TRANSFORMERS G1 OPTIMUS PRIME VINTAGE TOY REVIEW

[@molonuk]

Man when I saw this review was over an hour long I thought there's no way a review of 1984 Optimus could justify being longer than maybe 20 minutes tops, BOY WAS I WRONG. That was in depth, informative, and entertaining, I especially love the personal memory section, brought back a lot of feelings from me being a kid and brought a little light to my morning on a grey Monday in England. Thanks man, appreciate all the work you put in.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you so much for your comments. I'm almost about to cry. It means so much if just one person gets it! I try to take us all back to our childhood and share the memories. Because "Every Toy Has A Story "

[@countypoe1644]

Dude, the segment before the review started was damn near perfect!!! You nailed the transformations, right down to Jazz coming down on his hands as he finishes transforming. Bravo!!!!!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you!

[@BSGNUT]

When you said, "I laid on the floor..." looking through the catalogue, that struck just the right chord with me and EVERY kid of our 80's generation. Because, I think we ALL did that. Looking through that catalogue for hours on the floor and dreaming about owning all of them is something we can all relate to. :) Great information!!

[@Roadrunnergarage]

I remember the day I found him. Gibsons department store in Woodward Oklahoma. They had a stack of them and my dad let me get one. The 1985 dark blue version. I loved it then and probably more now. Great review. The very best transformer ever. Nothing beats a g1 Optimus

[@rick-ry3kj]

Loved the review, I remember when I was in first grade in 84, down in Costa Rica, one kid brought his G1 Prime and all the kids from my class gathered around him to look at it. To us, it was like the greatest toy ever. I never had a G1 Prime oddly enough, never crossed my mind to tell my Grandma to bring me one, since she was living in New Jersey at the time. She did bring me a G1 Grimlock in 85, it was without its box and I had no idea it was a transformer, I fiddled around with it it, until I realized it transformed, I loved that toy. We had a special antenna where we would get a couple of channels from the States. I saw the episode "War of the Dinotbots" with my old man, in its original english language audio back in 85, without understanding a word, but I did see Grimlock for the first time on the TV screen, and I was static that he was a Transformer, I said to my dad, "look that is the toy I have"!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Awesome awesome story truly amazing thanks for sharing it!

[@rick-ry3kj]

@@80sTransfromersFan thanks for this awesome review!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@rick-ry3kj thank you I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@rick-ry3kj]

@@80sTransfromersFan do you have a KO G1 Optimus? I have seen they are very good quality.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@rick-ry3kj I have the clear knock off. But I played around with a friend of mine standard version. And I can tell you the rubber tires are awful and the stickers are shit! But other than that it's solid. It's 70% the quality of the official.

[@baseman2001]

This video came in clutch. Used this to cross reference a box g1 prime on ebay. What keep throwing me off was the trailer hitch was stamped takara 1980, 1982 and hasbro 1980 1982 with a "t" in circle. But like you said set a budget and if you get it, you get it. Can't wait to get it this week!! Thanks again!!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Happy to be of help! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@Ramoscomics]

Fantastic! It never occurred to me that it wasn't a gas nozzle. Learn something new every day! Thanks for the review and info.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@KPrime31]

Welding nozzle....EXACTLY! I've been saying it for years. I have two bloated figures one with the error box! This video is amazing!! Nicely done and great intro....SO. GOOD!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Hasbro probably figure kids knew more about gas than they knew about welding. And thanks I'm not a stop-motion guy I just played around with and liked it and added it in to my G1 videos.

[@KPrime31]

@@80sTransfromersFan dang man.....your collection....🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@KPrime31]

@@80sTransfromersFan Have you ever seen a number stamped on the head plate? I found one with either a 6 or a 9 on it when he's in robot mode. It's with the light blue variant, everything else looks legit, but I've never seen that.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@KPrime31 I have never seen it personally but I have heard of it. I've only seen the number inside of the legs. But I don't doubt the legitimacy of it. Optimus Prime was made by Takara , GIG, IGA, Joustra, Hasbro and Milton Bradley so I'm sure there are a lot more variants out there. I'm looking for the all plastic wheels version myself most collectors have never even heard of it.

