New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime
Friday, July 16th, 2010 12:15AM CDT
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Once again, Takara is cashing in on the Transformers Animated fans that have waiting on Hasbro to finish the Animated toy line. The newest figure to be released by Takara Tomy will be Wingblade Optimus Prime, a Voyager class figure representing Optimus Prime in the Transformers Animated cartoon finale. He wields a jet pack and the hammer of Ultra Magnus. Courtesy of Tekmen of TFW2005 who was at the International Tokyo Toy Show - check out Wingblade Optimus Prime below!
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Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098717)
Posted by First-Aid on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:28am CDT
Posted by First-Aid on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:28am CDT
(wets self)
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098718)
Posted by Flux Convoy on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:32am CDT
Posted by Flux Convoy on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:32am CDT
It was mentioned elsewhere but his chest looks transparent. That's kinda weird.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098730)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 1:15am CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 1:15am CDT
What clear plastic and shiny paint? 
Damnit!
Still looks pretty awesome tough.
Damnit!
Still looks pretty awesome tough.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098741)
Posted by Blurrz on July 16th, 2010 @ 1:56am CDT
Posted by Blurrz on July 16th, 2010 @ 1:56am CDT
Optimus Prime suited up.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098758)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 3:12am CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 3:12am CDT
The more I look at him, the more clear plastic I see. It's not just his chest it's his entire body the only thing not made of clear plastic is the armour.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098788)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 16th, 2010 @ 5:34am CDT
Posted by Jesterhead on July 16th, 2010 @ 5:34am CDT
Do want!! Translucent or not, I'll likely import this badboy!
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098831)
Posted by Flux Convoy on July 16th, 2010 @ 6:51am CDT
Well, if the armor matches Hasbro's voyager, then I'm cool with that. I detest that the Asian market is getting the rest of the line in jacked up colors while we're twiddling our thumbs hoping to get them in the English speaking market. It just kinda irks me that this guy is another fine WTF example of their version of Animated. Also that I will buy it to complete the run. Sigh.
Posted by Flux Convoy on July 16th, 2010 @ 6:51am CDT
Dead Metal wrote:The more I look at him, the more clear plastic I see. It's not just his chest it's his entire body the only thing not made of clear plastic is the armour.
Well, if the armor matches Hasbro's voyager, then I'm cool with that. I detest that the Asian market is getting the rest of the line in jacked up colors while we're twiddling our thumbs hoping to get them in the English speaking market. It just kinda irks me that this guy is another fine WTF example of their version of Animated. Also that I will buy it to complete the run. Sigh.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098838)
Posted by Agamemnon on July 16th, 2010 @ 7:10am CDT
I hope you're not lactose intolerant, because this figure is legen.....wait for it....
Dairy!
I do like the look, kind of a fast pack... It would have been better, IMO, if they could have made this a trailor that morpohed into the armor for him. Like the trailor they had in the toon once or twice.
Posted by Agamemnon on July 16th, 2010 @ 7:10am CDT
Blurrz wrote:Optimus Prime suited up.
I hope you're not lactose intolerant, because this figure is legen.....wait for it....
Dairy!
I do like the look, kind of a fast pack... It would have been better, IMO, if they could have made this a trailor that morpohed into the armor for him. Like the trailor they had in the toon once or twice.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098843)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 7:20am CDT
I daub it'll match Hasbro's colour scheme, I think the backpack will be too shiny. It looks great on this their version but might look odd on the Hasbro version.
And all because Hasbro decided to wait half a year after the show aired to release the toys.
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 7:20am CDT
Flux Convoy wrote:Dead Metal wrote:The more I look at him, the more clear plastic I see. It's not just his chest it's his entire body the only thing not made of clear plastic is the armour.
Well, if the armor matches Hasbro's voyager, then I'm cool with that. I detest that the Asian market is getting the rest of the line in jacked up colors while we're twiddling our thumbs hoping to get them in the English speaking market. It just kinda irks me that this guy is another fine WTF example of their version of Animated. Also that I will buy it to complete the run. Sigh.
I daub it'll match Hasbro's colour scheme, I think the backpack will be too shiny. It looks great on this their version but might look odd on the Hasbro version.
And all because Hasbro decided to wait half a year after the show aired to release the toys.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098844)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on July 16th, 2010 @ 7:27am CDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on July 16th, 2010 @ 7:27am CDT
Do not like.
