XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 5:46AM CDT

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Singapore based XM Studios, producers of officially licensed statues for the likes of Marvel and Top Cow, are working on a Hasbro figure too: (yet another) Optimus Prime, with a very Cybertronian/Earth hybrid looking design, and a cool display background. No other info at the moment other than the images below, but check them out!

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Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1836938)
Posted by Ravage XK on October 26th, 2016 @ 6:15am CDT

I think Prime's head looks quite evil there but overall that looks great.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1836941)
Posted by Burn on October 26th, 2016 @ 6:38am CDT

Someone's been doing his stomach crunches.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1836945)
Posted by Emerje on October 26th, 2016 @ 7:05am CDT

Meh.

If this were Superman or Spider-man this would be the most iconic version of those characters. So why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Emerje

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1836961)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on October 26th, 2016 @ 9:03am CDT

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Emerje wrote: So why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Emerje

I can see that.We all have our favored renditions of our favorite characters. To deviate from that design in many cases mars one's very personal definition of that character. As a staunch G1er I can definetely spot the obvious homage though(much like you and others no doubt.)

In my opinion, the bulky silhouette and greebling in this version represents G1 Optimus Prime as he would appear in a "real world" setting. When I see this version I can easily imagine Optimus transforming in a believable way, lumbering across the terrain with his massive frame, and that blaster of his charging up before releasing a deafening plasma blast. I especially appreciate how his aesthetics harken back to the bulkiness(blockiness?) of good ol' G1 designs.

And no I won't be getting him. :lol:

(Sideshow Collectibles Skeletor is on the way and serves as this years overpriced collectible)

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1836964)
Posted by Microraptor on October 26th, 2016 @ 9:10am CDT

He feels more like a mech suit or something to me. It does look cool though! I like the lower legs.

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Posted by Ultra Markus on October 26th, 2016 @ 11:03pm CDT

Alpha Dominus wrote:
masters-of-the-universe-skeletor-statue-200460-03.jpg
Emerje wrote: So why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Emerje

I can see that.We all have our favored renditions of our favorite characters. To deviate from that design in many cases mars one's very personal definition of that character. As a staunch G1er I can definetely spot the obvious homage though(much like you and others no doubt.)

In my opinion, the bulky silhouette and greebling in this version represents G1 Optimus Prime as he would appear in a "real world" setting. When I see this version I can easily imagine Optimus transforming in a believable way, lumbering across the terrain with his massive frame, and that blaster of his charging up before releasing a deafening plasma blast. I especially appreciate how his aesthetics harken back to the bulkiness(blockiness?) of good ol' G1 designs.

And no I won't be getting him. (Sideshow Collectibles Skeletor is on the way and serves as this years overpriced collectible)

perhaps its to give the statue so much detail that you could literally look at it for hours or have it be the center of a discussion that wows your friends when they see it :-?

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1837128)
Posted by Wolfguard on October 27th, 2016 @ 12:45am CDT

Emerje wrote:...why is it whenever companies do Transformers statues they have redesign the characters from scratch? I'll never understand that, I find it disrespectful to the source.

Not really seeing the whole "disrespect" angle here. Seems a bit over the top with regards to your describing the intentions of the creators, IMO. Obviously, they are hoping to make a profit with their rendition, as opposed to pissing people off en mass and wasting time and resources to not even break even...

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1854127)
Posted by Va'al on January 24th, 2017 @ 4:43am CST

Back in October we first saw images of the upcoming, officially licensed by Hasbro, XM Studios Optimus Prime statue - and now, thanks to the group's Facebook page, we have another batch of images to share, showing off the sheer amount of detail and size on this thing! Check them out mirrored below, and let us know what you think this addition to the evergrowing series of Transformers statues, all in the Energon Pub.

Thanks to Dreambox 3Dteam for the XM Optimus Prime Print. We are still going to work on the detailing cuz we are crazy. Great work Hery!

