Friday, 30 December 2011

WST Optimus Prime...

This is the real deal..ie. original 01 wst Optimus Prime and not those cheap KOs...

This cartoonish candy box includes :


1. WST Optimus Prime (robot mode)
2. WST Optimus Prime (trailer mode in separate mini G1 style box) - a tiny version of the 01 OP
3. Mini flyer - tiny version of the original Jap flyer which includes pics of Devastator, Megatron etc..
4. Mini reproduction newspaper, featuring Ronald Reagan
5. Mini stickers (unfortunately, missing)





Size comparison with the standard G1 Optimus Prime

This also happens to be my last haul for the year..:) Looking forward to more great hauls in the coming year...Happy New Year! from the 01 (15th anniversary) Primes...

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

G2 Optimus Prime...(again??)

I thought it would be nice to own a G2 Prime in its box after my earlier 2 loose hauls.


Condition looks quite good eh? BIB with a little touch-up from yours truly, transforming it to be as close as a MISB...



Monday, 5 December 2011

Powermaster Optimus Prime...

My Powermaster Prime collection is now (so-called) complete with this Hasbro Transformers Powermaster Optimus Prime Commemorative Series II...




Thursday, 27 October 2011

Toy Review : RTS G2 Optimus Prime

Vehicle mode :
 

Flip open both the doors :



Spread open the legs :


Flip the gas tanks and the flaps at the legs :


Rotate the wheels upwards :


Expand the arms :


Move the head upwards :


Expand the front bonnet area :


Flip down the 'feet' :


Flip the chest area upwards and forward :


Rotate the wheels inwards :


Press the chest downwards and lock it in its place :


Twirl the arms around :


Insert the sword into the hand...:


...and there, you have it - the Reveal The Shield G2 Optimus Prime.

Monday, 17 October 2011

Toy Review : Cybertron Primus

Primus in planet mode :


Omega lock
: an important piece for transformation. Without it, you'll find the transformation from planet to robot mode difficult but still possible.


Cyber planet key : not the original one but will do for now...


Insert the omega lock... :


...and slide it downwards :


Turn the 'legs' upwards :


Insert the omega lock into the peg hole on the legs and turn it 180 :


Now, turn the body 180 :


Insert the omega lock into the peg hole on the chest and push it upwards :


Spread the legs :


Lower down the missile launchers :


Insert the cyber planet key into the weapon compartment on the arm : the guns will pop up


Finally, push out the missiles at the legs area :


...and there, you have it - Cybertron Primus...

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Galaxy Force / Cybertron Optimus Prime...


Check out the different photography modes...which is better?
Black and white :


Nostalgic / sephia :


Vivid colors with flash (notice the flash shot on the right) :


Normal auto mode :


Just transformed this from alternate to robot mode during the weekend. Thot it would be nice to also experiment shooting some pics with my G12...and walah, the different effects with just a turn of the knob in SCN mode...

Anyway, in case, you're not familiar with this mold, I believe there's 7 redecoes / retools altogether : (X) denotes 'owning it'..hehe...

1. Takara GC-01 Galaxy Force Optimus Prime (blue legs) (X)
2. Hasbro Cybertron Optimus Prime (blue legs - similar to mine above) (X)
3. Hasbro Cybertron Galaxy Force Optimus Prime (black legs - the one in the background above) (X)
4. Takara EX-02 TRU exclusive Sonic Convoy (Optimus Prime + Sonic Bomber) (X)
5. Hasbro Cybertron (Optimus Prime + Crumplezone) twinpack
6. Hasbro Cybertron (Optimus Prime + Wing Saber) twinpack
7. MOCOM GC-01 Galaxy Force Optimus Prime (X)