Transformers Cybertron Supreme Class Cybertron Primus Figure
by Hasbro
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Toys and Games Reviews of Transformers Cybertron Supreme Class Cybertron Primus Figure
Customer Review: A great collectors toy.
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first saw the advertisment for the Primus action figure, I absolutely had to get it. For one thing, a toy for Primus has never (ever!) been released, since Transformers first started in the 80s. I've waited over two decades for this toy to be released. The almighty creator of Transformers, how could I pass him up?!
Primus stands relatively tall, about nearly 12 inches in height. It's probably the the largest Transformer I own (and probably the largest, that you'll ever own). Taking the figure out of the box prooved quite a challenge. There were so many wire strings, here and there, that it took me about 20 minutes of effort to finally remove the figure. But, I should note, that since I am a toy collector, keeping the box intact (and near mint) is one of my main goals, during the "figure removal process".
Lo, and behold, there was Primus in all his glory. I examined the toy's robot mode carefully. I immidiately noticed that the toy was very hard to pose. Instead of the joints bending in a smooth fluid motion, the joints instead, were clicked into place. Confused? Ok, think about a rusty door hinge, that struggles to move when you push on it. However, Primus had no problems standing on its own.
I was also disappointed to see that only the shoulder cannons were capable of actually firing plastic missiles. Other missile ports that were located on the arms, and lower legs (cluster missiles), were only there for display.
On a plus side, Transformation did proove to be easy (once the instructions were consulted). The weird-looking "omega lock" device is required to transform the figure, back and forth. Once the omega lock is inserted, and moved in the required direction, lights and sounds in the toy are activated, during the transformation.
I would say that this toy's value as a collectors item, greatly outweighs any flaws that it may have. It is capable of standing on its on in robot mode. Also, the "planet mode" also has four small pegs, on which you can stand the figure up for display.
Customer Review: surprsingly sturdy...
Summary: 4 Stars
As a figure that came after Unicron, the most noticeable thing about Primus is his alt-mode looks much more like a planet. He isn't quite as imposing (nor as posable) a figure as Unicron but Primus is a fairly nifty figure in his own right. He is also quite fun to transform thanks to his Omega Lock gimmick although the down side is you'll have some trouble transforming him if you should lose the Omega Lock. Other than the Omega Lock transformations, Primus' gimmicks include firing chest missiles, cyberkey activated pop-out arm cannons, and blinking light up eyes and sound as you execute the final part of the transformation. Unfortunately, the light up eyes is ruined by bad execution as it only lights up during that final part of transformation (no other way to activate the light) and the view is easily blocked by your hand as you're using it to raise the Omega Lock in place. Primus is rather short for a Supreme-class figure however he makes it up with very nice molded detailing. A very nice figure for both playing or display.Customer Review: The favorite toy of my 3-, 6-, and 8-year-olds
Summary: 5 Stars
My 6yo son picked this out himself and since it arrived a month ago, it has been a favorite of him and his two brothers, ages 3 and 8 (and any friends that come to visit). I had to follow the directions carefully to transform it the first time, but since then the 6- and 8-yo have remembered how with no difficulty. A few steps take some muscle, so we occasionally have to help them, but it hasn't hindered their enjoyment at all.
It has been dropped and even thrown, with no ill effects (so far!). It feels very sturdy and the transformation is pretty smooth -- you don't feel like you're going to break anything. There are a few small pieces that I thought would get lost, but they haven't so far (there are places to store them on the Transformer, so that helps).
I should add that we haven't even bothered to put in the batteries which would supposedly enable extra lights and sounds, so this toy is probably even awesomer than we know!
Customer Review: A Solid Bionicle 8, or 9 maybe.
Summary: 4 Stars
Cybertron Primus, interesting piece of work for sure. The quality is there, a lot of little twists and tangles, and on first opening, for an 11 year old, one of the finest toys imaginable. Still, after a couple of years of Bionicles, perhaps not the lasting value of some previous, I noticed after about three days, this was on the floor, left alone in favour of more cerebral or classic toys, and at two weeks, it is now an afterthought, replaced by Calvin and Hobbes and Wizardology. At 50 dollars a pop, I think a bit overpriced bang of buck wise, perhaps my boy is growing out of them, but I think this is overpriced for the value received, and a bit underconcepted, ergo the designers can and should do a lot better for the kids, and they should, before the boredom factor completely overtakes the product. Meanwhile, the Amazon service and shipping was faultless, these guys are really amazing.Customer Review: First Transformer I Ever Wanted
Summary: 5 Stars
This review is my 100th review special. Like the title says, this was the 1st figure I wanted as a kid. I was confused on who was good and bad. I though the Decepticons were good. He was advertised along with Galvatron (repaint of Megatron) and Metroplex. This toy comes with a Cybertron Planet Key (the Cybertron Key with a blue Autobot symbol), the Omega Lock which actually holds 4 other Planet Keys, and if your lucky you can get it with a Unicron head. I got the basic version. When the Omega Lock is plugged into one of the slots, it lights up. This was the crown jewel of my 1st 10 Transformers. FAB Prime from the movie was my first but not best in comparison to this guy. I got him for $60. I was originally planning to get him when he first came out, but I declined. I recomend getting it for ANY Transformers fan.