Toys Alliance Mega Action Series MAS-01 Optimus Prime Detailed - 18" Non-Transforming

[drifand]

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/toys-alliance-licensed-mas01-optimus-prime/34752/

Something huge and nice looking. Too bad it doesn't transform but for this size, I don't think I am bothered with truck mode.

[Bladestorm]

I love large Optimus Prime moulds (stares lovingly at Ultimetal Optimus), so if this is a reasonable price I'll get him. Weren't there some more pictures somewhere on one of the Facebook forums?
I vaguely remember seeing this post a day or 2 ago but can't remember where I saw it.

[drifand]

Well it will be as tall as Titans devy at 45.7 cm approx.

Um was not affordable for me though it was a solid figure.

[drifand]

http://i68.tinypic.com/n4facm.jpg

Guess Nobody interested ?

[Bladestorm]

I'm not nobody. :P

But like I said, will depend on price.
He'll be around the same height as Ultimetal I think, so could be an interesting match up. I'm curious to see how well the detailing comes up on the actual figure.

[drifand]

Well is just $185 and looks great, I only don't have the space for it as it is a affordable version of um.

[Bladestorm]

Space is my issue too.

He does look very plasticky compared to Ultimetal but his detailing is quite nice. I got to see him up close at HKACG. He is a little chunky but I can live with that. I just need to figure out how and where I would put him as I don't have much display area and Ultimetal already has pride of place...
For the price he really is a good deal even though he doesn't transform.

Too many cool things coming out in the next few months. Decisions, decisions!

[drifand]

Space is my issue too.

He does look very plasticky compared to Ultimetal but his detailing is quite nice. I got to see him up close at HKACG. He is a little chunky but I can live with that. I just need to figure out how and where I would put him as I don't have much display area and Ultimetal already has pride of place...
For the price he really is a good deal even though he doesn't transform.

Too many cool things coming out in the next few months. Decisions, decisions!

Personally I am more compelled to sell my MPs and just have this guy in my display. Was thinking about it as I don't have extra funds for this.

[Smint]

I'm getting this:) Massive, great articulation, looks amazing, great price. What's not to love? Really dont care if it doesnt transform if he has the articulation and detail to make up for it. And I have MP10 for all my transforming needs.

The way i see it is $200 for an MP11 reissue with no improvements and all the existing flaws or $185 for this. It's an easy decision for a G1 fan like me.

It will be interesting to see if it looks comparable to the UM. Even though it's plastic i dont think it looks plastic. UM looks plastic to me in photos.

[drifand]

I prefer this head sculpt than um version .

In fact I prefer this than mp soundwave set atm

[CoRDS]

this thing looks amazing, ordered.

[GoktimusPrime]

Link?

[Smint]

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/toys-alliance-mega-action-series-mas-01-optimus-prime

UM had a really well done gimmick with the voice lines and moving mouth piece. I like that they included different variations of the same recorded line.

Apparently he has a metallic paint finish hence why he looks metal. Still cant get over the fact he's bigger than CW Devy. That's insane to me.

https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/photos/pcb.311953389155095/311953155821785/?type=3&theater

[GoktimusPrime]

Whoa, at 48cm that definitely puts him in the big league. Wonder what the alt mode looks like. You should be able to do some neat things with that (especially the interior) at that size.

[drifand]

Whoa, at 48cm that definitely puts him in the big league. Wonder what the alt mode looks like. You should be able to do some neat things with that (especially the interior) at that size.

He can't transform, if he did, I would have bought at an instant.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Just pre-ordered it. I reckon this will look amazing as a stand alone piece

[CoRDS]

Just pre-ordered it. I reckon this will look amazing as a stand alone piece

Yeah i have no idea where i am going to put it BUT LOOK AT IT.

[drifand]

If only I know now there is a Megatron . I think that's it.

[Smint]

Time to open your wallet again because there will be a Megatron. They've already teased it:)

[Bladestorm]

UM looks better (my personal opinion) and when you see UM up close you realise there is definitely more to him than meets the eye... he's lovely and heavy as he's made with metal and looks like he's just walked out of a G1 cartoon. And of course he talks which is a GREAT conversation starter when you freak people out. ;)

However this guy despite looking a bit plasticky irl (especially around the arms and autobot logo) is going to be more articulate I am sure and so might be fun to pose and be more hands on to play with.

