Optimus Is Back! This Transformers Robot Is Smaller, Cheaper - but Is It Still Good?

[@JogBird]

imagine going back in time and showing this to your 80's self 🤯😮😀

[@TheHOBBIES20]

Absolutely 💪 hope i could get one too! i need to save money to buy that and to add to my diecast collections 😊

[@smokingbeetles5793]

I would go nuts

[@unkulwilly]

i dont know... it would totally ruin any trust you had in your folks if they didn't get one for you.

[@culturecanvas777]

80s boy me would be willing to join a boot camp for this.

[@cold10er]

I'd slap my older self for paying so much for it

[@malcolmar]

The fact Robosen was able to take the techno-magic they had in their original Optimus Prime and shrink it down into a small package is just amazing. I was fortunate enough to get the original at the smaller price so I'm good. The big question is if they will release a smaller trailer for the second version. As a G1 fan, I say get the one you can get because either way it is a win and you are owning an incredible piece of Transformers history. BTW a Robosen Soundwave would be amazing! You killed it again Bridget! Thank you.

[@maxcooper6554]

Robosen Soundy would be a day one for me!

[@maxcanonstunner6532]

I would love to see robosen Megatron and Soundwave.

[@cuckoonut1208]

Yes! Soundwave with functioning blue tooth speakers.

[@rudra.patel.001]

@@maxcanonstunner6532 yup and megatron transforms into an actual gun

[@maxcanonstunner6532]

@@rudra.patel.001 not sure that unfortunately.

[@alexmercer3001]

Bridget becomes a kid when she presents toys like this. She resonates our actual feelings.

[@alexmercer3001]

@@ihateyoutube999 No one can pretend like this,. if she can pretend this much, Hollywood might have opened the doors for her. It is her real reaction, stop judging people with whom you don't have any concern.

[@alexmercer3001]

@@ihateyoutube999 See , Again you are judging. Please stop judging anyone. Let them be what they are., if you don't wanna believe them , don't.

[@benjidaniel5595]

Bridget’s deep nerdy enthusiasm for this toy makes my heart sing!

[@venom5809]

As someone with an Optimus and Galvatron on a shelf next to me, I understand Bridget's joy. LOL

[@Justin_tech]

I am OBSESSED with this. More videos of Bridget geeking out over "out there" toys please!! 🙏 Great video editing too!

[@mikecoshan3752]

Love watching the gorgeous Bridget going full Nerd with these brilliant Optimus prime robots. Her enthusiasm is contagious

[@JamesChristopher69]

She is adorable! This version of Prime is a dream come true!!

[@albertarbelo]

It's not actually cheaper tho. When the original was released, if memory serves me correctly, it was around $700-$800. So all they did was raise the price of the bigger one and give you the smaller one for the original's release price.

[@kuso121]

I agreed

[@hitechburg]

You're right I paid $799 for larger one last year.

[@didybopintitys]

With inflation 7-800 then would be well over that today, so it kinda translates, Tho I know what you mean.

[@ajprop9627]

Agreed, the smaller one is the same price as the bigger was originally and now as a collector, i would just feel swindled 😢

[@omgitsmario7]

Yes lol i remember

[@StephenChambers]

All these years.. and today is CNET’s best video in history!

[@gl897]

The cartoons, were honestly amazing. My childhood as a 90s kid was THE BEST.

[@farukhsharipov]

Love her reaction! You can see little kid in her expression.

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

During the intro I thought this was done using stop-motion animation. Once I realized the movements are real, I was blown away. 🤯 So awesome

[@magnumcyclonex]

Omg, those segment transitions! The director/producer/editor + on-screen talent really did a great job of this! Bridget clearly is the right nerd to showcase Optimus Prime!

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

Another video proving why Bridget is clearly the best CNET presenter on the payroll

[@Verbal_Ninjutsu2]

Favorite CNET personality 😁. Bridget is awesome. And that Optimus prime looks dope.

[@RADERFPV]

I remember my dad taking my brother and I to Toys R Us when the original Optimus Prime and Megatron were released. They were $30 bucks each, while most other transformers cost $20. Optimus Prime came with the trailer too. I got Optimus, my brother got MegaTron. We had battles for days, such good times! These versions of Optimus take things to another level. I think I like the smaller one more, it reminds me more of the version I had when I was a kid. This is bringing back so many awesome memories.

