The BEST Optimus Prime? [Magic Square LIGHT OF PEACE MS-02 Review]

[@Jan_Iedema]

It’s really impressive how jobby has managed to never review an Optimus toy all this time. I can always expect the most original content from him

[@baddabaddabaddaswing]

Not sure if you're being sarcastic, he's reviewed multiple.

[@ryanmcclure8868]

@@baddabaddabaddaswing Uh oh.

[@ladyofthesith1943]

​@@baddabaddabaddaswing Lmao you're adorable.

[@triggerpull9275]

@@baddabaddabaddaswing my sides

[@arcrisgonzaga7324]

@@baddabaddabaddaswing goddamn it, you fool!

[@23mechanic]

“This is the best Optimus Prime I’ve had.” Jobby this is the 7th time this week you’ve shown us the best Optimus Prime you’ve had.

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

"Comment Section... This one is DIFFERENT!"

[@23mechanic]

@@Da_ComputerMonster I would know, I have six of them.

[@castergilgamesh1778]

@@23mechanic I swear tf fans are a different breed when it comes to buying the same character *looks at shelf of optimus with 7 versions, not including repaint and customs*

[@MaddogSamurEye]

@@castergilgamesh1778 *Laughs in Boba Fett figures*

[@terogates1]

@@castergilgamesh1778 me with every bruticus

[@davibelo6148]

What impressed me the most is that the chest wind shield and the abs grill are actually the same from the truck mode. So many figures make fake ones that change in the transformation. Incredible

[@Pamjamelia]

The way that the grill twists around to have the matrix chamber become the front bumper was such a lovely step. I have the legends-scale version, but it's the same deal there.

[@Fisher_Films]

My jaw literally dropped when I saw the matrix chamber become the front bumper. That was genius.

[@_V.Va_]

It uses fake windows and gas canisters like MP-44.

[@joegaming2189]

@@_V.Va_Who cares?

[@_V.Va_]

@@joegaming2189 Obviously they do, child.

[@WTZWBlaze]

“A beautiful spread is the right of all sentient beings.” What a fantastic quote.

[@obitwokenobi9808]

Let's see Jobby's "beautiful spread".

[@WTZWBlaze]

@@obitwokenobi9808Ay yo???

[@Kodaiva]

How come nobody did the matrix chamber becoming the bumper thing before??? That’s literally so perfect

[@Aidanator136]

EXACTLY LIKE???

[@_death_2903]

I was fucking stunned

[@wuboAF]

Pretty sure MP01 does the same thing 😅

[@baddabaddabaddaswing]

The very first masterpiece did this.

[@LeopoldLitchenstein]

MP-10 did it, but it wasn't as cleanly done as this figure

[@adriancardona2172]

The amount of times that transformation not only caught me off guard, but full-on impressed me is a sure sign that I need to buy this thing

[@yurifairy2969]

its so simple, they perfected it

[@lordbrickmasterproductions3723]

Is this the best representation of a masterpiece version of Optimus with an affordable price that doesn’t require you to sell your soul and doesn’t have a backpack?…….well duh

[@ironhide_editzCr7prime]

What about the plastic🤨

[@lordbrickmasterproductions3723]

@@ironhide_editzCr7prime would you rather have plastic that isn’t cheap or a high quality toy that breaks its legs mp 44

[@hijous]

@@lordbrickmasterproductions3723 I'll pick Light of Peace with a heart beat. So far, this Optimus is pretty solid. Better than I expected

[@uainjansun]

@Plopi Ninety Six yup

[@sw1000xg]

Nope. Transform element is still the best.

[@mr.randomguy334]

I like how the chest mirror on the robot mode become the actual windshield on the truck mode unlike other masterpiece style optimus.

[@elbinopaper4629]

So his truck tits are now real truck tits?

[@jinpei05]

I really do like this take. A little die-cast would have put this into immortal god-tier status, but at the price point, it's a little hard to really complain. Hope all future third party are paying attention, particularly FansToys.

[@BlitzStudiosIsinsideyourhome]

Didn’t fans toys also make the high and mighty acoustic wave? I think they understand

[@mr.timusproductions116]

@@BlitzStudiosIsinsideyourhome definitely not on pricing though lmao

[@BlitzStudiosIsinsideyourhome]

@@mr.timusproductions116 For the price it’s still worth it

[@mr.timusproductions116]

@@BlitzStudiosIsinsideyourhome Not always, but- They do tend to make cool stuff. Though, another company, MMC i've heard a lot of good about, in pricing as well.

