Magic Square MS-01 LIGHT OF FREEDOM Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime

[@Andulvar]

Even if the new Takara Prime was cheaper I'd still go with this one. I like the bulk and colour.

[@alexpavon1858]

Love the transformation. Don’t think the official can beat its simplicity

[@Vipre-]

The engineering that goes into these things is mind-blowing. "Those leg tanks are way too small," I think to myself and then bam, a panel is flipped open and there's a full size one. Same with the door.

[@jesusramirezromo2037]

Wow, this is just gorgeous, its amazing how cheap and of higher quality KOs can be

[@rick-ry3kj]

The way you bring down the grill and turn around the panel where the matrix sits, it reminds me of the original MP 01 transformation, they certainly took cues from there.

[@basicfacekick]

Magic Square and Iron Factory are really killing it lately. I love the Legends figures in both lines, and now MS is branching out into Masterpiece scale ... phew!

[@sherpoleharoone3166]

i just came back from my local store. in hands the MS color is so gorgeous on those matt color

[@trence5]

Beautiful figure. This Optimus looks like he could handle any bot in his size class.

[@hobbyfun6339]

I just got this on the mail and super impressed loved it

[@medievalalchemist8582]

Thanks Ben, after seeing this it put me over the edge & this guy is preordered. The pastel colors & transformation are really what did it for me, great review.

[@yangguts]

Best OP yet. Clean and G1 accurate.

[@blaflargasnogger7045]

Okay, this sells it for me. I’m ordering him this weekend. Absolutely tremendous.

[@phillines6297]

Great video Ben, this will definitely be my Prime... I really can't understand the prices sky rocketing on original pieces. This is a great figure for the price, great colour palet and articulation to boot! Fantastic Prime!

[@blankstare3775]

I actually really appreciate the knee details. They remind me of mp01.

[@_AlexB_]

Straight up that knee is gorgeous. I missed pistons and details sooo much. Very pleasantly surprised that MS put them in

[@scottmcclary594]

Magic square did a fantastic job jumping into mp scale from there legends/chug whatever scale and this is a great update to to an "mp10" design but that's all the ms-01 is, an "updated" mp10! I'm not slanted to one side or the other realistic or toon accurate but the te-01 is replacing my mp10 to go with mp36, I'm still keeping my ko mp10 and will be breaking out appolyon for their own separate display cuz to me appolyon was made to stand next to mp10 and mp36 was made for the eventual mp44! Christ!... a little over a year after discovering the mp, ko's and 3rd party markets, I'm a little over a thousand into this hobby and no where near finished tracking down the characters I like, this hobby hit me in the face and my wallet hard!

[@rugalheidbernstein9944]

Not as cartoon accurate as MP-44 but price is definitely an advantage this figures got. The battle damage parts especially the windows would make a Shattered Glass repaint work really well.

[@gankingmid5124]

Not really, it is definitely more accurate.

[@rugalheidbernstein9944]

@Zero Updated MP-10 to me.

[@rugalheidbernstein9944]

@@gankingmid5124 Optimus was a little thinner in the cartoon and he didn't have extra details like the silver stripe in vehicle mode and yellow details on his forearms.

[@Andulvar]

@@rugalheidbernstein9944 Depends on the episodes. The detail on the arms was there, but they were never yellow, except for some old Japanese toys which had a sticker for that. The grey band was on the toy but you wouldn't see that in the show due to budget except for a few scenes, such as More Than Meets the Eye Part 2, you'll see it for a split second then it's red. Same goes for transformation into robot form, sometimes you'll see it white before it starts.

[@quickshot112]

@@gankingmid5124 if you look at mp 44 body leg shape is definitely more g1 cartoon accurate than this one

[@Joshula337]

Previous non-English reviews have shown the figure to be somewhat impressive. I had already paid for the pre-order recently. Now that I see your review I am even more excited for mail day.

[@swizzlemynizzle5088]

My OCD senses are telling me you transformed the legs wrong

[@gumperP]

Just realised you missed a step. In truck mode at the bottom of the part where the head goes, a part folds down and slides into the waist to give it more stability in truck mode. Got mine last night, very happy with it, though has some issues. Stress marks particularly.

[@segreen607]

I ordered mine already, can't wait.

