I was so close to buying this, so close... but after getting Commander Prime, I realized I didn't really need ANOTHER G1 styled Optimus. But that ER White Thighed Optimus does look amazing
Yeah, what's the point of this if you already have SS86 Prime? It's weird like how their releasing a retro toy Bumblebee using the ER mold when SS86 Bee already exists. But still...ER Prime in those colors is kinda a feast for my eyes...
@@allthedumbthingz-oc5cc Well, I actually really understand why they’re rereleasing / retooling the G1 Bee. Same for Optimus and Sunstreaker. It’s more for nostalgia for older fans, and to celebrate the 40th Anniversary and all that. However, I must agree, ER prime in these colors is magical!
I'll recommend this pack over SS86 Prime anyday, three figures for the same price. I don't think I SS86 justifies its price, while THIS pack has an Optimus that I'd argue is just as good (for different reasons) as 86 Prime. I really don't think I would have been happy with 86 Prime had I paid full price for it.
I feel like if they had replaced Jazz with Prowl more people would have bought this. Jazz already had a 5 pack rerelease in in pulse and another one for Japan soon. We’re also supposed to be getting a rerelease of Jazz in ss86 too. But then again I’m just coping about the fact I don’t have a Prowl yet.
I had this on Pre-order, but cancelled it. Too many Optimus, so many Optimus, all of the frigging Optimus. Didn't need a Jazz after getting the 5 pack, and i aint messing with that clear plastic. But I really wanted Mainframe. And then Kapow got a couple of Ark's in stock, which i took advantage of. So that was that. Cancelled the PO. Toyhaxed Mainframe, my lord what a difference. One of my favourite bots surprisingly. He just hits the spot. I still think this is a great set. Just no need for it now. Loved the Review man. ❤
How do the tolerances on that original mainfraim hold up? In terms of the plastic density specifically, it's one of those releases that I just could bring myself to think about when I was on a far more limited budget for collecting and I never seem to see people talk about it nowadays
@MrLoubat for me, density is pretty good. I'd say average. I have seen some people say that their Mainframe was jank, shite tolerances, bits falling off. No problem here. Best thing about The Ark lol. No regrets, but I do have more than a couple of issues with The Ark, same as most. Tabbing in issues etc. I still enjoy it though.
I feel like I should mention my 86 launch jaz I have not cracked the plastic in spite of it getting pretty heavy use as my desk figure It's brittle but it's not gold plastic syndrome like some folks are making it out to be
I have the first and five pack version. Haven't had any issues with the clear plastic on my modern figures...yet. What you said about transforming Jazz's roof is spot on. I think that goes for the not clear plastic too...
Really really want that optimus but don't really care about mainframe or jazz. Do you think it would be worth getting g the full pack or seeing if someone is selling only the optimus?
@dylanmaguire3595 if you can't derive any worth from the other members then £80 won't seem justified, splitting it's always an option, and I know some collector oriented stores do split packs like this, so that could be your best option
The nemesis bridge is 100% a better set that will give you more bangs for your bucks. Not only does it include 3 big names character that's crucial for any display but also a throne for Megs to sit on, now that's added value. Meanwhile, what do you have with this? A figure that got replaced but a much better version months ago. A figure that just got re-released in a separate 5-packs and then another re-release before that. A piece of cardboard backdrop (let's cut the sh*t here, teletraan is NOT a character, it's a piece of cardboard cutout that's used as background for your characters) and even then, it's not even in-scale with the characters it came with. And there aren't any throne or commander chair or anything else, just 2 toys and a piece of backdrop. Can't believe they thought this set worth the same amount as the previous dramatic capture release.
I think I may have gotten this if I hadn't already gotten Jazz in the United 5 pack, and a complete ER Optimus when it was finally reissued. That would leave the only incentive other than the great colors Mainframe, and that just wasn't enough of a draw for me. Really like the Decepticon Capture set, as out of the four pieces I only had the Coronation throne from Starscream, and ER Megaron in G2 colors Definitely a great value pack for The Soundwave, Laserbeak, and Shockwave. Silver on Megatron looks really nice, and better Q/C than the Amazon exclusive Miner Megatron.
@@coffeeinhandproductions3238 it's interesting you should say that in regards to the megatron, since mine is built so poorly but my gladiator megatron is so solid
I feel like if they had replaced Jazz with Prowl more people would have bought this. Jazz already had a 5 pack rerelease in in pulse and another one for Japan soon. We’re also supposed to be getting a rerelease of Jazz in ss86 too. But then again I’m just coping about the fact I don’t have a Prowl yet.
I was so close to buying this, so close... but after getting Commander Prime, I realized I didn't really need ANOTHER G1 styled Optimus. But that ER White Thighed Optimus does look amazing
Yeah, after the *”PRIME TO END ALL PRIMES,”* there isn’t any need for another G1 prime tbh
@ and then GE Devastation Prime enters
@@DeltaTrion yeah there's still some niches to fill
Yeah, what's the point of this if you already have SS86 Prime? It's weird like how their releasing a retro toy Bumblebee using the ER mold when SS86 Bee already exists. But still...ER Prime in those colors is kinda a feast for my eyes...
