Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime
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Our friend chuckdawg1999 brings us another review this week, and moving away from the simplified lines of Age of Extinction, treats us to a good look at the chromeful Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime! Check out the review and his thoughts below.
One of the last figures released in Japan for their Age of Extinction line Armor Knight Optimus Prime is fantastic retool/redeco of the Leader Class figure. The new parts, including a new head with face changing gimmick, sport a fantastic metallic paint job that just pops. If you've waited until now to buy an Optimus Prime figure this is the one to get.
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Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626643)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on December 3rd, 2014 @ 6:32am CST
Posted by BERSEKAEL on December 3rd, 2014 @ 6:32am CST
Nice review, very detailed transformation explanation! I like this new Prime, the head sculpt and color apps are just right. I wish they could do something else with that backpack and get metallic weapons instead of those yellow ones, I am not 100% happy with it, besides seems to be the best AoE movie prime for now, I might go for it too. 
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626695)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 3rd, 2014 @ 10:19am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on December 3rd, 2014 @ 10:19am CST
I got my AD-31 today! The paint job is fantastic! But I'm surprised that they left the rear set of tankers blue. And I guess the bottom steps under the doors. What's up with that?
I like that the cab is kind of almost in scale with Galvatron.
And all the small details like tiny Autobot symbols on the hubcaps.
AD-31 has got some back kibble on him! I knew that, but still, when you actually hold it in hand..
Heh, wish it were possible to shrink it down and store inside his back like in the movie. Too bad, he actually has a nice back underneath all the truck kibble.
Btw, any one else find it amusing that you can sheath the sword on the truck backpack as if it were his actual back?
But otherwise it's a good looking robot mode.
And I think the AoE head design is a huge improvement over the first 3 movies. Somehow it looks closer to the cartoon now.
I like how it pops out during transformation.
The ability to hold the sword with two hands is one of my favourite features about this figure. Not sure about the orange but I ordered another set of weapons for cheap (of the pre retooled mold) to paint silver.
I like that the cab is kind of almost in scale with Galvatron.
And all the small details like tiny Autobot symbols on the hubcaps.
AD-31 has got some back kibble on him! I knew that, but still, when you actually hold it in hand..
Heh, wish it were possible to shrink it down and store inside his back like in the movie. Too bad, he actually has a nice back underneath all the truck kibble.
Btw, any one else find it amusing that you can sheath the sword on the truck backpack as if it were his actual back?
But otherwise it's a good looking robot mode.
And I think the AoE head design is a huge improvement over the first 3 movies. Somehow it looks closer to the cartoon now.
I like how it pops out during transformation.
The ability to hold the sword with two hands is one of my favourite features about this figure. Not sure about the orange but I ordered another set of weapons for cheap (of the pre retooled mold) to paint silver.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626697)
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 10:23am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 10:23am CST
very nice pics!
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626698)
Posted by dragons on December 3rd, 2014 @ 10:24am CST
Posted by dragons on December 3rd, 2014 @ 10:24am CST
thanks for review I fast forward past articulation parts those parts don't interst me no matter whos reviewing figure all transfromers move same to me some waist and ab crunch but past that they all move same depending on there class
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626716)
Posted by KirbyForce1 on December 3rd, 2014 @ 11:06am CST
Posted by KirbyForce1 on December 3rd, 2014 @ 11:06am CST
Do you guys just not like any reviewer who isn't Chuck? Because whenever I submit a news post saying that another reviewer has reviewed a certain figure before him, you just seem to ignore it. What's the deal, huh? 
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626718)
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 11:11am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 11:11am CST
dude take a pill. instead of routinely exploding in these threads about your news, why not email news@seibertron.com directly and ask them?KirbyForce1 wrote:Do you guys just not like any reviewer who isn't Chuck? Because whenever I submit a news post saying that another reviewer has reviewed a certain figure before him, you just seem to ignore it. What's the deal, huh?
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626729)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 3rd, 2014 @ 11:50am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 3rd, 2014 @ 11:50am CST
Maybe they're just not receiving your news submissions. Awhile back, there was an issue between my email address and the Seibertron news system that somehow prevented the news staff from receiving any of the news submissions that I was sending them, so you might be in a similar situation. Since they were able to fix the issue I had, maybe talk to the staff about it and see if your news submissions have been going through or not.KirbyForce1 wrote:Do you guys just not like any reviewer who isn't Chuck? Because whenever I submit a news post saying that another reviewer has reviewed a certain figure before him, you just seem to ignore it. What's the deal, huh?
