Legacy Laser Optimus Review

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by CactusReporter, Jan 25, 2022.

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  1. Rob

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    Yeah, their is certainlly a clear drop in mass compared to the original. With G1, the engineering jumps from G1 Optimus to ER Optimus, but not so much with G2 Laser Optimus and Legacy Optimus. Honestly you could have taken the same articulation of the original (maybe add ankle tilts and wrist swival), same transformation., greater surface detail, paint, and call it a day. Instead you got to add a weaponizer ($20-$25) to bring it closer to the original's value..

    Me too :lol .

    If memory serves me well (it doesnt :)  ) RID Scourge was up charged compared to the original G2 release.

    Again, I think the Legacey is good, just not great as it could have been. Its not as glaring as ER Optimus from G1 Optimus. Its not like they HAD to spend much money on engineering Legacy Laser Optimus.
     
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  2. Dinobot Snarl

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    I've been trying to decide, get this or Black Convoy... I thought the choice would've been easy...
     
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    Well this one will certainly be easier to get out of the two.
     
  4. Rob

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    Which has more sentimental value? If thats not an issue flip a coin. Usually the coin flip will help ypu decide one way or another.
     
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    Yeah, the new one looks decent, OG G2 one seems to have a lot more presence. Instead of feeling like something that's better in pretty much every way, it feels more like a different alternative that is better at some aspects, but worse just as many others. I'll probably end up getting him anyways, though I'm not sure if I'll enjoy him as much as I do Siege Prime or Kingdom Rodimus (still working on getting myself an ER Prime).
     
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  6. NemiMonkey

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    Really? Mine had him at $30 plus they did a promo with spend x and you got 2 free sets of spychangers. TWAS A GOOD BOUNTY THAT DAY!! G1 Magnus Reissue AND Scourge plus the unreleased G2 Gobot molds as freebies. God I miss those days...
     
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    With the Toyhax set that just got released for this guy, a lot of problems I have with it are kinda handled.
     
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    Ah they both do, but Black Convoy has a deco that suggests that the designer was only half a fan of the OG colors
     
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    Okay both than :) .
     
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    i havent seen any reviews or picks about the matrix workshop upgrade kit, so im just gonna drop this here;
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    Heavy duty! How securely does everything tab in?
     
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    the clip on missile launchers that are the "barrels" when he holds the trailer in the official configuration are a little loose and will fall off if sharply jarred or shaken, but will stay on if properly aligned for general movement. the 5mm pegs are all fine, not too loose, not too tight. ill post a kit review later with more picks as this kit is specific to this figure and ive only seen one other picture on the general upgrade thread.
     
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    I also find it a fantastic set. The sword was a little bent, bit a little heat fixed it.
     
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    ProfessionalIcee I have a fear of places so I want to change shape.

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    I think the missile pods do a lot to help bulk up his legs, and they provide some extra color to break up all the black.
     
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    I'm waiting for that one US Ebay Seller to get the MW set in, just because the last time I tried to order from TF-Safari it got stuck in limbo and I had to cancel it.
     
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    I just ordered this figure on Amazon for $37 before tax. I didn't think the G1 Prime was worth the $50 price tag, so considering how much beefier everything looks about this figure, especially with the tanker trailer, I thought it was a good bargain. I still wouldn't have spent $50 on even this figure, so I'm happy about the price. I'm looking forward to displaying it with Kingdom Rodimus Prime :cool: 

    I remember being a little kid wanting to get an Optimus Prime figure that looked like how the character did in the G2 cartoon - you know, the cabover truck design. My parents did a day trip to Toronto and back and brought me home a surprise - Laser Optimus Prime! Of course being the anal kid I was, I was like "That's NOT Optimus Prime!" Boy I was pretty ungrateful saying that, wasn't I? :dunce  But I wasn't even 10 yet and didn't have a filter. But as the years went on I really appreciated what my parents got me as well as how awesome a figure that G2 Laser Prime was at the time. I still have it and I'm looking forward to getting the Legacy version :) 

    My parents did get me G2 cabover Prime during their following day trip to Toronto, which I also still have :) 

    So thanks mom and dad - this is one of the character figures that really got me into Transformers collecting.
     
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    I'm really enjoying this version of Optimus Prime! Maybe someday I'll get the Earthrise version.

    Here are some shots with Rodimus Prime:

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    How about a sparring match?

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    "En garde!"

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    "One shall stand, one shall fall!"

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    "I'm not that easy, old iron!"

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    "I thought you were made of sterner stuff, Hot Rod!"
    "HEY that was mean >=("

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    "This old iron is just teasing you, Rodimus. Good match."

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    "...so if you want your nemesis to be swarmed by bees, you spray them with a Super Soaker full of lemonade."

    "That and Megatron's new neon paint will attract all the bees east of the Mississippi River!"
     
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    I love this Prime. I like OP designs that stray from the G1. This guy is a solid Optimus.
     
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    Agreed. A standard G1 Prime is cool, but it's awesome when they take that design and make it unique.
    G2 and the new Volvo Prime are great takes built on a solid foundation.
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    It's also interesting how they're opposites in where their cabs end up!
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    TR Prime is cool but his articulation leaves a bit to be desired.
     
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    I love the Volvo Prime design. I’d like a Nemesis Prime repaint cuz I’ve never owned one. I almost got TR but I knew he was a pre tool of Octane (tone) and I wanted him more. I’d like more liberties taken for original designs like with Age of Extinction Prime. Badass customs btw!
     
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