Via Transform Element Weibo, we have our first look at the color prototype of their impressive TE-01 Masterpiece Scaled G1 Optimus Prime.
According to the original release information this figure will be 24 cm tall, designed in a great cartoon-accurate design. The figure is shown next to MP-10 Year Of The Horse trailer for size reference. Articulation is very impressive including wide range articulation shoulders and ankle joints. Proportions of the robot mode will sure please fans since there no trace of the wheels and the backpack is very small and integrated. Satisfied? We have also have look at the chest compartment with the iconic Matrix of Leadership and the included blaster and energy axe.
Still no information of release date or price unfortunately, but we have another nice option for a new Masterpiece Scaled Optimus Prime, following the official Takara Tomy Masterpiece Convoy/Optimus Prime Version 3 and and 3P Magic Square Toys MS-01.
Check out the mirrored images after the jump (Including some extra images of the gray prototype in alt mode) and then join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!
Choostopher
If I could find a V1 or V2 with the clearer windows for sure I would leave the original head on him.
mechman22
I like the antennas on the original head.
The toon head antenna are more bendy, made of a different plastic and not the same color.
They are however not swappable. The pegs are different sizes and don’t fit right.
Rewind
I do, too.
petaaa
Unpopular opinion I prefer the original headView attachment 30300729 View attachment 30300730
Choostopher
I have not had a canonical interest in Nemesis (or Shattered Glass) but Optimus looks sensational in Black!
Goldchains
Love this figure so much I bought the nemesis version.
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Will probably get the SG version too.
Choostopher
In robot mode does his head look up nicely? I had the situation where I couldn't get everything in the right spot and a fabulous person mentioned here the head might have been installed backwards and yes he couldn't look up.
Furb
Also, rotate the head 180
rusticmeadows
I did that
Furb
Fold the ears forward and flip the top of his head in front of his face
rusticmeadows
Did anyone else have problems with his bulbous head being too big for alt-mode? I ended up removing it and was able to immediately complete transformation. Watched several transformation videos and scanned the instructions, maybe I missed something but that was the easiest solution (for now).
ManelFigures
I will check this later but I transformed mine dozens of times and I never realized something like this.
mechman22
Looks like mine is also stressed there and I have only transformed him like 3 times.
Thanks for the heads up.
jbwkkl
And speaking of the shoulder blade, I'm glad I never bothered to try transforming this one
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This stressed peg, is the very one that sheared off on my 1st copy
jbwkkl
LOL true, but this is my 2nd Op Leader (1st had a "shoulder blade" shear off on the 1st transformation) so, I wanted to be extra careful with this one.
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Happy to FINALLY have the joints unlocked.
Fortynickel
That would just make it more toon-accurate.
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jbwkkl
Thank you for confirming that I was at least pressing on the right spot. Mine is scary tight, and feels like I'm going to rip his arm off
mechman22
You have to use a spudger to push in the little tab. The paint makes it hard to do the first time. After that it’s good.
Press here
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Opens up like this
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jbwkkl
I really hate that I'm admitting this but, I've never been able to unlock his butterfly joints. Can anyone please explain the trick to me? I have a feeling it's just my sausage fingers being too large for the button, but every video showing the step has the reviewer's fingers in the way. I'd like to confirm which side needs to be pressed/lifted, or find out if anyone else has a similar problem and a work around.
mechman22
The truck alt mode is also the best MP version out there, IMHO.