Licensed ThreeZero action figures

[griffin]

For those interested in highly detailed and expensive action figures, the company ThreeZero have been showing off a couple of upcoming licensed figures from the Bumblebee Movie - Optimus Prime (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/05/31/premium-scale-optimus-prime-bumblebee-movie-by-threezero-revealed-412048) and Bumblebee (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/05/29/threezero-bumblebee-movie-premium-scale-bumblebee-gallery-and-review-411935).

They are both in the larger "Premium" scale, so Optimus is said to be 19 inches (about 50cm) and Bumblebee is about 14 inches (about 35cm). The regular size, which is about half this size, is called Deluxe scale.

Each figure has diecast parts and lots of articulation, and come with a lot of accessories.

Bumblebee is to be released this month, while Optimus is for the first half of 2021 (priced at a hefty US$500, which would be about AU$750 at the moment).

[griffin]

Looks like ThreeZero are also cashing in on the WFC bandwagon with the Netflix series going to be getting a lot of attention soon, as they have announced an action figure of WFC Siege Optimus (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/17/threezero-war-for-cybertron-siege-dlx-optimus-prime-revealed-415133). No details yet though.

[griffin]

More images of the Siege Optimus figure (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/20/more-threezero-war-for-cybertron-siege-optimus-prime-images-415285). Looks like the price won't be revealed until the pre-order goes live in 3 days time.

[griffin]

More reveals of ThreeZero figures (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/24/threezero-dlx-exclusives-updates-shattered-glass-optimus-g1-blitzwing-and-wfc-prime-415596) Siege Optimus, along with a Shattered Glass purple version of the Movie Optimus from the Bumblebee Movie... and a Gen1 colour of Blitzwing from the Bumblebee Movie. Also a teaser image of Siege Megatron coming later.
The Shattered Glass Optimus is due out at the end of this year for US$209.
The Siege Optimus is due out early next year at US$179.

[griffin]

More reveals during the SDCC weekend, with a full reveal of a greyscale prototype of Siege Megatron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/25/threezero-war-for-cybertron-siege-megatron-revealed-415631).

(moved topic into the general News section, as they are delving into non-Movie figures now, and there is not enough interest to support two separate news topics)

[griffin]

Full details of the Gen1 coloured Movie Blitzwing (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/26/threezero-dlx-blitzwing-in-g1-vintage-inspired-colors-415828), coming out at the end of this year for a hefty US$215 (27cm tall).

[griffin]

A full reveal of the Siege Megatron figure (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/03/dlx-megatron-from-transformers-war-for-cybertron-trilogy-siege-by-threezero-details-416347), due out early next year, and likely to be about the same price as Optimus, which was about US$180.

[griffin]

A new Bumblebee Movie Bumblebee (non-converting) action figure, for early next year (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/08/22/threezero-transformers-mdlx-bumblebee-official-gallery-product-description-439844). Price isn't listed... it has 36 points of articulation but it is only about 12cm tall, which is about the size of the Deluxe Siege/ER/KD Sideswipe mould (which is on the smaller end of the current Deluxe toys, with the Cliffjumper mould being 10cm tall).

[griffin]

Another licensed action-figure from Threezero, of Optimus Prime from the Last Night (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/02/12/threezero-dlx-the-last-knight-optimus-prime-official-images-449978).

[griffin]

A presentation video from ThreeZero of upcoming licensed non-converting action figures (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/04/21/upcoming-threezero-transformers-action-figures-announced-454278), featuring mostly movie characters, plus some Gen1 characters. It also lists a release schedule for items coming out in the next few months.

[Dangermot]

Well as a ThreeZero collector, there doesn't seem to be much love for them on this forum. Not sure why as they are super detailed, highly posable and come with plenty of accessories. For me they make Takara's Masterpiece line look like over-priced toys.

From the upcoming Rise of the Beasts movie, we are getting DLX scale Optimus Primal, Optimus Prime & Bumblebee. Scourge & Mirage are currently in development and will be announced later. They have also announced an Optimus Primal in the bigger Premium scale line.

Bumblebee is the first available for pre-order. I believe Optimus Prime is coming next. Here are a few pics from ThreeZero's website:

https://www.threezerohk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/600X600-copy.jpg

https://www.threezerohk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DLX_TF7_BBB_00-scaled.jpg

https://www.threezerohk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DLX_TF7_BBB_02-scaled.jpg

[Dangermot]

Pre-orders for MDLX Starscream were announced a while ago but now it looks like we're getting the rest of the Seekers too:


https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/05327ca3-458f-4915-ae6b-c0d72c731f28-jpeg.29999238/

[KELPIE]

No surprises there.

Starscream is the first MDLX that I've skipped for pricing and feet issues (his feet are terrible).

However the other two are looking pretty good. I'm thinking I might have to pick up Skywarp.

[Dangermot]

I honestly don't mind Starscream's feet. I think they look ok and overall ThreeZero did a good job with the Seekers. I do think the price is a little high for an MDLX figure. We'll see wether it's just because the Seekers are bigger than the previous releases or it's an upward trend with the MDLX line.
Unfortunately I'll be skipping them as I only focus on ThreeZero's Premium & DLX lines. I still like to look at them though.

[Dangermot]

Prime vs Prime reviewed the upcoming Rise of the Beasts DLX Bumblebee. He looks fantastic!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXouT6mAruk&t=915s

[Dangermot]

ThreeZero just announced on social media that ROTB DLX Optimus Prime pre-orders open on 18 July.

https://scontent.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/358606556_732229725578900_9135496794790350814_n.jp g?stp=dst-jpg_s1080x2048&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=GuFVfYgQxvcAX_7ekU7&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne5-1.fna&oh=00_AfBSb1nxy6snq_oNAK984kbI_gVi7L48t6fmzcG55tSD rg&oe=64B1F463

[Dangermot]

ThreeZero just announced on social media that ROTB DLX Optimus Prime pre-orders open on 18 July.

https://scontent.fbne5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/358606556_732229725578900_9135496794790350814_n.jp g?stp=dst-jpg_s1080x2048&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=GuFVfYgQxvcAX_7ekU7&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne5-1.fna&oh=00_AfBSb1nxy6snq_oNAK984kbI_gVi7L48t6fmzcG55tSD rg&oe=64B1F463

And the pre-orders opened up at about 10:30am this morning Brisbane time. Price is a very respectable $229.90usd. Shipping was about 28.99 usd. Can't wait!!!

https://www.threezerohk.com/product/rotb-dlx-optimus-prime/

https://www.threezerohk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DLX_Transformers_Rise-Of-The-Beasts_Optimus-Prime_00-1229x1536.jpg

[Dangermot]

ThreeZero just announced that their DLX Optimus Primal from ROTB will be available for pre-order on 25 August

https://www.threezerohk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/600X600-copy-1.jpg

[Dangermot]

ThreeZero also announced a Shattered Glass version of MDLX Optimus Prime will be available for pre-order on 26 August. Limited to 100 pieces

https://www.threezerohk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/600X600-3.jpg