New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison
Monday, March 30th, 2015 11:00AM CDT
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Transformers Asia have updated their Facebook page with a ginormous amount of new images of the APS-01U Ultimate Optimus Prime. These images show off the new premium paint job as well as the weapons and bonus Allspark cube. There are also a handful of comparison shots with the APS01 figure. A select few images have been mirrored below but you can click here to see all of them.
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Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669008)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:07am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:07am CDT
So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one. 
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669009)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:09am CDT
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:09am CDT
Nice! I'm really glad I sold my APS-01. U's color scheme is a nice compromise between APS-01 and the original Striker Prime (the additional paint apps don't hurt, either). The only real mark against him that I can see is the lack of face plate.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669010)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:11am CDT
I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both?
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:11am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one.
I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both?
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669015)
Posted by Siger on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by Siger on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:24am CDT
Wow this looks good. Not worth $300 to me and need a swappable face plate, but still good.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669025)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:44am CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:44am CDT
That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669029)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:50am CDT
The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:50am CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?
The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669032)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:56am CDT
The only difference between the two is in the gas tanks. Jetwing uses the Buster ones from the version before, and so does this one. As such, the blasters from the Striker version don't attach to them, but as a trade-off, you can attach the Jetwing backpack. Striker's gas tanks prevents that.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:56am CDT
megatronus wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one.
I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both?
The only difference between the two is in the gas tanks. Jetwing uses the Buster ones from the version before, and so does this one. As such, the blasters from the Striker version don't attach to them, but as a trade-off, you can attach the Jetwing backpack. Striker's gas tanks prevents that.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669033)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:57am CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 30th, 2015 @ 11:57am CDT
megatronus wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?
The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669047)
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 12:37pm CDT
I thought there was also a difference in Prime's undercarriage that accommodated the Jetwing backpack. Could be wrong.
Another thing I'm loving with this deco is the scarcity of chrome. It was not a great idea for APS-01's grill - which as we know converts into the bottom of Prime's feet - to be covered in easily scratched chromed.
Posted by megatronus on March 30th, 2015 @ 12:37pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:megatronus wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:So judging from the lack of blasters in the Stealth Force mode, this release uses the Jetwing variation of the Leader mold, not the newer Striker one.
I thought they mixed and matched toolings from both?
The only difference between the two is in the gas tanks. Jetwing uses the Buster ones from the version before, and so does this one. As such, the blasters from the Striker version don't attach to them, but as a trade-off, you can attach the Jetwing backpack. Striker's gas tanks prevents that.
I thought there was also a difference in Prime's undercarriage that accommodated the Jetwing backpack. Could be wrong.
Another thing I'm loving with this deco is the scarcity of chrome. It was not a great idea for APS-01's grill - which as we know converts into the bottom of Prime's feet - to be covered in easily scratched chromed.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669060)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on March 30th, 2015 @ 12:59pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on March 30th, 2015 @ 12:59pm CDT
Man, why does Asia get all the best Optimae?
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669073)
Posted by Siger on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:17pm CDT
Don't forget tax and shipping!
Posted by Siger on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:17pm CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:megatronus wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:That looks amazing. I need some money, how much is this thing going to be?
The preorders at BBTS and TFsource are $270 or so.
Don't forget tax and shipping!
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669075)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:18pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:18pm CDT
One word: FINGERS! 
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669092)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:39pm CDT
Which raises a question: are these newly sculpted, or are they made using the prototype molds?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2015 @ 1:39pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:One word: FINGERS!
Which raises a question: are these newly sculpted, or are they made using the prototype molds?
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669120)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 30th, 2015 @ 2:41pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 30th, 2015 @ 2:41pm CDT
Swappable heads would be nice (though the genius faceplate thing from Armor Prime would be even better since you don't then have a spare head laying about getting lost) but yeah overall it's got a nicer paintjob. Lack of pinstripes on the flames bug me though as that's one of the things I loved bout my Buster Prime though at least they added the brassy colours here (which I added to my Buster).
Love all the accessories but most of all loving the articulated hands. They just add so much more to the posing and personality. Overall this is a superb version of what was already one of the very best Transformers figures ever designed.