[@Transfixed]

Actually the grey stripe is one of those elements that came and went depending on which scene of the cartoon you look at. Looking forward the TE review!

[@ApenBaard]

haha you can just hear the concentration in Bens voice when hes putting those small pieces for the extra head together :p If you see this, thank you for the quick review, Ben!

[@grahamandlukecollectables8538]

Definitely prefer this. to the te version. Thanks for sharing!

[@ApenBaard]

I really like the matt paint but wonder how well it'll fit in with other glossy masterpieces.

[@GatsuGodhand]

Thanks for the awesome review! I just ordered this figure and have the TE-01 Leader OP preordered as well. I'm excited!

[@rainwalkerstudios3388]

Definitely a buy for me. Personally, it looks better than mp-44. Not more accurate, but I like it better. Also, yeah, it's cheaper. And as someone without a source of income on a regular basis, the lower price point is really a good selling point.

[@gshark-i9x]

I agree completely.

[@optimusprime7177]

I second that. Think I’m gonna buy him later tonight.

[@georgii3041]

Wow, that's the first time I've heard someone say it's better and not more accurate. If this is the option for you that's great, it's awesome third-parties exist.

[@kory7698]

I personally think the Transform Element Optimus prime looks better

[@georgii3041]

@@kory7698 All about taste. I'm personally getting MP-44 but out of the two third-party options I too also like Transform Element the best, MS isn't for me but it's cool that it suits other people's tastes, imo it's more like an updated MP-10 more than it is a competitor to MP-44 (not to say that it isn't, of course it is).

[@justinmohan7103]

I'm gonna get this instead of the TE version. Decision made. Thanks for both reviews

[@jhjhotel]

5:34 the TE and MS all have a more true-to-g1 look. The mp10 has, I think, a more tactical look. It has the same bulk as the other two, but it has a less g1 look and a more mechanical look. Not sure really how to describe it.

[@melonaut5778]

shame about the mp-10's articulation and those forearms

[@jhjhotel]

@@melonaut5778 nah I think its decent. Mp 10 is a solid g1 figure nonetheless

[@scotttoysdevilsrcthompson9505]

Can’t wait to get ms01 it looks awesome

[@dannygallagher9290]

Wow!! I didnt think this transformed!!

[@kyleleungrulez]

MP3.0 one's back is fill with screw holes.

[@doro626]

Since this has the battle damage, I wonder if they will do a grey death version of prime? Its just all paint. I dont love the waist ( translucent plastic) showing in vehicle mode, but its not a deal breaker. I would love to see some 3rd party trailers.

[@chrisjones7300]

I think he looks really nice in general. The only thing (apart from the knees) that I really dislike? I WISH they had done a battle damaged head and face for this figure.

[@alexturner5717]

Love the looks of this guy! Don’t have a G1 Prime yet as I mainly collect ‘cons but this may need to be an addition. Wonder if they’ll do more in this scale, sure hope so!

[@thiagao31]

MIne shipped today!! Can´t wait for it!!

[@NathanSimmonsSworn]

Looks amazing Ben! I'm getting MP-44, but this guy looks awesome too.

[@smallvillefan72]

I hope they do a Megatron Soundwave and Starscream next

[@rolandodr98]

Derekus Maximus Especially Starscream, he looks so short and outdated now

[@Senbonsakuraink]

I'd like to see a new Soundwave. He def needs an update.

[@kohnfutner9637]

I'm really tempted to report you for saying that. Noooooo more repeats characters!! I need to be done with this collection!!

[@georgii3041]

@John Butner I can understand why people wouldn't want repeat characters but tbh they definitely need updates. There are enough Megatrons and you could argue that we already have MakeToy's seekers although Soundwave doesn't fit the new MP Aesthetic 100%, the mold has aged well but he needs a '+' treatment at least. MP-44's Starscream accessory seems to imply seekers 3.0 however I don't think that's anytime soon but it's inevitable, it'll make Takara lots of money (assuming they make the seekers SOMEWHAT affordable) which will fund more Masterpieces. We've gotten a lot of the Autobots and most of the main Decepticons. At their current rate I doubt we'd even get the full G1 Season 1 and 2 cast for a decade or longer regardless of whether or not they repeat characters. EDIT: If we’re talking about every company in this market and not just Takara we’ve already gotten a lot of characters thanks to third parties. Otherwise well, the only characters who really need updating are the seekers, everyone else has gotten a cartoon repaint except Soundwave and the Datsun brothers. If they’re updating characters with new molds, it’s only the lambo brothers and Soundwave who don’t fit the new aesthetic (other than seekers, but these molds are fine) and honestly I don’t think they really need it. Also, your collection will never be complete, even if it is you’ll just collect again anyway because it becomes a habit or addiction.

