Generation 2 Optimus Prime Review - What you DON'T KNOW about it

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[@TheRealQuenny]

i wasnt told by the thumbnail, until i realized this was a review of a vintage figure in which i quickly clicked.

[@MechaZeeReviews]

I’m actually really glad you left this comment because it shows that my original title and thumbnail choices were poor and needed to be changed.

[@CarRobots]

The Diaclone era toys are my bread and butter. They're my favorite because of their build quality, incredible aesthetic, and play value. G1 Optimus is just the coolest toy ever made.

[@Villancrusher]

Agree 👍

[@Linchpin_TF]

I have a complete Joustra Diaclone Porsche (Jazz) in my collection. For a price where everyone would laugh.😁

[@Omabatfartsbruh]

too bad you're not the only one with that mindset because good golly they're impossible to find at fair prices

[@Linchpin_TF]

@@Omabatfartsbruh Does anyone know? You put something on Ebay with a starting bid of 1€ or 1$. Then only one makes a bid and that remains until the end of the auction. Diaclone Porsche complete G1 Bonechrusher OVP and BW Tripredacus Agent OVP For only 1€. Now imagine how painful that was for the seller?

[@NeoXNeo2007]

Optimus prime got that rizz to the max bro and he got optimus chan and that other girl can you tell me who she is I promise I will subscribe ok 👍

[@kalobhunt9001]

If only hasbro put this much love into there figures these days. Man he is beautiful.

[@fun2building]

I would argue they have more love put into them now than they had for a solid fifteen years or so

[@kalobhunt9001]

@@fun2building for which figures? The hollow turning yellow breaking repaints that they put out? Oh or maybe one of the 20 different optimus or megatrons they make. But I will give them credit whoever is doing the legacy line is doing better cause it has some cool figures but people are paying top dollar there shouldn’t be a need for another company to have to fix all of hasbro short comings such as dna designs.

[@fun2building]

@@kalobhunt9001 I mean the yellowing is a pretty well defined thing now, we know why it happened and it's drastically decreased since, so while it sucks that there are figures stuck with it it's not like they just ignored it being a problem

[@KX_GAME01]

Optimus Prime G2 got all the rizz 🥶

[@G2_Convoy]

This is probably in my top 5 favorite Optimus figures. I love the weird shit going on in G2, this one adds a lot of fun play features to the original toy. The black trailer is awesome. Such a fun figure. Love G2.

[@hypersonic9394]

Man the figure has really hold up

[@kinjapleb4228]

Not really... nostaliga wise, sure but it has no articulation, the joints are weak, and the paint chips easily. Probably great when it first came out, but definitely doesn't "hold up"

[@ChdP134]

@@kinjapleb4228 no because the joints aren’t loose and the paint doesn’t chip easily. It also definitely has way better build and materials than anything in the past decade. I also think it’s fair to expect limited articulation from a toy from upwards of 50 years ago, who’s main gimmick was to transform

[@zeldahyrule543]

@@ChdP134 I agree completely most g1 hold up great cause of diecast metal. the new transformers are all plastic junk. g1 for life

[@annstevens6223]

The knockoff black nemesis prime looks great next to a G1. And the quality’s not too bad.

[@scottydu81]

You know, there is something appealing about die cast with chipped paint. Looks “lived-in”, like someone cared for it in the classic sense.

[@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852]

Its a lost art.

[@manborg84]

Wow, that space was for the diaclones?? Here I was , silly me, using that compartment to stash my weed.

[@KamenRiderSeiryuXV0]

Very nostalgia Diaclone of Battle Convoy, I have within 25 years ago. My fave toy as Mirage G1 too.

[@hackusprime]

I still have my g2 Megatron and g2 Optimus from Christmas 93. They rock

[@MacandCheeseStudio]

Optimus flirting with the anime girls made me cringe

[@MegatronSheesh]

3:01 *"he looks submissive and breedable"* 💀

[@palerider4582]

So what exactly do the degenerate anime figures have to do with transformers?

[@angelarivera1215]

Ayo kid what are you watching lol Actually i really hate if you need to take of something while transforming i feel like im cheatin iy

[@adi_the_overseer]

12 minutes ago we really come far from transformers

[@Chancherpancher]

*Transformers G2 1992 Optimus Prime Commercial:* And when Optimus talks, (4:57) *" I A M O P T I M U S P R I M E ! "* The Decepticons will run for cover!

[@christianferguson224]

4:50

[@Scrombo2]

I don't LOVE G1 toys they way alot of older fans do, I like articulation I'm a basic bitch but, I can definitely appreciate a solid figure when I see one

[@KOSMOS1701A]

oh no, optional alien attack girl broke a bit! I'm sad now.

[@Trikeboy2]

I had a G1 Optimus back in the 80s. I don't know how but I didn't know the chest window opened up until I saw it on an episode of QI a few years ago. That was over 2 decades and it was one of my favourite toys. No idea how I missed that.

