Missing Link Optimus Prime – International Pre-Orders Going Live

One of the hottest and unexpected reveals recently is the Takara-Tomy Missing Link line, which re-engineers original Generation 1 toys to add in additional features and articulation while keeping the general size and silhouette of the original.  Missing Link C-01 and C-02 are the first two entries, being redone versions of the original Optimus Prime toy.  One with the trailer, and one without.  He was announced and went up for order in Japan earlier in the week.  Now, US and international retailers are making their orders available as well.

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C-01 Missing Link Convoy (Toy Colors, With Trailer)

Entertainment Earth, TFSource, Big Bad Toy Store, Robot Kingdom, The Chosen Prime, Ages Three & Up, Amazon Japan

C-02 Missing Link Convoy (Animation Colors, Just Cab)

Entertainment Earth, TFSource, Big Bad Toy Store, Robot Kingdom, The Chosen Prime, Ages Three & Up, Amazon Japan

In addition, several other Japanese first releases are now available at international retailers as well:

Transformers BWVS-06 Dinobot vs. Predacon Tarantulas 2-Pack

Entertainment Earth, TFSource, Big Bad Toy Store, Robot Kingdom, The Chosen Prime, Ages Three & Up, Amazon Japan

Transformers Takara Tomy Lunar Cruiser Optimus Prime

Entertainment Earth, TFSource, Big Bad Toy Store, Robot Kingdom, The Chosen Prime, Ages Three & Up, Amazon Japan

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Transformers Masterpiece Missing Link C-01 Optimus Prime With Trailer

Bring the ultimate Transformers experience to your collection with Takara Tomy Transformers Missing Link C-01 Optimus Prime! Celebrate 40 years of Transformers toys with this figure, featuring classic toy design updated to be fully poseable! This action figure converts from robot to semi truck and comes with a trailer that converts into a battle station. Comes with Roller, Ion blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, hose, refueling pump and adapter, Roller tire, missile, and secret film accessories. Place a finger over the heat-sensitive sticker on the figure to reveal a hidden design. This adult collectible Transformers G1 action figure for adults features authentic Takara Tomy design and deco. The figure is showcased in premium deco and detail and comes in its original packaging with Japanese-language instructions.

Includes Figure, 10 accessories, character card, and instructions.

• TRANSFORMERS 40TH ANNIVERSARY: This Missing Link C-01 Optimus Prime figure celebrates 40 years of Transformers robots by modifying the original G1 Optimus Prime toy design to be fully poseable!
• ENHANCED POSEABILITY: Optimus Prime action figure is fully jointed and highly articulated, allowing for intricate posability in action poses
• 2 ICONIC MODES: Transformers Optimus Prime action figure converts between robot mode and semi truck mode
• TRAILER INCLUDED: This figure comes with the classic G1 trailer toy that can attach to the figure in vehicle mode. Trailer converts into a battle station
• CLASSIC FEATURES & ACCESSORIES: Comes with Roller, Ion blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, hose, refueling pump and adapter, Roller tire, missile, and secret film accessories. Includes heat-sensitive sticker that reveals a hidden design
• ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND INSTRUCTIONS: This Transformers figure comes with original packaging and Japanese-language instructions
• EXCLUSIVE CHARACTER CARD: Comes with a Japanese-language character card for the Optimus Prime figure

Transformers Masterpiece Missing Link C-02 Optimus Prime: Animation Edition

Bring the ultimate Transformers experience to your collection with Takara Tomy Transformers Missing Link C-02 Optimus Prime! Celebrate 40 years of Transformers toys with this figure, featuring classic toy design updated to be fully poseable, with animation-accurate deco! This action figure converts from robot to semi truck and comes with Ion blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, and secret film accessories. Place a finger over the heat-sensitive sticker on the figure to reveal a hidden design. This adult collectible Transformers G1 action figure for adults features authentic Takara Tomy design and deco. The figure is showcased in premium deco and detail and comes in its original packaging with Japanese-language instructions.

Includes Figure, 4 accessories, character card, and instructions.