But, I'm going to buy it because I want the mold.
But, I'm going to buy it because I want the mold.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098856)
Posted by solarblaze on July 16th, 2010 @ 7:47am CDT
Posted by solarblaze on July 16th, 2010 @ 7:47am CDT
ok i dont like the clear plastic at all but im still getting this and either repaint him or just use the amour on my hasbro version we will see
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098866)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:01am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:01am CDT
I hate to say but duh, of course his chest is transparent, it was like this on the first Voyager.
I'm glancing over my Voyager Prime and noticed that the plastic colors of his chest does not match up with those on the shoulders. Same story with Wingblade Prime, which is a shame.
I'm glancing over my Voyager Prime and noticed that the plastic colors of his chest does not match up with those on the shoulders. Same story with Wingblade Prime, which is a shame.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098867)
Posted by kookaburra on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:02am CDT
Posted by kookaburra on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:02am CDT
Is this the Voyager version of the mold? Or the deluxe? It seems like it would be the Voyager, because it looks like his mouthplate is tucked beneath his chin but I can't tell on my screen.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098873)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:11am CDT
Posted by Jesterhead on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:11am CDT
kookaburra wrote:Is this the Voyager version of the mold? Or the deluxe? It seems like it would be the Voyager, because it looks like his mouthplate is tucked beneath his chin but I can't tell on my screen.
Blurrz wrote: Wingblade Optimus Prime, a Voyager class figure representing Optimus Prime in the Transformers Animated cartoon finale
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098874)
Posted by kookaburra on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:12am CDT
Posted by kookaburra on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:12am CDT
Yeah, but I mean, is it "Voyager" like Hydrodive Bumblebee is a "Voyager".
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098876)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:17am CDT
Judging how tall he is compared to Magnus, I'm thinking he's a Voyager "Voyager". It also comes with the Voyager Primes "trailer"/axe/gun.
Posted by Jesterhead on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:17am CDT
kookaburra wrote:Yeah, but I mean, is it "Voyager" like Hydrodive Bumblebee is a "Voyager".
Judging how tall he is compared to Magnus, I'm thinking he's a Voyager "Voyager". It also comes with the Voyager Primes "trailer"/axe/gun.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098879)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:26am CDT
Nope, the Voyager mold has a solid plastic chest, the translucent windows in the chest are a separate piece. And if you look closely you will notice that the rest of his body and weapons are also translucent which makes it odd that they chose to paint some of him with shiny metallic paint.
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:26am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I hate to say but duh, of course his chest is transparent, it was like this on the first Voyager.
I'm glancing over my Voyager Prime and noticed that the plastic colors of his chest does not match up with those on the shoulders. Same story with Wingblade Prime, which is a shame.
Nope, the Voyager mold has a solid plastic chest, the translucent windows in the chest are a separate piece. And if you look closely you will notice that the rest of his body and weapons are also translucent which makes it odd that they chose to paint some of him with shiny metallic paint.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098883)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:30am CDT
Weird, you sure it's not the lighting?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:30am CDT
Dead Metal wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I hate to say but duh, of course his chest is transparent, it was like this on the first Voyager.
I'm glancing over my Voyager Prime and noticed that the plastic colors of his chest does not match up with those on the shoulders. Same story with Wingblade Prime, which is a shame.
Nope, the Voyager mold has a solid plastic chest, the translucent windows in the chest are a separate piece. And if you look closely you will notice that the rest of his body and weapons are also translucent which makes it odd that they chose to paint some of him with shiny metallic paint.
Weird, you sure it's not the lighting?
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098884)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:34am CDT
I'm not convinced of this. It looks pretty metallic to me. bad picture though. Ultra Magnus' blues look about the same finish as Prime's, and I'm pretty sure he's not translucent.
Posted by Jesterhead on July 16th, 2010 @ 8:34am CDT
Dead Metal wrote:And if you look closely you will notice that the rest of his body and weapons are also translucent which makes it odd that they chose to paint some of him with shiny metallic paint.
I'm not convinced of this. It looks pretty metallic to me. bad picture though. Ultra Magnus' blues look about the same finish as Prime's, and I'm pretty sure he's not translucent.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098902)
Posted by joevill on July 16th, 2010 @ 9:24am CDT
You too?
Posted by joevill on July 16th, 2010 @ 9:24am CDT
First-Aid wrote:(wets self)
You too?
