United Laser Optimus Prime Retool?
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 10:37PM CDT
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Thanks to Powered Convoy of The Allspark we know that Takara's United G2 Laser Optimus Prime features a slight retool. As those of you who own Hasbro's Reveal the Shield version know there is a translucent peg over his right hand shoulder that hinders movement and articulation. Many collectors solved this problem by simply snipping it off. It appears the United version has solved this problem by making the peg shorter and wider. Check out his mirrored image below.
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Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202371)
Posted by It Is Him on March 29th, 2011 @ 10:39pm CDT
Posted by It Is Him on March 29th, 2011 @ 10:39pm CDT
OK. That's a serious win for the United line.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202375)
Posted by PrymeStriker on March 29th, 2011 @ 10:46pm CDT
Posted by PrymeStriker on March 29th, 2011 @ 10:46pm CDT
um whoopie?
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202383)
Posted by Rated X on March 29th, 2011 @ 10:58pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on March 29th, 2011 @ 10:58pm CDT
I didnt even notice that peg on my RTS G2 Prime until I read this article. Its good that the problem has been fixed. But the coolest poses to place the arms in were never really affected by the peg in the first place.
And yes I called him "G2 Prime" instead of "Laser Prime" because he carries a sword, not a laser.
And yes I called him "G2 Prime" instead of "Laser Prime" because he carries a sword, not a laser.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202387)
Posted by It Is Him on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:07pm CDT
This is very true.
Posted by It Is Him on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:07pm CDT
Rated X wrote:And yes I called him "G2 Prime" instead of "Laser Prime" because he carries a sword, not a laser.
This is very true.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202389)
Posted by griftimus prime on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:07pm CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:07pm CDT
my rts version is rocking the house just fine thanks
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202393)
Posted by Nujevad on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:17pm CDT
So what do you call Energon Wing Saber, who doesn't carry a sword neither?
Posted by Nujevad on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:17pm CDT
Rated X wrote:And yes I called him "G2 Prime" instead of "Laser Prime" because he carries a sword, not a laser.
So what do you call Energon Wing Saber, who doesn't carry a sword neither?
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202396)
Posted by Anonymous on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:31pm CDT
Posted by Anonymous on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:31pm CDT
"um whoopie?" Part II: Spawn of the Underwhelmed
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202404)
Posted by Colinus Maximus on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:54pm CDT
Posted by Colinus Maximus on March 29th, 2011 @ 11:54pm CDT
The RTS version is out? The only RTS figures I've seen are Tracks, Jazz, Mindset, and Fallback. With Jazz and Tracks only at Walgreens and Mindset and Fallback at Walgreens and K-Mart! 
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202408)
Posted by El Duque on March 30th, 2011 @ 12:00am CDT
I was under the crazy assumption that improving figures was a good thing.
Posted by El Duque on March 30th, 2011 @ 12:00am CDT
Gyrotron wrote:um whoopie?
Skyfire-5 wrote:"um whoopie?" Part II: Spawn of the Underwhelmed
I was under the crazy assumption that improving figures was a good thing.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202435)
Posted by Hal7300 on March 30th, 2011 @ 3:00am CDT
Me too.
We should all settle for mediocrity instead?
Posted by Hal7300 on March 30th, 2011 @ 3:00am CDT
El Duque wrote:Gyrotron wrote:um whoopie?Skyfire-5 wrote:"um whoopie?" Part II: Spawn of the Underwhelmed
I was under the crazy assumption that improving figures was a good thing.
Me too.
We should all settle for mediocrity instead?
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202446)
Posted by JokerFC on March 30th, 2011 @ 4:09am CDT
sure is.Im not buying this Prime(one of the few I havent)and I wont buy the NP repaint unless its special.I already have the SDCC voyager repaint so no point going there again.now if it was Motormaster I might bite.
Posted by JokerFC on March 30th, 2011 @ 4:09am CDT
It Is Him wrote:OK. That's a serious win for the United line.
sure is.Im not buying this Prime(one of the few I havent)and I wont buy the NP repaint unless its special.I already have the SDCC voyager repaint so no point going there again.now if it was Motormaster I might bite.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202460)
Posted by Astronopolis on March 30th, 2011 @ 6:14am CDT
i think its a Laser Sword or some nonsense, but yes, i see no problem with your logic
Go United! Now stop making your toys looks so weird and maybe ill buy more than Megs and Bee (Goldbug)
Posted by Astronopolis on March 30th, 2011 @ 6:14am CDT
Rated X wrote:
And yes I called him "G2 Prime" instead of "Laser Prime" because he carries a sword, not a laser.
i think its a Laser Sword or some nonsense, but yes, i see no problem with your logic
Go United! Now stop making your toys looks so weird and maybe ill buy more than Megs and Bee (Goldbug)
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202465)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on March 30th, 2011 @ 6:31am CDT
Yes along with Perceptor, Wreck-Gar, and the movie repaint of classics Bumblebee. Your best bet for finding them is Target. That's where they have been showing up the most.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on March 30th, 2011 @ 6:31am CDT
Colinus Maximus wrote:The RTS version is out? The only RTS figures I've seen are Tracks, Jazz, Mindset, and Fallback. With Jazz and Tracks only at Walgreens and Mindset and Fallback at Walgreens and K-Mart!