Love all the accessories but most of all loving the articulated hands. They just add so much more to the posing and personality. Overall this is a superb version of what was already one of the very best Transformers figures ever designed.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669230)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on March 30th, 2015 @ 7:12pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on March 30th, 2015 @ 7:12pm CDT
Dam, those pictures look nice. I would get one if I didn't already have Jet wing and Striker Optimus
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1669286)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on March 30th, 2015 @ 9:50pm CDT
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on March 30th, 2015 @ 9:50pm CDT
Owning the original ROTF leader OP, Jetwing OP and Buster OP are quite enough for me, frankly. It's a nice option for those who either have a whole lot of cash to spare or haven't gotten their own ROTF leader OP yet (as hard as it is to imagine), but at 275 dollars, I've got plenty of other things to spend my money on.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1676940)
Posted by shajaki on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:34pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:34pm CDT
TFND's Genetic is at it once again after getting his hands on TakaraTomy Asia Premium Series Ultimate Optimus Prime: APS-01U! He grabbed his camera and made a very in depth gallery for everyone to enjoy, featuring his enormous arsenal and stunning paint applications. The figure is based on Dark of the Moon Leader/Supreme Jetwing Optimus Prime, which has been added the vast number of variants this mold holds. Keep scrolling to see the pics, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1676944)
Posted by cramoptimus maximus on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:46pm CDT
Posted by cramoptimus maximus on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:46pm CDT
That looks great, I love the additional gold accents on the figure and that tiny blue dot on his eyes.
Its a bit dissapointing that the smokestacks are still that ugly gray-soft-weird-straw-like pipes.
I still prefer the Abs and the chrome on buster prime, I wished he had the same chrome pieces and more, that shield would look amazing with chrome.
Overall great figure...
Its a bit dissapointing that the smokestacks are still that ugly gray-soft-weird-straw-like pipes.
I still prefer the Abs and the chrome on buster prime, I wished he had the same chrome pieces and more, that shield would look amazing with chrome.
Overall great figure...
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1676949)
Posted by megatronus on April 19th, 2015 @ 3:15pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on April 19th, 2015 @ 3:15pm CDT
I kinda wish the hands were a lighter grey. Also, still want a battle mask.
Those are the figure's only real flaws, in my eyes.
Those are the figure's only real flaws, in my eyes.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1677011)
Posted by shocksound96 on April 19th, 2015 @ 8:08pm CDT
Posted by shocksound96 on April 19th, 2015 @ 8:08pm CDT
MY GOD THE DETAIL!!!!!! 
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1677029)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 19th, 2015 @ 10:10pm CDT
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 19th, 2015 @ 10:10pm CDT
hes sick, no doubt, to those that get him enjoy. The reason i passed, no battle mask no can do, that face has bugged me from the day i saw it in the movies, ive passed on all the face versions.......just cant do it. Ill stick with buster.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1677030)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 19th, 2015 @ 10:12pm CDT
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 19th, 2015 @ 10:12pm CDT
well i lied, i did get evasion mode prime, cuz hes sick lol
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1677053)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on April 20th, 2015 @ 2:36am CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on April 20th, 2015 @ 2:36am CDT
Daaaaaaaaammmn. Wish I was rich so I could afford this!
Also: that armored-up vehicle mode man...
Also: that armored-up vehicle mode man...
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1677068)
Posted by KapikoArt on April 20th, 2015 @ 6:10am CDT
Posted by KapikoArt on April 20th, 2015 @ 6:10am CDT
Wow! Ultimate and not even accurate! Where is the chrome?!
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1677073)
Posted by shajaki on April 20th, 2015 @ 7:03am CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 20th, 2015 @ 7:03am CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Daaaaaaaaammmn. Wish I was rich so I could afford this!
Also: that armored-up vehicle mode man...
