ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed
Thursday, May 28th, 2020 2:17PM CDT
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Thanks to the ThreeZero Twitter page, we have a tease for their next upcoming premium collectors figure: Bumblebee movie Optimus Prime!
The Bumblebee movie Optimus Prime design has caused quite a stir since it debuted in the Bumblebee film back in 2018, and we have had the pleasure of getting both a transforming Studio Series toy and a prior Deluxe ThreeZero figure of this design. This new take by ThreeZero is a larger and even more premium version of their original deluxe Optimus Prime, featuring a diecast metal frame, over 140 points of articulation, and it stands an impressive 19 inches tall (so on par with Combiner Wars Devastator in terms of height, and certainly it will be heavier).
While we only have the 1 teaser picture provided by ThreeZero, we will certainly see more images and get more information soon.
Check out the teaser below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
The Bumblebee movie Optimus Prime design has caused quite a stir since it debuted in the Bumblebee film back in 2018, and we have had the pleasure of getting both a transforming Studio Series toy and a prior Deluxe ThreeZero figure of this design. This new take by ThreeZero is a larger and even more premium version of their original deluxe Optimus Prime, featuring a diecast metal frame, over 140 points of articulation, and it stands an impressive 19 inches tall (so on par with Combiner Wars Devastator in terms of height, and certainly it will be heavier).
While we only have the 1 teaser picture provided by ThreeZero, we will certainly see more images and get more information soon.
Check out the teaser below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Credit(s): ThreeZero on Twitter
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Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2065673)
Posted by TulioDude on May 28th, 2020 @ 9:49pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on May 28th, 2020 @ 9:49pm CDT
Looks really cool!
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2065734)
Posted by Evil Eye on May 29th, 2020 @ 2:27pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on May 29th, 2020 @ 2:27pm CDT
Looks amazing, but 19"? Holy hell that is BIG.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2065791)
Posted by william-james88 on May 29th, 2020 @ 9:08pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 29th, 2020 @ 9:08pm CDT
Fellow Seibertronian PrimeVsPrime sent us a nice e-mail letting us know of their latest review for the ThreeZero Transformers Bumblebee – Bumblebee Premium Scale figure. This is a fully articulated non transforming figure of Bumblebee as he appears in the Bumblebee movie when his alt mode is a Beetle.
Hey Seibertron!
I hope you are well,
I just thought i'd let you know that I uploaded a review for Threezeros latest Premium Scale figure, that being Bumblebee. In the review I also show a comparison between this premium scale figure to the DLX version and thought it may be of interest to you https://youtu.be/MmGmFwCk97o
Kind regards & keep safe!
PrimeVsPrime
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2065951)
Posted by Brokebot on May 31st, 2020 @ 2:21pm CDT
Posted by Brokebot on May 31st, 2020 @ 2:21pm CDT
Looks nice. It's a shame that I don't care for the 
Bayformer characters.
Bayformer characters.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2066346)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 3rd, 2020 @ 11:19pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 3rd, 2020 @ 11:19pm CDT
Thanks to ThreeZero themselves on their store, we have a full reveal for the newest addition to their Transformers Premium Series figures: Bumblebee movie Optimus Prime!
As you might recall, we have news that they were preparing to do the full reveal, and the full figure itself does not disappoint. This impressive action figure stands 19 inches tall, the same height as Combiner Wars Devastator pretty much, and features a mind boggling 140 points of articulation. He also features insane detailing like we have come to expect from our live action heroes, as well as some LED light up effects.
He is expected to hit stores next June in 2021, and is retailing for around $500 USD. Check out some images of the impressive beast below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
As you might recall, we have news that they were preparing to do the full reveal, and the full figure itself does not disappoint. This impressive action figure stands 19 inches tall, the same height as Combiner Wars Devastator pretty much, and features a mind boggling 140 points of articulation. He also features insane detailing like we have come to expect from our live action heroes, as well as some LED light up effects.
