Transformers Pre Rub Optimus Prime (Convoy) Finally!

Don't know if i should be ashamed to mention this…being a Transformers fan from the 80s, i've never owned a G1 Optimus Prime until 5 years go where i bought the 25th Anniversary G1 Optimus Prime…then i acquired the Grey and Red Bape Optimus Prime...these were the only G1 Convoys…i have never owned a vintage G1 Prime until now….

This piece, a used complete Pre Rub G1 Optimus Prime was acquired at the same time as the Decepticon Jets…In my view probably the best version of Optimus Prime for a G1 fan.

The box wasn't the best in condition, a fair bit of wear but good enough for me, good enough for a first time vintage prime owner like me….

Styrofoam is in good condition, almost pristine...

Here's the truck mode...

Robot mode…Best representation of the G1 artwork…bloated fists and weapons…Most important of all, the rifle matches the artwork, 1980s cartoon…later versions were released with a different, slimmer rifle. Diecast, rubber wheels and all…how could i missed this for all these years?!!

Yeah, bloated fists...

Another thing which stands out from other later versions…Roller comes in grey color which is similar to what shown on the instructions sheet…Also, a good representation…later Rollers come in blue color as shown on the first picture, the 25th Anniversary version...

Next thing about the trailer, the colored sides are actually metal plates, with the colors and designs printed on…Later versions come with stickers….This will not make a significant difference to most collectors whether the patterns are stickers or metal plates but to me, it is important as this shows that this version is the closest to the Diaclone Convoy, the first use of mold and design for Optimus Prime.

The metal plates serves a purpose for the little diaclone drivers where the magnets on their feet can keep the drivers stable by adhering to the metal plates...

IN all, i'm very happy with this version of Optimus Prime, not only being my first vintage prime but as the best version of Optimus Prime…Again, similar to my Decepticon Jets, this is also an opportunity acquisition…and i was not the one who found this opportunity, a friend led me to this and i can never thank him enough...

Bathing Ape G1 Optimus Prime Red Camo

Bathing Ape (BAPE) G1 Optimus Prime Red Camo.

Bathing Ape does it again! This time reissue G1 Optimus Prime in Red Camo.

Til date they have issued 3 camo versions: Green, Grey (Here!) and Red. I believe looking at the money it is bringing in, there will be a few more colors to come.

Mold, technical details has no change absolutely at all. Pure recolor. Zero effort.

The front of the box, other than the color is red now, nothing surprising.

Top of the box.

Closeup of the artwork, Red Optimus Prime.

Side of the box.

Back of the box.

Bottom of the box.

Bio card (front)

Bio card (back)

It's S$149....Yen has fallen yet the price has increased from S$139.90?

 Instruction sheet.

Maroon colored Roller

Standard G1 Optimus Prime accessories pack, note the maroon fists.

Front of the cab.

Maroon Head.

BAPE logo on the shoulder.

Look Mum! Maroon legs!!

Internals of the trailer.

Artwork on the internal of the trailer.

Internals are mainly red and maroon.

 Close up on the face. Paint job for the eyes not well executed. abit sloppy as you can see the yellow paint going out of the optics.

Smoked chrome on the grills as per the grey Camo Prime.

Serial number of some sorts.

Just another color variant of the G1 Prime mold.

But just by playing for awhile, i can feel that this piece is not as "minty" as the rest, probably mold degradation...missed out on the green version as it was in a very limited quantity and didn't really wanted to splurge on the green truck. The grey and red has at least 100 pieces so more easily acquired.

But for the next few color variants, i would expect a poorer quality....unless they change to a new mold. doubt they will do that.