JP Buster Optimus released, and pics.

[griffin]

The Japanese version of Leader sized Optimus with gun (and some other modified parts) has been released.

Pics:
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/leader-buster-optimus-prime-images-packaging-and-figure/17363/

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/more-images-of-takara-leader-class-buster-optimus-prime/17367/

[Fungal Infection]

Excellent!! Might pick this up in Singapore on my return trip. :D

[Jaisun]

*sigh* Sooo nice... Gotta brush up on my convince the missus skillz. Any word on price?

[k.wong23]

In retail stores over in Japan its $8100 YEN so about $100 ish

Pretty sure I saw it in a smaller retailer for 6200 YEN so will go past there again tomorrow!

[Golden Phoenix]

Any other differences besides the Gun and the Head?

[G1Optimal]

Someone has put a youtube video up ...

Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen Buster Optimus Prime
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jKpwlMsIjU

although, it isn't a review "it" has the original L.Class ROTF Prime there for comparison...

[Prime_217]

the figure is pretty good, although i'm not sure i would like the chrome as it would probs get chiped after a while, but i really like the gun, its pretty epic:D

[Zippo]

Ordered mine the other day. Just waiting on Alternity's to be released so it can ship.

[Lord_Zed]

Any other differences besides the Gun and the Head?

Mouldwise no.

But the paintjob is on a whole new level to ROTF Prime. You don't really notice as much in the photos, but having compared the two Primes side by side they are quite different. Aside from the metalic silver colour used in place of most of ROTF Prime's grey plastic, buster Prime has a deeper red and blue colour. Along with the sharpness of the detail it almost makes the older Prime look like a KO.

[G1Optimal]

A review is on Youtube

Transformers ROTF Buster Optimus Prime!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3ZPkSpRdAQ&feature=player_embedded

[Autocon]

stop it youll make me want to get him:(:mad::p

[Kyle]

stop it youll make me want to get him:(:mad::p

Give in. You know you want one. :D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Give in. You know you want one. :D

Want one? Heck he NEEDs one:D

[Autocon]

how much did you guys pay for yours?

[Lord_Zed]

About $90-97 thanks to lucking out on free shipping.

But at least the engineering and paintjob on the toy make it feel like $100 toy, a rarity for leader class IMHO.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Yeah, pay whatever it takes to get it IMO! I already thought, dollar for dollar, that Leader Prime was better value than MP Grimlock (not to say i dont love him still!) - but Buster Prime is just shockingly better for around half the price, just incredible!

[Autocon]

think theres one going in the sale yard..but i wont be able to buy till the new year:(:o