Masterpiece Shattered Glass Optimus Prime Review
Monday, December 12th, 2016 3:26PM CST
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Included in this review is that heroic Autobot we all know and love, Cliffjumper, who had the misfortune of meeting up with Shattered Prime. He will be used for comparisons, as well as a little fun right at the end.
Firstly, we'll take a quick look at the box, as it features some really awesome artwork of Prime gunning down some poor soul, along with a bio introducing us to this Shattered Prime.
Next up, we will start off with the Truck mode. The truck mode is your standard cab-over that we are all used to, but it has some very nice detailing for the shattered glass version. Shattered Prime's twisted phrase of "Till all are gone!" is printed nicely on the left side right above the drivers door, and it stands out really nice. The silver stripe helps break up the marvelous purple cab nicely along with the side view mirrors.
There are also some very nice green highlights where the roof lights and headlights are, and they stand out against that purple, along with the yellow windows. The broken passenger side window is a nice touch too.
At first, I wasn't too sure about the dull gray used for the grill and smokestacks, but you know what: it works. That muted color gives him a nice "dark" vibe, fitting for the Shattered destructor. The blue used for his legs/back part of the truck is also really cool, and it really stands out with the gray used.
Overall, we have a really strong truck mode that ticks all the boxes save "chrome" but Nemesis Prime covers that better than this guy would have.
Up next, we'll look at that marvelous trailer. Now, Shattered Prime only ever had a trailer in a single lithograph. He never had one in the comics or with any previous toy. This figure, however, decides to include one, and it is a trailer that I really do like.
The trailer itself is cast in a nice rich black color. It is so rich, you can see my reflection taking some of the pictures in it below. The trailer then has a deep purple set of stripes running down the side, the purple of which is beautiful and stands in shining contrast to the black. The giant purple Autobot symbols also really stand out and make the outside of this trailer really pop.
Lest we forget, this trailer, along with the actual figure, have nice chrome wheel rims, and they all stand out so well. That is part of what is making this figure so awesome: the colors all mesh and pop so well, no matter where you go! The underneath part of the trailer uses that same gray that Prime uses for the grill, and it works. Had they cast this in chrome, this trailer would work great for Nemesis Prime as well.
Take a peak!
As this is the first Masterpiece I have ever handled, he feels really big and heavy. There is some good weight to guy! The Transformation is also a blast and a half, with some small bits but so many large bits that flip around in genius style. Definitely one of the best transformations I have ever handled.
And then, we get to the robot mode. Geeze oh man, does this guy rock in robot mode! All the gray is now given the chance to shine, and it does so wonderfully, contrasting against that purple and dark blue and bringing the whole figure together. The yellow windows now seem so muted against that purple, but it only helps bring out the evil in the guy. His new dark helmet and red eyes are also pretty sweet, though I wish they could have made the head a little bit more sinister.
While we're at it, let's get that trailer standing up! The trailer unfolds as the original did, but it feel so much more sinister and cool looking in black and grey, with some silver and dark blue in there to break it all up. The combat deck stands up and the little cockpit area, complete with evil green glass, folds out. This thing looks so goofily hardcore and awesome. I am very glad they included it in the set.
Plus, given how often he gets into fights, Prime needs that repair bay a good bit I'm guessing.
As you can see inside the trailer, there are some accessories that we need to take a look at. First up is the Matrix he comes with, which is die cast and it feels marvelous. The silver, gold, and rich blue center make this matrix a beauty to behold, as seen with some natural light shining through below.
He also contains 2 weapons: his ion blaster and evil ax. The blaster is cast in that gray that Prime's thighs and grill are cast in, and even has a little silver paint in the back. This, along with the head, are the 2 parts that I am a bit disappointed in, as the blaster feels a bit too dull, like they could have done a bit more to it and made it pop more.
Now the ax, that thing is a winner. The green is the same as the canopy on the combat deck, and it really does shine. The shade of green screams "evil" and it is so big and bad looking that I am keeping it on his hand almost all the time. It is perfect weapon that Prime never used but always needed.
