Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime
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Yahoo Japan member, kabutodj presented quite an interesting auction.
In line of the third movie Dark of The Moon, where Optimus Prime sports a new abs design, the toy itself could be a deluxe class. The transformation looks simplistic enough to be a deluxe toy, but there is no ruling out that it might be a new breed of FAB (Fast Action Battler) line.
At the moment there are no pics to compare with toys of similar class and line, all we can do is speculate.
New deluxe or FAB? Let the discussion begin!
You can view the auction HERE
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In line of the third movie Dark of The Moon, where Optimus Prime sports a new abs design, the toy itself could be a deluxe class. The transformation looks simplistic enough to be a deluxe toy, but there is no ruling out that it might be a new breed of FAB (Fast Action Battler) line.
At the moment there are no pics to compare with toys of similar class and line, all we can do is speculate.
New deluxe or FAB? Let the discussion begin!
You can view the auction HERE
Stay tuned to Seibertron.com - the latest in Transformers news
Credit(s): Yahoo Japan member kabutodj
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Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203726)
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:14pm CDT
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:14pm CDT
Judging by the pictures, i'm going to say it's a Deluxe. The hips look like they have ball joints.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203727)
Posted by First-Aid on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:16pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:16pm CDT
That is not bad a bad figure for a deluxe, considering that it's a very complicated figure to work off of. I'll probably pick it up...
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203730)
Posted by Autobot Joe on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:24pm CDT
Posted by Autobot Joe on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:24pm CDT
I'm diggin' it. The only downside I'm seeing is that Hasbro is having a real problem hiding the the front end of the truck in bot mode on these smaller size figures. Strong cues to Robo-Vision Prime
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203732)
Posted by Agamemnon on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:29pm CDT
My FAB all have ball jointed hips. This looks a little simple for a deluxe and a little complicated for a FAB. I'd be happy with a new deluxe that is easier to transform than the previous movie figures that were practically alternators. And the FABs previously were a little too simple for me.
Whatever these are, I think I'm more likely to pick them up. One more thought occurred to me. There's no Mech Tech ports. Wouldn't these then have to be the new FAB?
Posted by Agamemnon on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:29pm CDT
Twitchythe3rd wrote:Judging by the pictures, i'm going to say it's a Deluxe. The hips look like they have ball joints.
My FAB all have ball jointed hips. This looks a little simple for a deluxe and a little complicated for a FAB. I'd be happy with a new deluxe that is easier to transform than the previous movie figures that were practically alternators. And the FABs previously were a little too simple for me.
Whatever these are, I think I'm more likely to pick them up. One more thought occurred to me. There's no Mech Tech ports. Wouldn't these then have to be the new FAB?
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203733)
Posted by T-Macksimus on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:30pm CDT
Posted by T-Macksimus on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:30pm CDT
I'm sold. The only downside is that if it falls in line with all the other DotM deluxes, and you know it will, it's going to be considerably smaller than all the previous Movie figures in that class. Sucks having your leader be no bigger than RotF Mudflap but since I've been waiting for a Movie Optimus in this general size range, I'll call this close enough and snag him. I love the fact that this figure has such a trim, non-fussy look to him. They should have done the same with some of the RotF deluxe figures. I could have done without some of the kibble on a few of those figures.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203734)
Posted by Covenant on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:31pm CDT
Posted by Covenant on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:31pm CDT
Can I just toss in at this point the fact that after these years, with a trilogy's worth of Bayformers nigh upon, and the last installment of movie toys about to begin, that I'm still disappointed we've never gotten a faceplate-less Prime toy other than the Takara Buster Prime? Prime's face (while I still prefer full-on, non-retracting faceplate outside of the movie-verse) was one of the things I quickly grew to love from the films and I'd been hoping for so long that with all the toys of him movie-related we would have gotten something in the US market with it displayed. 
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203739)
Posted by Godzillabot Primal on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:40pm CDT
Posted by Godzillabot Primal on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:40pm CDT
Oh great another prime! When will Hasbro remember that we want simple fig’s!
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203743)
Posted by bdougwrx on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:45pm CDT
The leader class Prime with battle hooks doesn't have a faceplate and he's pretty easy to find right now.
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsBy ... %2FCatalog
Posted by bdougwrx on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:45pm CDT
Covenant wrote: I'm still disappointed we've never gotten a faceplate-less Prime toy other than the Takara Buster Prime?
