Thanks to TFW member DaftRaider, we now have a collection of in-hand images and a review of the new Amazon exclusive Legacy Evolution Leader Nova Prime figure!
This gallery shows off the figure’s packaging, his various modes and accessories, plus some comparison pics with his mold-mate, Siege Ultra Magnus.
Check it out and read the review after the break!
ziltama
There's no extra wheels with the earlier DNA sets for UM/GUOP. Required removal of stock wheels and transplanting them to the DNA parts. That was also another complaint of their sets.
Scott_XIII
The DNA kit adds an extra wheel to it though? Maybe they'll revisit the kit when they put it out for Nova.
NemesisJazz
It boggles my mind that no one has solved that ugly gap on the wheels. Not even DNA did a good job at it
Omega Magnus
Finally got some table space cleared so I could snap a photo. Absolutely love this guy.
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Rodr-Evil
It's like a marriage between Galaxy Convoy and a Brave feeling. I remember seeing him in some IDW stuff that I was reading some years ago and thought the same, nice figure.
VerdantWind
Yup, it worked! Pin removal was pretty easy, these and a hammer were all I needed.
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The cuts were made with an utility knife, it took a little effort but it wasn’t too bad.
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And now the cannons are re-attachable in the truck mode
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The c-clip mod also make the cannons attachable in a different way, although without further modding, the cannons push the wings slightly forward.
williammmw
Honestly when Hasbro teased the Nova Prime via the boxart, I have pretty high hope aa we are in need for a new, refreshed and accurate Nova Prime.
However this Nova Prime is a bit of let down by using the Galaxy Upgrade OP mold. What makes Nova Prime stands out is its wing / cape. I can accept the short wing but the 2 cannons at the back is a big no no. Hopefully a decent upgrade kit can do this Nova Prime justice.
There's 2 new emblem printed for IDW which I didn't notice with Tarn previously.
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MidnightBliss
I wish the wings were bigger and articulated. Other than that, it is a good Nova.
VerdantWind
I like the different forearm and the smokestack gun idea, although I doubt any 3P would put that much efforts into making them.
The additional front end of the truck would be great if it turns into a smaller set of wings or cape for the bare bot mode, and later covers up the gaps on the back of the armored mode
Starling
Yes and replace it with a bigger one that works as a gun too.
WishfulThinking
Did you cut off the smokestack?
VerdantWind
One thing good about having flawed hasbro figures is that it inspires me to learn 3D modeling and finding ways to mod my copy to make it better. I see that you’re doing the same
Starling
Concept proof.
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Starling
And the hands cover on alt mode, white looks very different.
I hope someone makes arms upgrade for folding hands in truck mode.
WishfulThinking
That looks really bad. I didn't even pay attention to the instructions, myself…and I'm kind of glad I didn't.
Also, uh oh. Either the piece that swings around for the core robot head is made of a different kind of white plastic or it looks like it's starting to yellow a bit.
Starling
At the end, well, looks like is the combined mode parts that goes on the back of the trailer, apparently they can't figure out how to connect it to back of Nova's alt mode.
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WishfulThinking
The part is not shown on the box. Although GF Optimus was supposed to be a firetruck and those look like a set of lights that would snap onto Prime. But I don't recall that accessory on him either. Probably a part that was planned and got cut to save money on both figures.
Shoujax
Another little update with another little mod. “And thus did Nova Prime descend from upon high and lo he spoke saying: Doom hath come for thee. Repent and may Primus sort you out when I am done.” View attachment 30098412
Starling
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