Clarification on XM Transformers G1 line Availability. Our license covers the following countries, Hong Kong & Macau, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea and Australia. Please note we are not permitted to sell or ship to other countries not mentioned above.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1854129)
Posted by Emerje on January 24th, 2017 @ 5:08am CST

"Let's see... 'Gripping the handles on each side with both hands pull steadily until the Matrix opens completely. Matrix may give off blinding light, this is normal. Use of the Matrix may result in fits of madness, rage, and/or death. If you experience these symptoms discontinue use of the Matrix and contact your maker immediately.' Sounds easy enough, thanks Google."

Emerje

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1854133)
Posted by Burn on January 24th, 2017 @ 5:53am CST

I think they just gave us the definition of TOO MUCH detail.

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Posted by griftimus prime on January 24th, 2017 @ 7:28am CST

cant wait to see it painted. love the size for a statue. would look great in a case on my coffee table. cant wait to see it painted. probably too much detail around the head.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1854157)
Posted by dragons on January 24th, 2017 @ 8:09am CST

looks little weird maybe be better in painted version

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1909601)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2017 @ 5:15am CDT

From the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention 2017, we have an update on the production of the officially Hasbro licensed XM Studios Premium Collectable statues of Optimus Prime and Starscream, show in full colour at the show! Check out below the focus on the latest of the two - the Supreme ruler of Cybertron - courtesy of Facebook page Djfungshing and a video of the measurements of the piece from Radd Titan on YouTube!

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1909623)
Posted by Solrac333 on September 9th, 2017 @ 8:31am CDT

Make the movie bots look like that.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1909626)
Posted by Quantum Surge on September 9th, 2017 @ 8:52am CDT

Still not feeling the G1/Movie hybrid style designs, but didn't Prime1Studios make statues like these before?

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Posted by william-james88 on September 9th, 2017 @ 12:59pm CDT

omega666 wrote:Make the movie bots look like that.

Please dont, that starscream looks hideous.

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Posted by transformers_va on September 9th, 2017 @ 3:16pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
omega666 wrote:Make the movie bots look like that.

Please dont, that starscream looks hideous.

Imo, that Starscream looks a HUNDRED times better than the movie Starscream

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1909687)
Posted by Quantum Surge on September 9th, 2017 @ 3:26pm CDT

Is it me, or do these have a slight hint of a "How to draw" image from Pat Lee?

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1909710)
Posted by skywarp-2 on September 9th, 2017 @ 5:42pm CDT

Meh... I'll pass. I prefer my MP-10 and MP11 better..

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1909723)
Posted by Rocksteady on September 9th, 2017 @ 6:34pm CDT

I love the designs, I prefer these, over the movie designs. It's a great throw back to G1.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1909724)
Posted by Noideaforaname on September 9th, 2017 @ 6:40pm CDT

I'm fascinated by the bases these things are on. Who is this giant hand and crashed Decepticon flier?

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1954055)
Posted by Qwan on April 18th, 2018 @ 11:26pm CDT

Last seen on display at STGCC in September last year, we have a listing for XM Studios' licensed Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime statue on their own website. This provides us with not only much higher-quality images of the product, but an extensive description of the item as well!

The 1:10-scale porcelain statue will feature a base, two different right arms, a replaceable energon axe for the left hand and an optional rocket-pack for display options, as well as an openable chest with (non-removable) light-up Matrix and light-up eyes. As an extra, it even comes with a smaller companion statue depicting Prime's classic cab mode!

The statue is priced at $2,199 SGD retail price, or $1,979 SGD "prestige price" (about $1700 and $1500 USD respectively) or an $800 SGD deposit can be made to secure one - which is important, since the run will be made-to-order. Shipping is unavailable to North America, Europe or the UK, but ranges between $300-620 SGD for South East Asia, East Asia and Australia.

