Transformers Tribute 2007 Leader Class Optimus Prime

The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

Well.... that complicates things

shajaki wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

Well.... that complicates things

Eh, since Generations has encompassed Movie figures before, I'll put it with the generic Generations-themed lot for now, without a sub-line.

So...many... 10th... anniversary... celebratory... Movie... Primes.... cannot... buy... them ... all ...

How much is this going to cost? I need to know becuase I really want it!

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

With two (3 if you count wfc) different universes in the line the Tribute line is more of a generations line then the current generations line right now ha!

I wonder if Transformers Tribute will replace the Platinum Edition line.

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

That's rad Twist Twist makes a decent Megatron great idea I support it man! Fosur!

CdogCdog4 wrote:

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Bro that's a dope image I'm racking my brain thinking of all the figures I bought in the 21 years I been an adult collector and I got nothing it's NOT wfc Megatron maybe you can help me out. It has a Titans Return look to it but you said it's a pre movie Megatron. lol Looks dope tho!

It's a digibash (digital custom) of Titans Return Twintwist, made to look like a "Pre-War" version of Megatron. I don't think it's based on any Megatron design in particular, moreso just an interpretation of the idea of Megatron from before he became a soldier/gladiator/whatever else, I believe.

EDIT: Whoop never mind

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So anyone's that knows about this Leader 2007 "tribute" Optimus Prime I absolutely have to get him! I have a boxed loose complete 2007 Leader, a MISB AFA grade worthy of grade-9.0 2007 Premium Leader Prime (Premium L. Megatron too) & I always wanted a MA-01 Prime with the regular head but chrome & sword, this is the closest I can get to that. For anyone that doesn't know me I pretty much collect all Transformers & have been since 1996 at 19yo. I started in 1985 January but my mom put thr kabosh.on that in 1990.when I was at school sold ALL my toys for 16.00 towards my car. I wss pissed. Even at 14 years old when NO ONE collected toys as far as I knew.

CdogCdog4 wrote:

Qwan wrote:

CdogCdog4 wrote:

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron

Bro that's a dope image I'm racking my brain thinking of all the figures I bought in the 21 years I been an adult collector and I got nothing it's NOT wfc Megatron maybe you can help me out. It has a Titans Return look to it but you said it's a pre movie Megatron. lol Looks dope tho!

It's a digibash (digital custom) of Titans Return Twintwist, made to look like a "Pre-War" version of Megatron. I don't think it's based on any Megatron design in particular, moreso just an interpretation of the idea of Megatron from before he became a soldier/gladiator/whatever else, I believe.

EDIT: Whoop never mind

Thanks man I appreciate the reply I can't stand this piece of shit phone it's "top of line" fot early 2016. But I can't see what's going on so just so there's no misunderstanding I erased it.

CdogCdog4 wrote:

Qwan wrote:

CdogCdog4 wrote:

leokearon wrote:If they do a Megatron set, maybe it will be like the Optimus One, re-release the WFC megatron and a new pre-war Megatron. My idea would be Miner Megatron
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Bro that's a dope image I'm racking my brain thinking of all the figures I bought in the 21 years I been an adult collector and I got nothing it's NOT wfc Megatron maybe you can help me out. It has a Titans Return look to it but you said it's a pre movie Megatron. lol Looks dope tho!

It's a digibash (digital custom) of Titans Return Twintwist, made to look like a "Pre-War" version of Megatron. I don't think it's based on any Megatron design in particular, moreso just an interpretation of the idea of Megatron from before he became a soldier/gladiator/whatever else, I believe.

EDIT: Whoop never mind

Thanks man I appreciate the reply I can't stand this piece of **** phone it's "top of line" fot early 2016. But I can't see what's going on so just so there's no misunderstanding I erased it.

Yep, gotcha! Seems like you worked it out (and changed your post accordingly) right as I was writing my reply, actually.

If I'm honest this line is giving me a movie trilogy vibe, meaning we're probably not going to see these figures at mass retail

Is there anything out there that says this Tribute line/subline won't just be all Optimus Prime related?

Rysquad wrote:Is there anything out there that says this Tribute line/subline won't just be all Optimus Prime related?

We still have that Bumblebee 3-pack without a line

The pre-order listings tonight just keep on coming, as online retailer Robot Kingdom has one up for the Movie 1 Optimus Prime re-issue from the Transformers: Tribute line. A redeco of the Leader-class toy from the toyline of the very first 2007 live-action movie, this figure is set for release on July 13th as a celebration of 10 years of Live-action Transformers movies. Click on the image below to pre-order this figure for $89.90 if you wish and tell us what you think in the forums!