[@dustyyshellz1320]

Usually retails is decently fair on FT figures, aftermarket is where you get raked over the coals

[@robertvsgamming4649]

This... was by far the most satisfying OP transformation ever

[@friedasauerzweig467]

8:45 IS THAT A JOJO REFERENCE, omg the killer queen pose im so happy

[@sharifatulakmaliah8816]

Kira: Killer Queen!? IS THAT YOU AS A ROBOT!?!!?😯😯

[@morrisvoices9787]

Can we just thank Primus that they use the actual truck grill for both modes? That transformation just looks so smooth, it makes me want to order him today.

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

Someone once said that the mp optimus toys getting more articulatated while saving making both modes looking accurate and having simpler transformations is them getting OPTIMISED.

[@Por-poI]

Optimised Primes

[@lacuschu]

You can even say MS-02 is at his *prime*

[@sigerlion8608]

Hey Jobby, you should sell this older one and get the new 2023 version of Light of Peace. It is fully painted in a darker red, the plastic feels thicker, and it has diecast joints so that it no longer feels light. The smokestacks and hand axe are tight, not loose anymore. Major upgrades all around.

[@sigerlion8608]

Oh and the matrix is also painted to orange now, as it should've been.

[@EggsInGravy]

joints aren't diecast, just wheels and feet

[@space_racc]

​@@EggsInGravy the feet I understand, but the wheels only is weird, I wonder if they kept breaking or if it's to add weight to the legs overall

[@EggsInGravy]

@@space_racc probably because it would be cheaper to produce since the insides of the wheels are all the same instead of various joints and so they can still claim there's diecast plus the wheels are quite distributed

[@cyburn7797]

I had the original legends scale of this figure and aside from adding mp features like articulated hands, it essentially is just an upscale of the legends figure in terms of engineering. Just shows how good the design is

[@Mystic2760]

If it ain't broke *make it bigger*

[@ACookie3994]

I love people that make legends scale since the engineering has to be better (less steps and larger panels and stuff) because of the size

[@j0hn00]

My favorite gender of MP scaled transformers are the ones upscaled from 3p legends figures, especially Magic Square. They're pretty rare, but Magic Square is the absolute king of clean alt modes, clean articulated bot modes, and an intuitive and not overly complex transformation. The clever transformation are a requirement for such a tiny scale, but it also helps to make them incredibly enjoyable to transform at a scale as large as MP. I'm still hoping they'll upscale their legends Megatron and replace all the ball joints with universal joints. It would be the best MP scale g1 Megatron

[@jmurray1110]

I do wish they used a different shade of yellow there The belt looks orange

[@danwilliams1989]

I admire how despite how many times you review an Optimus Prime figure, official or third party, you manage to make each review unique and entertaining. Bravo.

[@GhostfreakGaming975]

Hey! You have my instructions!

[@Howza_the_lego_guy7784]

The fact that I skip every other sponsor in every KZbinrs videos but jobbys is saying something, he actually makes them entertaining and makes me genuinely want to buy the product he is advertising, jobby just has this charm to him that makes everything he does entertaining

[@PearlJam2k6]

Honestly, what im always amazed about is just how many ways designers manage to find to re-transform the same model but differently.

[@akhmaderzifariza2656]

Amx

[@_-Trephorius-_]

The Articulation really is beautiful, ironically for the least articulated looking design, just blocky and simple but able to pull off dynamic and dramatic poses while looking like a cartoon is amazing

[@plungerphead8753]

Honestly been waiting for this to get reviewed for a while! Jobby's standards of Optimus Prime figures feels very solid and his humor is always a great way to wake up in the morning!

[@gamerkingdom1442]

8:54 i noticed Jobby! That’s a spicy pose there! 🤣 Never stop being Jobby….

[@chillducky6489]

The thumbnail of your last Optimus had to be used for this Optimus because of the splash of that Optimus was so damn good and perfect for this Optimus

[@toybonniesfm]

I’ve been praising the legends class version of this forever and I sang it’s praises whenever I saw a review about it. I’m a bit worn out now that we have an MP scared one but holy crap this guy is everything! I bought the legends class one and it’s my favorite figure to this day. I admit I don’t really like cartoon accuracy as much as that bit of realism the old MPs have, but this guy is an exception for some reason mmmmmm

[@BioClay88]

honestly i have no idea how you even begin designing a transformable robot toy like this, the engineering is insane.

