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Kotobukiya reimagines Transformers with Optimus Prime Bishoujo Series

July 4, 2022 by Amie Cranswick

Kotobukiya is teaming with Hasbro to reimagine the Transformers franchise as part of its Bishoujo series of collectible statues, and first out of the gate in January 2023 will be the heroic Autobot leader Optimus Prime. Check out the official promotional images here…

 

Kotobukiya is set to follow Optimus Prime with statues based on Bumblebee and Megatron, with the former teased on social media ahead of its official unveiling.

【NEW PRODUCT REVEAL】
BUMBLEBEE is joining Kotobukiya’s Transformers BISHOUJO lineup! Roll Out! #Transformers #ShunyaYamashita #Kotobukiya #BISHOUJO pic.twitter.com/wH2xUEsagt

— Kotobukiya Official (@Kotobukiya_EN) June 30, 2022

The Optimus Prime Bishoujo Statue is available to pre-order now via Sideshow, with shipping expected in January/February 2023.

SEE ALSO: Rolling Out for the 15th anniversary of Michael Bay’s Transformers

 

Originally published July 4, 2022. Updated July 5, 2022.

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, News, Television, Toys Tagged With: Bishoujo Series, Kotobukiya, Optimus Prime, Sideshow Collectibles, Tranformers

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth's editorial team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Executive Editor of FlickeringMyth.com since 2020.

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