New Images: Takara Tomy Transformers: Lost Age LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime

I posted this already, except from Twitter.

http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?f=234&t=100313

My wallet is confused

El Duque wrote:and appears to also come with a One-Step Changer Bumblebee.

Bee is included in these pics to show how the 1 Step figures interact with this Optimus toy. Bumblebee is sold separately as LA03.

Confusion!

Could it be voyager sized? That would be great!
Evasion Prime from the Grimlock 2pack is awesome and it would be great to have
the modern Prime in the same scale.

El Duque wrote:We have some new images of Takara Tomy's Transformers: Lost Age LA-01 Battle Command Optimus Prime via the Facebook page of our old friend Daim Choc. This is a Takara Tomy exclusive Prime that comes with a trailer that transformers into a set of jetwings, and appears to also come with a One-Step Changer Bumblebee. Check out the new images mirrored below:

I posted these images yesterday afternoon but i made a thread for it >:oP

I can't remember who, but someone was right when they said that this toy was in four steps.

My wallet is not confused, the backpack on that thing is atrocious, it's shell-forming at its worst. I won't get Galvatron and I certainly won't get this which is 100X worse than Galvatron. >:oP

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I can't remember who, but someone was right when they said that this toy was in four steps.

I think that was me, but I never expected it to be folded inside-out like Power Attacker Hound.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I can't remember who, but someone was right when they said that this toy was in four steps.

I think that was me, but I never expected it to be folded inside-out like Power Attacker Hound.

Power attacker hound doesn't have a small apartment built into his back. I guess this figure fulfills anyone's fantasy of having Optimus giving piggy back rides to any legion/deluxe figures. Wheee!!! Wheeeee !!!

TimothyR wrote:

Siger wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:Yeah, 4 step transformation and sounds by the look of it; 'Let's go (or here we go, etc) Bumblebee!' and 'I am optimus Prime'
Looks like he is built around play value for the one steppers. So, maybe he's not too bad if you pic up the one steps or maybe cyberverse? I'm not sure how big the one steps are...

Really 4 steps? LOL, what is it? Pry the shell off of the head and back, turn torso, pull out arms, pull out legs?

i love this part.. and yes, i don't mind being a four year old for a second.

.. i told you so.

and i was able to be sure because i could look at the differences between this mold and the other two and come to the logical (and correct) conclusion that it was different.. but not only different, but it was smaller too.

I totally agree with you on this Prime mold and fugly backpack. I can say though that having Galvatron in hand he is really not as bad as he looks in pictures. The Hasbro coloring is terrible but the figure has significant weight, is highly articulated, and display well in either mold. That's just my humble opinion.

~reluctantyouth~

Thanks for weighing in on Galvatron. I do not think Galvatron is terrible either, but if the aesthetics of the backpack and the face mold (cross eyed villain is more haha than omg) can be a fraction better, then I would definitely get him. Perhaps using the first edition Optimus as comparison is more apropos.

I'd kind of like an optimus with a trailer, but not a third of a trailer. I'll wait to see what the upcoming TRU Optimus with Trailer is gonna look like. That trailer looks complete. But this figure would be great for the kids, and is probably cheaper since the TRU Optimus is currently listed for $149.99 I think.

Siger wrote:Thanks for weighing in on Galvatron. I do not think Galvatron is terrible either, but if the aesthetics of the backpack and the face mold (cross eyed villain is more haha than omg) can be a fraction better, then I would definitely get him. Perhaps using the first edition Optimus as comparison is more apropos.

You should check out this Galvatron.

Sabrblade wrote:

Siger wrote:Thanks for weighing in on Galvatron. I do not think Galvatron is terrible either, but if the aesthetics of the backpack and the face mold (cross eyed villain is more haha than omg) can be a fraction better, then I would definitely get him. Perhaps using the first edition Optimus as comparison is more apropos.

You should check out this Galvatron.

OMFG! It's so beautiful... no words... should have sent... poet... Wait, where's the backpack? Popped off? WHO CARES! SOLD! *Looks at the price* Ok, who needs a kidney?

*Edit* Forgot to add, that's what you call an evil looking badass. That cross-eye pupil effect just won't do, won't do at all. Baltmatrix called him goat looking lol.

