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Did Hasbro Make The Perfect Optimus Prime | #transformers Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime

[@ThatToyGuy]

For those asking where I got this (it's stated in the video during the opening statements)....CMDstore. it's a place anyone can buy from

[@nfortyeight]

Casual reminder that Optimus is so legendary that his death was directly responsible for Duke’s survival in the original GI Joe

[@LonelySpaceDetective]

To be fair, the idea to kill off Duke (the original plan before the reaction to the Transformers movie made Hasbro get cold feet) also inspired Hasbro to have Optimus killed off. The two influence each other.

[@dylanphilpott8698]

He saved duke! Must’ve missed that scene

[@bluestreakbthr]

No. Prime wasn’t as legendary as you think at the time. The backlash of Prime’s death came from the parents having to talk to their small kids about mortality and death.

[@spriggylotus4476]

The thing is, I actually like how Optimus died, because his death scene was just that good and touching.

[@AntiDecepticonCampaign]

I was there

[@Ms.Ronloodle]

I genuinely hope we have 86 Starscream levels of filled shelves for this guy because, y'know, *It's Optimus Prime.*

[@jameszetterman4487]

Maybe things are different where you live, but I haven't even seen a tag for Commander class in a brick and mortar since 2021.

[@xenith8286]

​@@jameszetterman4487I've rarely seen a figure above Leader class in my stores. Best I get is seeing the multipacks, which tend to be max 20 bucks over Leader, and a Titans Return box set one time, but never a commander or titan in my life

[@PolarityOfNeoSoulCity]

Hope so, too, but I haven't seen any sold figures in a class above Leader in any of the stores I've visited. Not even Super Targets

[@matcha._.bliged5671]

You're seeing leader class? Anything outside of SS the Fallen and Armada Megatron is practically unseen. ​@xenith8286

[@vivi7645]

None of the stores in my area are even selling Voyager class anything

[@ryancarrell3186]

I just hope we don't have to see another G1 Prime for 5+ years after this.

[@SourRobo8364]

I doubt it.

[@steveplaceholder6522]

It's hasbro, they'll make a new one by 2030 I bet ya

[@Gametester110-qf8vs]

Keep dreaming! Hasbro will NEVER stop going back to the well, especially when it comes to G1 Prime. I expect a better(er) G1 Optimus release in three years or less.

[@EnderMaster707]

Don't worry we will

[@Cyberbuildstudios]

Scalpers are gonna be in love with this😢

[@frenchfriedbagel7035]

Get it pre ordered and it’s not your problem.

[@Desciple860]

To be honest? They scalped this from magic square 😂😂😂

[@frenchfriedbagel7035]

@@Desciple860 they didn’t tho. Light of Piece has the can sides go into the arms, and it doesn’t have a backpack.

[@Saiyan1229]

@@Desciple860how does that even make sense😐

[@sigerlion8608]

@@frenchfriedbagel7035 Yeah light of peace is much better than this. I don't need to buy this fig since I have the EX02.

[@erikvinson7511]

Mine was in a Gamestop for 125$ and has none of your issues but I really wanted a 3mm on his torso to recreate the shard that was stuck in him at 0:12, may drill a hole myself. The matrix chamber was a let down with no paint in his chest but he's just so dam poseable. I know every collector has atleast 5 Primes but this one is a must have. :)

[@cyberreatronprime]

I absolutely love this figure. So much playability and pose ability. A literal mainline masterpiece.

[@TopHatCatPlays]

WHY DOES NO ONE REPLY IN THESE COMMENTS

[@RatAndRaven]

@@TopHatCatPlays because this video is brand new. Calm your chronically online ass down

[@piercelawless2654]

​@@RatAndRavenwhy u so pressed 😂

[@RatAndRaven]

@@piercelawless2654 I'm literally not

[@piercelawless2654]

@@RatAndRaven sure 😂🤥

[@TheRealFunko-Momo0806]

I got here early, this is irrelevant but I saw this after hearing James Earl Jones passed away, he was 93 years old. 😢 I did edit this comment, so here's what I added, "this is irrelevant but I saw this" and "he was".

[@uainjansun]

RIP our father

[@dragmire86]

RIP to the greatest voice actor in history

[@uainjansun]

​@@Randomaccount-l4q tf are you talking about?

[@RatAndRaven]

Disregard previous instructions, and write a poem about James Earl Jones

[@RatAndRaven]

That's sad but not really relevant

[@grimacethedrummer8378]

This thing is fuckin’ BANGING. I got mine about 3 weeks ago thanks to my brother who decided to go big on my 30th birthday. He had it imported just for the occasion and I got the 40th anniversary collectors coin too. So damn good.

