Transformers E5003 Optimus Prime G1 Reissue

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The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a running change made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of rubber and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release. In addition to the small engine-pistol of his Alternators figure, Prime comes with the "Surfblade", a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the Kiss Players figures, Prime also comes with a PVC figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver's seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the Kiss Players radio drama, as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, " Someday, Beneath the Sun." It’s only appropriate that it’s this mould of the toy and this original, Generation 1 (coined for the original run of Transformers from 1984 to 1993) design of the character that serves as the inspiration for LEGO Transformers 10302 Optimus Prime. — Set details — Other comments: R shoulder joint on cab is a bit loose, leg joints a bit tight, trailer tower joints loose

Notable defects: Both rear door hinges broken, rear door is missing. Repair drone broken and missing from arm. This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure not as Prime, but as his Super-God Masterforce lookalike, Ginrai (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the Kiss Players toyline (see below).With a yellow cab and an entirely translucent yellow trailer, Shining Magnus is intended to recall the moment in the The Transformers: The Movie, just before Optimus Prime dies, when the Matrix is passed to Ultra Magnus and he is bathed in its light. Of course, the Matrix's light was, er, blue, so it's a weird fit. The Marvel Comics adaptation of the film did colour the light yellow, but it seems rather unlikely that's where Takara were taking their inspiration from. Titans Return Ultra Magnus is a redeco/retool of Titans Return Titan Master Fangry with a new Titan Master head, and he is a solo Titan Master included with Arcee, a redeco/retool of Blurr. The Titan Master in robot mode is themed after the original toy's inner robot figure, while his head mode face is based on the armored Magnus head. The set debuted at HasCon 2017 before a later release at New York Comic Con 2017 and a standard release [4] at Toys"R"Us. Like Rodimus Prime, Thunderwing, and Scorponok, Ultra Magnus also features a die-cast Titan Master torso and head mode face. The inner robot, while still resembling Optimus Prime in general appearance, is actually a different mold from Siege Voyager Class Optimus Prime. With its three-mode transforming design, the rare toy is highly desirable among collectors. 29. HasLab Unicron

Trailer figure only (rare metal plates variant), (door included), c7 (both door hinges broken off), c7. Metroplex is a massive Autobot who can transform into a literal city — possibly all of Autobot City (that's never made clear). Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company A Bathing Ape in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

Trailer only, c8-9 (R side trailer hinge neatly repaired, so be careful when transforming, otherwise excellent) Both Transfomers were red and yellow during the first G1 years to make the line appear bigger. However, this particular toy's color is believed to be from a production error, according to Live Auctioneers. 26. G1 Red Alert Trailer only (standard purple innards variant), c8 (missing door, roller eject button broken, moderate scuffing on top of trailer, otherwise fine with unbroken hinges!). This is the original 1980s version (not the re-issue)

A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted. This version of the mold was used to create the e-HOBBY exclusive Laser Ultra Magnus, and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly repurposed by the second Beast Wars Reborn text story as a temporary body for Optimus Primal! The front end of Ultra Magnus's trailer also features small molded details shaped like the Autobot insignia to be placed to better replicate his Sunbow model and his original toy, although there is no Autobot symbol present. Ultra Magnus has a similarly blank spot on his right shoulder for an Autobot sigil, but no sigil exists. Trailer only (standard purple innards variant, does not include door), c7 (broken driver-side door hinge, tower broken off and missing) Trailer only, includes door (standard purple innards variant), c9 (light scuffing, otherwise exellent with nothing broken or repaired)Figure only, (trailer only), c6 (passenger-side door hinge broken off and missing, roller eject button broken off and missing, missing canopy for tower, otherwise excellent). Does not include trailer door.

When not a wearable timepiece, the transformer robot serves as a pedestal for the watch. 17. Series 2 BumblebeePrime is an iconic character that has made for an iconic toy – to this day he has had the highest number of toys of any Transformers character, while anyone growing up in the 1980s and early 1990s will instantly recall the shape and design of that very first iteration, perhaps in part unwittingly so thanks to its mould being re-used dozens of times over the years that followed an original 1984-85 run on toy shelves. Classics Optimus Prime was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative Classics line-up [24] included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version with a trailer at the Voyager price point; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead. [25] Don Figueroa's control drawings for the Deluxe version were leaked before the Classics line was even released at retail. [26] A gray model prototype was later shown as part of an interview with TakaraTomy's staff in Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1. [27] It's unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed. Much like most of the toyline, Ultra Magnus comes with one of four possible holographic Golden Disk cards for his wave, which reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Complete minus hose and nozzle (standard purple roller variant), cab is c8 (moderate to heavy chrome wear, leg joints a bit loose), trailer is c9 (excellent) The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as Pepsi Convoy. The white Optimus Prime redeco was also repurposed to be Optimus Prime himself in the Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #11.