[@MonsterverseRodanK1ng]

Why is there milktea girl

[@chosa9042]

2:11 is that a JOJO REFERENCE

[@corey9029]

The hips are actually a weird locking ratchet. Metal on plastic. You need to pull the legs apart when transforming to prevent the plastic wearing out. That’s why his legs keep sliding back.

[@jamiebarba5701]

Jojo meme

[@juanlorenzollaguno3515]

4th comment

[@rorroryusoul]

First mechazee reviews

[@quigonkenny]

The legs flipping back was something in all the versions of this transformation style for Optimus. I had an original G1 and it did the same after a while. The joint there was pretty cheaply made, unfortunately.

[@GraemePryce1978]

I left a like and subscribed because I liked your video approach, I haven't seen a review of G2 Oprimus for years and because it's deserved. With 37.3k subs the last thing I'm doing is pitying you bud. Cheer up. lol

[@joseruvalcaba1927]

Lmmfaa000 the chick inside! I own ths same Prime also bought him used has his weapons & haven't transformed him 1ce yet!

[@ospreyhawk]

I still have my Gen2 Prime. The missile launcher in the trailer always bothered me. It's like they purposely forgot to put the springs in so it would be "safer" for the US market.

[@disrupter8318]

4:00 it’s happening to me too and I’m 19 😢

[@oyonan]

Omg the arms will fold into the truck mode so much easier if you flip down the windows first! Also they were always that colour

[@aedanclifton6325]

jojo reference

[@ShazeemKhan]

Them dolls rocking low rise hard, yo! Always wanted the OP figure since a kid, still waiting on a good - decent 1, which isn't the price of an organ

[@N47_B314C]

7:56 AMONGUS

[@mmmmmmm6629]

optimus has the rizzliest of rizz

[@douglasbrownell2704]

I have this old original Optimus prime. In fact I have over 200 Optimus Prime's in my collection.

[@purplefishmonkeybutt]

Back when this figure was released I couldn't understand why they printed OPTIMUS on his trailer. Transformers were supposed to be in disguise, not advertising their names on their vehicle modes. It's a bit of a failure in that regard.

[@emilysmith1274]

The 2 girls fighting in the background for Optimus pri- Wait bumblebee have one of them did they break up...

[@thethemeistrue]

jojo

[@PnC_GameZnThingZ]

I always thought it was weird that he's supposed to be in disguise but his name is huge on the side of the trailer

[@douglasbrownell2704]

It is easy enough to get a 1985 Optimus prime mint loose complete, but it is not as easy to find a mint in box 1985 Optimus prime. As far as the 1984 Optimus prime it is just as easy to find it mint loose complete. But sadly it is almost impossible to find a mint in box 1984 Optimus prime.

[@유하선-j1d]

When Optimus talk. 4:57 I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.

[@NALTOHQ]

I still love that we live in a world where Diaclone and Transformers co-exist. At least, I HOPE theyre still making toys for the reboot.

[@josiaharaki7310]

The head can be modded to rotate in some releases, although they just glued it in place instead of a screw in this version. I remain unconvinced the backpack/soundbox actually attaches to optimus, as mine only seems capable of precariously balancing there, but renders the figure super top heavy for the delicate worn out leg joints.

[@jjrivas3]

Nice review! I just started collecting pieces and restoring a g2 prime & trailer, though I have the missing link prime it actually looks sweet!

[@R0TB]

hate that u have to include girls with skimpy outfit in this review....kids are watching ..u made the whole experience awkward!

[@apocaplysedarkside3250]

Well cheatttttt my pants wey 😒 throw a ronade weyyyyy ahhhhhhhhhh watch out pizza cheatttttt just realized his missile launcher came from 92 gijoe barricade in a remold

[@shartslaw322]

So ahh, all these points are pretty much all known, I was hoping for something new I didn't know, so sad.

[@emilflognoid1532]

I have the g1 version… I just realized that the new Star Wars micro fleet guys will fit in all the little cockpits and in roller!

[@d-monfromthetip3073]

Did some G1 toys come with Diaclone human pilot figures? Somehow I had a few.

[@jeffeastwood1051]

Those "shiny pieces" will lose chrome from all that touching and finger oil and acid transfer.

[@vassa1972]

As a kid I wanted octimus prime to have the matrix of leadership included with the toy but they never did engineering for it

[@Memeulous_son]

Wait they had balljoints on a useless trailer thing but mot a figure 🤦‍♂️

[@CarnoReviews]

I got this guy at a comic store a while ago and he’s awesome. Mine has most of the parts intact and all he’s missing is the hose and one of the missile launchers, his backpack thingy even still works

[@EricCartman-ze3mt]

I just realized that is was a old toy when I tapped the video also the um female figures um I don't know what to say

[@greggorman5537]

The 2 things that made this 😎 was 1 it was 2 toys in one 2 those toes bending It was so cool because most toys did not have any moving besides the hip arm knee

[@porko882]

I got this when it came out, I still have it well cap anyway, I think the windows where always yellow.

