Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com

Friday, February 15th, 2008 2:24PM CST

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Botcon.com has been updated again today with a new image of the Botcon exclusive figure, Optimus Prime, in vehicle mode. The most noticeable details, previously unknown, are a crooked Autobot symbol on the side of the truck, green headlights, and the phrase "'TIL ALL ARE GONE!" on the side of the wind vane. Continue to check out Seibertron.com and Botcon.com as more updates regarding this year's convention are revealed.

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Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632703)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:25pm CST

http://www.botcon.com/08figures.cfm

I think I like it. It's good to see he's not an all black version.

"Till all are gone." Nice.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632706)
Posted by emeraldbeacon on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:28pm CST

I don't know. This seems more like "Zombie Optimus Prime" than "Evil Optimus Prime"... but that's just me.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632708)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:31pm CST

"Till all are gone" thats freakin sweet.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632709)
Posted by horus on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:32pm CST

'till all are gone.. LOL
nice one! :grin:

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632711)
Posted by Solrac333 on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:34pm CST

Not feeling the Evil Prime. What if they had painted him like the movie Prime with flames?

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632712)
Posted by Bed Bugs on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:34pm CST

Counterpunch wrote:http://www.botcon.com/08figures.cfm

I think I like it. It's good to see he's not an all black version.

"Till all are gone." Nice.

It was a close race, but I beat ya by a minute. :wink:

You get an "A+" for effort, hence the news credit though. :wink:

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632714)
Posted by TFBuyer on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:35pm CST

Idunno...just doesn't look right. The slogan is clever, but does it need to be plastered on the figure? The 'bot sign is nice, but it just feels...weird overall.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632715)
Posted by TheMuffin on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:36pm CST

That is. AWESOME! God Prime is finally a badass. I am really starting to like him as a war torn evil Autobot.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632717)
Posted by First Gen on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:38pm CST

"I evil Optimus will defeat your goodness Good Megatron, for my evilness is greater than your goodness is good".

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632719)
Posted by First Gen on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:40pm CST

TFBuyer wrote:Idunno...just doesn't look right. The slogan is clever, but does it need to be plastered on the figure? The 'bot sign is nice, but it just feels...weird overall.

Thats because your looking at Cybertron's greatest Autobot, one who stands inviolate and uncorruptable, as a bad guy.

I'd like to have him JUST cause of that. Its not Scourge, its not Nemesis Prime, but OP HIMSELF thats evil.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632722)
Posted by heltskelt on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:43pm CST

He's so evil he stole Cybertron's Dirt Boss' ugly color scheme... at least it wasn't his cyber planet key feature #-o

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632723)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:44pm CST

Wonder if this might start to change some opinions...

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632724)
Posted by Chaoslock on February 15th, 2008 @ 2:45pm CST

I will be really interested in the botcon story this year. The figures are a meh, but the story of why Op had gone crazy, or just he started as a bad guy could be really interesting if done right.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632747)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:13pm CST

I'm still saying that version of the autobot logo shouldn't be on it

There eveil the logo isof a wise looking face

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632750)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:16pm CST

Counterpunch wrote:Wonder if this might start to change some opinions...

lol.. counterpunch.. you make me laugh :grin:

in all seriousness.. this figure just got 10 times more WIN. I love it!

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632761)
Posted by Air Commander Starscream on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:25pm CST

Very interesting. I really like him in robot mode but I am a bit iffy on his Alt mode, to much of a solid color but I am sure it will grow on me. I really like the torn look to him though.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632763)
Posted by Geekee1 on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:26pm CST

Counterpunch wrote:Wonder if this might start to change some opinions...

Changed mine. The vehicle mode really makes this one, I'm digging it now.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632767)
Posted by Prime Evil on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:36pm CST

The bot mode was good for me. Nothing to spectacular, but the alt mode is great. You can really see the weathering/damage he's taken. I forgot a lot of the fandom didn't know the Tag line "Till All Are Gone" Doh!

Hey, underneath the pic, there's a mention that another pic from the set will go up later on today!!

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632773)
Posted by TFBuyer on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:43pm CST

First Gen wrote:
TFBuyer wrote:Idunno...just doesn't look right. The slogan is clever, but does it need to be plastered on the figure? The 'bot sign is nice, but it just feels...weird overall.

Thats because your looking at Cybertron's greatest Autobot, one who stands inviolate and uncorruptable, as a bad guy.

I'd like to have him JUST cause of that. Its not Scourge, its not Nemesis Prime, but OP HIMSELF thats evil.

Maybe that's it...I must just be a creature of habit, I suppose. The mold itself is still awesome, so I'm not completely turned off....the purple is just...really PURPLE. Ah well, bring on the other figs and I may snag a boxed set yet...

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632776)
Posted by shortround on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:44pm CST

I still don't get how people know this is any alternate universe story line. But prime is looking great even in truck mode couldn't botcon be going for a zombie version of the autobots.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632789)
Posted by darkqueen01 on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:57pm CST

I laughed when I read "Till Are Are Gone." Is that the reaction that the creators were going for? *giggles*

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632790)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 15th, 2008 @ 3:57pm CST

It looks like they tried to hard to look like they wheren't trying that hard at all.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632809)
Posted by Ultra Magnus on February 15th, 2008 @ 4:11pm CST

That's actually kinda Scary! EEEEntarestiiing....
:-?

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632819)
Posted by Tigertrack on February 15th, 2008 @ 4:18pm CST

Couldn't this just be evil Ultra Magnus too? DW, you suck for that!