He is expected to hit stores next June in 2021, and is retailing for around $500 USD. Check out some images of the impressive beast below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073087)
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2020 @ 8:38am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2020 @ 8:38am CDT
Do you like your Transformers Siege Optimus Prime? But do you sometimes with it didn't transform? Well, Threezero has just the thing for you. Introducing new DLX Siege Optimus Prime. It looks just like Siege Optimus, kibble and all, and with awesome poseability and an amazing deco. But of course, does not transform. This toy was revealed by Threezero themsevles and it should be up for preorder on their web site July 24th. The price should be around the $200 mark as that is the price of their previous DLX Optimus Prime releases.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073094)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on July 21st, 2020 @ 9:26am CDT
Posted by Immortal Starscream on July 21st, 2020 @ 9:26am CDT
huh... neat 
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073103)
Posted by The Lonely Cracker on July 21st, 2020 @ 10:11am CDT
Posted by The Lonely Cracker on July 21st, 2020 @ 10:11am CDT
well this is unparalleled levels of redundancy
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073167)
Posted by YRQRM0 on July 21st, 2020 @ 5:29pm CDT
Posted by YRQRM0 on July 21st, 2020 @ 5:29pm CDT
this is so strange
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073169)
Posted by megamanfan on July 21st, 2020 @ 6:03pm CDT
Posted by megamanfan on July 21st, 2020 @ 6:03pm CDT
just... just paint the seige figure for like $6. and keep it's ability to transform. i get high-end action figures for Tarn and the like, but when you're LITERALLY just taking the design of an already existing figure, what is even the point?
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073177)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 21st, 2020 @ 7:54pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 21st, 2020 @ 7:54pm CDT
This reveal makes no sense. It's a highly posable action figure of the siege cartoon figure, who is itself based on the CAD of the siege toy. so basically, a non-transforming Siege Prime with an ab crunch and interchangeable hands.
weird
weird
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073187)
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2020 @ 8:25pm CDT
You got it right though, this is based on the character we see in the media, as they did with their other Optimus Primes, all based on how they appear onscreen down to the very detail. It just so happens that this time around, the media was based directly on a toy.
So yeah, it becomes beyond redundant, but at least we can get the pattern they are going for in their releases.
As I wrote above, they maybe don't even know a transforming figure is out there. To them they are taking the design of an onscreen character model.
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2020 @ 8:25pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This reveal makes no sense. It's a highly posable action figure of the siege cartoon figure, who is itself based on the CAD of the siege toy. so basically, a non-transforming Siege Prime with an ab crunch and interchangeable hands.
weird
You got it right though, this is based on the character we see in the media, as they did with their other Optimus Primes, all based on how they appear onscreen down to the very detail. It just so happens that this time around, the media was based directly on a toy.
So yeah, it becomes beyond redundant, but at least we can get the pattern they are going for in their releases.
megamanfan wrote:just... just paint the seige figure for like $6. and keep it's ability to transform. i get high-end action figures for Tarn and the like, but when you're LITERALLY just taking the design of an already existing figure, what is even the point?
As I wrote above, they maybe don't even know a transforming figure is out there. To them they are taking the design of an onscreen character model.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073189)
Posted by Regimus Prime on July 21st, 2020 @ 8:39pm CDT
Posted by Regimus Prime on July 21st, 2020 @ 8:39pm CDT
"Do you like your Transformers Siege Optimus Prime? But do you sometimes wish it didn't transform? Well, Threezero has just the thing for you." 
I'm tasting a little sarcasm on this sarcasm sandwich... Mmm, yep that's definitely well deserved sarcasm. 
I'm tasting a little sarcasm on this sarcasm sandwich... Mmm, yep that's definitely well deserved sarcasm.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073196)
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2020 @ 10:02pm CDT
Haha, glad you liked that bit. I was trying to do one of those Big Pappy Sponsorship jokes we see on SNL
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2020 @ 10:02pm CDT
Regimus Prime wrote:"Do you like your Transformers Siege Optimus Prime? But do you sometimes wish it didn't transform? Well, Threezero has just the thing for you."
