G1 Transformers STAR CONVOY Retrospective [Patreon Special Missions]

How Optimus came back from the dead a 3rd time (4th time?) in Japan with the help of a little star dust. ✨ Thanks to Eric for the request!
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[@victorystarsaber7807]

For me I always considered star convoy as optimus prime after the war he would travel across the universe to protect life.

[@MichaelMercy]

I dig it.

[@AndrewKennethColborn]

@@MichaelMercy how do you put that emoji

[@Fanie0820]

@@AndrewKennethColborn it's a member only emoji

[@moonwhooper]

That's actually a great idea

[@beatrixwickson8477]

Michael: "Anything can hold a lot of micromasters!" Earthrise Ultra Magnus: "Hold my beryllium beer"

[@moonwhooper]

Caesium Cider!

[@RadioofHorror]

The entire Star Convoy Manga is now collected in English by Viz Media I was so happy to get it when they released all three volumes

[@EungsuLee]

I personally think of this guy as a direct ancestor to Armada Optimus. (Being chunky, heavy emphasis on motorized gimmicks, base mode play feature with Micromasters/Minicons...) Too bad we barely see motorized(Let alone any battery-powered) gimmicks on TF nowadays...

[@superomegaprimemk2]

Instead we get complex transformations and bots in scale with one another and figures that look like they stepped out of the G1 cartoon into the real world!

[@EungsuLee]

@@superomegaprimemk2 True.

[@TornaitSuperBird]

Designwise, Star Convoy seems to be the inspiration for Animated's Optimus design.

[@fiendshikim]

The Transitional ascetic from G1 to Yuusha Brave of late 90s design is telling.

[@bobahicks]

I only ever seen pictures of this Prime. I had no idea that he could roll by himself! That's awesome. Great review Michael 🙏 and great choice by Eric for the Patreon special mission.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks!

[@destrondesigns]

Amazing and informative as always! This is my first look at Star Convoy Optimus, and it blows my mind how cool those treads work in both modes, he's probably the fastest moving G1 toy I've seen.

[@douglasbrownell2704]

I really like how this looks! Why isn't Hasbro done this item before? I wouldn't mind adding star convoy / Optimus prime to my Optimus prime primal collection.

[@dmaa88]

There currently 2 modern version of Star Convoy, the Takara Generations Select version, and the Mastermind Creations version, so there's an official one, and a 3rd party one.

[@twistedgaming9185]

@Matt Peirano It was Generations Selects, first one initiated by TakaraTomy.

[@LBDNytetrayn]

Good news -- it's not just headcanon, that unit actually is Roller! 😸 Ah, I've wanted this for a long, long time... I even used "Star Convoy" as a screen name on mIRC for a while years ago.

[@MichaelMercy]

Neat!

[@hktoyboyhk8940]

Best star convoy toy video ever.

[@reinhartjonathan7385]

I really love his design, the star makes him like a honorable commander,the design makes him like a strong,wise commander

[@MichaelMercy]

[@RodimusPrime1982]

I have the Generations Selects Star Convoy, it's basically a retool and remold of the Power of the Primes Optimus Prime. I like it, a lot

[@ryanb7320]

Another excellent video Michael. Really informative and really entertaining, great job. Keep up the great work, and keep well good Sir.

[@_The_Worst_]

Whatta glorious✨️spectacle...🤘🏼💯✔️

[@Random.Jolt.Fan06]

Personally I would've wanted Hasbro to make Star Convoy figure, I really love that desing (maybe Commander class could've worked for him)

[@yeeoof1995]

i think they made one out of the potp mold a few years back

[@Random.Jolt.Fan06]

@@yeeoof1995 I know, but I would've wanted to see him with his original desing

[@Random.Jolt.Fan06]

@@yeeoof1995 +, as far as I know, he was released only in Japan

[@jakezzfunk8876]

I'm glad your back too Michael.Great vid bro!👍👍

[@xazylsclubhouse]

I didn't know much about this version of Prime but I'm glad he's back in your collection so I can learn all about him!

[@desktopreviews1949]

"and this time, no force in the universe can stop me" while I love the line....there is one force CEOs of Hasbro

[@thaddaeuswong3574]

There is a generations select Star Convoy and Super Megatron. They scale to each other.

