New Images of Transformers ROTF Buster Optimus Prime
Friday, July 24th, 2009 6:30AM CDT
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These photos show us the more Movie accurate paint scheme and the details they highlight. They also give us a good look at his new head which seems to confirm that he does not have a retractable face-mask and comes with a new blaster.
Click the first photo to see the original posting on ACToys with even more photos.
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Posted by Night00glider on July 24th, 2009 @ 6:36am CDT
Posted by DoubleOScorpio on July 24th, 2009 @ 6:38am CDT
That thing is beeeeeautiful. I wish it had the face plate (maybe it does and it's totally removable). I'm on the fence about getting it only b/c money is tight. My wife just had our second child (another boy to indoctrinate in the ways of TFs and GI Joes!) so money is on the tight side. Regardless, I'm liking the paint job.
Again, WOW. Nice job Takara!
Posted by prowl123 on July 24th, 2009 @ 6:48am CDT
Posted by Nujevad on July 24th, 2009 @ 6:54am CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 24th, 2009 @ 6:55am CDT
I think he needs to have a removable face shield..
this will be a nice piece to pick up, but we need a 3rd party to do a face shield that snaps on to the face, or I suppose Takara Tomy may reissue a variant with a face shield..
either way, an open face version is not what I wanted most..
that news comes as a depressing blow to an almost perfect action figure of Movie Optimus Prime..
Why? Why do they have to come so close and then ruin it all by not going to the hilt.. it just doesn't make sense.. and I refuse to buy another figure just to mod it and switch heads..we shouldn't have to do that.. nope, no sir.. that blows..
so Now I love and at the same time hate this figure..
Posted by Mach on July 24th, 2009 @ 6:57am CDT
Posted by DMSL on July 24th, 2009 @ 7:11am CDT
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 24th, 2009 @ 7:15am CDT
BBTS, please post a preorder soon.
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 24th, 2009 @ 7:19am CDT
DoubleOScorpio wrote:That thing is beeeeeautiful. I wish it had the face plate (maybe it does and it's totally removable). I'm on the fence about getting it only b/c money is tight. My wife just had our second child (another boy to indoctrinate in the ways of TFs and GI Joes!) so money is on the tight side. Regardless, I'm liking the paint job.
Would make a great Xmas gift or birthday present.
Posted by Doubledealer93 on July 24th, 2009 @ 7:41am CDT
Posted by Primus1101 on July 24th, 2009 @ 8:31am CDT
DevastaTTor wrote:That is so sick, so awesome, it is a huge must buy. Faceplate or no faceplate, that paintjob is amazing and totally make him worth owning. And even if Hasbro releases a preimum which they almost certaily will, I doubt it'll be able to touch this.
BBTS, please post a preorder soon.
You sir, have my respect. Why is everyone making a big deal that he doesn't have a faceplate? Big whoop. I for one have awaited this version of Prime for a LONG time. Kinda sad, however, you people won't get it because it has a mouth. Oh well, more for me! Be this my first ever Transformers figure courtesy of Takara. You know what I say? Bring it on!
Posted by mesh on July 24th, 2009 @ 8:41am CDT
all those who are complaining about a freakin mouth plate.......get over yourselves.
ya sure it would be nice to see a removable one but during the whole movie you rarely see him with it on.
i think it's a fresh new look for prime and i can say that proud as i'm an optimus prime collector.
now...i've looked on BBTS but i can't find the pre-order page. can someone direct me to a link or an address where i can place my pre-order? this fig is well worth it as it's spot on movie accurate.
Posted by Immortal Starscream on July 24th, 2009 @ 8:43am CDT
seeing this does raise one very important question though.
anybody want a slightly used rotf prime? lol
Posted by Rijie on July 24th, 2009 @ 9:00am CDT
Posted by JetfirePrime 5232 on July 24th, 2009 @ 9:40am CDT
Posted by Ravage XK on July 24th, 2009 @ 9:44am CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 24th, 2009 @ 10:01am CDT
mesh wrote:Primus1101 wrote:DevastaTTor wrote:That is so sick, so awesome, it is a huge must buy. Faceplate or no faceplate, that paintjob is amazing and totally make him worth owning. And even if Hasbro releases a preimum which they almost certaily will, I doubt it'll be able to touch this.