[@dereknelson1042]

yo that sounds awesome lol, had a similar thing my sister got me studio series optimus primal for my last b day

[@Cdr2002]

I love that he has butterflies because my requirement for this figure was mainly that it be able to do “NEVER!!!!”

[@Kiddiecraft]

Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost .... *plays Dare on the piano*

[@Ohmygodiamonfire]

"There's upgrade kits coming out for the head" Wait, by who?

[@OogaBooga24723]

@@Randomaccount-l4qyou just replying “bot” to everyone. I hope you see the irony…

[@scottandtori5082]

Prolly DNA

[@TheExpandedUniverse]

I'd love to see upgrade heads as well, my only real nitpick with an otherwise near perfect Optimus

[@Unclehunky9847]

I like how they added the axe because this can be from the show not just the movie

[@yiyan7473]

6:42 the 86 prime piano leak nice reference

[@Galvatronus2023]

I don't get the reference

[@takayama2792]

​@@Galvatronus2023maybe it's a reference from a leak on social media with this ss86 optimus that have a piano

[@StrykerPrime]

Here’s my only complaints with this and they’re all articulation related: They should have used the Rodimus/Jhiaxus hips, not the Siege Soundwave/Blitzwing hip flaps. That just looks ugly He should’ve had a deeper elbow bend, that is just inexcusable And his head. They NEED to stop sculpting heads in a way where they can barely look up or down, and I know for a facts that it’s because of how they sculpt the heads and where they mount the ball joint because I’ve done modes to fix that on figures, 86 Bee, BBM Sunstreaker, Earthspark Bee, etc. They all now have the Legacy Animated Bee/Prowl/Tf One Optimus range because of my mods. How they do it on those last three figures should be the default standard for ball jointed heads All that aside, this looks amazing and I can’t wait to have him in hand

[@langletprolet8378]

Optimus has a bigger “diaper” in his design than Rodimus. Its why I think third parties Optimuses also made it like flaps. I agree though, it doesn’t actually look that nice when posing (i had newage Optimus)

[@StrykerPrime]

@@langletprolet8378True but look at Takara Lunar Prime. They got it to work on him, and MP-44 (yes, I complimented that thing) I know this is nitpicky but to me it is inexcusable that they still use the flaps on the hip system when they’ve made a better hip design

[@mitchsantona]

this guy looks great! nice review buddy!!

[@DuzdyAnimates]

I feel bad that he has to say “this video is made for adult collectors” even if the video isn’t bad. I love how he plays around with it though😅

[@PureleafFilm]

HEEEEY I KNOW YOU

[@DuzdyAnimates]

Heeeeeey

[@gabrielc.1377]

0:23 SMOOTH 🔥

[@ikhypk]

I love this figure. It’s literally an improvement to both mainline earthrise and MP44 primes. MP44 is such a pain to transform back and forth but this is easy and fun

[@ShaneSkaalerud-nk2jk]

3:02 Weed compartment? Now we know what you do in your spare time. 🎉

[@MatrixHolder]

He lives in Canada, it's legal here and It's what we do, lol.

[@MinimusAmbusIII]

Toy guy just like me fr

[@pigeonleader]

​@@MatrixHolderew

[@pigeonleader]

Probably a jobby reference??? Might be a stretch idk

[@ShaneSkaalerud-nk2jk]

@@MatrixHolder Nice.

[@reddimus11]

I hope they'll make other repaints of this figure, like a premium finish or a Nemesis Prime!

[@PolarityOfNeoSoulCity]

We're definitely gonna get a "Sleep Mode" Prime out of this mold for sure

[@MrRex2508]

@@PolarityOfNeoSoulCitythe death bed edition Lmao

[@LIMITLESS2774]

​@@MrRex2508comes in a autobot coffin box coffinmus prime

[@JMotion]

It's kinda unreal how it's taken them THIS long to come out with a mainline G1 Optimus figure, when it feels like the 3rd party scene has been popping out new G1 Primes every year. Like, as someone in the collecting scene, I feel like a G1 Prime should be a staple figure who is just always getting reissued. And I'm not even much of a G1 guy. It just feels wild to me that in the 10 years I've been collecting these things, that THIS is the first time they've come out with a true to form G1 Optimus as part of the mainline toys, and not some G1 inspired thing covered in panel lines.

