Interesting, rare and sometimes cheap ebay items.

[theshape]

Hehe true. I think my g1 datsun is a better prototype then that one

[Cat]

I'd say the Datsun is definitely from the reissue lines but Warpath is a bit more interesting.

What makes you say that?

I'm struggling to see anything interesting about the Warpath shown?

I'd like to see the Datsun transformed, seeing it's got Prowl's arms colour-wise.

It'd be an interesting bot to see.

[Jetfire in the sky]

The bit about Warpath or the Datsun?
The datto is in line with the 2001 reissue prototypes/test shots that I have seen, it has blocking out in the date stamp where Japan should be.
Disregard my comment on Warpath, I believe he is also a prototype/testshot of the re-issue, mainly due to having the Autobot sticker on his turret like the re-issue, at first I thought he might be a country variant.

[Cat]

I meant Warpath, sorry. I don't see anything about it that jumped out at me.

It's also definitely for the reiussues, and it's odd that it's stickered, but not painted.

Looks like a 'created' prototype to me.

But I'm far from an expert.

[Jetfire in the sky]

Looks like a 'created' prototype to me.

For sure, could be a lunch time special

[swoop]

Masterpiece Optimus Prime, get it quick boys and girls

[Cat]

Masterpiece Optimus Prime, get it quick boys and girls

I wouldn't be so quick on that.

Did you read the description?

He's swapped out the thighs, and for some reason, repainted the eyes? I don't quite get that, as it was the TT one that didn't have painted eyes, not the Hasbro. So why repaint already painted eyes?

So you're buying a modified figure.

Something to keep in mind before plunking over your $150.

[swoop]

Yep I didn't read the description I was in a hurry to get it posted

[Cat]

I can't understand why he'd have repainted the eyes?

He must have swapped either the entire head, or just the eyepiece, between the figures, and painted over the uncoloured TT one to make it match more, and kept the prepainted Hasbro one on his own?

[Iriorne]

Did he swap and/or repaint the eyes or is he just confirming that the eyes are factory-painted blue, unlike the TT release? Could be interpreted either way, though it's a moot point now the listing has ended.