Title:

Transformers Studio Series: 61 Sentinel Prime

Description:
Sentinel Prime (Voyager Class, 2020)
Movie: Dark of the Moon
Hasbro ID number: 61
TakaraTomy ID number: SS-49
TakaraTomy release date: April 25, 2020

Accessories: Primax Blade, Firehose, ”Battle of Chicago” backdrop (1st version)

Studio Series Sentinel Prime is a Voyager Class mold accurate to his appearance in Dark of the Moon, transforming to a Rosenbauer fire engine in 32 steps. He comes with a new Primax Blade accessory that splits in two for transformation and a cardboard backdrop display depicting a war-torn Chicago. His Primax Blade must be separated so that each end can be plugged into both sides of Sentinel’s hand. However, unlike previous figures of the character, he does not come with a shield. His firehose can be detached and has a (short) 5mm peg, which can make it a makeshift weapon, albeit with a loose fit. However, the strut that the hose attaches to and the hose itself are made of flexible plastic that does not like to detach easily and can result in stretching that either leave stress marks, or worse, make the joint not clip together firmly anymore.

Though more of a coincidence, the tab on Sentinel’s left forearm can attach with the rectangular hole behind the Mechtech Leader Class’ shield.

An alternate configuration from his instructions has his kibble roll up into a bundle behind his butt, freeing up his waist articulation. However, this configuration makes his cape floppy, as it has no place to tab into his back. This alternate configuration also happens to be the way Sentinel is packaged. It would seem that both orientations were intended as there are tabs and slots allocated to both configurations that would otherwise get unused depending on which option the user chooses. Whether there was any other planned usage for the second configuration, beyond the way he is packed, is unknown.
As a nod to his betrayal in the film, this is the first toy of

Sentinel Prime to be explicitly classified as a Decepticon. While the front and back of the box features a Decepticon insignia, the backdrop features an Autobot one. He also features the red Autobot-theme for his instruction sheet.
Theme:
Studio Series: Dark Of The Moon
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Barcode:
630509900558
Year:
2020
Country:
United States
Release Date:
2020-04-25
Series:
Studio Series
Asst. Number:
SS96
Date Added:
2020-05-25 22:08:21
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$178.95
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-25
Date Added:
2020-05-25 22:08:21

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