Post by shaxper on Aug 9, 2005 14:53:55 GMT -5
Cybertron Vector Prime
Overview: A unique-looking spaceship transforms into an impressive and highly posable robot. Vector Prime is highly original in both modes, and even includes a very impressive mini-con, which is beautiful in both modes.
Robot Mode: Vector Prime is well-proportioned, has enough articulation to assume any number of impressive poses, and dons a very detailed and expressive face that’s difficult to forget. My only regret with this mode is that the hand is too small to properly hold the sword. It dangles and falls out easily.
Vehicle Mode: This mode is simply stunning. The designers have completely reinvented the common Star-Trek inspired perceptions of a starship. This vehicle is sleek and elegant, yet very alien-looking. The solar sails on each side are an excellent sci-fi touch, and the mini-con station allows the mini-con shuttle to fire its weapons forward and launch on a moment’s notice. It’s clear that a tremendous amount of thought went into the design of this vehicle, which is why I find it regrettable that the vehicle is shrunk down to such a small size scale while Starscream (a single pilot fighter as opposed to a full starship) is 3x its size and possesses far less detail in both modes.
Transformation: Easy to do. Of particular interest is the fact that Prime can “hide” his sword in vehicle mode. An impressive solution to having it magically appear when he transforms.
To Conclude: This is a very high quality Transformer, and definitely worth purchasing. Some have argued that the Japanese version, which has a faded gray exterior instead of a pure white one, looks more like a worn, metallic interstellar battleship, but I find nothing unappealing about the colors of the American version.
B+
Overview: A unique-looking spaceship transforms into an impressive and highly posable robot. Vector Prime is highly original in both modes, and even includes a very impressive mini-con, which is beautiful in both modes.
Robot Mode: Vector Prime is well-proportioned, has enough articulation to assume any number of impressive poses, and dons a very detailed and expressive face that’s difficult to forget. My only regret with this mode is that the hand is too small to properly hold the sword. It dangles and falls out easily.
Vehicle Mode: This mode is simply stunning. The designers have completely reinvented the common Star-Trek inspired perceptions of a starship. This vehicle is sleek and elegant, yet very alien-looking. The solar sails on each side are an excellent sci-fi touch, and the mini-con station allows the mini-con shuttle to fire its weapons forward and launch on a moment’s notice. It’s clear that a tremendous amount of thought went into the design of this vehicle, which is why I find it regrettable that the vehicle is shrunk down to such a small size scale while Starscream (a single pilot fighter as opposed to a full starship) is 3x its size and possesses far less detail in both modes.
Transformation: Easy to do. Of particular interest is the fact that Prime can “hide” his sword in vehicle mode. An impressive solution to having it magically appear when he transforms.
To Conclude: This is a very high quality Transformer, and definitely worth purchasing. Some have argued that the Japanese version, which has a faded gray exterior instead of a pure white one, looks more like a worn, metallic interstellar battleship, but I find nothing unappealing about the colors of the American version.
B+
