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

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    22.9%
  2. No

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  1. Cheebs

    Cheebs Well-Known Member

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    I know that this element is a compromise, but I really love that this design keeps his wheels on his hips.
     
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  2. Cheebs

    Cheebs Well-Known Member

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    This thing might just be worth the money. I couldn't be more impressed.
     
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  3. Alph

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    Damn, I'd love to have this, but I really can't prioritize it over regular MPs right now. Oh if only I had infinite money.

    But at least this tech give me something to look forward to for when I've collected all of G1 at MP scale and I feel a need to up the ante. Maybe 30 years from now I'll have a whole room full of these automated TFs.
     
  4. UtahRobotInDisguise

    UtahRobotInDisguise Herald of Utahcron

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    Cute, but not my thing. Wife really wants the mp52 set of 3, so looks like I’m still spending $700. Oh well.
     
  5. Fort Max

    Fort Max Too many is never enough. Veteran

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    Really impressed, would buy it but not avilable on the UK pulse site. :( 
     
  6. Rodimus_Prime

    Rodimus_Prime Until all are one!

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    Damn.. Pre-ordered!
     
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    I have an Optimus Prime MP-10 and I was looking at MP-44 as my final ultimate Optimus Prime. Then I saw this beautiful robotic creation and decided for a couple hundred more bucks than MP-44, I could have the pinnacle Optimus Prime my childhood always dreamed of. My credit card feels like molten lava right now. Hopefully, it will cool down in the 5 months of waiting for its release.
     
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    Figure is nice and the self transformation is a cool gimmick which I no doubt will become more mainstream over the years in future lines, but holy shit the price!
     
  9. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    I don't remember the last time I PO'd something so quick.
     
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  10. GX9901DoubleX

    GX9901DoubleX Just a passing through rider...

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    For the size and what it can do I feel like the price is actually not bad. I went ahead and preordered one, since I can always cancel if I changed my mind.
     
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    meh. not my cup of tea. i already feel like both modes on retail toys suffer enough for the transformation, but i feel like after 5 minutes i'd be sick of this thing and want $700 of posable stuff instead lol

    this is also a weird channel to debut this on. yeah it was on the fans first thing too, but this is just some random youtube channel lol
     
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  12. Sinestro00

    Sinestro00 S’goden, s’doodis

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    Can't wait for this technology to be ported over to the MP line so I can buy all of my favorite characters for a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th time!! :D :D :D :D 

    Seriously though, this is cool and actually looks more than half decent!
     
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  13. Music

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    Is this official? I can't imagine Hasbro would want to license out a transforming figure.
     
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    Huh, that's quite interesting. Does that mean Hasbro is going to be a little more flexible with its license in the future? No clue but this is really neat.
     
  15. deathsheadII

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    no its not his work , the original of this below which hasbro seem to have taken onboard

    they have a few more tf designs too , a constructicon , hot rod and a hound looking one

    Senpower remote controlled optimus prime
     
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  16. deathsheadII

    deathsheadII Not a Bounty Hunter yes?

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    really hope tfs express can secure some of these , just shown this to a mate who's an old tf fan but not a collector and he's gagging to get one :lol 
     
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    deathsheadII Not a Bounty Hunter yes?

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    Now, I wonder how many people are gonna buy this and yet still never transform it despite it doing all the work for them.
     
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    Chrisola Solid crotch ratchet

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    fatal.jpg
     
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  20. MegaMoonMan

    MegaMoonMan OFFICIAL MMM REP

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    Can't even walk like cheaper stuff can do. Laughably overpriced.
     
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