25th Optimus now out in Oz.

[griffin]

Sighted at a couple Myer stores for $100, is the 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime. It should be at other store chains as well, for a little less, because it isn't a Myer exclusive.
Also note that the version being released here is the same as the Asian one, which doesn't have the DVD in it. It only has the comic and sound-gimmick thing. It also doesn't look as nice without the flap on the front, because it shows all the accessories, and doesn't have the extra artwork.

[TheDirtyDigger]

Which ones come with the flap and which don't?

[iceburn]

Here's a pic update with the 2 Variants
- 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime with Comic only
- 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime with DVD and Comic











Both backings are the same. I kind of forgotten to take both together so here's just with 1 of them.



Here's the picture of the cover with the comic and the DVD inside the packaging



Close ups...which some people might not like as it shows short smokestacks and super long missiles....

[i_amtrunks]

Geez, Pinkimus Prime really continues with Hasbro's love of two toned shades of the same colour on a figure.

Make me want the encore version even more.

[iceburn]

hooray for encore prime!! *hehe*...

[TheDirtyDigger]

Are both these version available at Oz retail?

[griffin]

That 2-tone colouring is terrible. At least on the seibertron pics it was front on, so it looked like it was all pink, but with just the diecast part being pink, the side-on view, it's packaged view, looks like a poor imitation KO.

I think they should have tried to get the US version released here. All they would need to do is put a small sticker on it saying NTSC region 1 DVD. DVD stores and retailers do the same thing with NTSC versions, but not sure if they have to stock region 4 though.

I'd still prefer the US version, because I'd be keeping mine displayed sealed, and the US versioin hides all the accessories and has the front artwork.

It took me about 10 minutes to find it, but I found the US retail price - US$70 (plus tax - 5-10%) - so our retail price isn't too bad on todays exchange rate, despite the missing DVD. Hasbro AU probably had it paid and on its way from China before the exchange rate crashed, but it's usually the smaller classes they over-charge on. We usually get a good deal on the larger figures here.
The US version listing at the US Hasbro site:
http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/d...oduct_id=22776

[d*r*j*]

Wouldn't mind picking this up at k marts sale... have a (nearly) 3 year old nephew that could use this for christmas... the safety features would be nice for him.

[Zippo]

I was worried about getting the UK/Asian version in New Zealand and I am glad that I went ahead and got the American version from HTS during their last sale. Perfer the overal completness of the packaging even if the back of the box shows a better product (Encore release with Silver Rollar)

[Ironhide63]

DO NOT BUY THIS
I bought this...it was definitely not worth the money I paid for it. Seriously do not buy it, unless you want to waste money. I think the 20th anniversary Prime was the best one ever made. This one is dare I say, stupid. And pointless. Unless you want to be disappointed...