Seibertron.com Energon Pub Forums

Adding this variant with Beast Fire, I'm a happy toy collector

Meh. The size is nice, the deco's okay, but the transformation just makes me a sad panda. I don't care much for the sword/tail, either.

Still, it's leaps and bounds better than his wavemate Optimus. Good heavens that's awful.

Autobot032 wrote:Meh. The size is nice, the deco's okay, but the transformation just makes me a sad panda. I don't care much for the sword/tail, either.

Still, it's leaps and bounds better than his wavemate Optimus. Good heavens that's awful.

You're right about the transformation simplicity. & I am unhappy that they didn't give this variant an articulated neck, or a similar "firing" mechanic. Still, of the three, this one is nice.

For a humorous observation. Looking at the colors, I can't help but think of "MurderBee":



...giving himself that black paint job, then doing some cybergene splicing, to become the new Voyager Predaking

Think about it? This Predaking is black, with yellow & orange highlights. Bumblebee, at the end of Prime, was black with yellow highlights, & you could see "MurderBee" given the same colors.

Putting these 2 toys together, looking at the "spiky" bits, the similar colors, and predatory nature? They look very related.

He also did wavemate Optimus Prime



Meh, these aren't very good. I'll be passing on the pathetic excuse that is "Series 3."

PrymeStriker wrote:He also did wavemate Optimus Prime



Meh, these aren't very good. I'll be passing on the pathetic excuse that is "Series 3."

I understand perfectly. Looking at Prime's back, & the silly green? However, I still feel there are enough positives, and good points, in the design that, I might actually purchase this Prime too. Though I'm really not sure yet. I do like the strengths. And, If I do, I will follow f.z.b.'s recommendation of commissioning an artist, to give the toy a custom paint job. I think it would look incredible on this variant.

Anyway, it's not trash, & I'm glad it looks very sturdy, & the joints are strong. In terms of durability, & actual shape, [LOVE the tires on the shoulders - MASSIVE +++], this is a good, not great, but not bad Optimus, overall.