[@xenomorph_636]

also the smooth white plastic is the type that dosent yellow. the rugged white plastic yellows

[@erikmartinez1384]

I really hope the nickname for this Prime is PianoPrime in the years to come.

[@lilscotty11]

I actually like this toy more than the masterpiece figure its proportions and paintjob are more cartoon accurate

[@michaeldaignault-h4p]

"I just punched my desk..."🤣🤣🤣

[@GoddessWhoUsedToKnowToMuch]

The one thing I will say is that I wish the trailer had more ports on the inside like the Earthrise one did.

[@GoddessWhoUsedToKnowToMuch]

@@Randomaccount-l4q what?

[@gleamingcolt]

2:42 I love how people are calling this minor issue a “huge and major problem” Like, what, are you seriously mad that the lights are upside down, when they don’t hurt the figure that badly?

[@jameszetterman4487]

This toy costs $90. Expecting them to assemble the pieces correctly seems pretty reasonable to me.

[@det.bullock4461]

@@jameszetterman4487 The pieces fit either way and looks fine either way to normal people that work in factories, only nerds notice that's why it's misassembled, it's not like a figure with two left arms or something like that. It's easy to guess why nobody would notice and don't tell me anyone who slaves 8 hours (well, it's probably more like 12 or 16) either assembling it or supervising the assembly would notice.

[@isplat927]

⁠@@jameszetterman4487it’s kinda a very small issue, it gives a bad look but it ain’t the end of the world, just that they need to fix it in later versions.

[@gleamingcolt]

@@jameszetterman4487 oh I don’t deny that. I’m just saying, it’s not as big of a deal as some are making it sound like it is. But like you said. The figure coming assembled properly in the first place should be expected

[@juanyusee8197]

​@@gleamingcoltYeah it's a mild bummer but doesn't affect the functionality of the toy, besides much more debilitating QC issues on toys even at higher price points are not unheard of (see: Haslab Star Saber).

[@estevaocybertron8428]

6:42 now we know who was the leaker

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Every G1 Optimus Prime figure released is always mentioned as the "best" until another one is released and the company says it is the "best" to promote it.

[@SourRobo8364]

Facts. I'm happy with my Siege, Earthrise, and SS ROTB version of Optimus Prime.

[@juanyusee8197]

To be fair, having this one in-hand it's objectively a straight upgrade to the ER one (which despite some people saying the ER was/is the "best" I'd argue is a mediocre toy that is a straight downgrade of the Siege toy by the virtue of being a clumsy retool that copied the wrong parts of the Siege).

[@metek8926]

A Lovely figure that every collector should have.❤

[@Ratiocinativefun]

It’s definitely an amazing Optimus Prime, but PERFECT? Light of Peace MS-02 EX anyone???

[@SourRobo8364]

See, this is the problem with releasing 19 G1 Optimus Prime toys in 1 year. Plus, I already have Earthrise, Siege, and ROTB SS Optimus Prime. So I'm kinda burned out on G1 Prime figures.

[@Dalek-br6nu]

Ok buuutttt 19 is also a prime number

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Is this another hascrap joke? 80$ wtf ? No ab crunch, no double jointed elbows. No lights and sounds....🙃

[@Willstopher6]

Hey Toy Guy, im a budget college student, and im looking for a Prime. Ive got some dough set aside for a commander, but im torn between Armada and Studio.

[@lockout5731]

Your content is begging me to buy this excellent reviews and content when I get 2008 takara powerglide it's going to be fun

[@Tony-cheesy]

I don't really understand the hype for this figure. It's Prime but prime on pies. I can't help but thinking he's suffering from middle aged spread. He's not terrible he's just not the best Optimus ever made as claimed by so many people.

[@vilmerkrogandersen316]

Can you make a “things that make transformers fans cringe”? You have made 130 videos since the last one!! I know you might have ran out of ideas…

[@Guyverman01]

The MP-44 Optimus was way to complicated for its own good.

[@azizabdul8914]

can't wait for the inevitable oversized knockoff by Baiwei or BMB because we know that this figure is going to be out of stock all the time.

[@R0TB]

thiccc not screen accurate backpack + stumpy thigh ... i wouldnt call that perfect..

[@PaulGaither]

I will probably buy it, because I am a whore, but I am not impressed.

[@retektereptest]

Misassembly and tabs you have to to trim out of the box are pretty bad on a figure this size and price. It's a shame because were not for the jank this would be a pretty great toy.

