Transformers G1 Star Convoy Review! Battlestars: Return of Optimus Prime! "That's Just Prime!" Ep 49

Hello and welcome to “That’s Just Prime!” Today we’re taking a look at G1 Star Convoy from Battlestars: Return of Optimus Prime!
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[@TheCruzer007]

I’ve never heard of Star Convoy until I saw an old commercial for him an hour ago. Then KZbin suggested your review for this and I’m really glad you have one. Great review and very informative! I responded to several of your comments “Uh huh”, “yeah”, “That makes sense.” And I really like your “fan mode” and I would like to see a remake of this figure with today’s engineering. Thanks for a great review! I’m going to search for this online now!

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

TheCruzer007 I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Happy hunting, it's a great figure and you'll love it! Thanks for watching!

[@astromotive6047]

And now there is a leaked image of A Takara Legends LG-EX Star Convoy done using the POTP Optimus Mold.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Rail Racer A new, modern Star Convoy would be awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@ELIASZZambrano]

It is official 😃

[@mb-15navalcommander61]

@@BertTheStormtrooper Even better. Ocular Max is making a newer Star Convoy, "Stellarus Prominon"

[@gageloftus9748]

this is one of my favorite transformers of all time, glad someone else thinks so too! it's just fucking pure awesome

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Thanks for watching!

[@yeho8]

I think Armada Prime took a lot of inspiration from this guy, what with his pants turning into a base, looking similar in vehicle mode, both being bricks. I think that's kind of cool

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

kfir lavi Thanks for watching!

[@neilstewart9799]

This Prime is fantastic! I was crazy lucky to find him in a second hand store in a country town in Japan a few years ago unopened for $80 NZ (about $46-$50 US). Had no idea what it was but wasn't gonna pass it up!

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+Neil Stewart I can't imagine how awesome that must have been! Finding it in the wild like that! I had to hunt this one down online for quite a while before finally getting one! Thanks for watching!

[@stuartkseels]

I really like this review. When I first saw it, I was like "ugh... 23 minutes"... BUT! It didn't at any point drag! I like this figure & if I ever win the lottery, I will be getting one. Nice job pally!

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Stuart K. Seels Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@stivers56]

Everyone would be talking about star convoy himself but look how cute that micromaster hot rod is, and this technically makes him the first legends figure as in a smaller version of a character with a mainline figure

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Thanks for watching!

[@shinobuthelazy]

7:47 he predicted generation select

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Shinobu The lazy Thanks for watching!

[@KuroMaru_13]

one of the greats in the classic line of figures, can't wait to see the titan Class Star convoy that will be released in 2025

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

@@KuroMaru_13 same here! Thanks for watching!

[@devinleber5604]

Star Convoy is part of a subgroup of Autobots called Powered Masters. They consist of Dai Atlas, Sonic Bomber, Roadfire, Grandus, and Sky Garry.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Devin Leber Thanks for watching!

[@zixise]

Lol “sky garry” like the worst name ever

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

They ran out of Prime, Magnus, Maximus and any other 'Supreme' names LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@skuffy4930]

All these years later, a titan class Star Convoy would be what everyone wants.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

That would be amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@thefantasyzone7682]

Loved the review!You know, with a little custom work, you could turn Cybertron Optimus or Animated Optimus into a Star Convoy.Anyway, love the review, definitely subscribing.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Never thought about it but you're right! I wonder if anyone's tried it yet! Thanks for watching!

[@shitpost-o-matic7469]

True, true

[@CannonFodder93]

I think this might be my second favorite design for Optimus Prime (second only to the Powermaster). I must admit, I mainly want this for the little Hot Rod Micromaster.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Definitely one of my favorites as well! Thanks for watching!

[@pbstarwars9596]

The gap that Bert the Stormtrooper doesn't like, in my opinion does make sense in being there and not getting covered up because it is the gap between the truck and it's trailer to make turning easier.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Thanks for watching!

[@Biofan813]

Was this prime ever in any animaton american or otherwise outside of commercials? Looks great, never heard of him before.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Biofan813 Not as far as I know. TF Victory was the last of the G1 cartoons, unless you want to count "Zone" which was a one episode "one-off". Star Convoy was featured in Battlestars, which was never animated, and only ever had one chapter of manga, published in a Japanese TV Magazine. Thanks for watching!

