First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime

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Nope, you're not seeing double despite the title. Hasbro is currently assembling a GIANT statue of Optimus Prime from Transformers: Prime to be on display during the San Diego Comic-Con. Transformer fan Soundwarp, was able to get a picture of the behemoth while it's still being constructed. So far, it is rather evident that this Optimus Prime is not only based on the Movie-verse design, but also the Transformers: Animated design as well. To view the original posting by Soundwarp on Twitter, click here.

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Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101423)
Posted by ProwlJazz on July 22nd, 2010 @ 2:17am CDT

Top half, what? Looks like two big mirrors that were on clearance at my Walmart, that never would sell.
Torso, C`mon whats up with that.
Legs, yeah they look good!
Head, Prime just Prime!

I`m mixed...I guess it`s a keeper, oh well.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101426)
Posted by Burn on July 22nd, 2010 @ 2:24am CDT

Oh yay, the Animated aesthetic is back.
:-(

(Please don't waste my time or yours by trying to convince me there's nothing wrong with the Animated aesthetic. I don't like it. End of discussion.)

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101427)
Posted by Ravage XK on July 22nd, 2010 @ 2:33am CDT

Whats with the red banana arms?

Its neither one thing or the other and its a mess.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101430)
Posted by Cyhwuhx on July 22nd, 2010 @ 2:40am CDT

Like TFP's Bumble it looks like a more abstract version of the Movieverse counterpart. Not totally blown away yet, but as the artwork of Bumblebee was better than its Movieverse version and quite likeable, I'm going to wait for some more artwork of this Optimus first.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101440)
Posted by Anonymous on July 22nd, 2010 @ 2:55am CDT

Burn wrote:Oh yay, the Animated aesthetic is back.

(Please don't waste my time or yours by trying to convince me there's nothing wrong with the Animated aesthetic. I don't like it. End of discussion.)

My sentiments as well. I was hoping for something close to WFC Optimus Aren't TF: Prime and WFC supposed to be the same timeline afterall? :-?

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101450)
Posted by Blurrz on July 22nd, 2010 @ 3:18am CDT

Haters gonna hate!

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101454)
Posted by DTR69 on July 22nd, 2010 @ 3:36am CDT

There hasn't been a toyline anounced for this has there. So it seems that they have merged 2 lines already released, so hasbro won't kick thereselves for not having an acompanying line as the toys are already out there. But in saying that, any variation is a chance to make money. I actualy like it, I hate the movie asthetics, and this takes the movie form, and makes it look more realistic to me, as they're armoured up and don't look so fragile.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101456)
Posted by Mykltron on July 22nd, 2010 @ 3:45am CDT

At least it doesn't look as bad as TFA.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101466)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 22nd, 2010 @ 4:27am CDT

I'll wait till it's finished before I comment.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101488)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 22nd, 2010 @ 5:20am CDT

I was originally hoping for a more WFC look, but being a fan of TFA looks, I kinda dig this Prime. The only thing I don't like is the windows in the front, those 90 degree angles dont really fit in with the streamlined body...

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101495)
Posted by yellow Camaro on July 22nd, 2010 @ 5:58am CDT

The arms are clearly mistransformed.
This is proven by the fact that the man in the picture is looking at the instruction booklet, to understand what is wrong. 8-}

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101499)
Posted by originaldave77 on July 22nd, 2010 @ 6:10am CDT

I like it. Not because of the Animated influence (I am a fan of that look), but rather it has a 50's art-deco thing going on - very streamlined. I think you will find this will translate really well to CG, speaking as a CG artist.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101503)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 22nd, 2010 @ 6:16am CDT

originaldave77 wrote:I like it. Not because of the Animated influence (I am a fan of that look), but rather it has a 50's art-deco thing going on - very streamlined. I think you will find this will translate really well to CG, speaking as a CG artist.

I totally forgot this series was going to be CG. This whole morning I was trying to imagine Prime being drawn. I agree that this Prime will look good as a CG model!

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101508)
Posted by Solrac333 on July 22nd, 2010 @ 6:28am CDT

I'm sure it will look ok despite the horrible Animated influence.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101544)
Posted by GEEWUN on July 22nd, 2010 @ 7:39am CDT

Neo Crusader wrote:Aren't TF: Prime and WFC supposed to be the same timeline afterall?

Yeah they were confirmed to follow the backstory set by WFC and Exodus. Check the original article here http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Prime

I never thought I would say this in my life...

...but I'm gonna have to go with Dead Metal on this one #-o

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101548)
Posted by Requiem Prime on July 22nd, 2010 @ 7:44am CDT

Ever since we saw Bumblebee, we already knew they were melding TFA and the movie aesthetics (both I enjoy for their individual reasons) for clean looking features yet mixed with robotic complexity.

