(NOTE: Because this is a repaint, this is not a full-blown review. This mainly covers any changes made to the mold and the color scheme, and merely compares it to the original RotF Legends class Optimus Prime. For a review on the mold itself, read the review of the original RotF Legends class Optimus Prime here.)

    Fireburst Optimus Prime shares the color scheme of many late-RotF Optimus Prime repaints in that the main change from his traditional scheme is that his cab nose is now gray instead of red. And, just like those other late-RotF Prime repaints, it's not an improvement over the traditional color scheme. The white milky gray has just been waaay overused by this point and is bland besides. However, the shade of red used for the flame paint apps on the front is a pretty cool shade, and contrasts well with the gray-- too bad it's not used more often. The dark blue is also a particularly nice shade, having a nice metallic tint to it, and goes well with the silver paint apps. Unfortunately, the blue is largely in the same place it was on the original release of this mold.
    No mold changes have been made to Fireburst Optimus Prime.
    Given that his only major change is taking away most of his red and replacing it with a bleh light gray-- and that he doesn't have any unique paint apps to make him stand out from other Prime repaints-- this is my least favorite color scheme that this mold has had. Only recommended for Prime completists-- otherwise, get one of the more colorful, eye-catching versions instead.

Review by Beastbot

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