Beast Hunters Ultimate Optimus & Predaking out & pics

[griffin]

From member Sinnertwin, fresh out of packaging at a Sydney Kmart - Beast Hunters Ultimate Optimus Prime and Predaking.

Note that they are different prices here - Optimus is $79 and Predaking is $69. I think they are both going to be the same price in America (US$60) because Predaking is a Target store exclusive. They are both regular releases in Australia.

As soon as someone rushes over to a Kmart to buy and post up some photos or a video review, here's the first two images to tease you with (and tease the rest of the world, who aren't supposed to get them until June according to BBTS or August according to Hasbro at Toyfair - maybe they were brought forward a couple months).

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/km13f.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/km13g.jpg

[Gouki]

Did we get these before the US again?

That is a very, very nice price now that I've found out they're apparently larger than leaders.

[ILikeSoundwave]

Got to get me that Predaking!

[Shirokaze]

I think I'm going to Predaking. If anything just as thanks to Hasbro for the early product. :)

[VERT]

Yeah I feel the need for a larger Predaking. :D

[liegeprime]

Predaking is so bought!!

[Starscream77]

Picked up Predaking this morning, will take some shots this arvo.

He and Prime are both decent sizes

[griffin]

Post up pics here so the Americans know where to look to drool... and hate us. :p

Anyone getting Optimus, or is it just not interesting enough to be worth buying?

[Zommael]

I was considering getting Optimus but the inflated price tag and the design being so similar to the voyager have put me off. I'll definitely be grabbing Predaking though.

[UltraMarginal]

I checked out the optimus at Target yesterday, it's appearance is very large and simplistic, in the box. looking at it I don't think the vehicle mode will be very cohesive. I'm going to give it a miss for the moment. I'll be looking for a predaking tonight though.

[Starscream77]

Post up pics here so the Americans know where to look to drool... and hate us. :p

Anyone getting Optimus, or is it just not interesting enough to be worth buying?

Here you go, apologies for the outdoor shots but the wife is having mothers club inside. Some comparisons with Voyager Predaking.
Yankee doodle dandy indeed hey Griff

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/starscream2102/pk1_zps0296d896.jpg (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/starscream2102/media/pk1_zps0296d896.jpg.html)
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[lancalot]

So where is he aviable? Kmart or target?

[Paulbot]

Are those upside down photos for the benefit of US visitors :)

And why exactly are these "first time ever"? I can't quite read all the smaller text on the front of the box.

[lancalot]

Are those upside down photos for the benefit of US visitors :)

LOL...yeah i thou that was the case ... because i saw it on my ipad and it upside down...but it right on my computer....:confused:

[Paulbot]

They are fine when I click through, but on my iPhone I need to turn the device upside down. :)

[Deonasis]

AAARUURRGH! Upside down.. photos is.. hurting.. brain.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

saw Optimus at my local target. man, he feels light as a feather, weird considering hoe bulky he looks. Must be completely hollow

[gekisou]

I must get this. I've been waiting on the Ultimate version and ignoring the Voyager version... looks like its worth it.:)

[Bidoofdude]

Definitely want me an ultimate Predaking if I can find him. First I'll need some PRid figs:p. (Didn't interest me at first- now PRid Wheeljack eludes me! :(;))

[lancalot]

i just saw optimus and i think his head way too small....

[Starscream77]

Ha ha don't know what happened there, they are normal on computer but upside down on phone. Oh well it's from the land down under.

It is a very flimsy figure now I have played around, limbs detach very easily and the back of it is very plain and cheap looking. But it's a huge TF dragon !!!

[Sinnertwin]

I checked out the optimus at Target yesterday, it's appearance is very large and simplistic, in the box. looking at it I don't think the vehicle mode will be very cohesive. I'm going to give it a miss for the moment. I'll be looking for a predaking tonight though.

