I’d ordered one from Amazon.co.jp, so that I could get the exclusive red cheetor. I didn’t realise it until I read the instruction manual, but all the little toys (e.g. cheetor, rhinos, prime) that transform into weapons are actually designed to be used with this toy. There are a ton of mounting points for the weapons, so you have a bristling Optimus Primal. Add to that the extra missiles, the arm cannons, and you have one kick ass giant monkey that’s really fun to play with, and a better buy that the smaller Optimus Primal release for the mainline toy. He’s also heftier in size, and the swords have paint apps rather than dull grey.

I very strongly suspect that this will end up being a much sought after item in the west, given our limited ability to acquire it. I’d buy one on amazon.co.jp now while you can, because aftermarket prices might be high. Studio Series Primal will be bigger and more screen accurate, but this toy is just so much fun to play with right now.