[@WEDOSTOPMOTION]

For real

[@angel-zd1mk]

i really like the transformation part of your reviews, the music + the way you smoothly and calmly transform the figure is literal asmr. need them to be longer 😭

[@myluxieday]

this review so good I already put in my pre-order for this guy

[@patrickthehenchman2679]

14:51 Well I knew this was comin'

[@tehuselessguig3138]

first time in fucking forever that the front grill is actually the same between both modes, that's refreshing

[@josiaharaki7310]

For anyone watching in 2024, MS released a deluxe version last year with paint, improved tolerances, die cast in the feet, and a jetpack as a bonus accessory. They also have other decos now.

[@venomouslizards]

How long until Madoka eventually looses her job like the rest?

[@spacegoji1954]

No, Madoka will last *FOREVER* (g1 megatron moment)

[@KairuHakubi]

This might be the most brilliantly simple transformation I've seen.. the internal chestworks folding out into the bumper, so smart.

[@arthurmoreno4844]

Out of all the transformations I've seen in this channel, this was the most satisfying one! Not only bc of the figure itself but also the editing, great job Jobby. PS: u r losing money not making a ASMR channel focused on transformations lol (not complaining about the song u usually play with it tho, it's one of my favorite parts)

[@timmyturner301]

you also got contacted my this acc?

[@AlexReynard]

I don't have a binder of third-party Transformers cards, but I do have a little clear box of them.

[@MasakiHana]

Keep in mind that this is based on a *LEGENDS-CLASS* Optimus Prime where they just copied the good parts of each Optimus Prime, and it was great as well. All they need it to upscale it and add more joints and moving parts for the new upscale. I have my own Legends-class Nemesis Prime myself and I love it (I'm planning on getting Meteorite soon).

[@nickjackify]

I love watching the transformation sequence. It was hella surprising seeing the tail lights popping out of the feet.

[@SegaSnatchers]

I'm really happy with my TE-01 Optimus, but the Metallic version of this figure coming out soon does look really nice.

[@mistiphire]

14:51 Megatron: I was wondering if you were ever going to come....BROTHER!

[@boiledegg427]

9:30 ok, I was on the edge because I overall prefer the op leader. BUT THEN THIS GUY PULLED A FAST ONE AND REVEALED THAT THE GRILL IS REAL!

[@shockwavethewarlock]

I’m looking at this and asking myself How is that hard for other 3rd party companies to pull that off

[@nat1attack249]

As someone who owns the legends version of this, all I can say is that I love the thing. A few things are different, like the feet, the ears, and the matrix not falling out every time you transform it. However the legends version comes a trailer, the usual gun/energon axe, roller, replaceable hands to hold the accessories, and also the bits so you can recreate that time Starscream disguised as Optimus for some reason All of this for roughly ~80-90 USD, so if you don't mind legends scale figures, it's a very high recommendation

[@shoken4421]

Making prime do the jacko pose is the most cursed thing I've ever seen ,thank you Jobby lol

[@ericthebeast15]

The ms-02 ex has die-cast for where the grey was and the rims are also die-cast and he comes with the jet pack that I don't care for. The matrix was also painted which makes it better

[@Goldusfellow343]

3:15 B E G R E A T F U L L

[@notagoosewithaknife9750]

I have never genuinely been so astounded at a 3rd party MP Optimus til' now, the conversion was so simple for one. Honestly would love to see this at a Voyager scale, people would buy it in a heartbeat.

[@Anr45510]

Never bored of Optimus Primes

[@kalivon]

Plenty of reviews on Light of Peace don't mention it's price point and say mp44 wins in comparison. I'm like, yeah at 500 bucks it better. All reviews mention it's light weight and cheap "feeling" materials. All true, but as someone who is gonna put it on a shelf somewhere and occasionally change his pose every once in a while. None of that matters! The poseability is insane! The plastic doesn't feel brittle like it's about to break. It's actually pretty tough. My smoke stacks came unbroken via shipping from US to Australia. Magic Square even put a spare smoke stack in the box just in case. Appreciated. Thankfully not required. Since it's made from the correct coloured plastic and not painted, I am never afraid the paint will chip whenever I transform or put him in a pose. Most accurate 1986 movie figure to date.

[@Vin80_]

This is the only one with a flat tail section and a show accurate truck overall, on top of that the engineering of the transformation is surprisingly smart. I’d honestly get this if I had the money, looks far better than any other G1 Optimus I’ve seen Jobby review.

[@rsjj0984]

I love the music u use when u are doing the transformation it goes really well

[@obsidiansands]

One nitpick... probably the reason why the energon axe won't go all the way in was because Jobby was trying to put it in UPSIDE DOWN. Other than that, this video has convinced me to preorder the EX 2023 version of the Light of Peace since I missed the original release.