[@hyperion3145]

He wasn't in any animations but he was in a few comics.

[@hazeshiro2673]

Looks so awesome, I might need to get him too for my G1 Prime collection. Despite the fact he doesn't have much articulation, he's got plenty of play values. Just a few questions though: does he come with the batteries? Can he be rolled by hand without the batteries/power on? Also how much do you think he's worth?

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Haze Shiro He does not come with batteries, I would not recommend you try rolling the motor by hand as you risk damaging the rubber threads and I have no idea how much he's worth now-a-days. Thanks for watching!

[@hazeshiro2673]

@@BertTheStormtrooper I got mine about $90 on eBay and it's amazing toy! Although the stickers are messed up due to time but I love play value on this figure. I was able to take out the rubber threads and he rolls just fine (I can just pop the threads back on if I want to use to motor gimmick.) Now I just need to save up for a G1 Galvatron... lol

[@hyperion3145]

Optimus is back, and he's made Rodimus his bitch.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Cell LOL! I really wish there would've been an animated version of this at some point! Thanks for watching!

[@hyperion3145]

So do I.

[@ex2541]

+Carnage best joke of the Transformer History XDD

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

I agree with transforming the top half robot to something less obvious in base mode.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Thanks for watching!

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

Cool!!!!!!!! I’d would like an updated version of this in legacy

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Same here! Thanks for watching!

[@RetroActionUK]

One of the best Japanese Exclusives, we need a Missing Link Star Convoy!

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Can you imagine this figure with articulation?!?! Thanks for watching!

[@TheOldscut78]

One of the best Prime /Convoy toys next to G2 Laser Prime

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

TheOldscut78 One of my favorites! Thanks for watching!

[@monicat9110]

Transformers WFC: Siege is gonna have a star convoy figure as a retool Of PoTP Optimus Prime

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Monica T Thanks for watching!

[@jason77584]

It’s funny you say that all those yr ago star convoy is getting a update useing Potp mold

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

jason77584 Yes! I can't wait to get it! Thanks for watching!

[@waluigisbizzareadventuresi1430]

We must make the new version titans class. Make it the ULTIMATE transformer.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Me Me I really hope we get a modern interpretation of this figure someday! Thanks for watching!

[@shockwavethewarlock]

@@BertTheStormtrooper guess what there making a transformers war for cybertron siege star convoy and armada optimus prime

[@LBDNytetrayn]

Shame they didn't make it so you could use the rotating gun's attachable base from the battle station mode in Roller's right-side up mode.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+LBDNytetrayn True! That would be awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@tristanwilliams4180]

it'l be awesome if they made a Battlestars Super Megatron, His Alt mode would be Grey and black Jet, The fusion cannon would have a silver color and the Second weapon would be a Gold Plastic Sword, his armor would be purple and the Decepticon symbol is gonna be on his Gladiator Helmet, The Robot mode is G1 design. What do you think?

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the Generations Selects TT-GS09 Super Megatron was based on Battlestars Super Megs. Thanks for watching!

[@tristanwilliams4180]

dang it, too be honest i am hoping for an battlestars super megatron

[@PrimusProductions]

Has anyone done a walking race between Star Convoy, Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx?

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+Primus Productions WOW man that's the best idea ever!!! I have an Omega that rolls but doesn't walk. However I don't have Skylinx :( Thanks for watching!

[@owenchuarbx]

His chest reminds me of TFA Optimus Prime

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+Crystal Mover (Of Greater Anglia) I think there were definitely some design cues that were passed down from this guy to Animated. Thanks for watching!

[@owenchuarbx]

yeah. Including the G1 Super/Ultra Megatron The looks are similar to the TFA Megatron as well

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Crystal Mover Animated did a pretty good job of calling back to G1 while doing something completely new at the same time. One of favorite TF series!

[@mkformerw1n]

This guy reminds me of armada prime.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

MKFormerW1N That never occurred to me but you're right! I can see where some elements could have been used for inspiration when they came up with Armada Prime! Thanks for watching!

