Age of Extinction - Sorry for the late update. Been busy with life and collecting some masterpiece along the way. This double pack caught my eyes because of the classic/henkei mold. I already have the AoE Evasion Optimus (but never did review it); so here is my chance to review it all at once.
Classic/Henkei Bio
The greatest in a long line of Autobot leaders, Optimus Prime is a beacon of hope to those who suffer under the tyranny of Megatron. He is devoted to the defense of weaker creatures, and has dedicated his life to fighting against Megatron wherever he goes. He is unwavering in his compassion, which sometimes allows his enemies to take advantage of him, but he is also utterly without fear in the face of overwhelming odds. Where freedom is threatened, he is an unstoppable force, and a mighty defender of justice and right.
Sources - TFU.info
Evasion Bio
Optimus Prime and the Autobots are faced with a new kind of war. Alliances that once stood strong now stand in doubt. Nonetheless, Earth needs their protection more than ever. Optimus Prime adapts, redesigning his alternate mode so he can move unrecognized. If he cannot fight the battle with firepower on the front lines he can fight it with covert maneuvers from the edge.
Sources - TFU.info
Classic/Henkei Vehicle Mode
They called this mold as G3 or Generation 3. I have been wishing to buy this mold since I first started collecting. But I never did get that chance as I was too busy collecting M. Bay Transformers (a decision which I deeply regret). And I am not the only person who wanted this mold so badly. So when a local seller post selling this mold; it will only be second that is sold immediately. And the price for Henkei or Takara United is through the roof. Even when the reissue of Ultra Magnus, it cost around B$150 (USD$100). The only option was to get the KO version. But that was not the case. When a 3rd party company release the Trailerforce (a version of Powermaster Optimus); the demand for this mold is getting high.
Luckily; Hasbro release the evolution pack. Like I mentioned before; I never did get the chance to buy the original classic or Henkei version of this Optimus. Somehow, I really love it very much. So tough looking and sturdy. The truck looks more legit as a movie version than the original 2007/RoTF Optimus. But that is just my opinion. Come to think of it; it does look very similar to Galvatron vehicle mode (TF: AoE).
Evasion Vehicle Mode
My most probably best reason in buying a M. Bay Transformers movie toy was the alternate mode of the Evasion Prime. Who would have known that Optimus would return as his 1973 White Freightliner vehicle mode or simple explanation - his G1 truck mode. Although lack of a trailer; his vehicle mode is awesome except that this is a repaint. The original voyager would have only red color paint and without the flame and with a lot more detail paint especially on the side window. Interestingly; there is another mold that look like this but with a white faded colored paint that represent the movie (almost accurate but still not there).
Classic/Henkei Transformation
The good thing about classic instruction was that it uses illustration rather than 3D animation model. Simple diagram to use. Anyway, for a classic voyager class; this figure has the most simple transformation. Almost most of the Prime figure has the same transformation. And you can say the most familiar will be the leg and the head. The upper hood are removable, so you can easily transform it as an option. The mounted gun can be transform as a dual smoke stake.
Evasion Prime Transformation
Who is not excited to see Optimus Prime turn into his classical G1 truck. I do. But not with this dual pack. The original version were way better even without the flame. The transformation was pain in the ass. Don't expect the transformation is your typical G1 Optimus. I had difficulty particularly on the shoulder area that connected to the front grill. And I always forgot to fold the left and right of the front flap (or back shoulder flap if in robot mode).
Classic Robot Mode
I love this Optimus. So sturdy and good looking. It has been a few decade; since we saw a more faithful G1 looking Optimus. My only concern would be the hand parts. It is like Optimus forgot to pack properly. I guess I don't mind the design flaw that much. He pack one hell of arsenal. He got his normal blaster and then his upper hood became one big fragging gun. Not just that; the smaller blaster can be mounted and became a shoulder weapon.
Evasion Prime Robot Mode
The curse of having to many repaint. I don't remember how many time that this figure was repaint by HasTak. But the most accurate movie Evasion Prime was the Takara Toys R Us exclusive. I really like the original version as for the first time as a voyager; Hasbro done it right. Just look at it. He is so similar like the RoTF Optimus and way better than the DoTM voyager. So the gimmick would be a M. Bay Optimus with a G1 truck mode. That is not just the reason anyone buying this figure. Most of the best reason would be his DoTM Megatron gun. Anyway the gun can be mounted on either top of the truck which looks funny but you can always give it to DoTM Megatron for good cause.
Conclusion
Anyway; for BND$79.90, this figure is worth the money. One voyager can cost you around BN$59.90 these days. And to have both for the same price would be a nightmare. And to buy a classic voyager Optimus would cost even more at eBay. And this is the only reason I bought the dual pack. I already got the original Evasion Prime and I already posted this version to be sold (and so far no one really like this one either). I guess I might get the add-on for the 3rd party APEX armor; so that he could look like a G1 Powermaster Optimus.
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