Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory

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While we have already seen the accessories and additional parts that come with the APS-01U Premium Series Optimus Prime from Transformers Asia, the latter's Facebook page has been updated with another add-on that might interest movieverse collectors: an Allspark cube and metal tag with serial number. Check out more information and an image below!

APS-01U Optimus Prime (ULTIMATE EDITION) Promotion
"Limited Premium"

Get this die cast made "Mini Allspark Cube" and "Metal Card" (Serial Number) free when purchase "APS-01U Optimus Prime (ULTIMATE EDITION)" at selected stores in Asia.

Release Date : 2015-04-17
Release Place : Asia (Exclude Japan)

Credit(s): Transformers Asia

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Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1655465)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 24th, 2015 @ 7:15am CST

Looks like one of the AllSpark Cubes that came with each of the Japanese Movie 1 AllSpark Power toys.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1655820)
Posted by shajaki on February 24th, 2015 @ 9:22pm CST

i so heart these diecast'y bonus'.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1655840)
Posted by megatronus on February 24th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CST

shajaki wrote:i so heart these diecast'y bonus'.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669005)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on March 30th, 2015 @ 10:59am CDT

Transformers Asia have updated their Facebook page with a ginormous amount of new images of the APS-01U Ultimate Optimus Prime. These images show off the new premium paint job as well as the weapons and bonus Allspark cube. There are also a handful of comparison shots with the APS01 figure. A select few images have been mirrored below but you can click here to see all of them.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669008)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:07am CDT

So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one. :-?

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669009)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:09am CDT

Nice! I'm really glad I sold my APS-01. U's color scheme is a nice compromise between APS-01 and the original Striker Prime (the additional paint apps don't hurt, either). The only real mark against him that I can see is the lack of face plate.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669010)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:11am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one.

I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both? :-?

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669015)
Posted by Siger on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:24am CDT

Wow this looks good. Not worth $300 to me and need a swappable face plate, but still good.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669025)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:44am CDT

That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669029)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:50am CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?

The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669032)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:56am CDT

megatronus wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one.

I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both?

The only difference between the two is in the gas tanks. Jetwing uses the Buster ones from the version before, and so does this one. As such, the blasters from the Striker version don't attach to them, but as a trade-off, you can attach the Jetwing backpack. Striker's gas tanks prevents that.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669033)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:57am CDT

megatronus wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?

The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669047)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 12:37pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
megatronus wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one.

I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both?

The only difference between the two is in the gas tanks. Jetwing uses the Buster ones from the version before, and so does this one. As such, the blasters from the Striker version don't attach to them, but as a trade-off, you can attach the Jetwing backpack. Striker's gas tanks prevents that.

I thought there was also a difference in Prime's undercarriage that accommodated the Jetwing backpack. Could be wrong.

Another thing I'm loving with this deco is the scarcity of chrome. It was not a great idea for APS-01's grill - which as we know converts into the bottom of Prime's feet - to be covered in easily scratched chromed.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669060)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on March 30th, 2015 @ 12:59pm CDT

Man, why does Asia get all the best Optimae?

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669073)
Posted by Siger on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:17pm CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?

The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.

Don't forget tax and shipping! :lol:

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669075)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:18pm CDT

One word: FINGERS! :shock:

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669092)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:39pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:One word: FINGERS!

Which raises a question: are these newly sculpted, or are they made using the prototype molds?

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669120)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 30th, 2015 @ 2:41pm CDT

Swappable heads would be nice (though the genius faceplate thing from Armor Prime would be even better since you don't then have a spare head laying about getting lost) but yeah overall it's got a nicer paintjob. Lack of pinstripes on the flames bug me though as that's one of the things I loved bout my Buster Prime though at least they added the brassy colours here (which I added to my Buster).

Love all the accessories but most of all loving the articulated hands. They just add so much more to the posing and personality. Overall this is a superb version of what was already one of the very best Transformers figures ever designed.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669230)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on March 30th, 2015 @ 7:12pm CDT

Dam, those pictures look nice. I would get one if I didn't already have Jet wing and Striker Optimus

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1669286)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on March 30th, 2015 @ 9:50pm CDT

Owning the original ROTF leader OP, Jetwing OP and Buster OP are quite enough for me, frankly. It's a nice option for those who either have a whole lot of cash to spare or haven't gotten their own ROTF leader OP yet (as hard as it is to imagine), but at 275 dollars, I've got plenty of other things to spend my money on.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1676940)
Posted by shajaki on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:34pm CDT

TFND's Genetic is at it once again after getting his hands on TakaraTomy Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime: APS-01U! He grabbed his camera and made a very in depth gallery for everyone to enjoy, featuring his enormous arsenal and stunning paint applications. The figure is based on Dark of the Moon Leader/Supreme Jetwing Optimus Prime, which has been added the vast number of variants this mold holds. Keep scrolling to see the pics, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1676944)
Posted by cramoptimus maximus on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:46pm CDT

That looks great, I love the additional gold accents on the figure and that tiny blue dot on his eyes.

