Threezero‘s DLX range of figures is in full swing, branching out beyond the Bumblebee movie figures into other Bayverse films, the War for Cybertron series, and even non-Transformers pieces like the MCU’s Iron Man and Hulkbuster. Today we are taking a look at DLX Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime. This is the first dip into ROTF for threezero since they got the license years back. Optimus may be similar to his Movie 1 and DOTM configurations, but the key here is that he will eventually combine with Jetfire for his powered up mode (see here for how that will work). That being said, this Optimus stands on his own without any design elements for the combination sticking out when in solo mode.
Threezero was kind enough to send over a sample for us to check out a bit early. Read on for some additional quick thoughts and over 60 HD images showing what he can do. He’s due to start shipping soon, so if you haven’t got your pre-orders check Threezero or our sponsors below to pick him up!
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Threezero DLX Series Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime
Overall Thoughts:
Ooooh yeah. Soon as you take him out the box you feel it. Heavy. Shiny. Details. Paint. Joints need some muscle to move (in a good way). It’s a significant piece. The good thing about the DLX line is it’s refinement over the larger scale pieces. These are meant to be handled, posed, moved. They are an action figure in the literal sense. Articulation is great, wide range in the legs and arms, torso and waist cuts, full head movement. Of course all of this is limited at times based on the design of the character by Paramount, but it’s pretty good. Double joints where needed, full ankle tilt and toe cuts. Multiple hands for visuals or function, swappable mouth piece for battle mask or not. It gets the job done.
The paint on this is fantastic – it has that candy coating automotive style paint job mixed in with the metal looking bot bits. But it’s not too new, still weathered a bit and darker in tone than our Hasbro toys, matching the movie a bit more.
Weapons also do the job – dual energy swords and dual guns. One gun also has a blue attachment which blends it in with the truck mode parts down his arm.
The only not perfect note – while posing him out putting pressure on various parts can cause panels and other future connection points for Jetfire to pop off. They go right back on, but it is a thing to be mindful of. I don’t really see a way around that, as the figure needs two hands and some oomph to pose, and those parts need to come off.
Aside from that I really have no dings on this – for what it is and what it sets out to achieve, it stuck the landing. If you dig movie Prime, the DLX figs, or just high end stuff – you won’t be disappointed.
Check out our shots below and prepare for his arrival, they’re working out into the world now!
Threezero DLX ROTF Optimus Prime – Click for larger version
Threezero DLX ROTF Optimus Prime – Click for larger version
Threezero DLX ROTF Optimus Prime – Click for larger version
Liege maximo
I decided to go with Dino model kit and build me a DOTM OP with the ROTF version I'll get from Sideshow. By the time we get Shockwave, it will be completed ^^;
lurasidone
Well there are still some floating around on eBay. You'll have to pay a bit of a late tax but how much do you really want it?
I started my DLX & Premium scale collecting a bit late and had to pay late tax for some. I don't regret it one bit.
Sigmus Prime
It'd be disappointing for me personally since I need the 07/ROTF one for my collection, but it's a no-brainer – especially with Shockwave on the way.
Napalm
Yeah, a retweaked DOTM version would be easy money.
SeahawkSpeed
Again, I’d venture we will get a variant before a reissue because of that exact time delay now.
VVa
But ROTF Prime has been out for well over a year and a half, have there been any reissues of him?
SeahawkSpeed
We got 3 rereleases of BB OP over like 3 years, so about – a year between reissues. I’d venture Prime will get a DOTM variant before a reissue, I think Shockwave just has to release first.
Sigmus Prime
Any idea how long it's typically taken for them to restock a figure in the past? I'm trying to gauge if it's worth waiting, provided they don't opt for a DOTM variant instead.
Liege Prime
Unfortunately a lot does fall off if you aren't paying really close attention or pick him up wrong. He can get amazing poses, but it's a lot of work moving various parts out of the way.
Heat Guy
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Got a used one the other day, he is quite large, didn't expect him to be that big. The box itself is large enough to hold a child.
Not that I tested that.
Sigmus Prime
You can't make an out-of-stock figure look that good, man.
Atomic Tofu
I draw human anatomy and have muscular hands myself…I support @VVa 's viewpoint
Throway
It's relaxed vs bracing. They're quite different imo. One is not a substitute for the other.View attachment 30025300
VVa
Right so I've had this figure since it came out but I've gotta just now ask;
What's the fucking point of these hands only being slightly different?? View attachment 30025259
One's a "relaxed" hand but the other is less relaxed?? Honestly could have been a pointing hand since TZ likes giving every Prime but Bayverse Prime a pointing hand.
Throway
The nature of the combination means stuff will pop off. It comes back on super easy and the only ire I have is with the panels that plug into the wheels.
Angry fan
Don't the pieces fall like a Lego figure? That's what I've heard about. So this is a bit solid?
Throway
Despite what some say it's pretty much unhindered.View attachment 30021656 View attachment 30021657 View attachment 30021658
Angry fan
How is his poseability?
hotbot4
They do pop-up on eBay quite regularly if you are happy to pay a late tax. Beats waiting endlessly for a reissue I suppose.
zark225
I'm hoping this gets rereleased soon! I have bought an upgrade head, chest/ab pieces, and feet for this guy to help with the accuracy, but the one that I have now is in the combined mode. I'm planning on having an individual Optimus with upgrades, an individual Jetfire with upgrades, and then an individual combined form with an upgrade head and I'd rather not take everything apart to add Prime's upgrades just to have to do that combination all over again when a potential rerelease happens.