I'm looking forward for clear HD pictures of that 2007 Leader Optimus.
Even though the toy is flawed and not movie accurate at all, it's a great toy by itself and well worth owning.

Honestly, any collector who don't own the mold already should consider this release. Merely for the added pizazz of a special edition.

I wish it had the sword instead.

I'm glad this figure's getting a bit more love. It's not really movie-accurate, but it's still great. This is the one that got me back in the game after mistakenly thinking that I was too old for such things. I have definitely changed my tone now.

The robot's pretty cool but the truck is just so solid and heavy. It's awesome.

It should have been sold this way in the first place. Do i dare say double dipping or triple dipping? These transformers should have been sold in their premium versions right out the gecko and Optimus Prime should always be sold with a trailer. Its crazy that the trailer is being sold separately on certain versions and by third party vendors. I stopped buying transformers years ago being we are getting the shaft nowadays and the high expense is phenomenal.

Kurona wrote:The pre-order listings tonight just keep on coming, as online retailer Robot Kingdom has one up for the Movie 1 Optimus Prime re-issue from the Transformers: Tribute line. A redeco of the Leader-class toy from the toyline of the very first 2007 live-action movie, this figure is set for release on July 13th as a celebration of 10 years of Live-action Transformers movies. Click on the image below to pre-order this figure for $89.90 if you wish and tell us what you think in the forums!

so nasty, i feel sorry for anyone who spends even a dollar towards this

Fellow Seibertronian MaverickPrime has alerted us to a review of the Transformers Tribute Optimus Prime & Orion Pax Evolution pack! The set features the deluxe War for Cybertron Optimus Prime with a new deco, and a unique version of Orion Pax: A retool of Titans Return Kup! Chefatron's review itself has comparisons between Optimus Prime to the original version of the mold, and Orion Pax with Animated Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime and Thrilling 30 Orion Pax.

Check out the video embedded below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

carytheone wrote:That just screams Target exclusive

I kinda want that Orion repaint but I don't need a second Linebacker Prime. Is the WfC OP deco any different?

Do we know where this set can be found?

Seibertron wrote:

carytheone wrote:That just screams Target exclusive

I kinda want that Orion repaint but I don't need a second Linebacker Prime. Is the WfC OP deco any different?

Do we know where this set can be found?

Yup, TF Scoure has it for $60

https://tfsource.com/transformers-tribu ... orion-pax/

MaverickPrime, think you can give us the product code for this? It should be where the bar code is on the box.

Is this set going to be sold in stores? Or just online retailers?

william-james88 wrote:
Yup, TF Scoure has it for $60

https://tfsource.com/transformers-tribu ... orion-pax/

Is this a good store to get it from for a Canadian like myself?

whip_it wrote:so nasty, i feel sorry for anyone who spends even a dollar towards this

I don't really agree.

Ok, it's absolutely not screen accurate. At all.


But it's his only issue. As a toy, it's a good toy, from the ratchet joints era, which doesn't feel hollow at all etc.

It's not like it's the first time we get a good toy not screen accurate.

whip_it wrote:

Kurona wrote:The pre-order listings tonight just keep on coming, as online retailer Robot Kingdom has one up for the Movie 1 Optimus Prime re-issue from the Transformers: Tribute line. A redeco of the Leader-class toy from the toyline of the very first 2007 live-action movie, this figure is set for release on July 13th as a celebration of 10 years of Live-action Transformers movies. Click on the image below to pre-order this figure for $89.90 if you wish and tell us what you think in the forums!

so nasty, i feel sorry for anyone who spends even a dollar towards this

Why?

He's not 100% screen accurate sure but he's a decent toy for what he was back in 2007.

Maybe not $89.90 decent but still well worth a regular purchase. $40 to $50 bucks worth easily.

That Leader Prime is the only Movie Prime I own (well, OK, I have EMOP, but...) and while I'm not a movie fan, I adore that toy. It is a cool symbol of the switch in design from the Cybertron line to the first movie toys. It's design carry's over so many things that make the Cybertron toys great toys.
It may not seem great to the die hard movie fans, but if you are a fan of how well designed toys are made, it's a magnificent toy.

Deadput wrote:

william-james88 wrote:
Yup, TF Scoure has it for $60

https://tfsource.com/transformers-tribu ... orion-pax/

Is this a good store to get it from for a Canadian like myself?

nope probably one of the worst for Canadians.
You have to deal with the exchange and duty fees and the very expensive shipping so far were you I would wait to see if some Asian eBay stores have this instead. That was the best way to get some of the platinum sets.

Hm, nope that Orion is pretty ugly.