Haha, glad you liked that bit. I was trying to do one of those Big Pappy Sponsorship jokes we see on SNL
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073197)
Posted by Emerje on July 21st, 2020 @ 10:07pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 21st, 2020 @ 10:07pm CDT
For all the people complaining about this Siege Prime, it wasn't made for you. This was made for the same people that buy $400 action figures regularly, people that don't care about alt modes, people that don't "play" with their toys, people that just want a cool looking figure for their $5,000 shelving wall. If you bought the original Voyager figure then you're probably not that person.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073324)
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 22nd, 2020 @ 6:58pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 22nd, 2020 @ 6:58pm CDT
well i could just take my seige optimus that i already have and just not transform him 
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073337)
Posted by Quantum Surge on July 22nd, 2020 @ 10:42pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on July 22nd, 2020 @ 10:42pm CDT
I'd rather it look like it's certainly worth the money (like the 3A DOTM Optimus or the Bumblebee movie version) than have a figure that's basically the same but bigger, has the transformation pieces glued shut, has some added details, and adds a few more points of articulation here and there.Emerje wrote:For all the people complaining about this Siege Prime, it wasn't made for you. This was made for the same people that buy $400 action figures regularly, people that don't care about alt modes, people that don't "play" with their toys, people that just want a cool looking figure for their $5,000 shelving wall. If you bought the original Voyager figure then you're probably not that person.
Emerje
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073338)
Posted by Emerje on July 22nd, 2020 @ 10:45pm CDT
And you still wouldn't have as nice looking a figure as this.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on July 22nd, 2020 @ 10:45pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:well i could just take my seige optimus that i already have and just not transform him
And you still wouldn't have as nice looking a figure as this.
Emerje
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2073608)
Posted by megatronus on July 25th, 2020 @ 11:14am CDT
Posted by megatronus on July 25th, 2020 @ 11:14am CDT
Well this is disappointing.
They really hit Bumblebee Movie characters out of the park - DLX Bumblebee, Blitzwing, and Optimus are all fantastic. I'm sure this will be very nice, but still...
Branching out to other corners of the Transformers universe feels like a waste of effort when Dropkick and Shatter desperately need some love in the DLX line to round out the Bumblebee cast.
They really hit Bumblebee Movie characters out of the park - DLX Bumblebee, Blitzwing, and Optimus are all fantastic. I'm sure this will be very nice, but still...
Branching out to other corners of the Transformers universe feels like a waste of effort when Dropkick and Shatter desperately need some love in the DLX line to round out the Bumblebee cast.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2075288)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 7th, 2020 @ 6:52am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 7th, 2020 @ 6:52am CDT
Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, Thundertron, has let us know that a new preorder has appeared on Hasbro Pulse. The preorder is for ThreeZero's DLX Siege Megatron!
This premium action figure is the companion piece to the companys already revealed DLX Siege Optimus Prime figure. Megatron comes with a plethora of accessories, including the pieces to make his sword and multiple different hands.
Megatron is due for release on the 31st March, 2021
Check out the link to place your order, and have a look at the gallery of images mirrored below:
What do you think of this high end action figure? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
This premium action figure is the companion piece to the companys already revealed DLX Siege Optimus Prime figure. Megatron comes with a plethora of accessories, including the pieces to make his sword and multiple different hands.
Megatron is due for release on the 31st March, 2021
Check out the link to place your order, and have a look at the gallery of images mirrored below:
What do you think of this high end action figure? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2075296)
Posted by Quantum Surge on August 7th, 2020 @ 8:18am CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on August 7th, 2020 @ 8:18am CDT
Another oversized Voyager Class figure that doesn't transform but does have a removable backpack for when Megatron's back from school. Does that thing have any school supplies or spray cans? I wonder if ThreeZero Ultra Magnus will come with a carrying bag for his cloak, or if Starscream will come with the ability to take his wings off and hold them like oversized paper fans.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2075335)
Posted by cloudballoon on August 7th, 2020 @ 3:17pm CDT
Posted by cloudballoon on August 7th, 2020 @ 3:17pm CDT
Now THAT's how you do waist articulation for robots instead of the weird & distracting flexing waist/abs in the Netflix animated show.