[@PhysifistEngineering]

No, the Elite doesn't have the downloadable content like the Flagship. It's not as good.

[@superginrai8036]

I'm really impressed at how far technology has come between the original Optimus Prime toy from 1984 and this. I agree that a Decepticon should be next. Maybe they manufacturer can pull off Megatron ... although they'd have to make him transform into a tank instead of a Walther P-38 for legal reasons.

[@turtleanton6539]

Ofc

[@AleksandrStrizhevskiy]

Wish granted.

[@tobydivine8502]

Wow this is really cool. There must be so much tech inside of this. I wish my Voltron could do this ! 😝 (Love your face transitions)

[@shmutube]

I love seeing Bridget's reviews and especially the ones with robots - delightful and hilarious! 🤣👍🏽🎉

[@penegakkeadilanpembasmikej5022]

That's why I love her review

[@jgro1976]

"pew-pew laser gun", "nice little clickety click" 🤣 I could listen / watch her review anything and I bet it would be amazing!

[@scyence]

It's simple, I see Bridget, I watch.

[@mikecoshan3752]

Same

[@night00glider]

Her enthusiasm is enjoyable to watch for Optimus Primeee

[@eastmanwebb5477]

That was the most hilarious toy review I’ve ever seen. Thanks.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

WOW 😃 This is Awesome. I'm 61 years old who cares I'm buying one

[@andrewharrison4608]

Glad you're not disrespected for saying that as I was when buying TMNT'S the Cowabunga Collection for the PS5. Dumb Genexers went in on me for buying it.

[@andrewharrison4608]

I meant GenZers they're ruining our future nowadays future is lost now!

[@countbiscuit3274]

More power to you buddy,go for it! 💪👍

[@menartd2618]

​@@andrewharrison4608What good were you expecting in the future? For the younger generation to clean up the mess you people caused!? I can't stand people like you!

[@annat5736]

So, everyone is asking, who would buy this? Me, a mother of a son who was so obsessed with Transformers, when he was 4 years old. I saw this CNET presentation and “loved” the EXCITEMENT she showed. She was as excited as I was, so I bought it for my son. It was sold out. But I finally got one by Christmas 2021. It was the most exciting gift ever !!!!

[@Drmicky141]

Bridget is so much fun to watch, love her videos.

[@szac2005]

Greetings, I am 52 years old & watching this review was AWESOME!!!! Being a die hard Transformers fan I just saw this video at 1:30 AM & I bought the set at the Hasbro site 1:45 AM. Also, a Mojor deciding factor was the presentation by Bridget, "Great Job". Even the way the app plays the original music in the background is great. How awesome would it be if they made an Alexa Soundwave or a remote control Grimlock that get the mail!!!! I cant wait for them to arrive, Transform & Roll Out!!!!!

[@kyle27085]

This has to be one of the coolest toys I have ever seen. it’s like having your best childhood friend with you all the time.

[@donting24]

She’s the perfect presenter for this, love her energy

[@fynkozari9271]

Where? I can't see the energy.

[@kylenguyen7371]

The app playing music from the classic 80's cartoon is a wonderful added touch.

[@faithbassed49]

Ok, she’s a charm! I enjoyed watching her reaction more than the toy!!! This was fun!

[@nmstoker]

Bridget is brilliant in this video! Informative and a total blast at the same time 😃

[@cadman9615]

That is pretty darn cool. I still have my Orig Optimus Prime Transformer from 1984

[@Noxend]

They certainly need to create a decepticon, so they would be able to battle each other in an epic match on your table. Still, Megatron in his original 80s appearance would be problematic because he was a gun, not a vehicle.

[@stevetb7777]

Yep, they just need to make him transform into a tank. Many Megatron toys do this.

[@Noxend]

@@stevetb7777 Fans of the original cartoon would start crying "Non canon! ", but I need to agree, a tank is a way better idea.

[@scottmahoney1230]

If robosen makes a Megatron use his cybertron jet mode from the Transformers Prime cartoon, frank Welker voice him best of both worlds. His G2 green tank was ok but the jet prime 1.

[@jctai100]

Elite edition givin' off more than friend vibes with that hand motion lol

[@ThomasPartida]

Bridget is awesome, i love the energy she brings.

[@TheLegendOfNiko]

Imagine them making SMALL SOLDIERS !!!!

