Unique Toys - AOE/TLK Optimus Prime

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by BLNadal, Oct 23, 2017.

  1. Hexatron

    Hexatron Plastic crack junky

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    Apart from the wonky calves (that haven't changed since the first proto) I'd say he looks pretty amazing!!! Guess people will bitch about anything though :rolleyes: 
     
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  2. mikequillm

    mikequillm Well-Endowed Member

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    Any idea what character it is?

     
  3. Shmoptimus Prime

    Shmoptimus Prime Za Warudo!

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    AN ACTUAL UPDATE?? THANK THE MATRIX!

    He looks great, but honestly it seems really similar to the prototype. Did they really take half a year to get the paint job set? I mean, I know there are a lot of flames, but still...

    To me my one nitpick is the biceps look crappy with that joint right in the middle. I'm guessing it's like that for transformation. Also, the face sculpts haven't been improved much, but are definitely passable. Looks better than El Cid's derp-ass excuse for a face. I am officially hyped for this again!

    No word on a release date update? I'm really hoping that this means we'll have him in the next month or two. How long was it from Peru Kill's color reveals to when he was released?

    Hahaha That thing looks a little pointy to fit in there but OK!
    I'm sure it will. El Cid had a terribly flat chest and it was annoying but no one mentioned it much before release but this guy looks better and everyone's complaining about it? Seems fine to me so far.
    Wait, another figure being revealed??
     
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  4. BIOMEC

    BIOMEC Terrorcon, aka "Ratchetman"

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    I think you are exaggerating...
     
  5. BIOMEC

    BIOMEC Terrorcon, aka "Ratchetman"

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    Yeah, some fans are quite difficult to please...
     
  6. Shmoptimus Prime

    Shmoptimus Prime Za Warudo!

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    YOU EXAGGERATE
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  7. TFXProtector

    TFXProtector TFW2005 Supporter

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    No, he's not. Red Leader owns Kapow in the UK. Kapow is one of the world's largest BBTS level stores. Most people in the UK and even Europe get their imports and 3rd party stuff through Kapow.

    He knows what he's talking about. There have been plenty of complaints of damp Gabriels with a whole bunch of nasty in the box. There are videos available showing how to release the "lock" on his legs, which is a nightmare because it's a bunch of screws and springs.

    I was very fortunate to get a working Richthofen from the get go, but the current second run rerelease been plagued with tabbing problems, etc.

    DX9 usually makes a quality product, and I've had a good run with them, but not everyone is experiencing the same thing and it's not fair. Especially at the price being asked.

    DX9 needs to step up.
     
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  8. guarayakha

    guarayakha Guara-guara-booyakha~!

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    Most likely they're trying really hard to pose with what seems to be "maximum-90-degress-only" knees.
     
  9. kazukun

    kazukun HAACHAMACHAMA~

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    The only part that bugs me right now is the without the face mask face looks weird, but it still looks impressive.
     
  10. QuinJester

    QuinJester T. Bison

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    Looks fantastic. Can't wait to set him up next to my MPM-4
     
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    Not too sure If they will tweak the head/face sculpt but they did respond that they might on their Weibo comment regarding that .
     
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    I never saw that myself, I was always a gentleman and tucked the tip away for them.
     
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    You are a classy dude my friend. lol...
     
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    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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    ...And people say chivalry is dead.
     
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  15. eltonlin98

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    For those in the market for an iteration of TLK Prime that isn't official, I will concede this looks to be the best looking so far with taking into consideration AlienAttack's and BMB's. Take that as you will
     
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    Good figure... But what happened to his red face paint?!
     
  17. Liege Prime

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    I think he is looking pretty good. The one thing that strikes me odd is the top of the hips look too high going into the torso. Might be fine in person.

    But, I am happy to see an update.
     
  18. T.F. Allen

    T.F. Allen Better known everywhere else as Theatre Josh

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    He has alternate heads/faces both with and without the red face paint.
     
  19. Shmoptimus Prime

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    Are the nemesis faces exactly the same but just with some red paint on them? I was hoping for a different expression maybe. I’m sure the eye color is different too but did that really need a whole extra head and two extra faces just for slightly different colors?

    Anyway, I’m very happy with the amount of accessories this guy comes with. Plus the one good thing that came out of me receiving a broken el Cid is that I got a replacement blaster. So once I sell my el Cid I’ll still have a blaster to go with this guy should I feel he needs to shoot some things.
     
  20. artimus prime

    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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    Does the shield of this guy not transform?
     
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