[@peppermintspacecapsule9898]

This was well worth the wait... especially for the stop-motion introduction! Congratulation on your efforts! In my world, *this* is the Masterpiece Version! 😊

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you! And yes it is!

[@TommyandTheGuineaPigCollective]

I recently did a video about the 2009 25th anniversary release and talked about how to save those leg gears. Gotta say it was refreshing hearing you talk about the history of Optimus (Battle Convoy) like I do. Seems like many of the (experts) are not knowledgeable at all .. and are reading from a post or book. Not sure if you recall it...but in 80s when the toy market was a little more free, toys from Japan would be sold from Takara here. Certain vendors would have family connections and import the toys and sell em in indoor and outdoor markets. I wound up before it was branded as Transformers getting a few of the microchange tapes and Cassette Man ( Soundwave). It was amazing how inexpensive they were back than.

[@elliottdiaz1687]

God I love this stuff. Very therapeutic in these crazy times.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I was simpler time's back then.

[@thomasmeehan4581]

Oh my lord!! I had no idea about all the different versions!! I still have mine from 84 on display and thanks to you I now know that it's a "metal trailer" with no number! The tiny circle in the bumper of Prime, shallow screw etc!! I had no idea about all of this stuff thank you so much for the level of detail that you put into this (and all of these) review(s). It was great hearing your Optimus Christmas story! Time for the Decepticons!! Really looking forward to it, thank you again!!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thanks and yes Decepticons are coming with new intro!

[@scoobysnacks3740]

Your mom got you real good with Optimus prime under the Christmas tree. But I do remember getting Optimus prime from Lionel playworld and I remember being on cloud nine for at least two or more months. Prime (along with gijoes, hot wheels, visionaries, to name a few) was one of the many reasons why Lionel playworld was my absolute favorite toystore to go to. Oh the memories

[@jonathanhazlett8880]

Holy epic review! Super informative. I love your description of number 3: the smell of the oil, the white a fluffy stryofoam. Brilliant. If it were mine, I'd probably be wearing white gloves, LOL, b/c I'd be so worried about harming it! Also: Bathing Ape???

[@usergiodmsilva1983PT]

Wow, this is a great in depth review, I'm a long time collector and was aware of many variations, and still got surprised on many details you mentioned, topshelf work.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you, I appreciate you saying that!

[@Clintthecoolguy]

Your video recreating the cartoon scene is awesome! So much work put into it...

[@evsportsman5478]

Best Optimus info on KZbin…thank you! Quite the collection

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you very much for saying that I truly appreciate it!

[@phineasbogg9047]

Awesome video, man. Learned a ton! My favorite Transformer of all time, still own my original from 84. I, too, remember NEVER seeing him on the shelves back in the day (never saw He-Man either). I think we found him at Peoples Drug of all places. GOAT.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I learned about so many obscure places where people found Optimus Prime back in the day from the comments that it's mindblowing!

[@chrisschurke4151]

My Optimus Prime was well played with as a child, and I thought I knew the toy inside-out, but you've still blown my mind.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Same here! I discovered these things as an adult collector. Their is a super rare G1 Optimus Prime variation that I left out of the video on purpose. It's the GIG plastic wheels version of Optimus Prime from Italy. I was bidding on it at the time I posted this video and didn't want to create my own competition. I lost it to the winning bid of $1,560! I stopped bidding at $1,000. I've only seen 8-10 on eBay in 20 years!

[@ynotwalk7391]

the little pilot figures come with the diaclone original, always liked those

[@indy1935]

Awesome George! Thank you!! I only ever saw optimus once in 1984. I remember going with my dad to toys r us and the store had this long hallway you had to come through at after you entered divided by a railing with the exit. The shopping carts were stored in the middle. After this you hung a right into this weird intro area where on sale toys or popular ones the store wanted to highlight were. There were always more in the main toy isle for action figures and the end caps so you had to check all 3 areas. Anyway one of the islands in the up front area had optimus on the shelf near the bottom on the back side. Never got him that day and never saw him again. Man that store had figures from floor to ceiling hanging on the shelves. You couldnt even reach the ones up top. I remember walls of he-man, thundercats, super powers, transformers. I used to come tearing thru the sliding glass doors where u had to step on the floor pad to activate them and that entrance hallway felt a mile long then runnning to the back of the store where transformers and figures were. Anyway never got optimus but tons of other 80s stuff there. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you! And thanks for sharing that great story! Until I was about 12 I only got to go to Toy R Us about 2 or 3 times a year. BTW everything looked huge when we were kids .