BBTS, please post a preorder soon.
You sir, have my respect. Why is everyone making a big deal that he doesn't have a faceplate? Big whoop. I for one have awaited this version of Prime for a LONG time. Kinda sad, however, you people won't get it because it has a mouth. Oh well, more for me! Be this my first ever Transformers figure courtesy of Takara. You know what I say? Bring it on!mesh wrote:i agree with the above post
all those who are complaining about a freakin mouth plate.......get over yourselves.
ya sure it would be nice to see a removable one but during the whole movie you rarely see him with it on.
i think it's a fresh new look for prime and i can say that proud as i'm an optimus prime collector.
now...i've looked on BBTS but i can't find the pre-order page. can someone direct me to a link or an address where i can place my pre-order? this fig is well worth it as it's spot on movie accurate.
Honestly, I don't think that anyone can take issue with those who do not want this figure because of the faceplate.. I am buying this figure myself.. but while I am purchasing it at a cost higher then I would normally pay for a Leader Class, the fact that they get so close to perfection and then not follow through with a simple little thing like a face plate,frustrates me as a collector and pisses me off.. well that is my preference.. and others as well.. to belittle that want or consumer need simply because you think that this figure is worth the cost for the paint scheme.. seems flawed and self righteous..
if I am going to pay close to 100.00 to import a frigging toy that is Leader Class and is at the price point of a Masterpiece figure.. well it damn sure better include a missing mouthpiece..to be perfect.. but as of right now, there are no reports that it will contain a mouth piece addition to the figure.. so as of right now, in my opinion, it is not as great as it could be.. and that is MY OPINION.. and should not be attacked for my Opinion and accused as being self righteous, and told to "Get over Myself."
I would expect better manners from a fellow fan, and to respect others opinions, how ever different from yours they are.. Who are you to presume to tell anyone to get over themselves??
Posted by autobot-jolt on July 24th, 2009 @ 10:43am CDT
I am buying this and giving my old one to my bother(for a trade of course!)
Posted by Mykltron on July 24th, 2009 @ 10:46am CDT
Posted by bronzgunz on July 24th, 2009 @ 10:49am CDT
DevastaTTor wrote:That is so sick, so awesome, it is a huge must buy. Faceplate or no faceplate, that paintjob is amazing and totally make him worth owning. And even if Hasbro releases a preimum which they almost certaily will, I doubt it'll be able to touch this.
I'm hoping this would be Hasbro's Premium Prime so I don't have to pay for an import.
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 24th, 2009 @ 10:53am CDT
azra wrote:DevastaTTor wrote:That is so sick, so awesome, it is a huge must buy. Faceplate or no faceplate, that paintjob is amazing and totally make him worth owning. And even if Hasbro releases a preimum which they almost certaily will, I doubt it'll be able to touch this.
I'm hoping this would be Hasbro's Premium Prime so I don't have to pay for an import.
I bet you Hasbro Imports this version, and does it with the battle mask head sculpt, and charges only 65.00 USD for it..
Posted by Dead Metal on July 24th, 2009 @ 11:21am CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:azra wrote:DevastaTTor wrote:That is so sick, so awesome, it is a huge must buy. Faceplate or no faceplate, that paintjob is amazing and totally make him worth owning. And even if Hasbro releases a preimum which they almost certaily will, I doubt it'll be able to touch this.
I'm hoping this would be Hasbro's Premium Prime so I don't have to pay for an import.
I bet you Hasbro Imports this version, and does it with the battle mask head sculpt, and charges only 65.00 USD for it..
Cos they would be making more of it then Takara who have a smaller production run.
I seriously love this toy, I've been waiting 2 effing years to get a Movie Prime with a gad damned mouth, as I kinda like his mugg.
