Zeta EX09 Ford, is now up for pre-order!

Zeta EX09 Ford

Zeta EX09 Ford is now up for pre-order! Follow the links and reserve yours today. Thanks for your continued support of The Chosen Prime!

DNA Design DK-04 and DK-04M kits are now in-stock!

DNA Design DK-04 and DK-04M kits

The DNA Design DK-04 and DK-04M kits are now stocked! Orders are being processed. Get yours by using the links. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!

DNA Design DK-02 Fortress Maximus Upgrade Kit is now in-stock!

DNA Design DK-02 Fortress Maximus Upgrade Kit

Just arrived today - DNA Design DK-02 Fortress Maximus Upgrade Kit. Check out the links and order yours. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!

DNA Design DK-02 Upgrade Kit for Fortress Maximus and DK-02M Upgrade Kit for Metroplex are now in-stock!

DNA Design DK-02 Upgrade Kit for Fortress Maximus and DK-02M Upgrade Kit for Metroplex

We just got our stock in for DNA Design DK-02 Upgrade Kit for Fortress Maximus and DK-02M Upgrade Kit for Metroplex. Pre-orders are currently being processed. Just follow the links below to order yours. Thank you for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Prof. Heisenberg Solution Sets are now in-stock!

Prof. Heisenberg Solution Sets: Master Cannon and Master Cleaver

We just received our stock for Professor Heisenberg Solution sets. We have both SS-01 Master Cannon and Master Cleaver, and SS-02 Master Cannon. Pre-orders are currently being processed. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!

Perfect Effect PC-14 The Titans Cannon is now in-stock!

Perfect Effect PC-14  The Titans Cannon

The Perfect Effect PC-14 The Titans Cannon is now in-stock! Get yours by following the links. Thank you for choosing The Chosen Prime!

DNA Design DK-04 upgrade kit for Titan Class Fortress Maximus is now up for pre-order!

DNA Design DK-04 upgrade kit for Titan Class Fortress Maximus

Ready for pre-order is DNA Design DK-04 Upgrade Kit for Titan Class Fortress Maximus. The set includes new feet platforms, new legs ratchets, and a crotch piece. Set for an April 2017 release. Reserve yours by following the links. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!

DNA Design DK-02 Upgrade Kit for Fortress Maximus, now up for pre-order!

DNA Design DK-02 Upgrade Kit for Fortress Maximus

We have the pre-order up for the DNA Design DK-02 Upgrade Kit for Fortress Maximus. ETA of December 2016 release. Just follow the links and reserve yours. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!

PerfectEffect PC-14 The Titans Sword is now up for pre-order!

Perfect Effect PC-14 The Titans Cannon

We have the Perfect Effect PC-14 The Titans Cannon kit for Fortress Maximus, up for pre-order, Just use the link to reserve yours. ETA of November 2016 release. Shop Smart with the Chosen Prime!

Titans Return Fortress Maximus, now up for pre-order!

Titans Return Fortress Maximus

Titans Return Fortress Maximus is now up for pre-order. We expect our stock to come in next week. Make sure to follow the links to reserve yours. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Titans Return Fortress Maximus Video Review

Here's our Video Review for Titans Return Fortress Maximus. We don't have a pre-order yet, but rest assured that we'll have it up soon enough. Just stay tuned to The Chosen Prime!

Iron Factory IF-EX04G City Commander (Diaclone Colors), now up for pre-order!

Iron Factory IF-EX04G City Commander (Diaclone Colors)

The upcoming Iron Factory IF-EX04G City Commander (Diaclone Colors) is now up for pre-order. Just click on the image above or use the links below to reserve yours. Thank you for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Perfect Effect PC-13 Upgrade Kit: The Titans Sword is now up for pre-order!

Perfect Effect PC-13 Upgrade Kit: The Titans Sword

Get ready for when you get your Titans Class Fortress Maximus by also getting this matching sword from Perfect Effect. Here comes the PE PC-13 Titans Sword. It's 18" long and will have die-cast parts. Pre-order yours today by following the links. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Takara LG-32 Fortress Maximus, now up for Pre-order

Takara LG-32 Fortress Maximus

This massive titan is coming in this year. Here's the pre-order for Takara LG-32 Fortress Maximus. Just follow the links to pre-order yours. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Prime Spotlight: Perfect Effect Leonidas

Perfect Effect Leonidas 

by matty @stayinginthebox

The Gist

If you’re looking for a figure that will command attention on your shelf, a high end robot with articulation, diecast, and plenty of accessories, while not being overly concerned with a sub-par transformation, an average beast mode, and a zoid-esque aesthetic, this figure is for you.