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Posted by morganprime on August 10th, 2020 @ 2:01pm CDT
Posted by morganprime on August 10th, 2020 @ 2:01pm CDT
I don't understand the point of these? A non-transforming figure that looks EXACTlY like their transforming Siege figure. Megatron even has the fake rolling wheels on his legs. Usually isn't it the other way around? A transforming robot making exceptions to fictional characters design on the page or screen. Just an odd choice all around from the Netflix show to these figures. I have enjoyed the entire Siege line but I don't want to see toys recreated as the same toys on screen. This is where you use your imagination to transform and give life to the figures etc., that's why 80's toys were and are still are adored by many fans!!
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2100021)
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:35pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 31st, 2021 @ 4:35pm CDT
Greetings Seibertronians! Site sponsor, Entertainment Earth let us know that ThreeZero, officially licensed manufacturer of Transformers high end non-transforming figures , have revealed one of their latest products to preorder:
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen DLX Jetfire!
These images are taken from ThreeZero's official website.
Here is the product description from Entertainment Earth:
That's not all though, thanks to twitter user, capcomkai, we have even more images of this figure, including one of the Jetpower Optimus Prime combination!
What do you think of this high end figure?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen DLX Jetfire!
These images are taken from ThreeZero's official website.
Here is the product description from Entertainment Earth:
Entertainment Earth wrote:Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DLX Jetfire Action Figure
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/th3z0166
The ancient Decepticon Seeker who chose to side with the Autobots and sacrifice his spark to Optimus Prime to aid in the defeat of The Fallen, Hasbro and threezero proudly present the long-awaited Jetfire from the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen film as the next figure in the Transformers DLX Collectible Figure Series! At 15-inches tall, the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DLX Jetfire collectible figure features approximately 65 points of articulation, a die-cast metal frame, and LED illuminated eyes. LED Jet Thrusters also light up in Jetpower mode. The figure requires 6x "AG-13" batteries (not included).
Accessories include:
1x Landing Gear Cane
1x Cannon (For Jetpower Optimus Prime form)
1x Machine Gun (For Jetpower Optimus Prime form)
2x Pairs of interchangeable Hands (1x pair of relaxed and 1x pair for holding the Landing Gear Cane.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DLX Jetfire is designed so that key parts can be detached and integrated as armor for the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DLX Optimus Prime (sold separately) Together, the two figures form the impressive DLX Jetpower Optimus Prime.
That's not all though, thanks to twitter user, capcomkai, we have even more images of this figure, including one of the Jetpower Optimus Prime combination!
What do you think of this high end figure?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2100032)
Posted by TulioDude on March 31st, 2021 @ 5:44pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on March 31st, 2021 @ 5:44pm CDT
It seens they have taken some creative liberties with the design.You notice it with the "hat/helmet" part.
He looks pretty impressive.Until HasTak makes the Masterpiece this will be the best next thing.
Day 456 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
He looks pretty impressive.Until HasTak makes the Masterpiece this will be the best next thing.
Day 456 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2100059)
Posted by Changewinds on March 31st, 2021 @ 9:43pm CDT
Posted by Changewinds on March 31st, 2021 @ 9:43pm CDT
I find it odd that they went with Jetfire as the next high end articulated statue rather than other movie 1 figures.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2100062)
Posted by LinaNui on March 31st, 2021 @ 10:30pm CDT
Posted by LinaNui on March 31st, 2021 @ 10:30pm CDT
When I first heard the rumors that these two were coming, I was beyond happy. But after seeing Jetfire, I think I will be passing on the duo sadly. What really ruins the look for me is that the head/hat is just wrong (see pic from earlier post). I know that it is a small bit of the figure, but it is on the main part of the figure and I just can not get over that. If they happen to change that, I will definitely reconsider getting them. Other than the head, they do look glorious together.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2100064)
Posted by jtanimator on March 31st, 2021 @ 10:57pm CDT
Posted by jtanimator on March 31st, 2021 @ 10:57pm CDT
I might’ve considered this bad boy, and nothing about the noggin bothers me, but THOSE legs are definitely the deal breaker for me. Idk man, they are just SO big. It ruins his entire look. I personally don’t care about small creative liberties, but when half of the character is twice the size it should be I just can’t do it. Such a bummer.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2100078)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 1st, 2021 @ 7:26am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 1st, 2021 @ 7:26am CDT
It’s super cool, although has been mentioned it’s a little strange that the canopy is sitting farther back on his head than it should.
