Via a post on HK-TF 變形金剛香港網盟 Facebook group, we have images of the color prototype TFC Toys S.T. Commander (Rolling Thunder Optimus).
This incarnation of Optimus Prime is based on a G.I Joe Transformers concept art by Don Figueroa. Optimus Prime is coming as a powerful and heavily armed G.I Joe Rolling Thunder. The new images show the figure in both modes with all the accessories, guns and missiles around.
This awesome figure can be already found for pre-order in our sponsors below in 2 different colors: A classic G1 red and white colors and a special Jungle camo version. This awesome figure was scheduled for release this May, so it should start shipping any time soon.
You can now click on the bar to see the mirrored images and join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!
strife2k7
I'm in the same boat, if this guy was available in the original Red/Blue I'd be all over it, he'd go very well with their Dominator Megatron, but the Green/Blue Camo and the Orange/Red just don't do it for me.
VVa
Pain is when this guy isn't available in the regular Prime colors.
In addition to being more expensive than I would have thought.
Rdfnd1253
Will they be reissuing this figure in optimus primes original colors?
Duranvolt
I don't have any version of this guy yet but I'm torn between the regular Nuclear Blast ver or this one just because it looks so ridiculous.
I could've sworn I read somewhere he was going to have an extra normal prime head but I guess not.
Rdfnd1253
this or a lazer optimus prime
daimchoc
Just a reminder, the Sun Wukong version is based on the Nuclear Blast, which we have a separate thread for.
TFC Rolling Thunder Optimus Nuclear Blast ver
Convotron
This is a cool option for people who are invested in the mythology of Sun Wukong. It's not my cup of tea but I welcome more options!
Hopefully, this means TFC is open to further retools and redecos of the toy, namely an Ultra Magnus inspired alternative.
Slave IV
Yeah, I appreciate the heads up as I basically don’t keep up with TFs at all anymore. I do appreciate good toys and don’t have anything from TFC yet so it's stuff like this that could help motivate me to check them out.
OCProwl
Don't feel like you have to, it was just an FYI since I know you like the lore.
For what it's worth I have one of the camo versions of this and it's solid. Probably won't be getting the MK version myself.
Slave IV
Thanks for looking out! My initial impression is are they just going to associate everything (except an actual high end classic Monkey King figure) with Monkey King now just to sell? Will check out the figure to see how good it is and probably end up ordering it.
roBROmanceFTW
Sun Wukong's Japanese name is actually Son Goku. Dragon Ball was very loosely based on Da Nao Tian Gong (Havoc in Heaven).
That being said………My eyes!!!!! I pray that TFC will reissue the blue and red version.
OCProwl
@Slave IV Monkey King
mikequillm
Rotflmaopimp. I had to look that one up
Loosecannon
I would but only if I got the clear version!
unmc2001
just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Impreziv
Looks like something that should be released around Chinese New Year, with the color scheme. Lol
daimchoc
ROFL
mikequillm
LMAO
Mister D
Wow. That is very Chinese. I kinda love it.
xueyue2
yes.