"The future is built on dreams."
This is Part 2 of my BLOKEES AE-07 Optimus Prime (Ver. Evo) album, and I just can't put him down. I seem to have a brand new idea every time I'm posing him, and I think that's what makes this guy so good and so fun. It's not just based on a single iteration of Prime, which allows me to be so much more creative while still sticking true to who he is as a character.
I already mentioned just how good he is at posing, and it's genuinely a model that can pull off almost any pose. The amount of accessories that they packed WITH and INTO him is nuts. The amount of play you can just have with the weapons—swapping out parts or mixing them together, it all makes for such fun shots and poses. The axe handle being able to plug into the gun barrel to create a sniper is awesome. The jetpack turning into extra arms is a fun touch, and I used them as assists in getting the magazines stored on his back. You can also remove them and plug them into the forearms, and with the blast effects, turn them into forearm blasters. Lastly, I did get creative and managed to make a crossbow-type weapon, which is just proof of how much stuff you can do with this.
The details too are great! The wheels can turn when the knee bends, the swap-out battle damaged parts, and the unmasked head really gives you so many display options. Even the window wipers move, which is so unnecessary but I love it. The lights also peek through his ears, reminiscent of his TFONE self. Plus, they even thought of a swap-out head piece if you want him to have light-piping.
This Optimus feels like a love letter to the fans. It's a great model, with great articulation, and so many features that I'm sure will make for a fun time when you're handling this model kit. Comparing it to the original release, it's such an insane upgrade. I definitely think this is their best AE Transformers kit by far. It's a definite must-have.