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CNA
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I need ID help

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I have 2 Optimus prime trucks, the trailers are gray (the original one) and black (1992, I believe). The red cabs for these two are virtually identical except that the in robot form the legs on one look purple (possibly dark blue) and on the other they're a medium blue. I can't find a date on either, so how can I tell which cab goes with which trailer? I'm just starting to get into Transformers, and managed to identify almost all of an 80-piece collection, but this one has me stumped. Thanks in advance.
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Post by LD2062 »

The problem with optimus is that they keep reissuing him. Someone with some actual expertise will likely be along soon. But I believe dark blue legs and grey trailer are G1 style, and light blue legs and black trailer are G2 style. Although I thought the G2 version said autobot or something on the back of one leg.
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Apparently I was looking too hard for smallest differences and missed something that was staring me right in the face. Much thanks for the help.
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Post by Jose »

The G2 Prime has "Autobot" stamped on the leg, which goes with the black trailer.
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