Perfect Effect’s Leonidas has that “it factor” and you can feel it as soon as you pick it up. The robot mode is where this collectible shines with great points of articulation, diecast placement in all the right places including its swords, and a sculpt that can only be described as clean and sharp. However, you’ll need to forgive its transformation, which besides a difficult process of aligning its lion head is essentially dropping it on all fours. The lion beast mode itself is average, looking absolutely stellar from the front, but suffers from other angles. Even with its minor flaws, Leonidas will make more than one “figure of the year” lists.

The Details

Robot Mode:

Leonidas’ robot mode can be described nothing short of “high end.” The moment you first remove this figure from the packaging you can immediately feel the quality Perfect Effect put into it. Diecast is very well placed to give the figure the right amount of heft without being too heavy. Even the katanas are diecast, which was a welcome surprise. In addition to the katanas, other accessories include two Optimus Prime look-a-like blasters, articulated tail whip, two daggers that detach from the tail, and a display stand.

Articulation is very impressive. You’ll be able to produce some significant poses with the range of motion, which stems from several ball joints, pin/hinge joints, ankle tilts, and even individually articulated toes/claws, which helps a ton for the balancing poses. One thing to take note of is the tightness of the shoulder areas. They are tight out of package and take a bit to get use to, so take your time and move them slowly to understand how they best move, which is actually based around two different types of joints.

Perfect Effect definitely took liberties with the aesthetic of Leonidas. A common remark you will hear is this figure carries a “zoid” aesthetic, which is definitely true. Less apparent in the robot mode, there are still very sharp lines and hard edges to the mold, a departure from the original toy which maintained its organic curves. Your mileage is going to vary with the aesthetic, I think overall Perfect Effect could have rounded things off a bit more.

Beast Mode:

The lion alternate form of Leonidas is where this figure suffers. After going through a difficult process of aligning its head, which consists of the two shoulder pad areas from robot mode, there’s little involvement left to produce the beast mode. The instructions call for the smaller shoulder pad to peg into parts of the lion head, but I’ve found it easier to align the two rather than peg them in (it’s secure enough). Straight on, Leonidas has an absolutely stunning lion head sculpt, but from all other angles the “drop on all fours” syndrome is clearly apparent.

Articulation is limited in this mode as well, so don’t expect to get too many dynamic poses as if you were on the hunt. There is some wiggle room with the limbs, but you won’t get too far without exposing parts of the robot mode.

Beast mode does lend itself well to having a nicely armed alternate form, though. You’ll be able to get a decent pose arranging the array of weapons (two back blasters and attachable swords) while also having the option to move a fully poseable tail. The tail has several points of locking articulation, a bright spot in an average beast mode. Unfortunately beast mode is where the “zoid” aesthetic is most apparent, most likely being the biggest “your milage will vary” points of the entire figure.

Continue on for more shots of Perfect Effect’s Leonidas. Ordering information at The Chosen Prime can be found here.

Toyworld Grant, Infinitor, and Warbotron Turbo Ejector coming today (ETA)

We have some new stuff coming in this week. We currently have the ETA for the other Toyworld figures for today, barring any shipment delays. Head on over to the store and get them ordered. We'll be processing/fulfilling the pre-orders first. Shop smart with The Chosen Prime!

Toyworld TW-H04 Infinitor and TW-H04G Grant coming in stock soon!

We have TW-H04 Infinitor and TW-H04G Grant coming in soon. Make sure to have already reserved your pre-order slot. Check the Events Calendar to see the ETA on these wonderful figures. Get them in your Roller's Stash to save up on shipping and maybe even earn free shipping to the Continental US. Shop smart with The Chosen Prime!

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Perfect Effect PE-DX03EW, coming in stock soon...

We have the Perfect Effect PE-DX03EW Super Robot Expansion Weapon set to us this coming week (Monday at the earliest). Make sure that you've reserved your slot and take advantage of the Prime Directives! Click on the image above or use the order form below.

Perfect Effect PE-DX03EW Warden Add-on Parts Update

Perfect Effect posted some new updates on their PE-DX03EW add-ons for Warden. Great addition and we think it suits him well. This really puts him eye-to-eye with PE's DeathStalker. We're looking forward to to more pics. In the mean time, if you haven't ordered yet, click on the links below. Order early and reserve your slot!


Perfect Effect PE-DX03EW.

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