G-Shock X Transformers Optimus Prime

[SuspectimusPrime]

http://thesource.com/2018/11/19/g-sh...optimus-prime/

Going to be an extremely pricy watch once it hits ebay

I find the watch's price quite reasonable. The base model G-Shock is US$100, while prime is US$140 (via RK), so the cost of the exclusive Prime-paint is only US$20 more.

Unless you'd rather go for this blue/red standard release version without the Autobot ensignia over the time and the word "Transformers" in place of "Casio": https://www.amazon.com/Casio-G-Shock.../dp/B00FMM6RR6

[griffin]

A year later and we get the obligatory Japanese black redeco. It is called Nemesis Prime, and will be available on December 7th by lottery... so it will likely end up being just as rare and expensive as the Optimus version from last year.

• Master Nemesis Optimus Prime is supposed to be a former hero who has fallen into darkness. He was trapped between space and time after the battle that destroyed Cybertron. Once there, a cursed Dark Matrix turned him into an evil warrior. He looks for Master Optimus Prime to regain his ability to manipulate time.
• A special G-Shock DW-5600TF19-1 in Nemesis Prime/Black Convoy colors. It features a new LCD screen with red backlight with a Decepticon insignia and a 2-color molding band.
• A transformable watch pedestal: “Nemesis Alter Mode”. This is what transforms into the robot.
• 2 Energy Cannons.
• A Dark Matrix.
• This figure can carry the included Dark Matrix or the G-Shock DW-5600TF19-1 on his chest.
• You can also attach G-Shock 5600 or 6900 models (sold separately) in robot mode.
• Release Date: December 7th, 2019.
• Price: ¥ 30000 + taxes ($274.02 approximately).

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It's been two and a half years later, but Casio have some more licensed Transformers watches coming out... this time they look to be in China rather than Japan (which could make them harder to track down), and just the watch on their own this time (last time the watch came with a convertible robot).

There are three different watches, each of a different style and a different colour-scheme to homage a particular iconic character - Optimus, Megatron, Bumblebee.