[@carlosmabarca3707]

It's been a long time since I remember having my Optimus Prime. Being born in 1984, I don't remember how I got mine, only that I did have one, alongside a Scorponok as well as a Windsweeper (which, funnily enough I used to think was an Autobot). Just before finishing up elementary, my mom sent out my Transformers to my younger nephew, and I'm sure he enjoyed them plenty but those figures were lost to time. I'm currently trying to collect the Toys R Us Commemorative line, see if I can get them all. Really enjoyed this video for the nostalgia and the other ones you do as well. Keep up the fantastic work, and I wish you and your family Happy Holidays!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Awesome memories thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays to you as well Transformers Family!

[@KennyWhitty]

What an amazing review thank you George so much information packed in this 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@80sTransfromersFan]

No problem and your very welcome! I loved doing it.

[@williamsaladin4563]

You did a great job on the review. It was very entertaining. It took me forever throughout 1984 to find Optimus Prime. My parents were able to buy him for me in 1985 for my 10th birthday. Keep up the good work on your reviews!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thanks! And thanks for sharing your story!

[@Deby_Bumblebee]

Amazing!!! That is such a beautiful Optimus Prime And I loved the stop motion intro ❤ The Diaclone version has better play features like launching the missiles and roller, has more strength 😅

[@randomuser9883]

George I just found out about two variants the first one is the red foot variant which was probably made by mistake mostly sold in French and English markets. The second the plastic tire version, yes I know the toy was discontinued in 1986 but there was a Italian gig variant of Optimus prime which replaced the rubber wheels and diecast with plastic ones similar to the later releases of ultra magnus

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Yes! I accidentally cut out the plastic wheels version during editing! There are two Italian versions both come with rubber safety missiles. I did realize it was cut until my friend brought it up a month after the video posted.

[@randomuser9883]

@@80sTransfromersFan well that sucks it would have been interesting to see you talking about it. The first time I saw a picture of it i thought it was a custom but it was actually a variant

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@randomuser9883 well it's a opportunity to do a different version of Optimus Prime and include some new next time.

[@ZetZatar]

The ULTIMATE G1 Optimus comparison video! 😄

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you!

[@mikintana]

Oh, yes! I have that same guide book, bugs me the most because they show Megatron's Scope assembled backwards, on the front cover and on his page.

[@baetones]

Awesome Review! super complete! , cheers!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you, appreciate really appreciate it!

[@atlanta2076]

According to this video, I got the V3 Prime. Bought it in 1988 for 115 CHF. It had been sitting there on the shelf of a toystore for a while. But I had to have it. I still got it, complete with box and almost all the parts. I think a missile might be missing. Maybe also a decal or two might be missing as well. And the most interesting thing: my Prime is a Decepticon! Yes! The rub sign reveals the Decepticon logo. The whole thing is def not mint. But in a pretty good condition all things considered. Some wear and tear here or there. But I'm surprised how well plastic and rubber have held up in 35 years (oh my gosh!) I keep Prime in his box on a shelf. Aside from a G1 Megs reissue, it's the only Transformers toy I still own. And I wouldn't trade him for the world :)

[@Beelzebub453]

I loved the review and the comparison between the different versions of the optimus prime figure, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@youraveragemorononyoutube4435]

Visible confusion

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@ishowpj]

Loved the intro

[@keithfarrell4882]

Just discovered your channel, I'm a Huge Transformers fan, Loving your reviews, Subbed.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thanks for the sub! It's greatly appreciated. If you don't my mind telling me how you discovered my channel? Was it a specific search? Thanks in advance.

[@keithfarrell4882]

Yeh I was looking at G1 toy reviews.

