Toy Review - MB-20 Nemesis Prime
Nemesis Prime
Series - Movie The Best (Japan)
Size/class - Leader
New/remould/redeco - Redeco of TT Calibur Prime
Released here - Not here (out in Japan March 2018)
Allegiance - Quintesson
Alt-mode - Truck
Main Colours - Blue, Red, Silver
Main Accessories - Sword, Axe, Shield
Nemesis Prime is a redeco of the TT exclusive Calibur Prime which itself was an extensive (and much needed) retool of Armor Knight Optimus Prime. The truck is essentially unchanged from the past two incarnations. However in deference to the fact he is a darker character as Nemesis rather than Optimus, the paint job had been made more subdued with the red and blue being darker hues. I think this actually works to make the chrome to be found on various parts of the truck pop more.
Whereas AK Optimus had a big, ungainly backpack, Calibur Prime had this convert into a huge shield which was a massive improvement. This has been carried over for Nemesis Prime, with the main change from Calibur is again the colour scheme with the reds and blues more subdued and the axe and shield have been given a purple tinge instead of orange. Speaking of purple, the eyes are now purple like in the movie, and in certain lights they look absolutely fantastic!
As well as the new purple eyes, Nemesis is sporting the big red streak on his face to show his allegiance to Quintessa. Both versions of the face (which can be rotated for either mask or non-mask) have this. I thought maybe it would have been good for one version to not have the streak so you could show him changing from Optimus to Nemesis and back, but it’s a minor quibble.
Overall
It you have the previous versions of this toy mould you probably don’t need Nemesis, but if this is your first time encountering it or you want a representation of the on screen character, then I heartily recommend giving MB-20 Nemesis Prime a go. I'm sure he and your Infernocus will get along swimmingly!
For more information and TONS more pics, please check out my blog review of MB-20 Nemesis Prime here!
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