The leader class Prime with battle hooks doesn't have a faceplate and he's pretty easy to find right now.
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsBy ... %2FCatalog
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203744)
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:55pm CDT
Taking another look at the pictures, his front wheels and shoulders look like they might have MechTech Ports. His shoulders appear to end up as the roof of the sleeper compartment in truck mode.
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on April 1st, 2011 @ 9:55pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:Twitchythe3rd wrote:Judging by the pictures, i'm going to say it's a Deluxe. The hips look like they have ball joints.
My FAB all have ball jointed hips. This looks a little simple for a deluxe and a little complicated for a FAB. I'd be happy with a new deluxe that is easier to transform than the previous movie figures that were practically alternators. And the FABs previously were a little too simple for me.
Whatever these are, I think I'm more likely to pick them up. One more thought occurred to me. There's no Mech Tech ports. Wouldn't these then have to be the new FAB?
Taking another look at the pictures, his front wheels and shoulders look like they might have MechTech Ports. His shoulders appear to end up as the roof of the sleeper compartment in truck mode.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203749)
Posted by rockman_fan on April 1st, 2011 @ 10:09pm CDT
Posted by rockman_fan on April 1st, 2011 @ 10:09pm CDT
i like it. i dont like many DOTM toys, but this one looks spiffy 
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203753)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on April 1st, 2011 @ 10:18pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on April 1st, 2011 @ 10:18pm CDT
its pretty much a bigger version of the preview prime with a bit more articulation. Yet another meh figure from the DOTM line. At least they made that deluxe prime they've been promising since the first movie came out.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203758)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 1st, 2011 @ 10:27pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 1st, 2011 @ 10:27pm CDT
Not my cup o' tea, but I'm seriously impressed. He looks fantastic, especially for the size. Dang.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203767)
Posted by Rated X on April 1st, 2011 @ 10:48pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on April 1st, 2011 @ 10:48pm CDT
Does deluxe class really need a prime ??? Parents are so damn cheap these days...
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203778)
Posted by Road-hole on April 1st, 2011 @ 11:12pm CDT
Posted by Road-hole on April 1st, 2011 @ 11:12pm CDT
I think the torso piece looks miles ahead of the voyager class, and the proportions look better too which rules out FAB
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203797)
Posted by Samsonator on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:22am CDT
Posted by Samsonator on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:22am CDT
Whatever it is, it's friggin gorgeous! Mine!
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203800)
Posted by Berserker Prime on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:31am CDT
Posted by Berserker Prime on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:31am CDT
I like this. I was hopin that there would be more of the bigger guys done in deluxe along with Screamer. Also I can have the new voyager DOTM Megs tower over Prime now. WIN!
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203803)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:35am CDT
Posted by Doctor McGrath on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:35am CDT
Wow, this looks really good. I'm impressed and will happily pick this figure up. He looks way better than any of the DOTM voyager Primes I have seen so far.
Now, a third party company needs to make us a trailer comparable with this guy and RTS G2 Prime.
Now, a third party company needs to make us a trailer comparable with this guy and RTS G2 Prime.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203807)
Posted by Kibble on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:42am CDT
That's one of the few things I'm thankful about with the movie figs...at least they kept Prime's face covers. Optimus with lips = <explitive deleted>
Posted by Kibble on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:42am CDT
Covenant wrote:Can I just toss in at this point the fact that after these years, with a trilogy's worth of Bayformers nigh upon, and the last installment of movie toys about to begin, that I'm still disappointed we've never gotten a faceplate-less Prime toy other than the Takara Buster Prime? Prime's face (while I still prefer full-on, non-retracting faceplate outside of the movie-verse) was one of the things I quickly grew to love from the films and I'd been hoping for so long that with all the toys of him movie-related we would have gotten something in the US market with it displayed.
