Perfect Effect has updated their Facebook page with some new color prototype images of their Leonidas, an unofficial take on Lio Convoy from Beast Wars Second, represented here as a full-mechanized version of the character. He’s shown compared to several of the Takara-Tomy Masterpiece figures, though truth be told his aesthetic – which is part Gundam and part Zoid – lets him stand apart from most Transformers offerings and shine in his own right. Check out the new images attached to this post.
silith210518
I'm actually really after the evangelion style one, but from my understanding it's a KO and not easy to find.
Definitely a display, absolutely adore the look
Scyla
If you mainly plan to use him as a display piece he is super nice and worth the initial price or even slightly above.
He is a competent action figure but due to the large head on his shoulder not fun to play with.
He is a poor transforming toy and not fun/rewarding to switch from mode to mode so I wouldn’t recommend Leonidas if you looking for something to transform frequently.
guarayakha
If you could, get the reissue/ Leonidas Origin, or even the NeoArt KO. The first release has tolerance issues, which may lead to breakage. But yes worth every penny.
silith210518
Really looking to try and pick one of these up, everywhere seems to have Nome in stock. Seems it's rare on eBay in UK but when It does pop up seems reasonably priced. Is it worth it, anyone who has it? Really dig the evangelion/anime sleek look of this guy
TheGame2K5
Yeah I really would love that Nemesis one.
redrum2581
i don't remember seeing a calendar with my Xerxes, i know there was a card that had the tech specs but i could be confusing him, he came with so much stuff a stand that i should've been using for instance, mines in transit right now so i can't check his box or i'd have a more complete answer for you
ecchiboi
Question for owners of PE figures:
Do PE figs come with a tech spec card?
Specifically Warden/Guardian. Emgo's review shows a card with a calendar on the back, but I didn't have one in the box. Was it a first run thing?
Blaque_Ravage
The idea of a PE Magmatron.
Blitzwing2008
This is the reason i pre-ordered this version as well and i would love to see PE's take on Big Convoy as well or even Magmatron
Jeriboy54
Pretty tempted on picking this up. I can use some tcp reward points to knock down the price
Coldiron
Did the increase the lat/waist size on the new one or is the angle of the pics make it look bigger?
Blaque_Ravage
Same here,but most likely I wont be canceling my pre-order lol The retooling parts makes him look so much more like Leo Convoy than the 1st release version, which I didnt like till now. Im such a BW fanatic..lol I really hope PE ends up really doing Big Convoy!
Coldiron
The ko companies doing these isn't wei Jiang so why do people think the ko will be improved? It was already stated their last ko was as good as the original.
motorthing
That.
My original is fine but he went back in his box the day the reports about snapping waists started to come in and I've pondering selling many times. I could be tempted with this If it's built better this time around.
Damn just had a look at the price on Kapow and that's a big nope.
RustyBarnacles
I wonder if they did an updated run of Leonidas. I jumped n board a few months after release, and the regular Leonidas I received had the extra tail bits included as well.
Razor24
Man I want that new sword!
I hope that gets released separately one day or someone KO's it
Fenrys
i preordered as well, i figure i have till june to decide haha
Kuma Style
The quality was improved on Xerxes. The original had joints that literally went from breakable tight to shakey loose out of no where and Xerxes fixed it. It also came with additional tail section pieces because the tail by design is fragile.
Robogeek28
Screw it, I preordered for now and used my $10 coupon from TCP to knock his price down a little.
Fenrys
i think its mostly the lion head i dont like, it just looks weird to me