The Energon Pub

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:48 pm**

We're a couple of months away from the release of the start of the Dark Of The Moon toy line, and with that, we've got some refreshing up-close looks at two MechTech Voyager class figures, Optimus Prime and Ironhide. Both are brand new molds, and feature those gigantic guns! Check out the images below!

(Courtesy of site sponsor YaHobby, and a ton of more Ironhide images thanks to ACToys member backybao)

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Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:52 pm**

I can't get over how Primes robot mode looks like those Power-Bots they make for kids.
I will be staying away from that thing.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:58 pm**

Ironhide looks more bad ass than optimus.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:58 pm**

what a lousy paint job on primes head. lord have mercy.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:59 pm**

That Prime really is a few steps in the wrong direction...

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:37 pm**

prime is a pass theres nothing good about it at all ironhide is a maybe. i have the original ironhide voyager and the hunt deluxe, like em both and this looks like a combination of the two but i dont know if i want a 3rd ironhide thats so similar. Now if it was red id be sold but at this rate we're never going to get a real red movie ironhide, legends & FABs dont count hasbro.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:53 pm**

Prime is a pile of ass, Ironhide looks ok though.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:04 pm**

Still not sure about Ironhide. Optimus's vehicle mode looks pretty bad on the back, and I don't like his robot mode, especially with the fake windshield on his chest. Also, why does he have what seem to be solar panels?! I'm guessing it has something to do with the "space" theme of the line/movie, but why would a giant robot need solar panels?

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:09 pm**

Ironhide looks pretty good. Especially bot mode. Much better proportions than the deluxe (which always looks too stocky to me) and looks far more pose-able than the old voyager. Giant cannons seem more fitting for him as well with his movie character's persona.

With better movie Primes available, this one I can't see buying.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:51 pm**

Neither of them STILL arn't working for me, that Prime... I just can't take seriously and that Ironhide has nothing on the jungle attack one released last year.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:04 pm**

Seriously, why does everyone think that Prime looks so bad? Looks fine to me, I might pick it up, if I can fit it into my budget.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:12 pm**

I have a feeling the Decepticon known as Spastic was responsible for both Optimus Primes design and paint application. It's a cruel and cunning way to get the kids to like Megatron instead.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:40 pm**

do they come out on may 16th or the week of the 16th? :-?

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:41 pm**

chrisc4 wrote:do they come out on may 16th or the week of the 16th?

From the look of that Prime, April Fools Day seems like a more realistic bet.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:56 pm**

I really like Ironhide and I would buy it, but I'll stick with the Leader that's coming out. I don't think Prime is all that bad, but he could use a little more paint.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:03 pm**

they both look horrible. i wont buy ironhide cus his legs r too skinny and prime like someone else said looks too much like those power bot things and he is not in the slightest bit movie accurate. so far im getting ( as far as voyagers) megatron, shockwave and skyhammer. and idk if im gonna get the leader ironhide cus he does not have his BFGs.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:26 pm**

Im so not getting these...

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:34 pm**

Prime looks more FAB than Voyager. PASS.

Ironhide looks kinda better than his 2007 incarnation, but the smaller size and peg holes on his alt mode's roof and sides make it another no-buy for me. I'll stick with my trusty 2007 IH.

Might consider the leader class IH to pose with my HA figs, though.

Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:08 am**

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.

Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:51 am**

did dey really try 2 copy dis :-?

if so dey did a very bad job :BANG_HEAD:

Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:01 am**

PROWLERZ wrote:did dey really try 2 copy dis

http://transformersmovie.movienow.biz/big/3409.jpg

if so dey did a very bad job

Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:21 am**

Im gettin prime just cos he can fly XD and it appears the Takara one has an added sword http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/u ... 913798.jpg

If it's true, ill be gettin that instead

Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:24 am**

Wow, and I thought early release TFP Optimus looked odd.

Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:08 pm**

How hard can it be to make Ironhide to scale and hide that mechtech nipple on the roof of the carmode /sigh

Posted: **Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:26 pm**

After getting Battle Blades Optimus I thought there's no way hasbro can make a better Voyager class Prime than that. After seeing DOTM Prime though it turns out I was right.

I didn't like The first movie Ironhide mold so I most likely will get this Ironhide.

The Energon Pub

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