[@_AlexB_]

I can't wait for a new starscream, loved dx9's, hated maketoys floppy mess, but hopefully MS will knock them out of the park. Both legends and mp scales.

[@j-sant-animations8105]

What’s that I saw? The grill becomes the grill abs? Beautiful!

[@thirty3255]

Very Nice Review Ben. Very informative with the comparisons.

[@2007suprasport]

He looks absolutely Phenomenal 🐱 great review

[@denozed6554]

Wow what an amazing figure. Dammit my shelf is full of Primes! I don't need another one. Still getting this though.

[@ZombieGavinS]

Awesome review but I now can't unsee the fact that you have the smokestacks mistransformed on MP-10, I thought they were meant to be down in truck mode because it reveals the curved part at the bottom of the stack which is intended to look as if it goes into the truck.

[@kohnfutner9637]

It's better they don't use diecast so the joints work better.

[@MagnusLootCrate]

I already pre-ordered this one. $130 isn't bad for an MP Prime.

[@bradp366]

Glad to see the transformation is very similar to MP-10. I still really like that transformation, but the vehicle mode unfortunately took away from the robot mode asthetics in my opinion.

[@Oheretic]

Hurry up Ben, we wanna see the comparison with Transform Element!👍

[@Pokey_Puni_]

I noticed a lot of people say that Magic squares Prime doesn't look as accurate, compared to MP44, which I kinda dissagree with, I personally belive both figures look as accurate as can be compared to the show model (because of course, the model wasn't always consistent.) But still, it's a nice (and cheaper) update to the previous MP10.

[@melonaut5778]

whoever said that is a diddle darn dunderhead. MS-01 is made with the idea of looking good in mind while maintaining a bit of cartoon accuracy. MP-44 is made with purely animation accuracy in mind. Down to the lack of paint in some places.

[@georgii3041]

IMO in terms of accuracy you could always argue proportions since as you said the show was very inconsistent. I also believe it's more of an update to MP-10 rather than a competitor to MP-44 in terms of cartoon accuracy, MS aimed to have their own interpretation of Prime while staying somewhat cartoon accurate which I can respect. Speaking of accuracy the sculpting of MP-44 is the most cartoon accurate out of all the offerings. When you look at the headsculpts for MP-44 it's undeniably Optimus Prime and the way Takara implements the details on the cartoon model is extremely faithful compared to MS. When people say it's not as accurate I think that's the grounds they base it on, proportions can be equally cartoon accurate - some more than others, then again that's opinionated unless you're going by how they were presented or drawn most of the time - but in terms of sculpting and paint it's not as accurate but that doesn't mean we don't appreciate what MS has done, I think it's great as an update to MP-10 for those who prefer those proportions and a mix between the old masterpiece style and the new cartoon accurate aesthetic.

[@melonaut5778]

@@georgii3041 nice to know someone who gets it

[@Spinworth]

main problem with the upcoming MP-44 is the huge backpack. The back of a figure matters to me. MP-10 has fake-truck grid, MP-44 has fake grid and windows and MS managed to make those 2 the same in both modes, THAT is something really nice. The only proportion downsight is the window size, but that wasnt consistent in the cartoon so

[@melonaut5778]

@@Spinworth you can argue that the huge backpack is cartoon accurate actually

[@marvinonstage]

I hope they come out with a metallic version. This looks cartoon accurate but the cartoon if they could busgetwise would have made prime with more detail like MP-10 which cabs version looks more real world while still having that cartoon look as well. I'm sti going with my MP-10 but it's a stylistic choice only.

[@PaulSpurgeon]

I definitely prefer MS-01's aesthetic. I just want a filler for the translucent chest.

