Robosen Optimus $699.99 Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by blastoff2334, Apr 9, 2021.

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Do you think this new product could be stepping away from what we love about Transformers as toys?

  1. Yes

    97 vote(s)
    22.9%
  2. No

    327 vote(s)
    77.1%
  1. cybeast

    cybeast Freelancer Pun Maker

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    Until he tried to kill all around you while singing The Buddi Song.

    :D 
     
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  2. Cykill 1

    Cykill 1 Well-Known Member

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    If they made this transform into a ROOMBA, sales for it will explode.  Imagine a transforming Optimus ROOMBA that will actually be useful.  Moms everywhere will cheer!  LOL
     
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  3. BIOMEC

    BIOMEC Terrorcon, aka "Ratchetman"

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    It is a toy, so it's useful for what it was intended to do, entertainment.
     
  4. NTPrime

    NTPrime Well-Known Member

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    Let me just say I'm really glad we're getting this pretty box they originally advertised (though without the numbering):

    Robosen-Optimus-Prime-01.jpg

    And not whatever this was supposed to be:

    01-Robosen-Optimus-Prime.jpg
     
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  5. BIOMEC

    BIOMEC Terrorcon, aka "Ratchetman"

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    The one below depicts the product as it is, the one above is just prettier.
     
  6. NTPrime

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    The bottom one is also unattractive.

    I wouldn't say it is even a good representation of the product either, since the bot mode on the side shows him with his head turned to the side in a way the real toy cannot do. The top one already doesn't look like the real figure so it doesn't give as much of a false impression of its abilities.
     
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  7. 84OptimusPrime

    84OptimusPrime Autobot

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    I personally like the one below better… the one above looks more like Energon Optimus.

    i also like my box on the outside to be a representation of what’s in the inside.
     
  8. tfwmongrel

    tfwmongrel Plastic Crack Addict

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    Did he pull the video down??
     
  9. Illiterate Scholar

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    The trailer will be where all the dust will be stored.
     
  10. galvatran

    galvatran Galvatran lives!

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    Gives real meaning to Trailer Trash.
     
  11. Sharkysharky

    Sharkysharky Well-Known Member

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    I pre-ordered this when it was first announced and the estimated date of delivery on the order is 8/2/21. However if you click on the main page it states estimated delivery 10/1/21. Does anyone know if this is the original date pushed back or if the release date of a second batch I'm not aware of please ?
     
  12. NTPrime

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    Based on how it went out of stock during its first day of sale and then came back up with the 10/1 date I think it's a later batch. So you and I and others who ordered it early are probably in the August batch.
     
  13. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    Boxes go to the trash or storage anyway.


    If you display boxes, more power to you. You must have a 6,000sf home to do that.


    I ordered one the moment it went up on HP. I seriously can not wait for this. 30 years in the making!

    48AB3D71-A42F-444F-BE1A-62BFB52477FD.jpeg

    Ready to be released maybe???
     
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  14. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    Not at all, you do you. I deleted my post because it's completely irrelevant. I could not care less what you all do.

    Moving on.
     
  15. BIOMEC

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    People can display it in alt mode, not a big deal...
     
  16. MegaMoonMan

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    Just got an invoice from robosen for the rest of the payment. It's coming.
     
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    Anyone know if there are going to be any more preorders?
     
  18. NTPrime

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    I thought they just did a week ago. They haven't said anything more.
     
  19. Goose24

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    Unless I missed it, no more were released on the 20th like they initially announced.
     
  20. ziltama

    ziltama Mods, molds, and casts. Also full of hot gas.

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    I checked my Pulse pre-order and Fulfillment Status changed from Unfulfilled to Item Shipping Soon.
     
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