Review: #426
Name: Optimus Prime
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: The Last Knight
Year of Release: 2017
Mold Status: new
TRUCK MODE:
As part of the budget Tiny Turbo Changer line, Optimus Prime comes in a blind bag but with printed lettering on the packaging, you can tell which bag contains which character.
Optimus Prime transforms into a deformed truck, which is mostly blue with black painted wheels, and some red flames on only the roof.
The figure is made from soft rubbery plastic and the wheels are molded in only.
Above is a comparison against Robots in Disguise (2015) Legion Drift and you can see that Optimus is much smaller.
Given what the designers had to work with at this price point, this isn't too bad a vehicle mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
Like the rest of the Tiny Turbo Changers, the transformation is exceedingly simple. The hood folds onto the robot's back and then you split the cab into two to form the arms. Stand him up and you're done.
ROBOT MODE:
Most of the robot is hidden on the underside of the truck mode. The sculpting is pretty intricate to be fair.
He has the hood on his back as kibble but thanks to the large heelspurs, Optimus isn't in any danger of falling over.
The headsculpt is fairly undefined and looks off compared to the movie designs. This figure is based off his Age of Extinction robot mode.
Optimus is one of the shorter figures in the line.
Articulation is limited to only his shoulders.
A short chubby robot that honestly isn't too bad in person.
OVERALL:
As the cheapest transforming figure in the line, Optimus Prime honestly isn't bad. This small line is strangely appealing and worthwhile to collect.
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