@@allthedumbthingz-oc5cc Well, I actually really understand why they’re rereleasing / retooling the G1 Bee. Same for Optimus and Sunstreaker. It’s more for nostalgia for older fans, and to celebrate the 40th Anniversary and all that. However, I must agree, ER prime in these colors is magical!
ER Prime mold: I’m glad that my final use in this pack looks so good!
Bump of Chicken:
It looks like this Prime would go well with the Autobot 5 pack
I'll recommend this pack over SS86 Prime anyday, three figures for the same price. I don't think I SS86 justifies its price, while THIS pack has an Optimus that I'd argue is just as good (for different reasons) as 86 Prime. I really don't think I would have been happy with 86 Prime had I paid full price for it.
I feel like if they had replaced Jazz with Prowl more people would have bought this. Jazz already had a 5 pack rerelease in in pulse and another one for Japan soon. We’re also supposed to be getting a rerelease of Jazz in ss86 too. But then again I’m just coping about the fact I don’t have a Prowl yet.
@@HolyCow0273 I wouldn't be surprised if Prowl is in the pipeline for another one of these packs down the line
Yeah, I feel like it's a bit too early for another Jazz.
This is a Takara release and in Japan they only had the original release for '86 Jazz, so in makes sense Takara would include him.
YES YEAH ITS FINALLY HERE!!!!!
Indeed it is
I had this on Pre-order, but cancelled it. Too many Optimus, so many Optimus, all of the frigging Optimus. Didn't need a Jazz after getting the 5 pack, and i aint messing with that clear plastic. But I really wanted Mainframe. And then Kapow got a couple of Ark's in stock, which i took advantage of. So that was that. Cancelled the PO. Toyhaxed Mainframe, my lord what a difference. One of my favourite bots surprisingly. He just hits the spot. I still think this is a great set. Just no need for it now. Loved the Review man. ❤
How do the tolerances on that original mainfraim hold up? In terms of the plastic density specifically, it's one of those releases that I just could bring myself to think about when I was on a far more limited budget for collecting and I never seem to see people talk about it nowadays
@MrLoubat for me, density is pretty good. I'd say average. I have seen some people say that their Mainframe was jank, shite tolerances, bits falling off. No problem here. Best thing about The Ark lol. No regrets, but I do have more than a couple of issues with The Ark, same as most. Tabbing in issues etc. I still enjoy it though.
I feel like I should mention my 86 launch jaz I have not cracked the plastic in spite of it getting pretty heavy use as my desk figure
It's brittle but it's not gold plastic syndrome like some folks are making it out to be
I have the first and five pack version. Haven't had any issues with the clear plastic on my modern figures...yet. What you said about transforming Jazz's roof is spot on. I think that goes for the not clear plastic too...
It's a cool collection of figures I ain't gonna lie, but my Netflix Optimus already fixed my itch of the ER mold nieche and such
The Megatron I got with the bridge set was so loose, I would think his equilibrium got destabilized.
@@oliverhendrix8176 figure was built like a bag of peas
Really really want that optimus but don't really care about mainframe or jazz. Do you think it would be worth getting g the full pack or seeing if someone is selling only the optimus?
@dylanmaguire3595 if you can't derive any worth from the other members then £80 won't seem justified, splitting it's always an option, and I know some collector oriented stores do split packs like this, so that could be your best option
rts jazz still superior imo. also how they did my boi mainframe makes me sad
The nemesis bridge is 100% a better set that will give you more bangs for your bucks. Not only does it include 3 big names character that's crucial for any display but also a throne for Megs to sit on, now that's added value. Meanwhile, what do you have with this?
A figure that got replaced but a much better version months ago.
A figure that just got re-released in a separate 5-packs and then another re-release before that.
A piece of cardboard backdrop (let's cut the sh*t here, teletraan is NOT a character, it's a piece of cardboard cutout that's used as background for your characters) and even then, it's not even in-scale with the characters it came with.
And there aren't any throne or commander chair or anything else, just 2 toys and a piece of backdrop.
Can't believe they thought this set worth the same amount as the previous dramatic capture release.
@@SonicHedgehog1991 in all fairness, this set is £40 cheaper
11:59 man does dcs Optimus look mean in this shot
I think I may have gotten this if I hadn't already gotten Jazz in the United 5 pack, and a complete ER Optimus when it was finally reissued. That would leave the only incentive other than the great colors Mainframe, and that just wasn't enough of a draw for me. Really like the Decepticon Capture set, as out of the four pieces I only had the Coronation throne from Starscream, and ER Megaron in G2 colors Definitely a great value pack for The Soundwave, Laserbeak, and Shockwave. Silver on Megatron looks really nice, and better Q/C than the Amazon exclusive Miner Megatron.
@@coffeeinhandproductions3238 it's interesting you should say that in regards to the megatron, since mine is built so poorly but my gladiator megatron is so solid
I feel like if they had replaced Jazz with Prowl more people would have bought this. Jazz already had a 5 pack rerelease in in pulse and another one for Japan soon. We’re also supposed to be getting a rerelease of Jazz in ss86 too. But then again I’m just coping about the fact I don’t have a Prowl yet.