Thanks to an images shared by Facebook user Stanley Cheung, we got to see pages of “Telebi Magazine” from Japan that showed off TakaraTomy’s Leader Class TLK-15 Caliber Optimus Prime. This version of the Optimus Prime figure appears to be a modified version of AD-31 Armor Knight Optimus Prime from TakaraTomy’s Lost Age toyline. Modification include part of back section of the truck that turns into the “Over Shield” and also the addition of a clip that allows the “Temenos Sword” to be stored on the back of the robot. In addition of the aforementioned weapons, the figure will also come with a “Caliber Axe“, which let the figure dual wield two melee weapons according to the advertisement. The 30-cm (about 12 inches) tall figure is scheduled to be released in July, 2017 for a retail price of 8,000 yen. Will this be your definitive version of Movie Optimus Prime? Checkout the images and let us know on the boards after the break.
Jtotheiso187
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The Platinum trailer is perfect for this.
Inikalord
Got mine in the mail today.
Apart from the pain in the ass that involves trying to tab everything together in vehicle mode, this is the definite official version of this character to date. The fact that the rear wheels can detach and form a shield is a very welcome addition.
If we're getting a TF6 in the future, I'll be surprised if they can improve this figure any further if they won't produce an entirely new figure all together. I could maybe see them try and integrate the cab kibble more flush into the legs and maybe somehow find a way to have the shoulder armour collapse to better represent the CGI model but apart from that, this is about as good as it's gonna get.
All in all, highly recommend to anyone on the fence, both for AOE leader owners and people like me who have never owned a version of this mould before.
Inikalord
For anyone curious, he's been popping up on Mandarake unopened for 5000 yen lately.
Digilaut
Thanks for the Amazon tips everyone! Scored this figure for a price that was much better than if I were to order it from a shop here, making me confident to get it. Fingers crossed customs won't intercept and add a hefty import duty.
009*
So after playing around a bit, I found that the shield on the Voyager Prime can plug into the 5mm hole on the bonus sword, and the sword's peg can in turn plug into the Voyager's trailer hitch.
Gepard
I found one for that price with free shipping, but when I added it to my cart it said they couldn't ship it to my address. Anything that would ship to the US was much more expensive.
ExtremeGz
Just made my order last night….
$65.02 total after I used the Yen option (with my credit card) instead of going with the Amazon currency conversion tool, which would've cost $67.75. This beats all those $100 figures ($90 plus shipping) offers….
My only hiccup was trying to make it work altogether….i kept getting a "cannot send to address" error….dunno why? In the end, it worked as it kept changing who I was trying to buy from.
Diecast G2
Especially with the forearms that still don't match his end-of-AoE look.
TFXProtector
That's been my thought. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a nice TLK figure, but it seems like something they held back.
Prime135
I brought this up a few months back in the feedback thread, others seemed to agree that it likely is
009*
You know, given the Evasion Mode was Prime's only new Voyager for AOE, I wonder if the new TLK Voyager is just a left over design that only now saw production.
Jtotheiso187
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Sentinel
Wow, mine from Amazon Japan is scheduled to be delivered Monday and was only $68 shipped.
009*
Had to pick him up from the post office, but I finally have my copy. It came with both the bonus sword and the chrome shield. Since I already have the chrome Temenos Sword, I just have to wait for the exclusive axe.
And the weapons can technically fit in Jetwing Prime's hands, albeit a tight fit. Really wish Takara would release the MB-11 hands in sets that match the earlier releases.
Inikalord
Secured mine for 5000 yen. Looking forward to him.
Diecast G2
Last I looked they only had 3 left. Guess he sold out.
Prime135
Why is he no longer available from Amazon Japan ?!?!?!?
Diecast G2
Dang. Lucky on the shield.
I'd buy one for less than they're worth. Really wish weapon packs were a thing in Transformers.
Dirge121
Honestly as naff as the base mold was I almost bit for $50 on Amazon japan. When you factor in the almost $30 of shipping though it becomes a big ol' pass. Going to keep waiting for the OS voyager.