New Possible Image of Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Prime Voyager Figure
Monday, October 24th, 2016 4:32AM CDT
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Posted by BeastProwl on October 24th, 2016 @ 5:45am CDT
Posted by Burn on October 24th, 2016 @ 6:20am CDT
BeastProwl wrote:Looks really cheap and poorly made, but that's just my opinion.
Nope, not just yours. Going to agree with you.
Posted by Microraptor on October 24th, 2016 @ 6:35am CDT
Posted by Emerje on October 24th, 2016 @ 7:11am CDT
Microraptor wrote:The grey plastic is a bit distracting, but as far as i'm concerned this sculpt is a winner!
I agree. Considering the source material is an armored knight with no kibble and human proportions turning into a modern Earth truck I think it does a fantastic job of pulling that off. And if this is a Voyager then that's pretty amazing as it looks even better than the AOE Leader.
I imagine we're seeing this so soon because it's a first edition or whatever that will be released months ahead of the rest of the line.
Emerje
Posted by Cyber Bishop on October 24th, 2016 @ 7:17am CDT
.Burn wrote:BeastProwl wrote:Looks really cheap and poorly made, but that's just my opinion.
Nope, not just yours. Going to agree with you.
So will I.. Ugh..
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 24th, 2016 @ 7:28am CDT
And we all know how Bumblebee feels about those.
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2016 @ 9:05am CDT
Posted by YoungPrime on October 24th, 2016 @ 9:32am CDT
Here's to hopes that Retail will have the common sense this coming Summer not to let this goofy line interfere with the highly anticipated Generations TR waves releasing around the same time (Overlord! Trypicon, etc).
Posted by Shuttershock on October 24th, 2016 @ 10:27am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:The mold looks great (Someone mentioned it might scale nice with Lockdown), but I can't say the same for the paint. Particularly on the head and torso, the paint just seems like a cheap knockoff.
And we all know how Bumblebee feels about those.
He claims superiority but then steals the knockoff's style anyway?
Posted by Ravage XK on October 24th, 2016 @ 10:57am CDT
Any chance its just a roughly painted prototype? Upper thighs don't match the lower thighs.
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2016 @ 11:00am CDT
Ravage XK wrote:I don't like any of it.
Any chance its just a roughly painted prototype? Upper thighs don't match the lower thighs.
It is a test figure, yes, but the paint is made to look like the released version, as we know from the paint apps guide. So dont expect anything else aside from how the light will be reflected and the shade of the colours.
Posted by Evil Eye on October 24th, 2016 @ 11:05am CDT
On the plus side, if this is a Voyager and easy enough to disassemble, I might have found a candidate for converting into Nemesis Prime.
Posted by SlyTF1 on October 24th, 2016 @ 11:31am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 24th, 2016 @ 11:32am CDT
Yeah, this is a test shot. Probably not fully representative of the final product.SlyTF1 wrote:I'm going to assume that this is just a prototype and the actual released version will have better paint applications. I'm going to assume that.
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2016 @ 11:50am CDT
Just look at Breakaway for instance. This was the leaked colour sheet:
And here is the finished product (and not a prototype):
And the two match as perfectly as this Prime does.
He has as much paint apps in proportion as any other toy, with Breakaway as a perfect example. However, remember that lighting can be an issue.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 24th, 2016 @ 12:08pm CDT
Posted by SlyTF1 on October 24th, 2016 @ 12:24pm CDT
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 24th, 2016 @ 12:42pm CDT
SlyTF1 wrote:I hate how the neck armor is blue. Would it have been so hard to leave it grey?
This is definitely a toy that looks really bad color-wise from Hasbro, but can look amazing from Takara.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 24th, 2016 @ 12:47pm CDT
Maybe it was gangmolded with another part that did need to be blue. Or maybe it's unpaintable plastic. Or both.SlyTF1 wrote:I hate how the neck armor is blue. Would it have been so hard to leave it grey?
Posted by dragons on October 24th, 2016 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by xXMaster-PrimeXx on October 24th, 2016 @ 1:54pm CDT
But for what I see, I think this is going to be cool.
I love this new mold
Posted by Megatron Wolf on October 24th, 2016 @ 1:57pm CDT
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 24th, 2016 @ 2:01pm CDT
Megatron Wolf wrote:Looks just as bad as the leader, only thing it has going for itself is it has some paint apps. But its a test shot & that could change very quickly. Have a feeling this line is going to suck just as bad as AoE did.