Check below for a selection of images from the listing, and click here for even more pictures, the full description and to possibly order one if it catches your fancy! Share your thoughts in the Energon Pub Forums, and don't forget to stay tuned to Seibertron.com for more Transformers news!

XM Studios is excited to present our first Transformers Premium Collectibles series statue,Optimus Prime! The noble leader of the Autobots is immortalized in amazingly detailed 1:10 scale cold-cast porcelain. Each painstakingly handcrafted statue is individually hand-painted with the famous XM quality finish. Crafted from scratch, every nut, bolt and wire is lovingly designed and sculpted ground up by a team in mad love with the Transformers G1 era of cartoons. Inspired by one of our childhood favorite 80s cartoon, we took the G1's iconic form design and XMized them with modern details, to better fit in today's expectations of sophisticated robotry designs. We have spared no effort and designing these original pieces took our core team almost 2 years, resulting in an amazing balance of retro beauty with a sleek modern details. And of course, how can we leave out XM's love of switch out extras? This statue comes with Energon Axe, Leadership Matrix and intricately detailed Cybertron Base and we've even thrown in the Rocket Booster Backpack to give Optimus the added firepower against the Decepticons. This is not all - what's a transformer without it's alternate mode? Yes, this statue comes with a companion statue, the iconic Freightliner FL86 cab over semi truck so collectors can enjoy the beauty of both bot and alternate mode at the same time! Prime would be proud!

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1954057)
Posted by fruityrobo on April 18th, 2018 @ 11:43pm CDT

I saw the truck thing and I was like "HOLY CRAP that thing transforms. How on earth is that possible"

Then I looked closer and saw that is was just a side thing. I was so sad

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1954065)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on April 19th, 2018 @ 1:14am CDT

It's beautiful... :APPLAUSE:

Too bad likely no one here is going to buy it though, unless you're brave enough to drop $2k on a statue... I can barely afford a Masterpiece figure :-(

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1954075)
Posted by Rated X on April 19th, 2018 @ 4:35am CDT

So this one has jet packs and a chromed out man booty. I really wish these stupid statues would be gone already.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1954078)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on April 19th, 2018 @ 5:28am CDT

Rated X wrote:So this one has jet packs and a chromed out man booty. I really wish these stupid statues would be gone already.

I agree with you completely. I really like the look of these statues, but I would rather take a posable action figure, or better yet, a TRANSFORMABLE posable figure to mess around with than a statue. Thank you for the effort XM Studios, but I’ll pass >:oP

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Posted by Rodimus Knight on April 19th, 2018 @ 7:14am CDT

fruityrobo wrote:I saw the truck thing and I was like "HOLY CRAP that thing transforms. How on earth is that possible"

Then I looked closer and saw that is was just a side thing. I was so sad

I feel for it too. lol

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1954305)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on April 19th, 2018 @ 8:38pm CDT

Hm. I think I'll pass.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1983664)
Posted by Va'al on September 13th, 2018 @ 3:21am CDT

From the same Weibo user 爆料人小明, we also have some images of the XM Studios Generation 1 - as in their own take on the Generation 1 characters - collectible statues for Megatron, Optimus Prime and Starscream, though the first is the most prominent as the last revealed. The images mirrored below are best viewed with an accompaniment of the video from Radd Titan, who was also present at the same event, the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2018.

Featured in both are the alternative right arm, and a hand with an Energon mace, plus a general look at various angles and details of the statue. Take a look below, and let us know what you think!

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Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 13th, 2018 @ 4:25am CDT

That very "organic" looking Megatron look like Beast Wars Megatron doing a cosplay of his G1 ancestor. Can't decide if it's good or bad.

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Posted by Emerje on September 13th, 2018 @ 7:06am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:That very "organic" looking Megatron look like Beast Wars Megatron doing a cosplay of his G1 ancestor. Can't decide if it's good or bad.