Yes along with Perceptor, Wreck-Gar, and the movie repaint of classics Bumblebee. Your best bet for finding them is Target. That's where they have been showing up the most.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202468)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on March 30th, 2011 @ 6:45am CDT
Well Gundam, a lot of you in the mid-west and I'm sure on the east coast have got all of the newest TF's but in parts of the OC that wave has not reached that far yet. I've scoured at least a half dozen Targets in my area alone not to mention Walmarts and Rite-Aids and still nothin'....'nuff said!
Posted by Nemesis Destron on March 30th, 2011 @ 6:45am CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:Colinus Maximus wrote:The RTS version is out? The only RTS figures I've seen are Tracks, Jazz, Mindset, and Fallback. With Jazz and Tracks only at Walgreens and Mindset and Fallback at Walgreens and K-Mart!
Yes along with Perceptor, Wreck-Gar, and the movie repaint of classics Bumblebee. Your best bet for finding them is Target. That's where they have been showing up the most.
Well Gundam, a lot of you in the mid-west and I'm sure on the east coast have got all of the newest TF's but in parts of the OC that wave has not reached that far yet. I've scoured at least a half dozen Targets in my area alone not to mention Walmarts and Rite-Aids and still nothin'....'nuff said!
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202473)
Posted by Burn on March 30th, 2011 @ 7:07am CDT
Both of these posts are pointless and unnecessary. Don't find a reason for this thread? Then just avoid it.
There's many other people who may find this information handy.
Posted by Burn on March 30th, 2011 @ 7:07am CDT
Gyrotron wrote:um whoopie?
Skyfire-5 wrote:"um whoopie?" Part II: Spawn of the Underwhelmed
Both of these posts are pointless and unnecessary. Don't find a reason for this thread? Then just avoid it.
There's many other people who may find this information handy.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202475)
Posted by DevastaTTor on March 30th, 2011 @ 7:19am CDT
Too funny E.D. That sound you hear is me laughing all the way over here in China.
Posted by DevastaTTor on March 30th, 2011 @ 7:19am CDT
El Duque wrote:Gyrotron wrote:um whoopie?Skyfire-5 wrote:"um whoopie?" Part II: Spawn of the Underwhelmed
I was under the crazy assumption that improving figures was a good thing.
Too funny E.D. That sound you hear is me laughing all the way over here in China.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202500)
Posted by Rated X on March 30th, 2011 @ 9:16am CDT
Well the name "Wing Saber" might be making reference that his wings cut through the air like blades, thus giving meaning to his name. Energon Wing Saber transforms into a flying wing in vechicle mode.
This argument could also be made for the name "Air Razor" in reference to her falcon modes sharp claws which is a trait common on all birds of prey.
But I just cant seem to find "Laser Primes" laser or any similaraties that justify the name.
Posted by Rated X on March 30th, 2011 @ 9:16am CDT
Nujevad wrote:Rated X wrote:And yes I called him "G2 Prime" instead of "Laser Prime" because he carries a sword, not a laser.
So what do you call Energon Wing Saber, who doesn't carry a sword neither?
Well the name "Wing Saber" might be making reference that his wings cut through the air like blades, thus giving meaning to his name. Energon Wing Saber transforms into a flying wing in vechicle mode.
This argument could also be made for the name "Air Razor" in reference to her falcon modes sharp claws which is a trait common on all birds of prey.
But I just cant seem to find "Laser Primes" laser or any similaraties that justify the name.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202509)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 30th, 2011 @ 9:42am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on March 30th, 2011 @ 9:42am CDT
Wasn't he called Wing Dagger before he got upgraded?
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202525)
Posted by Colinus Maximus on March 30th, 2011 @ 10:22am CDT
Southern Wisconsin is in the mid-west, and I've looked in every Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Toys R Us and Target between Madison and Milwaukee, south to Racine and Janesville...nada!
What's really sad is still finding leader class Animated figures at full retail price in some of the K-Marts.
Posted by Colinus Maximus on March 30th, 2011 @ 10:22am CDT
Nemesis Destron wrote:LOST Cybertronian wrote:Colinus Maximus wrote:The RTS version is out? The only RTS figures I've seen are Tracks, Jazz, Mindset, and Fallback. With Jazz and Tracks only at Walgreens and Mindset and Fallback at Walgreens and K-Mart!
Yes along with Perceptor, Wreck-Gar, and the movie repaint of classics Bumblebee. Your best bet for finding them is Target. That's where they have been showing up the most.