[@reljabosnjak6750]

Naah the truck is awsome

[@csx42]

I’d been meaning to cop a Masterpiece-style OP for a while. So glad this was the one I pulled the trigger on 😄

[@tadofficial1563]

3:50 you were facing the axe the wrong way

[@RottenOsmo20]

As someone who used to pretend to have a toy review channel i can say that filming the transformation sequence is AWEFUL so thank you for making it so clean

[@nathantobi]

i like the transformation sequence this time more than the others..so satisfying to watch.. BUT JOBBYYY!!!

[@bhc1109]

This guy is my first G1 masterpiece Optimus and I’m really glad I got him at tf con this year. The smoke stacks were broken but luckily the guys at toy dojo were so chill.

[@charlieseely3464]

Optimus doing what looks like a JoJo pose at 8:44 is cursed in the best way possible. Also at 10:53 the appearance of Amogus Prime is something I did not expect.

[@theozillanuke8281]

Hey what is this telegram thing is real or is it a con or something?

[@charlieseely3464]

@@theozillanuke8281 it's a scam

[@jfk5263]

8:45 Jobby killer queen has already touched the matrix

[@fe5ter901]

Jobby, at 3:23 you've accidentally left a noticeable scratch on the figure with the prying tool.

[@nicolasdiaz7820]

5:33: Unironically they did a metal version, a painted version where the paint is directly impregnated into the plastic giving the figure a more premium Glossy finish that doesn't has paint chips like MP-44, this version is called MS-02EX, and also they did a Nemesis Prime, Shattered glass, White Ultra Magnus version, and even a versión that looks like the original G1 toy

[@larrs8887]

I thought TE-01 was the endgame MP Prime but it just doesn’t have the possibility and I dislike the grey plastic on the waste and lack of thigh rotation. If they could do a v2 of this with😊 some diecast (would fix the smoke stacks from breaking) and add a little more paint it would be perfect. I’m still thinking to upgrade though. Great review as a always!

[@thejoestar9283]

8:45 the killer Queen pose from jojos bizarre adventure, absolutely nailed it

[@PolarG875]

4:26 was the foreshadowing of the MTG era

[@kalobhunt9001]

Yes I have a binder and two wall frames full of cards. Love them.

[@thelordco.8619]

Optimus is essentially part of the Jobby lore with the amount of times he's shown back up

[@talas2566]

8:46 hey, nice killer queen pose!

[@cazazer01wotb]

Thank you Jobby! I chose this figure as my present for my birthday bc of your excellent review.

[@shubashubashubas]

Fun fact, the legends style figure comes with all the same accessories (and more) as MP-44. Just without the electronics.

[@nikolagrujicvi-1768]

11:55 is a mini gerwalk mode😂😂😂

[@canardweb]

I am very honoured to have my broken smokestack picture in this video. Thank you so much Hobby, that is great!

[@AeridesEntertainment]

As amazing as all the articulation is, I think what sold me on this Optimus(-alike, must state for legal reasons) is the fact that the transformation isn't fucking ridiculous like MP-44's. It manages to look borderline perfect in both modes, has full articulation in just about every conceivable way, and the actual transformation even resembles the on-screen transformations so my immersion isn't fully ruined by having to splay the sides off the truck and feel like I'm goring Prime like it's a Michael Bay film.

[@contactmeontele_gramjobby681]

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[@HaruNoKitsune]

Just want to say thanks again Joby been having a pretty rough day due to some family stuff and this video is really helping lighten my mood

[@danechabot6249]

I'm so happy to hear the word swivel again! Also 8:54 lmao

[@ddtc.w.o.3055]

Late to the party as usual. That said, I still had to give you aa peace of my mind on your review. You did an absolute outstanding Job, bringing something Fresh to the beloved vintage, nostalgic, and most iconic of all Transformers, Optimus Prime. Well done. Great use of factual details and showcasing the entire bot, but mixed in with a great nack for comedic timing. "Like this... uhhh"

[@Gamerman306vx]

MP44 WENT UP IN PRICE?? omg

[@Darth_Box]

Bro that mark wahlberg impression killed 😂

[@XboxTF2Tidbits]

9:30 that is the smartest incorporation of the matrix chamber I have ever seen in a Optimus prime toy.

[@schnek8927]

*Finally,* an Optimus Prime review! There's a distinct shortage of those on this channel. More pls. *Forever.*

[@contactmeontele_gramjobby681]

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[@wooglysquoogly]

jobby could probably fix the axe being really tight (like your mom) with some silicone grease

[@fatmanatfatman]

Bruh that ending with prime bent over saying "let them come" 🤣 genius

[@contactmeontele_gramjobby681]

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[@Emo_Kylo_ren]

10:53 Sussymus Prime

[@steven12426]

8:45 Nice menacing reference

[@ThomasMurphyCosplay]

8:32 I have Autism but I don't say "BUT JOBBY!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Valken985]

Same! XD

[@soundwave1637]

Out of all the toy reviewers I’ve seen, you bring the most life and comedy out of every one. Thanks for being cool Jobby!