I like the use of color though with the orange wires and gold hidden throughout. It’ll be some nice reference for when I paint my SS Jetfire.
If ThreeZero does an 07/ROTF/DOTM Bumblebee in the DLX line I think I’ll seriously consider getting it.
I like the use of color though with the orange wires and gold hidden throughout. It’ll be some nice reference for when I paint my SS Jetfire.
If ThreeZero does an 07/ROTF/DOTM Bumblebee in the DLX line I think I’ll seriously consider getting it.
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2100135)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:15pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 1st, 2021 @ 6:15pm CDT
Jetfire looks stunning, and they did it, the mad lads did it. They made him look good, and combine proper with Prime. And best of all, they finally, FINALLY acknowledged the extra chin beard that Prime got in that combination! That combined mode looks so good.
I did preorder the pair after seeing these pictures. It will look great with TLK Bee
I did preorder the pair after seeing these pictures. It will look great with TLK Bee
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2111608)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2021 @ 12:12pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2021 @ 12:12pm CDT
Greetings Seibertronians!
Following in the footsteps of ThreeZero Transformers: War for Cyberton: Optimus Prime Deluxe comes the traditional repaint:
NEMESIS PRIME.
Like his predecessor, Nemesis comes with the exact same accessories, but in "evil" colors. Here's the specs:
The preorders are open at Amazon.com (179$US) and Amazon.ca (209.85$CAN)
What do you think of this figure? Do you have any TreeZero toys in your collection? Let us know!
Following in the footsteps of ThreeZero Transformers: War for Cyberton: Optimus Prime Deluxe comes the traditional repaint:
NEMESIS PRIME. Like his predecessor, Nemesis comes with the exact same accessories, but in "evil" colors. Here's the specs:
"Hasbro and threezero are thrilled to introduce the evil leader Nemesis Prime in the Transformers DLX Collectible Figure Series! Using the Optimus Prime sculpt from the Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy, this figure is available exclusively for PREVIEWS in North America! At 10" tall, the Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy - DLX Nemesis Prime collectible figure features approximately 50 points of articulation, a die-cast metal frame, and LED illuminated eyes and chest cavity. Accessories include Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Energon Shield, a total of five pairs of interchangeable hands, and a DLX Action Stand for various expressive poses.
About this item:
-- A threezero import
-- Figure stands 10" tall
-- Die-cast metal from for increased playability
-- Features approximately 50 points of articulation
-- Accessories include Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Energon Shield,
The preorders are open at Amazon.com (179$US) and Amazon.ca (209.85$CAN)
What do you think of this figure? Do you have any TreeZero toys in your collection? Let us know!
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2111624)
Posted by The_Cryptid_Person on July 30th, 2021 @ 3:02pm CDT
Posted by The_Cryptid_Person on July 30th, 2021 @ 3:02pm CDT
A three figure price for a non-transforming toy trying very hard to resemble a fully transforming voyager... with no indication of whether it will have the correct 
symbol or the squinty bayverse one, never mind the lack of any explanation for him having a at all in the widely-disliked source material.
Who is this for?
symbol or the squinty bayverse one, never mind the lack of any explanation for him having a at all in the widely-disliked source material. Who is this for?
Re: ThreeZero Bumblebee Movie Premium Optimus Prime Revealed (2111630)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2021 @ 4:00pm CDT
For those who love big diecast action figures? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
In my own opinion, ThreeZero figures make more sense for characters that just cannot have a transforming toy that is 100% media accurate because magic don't exist. Like Bayverse bots or ultra-cartoon accurate ones.
In that regard, the WFC 3-0 figures are a bit baffling. It still make sense if you love the designs and want something truly "premium" instead of a "simple small plastic" toy.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2021 @ 4:00pm CDT
Latebrus-K wrote:Who is this for?
