Thanks to 2005 Boards member Zodiac1968340 Twitter/X users @MrFslv and @tagoal we have in-hand images of the new Takara Tomy SS-EX Rise Of The Beasts Nemesis Prime figure.
This is the latest inevitable black redeco of an Optimus Prime toy, this time the Studio Series ROTB Optimus Prime gets the black and teal deco and it’s been released as an exclusive of the Transformers 40th Anniversary expo in Japan. It comes in a windowless black & white box with no extra parts or changes compared to the original release.
As an extra bonus, we also have images of the exclusive gray throne (redeco of the Studio Series Coronation Starscream throne) which combines pretty well with the new Nemesis Prime.
See the images after the jump and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!
Throway
Don't doubt me ever
Automorpher
You know, I was kinda skeptical after reading your post on the availability. (Afterall, the only options to get these Expo exclusives were via specialty shops in my country.)
Until about 2 weeks ago when I heard from an associate that these will be made available for one of the local retailers.
Still, didn't put my complete faith into it.
Until…
Well, let's just say that it really happened:
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BombSquad
Nemesis, Sentinel, and the throne still up for preorder on BBTS. I wonder if Pulse will finally put them up today.
ziltama
The effects part have the same fluorescent magenta color as some of the Netflix effects parts. Prefer them over the purple ones from Deathsaurus / dead Autobots set.
AcademyofDrX
Thank you all so much. I cancelled my BBTS preorder because I thought they weren't there, now the preorders are sold out again. It's probably for the best, I don't think I need this set anyway. I just love effects parts!
Novaburnhilde
Dayum, nice haul…
CyberDragon10K
Mirrored image here for those who don't want to click through. From Pixelmaster's opening post.
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PrimalEnvy
He does have blast effects, the review thread shows them.
AcademyofDrX
Starscream does not have blast effects, right? Early promotional images and photography had them, but none of the online listings mention them, and it doesn't look like it's shown on the box.
Stanley Horsfiel
Got the 40th loot!!!!!…. Absolutely breathtaking sight and funnily enough sentinel is my first time with any sorta G1 prime mould. (No joke XD)View attachment 30565032
TF Hot Rod
Preordered just in case I miss Pulse’s or if they end up not putting it up
ziltama
If one wants TL-EX Starscream now domestically in US, TCP has in stock at $80. Toyarena is at $85 atm.
Rakzo
Thanks! I pre-ordered it.
bearytrek
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Prod…er&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Pterniadotcom
starscream preorder back at bbts
Pcsolyar
There's leaked Pulse listings, so they should get some of these in
I go to Canada enough for work, wonder if they have pickup lockers like Amazon US
ziltama
I was looking for reference pics of Rage Axe, Zeta Module, Rust Cannon, and Dillo and see how they're related to ML Sentinel Prime.
Never much into Beast Machines, but Dillo was this:
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Yeah, I don't wanna know what the designers were thinking……………
Crimsonflame was widely sold on Asian storefronts. Got ours from RK, who is the one of the biggest distributors in HK.
It's still listed by Amazon Canada for sale and sold by Amazon CA themselves (~$24 USD). However, I don't believe they allow shipping to the US. One could use a proxy service but doubt that wound end up cheaper than getting it a little less than $40 shipped off Aliexpress (unless you know someone in Canada).
Ektris
Or maybe they just won't and they'll end up like Crimsonflame – con exclusives only for their respective markets.
Still really want a Crimsonflame though..
Throway
I think Hasbro are waiting for Takara to tell them how much they have left, yes. They had so many at the event and no doubt more than what was in the G1 Building (yes the event building is called that).
Slender102
I was curious to how stock levels were holding up. It ends in a few days correct? Maybe Hasbro is waiting for the Expo to end before putting it up themselves. It’s kind of like the thing with anime blu rays. When a popular show releases in Japan, it’s usually 4 episodes per disc at a price point of Y7800-8000 +, the US release is the entire series in a set for $39.99. Trying to curb people from importing it back for a cheaper price.
Throway
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They had a fuck ton at the event. Stacks behind the counter, at least 20 stacks. And even more behind the curtain, they had sooooo much