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626755)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 3rd, 2014 @ 12:38pm CST
Thank you!
Posted by Cyberpath on December 3rd, 2014 @ 12:38pm CST
shajaki wrote:very nice pics!
Thank you!
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626773)
Posted by Evil Eye on December 3rd, 2014 @ 1:33pm CST
Posted by Evil Eye on December 3rd, 2014 @ 1:33pm CST
That looks nice. Now if only Dr Wu would make a replacement backpack that folds up a bit better...with a sculpt and paintjob that nice it seems a waste not to upgrade it to be as good as possible.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626775)
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 1:37pm CST
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 1:37pm CST
make a new backpack? thats the entire alt mode.Delta Magnus wrote:That looks nice. Now if only Dr Wu would make a replacement backpack that folds up a bit better...with a sculpt and paintjob that nice it seems a waste not to upgrade it to be as good as possible.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626777)
Posted by Evil Eye on December 3rd, 2014 @ 1:40pm CST
Posted by Evil Eye on December 3rd, 2014 @ 1:40pm CST
Well not the entire backpack, obviously (if you did the vehicle mode would be a horrible mess of cracks and hinges). I'm talking about that 1 really big piece with the wheels, gas tanks and the like on it- I feel a replacement that folded up better could be made without compromising alt mode stability.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626860)
Posted by megatronus on December 3rd, 2014 @ 5:25pm CST
Isn't that more the First Edition OP? I've seen pics where they take the cab kibble off Optimus, and you get a complete Optimus and a complete cab. Now THAT'S crazy.
Posted by megatronus on December 3rd, 2014 @ 5:25pm CST
shajaki wrote:make a new backpack? thats the entire alt mode.Delta Magnus wrote:That looks nice. Now if only Dr Wu would make a replacement backpack that folds up a bit better...with a sculpt and paintjob that nice it seems a waste not to upgrade it to be as good as possible.
Isn't that more the First Edition OP? I've seen pics where they take the cab kibble off Optimus, and you get a complete Optimus and a complete cab. Now THAT'S crazy.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626870)
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 6:05pm CST
Posted by shajaki on December 3rd, 2014 @ 6:05pm CST
true, but leader OP isnt that much of a step up. the only truck kibble not on his back is: wheel calves, skirt, and shoulders. so itd take more work than its worth to integrate that backpack better. you might as well make a whole new toy. which no 3P would do.megatronus wrote:Isn't that more the First Edition OP? I've seen pics where they take the cab kibble off Optimus, and you get a complete Optimus and a complete cab. Now THAT'S crazy.shajaki wrote:make a new backpack? thats the entire alt mode.Delta Magnus wrote:That looks nice. Now if only Dr Wu would make a replacement backpack that folds up a bit better...with a sculpt and paintjob that nice it seems a waste not to upgrade it to be as good as possible.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1626891)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 3rd, 2014 @ 7:57pm CST
BTW, did you know you can UNHIDGE the sword holder from Optimus's backpack and set it diagonally to store the sword the proper way?
Also, I got my AD-31 for roughly 100$ shipped. No regret because that Prime is as premium as Takara's Buster OP (Jetfire 2pack version). Yeah, I kinda have my buyer remorse in the form of a 60$+ from TrU Hasbro leader AoE OP. Still, it's nice to have him just to show the huge differences between the regular version and the AD-31 one.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 3rd, 2014 @ 7:57pm CST
Cyberpath wrote:shajaki wrote:very nice pics!
Thank you!
BTW, did you know you can UNHIDGE the sword holder from Optimus's backpack and set it diagonally to store the sword the proper way?
Also, I got my AD-31 for roughly 100$ shipped. No regret because that Prime is as premium as Takara's Buster OP (Jetfire 2pack version). Yeah, I kinda have my buyer remorse in the form of a 60$+ from TrU Hasbro leader AoE OP. Still, it's nice to have him just to show the huge differences between the regular version and the AD-31 one.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1627013)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 4th, 2014 @ 10:31am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on December 4th, 2014 @ 10:31am CST
Here's the back underneath the truck kibble:
How do you do that?
I got AD31 for $65 shipped. I was able to snag one when HLJ updated their stock on the day before the release. Was checking the product page frequently for an opportunity, heh.
-Kanrabat- wrote:BTW, did you know you can UNHIDGE the sword holder from Optimus's backpack and set it diagonally to store the sword the proper way?