Amazon Japan has updated their pre-order for Takara Tomy's Transformers: Lost Age LA01 Battle Command Optimus Prime and LA03 Bumblebee. Battle Command Prime is a new, and as far as we know Takara Tomy exclusive, mold that comes with a trailer that coverts into a jetwing pack. The figures is designed to interact with the simplified One-Step Changer figures. Check out the official images mirrored below:

These ONE-STEP changer that replaced my fav. Cyberverse line is an absolute ABOMINATION! The looks of these changers are so distorted and doesn't even have proper joint movements compared to the Commsnder class Cyberverse. In truth I've spent over $500 on cyberverse line, now ONE STEP, Sparklers or whatever that's "replacing" Legion line can get no dollars from me as other discussion threads and people said many things alike. Epic fail!

I might be interested in that Prime if it gets a US release, but that has got to be the worst Bumblebee ever made.

Nemesis Primal wrote:I might be interested in that Prime if it gets a US release, but that has got to be the worst Bumblebee ever made.

I'm waiting to see what I think is going to be a TRU exclusive prime with trailer to hit.

Waste of money

Anyone else think this looks like a poorly thought out remake of the back end of G1 Motormaster?

I guess it's a good thing that many unenlightened parents are willing to throw an obscene amount of money towards making their rug-rats happy because Primus knows Hasbro has lost a majority share of the traditional adult fan-base on this line.
I can understand "Dumbbing-down" a toy line for the youngsters but they've long passed that stage and straight up put a bullet in the brain-pan of this movie line.

Prime-emirp007 wrote:These ONE-STEP changer that replaced my fav. Cyberverse line is an absolute ABOMINATION! The looks of these changers are so distorted and doesn't even have proper joint movements compared to the Commsnder class Cyberverse. In truth I've spent over $500 on cyberverse line, now ONE STEP, Sparklers or whatever that's "replacing" Legion line can get no dollars from me as other discussion threads and people said many things alike. Epic fail!

I agree with you, and I am happy to see I am not alone here (I might have spent 10 times what you did in cyberverse/legends/legion/or_whatever_you_wanna_call_it due to special/exclusive/takara/limited editions since the first movie)... The only figures I will be getting for this movie are:


or any other redeco on cyberverse... The new direction on harbro toys is pure garbage, I pass as well.

Prime-emirp007 wrote:These ONE-STEP changer that replaced my fav. Cyberverse line is an absolute ABOMINATION! The looks of these changers are so distorted and doesn't even have proper joint movements compared to the Commsnder class Cyberverse. In truth I've spent over $500 on cyberverse line, now ONE STEP, Sparklers or whatever that's "replacing" Legion line can get no dollars from me as other discussion threads and people said many things alike. Epic fail!

Abomination? No, I disagree wholeheartedly there. The Cyberverse line was fun, but ultimately it was replaced because Hasbro realized they were inadequate for reaching out to a younger demographic. Transformers have become exceedingly overcomplicated over the years, and this is just another effort by Hasbro to simplify transformations for smaller children (like ROTF's FABs or Animated Activators). Only difference now is that these seem more like regular action figures, unlike Cyberverse, which were always meant to be mini-figs.

It Is Him wrote:The Cyberverse line was fun, but ultimately it was replaced because Hasbro realized they were inadequate for reaching out to a younger demographic.

Because playsets and bases with launching missiles and pew pew sounds was for us?

It Is Him wrote:Transformers have become exceedingly overcomplicated over the years, and this is just another effort by Hasbro to simplify transformations for smaller children

I'll say it again, it depends entirely on the kid. My younger cousin (age 7) breezes through leader starscream, and all my constructicons. He can't get sentinel's panel's right though.

It Is Him wrote:(like ROTF's FABs or Animated Activators). Only difference now is that these seem more like regular action figures,

Theres no reason these one step things can't be a subline, with cyberverse still intact. When I think 'action figure' in the very least I expect GI-Joe quality. These don't even look to have that. though Ill admit Prime and Hound look ok-ish.

Look it's Mount Prime-more! Optimus with a mountain on his back!

BeastProwl wrote:

It Is Him wrote:The Cyberverse line was fun, but ultimately it was replaced because Hasbro realized they were inadequate for reaching out to a younger demographic.

Because playsets and bases with launching missiles and pew pew sounds was for us?