Posted by Powersa on July 24th, 2009 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by Solrac333 on July 24th, 2009 @ 11:29am CDT
Posted by First Gen on July 24th, 2009 @ 12:56pm CDT
The paint scheme is beautiful though. Could always swap heads.
Posted by Megatron Wolf on July 24th, 2009 @ 1:04pm CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on July 24th, 2009 @ 1:14pm CDT
Megatron Wolf wrote:The new head sculpt is ugly. Ill get the one with the swords when its on clearance.
The one with the swords? This one has the swords too you know.
Posted by Softimus Prime on July 24th, 2009 @ 1:21pm CDT
my main concern is how he sound? im assuming there wont be a peter cullen voice chip in a takara release so im hoping like crazy this sees a domestic release.
Posted by Varia31 on July 24th, 2009 @ 1:41pm CDT
Status: Still resisting
Posted by mesh on July 24th, 2009 @ 2:15pm CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:mesh wrote:Primus1101 wrote:DevastaTTor wrote:That is so sick, so awesome, it is a huge must buy. Faceplate or no faceplate, that paintjob is amazing and totally make him worth owning. And even if Hasbro releases a preimum which they almost certaily will, I doubt it'll be able to touch this.
BBTS, please post a preorder soon.
You sir, have my respect. Why is everyone making a big deal that he doesn't have a faceplate? Big whoop. I for one have awaited this version of Prime for a LONG time. Kinda sad, however, you people won't get it because it has a mouth. Oh well, more for me! Be this my first ever Transformers figure courtesy of Takara. You know what I say? Bring it on!mesh wrote:i agree with the above post
all those who are complaining about a freakin mouth plate.......get over yourselves.
ya sure it would be nice to see a removable one but during the whole movie you rarely see him with it on.
i think it's a fresh new look for prime and i can say that proud as i'm an optimus prime collector.
now...i've looked on BBTS but i can't find the pre-order page. can someone direct me to a link or an address where i can place my pre-order? this fig is well worth it as it's spot on movie accurate.
Honestly, I don't think that anyone can take issue with those who do not want this figure because of the faceplate.. I am buying this figure myself.. but while I am purchasing it at a cost higher then I would normally pay for a Leader Class, the fact that they get so close to perfection and then not follow through with a simple little thing like a face plate,frustrates me as a collector and pisses me off.. well that is my preference.. and others as well.. to belittle that want or consumer need simply because you think that this figure is worth the cost for the paint scheme.. seems flawed and self righteous..
if I am going to pay close to 100.00 to import a frigging toy that is Leader Class and is at the price point of a Masterpiece figure.. well it damn sure better include a missing mouthpiece..to be perfect.. but as of right now, there are no reports that it will contain a mouth piece addition to the figure.. so as of right now, in my opinion, it is not as great as it could be.. and that is MY OPINION.. and should not be attacked for my Opinion and accused as being self righteous, and told to "Get over Myself."
I would expect better manners from a fellow fan, and to respect others opinions, how ever different from yours they are.. Who are you to presume to tell anyone to get over themselves??
dude it's a freakin toy
calm the freak down
do you get out much at all?
didn't realize you were so anal about these sorta things.
if i was buying a car or a house i'd be picky about details but for a toy? big woop, if you don't like it...then you don't like it. i wasn't saying that your opinion didn't count. i was just merely saying (not just to you), but be thankful for what we're getting cuz it's damn nice. I, for one, can live without the faceplate. Yes it would be wicked if it were retractable or something but i'm happy with what i see. You might not like it and well...that's YOUR OPINION....you don't have to buy it if you don't want to---again that's your opinion.
next time don't talk to me about manners as we're not here to asses one's mannerism.
oh and to comment on the simplicity of adding a faceplate.....it's not that simple when you have electronics built into the head. working in product design has shown me wonders of the "can do" vs "can't do" world. but that's assuming the electronics (ie LED bulbs, wires, etc) are still in the head sculpt.
k now let's move on and end this nonsense bickering.
does anyone know if jetfire will get a premium treatment too? he would look totally awesome combined with prime.