For those who love big diecast action figures? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
In my own opinion, ThreeZero figures make more sense for characters that just cannot have a transforming toy that is 100% media accurate because magic don't exist. Like Bayverse bots or ultra-cartoon accurate ones.
In that regard, the WFC 3-0 figures are a bit baffling. It still make sense if you love the designs and want something truly "premium" instead of a "simple small plastic" toy.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 30th, 2021 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 30th, 2021 @ 4:24pm CDT
You'll be surprised but their is a market for these figures otherwise the line wouldn't have survived.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2021 @ 4:29pm CDT
Yup.
Same reasons why they keep making statues of Transformers who don't move at all.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2021 @ 4:29pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:You'll be surprised but their is a market for these figures otherwise the line wouldn't have survived.
Yup.
Same reasons why they keep making statues of Transformers who don't move at all.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 30th, 2021 @ 4:31pm CDT
Exactly, they aren't my jam but hats off to those that include them in their collection
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 30th, 2021 @ 4:31pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:You'll be surprised but their is a market for these figures otherwise the line wouldn't have survived.
Yup.
Same reasons why they keep making statues of Transformers who don't move at all.
Exactly, they aren't my jam but hats off to those that include them in their collection
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Posted by Emerje on July 30th, 2021 @ 9:49pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 30th, 2021 @ 9:49pm CDT
There's a pretty large chunk of fans that don't transform their Transformers and just don't care if they can do it or not, they just want something super cool that'll look good on the shelf. I know at least one member of the Twincast Podcast is into them. They're also really popular in Asia where ThreeZero is located (HK) and it's very common to see expensive figures for various Japanese super robots that don't break down into their smaller components, that stuff is everywhere in Japan for $200+. This is the real collectors market, the stuff that only adults would ever buy and kids would never be allowed near. Masterpiece doesn't even begin to touch the price of the top tier stuff (like the recently announce $700 15" Voltron which does separate). They've been making these Transformers figures for a while now, they would have stopped if they weren't profitable. Besides, it's not like Hasbro would ever let a REAL third party make transforming figures.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by primalxconvoy on July 31st, 2021 @ 1:13am CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on July 31st, 2021 @ 1:13am CDT
I doubt the market is that big for this sculpt. I suspect they're so desperate for a sale, that they have recoloured it for any money they can get.
If there was a "Most Pointless TF Product Ever" award, this sculpt of this product would be it.
If there was a "Most Pointless TF Product Ever" award, this sculpt of this product would be it.
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Posted by jtanimator on July 31st, 2021 @ 10:39pm CDT
Posted by jtanimator on July 31st, 2021 @ 10:39pm CDT
I could’ve sworn this thing came out forever ago. After thinking about it for a while, I realized that’s mainly because the siege Netflix nemesis repaint looks exactly like this from the small thumbnail images I see these on.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 1st, 2021 @ 5:39pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 1st, 2021 @ 5:39pm CDT
Hmm, still don't quite understand the WFC ones, but oh well.
I am excited for the movie ones. TLK Bee is due next month
I am excited for the movie ones. TLK Bee is due next month
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Posted by whacko on August 2nd, 2021 @ 10:00am CDT
Posted by whacko on August 2nd, 2021 @ 10:00am CDT
ThreeZero makes awesome stuff.
However the problem I have with this series is that the cartoon characters these are based on are slavishly based on the existing Siege toys. Because of that, paint aside these high quality/high price figures don't look that much better than the $30-40 toys that they are ultimately based on.
ThreeZero really shines when taking characters that are hard to render, like the Movieverse characters, and making extremely detailed and articulated action figures out of them. No Hasbro toy has ever really captured the look of a movie character because they are too detailed and weren't designed with transformation in mind. However the ThreeZero toys look like those movie characters stepped off the screen.
By comparison these WFC figures just look like they busted out of their boxes on the shelves of Walmart.
However the problem I have with this series is that the cartoon characters these are based on are slavishly based on the existing Siege toys. Because of that, paint aside these high quality/high price figures don't look that much better than the $30-40 toys that they are ultimately based on.
