Review: #584
Name: Optimus Prime
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: Cyberverse
Year of Release: 2019
Size Class: Deluxe (Wave 1)
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Optimus transforms into truck, as you'd expect. Based on his appearance in the Cyberverse cartoon, it is very stylized.
While he looks good from the front, the back is a bit disappointing with no effort made to try and at least disguise his shins from robot mode. The gun also stores right behind the cab.
As a Deluxe, Optimus is smaller than normal, above is a comparison against TLK Bumblebee.
He also comes with an effect part, and to store this in truck mode, you plug it right at the back so it sticks out awkwardly.
Each figure in the Deluxe line comes with a piece of Maccadam, and Optimus comes with the right arm.
Despite the lazy design of the back, this is still a fairly good looking truck mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
While simple, it works well. The cab windows stays at Optimus' chest but the bottom rotates to get the faux grill. The arms fold out from the cab and the legs are the easiest, it just swings down from the back, then you flip the feet up.
ROBOT MODE:
Optimus' robot mode looks pretty good although his forearms are a tad bit too large and his shoulders set a bit too far back.
He doesn't have much kibble, most of it is under his forearms.
The headsculpt is stylized but still recognizable.
In terms of size, he's roughly the height of a Siege Deluxe.
The key gimmick, if you can call it that, for the Deluxe line is just the improved articulation compared to the Warrior size class.
He has joints for his head, shoulders, elbows, wrist, waist, hips and knees. However, he has does hollow limbs and that can make him feel flimsy.
His chest windows can open up to reveal the Matrix.
In terms of accessories, Optimus comes with a gun, and two effect parts that combine to form a large effect.
Optimus can naturally hold the gun in either hand.
When not in use, it can store on his back.
The effect part is designed to peg into his Matrix for a blast effect.
Or if you want, and this looks better, you can attach the effect part onto this gun.
Lastly, you can even use the effect part as a club although he does hold it a bit loose.
A great looking robot mode in the end.
OVERALL:
If you want to get a Cyberverse version of Optimus Prime, then this figure is the one to get. It's got two solid modes, but both have minor issues. Despite that, he looks great and has plenty of play value.
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