I had a good looking this morning and it also seems very light. Probably due to the hollow build. The light gimmick is almost non-existant, at least on the two i tried out.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I checked out the optimus at Target yesterday, it's appearance is very large and simplistic, in the box. looking at it I don't think the vehicle mode will be very cohesive. I'm going to give it a miss for the moment. I'll be looking for a predaking tonight though.

Yeah, I decided to give the huge Optimus a miss in favor of the voyager one. This guy looks like Jack O'Neil and Colonel Carter should be energing from his back.


Got to get me that Predaking!

Glad to hear of the price. Was talking to Gok a few months ago on FB and he reckoned it was going to come in over $100, but for the $69 price I'll happily pick him up

[AJ_Prime]

OMG! Must... buy! I'll be eagerly checking out my local Kmart and Target I think! Hopefully they're on the shelves in WA too.

Edit: THEY ARE!

[MayzaPrime]

I am keen to get Predaking, The voyager version was just to small so I left it MISB

[UltraMarginal]

And why exactly are these "first time ever"? I can't quite read all the smaller text on the front of the box.

The predaking implies that it's the first Predaking ever to have a 21 inch .... wingspan.


a size comparison between the voyager and ultimate boxes.

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l541/UltraMarginal/UltraMarginals%20phone%20pics/a7e8e1dc-1372-4e57-95b9-1fb9e593d575_zps4fbba35b.jpg
this picture was up the right way on my phone and on my PC ;):D:cool:



So where is he aviable? Kmart or target?
it looks like Target only has Primes, and Kmart have Primes and Predakings in roughly equal amounts. I'm starting to think that Target bet on the wrong horse.

[lololol]

ill trade a tw 01 hegemon for it!!

[lololol]

ill trade a tw 01 hegemon for it!! or how much for a us bloke to get one of you fine gentlemen to send me one lol

[jazz2405]

hi new here! :-)

would appreciate if those who have Ultimate Optimus and Ultimate Predaking could post pics of the "Tale of the Beast Hunters" Chapters for both figures.

thanks

[Bulkhead]

Hello all. New here. If someone would be willing to help out a US fan get his hands on these, I would be most appreciated. I would, of course, be willing to compensate you for your troubles. I'd also reciprocate in kind (I'll be at BotCon and the New York Comicon and will pick up any exclusives you need). Message me and we can hopefully work something out.

Thanks!

[Gouki]

I'm happy to help get some for people if my K-Mart has any, especially to help overseas fans, so PM me if you're serious, but I'd want some proof that you are.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Fair warning to all US visitors looking for these guys - the only way any of us Aussies will be able to get them is at Aussie prices, and Hasbro adds a pretty hefty markup to what you're used to paying.

That said, it'd be nice to have a bit more of an international exchange thing going on. Many thanks to Gouki (and any others) for taking that first step, I hope it'll turn out to benefit everyone - Internationals and Aussies both - in the long run.
If more people from elsewhere are really looking for a trade, I hear Australia is missing out on quite a few of the upcoming Generations figures...;)

[Bulkhead]

I'm happy to help get some for people if my K-Mart has any, especially to help overseas fans, so PM me if you're serious, but I'd want some proof that you are.

Thank you. I can't PM you (I'm still provisional and cannot send PMs yet). If you're a member at TFW2005, we could chat there (same nickname). Or i can email you. I would, of course, provide you with a deposit of sone sort to show I'm serious (and if they had them, I'd PayPal right away for the figures. I would not expect someone to go out of pocket for someone they just met).

[Bulkhead]

Fair warning to all US visitors looking for these guys - the only way any of us Aussies will be able to get them is at Aussie prices, and Hasbro adds a pretty hefty markup to what you're used to paying.

That said, it'd be nice to have a bit more of an international exchange thing going on. Many thanks to Gouki (and any others) for taking that first step, I hope it'll turn out to benefit everyone - Internationals and Aussies both - in the long run.
If more people from elsewhere are really looking for a trade, I hear Australia is missing out on quite a few of the upcoming Generations figures...;)

What Generations figures are you missing? I'm always happy to help out a fan and if I can find I'll get it for you.

