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Transformers Movie Leader Optimus Prime and Megatron Two Pack

Posted on 08-01-2012 at 04:31 AM by Sol Fury under Transformers Movie Toys & Products (All Transformers Movie News)
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In an interesting turn of events we can report that there's another new Movie two-pack in the works. This set comprises reissues of the original 2007 Leader Class Optimus Prime and Megatron toys, seemingly unaltered in a Dark of the Moon branded gift set box. Judging by the text on the front by the names, this is probably another Hasbro Asia exclusive release, like the previous Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire gift set releases.

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03Mach1
Its like we went back in time.
Anguirus
What an objectively terrible idea.
Gaokaiser


JUST...REPACK...!?
evergamer
Ohmygodwhy.
Deceptigtar
at least make them the premiums to justify this.
Argentenoboy
At least it will be less desired, hopefully making it cheaper

Dunno why, but I kinda want it
BraveMax
*Points at movie completists*

*Laughs*
Soundwinder
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Originally Posted by Anguirus View Post
What an objectively terrible idea.
This.
Stepper
Everybody will be getting this because of the Leader class Megatron
Mr.Deflok
One of the dumbest ideas ever to manifest into reality.

Wow.

The inferior OP Leader mold.
The megakibble Megatron mold.

Who wants this?

And they wonder why the DOTM line didn't fare so well.
Stepper
That is why the insert the Megatron mold into these 2 pack because forcing collectors to get the inferior OP Leader mold as well.
zephon
umm....happy April Fools day?
RedAlert Rescue
I'd happily buy the 2007 Optimus Mould again if they made it in an interesting "New" colour - I still really like Nightwatch Prime perhaps Blazing Orange or white or Black. or muted colour pallet like Prime Nemesis.

Not going to buy it twice for the sake of a new box though.
Ricochet
I read the center text "Optimus Prime / Megatron Premium Set" in Japanese.
and TakaraTomy logo? hmmm....
Dolza_Khyron
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Originally Posted by Mr.Deflok View Post
One of the dumbest ideas ever to manifest into reality.

Wow.

The inferior OP Leader mold.
The megakibble Megatron mold.

Who wants this?

And they wonder why the DOTM line didn't fare so well.
hey i like the first movie op mold, i find it far more fun to transform then the revenge of the fallen mold, where i'm accidently popping things off!
AMG
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Originally Posted by Deceptigtar View Post
at least make them the premiums to justify this.
Agreed, especially Megatron.
Houndvoice
SantaClaus
What's the point of this? Who's bright idea was it?
So many questions.
miscreant
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Originally Posted by 03Mach1 View Post
Its like we went back in time.
....And yet they're probably charging 2012 prices for it.
jametron
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Originally Posted by BraveMax View Post
*Points at movie completists*

*Laughs*
ToasterPrime
some poor misguided soul is gonna do a video review of this one. so sad.
Thundershot
Haven't we seen this image before?
Mr.Deflok
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Originally Posted by Dolza_Khyron View Post
hey i like the first movie op mold, i find it far more fun to transform then the revenge of the fallen mold, where i'm accidently popping things off!
Ha, yeah, it's a pain to transform but it's still wonderfully superior to the 07 mold. 07 isn't a bad toy, just not a great representation of the character.
MechaV
Is this overstock or something?

There's no market for this.
Omnius
Add me to the list of people who are thoroughly confused as to why they're doing this.
Deathx360
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Originally Posted by Thundershot View Post
Haven't we seen this image before?
We saw a solicitation for it on May 4th. This however is the first image with the actual figures in the box.

Asia to Release 2007 Movie Leader Optimus and Megatron 2-Pack - Transformers News - TFW2005
Starscream NZ
"Lets re-issue the two least desirable Movie Leader molds in a two pack almost no-one will want!"

Awesome marketing/product logic.
Thundershot
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Originally Posted by Deathx360 View Post
We saw a solicitation for it on May 4th. This however is the first image with the actual figures in the box.

Asia to Release 2007 Movie Leader Optimus and Megatron 2-Pack - Transformers News - TFW2005
Ah! That's what I was thinking about. We had news of this and a mock up.
Mister Gone
They couldn't use premium Megatron? Ugh
[Wing_Saber-X]
wow, I mean really?!
LigerPrime
Darn, those 2 toys are so outdated and IMO inferior to the ROTF versions. I know folks complain of ROTF's Megs because of his left arm but he looks better IMO.
bignick1693
Can we have a rotf repack?
adambman
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Originally Posted by bignick1693 View Post
Can we have a rotf repack?
There is one: Leader Jetfre and Optimus Prime - with the latter being the face plate version of Buster again if memory serves - repacked together with DotM box art.
maxprimal
they could be doing this as a continuation of the movie trilogy series thing....
Timesynch
They couldn't have re-released Leader Brawl instead? Or HA Barricade, a character that actually showed up in DOTM rather than two out-dated molds?
Fritzolino
why?? that Optimus sucks
opt1musaber
I agree with everyone else, WHY?!?! They could have done or used so many other things. I actually don't have either figure so if it's less than $70 I might get it, if not, it's an easy pass.........seriously

I see some guesstimates that this could be around 200USD - GTFO!! Ye, proof that they're seriously cutting corners and trying to grab money. Let's repack two crappy moulds that was done 5 yrs ago and place it in DOTM packaging...
Automorpher
I'll buy the set provided that they make Prime a BLACK Repaint. Otherwise no.
Silverwing
I never managed to get a Leader class Brawl... They would get my money if they re-released that.
Nevermore
Guys, you're missing something. This isn't a Hasbro release. It's a TakaraTomy product. Therefore, it's totally awesome!!!!!!!111
Prime_816
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Originally Posted by Mr.Deflok View Post
Ha, yeah, it's a pain to transform but it's still wonderfully superior to the 07 mold. 07 isn't a bad toy, just not a great representation of the character.
It really is amazing how accurate the engineers were able to make the ROTF toy to the screen model, but I don't enjoy the transformation, nor am I big of the look that was given to Prime in the movies (too long and slender). Thus screen accuracy isn't a loss to me, and I consider the first movie toy superior in regards to my taste. That said, I'm certainly not inclined to buy it again, especially not with that Megatron.
anikenvader
I love this, I never got the first Prime mold and my Megatron is falling apart. Score! I hope the price is right.
MegaMoonMan
Gar-bidge.
Megatron118
They should've at least put the premuim Megatron with it instead of the original. I'd rather just buy the two separately in their original packaging
Blitz.
yeah... that can stay in asia
toaster
Still waiting for leader class Shockwave. Anytime now takara. Anytime now.
Autovolt 127
I have them already. Pass.
Omega Charge
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Originally Posted by Timesynch View Post
They couldn't have re-released Leader Brawl instead?
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Originally Posted by Silverwing View Post
I never managed to get a Leader class Brawl... They would get my money if they re-released that.
This and this. Hopefully with these Movie Leader Asia Exclusives coming out, Brawl gets included somewhere. It'd be even more awesome if he came in a new Premium paint job.

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Originally Posted by toaster View Post
Still waiting for leader class Shockwave. Anytime now takara. Anytime now.
Don't forget Leader Blackout while you're at it.
We can still dream it will happen one day...
bellpeppers
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Originally Posted by seeker311 View Post
Welcome to 5 years ago...

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