“Year of the Snake” Transformers Platinum Edition Optimus Prime & Omega Supreme

KARR · 01-06-2013, 01:10 PM

Been waiting for in-hand pics of Omega. This thing is gonna be awesome!

WhiteMocha · 01-06-2013, 01:15 PM

You know what I can't get over regarding Omega? That Hasbro/Takara really went the extra mile to do it right. They didn't have to remold the head and arm. They could have taken the easy route and just released Energon OS in G1 colors. A lot of fans still would have bought him, because he'd still be the most G1-ish Omega around for a Classics collection. But the new (really well-sculpted) head and arm go so far in selling this as a different, updated figure. It shows that HasTak really does know its product and its fan base. I'm grateful to whichever designer/engineer/brand manager stood by his or her guns and convinced the budget guys that this was a worthwhile thing to do.

taterx · 01-06-2013, 01:20 PM

Bravo, well done!

CodeXCDM · 01-06-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentinel

Except for it being itty bitty tinsy tiny. It is grossly out of proportion.

Indeed. Now that I think of it... I'm wondering if that head simply doesn't remove from the post like the Energon version pretty much has to. There was that big old nub scuplted to look like an even more comically undersized head... and it slides into that panel where the proper Headmaster/Minicon attaches to... maybe it somehow does something similar?

Still... if it is detachable... I can see a 3rd party possibly making a newer and larger head for Omega... preferably a larger cast of this head... because really, this is a fantastic sculpt. They did a great job... just... it's tiny.

Coltello · 01-06-2013, 01:25 PM

I'm torn between Omega Supreme and FT's Quake Wave. Decisions, decisions...

YoungPrime · 01-06-2013, 01:33 PM

I like this figure, I just hope that Amazon is more reasonable than BBTS.

Also does that head transform like the original or what?

YoungPrime · 01-06-2013, 01:33 PM

I like this figure, I just hope that Amazon is more reasonable than BBTS.

Also does that head transform like the original or what?

GreenScream · 01-06-2013, 01:35 PM

It's a shame the head is so small. The head sculpt and detail are fantastic. If it was just a bit bigger, OS would be perfect.

allew · 01-06-2013, 01:39 PM

You just know CrazyDevy will make a larger head for this guy (at $40-$50 i bet with led lighting)...

Emperor Zarak · 01-06-2013, 01:47 PM

is that a new hand for Omega? Definitely got my interest

01-06-2013, 01:15 PM	#102
WhiteMocha TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,808 Location: San Francisco, CA Collection Count: Bushels	You know what I can't get over regarding Omega? That Hasbro/Takara really went the extra mile to do it right. They didn't have to remold the head and arm. They could have taken the easy route and just released Energon OS in G1 colors. A lot of fans still would have bought him, because he'd still be the most G1-ish Omega around for a Classics collection. But the new (really well-sculpted) head and arm go so far in selling this as a different, updated figure. It shows that HasTak really does know its product and its fan base. I'm grateful to whichever designer/engineer/brand manager stood by his or her guns and convinced the budget guys that this was a worthwhile thing to do. Sales Thread Feedback Thread

01-06-2013, 01:25 PM	#105
Coltello Insecticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 929 Location: Sacramento, CA, USA News Credits: 4	I'm torn between Omega Supreme and FT's Quake Wave. Decisions, decisions... LOOKING FOR DESTRON SHOCKWAVE (TAKARA TIDAL WAVE). Feedback \| Sales \| Wants \| Collection

01-06-2013, 01:35 PM	#108
GreenScream Neo G1 Collector Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,413 Location: SoCal Collection Count: 100-150 News Credits: 4	It's a shame the head is so small. The head sculpt and detail are fantastic. If it was just a bit bigger, OS would be perfect. Buy My Stuff! My Feedback

01-06-2013, 01:10 PM	#101
KARR Roving Robot Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 197	Been waiting for in-hand pics of Omega. This thing is gonna be awesome!

01-06-2013, 01:20 PM	#103
taterx Lurkin since Transfandom Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,370 Location: Louisville KY/Jeffersonville IN Collection Count: Like 1000	Bravo, well done!

01-06-2013, 01:33 PM	#106
YoungPrime Herald of Unicron Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,095 Location: Malware Brigade Headquarters! Collection Count: 200+ News Credits: 1	I like this figure, I just hope that Amazon is more reasonable than BBTS. Also does that head transform like the original or what?

01-06-2013, 01:33 PM	#107
YoungPrime Herald of Unicron Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,095 Location: Malware Brigade Headquarters! Collection Count: 200+ News Credits: 1	I like this figure, I just hope that Amazon is more reasonable than BBTS. Also does that head transform like the original or what?

01-06-2013, 01:39 PM	#109
allew Maximal Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 309 Collection Count: Yes, I'm a Transformers hoarder... News Credits: 2	You just know CrazyDevy will make a larger head for this guy (at $40-$50 i bet with led lighting)...

01-06-2013, 01:47 PM	#110
Emperor Zarak Decepticon Emperor Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 759 Location: Secluded area Collection Count: around 48 News Credits: 1	is that a new hand for Omega? Definitely got my interest