[@AtTonisGarage]

Very cool Optimum Prime model 😁👍

[@maniacmetallix]

All I've learned from this video is that g2 prime has w rizz

[@justprime-yq1gi]

and what are the things we dont know about that toy ?

[@scottandrewhutchins]

I was lucky. I got a G1 Optimus on clearance at Kay-Bee for $5 some time during the third season of the show. I was stunned at my luck because I could rarely afford Transformers bigger than Bumblebee because my allowance sucked. I still have it in the box even though I've played with it and lost many of the labels. I also cut out the tech specs but still have them.

[@anime-mun]

As someone who owned this as a kid, they did yellow over time.

[@RobertWhittington-fp2zd]

Did I miss something? What the hell was the thumb nail saying?

[@edr3158]

I actually have a G1 Pepsi Optimus Prime.

[@wolf1701A]

What's the lady mbay prime figure?

[@neildennis4588]

Yellow is the correct colour. I was there and I can remember.

[@beauxr.benoit1374]

The explanation for the top of the front of the cab opening is at 7:15.

[@TagSpamCop]

4;57 It's a welder, not a fuel pump. It's for the robotic arm of the trailer to repair the Diaclone mech/Cybertronian warrior... which would require welding.

[@ThunderstruckGames]

The items on top of the cab where the head is are the air horns, not headlights.

[@brianaguiar913]

It's not a fuel pump. It's a welding gun.

[@oscarramos5681]

In 5:04, where did that sound bite come from?

[@Dinowrestler]

What is the name of the dark skinned girl figure?

[@friedasauerzweig467]

He made a jojo reference i had to like it

[@200865mark]

Supposedly you were supposed to put a cassette tape in his chest

[@adamnool2353]

Bro got Isekai'd by just a Pen

[@icecubeinthesky]

STOP IT WITH THE ANIME GIRL OR ELSE IL CALL YOU KAMIK AGAIN

[@MytheraI]

I see you have... "other figures" as well

[@Autocon609]

It's not a fuel pump. It's a welder.

[@gregoriocruz4530]

My second Optimus figure was a G1 Optimus. The first one that my parents bought me was the Power Masters Optimus. I think that was the name. It was based off the Master Force version of him.

[@raynekraven]

were did you get those girls

[@aprilsantos763]

Howd you know about his glasses? 4:37

[@VulpisFoxfire]

IIRC, can't Roller tow the trailer?

[@otaking3582]

I thought that G2 Optimus Prime was a tanker truck?

[@fun2building]

There were three different G2 Optimus Primes; this first one that's just a recolor of the G1 figure, and two new molds

[@tomroberts2299]

7:14 for the answer to the thumbnail.

[@AlKaseltzer87]

I had that when I was a kid. I wish I still had it

[@ronaldclayton4232]

For a figure this old it has great articulation,most of the robot forms from this time period are nothing more than a brick with arms,think about how horrible Motormaster was basically the only thing you could do was move the arms up and down(brick with arms)back in those days they put everything into the vehicle forms to get them perfectly accurate and the robot forms suffered greatly from it.

[@zedokaiba6047]

400 DOLLARS!!! CURSED FOREVAH

[@NearingLight]

I already knew about daiclone

[@Deceptinerd1995]

Now wanna know what you think about the other G2 Optimus release, being the Laser Optimus Prime, it's one of my favorite toys ever. Good video

[@crispinlushako7640]

Angry birds transformors pla

[@redheadriot11]

whats that tan anime girl figure?

[@karglop8576]

he keeps changing the tumbnail

[@vassa1972]

In '84 I was 12 years old and had one

[@paulmacdonald5135]

The windows were always timted

[@shawnkarg3794]

I had the G1 Optimus as a kid, and it came with the same rifle. My dad cut the handgrip off for me so that it could be pegged into the fist in line with the arm, rather than at that wonky angle.

[@babysharkollieandmoontrans7382]

He’s very dusty💀

[@lemonherb1]

I did buy this release after I moved out for college. I didn't take my TF collection with me, and it was an easy way to get a hold of an Optimus Prime. I did modify it a bit by putting pen springs into the combat deck missile launcher, and cut off the restriction tab that limited the velocity of the launcher for Roller. I wasn't crazy on the name emblazoned on the side of the trailer, kinda defeats the concept of Robot's In Disguise. The soundbox disguised as a reefer was a rather clever design choice. Mixing of the classic and new faction logos really didn't help branding in my opinion. The quality isn't as good as the original G1 production run, but still was satisfactory