Review: #225
Name: Optimus Prime
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: Transformers (2014)
Year of Release: 2014
Size Class: Legion (Wave 1)
Variation: a repaint of Reveal the Shield Optimus, which was also repainted into Generations Motorbreath
TRUCK MODE:
Before we get in too deeply about this figure, this is the 2014 release in the generic Transformers packaging, released during the same time as the Age of Extinction toys (as AOE was lacking any Cyberverse figures).
As is typical of Optimus, he transforms into a red and blue truck very reminiscent of his G1 self.
Also as is typical of Optimus figures,the rear of the truck simply sucks and doesn't look great. The truck bed, which is formed by the robot legs, is blue.
As a Legion classed figure, he is small, but no smaller than other figures of this size.
Unfortunately, the side windows aren't painted silver. Optimus was released at the same time as the Age of Extinction toyline, but features the generic Transformers packaging.
The grill has some nice sculpted details which the silver paint brings out to attention.
Sadly, the middle pair of wheels are fake but on the whole, it actually does a good job of looking like a proper truck.
TRANSFORMATION:
Clever for it's size. It basically mimics the G1 figure but adds in a twist such that you get a false torso which makes it more cartoon accurate.
ROBOT MODE:
Now, onto the robot mode. Optimus has great proportions and a heroic stature.
He doesn't have much kibble, the main one behind the wheels and sides of the truck hanging beneath his arms.
The head sculpt is a bit undefined but still recognizable as Optimus. Due to transformation, as the head is attached to the flip up panel, it is fixed.
While he is not the tallest figure around, his wideness makes up for it.
Thanks to transformation, Optimus has one of the most poseabilty arms in Legion class Transformers history.
His hands can hold 3mm weapons and his upper torso can rotate, mimicking a waist joint.
His legs are another story. Unfortunately, they're very restricted, the only joint behind his hips. While they are balljoints, they don't allow much movement all all.
Optimus is faithful to his original G1 design and the paint applications bring out a decent amount of detail.
A fantastic robot mode that manages to keep Optimus' iconic elements in such a tiny package.
OVERALL:
This is a fantastic Legion mold. Optimus has two good modes with the robot mode edging out as the better of the two. The truck mode looks fantastic while the robot has nice proportions and the extremely poseable arms are a load of fun.
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