It's different, but is it better? Would this toy still be praised if it was released in the mainline with all the other kid toys instead of the Takara exclusive fanfare? Or would it be labelled as a big gimmicky toy of no consequence?
I'm sure those who praise the thing as "better" missed the memo that it's an OVERSIED version of that voyager, not a "Takara premium paintjob" of yesteryears.
It's the typical TakaraTomy bias that will never go away As for the mainline Voyager comparison, it is similar but some parts feature different engineering like the feet and chest. Referring to Legendary Optimus Prime from AoE is apt however.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 31st, 2023 @ 5:31pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:It's the typical TakaraTomy bias that will never go away
Well, I indulged in that bias by ordering the trio of Henkei Seekers from Mandarake. At around 60$CAN shipped each, it's painful, but I just wanted to have a taste of that "superiority" for once.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 31st, 2023 @ 5:32pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 31st, 2023 @ 5:34pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Get ready for disappointment
But.. but...
Chromed missile launchers...
CHROME!
Posted by Overcracker on May 31st, 2023 @ 5:43pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I don't know if that big Primal is worth it after all.
As I look at the pictures, it's clear it's just the oversized voyager, hollows in the same place, tiny gorilla head, and floppy butt-flap.
So I guess this one will be an easy pass.
Are we seeing the same thing? Am I missing something?
What hollowness do you see?
Its entirely different to the Voyager we have from the main line, and we have not yet seen the Studio Series Leader class version I don't think, and it has a ton of features the main line primal doesn't have including articulated hands and forearm guns.
I don't see SS having launchable missiles either.
Last time Takara did their own version of a toy, it was great upgrade. That Legendary Prime is in fact a fantastic figure, leagues better than the original Evasion mode Prime.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 31st, 2023 @ 6:26pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I don't know if that big Primal is worth it after all.
As I look at the pictures, it's clear it's just the oversized voyager, hollows in the same place, tiny gorilla head, and floppy butt-flap.
So I guess this one will be an easy pass.
Are we seeing the same thing? Am I missing something?
What hollowness do you see?
Its entirely different to the Voyager we have from the main line, and we have not yet seen the Studio Series Leader class version I don't think, and it has a ton of features the main line primal doesn't have including articulated hands and forearm guns.
I don't see SS having launchable missiles either.
Last time Takara did their own version of a toy, it was great upgrade. That Legendary Prime is in fact a fantastic figure, leagues better than the original Evasion mode Prime.
The only things that are different are the articulated hands and other little details. It have the same hinges in the same place, the same proportions, the same everything.
Down to the hollowness of the hands as seen here and mos likely behind the ape feet if those were properly transformed and if we'd see the back.
Have a look:
Granted, it IS a new mold, but like that Hero Optimus or those old Optimus and Predaking "Cyberverse Commanders" boosted to enormous "voyagers". I don't see how much more...
This...
Huge...
Pointless...
Thing.. will,...
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD FOKKING DAMMIT!
Oh well...
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 31st, 2023 @ 8:12pm CDT
they really did nail the design for movie Primal. He might have one of the best movie designs period, across all movies.
Speaking of Primal, my big electronic one arrived, and I got the smaller $10 Prime and Bee. All 3 are neat.
i adore Prime and Bee with Mirage, all 3 are pretty good and pretty fun $10 toys. I got exactly what I expected and wanted for the price, and I am very happy with them, Alt modes rock too.
Big Primal is also just a really fun toy. It really entertains me. I am glad to have an auto-transforming toy, just once for my collection. And he is fun to mess around with, and for my dogs to react to.
Sorry for the background noise, but I am very amused by Primal responding to Mountain Monsters
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 31st, 2023 @ 8:26pm CDT
I'd like it but he cost almost as much as a freaking TITAN so unless the thing pop up at my local geek store who can accept my random rejects as store credits, I'll have to pass on that big electronic Primal.
Posted by Siger on May 31st, 2023 @ 10:04pm CDT
Posted by Till-all-R1 on May 31st, 2023 @ 11:08pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 4th, 2023 @ 12:19am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 4th, 2023 @ 7:56pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on June 5th, 2023 @ 7:24pm CDT
So I'm sure I'm one of the select few that CAN care less for this movie and toy line. I wish it was 2 month's from now so this line whittles off the shelves.
I found it hilarious at a local Target the endcap for this line was but in the back isle instead of the main isle. Instead they put Jurassic Park Anniversary on the endcap main isle. Is it a mistake? We'll see in the coming days.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 9th, 2023 @ 8:07pm CDT
Rhinox:
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 12th, 2023 @ 6:50pm CDT
With his custom tanker that I made, it works perfectly.
And it works even more to take down that pesky Optimus Prime!