[@Optimistic-jf7wc]

I absolutely didnt know that there were a variety of gen 1 Primes. Thanks for doing this video it gave me a lot of information on transformers and I'm sure it did the same for many others. I appreciate the fact that you know your transformers toys, I find myself watching your vides a lot often because im starting to enjoy the stories and information on transformers toys. Got to give it to you you have a lot of them in your collection compared to my smaller collection, im way behind when it comes to collecting so it'll be a long while before I get anywhere close to what you have. I'm originally from Detroit and use to go to wonderland mall, Fairlane, and Northland mall back in the day and use to buy them as a kid. I'm now in Macomb Michigan and plan on purchasing transformers as soon as I move into ny house. So keep up with the fantastic videos you do a phenomenal job.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you so much I appreciate for comments! I spent so much time at Wonderland Mall with my mom. So many great memories.

[@mattthewharr]

This is the definitive OP review. No matter how much I think I know, I always learn something new with your reviews. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Your welcome and thank you.

[@thebamaboi1]

Awesome review..I learned a few things I had no clue about!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you! I happy you enjoyed it and got something from it.

[@Optimistic-jf7wc]

Dang!!! That intro was dope 👍👊👏

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thanks!

[@ComicVantage]

Amazing review! And your intro is 🔥

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you!

[@Transfixed]

Great as always! Mine is the grey roller with stickers inside the trailer (although i would have sworn they were metal, until i checked). I'll always remember the birthday i got Optimus Prime and Storm Shadow. Mark Bellomo's guides are usually excellent but i guess we all make mistakes. 🤷‍♂️

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I loved Storm Shadow! I had to trade for mine. I couldn't find it in stores.

[@chivy42]

Thank you for such an informative video. Very well done.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I truly truly appreciate it. I purposely left out one rare Optimus Prime. It's the GIG plastic wheels version! No rubber at all. I left it out because I was bidding on one at the time and didn't want to create my own competition.

[@812taterx]

Dude! You killed it. My god man that was an outstanding review. For real, just crushed it. Good job👊 I shared that on Twitter & FB👍👍

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you! Much love Bro! It's always appreciated when someone recognizes the work I put in. I can thank you enough!

[@walterjosesierraamador5694]

Greetings from Honduras, amazing video!!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@walterjosesierraamador5694 Hello from Detroit Michigan! Thank you so much! Have a wonderful rest of your day!

[@bobahicks]

Good things come to those who wait. Great in depth review George. Keep em coming 👍

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you!

[@mystics1ay3r17]

I wish I was a kid in the 80s. I don’t have any good stories really of G1 toys. My first G1 Optimus is the Reissue from 2019 that I bought a few months ago and then I bought an original trailer from 1984. The door ramp is broken off, but it still looks good from the side, and now I know my trailer is the third version trailer with the dark blue. I just need missiles, roller, and the welding torch with the wire and all that. He’s one of my favorite G1 toys. Even if mine is just a reissue.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

You can't go wrong with a g1 Optimus Prime in any condition. And that counts as a Toy Story 😉

[@riccardobrunojr8610]

You never cease to amaze me with your transformer knowledge and collection. Would love to see all your transformers one day! Thanks for posting this video it was a true gem!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you very much ! I'm making a channel update video this weekend so you will get a chance to see most of my collection then.

[@Thatperson80]

Awesome review and very informative!! Just recently scored a metal plate Optimus Prime with the error box(Super happy I finally got one). I have that G1 guide too and noticed the same thing you did. Hell, I didn't know about the different Optimus Prime variants until I was an adult G1 collector as well. Anyways, keep up the great work dude. All of your videos are awesome!! I love the intro to this video lol

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Congratulations on the Metal Prime! And thank you very much!

[@s.ascott1959]

I think you should write your own Transformer review guide.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I wish!

[@Pokehon]

I love this review second time watching this just wanted to watch some g1.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

That's truly a compliment I'm humbled to hear you say you watched it twice! Thank you so much.

[@Pokehon]

@@80sTransfromersFan You have a great inventory of G1 figures through out the years to showcase.

[@razrentals8897]

Man, your videos are always filled with tons of great info. Even if I didn’t have these transformers as a kid it’s cool to hear all about them. I use to play with my cousins, but never owned any. I wish they would have included the trailer with the Walmart reissue.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I just saw your comment today for some reason. The mold for the trailer was damaged at the time and Wal-Mart didn't want to wait for a new one and push back the release date. So we have a Optimus Prime without the trailer.

