Just in is our first look at the upcoming and highly-anticipated Legacy Evolution Commander Armada Optimus Prime!
While appearing to be a brand new mold and separate from the much-discussed Takara figure we had seen years ago, Prime is nevertheless looking very impressive and accurate to his OG self in the product image, which shows him off in his cab robot mode, super robot mode, and truck mode. Another image gives us what seems to be an in-hand look at the truck mode.
Hopefully we will get an official reveal soon, but until then you can check it out and let us know your first impressions in the discussion thread!
Gamerlingual
Definitely an amazing figure
WishfulThinking
Prime Pooper of Power!
Maximus Danz
On BBTS too
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/236916?o=1
Tetratron
Reissue on pulse
Transformers Legacy Evolution Armada Universe Optimus Prime Figure – P – Hasbro Pulse
GarfieldGamer2000
Ah yeah I had talked about this earlier in the thread, Cool to see he put a tutorial out for it because the one I tried to cobble together was super unstable. Optimus still looks like a little kid sitting on there but the throne itself look cool still.
Tetratron
It's a pretty simple mod. Just unscrew the back of his head, which allows you take the face off, and then just find some red paint to paint over the eyes (or a kitkat wrapper), let it dry for a bit, and then screw the face back on.
TargetmasterJoe
I wouldn't be surprised if it's because Armada Optimus was their first exposure to the character of Optimus Prime. I know it was for me. That's why I was waiting with bated breath for updates on that prototype we saw at WonFes 2019.
Is it weird that I was more interested in the core robot than the super mode? But I admit the Super Mode's grown on me. (Still need to work on giving him red eyes. Anyone know a video I can follow? I hate going in blind on something.
(*immediately runs off to try to make this fan mode*)
Illiterate Scholar
This is better than any official base mode.
Andrew Leitch
Wow never had much of an interest in Armada designs but looking at this thread I may have just changed my mind. Such a beautiful toy.
Tetratron
The masses cry out for super modes.
Seth Sunthay
Dang, this guy really got pricey so fast, not even Ultra Magnus
NOBLExGAMER
Anyone still need an Armada Optimus? I have an extra I need to get rid of for cost plus shipping if anyone still needs a copy. MISB too!
EDIT: Hey all someone messaged me and snagged it. I hope everyone still in need of the figure is eventually able to get their hands on one!
TargetmasterJoe
I've had my Armad Optimus since the day after Christmas. Easily my toy of the year, literally couldn't stop transforming him, though I had a scare with his chest not tabbing into his stomach (apparently a friction thing?)!
But just wanted to share that oh wow, I never realized how good he looks with Victory Saber's wings.
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And how good he looks with Saber's gun and one of Takara's Targetmasters from their Legends line!
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If we still think Powerlinx Optimus is in the cards, here's hoping he's just as good with any tolerances refined and with his Mini-Con. (Should it be Sparkplug or Over-Run? Or maybe both?)
Dys98
Alright thanks for the help !
TargetmasterJoe
Thanks for the elaboration. I'm not sure about a shipping fee, but according to DHL, he made it to the DHL Sort Facility in my city on 12/23, he got processed yesterday morning, and now he's on hold as of 09:10pm yesterday.
YellowCorvette
I find that with most HasTak figures, the stock metallic silver paint color that they used is an almost identical match to Mr. Color No. 8 "Silver" lacquer paint by Mr. Hobby.
I've been using this one to patch up scratched silver paint on my HasTak TFs for quite some time, and they had worked like a charm:
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lord ginrai
Congrats on scoring an Armada Prime!
Could be that you got it through Amazon Global.
Amazon Global is a new-ish service where Amazon offers unlisted/sold out products in a country if it’s available in another country. They do this for items from 3rd party sellers as well as items sold by Amazon in other countries.
Basically what they do is, when you place an order in say the US, they’ll then order that product on your behalf in the other country. It’ll get shipped to Amazon in that country, and then they send it to your address in your country. If it is sold by Amazon in the other country, it’ll probably be directly dispatched to you from their warehouse there.
Hope the above makes sense.
If it was bought from Amazon Global, then I think you should have been charged a shipping fee. Was this the case?
In any case, all you can do is wait for delivery.
TargetmasterJoe
I forgot if I brought this up, but I was able to buy Armada Optimus from Amazon.
The good news was that I had a gift card balance that meant I only needed to spend like $48-something. Bad news is that he's coming after Christmas.
But that's when things get weird.
Amazon says he's not coming until 01/03/24, but DHL (the deliverer) says his estimated time of arrival is 12/28/23:
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I bought him from Amazon USA, who says he's coming from Amazon UK, so…help?
Dys98
View attachment 30198938 Hi guys, just wanna check if it’s just my copy or all armada primes has severe pain chipping on the sides of the grill everytime I connect the base bot with the trailer to form the super mode.
Also, what colour do y’all think is best to touch up the affected area? Thanks !