How do you do that?
-Kanrabat- wrote:Also, I got my AD-31 for roughly 100$ shipped. No regret because that Prime is as premium as Takara's Buster OP (Jetfire 2pack version). Yeah, I kinda have my buyer remorse in the form of a 60$+ from TrU Hasbro leader AoE OP. Still, it's nice to have him just to show the huge differences between the regular version and the AD-31 one.
I got AD31 for $65 shipped. I was able to snag one when HLJ updated their stock on the day before the release. Was checking the product page frequently for an opportunity, heh.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1627035)
Posted by Peridot on December 4th, 2014 @ 11:30am CST
Posted by Peridot on December 4th, 2014 @ 11:30am CST
How does he look next to Voyager Galvatron in robot mode?
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1627079)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 4th, 2014 @ 2:27pm CST
I show how in my video. basically the loop hooks into the frame, I find it easier to gently bend one of the panels out of the way to free it, then it rotates up on a double hinge that raises it up and angles it slightly.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 4th, 2014 @ 2:27pm CST
Cyberpath wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:BTW, did you know you can UNHIDGE the sword holder from Optimus's backpack and set it diagonally to store the sword the proper way?
How do you do that?
I show how in my video. basically the loop hooks into the frame, I find it easier to gently bend one of the panels out of the way to free it, then it rotates up on a double hinge that raises it up and angles it slightly.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1627149)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 4th, 2014 @ 5:03pm CST
Posted by Cyberpath on December 4th, 2014 @ 5:03pm CST
Metro Prime wrote:How does he look next to Voyager Galvatron in robot mode?
Thanks!chuckdawg1999 wrote:I show how in my video. basically the loop hooks into the frame, I find it easier to gently bend one of the panels out of the way to free it, then it rotates up on a double hinge that raises it up and angles it slightly.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1627201)
Posted by Peridot on December 4th, 2014 @ 8:23pm CST
FFFFFFT
HAHAHAHAHA
HE'S SO TINY NEXT TO PRIME
Why couldn't Hasbro give us a Voyager, gosh dang it?!
Posted by Peridot on December 4th, 2014 @ 8:23pm CST
Cyberpath wrote:Metro Prime wrote:How does he look next to Voyager Galvatron in robot mode?Thanks!chuckdawg1999 wrote:I show how in my video. basically the loop hooks into the frame, I find it easier to gently bend one of the panels out of the way to free it, then it rotates up on a double hinge that raises it up and angles it slightly.
FFFFFFT
HAHAHAHAHA
HE'S SO TINY NEXT TO PRIME
Why couldn't Hasbro give us a Voyager, gosh dang it?!
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1627214)
Posted by megatronus on December 4th, 2014 @ 9:44pm CST
You mean like this voyager?
Posted by megatronus on December 4th, 2014 @ 9:44pm CST
Metro Prime wrote:Cyberpath wrote:Metro Prime wrote:How does he look next to Voyager Galvatron in robot mode?Thanks!chuckdawg1999 wrote:I show how in my video. basically the loop hooks into the frame, I find it easier to gently bend one of the panels out of the way to free it, then it rotates up on a double hinge that raises it up and angles it slightly.
FFFFFFT
HAHAHAHAHA
HE'S SO TINY NEXT TO PRIME
Why couldn't Hasbro give us a Voyager, gosh dang it?!
You mean like this voyager?
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1627265)
Posted by p4t on December 5th, 2014 @ 3:21am CST
Posted by p4t on December 5th, 2014 @ 3:21am CST
Dissapointed, although i want to try to remold it with a 1:38/1:36 (whatever scale bumblebee is in camaro mode) red and black (or i would then repaint the diecast car) pagani Huayra
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1627270)
Posted by p4t on December 5th, 2014 @ 4:06am CST
Posted by p4t on December 5th, 2014 @ 4:06am CST
I just bought a Lost age Crosshairs today in Jakarta, I think it is 100 times better than the hasbro version.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1627273)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 5th, 2014 @ 4:33am CST
Welcome to Seibertron!
Next time, try to post all what you have to say in only one post.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 5th, 2014 @ 4:33am CST
P4t wrote:I just bought a Lost age Crosshairs today in Jakarta, I think it is 100 times better than the hasbro version.
Welcome to Seibertron!
