Hot Toys’ Facebook page has just revealed their newest product – Hot Toys Optimus Prime! A non-transforming G1 Optimus Prime figure, this product is also labeled as being the “Starscream Version“, as it bizarrely enough is packaged with a bunch of G1 Starscream-based accessories including a bonus SDCC exclusive severed Starscream head. It also comes with a ground display diorama with the Autobot logo emblazoned on it.
For those not aware of the Starscream reference, the Generation 1 episode “Megatron’s Masterplan” showed Decepticons masquerading as Autobots to discredit them, which showed a scene of Starscream as Optimus Prime with wings out.
From Hot Toys:
“One shall stand, one shall fall”Under license from Hasbro, Inc., Hot Toys is proud to present the Optimus Prime (Starscream Version) Collectible Figure from the classic and highly popular THE TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1.
The Optimus Prime (Starscream Version) Collectible Figure stands approximately 30cm tall, featuring a highly detailed mechanical structure and remarkable painting applications with distress effect, a pair of Starscream’s wings, weapons, and a rocky ground diorama base with Autobots’ logo.
THE TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 fans shouldn’t miss the chance to pre-order this cool collectible figure!
Pre-ordering at Ani-Com will include a Starscream head as bonus accessory.
Hong Kong customers please stay tuned on Hot Toys-Secret Base Facebook Page for pre-order arrangement details.
Check it out after the break!
unmc2001
View attachment 27777693 View attachment 27777694 I find that I rarely transform my larger figures so this not transforming doesn't bother me. I didn't pay the MSRP of $350 for it though. He displays great.
franpincho
This was the biggest disappointment in my TF collecting history.
FanboyX
That it does! Not exactly looking for statue pieces, but I cant deny they look great and i'll be looking forward to possible gestalts in the future. I think a statue would be the best way to nail those designs for display.
unmc2001
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I know a lot of people don't like this figure but he looks great on the shelf.
LegendAntihero
While it does suck he doesn't transform, I'm glad HT finally decided to tackle Transformers
Honesty
What a joke.
I like Hot Toys but to pay so much money for a doll that doesn't transform and looks worse than MP-10 is flipping hilarious.
Oh well. Guess the joke is on the people who actually have this thing pre-ordered.
OriginalFire
I was thinking a 3rd Party company could just make the Starscream part for MP-01 or MP-04 as an add on. I don't really like buying Transformers that don't transform, but thats just me.
koonfasa
Change of mind. Autoart or Minichamps.
koonfasa
Instead of starscream, this should'a been the truck. Maybe fewture will do it.
Better yet Hotwheels!
desuGoji
Sweet birthing hips.
FatedLazarus
New pics courtesy of the STGCC and toyark.
Grimlock212
I'd get one of these, but not multiples of the same character. I actually really like the odd Prime/Starscream one a lot.
LigerPrime
Yeah, anyway the news of Prime with Megatron parts appeared at a toy convention in HK. Not sure if it appeared at SDCC.
REMINATOR
You can say that again, milk the mold to death. After the Optimus Version Starscream, Megatron, I am eagerly waited for this version :
LigerPrime
Now it seems there's an Optimus with Megatron parts! Let the milking commerce!
My opinion again – don't rush into buying the figure. I'm confident HT will milk this mould to death.
TFanTex
As large as this figure is, it could use some more details. The great thing about the Masterpiece line is the designers ability to pick out what worked best with the old toys as well as including cartoon accuracy mixed with a bit of realism and also, considering the advances the improved articulation will have on overall design.
This seems pretty faithful to the cartoon representation, but the "belt" is off. I like the weathered effect, but I just feel like the entire figure could have some added details to reflect an updated G1 Prime. They should have taken a look at how IDW is drawing modern Transformers because it would also help. And let's face it, Optimus was not always drawn well in the original series.
The more I look at this, though, it's actually not bad. Both MP Prime's are still better IMO.
strangeguy32000
I'm not digging this. Everything about this figure feels off.
Prime is wearing starscream kibble, which is bizarre. Prime doesn't even have wheels on his thighs.
DPrime
I could actually see Sideshow doing that… They've done SW, Predators, Aliens and Terminators that size…
agent j 15
Oh yeah XD assuming Prime was around 35 feet tall or so, this toy would be about 6 feet. Lol
LigerPrime
Oh, that would explain a lot as to why your figures have remained in good condition. I have yet to visit that part of the world but my friends who visited there before love the weather.
Sorry to read about your broken foot! Good grief, you shouldn't be up and walking about as it may worsen the injury.