[@razrentals8897]

@@80sTransfromersFan thanks for letting me know! I hope they rerelease the Dino bots at some point, but I heard maybe Grimlock’s molds were messed up so that’s a bummer. I bought a few new headmasters thinking they were G1 figures because of the box. I just kind of glanced at them thinking it was cool having a bat and alligator transformer. Turns they’re new toys.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@razrentals8897 yes apparently all the Dinobots molds are damaged or destroyed as are Sunstreaker and Mirage. But from what I understand Optimus Prime mold has been rebuilt at least twice. Funny thing is the knockoff companies have reverse engineered the KO's from official G1 toys so why can't Hasbro/Takara do the same?

[@shednesshunting2578]

Man that intro was Sooooo good bro hell yeah 😂😂😂loved it such great info on this thank you

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thanks!

[@claytonsedler9014]

Great job!!!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you. I appreciate your positive feedback. And thank you for watching.

[@eaksgeeks8674]

Love your reviews bro lots of info I love the length like a tc show watch every night

[@80sTransfromersFan]

The man I appreciate it!

[@williamthompson5504]

Swap springs with a reissue. You'll get some power. I used a ko's on my G2 Prime. That version didn't have springs for the rocket launchers.

[@shawnmartens9711]

Thanks for the in depth review George. It was very enjoyable and informative. I didn't get Optimus until I was a bit older, and he was second hand. I remember first getting Ultra Magnus and how excited I was to at least have a white optimus mold. The one I did get had loose hip ratchets and barely could stand, but I played with him till he completely wore out. I now have the newest re-release from last year to go with my original trailer. It is not built as well but looks good.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Any G1 Optimus is a great Optimus second hand or otherwise! I love to share memories of joy that we all have in common. I got Ultra Magnus after I broke my Optimus and used his cab as Prime.

[@RileyTNTlego]

I remember the first time I got an Optimus Prime toy. It was the Armada Super Base Prime. Either my mom or then step-dad ordered it on eBay. The first G1 Optimus I got was the 25th Anniversary Prime.

[@randomuser9883]

I got the black ko a few weeks ago, it was very nice! However it did have some qc issues, one of the fists wouldn’t fit and the tires gets stuck sometimes when I am trying to roll him.

[@martinefrensoquigomez7835]

3rd release Roller is actually indigo (quite an odd color if you ask me) You do know your Primes and that just makes this review all the more awesome for that

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Wow I didn't know the exact color was Indigo! "Now I Know " 😉

[@terminatorshans]

Fantastic review! You miss the red foot version, iga red eye version, ceji version and so on! Doesnt matter about the quality of your video!👍

[@80sTransfromersFan]

All those versions are included in this video with the exception of Ceji because I was bidding on the plastic wheels version on Ebay at the time and didn't want to create my own competition lol!

[@Chucitron]

Thanks for the Review George! Love your prime collection, I got 2/3 of the first 3 releases.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Your welcome thank for watching! Which 2 do you have?

[@Chucitron]

@@80sTransfromersFan I have the 1st Trailer version with the metal plates, the 3rd release and G2

[@TFfangeek]

Epic review The 80's Transformers Fan!!!!!! :D G1 Optimus Prime is my white elephant of Transformers. :D I hope I will be able to one day own G1 Optimus Prime. :D I have not gotten the Walmart reissue, since it does not come with the trailer. :P :D Keep on being amazing, Double Thumbs Up. ;D

[@briannguyen7246]

Bro this review was epic. Easily the most informative indepth G1 Optimus Prime review ever. Your Prime collection is unreal!! Whats your favourite Optimus Prime figure??

[@80sTransfromersFan]

1. The 3rd g1 version I had when I was a kid then ver. 1&2 2. Diaclone ver. 3. The Black Jafcon ver. 4. MP 01 5. MP 44

[@80sTransfromersFan]

What's your favorite Optimus/TRANSFORMER ???

[@briannguyen7246]

G1 for sure is my fav. MP is up there too. Earthrise is growing on me even though the trailer doesnt vibe. Keep up the great vids my bro

[@josephlepkowski2383]

Dam bro ..that is one of the deepest dives into G1 OP ever !! Legend status George great work on this vid. Loved your Christmas tale of your first. Question the all gold chrome G1 OP I spotted is that a lunchtime special?