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098955)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 16th, 2010 @ 10:37am CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on July 16th, 2010 @ 10:37am CDT
I had this preordered, but canceled a few weeks ago when I thought about how I'd be spending $50+ on a toy that doesn't match the rest of my Animated collection. Will wait and see if Hasbro ever releases theirs.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098964)
Posted by DraconicDak on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:02am CDT
Look at the top of his truck mode - the back of it (his shoulders) is an entirely different color from the front chest piece, because the chest is translucent. With that in mind, looks down, and the hand covers in the front are a sort of smoky grey, also translucent. His lighter gray areas are as well.
Everything but the armor, and shoulders, it looks like. Shame.
Posted by DraconicDak on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:02am CDT
Jesterhead wrote:Dead Metal wrote:And if you look closely you will notice that the rest of his body and weapons are also translucent which makes it odd that they chose to paint some of him with shiny metallic paint.
I'm not convinced of this. It looks pretty metallic to me. bad picture though. Ultra Magnus' blues look about the same finish as Prime's, and I'm pretty sure he's not translucent.
Look at the top of his truck mode - the back of it (his shoulders) is an entirely different color from the front chest piece, because the chest is translucent. With that in mind, looks down, and the hand covers in the front are a sort of smoky grey, also translucent. His lighter gray areas are as well.
Everything but the armor, and shoulders, it looks like. Shame.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098981)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:30am CDT
Plus you can actually see the insides of the figure, look at the legs you can see the mold lines that are on the inside of the legs. And you can see right through the gray parts and the wheels.
that thing is translucent with metallic paint applied here and there.
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:30am CDT
DraconicDak wrote:Jesterhead wrote:Dead Metal wrote:And if you look closely you will notice that the rest of his body and weapons are also translucent which makes it odd that they chose to paint some of him with shiny metallic paint.
I'm not convinced of this. It looks pretty metallic to me. bad picture though. Ultra Magnus' blues look about the same finish as Prime's, and I'm pretty sure he's not translucent.
Look at the top of his truck mode - the back of it (his shoulders) is an entirely different color from the front chest piece, because the chest is translucent. With that in mind, looks down, and the hand covers in the front are a sort of smoky grey, also translucent. His lighter gray areas are as well.
Everything but the armor, and shoulders, it looks like. Shame.
Plus you can actually see the insides of the figure, look at the legs you can see the mold lines that are on the inside of the legs. And you can see right through the gray parts and the wheels.
that thing is translucent with metallic paint applied here and there.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098983)
Posted by sabrigami on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:35am CDT
Posted by sabrigami on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:35am CDT
Wow, I never had much interest in this figure before, but I must say he's becoming mighty tempting. The mold looks really nice and detailed. Don't think I can afford an import though. Just have to wait until we maybe get them here...why, Hasbro why? 
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098986)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:46am CDT
Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:46am CDT
sabrigami wrote:Wow, I never had much interest in this figure before, but I must say he's becoming mighty tempting. The mold looks really nice and detailed. Don't think I can afford an import though. Just have to wait until we maybe get them here...why, Hasbro why?
Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098994)
Posted by sabrigami on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:58am CDT
Are you serious? That makes it a whole different story. I want a voyager prime not deluxe. Guess I won't be getting one anytime soon, can't see it being less than $60. Darn you Hasbro
Let me guess, this fig is also exclusive and limited or something and not a part of the main Tak line?
Posted by sabrigami on July 16th, 2010 @ 11:58am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:sabrigami wrote:Wow, I never had much interest in this figure before, but I must say he's becoming mighty tempting. The mold looks really nice and detailed. Don't think I can afford an import though. Just have to wait until we maybe get them here...why, Hasbro why?
Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Are you serious? That makes it a whole different story. I want a voyager prime not deluxe. Guess I won't be getting one anytime soon, can't see it being less than $60. Darn you Hasbro
Let me guess, this fig is also exclusive and limited or something and not a part of the main Tak line?
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1098998)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:11pm CDT
You're lucky in that, it's part of the main line. He has number TA-38.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:11pm CDT
sabrigami wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:sabrigami wrote:Wow, I never had much interest in this figure before, but I must say he's becoming mighty tempting. The mold looks really nice and detailed. Don't think I can afford an import though. Just have to wait until we maybe get them here...why, Hasbro why?
Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Are you serious? That makes it a whole different story. I want a voyager prime not deluxe. Guess I won't be getting one anytime soon, can't see it being less than $60. Darn you Hasbro
You're lucky in that, it's part of the main line. He has number TA-38.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099001)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:14pm CDT
You will however have to sacrifice a virgin girl to Japans tentacle god.
Posted by Dead Metal on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:14pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:sabrigami wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:sabrigami wrote:Wow, I never had much interest in this figure before, but I must say he's becoming mighty tempting. The mold looks really nice and detailed. Don't think I can afford an import though. Just have to wait until we maybe get them here...why, Hasbro why?
Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Are you serious? That makes it a whole different story. I want a voyager prime not deluxe. Guess I won't be getting one anytime soon, can't see it being less than $60. Darn you Hasbro
You're lucky in that, it's part of the main line. He has number TA-38.
You will however have to sacrifice a virgin girl to Japans tentacle god.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099008)
Posted by sabrigami on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:30pm CDT
Is that all? No problem then, I may not seem it but I'm actually a very evil person in real life who happens to know plenty of virgins. I'm all set lol!
Posted by sabrigami on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:30pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: You will however have to sacrifice a virgin girl to Japans tentacle god.
Is that all? No problem then, I may not seem it but I'm actually a very evil person in real life who happens to know plenty of virgins. I'm all set lol!
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099009)
Posted by Blurrz on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:31pm CDT
LOL. So you're going to wait on Hasbro, who if it ever releases the toy, will likely be a store exclusive and rare as heck. Then add that trying to find it in Canadian retail, where it will likely get scalped. Top that off with waiting impatiently forever for the decision of Hasbro to actually do it... Or buy it now off Takara. Oh well, it's not my money.
Posted by Blurrz on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:31pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:I had this preordered, but canceled a few weeks ago when I thought about how I'd be spending $50+ on a toy that doesn't match the rest of my Animated collection. Will wait and see if Hasbro ever releases theirs.
LOL. So you're going to wait on Hasbro, who if it ever releases the toy, will likely be a store exclusive and rare as heck. Then add that trying to find it in Canadian retail, where it will likely get scalped. Top that off with waiting impatiently forever for the decision of Hasbro to actually do it... Or buy it now off Takara. Oh well, it's not my money.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099014)
Posted by sabrigami on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:41pm CDT
That's not even mentioning the fact that it won't even be the same toy...
Posted by sabrigami on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:41pm CDT
Blurrz wrote:kirbenvost wrote:I had this preordered, but canceled a few weeks ago when I thought about how I'd be spending $50+ on a toy that doesn't match the rest of my Animated collection. Will wait and see if Hasbro ever releases theirs.
LOL. So you're going to wait on Hasbro, who if it ever releases the toy, will likely be a store exclusive and rare as heck. Then add that trying to find it in Canadian retail, where it will likely get scalped. Top that off with waiting impatiently forever for the decision of Hasbro to actually do it... Or buy it now off Takara. Oh well, it's not my money.
That's not even mentioning the fact that it won't even be the same toy...
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099016)
Posted by Blurrz on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:45pm CDT
Add in the fact that I'll do my best to teamkill you in WFC if you don't get this figure.
Posted by Blurrz on July 16th, 2010 @ 12:45pm CDT
sabrigami wrote:Blurrz wrote:kirbenvost wrote:I had this preordered, but canceled a few weeks ago when I thought about how I'd be spending $50+ on a toy that doesn't match the rest of my Animated collection. Will wait and see if Hasbro ever releases theirs.
LOL. So you're going to wait on Hasbro, who if it ever releases the toy, will likely be a store exclusive and rare as heck. Then add that trying to find it in Canadian retail, where it will likely get scalped. Top that off with waiting impatiently forever for the decision of Hasbro to actually do it... Or buy it now off Takara. Oh well, it's not my money.
That's not even mentioning the fact that it won't even be the same toy...
Add in the fact that I'll do my best to teamkill you in WFC if you don't get this figure.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099047)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 16th, 2010 @ 1:36pm CDT
That was unusually snarky of you, Blurrz. 
My issue is the shiny paint, hence why I said it wouldn't fit in with my collection. If it wasn't for that, hell yeah I'd buy it, and sell off my original Voyager. But alas, the raccoons strike again.
Besides, my Prime doesn't need wings THAT bad.
