Rumor: Lego Optimus Prime coming in 2022?

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Q Prime, Feb 12, 2022.

  1. Gatchaman

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    No, unfortunately it wasn't strong enough when I built it physically. And I haven't had a lot of time to work on it since then
     
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    Oh man, sorry to hear that, but I can believe it. I think that may be part of the reason he completely reworked the thighs. I’d love to have a stable knee and thigh swivel with atat knee joints and use the printed thigh tiles from the og set to keep the look but maybe it’s just not possible? The elbows as knees aren’t near as solid, but they give a serviceable knee joint that swivels as well.
    I’ve got the torso pretty much sorted so I may take a stab at redoing the thighs and knees.
     
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    Thanks for the share! Setting a price for these things is tricky, I always set instructions price at <10% of brick cost, hopefully that's not too much of a hurdle for those interested while still helping me fund future projects :) 
     
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    The atat joints are pretty much what I'm dead set on using for the knees, they're the only thing strong enough, but incorporating a thigh swivel on top of that which is also sturdy is not a simple matter lol. I might be able to extend his thighs a few studs and fit something in but I would worry about his overall proportions
     
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    I just took the plunge and got this case for my Lego Optimus - has anyone used Wicked Brick for cases before? Lead time isn't the quickest in the world but the 3D background is super cool!
     

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    Been mentioned in this thread before, yes. Too expensive for me thought; costs more than half of what Optimus Prime costs. :eek: 
     
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    Think I’ve hit a stopping point. Keep futzing with the same areas over and over.

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    I kept trying different configurations to transition from the front of the roof to the first hinge of the back cover. Then it just came to me to raise the front section of the roof where the roof lights are by 1/3. Then I took the top tiles off the windshields and put 1x2/3 slope pieces to meet up to the new height and I think it looks a lot less fussy and more clean. 0CA161AE-7234-4FE1-BBBB-BFEC2C465D04.jpeg 6F220793-96C6-4C03-B73E-93F9D67E46B7.jpeg DF5751B4-4DB9-44BB-941B-BC7EFE02211D.jpeg
     
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    Thanks! They require a gentle touch to manipulate. Hopefully I’ll figure out how to strengthen that whole system using the sets existing pieces.
     
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    I already bought Lego Optimus paid 179.99 direct from Lego on released dated but I see Ali Express have models available for $35-$55. Has any one checked these out?
    I get that they will not be Legos and be the cheap flimsy pieces that do not stick together but may be nice to have a cheap KO to play around with. Can someone here talk me out of buying one please?

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    Given that it's clearly not a "rumor" now, are we really not thinking about editing our title?
     
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    I find it endearing
     
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    After putting it off and putting it off and putting it off. I decided to tackle the leg mod. It was somewhat precipitated by him falling over backwards at the knees and breaking apart lol. I use a similar joint to the elbow, the studs are just on surface that faces the direction of the bend instead of on the side of it. It’s not ultra stable, but it poses fine and I use a 2x6 plate to lock the knees out for alt mode. I just didn’t put it in place yet and went to move something and back over it went lol.
    So all that being said, I decided to use the double AT AT joints like the twitter thread. I want to keep the look of the original thighs though to because I think they look more g1 and I’m trying to keep the clean look of the original build while incorporating the upgraded features and no exposed studs look of the twitter thread one.
    So finally started and have the thigh design pretty much where I want it.
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    Wonder if Lego and Hasbro will make more sets or this was it.
     
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    Anything can happen. Licensed sets in the Icons theme are usually, but not always, one-offs. They've released two Friends TV show sets, for example. I would keep expectations low, but it's certainly possible.
     
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    Brought the tampoed front piece out to line up better with the upper thigh. Hope to make some headway on the calf tonight. 95083593-7A21-4CCD-8906-FC1BEC9AD564.jpeg
     
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    So, how's everyone enjoying this still totally rumoured figure?
     
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