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[Hero Alpha]

I have a photo request if anyone can please. Would like compare pics of GU Leader Optimus in both armoured up and regular with Maketoys Cross Dimension Megatron, if someone owns both. Thanks.

[Sarahthecutevixen]

It has occurred to me I never linked to my review of galaxy optimus whoops
https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/ ... 0.1172795/

[SGMLordMirage]

After watching the video again from Chuckdawg and listening to his comments, I looked over my Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime alittle more. Honestly after i got him to my office, I just opened it up and posed him and put him in place. I will say, mine does a at least have one loose leg. If you hold it up like Chuck does and shake it, the right leg on mine dangles so to speak.
I will add that in vehicle mode, the non painted wheels is not appealing and perhaps Toyhax will come out with something.
But all in all, still a cool figure in my opinion. I don’t own Ultra Magnus, so that would be a cool photo to see.
Who knows, may get him now.

SGM

[Rodimus Prime]

I picked up Galaxy Upgrade Optimus last night/this morning and played with him a bit. It's a good figure, but not worth $50. I actually don't like the super mode, so he will be displayed without his backpack. It will stay in the box. However, I think the Prime figure itself is too bulky for its legs (something that wasn't so apparent with Magnus) so I will be keeping his leg armor on, which will make him slightly taller and his legs not seem like chicken legs, like SS38's are. The truck mode is not too bad, but the faux wheels do take away from the image a bit. But it won't matter, because I'll be keep him in robot mode on the shelf.

I also picked up Aimless, so Misfire is now pleased.

[william-james88]

I picked up Galaxy Upgrade Optimus last night/this morning and played with him a bit. It's a good figure, but not worth $50. I actually don't like the super mode, so he will be displayed without his backpack. It will stay in the box. However, I think the Prime figure itself is too bulky for its legs (something that wasn't so apparent with Magnus) so I will be keeping his leg armor on, which will make him slightly taller and his legs not seem like chicken legs, like SS38's are. The truck mode is not too bad, but the faux wheels do take away from the image a bit. But it won't matter, because I'll be keep him in robot mode on the shelf.

I also picked up Aimless, so Misfire is now pleased.

Thanks for that nice succint review. Further cements my idea not to pick it up and simply be happy with the original.

I did find some new stuff today (well, new for me). Got Siege Ironhide and Sixgun. The panel on the right leg doesn't peg as is the case with everyone but it doesnt flap around at all and aesthetically it doesnt really change anything. I am quite happy about that since I expected so much worse after reading the comments.

[Wolfman Jake]

I did find some new stuff today (well, new for me). Got Siege Ironhide and Sixgun. The panel on the right leg doesn't peg as is the case with everyone but it doesnt flap around at all and aesthetically it doesnt really change anything. I am quite happy about that since I expected so much worse after reading the comments.

The side leg flaps on my Ironhide don't peg in too well, but it doesn't really matter, as they stay flush against the leg when in robot mode. The only real issue is that they fall off when you handle the figure, especially when transforming. Even if you're being as careful as possible, those panels will fall off at the slightest provocation. I wonder if we'll see a running change in the mold by the time Ratchet is released this fall.

[Sarahthecutevixen]

After watching the video again from Chuckdawg and listening to his comments, I looked over my Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime alittle more. Honestly after i got him to my office, I just opened it up and posed him and put him in place. I will say, mine does a at least have one loose leg. If you hold it up like Chuck does and shake it, the right leg on mine dangles so to speak.
I will add that in vehicle mode, the non painted wheels is not appealing and perhaps Toyhax will come out with something.
But all in all, still a cool figure in my opinion. I don’t own Ultra Magnus, so that would be a cool photo to see.
Who knows, may get him now.

SGM

Look closely at the detailing where the wheels are...LOOK CLOSER and you will see THEY ARE NOT WHEELS

[william-james88]

I did find some new stuff today (well, new for me). Got Siege Ironhide and Sixgun. The panel on the right leg doesn't peg as is the case with everyone but it doesnt flap around at all and aesthetically it doesnt really change anything. I am quite happy about that since I expected so much worse after reading the comments.

The side leg flaps on my Ironhide don't peg in too well, but it doesn't really matter, as they stay flush against the leg when in robot mode. The only real issue is that they fall off when you handle the figure, especially when transforming. Even if you're being as careful as possible, those panels will fall off at the slightest provocation. I wonder if we'll see a running change in the mold by the time Ratchet is released this fall.

Woah, wait a second, mine doesnt do that at all. It is very tight to the point where I was sure it was pinned.

[Wolfman Jake]

I did find some new stuff today (well, new for me). Got Siege Ironhide and Sixgun. The panel on the right leg doesn't peg as is the case with everyone but it doesnt flap around at all and aesthetically it doesnt really change anything. I am quite happy about that since I expected so much worse after reading the comments.

The side leg flaps on my Ironhide don't peg in too well, but it doesn't really matter, as they stay flush against the leg when in robot mode. The only real issue is that they fall off when you handle the figure, especially when transforming. Even if you're being as careful as possible, those panels will fall off at the slightest provocation. I wonder if we'll see a running change in the mold by the time Ratchet is released this fall.

Woah, wait a second, mine doesnt do that at all. It is very tight to the point where I was sure it was pinned.

I've heard reports both ways, that they're solidly in place, like yours, and that they're like mine, falling off at the drop of a hat. I'm not sure if it's a QC your mileage may vary sort of thing or if there was a running change and you got a later, revised release. Unfortunately, I've already thrown away my Ironhide box, so I can't tell you what the production stamp code was.

