Another Galaxy Force character this week, he is none other than Vector Prime.
Alternate Space craft mode:
Vector prime is one of the few ancient figures created by Primus to combat the evil Unicron in the early days of Cybertron. As the guardian of time and space, he possessed the power to manipulate time and space. This is the reason why you will see lots of gear like details (representing gears in clock = space and time) throughout the length og the space craft.
In his alternator mode, he is represented as a Cybertronian Space Craft that has strong resemblance with Sith Infiltrator from Star Wars Episode One. His main body is in grey with parts/smaller details in dark brown, black, cyan, red and gold.
The space craft features a very long tapered nosecone, a short body and a set of solar panels wings at the side. The entire length at the side of the nosecone is covered with molded gear details.
Front and Back View:
Its not difficult to figure out how Vector Prime transforms as you can spot his robot parts exposed. Notice the hands at the side in the back view as well as the folded lower limbs below the space craft. You can also find the Force ignition slot on top of the ship.
Side View:
From the side, you can that Vector Prime actually have wheels for him the roll on the ground. Also you may notice that there seems a lack of firepower on him. Just 2 small turrets at the bottom.
Details:
A closer look at the front of the nosecone, you can see not only are there lots of molded gear details (some painted gold, some not painted) but also a slot to insert the missile right at the tip of the nose.
Look further down the cockpit, you can spot a landing bay which is specifically made for his mini-con Safeguard. There is a peg where you can secure Safeguard to the landing bay. However, unlike figures in Armada, the attachment of Safeguard to Vector Prime does not cause any gimmicks to activate.
The side wings are made of transparent cyan tinted plastic to look like some sort of solar panels enclosed by a brown border.
Safeguard looking to add firepower to Vector Prime.
Mini-con: Safeguard
This is Safeguard in his space shutter mode.
This is Safeguard in Robot mode.
Force Gimmick:
Vector Prime's Force Ignition key is unique. It looks like a large gear with all the planet symbols in the middle which could mean his ability to manipulate space and time on all these planets.
There is no physical change when the Force Ignition gimmick is activated. I suppose there are sound instead and since I did not try this, I am not aware of what sound it generates.
Summary:
Vector Prime color scheme may looks dull but he certainly is one of the best decorated figures in the Galaxy Force series. The details and paint apps are especially well placed to recreate the ancient kind of look on the old warrior in his space craft mode.
In the view on play value, he is certainty going to take a big hit since there are very few moving parts other than his side wings. His lack of physical change upon ignition is also a letdown. Thankfully he comes with a mini-con which at least improve things a little.
Next week, Vector Prime in his Robot mode:
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