got the Black Prime today. 2 days from China ... 2 f'ing days.

The tape on this box is WAY different from the 1st Prime I purchased. The Black Prime was sealed with Scotch Crystal Magic Tape ... the exact same brand I use at home. With that said, I opened it up without hesitation.

When comparing to my G1 1985 Prime ...

plastic = higher quality
paint applications = equal .. the face is a bit sloppy on the KO
hinges and joints = mixed ... the bootleg has one tight arm, one loose arm, soft bendy knees, stiff chest
build quality = 1985 is better. The KO can't seem to close all its seams properly.


On a side note, the KO originated from France. It has a French stamp on the bottom of it.