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MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:49 pm

We got a teaser for this not long ago, now the orders have opened for Rathalos Prime representing a crossover between Transformers and the Monster Hunter franchise. The figure itself is a heavy retool of Kingdom Airazor, perhaps the most frequently retooled figure in modern history. Alt mode is a pretty good representation of the Rathalos, probably the most iconic monster in the game. The bot mode, on the other hand, well, that's really going to depend on you. It's based on the Rathalos armor from the game with with some blue to let you know it's Optimus Prime, but the proportions are a little off thanks to Airazor's thinner frame.

Pre-orders launch today in Japan, it's unknown if it'll see release from Hasbro. The price is considerably more than most Deluxe figures at 7,150 JPY (about $50 USD) other retailers will be cheaper (under $40 before shipping). Release is expected to be in July 2025.

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:09 pm

Am I the only one that thinks this looks sort of like a female dragon Optimus Prime? I'm really digging the retool. If Hasbro does offer it, I think I will headcanon her as a female successor in the Prime line. I'll wait to see if Hasbro even offers before attempting those mental headcanon gymnastics.

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:10 pm

The beast is great looking but that bot is horrendous. Maybe forcing Optimus in that skinsuit was not the best idea.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumblevivisector** » Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:39 pm

CORSETMASTER Optimus Prime!

I don't know jack about Monster Hunter, but this toy makes a more distinct impression than most TF crossovers we've gotten over the last decade.

News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Thu Sep 26, 2024 10:07 pm

I want this strictly for the amount of love that went into it. He will either joint Lio Convoy as a member of the Council or become a member of the 13, I don’t know but it looks fierce and I want it

by **meanguns** » Thu Sep 26, 2024 10:56 pm

Classic example of compromising one mode to serve the other.

by **meanguns** » Thu Sep 26, 2024 10:59 pm

I'm sure it's some corporate brand management BS, but why not use another bot? Any seeker? Jetfire? Maybe throw it to Beast Wars?

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Sep 27, 2024 2:08 am

meanguns wrote:I'm sure it's some corporate brand management BS, but why not use another bot? Any seeker? Jetfire? Maybe throw it to Beast Wars?

At this point, it's cannon that Optimus Prime is a hardcore COSPLAYER. :lol:

by **meanguns** » Fri Sep 27, 2024 2:32 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:
meanguns wrote:I'm sure it's some corporate brand management BS, but why not use another bot? Any seeker? Jetfire? Maybe throw it to Beast Wars?

At this point, it's cannon that Optimus Prime is a hardcore COSPLAYER.

Optimus Pretty Much Anyone

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Fri Sep 27, 2024 4:29 am

I'm down to get him. The name is enough for me to consider him a wholly new character. Although, yeah. Yeah, I do wish TT would take a page from Hasbro's book and make wholly new characters. They don't ALL need to be Optimus Prime or Megatron, do they?

Do they???

I wonder how he'll look next to TM3 Megatron and Crimsonflame (both of which I have). The bot mode does have some weird proportions, but overall I do like the look.

News Credits: 7 · by **TulioDude** » Fri Sep 27, 2024 6:54 am

I feel the head isnt matching the proportions of the rest of the body.

Day 1732 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

by **Sculyblast** » Fri Sep 27, 2024 8:22 am

I wonder how much the finished product will differ from this render.

There is a lot a lazy paintjob can ruin with this figure.

News Credits: 5 · by **Overcracker** » Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:59 am

Definitely a female Prime.

Headcannon incoming.....

Dragon Convoy.

Sent to a parallel earth's past were dragons roam freely, Oria Pax recovers the lost Matrix of Draconius, reveals its fabulous secret powers and becomes Dragon Convoy!.

Fighting for truth and justice in a land of uncompromising beasts and magic, and always looking for a way home.

"cue intro theme" :KREMZEEK: