Well now it’s Prime Time!! (overused pun, I know)
 
Yes, Optimus Prime is indeed an epic alicorn soldier in his Equesrian disguise. I figured it was the most fitting thing for him and would make him look very regal even though we’re used to seeing him have a non-flying alternate mode like a truck, but he often gets some sort of wing-pack upgrade in each TF show anyway so this is still fitting enough. And as I said in the WIP sketch, I went the Age of Extinction/Last Knight route with his weapons giving him a sword and shield but I decided to give him some sort of gun weapon with transforming forearms a la TF Prime Optimus Prime. Loving how the design turned out and I look forward to drawing him in a fighting pose with the other Autobots. After I’m done with these reference sheets, I think I might do that.
 
Well there’s Prime. Hope you guys like and stay tuned for more!
 
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