Siege Leader class Optimus Prime found at Walmart in the US

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  1. all are dead

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    Yes, but they send you one of the three leader figures at random.
     
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    Does anyone who has this new figure and the original Cybertron release of this character actually prefer this new version better? I recently took the Cybertron release out of storage and it is a great figure. I just don’t see this new one coming even close to topping it.
     
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    depends on your preference, some people like the newer one better because its smaller, easier to display, easier to scale especially with Vector Prime, its more stable, less back heavy, more posable, more customization options(weaponizing + 5mm system), The newer figure is better in alot of ways however it lacks lights, sounds, key gimmick, matrix, mouth plate feature, head feature etc, those may or may not be important. Me personally, I prefer the newer version, it scales great within my collection, I enjoy its features, the gimmicks of the original were not important to me so the newer version is superior.
     
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    That's been a big reason why I'm torn on the new one. I love the original. I think the biggest part that bugs me is that the antenna on his head aren't posable. That was one part of the original I always liked because I never liked them displayed fully out. I usually had them only about half way out. If I do get the new one, I'm going to have to paint them black at the very least.
     
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    Is that who this figure is for?
     
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    I don't necessarily prefer it, but the size makes it a much better desk figure. Granted, while the Hybrid Style one arguably fits that role the best, it's way out of my price range.
     
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    I’m not really sure who it’s for, other than whoever wants to buy it. There are plenty of collectors who will buy more than one version of a character. So I was just curious if anyone likes the new version better. Personally, I’m just sticking with the original. But we all have different preferences and I like to hear from those with different perspectives than my own.

    I understand wanting smaller, more manageable sized versions of big bots.
     
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    As a personal thing, Cybertron Prime/Galaxy Convoy was MY Optimus growing up, and seeing it on shelves was super nostalgic to me.
     
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    Just be careful handling this guy. The plastic in the super mode's chest panel is kinda weak.
     
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    Found in a Walmart in south Alabama
     
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