New dotm prime pictures

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by fa11enwing, Jan 14, 2011.

  1. AMG

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    I think this new Prime looks cheesy.
     
  2. Ravenxl7

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    That's the exact same packaging sample picture that the new Voyager class Prime figure was shown with. It also matches what we've seen from Voyager Megatron's test-packaging, so I think it's safe to say that it's just the Voyager's packaging sample. We haven't seen an example of Leader packaging just yet.
     
  3. Rogzilla

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    Like Raven said, that is the Voyager packing.

    And I don't want a Leader Prime. A leader Prime would either not come with the trailer or be a smaller figure to include the trailer.
     
  4. Rijie78

    Rijie78 Vinyl junkie.

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    What he said, check his post. Sums it up nicely.

    As for the "we haven't seen the film design yet" apologists.. No, we haven't. But one thing that won't have happened is completely changing the design, to something that doesn't even bear much stylistic similarity to the previous two films. It's absurd to think that that would happen.

    I'd put money on this toy not bearing much close resemblance to the on-screen design. If that's the case, and this Prime toy is representative of what's happened with the toy designs in order to fit this gimmick in, then that's a huge disappointment. But we shall see.
     
  5. knoted

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    Megatron's gonna be bigger this time because the robot mode = cab + trailer.

    So, these space booster boots make Prime a bit taller too. Does that make the toy aesthetic look good ? Most certainly not.

    The comparison pic above illustrates the huge difference between battle blades Prime and this new one. Even if I would have to
    imagine the DOTM as the taller one, the proportions still look really silly.
     
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    I wonder if Leader Prime can hold that cannon ?

    And what it looks like attached to Ironhides other arm to give Ironhide two cannons ?
     
  7. Prime1995

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    Yeah good point but looking at the picture closely for ages the vehicle mode is nothing like the voyager we are seeing at the moment but we will see in the close future!
     
  8. Anti Spark

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    I cant wait for someone with really good painting skills to paint him right.

    Lot of detail on prime.

    They even molded in the Semi rear truck tires into his thighs.

    Yes this figures different, ROTF Voyager prime makes up for it.
     
  9. Xaxis

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    What I'm saying is that from a standpoint of having a screen-accurate robot mode and the engineering related to that, this toy appears to be a step backwards from the work accomplished in the HFTD voyager-class figure.

    Nowhere in my posts have I stated that I was referring to any step backward in the playability of the toy. And yes, I'm fully aware this is a toy. I open the figures that I purchase and transform them, so I know that's part of the enjoyment and this figure may rank well in that department. This figure could very well be a step forward in playability and ease of transformation compared to the more complex transformations of the last leader-class and voyager-class Prime molds. That, however, is not what I was commenting on.
     
  10. iamamachine

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    Ironhide car mode with a hole on top looks like Moby Dick.
     
  11. TFXProtector

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    We've already seen what Optimus will look like in the third film. The official teaser poster with him on it. It shows no "space paneling", giant gas tanks on his shoulders, or anything like the Voyager is showing.

    I know Hasbro has shown us what's coming in terms of figures, by using remold designs in their instruction manuals, such as RtS Lugnut, for example, but this? This would spoil an entire segment of the film, if not the entire film itself.

    I'm wondering if the other figures we haven't seen yet are more accurate to the film, and this Prime's just a way to cash in on a gimmick.

    That's my hope, at least. Megatron, cape and all, is heads above Optimus in terms of looks and coolness factor, and he's still weird looking.
     
  12. neevnav

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    That teaser poster was released just as principal photography began, and is clearly the ROTF CGI model, as it shows no changes, while someone at ILM stated Prime would have some differences.
     
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    Just like most lines of Transformers, these are getting worse and worse. Too much gimmick.

    Give me movie accurate Leader Blackout, The Fallen and Bonecrusher or give me death of the movie line.
     
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    If this mold had been another character I would have felt better toward it, but after the brilliance of Battle - Blades Prime this is a let down. If this is the version that has been rumoured to have a trailer then I think that would be the only reason why I would buy it. Especially if it can be hooked up to Classics Prime.
     
  15. einis

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    I'm still not sure about megatron..I llike my tank megs.I'll probably end up getting him , though
    nascars..I still need to see more pics before deciding
    I'm sure I will get a dread
     
  16. Bumblethumper

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    Interesting how HFTD Prime has an overly-wide chest, while DOTM Prime's is disproportionately small.

    It looks like it might at least be a more posable mold. HFTD's voyager(while looking pretty much spot-on) was encumbered with kibble.

     
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    Maybe the reason optimus looks like this is because the trailer he comes with combines with him and the proportions had to be small cuz of the trailer bein big... The trailer's got to do somethin... I bet he'll look bada** if it does!!
     
  18. Janeails22x

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    ... that some die hard transformers fans will be able to notice. This is completely different.

    I hate this. Vehicle.mode looks like garbage. Sorry, but it is my opinion.
     
  19. Starwave

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    EWWWW!!!! I'm glad I just got a HFTD Voyager Prime! If this thing doesn't combine with the trailer, then this is an EASY pass. Just, FUGLY. :yuck 
     
  20. Cheebs

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    I wonder... If this comes with a trailer, what if it is the leader mold? Voyager Prime is this mold with no trailer and leader Prime is the same thing with a trailer...

    I hope not, but I can't see this 'bot plus a trailer selling for voyager price.