[@primecable]

That's right.. Armada, and there are also some references to Cybertron Optimus Prime, where I think Star Convoy has been inspiration for as well ^^

[@yuwu585]

It's Armada Prime with the chest of Cybertron Prime, mixed in with RID 2015 Prime and the G1 color scheme!

[@yuwu585]

Only, you know, better!

[@RichformO4]

So dig that micro master Hotrod ^^ Mane fig. blockey but still awesome ^_-

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

I have a special kind of love for this figure! I know it's a brick with hardly any articulation, but there's just something about it! Thanks for watching!

[@astromotive6047]

Did RID '15 Optimus take some alt mode inspiration from this?

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Rail Racer It's possible, new toy designs are always taking cues from what came before. Thanks for watching!

[@KilosFoxo]

anf tfa prime took inspiration in the robot mode with the window shape and season 4 concept art shown the gold crest on his chest too

[@MiXVoy]

better known as Optimus Prime the Micro Machines playset

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+Mixey Boy That's actually what they set out to compete with when they came out with the Micromasters. Thanks for watching!

[@Lulu-bz9ib]

aha!! great minds think alike...I do just the same thing with that base mode

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Lulu Yeah, the "official" base mode is quite lacking LOL!

[@bbrigman9382]

Looks a lot like the Armada Optimus Prime.

[@muisverriet]

Billy Brigman Not really.

[@bbrigman9382]

www.tf-toy.com/images/tftoy20160604/2304/796_4765.jpg I'm referring specifically to the alt mode; the conventional tractor nose, the rear treads, the traditional color scheme, updated, of course, but similar.

[@CJAX67]

They should do a siege star convoy

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

summer X Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@monicat9110]

The cargo container looks like trailbreaker

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tcourson-]

His torso looks like the transformers animated Optimus prime

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Shepperdgaming Thanks for watching!

[@secretagent1007]

Well Hasbro listened!

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

jay higgins I'm very excited about both of the figures they announced! Thanks for watching!

[@secretagent1007]

@@BertTheStormtrooper your welcome man keep up the good work!

[@tobymaguire4756]

Ditto.

[@az27106]

there's a homage of that small rodimus figure in combiner wars

[@thisappisbs]

can it launch Siege micromasters?

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Menasor 03 I don't yet have any Seige Micromasters but if they're about the same size I don't see why they wouldn't work. Thanks for watching!

[@devinleber5604]

His base mode was repurposed into a part of Micropolis in Beast Wars: Uprising.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Thanks for watching!

[@puhaoran4187]

I was have one and I lost Thank you show me how they look like

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Pu Haoran Thanks for watching!

[@tobymaguire4756]

They will redo this for the siege line, watch comodin cams video, he will be a remold of potp optimus

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Optimus Prime I can't wait! Thanks for watching!

[@Xr_nx]

@@BertTheStormtrooper SAME BRO

[@gobotimus8449]

My favorite transformer is transformers armada supreme class Optimus prime

[@kabuto1859]

Question,how did you get this

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

chad whittington Purchased online. Thanks for watching!

[@Tokuarchive]

Excuse me, do you know how to insert batteries?

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

You have to remove the track/ wheel and you'll see the battery compartment on the side that was facing the inside of the robot. Thanks for watching!

[@mattdavid3385]

Is this a g1 prime or an transformers animated toy?

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

***** It's a G1 figure, from very late towards the end of G1 actually. The series he was featured in didn't even make it into a cartoon, just a comic strip in a magazine as I understand it, but the figure itself was still a G1 release, and a very big hit overseas. Thanks for watching!

[@TheVileOne]

People can always get the new version too

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Hollywood Purgatory Thanks for watching!

[@hacksloveall-talley6085]

I think you do great work

[@cerebros3671]

animated prime inspiration?

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+Talon Stephensen Quite possibly. I remember there was even an activators Prime repaint that had the star on his chest. Thanks for watching!

[@yuwu585]

Masterpiece Star Convoy? Please Hasbro! Plasbro!

[@hyperion3145]

Star Convoy is basically a mystery to Hasbro, it would be very unlikely for him to get a Masterpiece figure.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Yuri012 If they announced that I'd pre-order it on the spot!Thanks for watching!

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Cell I think over the years he's become a little better known. I think that the repeated design hints and similarities we've been getting have to be more that mere coincidence.