[@DaveLittle81]

Still so torn between this and the TE Prime. I prefer the colours of the TE one and the build/sculpt of the MS one... I'm trying to fight it but I will end up with both...

[@leroy4320]

You can get both and end up with more cash to spare than if you bought mp 44

[@TheGame2K5]

I like the shape of the upper torso of the TE and the lower half of this one. With other characters still on my wish list, Ill likely just stick with MP10.

[@DaveLittle81]

@@leroy4320 It's scary isn't it. Its criminal what Takara are charging these days for MP. At the rate Takara are going when they eventually release a Masterpiece Jazz it will cost as much as the Porsche he's based on!

[@BadLamprey]

Much cleaner back than the official v3. The lighter, matte plastic does a better job aping the toon look than takara's plastic and paint. This looks like the one to get to me. Die cast is not a positive unless it improves the function of the figure in some way, which is almost never how 3rd party uses it, so if that's the only downside I think we have a winner. Really can't wait to see these guys do somebody who doesn't already have 50 million toys.

[@sanshoryu]

I think I like that the grill became the abs, as is accurate to the original cartoon. Is this one better or the TE?

[@adamluther5836]

Great reviews as always, Ben! It's not perfect, but given the price of MP-44, you can buy this, Transform Element, the upcoming Zeta Toys version, and have almost enough change leftover for a KO MP-10.

[@atlas6538]

This thing looks so much better then masterpiece

[@unicron99999]

Well... Although I do like the articulation and easier transformation more than the TE version, him not having the TFTM accurate matrix chamber cover and seeing what looks like a 5 and a 2 in his chest windows is a disadvantage to both the TE one and MP-10 for me. I just don't like it enough more than my MP-10 to replace it. A while back you sold me on the Infinite Transformation MP Megatron and it's been one of my favorite figures ever since. Maybe if I like the upcoming Takara Optimus version 3 more than this or the TE version, a really great KO of it will come along with a price I like enough to replace my MP-10. For now though, I'm just not sold on replacing what I have. Thanks for another great review!

[@Dapper0Scrapper]

Love mine, just got him today. So articulated but I wish the side skirts and rear flaps were separated. Also Ben, why is this on your KO channel? It's a whole new, 3P figure.

[@allangrant1326]

Going to get MP-44 for prime and this mould for my white Magnus 🤙

[@thugg4lif]

Thank you Ben ur amazing!

[@egotisticalginger700]

if this and mp 44, switched calves, it would be the most cartoon/character accurate g1 optimus prime of all time.

[@IAmSamThatIAM]

Wow! That knock off really looks good. I hope it will be cheap when it releases.

[@bunnyfreakz]

It's so cheap compared MP44.

[@May1stBurst]

Its not a ko its on the wrong channel its a new mold

[@IAmSamThatIAM]

@@May1stBurst What ever it is I buy that for a dollar.

[@May1stBurst]

@@IAmSamThatIAM its out and it cost $135

[@nemesis_lime]

Lol I had preordered two mp-44s before this review. One for display one for keeping... but having seen this review i Will probably keep both of those in box and display magic square or transform element...love the crotch piece and head of ms prime but love everything else on TE prime... really can’t get over the weird Cut in the TE prime head. Excellent review as always. You’re voice is very soothing.

[@Tubes78]

You have the TE version already? Give us the review 😊

[@sheriejent9969]

Yes because starscream sucked

[@sidearmsalpha]

Definitely prefer the look of the alternate head piece. I've never liked Optimus with that baseball cap visor look.

[@LS-jk3fk]

ben i notice that you red alret at 2:8 has rubber tires, where'd you get htat from? that's cool, i love rubber tires

[@bigtastey7707]

Love this thing, I’ve been waiting on a red and blue prime cause most are priced ridiculously high and Takara is sipping the sake a little too much for charging 450$US. 👍🏾

[@dt763]

Thanks, great review. Sold it to me.

[@Senbonsakuraink]

I can't wait for my mail :) this is gonna be great.

[@leariep]

Excellent review love this model thanks for the review im picking this one up

[@franciscs1604]

Man. If Jobbythehong owns this figure, he would, I dunno, prefer this over the current G1 Optimus Prime figures that he owned (MP-10, MP-44 *of course*, and TE-01) or not. But still I know he’ll love it. And yes, I know he’s already reviewed those Prime figures, but this will be worth it. If any of you, who gets tired of watching his Optimus Prime reviews..... Then get outta here.

