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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby Nemesis Destron » Mon May 14, 2012 9:50 pm

Motto: ""So you see evil will always triumph over good, because good is dumb!""
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I don't have any one OP from the Prime line yet because it's been a conundrum for me also. But when I saw from the Botcon picture footage of the upcoming Weaponizer Prime it has my full attention. Now if you could consider this and don't mind waiting longer then of course by all means go for the one that currently pleases you. But IMO Weaponizer Prime has a greater cannon than the first PRID Prime and his gimick is cool looking. Naturally it makes me think what the Takara version will look like but it's something to consider so good luck dude! ;)^ :VEHI:
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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby RAcast » Mon May 14, 2012 9:58 pm

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Nemesis Destron wrote:I don't have any one OP from the Prime line yet because it's been a conundrum for me also. But when I saw from the Botcon picture footage of the upcoming Weaponizer Prime it has my full attention. Now if you could consider this and don't mind waiting longer then of course by all means go for the one that currently pleases you. But IMO Weaponizer Prime has a greater cannon than the first PRID Prime and his gimick is cool looking. Naturally it makes me think what the Takara version will look like but it's something to consider so good luck dude! ;)^ :VEHI:


And of course it's larger. Somewhere between Ultra/Leader size with (I think) a $30-ish price point from what I recall someone saying or theorizing. I do recall it having a rather substantial backpack from botcon pictures, presumably due to the gimmick.
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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby freaky777 » Tue May 15, 2012 8:16 am

Haha, I think I'm the only one who will ever say this but I prefer AM01 to FE Prime.

I really like the head sculpt and stuffs, I mean overall the transformation is way cooler than the FE one and the backpack is not all that bad. I have to say the overall feel of AM01 works better for me.

If you're wondering, I have both but I guess I prefer the AM01 over the FE one but that's just me..
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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby Gabi1410 » Tue May 15, 2012 8:29 am

Motto: ""Freedom is the right of all sentient beings""
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Nemesis Destron wrote:I don't have any one OP from the Prime line yet because it's been a conundrum for me also. But when I saw from the Botcon picture footage of the upcoming Weaponizer Prime it has my full attention. Now if you could consider this and don't mind waiting longer then of course by all means go for the one that currently pleases you. But IMO Weaponizer Prime has a greater cannon than the first PRID Prime and his gimick is cool looking. Naturally it makes me think what the Takara version will look like but it's something to consider so good luck dude! ;)^ :VEHI:

You're right !!! Weaponizer Optimus really looks amazing!!!! But do you know when he will be available to purchase? Because I can't find any information yet.
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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby dinojack86 » Tue May 15, 2012 10:05 am

RID Optimus Prime is a great figure. I personally like it better than the FE- it's like they fine-tuned little things regarding transformation, engineering, etc. The vehicle mode looks better than FE and if you really are off-put by the clear blue plastic and lack of red on his chest use a red sharpie and you can fix it yourself. Very fun toy and looks great with the rest of them.
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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby Nemesis Destron » Tue May 15, 2012 11:26 am

Motto: ""So you see evil will always triumph over good, because good is dumb!""
Weapon: Dual-Sonic Disrupter Gun
Gabi1410 wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:I don't have any one OP from the Prime line yet because it's been a conundrum for me also. But when I saw from the Botcon picture footage of the upcoming Weaponizer Prime it has my full attention. Now if you could consider this and don't mind waiting longer then of course by all means go for the one that currently pleases you. But IMO Weaponizer Prime has a greater cannon than the first PRID Prime and his gimick is cool looking. Naturally it makes me think what the Takara version will look like but it's something to consider so good luck dude! ;)^ :VEHI:

You're right !!! Weaponizer Optimus really looks amazing!!!! But do you know when he will be available to purchase? Because I can't find any information yet.


If I had to take a guess I would say in the fall but for anyone who knows for sure please give us the word! So in the mean time I will continue to wait patiently... :BANG_HEAD: . :VEHI:
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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby Overcracker » Tue May 15, 2012 2:47 pm

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I own R.I.D Prime and he's o.k. His vehicle mode is a little small in my opinion,but his overall look in both modes is pretty good. I ended up paying about 30 bucks retail down here... Which is not all that good.

I still think FE is better though, but not by much.

Weaponizer looks like the definitive verse though. And since I like my leader class figures, I''m sure
I'll pick him up when his released. For now R.I.D is a good option.

To its credit , he's quite pose able, although his weapon is garbage, his 5mm fist ports allow you to give him any gun you want.

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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby crazyjeffy » Tue May 15, 2012 5:49 pm

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I was skeptical when I got it because of all the flak it got. I needed a prime in my collection and FE was waaaay too expensive so when RID hit my walmart I just walked right to it and bought it without giving it a second thought. Once I got home and it was opened and in my hands, though, I was really pleased with it. It has great articulation, good proportions, intuitive transformation (especially no chest-cheating) and it's in scale with everything else.

But the blue forearms were too much for me. So I took peaugh's advice and took a red sharpie to some of the bits. Greatest thing I could've done to it.

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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby pfcparts » Tue May 15, 2012 8:10 pm

Yes buy him. He is a great figure and easy to find.

I don't think the FE will be re-released anytime soon...
I kind of feel he's overrated; we might not be having
this discussion if the clear parts/gun crap nonsense
didn't happen. PRID has more articulation and a great
looking alt mode.

Definitely prefer the plastics on the FE though. Great
looking colors. The AM01 would be the figure to buy if
not for the lack of paint apps.
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Re: Should I buy this Optimus??

Postby optimus102697 » Fri May 25, 2012 7:22 pm

Motto: "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings"
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It's a great toy
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