DLX Optimus Prime Transformers Bumblebee Movie ThreeZero ThreeA Action Figure Review

ThreeZero was gracious enough to send out a review sample of their Transformers Bumblebee DLX Optimus Prime. I had no idea I needed a figure of this iteration of the character, but it's damn impressive representation. Sculpt, paint, engineering, all so on point that it's kind of scary how cool this thing looks and feels.
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[@odbade1999]

Without a doubt, this is the best live action Optimus Prime design

[@TheFwoosh]

It's insane how cool it is, and how well it's reproduced here.

[@dragon-tamer7956]

Yeah I absolutely love the new designs from the Bumblebee movie. Best of both worlds IMO.

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Oh it is indeed. It’s amazingly detailed and far more ‘muscular’ than the 2007-14 version, even the more ‘superhero’ 2014-17 version.

[@karlofrancisbitare4503]

Agree 109%

[@jayjay53313]

Toyworld & Aoyi : hold our beers

[@ttz4m3]

The most perfect design for Optimus. Mixes the best aspects of the movie look with G1.

[@mariakhaneladejesus-saplal7741]

​@Shadow Spirit Actually, they were straight at the start of the movie, but Optimus kept on tumbling and thus.... bent stacks LOL

[@dankmemer2774]

maria khanela de jesus-saplala actually, they were straight at the beginning of the movie because he was in his cybertronian mode(if you look closely at the chest, there are no windshield wipers). At the end of the movie, optimus has already taken an earth mode(visible windshield wipers).

[@mariakhaneladejesus-saplal7741]

@@dankmemer2774 Dude, that was a joke LOL

[@dankmemer2774]

maria khanela de jesus-saplala oh, hahaha, jokes are fun.

[@christophervaughn3834]

I dont collect transformers but that looks absolutely incredible. (This is how most obsessions start)

[@TheFwoosh]

Oh, I know that all too well.

[@romesrepublic]

Neither do i, but these figures are quite simply works of art worth every penny.

[@MrGoatFish10]

Same here

[@ethanglover8244]

this literally looks like it has a custom paint/weathering job, amazing figure! great review

[@thatguycalledphil6808]

6:15 I have no experience beyond toy customization in regards to the manufacturing process, but it makes a few companies even at the higher price range look bad when they can barely get an ab crunch from certain humanoid releases, yet this company manages to give a glorified block the ability to do sit-ups.

[@mangacomics1601]

Being a glorified block is what let's the people do things like that with this figure.

[@thatguycalledphil6808]

@@mangacomics1601 My bad, wasn't taking a dig at Prime. It was more of a statement of the limitations this company had compared to other character designs

[@Commander_Shepard.]

I agree. Most times, I question whether particular Hot Toys or Masterpiece figures whether they live up to the price tag. This one is definitely worth every cent. ThreeZero did a great job with this shit.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

That paint looks like you'd get your hands dirty just from touching it.

[@THEAnimeHERO]

Robo, I always found it funny how you bring up the "it looks very G1" when in recent times Transformers rarely does anything outside of the G1 designs.

[@TheFwoosh]

They have drifted back to that, yeah, but there for a bit...

[@nicholasdickens2801]

There is G1, and there is G1.

[@luke_figuremeout1484]

Wow, that articulation is impressive. Paint too. I don’t even care about transformers, but seriously, that’s an impressive piece of plastic. Great review as always.

[@TheFwoosh]

Thanks!

[@dankmemer2774]

This figure has quite a few die-cast pieces too. In fact, the whole skeleton of the figure is made of die-cast. He weighs 2-3 times more than an average 12 inch transformers figure.

[@raulromero6399]

the back articulation was awesome, all those details wow, i`m still amazed that something like that exists

[@nicholasdickens2801]

That’s the best Optimus Prime I’ve ever seen.

[@leitechou8350]

Nicholas Dickens that’s funny, the “best” transformer doesn’t transform.

[@mariakhaneladejesus-saplal7741]

@@leitechou8350 Yes, but still, detail-wise, it is still the best so far.

[@tenzingsamdup]

That weathering is beautiful. The skirt and knee gimmick also remind me of Gunpla but better.

[@robertfoster3830]

"look into my Eyes 😂. Such an accurate honest review. Good to watch you learning how the figure feels an moves where others have blatantly got to grips with the articulation an act like it's not even an issue. Ive just purchased the figure and felt Exactly the same, from how fragile I thought it was, to in fact being surprised at how well it's built. Great vid, thanks 👍

[@Nice-mk8wg]

"theres 2 relaxed hands" shows optimus having a mental brakedown

[@XXTROB]

Great review and a beauty of a figure! I loved the 3z bumblebee and I cannot wait to get this!!!

