Transformers Now-and-Then Figures Set

In contrary to what had been advertised by Toys "R" Us, this set is NOT free...how can it be free if you have to purchase something first in order to have it? Hmm...maybe we are not using the same definition of the word...

Anyhow, a glance at the Set, given 'free' with a minimum purchase of RM250 worth of the new Transformers : Age of Extinction (AOE) toy range :

  

Front / Top - "Now"

Back / Bottom - "Then"

 

Taadahh...basically, the Set consists of 2 mini Optimus Prime figures - one depicting the "Now" - new AOE Optimus Prime mold (the figure on the right) and the "Then" - G1 mold (figure on the left).

If you are expecting some cheap plastic-ky material figures, you will be surprised...they are relatively heavy for their size...I reckon made from brass or iron or whatsover...good for paper weight or as chess set replacement pieces...haha...

"Hi, we are both Optimus Prime"

I understand there are 600 sets up for grabs...so, head on to the nearest Toys "R" Us, while stocks last....

Toy Review : Combat Hero Optimus Prime

Basically, a redeco from the earlier release Reveal The Shield (RTS) Optimus Prime which in turn was a remold of G2 Laser Optimus Prime...

Prime is part of the Transformers Generations Ultimate Gift Set which also includes Autobot Jazz, Motorbreath and Thundercracker. Jazz was missing when I purchased this set but my ultimate aim was Prime, hence other figures were irrelevant...

Before I proceed to the review proper, a glance at the Gift Set...

(Credit : Hasbro)

This is mine...can you spot the difference?

Yesss....I'm free!!

This Prime is a confused piece...he can't decide whether he is G1 or G2. G1 autobot insignia on the windscreen but G2 on the doors...so what the heck, be both...a hybrid, if I must say.

A rather red and blue figure, pretty similar with the standard Optimus Prime colors (though, more blue than red) as compared to the earlier RTS figure with some orange inside his red shoulders and silver on his head.

Prime's sword is now clear red. RTS version was orange, United was blue...

Now for some sword-wielding moments...haiyah...

Some kungfu-fighting styles...too much influence from Ip Man and Wong Fei Hung...

Side-by-side comparison with RTS Prime...

"Yo bro, whatsuppp..."

"Shake on it"

For the step-by-step transformation process, you may either refer to the manual...

OR...

my previous review of a similar mold, the RTS G2 Optimus Prime. Same sequence...klik klak kluk...and there you have it, in vehicle mode...

See the G2 insignia on door? Similar to G2 Optimus Prime box packing. Top right-hand corner of box...

red grill, red headlights, red windscreen...

  

"While we wait for the others, pose..."

For a new piece, the joints are relatively loose. Either the seller had played it extensively, then carefully placed it back in box as new or Hasbro's QC has really gone down the drain (yet again). Anyhow, this mold's a keeper for me...now on my quest to locate the rest for a complete set. Let's see...there's the TFCC Scourge / Nemesis Prime, Botcon Ultra Magnus, Shattered Glass Optimus Prime..err...I believe that's it right?

Till the next review...can you smell what The Rock...I mean, The Prime is cooking?