3A have revealed their Generation 1 Optimus Prime repaint as Ultra Magnus to be a ThinkGeek exclusive, and he is available for order right now! This is a white and blue repaint of Prime to mimic the G1 color scheme of Magnus without his armor. You can check the details below. There is also a black Nemsis Prime repaint available from Big Bad Toy Store. You can see our gallery of the original figure in his traditional colors here 3A G1 Optimus Prime Gallery.
Hasbro x ThinkGeek x ThreeA Presents:
ULTRA MAGNUS
Transformers Generation One
Premium Scale Collectible SeriesLimited Edition of 500!
Materials:
Zinc Alloy, ABS, PVC, POM, PC and MagnetFeatures:
- Officially Licensed by Hasbro
- Approximately 16inches Tall (40.64cm)
- 59 points of Articulation
- LED Illuminated Optics, Autobot Badge, Blaster Rifle, and Matrix Chamber
- Requires 8x AG-13 Batteries (Batteries Not included)
- 30% Die-cast Metal Detailing
Includes:
- Autobot Matrix
- Interchangeable Blue Energon Ax
- Blaster Rifle
- Removable Tankard Grenades
- Magnetically Removable Tire Wells
Murasame
Oh, I thought this was a Ultra Magnus repaint of the MP-44 figure. I really would have loved to see that, because we never saw that in the cartoon.
32moonknight
My G1 optimus version had a broken finger and BBTS sent me a whole new figure. Not sure how Thinkgeek would handle this. Never hurts to ask. GOOD LUCK
Monte Williams
Damn, that's ridiculous. I'm glad mine held up while I owned it.
T4mercustomz
Sold out online. When I looked at the figure to try and find a solution I found what could possibly be the stupidest design choice for a figure I’ve ever seen. The fingers are made of clear plastic and painted over. So any friction or grip on the ball joints in the fingers feel like they could snap off in an instant.
mcart
I wonder if sold out or will be turning up in Ollie's for $50 lol.
Monte Williams
Aw man, that sucks! I was going to suggest contacting ThreeZero for a replacement, but they appear to be out of stock, finally.
T4mercustomz
Well nothing like finally getting one of these only for him not only to be missing his right thumb entirely but his left thumb was broken off in the packaging.
Monte Williams
Ultra Magnus and Payload
by Monte Williams, on Flickr
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BWfan86
That figure looks pretty sweet. Too pricey for me, but still awesome looking
Monte Williams
'Till the Day When All Are One
by Monte Williams, on Flickr
Stepper
The head sculpt sure look Gundamish
mcart
Probably so they can lower it again in 2 weeks and claim it as a new discount. Who? Me? Cynical? Never!
Geegnomes
Thanks. Yeah, I figured as much. Was just hoping there was a coupon or something. Don't know why they would raise the price back up
mcart
Either the past or maybe the future. In either case off the one site that is selling the Think geek exclusive; ThinkGeek.com
Transformers G1 Ultra Magnus – Exclusive
I don't think anyone else will be touching this.
Geegnomes
I'm late to the game here, but where can I find this for $200?
Monte Williams
In that case…
Cybertronian Silhouette
by Monte Williams, on Flickr
Fragile World
by Monte Williams, on Flickr
Blot
Even though I'm not usually into stuff like this, for some reason I want this. Maybe it's that I've always liked the "white Prime" Magnus. In any event, Monte's pictures are not helping me resist. Maybe if the price goes down even more–but at only 500 pieces and half off, I can't see this sticking around too much longer.
Monte Williams
I want him, but I'm not upset that I'll never have him.
Bob 121
I think I did, although I can't remember if he really was $400 when I got this guy. Anyway, I thought he looked way better than the regular OP edition. I'd get the BBTS Nemesis Prime version for this price too, but not $400. I have no motivation to get the OP version.