[lololol]

Fair warning to all US visitors looking for these guys - the only way any of us Aussies will be able to get them is at Aussie prices, and Hasbro adds a pretty hefty markup to what you're used to paying.

That said, it'd be nice to have a bit more of an international exchange thing going on. Many thanks to Gouki (and any others) for taking that first step, I hope it'll turn out to benefit everyone - Internationals and Aussies both - in the long run.
If more people from elsewhere are really looking for a trade, I hear Australia is missing out on quite a few of the upcoming Generations figures...;)


Name your price and/or figure..cant pm but my email is seppe786@yahoo.com!! hope to do serious business also have a huge loose generations collection
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[Omega Metro]

Grabbed one this morning from kmart. I gotta say it looks mighty impressive! Mines staying MISB so unsure about the robot mode but the matt black and orange with silver bits look real nice. Nice looking Dragonbot!

[liegeprime]

Sigh, Kmarts everywhere have this guy except my local, what a bummer. :(

[griffin]

The Kmart at Sunnybank only had Predaking. :(


NOTE FOR ANYONE outside of Australia - if you are wanting one, be aware that usually it appears in America within a couple weeks anyway. There are probably some people here willing to help out, but as noted above, PRICES are higher outside of America. We are about 1-to-1 with the US$ at the moment, so what you see in AU$ is close to what you'd be paying before postage.
That said, try to prioritise dealing with Australians that are existing members of a global site (like TFW or Seibertron), so that it might be easier to communicate, and might be more reliable than dealing with someone new on an unknown messageboard.

Most of us here aren't too bad, but if something goes wrong, or it gets lost in the mail, I don't want it degenerating into a blanket "avoid those Australians, they can't be trusted".

Now, onto some photos....
(more taken, I just need to upload them later tonight)

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a619.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a620.jpg

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[Sinnertwin]

I like those facts about the Infernum blade, especially the second one. Reminds me of Mjolnir

[Spiritprime]

I live in the South in Port Lincoln and have seen no sign of Ultimate Predaking and Ultimate Optimus Prime anywhere. But from people here are saying about Predaking and the photographs I'm seeing... that just makes me want him even more now.

[Uncle Chop Chop]

Predaking's looking good, Optimus, not so much

[KalEl]

Post up pics here so the Americans know where to look to drool... and hate us. :p

Anyone getting Optimus, or is it just not interesting enough to be worth buying?

im getting him, i shall review too :P

[MayzaPrime]

I picked PredaKing up today while I was on my lunch break from Kmart for $69

[colin78]

Some pics of Beast Fire Predaking with Voyager comparison and light up feature...

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[Firestorm]

no Sign of Predaking or Optimus at Melton or Airport West
and keilor downs only had optimus, will keep looking around over the next few days

[colin78]

Ok, for the life of me I can't figure out how to upload the pics directly that aren't gonna give everyone eye strain, so instead of throwing my pc across the room, here is the link for the album

http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/Colin_Steward/library/

[GoktimusPrime]

I hope you don't mind, but I've taken the liberty of adding your pics on the Transformers Prime Comparisons (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=355266#post355266) thread. LMK if you want me to alter or delete this post.

I've also made a post on how to link images from Photobucket to the board here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=355269#post355269). I know the new format can be pretty confusing. Frustrated the hell out of me at first! ;)

[colin78]

Hey it's all good. Thanks for the tips too...

[jazz2405]

Thanks to the user who posted Ultimate Predaking's chapter. Anyone got ultimate Optimus's tales of the beast hunters chapter. Be much appreciated to read it.
Thanks

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

What Generations figures are you missing? I'm always happy to help out a fan and if I can find I'll get it for you.
Name your price and/or figure..cant pm but my email is seppe786@yahoo.com!! hope to do serious business also have a huge loose generations collection
Reply With Quote:cool:Cheers muchly, but I'm all good myself. I was thinking more about the majority of posters here - Hasbro Australia really doesn't look after Aussies very well.:(
I live in Osaka, Japan so I'm covered by TakaraTomy Classicsverse-wise.:)

Also, before anyone asks, my contract doesn't allow me to 'earn income' on the side so I can't score any Japanese TFs and do the reimbursement thing or I risk losing my job. Many apologies - I'd love to have a little side business/hobby selling JP TFs but them's the rules.:(

[griffin]

Rest of my images as promised. I tried not to double up with anyone else's.

