>>10394486His car mode is really similar, but his robot form is very different in Prime compared to this. His head and color are essentially the only common traits between them.
>>10394497I don't mind having an alternate form for him since he's a favorite of mine. I have the original Prime deluxe and his R.E.D. figure as well, so it adds a bit of variety.
>>10394514Looking into it, it looks like the Wreckers: Treads & Circuits mini-series is where he first appeared like this.