Transformers Power of the Primes Throne of the Primes Optimal Optimus Revealed
Monday, July 2nd, 2018 4:27AM CDT
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Also worth noting is the redeco of the figure, switching the Optimal Optimus colours for the red, black and white of the Optimus Primal version of the character while still using the bigger body. You can check out the image below for yourselves, and let us know what you think of it in the Energon Pub! Might this be a San Diego Comic Con exclusive, or something else entirely?
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Posted by Evil Eye on July 2nd, 2018 @ 4:30am CDT
Also I have to give it to them, that looks nice. I'm not so sure I care much for Primal (as cool as the redeco is I just can't get behind that mold) but the throne looks kinda awesome and those accessories rock.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 2nd, 2018 @ 4:59am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 2nd, 2018 @ 5:24am CDT
Posted by Crosscheck on July 2nd, 2018 @ 5:38am CDT
Posted by Deadput on July 2nd, 2018 @ 5:42am CDT
Crosscheck wrote:It doesn't include a crown. That is the Optimal Optimus head repainted in gold with the face pained black and silver.
Dude the head shape is different, if it's not a crown accessory it's a retool.
Posted by Crosscheck on July 2nd, 2018 @ 5:53am CDT
Deadput wrote:Crosscheck wrote:It doesn't include a crown. That is the Optimal Optimus head repainted in gold with the face pained black and silver.
Dude the head shape is different, if it's not a crown accessory it's a retool.
Nevermind, I think you are right. I have the images side-by-side now. It does appear to be an accessory.
Posted by ScottyP on July 2nd, 2018 @ 6:21am CDT
Posted by Big Grim on July 2nd, 2018 @ 6:32am CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 2nd, 2018 @ 6:51am CDT
I was on the fence with the first version because it seemed like it was neither different enough from the original or improved enough from the original to 'bring' anything to my collection.
This definitely fulfills the 'different' aspect though!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 2nd, 2018 @ 7:18am CDT
Caelus wrote:Ha! It's the Monkey King!
I was on the fence with the first version because it seemed like it was neither different enough from the original or improved enough from the original to 'bring' anything to my collection.
This definitely fulfills the 'different' aspect though!
That's why I think this is the version I'm gonna get. It feel more like "Primal super mode" and I like it. I also preffer these colors way more than the gaudy blue and orange. Maybe because I have zero attachment to the original Optimal Optimus.
If I get it, I'm not sure if I'll knock off the pin to separate "action master Primal" from his spaceship backpack. Because this time, it really look like a super mode of the exact same character. Plus it may be an expensive something-or-other exclusive.
Posted by dragons on July 2nd, 2018 @ 7:23am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:I think they are meant to be prime masters, but not actually prime masters. My worry is what the throne is actually made of but considering the colours on him are more subdued, I actually quite like him! Need to see more pictures though.
Throne looks to be made cardboard doesn’t look plastic looking at detail of top throne
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 2nd, 2018 @ 7:29am CDT
dragons wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I think they are meant to be prime masters, but not actually prime masters. My worry is what the throne is actually made of but considering the colours on him are more subdued, I actually quite like him! Need to see more pictures though.
Throne looks to be made cardboard doesn’t look plastic looking at detail of top throne
Yup. I bet the throne is indeed made out of cardboard. Either as part of the box, or you can pull it out like a Studio Series background. But yeh, probabilities of a pure cardboard throne is very high.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 2nd, 2018 @ 7:31am CDT
dragons wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I think they are meant to be prime masters, but not actually prime masters. My worry is what the throne is actually made of but considering the colours on him are more subdued, I actually quite like him! Need to see more pictures though.
Throne looks to be made cardboard doesn’t look plastic looking at detail of top throne
That's exactly what I was worried about, still the rest of the set makes up for it.
So any takers on how much this set will be? exclusive or not this is going to be costly.
Posted by Emerje on July 2nd, 2018 @ 7:32am CDT
Emerje
Posted by DaXtraLargeRobot on July 2nd, 2018 @ 7:51am CDT
Posted by Flashwave on July 2nd, 2018 @ 8:54am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 2nd, 2018 @ 9:16am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on July 2nd, 2018 @ 9:16am CDT
Is it a reference to something specific? I haven't been watching the Machinima show, is it in reference to that?
I do kinda like the strange Jungle Book nod, but I would think Primal already has plenty of the man's red flower.
You know, with his breast blasters and all.
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 2nd, 2018 @ 9:21am CDT
DaXtraLargeRobot wrote:Did anyone else notice that rope detailing over the R on the transformers logo on the side. On the other hand, I really hope this isn't some super expensive, super hard to find exclusive because it's awesome.
Pretty sure it's a vine, part of a ruined, jungle temple motif. It looks like there're vines or branches on on the top window of the package as well. Continuing to use the Maximal symbol seems odd, but I guess its just consistent branding.
Also, what has been seen cannot be unseen.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 2nd, 2018 @ 9:27am CDT
Nope. The show uses the normal toy's orange deco.Cobotron wrote:This Primal set is so weird. But also kinda cool.
Is it a reference to something specific? I haven't been watching the Machinima show, is it in reference to that?
If anything, this set makes me think of the Power of the Primes fan vote for the next Prime, in which Optimus Primal's bio referred to him as the "king of Eukaris", a concept which has yet to seen in anything at all.
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 2nd, 2018 @ 9:30am CDT
Emerje wrote:His scepter has an awful lot of hinges and the bottom half is definitely a gun. The things on the bottom right look like cards. His right hand is yellow for some reason or there's something yellow in his hand.
