In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 12:15AM CDT

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Another breakthrough from The-Arker, this time including an Autobot Leader Class figure. Toy Fair 2010 signalled that Hasbro would finally be releasing another version of the fantastic Leader Class Figure with 'Battle Hooks'. In-package images show that this is not the only change, as Prime's face has been redone as well. Check out the biography and images below!

Optimus Prime is under no illusions about how dangerous Starscream really is. The Decepticon second-in-command might be a coward, but he's still smart and powerful enough to present a real threat to Earth. The Autobot leader has Human and Autobot agents combing the globe for the hiding air warrior. As soon as they find him, though, it will be Optimus Prime alone who goes in to bring him down.

You find the original article over at The-Arker.

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Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054839)
Posted by zenosaurus_x on March 16th, 2010 @ 12:44am CDT

Hooks without giant Grindor to rip face off of=LAME.
There's no way Hasbro can expect us think he ripped off StarScream's face....

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054843)
Posted by Blurrz on March 16th, 2010 @ 12:55am CDT

I've been a doubter this entire time that Leader Blackout would ever show up. We've got another movie which signals another toyline. Who knows! I'm a bit exciting about this figure. Never got Leader Prime the first chance.. maybe this one will be the one.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054844)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:16am CDT

No faceplate=pass

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054845)
Posted by Jetstorm92210 on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:23am CDT

Oh, c'mon Leader Blackout already, the retool/redeco opportunities are infinite.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054846)
Posted by Liftgate on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:27am CDT

Those are some strange windows he's got in the images on the back of the package - looks like someone threw baseballs through 'em. Can't decide if I like him or not since it's still boxed up and the package pics are obviously very different. Would have liked to seen more "dirt" paint apps on him, something you'd expect after playing smackdown in the woods.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054856)
Posted by Chaoslock on March 16th, 2010 @ 4:01am CDT

Commander mode head = Pirate eyepatch?

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054871)
Posted by Rated X on March 16th, 2010 @ 5:46am CDT

Im not too hooked on the idea of buying this...

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054875)
Posted by vectorA3 on March 16th, 2010 @ 5:56am CDT

i wonder if he says something different. Shadow command megatron has a different saying. I just want to press the button!!! dangit!!!

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054879)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:25am CDT

Dissapointing to say the least.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054890)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:04am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:Dissapointing to say the least.

I'm pretty disappointed there's no Buster Rifle.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054896)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:31am CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Dissapointing to say the least.

I'm pretty disappointed there's no Buster Rifle.

Or chrome, or improved deco...

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054915)
Posted by Naked Magnus on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:23am CDT

The paint application on the face as depicted in the picture on the box looks great. The paint application on the actual toy looks horrible! I hope that is not the final version!

Prime used these hooks for like 5 seconds in the whole movie. I don't need to buy a new figure just for that.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054920)
Posted by GEEWUN on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:48am CDT

I am not going to buy this.......

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054923)
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:55am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Dissapointing to say the least.

I'm pretty disappointed there's no Buster Rifle.

Or chrome, or improved deco...

I'm pretty disappointed I'm gonna be buying both Buster Primes from Takara instead of this, this, whatever this is. Hasbro had an easy win opportunity there. What happened? Who wanted this?

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054929)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:23am CDT

Flux Convoy wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Dissapointing to say the least.

I'm pretty disappointed there's no Buster Rifle.

Or chrome, or improved deco...

I'm pretty disappointed I'm gonna be buying both Buster Primes from Takara instead of this, this, whatever this is. Hasbro had an easy win opportunity there. What happened? Who wanted this?

No one, that's who.

Redecos so lame that even I reject them.

Who saw this coming?

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054930)
Posted by First-Aid on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:28am CDT

Liftgate wrote:Those are some strange windows he's got in the images on the back of the package - looks like someone threw baseballs through 'em.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you...

Manboobs Prime with Cold Nipple action!

This is SOOOOO not a buy.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054951)
Posted by ang3l3s on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:16am CDT

Got buster so i don't need the new head sculpt but that paint looks like s**t .

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054957)
Posted by rpetras on March 16th, 2010 @ 11:31am CDT

100% skipable.

Hasbro, my wallet thanks you.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054973)
Posted by mesh on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:08pm CDT

i really hope mr. Archer is reading this:

this
is
utter
SHIT

yup, it reeks worse than canadian geese crap, it looks worse than the pontiac aztec, in fact it makes armada sideswipe look good.

wow, whoever came up with this design should have their pay check held back for, like, forever.

i'm so glad i bought the buster prime.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054977)
Posted by --B-- on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:33pm CDT

My wallet loves all the new offerings from Hasbro! I haven't bought a single toy from RotF, and I will be passing on everything until the Generations Deluxes hit. In fact, the only 3 toys bought in stores in the last 9 months are Universe Voyagers Vector Prime and Inferno at Christmas (on sale for $9.99 each), and TFA Arcee last week!

Thanks Hasbro ;)^

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054980)
Posted by Starscream6 on March 16th, 2010 @ 1:42pm CDT

they literally ruined that figure w/ that horrible paint application on his face. why in the hell would hasbro think that looked ok? #-o

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054985)
Posted by 1337W422102 on March 16th, 2010 @ 2:05pm CDT

That face is so "SON, I AM DISAPPOINT."
And what's he supposed to do with "battle hooks"? Abort Decepticon protoforms?

