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POWERLINX OPTIMUS PRIME

w/ Corona Sparkplug

Allegiance: Autobots
Toyline: Armada
Subline: Powerlinx Superbase
Year: 2003

Remarks: Seeing as this robot is a repaint of Armada Optimus Prime, who already got a full review, I'll only give some short remarks about the differences here. Powerlinx Prime doesn't have the classic Optimus colours, he is very dark with greys, dark blues, and some dark red. I really like the look, though, and it gives him an edgier look. Apart from that there is really no difference to the first Armada Prime. Powerlinx Prime looks cooler in combination with Powerlinx Jetfire than Armada Prime does, but those two were made to go together colour-wise, so it's no surprise. Powerlinx Prime comes with a golden Minicon, Corona Sparkplug. This version of Sparkplug shows a lot more detail than his predecessor, so he's the better of the two. Bottom line, Powerlinx Prime is every bit as good as Armada Prime and his cooler colour scheme makes him one notch better. I don't necessarily recommend getting him if you already have Armada Prime, but if it's a choice between the two, get the Powerlinx version!

Rating: A-