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I've always wondered about this, which toy do people generally like more, Optimus Prime or Galaxy Convoy from the Cybertron/Galaxy Force series, or the Leader Prime from this new 2007 series? I get the impression that Cybertron Prime enjoys more modes (5??! Wow) and more gimmicks and stuff to play around with, and Leader Prime is more of a "classic" transformer with an updated look, only 2 forms as he originally was.

I do want to get 2007 Leader Prime but somehow comparatively it seems Cybertron Prime has more value for money. Although I would rather get toys from the 2007 line alone. What do you guys think?

I prefer Cybertron Prime, but it's very close.

The flying thingamabob, is hardly a mode. Although his combined form with Leo Breaker or Windsaber is pretty cool

Its hard to say.

Maybe Cybertron Prime, but only by a tiny fraction..

I do like Cybertron Prime's more "offensive platform" fire engine mode. It looks pretty cool, and his super robot mode is also insane.

I'd go with Cybertron Prime, but it's pretty close. I liked the movie Prime a lot more than I expected to.

As cool as movie Prime is with his axe weapon, Cybertron Prime's dual cannons are pure badass! Add to that his combinations with Leobreaker and Wing Saber and he is probably the most powerful of all Primes.

Well I haven't seen the Cybertron one, but the Movie Leader looks cool as.

on the buying question is the THS 01 worth it, or should we just buy the leader class???

I guess I'll break the trend. Cybertron Prime is cool, but I only bought him because of a really good sale on hasbrotoyshop (the ol' 25% off plus free shipping). Movie Leader Prime is pure awesome. I didn't feel the need to buy cybertron prime right away, got him about a year into cybertron, but I got movie prime before the release date. Cybertron's look in either modes isn't all that great in my opinion of course. Movie looks super detailed and great in both modes.

New Movie Prime.

skywarp-2 wrote:on the buying question is the THS 01 worth it, or should we just buy the leader class???

THS-01 is really for the more die-hard collector. It's more detailed that the Leader Class version, but it costs more and is a fraction of the size. It, along with THS-02, is an ideal "Desk at Work" Transformer.

I still think I'm the only one who hates Cybertron Prime...

I would pick the movie Prime over Cybertron prime any day.

Whoo! Bought Leader Prime today. I must say the awesome thing about this figure is that he is a classic Transformer, with gimmicks that actually facilitate his traditional Transformer playstyle. A very basic Transformer at his heart, it's almost coming full circle since G1. But no one can doubt his design is fresh and new for 2007.

I probably won't buy Cybertron Prime. But if the movie series releases a new Prime that uses new weapons and stuff, I will buy it...

Leader Prime is the only Movie figure I plan on picking up, and that was only to repaint. But now that I have him out and have switched him back and forth, I think I'll leave him as is. Especially now that there's talk of a Blue Prime later on. My only complaint with the figure is that the rear wheels just kinda hang off the back of the legs and hinder posing somewhat.

Plus I finally have a semi that'll fit the trailer I bought for MP-01.