Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD-31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime First Color Image

At last, a almost show accurate OP withblack windows.Love the paint job

Finally, an almost show accurate optimus!

Lockdownhunter wrote:At last, a almost show accurate OP withblack windows.Love the paint job

Lockdownhunter wrote:Finally, an almost show accurate optimus!

I heard ya the first time, you know.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Lockdownhunter wrote:At last, a almost show accurate OP withblack windows.Love the paint job

Lockdownhunter wrote:Finally, an almost show accurate optimus!

I heard ya the first time, you know.

Getting really tired of your sarcastic attitude towards other members, especially new ones. Great way to welcome them to the site.

I have held off buying any version of the Leader Optimus mold to wait for the most movie-accurate version of the toy, and this could very well be what I'm looking for.

Sorry,I accidentally typed 2 times. I was thinking about something,Kanrabat and, Burn, it was not really his fault.

Instead of posting your frustration (which is blatantly off-topic) just use the "Report this Post" button and a staff member will be able to delete your duplicate posts.

It happens now and then, sometimes the server gets laggy, go back and refresh and see if your post made it through. Don't keep hitting submit.

I bought the standard version of AoE Leader Optimus, and payed the "TrU tax" (they sell their leaders 5$ more than everyone else for some reasons). That was 60$ plus taxes at TrU instead of 55$+tx at Walmart and Target. I really like it with all the paint aps he got, the chrome and the rubber tires. AoE Optimus feel already like a premium figure.

Still, When some in-hands images of this "upgraded" AoE Leader Optimus pop up I will take a look and see if this will be worth the possible 100$ shipped this thing will maybe cost. So far, it look very promising. I'll wait and see if it's worth it to buy the "same" expensive figure a second time.

BTW, I just wanted to make a joke with my previous coffe post, not be a jerk... please dont hit me!

Thanks,Burn!!!!

Sabrblade wrote:I have held off buying any version of the Leader Optimus mold to wait for the most movie-accurate version of the toy, and this could very well be what I'm looking for.

is everyone talking about AD-31? is that the proto we saw of the armored leader OP remold a while back?

tiny pic, but it looks promising.

-Kanrabat- wrote:I bought the standard version of AoE Leader Optimus, and payed the "TrU tax" (they sell their leaders 5$ more than everyone else for some reasons). That was 60$ plus taxes at TrU instead of 55$+tx at Walmart and Target. I really like it with all the paint aps he got, the chrome and the rubber tires. AoE Optimus feel already like a premium figure.

Still, When some in-hands images of this "upgraded" AoE Leader Optimus pop up I will take a look and see if this will be worth the possible 100$ shipped this thing will maybe cost. So far, it look very promising. I'll wait and see if it's worth it to buy the "same" expensive figure a second time.

BTW, I just wanted to make a joke with my previous coffe post, not be a jerk... please dont hit me!

TRU charges more because they're not like walmart or target who sell a much greater variety of items and get millions of more customers a year. so... that's why.

there is no way i'd spend $55 tax for the hasbro AOE leaders.. no chance in hell. that is just a straight up rip off.

shajaki wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:I have held off buying any version of the Leader Optimus mold to wait for the most movie-accurate version of the toy, and this could very well be what I'm looking for.

is everyone talking about AD-31? is that the proto we saw of the armored leader OP remold a while back?

tiny pic, but it looks promising.

Sure is, formerly known as Ultimate Power Mode Optimus Prime, but now called Armor Knight Optimus Prime... Same as the Silver Knight in the 4-pack

Undoubtedly this is the best version of AOE leader Prime so far, but for some reason I'm just not a fan of this mould. The engineering is just lacking for a leader class 'Generations' toy, in fact I'd argue that the AOE deluxe's are better engineered than this guy. And importing him to the UK ££££££££££££££!

Think I'll pass.

He also has newly molded feet also. I'd love to get this guy, but probably a bit too expensive. Hopefully they import the new molding

Still the kibble-laden, awkward, nearly unposeable movie mold though.

How hard is it to make his word and shield silver/gray?

Emerje

Emerje wrote:How hard is it to make his word and shield silver/gray?

Emerje

But the sword and shield were reddish in the movie.