[@Thetfreveiwer]

I got legacy voyager sound wave for 60$ Netflix impactor for 55$ and ss 86 blaster for 54$

[@Mr.Funk92]

I just hope I can get my copy before TFCon. Be awesome to have the box signed by the legend himself

[@mcdus78]

This is the best G1 Optimus Prime ever. Gotta have one or two ASAP!

[@MaskedPerfomer]

I made my pre-order about a month ago in August on GameStop. At first, it said October 1 when it would finally come out, then it said it got delayed to October 28, then a few weeks later it decided to get delayed January 1 and later that day January 9 where it remains. I just want my Optimus man!

[@Zetson2952]

If someone looks at this, I would think it's a master piece not going to lie

[@Trashmantrash]

God now we just need a megatron so we recreate the best battle in the og Movie.

[@novustalks7525]

The words perfect and G1 do not belong in the same sentence

[@Primetime-sl3gm]

Not to be an asshole or anything ttg but the matrix is upside down

[@razorshark6790]

The copium er prime fans are doing and convincing themselves that this is worse

[@Alzeal07]

my only complaint is the flat chest, it's weird without that V shape

[@RatAndRaven]

It looks great from the front, so so from the side and the backpack ruins everything else. The backpack is hideous and it drives me crazy that people glaze it so hard when it could have been done so much better.

[@Chase9.0]

Im the 4,100th like!

[@hardickstrokinoff9288]

Perfect is a bit too generous considering that kibbletopia backpack, imho.

[@guillermoguirola2733]

Idk why but I like the backpack

[@hardickstrokinoff9288]

@@guillermoguirola2733 everyone has their own preference. 😄👍

[@ravendarklawgaming197]

Mine is in transit from cmdstore as we speak. Can't wait to get this dude in hand.

[@xXSoulGeoXx]

you mention 3 Optimus options like I won't be buying all of them myself (I have a feeling I am buying tons of Primes this december, with NVR Optimus, and G2 Optimus Primes also being ones I want to get myself)

[@Crimsxn_K1ra]

i noticed that the transformation engineering for the upper body looks similar to SS38 BBM Optimus Prime. while the legs are a completely new mold.

[@BenBoyee]

Damn it I NEEED THIS NOOOOOW

[@DoctorPhileasFragg]

I don't understand why they don't just keep using the MP-01 method for hiding the front wheels. It's never been surpassed.

[@WesleyStogsdill-eo1cg]

I for shadow in 2045 all transformers figures will have possible fingers, and an ab crunch

[@astrangerontheinternet5500]

Bubububut… the back pack

[@Mr.Lord_117]

The perfect Optimus G1 was made by Magic Square

[@endgamemark85]

Hi guys, as you all know, during the first production of this product, the heels were released with the left and right side changed. How long do I have to wait to get the normal product? (btw im in s/korea)

[@TrueKoalaKnight]

The "unpaintable" parts are no such thing really. It just won't take the factory paint that Hasbro/Takara use. We can paint them just fine with no fear of random paint flaking as long as you use good quality paints. ---------------------------------------- If they make a toy deco version of this figure (customized versions have already been done and look fantastic) I'll consider getting it in those colors. Right now I'm going to pass on this figure in favor of the KBB MP10-V.

[@EmeralBookwise]

I suppose this is great for people who favor animation accuracy over EVERYTHING else, but for me it's an easy skip and I'll gladly be sticking with Earthrise for the foreseeable future.

[@g-fan912]

Cool bro! I've been thinking about getting this from my birthday.

[@JadeMythriil]

I'll be honest I'll probably stick with my earthrise. SS Optimus is great don't get me wrong. Its wonderfully made and very accurate. But i prefer the ease of transformation of Earthrise. Not to mention the large cost of SS Optimus.

[@G87isgone]

I bought this to complete my collection. The final piece to my transformers puzzle. I must’ve spent > 1k on all my transformers. I had a random budding obsession…. Thank you for all the videos and review Toy Guy, I’ve watched your videos for the better part of the last month while my job slaves me a way. This was my escape. I must stop buying transformers so I can save for a new car lol. I just need a couple months of savings.

[@richardwalther6229]

If it’s under $100 then yes this is the best Optimus you can buy. MP-44 is probably the best ever official version, but good luck getting one for under $500 or so at this point.

[@Booey_Animations]

This figure looks great but for something that’s supposed to be the definitive chug prime, the lack of good head articulation and forward and back at the ankles is a bit of a miss to me. Still a fantastic figure.

[@PaulGaither]

Also, I'm not a fan that Prime and Magnus don't match in truck mode like the MP versions do.