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Also to add, we have a size comparison with ole Classics Cliffjumper, along with a slightly different pose of Prime with all his gear:
In conclusion, I love this guy. As my first Masterpiece, he is a joy to behold and own, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who may be interested. Shattered Glass is a special and unique part of the Transformers we love, and hopefully this guy is an indication that there are more Shattered Masterpieces headed out way. He is outstanding and is worthy of being a masterpiece.
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And, to wrap things up, check out a few special poses below that those who have seen or read anything Shattered Glass may recognize. Thank you to Transgeek2345 for the video where I was able to obtain these comic images
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 12th, 2016 @ 3:46pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 12th, 2016 @ 3:50pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I have one single question: where's Roller?
He does not come with Roller
Posted by Bronzewolf on December 12th, 2016 @ 3:50pm CST
Posted by dragons on December 12th, 2016 @ 5:06pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on December 12th, 2016 @ 6:30pm CST
Posted by no-one on December 12th, 2016 @ 7:06pm CST
I feel that mold really is the gold standard and measuring stick for the MP line. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much.
For me, the real star if this review is Boxfanotron
Posted by Underc3211 on December 12th, 2016 @ 7:14pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 12th, 2016 @ 7:25pm CST
caryontheprowl wrote:Boxfanotron
you guys and my box fan
Underc3211 wrote:I'm actually really tempted to get this guy over the original. My one problem is with his matrix though; i kinda wish it had green instead of blue and black for the handles. Unless sg prime stole it from normal prime it doesn't quite fit in with him. That and cool as it may be the trailer wasn't needed for this prime. Should've been sold seperate or molded diffrently from the prime base mode.
See, I never had the urge to get one of the originals, but this guy was well worth it.
Also, with your trailer predicament, if I'm remembering correctly, Nemesis Prime was still the same price as the regular release despite not coming with the trailer, so the trailer may not have been a price difference.
I agree with the matrix. Green would really have set it apart.
PS: You should get this guy
Posted by PROROOK363 on December 12th, 2016 @ 7:35pm CST
But in all seriousness this is such an awesome figure, wish it was affordable as this is the first official retail figure for the Shattered Glass universe
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 12th, 2016 @ 8:46pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 12th, 2016 @ 10:13pm CST
PROROOK363 wrote:I've been coming to this board for so long ever since I was younger and enjoyed all these reviews. So happy to see a shoutout from the board (I'm Transgeek2345, btw)!
But in all seriousness this is such an awesome figure, wish it was affordable as this is the first official retail figure for the Shattered Glass universe
Well hello and welcome to the boards! Glad you decided to join!
And thank you for the shattered glass comic videos. It was thanks to those that I actually got to read the comic, and it was enjoyable.
And this really is an awesome figure. He is worth the high price point. He really is awesome!
Posted by Sabrblade on December 12th, 2016 @ 11:34pm CST
Darn! Yet another release of the MP-10 mold that's missing its Roller accessory.D-Maximus_Prime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I have one single question: where's Roller?
He does not come with Roller
I guess "SG Roller" is just not meant to be.
Posted by RiddlerJ on December 13th, 2016 @ 8:42am CST
Posted by Underc3211 on December 13th, 2016 @ 11:55am CST
RiddlerJ wrote:Spike is missing from this release too.
That's to be expected. Sg prime would kill a human before respecting them. Plus sg is on cybertron too.
Posted by Sabrblade on December 13th, 2016 @ 12:08pm CST
Only in certain stories. Most of the SG fiction took place on Earth, where Spike, Buster, and Butch were a brother trio of car thieves who joined up with Rodimus and helped the Autobots infiltrate an Air Force base to seize control of a military weapon that would help the Autobots take over the world.Underc3211 wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:Spike is missing from this release too.
That's to be expected. Sg prime would kill a human before respecting them. Plus sg is on cybertron too.
Though, Spike never met Optimus, so it makes sense for him to be left out of this set.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 13th, 2016 @ 3:07pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 13th, 2016 @ 3:08pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Another question: does he even have an official ID number? I keep seeing MP-10SG being thrown around, but I don't see that number anywhere on his box.
I'll check for you when I get back home in an hour or so!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 13th, 2016 @ 3:38pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Another question: does he even have an official ID number? I keep seeing MP-10SG being thrown around, but I don't see that number anywhere on his box.
