Universe - More than meet the eyes? Yes, that was this is. Not in a good way but in a bad way instead. Why? You might like the G1 look on this figure very much. But there is something crooked marketing gimmick that I really don't like very much. Anyway, the leader of the Autobot return to its all glory and has pack full of punch and a mafia look machine gun?Bio
Long before the dawn of man on Earth, the war between Autobots and Decepticons raged. Two titans – huge metal warriors, each committed to total victory – emerged as leaders. Optimus Prime, wise, just and gentle despite having strength enough to move mountains, took command of the Autobot forces, hoping to lead his people to peace and freedom.
Vehicle Mode
This is the most ugliest Optimus Prime truck I ever encounter. Why? First it is quite long and the leg does not have a slide mechanism to make it short. Then, there is the loose waist that always touch the ground for some unknown reason. Then I hate the head part which is put on top of the body part and there is no compartment to hide it properly. Although, it does not come with a trailer; the gun fits and look perfectly at the back. Making it look more like an AA gun carrier truck. But I do love the gimmick with the two passenger seats instead of the matrix or sort of.
Alternate Mode
This mold maybe faithful to the old G1 mold with better articulation. Even the transformation is almost identical to the Masterpiece Optimus Prime. Well, it is quite easy even the masterpiece transformation was walk in the park. The only unnecessary gimmick was the button that could trigger a punch. So lame. All in all; the robot mode was not that bad. For your information, this mold has been used over and over again. There are United version which has more metallic and vivid color, Son of Cybertron - features almost transparent paint job and a Toy 'R' Us exclusive that has him and G2 Megatron. I won't persuade you or discouraged you in buying this Optimus Prime. But there is so many Optimus Prime mold out there waiting for you (for example: Optimus Prime Galaxy Convoy). But if you insist and want a superior type, get the United version instead.
Anyway, here is a suggestion if Hasbro/Takara are willing to repaint it again. Nemesis Prime and Ultra Magnus. I have edited this in Adobe Photoshop and not a custom paint job (might be a good referral for you all customizer out there).
Nemesis Prime
Ultra Magnus
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