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1054988)
Posted by Anonymous on March 16th, 2010 @ 2:08pm CDT

i would like the paint job to have looked like the forest battle or desert battle or even have a rust color instead of black i would have liked to see a movable face plate like the cybertron leader prime where u pull a little lever and a face plate pops up over his mouth or a face pops down and shows his mouth anyways i am going to have a interisting to[pic on this be on the look out for this topic by me it will be titled something like this
Dont need battle hooks prime when u can make one
or something like that just look fora topic by me

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055017)
Posted by YRQRM0 on March 16th, 2010 @ 3:16pm CDT

meh, the swords were okay being on the side of the arms instead of replacing his hands, but not the hooks. And the battle-damage is terrible! Extreme pass

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055026)
Posted by Liftgate on March 16th, 2010 @ 3:40pm CDT

I kinda like the hooks, but would have been better if you could just swap the swords out for them. It's the paint job that spoils things. That dosn't look like battle damage, it's looks like a little kid with a lighter got a hold of him.

"And what's he supposed to do with "battle hooks"? Abort Decepticon protoforms?"

Hooks are nifty, man! Even Batman has hooks! It's like a Swiss Army Knife-ish, MacGyver kinda thing!

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055062)
Posted by Alex Jones on March 16th, 2010 @ 5:33pm CDT

This is definitely a pass. The paint job is horrible on the head. I am waiting for upcoming Voyager remold or that Takara repaint with Jetfire parts. The Leader classes have been a letdown for me.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055066)
Posted by zenosaurus_x on March 16th, 2010 @ 5:37pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:I've been a doubter this entire time that Leader Blackout would ever show up. We've got another movie which signals another toyline. Who knows! I'm a bit exciting about this figure. Never got Leader Prime the first chance.. maybe this one will be the one.

This reply is waaaay late but anyhow...

I never really thought Leader Grind/Out would exists(just REALLY hoped for it) but this toy seems to up it's chances...
Didn't that guy say in the interview that they made this toy to "reenact the forest battle?"
You can't do that without
Grindor:No..not me...OWWWAAAAAGGGGHHH!!!! *gurgle splatter crash*

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055076)
Posted by Leviathan on March 16th, 2010 @ 6:15pm CDT

Not worth my time OR money. I'm sorry Hasbro, but for the love of God, I know you can do much better.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055105)
Posted by Alex Jones on March 16th, 2010 @ 7:49pm CDT

What I hate about the Hasbro toys is that sometimes the image in the box is a whole lot better looking than the actual toy. Curse you Hasbro!!! :grin:

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055115)
Posted by nemesis-prime on March 16th, 2010 @ 8:24pm CDT

Whtas up w/ #5 expert conversion.. is it transformed differently than rotf leader version :-?

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055149)
Posted by NassaDane on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:53pm CDT

i don't even remember him using any hooks in the movie...and i have never been a fan of the this Leader OP. his face looks realy creapy.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055151)
Posted by Zeds on March 16th, 2010 @ 9:57pm CDT

Line needs to be sent to pasture. This is so Summer 2009.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055185)
Posted by Prime Riblet on March 17th, 2010 @ 4:00am CDT

This is a real waste. Battle Hooks Optimus Prime? The name even sounds stupid.

Actually, I didn't realize they were hooks in the movie. I thought his energon swords just got all busted up and became little stubs. Whatever, I'm passing on this either way.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055189)
Posted by kotoys on March 17th, 2010 @ 4:45am CDT

ADDITONAL IMAGES HERE:

http://www.kotoys.com/forum/index.php?t ... 22#msg1522

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055216)
Posted by barricade2218 on March 17th, 2010 @ 7:45am CDT

A definite pas for me too. I have the Buster Prime and he has that head sculpt already. No need to buy another prime just for the "hooks". I have three already.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055250)
Posted by Anonymous on March 17th, 2010 @ 10:07am CDT

i forgot to mention u dont need any new leader optimus primes except for the oringnal rotf leader prime
u can have all of his weapons from the movie!!!!
be looking for a topic by me and ill show u how

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055292)
Posted by Cheetron on March 17th, 2010 @ 1:26pm CDT

Both of my blades on the current ROTF Prime suck. They won't stay in place when folded back. I hope that these hooks do stay, not that I'm getting him. Money's tight and I can only get the guys I've been saving for.

Now a decent priced Prime with a gun.... that's another story.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055478)
Posted by vectorA3 on March 18th, 2010 @ 12:57am CDT

i wouldn't even buy this on clearance. Much rather have a Buster prime US release.

Re: In-Package Images of 'Battle Hooks' Leader Optimus Prime (1055486)
Posted by Scatterlung on March 18th, 2010 @ 2:49am CDT

Is it me, or did Prime never have proper "hooks"?

It seemed to me that his axes just got messed up and he was using the shattered remaining strut/support/things they were affixed to. So I'm surprised and confused why they would make a toy of it.

No, what Hasbro need to do is remake the leader Megatron (an up-scaled voyager mold would be fine) and make a leader Blackout/Grindor.

Listen to us, dammit!