Like I said, the toy seems to be built better than the Leader, and is more accurately proportioned. At least that's good. I am just hoping Takara comes out with an "Armor Knight" version of this guy with all that remolding and extra paint apps.
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2016 @ 2:10pm CDT
SillySpringer wrote:Megatron Wolf wrote:Looks just as bad as the leader, only thing it has going for itself is it has some paint apps. But its a test shot & that could change very quickly. Have a feeling this line is going to suck just as bad as AoE did.
Like I said, the toy seems to be built better than the Leader, and is more accurately proportioned. At least that's good. I am just hoping Takara comes out with an "Armor Knight" version of this guy with all that remolding and extra paint apps.
This toy already has the takara remolding found on the previous leader (as you can see from the image comparison). So it would be mainly paint apps that differ.
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 24th, 2016 @ 9:21pm CDT
Posted by RAR on October 24th, 2016 @ 10:06pm CDT
Since they keep leaking them by listing or prototypes etc.. I'd say don't buy this at all - and wait for the "Premium deco" version that is sure to show up.
I do wish they'd given him a trailer again though I like Optimus with a Trailer it make him look neat in Truck mode and it give the Autobots something to congregate around too when it's in Battlestation mode.
Also having the Autobots have their pet humans in the Battlestation mode would be a nice nod to Diaclone too.
I'll be interested to see if they've made bee a bit more complex this time the previous Concept one was a bit basic looking I thought.
I'd not mind a Voyager Bee either - (to heck with scale) - not that it matters as I'm sure there will be a Voyager Size KO of what ever they do anyway.
Perhaps Wei Jiang are already rubbing their hands and thinking about over-sizing that Voyager Optimus as soon as possible.
Speaking of KO's I think I'd best remember to chase up the Downscaled AOE Optimus' that exist while they are still around as they'd be a nice complement to the Official toy I think.
Perhaps this time they might make a Leader Megatron or Hound - that would be nice to have - though perhaps that slot is reserved for the Dragon.
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Would people mind to much if they skipped the Leader Optimus for a while and did mainly villains - would Hasbro even consider it ?
As it's not a case of there being a want for a larger Megatron so much as a NEED for one. They have consistently dropped the Ball with their Megatron toys - the closest to being a good figure was the DOTM Voyager and that was just to small. But again the Improved KO should be out in 2017 and Is leader size so I guess that will do is Hasbro doesn't come through on that point.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 24th, 2016 @ 10:09pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:SillySpringer wrote:Megatron Wolf wrote:Looks just as bad as the leader, only thing it has going for itself is it has some paint apps. But its a test shot & that could change very quickly. Have a feeling this line is going to suck just as bad as AoE did.
Like I said, the toy seems to be built better than the Leader, and is more accurately proportioned. At least that's good. I am just hoping Takara comes out with an "Armor Knight" version of this guy with all that remolding and extra paint apps.
This toy already has the takara remolding found on the previous leader (as you can see from the image comparison). So it would be mainly paint apps that differ.
Well the chest looks completely wrong at least:
However, that's just in comparison with the one from the last movie. Maybe the CGI render for Prime in this movie is more like this new toy than we think?
Edit: I hope Takara's also paints his sword silver instead of that stupid orange.
Posted by Emerje on October 24th, 2016 @ 10:50pm CDT
SillyMcGilly wrote:Well the chest looks completely wrong at least:
However, that's just in comparison with the one from the last movie. Maybe the CGI render for Prime in this movie is more like this new toy than we think?
Edit: I hope Takara's also paints his sword silver instead of that stupid orange.
It's just mistransformed.
Apparently the chest panels are meant to be swung up into place properly.
Emerje
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 24th, 2016 @ 10:54pm CDT
Emerje wrote:SillyMcGilly wrote:Well the chest looks completely wrong at least:
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However, that's just in comparison with the one from the last movie. Maybe the CGI render for Prime in this movie is more like this new toy than we think?
Edit: I hope Takara's also paints his sword silver instead of that stupid orange.
It's just mistransformed.
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Apparently the chest panels are meant to be swung up into place properly.
Emerje
Oh my gosh that looks way better. You are awesome Emerje!