Posted by kirbenvost on July 16th, 2010 @ 1:36pm CDT
Blurrz wrote:kirbenvost wrote:I had this preordered, but canceled a few weeks ago when I thought about how I'd be spending $50+ on a toy that doesn't match the rest of my Animated collection. Will wait and see if Hasbro ever releases theirs.
LOL. So you're going to wait on Hasbro, who if it ever releases the toy, will likely be a store exclusive and rare as heck. Then add that trying to find it in Canadian retail, where it will likely get scalped. Top that off with waiting impatiently forever for the decision of Hasbro to actually do it... Or buy it now off Takara. Oh well, it's not my money.
That was unusually snarky of you, Blurrz.
My issue is the shiny paint, hence why I said it wouldn't fit in with my collection. If it wasn't for that, hell yeah I'd buy it, and sell off my original Voyager. But alas, the raccoons strike again.
Besides, my Prime doesn't need wings THAT bad.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099057)
Posted by DraconicDak on July 16th, 2010 @ 1:49pm CDT
Is this true, or are you speculating? Considering I quite like the Voyager I have, the chance of a deluxe-size without the crappy "battle damage" paint that made me pass him up would actually be preferable.
Posted by DraconicDak on July 16th, 2010 @ 1:49pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Is this true, or are you speculating? Considering I quite like the Voyager I have, the chance of a deluxe-size without the crappy "battle damage" paint that made me pass him up would actually be preferable.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099067)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 2:08pm CDT
It's true: he was featured as a cross sell on Thundercracker's box, and it's clearly the deluxe mold.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2010 @ 2:08pm CDT
DraconicDak wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Is this true, or are you speculating? Considering I quite like the Voyager I have, the chance of a deluxe-size without the crappy "battle damage" paint that made me pass him up would actually be preferable.
It's true: he was featured as a cross sell on Thundercracker's box, and it's clearly the deluxe mold.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099223)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 17th, 2010 @ 3:07am CDT
Plus that was the way he was announced at BotCon and SDCC last year, which is why the armour was made to fit both the deluxe and the Voyager.
Posted by Dead Metal on July 17th, 2010 @ 3:07am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:DraconicDak wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Is this true, or are you speculating? Considering I quite like the Voyager I have, the chance of a deluxe-size without the crappy "battle damage" paint that made me pass him up would actually be preferable.
It's true: he was featured as a cross sell on Thundercracker's box, and it's clearly the deluxe mold.
Plus that was the way he was announced at BotCon and SDCC last year, which is why the armour was made to fit both the deluxe and the Voyager.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099433)
Posted by UM Prime on July 17th, 2010 @ 7:32pm CDT
Posted by UM Prime on July 17th, 2010 @ 7:32pm CDT
really wished he was going to see release in america
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1099453)
Posted by Autobot032 on July 17th, 2010 @ 9:18pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on July 17th, 2010 @ 9:18pm CDT
I'm just gonna buy the TakaraTomy version of these figures and be done with it. Yeah, it's a bit more expensive, I won't deny that, but it saves me time, money, and patience.
I'm tired of being dicked around by Hasbro on these. First there's rumors that they're canceling the line, then they say two of 'em are gonna be TRU exclusives, then they say they're going to try and release the rest of them if possible, and so on and so on.
I don't have the patience for that. The show went off the air, the toys are no longer being sold and I want them in my collection and I want my peace of mind.
I'll pay a little extra to TakaraTomy and be happy.
Hasbro listens to the fans on stuff like Generations, but they sure screwed the pooch on Animated.
I'm tired of being dicked around by Hasbro on these. First there's rumors that they're canceling the line, then they say two of 'em are gonna be TRU exclusives, then they say they're going to try and release the rest of them if possible, and so on and so on.
I don't have the patience for that. The show went off the air, the toys are no longer being sold and I want them in my collection and I want my peace of mind.
I'll pay a little extra to TakaraTomy and be happy.
Hasbro listens to the fans on stuff like Generations, but they sure screwed the pooch on Animated.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1119090)
Posted by Flashwave on August 29th, 2010 @ 9:29pm CDT
Pardon the latecomer...
Sight your source. As far as I've known, the Hasbro Wingblade was also always the Voyager. I'll dig up the set reference of him and Blackout. Unless they changed it since that was put out. (Still a moot point but still...)
If Hasbro was smart, and I don't know that the person who killed Wingblade is, and judging by the way the TFU figs were doneto to say they aren't, they'd roll the rest of Ani out under the Genreations banner, since the Generations is a catch-all for various series.
