Sideshow Making 20"+ Movie Optimus Prime Maquette

[pepez]

Yes with ES 100, No with ES 150.

Only time will tell.

 

[goldbuffalo]

Newsletter says 500 regular Primes.

I think this is good, fewer of course would have been better, but I'm glad this isn't an open ended edition.

Now we know 650 total, 150 EX.

 

[laudel7]

Thats great news for people getting it. More exclusive

 

[darren1228]

1 sold on ebay for 2k......

https://cgi.ebay.com/Sideshow-Optim...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb00eca96#shId

The seller closed the listing I don't see a buyer.

 

[laudel7]

Check this one out

https://cgi.ebay.com/SIDESHOW-Optim...729?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a2315489

Some people need to wise up

 

[Rock83]

It is weird,when i missed out on the EX i wanted my waitlist to convert so badly,but now that it converted i am so annoyed that this piece doesn't have light up feature.For 1200$ it is a no brainer that it should have had lights from his eyes,shoulders,chest etc...Even smaller Maquettes/Statues for 400$ have a light up feature.

I remember when they were asked why it didn't have it and they answered that Prime doesn't need it

I am keeping my order because this is better than nothing,ahhh the lights would have been SO AWESOME!

 

[laudel7]

I agree, lights would be awesome

 

[fuzzylojiks]

It is weird,when i missed out on the EX i wanted my waitlist to convert so badly,but now that it converted i am so annoyed that this piece doesn't have light up feature.For 1200$ it is a no brainer that it should have had lights from his eyes,shoulders,chest etc...Even smaller Maquettes/Statues for 400$ have a light up feature.

I remember when they were asked why it didn't have it and they answered that Prime doesn't need it

I am keeping my order because this is better than nothing,ahhh the lights would have been SO AWESOME!

Yeah for the price light up seems to be a no-brainer.

 

[Balsquat]

It is weird,when i missed out on the EX i wanted my waitlist to convert so badly,but now that it converted i am so annoyed that this piece doesn't have light up feature.For 1200$ it is a no brainer that it should have had lights from his eyes,shoulders,chest etc...Even smaller Maquettes/Statues for 400$ have a light up feature.

I remember when they were asked why it didn't have it and they answered that Prime doesn't need it

I am keeping my order because this is better than nothing,ahhh the lights would have been SO AWESOME!

Even Hasbro Prime has lights.

 

[fuzzylojiks]

Even Hasbro Prime has lights.

No kidding :x

 

[Rock83]

I think im paying way too much,but how can i resist such a nice piece?Better than nothing,sideshow must love people like me

 

[jrice73]

No kidding :x

I am really considering placing an order for one of these after seeing the pics and videos. Probably would get it from BBTS though. But leaving out lights on this thing is a big negative for me. Even the Hasbro/Takara toys have lights as you guys pointed out. Would lights in the eyes or elsewhere really drive up the price that much more?

 

[Atheris]

For $1200 unfortunately its the only choice...it is what it is. The only thing this statue has going for it to warrent the price is the ES. Other than that I would say its not worth it. If the the ES was 500+ I would say forget it, its not worth it. What you ACTUALLY are paying for here is exclusivity...nothing else. So if you get one...your one of the lucky 150. If not, it may be to your advantage in the long run as this statue like many other high priced items may be plagued with QC issues.

Chris

 

[laudel7]

I really hope there are no QC issues! Especially for the price!

 

[King Darkness]

I really hope there are no QC issues!

Good luck with that.

 

[Rock83]

I really hope there are no QC issues! Especially for the price!

That is what concerns me as well,i have 2 PF's and the 3 Turtles Comiquettes and Rambo PF is the only one that is flawless.Maybe there is a reason they are making this Prime with scratches and damage to the metal...don't you think?Then they don't have to worry about the costumer complaining about some painting flaws on it.

It will be costly for Sideshow if i have to send mine back to them for a replacement.

 

[laudel7]

I just hope they pay attention to what people in the forum are saying about certain things. Like the Avatar AMP suit for example.

 

[ashkanls]

I just hope they pay attention to what people in the forum are saying about certain things. Like the Avatar AMP suit for example.

Whats the story with the Amp suit?

 

[Rock83]

Sideshow have been around for a long time at QC have always been in question,but yet these things keeps happening.Like i said,it will be costly for sideshow if mine arrives with defects,single parts can't be replaced like my Turtles bandanas that arrived damaged but since they are detachable they just sent me a new bandana.

 

[laudel7]

Whats the story with the Amp suit?

Check out the thread

https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60591&page=49

The main problem is with Quaritch, really bad paint job. The actual AMP suit isnt bad, though people have complained about the paint on it also.

That is a $1200 collectible and should be perfect!