That looks hideous... I don't think I could bear to have that in my animated collection.

It looks like The Thing That Should Not Be in toy form  

 

Elite Guard Bumblebee, Elite Guard Prowl... now Elite Guard Optimus?

What's next, Elite Guard Ratchet? EG Bulkhead? Arcee? WRECK-GAR?!

Actually, I'd buy an EG Arcee.

 

It's Galaxy Force Optimus Prime all over again. But with more gold.

 

I kinda want it for Exclusive Completists sake... but at the same time I don't. le sigh

 

BBTS has this up for $119.99: Transformers Animated Encyclopedia Elite Guard Optimus Prime Exclusive - Transformers Animated Japanese Figures

Look interesting. Big pass though.

 

I thought this was supposed to have the Wingblade option? I'm not feeling the colors on this repaint.

 

that looks completely unrealistic and stupid

all it needs is an elite guard symbol and thats it

 

nope
bulkhead is a space bridge technician
ratchet is a medic
arcee is a medic
this is it basically

 

this is a pass. not the best looking prime.

 

I kinda dig it. Not a monumental change but there's something that gels with me. I'm not articulate enough to describe it. You don't care enough to be bothered that I'm not going to. We all win.

Ok maybe it's just the black/red combo. Often works.

Uh

 

Anyone know if the Encyclopedia is just a reprint of the Almanac?

 

optimus doesnt need all that mess on him

like i said before all he needs is an elite guard symbol and thats it

 

Oooh I like that, the black/red combo works!

That would be a ridiculously lazy redeco.

 

ummm yeah its ok i mean its like the cyb prime repaint so i cant really say its something original.

 

i like

 

Now that I've seen it, total pass.

 

Eww. Its ugly.

 

damn another prime I need to buy

 

Yep, did a preorder at BBTS then cancelled about 30 min later.