The third of the BAPE X Transformers Optimus Primes has been revealed. After a green Optimus and a grey Optimus, BAPE’s third Generation 1 Optimus Prime exclusive is a red version, apparently based on the BAPE MILO shirt. It’s a very red Optimus Prime – perhaps he’s caught a touch of the hate plague? It’s due for a release on Saturday 30th March 2013. Moreover, a 2 metre tall statue of Optimus Prime will also be on show at the BAPE store in Shibuya.
Check out the original page (in Japanese) at the other end of this link. There’s also some new licensed Transformers clothing – sneakers and shirts – for you to check out there.
Stepper
You sure are giving them more idea to repaint more colours,haha
[Wing_Saber-X]
yeah, me too. never really understood/ cared too much for the BAPEXCONVOY stuff to ever buy them anyways. It's a cool kitsch and nostalgic item, but too expensive for me.
VaderPrime1
I don't even see the appeal to these. Unless you're just one of those people who have to have one of everything, but that's another discussion.
grymg
Anyone know if the japanese preorder sites get these for close to retail? Because I'm not paying BBTS pricetag. Might as well get a grey camo one.
joebot.
It would actually be hypebeast/ streetwear
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I got into streetwear due to hardcore punk but quickly realized how lame it was, and it was way too expensive. I like this out of nostalgia but would not object to picking up a ko if need be
P.s. I just remembered I need to find my old Cold War hoodie that ripped off Bape
Esquilax79
Hmmm … looks more like Cosmic Rust Prime….
joebot.
I think this looks pretty cool
Stepper
Red Music Label Prime looks much better than this Red Bathing Ape Prime
Star Saber
I don't think it looks that bad, it does remind me of the red Music Label Prime. That said, I don't know why BAPE doesn't go with the obvious choice and put out an exclusive Optimus Primal, that one's a match made in heaven!
Michel_Beckers
one word….UGLY!! but maybe Prime collectors would want this
Grandum
I wish they would design something that appeals to straight people too.
Squawktalk
The grey one is totally sleep mode..
The_Black_Sheep
Meh. I liked the prior Camo paintjobs (they actually looked pretty good) but Red Camo? Really?
adambman
It may be because of the interval between the green and grey BAPE Convoys but your (and many other fan's) opinion on this seems to be reflected in the after market prices. I bought the green version off ebay last year, weighing getting a cheap one against building a surplus of savings, and it still put my collecting into slow motion for a couple of months.
opt1musaber
Raped wallet mode. I don't see the appeal in any of these bape figures and even more so for their prices.
SwalSTAR
The t-shirts cost as much as the toy!?!
Lbsammills51
If they do a BAPE Magnus in funky colors I'm totally in. I'd just use it as the "G2 Magnus that never was (well, outside of that eHobby Laser Magnus release, of course)" like I'll use the SG Soundwave/Blaster set whenever I get around to picking that up.
Sanchimaru
About the pictures of Rodimus and Star Saber, and the battle scene: Those aren't hints at releases (which doesn't deny the possibility of a re-issue, it's just that those have no relation whatsoever with re-issues or exclusives.)
At the beginning of the page there is an announcement of an event taking place at the Shinjuku Bape store next May 23 until April 4, where they will be showing 5 selected original artwork sheets, and a display of the 27 years of Transformers in which other Autobot commanders will be shown too. (The pictures of Rodimus and Star Saber are shown as examples of other commanders)
It also says that at the Shibuya store they will be displaying a 2 meters tall Optimus Prime statue.
If any of the board members from Tokyo can get there and take some pictures for us that would be nice
Mewtwo
Why is Devastator in that pic? As far as I remember/know he was never there originally in that scene.
Dolza_Khyron
why? the other one is STILL at 300 dollars?