[@nayyarrashid4661]

I saw someone selling the original movie props one selling for $300 for a two pack. The two lead toys. Major Chiphazard and Leader of Gorgonites Archer. They are not robots but they do have sound and Archer can fire hus arrows. Still pretty impressive for those times.

[@spektred]

Or Voltron, or Gundam! Omg

[@louisalexander133]

I got the original one for $750 when it first came out, so the smaller one now is actually about the same price.

[@aiartbx]

Yes inflation!

[@louisalexander133]

@@aiartbx I only got it last year and you can still buy the larger one from Hasbro Pulse for $750.

[@ChrisAbad]

Is it true that you cannot display it on a shelf in robot mode when it's powered off?

[@v.jenkins5834]

Robosen should definitely make a Bumblebee! You can’t have a Optimus Prime without a Bumblebee!

[@gmon78]

Of course you can.

[@powerhouse884]

Her face is the face of EVERY kid when they see this or anything that blows their minds.

[@mpi5850]

So freakin awesome. The transformer is pretty neat too.

[@Davethreshold]

I saw the first film at the theater. I was SHOCKED at how real those things looked!! Every single detail like sun reflections etc. was perfect! The frosting on the cake was the STUNNING beauty of Megan Fox.

[@danielcorona7513]

Just bought it thru Hasbro so excited 750 before taxxxxx. Collectors edition. Coolest toy ever.

[@BBradshawProductions]

Imagine if Robosen actually made a Megatron that is also a real gun...

[@michaelfreedom.1966]

Yeah you will shoot your eye out on Megatron. 😂

[@AleksandrStrizhevskiy]

Wish granted. (Well its not a gun)

[@chorlauheung4920]

Would like to see a version of Megatron, where he auto transforms into the pistol gun.

[@Terry.W]

Thanks Bridget ...now I want one for Christmas..

[@FromTheRoomOfLittleEase]

Just in time for Christmas. It's brilliant, my god. So cool. It's funny because I clicked because the title reminded me of the news stories about the original toy from the eighties. For some reason they had a news story about Optimus Prime being the biggest Christmas toy but not being able to stand up on his own. For some reason the news agencies had people convinced this was somehow significant. I never put it down, hahaha. Also, I seem to remember being able to stand him up too. Semi trucks with sports cars rolling out of the trailer on the freeway where a very popular theme in the early to mid eighties.

[@citiboikidd6372]

Bridget is so hilarious and geeky… I totally LOVE IT!!🥰🥰

[@gl897]

I know! Loving her energy

[@nathangriffiths6218]

I love the robot but the problem with all products like this is that if they stop updating the app then most of the functionality is lost. I have an R2D2 from Hasbro that is basically a paper weight after they refused to update the app after an Android update broke it - this is on a product just 2 years old!

[@Don-po8vl]

You need an old phone and keep it I updated than I guess.

[@david_dor]

Soundwave or Starscream would be awesome. Even if they couldn't put a mini cassette in Soundwave put a decent bluetooth speaker to play music.

[@nayyarrashid4661]

That would be the right idea. I personally want a Megatron that transform into the Tank.

[@Tony-rz4ks]

OMG I WANT ONE NOW!!! i grew up watching transformers in the late 80's as a kid.

[@joeyjimenez2157]

I need a Megatron, Shockwave and Soundwave one!

[@cameronwong7608]

I want this... But will feel so guilty when I ultimately tire of it and it gathers dust - and I only have so many friends that would appreciate it! That's a lot of money!

[@spektred]

That's what eBay and Amazon is for. A toy like this should remain expensive for a long time

[@Krantzstoner]

I think the fact that they're programmable makes them a _lot_ more fun than just as toys. At the very least, could probably have an entire popular TikTok channel as a dancing Optimus where you program him to do various trending TikTok dances in various locales. But it would be, like a full-time job.

[@blackstarafro2]

I wonder how many times she had to redo this video because she was a little excited 😂? I am sure there are some funny outtakes. She gave off vibes of the kid from the movie the incredibles. The was like “that was totally awesome”. Cause I know my inner child was trying to decide between candy or that toy.

[@CNET]

we cannot confirm nor deny... 👀

[@_Tree]

@@CNET yyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh we know how many times she rehearsed this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mikesilva3868]

@@CNET this is cool and it's now 300 dollars less📼

[@VJChax56]

This is one of the most fun videos I’ve seen in a while. Kudos to the presenter.