Posted by Burn on October 24th, 2016 @ 11:12pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Apparently the chest panels are meant to be swung up into place properly.
Yeah, you should always have a comfortable well fitting bra.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 25th, 2016 @ 12:23am CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:is this going to another redesign the same toy 5 different times like bumblebee
They kinda have to, it's not only to sell toys, but also to advertise the latest vehicle model. Bumblebee has at least two per movie: previous or an older model, and next year's.
Posted by Emerje on October 25th, 2016 @ 4:51am CDT
Burn wrote:Emerje wrote:Apparently the chest panels are meant to be swung up into place properly.
Yeah, you should always have a comfortable well fitting bra.
They were looking rather saggy.
Emerje
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on October 25th, 2016 @ 8:12am CDT
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 25th, 2016 @ 6:36pm CDT
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:So...remember when I said that I liked this figure? Well, now looking at the Voyager Optimus in a higher definition photo, it is pretty disturbing. The blurry image of it made it look better.
Molding is amazingly accurate. Paint is awful.
Posted by User897 on October 26th, 2016 @ 11:25pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on November 9th, 2016 @ 1:41pm CST
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on November 9th, 2016 @ 1:49pm CST
Posted by DeathReviews on November 9th, 2016 @ 2:21pm CST
Posted by Bombilation on November 9th, 2016 @ 3:02pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 9th, 2016 @ 3:21pm CST
Bombilation wrote:Woah! Where can I get those decals for my YOTH Optimus Prime trailer?! Those looks so sweet!
Looks like its a special 2016 expo exclusive or something. Completionists now have one more to hunt for
Also, I would love to watch a show about Hasbro designers revealing brand new products to cute asian women.
Posted by Evil Eye on November 9th, 2016 @ 3:26pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Also, I would love to watch a show about Hasbro designers revealing brand new products to cute asian women.
Sigged, my man.
Posted by DR0hNO on November 9th, 2016 @ 3:52pm CST
ooh
Posted by Spider5800 on November 9th, 2016 @ 3:55pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 9th, 2016 @ 4:18pm CST
DR0hNO wrote:Is that a new box for Devastor i see?
ooh
No that is the San Diego Comic con Devastator in box
Posted by Emerje on November 9th, 2016 @ 4:25pm CST
Bombilation wrote:Woah! Where can I get those decals for my YOTH Optimus Prime trailer?! Those looks so sweet!
You can't, it was custom decorated by the Hasbro team for the TV show. They get a really cool and huge piece of fan art in return.
Emerje
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 9th, 2016 @ 4:31pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 9th, 2016 @ 9:27pm CST
The grey model shown is of the same toy and it is actually hand crafted by sculptors (before the mold for mass release is done). This model is then photographed and digitally painted.
The sample shown is confirmed to be according to the colours chosen by the designers. While anything can happen, this seems to indeed be the final colouring of the toy.
The conversion was said to take about 15 steps (with some steps being truncated as one for this estimate).
John Warden then said that Hasbro was currently working on 160 transformers toys, at different stages of course. While that seems like a big number, it would include redecos, one steps and one step redecos.
We then got a look at how an artist designs a toy, using Soundwave as an example.
The special ended with a shot of the entire Transformers team (which seems to have as many women as men, a pleasant surprise) while an exchange of gifts were. Tmall got a custom Year of the Horse Optimus Prime while Hasbro got a 5 meter long piece of art showing many different versions of Optimus and Megatron.
You can watch the entire hour long episode here, or simply take a gander at the screenshots below. Enjoy!
Posted by Emerje on November 9th, 2016 @ 10:22pm CST
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... den/36680/
Emerje
Posted by william-james88 on November 9th, 2016 @ 10:34pm CST
Emerje wrote:Why is this being posted for a second time today?
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... den/36680/
Emerje
Because this gives a detailed run down of what's going on and confirms that it's a voyager along with the amount of steps it takes ect.
Posted by Emerje on November 9th, 2016 @ 10:49pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:Why is this being posted for a second time today?
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... den/36680/
Emerje
Because this gives a detailed run down of what's going on and confirms that it's a voyager along with the amount of steps it takes ect.
I suppose I have never seen a news post updated here, I guess starting new posts is how it's done on Seibertron. I just have it ingrained in me to always update news posts rather than start new ones whenever possible, otherwise people might mistake the new post for the old one they've already read and stop scrolling down.
Emerje