ThreeZero really shines when taking characters that are hard to render, like the Movieverse characters, and making extremely detailed and articulated action figures out of them. No Hasbro toy has ever really captured the look of a movie character because they are too detailed and weren't designed with transformation in mind. However the ThreeZero toys look like those movie characters stepped off the screen.
By comparison these WFC figures just look like they busted out of their boxes on the shelves of Walmart.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 2nd, 2021 @ 11:52am CDT
Ouch...
Size and diecast aside, you're right.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 2nd, 2021 @ 11:52am CDT
whacko wrote:By comparison these WFC figures just look like they busted out of their boxes on the shelves of Walmart.
Ouch...
Size and diecast aside, you're right.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on August 2nd, 2021 @ 2:53pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 2nd, 2021 @ 2:53pm CDT
Basically, it's "the toy of the cartoon of the toy".
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 8th, 2022 @ 8:48pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 8th, 2022 @ 8:48pm CST
Thanks to the ThreeZero Facebook page, we have our first look at one of their newest offerings in the Deluxe size class, Transformers The Last Knight Optimus Prime!
Optimus appears here in the knight body style he picked up in Age of Extinction and held onto for The Last Knight. This body has been difficult for toys to replicate, so this is quite possibly the best looking figure this Prime design will ever get. Optimus got a single teaser image, showing him standing stoic with his sword. He looks to continue the trend of high levels of detail, paint work, and attention to the CAD file as has become common with the ThreeZero figures.
While we have no hard release date yet or a price, ThreeZero did indicate Prime is meant to come out this year, following the release of The Last Knight Bumblebee who is meant to see release this year as well.
Check out the image below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Optimus appears here in the knight body style he picked up in Age of Extinction and held onto for The Last Knight. This body has been difficult for toys to replicate, so this is quite possibly the best looking figure this Prime design will ever get. Optimus got a single teaser image, showing him standing stoic with his sword. He looks to continue the trend of high levels of detail, paint work, and attention to the CAD file as has become common with the ThreeZero figures.
While we have no hard release date yet or a price, ThreeZero did indicate Prime is meant to come out this year, following the release of The Last Knight Bumblebee who is meant to see release this year as well.
Check out the image below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 8th, 2022 @ 9:04pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 8th, 2022 @ 9:04pm CST
Despite the fact that there's already a few 3P figures that looks almost as good in bot mode AND are transformable, only a 3-Zero style action figure can replicate the perfect screen accuracy of that insane design.
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Posted by TulioDude on February 8th, 2022 @ 11:03pm CST
Day 771 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Posted by TulioDude on February 8th, 2022 @ 11:03pm CST
Day 771 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
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Posted by jtanimator on February 9th, 2022 @ 12:17am CST
Posted by jtanimator on February 9th, 2022 @ 12:17am CST
For me, ThreeZero figures aren't just about screen accuracy anymore. Once you hold one of these figures in your hand, the weight, the die cast, the paint, oh man it's impossible not to fall in love with it. It's just irresistible to hold.
This WILL be mine.
This WILL be mine.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on February 9th, 2022 @ 6:23am CST
You DO know that a 3P, arguably MP version of Armada Megatron has recently been released, right?
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 9th, 2022 @ 6:23am CST
TulioDude wrote:
Day 771 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
You DO know that a 3P, arguably MP version of Armada Megatron has recently been released, right?
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 9th, 2022 @ 7:03am CST
By principles, 3p doesn't count.
Speaking of official releases, I do wonder how Takara/Hasbro will handle a MPM AoE Optimus? Based on the recent MPM Beetimus, my hopes aren't high.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 9th, 2022 @ 7:03am CST
primalxconvoy wrote:TulioDude wrote:
Day 771 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
You DO know that a 3P, arguably MP version of Armada Megatron has recently been released, right?
By principles, 3p doesn't count.
Speaking of official releases, I do wonder how Takara/Hasbro will handle a MPM AoE Optimus? Based on the recent MPM Beetimus, my hopes aren't high.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 9th, 2022 @ 6:45pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 9th, 2022 @ 6:45pm CST
This is making me reconsider the TLK Bee that I canceled, so I can have the pair together