For Optimus, I first want some real art. Even if they finished, non-movie statues have never translated quite right to me.

What DOES bother me was the news this is supposed to line up with WFC, which had a third aesthetic specifically drawn from G1 that appears to have been abandoned. The original thought was it would be it's own continuity, and I certainly wanted to see more, but they're already killing it.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101556)
Posted by D-340 on July 22nd, 2010 @ 7:51am CDT

So it looks like TF: Prime is gonna be a spinoff of the movieverse, judging by the looks of Prime and BB. Like the look, just hope the show is good.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101560)
Posted by ConBotFormer on July 22nd, 2010 @ 7:58am CDT

G1 fans might love this. He looks a lot more like the 80's Prime then the movie Prime. Look at his back wheels, they're on his bottom legs. So, he might be a flat nose semi truck for this new show.

Oh hey, is the Hub something new? Or will it be on basic cable?

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101561)
Posted by tile_mcgillus on July 22nd, 2010 @ 8:00am CDT

I'm out. BOOOOOO!

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101563)
Posted by sabrigami on July 22nd, 2010 @ 8:02am CDT

Ravage XK wrote:Whats with the red banana arms?

Its neither one thing or the other and its a mess.

Yeah, the arms look kinda off... but other than that I kinda like it

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101565)
Posted by Varia31 on July 22nd, 2010 @ 8:04am CDT

Hm, pretty cool fusion of the designs there. The stomach area reminds me of RID Prime's stomach area, it looks a lot like it. I like the movie esque head too. Overall, a pretty cool design. Not bad, not bad at all.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101573)
Posted by wing0hero on July 22nd, 2010 @ 8:20am CDT

Neo Crusader wrote:
Burn wrote:Oh yay, the Animated aesthetic is back.

(Please don't waste my time or yours by trying to convince me there's nothing wrong with the Animated aesthetic. I don't like it. End of discussion.)

My sentiments as well. I was hoping for something close to WFC Optimus Aren't TF: Prime and WFC supposed to be the same timeline afterall?

I love Animated's style and I still agree with you guys. I really wanted that WFC look to get more shine but oh well. I might end up liking it. Hopefully Prime sounds like Prime and not a data clerk this go round. :RENEGADE:

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101577)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 22nd, 2010 @ 8:27am CDT

wing0hero wrote: Hopefully Prime sounds like Prime and not a data clerk this go round.

Peter Cullen's a VA in TF: Prime, so we should atleast be safe there!

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101579)
Posted by dragons on July 22nd, 2010 @ 8:29am CDT

maybe it will look better when its animated

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101584)
Posted by Lord Onixprime on July 22nd, 2010 @ 8:32am CDT

I like animated and I've never had a problem with the movie aesthetic, but this animated blended with movie just doesn't sit well. But, if the toon is well written I'll watch, and at least there is no toyline for these.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101616)
Posted by First-Aid on July 22nd, 2010 @ 9:24am CDT

These statues never look right. Looks kinda cool to me, but I guess I'm pretty open-minded about TFs.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101618)
Posted by UltraPrimal on July 22nd, 2010 @ 9:30am CDT

Blurrz wrote:Haters gonna hate!

No kidding. :lol:

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101648)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on July 22nd, 2010 @ 10:47am CDT

Seibertron.com staff member Supreme Convoy managed to get a picture of the completed Transformers:Prime Optimus Prime statue we showed you earlier and sent it to us to share:

Seibertron.com: for continuing San Diego Comic Con coverage!

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101651)
Posted by Rated X on July 22nd, 2010 @ 10:50am CDT

Extremely cartoonish. Really hoping this is a cartoon and not some CG series with real humans...

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101653)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 22nd, 2010 @ 10:52am CDT

Love the legs, torso and head. Not so hot on the chest (those square windows) and the plain fore arms.

Although I think I'll learn to like them. Very "super robot" look to it.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101658)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 22nd, 2010 @ 11:08am CDT

The shoulders and the placing of the wheels are very WFC like.

He still kinda looks unfinished to me though, especially in the chest region, I'm sure as a toy and in CGI in the show he'll look far better.

I'm still somewhat torn as I like all his body parts, but not necessarily as par of one and the same bot if you understand what I mean.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101660)
Posted by Requiem Prime on July 22nd, 2010 @ 11:14am CDT

The chest area seems unfinished. The window shape seems a little odd with the angular body, but that doesn't bother me so much as they appear to extend off the main body in a odd fashion.

Like I said, I want to see actual art.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101663)
Posted by First-Aid on July 22nd, 2010 @ 11:22am CDT

OK, I like him.

SO does my wife.

