Kurt and T.C pretty much summed up my positive feelings towards this figure. What an incredible Masterpiece!

I will just put up some photos and a few comments here and there:

MONKEY GORILLA MODE:




It really helps with the show accuracy when they have the 3D character model from the show. The hydrographic-printed fur details look amazing in person. And the painted chest area has smooth transition across different parts.


The back is mostly clean. Considering how much robot bits need to be concealed it's a necessary compromise. Same with the should pads. Industrial design has a lot to do with setting the priorities and comprising.

There's a 5mm peg that swings out on the back. Anybody know what it's for? I thought it was for Generations Rattrap to ride on his back but it would fit?





There's a hinge on the waist piece that allows the thighs to clear the stomach and be able to bend forward for quadruped poses.




Pose-ability is pretty good in this mode. I find it surprising that he can be so emotive without proper knee bends.




All of the faces are painted/tampograhed with crisp details and full of personality.

TRANSFORMATION:
Nothing really wows but it's a very satisfying process. Everything has a place to tab in. The panel shifting on the legs is really clever.

'BOT MODE:





This robot mode is taking "like it's jumped from the TV" to the next level: including the texture. All the 3D texturing on the show model is amazingly recreated with metallic paint apps, which is something they couldn't when designing the G1-based MPs. I'm already imagining that beautiful contrast between the T-Rex skin texture and shining robot bits on MP Megatron






Pose-ability is great. If you're not happy with the 90 degree knee bend the transformation joint can be used as a double hinge. I have to mention the ankle joint. It's a pinned rocker joint on a rotational joint which allows front/back and side to side at the same time. And it's also connected to Primal's signature foot pistons.









Face-swapping in 'bot mode is equally fun. There's some really minor paint imperfections on the spare faces but overall the QC is top-notch.


The instructions aren’t very clear on how to take the face off. The antennae can rotate so you get your finger nail in the seam to pry it open. It's not the easiest way but it makes the head look more cohesive.


The obligatory shot.

VERDICT:
Do yourself a favor and get him. I ordered two and am having my fingers crossed that this one sells extremely well.