For those wanting the barcode of this one it's 6-53569-84949-0

Packaging...
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a622.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a624.jpg
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Still in the insert. Legs are not transformed into beast mode. There are two joints in the knee, and they just left the legs in robot mode and just bent them at the knee.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a625.jpg
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This is the beast mode with the legs properly transformed as beast legs. It's not noticeably different (I wouldn't even have noticed if I didn't see the extra hinge and tabs when transforming it), so it can work either way in Beast mode, if you were lazy and wanted to skip a step of the transformation.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a626.jpg
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All the bits that come off. I was surprised that the wings just slip right off... often while just transforming it. They sit over the battery covers, so probably was unavoidable, although it makes it another gimmick that ends up sabotaging the playability of the toy (because it is frustrating how easily they come off).
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a627.jpg
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The transformation is as simple as most of the Deluxe Beasts in this series, in that it pretty much just stands up and folds out the legs and head. The wrists are ball-socket joints, which have very little strength for the heavy "sword". If you pose it with the sword on an angle, the hand will flop down from the weight of it. It seems ironic that the bio says no one else can wield the mighty infernum sword, but the design of this toy makes it difficult for Predaking to hold it as well.
With the fist holes going all the way through the hands, it makes it possible to have the two missile launchers on one hand if it is holding the sword in the other, or stick them in the post-holes on the outsides of each forearm like on the packaging.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a628.jpg
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Bit disappointed that the sword/tail isn't painted part-orange like on the box. But I guess it was one of the cost elements to be cut between prototype and production.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a629.jpg
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Another shot of all three size classes of Predaking.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a630.jpg

Now to find Optimus...

[Bumbleb33]

Got my Predaking tonight and to be honest I am a little disappointed. Unfortunately I felt every good point was balanced by a bad point and as a result feels like a figure derived of compromise.
That being said, first I will summarise the good, his colours are fantastic, vibrant contrasting black and orange looks amazing. Strong ratchet joints in the elbows, shoulders and knees are fantastic. Ball jointed wrists (though a little weak) and ankles are welcome additions allowing for good poseability. His dragon head gimmick is fun and the simultaneous illumination looks great.

Onto the bad, transformation, for a figure at this price point I was expecting the transformation to take more than 30 seconds. His wings though articulated aren't amazingly poseable and as Griffin stated have a tendency to fall off. Robot mode head looks odd, his chin needs more depth (like the voyager). Both modes feel compromised to allow for the other mode, with neither really pulling off a solid look.

In summary I still like this piece and I glad I bought it, but is it worth $69? No, unfortunately it is not, wait for a sale.

[doublespy]

Thanks for the pics and reviews!

Seems a little disappointing. It's frustrating to see this level of engineering on a large-scaled figure. The Voyager version's transformation, while simple, has that neat lower body bit..

[Sinnertwin]

Is there $69 worth of value in Predaking? i could walk into a Kmart store today and purchase 3 FoC Deluxes ($19 each), 2 Prime Legends ($5 each) and still have $2 left over for a kit kat. I like the look, but i'll consider him when/if they go on clearance pricing.

[griffin]

The other main gimmick that ends up stunting the poseability of this toy is the "biting head" gimmick.
You push on a leaver at the base of the neck, and the head moves forward as if biting (the jaw opens as the head moves forward). As such, there is no articulation to the neck outside of the gimmick's range of forward and back motion.

