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News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:49 pm

Well... You tried and that's what's really important.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:02 pm

I think the robot mode looks fine. Pretty plain, but fine. It's the vehicle mode that just plain doesn't work.That was the beauty of City Commander. It was totally convincing in both modes.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:50 am

As someone who loves practically everything about PMOP or God Ginrai, this is not nearly as good as I was originally hoping for. Someone will eventually get the update right. Whoever that is, gets my money.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:09 am

Seibertron.com staff member Fender Bender attended this weekend's Slagacon convention and has an update on their Vector Zeta exclusive Powermaster upgrade for Classics Optimus Prime.

The bad news, the exclusive has been delayed for six to eight weeks. Apparently there were some mold defects with the prototype that are going to require some additional time to work out.

The good news, Fender Bender got to handle the original custom and the prototype and reports this feel like a "solid" piece. There is also a reason behind the sets rather odd looking trailer mode, it's incomplete. Next year's Slagacon exclusive will be the front half of the trailer. Fans willing to pick up both this year's and next year's exclusive should have a complete trailer. No new images, but here are the previously released prototype images for reference.

by **SPRINGER112** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:19 am

looks actully pretty cool

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:20 am

Powermaster Prime was my first Optimus figure. This is pretty cool!

News Credits: 17 · by **cannonfodder4000** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:23 am

Supreme Convoy wrote:Powermaster Prime was my first Optimus figure. This is pretty cool!

I'd get a Kabaya Super Ginrai if I were you, it's both cooler looking and cheaper!

by **Mechastrike** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:13 am

the trailer mode just stinks. i mean does anybody out there seen a trailer THAT detached from the truck? not me. plus the weapon looks too loose.

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:49 am

They can add as much to that trailer as they want, the armour mode still looks like crap.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:40 am

For that price the trailer mode should be able to stand on it's own. I just can't help but compare it to City Commander. It works all on it's own, but it can be attached to the back of FP's trailer and still function.

I have a soft spot for PM Prime, but I just can't justify the weak alt mode.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:14 am

Will there be a Godbomber next?

Website · by **DMSL** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:13 am

Looks like cardboard armor, i'll pass.

News Credits: 3 · by **Fistful of Energon** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:36 am

I was there and saw this thing in person, It really isnt that bad. just the price is for me! :lol:

by **synthetik** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:46 am

Still pretty unimpressive

Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:17 pm

Yeah... no. That is ugly-looking. Besides, I got Powered Commander for my Prime.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:16 pm

If the other half of the trailer comes with more leg armor and a new head, I'll be impressed.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:21 pm

by **Xithys** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:59 pm

Fistful of Energon wrote:I was there and saw this thing in person, It really isnt that bad. just the price is for me!

I second this. When I first saw the prototype images, I laughed. But when I saw the thing in person, especially his updated design, it really grew on me. As for the head being blocky...well yeah. Have any of you nay-sayers seen a powermaster prime?

Not to mention the designer was in the dealer room showing it off and he was a super cool guy. He drew up some custom art for my lady-friend right there on the spot. Talking with him and picking his brain was one of the highlights of the trip for me.

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:35 pm

Xithys wrote:
Fistful of Energon wrote:I was there and saw this thing in person, It really isnt that bad. just the price is for me!

I second this. When I first saw the prototype images, I laughed. But when I saw the thing in person, especially his updated design, it really grew on me. As for the head being blocky...well yeah. Have any of you nay-sayers seen a powermaster prime?

Yes, but it does have some curves to it, much unlike this custom head, plus this is supposed to fit into Classics/Generations etc. the same as City Commander, so the head should fit in with the less blocky/more modern look IMO. I don't like the fact that the guns (smokestacks) on the arms aren't poseable either, at least they don't appear to be, which actually means, at least in that respect, the G1 figure is MORE articulated than the custom :lol: