Transformers Beast Wars TM-SP DX Convoy (Optimus Prime)

As you can see above, the Beast Wars TM-SP DX Convoy or Optimus Primal as it was called on the American Beast Wars.

I never really liked the Beast Wars series cartoons. It was one of the 1st fully 3D cartoon I have ever watched right after Reboot. The story was just your typical good vs evil scenario without human civilization. I just never liked the animal robot idea, until somewhere near the end where Primal saw the original Optimus and changed into a huge hulking robotic animal-like hybrid. Optimus Optimal. Which I will chronicle it later in the future.




The original Beast Wars Primal did not sport a full mouth piece. Instead, it has an opening in the mouth piece that shows the mouth. This DX edition uses the original G1 head design and mixes a little of the Primal's head design and also a little something special which I will be showing you in the pictures below. But first a little on the weapons, Primal doesn't use the energy axe like the original G1 does. Instead he uses curved swords that can be combined to form a dual bladed weapon. Some energy blasters hidden in the arms and back.




See the special head design I was talking about? I have no idea what possessed Primal to have cause this. I missed out most of the Beast Wars Cartoon. But I like it, it looks cool and that skull-headed morning star looks menacing.





Robot Gorilla mode is really fugly. I really hate the mouth area, but to be fair the DX has one of the better looking ape face compared to the other Primal Gorilla modes. The ears stick out like a sore thumb. I would display this as robot mode and never revert it to his gorilla mode.

Now for pricing and availability. I had the rare chance of flying to Japan and bought this back from Akihabara. Cost me about 3700+ yen for the toy. It is available here in Singapore although pricing here will be more expensive. As usual ask me for availability, I might be able to find one for you. Until next time.