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 24th, 2009 @ 2:28pm CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:mesh wrote:Primus1101 wrote:DevastaTTor wrote:That is so sick, so awesome, it is a huge must buy. Faceplate or no faceplate, that paintjob is amazing and totally make him worth owning. And even if Hasbro releases a preimum which they almost certaily will, I doubt it'll be able to touch this.
BBTS, please post a preorder soon.
You sir, have my respect. Why is everyone making a big deal that he doesn't have a faceplate? Big whoop. I for one have awaited this version of Prime for a LONG time. Kinda sad, however, you people won't get it because it has a mouth. Oh well, more for me! Be this my first ever Transformers figure courtesy of Takara. You know what I say? Bring it on!mesh wrote:i agree with the above post
all those who are complaining about a freakin mouth plate.......get over yourselves.
ya sure it would be nice to see a removable one but during the whole movie you rarely see him with it on.
i think it's a fresh new look for prime and i can say that proud as i'm an optimus prime collector.
now...i've looked on BBTS but i can't find the pre-order page. can someone direct me to a link or an address where i can place my pre-order? this fig is well worth it as it's spot on movie accurate.
Honestly, I don't think that anyone can take issue with those who do not want this figure because of the faceplate.. I am buying this figure myself.. but while I am purchasing it at a cost higher then I would normally pay for a Leader Class, the fact that they get so close to perfection and then not follow through with a simple little thing like a face plate,frustrates me as a collector and pisses me off.. well that is my preference.. and others as well.. to belittle that want or consumer need simply because you think that this figure is worth the cost for the paint scheme.. seems flawed and self righteous..
if I am going to pay close to 100.00 to import a frigging toy that is Leader Class and is at the price point of a Masterpiece figure.. well it damn sure better include a missing mouthpiece..to be perfect.. but as of right now, there are no reports that it will contain a mouth piece addition to the figure.. so as of right now, in my opinion, it is not as great as it could be.. and that is MY OPINION.. and should not be attacked for my Opinion and accused as being self righteous, and told to "Get over Myself."
I would expect better manners from a fellow fan, and to respect others opinions, how ever different from yours they are.. Who are you to presume to tell anyone to get over themselves??
I would just like to go on record as saying that my original comment specifically pertained to me. I'm not here to judge other fan's tastes. You probably knew that already though.
Posted by Anonymous on July 24th, 2009 @ 2:49pm CDT
Posted by LiKwid on July 24th, 2009 @ 4:07pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus_light on July 24th, 2009 @ 4:33pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on July 24th, 2009 @ 6:10pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus_light on July 24th, 2009 @ 7:14pm CDT
Cyberpredicus wrote:Sweet mother of god, that thing is beautiful! I can see why some might be complaining about the face, it can be hard to make out the mouth on the face. If I get it, I might go over the mouth with a black gundam marker to make it stand out more. Would someone please be kind enough to post a link to where ever we can pre-order this bad ass! I can finaly leave my first prime in it's alt mode, it is a bitch to transform!
The transformation is a bitch But its good that its so complicated. I plan to repaint my other one as to make a better Jet Prime and both will probablt stay in robot mode for the rest of their existence. I have the first movie Prime for alt mode heh
Posted by Kibble on July 24th, 2009 @ 8:17pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 24th, 2009 @ 10:08pm CDT
mesh wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:mesh wrote:Primus1101 wrote:DevastaTTor wrote:That is so sick, so awesome, it is a huge must buy. Faceplate or no faceplate, that paintjob is amazing and totally make him worth owning. And even if Hasbro releases a preimum which they almost certaily will, I doubt it'll be able to touch this.
BBTS, please post a preorder soon.
You sir, have my respect. Why is everyone making a big deal that he doesn't have a faceplate? Big whoop. I for one have awaited this version of Prime for a LONG time. Kinda sad, however, you people won't get it because it has a mouth. Oh well, more for me! Be this my first ever Transformers figure courtesy of Takara. You know what I say? Bring it on!mesh wrote:i agree with the above post
all those who are complaining about a freakin mouth plate.......get over yourselves.
ya sure it would be nice to see a removable one but during the whole movie you rarely see him with it on.
i think it's a fresh new look for prime and i can say that proud as i'm an optimus prime collector.
now...i've looked on BBTS but i can't find the pre-order page. can someone direct me to a link or an address where i can place my pre-order? this fig is well worth it as it's spot on movie accurate.
