Review: #806
Name: Optimus Prime
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: Generations - Studio Series
Year of Release: 2024
Size Class: Deluxe (A Level Assortment)
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Based upon his appearance in the Transformers One movie, Optimus transforms into a Cybertronian truck and it is a slightly different take than usual.
The robot axe stores on the back and it is plugged in between the legs.
In the Deluxe sized class, Optimus is a typical size, not too big and not too small.
There are concealed wheels that allows him to roll.
The biggest flaw in truck mode are the exposed robot fists. They're noticeable when looking at him from any sort of angle other than level with it, which is quite disappointing.
There are also four blasters pointing to the front, which is a somewhat weird design.
This is an okay truck mode, and it does give off the vibe of a younger Optimus.
TRANSFORMATION:
Annoying, the front blasters have to be detached for transformation and plugged back again for robot mode, so this figure has some parts-forming. The transformation itself is relatively simple, as the back forms the legs, and the sides form the arms. There isn't anything new here that we haven't seen before in a previous Optimus figure.
ROBOT MODE:
Optimus' robot mode is familiar and unique, he continues the theme of a younger looking Optimus.
The only piece of big kibble is the roof on his back. This is also where the separate gun piece is pegged into... and it's not a solid peg. That connection is poorly designed as it likes to frequently fall off.
The head sculpt is okay, still recognizable as Optimus but not particularly amazing.
Size-wise, Optimus stretches out by a decent amount, so that he's taller now, and tall-ish for a Deluxe.
He comes with a cardboard scene depicting a scene from the movie.
Articulation is good, he has joints for his head, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips, knees and ankles.
Surprisingly, he carries an additional gimmick, which is that his chest opens up to reveal the Matrix of Leadership.
There are grooves carved into his fists so that you can peg the Matrix into to make it look like he is holding it.
The other gimmick is the axe, which pegs over his fist such that it looks like the axe is morphed from it, a neat touch.
When not in use, the axe can store on his back.
This isn't a bad figure overall but there are some proportion issues, such that his legs are too long.
The waist skirt is also a separate piece that looks a tad bit too big to look good, like he's wearing a nappy.
This is an okay robot mode, there's just too much minor design flaws that sours the experience.
OVERALL:
Optimus is an okay figure. The character is a nice design but the designer didn't translate it particularly well into toy form. The fact that you have to detach a random piece to transform is downright disappointing in this day and age. Adding insult to injury is that piece is only loosely stored in robot mode, so it loves to fall off. The big and loose waist skirt is another issue. These don't completely ruin the figure, but both could have been easily fixed.
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