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Thanks to the HKGTF facebook page we have an extensive gallery of Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" wave three Vehicon including comparison shots with the "First Edition" figure. It appears in this case the "RID" version may have trumped it's "First Edition" counterpart. The "RID" figure maintains an almost identical vehicle mode while eliminating much of the "car kibble" found on the "First Edition". Images mirrored below.

GAH! Where does the kibble go??????

The mold itself looks great, but I wish they would have used a darker purple paint.

The only First Edition that I'm glad didn't get to retail. Might get like three of these, and hope a jet mold will be released in the future, then get three of those.

Nice, Where did the Skywarp come from????

Cybershark wrote:Nice, Where did the Skywarp come from????

It's the Takara Micron dude that's been pretty controversial these past few days. I'm not really into them, Mini-cons were cooler back in Armada/Energon.

DeceptiCobra wrote:GAH! Where does the kibble go??????

Is it done by magic?

Those arms are odd. Such a shame.

Looks pretty good, I really like the elimination of the back kibble. The arms do look a little thin and the elbow joints look odd, but overall, this is a pretty good rendition of the character. I'll probably pick one up.

No one wants to say it? Ok, I'll do it. HASBRO FOR THE WIN! Not the best colors but wow, no backpack! I'm going to buy every one I come across! Sweet!

Mykltron wrote:

DeceptiCobra wrote:GAH! Where does the kibble go??????

Is it done by magic?

Those arms are odd. Such a shame.

I think the articulation on most of the Prime figures ARMS is horrendous. You cant truly pose the elbows or the areas around there on a few so far that I have opened. I also hate these spindly fingers, hands etc. that cannot really hold weapons etc. They remind me of Movie hands. They need real hands with fist holes etc. I think.

Mindmaster wrote:

Cybershark wrote:Nice, Where did the Skywarp come from????

It's the Takara Micron dude that's been pretty controversial these past few days. I'm not really into them, Mini-cons were cooler back in Armada/Energon.

Well I hope we get him in our line because I think the Takara "sticker" line sucks!!! lol

GetRightRobot wrote:No one wants to say it? Ok, I'll do it. HASBRO FOR THE WIN! Not the best colors but wow, no backpack! I'm going to buy every one I come across! Sweet!

I sorta said it...

Cybershark wrote:

Mykltron wrote:

DeceptiCobra wrote:GAH! Where does the kibble go??????

Is it done by magic?

Those arms are odd. Such a shame.

I think the articulation on most of the Prime figures ARMS is horrendous. You cant truly pose the elbows or the areas around there on a few so far that I have opened. I also hate these spindly fingers, hands etc. that cannot really hold weapons etc. They remind me of Movie hands. They need real hands with fist holes etc. I think.

I thought we agreed not to use the phrase 'fist holes'
Seriously, I don't understand your elbow complaint, I haven't had any problems.

Cybershark wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:

Cybershark wrote:Nice, Where did the Skywarp come from????

It's the Takara Micron dude that's been pretty controversial these past few days. I'm not really into them, Mini-cons were cooler back in Armada/Energon.

Well I hope we get him in our line because I think the Takara "sticker" line sucks!!! lol

Kinda doubtful, unless he makes an appearance in the show. The toys we've seen so far are characters in the show. Even Dreadwing, who I didn't expect to be in the show until we got evidence of his appearing, is getting his own toy.

Mykltron wrote:

Cybershark wrote:

Mykltron wrote:

DeceptiCobra wrote:GAH! Where does the kibble go??????

Is it done by magic?

Those arms are odd. Such a shame.

I think the articulation on most of the Prime figures ARMS is horrendous. You cant truly pose the elbows or the areas around there on a few so far that I have opened. I also hate these spindly fingers, hands etc. that cannot really hold weapons etc. They remind me of Movie hands. They need real hands with fist holes etc. I think.

I thought we agreed not to use the phrase 'fist holes'
Seriously, I don't understand your elbow complaint, I haven't had any problems.

I have no idea what ur talking about the fist holes for,lol.

CJ and WJ do not have elbows that "twist" so they have limited movement. They could have been better, just like Soundwaves long spinly arms. Thats all Im saying.

