Scathing Review for Hasbro 25th prime

Compare the pair...

Colours:
25th Anniv. has bright (IMO garish) colours.
Encore has G1-accurate colours (more or less).
Winner: ENCORE

Smokestacks:
25th Anniv. has shortened smokestacks, as do all Hasbro reissues due to child safety laws
Encore has full sized smokestacks due to Japanese reissues NOT being aimed a children!
Winner: ENCORE

Missiles (Combat Deck):
25th Anniv. has ridiculously oversized missiles - even though Hasbro has proven that another alternative is to remove the launching mechanism
Encore has original sized missiles and powerful launching mechanism
Winner: ENCORE

Bonus Goodies:
25th Anniv. comes with comic book (US version comes with DVD), neither of which are exclusive to the toy. It has a sound box.
Encore comes with tech spec card.
Winner: 25TH ANNIV.

Standard RRP:
25th Anniv. RRP is approx. $100 (TRU are selling them for about $80 claiming that it's 20% discounted according to their catalogue)
Encore retails for 5250JPY (Source) which is like $53 for Japanese people.
Winner: ENCORE
(not incl. external factors like exchange, shipping etc.)

...and from what I've heard the 25th anniv. has QC problems which the Encore doesn't.

Overall I'd say the Encore is the better toy between the two. JMO folks. :)

Well, my US 25th Anniversary arrived today, haven't opened him yet (if ever...). Depending on the light the red looks fine and then goes a bit pinky. It's definitely not a bright, strong red like the classic colours, but not as bad as some of the pics online that i've seen.
The extra's are cool.
I found a good price for an encore on ebay, so just waiting for that to turn up and then see what happens. My wife took it very well that I ordered another prime... :P

According to heroic_decepticon they have Encore Convoys in Singapore for AU$75. I believe shipping from Singapore to Australia is quite cheap too. :)

Yeah, there is usually about 3-4 sellers on ebay that sell encore prime for between $100 and $110... while browsing I usually find the listings in english pounds to be the cheaper ones from hong kong etc. Unfortunately for me encore is now on the back burner... basically because I need a new Ultra Magnus and to fully restore my old French G1...

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Originally Posted by bassbot

Well, my US 25th Anniversary arrived today, haven't opened him yet (if ever...). Depending on the light the red looks fine and then goes a bit pinky. It's definitely not a bright, strong red like the classic colours, but not as bad as some of the pics online that i've seen.
The extra's are cool.
I found a good price for an encore on ebay, so just waiting for that to turn up and then see what happens. My wife took it very well that I ordered another prime... :P

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I find after a while the dog house becomes quite cosy:p:D.

Is 25th Anniv Prime worth buying for $48? hmm

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Originally Posted by k.wong23

Is 25th Anniv Prime worth buying for $48? hmm

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For the accessories and chrome parts to fix an old G1 figure, possibly.

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Originally Posted by kup

For the accessories and chrome parts to fix an old G1 figure, possibly.

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jeez well I do have an old G1 to fix but he needs long smokestacks...so I guess I may pass then haha oh well:)

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Originally Posted by k.wong23

jeez well I do have an old G1 to fix but he needs long smokestacks...so I guess I may pass then haha oh well:)

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Short smokestacks kinda do kill the deal. Wait till its down to $29.95 :)

I recommend looking for an Encore Convoy for a good price (though you may have to wait until the AUD strengthens up more).

Here are a few I found on eBay:
(1) <--Buy it now price is 24.99GBP ($54) and it's located in Hong Kong which should mean cheaper postage

(2) <--Buy it now price is 31.43GBP ($68) also located in HK. This seller is selling another Encore Convoy for the same price here

...that was just from a quick search. You might be able to find better bargains with a more thorough search.

>>currency exchange based on xe.com<<

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

I recommend looking for an Encore Convoy for a good price (though you may have to wait until the AUD strengthens up more).

Here are a few I found on eBay:
(1) <--Buy it now price is 24.99GBP ($54) and it's located in Hong Kong which should mean cheaper postage

(2) <--Buy it now price is 31.43GBP ($68) also located in HK. This seller is selling another Encore Convoy for the same price here

...that was just from a quick search. You might be able to find better bargains with a more thorough search.

>>currency exchange based on xe.com<<

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Postage on that first one is 19 pounds which is a little over $40... not too bad. Comes in under $100ppd.

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Originally Posted by k.wong23

Is 25th Anniv Prime worth buying for $48? hmm

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If that's $48 in aussie dollars and you don't have to pay postage... then yeah it is worth it. It displays nicely and is a very unique version of the mold. The washed out colours, short smokestacks, long missiles all make it look like a different OP.

If it's $48 american with postage added then I doubt that it's worth it.

I reckon a fair price for this Optimus Prime is Aus$60.

Does Roller's launch mechanism work in Encore Convoy?

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Originally Posted by Hereticpoo

Does Roller's launch mechanism work in Encore Convoy?

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Yeah, it does on mine... probably a little stronger than the 25th though.

Heh, yeah, the Roller launchers on my Japanese reissues lets Roller fly. :D

I found an Encore prime for total aus $75 off ebay. still waiting for delivery though

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Originally Posted by bassbot

I found an Encore prime for total aus $75 off ebay. still waiting for delivery though

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That's a really good price... what country is it from?