Well Gundam, a lot of you in the mid-west and I'm sure on the east coast have got all of the newest TF's but in parts of the OC that wave has not reached that far yet. I've scoured at least a half dozen Targets in my area alone not to mention Walmarts and Rite-Aids and still nothin'....'nuff said!
Southern Wisconsin is in the mid-west, and I've looked in every Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Toys R Us and Target between Madison and Milwaukee, south to Racine and Janesville...nada!
What's really sad is still finding leader class Animated figures at full retail price in some of the K-Marts.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202594)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2011 @ 1:26pm CDT
The "Laser" has more to do with the lighting features of the original G2 toy, which debuted with the "Laser Rod" subgroup. Laser Rods had sword weapons, that could be illuminated with a LED plugged into the fist. See the connection now? True, the RtS toy doesn't have that, but should they make a new version of the Hero figure, which is the first new G2 Prime mold, then what?
And I've noticed the peg problem with mine from day one, but I'm not bothered at all. Still happy it's fixed, more reason for me to pick up the United version too.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2011 @ 1:26pm CDT
Rated X wrote:Nujevad wrote:Rated X wrote:And yes I called him "G2 Prime" instead of "Laser Prime" because he carries a sword, not a laser.
So what do you call Energon Wing Saber, who doesn't carry a sword neither?
Well the name "Wing Saber" might be making reference that his wings cut through the air like blades, thus giving meaning to his name. Energon Wing Saber transforms into a flying wing in vechicle mode.
This argument could also be made for the name "Air Razor" in reference to her falcon modes sharp claws which is a trait common on all birds of prey.
But I just cant seem to find "Laser Primes" laser or any similaraties that justify the name.
The "Laser" has more to do with the lighting features of the original G2 toy, which debuted with the "Laser Rod" subgroup. Laser Rods had sword weapons, that could be illuminated with a LED plugged into the fist. See the connection now? True, the RtS toy doesn't have that, but should they make a new version of the Hero figure, which is the first new G2 Prime mold, then what?
And I've noticed the peg problem with mine from day one, but I'm not bothered at all. Still happy it's fixed, more reason for me to pick up the United version too.
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202621)
Posted by AutobotTrainer on March 30th, 2011 @ 2:27pm CDT
Ditto in Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan...
Posted by AutobotTrainer on March 30th, 2011 @ 2:27pm CDT
Colinus Maximus wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:LOST Cybertronian wrote:Colinus Maximus wrote:The RTS version is out? The only RTS figures I've seen are Tracks, Jazz, Mindset, and Fallback. With Jazz and Tracks only at Walgreens and Mindset and Fallback at Walgreens and K-Mart!
Yes along with Perceptor, Wreck-Gar, and the movie repaint of classics Bumblebee. Your best bet for finding them is Target. That's where they have been showing up the most.
Well Gundam, a lot of you in the mid-west and I'm sure on the east coast have got all of the newest TF's but in parts of the OC that wave has not reached that far yet. I've scoured at least a half dozen Targets in my area alone not to mention Walmarts and Rite-Aids and still nothin'....'nuff said!
Southern Wisconsin is in the mid-west, and I've looked in every Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Toys R Us and Target between Madison and Milwaukee, south to Racine and Janesville...nada!
What's really sad is still finding leader class Animated figures at full retail price in some of the K-Marts.
Ditto in Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan...
Re: United Laser Optimus Prime Retool? (1202636)
Posted by DISCHARGE on March 30th, 2011 @ 2:54pm CDT
I posted in the sightings that I have found the RTS wave w/ G2 prime in Marion,IA
I also have found them in Geneseo,IL outside the Quad Cities(although Wreck-gar is gone (thanks to me.) )
Posted by DISCHARGE on March 30th, 2011 @ 2:54pm CDT
AutobotTrainer wrote:Colinus Maximus wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:LOST Cybertronian wrote:Colinus Maximus wrote:The RTS version is out? The only RTS figures I've seen are Tracks, Jazz, Mindset, and Fallback. With Jazz and Tracks only at Walgreens and Mindset and Fallback at Walgreens and K-Mart!
Yes along with Perceptor, Wreck-Gar, and the movie repaint of classics Bumblebee. Your best bet for finding them is Target. That's where they have been showing up the most.
Well Gundam, a lot of you in the mid-west and I'm sure on the east coast have got all of the newest TF's but in parts of the OC that wave has not reached that far yet. I've scoured at least a half dozen Targets in my area alone not to mention Walmarts and Rite-Aids and still nothin'....'nuff said!
Southern Wisconsin is in the mid-west, and I've looked in every Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Toys R Us and Target between Madison and Milwaukee, south to Racine and Janesville...nada!
What's really sad is still finding leader class Animated figures at full retail price in some of the K-Marts.
Ditto in Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan...
I posted in the sightings that I have found the RTS wave w/ G2 prime in Marion,IA
I also have found them in Geneseo,IL outside the Quad Cities(although Wreck-gar is gone (thanks to me.) )
