We have the first in-package images of Black Knight Optimus Prime courtesy of site sponsor RobotKingdom and board member Type-R. This figure is set to be released in Toys R Us stores across Japan on August 3rd.
This recolor of Age of Extinction Armored Knight Optimus Prime is a Decepticon-inspired deco that features Nemesis Prime’s evil black, maroon and teal color scheme in place of Optimus’ heroic blue, red and silver.
This figure, while lacking somewhat in engineering due to the simplicity of the design appears to more than make up for it with an absolutely killer deco. It does however feature the improved “knight”-inspired gauntlets, the redesigned torso and swappable face mask gimmick of Armored Knight Prime.
If you’re looking to complement your Optimus Prime collection with his evil counterpart or like many of us you have an affinity for Nemesis Prime and his color scheme, you should consider stopping by one of our site sponsors today to lock in your preorder.
Johntimus Prime
I like the Nemesis Prime deco…hate the mold. The AoE Leader Prime mold is a bulky, ugly mess that does a poor job integrating vehicle bits into the robot mode. Worse yet, it doesn't really resemble his screen appearance.
So yeah, no thank you.
OriginalFire
I agree the backpack does look horrible, they should have made it fold in somehow
pokemonsdoom
Umm are we ignoring the Engrish there with "Antimatter enegy"
zark225
This guy is pretty great! I actually love this mold, despite its limitations, and this color scheme is just great on it!
Raiyuki
I'm probably one of the few people who doesn't hate this mold (granted it could've been better). I'm tempted by this but Indon't like the price tag. Still might bite though.
Automaster
Man, had this come out domestically in the US instead of the complete garbage we did get, I might have added this puppy to my shelf.
Infosaur
Repaints of shelfwarmers. Same as it ever was.
BIGGUY007
Am I the only one getting a Nemisis Prime vibe from this, or is it just me?
Atomsk
Probably one of the worst molds inthe AOE lineup…. that backpack is terrible.
[Wing_Saber-X]
It's not the AOE style- packaging, but the in-box pose which is kinda throwing the whole toy off..
nevermind, I will still be getting it when it comes out!
GreednGluttony
A black optimistic prime? How unique and original…
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Automorpher
He's a Cybertron this time round so I like.
BattleUpSaber
Weird seeing the AOE packaging again after all this time.
Burnout00012
Mmmh, come to me, Nemesis.
Lbsammills51
Cool. I wonder how quickly this will trickle in to US retailers, given its Monday release (in Japan).
zark225
Pre-ordered yesterday, really excited for this one! Really like this mold and love the "Nemesis" color scheme so this just works for me.
Chosen Prime
After a long wait, we have them coming in next week! Click the link below to Pre-Order and it will ship the same day they arrive here.
Lost Age: Black Knight Optimus Prime
Autovolt 127
Oh man I forgot all about this….eh. The mold's the issue, not the deco.
Fallout
oh fuck, how did i misss this? always wanted this mold as scourge
jayman118
Kinda weird they decided to change his position in packaging, you know like the knightly pose in the original version but still no question the toy itself looks great!