Why is there yellow on his chest?!

Sabrblade wrote:

Emerje wrote:How hard is it to make his word and shield silver/gray?

Emerje

But the sword and shield were reddish in the movie.

Red accents against silver metal, that I remember. The blade of his sword and the expansion of the shield? I don't remember them being yellow, reddish yellow, orange, whatever color isn't being represented well on my PC's screen. I don't remember anything but silver and red on his shield ever, and most certainly not the sword.

I looked through the screen caps here on Seibertron and I see nothing to support this new change they've given the accessories.

EDIT: I stand corrected. The sword does indeed glow red when in battle, silver when not in use. I did not notice that before...

http://www.seibertron.com/live-action-f ... allery_nav

But in all of the pictures I've seen through the gallery (which is not all of them, I might add), I've yet to see the shield be this orangey reddish color. (I'm still looking.)

Remember the Movie Trilogy line that was supposed to spin off of the Dark Of The Moon toyline? All those promised redecos and remolds that we saw at various panels, yet they never saw the light of day? Well, after nearly three years of waiting, Takara Tomy has made the existence of those figures, or at least some of them, possible.

Seibertron.com is proud to present our two newest Transformers galleries:

Movie Advanced AEON Exclusive Wheeljack and AD17 Darkside Soundwave

Wheeljack sports a G1 deco and a brand new head that looks like a mix of his G1 self and...the Matrix?? Sadly, all of the accessories have been stripped and it's just the figure, but at least the fans will finally get the figure they were hoping for.

Darkside Soundwave takes on a Soundblaster deco, and looks classy doing so. Again, still no accessories, but the figure rocks all on it's own. At first glance, it looks like Soundwave took a dip in a vat of ink, but the black does look good on him and the silver paint apps bring the rest of the look together to sweeten the deal.

You can click on the pictures below to be taken to each figure's full gallery. While you're there, check out our galleries of the original molds, DOTM Wheeljack/Que and DOTM Soundwave.

Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Wheeljack










Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Darkside Soundwave









Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Now that is a good wheeljack!!!

Of note is how this Wheeljack doesn't quite have the same deco as the unreleased Movie Trilogy Series version does, as that one's deco was only somewhat G1-inspired, while this one is more directly G1-inspired.

Compare:

nice gallerie I was expecting to see prime standing behind wheeljack try open his head from animated matrix movie

it's funny.. takara can figure out a way to release these molds twice and hasbro couldn't get it out once.

TimothyR wrote:it's funny.. takara can figure out a way to release these molds twice and hasbro couldn't get it out once.

Different markets with different demands.

Hm, you know, the head looks kinda weird, but the vehicle mode is perfect!

Hmmm.... it's great that they are releasing these figures again so that fans get another chance at picking them up.

I wonder if they'll also release Leadfoot. Now that was one I really wanted, but the prices on ebay were insane!!!

His head does totally look like the matrix

That is a WILD looking head sculpt for Wheeljack.

It needs to be on a different body though. That mold doesn't do it justice.

welcometothedarksyde wrote:His head does totally look like the matrix

did anyone else picture hotrod, holding wheeljack by the ears, trying to "light their darkest hour"?

I wonder why they don't have weapons ?

It is time for another Takara Tomy campaign promotion. The twist this time is instead of Microns, the campaign items are Legendary Weapons (or trophies if you will) that Lockdown has collected aboard his ship. The campaign runs similar to past Takara Tomy campaigns. You buy 3,000 or more yen of Transformers in a certain store you get one of these weapons while supplies last. Here is the full rundown.

Optimus Prime Axe- redeco of Beast Hunters Dreadwing axe available at Toys 'R' Us Japan



Tricera Mace- redeco of Beast Hunters Deluxe Windrazor axe availability to be determined



Spino Hammer- redeco of Beast Hunters Deluxe Twinstrike available at EDION, Best Denki toy counter, Yamada Denki toy counter, and Yodobashi Camera and others.



Ptera Spear- redeco of Transformers Prime Knock out spear available at Bic Camera, Joshin Kids Land and Kojima Co., Ltd. toy counter

... Did they run out of microns to recolor?

