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Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:44 pm
by Decepticharge
I can guess the answer, but is the Takara Encome Optimus Prime smaller in size to the original?

I received mine today and was a little surprised how small it was. My buddy had it when I was a kid, not me, so my memory is really fuzzy.

Also, how does the G1 Prime compare in size to the Transformers T.H.S.-02 Hybrid Style Convoy? I heard that one was fairly small too, although folks have praised its detail and articulation.

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:07 am
by Firebird
The Encore should be the same size, they used the same mould as far as I know. And T.H.S.-02 is amazing but tiny!

In regards to G1 and T.H.S.-02, The G1 is about twicet the sise of him so 6" for G1 Prime and 3" for T.H.S-02 Let me find my camera and I'll take some pictures if you want Just say what kinds of shots you would like.

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:09 am
by zemper
no, that's the same size as the G1 original. G1 (and Reissue/Encore/Collection) OPs are very puny-looking in alt mode (the form in which you receive it in box).

and THS-02 is very small in alt mode.



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Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:08 am
by Decepticharge
Okay, Thanks. I figured the Encore reissue had to be the same as the original G1... I was just surprised when I saw it in the box.

So, just how small is the Hybrid? Anyone have a picture of it next to the G1?

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:31 pm
by SpacerAM2
G1 diaclone Optimus Prime is a regular size deluxe robot. He's measures 6 inches in height. He's pretty much bigger than all the regular autobot cars and the minibots.

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:33 pm
by Counterpunch
When you were a child, your hands were smaller.

Unless you were some kind of freak child.

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:15 pm
by Auto Bot
Encore = Japanese Reissue.

As the name implies, it's an exact copy of the original. Same size. Same everything. (Except for very slight minor changes.)

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:31 pm
by Firebird
Here you go Decepticharge, My G1 reissue is in storage at the moment but my old G2 Prime from when I was a kid will work fine for a size comparison.

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:58 am
by Auto Bot
The smaller truck looks really bad. I mean the design.

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:47 pm
by Decepticharge
Thanks Firebird... now I understand Zemper's perspective on THS-02 being very small.

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:11 am
by Ravage XK
Auto Bot wrote:The smaller truck looks really bad. I mean the design.



THS-02 Primes truck mode isnt great....but who cares. Its the robot mode that you want. The fact that this tiny figure transforms is a bonus. So many features and joints make this despite the size probably the best prime ever. Best thing is that you can put the whole thing, including the open trailer, on display pretty much anywhere unlike the fill size version which requires a lot of room.

Re: Takara Encore Optimus Prime questions...

PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:14 pm
by Auto Bot
Well, i do prefer smaller toys.