APS-01U Ultimate Optimus from Hasbro HK

[UltraMarginal]

$230 at RK, $270 at BBTS. I don't think even with the POL shipping savings it will make up for the difference.

He's going to be around $400 with shipping thanks to the exchange rate.

ouch. that's a lot for some extra paint and accessories.
especially after paying $70 for the clearanced buster prime jetfire 2 pack...

[DELTAprime]

Since he is my second favourite mould of all time I might order him when we get to April if I have the spare cash after Star Saber has ravaged my wallet. But I will look at selling a couple of the other ROTF Leader Prime/Buster Prime figures I have since I have 5 on display. Amazing mould and this looks like the definitive version.

[Magnus]

He sure is pricey. Once again, I think I'll take my chances on eBay.

Since he is my second favourite mould of all time I might order him when we get to April if I have the spare cash after Star Saber has ravaged my wallet. But I will look at selling a couple of the other ROTF Leader Prime/Buster Prime figures I have since I have 5 on display. Amazing mould and this looks like the definitive version.

I may have to do the same thing - selling off my existing versions to free up money and space.

[ampoldj]

Jetwing plus Striker plus....well that is why it is Ultimate and the price as well. I cant say goodbye to lots of Optimus in my shelf just for this guy

[GoktimusPrime]

I wouldn't be surprised if retail buyers here skipped this toy considering what a massive shelfwarmer DotM Jetwing Optimus Prime was. (-_-)

[Jonamafun]

Was the original APS-01 ever sold at retail in Australia? If so, how much for?

[griffin]

Was the original APS-01 ever sold at retail in Australia? If so, how much for?

The APS-01 Striker Optimus was not here, but the Jetwing Optimus was here... which is the other half of the accessories in this "Ultimate" pack.

[griffin]

As if being a HK exclusive isn't enough, Hasbro HK will throw in an exclusive extra item to go with this toy... like the Vector Sigma with MP Optimus, Reflector with MP Gold Megatron, and the Throne with MP Comic Grimlock... this one will come with a miniature diecast Movie Allspark Cube and a numbered metal business-card-sized plate.

Release date has been set for April 17th, but that can change at any time.

[griffin]

A gallery of new photos of this upcoming toy being less than three weeks away, showing off the added paint apps (mostly minor, but they break up grey sections), and new hands that have moveable fingers.

[Zommael]

It looks mindblowingly good. If I got it, it would have to replace my existing Buster and Jetwing Primes. The only problem is I can't afford it. But all of the accessories, new features and premium paint job make it very nearly worth it. It looks insane when fully combined in vehicle mode (and incredibly uncomfortable in robot mode, lol).