The new Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series Transformers Convoy/Optimus Prime has just been released in Japan and we can share for you our first in-hand images of this statue.
We have clear shots of this original anime-girl rendition of Optimus Prime (revealed together with Megatron), designed by artist Shunya Yamashita, thanks to twitter users @kumakomagoma (who shared comparison shots next to MP-44 Optimus Prime), @tobihira, @uDMO3dQwZhYwsOx, @77mgu_namoji and @ruibee0127 (first look at the packaging). A very nice detail and finishing on this statue for sure.
See all the mirrored images after the jump and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
ckhtiger
Just got the ship notice from deepdiscount for Optimus. $120 shipped after using one of their readily available coupon codes, definitely the cheapest place for this.
Mercurius
Mine arrived today. Presidents' Day. And then she blew up the statue of Abraham Lincoln and took his chair…
Fafnir72
At mods, maybe an update to transfer to TF toys/related merch section already instead of rumors??
mute
Megatron just came today for me from AmiAmi, so hopefully yours isn't too far off.
Fafnir72
It is:
S=Sea
A=Air
L=Land
On the cheapside so slower.
Fafnir72
Mercurius
Wanted to thank you for the recommendation of AmiAmi. I decided to look at it again and get a shipping quote. With the exchange rate, it came to just about the same as my BBTS order, and I could be sure it was actively in stock and not going to be perpetually delayed or never delivered like prior Bishoujo statues from them have been. I am now in possession of my own Optimus Fine and awaiting delivery of Legatron.
DarkProwler
Looks like Megatron is released now, just got an email from Hobby-genki that my preorder for both has shipped.
Dreamcast
Anyone select SAL postage from AmiAmi and has it shipped yet? I preordered and I'm still waiting for it to ship.
WatermelonSpectacles1
This figure isn't really for me, but it's extremely impressive how many details they managed to get in. Showed it to one of my friends and this was her direct quote: "Jesus Christ, she's extremely hot" so it's clearly for some people.
Fafnir72
Surprised myself. My Bishoujo Tekken Alisa B is smaller than this and supposedly 1/7.
AnotherBattleConvoy
Really? Cool. The previous Morrigan and Felicia felt around 1/8 when it was advertised as 1/7
galvatran
There's a big enough market to cater to the tastes of different clientele.
I'll reserve judgement until I see side-by-side comparison photos.
Looking forward to this year's Halloween costumes.
Fafnir72
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Just in. She's tall at 1/6 ish
mute
With the exchange rate being what it is, it ended up being cheaper than BBTS and others. Shipping included.
DarkProwler
Waiting for Megatron to release to get both preorders from hobby-genki. Even with shipping, they were cheaper there than ordering from BBTS or TFSource.
Fafnir72
Mine this Friday.
Mercurius
I'm definitely jealous of those of you getting them already, but the increased costs of getting it from Japan outweighs waiting for US release, I guess.
mute
My Koto Optimus came today. DHL from AmiAmi. Looks great, no issues.
Mako Crab
Those are a million times better than those awful “sexy Transformer” costumes that the Spirit Halloween Store rolls out every year.