TFW2005's Masterpiece Optimus Primal Gallery

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  1. Tony_Bacala

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    Full Gallery over at Reflector @ TFW2005 - Optimus Primal (Convoy - Beast Wars) - Reflector @ TFW2005

    News Post with quick thoughts - MP-32 Masterpiece Optimus Primal TFW2005 Gallery - Transformers News - TFW2005

    Courtesy of site sponsor TFSource - in stock and shipping now -

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    Recent Masterpiece Releases: Optimus Primal, Red Alert (Anime Colors), Delta Magnus, Ratchet, Shockwave, Hot Rod, Ironhide, Optimus Prime (reissue), Bumblebee.

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    (I know the guns are retracted, I shot em both ways)

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  2. SPLIT LIP

    SPLIT LIP Be strong enough to be gentle

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    You never extended the arm guns all the way!

    Dislike, unsubscribe, one star, thumbs down!

    (great gallery)
     
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  3. Unicron9

    Unicron9 Fan and customizer of the TAWYS

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    They must have quickly transformed to bot mode, got that group shot near the raw energon, then transformed back in a hurry... Unless they are actively going into stasis lock in that pic.
    Dangerous shot to try and get.

    Mine should be here Wednesday. I\'m hoping I can do something about the shoulders not folding all the way down in monkey mode.
     
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  4. Wh33ls

    Wh33ls Original G1 kid, and loves Beasties as much, eh!

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    That slot in Primal's left forearm at the top, it's current non-function is really bothering me. Why leave it there?

    Great figure, can't wait to get mine!
     
  5. HnH

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    i've tried to fit the handle of the mace in it but it doesn't hold due to the weight, very awesome fig, now i need a MP-10 to replicate that pic to.......* bangs head for selling MP-10 last month*
     
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  6. Autovolt 127

    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    A true masterpiece. :thumb 
     
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    damn, he looks so good with MP10. now i kinda wish i had gotten this guy...
     
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    RobotoChan Nothing to see here

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    These shots of some of the better ones I have seen posted on this site recently.

    Great figure as well.
     
  9. primalxconvoy

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    Although this is a great figure, I wouldn't say that it is "perfection, head to toe", as the beast mode held have robot kibble sticking out at sharp angles. I would have preferred some extra engineering, like allowing them to file over the back of the legs, etc.
     
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    Except, having the figure in hand, I can't think of any elegant solution to covering the white backs of the legs beyond just big ugly fur-coloured covers that wouldn't have anywhere to go in robot mode. And you don't see the white legs except from behind anyhow.

    I say it all the time, but when you figure Primal, as an upright standing beast, has no places he can really hide his robot mode kibble the same way a car can hide it on the underside or wrapped up in a shell, he conceals his robot mode remarkably well. On top of needing to be accurate to the CGI model that took a lot of liberties.

    Perfection? Perhaps not. But it's near as perfect as physically or reasonably possible.
     
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  11. WishfulThinking

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    And here I was, chided for calling it a voyager class scale masterpiece figure. "Nu-uh! You're soooo wrong! It's ULTRA CLAAAAAAAASSSS!"

    LOL!

    Anyway, nice figure. Way overpriced to me, though. Definitely skipping.
     
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    Lots of great images of my favourite MP in a long time. I can't wait to get a flight stand for mine.
     
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    Nice pics but those are some terrible elbows.
     
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    This is the first Masterpiece I\'ve bought since the original Megatron and he does not disappoint. I actually think he might be my official toy of the year at this point.
     
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     To me it\'s like an upscale of the robotmasters figure. 
    It\'s Waaay overpriced should of been priced at or around $70 and has fugly elbows for being a masterpiece. I feel like the shoulder pads could have been made to snap over his arms instead of just sitting over like the other versions. 
    overall it\'s a good looking figure but due to price I\'ll pass. The figure and accessories son not justify the price. 
    MP 10 is $160 and comes with alot more then this gorilla it\'s $130 price tag
     
     
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    I wish they gave it soft goods and made him a fur covering instead of the 90's CGI plastic-y skin.
     
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    I didn't mean the upper (white) legs, but the lower legs. The robot toes fold back under the beast feet, displaying two sharp "spikes" on each heel. I think that the feet clips have been double folded under each beast foot, out folder over the lower leg.

    Anyway, maybe a third party will make covers for the white upper legs, if people want them?
     
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    I like it but I agree is overpriced 
     
  19. optimusfan

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    Really looking forward to getting this one in hand!
     
  20. Fenrir Zero

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    G1 is a continuity family when it comes to TakaraTomy's stuff. But... Whatever. :p 

    As for the price... I can see reasons why it costs that much. But I also see reasons for fans who want it to hold off until it can be bought at a lower price.

    So I can just suggest that somebody find a site that has it for less. But that is just a suggestion from me. :) 
     
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