Via ShartimusPrime on Youtube we have a nice set of in-hand images of the new Robosen Auto-Converting Optimus Prime.
This incredible Optimus Prime figure can really transform in front of your eyes, move, walk, speak (Peter Cullen’s voice) and more! All controlled via voice command or a mobile app. We have our first look at the special packaging, weapons, accessories, instructions, as well as how the mobile app works. You can unlock extra moves and sounds while completing some tasks. To top it all, we have some comparison shots of this amazing figure next to G1 Optimus Prime, MP-44 Optimus Prime, Siege Omega Supreme and HasLab Unicron.
The original pre-order of this figure sold out in minutes, but new pre-orders will go live tomorrow July, Tuesday 19th at 1:00 pm EST time via Hasbro Pulse for $699.99. Sold and ship in 48 US States only.
Check out all the images on this news post, as well as ShartimusPrime video review, after the jump. Click on the discussion link below and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
fedgez
Yeah I am bling guessing. It is very very likely a custom made job and an exact replacement in the wild won't work.
darkmoon76
Thanks for all the info. I appreciate it.
*Deathblade
Possibly but I think the battery is probably proprietary as it has a specific male adapter that plugs into the circuit board.
fedgez
I would wager (from experience part shopping for other projects) that there "may" be another source, however easily finding one with the same exact spec may not be easy to do OR you have to buy a pallet. It may be a slightly different battery with the same form factor.
Unfortunate that this sounds so proprietary…
*Deathblade
Damn I wish I had saw these sooner as I threw the old battery away a couple of days ago. It is a battery you have to order from robosen. The battery is roughly the size and shape of a 9 volt battery and cost 35 bucks.
They send instructions but they are not great. You basically have to remove four screws, then you can pull off the back assembly that houses the battery and voice speaker. You have to be careful because the speaker wire is very flimsy and you have a small area to work with. The battery also has wiring going into a board, its easiest to detach both those wires from the board so you can pull off the back assembly completely and easily access the battery, but they are a bitch to put back on. Needlenose pliers work if you have big hands.
The battery also has an adhesive patch that has it wedged into the back assembly. I had to use pliers to get it loose.
This whole process is easier the smaller your hands are, but still not really that hard. About the level of difficulty of installing memory in a PC. Also you need a very small screwdriver to access the screws near the power button and be careful not to strip them. The screws circled are the ones that need to be removed. Takes about 10 minutes or so…lining everything back up when putting the back panel on is kinda squirly though.
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ATLMYK
Also looking for information on the battery before I purchase one. Was it a standard lithium cell or some custom robosen special order part?
84OptimusPrime
This is big news. I believe most of us thought once the battery was dead and the warranty expired, we would be stuck.
Would you please provide us with details of the battery and steps for reinstalling?
darkmoon76
What kind of battery was it? Did they send it to you or were you able to purchase it as a standard part from a 3rd party? I'm glad you got it working again. Thankjs for your time.
*Deathblade
Just in case anyone has this issue in the future, it was the battery. Bit of a pain in the ass to change out but doable…now my Optimus is fully functional again!
*Deathblade
True, now I gotta open my grimlock and test it and register the warranty!
*Deathblade
Thanks for the information!
When I try to charge it, the light turns green after about 20 minutes and prime says a phrase and shakes his arms, then turns off. I have tried to charge it multiple times for a period of over two hours with the original plug.
Prime turns off as soon as I remove the power cord. Holding the power button does not turn it back on.
the only way to even power it on is to plug in the power cord and then hold the power button.
dhtoe
how long did you leave it charged for? did the charger light turn green? Prime only charges via the Plug.
It could be the battery has lost its charged. You can contact my team at [email protected]
They will ask for the serial number and also it would help if you can take a quick video of the issue as well, they will ask for it.
Zi Shan
I have the exact same thing. And I do my best to remember to charge it every so often. I know the lithium battery can go bad really fast if you leave it to drain.
Hopefully it should be easy to change and put a new one. Though I haven't had the need to do it yet
I agree it is a very expensive toy to not do anything about if the battery doesn't work. Hopefully still within warranty.
Atomic Tofu
@*Deathblade oop…I should probably make sure my stuff still works. I think we ALL need to register the warranty card.
This TOY is too expensive to just store away and just say…"meh"…when it doesn't work anymore.
*Deathblade
So I got a flagship optimus back at launch(2021)…opened it and verified it worked. Haven't played with it since until I tried to charge it up today and no dice. Doesn't charge via micro usb or the original plug. Am I screwed at this point? Anyone else deal with this?
Homerrca
While it would be cool to see one in damaged mode from the movie, I wouldn't mind seeing a shattered glass version that had some voice updates to reflect the shattered glass persona.
84OptimusPrime
Optimus Prime Color Scheme Preference
Please vote other: Cel Shaded!
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RoadCaesar
Zero regrets for the 1st release + Trailer. Iconic collection showpiece.
But if I hadn't picked them up at release, absolutely no way I could afford them today. Inflation up, home upkeep costs, and more mean I have only 35% of the hobby budget I had when it debuted
Atomic Tofu
Just 2 years after everyone else
Broomop
HASBRO – Limited Edition Flagship Optimus Prime | eBay if anyone wants it.