[@SoundwaveNL1977]

Again a super cool review MM Style. Loved it. Very cool figure. Thanks for sharing and making these amazing toy vids.😊

[@drozwalker9]

This verision of Optiiums Prime is pretty cool. I loved how the play features were demonstrated for this review.

[@Pokehon]

Love these types of videos give us more!

[@Puzzledtraveller]

I just got this new off Ebay at a good price considering what people sell their used ones for but I thought I was ripped off because the decals were already applied then relieved when I opened it and found that the trailer decal was applied to the plaster shell. So it was Indeed brand spanking new and the best money ive spent as a collector, I love it.

[@chevy-is-a-good-boy]

Super retrospective & what a gorgeous/fun toy. I kinda love that base mode too, it's like a child's fever dream & something you'd see in Scioli's comics.

[@varevulf6523]

Excellent. I miss my collection and Star Convoy is one of the ones I miss most.

[@MichaelMercy]

[@pacmanmcgavin7034]

Outstanding video, Michael. Gold standard of toy reviews.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thank you! 🤜🤛

[@aceofspades8294]

The motorized treads in vehicle mode can actually function as a conveyor belt in base mode, hence why the ramp gimmick at 5:47 wasn't working so well.

[@OldManTheseDays]

Awesome video and more than worth the wait! 😁

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks!

[@willarms5510]

Never heard of this. Thanks for a very cool video. Might have been interesting to see the roll out ramp used while the tread were rolling to convey them to the next level of ramp?

[@HORRIOR1]

It is a shame the Stars toyline never gave us Super/Ultra Megatron. I know Generations gave us the figure, but it doesn't measure well next to the G1 Star Convoy.

[@peucoman]

ah yes, "Oxymoronplex", the arch-nemesis of "Soloticon"

[@TheIndoNerd]

One of the greatest leaders

[@jsttv]

As always. Great review. Just keep on trucking.

[@MichaelMercy]

[@91-mph73]

If Transformers did have a crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog in IDW comics, I think Star Convoy should be Optimus Prime's Chaos form, due to his channeling the power of the 7 Chaos Emeralds (just like how Sonic would transform into Super Sonic). This also mean that his localized name should be "Super Optimus Prime."

[@Steven-ip8xo]

Awesome video and review about the G1 Star Convoy the latest version of Optimus Prime and well worth the wait.🙂 also the G1 Star Convoy figure is outstanding and as always amazing and informative also this is my first look at the G1 Star Convoy he's also the fastest Autobot. also thanks for sharing Micheal you too Eric Keep up the remarkable work stay healthy and Roll Out or should I say Nerdmaste.🙂😀🙂👍💪😅

[@matthewdennler2953]

Is one of my favorite design for Prime

[@MichaelMercy]

[@jermaineivey4699]

What an amazing playset

[@juanbisonosuero3650]

Qué buena edición 👌😃

[@javiersantanaaviles5885]

I get a reissue of Star Convoy in 2007, and it´s one of the best vintage figures I have

[@farminglittlepeople9623]

1991 I was a freshman in High School so this one would have been off my radar back then. I find it so strange to think of toys from the 90’s as vintage yet now they certainly are just that! 90’s toys are growing on me especially 90’s Joes!👍😁. Excellent review Mike! Congrats 👍

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Bill! I know the feeling. 90s toys still seem modern to me. Get ready, 2000's are going to be vintage soon!

[@farminglittlepeople9623]

@@MichaelMercy I know right!😂

[@filmandpage1138]

I've only ever seen this version of Optimus Prime in the art of Transformers book. Awesome review.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks!

[@kicksnfigs8658]

Nice! Hope to see more G1 Japanese Transformers especially the Commanders like Star Saber.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks. Don't have any of the others though.

[@TheSandwhichman108]

The reason hot rod is a micro master is cause of the events of the micro master manga. I don’t really know much about it. All it know for sure is at the end hotrod shrunk himself to micro master size to lead the other micro masters.

[@RileyTNTlego]

I would love to get a Star Convoy one of these days, but for now I'll have to make do with my G1 Star Saber.

[@pete7305]

Another nice review thanks! Also I think the car launcher is supposed to be used with the tracks turned on like a conveyor belt.