Maybe most importantly, my 8 year old nephew thinks he looks awesome. He said he's gonna show all his friends.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101665)
Posted by Chaoslock on July 22nd, 2010 @ 11:26am CDT

So, he stole Stascreams crown?

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101668)
Posted by backpack on July 22nd, 2010 @ 11:30am CDT

PRIME, Prime sure has some TINY hands!

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101669)
Posted by frogbat on July 22nd, 2010 @ 11:35am CDT

i must admit to being rather disappointed. I never liked the TFA aesthetic and after the war for cybetron designs i was hopin that prime would head in that direction or the movie's.

This prime is by far the worst prime yet, he looks like something out of 70's japanese anime series like mazinga and giga robo

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101678)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:02pm CDT

So the TF: Prime characters are supposed to be the same as the War for Cybertron characters, right? Other than that, can't wait to see the completed version

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101680)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:04pm CDT

I'm really hoping they'll do a Decepticon to stand next to him. Possible characters are Megatron, Starscream, and Soundwave. PLEASE HASBRO DO A DECEPTICON :PRAY:

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101692)
Posted by SLUGSLINGER81 on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:39pm CDT

um...im curious :-?

, is one leg longer then the other, if you look at the platform, it's higher on one side...guess the guy didn't read the transforming instructions well...guess he's like me, I like to take the figure out of the package and figure it out myself...real men don't read instructions :lol:

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101693)
Posted by griftimus prime on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:41pm CDT

i like it from the knees down. there is no way this can be the final look. the bumblebee looks way more detailed and cooler. this statue is not accurate i bet.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101694)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:42pm CDT

SLUGSLINGER81 wrote:um...im curious , is one leg longer then the other, if you look at the platform, it's higher on one side...guess the guy didn't read the transforming instructions well...guess he's like me, I like to take the figure out of the package and figure it out myself...real men don't read instructions

The ground he's on isn't level, looks like a ramp up the convention.

I questioned that when I saw it as well.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101702)
Posted by gantzrunner on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:49pm CDT

This statue looks like a bad chinese knock-of especially with those hands...no way those are his hands! Seriously, looks like the bastard child of megaman and protoman! I don't think this will be a good representation of the show just a cheap half-assed model to thrill the kiddies. I like the movies, I liked animated and loved wfc...so I really really hope he looks better in the show, cause there are almost no variations of prime I don't like, but this one threatens to be.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101704)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:51pm CDT

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that this statue is very likely not as well-proportioned as the actual design. They usually aren't. Unless they're built in China, of course. :lol:

I don't mind the new aesthetic. It will almost be a relief to me if there really isn't a toyline for this.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101708)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on July 22nd, 2010 @ 12:57pm CDT

Great they took the two worst looks in TF history(animated & movies) and combined them together. Thanks hasbro. So much for getting a decent looking TF series again. At least they got rid of the chins.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101719)
Posted by bigwhitey21 on July 22nd, 2010 @ 1:19pm CDT

I really don't mind the movieverse designs, actually I kinda like them. But I think the look should have remained in the movies. I would have prefered a new style. I miss buying a new look Leader or at least Voyager size Optimus Prime toy every couple years or so. If they make a new line of toys out of this cartoon, I will probably pass since they look too much like the movie toys I already have.

what the heck is up with the tiny hands?

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101729)
Posted by rpetras on July 22nd, 2010 @ 1:47pm CDT

You've got your movie-verse in my Animated!

You've got your Animated in my movie-verse!

Hey, this goes together like tuna and butterscotch! #-o

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101739)
Posted by Dead Metal on July 22nd, 2010 @ 2:02pm CDT

The more I look at it the more I hate it, now I only like the legs.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101750)
Posted by shortround on July 22nd, 2010 @ 2:29pm CDT

I will take a wait and see stance on the whole transformers prime series.

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101763)
Posted by Kweli2na on July 22nd, 2010 @ 3:05pm CDT

As an employee on the production side of Prime

i will say that although this Statue looks pretty cool, the actual design is WAAAYYYYYYYY more awesome and put together, I PROMISE! TRUST ME!

Oh and awesome site here peoples, thanks for having me!

GO TEAM HASBRO!!!!

Re: First Look at Transformers: Prime Optimus Prime (1101771)
Posted by Jesterhead on July 22nd, 2010 @ 3:28pm CDT

Kweli2na wrote:As an employee on the production side of Prime i will say that although this Statue looks pretty cool, the actual design is WAAAYYYYYYYY more awesome and put together, I PROMISE! TRUST ME!

Oh and awesome site here peoples, thanks for having me!

GO TEAM HASBRO!!!!

Feel like giving this awesome site a few good scoops?? :wink:

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