[@andrewflashchannelgibbs5384]

Great review. I can imagine someone doing some amazing stop-motion with this figure.

[@name-yf2pl]

Damn all that detail on the external spinal cord

[@ErndawormsGamingAndToys]

I got the Bumblebee figure they released and reviewed it and its such an amazing figure, I have this one preordered and am even more exited for it now, they are expensive but worth every penny

[@ricksfigz]

While not being a huge fan of Transformers I gotta say, this is an incredible piece, some poa are insanely well engineered definitely a must in a collectors shelf ! Another great review from the Man Robo!

[@dtorrey867]

This is what I wanted out of the designs for the first Transformers movie. You might have convinced me to get this figure! Hell, if they release a Starscream, I'll have to get it!

[@RobZomBOfficial]

A MUST GET. GOD DAYUM👏🏽👏🏽🔥Keep the reviews coming bruh!

[@hondorockz]

Wow awesome Optimus Prime, and I'll catch you on the next FWOOSH my friend!

[@atamiss3259]

Man they nailed the look of the Transformers. God i want this.

[@ltm438]

Great review, Robo! I picked up the DLX Bumblebee over the Summer and was really impressed with it. This video is making me want Optimus too.

[@TheFwoosh]

And you saying that reinforces me wanting Bumblebee, haha. Dang it...

[@gabrielwatts5133]

Damn, could this be the definitive optimus?! Yep!! I wanna see a megatron and starscream, I wanna see those badass mofo's. Great review, great figure.

[@geekorqueen6205]

The more I watch the more I want to play with this...and take lots of funny pictures. I must have this!

[@thebat8997]

You've got the touch is still one of my favorite songs

[@timpagan71]

Looks AMAZING!!! Definitely picking this toy (ADULT COLLECTIBLE) up. Thanks Robo. Awesome review as always.

[@gmoney1664]

Yeah, that's awesome! I don't own any 3A, but always seem to hear good things and this looks amazing, plus great articulation

[@davida6146]

I had that Stan Bush song stuck in my head and right when I clicked on the video, your singing synced with my song in my head... it was crazy! BTW Nice figure!!

[@regghenny]

Great review my preorder from BBTS should be arriving next week some time. I can't wait to get my hands on this and add it to the collection.

[@raimee81]

This surpasses many many hot toys figures. I just got mine. I've seen yours and many other reviews, and finally holding it in hand is still exciting.

[@super9248]

Ya know... I typically don't like to have more than one example of a figure, because I want the one I have to be my penultimate example, but Optimus is the exception to my rule :) Fun review Robo! Thank you!

[@TheFwoosh]

I would say if you liked Bumblebee, this Optimus is the penultimate example of that. Well, except for ThreeZero's bigger version of the line, but those are huge!

[@super9248]

@@TheFwoosh Thanks! He certainly looks fantastic. Love the articulation, can see getting some awesome photos with this "adult collectable".

[@buddybarlow9604]

Just got this in the mail today and it GORGEOUS

[@bigj0550]

I have this on preorder and cant wait

[@sakuragi_X]

The execution is just awesome.

[@Duraltia]

Still digging my ThreeA Metal Gear REX... Such a monster of a model.

[@gokinnation1034]

great review! I just got mine in few days ago and it is $200 well spent! this thing is just top notch in every way.

[@milsimjedi]

A truly awesome figure! Everything else pale into insignificance! - Fingers crossed they do B in yellow Jeep mode next! 🤞

[@NitroCigarette]

Man this is a beautiful piece.

[@Al_animates]

When i saw the thumbnail i thought it was a statue

[@ferdiemvira]

to me i think it was transformable :(

[@atavisticempire3473]

That looks like an amazing piece

[@theaces3697]

when you said it was heavy i 100% thought it was metal hell even when you said it was plastic i was like nope, i dont think ive ever seen such a convincing paint job on a figure, i think this $200 is much better than the massive one you showed sure it may be a lot smaller but it looks like a damn masterpeice, and since i already spend far too much on the hot toys star wars line i will happily support this fantastic line (hopefully it becomes a line)

[@Amgrafixstudio]

I just got mine today and I'm blown away.

