Takara Tomy will be producing a transformable version of the concept Toyota / JAXA Luna Cruiser. This is a planned pressurized vehicle designed to carry humans on the moon. The toy version is Lunar Cruiser Prime, and is pretty much what you think it is. Vehicle mode, pretty spot on version of the concept lander, robot mode – Optimus Prime! Lots of red/gray/blue present with the white rover parts mixed in.
While the entire page is in Japanese, we believe this will be available for general retail sales in Japan eventually. If you order via the Japanese site Camp-fire.jp now though, you will get it in hand a bit earlier, and it will come with some bonus items. We believe that is a special MP scale display stand. Read on for pics and translated text!
** Translated Text below
Lunar Cruiser Prime
Display stand set 1 set ■
・ Luna Cruiser Prime body
・Solar panel parts
・Antenna parts
・Limited display stand (W270 x H170 x D140)
·operating instructions
Precautions when returning
*The image is a prototype, so the shape and coloring may differ from the final specifications.
*This product contains 1 Luna Cruiser Prime and 1 display stand.
* Luna Cruiser Prime single item and product package are common. The display stand is packed separately,
We will ship the two together as a set.
*The product content is the same as the general release product to be released in March 2024, except for the limited display stand.
*Product shipping times are subject to change.
ckhtiger
Just got the in-stock notice from AE!
Galaxius84
I got my Lunar Convoy today. I enjoy it. I got mine via Campfire thanks to a proxy seller. The stand is the usual MP stand that’s been used lately, with some extra tampos. He collapses pretty well in vehicle mode and looks to be a tall Leader class. Only thing I don’t love is the antennas are soft plastic so I’m expecting them to warp over time. The Matrix looks to be molded in rather than a removable part. Also while I understand the inclusion I’m not sure how much I’ll use the solar panel. Incoming photo dump
Bronybot
I found mind at a local comic shop on my birthday decided to pick him up over missing link and I gotta say he’s pretty neat, feels good in hand, poses well. I love the more muted blue and red (I do wish it was more white but I like it nonetheless). The solar panel feels flimsy and thin imo but it’s not a deal breaker
ziltama
From review thread:
ziltama
When I walked into the local comics shop, I was surprised to see Lunar Cruiser Prime in stock, with the extra Hasbro sleeve. Initial impression is…smaller than expected.
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Now to cancel my pre-order.
Edit: Alt mode is smaller than expected. Bot mode is taller than the average Voyager but not quite modern Leader height.
Edit #2: Yep, more and more stores are listing this in stock.
W-P38
Absolutely. I had this preordered but cancelled it. Why in the hell is he red and blue with the yellow markings from the front of the classic freightliner? This should’ve been a new or different character.
SquishyOH
Any hint that Hasbro Pulse will improve on the 30th June 2024 date for Lunar Prime?
Everything else on Pulse tends to release months earlier than scheduled.
RundownPear
The Japanese SLIM lander actually landed upside down last month
galvatran
What an inspiring idea.
Decagon
Hear me out-
Chris Bot
Ironically, this figure turning into an Optimus Prime is a turnoff for me. It could've been a cool and unique robot that had a color scheme that matches, or at least contrasted well with the alt mode. But no this white and silver vehicle unfolds to reveal a typical red, blue, and grey Optimus. Meh.
If nothing else, I hope they release an alt deco version in "white Prime" Ultra Magnus colors.
justiceg
Oh wow, this guy’s robot mode actually reminds of Getaway from the first IDW continuity. Crazy, especially given the “Primus apotheosis”…
Paco Grande
The recent Japanese moon lander ended up upside down. Is that better or worse? Apparently humans have forgotten how to land on the moon.
Dictionaryabot8407
I thought it was bigger. I have no idea why, but I thought it was like HISS tank Megatron size.
DerVernichter
Aw man, that's so cool! Also, with all the talk of people wishing it were a different character, I wish I was more proficient at 3D modelling, as I'd love to cook up some Mutta\Hibito Nanba style heads for this guy.
Sir Kultur
Custom IDW style Roller anyone?
galvatran
Personally, the VNR was meh of the three. Even though purchased at discount price. The others look great.
Peaceful Soldier
What's the price of this guy?
Obnimaz
There's even a Space Brothers edition of the Sora-Q probe toy, honestly surprised we didn't get a Space Brothers themed Prime too