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Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:06 am

Can anybody enlighten me as to what the heck is this toy's version?

News Credits: 129 · Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:11 am

I think that's one of the European G1 Reissues.

Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:13 am

Thanx, 'Punch. Now that's inbteresting news because the guy who's trying to sell it for me says it's an original 1985 version... Does such a version even exist?

News Credits: 20 · Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:24 am

Not in that box with that art style, no. Also, CP is probably right on this. I'm fairly certain of it.

Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:26 am

Oh well, as much as I want to have a nice G1 Prime in my collection, this box just doesn't cut it for me, even if the price is pretty inviting...

News Credits: 20 · Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:33 am

Info taken from TFwiki:

* Original Optimus Prime (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)
o Accessories: Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro's European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as "Classics". Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually identified as a "Classics" figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity's sake.
Just curious, what's the seller asking for it?

Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:34 am

Saw one exactly like this in my LCS at the weekend, i thought it was a knock-off!

I may go back and pick it up...

Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:38 am

He's asking around $90 for it.

News Credits: 20 · Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:42 am

That's not that bad. Although I think you can score an Encore in packaging resembling the original art style for about that if not a little bit more. If you're opening, any G1 Prime option is good.