• TRANSFORMERS 40TH ANNIVERSARY: This Missing Link C-02 Optimus Prime figure celebrates 40 years of Transformers robots by modifying the G1 Optimus Prime toy design to be fully poseable, with animation-accurate deco!
• ENHANCED POSEABILITY: Optimus Prime action figure is fully jointed and highly articulated, allowing for intricate posability in action poses
• 2 ICONIC MODES: Transformers Optimus Prime action figure converts between robot mode and semi truck mode
• CLASSIC FEATURES & ACCESSORIES: Comes with Ion blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, and secret film accessories. Includes heat-sensitive sticker that reveals a hidden design
• AUTHENTIC TAKARA TOMY DESIGN: This Transformers Missing Link Optimus Prime premium adult collectible is an authentic Takara Tomy product
• ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND INSTRUCTIONS: This Transformers figure comes with original packaging and Japanese-language instructions
• EXCLUSIVE CHARACTER CARD: Comes with a Japanese-language character card for the Optimus Prime figure

Transformers Takara Tomy Lunar Cruiser Optimus Prime

Bring the ultimate Transformers experience to your collection with the Takara Tomy Transformers Lunar Cruiser Optimus Prime action figure! This adult collectible Transformers G1 action figure for adults features authentic Takara Tomy design and deco, in collaboration with Canon, Inc. The figure is showcased in premium deco and detail and comes in its original packaging with Japanese-language instructions. Figure does not function as real camera.

Includes Figure, 2 accessories, and instructions.

• AUTHENTIC TAKARA TOMY DESIGN: This Transformers Lunar Cruiser Optimus Prime premium adult collectible is an authentic Takara Tomy product, designed in collaboration with JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and Toyota
• 2 ICONIC MODES: Transformers Lunar Cruiser Optimus Prime action figure converts between robot and lunar cruiser modes. This figure was designed to replicate the appearance of the lunar cruiser pre-exhibited in 2019.
• PREMIUM ACCESSORIES & DESIGN: Comes with solar panel and antenna accessories. Features a molded Matrix of Leadership in the figure’s chest. Solar panel accessory attach to the figure’s shoulder, back, or in hand
• HIGH ARTICULATION FOR POSES: Lunar Cruiser Optimus Prime action figure is fully jointed and highly articulated, allowing for intricate posability in action poses
• ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND INSTRUCTIONS: This Transformers figure comes with original packaging and Japanese-language instructions

Transformers BWVS-06 Dinobot vs. Predacon Tarantulas 2-Pack

Bring the ultimate Transformers experience to your collection with Takara Tomy Transformers BWVS-06 Dinobot vs. Predacon Tarantulas 2-Pack! These adult collectible Transformers action figures for adults feature authentic Takara Tomy design and deco. The figure is showcased in premium deco and detail and comes in its original packaging with Japanese-language instructions.

Includes 2 figures, 5 accessories, 2 character cards, and instructions.

• AUTHENTIC TAKARA TOMY DESIGN: This Transformers premium adult collectible BWVS-06 Dinobot vs. Predacon Tarantulas 2-Pack is an authentic Takara Tomy product, inspired by the Beast Wars: Transformers animated series
• BEAST WARS DINOBOT CONVERTING FIGURE: The Dinobot figure converts from robot to Velociraptor mode
• BEAST WARS PREDACON TARANTULAS CONVERTING FIGURE: The Predacon Tarantulas figure converts from robot to tarantula mode
• PREMIUM ACCESSORIES: Figures feature premium deco, details, and accessories. The Dinobot figure comes with a Cyber Slash tail weapon, sword, and Golden Disk accessory. The Predacon Tarantulas figure comes with crossbow and buzzsaw accessories
• HIGH ARTICULATION FOR POSES: Dinobot and Predacon Tarantulas action figures are fully jointed and highly articulated, allowing for intricate posability in action poses
• ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND INSTRUCTIONS: This Transformers action figure 2-pack comes with original packaging and Japanese-language instructions
• EXCLUSIVE CHARACTER CARDS: Comes with 2 Japanese-language character cards for the Dinobot and Predacon Tarantulas figures