[BRIEF INTRODUCTION]
Hey guys im new to the site. Names Cdog been collecting since December 1984 when I got my first Marvel Comics Transformers #1. Continued on with EVERY issue of Marvel, Dreamwave AND IDW
[THE REVIEW]
I have recently acquired the Comicave Studios 15.3", 50% diecast, 70 points articulation, LED equipped, Age of Extinction Optimus Prime posable figure! This thing is a BEHEMOTH! it's incredible! Here is a quick breakdown on his features/articulation. 1st, His chest armor panels can articulate inwards on a double hinge so his butterfly shoulder joints can pull out, & bring his arms across his chest, for 2 handed sword poses, and more! His hands are fully articulated his thumb will swivel at the base where it is ball jointed as well, hinged at the sane base & middle. Fingers each are ball joints and spread small degree as well as close straight. at the base with 3 hinged joints on each finger and his wrists are on a extending balljoint ballpeg for good range AND so you can hide ugly seams. REALLY well done. He has around 30 to 40° lateral movement on his neck Plus it's on a balljoint and hinge at top of neck + swivel and the lower neck itself will rock front to back, & side to side allowing for all those great looking up and looking down poses, + with tilt. Friction hinged outer arm swing up past 90° and his shoulder pads are on a double hinge and then a swivel above that to get out of the way for any pose necessary. His diaphragm and waist joint are limited but his rock front to back is grand where with his neck joint he can strait down to the ground. His upper hips are on a tight friction swivels on a swivel cup for thigh rotation at the top of his hip. Outer hip swing is limited to 45-50°but works well. Hips also pull down Shfiguarts style to add more range front to back allowing approximately 70° forward swing easy, & its possible to get it closer to 90° at your own risk. Optimus' knees are on double hinged ratcheted joints and feel string and secure allowing 150° range!! Well over the usual 90° bend back. His feet have a toe hinge joint, will rock front to back at a decent angle and give a slight ankle tilt as well. He is COMPLETELY authentic & accurate to the source material. Detailed like crazy
He also has a compartment in his head, which is designed to just slide right off easy peas then 2 button cell batterys are placed in there for pin point LED eyes. Also has a magnet on his face for faceplate or mouthed looks. He looks good with either
He carry's a selection of pegs with holes, or pegs with slots so he can store his weapons on his back. He has his fully diecast shield. Which pegs in on wither forearm. And using one of those peg assemblies you can attach to his back. He also carry's his hard plastic, & VERY detailed knights sword. He can slot that on to his back straight up and down OR even at an angle if he wants by itself or on the shield & store both on his back. His joints are tight and he has a very sturdy feel and balance is good for posing.
I also have a YouTube review up on my channel Cdog Cdog I'll put a link in the review transformers section as well.