[@MichaelMercy]

That makes sense. Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@McLongSausage]

U can get Tow behind campers from the 80's called Scamper Campers, the van should be Camper

[@Aux337]

🤣My friend and I used to yell "TETSUO!" "KANEDA!" at each other.

[@MichaelMercy]

😆

[@beastmanreview009]

😎A holy grail!!!😍

[@beastmanreview009]

I almost got the Generations Selects retool/repaint of POTP Evolution Optimus!!

[@videogameman_001_peru]

Should be interesting a review about megatron g2

[@tristanwilliams4180]

it sucks that there is 0 Decepticons in this Toy line, it would be cool if there was a G1 Super Megatron the size of Star Optimus Prime

[@171QA]

Cool.

[@keldeostudies149]

7:47 a miss chance to make an angry birds joke but its alright Also fun fact star convoy robot mode desgin was homage in transformers animated with optimus prime robot mode and in a cancelled season 4 and a activator toy had the golden star on the chest

[@rickyrackey7930]

My personal US names for these characters are Battlestar Optimus Prime and Darkstar Megatron

[@MichaelMercy]

Nice! 👏👏

[@Wheresthepepsibismol]

I swear TFA Optimus Prime looks like Star Convoy.

[@JG1985XX]

I really wish we had an animated version of this.

[@MCDJACDC]

Really digged this review, thanks M&M

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks man!

[@felixphaneuf9011]

i cant wait that u get a hold of Sky Carry and Grandus

[@MichaelMercy]

I'm not planning on getting those.

[@felixphaneuf9011]

@@MichaelMercy ah

[@bbernard1981]

I never knew that g1 Optimus existed

[@gazz_N7]

He looks neat. I really like the way he looks in bot mode. The windscreens and the gold star look fantastic. Had they ever made a modern version of him? Thanks for sharing, see you in the next one. Nerdmaste'

[@MichaelMercy]

Yup, there’s a modern Generations version of him.

[@disneyboy3030]

I really should ask Darknlord91 is he would like to do an Anime adaptation of this.

[@brandenolson1281]

Michael, Just curious, have you ever watched the show “Transformers Prime”? For me being an 80’s kid it’s actually my favorite incarnation of the line.

[@MichaelMercy]

Yup! Great show.

[@SnarkticonDM]

I have the reissue. I’ll be honest, it still takes a lot to keep me from opening the box and playing with it.

[@MichaelMercy]

Life is short. Open the box.

[@sloptimus_prime1268]

I would have loved to watch him kick deception junk

[@Truenofan86]

The Kaneda joke was great

[@MichaelMercy]

Tetsuo!

[@omegasupreme1970]

I have this toy he is well diffrent

[@jedijack0577]

Actually looking at “Hyperdrive” I’m seeing someone else that’s not Star Convoy - Shoulders come up to a point - Familiar looking head with antenna moving outward - An odd seam along the sides of the chest Boys that’s Star Saber

[@MichaelMercy]

Although mode is totally wrong but I've thought for a long time there are similarities in bot mode.

[@jedijack0577]

@@MichaelMercy it’s not impossible Takara heavily retooled hasbro releases (Thunderwing to SkyShadow) so it’s not impossible that Hasbro might’ve planned to do the same for a Takara release with an entirely new inner robot and alt mode

[@joejunior5991]

Star Convoy is the Ultimate Upgrade of Optimus Prime in Japanese G1 Version while it less super robot compare to Powermaster Optimus much cooler that way

[@blue18404]

What year was he?

[@joejunior5991]

Transformers History 1987

[@nahidkardar6970]

Micheal mercy have you here’d the transformers legacy menasor

[@javiersantanaaviles5885]

A shame Star Convoy was never animated in a show or movie

[@nilesbrook4216]

If you want that little truck to be teammates with SCAMPER - just remove the “S”. Scamper & Camper!

[@MichaelMercy]

Nice!

[@user-qo1os3tc2j]

復刻版持ってるよ。

[@JMan1380]

I know you’re a huge transformers fan but do you own any Go-Bots?

[@MichaelMercy]

A few.

[@MCDJACDC]

They should make new versions of the UK European Transformers

[@MichaelMercy]

Yes!