Honestly, I don't think that anyone can take issue with those who do not want this figure because of the faceplate.. I am buying this figure myself.. but while I am purchasing it at a cost higher then I would normally pay for a Leader Class, the fact that they get so close to perfection and then not follow through with a simple little thing like a face plate,frustrates me as a collector and pisses me off.. well that is my preference.. and others as well.. to belittle that want or consumer need simply because you think that this figure is worth the cost for the paint scheme.. seems flawed and self righteous..
if I am going to pay close to 100.00 to import a frigging toy that is Leader Class and is at the price point of a Masterpiece figure.. well it damn sure better include a missing mouthpiece..to be perfect.. but as of right now, there are no reports that it will contain a mouth piece addition to the figure.. so as of right now, in my opinion, it is not as great as it could be.. and that is MY OPINION.. and should not be attacked for my Opinion and accused as being self righteous, and told to "Get over Myself."
I would expect better manners from a fellow fan, and to respect others opinions, how ever different from yours they are.. Who are you to presume to tell anyone to get over themselves??
dude it's a freakin toy
calm the freak down
do you get out much at all?
Ummm yeah I get out a lot, so now what does that comment imply? It wasn't the toy that made me upset, it was the statement "All those complaining about the faceplate should get over themselves.." that comment I felt included me.. and I was offended..
mesh wrote:didn't realize you were so anal about these sorta things.
can't we have a disagreement without you trying to somehow insinuate something about me..
Dude, I am not angry, and wasn't earlier.. just felt like that comment was all encompassing and as a fan of the character of Optimus Prime and the action figure, I felt like I was within my right to complain about the face mask missing..
mesh wrote:if i was buying a car or a house i'd be picky about details but for a toy? big woop, if you don't like it...then you don't like it. i wasn't saying that your opinion didn't count. i was just merely saying (not just to you), but be thankful for what we're getting cuz it's damn nice. I, for one, can live without the faceplate. Yes it would be wicked if it were retractable or something but I'm happy with what i see. You might not like it and well...that's YOUR OPINION....you don't have to buy it if you don't want to---again that's your opinion.
this isn't a site devoted to cars, or houses.. and we buy these figures with income that is outside of our normal means, which makes what we decide to buy that much more of a luxury then anything else, which trumps the car which is a need or the house which is a necessity..you are right it is my opinion..and the point of a message board is to express your opinions, but to make some off hand statement that generally demeans others who don't like something and basically place them as over reactionary is silly.. this is a site about toys, we all know that, but we can also be passionate about them since in the end we are all spending money we could be spending else where..
i too am happy with what I see in this figure.. but I still wish a mouth plate was made for it..they have one for Sideswipe that detaches from the face, like it is held on there by some molded wedging I suppose..
mesh wrote:next time don't talk to me about manners as we're not here to asses one's mannerism.
I don't think I could convince you that your mannerism was wrong even if we were in some kind of etiquette forum.. You clearly don't like being called on your attitude, and are unable to atleast have some kind of reasonable apology..
let me be the first.. if I offended you with anything I said earlier, I am sorry..
mesh wrote:oh and to comment on the simplicity of adding a faceplate.....it's not that simple when you have electronics built into the head. working in product design has shown me wonders of the "can do" vs "can't do" world. but that's assuming the electronics (ie LED bulbs, wires, etc) are still in the head sculpt.