Based on the size though, in Australia this is a better value toy than the Voyager class. Because we pay $45-50 for Voyagers, while this Ultimate is $69 - it is only about 50% more expensive, and only needs to impress a little more to be worth it. But in America the Voyager class is about AU$20 (plus tax), which means that if this Ultimate version is indeed AU$60 (plus tax), that's a 200% difference... making it need to impress Americans a lot more to be worth the extra expense of this one over the Voyager version.

[lololol]

ill pay aussie prices and desperate american prices lol. who wants my money

[SMHFConvoy]

Got my Predaking tonight and to be honest I am a little disappointed. Unfortunately I felt every good point was balanced by a bad point and as a result feels like a figure derived of compromise...


I've got mine on layby at the moment but Hasbro has stated that they are trying to move away from overly complicated transformations. (http://gizmodo.com/5994875/michael-bay-is-why-transformers-got-so-complicated)

If this guy is a breeze to change I'll take that as a positive because I look at BW TM2 Megatron and I'm hesitant to transform him to dragon mode. Or even worse, BM Nightscream (horrible!)

[Grimscream]

So this is going to retail in the USA at $60 bucks for Predaking, but really doubt once there is wind of how average it is the price is going to plummet. Sorry if others disagree, maybe I would like it more if I had watched series 3 TF Prime, but I am currently thinking if it will be a drama returning mine with the twisty ties removed, might wait until someone dry brushes him up with some silver or gold before i decide...was really excited for this guy.

[jazz2405]

anyone got a pic of ultimate optimus's tales of the beast hunters chapter?

[sideswipes brother]

Just got back from Chermside in Brisbane and Kmart had 5 Primes and 3 Predakings if anyone is interested. I didn't get either as they really didn't impress me.:(

[KalEl]

i've done a review, video and pictures of the ultimate optimus if anyone is interested. In the review section: http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=16133

[ILikeSoundwave]

I've also uploaded a little gallery with some comparison pics. http://s924.photobucket.com/user/LMiura/library/Beast%20hunters%20Predaking?sort=3&page=1

[jazz2405]

Need a pic of ultimate primes chapter 17 of tales of the beast hunters if someone has it please

[KalEl]

Need a pic of ultimate primes chapter 17 of tales of the beast hunters if someone has it please

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/KalElofKrypton87/null_zpsa40eadd3.jpg (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/KalElofKrypton87/media/null_zpsa40eadd3.jpg.html)

[jazz2405]

Thankyou kalel

[KalEl]

Thankyou kalel

you are welcome

[Sinnertwin]

i've done a review, video and pictures of the ultimate optimus if anyone is interested. In the review section: http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=16133

Nice work, Kal :)
Such a shame that nobody in America, or anywhere else has one to review yet ;)

[KalEl]

Nice work, Kal :)
Such a shame that nobody in America, or anywhere else has one to review yet ;)

not a shame at all :P mind you it would be good if the big sites noticed lol

[Bidoofdude]

Passed Predaking at Kmart Sanctuary Lakes today. Looks pretty impressive. Too bad I didn't have the cash right now. :(

[griffin]

Inserting images for those unable or unwilling to go to other sites. Looks like some of these have been posted already, but I took all these before logging on tonight.
(I'm not at home at the moment so can't do a comparison of all three Optimus toys)

Barcode - 6-53569-84985-8

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The accessories. It also had in the box separate, the handle that you have to plug into the back for you to hold and turn. (the toy was probably too fat to fit in the packaging with it already attached)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a655.jpg

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Light up feature by pushing down the front panel.
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Transformation was fairly simple too, but I guess that's probably necessary now... it might feel "too simple", but I think we wouldn't feel this way if it weren't for all those years of over-complicated movie designs.

Basically, the arms fold back behind the torso, the legs spin around at the waist and then fold back to latch onto the arms. Then a set of wheels fold out and forward from within the legs to be the front wheels of the truck and bumper. Fold down the head and the 'ring of doom', plug in the sword and shield to the sides, and you have a completed, very-gappy truck.
The gimmick is probably a bit of fun for the kiddies, but makes both modes look really stupid. And I can't stop thinking of a bubble-blower from the missile that has the hoop on the end.
One negative to note for those who love to pose their toys - no foot joint/articulation, while the head only slightly moves to each side due to the back of the skull hitting the hinge behind it.