Posted by Flashwave on August 29th, 2010 @ 9:29pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:sabrigami wrote:Wow, I never had much interest in this figure before, but I must say he's becoming mighty tempting. The mold looks really nice and detailed. Don't think I can afford an import though. Just have to wait until we maybe get them here...why, Hasbro why?
Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Pardon the latecomer...
Sight your source. As far as I've known, the Hasbro Wingblade was also always the Voyager. I'll dig up the set reference of him and Blackout. Unless they changed it since that was put out. (Still a moot point but still...)
If Hasbro was smart, and I don't know that the person who killed Wingblade is, and judging by the way the TFU figs were doneto to say they aren't, they'd roll the rest of Ani out under the Genreations banner, since the Generations is a catch-all for various series.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1119103)
Posted by Autobot032 on August 29th, 2010 @ 9:55pm CDT
Rabbit's correct. Hasbro had always planned on making Wingblade Optimus the Deluxe with the add on pieces to keep costs low and remain in the Voyager price point. It was stated that if they used the Voyager mold, it would push the figure into Ultra Class territory and that Animated didn't have one for them to work with. Which would leave them with no way to market it and they'd end up losing money without going Deluxe.
This was stated at either one of the panels at SDCC, Botcon, or in one of the Q&A sessions, but they did confirm that it was a matter of keeping costs low, and that a repainted Deluxe Class Earth mode figure would be the core robot of the set.
Once Animated was shelved in favor of ROTF, any and all plans for these were indefinitely suspended, and only Deluxes have trickled out to TRU. Hasbro keeps saying they'll find ways to release the remaining figures, but ended the statement with this: "If you can get the Japanese releases, you should do so." (or something close to that wording)
TakaraTomy's looking to be the best option (because they went with Voyager and a translucent one, to boot), and the only option. (Could be worse, could be that they never see the light of day.)
Posted by Autobot032 on August 29th, 2010 @ 9:55pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:sabrigami wrote:Wow, I never had much interest in this figure before, but I must say he's becoming mighty tempting. The mold looks really nice and detailed. Don't think I can afford an import though. Just have to wait until we maybe get them here...why, Hasbro why?
Thing is, whereas TakaraTomy will use the Voyager Prime, Hasbro will use the 2-pack Deluxe, to keep the whole within the Voyager price range. Shiny Voyger, or clean Deluxe...
Pardon the latecomer...
Sight your source. As far as I've known, the Hasbro Wingblade was also always the Voyager. I'll dig up the set reference of him and Blackout. Unless they changed it since that was put out. (Still a moot point but still...)
If Hasbro was smart, and I don't know that the person who killed Wingblade is, and judging by the way the TFU figs were doneto to say they aren't, they'd roll the rest of Ani out under the Genreations banner, since the Generations is a catch-all for various series.
Rabbit's correct. Hasbro had always planned on making Wingblade Optimus the Deluxe with the add on pieces to keep costs low and remain in the Voyager price point. It was stated that if they used the Voyager mold, it would push the figure into Ultra Class territory and that Animated didn't have one for them to work with. Which would leave them with no way to market it and they'd end up losing money without going Deluxe.
This was stated at either one of the panels at SDCC, Botcon, or in one of the Q&A sessions, but they did confirm that it was a matter of keeping costs low, and that a repainted Deluxe Class Earth mode figure would be the core robot of the set.
Once Animated was shelved in favor of ROTF, any and all plans for these were indefinitely suspended, and only Deluxes have trickled out to TRU. Hasbro keeps saying they'll find ways to release the remaining figures, but ended the statement with this: "If you can get the Japanese releases, you should do so." (or something close to that wording)
TakaraTomy's looking to be the best option (because they went with Voyager and a translucent one, to boot), and the only option. (Could be worse, could be that they never see the light of day.)
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1119130)
Posted by angelababy on August 30th, 2010 @ 12:47am CDT
Posted by angelababy on August 30th, 2010 @ 12:47am CDT
It's not just his chest it's his entire body the only thing not made of clear plastic is the armour.
Re: New Image of Takara Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime (1119138)
Posted by Screamfleet on August 30th, 2010 @ 1:30am CDT
Posted by Screamfleet on August 30th, 2010 @ 1:30am CDT
he looks decent enough. Not as epic as some of the other prime super modes, like omega prime or super jet pants prime, but still solid.