[@gl897]

Man... My wife won't understand how or why I'd buy this for me at 699. But my 4 year old will (and moreso as he grows), this makes my heart swell!

[@danielsweb2]

"Doing the choppy chops" lol

[@afcansf5996]

I need and want that ! Also its nice to see a host who genuinly goes mental over our beloved 80ties & 90ties toys..

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

I want a Starscream version.

[@vinomsnake]

Ok she's cute

[@erichanastacio9695]

Voice controlled??? Teach new moves? Uploadable moves? Does it have a shadowbox feature? LOL 😂😂😂 Having seen Big and Small Optimuses face-to-face reminded me of Atom and Zeus of Real Steal movie.

[@Wizard31601]

I hope they release more Transformers in this range. I would love to see Megatron next.

[@budgiecat9039]

Well it happened now what? Did you get it

[@bummers]

This is how Optimus Prime is and should always be. Not the Bay-verse rubbish talking mouth prime. G1 always!!

[@xervantezxvi5022]

Can you imagine if his hands moves open and tell him “Hey Optimus Prime Go get my Coffee cup or my plates” that would be awesome

[@AlfonsoRiveraJr]

It's a shame Optimus is by himself, where's the rest of his team? We need to see the other ones in action as well.😃

[@katoblow100]

This was one of the most enjoyable videos I've ever watched. Brings out the kid (nerd) in you.

[@draco00]

what a frigging time to be alive!!

[@Bigguns761]

wow having this when I was a kid I would have gone nuts ! super cool

[@imwalkworse6298]

lol wow. to think that the fanbase has kept Peter Cullen getting a hefty voice over paycheck for over 40 years. Nostalgia sells!

[@liamporter1137]

Watch this review because I'd watched the original video. Her excitement and enthusiasm are contagious 🤣.

[@bb.cute.channel]

Bridget’s reviews are the best!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@trebledc]

Ok fine I'll say it Bridget is why I am watching this.

[@burundisledge2373]

I just bought the collectors edition I’m over the moon with it. I hope they make a bumblebee robot that will be totally awesome

[@mrpositronia]

Soundwave is a great idea, and perfectly doable. Starscream is my choice though. Who wouldn't want Starscream with the original voice?

[@Vforfreedom]

Megatron!!

[@stevetb7777]

@@Vforfreedom Exactly, nothing makes more sense than Megatron and then Bumblebee

[@Vforfreedom]

@@stevetb7777 I hope they make them in that order

[@TheCamhero007]

Soundwave would be great especially if they could somehow figure out a way to do a mini flying drone version of laserbeak. Unfortunately the guy that voiced Starscream passed away shortly after the G1 show ended but maybe they could pull some audio from the original cartoon, seeing a transforming Starscream would be sick

[@silveriojohan]

I grew up with Optimus Prime, lovely

[@darkzq]

The music really brings me back, they should put that in a movie.

[@Ou8y2k2]

RIP Kevin Conroy, Batman voice actor. Peter Cullen is still kickin'. I feel like these new smarttransformers are good enough not to take out of the box. Those two are essentially worthless now. 🤔

[@spektred]

You're right that for collectors wanting to resell after some years, an unboxed version could be 5X as valuable or more.

[@TheOneTrueAJ]

This is the movie "Small Soldiers" coming to life. 😳

[@jctai100]

I hope they do StarScream next!

[@toddburgess5056]

Or Soundwave

[@TropicalCyc]

How the heck do they even try to transform starscream

[@guntarion]

I checked out this video just to catch Bridget Carey's reaction. Totally fun to see her react, even more entertaining than watching Optimus Prime 😄!

[@danzmachinz2269]

weapons should have been magnetic so they can drop off during select actions. cute review

[@nayyarrashid4661]

More than the weapons I wish his smokestacks were magnetic or easily detachable. The damn things are so flimsy and it is so hard to put them on. I broke one of mine. Now waiting to see if they will send me a replacement.

[@chicoriver8606]

Totally awesome video. Hopefully I'm next for the power ball ticket.😉

[@danielcorona7513]

Wtf that is the coolest thing a kid from the 80's ever saw rn

[@freakenstein1984]

Way back when I 1st ordered him I talked to one of the guys at Robosen about doing a soundwave . I also told him that it's a bad idea to do any other Transformers that in G1 sense most of the people that are going to buy this are going to be adults. He told me a few things about what they're going to do. So I'll keep that a secret like I promise. But I told him that he should do soundwave with a LCD screen in Front where you can purchase episodes from all the Transformers series and watch them right on him. also make him an mp 4 player. I'll be doing a video on him soon . I just did the war for cybertron unicron.