Mindmaster wrote:

Cybershark wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:

Cybershark wrote:Nice, Where did the Skywarp come from????

It's the Takara Micron dude that's been pretty controversial these past few days. I'm not really into them, Mini-cons were cooler back in Armada/Energon.

Well I hope we get him in our line because I think the Takara "sticker" line sucks!!! lol

Kinda doubtful, unless he makes an appearance in the show. The toys we've seen so far are characters in the show. Even Dreadwing, who I didn't expect to be in the show until we got evidence of his appearing, is getting his own toy.

I bought season 1, but havent watched it yet. I plan to, but am I really missing out? Is it even that good? lmk what you think? I bought other animated sets like Energon etc. Couldnt watch them after 1 episode. Maybe Im just getting old or they suck, I dunno,lol

the mold itself is awesome but the coloring is lame as all hell, are there even any paint apps? If i can pick one up for around $10 ill probably get one but if not then ill have to pass, these figures are not worth $14. If i do get one though i may repaint it into lockdown.

Holy hell man, that is AWESOME! I need to get 20 of these! Realistically I'll probably grab 3 but still man, this is pretty sweet. Now let's hope for a jet form one!

mattwhite924 wrote:The mold itself looks great, but I wish they would have used a darker purple paint.

I'll echo that, although I'd have to argue the mold is perhaps more than just great. To have a second Vehicon figure that's just as perfect as the original but is so much more kibble free, and is from the RiD line, then I'd say this is Hasbro's equivalent of turning water into wine. It's just a shame it looks like they've got the purple wrong, as you said.

Mindmaster wrote:Kinda doubtful, unless he makes an appearance in the show. The toys we've seen so far are characters in the show. Even Dreadwing, who I didn't expect to be in the show until we got evidence of his appearing, is getting his own toy.

Except for Hot Shot

I also think the purple's a bit bright and those elbow joints are kind of weird, but otherwise it looks really good. I'm glad they have some paint detail in alt mode and faction symbols in both modes. Looking forward to picking one up. I just hope everyone doesn't hoard them right off the bat and lets everyone have a chance.

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Kinda doubtful, unless he makes an appearance in the show. The toys we've seen so far are characters in the show. Even Dreadwing, who I didn't expect to be in the show until we got evidence of his appearing, is getting his own toy.

Except for Hot Shot

So Hot Shot will not be in the show? Awesome. Means I don't have to pick his silly ass up.

As for this gallery...eh.

I will admit that the hiding kibble is impressive. It really is. From what I can tell... The rear window and spoiler fold in behind the trunk on his head. The roof, windshield and hood fold up to form his calves.

Leaving you with fender legs and car side arms.

I still much prefer the First Edition that I have. I admit his back kibble is one of the biggest I've seen on a figure, but it's on hinges that allow you ti hide most of it when you see him from the front. (From the back is a different story, I know.)

The arms fold down to form a better arm. The weapon is more accurate. The legs and feet are incredibly accurate. Plus he's hunched over more and bulkier.

The PRID version's arms SUCK. The legs aren't show accurate. The figure's too thin and too tall. Plus the colors. Way too bright.

I'd consider buying one for troop building purposes, like have my FE be Steve, and this guy be his bitch underling.

It's not a bad figure, honestly. If this was all they offered us and the First Edition didn't exist, I'd have snapped it up, but knowing there is better out there...well, I'll get to the Vehicon when and if I choose to.

I would like to see a toy of the flying Vehicon. It looks awesome.

GetRightRobot wrote:No one wants to say it? Ok, I'll do it. HASBRO FOR THE WIN! Not the best colors but wow, no backpack! I'm going to buy every one I come across! Sweet!

If you find more than 3 you better send me one!!!! Knowing N.C.'s luck I will never see this.

It was a Wizard.

Anyhow I'am going to broke, Army building these Vehicons

This is amazing, it's so show accurate and it's actually taller than the FE version?

I love how the hands fold up and hide when combined with the gun, creating the illusion of the gun being part of the arm. If only it was metallic.