3A Generation One Figures Announced and Optimus Prime Revealed

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  1. Chronix

    Chronix Well-Known Member

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    Which expensive non-transforming G1 Optimus Prime statue is that again?
     
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  2. j.a.f.o.

    j.a.f.o. Just Browsing/Not Buying

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    Angles on the torso don't look right to me.
     
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    It does look good, but hard to justify the price with MAS 01 non transforming Prime being larger and costing over $100 less. Maybe it's not a fair comparison, but to me they both fall into the "non transforming, well painted, very well articulated" figures.

    I also never cared for the torso on this one.
     
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    Ugly chest is ugly
     
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    Great paint job, awesome light up effects, but the design is just terrible for my tastes. Prefer MP10 by a mile-and it actually transforms too.
     
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  6. AutobotAlvaron

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    This is COOL, but not perfect. The lanky/ leggy look is not what throws me off, it's his torso. I can accept a shorter chest & longer lower-body as a proportion choice, but the upward pointing "rib-cage"/lower cab-windows appears awkward & is my least favorite aspect of this figure; though it's there for ab-crunch action. Paint-wise, this Optimus is fantastic, the head sculpt is beautiful, & the articulation is impressive! LEDs are always a welcome addition & these are cleverly integrated.

    Overall, there is more to like than not, but the price will most likely be a deterrent; design-wise, it is not bad at all.
     
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    artiepants Transformers '84!!!

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    i like the design, but not the proportions, they kind of make my head hurt.
     
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    I actually think that the head design is the best part of the figure. Overall, I think this looks better each time I see it.
     
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    I think it looks different, not bad at all, would like to buy it but actually got MAS-01 Optimus Prime and those figure are REALLY big
     
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    Another one of Ashley's satiracle inspirations. I swear he is just trolling fans, seeing who will shell out the big bucks for all his awkwardness. Hey at least Optimus doesn't have duckfeet like the 1/6th Marvel figures.
     
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    He does look pretty cool but the sculpt is bit too over-stylized for my tastes. I love 3A's movie line of figures but I'll have to pass on their G1-inspired offerings.
     
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    Bit too crazy, but I still dig it. Engineering and sculpting is pretty excellent. But the best part for me is the lights, those are outstanding, and the light up emblem is especially a fantastic touch.
     
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    Pre-Ordered a while ago, I still dig it. Still can't wait. I've always been a huge fan of Ashley Woods art style and 3A toys. Not sure if I'll bite on the rest of their G1 line but I really like this guy.
     
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    I am sure that this is a great figure, articultion and detail and stuff. But just my opinion that, why even bother, it does not transform. I mean Optimus Prime is a Transformer, just saying. For the price, I could probably get a titan class and a few leaders and voyager sized Transformers. 
     
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    awesome door stopper!
     
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    u could even get decent masterpiece tf...
     
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    Believe it or not but not everybody wants a large collection of small plastic toys. Some people might want a nice centrepiece in their living room that reminds them of transformers. And something like this would be a much nicer centrepiece than a transforming plastic toy.
     
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    I had not seen these before.
    Thanks for sharing.
     
  20. OriginalFire

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    NP. The Ultra Magnus looks so sweet :) 
     
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