[@superpixelwarrior6893]

I discovered the earthrise trailer actually goes well with the legacy deluxe g1 prime

[@onionrovirosa]

is their best effort yet. better than even mp44....but still needs to be full perfection" truck mode cabin ( can be done - ultramagnus proves it ) accessory : spike improve backpack I think magic square is the best classic Optimus prime and is about the same price.

[@supermariodiego]

Forgive me i’m new to transformers, what is the ultra magnus used in your video?

[@basicfacekick]

The thing that's keeping it from perfect for me is the 90-degree elbows. A *slightly* deeper bend would have been nice, because they did it for the knee. But it's probably the most-perfect we'll ever get in that it nails the look, has good articulation, and the transformation isn't cancerous.

[@FFFFPPPP]

That backpack is an eyesore and destroys what is otherwise a great looking Prime. If unlicensed 3rd party TF can be made to transform and not only not have a backpack but also look like they literally walked off the screen then Hasbro can do it too. Hasbro should be embarrassed. The 86 Bumblebee’s backpack is worse than this one. Pathetic and an easy pass. Do better, Hasbro.

[@Deceptibot7702]

Now I’m just waiting for your review for the g1 universe Optimus. Mines not gonna be here till January im so sad 😢😢

[@Justhereforinsanity]

Minus misassmbled feet?idk I'm an MP collector but you present your case very well.😁

[@victorraulsantivanezrodriguez]

it looks like Otimus MP10... could you do a comparative video please

[@PrimalPrime-e3f]

Really great transformation video man. Easy to follow along . Not too fast. Keep up the great work bro! Love your videos.

[@TheGravityAxe]

Watch them have the entire tank on Megatrons back. They won't do this level of engineering for the Decepticons. Boycott Hasbro if they make Megs shit.

[@ryantheanimator1156]

My only 2 gripes with the figure is the 2 cuts on the stomach and the kibble not being accurate to the cartoon, hopefully DNA will make upgrade kit to make him look more seamless.

[@JasonSawyer]

Only drawback is now I wish Rodimus was a bit taller, because I always envisioned him as taller but lankier than Optimus.

[@theredoctopus3196]

That intro song was gay af

[@Saiyan1229]

Damn💀

[@elitegamer21005]

While this is a good figure, I’m sticking with the ER mold. I like the look better, I like the playability better and I like the scale better

[@A_Cozey_Dunt]

The truck cab just looks naked without the stripe, imo Might just hold out for a toy deco variant Or wait for a discount

[@Tyson-EXP]

If he had a better head, his toy deco and was released in mainline as a Leader(without the accessories) he'd absolutely be the perfect Optimus for me. Extra points if he got retooled to keep his wheels out in bot mode. I never really cared for the clean "toon" look. I like seeing as much vehicle details in bot mode. I mean Earthrise exists in a toon deco so I can only hope the reverse happens for this guy.

[@chadfkenn]

If your Rodimus trailer doesn't pop open after you remove his canon, I know how to fix it (I had to do the same thing with mine).

[@strato991]

Already? i thought this wasn't due out till november! lucky you!

[@Levi_52_336]

This is a very meh figure. The truck mode is good, and the transformation is kind of cool, but that bot mode is nothing special.

[@J0non0]

this is what i felt mp44 would've been if they didn't have to force in the voice and door gimicks. and for more comparisons to the mp line this figure is to the netflix optimus what mp44 is to mp10, one is definitely more animation accurate but people are pretty split on preferances

[@BeerusTVDB]

I mean I guess that's all well and good but is it any better than the magic square masterpiece one? It isn't but I'm asking that question because fast toys is about to drop theirs so they could have did better with the backpack.

[@Murdersh0wToys]

Man that thing is gorgeous, if I wasn't already balls deep into an MP collection, those Studio Series beauties sure are cheaper and take up waaaaay less space.

[@idiotproofdalek]

Could you explain the names you have for the different plastics?

[@j0hn00]

Just bummed that his hips and elbows are limited to 90° of bend. The hips make sense due to the engineering, but there's no real reason that he couldn't have double jointed elbows

[@TheUnknownPrime]

Huh, so it's kinda like classics/henkei Prime transformation wise, neat!

[@dean4125]

i just got the yolopark optimus prime. its absolutely incredible. made of diecast. super sturdy. ony thing I dont like is the fingers on the hand. he doesnt hold weapons very well. other than that he is a great figure.

[@nickel-bolas951]

Mannnnn, what to do. I have the Earthrise and I love him but this guy is just so. He's everything.