Toy Review - TFPrime Voyager Optimus Prime

[GoktimusPrime]

I was watching an ep of TF Prime last night (the one where Knockout and Breakdown debut) - and watching the scene where Optimus Prime is fighting cons made me realise just how amazingly show-accurate TakTOM FE Voyager Optimus Prime really is. It was as if I was watching the toy come to life on my TV!

[GoktimusPrime]

Posted comparison photos between Deluxe and Voyager Optimus Primes here

[klystron]

At first I thought this was going to be a bit of a 'meh' figure, but it has really grown on me a lot in a short amount of time.
It really is an outstanding figure. But alas no bot is perfect. Yep, there are a few sections that dont peg/tab in at all which I think should; and a the shins (which do actually tab in) come loose far too easily.
Oh yes, theres also the rubber sword and exhaust stacks. Damn shame that one.
The figure has a certain x-factor type charm to it, that I can't quite put me finger on. So its hard for me to quantify why I like it so much.

Does the fact that the truck cabin remains a vacant space in both modes (esp bot mode) make anyone else think 'diaclone?' Very easy to see a human 'pilot' in there in robot mode.

[GoktimusPrime]

Does the fact that the truck cabin remains a vacant space in both modes (esp bot mode) make anyone else think 'diaclone?' Very easy to see a human 'pilot' in there in robot mode.

Tried putting a Diaclone pilot in there but the compartment is too small. The pilot can fit, but erm... the upper body bends backward, so from the front window you can see him thrusting his crotch forward. Not a good look. FE Cliffjumper on the other hand can fit a Diaclone pilot inside the robot mode

On the plus side I noticed a neat amount of internal detail inside that driver's compartment though, like steering wheel etc. Never knew OP had that much detail inside him! This makes me like this toy even more now!

At first I thought this was going to be a bit of a 'meh' figure, but it has really grown on me a lot in a short amount of time.

That's how I initially felt about this toy too. But the more I discover about this toy, the more I like it. It really is quite more than meets the eye!

[GoktimusPrime]

Comparison pics between Hasbro First Edition Voyager, Takara First Edition Voyager and PRiDE Voyager Optimus Primes have been posted here