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1677169)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 20th, 2015 @ 2:34pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 20th, 2015 @ 2:34pm CDT
Yeah, Prime looks really awesome in vehicle mode with the shield and wings attached
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1680199)
Posted by Va'al on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:12am CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:12am CDT
We've seen in-hand images of the Takara Tomy Asia Premium Series Ultimate APS-01U Optimus Prime - and now, thanks to fellow Seibertronian Transformersmegazord, we also get the chance to look at this Bayverse Autobot leader on video! Check it out embedded below, do you think it deserves the Ultimate monicker? Let us know in the Energon Pub.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1680204)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:27am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:27am CDT
It's sad to see how badly the mold has degraded. Parts not fitting, warping, etc. It's a fantastic figure, it's a solid mold and it's transformation is among the most difficult, but it's time to either retool it and make it new or retire it.
If the product coming out of it is going to be like what's seen with APS-01U, it's not going to get better, only worse.
Shame, because it deserves better.
If the product coming out of it is going to be like what's seen with APS-01U, it's not going to get better, only worse.
Shame, because it deserves better.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1680243)
Posted by KapikoArt on April 28th, 2015 @ 3:26pm CDT
Agreed!
Posted by KapikoArt on April 28th, 2015 @ 3:26pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:It's sad to see how badly the mold has degraded. Parts not fitting, warping, etc. It's a fantastic figure, it's a solid mold and it's transformation is among the most difficult, but it's time to either retool it and make it new or retire it.
If the product coming out of it is going to be like what's seen with APS-01U, it's not going to get better, only worse.
Shame, because it deserves better.
Agreed!
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1680259)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 28th, 2015 @ 4:45pm CDT
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 28th, 2015 @ 4:45pm CDT
No battle mask no dice!
and esp for what they are asking for this guy, im in toronto and hes going for close to 400. thats effing laughable. Ill stick with buster.
and esp for what they are asking for this guy, im in toronto and hes going for close to 400. thats effing laughable. Ill stick with buster.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1680260)
Posted by megatronus on April 28th, 2015 @ 4:46pm CDT
What are you talking about? Who says the mold is degrading?
Posted by megatronus on April 28th, 2015 @ 4:46pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:It's sad to see how badly the mold has degraded. Parts not fitting, warping, etc. It's a fantastic figure, it's a solid mold and it's transformation is among the most difficult, but it's time to either retool it and make it new or retire it.
If the product coming out of it is going to be like what's seen with APS-01U, it's not going to get better, only worse.
Shame, because it deserves better.
What are you talking about? Who says the mold is degrading?
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1680992)
Posted by KapikoArt on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CDT
Posted by KapikoArt on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CDT
Just received the Facebook message from one of the clients of mine located in Germany.He got his APS-01U today and is really disappointed! Sloppy paint job, not movie accurate at all, some parts have missing paint applications .Simply said not worth it. Just as I predicted in the past. Giving something name "ultimate" doesn't mean ultimate!
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1681034)
Posted by megatronus on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:31pm CDT
Pics? Show don't tell.
Posted by megatronus on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:31pm CDT
Kapiko Customs wrote:Just received the Facebook message from one of the clients of mine located in Germany.He got his APS-01U today and is really disappointed! Sloppy paint job, not movie accurate at all, some parts have missing paint applications .Simply said not worth it. Just as I predicted in the past. Giving something name "ultimate" doesn't mean ultimate!
Pics? Show don't tell.
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1687924)
Posted by megatronus on May 20th, 2015 @ 11:14am CDT
Posted by megatronus on May 20th, 2015 @ 11:14am CDT
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1689265)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:45pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:45pm CDT
That price 
I thought the point of putting everything in one set was so toy fans could save money
I thought the point of putting everything in one set was so toy fans could save money
Re: New Images of Transformers Asia Ultimate Optimus Prime APS01U With APS01 Comparison (1689333)
Posted by megatronus on May 22nd, 2015 @ 11:28pm CDT
Wrong - it was so fans could spend money.
I predict this one will go on sale.
Posted by megatronus on May 22nd, 2015 @ 11:28pm CDT
LegendaryAntiHero wrote:That price
I thought the point of putting everything in one set was so toy fans could save money
Wrong - it was so fans could spend money.
I predict this one will go on sale.
