Xovergen to Release Retooled Transformers Classics Optimus Prime for TrailerForce TF-

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Optimus1116, May 21, 2012.

  1. Rated X

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    Stupid concept. No matter how good it looks. Maybe in the late 80's this might have been considered "hi-tech" but to replicate it in 2012 is pure laziness. Seriously, stick a cab in my chest and Im a robot ???
     
  2. Kuma Style

    Kuma Style I'm boney. I'm boney; Leave me aloney! TFW2005 Supporter

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    I can see where this mentality comes from, because, at base, that's really all it is, but at the same time, that's exactly what the toy it's homaging did too, so I really don't know what more they could have done with keeping it as true to the original as they did.
     
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  3. Autobot Burnout

    Autobot Burnout ...and I'll whisper "No."

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    You're missing the concept. The trailer "Exo-armor", for the lack of a better term, is essentially just a powered up version of Optimus or Ginrai, depending on what continuity. All the combining w/ his trailers, etc. that Optimus has pretty much done since RID? Powermaster Prime was the first of many Optimus Prime "supermodes".
     
  4. solarstorm

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    I wonder how far along the production is for this set since we're getting finished pictures. We don't get fully painted pictures of the Giant figures until a few weeks before release. IIRC, the same thing applies to Herc's members.

    Hopefully preorders come soon.
     
  5. Dark Skull

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    I am sensing some pettiness.......

    Anyway, I can't wait for this thing to be released :D 
     
  6. Kuma Style

    Kuma Style I'm boney. I'm boney; Leave me aloney! TFW2005 Supporter

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    Exactly. Honestly, the only "God mode" combination that truly utilizes Optimus as a base is the Cybertron Leader Prime: Another reason that I truly believe that Cybertron Leader Optimus is the greatest non-MP Prime there ever will be.
     
  7. Kuma Style

    Kuma Style I'm boney. I'm boney; Leave me aloney! TFW2005 Supporter

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    Damn... that'd be murder on my collecting plans, as I **WANTED** to have at least a solid two months off of buying stuff this summer. :(  It is looking very polished though, so props to this company for really working on getting this out in a respectable fashion.

    I want it, but I don't want to pay for it! #BeingAcheapskate :lol 
     
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  8. Shin Densetsu

    Shin Densetsu I WILL DESTROY YOU Content Contributor Veteran

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    Guys, if you don't like each other, agree to disagree, and keep the drama off the site. Let's get this thread back on topic.
     
  9. Kraken

    Kraken Is a vegiesaurus, Lex. Veteran

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    If they do in fact do a black version of this, I'd be in for that dependent on plastic quality and QC reviews.

    Got no interest in Ginrai, but he'd be a cool different take on Nemesis Prime, or maybe Motormaster.
     
  10. Optimist_Prime

    Optimist_Prime The Original Optimist!

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    Now that I have the original release of Cybertron Optimus Prime I'd tend to agree with you on this. I hope to complete mine soon.
     
  11. amd098

    amd098 En taro Artanis!

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    QFT

    nothing has topped that
     
  12. newbielives

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    I remember receiving Powermaster Optimus Prime on Christmas , even then I wished he was more articulate so I'm so wanting to buy this for nostalgia reasons
     
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    I definitely missed that.
     
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    Boots and a Jetpack. I know I'm in the minority but I don't find it as appealing as Powermaster Prime. Wingblade and Jetpower do pretty much the same thing.
     
  15. daddytron

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    Quoted for super mega truth. That figure singlehandedly got me back into into Transformers in 2005 after not having bought one since 1988, and it's still in my top 5 figures.
     
  16. nathan_s82

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    I agree 100%. Especially my Galaxy Force EX-02 Sonic Convoy.
     
  17. optics

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    Should those blue arm guards even be on there? I mean, weren't those added when he combines with God Bomber?
     
  18. Prime_816

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    I loved my Powermaster Optimus Prime as a kid, but as I got a little older I realized how uninspired it was with Optimus folded up as a cube inside the trailer. RiD Prime isn't necessarily my favorite looking upgrade, but the overall concept is my favorite, with the upgrade parts wrapping around the original figure.
     
  19. flamepanther

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    If you're going to make a Classics Ginrai, that's what it has to be.

    You have good taste in Primes!
     
  20. Foster

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    Still not feeling it. Shame, I wanted to like it too.