[@80sTransfromersFan]

It's is the top part of a award giving to Takara employees for their work on the TRANSFORMERS toy line in Japan and was never able for sale making it on of the most rare TRANSFORMERS of all! The bottom or base was missing when I purchased it. The top IDK is a plated g1 Optimus the bottom was a wooden base with a plaque on it. It was going to get collectors releases/reissue this year but the crowd funding $399.00 fell through. No surprise !

[@josephlepkowski2383]

@@80sTransfromersFan WOW vastly more rare then any Lunchtime special including Chrome Soundwave . Amazing you have this!

[@supergamerandplushshow2]

love the into where they roll out

[@shaniwoods5923]

Fantastic job i learned alot from this thank you

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@shaniwoods5923 You are very welcome.

[@TransformersCollector]

Great review George as always!!!! Do an extensive on Ultra Magnus.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

For sure!

[@gtcreels532]

Do not transform! I love this I traded a friend in school for this and I had to have it and it was incomplete. I gave away all of my g1s to my nephew and he thrashed them in 1993 immediate regret. Appreciate yah

[@80sTransfromersFan]

When pass down our toys it usually doesn't end well.

[@TheStandupGuy1]

Nice review!! Man that wielding gun or gas pump is VERY hard to get on Ebay. People will pay over 100 for that alone lol

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Yes but not me . Mine will be incomplete until I find one at my price point.

[@spiderbeak5531]

I just got my blaster reissue and am now trying to get a optimus when you do blaster I would be willing to do the stopmotion opening. Either way, great video loved it.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I did the Walmart reissue Blaster with stop motion about 2 months ago.

[@spiderbeak5531]

@@80sTransfromersFan oh dang you do them early.... loved the stopmotion opening BTW , looks better than mine Are you doing Decepticons next or the 85 line?

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@spiderbeak5531 the Decepticons are up next!

[@spiderbeak5531]

@@80sTransfromersFan im exited for thundercracker, whats your favorite seeker?

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@spiderbeak5531 Stars Starscream!

[@rick-ry3kj]

Love the intro!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you!

[@jeromekennedy330]

do care how many times I see them transform it is still amazing

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Yes!

[@Kenworthpete379]

Dope bro 😎

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thank you my brother!

[@loviebrownlow6983]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

[@whomenever8678]

Your a lucky man brother. Thanks for the video.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thanks! And your very welcome.

[@Piledriver2006]

Optimus Prime is also apparently a difficult name for the Japanese to pronounce. I think it was Transformers: Animated when, at the beginning of the show, the narrator would get the viewer to say Optimus Prime along with him. Also, Convoy was the name of the Head Legislator Tyrest appointed Lead Justice Ultra Magnus and successor to Minimus Ambus. He died in Rom vs. The Transformers issue number five

[@thehobbyist1162]

I’ve also have him and he’s a nice figure to own mine is almost complete it’s only missing the gun.

[@jeremythomas3333]

So rad Great vid . Awesome ver of them and always a great review. Your one of my top 5 on you tube . I never owned a g1 till about 20 years ago . When they redid the g2 I got that with a bunch of g2s cause that's the only time I saw him for sale . You make the vids awesome going with how you describe what you review . Keep up the rad work . One thing I have to say is the prime was not my favorite growing up but he's still awesome . The blue one I love the most lol. 😜💥

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Thanks! Who is your favorite?

[@jeremythomas3333]

My favorite transformer is diaclone snarl . The colors black chest and better gold is awesome along with the box art . As far as a favorite prime I'd say diaclone prime with metal plates and I have one . It's like real when they stand and work on him when he's standing and the drivers I have lots are awesome and more real for my time . G2 is cool as a second cause the sounds and black trailer . 😜👊 just got a boxed one

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@jeremythomas3333 I have been looking for Diaclone Snarl at a affordable price for 15 years now. I want one soooooo bad!