That's one of the few things I'm thankful about with the movie figs...at least they kept Prime's face covers. Optimus with lips = <explitive deleted>
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203813)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 2nd, 2011 @ 1:05am CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on April 2nd, 2011 @ 1:05am CDT
This looks so much better than the voyager. I wish Ultimate Prime's regular robot mode looked like this.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203815)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 1:19am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 1:19am CDT
I remember reading when the first movie came out that the goal was to have all of the main cast available as figures in each size/price point. This does give credence to that statement.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203821)
Posted by Loose on April 2nd, 2011 @ 2:03am CDT
Posted by Loose on April 2nd, 2011 @ 2:03am CDT
a prime for every class
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203822)
Posted by Crosshairs on April 2nd, 2011 @ 2:03am CDT
Posted by Crosshairs on April 2nd, 2011 @ 2:03am CDT
Definitely prefer this one over the first DOTM Optimus we saw, i don't really care if it's a FAB or deluxe, but i hope deluxe 
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203826)
Posted by Varia31 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 2:20am CDT
Posted by Varia31 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 2:20am CDT
Wow, VERY nice for a figure of that size. Judging by the detailing and proportions, it looks like a deluxe, and yet another Optimus to pick up! 
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203841)
Posted by Mykltron on April 2nd, 2011 @ 4:39am CDT
Posted by Mykltron on April 2nd, 2011 @ 4:39am CDT
No flip out heels (unless he's mistransformed) and a large backpack. Mykltron predicts stability issues.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203847)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 5:28am CDT
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 5:28am CDT
So a deluxe/FAB toy of Optimus has "real" windscreens as his chest plates and the front wheels are accurately placed on his feet, but the Supreme and voyager versions either lack one or the other?
Nice fig, by the way.
Nice fig, by the way.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203849)
Posted by Wasp-shot23 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 5:55am CDT
Posted by Wasp-shot23 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 5:55am CDT
i think it looks like a new activator. look how the vehicle parts all end up, all on his back. there isn't a lot of vehicle stuff on the arms or legs apart from wheels in his feet. although i can't see a button on the vehicle mode.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203855)
Posted by chrisc4 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 6:46am CDT
Posted by chrisc4 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 6:46am CDT
i really hope they at least make a voyager sentinel! optiums is gonna way too small next to him! i love the figure by the way, dotm rocks!
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203888)
Posted by dragons on April 2nd, 2011 @ 9:14am CDT
isnt someone planning on making trailer for g2 prime saw prototype pictures of i forogot name of company whos doing it.
this one looks good so all other primes have trailers will this one have trailer as well?
how can takara make this one better if they can this one actually looks movie accuate to his colors?
i may have to pick up another prime
this will be first deluxe prime i buy from movie so it wont be that bad
Posted by dragons on April 2nd, 2011 @ 9:14am CDT
Wow, this looks really good. I'm impressed and will happily pick this figure up. He looks way better than any of the DOTM voyager Primes I have seen so far.
Now, a third party company needs to make us a trailer comparable with this guy and RTS G2 Prime.
isnt someone planning on making trailer for g2 prime saw prototype pictures of i forogot name of company whos doing it.
this one looks good so all other primes have trailers will this one have trailer as well?
how can takara make this one better if they can this one actually looks movie accuate to his colors?
i may have to pick up another prime
this will be first deluxe prime i buy from movie so it wont be that bad
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203905)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 2nd, 2011 @ 9:32am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 2nd, 2011 @ 9:32am CDT
A Deluxe Movie Prime? GIMME! He'll have a nice place with my other Deluxe Primes, yes he will... 
Now I have a valid reason for Deluxe Starscream, since I have the Protoform figures of both.
Now I have a valid reason for Deluxe Starscream, since I have the Protoform figures of both.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203914)
Posted by The Variable on April 2nd, 2011 @ 9:56am CDT
Posted by The Variable on April 2nd, 2011 @ 9:56am CDT
I think if this is a deluxe it might be a good representation of Prime. Considering the way that the front of the cab ends up on his back, it seems to be a nice update on the way the older Voyager transformed, since the windshield and cab top still make up his chest without any apparent cheating.
If it IS a deluxe, I'd consider picking it up to go with WFC Prime and G2 Prime. My only hope is that it's not small for a Deluxe, considering the way the DOTM Deluxes are a bit smaller than other lines...
If it IS a deluxe, I'd consider picking it up to go with WFC Prime and G2 Prime. My only hope is that it's not small for a Deluxe, considering the way the DOTM Deluxes are a bit smaller than other lines...
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203936)
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 2nd, 2011 @ 11:13am CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 2nd, 2011 @ 11:13am CDT
Deluxe Prime?! Bonecrusher HATES that I can now recreate the highway fight!
Oooh, how will Voyager Megatron fit scale-wise? Similar cab size but Megatron towering over Optimus in bot mode?
The only thing I dislike is the apparent big backpack. I passed on the original Voyager for that reason.
Oooh, how will Voyager Megatron fit scale-wise? Similar cab size but Megatron towering over Optimus in bot mode?
The only thing I dislike is the apparent big backpack. I passed on the original Voyager for that reason.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203969)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:23pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:23pm CDT
I might get this one. I swore off Primes from the DotM line because all the ones I've seen until now looks like crap, but this one does the least, and in vehicle mode it might actually be in scale with Voyager Megatron.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203970)
Posted by NTESHFT on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:35pm CDT
Posted by NTESHFT on April 2nd, 2011 @ 12:35pm CDT
You know, the more I look at this Prime, the more I'm reminded of Rhino from M.A.S.K....... I may get this one....
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1203983)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on April 2nd, 2011 @ 1:15pm CDT
Yes :http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/rts-g2-optimus-prime-upgrade-set-on-the-horizon/20607/
Posted by Doctor McGrath on April 2nd, 2011 @ 1:15pm CDT
dragons wrote:Wow, this looks really good. I'm impressed and will happily pick this figure up. He looks way better than any of the DOTM voyager Primes I have seen so far.
Now, a third party company needs to make us a trailer comparable with this guy and RTS G2 Prime.
isnt someone planning on making trailer for g2 prime saw prototype pictures of i forogot name of company whos doing it.
Yes :http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/rts-g2-optimus-prime-upgrade-set-on-the-horizon/20607/
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1204021)
Posted by Pr1meSuspect on April 2nd, 2011 @ 3:00pm CDT
Posted by Pr1meSuspect on April 2nd, 2011 @ 3:00pm CDT
WOW. Nice Backpack.
Looks kinda like crap, and a lot like the previous voyagers.
Looks kinda like crap, and a lot like the previous voyagers.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1204047)
Posted by Evil_the_Nub on April 2nd, 2011 @ 3:57pm CDT
Posted by Evil_the_Nub on April 2nd, 2011 @ 3:57pm CDT
No mech-tech weapon?
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1204049)
Posted by OptiMagnus on April 2nd, 2011 @ 3:58pm CDT
Posted by OptiMagnus on April 2nd, 2011 @ 3:58pm CDT
Awesome! I was hopng for a deluxe to pose in battle with deluxe Starscream. I can't wait to see the MechTech though.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1204098)
Posted by G|R|I|M|L|O|C|K on April 2nd, 2011 @ 5:37pm CDT
Posted by G|R|I|M|L|O|C|K on April 2nd, 2011 @ 5:37pm CDT
thats pretty BA lookin! 
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1204123)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 6:45pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 6:45pm CDT
Since we're getting all of these figures in different size classes, I'd like to see a Leader Class Blackout and Bonecrusher. This is the last film and it might be our only chance. After all of the repaints and Bumblebees..... We could use a Leader Class of those two. It won't kill them.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1205514)
Posted by Nujevad on April 6th, 2011 @ 2:07am CDT
Posted by Nujevad on April 6th, 2011 @ 2:07am CDT
I thought hiding the front of the trucks as backpacks were a thing of the past. Talk about lazy.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1205666)
Posted by First-Aid on April 6th, 2011 @ 12:49pm CDT
Well, they did say they were trying to simplifiy transformations for the kids. That's one way I suppose...
Posted by First-Aid on April 6th, 2011 @ 12:49pm CDT
Nujevad wrote:I thought hiding the front of the trucks as backpacks were a thing of the past. Talk about lazy.
Well, they did say they were trying to simplifiy transformations for the kids. That's one way I suppose...
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1205671)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 6th, 2011 @ 12:55pm CDT
Plus, scaling down transformation schemes of Leaders to Deluxe without risks of breakages is impossible. Not with the way kids play with toys.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 6th, 2011 @ 12:55pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Nujevad wrote:I thought hiding the front of the trucks as backpacks were a thing of the past. Talk about lazy.
Well, they did say they were trying to simplifiy transformations for the kids. That's one way I suppose...
Plus, scaling down transformation schemes of Leaders to Deluxe without risks of breakages is impossible. Not with the way kids play with toys.
Re: Possible DOTM Deluxe Optimus Prime (1205827)
Posted by Raze Medic on April 6th, 2011 @ 7:01pm CDT
Posted by Raze Medic on April 6th, 2011 @ 7:01pm CDT
it looks better than the voyager
