This is my proposal for reducing the size of toy sections by condensing unchanged releases of the same toy in a single entry. I'll be discussing the implementation of this idea in the community portal.
Shortening the smokestacks is good; it makes the toy safer. But removing ONE and keeping the other? Crazy.
Optimus Prime (Legends, 2007)
Japanese name:EZ Collection Optimus Prime
Legends class Optimus Prime is an extremely simplified toy of the extremely complex movie design. As such, he features numerous unavoidable inaccuracies, such as not transforming or even looking very much like the original design or the larger toy versions in robot mode. However, proportionally Legends class Optimus Prime is not far off from the real truck and the Leader class toy's vehicle mode, aside from missing a smokestack on the driver's side. He is articulated at the shoulders and upper legs via ball joints. His hands are designed to hold 3mm-compatible weapons.
The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.
Be afraid, Decepticons, because I hide in the shadows!
Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream (Legends Allspark Battles two-pack, 2008)
The previously-released Legends Class Optimus Prime toy is redecoed to match the Leader class Nightwatch Optimus Prime deco. He comes with a predominantly black and silver redeco of Starscream. The stock photo for his robot mode is mistransformed: his body is not collapsed down to the waist.
In Asia, at least some units (often separated from Starscream) got dumped to Hobby Shop dealers and were sold at a lower price.
Battle for the AllSpark (Legends Class 6-pack, 2007)
Legends class Optimus Prime is an extremely simplified toy of the extremely complex movie design. As such, he features numerous unavoidable inaccuracies, such as not transforming or even looking very much like the original design or the larger toy versions in robot mode. However, proportionally Legends class Optimus Prime is not far off from the real truck and the Leader class toy's vehicle mode, aside from missing a smokestack on the driver's side. He is articulated at the shoulders and upper legs via ball joints. His hands are designed to hold 3mm-compatible weapons.
Be afraid, Decepticons, because I hide in the shadows!
Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream (Allspark Battles Legends Class 2-pack, 2008)
A redeco of the Legends Class Optimus Prime toy made to match the Leader Class Nightwatch Optimus Prime deco. He comes with a predominantly black and silver redeco of Starscream. The stock photo for his robot mode is mistransformed; his body is not collapsed down to the waist.
In Asia, at least some units (often separated from Starscream) got dumped to Hobby Shop dealers and were sold at a lower price.