Like the slogan detail, can't wait to see his motto.

"Peace through destruction!" something along those lines, or "death is the right of all sentient beings."

:-?

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632859)
Posted by 1337W422102 on February 15th, 2008 @ 5:16pm CST

"This just keeps getting weirder and weirder!" /Rattrap

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632914)
Posted by jacksonspade on February 15th, 2008 @ 6:28pm CST

That's pretty cool, actually. Maybe I have blinders on because it's my first botcon, but so far I'm ok with Prime and Gold Bug!

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632918)
Posted by zemper on February 15th, 2008 @ 6:34pm CST

looks G2-ish to me. that graffiti reminds me of the G2 green camo Megatron's bumper sticker while the color reminds me of G2 Hero Megatron.

:MAX:

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632929)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on February 15th, 2008 @ 6:47pm CST

Counterpunch wrote:Wonder if this might start to change some opinions...

Nope.. Not mine.. IMHO last years was the best Botcon set yet (I am partial to the coneheads and seekers)..

With the money I will save buy not purchasing this set I can finally get my Tie Pilot armor.. :grin:

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632933)
Posted by 1337W422102 on February 15th, 2008 @ 6:53pm CST

zemper wrote:looks G2-ish to me. that graffiti reminds me of the G2 green camo Megatron's bumper sticker while the color reminds me of G2 Hero Megatron.

It pleases me to know I'm not the only one who's getting a G2 vibe from this figure. I facepalm when I think of that 'Megatron Rules!' sticker...

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632987)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on February 15th, 2008 @ 7:41pm CST

1337W422102 wrote:
zemper wrote:looks G2-ish to me. that graffiti reminds me of the G2 green camo Megatron's bumper sticker while the color reminds me of G2 Hero Megatron.

It pleases me to know I'm not the only one who's getting a G2 vibe from this figure. I facepalm when I think of that 'Megatron Rules!' sticker...

Ugh... Those stickers absolutely sucked ass.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (632990)
Posted by 1337W422102 on February 15th, 2008 @ 7:48pm CST

Cyber Bishop wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:
zemper wrote:looks G2-ish to me. that graffiti reminds me of the G2 green camo Megatron's bumper sticker while the color reminds me of G2 Hero Megatron.

It pleases me to know I'm not the only one who's getting a G2 vibe from this figure. I facepalm when I think of that 'Megatron Rules!' sticker...

Ugh... Those stickers absolutely sucked ass.

Tell me about it. I tried removing them and it only resulted in a bigger mess.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (633030)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on February 15th, 2008 @ 9:06pm CST

I see where people are saying it seems more "zombie",
but that's still pretty cool.
And I'm not even a fan of the color purple.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (633056)
Posted by Autobot Snake Eyes on February 15th, 2008 @ 9:39pm CST

"Till all are gone!"

That looks sweet.

I cant wait to see the goody two shoes Screamer.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (633058)
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on February 15th, 2008 @ 9:41pm CST

i like the phrase and it also makes him look kind of crazy.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (633167)
Posted by Craven Knight on February 16th, 2008 @ 12:11am CST

Zombie Prime! Awesome, I wish I could get one.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (633250)
Posted by DeadPool69 on February 16th, 2008 @ 3:15am CST

So....Optimus Prime has taken to scratching slogans in his paint job when no ones looking? Not that surprising, I'd probably feel the need to cut myself if I got stuck with that color scheme.....

*waits patiently for BBTS Nemesis Prime preorders to open, so that he can buy a color scheme that doesn't turn Optimus into an idiot*

I can really see the 'Megatron Rules' vibe out of this...

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (633355)
Posted by zemper on February 16th, 2008 @ 6:49am CST

1337W422102 wrote:
Cyber Bishop wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:It pleases me to know I'm not the only one who's getting a G2 vibe from this figure. I facepalm when I think of that 'Megatron Rules!' sticker...

Ugh... Those stickers absolutely sucked ass.

Tell me about it. I tried removing them and it only resulted in a bigger mess.

heh, G2 grognards eh?

i once had an opportunity to buy a G2 Megatron (green one) for cheap, but that bumper sticker really, really ruined it for me. in short? the deal didn't go through. no big loss though as i'd rather get the G2 Hero Version (which completely eludes me up to this day). much more poseable and less of the suck.

:MAX:

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (633483)
Posted by 1337W422102 on February 16th, 2008 @ 9:25am CST

zemper wrote:i once had an opportunity to buy a G2 Megatron (green one) for cheap, but that bumper sticker really, really ruined it for me. in short? the deal didn't go through. no big loss though as i'd rather get the G2 Hero Version (which completely eludes me up to this day). much more poseable and less of the suck.

The Hero Megs isn't so bad, put the purple and the blue are ugly. Combine that with the Black Triangle Camo and you have more of a Gay Pride parade float than the tank mode of the Decepticon leader...
At least the air pressure missle works well, and it's still compatible with today's Nerf ammo.

Re: Vehicle mode pic of Botcon "Evil Optimus Prime" now up at Botcon.com (634367)
Posted by darkqueen01 on February 16th, 2008 @ 10:04pm CST

Satan's Camaro wrote:I cant wait to see the goody two shoes Screamer.

Oh ditto on that point. It's going to be the last pic that is released, too.

Oh the waiting! I will certainly enjoy seeing the color scheme they come up with.

I wonder what Megatron's theme would be? *Aimlessly wanders away to ponder*