I'll check for you when I get back home in an hour or so!
I can confirm the box does not mention an MP number or designation
Posted by Bumblebee21 on December 13th, 2016 @ 3:41pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Another question: does he even have an official ID number? I keep seeing MP-10SG being thrown around, but I don't see that number anywhere on his box.
I'll check for you when I get back home in an hour or so!
I can confirm the box does not mention an MP number or designation
then it goes into the yoth optimus and yotg soundwave
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 13th, 2016 @ 3:45pm CST
Bumblebeevis21 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Another question: does he even have an official ID number? I keep seeing MP-10SG being thrown around, but I don't see that number anywhere on his box.
I'll check for you when I get back home in an hour or so!
I can confirm the box does not mention an MP number or designation
then it goes into the yoth optimus and yotg soundwave
Pretty odd, but not unprecedented it seems. So "MP-10SG" is completely made up despite it sounding logical?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 13th, 2016 @ 3:51pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bumblebeevis21 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Another question: does he even have an official ID number? I keep seeing MP-10SG being thrown around, but I don't see that number anywhere on his box.
I'll check for you when I get back home in an hour or so!
I can confirm the box does not mention an MP number or designation
then it goes into the yoth optimus and yotg soundwave
Pretty odd, but not unprecedented it seems. So "MP-10SG" is completely made up despite it sounding logical?
Looks to be, unless it is official and they just didn't put it on the box for some reason
Posted by Kurona on December 13th, 2016 @ 4:13pm CST
Posted by Bumblebee21 on December 13th, 2016 @ 4:15pm CST
Kurona wrote:It's not a Takara release so it makes sense that it doesn't follow their numbering. And I know Hasbro has their own numbering system but that one's all over the place; I don't think their MP Bumblebee release has an ID No. either. Just counted as a special Generations release I suppose.
their numbering system isnt all over the place. idk what you mean by that.
mp-08 bumblebee
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 13th, 2016 @ 4:33pm CST
Bumblebeevis21 wrote:Kurona wrote:It's not a Takara release so it makes sense that it doesn't follow their numbering. And I know Hasbro has their own numbering system but that one's all over the place; I don't think their MP Bumblebee release has an ID No. either. Just counted as a special Generations release I suppose.
their numbering system isnt all over the place. idk what you mean by that.
mp-08 bumblebee
I think she means that it doesn't quite follow TakaraTomy's numbering order with the random gaps:
MP-01 Acid Storm: MP-11A
MP-02 Soundwave: MP-13
MP-03 Grimlock: MP-08
MP-04 Prowl: MP-17
MP-05 Sunstorm: MP-11S
MP-06 Bluestreak: MP-18
MP-07 Starscream: MP-11
MP-08 Bumblebee: MP-21
What doesn't help is that the first 5 minus Grimlock were part of the Thrilling 30 special releases, with Prowl and Sunstorm out of sequence at #27 and #15 respectively.
Posted by Cobotron on December 13th, 2016 @ 4:59pm CST
Maybe that's why it has no number designation.
Posted by william-james88 on December 13th, 2016 @ 7:01pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bumblebeevis21 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Another question: does he even have an official ID number? I keep seeing MP-10SG being thrown around, but I don't see that number anywhere on his box.
I'll check for you when I get back home in an hour or so!
I can confirm the box does not mention an MP number or designation
then it goes into the yoth optimus and yotg soundwave
Pretty odd, but not unprecedented it seems. So "MP-10SG" is completely made up despite it sounding logical?
Why would it have a takara number if it's only a Hasbro Asia release?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 13th, 2016 @ 8:22pm CST
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bumblebeevis21 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Another question: does he even have an official ID number? I keep seeing MP-10SG being thrown around, but I don't see that number anywhere on his box.
I'll check for you when I get back home in an hour or so!
I can confirm the box does not mention an MP number or designation
then it goes into the yoth optimus and yotg soundwave
Pretty odd, but not unprecedented it seems. So "MP-10SG" is completely made up despite it sounding logical?
Why would it have a takara number if it's only a Hasbro Asia release?
