I really REALLY like this Protoform Optimus Prime figure by Hasbro. It's articulation and thus posability are totally awesome. And the details are great. I've seen plenty of repaints, but my primary focus is increasing posability and accessories to achieve greater badassery. 1. M.S.G. Weapon Unit sets by Kotobukiya. They are cheap, but sturdy with great details. They are meant for 1/144 scale mechas. I have some more on the way. Prime here is getting two axes and some guns. 2. I took out the hand the unit came with and glued a magnet on. Then glued a polycap on another magnet. Now I can switch hands. These are 1/144 hands from Kotobukiya. Again, cheap but with sharp details. I had to sand the ball at the end to fit into the socket more smoothly. 3. I insist that the figures I get have good ankle articulation as I like wide stances. With my Dremel tool I sanded down the top inner side of the feet, but the ankle joint bacame loose. To remedy this I used a piece of folded black napkin to keep the joint tight. It's not perfect, but it works. (I do that to a lot of toys.) On Prime I sparingly used a grey Gundam line marker, and did some dry brushing. Since it is a work in progress there will be more painting and detailing.

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