OP & UM Set, City Cmndr Upgrade - Review

[warfreak]

WARNING PICTURE HEAVY


Classic Optimus Prime & Ultra Magnus 2 Pack Set

Optimus Prime

Robo Mode















There is lightpimping with optimus prime in this images



In Robo mode, prime has nice set of movement compare to Megatron which are somewhat stiff. This has the closest remake of the G1 OP in a new toy line. The Red and blue colors is a trade mark of optimus prime is still the primaty color for this one.


Transformation





















An easy transformation overall except for the arm transformation since its a bit tricky. A little care while transformation is a must.


Alt Mode








Weapons










The cool feature of this toy is that every parts will not go to waste. Its Roof shield and smoke exhaust transform into his weapons.


Kick Test





Verdict
This toy is recommended if you like the G1 transformer, it will match the Deluxe size toys for this line very well. OP is now very well arm with a nice set of motions and a nice balance color scheme.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D out of ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D





Ultra Magnus

Alt Mode







Head Shot




With Ultra Magnus, he is just a recolor of OP with a White and Blue major color. All of the features and movement of OP is still intact which is most of the time happen to Ultra Magnus...until an upgrade was made! ;D ;D ;D


to be continue.... ;D

[warfreak]

TFX-01 City Commander Upgrade Parts


Alt Mode










This is freaking huge. I like this garage kit in this form. The only visible armor parts is the Legs and chest armor. I should have gotten two if i know that this will be this good. The back panel can be open but cannot fit Classic TF toys inside. The only problem in this toy is that it cannot swivel from left to right or vice versa since its too close to the truck with no way of moving. The thing is, the wheels are glides smoothly and is very similar to the Classic Magnus' wheels.



Transformation

Little Magnus




Form feet and legs!!!




Form arm and shoulder?!! Wat da?




And i'll form the HEAD!!! and body and guns




Transformation from Trailer to Armor parts are easy, the problem is attaching to Magnus itself. The leg armor parts are troublesome since you need some force to attached it, but it hold on and the plastic quality is good. Other than that, the armor parts slips on easy with little force.


Head Shots






The head is done very superb. A nice mold and replica of Ultramagnus. The paint job is done magnificently. the head is only limited to movements in 180 degrees turning (though i did not do 360 since it might break). Too bad i cant look up or down.



Body Shots



The arm articulation becomes limited with this post


Arm is too long and have reach beyond the knee








The white part is painted and not white plastic


The waist armor is blocks the articulation which can limit the movement of the kit.








The feet has some nice features for articulation purposes





Weapons

This is freaking big gun which was the side of the Alt mode


The original weapon can be attached to the Magnu upgrade arm


Unless your Magnus is fresh from the box, i doubt you can do this shot since the Armor in the arms and the weapon itself is heavy. even i cannot recreate this shot.




Comparison with Optimus Prime

Who is little now? huh? HUH? HUH!!!






Split, Sit, and Kick Test

This test was all past by the Classic OP and UM, but with the armor parts is on...just take a look ;D





This was very hard to balance, but nevertheless it still past the test






All views











Fun Shots

Magnus: Leave now and never come back.



Gilvy: Eat this you bootleg scam!!!



Magnus: Im a Garage kit! GARAGE KIT!!!



Rod: ZOOOOOM!!!


Comics Manual

The comics itself is the manual for this toy with some interesting story. Click image for larger images. Large Image, beware.








Verdict
Even this is a bootleg (Magnus: GARAGE KIT!!!) err garage kit, this one is very nice indeed. Never before that UM has receive this treatment of making his trailer become his armor and replicates his G1 looks. If your a diehard fan and doesn't mind if this is a garage kit or not, this one will certainly be a good addition to your classic TF collection. If you a the money (freaking 3750php), why not get it? hehe ;D ;D ;D


The Good
Plastice quality
A good magnus replica
Both mode has good quality

The Bad
Very Pricey
Limited Movement in both modes

And the Rating
;D ;D ;D ;D out of ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Thanks for reading!

[Grimm]

Nice review! Ive been waiting for 2 days for this to show up!!!

Garage kits.... Makes me wonder.... are the garage of those who make these kits.... is as big as a processing plant! ;D




-Grimm

[OptiMack Prime]

FREAKING HUGE bro!!!

[Grimm]

@ Freaks again: So..... beautiful bro!!!!





-Grimm

[hiroki1998]

Why just 2 when you can have 6?







Or 7 if I include Nemesis Prime.

[OptiMack Prime]

continuity headache dude.

[warfreak]

@hiroki - where did i saw this post before ;D ;D ;D
hehe, to answer the question. Can't afford ;D
though i like your seekers even better!!

@sen - you could say that again.

[Grimm]

It would be best if Hiroki would review those Primes to give some people here more than headache!!! ;D

@ Sen n War: What do you guys say? Review ba?




-Grimm

[hiroki1998]

Hehehe review 7 Primes at the same time? I shall faint!

Ano kaya kung ito ang dalin ko sa mga Zoids display natin?

[chris]

@ freak: I'm like " " upon seeing what that trailer part can do to your UM! Worth the dough I say! Congrats on a superb review!

One question. So it fits with the OP too right?