And Hasbro releases don't have letters in their ID Number (yet), unless they were released by TakaraTomy as well (Acid Storm and Sunstorm). Whoever first reported it went a little ahead of himself
Posted by galvatron00 on December 13th, 2016 @ 8:45pm CST
Posted by grimdragon2001 on January 9th, 2017 @ 1:40pm CST
Posted by galvatron00 on January 9th, 2017 @ 1:41pm CST
Oooooh that's a good question!! Maybe Seibertron himself can help out with that?grimdragon2001 wrote:Just want to ask something real Quick, how does SG Optimus look with the Club Matrix of Malice that came with the sub set last year?
Posted by Bumblebee21 on January 9th, 2017 @ 2:36pm CST
itscramtastic wrote:Oooooh that's a good question!! Maybe Seibertron himself can help out with that?grimdragon2001 wrote:Just want to ask something real Quick, how does SG Optimus look with the Club Matrix of Malice that came with the sub set last year?
Where has the galleries been lately
Posted by galvatron00 on January 9th, 2017 @ 2:39pm CST
I'm gonna say "Holidays". Probably. Or not much has been released?Bumblebee21 wrote:Where has the galleries been latelyitscramtastic wrote:Oooooh that's a good question!! Maybe Seibertron himself can help out with that?grimdragon2001 wrote:Just want to ask something real Quick, how does SG Optimus look with the Club Matrix of Malice that came with the sub set last year?
Posted by william-james88 on January 9th, 2017 @ 3:02pm CST
Bumblebee21 wrote:itscramtastic wrote:Oooooh that's a good question!! Maybe Seibertron himself can help out with that?grimdragon2001 wrote:Just want to ask something real Quick, how does SG Optimus look with the Club Matrix of Malice that came with the sub set last year?
Where has the galleries been lately
I hope I am not talking out of turn, but for those curious, there has been a lot of attention put towards the site itself and how it runs, all behind the scene stuff. We forget but Seibertron is all run by just one guy, he does all the coding. He also has an e-bay page and the hollidays are the busiest time of year for any retailer. But we know Seibertron.com is the place you come for the best galleries so we will definitely be bringing you some soon. Thanks for the love!
Posted by grimdragon2001 on January 9th, 2017 @ 3:13pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:itscramtastic wrote:Oooooh that's a good question!! Maybe Seibertron himself can help out with that?grimdragon2001 wrote:Just want to ask something real Quick, how does SG Optimus look with the Club Matrix of Malice that came with the sub set last year?
Where has the galleries been lately
I hope I am not talking out of turn, but for those curious, there has been a lot of attention put towards the site itself and how it runs, all behind the scene stuff. We forget but Seibertron is all run by just one guy, he does all the coding. He also has an e-bay page and the hollidays are the busiest time of year for any retailer. But we know Seibertron.com is the place you come for the best galleries so we will definitely be bringing you some soon. Thanks for the love!
Seibertron can take as much time as he wants with his galleries. The guy has given us so much as it is.
Back to what I was asking, I was just hoping someone who happened to have both MP SG OP and the TFCC Matrix of Malice might post a shot of them together, since it is a Green Jeweled Matrix like everyone seems to want to see with this guy.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 9th, 2017 @ 3:16pm CST
grimdragon2001 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:itscramtastic wrote:Oooooh that's a good question!! Maybe Seibertron himself can help out with that?grimdragon2001 wrote:Just want to ask something real Quick, how does SG Optimus look with the Club Matrix of Malice that came with the sub set last year?
Where has the galleries been lately
I hope I am not talking out of turn, but for those curious, there has been a lot of attention put towards the site itself and how it runs, all behind the scene stuff. We forget but Seibertron is all run by just one guy, he does all the coding. He also has an e-bay page and the hollidays are the busiest time of year for any retailer. But we know Seibertron.com is the place you come for the best galleries so we will definitely be bringing you some soon. Thanks for the love!
Seibertron can take as much time as he wants with his galleries. The guy has given us so much as it is.
Back to what I was asking, I was just hoping someone who happened to have both MP SG OP and the TFCC Matrix of Malice might post a shot of them together, since it is a Green Jeweled Matrix like everyone seems to want to see with this guy.
If someone mailed me the matrix of malice, I could!