The yellow piece looks (to me) like it's one of the 'Enigmas' that fit into the Voyager Class PotP figures, so maybe the scepter can be 'powered up' with a Prime Core?
And yeah, looks like the gold scepter turns into a gun, though it'd be awesome if it transformed into a small Emirate Xaaron.
Posted by Rodimus Knight on July 2nd, 2018 @ 9:35am CDT
It does look like the "crown" is part of his head, but it does appear to be different from the original toys head too, at least to me.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 2nd, 2018 @ 9:57am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:02am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:06am CDT
Posted by Immortal Starscream on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:10am CDT
Caelus wrote:Emerje wrote:His scepter has an awful lot of hinges and the bottom half is definitely a gun. The things on the bottom right look like cards. His right hand is yellow for some reason or there's something yellow in his hand.
The yellow piece looks (to me) like it's one of the 'Enigmas' that fit into the Voyager Class PotP figures, so maybe the scepter can be 'powered up' with a Prime Core?
And yeah, looks like the gold scepter turns into a gun, though it'd be awesome if it transformed into a small Emirate Xaaron.
actually the scepter looks a square version of the old transmetal optimus primals maces. they were also guns in the show, while being missles on the toy. im betting its an homage to that, though if thats the case he should really have 2 of them.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:10am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:11am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:You know, this makes all three Leader molds now have black redecos.
It was all a matter of time...
This set is similar in execution to Nemesis Prime with the extra accessories, but the cardboard throne (remember the 2014 Ark?) and the name do point to this being a convention exclusive.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:15am CDT
Hidden Remote has Hasbro’s latest San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, the Transformers: Generations Power of the Primes Throne of the Primes. The SDCC exclusive set features Nexus Prime, Amalgamous Prime, Prima Prime and the Legendary 13th Prime Comic-Con exclusive Prime Master figures. There’s also a Scepter of Sparks accessory, designed to hold four Prime Master figures. The Halo of Primus display can be used to create a display of Prime Master power, with the ability to hold 12 Prime Master figures. No word yet on pricing, but we’ll update when we know more.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:25am CDT
*twitch*
Amalgamous: retool of Cloudburst/Micronus Prime (so he gets the Waverider shell...)
Nexus: retool of Submarauder/Alchemist Prime
"Matrix": retool of Metalhawk/Vector Prime, as extensive as Bludgeon
Prima: retool of Octopunch/Solus Prime
So mean, Hasbro, so mean...
Posted by kurthy on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:26am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:31am CDT
Posted by Agamemnon on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:34am CDT
Aw, who am I really kidding...?
Pssst....weren't we supposed to get a peek at Repugnus? O_o
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:36am CDT
Agamemnon wrote:Pssst....weren't we supposed to get a peek at Repugnus? O_o
We did, his knee to be exact. Look at the Blast Off box images
Posted by leokearon on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:42am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:46am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:48am CDT
Posted by RustedCross on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:49am CDT
Then I saw the stickers.
The type of stickers that are coming off before you open the box.
You almost had my money, Hasbro.
Almost.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:51am CDT
Worth noting is that this set leads credence to there being 15 Prime Masters instead of 12. The second from the right (which I've dubbed "Matrix Prime" for now) is one of the 3 unknown symbols.
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:52am CDT
RustedCross wrote:I was interested for a second.
Then I saw the stickers.
The type of stickers that are coming off before you open the box.
You almost had my money, Hasbro.
Almost.
So then you've skipped all of Titans Return and Power of the Primes?
Posted by no-one on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:54am CDT
Maybe that's how they got all those random collector cards that comes with all the figures, sit in the throne, give it a spin and your card prints out of the bottom
Posted by Lucky Logician on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:54am CDT
Please hook me up with this monkey. He looks amazing and I need him for my Optimus collection.
Sincerely,
A person who will love you forever.
Posted by RustedCross on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:55am CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:RustedCross wrote:I was interested for a second.
Then I saw the stickers.
The type of stickers that are coming off before you open the box.
You almost had my money, Hasbro.
Almost.
So then you've skipped all of Titans Return and Power of the Primes?
No...I got mostly Takara Titans Return.
As for Power of the Primes...I got a few deluxes.
I'm still hoping that, sometime in the future, Takara reissues the Dinobots as a Cartoon Accurate Unite Warriors set without stickers.
Same with Abominus.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:55am CDT
Also, Starscream must be really jealous that someone else got a throne and crown
Posted by o.supreme on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:56am CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:57am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:"What if Optimus Primal, instead of Megatron, had been the one who seized total domination over Cybertron following his return to the planet from after Beast Wars?"
Wasn't that in the DLC? Beast Wars III: Tyranny of King Primal?
I'd be very tempted to put a bunch of Titan Masters on the scepter and in the 'halo' and then sit Elita-1 on that throne.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 2nd, 2018 @ 10:59am CDT
Wouldn't be the first time they did that. They did something similar with TR Wingspan and Cloudraker and the Titan Masters of Ultra Magnus and Scorponok after their initial plans for those figures' releases got scrapped.o.supreme wrote:So...I got off my own throne not too long ago (sorry somebody had to do it ), to see this news. I really hope this is not the only way Hasbro intends to release the last 3/4 Prime masters, because I have no intention of purchasing this. I'm really hoping they still get single releases, that would be pretty messed up on the part of Hasbro if they did that.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 2nd, 2018 @ 11:02am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 2nd, 2018 @ 11:06am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The 13th Prime's deco looks like Marvel Comics Prima:
Not just the deco, the molding matches as well (except for the reused torso). Yet Prima Prime is standing right next to him