Cobotron wrote:That Leader Prime is the only Movie Prime I own (well, OK, I have EMOP, but...) and while I'm not a movie fan, I adore that toy. It is a cool symbol of the switch in design from the Cybertron line to the first movie toys. It's design carry's over so many things that make the Cybertron toys great toys.
It may not seem great to the die hard movie fans, but if you are a fan of how well designed toys are made, it's a magnificent toy.

I agree completely. Also, RUBBER TIRES!
I own the Premium version so I've no need for that one. Still, anyone who is not rigid in their TF collecting habits and want some oddballs here and there, that leader OP is a solid purchase.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Cobotron wrote:That Leader Prime is the only Movie Prime I own (well, OK, I have EMOP, but...) and while I'm not a movie fan, I adore that toy. It is a cool symbol of the switch in design from the Cybertron line to the first movie toys. It's design carry's over so many things that make the Cybertron toys great toys.
It may not seem great to the die hard movie fans, but if you are a fan of how well designed toys are made, it's a magnificent toy.

I agree completely. Also, RUBBER TIRES!
I own the Premium version so I've no need for that one. Still, anyone who is not rigid in their TF collecting habits and want some oddballs here and there, that leader OP is a solid purchase.

I've got an entire shelf of oddballs, might as well add another well, that's assuming it isn't more than a kidney and 3 fingers.

Terrsolpix wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Cobotron wrote:That Leader Prime is the only Movie Prime I own (well, OK, I have EMOP, but...) and while I'm not a movie fan, I adore that toy. It is a cool symbol of the switch in design from the Cybertron line to the first movie toys. It's design carry's over so many things that make the Cybertron toys great toys.
It may not seem great to the die hard movie fans, but if you are a fan of how well designed toys are made, it's a magnificent toy.

I agree completely. Also, RUBBER TIRES!
I own the Premium version so I've no need for that one. Still, anyone who is not rigid in their TF collecting habits and want some oddballs here and there, that leader OP is a solid purchase.

I've got an entire shelf of oddballs, might as well add another well, that's assuming it isn't more than a kidney and 3 fingers.

Still, THAT particular edition is a clear luxury. The original can be found for cheap and even the shinier Premium version is reasonably priced.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:MaverickPrime, think you can give us the product code for this? It should be where the bar code is on the box.

Sorry mate, I just alerted the news crew, the one who has it is Chefatron

I still really like the Takara/Argos Nightwatch Prime - so I'm not averse to that mould overall. It's a better toy than the Protoform is anyway.

One again, Cherafron is the first kid on the block to review a TF product. Namely the Evolution of Optimus Prime set:

-Kanrabat- wrote:One again, Cherafron is the first kid on the block to review a TF product. Namely the Evolution of Optimus Prime set:

This was newsed two days ago..

Damn. I'm late...

I'm currently on the same state as the reviewer after this vid.

I planned to resell the WFC prime as I already have the original, but damn, it looks so damn good in this video.. I'll probably keep it.

That tribute leader prime. I wish it had the sword too, and I agree it is a great mold. I absolutely love it.

There's more! Directly from the floor at San Diego Comic Con 2017, site owner Seibertron is providing us images of the display area at the Hasbro booth - featuring so far some older reveals from existing toylines. In this post, we cover the Transformers Tribute toyline! Covering 'evolutions' in old design and new, featuring older and newer incarnations of the same character, we see the likes of Optimus Prime in his 2007 Leader class toy (but nothing on the deluxe 2pack we have already seen in stores).

These are only the initial images, of course, expect the full Seibertron.com treatment as the event continues across the weekend, with more toy images, the Hasbro Breakfast Press event Thursday morning, panel coverage on Friday and Saturday, and follow-ups with official images and more!

Looking forward to see clearer images of that '07 Optimus. I don't think he'll be prettier than the stellar Premium version though.

I really love that Leader Prime. It's funny he gets more chrome than the Leader Prime of TLK (which did get chrome in AOE)

The sought after Transformers Tribute Optimus Prime Evolution set, featuring a Titans Return Orion Pax, has now been found on Amazon. And not just Amazon.com, but Amazon Japan as well. While the Japanese listing is a preorder, the American listing is now live and you can purhase this Prime eligible set for $29.99. This was brought to our attention by RodimusConvoy13. Will any of you be getting this set? Let us know in the forums!

Got one. Thanks for the heads-up.

Just nabbed one, thanks for the heads up.
Man, I feel bad for anyone that already paid $60 from the 3rd party online retailers.

Nah, I'm good thanks. These look kinda junky to me. Wouldn't mind the other deluxe two pack that has DotM Deluxe Prima and 2007 Protoform Prime though.