Next time, try to post all what you have to say in only one post.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628087)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on December 8th, 2014 @ 6:31am CST
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on December 8th, 2014 @ 6:31am CST
Takara Tomy has announced a new campaign called the Temenos Sword Present Campaign. Exclusive to Toys "R" Us Japan where you can get a limited edition Temenos sword for buying 3000 yen of Transformers product. There is no end time to this campaign but the Temenos sword is limited to 6000 pieces. The image shows the sword being wielded by Armor Knight Optimus Prime, Battle Command Optimus Prime or even the Takara rusty Evasion Mode Optimus Prime.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628088)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on December 8th, 2014 @ 6:40am CST
Posted by Lockdownhunter on December 8th, 2014 @ 6:40am CST
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628094)
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on December 8th, 2014 @ 7:03am CST
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on December 8th, 2014 @ 7:03am CST
those swords look beautiful
unless my eyes deceive me those swords should be able to be carried by both Prid Prime and BH prime Prid/ AM Nemesis / BH Magnus and for giggles a majority of UT figures
unless my eyes deceive me those swords should be able to be carried by both Prid Prime and BH prime Prid/ AM Nemesis / BH Magnus and for giggles a majority of UT figures
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628104)
Posted by shajaki on December 8th, 2014 @ 8:15am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 8th, 2014 @ 8:15am CST
yummy. ill be watching ebay for those.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628111)
Posted by megatronus on December 8th, 2014 @ 8:36am CST
Posted by megatronus on December 8th, 2014 @ 8:36am CST
Ugh, these will be expensive to get.
It's always annoying when these things are 'free' in Japan.
It's always annoying when these things are 'free' in Japan.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628147)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 8th, 2014 @ 10:38am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 8th, 2014 @ 10:38am CST
The name of this one is "Temenos Sword Present Campaign".
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628162)
Posted by shajaki on December 8th, 2014 @ 11:13am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 8th, 2014 @ 11:13am CST
maybe not. i recall getting my vector oracle for 25-30 shipped off ebay. thats close to what DrWu's go for. just gotta find them before they become scarce.megatronus wrote:Ugh, these will be expensive to get.
It's always annoying when these things are 'free' in Japan.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628177)
Posted by megatronus on December 8th, 2014 @ 11:32am CST
I consider $25 expensive, when the Japanese fans get to buy $25 worth of stuff and then get this for free.
Oh well. That's the way the cookie crumbles. Honestly can't complain too badly; us North American fans have it pretty good compared to some other parts of the world.
Posted by megatronus on December 8th, 2014 @ 11:32am CST
shajaki wrote:maybe not. i recall getting my vector oracle for 25-30 shipped off ebay. thats close to what DrWu's go for. just gotta find them before they become scarce.megatronus wrote:Ugh, these will be expensive to get.
It's always annoying when these things are 'free' in Japan.
I consider $25 expensive, when the Japanese fans get to buy $25 worth of stuff and then get this for free.
Oh well. That's the way the cookie crumbles. Honestly can't complain too badly; us North American fans have it pretty good compared to some other parts of the world.
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Posted by shajaki on December 8th, 2014 @ 11:41am CST
"25 bucks for a 2 inch plastic sword. s'wrong with that?"
Posted by shajaki on December 8th, 2014 @ 11:41am CST
yeahh.. i thought about that after i posted.megatronus wrote:I consider $25 expensive, when the Japanese fans get to buy $25 worth of stuff and then get this for free.shajaki wrote:maybe not. i recall getting my vector oracle for 25-30 shipped off ebay. thats close to what DrWu's go for. just gotta find them before they become scarce.megatronus wrote:Ugh, these will be expensive to get.
It's always annoying when these things are 'free' in Japan.
Oh well. That's the way the cookie crumbles. Honestly can't complain too badly; us North American fans have it pretty good compared to some other parts of the world.
"25 bucks for a 2 inch plastic sword. s'wrong with that?"
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Posted by KnightAero on December 8th, 2014 @ 1:19pm CST
Posted by KnightAero on December 8th, 2014 @ 1:19pm CST
This seems late to the party... Considering how many variations of this sword we have already form Hasbro & Takara... Not to mention 3rd Party version...
At $25.00 I would simply go make myself one and print it via Sculpteo or another printer...
At $25.00 I would simply go make myself one and print it via Sculpteo or another printer...
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Posted by Nemesis Destron on December 8th, 2014 @ 5:40pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Destron on December 8th, 2014 @ 5:40pm CST
"There can be only one"....sorry it just popped into mind. 
Anyway this does look cool and I may have to keep my eyes out for one...'nuff said!
