Toy Review - TFCC Nova Prime
Series - Timelines
Sub-line - N/A
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - new
Wave - N/A
Released here - Club exclusive
Approximate Retail Price - US$59 (Club store)
Approximate Size - 12.7cm up to top of head, 13.5cm up to top of panel behind the head
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Cybertronian vehicle
Main Features/Gimmicks - It's Nova Prime?
Main Colours - White & Black
Main Accessories - ion blaster, Energon axe
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http://www.prjkt.net/gallery3/var/al...C/IMG_2496.jpg
And so we have Nova Prime, like Carzap, it's a new head. Unlike Carzap, the headsculpt is not as solid, feels "softer" and it shows in the lack of fine detail, and paint overspray. Size wise it's a little wider than Orion Pax's, which is why it initially appeared smaller, when in fact it's about the same height.
My version of this figure had a slight issue with one of his pins, causing it to block his right arm from coming around in bot mode, but I managed to fix that (and have a bit of fun at the same time.)
Deco-wise it's a stark difference from Orion Pax, very bright white (not off white) with black parts (upper legs/arms and forearm "wings") giving quite a contrasting look, with some painted yellow highlights and blue "window" (which actually is a closer match to the JP Orion Pax than the Hasbro version).
His gun is a true black, unlike the deep grey of Hasbro's OP, and his battleaxe is now the same blue as his "window."
Comparison pics (I'll have to re-shoot this when Lio Convoy arrives, which knowing my luck will be tomorrow...).
http://www.prjkt.net/gallery3/var/al...C/IMG_2499.jpg
http://www.prjkt.net/gallery3/var/al...C/IMG_2503.jpg
Recommended for someone who wants an official version of the character, but be aware of the potential for a less than perfect headsculpt, and don't pay after-market prices.