Power of the Primes (PotP) Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by TyrantGalvatron, Jul 20, 2017.

  1. Liminality

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    Father’s Day present for myself!
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    Omfg stickers.
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  4. Liminality

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    More stable and poses better than Devastator, and the best mode is of course the combined mode.

    But the individual bots / animals are really G1 bricks with articulation. They give me more or less the same feeling when I handle my G1 reissued ones.

    Pros:
    - fun to play around with; transformation is simple enough to fiddle with while you watch tv
    - stable and poseable combined mode; hip is very sturdy
    - relatively cheap

    Cons:
    - G1 bricks with articulation
    - stickers are terrible (some already peeling)

    Nitpicks:
    - the waist is hollow (but doesn’t feel like it would break)
    - the weapons for the individual bots don’t fit nicely; are hampered by the arms
    - no sword

    If you want a relatively cheap Predaking to fool around with (I love to play with my toys and not just display them), then this is for you.
    I think I will play with this guy more than Devastator.

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    Thanks for the review man. I think mine will be coming out next week. I'm still looking forward to it. The Predacons were totally my team, back in the day.

    Got all my cards together. Only just noticed I've got no Oynx!
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    And that I've misplaced Optimus Prime, Rodimus Prime and Roadtrap's cards! Yoink!
     
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  7. UltraMagnanimus

    UltraMagnanimus Fully Articulated. NOW WITH LIGHTS AND SOUNDS!

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    Im glad you got him and are happy with him but holy crap, Im really kinda shocked. I just watched a review for this set on youtube and I cant believe they had the balls to give him a big huge hollow gap on the back of his abdominal section!

    Its funny you have him next to Optimal Optimus in your last picture since he has a big hollow spot on his back too!

    They should've called Predaking "Not Optimal Abdominal" instead.

    Maybe this is Hasbro's new system to save money for big executive vacations and bonus checks. Hollow backs for every figure from now on!
    Yikes.
     
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    Lucky collector getting Predaking already!

    I would wait for Reprolabels instead of wasting time putting Hasbro on.
     
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    Really tempted to pre-order that Predaking, but I don't know which site I should use.
     
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    Anyone have the upc for Predaking? I’m gonna wait until he starts popping up in retail to grab him.
     
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    Yeah, I was quite surprised when I finished transforming him and there was a huge hole where we presume the weight is supposed to press on.

    But yeah they are not collector pieces, but rather really toys you want to fiddle with all the time. The 3P offerings are definitely much better in that regard.

    Given a choice again, I would only get Predaking at a discount, but I really like Optimal Optimus especially after removing the pin separating the mini Primal so I would still pay full price for him.
     
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    May I ask how you removed Primal from Optimal? It's one pin I think, what tool did you use? Did it cause any damage? I tried to remove a pin once with a bore punch, ended up breaking the toy. Great pics and thank you for sharing.
     
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    PrimalFury The Chosen One

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    We have been watching you Optimus Primal, since even before your core consciousness came online, we have seen you grow, we have challenged you, we have put you through the most rigorous of trials, we stripped you of your memories, we gave you status and power, we made you a king, yet in all of your power, you remained humble, you did not abuse your power, nor did you neglect your people, even without your memories to guide you, you were noble and honorable beyond measure.

    We again stripped you of your memories and we made you the guardian of the Requiem Blaster, we laid before you the ultimate weapon, ultimate power to do with as you please, we left you to this for millennia and yet your were steadfast in your mission, you were not tempted, you did not folly, you did not waiver, yet again you proved yourself to be humble, honorable and truly good. we have tested you time and time again and you have been triumphant at every turn, we fought to disprove you, we sought to oppose the will of Primus but your deeds and valor could not be overlooked, against all odds you have exceeded all of our expectations.

    In the eyes of those who have seen all, you have proven yourself worthy of the mantle of Prime, you have proven yourself to be more worthy than any Prime before you and as such we have chosen you to receive our full power. You have earned the respect of not only the original 13 Primes but also of Primus himself, he has seen your life, he has peered deep into the core of your spark and in his all knowing wisdom he has chosen you, now prepare yourself Optimus Primal, prepare to receive the full Power of the Primes.

    Accept our Power and achieve your Grand Ascension

    Take your rightful place as the One True Prime, the King of all Primes, the most worthy and the most powerful Prime of all time, past, present and future.

    Now Arise God King Optimal Optimus Primal Prime!
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    But why would you want to modify PotP Primal? It's the greatest Primal ever made!---just the way Hasbro made it!
     
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    well that's onyx-pected
     
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  17. Liminality

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    I used a thin screwdriver and a hammer and just hammered part of the pin out, before using pliers to pull it out from the other end. I scraped a bit of the hole but oh well.
     
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    PrimalFury The Chosen One

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    My Primus you are right! How blasphemous of me to even think of modifying such a work of art, I will pray to the God's for forgiveness
     
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    Man, PE can't reissue their Gorilla soon enough....
     
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  20. QuintusTheExaltedOne

    QuintusTheExaltedOne Creator of the Quintessons and ex-Prime

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    oh god not this again
     
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