What is the best toy version of Optimus Prime

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Csolowalt, Jan 21, 2007.

  1. NotoriousBIC

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    Powermaster Optimus Prime. That is by far the most played with toy in my collection.
     
  2. Liokaiser

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    Cybertron Optimus Prime is my favorite.
     
  3. Draven

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    I'd go along with that. Cybertron Prime is an amazing toy in general, and Classics Prime is a superb reimagining of a true icon.
     
  4. 1987olds442

    1987olds442 Cam Maximus

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    Excluding MP/20th Prime/Convoy...

    My Favorites are:
    G2 Laser Optimus Prime
    R.I.D./Car Robots Super Fire Convoy/Optimus Prime
    Classics Optimus Prime
     
  5. miraisoup

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    It's a toss up between THS 02 and Classics, both are amazing.
     
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    tough question bc I don't own a toy I don't like. But out of the ones I still have I'd have to say

    PM Prime/ God Ginrai
    RID Prime
    Classics Prime

    are tied for the best. Honorable mention to Armada bendy Prime. G1 Prime's good, just not as cool once you compare it to the others
     
  7. artiepants

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    Still have nothing but love for Supah Fire Convoy.

    but Classics Voyager Prime is also pretty much wicked Awesome.

    to all the people in love with Bendy Prime, i'm curious what you think of Laser Prime, who (aside from some cheesy stickers) in my mind is better in every conceivable way (more realistic alt mode, clear windows, Trailer with the best base mode ever, more complex and interesting Transformation, better weapons, etc...)
     
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    the upcoming Optimash Prime! hehehe


    But seriously, I'm just starting up a Prime collection and the ones pictured below are my top 3 based mainly based on add-on factor and playability. They're not the most articulate Primes but they look the coolest on display!

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    Cyb.
     
  10. TenScaryMonkeys

    TenScaryMonkeys Can You Believe How Great These Pants Look?

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    Two Options:

    Option the First: New Year's Convoy. Without a doubt in my mind, the best of the myriad variations on the G1 mold. Matrix? Check. Random mousepad? Check. Two guns? Check. Other completely useless crap that's still awesome? Check. So much greatness in one box.

    Option the Second: RID Prime. Every single mode rocks like Def Leppard with a two-armed drummer. Sure, there's some stability problems with the Magnus combined mode, and the tires explode into rubber molecules after about 3 minutes on the shelf, but the basic robot mode is a near-perfect reimagining of the G1 design with better poseability than any subsequent Non-Masterpiece Prime and light and sound effects that work great without hampering 'bot mode.
     
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    Good old G1 "Diaclone" Prime. Perhaps it's partially based on nostalgia, but if so, that's fine by me. It embodies everything that was Oprimus Prime. You have Optimus, his trailer, and more importantly (relative to his trailer in my eyes), Roller.

    I'm horribly bias when it somes to G1, and I'll be the first to admit it, so take my opinion for what it's worth.
     
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    Besides MP Prime I am going to have to go with Galaxy Force/Cybertron Prime.

    Great thing is too is the Hasbro Cybertron "Galaxy Force" repaint and the Takara Sonic Convoy giftset versions of him are awesome too.
     
  13. artiepants

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    after all these years i still love good ol' G1 Prime too, but i've always ahd a small problem with his head ~ while it's the originator, i think pretty much every modern Prime has improved on the headsculpt quite a bit... (but Roller and the original Trailer still rock ~ only tralier that even comes close is Laser Prime)
     
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    THS prime is great. I always loved Powermaster Prime in his fully armored mode.
     
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    Count me in for RiD Prime.
    Love the firetruck.
    Love the red chrome chest on the normal bot.
    Plus Super Mode and combination with UM.
    Sweetness!
     
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    G1 Prime. I like the Classics version, but G1's easier to transform.

    For my tastes, simple, yet intricate, is better.
     
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    cybertron prime probly, but thats a hard choice
     
  18. SydneyY

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    I'm not a big Optimus Prime fan, but one Prime I absolutely love is RiD Prime.