I hope Toys Alliance don’t lose their license. Their transformers are awesome

[@gimpmcirish]

This is an amazing Optimus!

[@kaitarfett5907]

I have the bumblebee version, but also have this on order, should be done paying it off here shortly and then its on its way here. Going to be doing a themed style setup in my display case of both bee and optimus on cybertron, cant wait!

[@shannonnolan1555]

I'm with you Robo. I'm at the point where, as long as it looks great, poses well and I can see bits and pieces of what its alt mode is supposed to be, I'm good. Concentrating on the look and proper scaling between characters would earn more points than a costly alt mode that forces compromises on the final product and keep prices down. Great review btw, I see what you mean about the back.

[@TheFwoosh]

Thanks man! Yeah, as long as the essence is there, I'm good. I'm not going to be transforming it, and I'm not going to display in alt mode. In fact, I kinda wish you could just buy alt modes without transforming too.

[@ClutchAssy]

Awesome review dude!!! I'm definitely sold on it!

[@THSNDS]

Man, I can't wait to have mine.

[@ptonfire1]

DAMN ...Thats the best prime ive ever seen in my life...bless u brother for the vid..

[@RavenCustoms]

He looks so awesome! Love the videos.

[@Jeddostotle7]

This figure looks absolutely fantastic, and is a great showcase for why I think the Bumblebee movie designs are generally far superior to the previous movie designs: the large amount of small fine detail is secondary to strong, broad-strokes overall design choices in terms of shaping, color blocking, silhouette, etc. Even more than the fact that this looks more like G1 Optimus than the previous movie designs, I can just... _comprehend what it is visually_ , standing or in motion, better than the previous designs.

[@tailgatestudios3878]

Okay. I’ve been watching reviews of this to see if I wanted to get it to go along with Bee, and I have to say now... I NEEEEEEEED IT!!!!’

[@Nic_03_21]

This is...A BEAST!

[@theaces3697]

the bumblebee movie nailed how to bring G1 and Bay together, the designs were great in that movie

[@grimmer2005]

Wow, looks fantastic and amazing!

[@xxDarkMegamanxx]

Not a transformers guy myself but man this thing looks incredible!

[@bjpalm1994]

Wow! Thats a great looking Prime! It definitely has the feel of a Hot Toys type of item. I'd almost be afraid to move it but like you demonstrated it moves pretty good. Price also wasn't as bad as i was expecting. Sucks about the Toys Alliance figures. I just got my Megatron a few weeks ago and Prime is on the way.

[@TheFwoosh]

There are some parts I worry about, and I popped the skirt pieces off a couple of times (they pop right back on the balljoints) but besides that one visor over the windshield, the thing is a beast.

[@dobi287]

That's an amazing optimus prime and I'm not even big into transformers, tho i like so of the movies

[@geekorqueen6205]

What an amazing figure...I want it, now! P.s. good robo sound effects

[@Megatron118x]

I have this preordered and I cannot freaking wait. Ahhhh

[@TheFwoosh]

Totally worth the wait, it's amazing.

[@Megatron118x]

The Fwoosh Your review isn’t helping Robo!! Glad it’s got your seal of approval though man. Keep it up!

[@specialk3357]

This was an instant pre-order.... mostly bc you know, payment plans 😆! Seriously the best “not transforming” version out there IMO.

[@KEEPINGitREAL213]

Got 1 on pre-order!👍🏽👏🏼

[@xervantezxvi5022]

I’ve been watching your video for a while I actually bought one my god it’s incredible big and it’s beautiful transformers I ever have I love it

[@swolby9230]

I'm not a Transformers fan, but damn that torso articulation is gorgeous.

[@fredlacroix6865]

fantastic articulations

[@WilliamSMITH-bs7kw]

Awsome Action Figure review

[@tfitzge]

So this figure never left my mind, so I pre-ordered it yesterday on BBTS since it's been shown as pre-order for months. Got a notice today that he's in stock and ready to ship. What timing! It was meant to be.

[@kaioken654]

That looks amazing

[@Brandon-McFadden.]

I'm considering getting this. There's a Nemesis prime repaint that looks cool too.

[@GambitWolves]

great review!

[@enelcorazondeoptimus]

Es perfecto, magnífico, no hay palabras para describirlo. Es exactamente igual a la película ❤️

[@ChocolateAsian9000]

Can’t wait for mine to ship!

[@travistomblin2144]

That thing is suhweet. Hey Robo quit showing me things to spend money on! Christmas is around the corner!

