Toy Review RID(15) Mega Optimus Prime

Mega Optimus Prime
Series � RID(15)
Sub-line � Step-Changers
Size/class - Mega
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - 3
Released here - Yes
Approximate Retail Price - $50
Approximate Size � 28cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Truck
Main Features/Gimmicks � 3-step changer
Main Colours � Blue, Red, Black
Main Accessories � None

Robot Mode
Quite a nice looking Prime, good head sculpt. Limited articulation in arms and bugger all in legs sadly. The white stripes on the chest and shoulders lend him a nice bit of flair.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdaqsmtf1.jpg

Vehicle Mode
Actually not bad looking, looks like a kinda cool Japanese futuristic truck. The black of the trailer really helps differentiate it from the cab. Could haveused some more paint apps like the lights on the back done in orange and some silver hubcaps. But quite nice for a simple toy.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqsgsy1c8.jpg

Transformation
Well it�s a 3 step changer so very basic, still a few little nubs you�ve got to make sure are in the right place otherwise the truck looks really dodgy from the back.

Overall
Well it�s far less impressive then the TAV21 Leader Class Optimus with the fully functional trailer that is coming out later in the year. However this toy is cheaper, available in Australia and is more suitable for younger kids so whichever way ya wanna go really. Still a decent figure though :)

When I first saw it my impression was

meh

now learning that it barely has any articulation. My point still stands.

Now to wait for TAV21

I still contend that it is a 1-step, as it has the same transformation as 1-step Thunderhoof... and I think it is just marketing that had it labelled as a 3-step.

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Originally Posted by Handsprime

When I first saw it my impression was

meh

now learning that it barely has any articulation. My point still stands.

Now to wait for TAV21

At least you can hook up Mini-Cons to this version - forgot to mention that in the review.

Takara's hardon for geewun bothers me. The red/black paint scheme is a welcome change and something I vastly prefer over the typical red/blue.