While the new Studio Series line has started to surface at US retail, we have a possible Voyager Studio Series Optimus Prime face variant on the way.
The official Transformers Instagram and Facebook accounts shared an image with several versions of Optimus Prime for fans to choose which one they prefer. G1 Optimus toy, G1 Optimus Cartoon, Studio Series Optimus Prime, Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime, The Last Knight Leader Optimus Prime and Power Of The Primes Evolution Optimus Prime were the candidates.
Thanks to the eye of some fans, we could notice that the Studio Series Optimus shown in the picture hints a possible faceplate-less variant. So far, the images we have seen of Studio Series Optimus showed him with his faceplate molded. We can’t be sure if this is a real variant that will be available at retail yet. This may also be a previous idea for the mold that couldn’t have been approved for the final product.
Be sure to keep and eye and look for this variant once the figure is available. You can check out the image of this possible variant after the jump and the sound off your impressions at the 2005 Boards!
Shmoptimus Prime
You're probably right, it's just surprising how it happens like clockwork now. Singapore first, then taiwan and some other parts of southeast asia, then sometimes the UK first, then the US. Then Japan several months later for no reason even though they're in asia.
[Wing_Saber-X]
Me too. These will hit Malaysian shelves in a months time. Just in time when I get my bonus.
Zeke1
Studio Series is really taking off and it's awesome.
Lazerwave
Wish I was there.
[Wing_Saber-X]
That was fast. SS32 new Op, SS Barricade and Sideswipe are bought on sight.
Ratchets Hatch
Best I can tell, it's always been this way. Products made in China and Taiwan generally show up in Asia and Australia weeks before they make it stateside. I think we're just more conscious of it now because more fans in that part of the world are sharing their purchases online.
Shmoptimus Prime
Fuck I’m so jealous. I wish they’d release things all at once like they used to.
prime roller
Spotted at a 新光三越 (Mitsukoshi) shopping centre toy store here in Taiwan:
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Primus Omega
SMH, Movie 1 Megatron was an awesome design. he looked very bad ass, sign me up for any MPM or SS figure for that design.
Shmoptimus Prime
Well it is pretty terrible, IMO. Only bot design from the original movie that I dislike. Proportions are bad, jet mode doesn't look like much of anything, and it's overly complex to no end. The face was the only thing that worked for me, which is good that they kept it for the next two movies.
Seth Sunthay
I told you so that you would like brawl. NIce pics.
RodimusSupreme
I WISH!!!
I've never heard that before at all. I hope that's not true.
spikebuster
I swear I read somewhere that Hasbro hates the 07 movie design and that they wouldn’t used it again BUT I’m not sure.
SPLIT LIP
I'd be surprised if we never got him, but no word as of yet.
Shmoptimus Prime
No news about that yet. As someone who wants a complete 07 movie cast I would like that, but as someone who finds it to be one of my least favorite Megatron designs I can wait a while for it.
mx-01 archon
There's no news stating as such, but Studio Series is supposed to be a continuous toyline ala Generations, so there's always room for him in future waves.
Blot
Is there any chance we get an '07 movie version of Megatron in the Studio Series?
I haven't been able to follow the news too closely lately.
Tman978
RodimusSupreme
AMAZING!!! I just wonder if maybe you got a dud figure and maybe the majority of them aren't that bad.
Actar
I find it amazing how the figures I look forward to the most are the ones that are meh/disappointing while I end up loving the ones that I didn't think I would. It was the case with Blackout and Grimlock and it's again the case with Megatron and Brawl. From every regard, Megatron looked amazing. In hand, the transformation is simple, the panels prone to popping off, the tabs loose and the vehicle mode impossible to align. Not to mention, the robot torso has a huge gap in the side and moving his side guns in tank mode cause the pegs to become undone… urgh. Brawl, on the other hand, is fantastic. Solid in both modes, the transformation is complex and uses some really ingenious tricks to get things done. For instance, the tank turret completely disappears into his arms and back. Despite having a ton of panels, they all have a place to peg in. Lastly, the reworked proportions really do give the albeit short-lived character justice.
So, Brawl is a definite recommend. Only pick up Megatron if you want a good representation of the character for display only.
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