[@tylerrose3633]

1:55 JobbytheHong - "n" = JobbytheHog

[@NinoDesbordes-x7b]

JobbytheHi'ong's beautiful HOG has such a high KICK and is quite BIG...hehe

[@ecze-max1118]

What a crisp transition to realization of a possible outcome 🤌

[@SpectrumAnalysis]

I don't believe it... FINALLY A MASTERPIECE STYLE OPTIMUS THAT USES THE SAME GRILL FOR BOTH MODES!

[@hubertushostihayuanta8873]

They already did it with MS-01 Light of Freedom.

[@SpectrumAnalysis]

@@hubertushostihayuanta8873 Is that the mini version of this? I haven't seen any coverage of that. Plus if it's the same design but small, I get it. It's the same thing

[@hubertushostihayuanta8873]

@@SpectrumAnalysis No. The mini version is always coded with the letter "B". The mini version of this one is MS-B46 Light of Victory. What I was talking about was MS-01 Light of Freedom (a previous release). Same size as this, already used the same grill for both modes, although it had a tad bit more complex transformation. And the mini version of that is MS-B18 Light of Justice. I rarely see MS-01 reviews. I guess it wasn't as popular as TE, which is a shame.

[@suerootes9771]

8:45 t posing ops , Megatron's worst nightmare

[@v4nd3l4yhomeboi5]

1:28 JESUS H. CHRIST JOBBY! _CLEAN YOUR FUCKING STOVE BEFORE I HAVE AN ANEURYSM._ LOOK AT ALL THE *G R E A S E.*

[@dutchsplan]

8:44 missed oppurtunity for all optimus flipping megatron off😂

[@angadryiat4370]

10:26 died of cringe 💀

[@Ten_522]

I took a nap with auto play on and wound up in the Transformers figure reviews side of KZbin. I’ve been watching this man’s reviews for the past hour.

[@Desto995]

Thanks to you Jobby you have convinced me to buy not just Light of Peace but MP 10 now to complete my Optimus Prime collection

[@thantrus]

When you to the chest portion of the transformation, I actually leaned closer to my screen to see what was happening.

[@kyleyuen245]

I respect and appreciate Magic Square responded to jobby that his email was in there spam and that was not ok. Most other companies would've just ignored it and moved on

[@AAX1975]

I love the poseability, the rubber tires and a lot of other things, but there's something about TF Elements that makes me like it more...little details like the Matrix chamber and its alt mode look fantastic, especially the rear which looks way better detailed than a flat piece of plastic. Great review, though.

[@wendyhotchkiss7772]

13:18 Jobby’s seething hatred for the Trailer, Anti-Aircraft Gun, Roller, and 3 minifigures is kinda cute ngl

[@reecedavies4540]

I love the way you did the transformation it was very clear I always love watching your transformations

[@IABtheUtahraptor]

I got the 2.0 version and its great. It came with the same things but with a new jet pack. I recommend Jobby gets it considering he has three 400 dollar unicrons so he probably wont be against getting it. Edit: forgot to mention the 2.0 version has an MP-10 inspired head and it would be cool if Jobby reviewed the Nemesis Prime recolor of this figure. Edit #2: for the loose smokestacks you have, I recommend taking the smokestacks out of where they are and wrap a little piece of tape around it. It worked for me.

[@corvokuro]

Got mine about 2-3 months ago and he's still my favorite. And I even got the EX version! Seriously tho, this video lives in my head rent-free

[@j0hn00]

Hey Jobby, since you're not opposed to buying multiple figures of a character, or even multiple versions of the same character (looking at you UT Desperado), I'd definitely recommend the 2nd run of this figure. It has a bit of diecast added here and there, so it's a bit heftier. It's also fully painted and the paint is super durable. I've had it for a couple of months now, it's gone through a fair bit of play and plenty of transformations back and forth, and no paint chipping at all. Its also got much tighter joints all around, which makes him even more solid than the original. It's my favorite figure in my whole collection

[@jacobwhite6247]

Almost certainly going to get this as my MP Optimus. While I don't usually go for 3rd Party if an official figure exists, I just can't justify the MP-44 price point. If I manage to find a deal on MP-44 at BotCo this year, MAYBE I'll grab it, but it'd have to be less than retail, and I doubt that'll happen.