Are they supposed to be the Dinobot's weapons? That's the feeling I'm getting from the names anyhow.

Legosrawsum wrote:I wonder why they don't have weapons ?

Because this:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:It is time for another Takara Tomy campaign promotion. The twist this time is instead of Microns, the campaign items are Legendary Weapons (or trophies if you will) that Lockdown has collected aboard his ship. The campaign runs similar to past Takara Tomy campaigns. You buy 3,000 or more yen of Transformers in a certain store you get one of these weapons while supplies last. Here is the full rundown.

(snip)

Excuse me a bit. I need to

durroth wrote:... Did they run out of microns to recolor?

this forum needs a like button

Well, I guess since deluxe Twinstrike and Windrazor never made it to shelves before the AOE tide, they have to get SOME use out of their molds.

Don't you guys remember the scene from AOE where Cade and Shane find that arsenal of weapons in Lockdown's ship? When you attach all of these weapons to Battle Command Optimus Prime's base, that's what these weapons are paying homage to.

Not too long ago we reported a sighting of the Hasbro One-Step Stinger at US retail, but Seibertron.com user chuckdawg1999 got his hands on the Takara Tomy Lost Age version, and share his video review of it - check it out below!

While many collectors turn their nose up at the various simplified figures released for Age Of Extinction, Takara/Tomy have really put in a lot of effort making these same figures interesting for everyone. With premium paint jobs and comically strange commercials to match the Lost Age line really stands out. Stinger makes for a fun desk toy while making one hope for a Deluxe version of the character

I have avoided all One-Step figures until now...I picked Stinger up because he's the only vehicle-accurate representation of the character released so far. I'm hoping for a Deluxe with the Pagani Huayra altmode!

i refuse to get any of these one step changer crap.

I would say give them a chance. I picked up optimus, hound, crosshairs, drift and stinger and I gotta say they are quite the little things. Hound has sculpted dogtags for christ sake.

plus drift is awesome to transform.

I wonder why there's so many different types of stinger figures but no deluxe

I picked up Grimlock 1 step changer after thinking about it long time and will be the only toy I will buy from this movie apparently. Basically it has no articulations, dull plastic, poor paint app, not accurate movie colors and $9.99 before tax, very disappointing. Pass on this too.

BERSEKAEL wrote:I picked up Grimlock 1 step changer after thinking about it long time and will be the only toy I will buy from this movie apparently. Basically it has no articulations, dull plastic, poor paint app, not accurate movie colors and $9.99 before tax, very disappointing. Pass on this too.

Y U NO BUY THE VOYAGER? Or the Leader? Those two are great toys, with tons of details and the articulation and complexity you'll expect from a normal TF.

i noticed theres going to be a add on armor and weapons for the voy class Optimus Prime so thats really kool to see.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

BERSEKAEL wrote:I picked up Grimlock 1 step changer after thinking about it long time and will be the only toy I will buy from this movie apparently. Basically it has no articulations, dull plastic, poor paint app, not accurate movie colors and $9.99 before tax, very disappointing. Pass on this too.

Y U NO BUY THE VOYAGER? Or the Leader? Those two are great toys, with tons of details and the articulation and complexity you'll expect from a normal TF.

because those were the only options we have had at my local store, and the only store, in key west



Aside that the couple voyagers we got around time ago were even worst talking about inaccurate colors, poor apps and way overpriced, even hasbro online is dreaming on $99.99 for a set of 2 leader class (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/transforme ... ck-figures) that are not only poor enginiering but really bad modes. I might wait for further revised releases from takara, for now hasbro has just disappointed me, nothing compared with previous movies, were you got real stuff for less that $9.99 or amazing detailed toys. In few words, I pass from movie toys this year.

found something neat i thought id share
its some stop motion of lost age sky drift (as ive heard it referred) transforming, and some cool action stuff of both drifts!

The Toys R Us Japan Exclusive Transformers Movie Advanced Optimus Prime Rusty Version. by Takara now has a new shipping date on the Toys R Us Japan website. It is stated that the toy has a December 8 shipping date, which means that this once sold out toy will have additional supply soon.

Ugh, way too expensive... plus foreign shipping rate...