[william-james88]

I did find some new stuff today (well, new for me). Got Siege Ironhide and Sixgun. The panel on the right leg doesn't peg as is the case with everyone but it doesnt flap around at all and aesthetically it doesnt really change anything. I am quite happy about that since I expected so much worse after reading the comments.

The side leg flaps on my Ironhide don't peg in too well, but it doesn't really matter, as they stay flush against the leg when in robot mode. The only real issue is that they fall off when you handle the figure, especially when transforming. Even if you're being as careful as possible, those panels will fall off at the slightest provocation. I wonder if we'll see a running change in the mold by the time Ratchet is released this fall.

Woah, wait a second, mine doesnt do that at all. It is very tight to the point where I was sure it was pinned.

I've heard reports both ways, that they're solidly in place, like yours, and that they're like mine, falling off at the drop of a hat. I'm not sure if it's a QC your mileage may vary sort of thing or if there was a running change and you got a later, revised release. Unfortunately, I've already thrown away my Ironhide box, so I can't tell you what the production stamp code was.

Well I have mine. If anyone has a crappy one, with the box still, let us know what the production stamp is.

[Nemesis Destron]

My Ironhide doesn't have problems with those panels being loose. They don't peg on like they should be they stay put with no flopping around when in robot mode so I'm happy with that!

[Wolfman Jake]

Well I have mine. If anyone has a crappy one, with the box still, let us know what the production stamp is.

What is your code, Will? If I see one out in the wild with your code or higher, I might take a chance and double dip to see if I get a better figure.

[Nemesis Destron]

Good luck to you Wolfman!

[Lunatic Prime]

Well I have mine. If anyone has a crappy one, with the box still, let us know what the production stamp is.

I have the same issue but I threw my packaging away just two days ago. Maybe I'll check if it's still in the paper container tomorrow.

Another thing I found just a couple of minutes ago: another hinch on Six-Gun :

[chuckdawg1999]

Well I have mine. If anyone has a crappy one, with the box still, let us know what the production stamp is.

I have the same issue but I threw my packaging away just two days ago. Maybe I'll check if it's still in the paper container tomorrow.

Another thing I found just a couple of minutes ago: another hinch on Six-Gun :

IMG_20190502_220010.jpg

IMG_20190502_220041.jpg

What am I supposed to see?

[Lunatic Prime]

Well I have mine. If anyone has a crappy one, with the box still, let us know what the production stamp is.

I have the same issue but I threw my packaging away just two days ago. Maybe I'll check if it's still in the paper container tomorrow.

Another thing I found just a couple of minutes ago: another hinch on Six-Gun :

IMG_20190502_220010.jpg

IMG_20190502_220041.jpg

What am I supposed to see?

As I can see you have a Six-Gun. Just compare. His hips can hinch a bit back. Maybe it's just the lower screw that acts like a hinch here - I haven't opened him (yet).

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Ordered the wave 2 Micros and Battles on Amazon tonight. Stores nearby don't have the price points anymore, and I really want Stakeout and Pteraxadon. They look so cool, and I love Stakeout!

[william-james88]

Here is my Ironhide's stamp
90471

[Sentinel_Primal]

Just checked my Ironhide's box cause I have one with a floppy/loose leg panel and my box's stamp is 83541

[william-james88]

Just checked my Ironhide's box cause I have one with a floppy/loose leg panel and my box's stamp is 83541

Will make a news post then.

[Wolfman Jake]

Just checked my Ironhide's box cause I have one with a floppy/loose leg panel and my box's stamp is 83541

Will make a news post then.

Let's collect a few more data points before we news, maybe? I'll be happy to try and pick up an Ironhide with a code at or over 90471 tomorrow. Didn't see your post before I was able to go by Target earlier, but I did pick up Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime, who I wasn't really expecting to see on shelves in my area quite yet, but I'm not complaining!

[william-james88]

Ok we'll wait a bit

[Rodimus Prime]

The panel is loose on mine as well and the code is 83581.

[Rodimus Prime]

I picked up Galaxy Upgrade Optimus last night/this morning and played with him a bit. It's a good figure, but not worth $50. I actually don't like the super mode, so he will be displayed without his backpack. It will stay in the box. However, I think the Prime figure itself is too bulky for its legs (something that wasn't so apparent with Magnus) so I will be keeping his leg armor on, which will make him slightly taller and his legs not seem like chicken legs, like SS38's are. The truck mode is not too bad, but the faux wheels do take away from the image a bit. But it won't matter, because I'll be keep him in robot mode on the shelf.

I also picked up Aimless, so Misfire is now pleased.

Thanks for that nice succint review. Further cements my idea not to pick it up and simply be happy with the original.

Glad I could help.

Yes, he is a nice homage piece, like Magnus, but has nothing on the original. He does display well, but much like Shockwave, he's a voyager with some add-ons. Magnus can actually pass for a leader for the most part. I swapped the leg armors on Prime and Magnus and it made Magnus look a lot like his diaclone version, because the leg armors are red and blue with no whites. They match Magnus's chest armor nicely. However Magnus's leg armors on Prime just looked weird and out of place.

[chuckdawg1999]

Well I have mine. If anyone has a crappy one, with the box still, let us know what the production stamp is.

I have the same issue but I threw my packaging away just two days ago. Maybe I'll check if it's still in the paper container tomorrow.

Another thing I found just a couple of minutes ago: another hinch on Six-Gun :

IMG_20190502_220010.jpg

IMG_20190502_220041.jpg

What am I supposed to see?

As I can see you have a Six-Gun. Just compare. His hips can hinch a bit back. Maybe it's just the lower screw that acts like a hinch here - I haven't opened him (yet).

Ah yes, that's mentioned in the instructions as that joint is used to make the giant claw/hand.