Its a bit dissapointing that the smokestacks are still that ugly gray-soft-weird-straw-like pipes.

I still prefer the Abs and the chrome on buster prime, I wished he had the same chrome pieces and more, that shield would look amazing with chrome.

Overall great figure...

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1676949)
Posted by megatronus on April 19th, 2015 @ 3:15pm CDT

I kinda wish the hands were a lighter grey. Also, still want a battle mask.

Those are the figure's only real flaws, in my eyes.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1677011)
Posted by shocksound96 on April 19th, 2015 @ 8:08pm CDT

MY GOD THE DETAIL!!!!!! =P~

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1677029)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 19th, 2015 @ 10:10pm CDT

hes sick, no doubt, to those that get him enjoy. The reason i passed, no battle mask no can do, that face has bugged me from the day i saw it in the movies, ive passed on all the face versions.......just cant do it. Ill stick with buster.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1677030)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 19th, 2015 @ 10:12pm CDT

well i lied, i did get evasion mode prime, cuz hes sick lol

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1677053)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on April 20th, 2015 @ 2:36am CDT

Daaaaaaaaammmn. Wish I was rich so I could afford this!

Also: that armored-up vehicle mode man...

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1677068)
Posted by KapikoArt on April 20th, 2015 @ 6:10am CDT

Wow! Ultimate and not even accurate! Where is the chrome?!

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1677073)
Posted by shajaki on April 20th, 2015 @ 7:03am CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Daaaaaaaaammmn. Wish I was rich so I could afford this!

Also: that armored-up vehicle mode man...

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1677169)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 20th, 2015 @ 2:34pm CDT

Yeah, Prime looks really awesome in vehicle mode with the shield and wings attached

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1680199)
Posted by Va'al on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:12am CDT

We've seen in-hand images of the Takara Tomy Asia Premium Series Ultimate APS-01U Optimus Prime - and now, thanks to fellow Seibertronian Transformersmegazord, we also get the chance to look at this Bayverse Autobot leader on video! Check it out embedded below, do you think it deserves the Ultimate monicker? Let us know in the Energon Pub.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1680204)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:27am CDT

It's sad to see how badly the mold has degraded. Parts not fitting, warping, etc. It's a fantastic figure, it's a solid mold and it's transformation is among the most difficult, but it's time to either retool it and make it new or retire it.

If the product coming out of it is going to be like what's seen with APS-01U, it's not going to get better, only worse.

Shame, because it deserves better.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1680243)
Posted by KapikoArt on April 28th, 2015 @ 3:26pm CDT

Autobot032 wrote:It's sad to see how badly the mold has degraded. Parts not fitting, warping, etc. It's a fantastic figure, it's a solid mold and it's transformation is among the most difficult, but it's time to either retool it and make it new or retire it.

If the product coming out of it is going to be like what's seen with APS-01U, it's not going to get better, only worse.

Shame, because it deserves better.

Agreed!

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1680259)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 28th, 2015 @ 4:45pm CDT

No battle mask no dice!
and esp for what they are asking for this guy, im in toronto and hes going for close to 400. thats effing laughable. Ill stick with buster.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1680260)
Posted by megatronus on April 28th, 2015 @ 4:46pm CDT

Autobot032 wrote:It's sad to see how badly the mold has degraded. Parts not fitting, warping, etc. It's a fantastic figure, it's a solid mold and it's transformation is among the most difficult, but it's time to either retool it and make it new or retire it.

If the product coming out of it is going to be like what's seen with APS-01U, it's not going to get better, only worse.

Shame, because it deserves better.

What are you talking about? Who says the mold is degrading?

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1680992)
Posted by KapikoArt on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CDT

Just received the Facebook message from one of the clients of mine located in Germany.He got his APS-01U today and is really disappointed! Sloppy paint job, not movie accurate at all, some parts have missing paint applications .Simply said not worth it. Just as I predicted in the past. Giving something name "ultimate" doesn't mean ultimate!

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1681034)
Posted by megatronus on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:31pm CDT

Kapiko Customs wrote:Just received the Facebook message from one of the clients of mine located in Germany.He got his APS-01U today and is really disappointed! Sloppy paint job, not movie accurate at all, some parts have missing paint applications .Simply said not worth it. Just as I predicted in the past. Giving something name "ultimate" doesn't mean ultimate!

Pics? Show don't tell.

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1687924)
Posted by megatronus on May 20th, 2015 @ 11:14am CDT

In stock at BBTS!

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1689265)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:45pm CDT

That price

I thought the point of putting everything in one set was so toy fans could save money

Re: Transformers Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime APS-01U Allspark Accessory (1689333)
Posted by megatronus on May 22nd, 2015 @ 11:28pm CDT