United G1 Optimus Prime News & Discussion Topic

[BaCon]

Good ol' @NOTRAB swings in with an in-hand look at the Transformers LegacyUnited G1 Universe Optimus Prime! The presumed Deluxe class figure looks to be a more more finished than the reveal images with plenty of GeeWun shining through. The more I look at this, the more I like the Walmart Retro G1 Optimus Prime reissue idea of cartoon colors. - Read the Full News Story

[BaCon]

Today, we have some looks comparing the brand new 2024 United G1 Universe Optimus Prime with the original 1984 G1 Optimus Prime figures. Obvisouly, the new guy is good big smaller as a deluxe class. However, he has some tricks of his own with extended articulation like we have seen on the Missing Link, as well as being able to hitch up with the original G1 and MP44 trailers. - Read the Full News Story

[LedBlimp]

Both are a pass for me.  It's too bad most folks in our community have such low bar expectations from Hasbro that we seem to keep lowering the standards.  Anyone else concerned about the size of this United Optimus?  It seems these deluxe figures are slowly down sizing to a legacy scale.  I saw the TF One Optimus the other day at the store and was shocked that Hasbro has the audacity to charge $25 for such a tiny figure.  From what I have seen thus far I'm guessing this United figure is just as small.  With that, this one is a pass for me.  You are better off saving your bucks and investing in the studio 86 figure....assuming you can find it.

[LedBlimp]

So small!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BaCon]

To celebrate the Transformers 40th Anniversary Toys R Us is offering an exclusive limited edition Gold G1 Optimus Prime! The first 40 customers to spend $2500 HKD / $320 USD at the Harbor City, Hong Kong store will get 1 of 40 figures made in the world. - Read the Full News Story

[BaCon]

Following the previous news report, we have more updates from Toys R Us Hong Kong about their celebration of the Transformers 40th Anniversary that is offering exclusive limited edition items shopping bonuses. - Read the Full News Story