[@jeremythomas3333]

Ebay has a loose on for sale now. Needs a repair. I have two . One gig in box complete in great shape and a complete loose one . I have two diaclone swoops not not complete and teo Canadien slags complete one with box and one loose . The slags I have in blue both in box also gig and takara ome in great shape . Have to keep an eye out cause some nice stuff sells fast before you even search. I'm a big dino fan and I had the voice of devastator sign my car . If you have a Instagram you can check alot of my stuff out . 👊

[@ChristopherFrameOfficial]

Thanks to this I had so many questions answered. Except for that wonky gun handle design 😂 will we ever know?

[@80sTransfromersFan]

YES! I forgot to talk about the gun fitting properly in Optimus Prime hands! It looks as if they changed the trigger grip into the same peg as the gun clip. Which means Optimus can get both hands on the gun at the same time.

[@MrByronoscos]

Damn we had the original grey roller version

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Yes, it came in the early 1984 production run.

[@mikemenendez2046]

People always tell me I'm crazy but my Optimus was diecast and you could launch his fist and or missiles out of the armhole and the anti-aircraft gun we shoot the missiles as well plus I had the flat launcher for roller I think I had a mismatched set because it was two Christmas that year and I mean they were flying off the shelf

[@80sTransfromersFan]

A authentic generation one Hasbro or Takara Optimus Prime fists did not launch. The anti-aircraft gun does fire missiles. Most people remember the transformers having more diecast than they actually did. They were only diecast in a few areas.

[@colt5189]

Yes, we want to see that original unused Optimus Prime transformed. Do a video just on that figure.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I'm going to do it for sure!

[@toastgod25]

So I'm a Optimus Prime collector but I don't have a g1 original. How do I get one with the trailer and the tall stacks? I can't seem to find one.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Ebay is probably your best option.

[@toastgod25]

@@80sTransfromersFan Ok will definitely take a look. Thx

[@RedRanger2001]

Fact: The yellow square stickers were originally meant to be applied to the front bumper of the semi truck. And don't forget these three modes from the Diaclone version -- the Mobile Base mode (open the trailer and put three Diaclone-based Transformers), the Service Dock mode (open the trailer, set it upright, put Prime in his robot mode underneath the drone), and the attack mode (open the trailer, extend the drone, and close the trailer back).

[@80sTransfromersFan]

The Diaclone modes are in the video...

[@jumpingeneral]

I am new to your channel. Great information

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Welcome and thank you!

[@youraveragemorononyoutube4435]

Nice

[@fritztopher]

Does the door fit on all the trailers ? And can u remove the metal sides and put on a non metal trailer

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@fritztopher Yes, the door is compatible with all G1 trailers. The plates only work with Diaclone and the first US production run. These particular trailers have slots that hold the metal plates in place.

[@evsportsman5478]

Im looking to buy my first Optimus Prime. I always wanted one as a 80’s kid but never got one. Thinking about getting either a ko or reissue due to the high price of a complete original. Would you recommend a ko or one of the reissues as far as getting something as close to the 1984 as possible. Thank you sir - have really been enjoying your Chanel.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

The KO Optimus Prime is pretty good. I'd say 70% the quality of the vintage originals. The tires are terrible, and it rolls like crap. But for the price it's not bad. I did a review where I customize the white ko Optimus Prime into a Pepsi Prime. If you watch the video you can see the imperfections.

[@evsportsman5478]

@@80sTransfromersFan will definitely watch it. Thanks for the feed back!

[@theweebandgamerthatwontshu4293]

Till all are one. im not bot boiz!

[@SovereignKnight74]

