Review: #538
Name: Omega Supreme
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: Generations - War for Cybertron: Siege
Year of Release: 2019
Size Class: Titan
Mold Status: new
PACKAGING AND CONTENTS:
As a Titan class figure, Omega Supreme comes in a huge box with a fantastic piece of artwork for its cover.
There are no windows to show the actual figure and there isn't really a need, since the size and heft will sell the figure.
The set includes a bunch of fire effects, that can combine into a bigger fire effect or you can separate it into its smaller components.
COUNTDOWN (ALTERNATE MODE):
Lets begin with Countdown first, which is Omega Supreme's buddy. Countdown transforms into some type of red rover, complete with a radar dish.
The vehicle mode isn't that great to be honest, but you gives it some more slack due to its size and the limitations that stem from that.
Above is a comparison against Legends Barricade, so you can see that Countdown is more of a Micromaster size.
Since Countdown is not the focus of the set, it doesn't matter too much that this mode is average.
TRANSFORMATION (COUNTDOWN):
The transformation is extremely simple. The front unfolds to become the legs, then you swing the arms down and you're done.
COUNTDOWN (ROBOT MODE):
Countdown's robot mode is pretty good, especially considering its size.
He doesn't carry much kibble, only the radar dish on his back.
The head is fixed and he has a 5mm post for his chest which is a shame since it means he doesn't have better sculpting there.
Again, he is shorter than your normal Legends figure.
Articulation is disappointing since he lacks elbow joints. He has shoulders, knees and hips, but you're quite limited in what you can do since Countdown doesn't have good heel spurs.
While a good looking robot mode, it's not the best, but then again, he is effectively a Micromaster.
ALTERNATE MODE:
Based upon the G1 version of the character, Omega Supreme transforms into a rocket base, complete with a tank and rocket.
The base itself is comprised of a central tower, a track, and some ramps.
There are heaps of 3mm pegs and 5mm ports that allow you to peg in all the different fire effects.
There are also more than a few places that you can put Countdown in, or other Micromasters. There's a compartment at one of the support pieces (Omega Supreme's leg in robot mode) that opens up. It's a bit of a tight squeeze, but it is designed for this purpose.
The central tower also has a big open space that you can put a few in there too.
The second component is the rocket, and it is absolutely giant, if a bit bland.
Above is a comparison against a Leader figure to give you an idea of how ridiculously tall this rocket is. It is most hollow inside so it isn't too heavy.
You might notice that there are a lot of "battle damage" effects which are little more than burn marks. It could be a lot worse I'd suppose. Anyway, the rocket also has a lot of places to put those fire effect parts.
The rocket has three legs, and each of those legs have multiple joints which help to keep the rocket securely upright.
The top of the rocket has panels that open up to reveal another compartment that is big enough for Countdown to sit in, and the inside is even sculpted to look like a control room.
Lastly, there is the giant tank, and this is a big thing.
It holds solidly but unfortunately the turret does not rotate. This is due to how it is formed, since the robot's head forms part of it.
The tank is as big as a typical Leader figure but of course, is nowhere near as complex.
Despite the turret being unable to rotate, this isn't to say that it is completely static either. It can lift up, as does the two other small guns.
Plus, of course you can attach the fire effect parts to the end to simulate firing.
So, put all three parts together to get the complete Omega Supreme rocket base and it looks absolutely awesome.
The track is actually wide enough for a Deluxe to roll on but of course, this means it is completely out of scale.
Once you have a few other figures to put on the base, it forms an excellent play set.
TRANSFORMATION:
As you'd expect, Omega Supreme is a bit of a partsformer, since the three separate components combine to form the robot. To be pedantic, the tracks separate too to form the wings. Otherwise, the rocket form both arms, the tank forms part of the upper torso, and the base itself form the lower torso and legs. It is not difficult (and the way the rocket forms the arms is pretty interesting), as the figure is so big and the plastic pieces so chunky, there is a lot of clicking thanks to the multiple ratchet joints.
ROBOT MODE:
Omega Supreme's robot mode is stunning, and only part of that is due to the size. It is superb at being recognizable as the character.
Despite being such a big figure with multiple parts, there is hardly any kibble. There's only like a plastic cover that clips securely on his back.
The headsculpt is perfect, right down to the lightpiping and the yellow face visor. The neck is on a joint that allows the head to move forward and look nearly straight up.
A quick shot to show how small Countdown is compared to Omega Supreme.
If you want to keep the pair together then Countdown can actually peg onto the shoulder.
Now it's time for some size comparisons. The bad (or good) news is that Fortress Maximus (slash the Metroplex mold) still remains as the tallest / largest Transformers ever.
In other news, Omega Supreme absolutely towers over everything else without question.
In terms of weaponry, while Omega Supreme doesn't have any handheld weapons to speak off, he can uncover the missile pods in his chest (this is a carry over from the base mode).
You can other use the fire effect parts to simulate shots coming out from his hands. I mean, he's got a claw in his right hand...
...while his left hand is a gun shaped limb. It doesn't take much to imagine that it can fire stuff.
One of the neat things is that you can use the fire effects with other figures in the line.
In terms of poseability, Omega Supreme has pretty much all the joints you would hope for, and they are all ratchet joints for extra strength.
He has articulation in his neck, shoulders, elbows, each individual claw, waist, knees and ankles.
The ankle joints are extremely useful to as much of his feet on the table to assist in staying upright in robot mode.
Being such a big figure, there's no way to avoid how heavy he is. While it is not unmanageable, you will definitely get tired holding him in one hand.
The claw is big enough, and articulated enough, to hold Deluxes in his hands.
The robot mode is what you buy the figure for, and it does not disappoint. It's big, it's imposing, and has enough options to give it great, but unobtrusive, play value.
OVERALL:
Omega Supreme is an absolutely amazing figure and well worth the higher asking price of a Titan. It has a fun base mode that packs quite a punch as a play set. The robot mode manages to top that with a great looking aesthetic with plenty of sculpted detailing.
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