I think I'd be able to overlook the face if he didn't have such squinty eyes. There's a weird uncanny valley thing going on with the face without big glowing eyes.

Emerje

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Posted by dragons on September 13th, 2018 @ 7:26am CDT

Head looks to be apocalypse with magneto helmet on face is not more human looking at this megatron humanoid faces doesn’t always with giant alien transformers from another planet fans say they want bots with human faces get what you ask for shockwave, soundwave pull of alien faces better in cartoon

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Posted by SJ21 on September 13th, 2018 @ 11:03am CDT

The face they used just ruins this thing.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1983726)
Posted by Ig89ninja on September 13th, 2018 @ 12:39pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:That very "organic" looking Megatron look like Beast Wars Megatron doing a cosplay of his G1 ancestor. Can't decide if it's good or bad.

Great, now I cannot unsee that
:PREDACON:

Yeeessssssss

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1983848)
Posted by Regimus Prime on September 14th, 2018 @ 1:54am CDT

I don’t know, I’m gonna go with I actually like this thing. I remember in 1990 Marvel Comics issue #70 when Megatron and Ratchet returned as this merged zombie thing and can remember really appreciating the humanoid, organic stylized design by Andrew Wildman. This kind of reminds me of that. Not sure what the price points on these particular ones are, but if it’s anywhere near what Sideshow and Prime 1 are asking and they’re in your budget then you have options. You could spring for this humanoidish iteration or the more traditional interpretation offered by the other companies. I say the more options for us fans and collectors the better. It seems like even Harry Potter’s got us beat on merchandising and Transformers has about a 14 year headstart on that Wizard.

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Posted by Transcendent on September 18th, 2018 @ 1:56pm CDT

This is how Megatron should have looked in the live action movies. I do hope someone makes a genuine Transformers movie some day, with characters which actually look G1 like this. Designs like this piss all over the Bayformers.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (1984636)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 18th, 2018 @ 2:46pm CDT

Transcendent wrote:This is how Megatron should have looked in the live action movies. I do hope someone makes a genuine Transformers movie some day, with characters which actually look G1 like this. Designs like this piss all over the Bayformers.

It all depend on tastes, as usual. Such a design for the live action movies could gave worked, but I'd bet my left AND right nut that "fans" would still have complained as much anyway.

Beside, be thankful for the Bayverse. It made the designers think outside the box and create toys with thecniques that were revolutionary. Not counting all the fans it brought. New ones and old ones that came back such as myself.

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Posted by william-james88 on November 2nd, 2019 @ 11:00am CDT

I never expected to see the day where Spike in an Exo Suit could look this cool. But XM Studios proved me wrong with this brand new statue of Bumblebee and Spike. This is of course a reference to their partnership in the 86 film but with a lot of more realistic detail. This statue also comes with a Beetle car (model) and the robot eyes light up. You can even switch out with a visor. This statue is made of porcelain. We do not know the price but pre-orders will be up November 6th. Below you will see images we found the site Speculative Fiction. This is said to be in the 1/10th scale.

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Posted by First Gen on November 2nd, 2019 @ 11:20am CDT

Not to be that guy, but unless Ryan has changed his views, I dont think having "badass" in the news title is a good choice.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (2043593)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 2nd, 2019 @ 11:21am CDT

Bee's default face look derpy as hell. Plus that car is superfluous. However, remove the car and add that vizor face, and BAM! You get one amazing and bad-ass display piece!

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Posted by Windsweeper on November 2nd, 2019 @ 1:27pm CDT

I'm not one for statues or a fan of G1 Bumblebee and Spike but it does look great. I think not giving Spike his usual David Hasselhoff hairstyle made him look more badass.

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Posted by Glarryg on November 2nd, 2019 @ 2:47pm CDT

I usually prefer the visor face anyway, but in this case it really clinches the "bad-ass"-ness of the scene. It makes for a truly menacing, robotic look, rather than a "hey, I wanted the last Kit Kat!"-type of look.

