Hasbro RTS G2 Prime (Part 2: Transformation)

....Previously

// Truck Mode:

This week, we are going to take a look at the transformation of the G2 Prime; from Truck to Robot mode. On the card itself, it says level 3 transformation so we can expect at least close to 10 steps on this.

The transformation is not as direct as the old G2 laser Prime. Hasbro has done it again for this mold. Small but with a certain level of complexity for the fans who crave for new transformation steps then the old style transformation.

// Transformation:

// Step 1:

1st step is to fold down both the side doors

// Step 2:

2nd step is to fold up the oil tank to form the jet pack of G2 Prime.

// Step 3:

3rd step is to split the the rear of the truck to form the legs. In between the legs is the hidden secret item that I was referring to in Part 1. The fifth wheel coupling as can see is part of the hidden item: the 'untransformed' sword.

// Hidden item: the "un-transformed" Sword:

A closer look at how its hidden. If you have the old G2 Laser Prime, you will know that the sword is hidden and kept similarly. The only difference is that Hasbro had design the sword as part of the truck in fifth coupling rather than a stand alone piece.

// Step 5:

5th step is to detach the sword from the limbs. Once detached, we can transform it into the sword. Top: before transform; Bottom: after transform.

// Step 6:

6th step onwards are all about transforming the lower limbs of G2 Prime. For this step, the black flaps covering the wheels are folded backwards. This is to allow the wheel to be kept behind the legs later..

// Step 7:

7th step is to rotate the wheel upwards so that the wheels are aligned to the opening behind the legs. Once aligned, the wheels are pushed and kept into the openings.

// Step 8:

8th step is to form the feet. This is done simply by folding the blue feet down was well as the black support flap behind the feet. The back flap gives G2 Prime a more stable base so he can be posed differently without falling.

// Step 9:

9th step onwards are all about transforming the upper limbs of G2 Prime. For this step, the engine compartment is split to form the shoulders.

// Step 10:

10th step onwards is to form the head of G2 Prime which is hidden below the RTS Autobot logo.

// Step 11:

11th step is to fold the 2 ugly opaque orange flap into the body. This is to allow the chest area to be inserted later. From the look of where the flap goes, there seems to be no reason or this opaque flap. What is Hasbro thinking???

// Step 12:

12th step is to push the chest area down to meet the abdominal section.

// Step 13:

13th step which is also the last step is to fold the suppose cab door to back of the forearm.

// Transform Completed

Coming next in Robot mode...Stay tune!