This came from the Transfans page on FB.

ThreeA] [Chinese translation] Answer some questions about Optimus Prime:
1. The pre-sale has stopped, and those who are interested can find it at the store.
2. In the 30, 3A exhibition, there will be no, and there is no possibility of spot sales. It is due to pay due to existing orders until November.
3. If the order has been placed on the official website and the deposit has been paid, the replenishment notice will be received starting next week.
4. Recently, I received many inquiries and hope to open the pre-sale again, but the company still has not finalized the case. However, due to the cost increase, such as re-opening the pre-sale, the price needs to be raised. The shipping date also needs to be in the second quarter of 2019. If there is the latest news, it will be announced at the first time.

From official weibo.

So basically, if you didn't order from Bambaland, you're boned till next year.

 

Thanks for forwarding the info.
At least there's a chance for those who missed the exclusive to get one in 2019 if they really want to. It is interesting to highlight that "the price needs to be raised". I don't believe I have ever seen 3A do that before.

Like TLK movie, I feel like this figure has weird vibes surrounding it.

 

Oh boy, what a surprise.

They never have. They never do bambaland exclusive reissues on anything. It's most likely a cash grab to offset the cost of their tunnel vision on those stupid BDSM vinyl amputees. In case you didn't notice, they put out a measly amount of things that were promised at the beginning of the year when trying to sucker in all their fans to pay for memberships.

 

Whatever, the wait sucks but I ain't shelling out more than what.my $420 preorder is for. I would have paid $450 shipped to get that extra head, and indeed, to get it by the end of the freakin year.

I imagine this is taking a while because I believe they said that they got way more orders than they thought they would, and the production speed on them isn't the fastest between parts count and painting. I think they're hand painted if I'm not mistaken.

 

I'm not surprised that this release has turned into a shambles but I am surprised that TLK Prime is so popular.

 

Info source from weibo...
If above is true then September is going to be hard on my wallet with balance payment for Optimus, Bee & PO for Megatron, all at once!  

 

Huh, I thought he was canceled. Good for everyone who wants him I suppose. I'll probably be passing, his design was really bad imo.

 

Megatron more likely beginning of October. Ad photos are being taken next week and then they need to be approved by both licensors before we can set a date

 

Any other TLK figures? Or Bumblebee Movie figures?

 

I'm hoping I can stand to pass on him. Looking forward to seeing though (and maybe buying).  

 

The Premium Scale TLK figures are done after Megs. We'll have the license for several more years, so there's always a chance we'll return to do other characters

Bumblebee movie figures are being worked on currently

 

If that so please do LOCKDOWN! I'm sure it will sells like hot cakes like Prime!

 

Don't get your hopes up for them to actually revisit it...

 

Thank so for the update.

Presumably that means the repaint/rework of your first BB as the 60's black version is unlikely to happen. (I think you said the aoe and TLK licenses might be concurrent a while back)

I knew it was a long shot. But as a repaint it seemed worth dreaming.

 

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Wow Jawesome! My only complain is that the brute shotgun he uses against Bumblebee is missing, but it is a wonderfull figure and I cannot wait to see Megatron and the Bumblebee movie line !

 

No plans for that version of Bee. We do retain the rights for AOE, TLK, and DOTM for several more years

 

Scrap everything and get us a Sentinel Prime

 

Jesus CHRIST it's a work of art. Being a TCP customer for this, odds are I won't see this guy till.next year...

 

The link seems to be blocked; sharing some key shots here...