WFC Earthrise Optimus Prime

What's all the fuss with Earthrise Optimus Prime? No idea, so had to get one to find out... haha... getting it cheaper online was also a motivator.

My first red and blue Optimus Prime in 5 years and my 2nd haul this year, not bad for someone who has since retired...

In case you are not aware (probably retired like myself), Earthrise is the 2nd installment in the War for Cybertron (WFC) Trilogy, after Siege. Check out tfwiki if you want to know more about the series and/or the toylines.

A quick look at the box/packaging first...

"Bondage" Prime?

Unboxing...

Optimus Prime comes with his trailer (unfortunately, no roller but no worries as you can actually get the upgrade kit from 3rd parties), his ion blaster (not in above pic) and instruction manual.

In repair bay mode...

In battle mode... The trailer door has a piece that slides out to form a shield. The medical drone can be detached from the trailer and attach to Prime's back. 

Also, you can either fold Prime's blaster or his shield and attach it to his back.

Blaster or...

... Shield?

You can even remove his Matrix of Leadership...

Let there be light!

Overall, a massive step up from the original G1 Optimus Prime in terms of articulation and play-value.

Good boy...

Now, I'm gonna use you for target practice...

This Prime is meant to be a Leader Class. Alas, if I benchmark against the DOTM Voyager Prime, both seem to be of similar size and height. Is this what is meant by inflation?

Alternate mode, coming right after this...