Sideshow Making 20"+ Movie Optimus Prime Maquette

[frenzy_rumble]

I have painted a few Transformers in my time, and i can say that although you are right in some respects, if the paint is applied properly by a professional it will not chip from friction, unless it suffers some sort of impact or gets scratched off with a screwdriver or a knife.
As long as you dont paint over joints, or put the paint on too thick in the friction zones (which should be sanded down to make room for the increased mass that the paint will add to the area) and protect it with the right clear coats and lacquers (especially if you use car paint) it will be very tough and chip resistant.

you are so wrong. dude, c'mon.....

 

[The ill Jedi]

Some people just want a cool looking robot mode Prime based on the movie design, they don't care about transforming ability.

Not to mention the Maquette dwarfs the toy.

People interested in this dont want toys to play with, they want a lasting piece of art.

Ill take the Statue Please!!!

Okay, I will!!!

 

[Dubcustomz]

you are so wrong. dude, c'mon.....

You cant account for what i have seen with my own eyes and felt with my own hands, unless you have some sort of magical uplink to my eye sight and can see everything i do on a daily basis, in which case youd know im telling the truth and you would have seen some disgusting stuff

But just to re-clarify since people seem to intentionally mis-read everything i type:

Im not saying paint is chip proof, however it doesnt chip off as easily as some people think IF its applied correctly, as i have painted toys myself and they are still chip-free and remain as durable as a factory paint-job.

I mean...youre supposed to be the "professional" here, are you saying the paint on all your expensive custom painted toys just chips off?
Didnt think so..but whatever, this aint the place for a discussion about if paint chips or not so no more hijack from me.

Back OT...whats this statue made of?

 

[tnaig001]

I have painted a few Transformers in my time, and i can say that although you are right in some respects, if the paint is applied properly by a professional it will not chip from friction, unless it suffers some sort of impact or gets scratched off with a screwdriver or a knife.
As long as you dont paint over joints, or put the paint on too thick in the friction zones (which should be sanded down to make room for the increased mass that the paint will add to the area) and protect it with the right clear coats and lacquers (especially if you use car paint) it will be very tough and chip resistant.

I think my main concern is that the paint job on a custom piece is not made to endure the rigors of transforming many times which basically explains why most people would be happy with a static piece and will not see the inability to transform to be a deal breaker.

 

[Jaycepticon]

what are the odds they'll show this at SDCC?

 

[epan]

what are the odds they'll show this at SDCC?

pretty good according to online chat yesterday....however may not be up for pre-order until after the con...

 

[Jaycepticon]

pretty good according to online chat yesterday....however may not be up for pre-order until after the con...

sounds good, I know it cliche, but there really is a ton of good stuff coming in soon, and this is the first time I don't mind something taking it's time, especially with how much this'll probably cost

 

[epan]

sounds good, I know it cliche, but there really is a ton of good stuff coming in soon, and this is the first time I don't mind something taking it's time, especially with how much this'll probably cost

that's funny.....that's exactly how i am feeling right now!!

 

[epan]

prime and the legacy neytiri are both on my radar screen....both gonna be pricey....thought both would be up for pre-order at the con....both appear to be pre-orders after the con...

 

[jinxx]

When are they going to show this one?.....

 

[Atheris]

I think this is going to be the centre piece of the show. Who wants to bet it will have an open ES?

Chris

 

[MaulFan]

No way open ES, as complex and costly as it'll be to make, they're not going to chance sitting on merchandise because people place orders and back out, I think they'll predertimine and ammount they're happy with in a number of scenarios.

 

[Isildur's bane]

We should be able to preorder this some time this or next week.

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=21631&WP_072010&preview&optimus

 

[Atheris]

Damit..I was just going to post that!...you beat me to it. Looks awesome though.

Chris

 

[sigep756]

Preorders in August, it seems! Looks cool!

 

[Articulation Junkie]

Superb! Can't wait for the full reveal. He looks a little scuffed on his elbow. I was hoping they wouldn't make him look all pristine. He needs to look like battle hardened warrior.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

it had to be the movie version

 

[Shai]

Awesome collectible, ca ca movies.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Yeah this is a tough one, I wonder what the MSRP is going to be?

 

[Eli26]

Yeah this is a tough one, I wonder what the MSRP is going to be?

Atleast 2 grand me thanks. Maybe 1,500 if we're lucky. Look at the complexity of that piece. SideShow even said this was one of the more daring and challenging pieces to take on.