Optimus Prime (Special Edition; Hasbrotoyshop.com Exclusive) [Universe 2.0]
Vehicle ModeRobot Mode
Allegiance: Autobot
Size: Deluxe
Price: $16 U.S.
Series: Classic/Generation One
Difficulty of Transformation: Easy
Color Scheme: Light milky gray, dull brick red, dark blue, and some silver, black, transparent light pale blue, and yellow
Rating: 6.6

(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 Classics "Ultimate Battle" Optimus Prime. For a review on the mold itself, read the review of Classics "Ultimate Battle" Optimus Prime here.)

    "Special Edition" Optimus Prime here isn't very special. He's the "Ultimate Battle" release with only a few minor weaks to the colors and paint apps. The blue is now a bit darker and his gun is now partially blue, as far as the plastic colors go. He also now has "tail-light" paint apps on his toes-- an improvement-- but the other paint apps on his legs are either gone (kneecap-headlights) or simplified (the silver on his lower legs). The paint apps on his upper body are the same as on his Ultimate Battle version.
    No mold changes have been made to Universe 2.0 "Special Edition" Optimus Prime.
    Given that not only is he barely different, but he's more expensive by $6 U.S., it's REALLY hard to recommend Universe 2.0 Prime if you can at all find "Ultimate Battle" Prime. And given that it's an iffy mold anyways, this one's only for hardcore completists.


Optimus Prime Bio:
Long before the dawn of man on Earth, the war between Autobots and Decepticons raged. Two titans – huge metal warriors, each committed to total victory – emerged as leaders. Optimus Prime, wise, just and gentle despite having strength enough to move mountains, took command of the Autobot forces, hoping to lead his people to peace and freedom.
Strength: 10.0
Intelligence: 10.0
Speed: 6.0
Endurance: 10.0
Rank: 10.0
Courage: 10.0
Fireblast: 8.0
Skill: 10.0

Review by Beastbot

(Pictures from Hasbro.com.)

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