omfg did I just spend a grand on a toy!?!?

at least I saved $5 from thechosenprime's promo code LOL. out of stock at tfsource and now bbts. let's hope I made the right choice...

 

Just as Kuma said in his review, resale of these figures is a cakewalk when you aren't gouging prices, so if you don't like it you can at least get your money back, and possibly with interest, if you use eBay and start the auction at the lowest you will take for it

 

Sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets will remain magnetized indefinitely. They experience a miniscule reduction in flux density over time. As long as their physical properties remain intact, neodymium magnets will likely lose less than1% of their flux density over 100 years. Generally the magnet will experience a degradation in its physical properties, such as corrosion, prior to it demagnetizing because of age. However, heat and high magnetic fields can demagnetize these magnets

If you heat them beyond 170 degrees Fahrenheit (80 degrees Celsius) the magnets will begin to loose their magnetic properties. Sustaining these temperatures for a length of time or heating the magnet significantly higher than this will permanently demagnetize it.

So unless you store your prime in an oven or an MRI, you have nothing to fear, they are more likely to dislodge from the part than loose their magnetic properties

 

the only thing that'd make me wet my pants is if they did an official MP line like this that would actually transform - it doesn't even need to be die cast for me, just something transformable that has this much detailing. my wallet will hate it, but I'd sell my entire collection and my body to fund this.

 

Thanks man.

They're strong magnets, but the ratchets are so tight that occasionally you'll get one popping off while posing. The ratchets are so strong that they literally shake the toy when clicking.

The magnets themselves will last for years. I have other Fewture toys using them and they haven't demagnetized at all... and I'm talking 2-3 years here.

 

Thats just freakin amazing. Anyone who is has half a brain..would be floored to witness that in person. Its art..it could be the focal point in any room..

DAMN

 

I'll say this... The local collector scene in my town is zero, and this one definitely has that crossover appeal to where my non collector friends see it and freak out.

 

Wait a sec.... The arms pop off??? Is that how it works? I've had really bad experiences with ratchets joints popping off and when I stick it back in it will not function properly after. This isn't the case right?

 

pretty sure he was talking about the magnetic armor parts popping off because the rackets are so strong it causes abrupt movements, kind of what happened to the smokestacks in his review video

 

Yea... that was it, lol.

Also, don't know how much you guys are into pictures, but finishing up the pictorial review now as well.

 

I was ready for your pictures llke last weekend

 

Can't wait!  

 

LMAO! Pictorial's up!

Kuma Style Reviews: Ultimetal Optimus Prime

 

sweet. thanks for the photos. I'm not gonna bother shooting mines when it comes. lol

 

nice review and pics tj. had to check it out since I know I will never drop that much on a tf, but for the people this fills a gap for it looks like you are getting what you expect for that type of product, at that price.

I do like the armor aspect quite a lot though. I think there are a lot of neat things going on here even if it's not technically "transformable". The armor factor is a huge gimmick that could offer a lot of fun & replay value...if people actually do play with a $1000 toy  

 

Why? You said in the other thread you were.

Thanks, and very well put.

 

Added pics here as well.

 

I'm guessing its actually close to THREE pounds and not THIRTY. Unless he is made of depleted uranium. Do I smell an SDCC exclusive?!?!

 

for what its worth, shipping weight is 30 pounds....

cant wait to get mine so I can start on the display case... hurry up TFS!! dont make me head out to Minnesota... you wouldn't like me in Minnesota

 

That weight is not a typo, that much diecast ain't gonna be three pounds,

that's just how gokin do!!!