About this figure:
Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots. Honestly, if you're reading this and you don't know who he is, are you really a Transformers fan and/or collector?
Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots. Honestly, if you're reading this and you don't know who he is, are you really a Transformers fan and/or collector?
Optimus has been around since his release as part of the Japanese Diaclone line in 1982/83 when he was known as Battle Convoy. A short time later, he was included in the licensing agreement between Takara Toys and Hasbro. In 1984, he was brought to the US market with a brand new backstory courtesy of Marvel Comics along with the new moniker of Optimus Prime.
Pros:
- Some of the best sculpting and detail on a Transformers figure ever.
- Incredible engineering, how they worked out his transformation I do not know.
- Convenient weapon storage so you do not lose loose parts.
- It has a very G1 appearance.
- Includes a trailer this time, unlike the WFC voyager class Siege version.
- He comes with a freakin' Matrix of Leadership that actually fits in his chest!
Cons:
- In a side by side comparison, the trailer is much shorter than the original G1 trailer.
- When in vehicle mode, the trailer attaches so close to the truck cab, that it cannot turn without the two making contact. The junction should have been placed further back, near the rear axle.
- Hasbro skimped on the tires. He is not an 18 wheeler. Because of the lack of "duals" on both the truck and trailer, this Optimus is a 10 wheeler.
Final verdict:
I almost passed on getting this figure. I mean, I already own the Cybertronian version that was released last year in the Siege line, so why would I need another one so soon right? Also, the pricing is different. Siege Optimus was a $30 voyager class figure. And even though Earthrise Optimus is the same size, he comes with more accessories this time so he is upgraded to leader class and his price goes up to $50.
I almost passed on getting this figure. I mean, I already own the Cybertronian version that was released last year in the Siege line, so why would I need another one so soon right? Also, the pricing is different. Siege Optimus was a $30 voyager class figure. And even though Earthrise Optimus is the same size, he comes with more accessories this time so he is upgraded to leader class and his price goes up to $50.
So given all this, why? Because it's an amazing figure. It really is. This one instantly became one of my favorites. Just look at him in the picture below alongside Prowl and Ironhide, how can you not love that guy?
The best part is, he's out there in stores now so check those toy aisles and grab one if you find him.
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