Not so, as I stated earlier, it can be done, with a removable mouth plate like they did with Human Alliance Sideswipe..I'm not sure if he has lights and wires in his noggin, I thought it was on a ball joint, and maybe the head was clear for light pipping from the bulb in the chest.. but I am not sure, i haven't yet purchased the original figure..
mesh wrote:k now let's move on and end this nonsense bickering.
it is not nonsense.. I don't get offended or a little ticked off over nothing..but whatever..I can move on, all I was seeking was maybe a bit less arrogance in your statement, and maybe an admission that you might have overstated your comment.( I now know you think you are incapable of being wrong)..If you concede that we are all entitled to an opinion, then why knock those who dislike the face and want a faceplate in the first place?
trying to get this point across seems pointless as this response you left shows just how you see your actions... I don't need an enemy, and I value friends on here that share the same view and interest..
So again, I will be a big man, and apologize if anything I said has offended you..
You like Transformers, so you are Okay in my book..but the next time you make a general statement about other people, and some one takes you to task, or even expresses a bit of angst as I did, how about instead of coming off jerky in response, you just show a smidgen of humility?
mesh wrote:does anyone know if jetfire will get a premium treatment too? he would look totally awesome combined with prime.
I bet that Hasbro does one, and it will look great with this figure..
DevastaTTor wrote:I would just like to go on record as saying that my original comment specifically pertained to me. I'm not here to judge other fan's tastes. You probably knew that already though.
It's Cool Dev, I was just showing the track that led to the comment in the first place.. no worries bro!
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 24th, 2009 @ 10:16pm CDT
Cyberpredicus wrote:Sweet mother of god, that thing is beautiful! I can see why some might be complaining about the face, it can be hard to make out the mouth on the face. If I get it, I might go over the mouth with a black gundam marker to make it stand out more. Would someone please be kind enough to post a link to where ever we can pre-order this bad ass! I can finaly leave my first prime in it's alt mode, it is a bitch to transform!
as you wish my friend!
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT35728?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post
Ordered mine 4 days ago!!
Posted by mesh on July 25th, 2009 @ 12:51am CDT
ne who
sorry that you felt offended
now drop it
Posted by mesh on July 25th, 2009 @ 12:53am CDT
i think killing this forum would be best and starting up a new one would glorify this fig.
Posted by Firebird on July 25th, 2009 @ 1:08am CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 25th, 2009 @ 7:30am CDT
Posted by mesh on July 25th, 2009 @ 9:13am CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:It looks as if the New Buster Prime's Gun stores on his back when in Super Combined Mode with Jetfire.. from the picks..is that different from how the normal one is??
Nope
The current domestic one does the same thing.
when combined with jetfire it looks exactly the same.
i'm hoping this version gets a premium treatment and a north american release.....i'm gonna try something.
k gotta go
wifes a calling
gotta do the grocery shopping....................hmmmm...i might just buy a tf too.....hehehehehe
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 25th, 2009 @ 12:48pm CDT
mesh wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:It looks as if the New Buster Prime's Gun stores on his back when in Super Combined Mode with Jetfire.. from the picks..is that different from how the normal one is??
Nope
The current domestic one does the same thing.
when combined with jetfire it looks exactly the same.
i'm hoping this version gets a premium treatment and a north american release.....i'm gonna try something.
k gotta go
wifes a calling
gotta do the grocery shopping....................hmmmm...i might just buy a tf too.....hehehehehe
LOL, I know the drill.. same here..
I suppose we can hold out hope for a premium Movie Prime from Hasbro, the Problem is that Takara Tomy has set a high Bar in terms of the repaint and detail.. the pin stripping of the flames, etc.. I hope they decide to import the japanese version, and replace the open face with the closed one, just repainted movie accurate.. then it will be worth it to get a US premium Prime..I would love to see a comparison once they do release a US version and see how Hasbro matches up..
Posted by Convotron on July 25th, 2009 @ 12:55pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 25th, 2009 @ 2:37pm CDT
this is a nice piece, but far from what i would call a masterpiece.. Takara Tomy missed the boat on a few little minor details..
1. a Removable face mask
2. Golden accents on the inner legs, disks and such
3. chrome plated gas tanks
4. chrome plated (non bendy) smoke stacks..
other then that it looks great!
Posted by Mach on July 27th, 2009 @ 11:11am CDT
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Posted by Megatron Wolf on July 27th, 2009 @ 2:02pm CDT
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