Here's a few pics I took of MAS-01 at HKACG:
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8592/28666619326_8950a6df18_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KFaVcm)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8694/28592894192_dc94c8952b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KyE4hm)
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8636/28621059181_e6499d268e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KB9pKB)
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8567/28414483140_4e4d013bc6_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KhTDTJ)

He is a little bit like Ben Affleck's Batman - a bit TOO chunky in proportions, whereas UM is just like an oversized MP-1 but I quite like the exaggeration of MAS which is why I am seriously considering getting him to contrast with my other figures... and the price is almost too good not to get him. :)

[drifand]

Mas is not being based on original g1 in looks and build, is based on that artist hence the chunky style. I would not attempt to compare being g1 as that's just nuts imo as it's obviously trying not to be.

[GoktimusPrime]

Still waiting to see alt mode pics. So... Toys Alliance is a HK based company and Hasbro is obviously a US company, although the licensing may be from HK AP, that's fine... so why is there Japanese text on the box? (wouldn't Chinese make more sense for the target market?) :confused: Is TakaraTOMY planning on releasing this in Japan? :confused:

[DaptoDog]

I don't like the chunkiness as some others have pointed out. Something else has been bugging me about it but I couldn't put my finger on it till now - the shoulders sit higher than the chest. That just looks wrong to me.

If not for those two things I would have definitely picked it up. Will be a cool display piece for those that get him.

[Smint]

It doesnt transform. Apparently there is some licensing agreement set by Hasbro preventing transformations with all official 3rd party toys.

Yeah it's a stylized G1 he looks something similar to IDW or comic book exaggerated proportions. It's close enough for me to accept that it's G1.

The appeal for me is the detail and articulation. For something so bulky its very cool to be able to do all those poses. And the fact it's the size of a baby.

Very excited about this one!

[GoktimusPrime]

It doesnt transform. Apparently there is some licensing agreement set by Hasbro preventing transformations with all official 3rd party toys.
I did not know that, but it makes sense. :) So this is basically a really big (and very expensive) version of what Action Master Optimus Prime should have been. ;)

[BruiseLee]

A video review and more pics by Ben's Collectables. Looking very nice :)

http://benscollectables.com/optimus-prime-only-bigger/

[Smint]

No wrist swivel...i am disappoint. Otherwise this looks amazing.

[drifand]

No wrist swivel...i am disappoint. Otherwise this looks amazing.

Yeah that's not too good being is not transforming bot

[UltraMarginal]

I'm pretty sure it has a wrist swivel, no ankle swivel though.

[Sunsurge]

I'm pretty sure it has a wrist swivel, no ankle swivel though.

Correct. The hands most certainly do rotate and although the feet do not "yaw", they do have ankle tilt.

The Benscollectables video shows these points: (4:30 for hand swivel) and (5:50 for ankle tilt).

[CoRDS]

I cant wait to have this guy on my shelf it looks amazing

[Smint]

Correct. The hands most certainly do rotate and although the feet do not "yaw", they do have ankle tilt.

The Benscollectables video shows these points: (4:30 for hand swivel) and (5:50 for ankle tilt).

I saw the wrist rotation but not swivel or should I say tilt? It looks like it does move slightly on a ball joint but you can't make a talk to the hand type pose. It's a shame because its something relatively easy to do just add a joint with a pin at the wrist. Its simple but adds a ton of possibility options and styles.

[DarkHyren]

For those interested in this big bot Premium Collectables still has some places in round two pre orders, and for the price and size I think it's a great deal, would make a nice centerpiece for any collection

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/toys-alliance-mega-action-series-mas-01-optimus-prime

[Sunsurge]

I saw the wrist rotation but not swivel or should I say tilt? It looks like it does move slightly on a ball joint but you can't make a talk to the hand type pose. It's a shame because its something relatively easy to do just add a joint with a pin at the wrist. Its simple but adds a ton of possibility options and styles.

Ok, I see you what mean. I don't think Ben mentions a wrist swivel in the video and I can't tell. It doesn't bother me though, as IMO the articulation is already superb.

This Prime is going to make a great centrepiece. Bring on Megatron!

[BruiseLee]

Quite a number of pics are surfacing on FB of this guy.

Have to admit, these made me chuckle. Pics courtesy of Jack Lee on FB:

Beefcake!!!

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/bruise_lee/image_zpsbcevc1lh.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/bruise_lee/media/image_zpsbcevc1lh.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/bruise_lee/image_zpseqgfglct.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/bruise_lee/media/image_zpseqgfglct.jpg.html)
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/bruise_lee/image_zpsbiykgbuq.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/bruise_lee/media/image_zpsbiykgbuq.jpg.html)

Now comes the wait for my PO to arrive!

[ChlorHex]

I regret not placing a PO for this :(

[UltraMarginal]

The poseability is off the charts, I hope I like it as much as I expect to. now I just have to find somewhere to display the monster.

[CoRDS]

The poseability is off the charts, I hope I like it as much as I expect to. now I just have to find somewhere to display the monster.
I'm thinking i may use mine as a permanant desk buddy at work

[Thurmus]

I want one. I don't think I realised how big and how good it would be.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Yep I'm so glad I pre-ordered this guy, he is amazing! And that's just the pictures.

[spiderken17]

how much was it ?

[ZoonMaster5000]

how much was it ?

Think I paid $185 for mine.

[Thurmus]

I am looking around for the cheapest with shipping I can find. I also asked ToyBento if he will be getting it.

[drifand]

Some regrets for me, should have sold my entire MPs and just buy this.
This is pretty much a nice display piece.

[Smint]

Some regrets for me, should have sold my entire MPs and just buy this.
This is pretty much a nice display piece.

Told you;)
This was a really good buy. Great detail and articulation that you dont often see in a transforming transformer.

[Megatran]

Some regrets for me, should have sold my entire MPs and just buy this.
There is a Sale sub-forum to cater for that.

[Bladestorm]

I have him and he's big and chunky, but his colour is a bit too "pink" for me.
Also, he is very light and clunky (literally - very clicky when moving the joints) but feels like he will break if you play around with him too much.

Here are the side by sides of him with my Ultimetal.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/607/31715735903_6eb20389ec_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QjBrjP)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/459/32486891706_c125a91ac1_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RuKP5w)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/474/31684034404_1164a19fcd_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QgNXzf)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/510/32527686695_103650b736_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RymU1p)


He came with free batteries too but I haven't put them in as batteries in figures tend to leak quickly in the HK humidity so I'll save them to use when we eventually move back to Oz.

And his gun is insanely big... think classics Megaron size (just not as chunky).
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/314/32148799280_fe95363e68_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QYSZYL)

I'm not as enamoured with him as I thought I would be but given the price he is good value if you want an oversized non-transforming Optimus but can't afford Ultimetal and like that "hulkbuster" look.

[Thurmus]

If you feel too disappointed I am sure I or someone can help you out.

[Penetrator]

who else has this guy already?

[ChlorHex]

I regret not getting this when I was in Asia much earlier in the year.
There were heaps of them.
I love the size of this thing.
Will be a great display piece.

[reillyd]

I have him and he's big and chunky, but his colour is a bit too "pink" for me.
Also, he is very light and clunky (literally - very clicky when moving the joints) but feels like he will break if you play around with him too much.

Here are the side by sides of him with my Ultimetal.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/607/31715735903_6eb20389ec_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QjBrjP)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/459/32486891706_c125a91ac1_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RuKP5w)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/474/31684034404_1164a19fcd_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QgNXzf)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/510/32527686695_103650b736_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RymU1p)


He came with free batteries too but I haven't put them in as batteries in figures tend to leak quickly in the HK humidity so I'll save them to use when we eventually move back to Oz.

And his gun is insanely big... think classics Megaron size (just not as chunky).
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/314/32148799280_fe95363e68_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QYSZYL)

I'm not as enamoured with him as I thought I would be but given the price he is good value if you want an oversized non-transforming Optimus but can't afford Ultimetal and like that "hulkbuster" look.


Both look awesome figures but which is the Ultimetal one (left or right?)

[Thurmus]

I believe it is the right.