::TOYS.PILeUP: Hasbro RTS G2 Prime (Part 1: Truck Mode)

// G2 Prime in Package:

G2 Prime is release under "Reveal the shield" line. It is a remould of the old G2 Laser Prime in deluxe size rather than the usual voyager or leader class which we see most of the time for any other Optimus Prime.

// Truck Mode:

The Truck mode follows the old G2 Laser Prime which is the old 1999 Western Star 4964EX. It looks similar mold to the Movie Prime long nose truck which most people are familiar with. Something I notice is that there is no Autobot symbol on the side of the cab as seen on the back of the card. Cost saving measures?

The truck also follows the same color scheme as the G2 Prime with hood in black-red and a blue body. Hasbro has done a good job in adding the flame details at the front cab which looks more homage to Movie Prime than the Laser Prime which is not having these details.

The one thing about color is the orange opaque paint used for the side screen. It looks rather out of place. There must be some reason to this, we will look into this in robot mode.

There is a secret in this end of the truck. We will uncover this in robot mode.

// Reveal the Shield:

Press to reveal the shield, heat sensing pad?

// Size comparison:

Here I have 3 mold in comparison.
Left to right: G2 Laser Prime, RTS G2 Prime and Legends Laser Prime.

// Front:

Side by side, some significant difference between the 2 generations of G2 Laser Prime can be spotted. The old mold looks to be more squarish compared to the new mold which has some nice curvature. The old mold also have more details on the front cab compared to the new mold. This is quite a letdown; missing are the horns on the top cab, the gas chamber just below the side panels, details in cab internals and of cos the chromes.

// Back:

Hasbro seems to put in more effort in hiding the robot features for the new mold. The feet and the torso are well hidden compared to the old mold which has the feet protruding out which we will not find on the actual 1999 Western Star 4964EX. The smoke stacks for the new mold looks to be proportionate compared to the mold mold which looks to be cutoff for safety aspect.

// Side:

There is no significant difference at the side other than the colors. The only difference spotted will be the extra cover protection at the front of the set of rear wheels. I think it will look more complete if the cover will extend all the way to the last wheel. Now it looks rather incomplete.

// Truck with Trailer:

What is Optimus Prime without the trailer? Bring on G2 Laser Prime's trailer! I foresee there will be an upgrade kit in similar form as the protector for Rodimus from 3rd party. Awaiting for news....