It Is Him wrote:Transformers have become exceedingly overcomplicated over the years, and this is just another effort by Hasbro to simplify transformations for smaller children

I'll say it again, it depends entirely on the kid. My younger cousin (age 7) breezes through leader starscream, and all my constructicons. He can't get sentinel's panel's right though.

It Is Him wrote:(like ROTF's FABs or Animated Activators). Only difference now is that these seem more like regular action figures,

Theres no reason these one step things can't be a subline, with cyberverse still intact. When I think 'action figure' in the very least I expect GI-Joe quality. These don't even look to have that. though Ill admit Prime and Hound look ok-ish.

As far as I'm concerned, it's all for me. Just me.

Shelf space is a premium that Hasbro has to both pay and compete for. As much as I hate to see it go, too, there is a trade off that had to happen somewhere. Between Dino riders, hero mashers, and these simplified transformers, something had to go away to make room for the new lines.

Again Hasbro, don't mess with my Legion/Legend/Cyberverse line. Again, no reasons to let go of this line!!! I've visited over 12 targets, 3 toys r us, 5 walmart and including Superstores and those 1 Step changers and Sparklers are shelf warmers. If they were stocked @$5.99 each with mini cyberverse figs, many of us would have gotta the sub line and complete it and as for myself I usually purchase double! On top if that I purchase less important figures such as Cyberverse Crowbar to build up the Con Army. Yes on DOTM Cyberverse and Prime sets alone I spent over $500. Not counting the first few figs from previous movies and Legends. So give us back the Cyberverse/Legend/Legion line!

I swear, every time Hasbro tries something new it's the same old shit:

THEY'VE BEEN OUT FOR 2 WEEKS WITHOUT FLYING OFF SHELVES, THEY'RE SHELFWARMING

A DECADES-OLD TOY COMPANY DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO MAKE AND SELL TOYS

A FRANCHISE THAT IS LITERALLY ABOUT CHANGE IS CHANGING AND I HATE IT



Everybody complained about cyberverse when that started and now they're complaining that it's gone. This fandom is terrible.

That Bot wrote:I swear, every time Hasbro tries something new it's the same old shit:

THEY'VE BEEN OUT FOR 2 WEEKS WITHOUT FLYING OFF SHELVES, THEY'RE SHELFWARMING

A DECADES-OLD TOY COMPANY DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO MAKE AND SELL TOYS

A FRANCHISE THAT IS LITERALLY ABOUT CHANGE IS CHANGING AND I HATE IT



Everybody complained about cyberverse when that started and now they're complaining that it's gone. This fandom is terrible.

The One-Step Changers are only shelfwarming because the movie isn't out yet. As soon as AOE is in theatres, those things will likely vanish from store shelves.

Sabrblade wrote:

Watching something good, there?

It Is Him wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Watching something good, there?

Yeah, everyone's britches getting into a bundle in this thread.

And the fact that virtually no one is even talking about the figure that is the main topic of this thread (a figure I say looks interesting but not one that I need).

Sabrblade wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Watching something good, there?

Yeah, everyone's britches getting into a bundle in this thread.

And the fact that virtually no one is even talking about the figure that is the main topic of this thread (a figure I say looks interesting but not one that I need).

Oh yeah, there's an Optimus with a trailer! Looks fun. Totally don't need it though, but it would make for a great impulse buy.

Sabrblade wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Watching something good, there?

Yeah, everyone's britches getting into a bundle in this thread.

And the fact that virtually no one is even talking about the figure that is the main topic of this thread (a figure I say looks interesting but not one that I need).

Like I said, I'm waiting to see what the other prime with trailer looks like that's supposed to be coming out later this year. It looks to have a complete trailer but lord, the price shows $159.99 Better be a REALLY nice trailer!

Here's a couple pics of it in the toysrus system.

Sabrblade wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Watching something good, there?

Yeah, everyone's britches getting into a bundle in this thread.

And the fact that virtually no one is even talking about the figure that is the main topic of this thread (a figure I say looks interesting but not one that I need).

As a simplified toy for small children, this thing kicks major a**. I'll likely be importing two of these: One for my 7-year old sister, and one for my rapidly growing "Stuff I Won't Admit To Owning" collection.
Also, do we have any evidence that this Prime will work with Chomp and Stomp Grimlock?