[@ferdiemvira]

looks like every man would become a dude after this toy shows up

[@smallvillefan72]

You're the BEST Robo!

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, too kind, sir!

[@garyphillips3406]

Such a great looking figure.

[@tfitzge]

Man, I've never cared for Transformers, but this is one wicked looking action figure. Fricken' amazing!

[@TheFwoosh]

I know, it's crazy. If I wasn't already doing so much Siege, I'd go whole hog here. Well, I do want to get Bumblebee. Dang it, that's just a Blitzwing short of having all they offer in this scale...

[@No-ny3co]

The first 10 seconds I was in u sir have gotten a new sub

[@OneProof]

A worthy nomination for Figure of 2019?

[@gimpmcirish]

I think I mentioned this before but I'll say it again. I very much enjoy that you have have a camera set up to pan out on you when you talk/explain the review. It brings more of professional and personal vibe to your reviews. So many people have it set up that all you see is their hands. Very good work sir. Keep posting videos and I'll be here to watch and support. 👍

[@TheFwoosh]

Thanks, I appreciate that! I was worried at first because I want the review to focus on the toy, but I found myself just sitting a looking at the package or figure while I explained why I wanted it, or my background with it, or how I personally feel about it, so it works out way better where I can express those things better. I still just keep it to the beginning and end though, it's all about the toy in-between .

[@timpagan71]

YOU GOT THE POWER!!!

[@17gurnoorn-med9]

I'm just waiting for the day when we have that much detailed Transformers which can actually transform , i know its creepy but i'm waiting

[@kairus1]

wow great figure!

[@Just_Plain_Steve]

Oil staining or "ool" staining? Gotta dig those southern accents! 😂

[@Novapoid]

Honestly this is the best Optimus design I've ever seen. It kinda convinces me that I much prefer Transformers action figures that do not actually transform because there's no way to achieve this sculpt & detail while allowing that gimmick at the same time. The movie itself was kinda trash but damn do they nailed the robots.

[@allanqg]

By Odin's beard! How many versions of Optimus Prime could humanity possibly make?! 😂 10:45 damn that is one big figure.

[@pondeazy6865]

Beautiful

[@DamnYoureGarbage]

I own him and I'm in the same camp....Even if he did transform, I would only display in robot mode anyway. It is an incredible piece

[@TEHNOOB916]

Just found your channel. Greetings from Arkansas!

[@benfrakes7]

A dream Optimus figure!

[@leepicciotto]

I think I'm now convinced I need to start collecting this line. With mps ( at their price point) I need them to be able to transform (to justify the cost to myself) especially with the all the way toon accurate direction the line has gone in. Imo the old aesthetic gave off a bit more of a premium, sophisticated vibe with soundwave sort of being the pinnacle of what they were going for/doing during that time. All of that said, I don't really care about transformation on a fundamental level like most fans/collectors, if they chopped the price way down(especially with 100 percent toon accurate simple design) I would be fine without it and gladly trade it for perfect sculpts with high levels of articulation. If they put it together in a set with its alt mode that would be even better. The bumblebee from this line was extremely impressive when I got to see and handle it in person but Ive made a deal with myself about focusing my collecting/collection since it all gets out of hand when you're into more than just one line/brand/company, character, franchise, etc and becomes extremely overwhelming especially when you've been at it for several years so I didn't want to just have a one off figure of a character that isn't important enough to me personally to transcend transformers itself like batman is to dc, spiderman to marvel or prime to transformers for example. After seeing the blitzwing(that we all know is really what he wanted to do with starscreams design) images and this figures review I fine with adding the line to my collection

[@ballistic350]

Might order one...

[@romesrepublic]

This figure is expensive, yet surprisingly worth the price.

[@zhou4931]

Robo you should check out more gundam model kit, they have a lot of articulation design just like this figure.

[@yoboicrust]

I will literally sell my soul for this figure

[@ElliottsCreations]

“Not a toy.” Ha. Doesn’t change the fact that I’m still gonna play with it.

[@CRSHOVRRIDE]

Amazing!!!!!!!

[@TK-0516]

I’m so glad that the bumblebee movie is a reboot

[@thebigjisback1218]

OMG this is just 👌👌

[@nikekaiju]

Just got this figure but for whatever reason I cannot move his shoulders up like he does at 5:34. Like it feels stuck and if I try to raise the arms above the head it feels like it will snap. Not sure what I'm doing wrong but this is how it's been out of the box