
PrimeVsPrime on Youtube has yet another Transformers Legacy review for us today, and this time it’s of the much-anticipated Leader Laser Optimus Prime!
Prime is shown off here in both his robot, truck and base modes, as well as displaying him posed with his accessories. He is also compared with other figures such as Earthrise Prime and Selects G2 Megatron.
You can check out the images and review after the jump!
2fabdad
The eye’s actually have light piping… it’s not the greatest. I have 2. I used gunmetal around the eyes and light blue on the eyes themselves. I used a bit of thinner and little paint to make the paint smooth out. Didn’t need much. Gave it to my kid. The head is glued I would not recommend trying to pop it apart. I used to have 3. Silver might make it look more like the Original toy.
Denzimus
I just got this figure but the eyes bother me. Would a Gundam marker be good for the eyes?
CobraKai
I love the Volvo Prime design. I’d like a Nemesis Prime repaint cuz I’ve never owned one. I almost got TR but I knew he was a pre tool of Octane (tone) and I wanted him more. I’d like more liberties taken for original designs like with Age of Extinction Prime. Badass customs btw!
VVa
Agreed. A standard G1 Prime is cool, but it's awesome when they take that design and make it unique.
G2 and the new Volvo Prime are great takes built on a solid foundation.
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It's also interesting how they're opposites in where their cabs end up!
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TR Prime is cool but his articulation leaves a bit to be desired.
CobraKai
I love this Prime. I like OP designs that stray from the G1. This guy is a solid Optimus.
BATTLEMASTER
I'm really enjoying this version of Optimus Prime! Maybe someday I'll get the Earthrise version.
Here are some shots with Rodimus Prime:
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How about a sparring match?
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"En garde!"
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"One shall stand, one shall fall!"
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"I'm not that easy, old iron!"
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"I thought you were made of sterner stuff, Hot Rod!"
"HEY that was mean >=("
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"This old iron is just teasing you, Rodimus. Good match."
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"…so if you want your nemesis to be swarmed by bees, you spray them with a Super Soaker full of lemonade."
"That and Megatron's new neon paint will attract all the bees east of the Mississippi River!"
BATTLEMASTER
I just ordered this figure on Amazon for $37 before tax. I didn't think the G1 Prime was worth the $50 price tag, so considering how much beefier everything looks about this figure, especially with the tanker trailer, I thought it was a good bargain. I still wouldn't have spent $50 on even this figure, so I'm happy about the price. I'm looking forward to displaying it with Kingdom Rodimus Prime
I remember being a little kid wanting to get an Optimus Prime figure that looked like how the character did in the G2 cartoon – you know, the cabover truck design. My parents did a day trip to Toronto and back and brought me home a surprise – Laser Optimus Prime! Of course being the anal kid I was, I was like "That's NOT Optimus Prime!" Boy I was pretty ungrateful saying that, wasn't I?
But I wasn't even 10 yet and didn't have a filter. But as the years went on I really appreciated what my parents got me as well as how awesome a figure that G2 Laser Prime was at the time. I still have it and I'm looking forward to getting the Legacy version
My parents did get me G2 cabover Prime during their following day trip to Toronto, which I also still have
So thanks mom and dad – this is one of the character figures that really got me into Transformers collecting.
Greeman
I'm waiting for that one US Ebay Seller to get the MW set in, just because the last time I tried to order from TF-Safari it got stuck in limbo and I had to cancel it.
ProfessionalIcee
I think the missile pods do a lot to help bulk up his legs, and they provide some extra color to break up all the black.
Poe Ghostal
That was me
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I also find it a fantastic set. The sword was a little bent, bit a little heat fixed it.
sharkticonsonmotorcycles
the clip on missile launchers that are the "barrels" when he holds the trailer in the official configuration are a little loose and will fall off if sharply jarred or shaken, but will stay on if properly aligned for general movement. the 5mm pegs are all fine, not too loose, not too tight. ill post a kit review later with more picks as this kit is specific to this figure and ive only seen one other picture on the general upgrade thread.
ProfessionalIcee
Heavy duty! How securely does everything tab in?
sharkticonsonmotorcycles
i havent seen any reviews or picks about the matrix workshop upgrade kit, so im just gonna drop this here;
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Rob
Okay both than
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Dinobot Snarl
Ah they both do, but Black Convoy has a deco that suggests that the designer was only half a fan of the OG colors
Lincoln Tunnel
With the Toyhax set that just got released for this guy, a lot of problems I have with it are kinda handled.
NemiMonkey
Really? Mine had him at $30 plus they did a promo with spend x and you got 2 free sets of spychangers. TWAS A GOOD BOUNTY THAT DAY!! G1 Magnus Reissue AND Scourge plus the unreleased G2 Gobot molds as freebies. God I miss those days…
DerVernichter
Yeah, the new one looks decent, OG G2 one seems to have a lot more presence. Instead of feeling like something that's better in pretty much every way, it feels more like a different alternative that is better at some aspects, but worse just as many others. I'll probably end up getting him anyways, though I'm not sure if I'll enjoy him as much as I do Siege Prime or Kingdom Rodimus (still working on getting myself an ER Prime).
Rob
Which has more sentimental value? If thats not an issue flip a coin. Usually the coin flip will help ypu decide one way or another.
Lincoln Tunnel
Well this one will certainly be easier to get out of the two.