[@hyperion3145]

Most people in America haven't heard of Star Convoy, maybe if they made more comics he will get the popularity he needs, and maybe a masterpiece figure.

[@yuwu585]

Can we consider TAV-21 Optimus Prime kind of a new version of Star Convoy maybe?

[@kalajel]

Looks like Transformers met Power Rangers...

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

kalajel Thanks for watching!

[@dol_mel7487]

kalajel powermaster prime is even worse in that department

[@armandotejeda3832]

Yeah. Its awesome

[@tristanwilliams4180]

is convoy a japanese word of Optimus Prime?

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

It was his name in Japan. Thanks for watching!

[@izzathamidon]

i wonder why aren't they making any good optimus these days :( too movie focused.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+Izzat Hamidon Some of the movie ones are pretty good, MP Prime is amazing, and I really enjoy the new RID figures too! Of course I'm biased, I love ALL Primes! Thanks for watching!

[@pixelprime5908]

Star Convoy sounds like it's related to Nova Prime

[@JoseFlores-xc7wu]

I thought when people where referring to the original Star Convoy they where talking about a great figure but this is nothing but a brick when the hell this toy was made cause is horrible thank god that the new version is just a homage to this one

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Jose Flores I LITERALLY say what year this was released 37 seconds into the video. Thanks for watching!

[@Tom-nj4jb]

That motor sounds like a tooth polisher 💀

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

@@Tom-nj4jb 👌

[@Alex876]

eh i prefer the other powermaster god ginrai one atleast that you could spread the legs

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

MrX Thanks for watching!

[@f.d.english5080]

dont think ive ever seen him

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

F.D. English Thanks for watching!

[@LarkinsLair]

I need to unsubscribe because you are costing me way too much money 😂

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

LOL! That's what we do!!! 😂 Thanks for watching brother!

[@germang.139]

Toy factory

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

German Patricio Thanks for watching!

[@willpowell7039]

I wish Jonathan Craig was dead

[@reptiloidealvaradoperez1249]

japan

[@georgepierson5795]

Wow, talk about a cheap cut.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+George Pierson what do you mean? Thanks for watching!

[@georgepierson5795]

Bert The Stormtrooper It looks like a cheap toy.

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+George Pierson Well, yeah. Consider the quality of G1 toys when they first started, using Diaclone and Microman toys, to that of the toyline later on (3rd season and beyond), when they had to start making their own. All the die cast went away, and the toys became clunkier, less articulated (even than before), and in general, the entire line became almost a knockoff of itself. Still, some of the figures managed to hold on to some charm. Star Convoy is really meant more to be a playset for Micro Master figures, than a figure in itself, so it does suffer, as most triple changers tend to do in at least one of their modes. Still, it's one of my absolute favorite Primes in my collection. Thanks for watching!

[@marioobermaier6911]

Is it possible to buy that Toy still new somewere ?? Nice Review ^^

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+Mario Obermaier The online stores where I got this one from are all sold out at this point, but he's still relatively easy to find on Ebay, new in box. Good luck hunting, let me know if you get one! I'd love to hear your thoughts on it! Thanks for watching!

[@1711HD]

+Bert The Stormtrooper I found him on amazon uk :).

[@1711HD]

+Bert The Stormtrooper but the micro masters are expensive in Amazon there are like £70.00 what?!!!!

[@JoseFlores-xc7wu]

I thought when people where referring to the original Star Convoy they where talking about a great figure but this is nothing but a brick when the hell this toy was made cause is horrible thank god that the new version is just a homage to this one

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

Jose Flores I LITERALLY say what year this was released 37 seconds into the video and what year it was reissued 6 seconds after that. Thanks for watching!

[@JoseFlores-xc7wu]

I guess i started watching the video before cause when i started to watch it this time it didn't play from the beginning that is why i didn't hear the year but thank you for letting me know that is on the video

[@Alex876]

eh i prefer the other powermaster god ginrai one atleast that you could spread the legs

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

+DeathCuddles He did have a little bit more articulation, not much, but still. Although I find PM Optimus to be very disproportionate. I'm still hoping someone will make replacement arms and a head for him! Thanks for watching!