diode: Yet another Prime? Let's see when more details are available.

diode: I absolutely love those Dinobots from Gigapower! I wish I could afford them all.

diode: Me too. Until recently, I hadn't placed all my figures together in a proper display and when I did -with my collection consisting primarily of MPs- I was shocked by the space they consume. I was even more shocked when I calculated the amount of money spent :D

diode: DS did excellent job with its Seekers. Based on the images so far, we're expecting a great outcome.

diode: Magnificent figure! The metallic paint in combination with the excellent mold create an eye-catching result.
It inherits all the good stuff from MS-01 plus the more shinny look. Nice proportions and nice details (I like the clear yellow plastic parts in the waist particularly). I also like how the axe is placed around his hand.

Although it is generally very well made, it does not have the heavy and robust feeling of TE-01. The joints are good but some of them are way too tight. You need to be cautious when moving his arms as they may scratch the back.

The transformation is easier than MP-44 or TE-01 and more intuitive. It is the first time a managed to transform a masterpiece figure based on the instructions, without watching a transformation video. The truck mode is very beautiful and realistic.

Overall, it is an imposing, well-made figure with nice engineering and a strong candidate for a masterpiece G1 Optimus Prime for every collection.

diode: Looks awesome! I like the combination of colors and all the modes! I guess the high price is proportional to the engineering and aesthetics of the figure.

diode: So nice-looking Inferno! I like the mold, the color and the sculpturing very much!
Sometimes, I wish I had turned into the Legends scale :)

diode: It is an excellent figure in every aspect: design, engineering, cartoon accuracy, quality of construction, quality of materials, articulation, precision, finish and look in all three modes. Without any doubt, the best Astrotrain out there so far.

It is so heavy and robust and you can't actually spot any visible flaws. A true masterpiece.
All three modes are fantastic thanks for the exceptional design, the details, the sculpturing, the combination of colors and the quality of paint. There are no parts or areas that seem neglected compared to others.
The included rails further boost the displaying possibilities since they enrich the look of the train mode and they serve as a stand that makes the shuttle look even more impressive.

The transformation is a bit tricky and the manual does not help much. I had to seek for transformation videos to overcome certain issues and to be sure I'm doing everything right. While transforming it to space shuttle, I had a hard time clipping the upper part of the rear end correctly: it required both pressure and technique. While transforming it to train, I found it hard to align the front end with the rear end and bring them to an appropriate distance in order to clip with each other safely. The hard ratchet joints in the legs made calibration difficult and there was no hint on which was the appropriate position of the legs in order to permit the two parts clip. In addition, you have to be a bit cautious throughout the transformation in order to avoid scratches in the paint.

Being the most expensive figure I had ever bought, I was worrying whether it deserves the money. Well, yes and no. It's worth some extra money compared to a simple masterpiece but maybe not so much. However, in every product of high quality there are elements you cannot see like the efficiency of the quality control, the R&D effort, the cost of precision in the production process and the need for the company to be profitable by selling fewer products than others. But again, I think a price at around 200 euros would be more reasonable.

diode: I was very much impressed with CE-06 Optimus Prime. It looks and feels premium and well-made. It has nice materials and many metal parts and it feels solid. It has nice friction joints carefully adjusted to be as tight as they should be. The paint application is perfect and there are many nice details allover the body.

The highlight of the figure are the three LEDs: in the eyes, the matrix and the gun. The lights have two modes. In the first mode they emit light constantly while in the second mode the eyes become darker, the matrix flashes in a very nice periodic way (resembling the pulse of the heart) and the tip of the gun flashes quickly, as if it is shooting. Awesome gimmicks!!!

Transformation requires several steps but it is not frustrating at all. In vehicle mode, I'd like more clearance from the ground as it feels that certain parts might touch the ground. In addition, two pins responsible for aligning the front part and the rear part of the truck tend not to stay in place. It can be a bit frustrating.

Overall, it is definitely a serious improvement over MPM-12 (and slightly oversized). It is not in scale with CE-01 Bumblebee of the same company nor with Megatank Monocrat. It is too small for both of them.
It is as good as it gets for the money and a very impressive piece.

diode: Another MPU Conehead already?!
Ah, don't put me into temptation again :P
I might hit that one as I recently got Thrust and I'm very satisfied.
I wish it were comparable in height with DS Seekers though... Not a deal-breaker for me but it's an issue.
I also wish the wings could somehow rotate a little bit around the rear turbines so that they didn't look so wide in robot mode.