Well my Faith Leader arrived yesterday so I thought I would post a quick review along with a bunch of pics.
PROS
-Everything is there--all the trim, all the paint apps, the hydraulics, the leg vents, the rear suspension, the face scuplt--basically a perfect rendition of MP Prime (minus the LED behind the Matrix, the Autobot Insignia and the front suspension)
-Making MP Prime smaller while maintaining all the detail makes him even more interesting and exciting
-Rich, deep colors
-Very good mold quality--no sprue marks, tight parting lines, even surface finish
-Joints are good (8/10, IMHO)
-Very nice packaging and out of box experience
-Great accessories (with one exception, kinda)
CONS
-Wish it was an official product, lower price
-Just a bit loose feeling...nothing major, and probably less likely to put stress on joints when Transforming
-Megatron head? Why? (okay, customizers rejoice!)
Conclusion:
An absolute joy! I can't keep my eyes off it. Love the size, love the proportions, love it, love it, love it.
A bit pricey, so I think only very-Prime-dedicated collectors will buy it, but those that do will feel very rewarded.
As per the little communicator arms in the screens, is a Grimlock and/or Skylynx in the works?
Pictures follow:
Is this a full scale MP Prime or a Faith Leader?
Not shown: Energy Axe, Box, Mini-Megatron
Size comparison. The colors are not perfect, but they are very pleasing to the eye (and appear closer to genuine Prime colors in person)
Original G1 Prime, Faith Leader, and Henkei Prime size comparo
Who's the guilty one of being Unlicensed?
Hey, the colors could be worse...
Hmm, let's try this on for size...
MP-04, Faith Leader with G3 Trailer, THS-02 Convoy
Orion Pax head on Faith Leader next to E-Hobby Orion Pax
A Megatron head? WTF?
A Mini Skylynx in the future? That would be cool...
If Mini MP Prime is called "Faith Leader", will Mini Grimmy be "Demon Swamp drinker?"
That's all folks. Enjoy.
