XM Studios - Transformers Optimus Prime

[Commander0Zero]

Originally Posted by equi-nox76

Hope for in-hand pics soon. When I found a display spot it will be him or the P1 Optimus.
Chris

I think P1 for me. The shipping alone makes the decision. Spec Fiction is charging $550 to $625 to NA. I get their hands are tied on this but it makes my decision easy. Especially since I think the P1 is outstanding and I like the pose a bit better. I also own the IA Optimus (large scale) which I really like. In a perfect world I would own them all but thats just not in the cards. I will say I'm looking hard and the XM Megatron and Bumblebee. I actually think they would pair well with the P1 Optimus and Soundwave. Nevertheless congrats to all who got this. It's an excellent piece!!!!

[slynger]

There's a short video on FB showing this in 1 box? I thought this was 2 boxes? 1 box would be great!

[GrumpyBear]

Originally Posted by slynger

There's a short video on FB showing this in 1 box? I thought this was 2 boxes? 1 box would be great!

Yes it´s one box now.

[GaryTonge]

I helped a buddy unbox this statue over the weekend and it's absolutely incredible. The only thing I didn't like was the use of the little LR44 batteries for all of the light ups(and there are many). I'd rather have an AC plug in for that.

[chaggs1]

Originally Posted by GaryTonge

I helped a buddy unbox this statue over the weekend and it's absolutely incredible. The only thing I didn't like was the use of the little LR44 batteries for all of the light ups(and there are many). I'd rather have an AC plug in for that.

Do you think it should have come with less pieces and already attached so like the legs and body attached?

I think in my opinion less things to go wrong

[loricstone]

Originally Posted by chaggs1

Do you think it should have come with less pieces and already attached so like the legs and body attached?

I think in my opinion less things to go wrong

I think the way they have it is done so as to eliminate the need for 2 boxes. Plus it will be easier to manage smaller pieces instead of 1 bigger piece. Have you ever tried dealing with the Darkness base? Its humongous and you have to be careful. This seems like it is broken down pretty well and should not be hard to put together.

[eternalblue02]

Originally Posted by chaggs1

Do you think it should have come with less pieces and already attached so like the legs and body attached?

IA Optimus’s body came in 1 big piece and there were a few broken statues. Usually a snap in one of the legs/torso. All that empty styrofoam space and a careless mail carrier is all it takes.

P1 Shockwave was 79 pieces. I couldn’t see something like that coming in less pieces without some kind of damage. Plus you’d end up in the hospital trying to put him together. All 4 boxes combined weighed over 200lbs. Matrix Studios Shockwave came in 8 pieces and was a mess. Mine had 5 broken pieces unpacked.

[Retroheavy]

Just received and fulfilled my shipping notice from Spec Fiction. Only 470 to the midwest, I thought it was going to be closer to 600 so I'm really happy with the final price. What a crazy ride its been.

[Racetrack]

Originally Posted by GaryTonge

I helped a buddy unbox this statue over the weekend and it's absolutely incredible. The only thing I didn't like was the use of the little LR44 batteries for all of the light ups(and there are many). I'd rather have an AC plug in for that.

I'm not sure what's more shocking. That you helped someone or that you have a buddy. Always pictured you as the lord of darkness who keeps his own council

[GaryTonge]

Originally Posted by chaggs1

Do you think it should have come with less pieces and already attached so like the legs and body attached?

I think in my opinion less things to go wrong

My buddy is a massive Transformers fan. He loves all of the switchouts, but it was a bit of a daunting task to unbox it. I think when it's broken down like this it's actually better, as the other guys have mentioned. We were mostly annoyed with the watch batteries. I wish XM would have done the lights the way Sideshow did them with the Sentinel Maquette.

Originally Posted by Racetrack

I'm not sure what's more shocking. That you helped someone or that you have a buddy. Always pictured you as the lord of darkness who keeps his own council

It was an off day for me. lol