Anyway this does look cool and I may have to keep my eyes out for one...'nuff said!
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Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 8th, 2014 @ 11:41pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 8th, 2014 @ 11:41pm CST
That is exactly the same sculpt for this special edition Terminos sword as the new one that comes with AD-31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime, correct? Well, at least there is a relatively easy way to get a non-orange official version of the sword without resorting to customizing it yourself.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 9th, 2014 @ 4:20am CST
I LOVE my AD-31 Op, but those bright orange weapons are gaudy as hell. Maybe it was done on purpose to sell those weapons. Sigh... and I'm one of those sucker who will have to hunt them down.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 9th, 2014 @ 4:20am CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:That is exactly the same sculpt for this special edition Terminos sword as the new one that comes with AD-31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime, correct? Well, at least there is a relatively easy way to get a non-orange official version of the sword without resorting to customizing it yourself.
I LOVE my AD-31 Op, but those bright orange weapons are gaudy as hell. Maybe it was done on purpose to sell those weapons. Sigh... and I'm one of those sucker who will have to hunt them down.
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Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 9th, 2014 @ 12:18pm CST
Don't worry. You'll have good company!
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 9th, 2014 @ 12:18pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:That is exactly the same sculpt for this special edition Terminos sword as the new one that comes with AD-31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime, correct? Well, at least there is a relatively easy way to get a non-orange official version of the sword without resorting to customizing it yourself.
I LOVE my AD-31 Op, but those bright orange weapons are gaudy as hell. Maybe it was done on purpose to sell those weapons. Sigh... and I'm one of those sucker who will have to hunt them down.
Don't worry. You'll have good company!
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Posted by Autobot032 on December 10th, 2014 @ 7:03am CST
Posted by Autobot032 on December 10th, 2014 @ 7:03am CST
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Sporting a new darker camo design, both in terms of paint apps and plastic color, this Hound will be highly coveted by collectors driven by accuracy, but with the set being a limited release of 3000 pieces and a Japan only release, chances are he's going to be rather difficult to obtain, as well as costly. The set's current pricing is $108.00 USD! You can see the Amazon.jp ordering page by clicking here.
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Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628712)
Posted by crimsondeception on December 10th, 2014 @ 7:46am CST
I actually think the Dr. Wu sword looks better than this. Has that nice orange glow to it that makes the sword looks heated. But I probably will spend money to get that sword since it looks cool when you pose him to look like that scene "Today you stand with us or... you stand against me..."
However if they blow up to be 50$ for it, not gonna happen. You'd pretty much be paying for their transformers at that point.
Posted by crimsondeception on December 10th, 2014 @ 7:46am CST
shajaki wrote:maybe not. i recall getting my vector oracle for 25-30 shipped off ebay. thats close to what DrWu's go for. just gotta find them before they become scarce.megatronus wrote:Ugh, these will be expensive to get.
It's always annoying when these things are 'free' in Japan.
I actually think the Dr. Wu sword looks better than this. Has that nice orange glow to it that makes the sword looks heated. But I probably will spend money to get that sword since it looks cool when you pose him to look like that scene "Today you stand with us or... you stand against me..."
However if they blow up to be 50$ for it, not gonna happen. You'd pretty much be paying for their transformers at that point.
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Posted by megatronus on December 10th, 2014 @ 8:35am CST
Posted by megatronus on December 10th, 2014 @ 8:35am CST
All you need to do is give him a red deco and an ironhide head, and Kapow! IDW-esque Ironhide.
Hope Hasbro or the Club does that one day...
Hope Hasbro or the Club does that one day...
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1628993)
Posted by Peridot on December 11th, 2014 @ 5:22am CST
The Club isn't allowed to use on-screen movie designs since they're partially owned by Paramount. Toy-only designs like Skyhammer are alright, though.
Posted by Peridot on December 11th, 2014 @ 5:22am CST
megatronus wrote:All you need to do is give him a red deco and an ironhide head, and Kapow! IDW-esque Ironhide.
Hope Hasbro or the Club does that one day...
The Club isn't allowed to use on-screen movie designs since they're partially owned by Paramount. Toy-only designs like Skyhammer are alright, though.
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Posted by william-james88 on December 13th, 2014 @ 11:12am CST
Dont know about you guys, but I am really not fond of the deco we got with the standars hasbro release of Hound. The autobot 5 pack and this version are far too expensive for me so I chose the reprolabel alternative. I actually think it works really well as a cheap alternative. Here is what it looks like:
Posted by william-james88 on December 13th, 2014 @ 11:12am CST
LOST Cybertronian wrote:Thanks to the @TF_pr Twitter account, we get a new image of the Hound figure included with upcoming Amazon Japan exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray release. This image looks like a much darker green than the previous promotional image. This set is scheduled for release December 10.
Dont know about you guys, but I am really not fond of the deco we got with the standars hasbro release of Hound. The autobot 5 pack and this version are far too expensive for me so I chose the reprolabel alternative. I actually think it works really well as a cheap alternative. Here is what it looks like:
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1629605)
Posted by shajaki on December 13th, 2014 @ 11:59am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 13th, 2014 @ 11:59am CST
i have the AU hound, and am quite satisfied. but if i were a little more hardcore with the movie figures, and he were a little less expensive, id bite.
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1630793)
Posted by shajaki on December 17th, 2014 @ 10:57am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 17th, 2014 @ 10:57am CST
Fellow seibertronian Shajaki has informed us of new photos featuring the Toysrus exclusive Legendary Temenos Sword.
This item is an upgrade for AD 31 Armour Knight Optimus Prime and is featured as a shopping incentive.
The images have been mirrored below
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1630829)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 17th, 2014 @ 12:27pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 17th, 2014 @ 12:27pm CST
shajaki, where did you get the sword? I've been searching eBay to no avail 
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 17th, 2014 @ 1:09pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 17th, 2014 @ 1:09pm CST
These aren't shajaki's pics. They're from Alfes 2010's blog.Wolfman Jake wrote:shajaki, where did you get the sword? I've been searching eBay to no avail
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1630900)
Posted by shajaki on December 17th, 2014 @ 2:24pm CST
Posted by shajaki on December 17th, 2014 @ 2:24pm CST
correctamundo! im searching as well, havent found anything yet.Sabrblade wrote:These aren't shajaki's pics. They're from Alfes 2010's blog.Wolfman Jake wrote:shajaki, where did you get the sword? I've been searching eBay to no avail
Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Movie Advanced AD31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime (1630935)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 17th, 2014 @ 3:41pm CST
Don't be shy about bragging to us all if you find something! My AD-31 Prime should be arriving from TFSource this afternoon! I can't wait to get him a "proper" sword to go with this lovingly retooled and redecoed figure!
Posted by Wolfman Jake on December 17th, 2014 @ 3:41pm CST
shajaki wrote:correctamundo! im searching as well, havent found anything yet.Sabrblade wrote:These aren't shajaki's pics. They're from Alfes 2010's blog.Wolfman Jake wrote:shajaki, where did you get the sword? I've been searching eBay to no avail
Don't be shy about bragging to us all if you find something! My AD-31 Prime should be arriving from TFSource this afternoon! I can't wait to get him a "proper" sword to go with this lovingly retooled and redecoed figure!
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Posted by Seibertron on December 17th, 2014 @ 3:53pm CST
Does anyone know where you can purchase this sword at online?
Posted by Seibertron on December 17th, 2014 @ 3:53pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:shajaki wrote:correctamundo! im searching as well, havent found anything yet.Sabrblade wrote:These aren't shajaki's pics. They're from Alfes 2010's blog.Wolfman Jake wrote:shajaki, where did you get the sword? I've been searching eBay to no avail
Don't be shy about bragging to us all if you find something! My AD-31 Prime should be arriving from TFSource this afternoon! I can't wait to get him a "proper" sword to go with this lovingly retooled and redecoed figure!
Does anyone know where you can purchase this sword at online?
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Posted by megatronus on December 17th, 2014 @ 7:58pm CST
Not yet. Looks to be a Japanese store exclusive. Us Americans will likely have to resort to eBay.
Posted by megatronus on December 17th, 2014 @ 7:58pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:shajaki wrote:correctamundo! im searching as well, havent found anything yet.Sabrblade wrote:These aren't shajaki's pics. They're from Alfes 2010's blog.Wolfman Jake wrote:shajaki, where did you get the sword? I've been searching eBay to no avail
Don't be shy about bragging to us all if you find something! My AD-31 Prime should be arriving from TFSource this afternoon! I can't wait to get him a "proper" sword to go with this lovingly retooled and redecoed figure!
Does anyone know where you can purchase this sword at online?
Not yet. Looks to be a Japanese store exclusive. Us Americans will likely have to resort to eBay.
