To our surprise, via 1 Toy Malaysia, we can share for you our first in-package images of the new Transformers Alternate Universe Optimus Prime.
This is our first look at the box of the previously leaked gray and black redeco of Earthrise Leader Optimus Prime with a new battle damaged head. The closed box resembles Optimus Prime chest with one broken window and the other one showing Hot Rod, Ultra Magnus and Arcee in a clear reference to Prime’s death scene from the G1 Transformers movie. It also confirms that the correct name of this release as Alternate Universe Optimus Prime. Curiously, the box only has the “Transformers” logo on it, no indication if it’s part of Earthrise, Generations Selects or if it was supposed to be an exclusive or special release.
Update: Twitter user @chrisrtxv confirms that this figure is an Amazon Prime Day exclusive and it’s now up for pre-order on amazon U.S. via the wishlist method for $49.99 and expected for release in July 15th.
Check the new images after the jump and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!
fedgez
Ive been drinking sorry..
Jeddostotle7
that's the Takara release of the same product
fedgez
Good grief Charlie B… another dead Optimus??!!! The first one didn't sell to hot here, did it sell out in other countries or something?
SHIELD Agent 47
I have not been able to find this discussed elsewhere on TFW2005.
Trans Formers Alternate Universe Optimus Prime Ex-17 | eBay
According to photos in this Japan-based eBay listing, the recent TakaraTomy release of ER EX-17 Alternate Universe Optimus Prime employs Generations Selects packaging.
Hmm. Perhaps this will be the case for SG-EX Soundblaster and SG-EX Rainmakers at the end of this month.
mx-01 archon
Good luck finding one on the secondary market. It's been a long time since that came out, and iGear's been long out of business (some rumours are that they eventually reformed into what became ToyWorld, but they didn't bring any of their old toolings along in that transition).
Dark Starscream
That's awesome, I gotta get me one of those!
Thanks for the link!
Densetsu
I posted that without saying what I meant to say originally, shoot. My AU Optimus has the chest issue to a severe degree.
Anytime I see the standard Optimus in stores, his chest also seems slightly crooked within the packaging. Is this due to a similar issue with a misfired pin? I’d like to get the Netflix WFC version of the figure, but not if the factory just can’t do it right.
Densetsu
A “like” just means that you agree with the sentiment or appreciate the post. If you like a post about someone’s grandma dying, it doesn’t mean you like that their grandma died. It means you like that they’re being open with their feelings.
Shattered Trousers
I don't use any social media platforms, so I'm a little vague on the etiquette for "likes."
Is it just an acknowledgment "I saw your post" or is it, as the name suggests "I like what you posted"?
I don't feel right suggesting that I like it when somebody's toy breaks or that I like seeing your toy arrived defective.
~L~
Vector Oracle
I’m trying to remember where I heard it. I’ve dug up a few links of general QC defectiveness.
https://www.reddit.com/r/transforme…t_got_my_dirge_and_ramjet_both_are_defective/
Earthrise Prowl/Ironhide And Ramjet/Dirge Sets Revealed
Earthrise Prowl/Ironhide And Ramjet/Dirge Sets Revealed
If I find the feet issue, I’ll add it to this post. I think I saw someone complain about it with their set on this board.
Gumblor Gimbles
I’m a bit miffed that your post showing a horribly constructed figure had zero likes, whilst all the positive posts have a bunch of likes. Lads, even if your figure was good, doesn’t mean you should ignore posts about defects.
allew
Thanks! That medical bed came from the 3rd party Igear Computer Control Center playset.
Fenrys
That's what I thought, I've only heard about paint chipping with them really
ziltama
The Coneheads don't have fragile feet issues. Paint may flake off, but that's about it. Slamdance did have a foot issue, though.
Grand Slam
Sounds like the seekers need sneakers… Sneekers?
Fenrys
This is the first I'm hearing of the seekers having fragile feet
Vector Oracle
I’ve noticed that some of the other recent Amazon exclusives have QC issues. Siege Slamdance’s feet have a tendency to shatter because of the thin red plastic on his ankles and the Seekers in the ER Ramjet/Dirge 2-pack have fragile feet that break at the slightest touch. It’s a shame because returning them and hoping the replacement will be better is a bit more of a gamble compared to physical retail.
Sammael
Of course there are different types of plastic used on the same figure, that's how action figures work. You cannot use same type of plastic for large flat areas, for transparent parts, for joints, for areas which are supposed to flex during the transformation… I am no materials expert, but I'd say Hasbro uses at least 2-3 types of plastic on every figure. LEGO uses at least 10 different types for plastic