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News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:55 pm

xyl360 wrote:
Mkall wrote:I got my RobotKingdom shipping notice today. He'll be here by next weekend!

I just checked and I got my notice as well. I can't wait to get this and combine it with Henkei Prime !!!

I only have a Classics Prime to fill his chest. A second Henkei was too expensive.

by **necr0blivion** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:02 pm

I watched both review videos posted in this tread, and I am glad to hear that it's a solid figure. I really appreciate Encline's description of the overly tight ratcheting and his quick fix. Was really cool to see Ben's use of Henkei, G1, and original PM Prime, as well as the "stand-alone" version. There's simply an option for everyone, which in itself is quite a task.

So, I'm looking forward to picking this up at some point. Have the recent reviews changed anyone's mind on these? Think any Stateside retailer will pick up on this, or are they still burned by the Grand Patriot release?

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:13 pm

Mkall wrote:
xyl360 wrote:
Mkall wrote:I got my RobotKingdom shipping notice today. He'll be here by next weekend!

I just checked and I got my notice as well. I can't wait to get this and combine it with Henkei Prime !!!

I only have a Classics Prime to fill his chest. A second Henkei was too expensive.

I have 3 of them and no Classics Prime. Long ago ToyArena had Henkei Prime instock (even before the reissue) for the longest time and for a very reasonable price (close to the original price) so I ordered several. One for DIA Commander, one for a KO DIA Commander that I modded to be a Powermaster Prime (which I'm going to now use for this), and one to stand alone in bot mode next to United Megatron. He's by far my favorite figure/mold from the CHUG (or whatever the hell you call it) line to date.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:21 pm

I have to applicable Primes. A Classics Prime I got off ebay when he was cheap and a Henkei Prime that was from when they reissued him, but later on when he was more expencive than he first was.

However, there's KOs you can buy. There's a second run that looks better than the first set. Or you could just get a cheapo KO Prime for $12. It's just going to sit in place, so it doesn't really need to be perfect.

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:05 pm

Gauntlet101010 wrote:I have to applicable Primes. A Classics Prime I got off ebay when he was cheap and a Henkei Prime that was from when they reissued him, but later on when he was more expencive than he first was.

However, there's KOs you can buy. There's a second run that looks better than the first set. Or you could just get a cheapo KO Prime for $12. It's just going to sit in place, so it doesn't really need to be perfect.

Very true, a KO Henkei Prime (as long as the chrome on the grill is decent) would be perfect for a set like this.

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:00 pm

Mine arrived today. I haven't had much chance to play with the set yet, but I have him combined with Henkei Prime and he looks awesome

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I also figured out a way to somewhat hide the leg kibble (the wheels etc.) on the outside of the legs to improve the look.

He feels quite solid and looks amazing.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:12 pm

The PM Prime trailer could be fit with a G1 Optimus. Can this trailer hold a G1 Prime stably?

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:22 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:The PM Prime trailer could be fit with a G1 Optimus. Can this trailer hold a G1 Prime stably?

I assume it can, but I've not yet tried. It's quite adjustable given how the mechanism for holding the cabs in place in bot mode works. The instructions only show combining with Henkei/Classics Prime, but I've seen pics and video of G1 and Ginrai/Powermaster Prime's cab used with this set as well.

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:44 pm

I cracked and oredered one after watching the video review. I love me some Powermaster Prime; I hope that version of Classics Prime with the Powermaster in the grill region is forthcoming.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:22 am

In case you missed it... Encline's custom

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:59 am

This just arrived at my house the other day. All in all I like it. Using the Headmaster and Targetmaster yield ridiculous results, as expected.

It's a shame about the parts forming. There had to have been some way to incorporate that large pieces of plastic that hide the trailer into robot mode. Even if it was to fold up into a kind of shield or something. And it doesn't attach too well to Classics Prime in Trailer mode. At least not for me. The hitch int he back just fits too snugly and the way it's made prevents Classics Prime from really turning in tat mode, at leat with Prime's knee flaps int he proper configuration. So there's a few flaws.

All in all, I think I paid a bit too much for it at the regular retail price. But only a little bit; it gets a lot more right than it does wrong.

by **blaynescott** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:57 pm

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News Credits: 8 · by **gema** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:49 am

I'm late but here's my take on him

http://blackplasticlife.blogspot.com/2013/02/xovergen-trailerforce-tf-01-masterarmor.html

News Credits: 1 · by **mbd88prime** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:29 pm

well dammit. thought i had saved some money cuz i hate the leftover pieces thing, but now there's a place for that giant panel and it makes hime look even more g1 revamped. sigh. take my money........

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:37 am

I ordered mine yesterday. When should I expect it?

And, if there will be no MP Powermaster Prime, is this good enough to be considered one? Even with the plastic Prime component?

News Credits: 8 · by **gema** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:49 am

Rodimus Prime wrote:I ordered mine yesterday. When should I expect it?

And, if there will be no MP Powermaster Prime, is this good enough to be considered one? Even with the plastic Prime component?

careful on his waist and thigh joints. mine, the thighs were very tight so loosen it up a bit.

by **hpfabe** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:44 pm

Anyone know if there has been talk of recolors of this one (like a slightly remolded and recolored version for Magnus?)?

News Credits: 8 · by **gema** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:50 pm

hpfabe wrote:Anyone know if there has been talk of recolors of this one (like a slightly remolded and recolored version for Magnus?)?

em, from what i've heard, there's gonna be black version homageing Nucleon Quest ginrai

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:10 pm

energon rodimus is too small for it, isn't he? otherwise that'd be the repaint/remold I'd want.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:00 pm

I received mine, surprisingly fast. I had a Powermaster Prime waiting for him, but it didn't really appeal to me after combining them. So i tried out my G1 Optimus. I like the look much better. I don't have a Classics Prime because I think it looks hideous in both modes, but the G1 Prime looks pretty good with this 3rd party piece. I don't think it was worth $180 (shipping included), as it's flimsier than I thought it would be and not as heavy. But overall I don't regret it. I never really liked the original Powermaster Prime because it wasn't posable at all. This one is looks much better. My only 2 minor complaints with the figure itself in robot mode are that the wrists are a bit too loose and don't hold up his 2 big guns well, and the shoulder joint sticks out too far and looks too skinny. it there way a way to collapse the arm into the shoulder a little, it would look more sturdy. Bottom line, I'm not ecstatic, but I'm satisfied.