But like Predaking, if this toy is only $9 more here than in America, it is going to be more worth it compared to the Voyager size for us because this one is at least twice the size, but less than double the price here.

[KalEl]

Inserting images for those unable or unwilling to go to other sites. Looks like some of these have been posted already, but I took all these before logging on tonight.
(I'm not at home at the moment so can't do a comparison of all three Optimus toys)

*snip*
The accessories. It also had in the box separate, the handle that you have to plug into the back for you to hold and turn. (the toy was probably too fat to fit in the packaging with it already attached)
*snip*

Transformation was fairly simple too, but I guess that's probably necessary now... it might feel "too simple", but I think we wouldn't feel this way if it weren't for all those years of over-complicated movie designs.

Basically, the arms fold back behind the torso, the legs spin around at the waist and then fold back to latch onto the arms. Then a set of wheels fold out and forward from within the legs to be the front wheels of the truck and bumper. Fold down the head and the 'ring of doom', plug in the sword and shield to the sides, and you have a completed, very-gappy truck.
The gimmick is probably a bit of fun for the kiddies, but makes both modes look really stupid. And I can't stop thinking of a bubble-blower from the missile that has the hoop on the end.
One negative to note for those who love to pose their toys - no foot joint/articulation, while the head only slightly moves to each side due to the back of the skull hitting the hinge behind it.

But like Predaking, if this toy is only $9 more here than in America, it is going to be more worth it compared to the Voyager size for us because this one is at least twice the size, but less than double the price here.

Have to agree dude, the transformation seem extra simple due to a recent over saturation of complicated movie transformers and even some of the classics/generations. The value is not bad considering the size and compare to the size and cost of the voyager. The ankles definitely are a small let down in a bot that size, really have to take time to balance him out in dynamic poses (moving one ratchet click at a time :P ) but the dynamic poses are still possible :)

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/KalElofKrypton87/Untitled-11_zps4bdb23a5.jpg (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/KalElofKrypton87/media/Untitled-11_zps4bdb23a5.jpg.html)

[liegeprime]

Passed Predaking at Kmart Sanctuary Lakes today. Looks pretty impressive. Too bad I didn't have the cash right now. :(

The toy actually only has a massive packaging, Hasbro has a knack for putting toys into even larger boxes. If you think about it we are buying air half of the time. The only thing making the toy look massive really are the wings. it's the same size as Cybertron Scourge in beast mode but not as solid.

[griffin]

Last two pictures of these, now that I have both Ultimates together...

Size comparison of Optimus. The Voyager looks so tiny in comparison, so for about 75% dearer, you certainly get a fair bit for your money here. In America though, it is not as good value, as Voyagers there are $20, and the Ultimate is supposed to be $70.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a663.jpg

And size comparison of the two Ultimates.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/a664.jpg

[Sinnertwin]

Optimus looks like he'll make an entree out of Preds

[Omega Metro]

Why is Optimuses head so small?

[Tallestblue]

Does Ultimate Optimus have a moving faceplate feature?

[liegeprime]

Does Ultimate Optimus have a moving faceplate feature?

From what Ive seen at the fair, he doesn't have any.

[KalEl]

Does Ultimate Optimus have a moving faceplate feature?

no

[GoktimusPrime]

Does Ultimate Optimus have a moving faceplate feature?
I was just thinking about that the other day when I was watching the latest ep... they should've given this toy a moving faceplate. Voyager Animated OP had one after all. :rolleyes:

[Sinnertwin]

I was just thinking about that the other day when I was watching the latest ep... they should've given this toy a moving faceplate. Voyager Animated OP had one after all. :rolleyes:

That would've blown the design budget out of the water, GP :p

[lancalot]

That would've blown the design budget out of the water, GP :p

Should lose one canon and get a month plate as a trade off...