[@Knightfall-Batman]

When they come out with the trailer for this figure, I hope they come out with an alternate head that’s battle damaged to go with the battle damaged parts

[@badism8369]

The stripe was there in the first episode. So it is animation accurate somewhat.

[@TheReincarnatedDeath]

It's supposed to fit with the MP-10 trailer, but does it? The pictures where strategically covered with other figures.

[@AwsomeChevy]

Another great review.... Always wanted mp10 but I think magic square may have just twisted my arm to get this one instead

[@kohnfutner9637]

Somebody still needs to make alpha trion, holy eff-word.

[@jhjhotel]

Now we just need a prime of the same scale that has the same grill in alt mode as well as vehicle mode. That will be true g1

[@mr.jamrob4505]

I would love to see this with the white ears prime sometimes had

[@johnbutner2570]

I canceled my order because of TE-01 lack of trailer hitch. They need to fix that issue.

[@zackalther4411]

Hey Ben! Please review the Transformers Seige War For Cybertron Trilogy Voyager Class Optimus Prime.

[@alejandrorodriguez2058]

great review mate. quick question, Which rotating display base are you using?

[@greenhulk1982]

I wonder if Magic Square will make a trailer for their Optimus prime figure that you can buy separately?

[@kohnfutner9637]

The transformation of te01 is terrifying. I like it better without the stripe. Otfw.

[@KevinSig]

Your video mentions a trailer hitch. So is this compatible with the MP10 trailer?

[@deltawave4669]

I personally like mp10 more, the only thing I don’t like as much is its pose-ability

[@scottcontois3957]

Any word on the Magic Square Legends size Optimus?

[@DavidStyles87]

This figure look amazing could you do update video showing how he scales with mp megatron and soundwave and starscream ben?

[@niko2454]

9:39 was that your stomach mate 😂

[@dreamcastfan]

I remember when I first saw MP-01, I thought he was absolutely amazing and that there could never be a better Optimus Prime figure. Then we got MP-10 and that managed to actually make MP-01 look ugly and boxy and I couldn’t see how a better Optimus Prime figure could be made. Now, looking at MS-01 and MP-44 and somehow MP-10 looks like some misshapen mutant. How do they keep making these figures better? And what the heck will they do for a v4 Masterpiece Prime?? 😅

[@garylau8064]

im eagerly waiting for my pre-order to arrive. the downside...it doesnt have trailer! hope they release a trailer in the future

[@iswaraKITT]

ben, where can i find the TE Prime review? coz when you did the review of Magic Square Prime, the TE one just popped up... heheheheheheh... i really want to see it...

[@colournut]

Nice review. I'm interested in magic squares legends scale optimus. Nothing against this leader one but i don't have enough room for that size figure anymore. I prefer my first ever masterpiece mp01 optimus prime.

[@Heavensrun]

You say they added the stripe with MP-10, but it actually goes back to the G1 toy?

[@henmar354]

Ben why is this in Kollectibles ? He shares similar transformation bits with MP10 but most of the transformation and all the parts are completely different ?

[@aczbdk]

this one look more muscular, mp44 appears more light weight. I like both.

[@2067792332977602]

Mind if I ask, your IT megatron has a sticker on it, and I was wondering from where it is because it seems to blend good into the figure, unlike most that I have found.

[@BensKOllectables]

2067792332977602 I put a normal sticker on it from the toyhax reprolabel sets and scratched it away with a knife

[@2067792332977602]

@@BensKOllectables Thank you, looking at their pics they sticker looks very clean, also the knife idea is great.

[@theepoetunknown6052]

Well...my number section also not glued, loose joints galore, already broken tabs...hope TF-direct dont mind sending me a new one

[@CardboardBots]

Does the plastic material feel the same as their legend's scale material.

[@williamwoxblom8417]

If they do this figure in the darker toy colours I will probably get it.

[@NemesisPrime1989]

You got a video of the TE Optimus?

[@chubbycheese]

Have you tried using him as a giant crayon? You can write on paper using the red. Colour transfer is terrible 😫

[@discipleofsakura]

Is this one compatible with MP10's trailer?