Glarryg

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Posted by BeastProwl on November 2nd, 2019 @ 7:28pm CDT

Spikes armor is actually my favorite thing about this. Bumblebee just kind of rubs me wrong. I guess it's because when I think G1 bee, I think of a cheery optimistic type, not a 1990's GRRR face :lol:

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Posted by william-james88 on November 2nd, 2019 @ 8:29pm CDT

BeastProwl wrote:Spikes armor is actually my favorite thing about this. Bumblebee just kind of rubs me wrong. I guess it's because when I think G1 bee, I think of a cheery optimistic type, not a 1990's GRRR face

Spike is easily the best part of this.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (2101741)
Posted by william-james88 on April 14th, 2021 @ 1:18pm CDT

Below you will find a description and images of the new Rodimus prime statue from XM Studios. The statue is said to be in 1/10th scale and while they say it is Rodimus Prime, it being this stylized makes it hard to see why it wouldn't simply be Hot Rod. Especially when the alternate vehicle they show is Hot Rod's and not Rodimus'.
This is available for preorder for a bit less than the $2000 mark.

XM Studios is excited to present our next 1:10 Scale Transformers Premium Collectibles series statue, Rodimus Prime! Each handcrafted statue is individually hand-painted with the quality finish. Crafted from scratch, every nut, bolt and wire is lovingly designed and sculpted ground up by a team in mad love with the Transformers G1 era of cartoons. Inspired by one of our childhood favourite 80s cartoon, we took the G1's iconic form design and XM-ized them with modern details, to better fit in today's expectations of sophisticated robotry designs. We have spared no effort and designing these original pieces took our core team almost 2 years, resulting in an amazing balance of retro beauty with a sleek modern details.

Pre-Order opens 14 April 2021, 6pm SGT (UTC+8).
Pre-Order before 28 April 2021, 6pm SGT (UTC+8) to receive a collectible Display Plaque of this featured character as your early bird gift!

Rodimus Prime Premium Collectibles statue features:

Inspired by The Transformers: The Movie, Rodimus Prime readies for battle!
Unicron theme inspired base
2 Right hands: 1 holding gun, 1 holding long rifle
2 Left hands: 1 holding gun, 1 holding the Matrix of leadership
Alternate Vehicle Mode: Car
Light up eyes
Crafted from cold-cast porcelain
ES: MTO (Max 499)

Artists:

Furio Tedeschi
Frederic Daoust (Sculpt)
XM Studios Design and Development Team

Note: Prototype shown and pending final approval, final product may differ. Batteries will not be included for products with light up features due to customs clearance.

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (2101745)
Posted by First-Aid on April 14th, 2021 @ 1:33pm CDT

1:10 scale? Oy that's gonna be a heft 2 feet tall...

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (2101748)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 14th, 2021 @ 2:03pm CDT

Nice statue. But "Rodimus" will never be Optimus Prime....

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Posted by william-james88 on April 14th, 2021 @ 2:21pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:1:10 scale? Oy that's gonna be a heft 2 feet tall...

Rodimus was only 20 feet tall? I imagined him taller

Re: XM Studios Premium Collectibles Optimus Prime Statue (2101752)
Posted by Super Megatron on April 14th, 2021 @ 2:29pm CDT

DeathReviews wrote:Nice statue. But "Rodimus" will never be Optimus Prime....

Thankfully no. Rodimus Prime will never have his followers take a trip with him into the sun, or have himself chopped up and made into an alligator.

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Posted by Quint on April 14th, 2021 @ 2:40pm CDT

Super Megatron wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:Nice statue. But "Rodimus" will never be Optimus Prime....

Thankfully no. Rodimus Prime will never have his followers take a trip with him into the sun, or have himself chopped up and made into an alligator.

Or fail to think of a convincing way to differentiate himself from an evil clone who can't remember most of the Autobots' names