MMC Optus Pexus (autocracy/idw cybertronian prime)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by The13Primes, Aug 22, 2020.

  1. daimchoc

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  2. Mercutio

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    Pretty much. MMC's April Fools mindset seems to be "LOL wouldn't it be funny if we made this... BUT SERIOUSLY DO YOU GUYS WANT US TO."

    I like how in all the numerous retool ideas being tossed around in this thread, no one ever would have thought of him being used for Choo-choo Prime. But it totally works!
     
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  3. Megatron118

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    Every time I look at this guy on my desk, I just smile. Such a good figure.
    That is all
     
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  4. artimus prime

    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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    DAMMIT! I didn't even have this on my radar! But know that this is possibly the most articulated transformer ever!....:drool: 

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  5. daddytron

    daddytron Made of too much clear plastic

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    I broke down and ordered one from TCP. This is a little outside my normal collecting path but I’m a sucker for a good Prime or a really fun figure. I took a similar chance on Striker Manus four years ago and was very glad that I did. I should have it by Tuesday or Wednesday.
     
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    I did the same recently. Don't even care about Prime that much as a character but the toy is stupidly posable and fun. Was actually able to get it (precariously) self-balanced in this pose, for example. Also the required Stupid Sexy Prime pose. I got mine from TCP as well, yours should have the extra set of guns as well.

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  7. daddytron

    daddytron Made of too much clear plastic

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    Great pics! I got my MP-44 Prime into that first pose and loved that I could do that. Looking forward to doing the same with this one. One thing I love about Optus Pexus is all the little mechanical accents picked out in that nice silver metallic paint, along with the upper legs. And the working pistons. I’m a big sucker for stuff like that.
     
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  8. divinecomedy

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    I am surprised this is still in stock.
     
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  9. daddytron

    daddytron Made of too much clear plastic

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    Being able to buy these things when you can is nice, and used to be the norm in MP and 3P collecting. The preorder or it’s gone in an hour, day, or week thing is a recent and extremely unwelcome phenomenon. Probably started in the last 12-18 months.
     
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  10. Nemesis251

    Nemesis251 Wakanda Forever!!!

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    Only thing this pic tells me is we are a few steps closer to hopefully getting The Chin....

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  11. Rewind

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    I got mine from TCP but no extra guns.
     
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    Oh, wow. That's unfortunate. Wonder why not all of their stock has them?
     
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    I assumed it was a preorder bonus or that they received X amount of guns and included them until they ran out.
     
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    Would make sense. I thought I'd heard that the entire first run had them and it was later runs that wouldn't.
     
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    Love my Striker Manus, but this guy edges out I think. You’re gonna love it; enjoy
     
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    Fretburn We need Instrument TFs

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    It recently occurred to me how ridiculously fortunate I am to have Optus Pexus and Striker Manus. By far two of the best OP figures ever.
     
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    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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    Probably my Transformer Of The Year. I also received the trailer kit for XTB's Menasaur but haven't looked at it much because of Pexus.
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    The hands are delightful. The only gesture that I can't pull off convincingly is crossing his fingers. I demand an upgrade kit for my Saltus.
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    The metallic paint used for his eyes is also a bright spot. His eyes look lit. There's no editing in these pics to give the eyes a glow effect.
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    Floss like a boss...
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    aaadriiann Ornament

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    Super-Duper Cop Orion reporting for duty! Shoutout to @roBROmanceFTW for the extra set of guns!
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  19. TransformerFanatic

    TransformerFanatic When a spark goes online, there is great joy...

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    Anyone else not want their grey guns? Lol. I'm jealous.
     
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  20. daddytron

    daddytron Made of too much clear plastic

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    These pics are making the wait till mine comes on Thursday that much less enjoyable.
     
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