This is strange, the one that you say is the second release version has a #3 on the trailer door, and #3 is associated with the third release. The Second release, the Takara "T" variant, would have a #2 on the trailer door and other parts, as well as a 1 and 2 on the inner legs. The Takara T variant, or "Pre Rub" would have a mix of #2 stamps or no stamps. I have three of these #2 variants. Two "T" #2 Takara branded pre rubs, and one #2 Takara/Hasbro stamp "T" variant. I believe the #2 is the second release, and #3 is the third release. #3 is also associated with having a "T2" trailer. The third one in your video is one with a "6" and is the 6th release. It goes like this: #1 Bloated, comes with a trailer with no T on trailer hitch, with just a Takara stamp. #2 Non bloated, Non-metal trailer. Trailer has a "T" on the hitch. Pre Rub. Takara branded. Trailer will have #2 stamped items in it, some may not. #2 Hasbro/Takara variant, "T" on the trailer hitch. Comes with a rub sign. Stamped as Takara w/Hasbro. Both the Takara and Takara Hasbro #2 variants will have Optimus Prime with a 1 on one leg and a 2 on the other, with a mix of accessories stamped with a #2 or nothing at all. The #3 G1 Prime comes with a "T2" stamped Takara/Hasbro trailer, with a #3 on the inside parts and accessories, and Optimus will have a #3 on the inside of his left and right legs. The #4 variant is Hasbro once again, with a "T4" stamped on the trailer hitch, and the inside of the trailer #4. Fists and Roller should have a #4 stamp, ect. #5 version is a #5 on the trailer hitch, and a 5 on Optimus Prime's legs, and a 5 on all the trailer parts/accessories. #6 is the final release for the 80's era. Optimus will have a L6 and R6 on the inside of each leg respectively, and a #6 on the trailer hitch and on the trailer/accessories. After all that, it wasn't until 1992 Optimus was re released as G2 stamped with #3 on everything, with a light blue and purple/blue variant.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

The first release doesn't have a number.

[@SovereignKnight74]

Correct.@@80sTransfromersFan

[@SovereignKnight74]

You are lucky to have the bloated Takara variant and the Diaclone variant. Those are, indeed, prized items to have. There is also a version of Optimus Prime that lacks nubs on the front bumper. That one is extremely rare.@@80sTransfromersFan

[@SovereignKnight74]

Fred's Workshop has a lot of helpful stuff in regard to old bots and Optimus Prime. @@80sTransfromersFan

[@starbugmechanic5236]

The closest thing I got is the orange semi gobot called stacks, but he’s just as cool... right?

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I don't know about that but if you love it I love!

[@richardcapwell9926]

Where can I get one. please, I need to know

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Ebay is always an option. But I would start at local vintage toy stores or collectors and comic books shows.

[@nathanieloblea]

✌

[@80skidwannabe69]

This review makes me think my optimus prime might have mixed parts from all of them, except diaclone I think.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

What part do you have that make you think so?

[@80skidwannabe69]

@@80sTransfromersFan my optimus prime is the first release but with second release fists and gun, and the anti aircraft gun looks to be from the second release with third release missiles, roller is grey from the first release with I think second release “gas pump”

[@fritztopher]

i got a trailer from 1980-1984 with no numbers is it fake ?

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@@fritztopher No

[@fritztopher]

@@80sTransfromersFan how not i thought all trailer parts are numbered

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@fritztopher, the KO's copied the numbers. The early vintage production runs did not have numbers yet. I pointed it out in the video.

[@fritztopher]

@@80sTransfromersFan i just think its fake it feels brand new it has takara copyright and T in hitch, no numbers on parts , only thing is tires feel dried out, owner said they had it since a kid but the roller tires seemed like it came of tree yesterday

[@80sTransfromersFan]

@fritztopher Fake tires do not dry out. And a lot of the Rollers survive over the years in great condition. I wish I could look at it.

[@IoriMinaseKana]

You forgot about the G2 Prime with the black trailer

[@80sTransfromersFan]

I didn't forget. I only use G1 examples. Generation one.

[@LegendofTheCosmic7]

Man I can't tell the date just the figure NO Trailer!

[@LegendofTheCosmic7]

It has a deeper screw hole but the rest is the same,

[@Stormmover]

I have iga version with red eyes

[@andrenikolailindholmthorse8941]

Thats just prime Optimus! Showing us how to wear a mask!

[@80sTransfromersFan]

🤣🤣🤣

[@randomuser9883]

Rip your 1984-1985 version

[@Stormmover]

I remember first time when I transformerd my optimus prime i was disappointed with no back side. Like he has no back. Only hole.

[@Notyahtoonskid]

Opp

[@ynotwalk7391]

in general, it's kind of embarrassing how much better the JP originals are. But at least Convoy and some others made it over without too many changes. They really butchered Soundwave and Blaster compared to JP versions.

[@80sTransfromersFan]

Yes, they did.

[@ynotwalk7391]

@@80sTransfromersFan i've been researching micro man, micro change, etc. and i love the original concept of how they were 1:1 and hiding in plain sight