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News Credits: 1 · Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:47 pm

Hi Folks,

You lot kindly helped me when I was not sure about the Alternity series (I've since purchased black Prime and Megatron, Bumblebee and Cliffjumper).

I've read a couple of reviews but would like your opinions.

Basically I'm trying to get the figures I like rather than just getting a series. Having owned most of the Binaltech line at one time, I'm wondering whether BT Silver Meister, Arcee and Prime are worthy to own. I've got a couple of the Mazda mold but it's such a great figure which is why I'm interested. I used to own BT Overdrive and remembering it to be a good figure but as it's impossible to find now MISB I'm wondering how Arcee fares. Finally BT Prime interests me - how does he fare - is his transformation simple or does he still fit in nicely with the other figures?

I'd be grateful to hear what you lot think.

News Credits: 21 · Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:55 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc8ZNHLo42w[/youtube]

i dont own bt prime black or red someday i plan on it but the transformation doesnt look that complex maybe voyager transfomration if it was me i go with plastic version if you can find one cheap metal is topheavy as shown in the video

News Credits: 129 · Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:57 pm

Arcee is worth it (Surprisingly).

Jazz and Prime are not.

I'll go into detail tomorrow if you want and I'll try and find a pic of Arcee.

Check my collection thread, I think she's in there.

News Credits: 3 · Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:10 pm

I dunno, BT Convoy gave me a new appreciation for the figure. And he has much nicer detail.

His transformation isn't super tough, but there is a trick to it which makes it a bit of a PITA to get back into alt mode until you figure it out.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:53 am

Thanks for your thoughts so far folks. I've already got White and Red Meister (as well as Laserwave) so the silver one isn't that desirable but I know that the transformation is pretty satisfying.

Arcee is starting to look like the one to get first of the three. BT Overdrive was a nice transformation and especially as I haven't seen Overdrive around, the Arcess mold looks like a good stand in. It also looks like the model is using the Decepticharge changes too.

Prime, I'm still not sure. I love the Dodge Ram and from that video he's a hefty son of a bitch but that transformation just looks unispired. What do those of you who own him reckon?

News Credits: 129 · Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:21 am

JetfireUK wrote:Thanks for your thoughts so far folks. I've already got White and Red Meister (as well as Laserwave) so the silver one isn't that desirable but I know that the transformation is pretty satisfying.

Arcee is starting to look like the one to get first of the three. BT Overdrive was a nice transformation and especially as I haven't seen Overdrive around, the Arcess mold looks like a good stand in. It also looks like the model is using the Decepticharge changes too.

Prime, I'm still not sure. I love the Dodge Ram and from that video he's a hefty son of a bitch but that transformation just looks unispired. What do those of you who own him reckon?

I absolutely hate the Dodge Ram mold. It's terrible. The only reason I still have one of it is for Nemesis Prime.

News Credits: 609 · Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:08 am

Counterpunch wrote:
JetfireUK wrote:Thanks for your thoughts so far folks. I've already got White and Red Meister (as well as Laserwave) so the silver one isn't that desirable but I know that the transformation is pretty satisfying.

Arcee is starting to look like the one to get first of the three. BT Overdrive was a nice transformation and especially as I haven't seen Overdrive around, the Arcess mold looks like a good stand in. It also looks like the model is using the Decepticharge changes too.

Prime, I'm still not sure. I love the Dodge Ram and from that video he's a hefty son of a bitch but that transformation just looks unispired. What do those of you who own him reckon?

I absolutely hate the Dodge Ram mold. It's terrible. The only reason I still have one of it is for Nemesis Prime.

I agree. It's a total waste, particularly if you have an MP Prime.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:26 am

I only have the Dodge because I found him in a shop at £10. It was only about a year ago as well. He's rubbish. Bot mode is bulky and not well proportioned. Transformation is fiddly. Articulation isn't great. I'd say buy it if you can get it REALLY cheap or don't bother.

As for Arcee, well I have Overdrive and I think he's great.