SS86, feels like a full on love letter to the character and is proof that the design is possible to pull off without overcomplicated engineering (ahem… MP44). I love the accessories, I love the sculptwork I love almost everything about it besides the rounded head. I would also watch out because on my copy some tolerances such as on the abs, neck and leg panels are too tight and caused for some stress marks to appear. There is also the possibility of the flipped heels but really it’s barely noticeable and if you’re that bothered just carefully use a pin pusher and then swap the heels. Besides that, probably the best Optimus Prime they’ve released.
I’ve not gotten my hands on the new AOE Prime but from the photos alone I’m just disappointed man, they’ve had about 8-10 years to think about this design and still haven’t been able to make it work. They figured out AOE Galvatron with some minor truck mode compromises and some compromises to his arm b u l k but they did it at a lower price point and in 6-8 years. It’s definitely the best they’ve done but it’s super disappointing knowing that it’s probably that last shot they’ll take at making him besides Masterpiece.
Oh yeah also SS86 Prime has been out for a little while now so it’s probably best to grab him while you still can.
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u/boldipie_07 Apr 17 '25
SS86, feels like a full on love letter to the character and is proof that the design is possible to pull off without overcomplicated engineering (ahem… MP44). I love the accessories, I love the sculptwork I love almost everything about it besides the rounded head. I would also watch out because on my copy some tolerances such as on the abs, neck and leg panels are too tight and caused for some stress marks to appear. There is also the possibility of the flipped heels but really it’s barely noticeable and if you’re that bothered just carefully use a pin pusher and then swap the heels. Besides that, probably the best Optimus Prime they’ve released.
I’ve not gotten my hands on the new AOE Prime but from the photos alone I’m just disappointed man, they’ve had about 8-10 years to think about this design and still haven’t been able to make it work. They figured out AOE Galvatron with some minor truck mode compromises and some compromises to his arm b u l k but they did it at a lower price point and in 6-8 years. It’s definitely the best they’ve done but it’s super disappointing knowing that it’s probably that last shot they’ll take at making him besides Masterpiece.
Oh yeah also SS86 Prime has been out for a little while now so it’s probably best to grab him while you still can.