3A - Transformers: TLK - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee & Sqweeks - Premium Scale Figures

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  1. Laserpants

    Laserpants Well-Known Member

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    Yes, possibly the last one in the world :D 
    I never thought I’d actually own this figure. What a day. Megatron’s on PO too, but it’s from a local seller so he’ll arrive after summer.

    Should there be any QC I’m not worried, OMP seem to be upstanding people. Good call on not sending yours back and forth through the post, but nice they offered. I hope you’re able to restore him to perfect.

    Thanks for the heads up about the joints though. I’ll be firm but careful with him.

    I hope they continue in Premium scale too. I wouldn’t mind a Lockdown, with or without dogs.
     
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    Going to PO Megs as well soon, can't pass on that design, his best look in the saga IMO. It's likely to turn out to be an even better figure than Prime with that diecast frame. They're going to form an outstanding duo with that knightly look about them. The only gripe I have is their size; both 19 inches. Megatron is supposed to be taller but Threezero never seemes to care about size differences.

    The premium scale has pretty much been their main thing as far as transformers are concerned and I hope it stays that way with maybe the exception of the scale actually being in-scale (if that makes sense :lol ).
     
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    Wait, he is? Haha that’s odd considering they’re slavishly movie accurate otherwise. Doesn’t matter to me, but I see how it can irk some. No matter the size, he’ll be wicked. Just look at all that detail in the promo shots. No offense to the G1 fans but it’s hard to top Gothic armor for style.

    My trouble now is where to put them. As they won’t fit on my shelves at all I’m going to have to make them their own space, in front of a print of Medieval art for maximum knightliness..just need to find the perfect piece for them.
     
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    Is there any evidence that TLK megs is still coming out? I haven’t heard of an update or confirmation for a long long time.
     
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    Heh.. I do forged about the size difference whenever I look at those promo shots. I suppose it's not a big deal at the end of the day.

    I like that idea. Transformers meets game of thrones.. doesn't get any better than that.

    Last update that I know of was posted by Threezero on their facebook page on 28 December about the "enhanced internal structures" that seemed to be the cause of the delay. Sideshow's ETA for him is Feb - Apr 2020.
     
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    Interesting. I really hope he actually releases!
     
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    I purchased DOTM Prime a few years ago and the mirror on the door was snapped, plus the centre portion of Prime's head was misaligned. 3A were super helpful/professional and I sent back the door/head and they repaired it for me and send it back to me, good as new. They're quite good in that regard so I'm sure they'll take good care of you.
     
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    They will be releasing a DLX scale JetPower Prime (TF2) at some point. It was confirmed by Decemberist.
     
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    This is good to hear, glad things worked out for you in the end. I'm confident I'll have mine back in perfect shape eventually. The CS team has been very cooperative and offering solutions to my issues. I'll most likely end up sending the figure in for repairs because I realized the loose leg is a much more complicated thing to fix than I thought.

    I heard about this as well. One in premium scale would be epic. I'm happy about the DLX scale option and the success it has but I hope it remains just an alternative to the premium scale and doesn't take over completely.
     
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    Got Op today. I was expecting MT Galaxy Meteor, not this guy so fast so I was not prepared.

    Literal chills opening the package and taking him out, people. He even has sort of new car smell, and the detail is insane. It’s nighttime here but I’ve been getting up just to admire him some more.
    Look at this monster:
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    I just got up to check on him again. At this rate I’ll never sleep :lol 
     
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    I don’t think I’ve ever just sat and admired a figure as much as I do with this guy. The detail, the posability, the paint. All incredible! This is the perfect crazy detailed design to have a large format figure for too.
     
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    I completely understand.
     
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    Good to know you finally got this masterpiece in your hands safely my man. Really can't blame you for drooling over him like that, he's truly something to behold. I'm also glad yours came with zero issues so you can be at ease and fully enjoy it.
     
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    He’s easily the most epic thing I’ve ever owned. There are like three levels of mechanical details and moveable parts all over him. Even the inside of his shoulder pads and his neck is detailed, and there’s so much stuff that gets depressed or extended or shifted when you pose him, it’s very lifelike. The paint is amazing, he even has scratch marks on the back of his hands and the rust pitting is so well done.

    Yeah I’ve checked him over, and it seems I got their good figure. A few parts want to fall off their pegs but I secured them with a bit of paper in the peg hole so all good. I’m still a little wary when posing him as I don’t want to stress the joints, I have not so fond memories of snapping the limbs off Neca Predators and he has sort of similar plastic. But he appears to be made of sterner stuff.

    -If I sound kind of shocked still it’s because I am. I see more 3A in my future heh.

    Floriol, two thumbs up for finding this guy.
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  16. Shmoptimus Prime

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    Yeah only thing that falls off on mine is the front skirt armor. Other than that he's freakin rock solid, even while posing and manipulating the VERY tight ratchets in some areas.
     
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    Indeed 3A is going very strong with these last few releases. Beetle bee and TLK Megs both look insane and I can only imagine how good they're going to feel with the improved engineering. I don't think anything on the market can compare quality and detail wise except Prime1 that only wins in size since 3A actually has better weathering and slightly better detail from what I noticed.

    Again, I'm happy I could help you own this guy and that he's solid. It's like destiny happened heh. Your enthusiasm is really the best reward for me. Do enjoy him!
     
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    Flame Toys Drift loses his kn..front skirt armour parts sometimes too when doing deep knee bends. It’s immediately noticable and easy to reattach, so all good.

    As for Op, a 400 (or more, for me) dollar figure the size of an infant shouldn’t be this fun to play with. I love his drop down hips and splayable fingers, I have only two other bots in my collection with those features. Yeah some of the ratchets are a bit tight, but nowhere near Neca. Holding near the joint and careful pressure works. I do wonder how his joints will fare after a couple years of frequent posing, but yours seems to be doing well.

    @floriol I’m going to gush about this Op until everyone has blocked me, just watch ;) 

    Seriously though, 3A rules, can't wait for Dlx Op and TLK Megatron if their ”old” figure is this good.
     
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    Anyone know about any poseable stands that can support these kinds of figures? xD
     
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    Just using this post as an excuse to show off my latest drawing :D 

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    And Optimus with some friends!

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    Your arm :p 
     
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