[@PhysifistEngineering]

Yea, that never happened.

[@freakenstein1984]

@Physifist Engineering lol tell that to the email I have thanking me for the great ideas 💡 😄

[@PhysifistEngineering]

@@freakenstein1984 I'm good, that doesn't prove he ever told you "secrets". You made suggestions and they said thanks. You're on top of the world!

[@KSSEND]

Love it!! Wish you can different words and names. Awesome as always Bridget.

[@KeyKiller74]

Does the Matrix comes with it? I grow up with G1 Transformers & seeing this made my day. 🤖❤80's👍

[@twincast2005]

3:50 Sleepy Optimus is adorable. Makes me wanna pet him. That said, no idea how much more they can miniaturize. I'd buy one for half the price, but 700 bucks is too much.

[@Krantzstoner]

Making it smaller might actually cost more, really, since the mechanics would be tinier and would likely have to be built with more premium materials to prevent it from breaking easily. I can see them making bigger ones that are cheaper, maybe a bit more plasticky but geared towards kids... but they'd have to figure out how to make it safe for children because I can just see a lot of kids getting their little digits trapped between the rather sharp-looking edges when they transform, which at worst might cause some nasty pinching/cuts, but at worst someone could lose a finger. I mean, I would hope the motors aren't so powerful that that would happen, or have sensors that ensure that the transformation doesn't complete if something is in the way, but definitely things to consider when making toys for children, not adult children. ;)

[@aubreysmith7355]

When you listen to the problem people have with original that has to do with size having space to operate the robot on including finding a flat surface big enough to use it on is an issue. It has a lot of trouble with surfaces that are not completely flat (like carpets). Tabletops can work but with original being so big it risks failing off the table. So lowering the price point AND making it easier to find a completely flat surface for it are both reasons to get smaller model. Another complaint they should look into is it has no display option. If it turns off/gets turned off/runs out of power it falls over and if you leave it on it moves around as it changes poses. The smaller size alleviates some of this issue because if you will have an easier time finding a big enough flat surface to display it on that it won't fall off of.

[@michaelknight8797]

so nobody heard floor? its where i put mine on..its stable, flat ..u should try it sometime..😏

[@aubreysmith7355]

@@michaelknight8797 I just listed reasons why people would want a smaller model. They say carpeted floor doesn't work and they only have a small kitchen. It depends where you live. If you live in a small house or apartment with limited completely flat floors you might want the smaller model instead.

[@jirotrom]

I have a good size house but not being able to display it really sucks… it’s why I can’t buy it

[@jirotrom]

@@michaelknight8797 carpeted floor is an issue

[@ILIVEPLAYSTATION]

I REALLY wish the company would make a RX-78 Gundam or MS-06 ZAKU II

[@pathikdesai5853]

Appreciate the tech. Really hoping them look really close to hasbro edition as they look much sick and the level of detail on them 🔥

[@twill83020]

-love how into she seems. they need a Megatron of course.

[@toniodmonio]

Oh my god, even the original G1 background music! Thats crazy

[@hueypautonoman]

I think she's a little too young to remember how traumatic it was for us to watch Optimus die. Hearing him say those words is still triggering. 😭

[@WarlordMoA]

Owning a Optimus Prime is almost similar to owning a cat lol 😂

[@davidliskey3553]

Except optimus prime listens to you

[@southbridgeforestHOA]

love this. I had to beg to get the original optimus prime when I was younger because he was so expensive. I think he was thrown away, not sure where he is now.

[@skywarpger]

Don´t know if I love more the robot or the way you show him

[@chuckyxp3]

Awesome review ! Would love to see a Soundwave, Blaster, or Grimlock version 😊

[@oshl4387]

They made a Grimlock version and it's more advanced than this. The transformation is sick! $1500 though :(

[@bleedinghandshughes]

the falling asleep bit is how i feel most of the time... i just lay down...

[@Rotvic17]

I'm happy I bought the original during the first pre order. I paid 700 for the bigger one.

[@anthonydrage3153]

I need this in my life just take my money 💰