
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!
VVa
It isn't. It's just a package refresh.
XXLMagnus
how is this release diff than the other G2 Optimus that was just released??
CobraKai
Yeah. It has the spot to have a headmaster sit
C16
I think it's Titans Return Octane's gun.
40CakesBad
What gun is that? It looks rad
VVa
The light piping sucks ass on this guy, and I smudged a little on his helmet, which I will take care of later. But he looks way better with gold eyes.
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I would recommend a round size 00 brush to get into the eyes neatly. Use any light blue acrylic paint and apply it in multiple thin coats.
CobraKai
I think the Gundam Marker tip is too big. You’d need something small and precise. The only time i used a Gundam Marker for eyes was for TLK Optimus cuz Hasbro just slathered on a disgusting sky blue paint. I just painted it all silver.
fartsniffer42
Would not recommend GM. They destroyed my SS Thrust.
durroth
anyone know if the arm pins can be tapped out like normal pins or if they have to be heated like typical mushroom pins?
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.