Transform Element TE-01 OP Leader (Optimus Prime)

[@rashawnpeters9872]

Please do a sit down Saturday with both magic square prime vs the transform element prime please

[@Trikeboy2]

Better to save that so he can throw in MP-10 and MP-44

[@amusedjester]

He can't. The TE OP is only on loan for him but I wish he would get the chance to do it.

[@Alzeal07]

I really want a real comparison between the two

[@grahamball3330]

I agree that would be cool. I really enjoyed the Hot Rod one

[@izukumidoriyaisssss3049]

Yee

[@emiljansson-anderberg8884]

Optimus never had the yellow triangle and stripes on his forarms in the cartoon

[@SentinelBayReviews]

Thanks for taking a look at my piece, glad it made it to the US safely. All in for a comparison Sit Down Saturday!

[@tatt4music]

This is such an incredible piece of engineering. Looks 95% toon accurate. The materials feel great with weight in all the right places. This is the prime we have needed for a while now. This is MP-44s only competition.

[@Prime-qd6nl]

A SDS would be helpful add mp 10 too. I'm not much into cartoon accuracy but i'm interested in the TE 01. Because it is so clean in both modes. It seems to have done something none of the others did made it more cartoon while making the vehicle mode more realistic.

[@doro626]

I like that you dont see his waist on th back of the cab, like primorion. That's a beautiful action pose. Yes please, I can use some followup. The prime war is likely the biggest thing this year we know of.

[@kw8608]

A sit down Saturday with the 2 third party Primes and a MP-44 discussion would be great. For those of us still waiting for MP-44 and looking for a 3rd party alternative since takara is going toon accurate in their new MP line.

[@user-ow3du3po8g]

TE's new head definitely makes this the definitive Masterpiece Optimus Prime. It looks like the MP-44 head!

[@nightwingnum1226]

Wow!! That Transformation. Remember when MP transformations were simple ????

[@DrCalligari]

Count me in on wanting the Sit Down Saturday comparison. Juxtaposition Junction with Uncle Skully is always a good time.

[@imFlumsy]

definitely do a sit down saturday about this and MS prime

[@gentalrobots3988]

I really like how 86 movie accurate the chest cavity is

[@michaelharris7445]

We definitely need a vs video of the two Primes. I would appreciate it. Thanks!

[@jifdog]

Please do the sit down Saturday comparison. It would be great to include mp10 in the mix.

[@josephfoor4321]

I would like to see a sit down Saturday with these 2 bots. I already made my purchase, but would like to see the side by side and reactions to both.

[@joshuasizemore9143]

Yes please to the sit down sat I'd love an in depth comparison on these guys!

[@rolandodr98]

I want to see the sit down saturday between MS and TE

[@opsimathics]

from the hit designers of ROTF leader class Optimus Prime!

[@jameslohr4943]

Thanks for the tip about the bumper and I'd like to see a sit down about this vs magic square.

[@jeremyarato8370]

+1 for SDS. I don't have any primes yet and am deciding between these two.

[@polarisrustinpeace1797]

Nice review, Mr. Skullface. It would've been nice to see you show it with the trailer attached, especially because this comes with the adaptor to do it. Please do the comparison. It's Prime, after all. Thanks

[@TrypticOwen]

It's interesting to see the different approaches to the chest windows. The new MP turns the chest inside out to give the wide-eyed chest but narrower truck windows; MS chose narrow; TE have chosen wide. I think MP10 has got me used to narrow windows so the TE looks off to me, even though I know it isn't. I think they did a fantastic job compacting the legs to give a flatter back end to the truck. Overall, I think they did great but I'm glad I bought the MS one.

[@professord8888]

The spudger is starting to grow on me, I used to think it was silly but, now I'm starting to feel like maybe I want one!

[@TabbyTimeOut]

Good christ! That transformation made Badcube Sunstreaker's transformation look like a G1 mini bot!

[@mareNzy]

Do a sit down Sat, but you dont need to go DEEP as with hot rod situation. Do it nice and easy.

[@kalron27]

I have to say, the way the legs morph from the cartoon stylized roundness to the straight flat trailer wheels in pretty damn impressive. The missing paint apps, especially the yellow on the forearms and silver on the shins is a stand out. But at $120 to $140, I'm pretty impressed. And it comes with a trailer hitch!

[@kalron27]

@webzpinner Doesn't mean I still don't want it as a paint application. If this is to replace a Masterpiece product, I want the details. Plus, if you are going to show that arrow design of MP10, you better be ready to paint it. Otherwise don't do that detail.

[@tmarble4639]

kalron27 but the arm detail is red in the G1 and Beast Wars cartoons, as well as the comics. Is SUPPOSED to be red. You can’t even call it an animation error because he never even had them colored once in the cartoons. That was a made up painted detail for the MP01, which had tons of errors on it. Same with the silver vents in the legs. Those have ALWAYS been blue. G1 cartoon, comics, etc. so you are demanding inaccurate to everything details. While you are at it, would you like them to sculpt a mouth on Prime? How about flames? Your desires aren’t any more accurate than what Michael Bay did.

[@kalron27]

@@tmarble4639 WTH is it with you people? I'm an old school G1 collector, yet here you are berating me for simply asking for some paint detail. I understand that it isn't "cartoon" or "OG figure" accurate, but some paint to break up the monotony isn't a big deal. Obviously Hasbro figured that out with the MP10 and it makes for a better figure to display. Christ, you immediately peg me for a Bay-former fan just for some simple detail. And if you actually read my comment, I am impressed with the figure. GFYS.

[@tmarble4639]

kalron27 oooooh poor baby. I didn’t realize you were so easily triggered by find out out you are wrong. I’m sorry. I’ll leave you alone now. Your mom will be picking you up in 30 mins, and you can have your nap. Jeebus. You are quite the little prick when you are wrong. Feel sorry for your wife and kids.

[@kalron27]

@@tmarble4639 Troll much? Have a cookie.

[@CowleyStudentJ]

Sit-down Saturday with the two current available Primes would be great.

[@Alzeal07]

This is already a better transformation than mp44. This one's chest ACTUALLY is the truck windows.

[@Pinion327]

Definitely would love to see a comparison video with MS Prime.

[@Urizenprime]

Would definitely be keen to see a sit down comparison between MS Prime and TE Prime, for sure.

[@MisaelCastilloBrenes]

Comparison video pls! I'll buy it! :D Regarding the company, for some reason in tfsource this unit is categorized under Generation Toys, so I thought this was a brand like perfect fusion was to fanstoys... but I'm speculating. :) This one looks good, and it seems is better built than the MS, but there is something about how the other looks (specially the sculpt) that makes me prefer it over this one. I haven't made my mind yet so the comparison video would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the review!

[@matineyang]

I had both ms lof and te 01. I chose to keep my te. The weight, material, hand design, proportions (chest is smaller and legs are longer), and matrix compartment sold me. Magic square only has the ab crunch and head design in TE.

[@LS-jk3fk]

FansHobby MB-08 Double Evil pls :DD

[@TheRicardo1280]

Sit down Saturday is a MUST

[@N.J.D.M.S]

This is about to be my first MP figure! I'm very excited

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Absolutely. Comparison vids are my favorite.

[@nostalgicforthe70s18]

Thanks for the review. I just picked this up on eBay. Although I will keep him in Bot Mode, TE-01 has the best Truck/Cab mode. With Magic Square and MP-10 you see his pelvis in Truck mode which ruins the illusion of being a truck while Transform Element nailed it.

[@luchajon8480]

I was thinking I wanted a comparison video before you even brought it up.

[@bdawg3921]

It's a strange one. I prefer the Magic Square robot mode, (TE-01s head is just...off. The eyes are too far apart and look sharkey), but I prefer this for truck mode. It's a tough decision when I just want one...

[@chiokec]

This was the wildest but also the coolest transformation wow

[@bigtastey7707]

I think magic square Optimus prime is a hybrid between cartoon and mp-10. I have a magic square ordered but I really want to jump on this one as well. I really love the toon look. Great vid Bobby!!👍🏾

[@seekersneaker2611]

Yeah please do a SDS (sit down saturday) on the two figures but if possible bring in mp-10 and your thoughts compared to mp-10

[@TransformsIntoAGuitar]

I'm still staggered by how clean and free from panel lines he his in both modes. Tell that to Generations Ironhide.

[@mags2424]

I’m in for the comparison. Included MP-10 also

[@MurdermiesteR]

He is a marvel of engineering and execution. I love my Magic Square though. I feel great about picking him up.

[@ApenBaard]

You can add another vote for the TE vs MS sit down saturdays :) btw that truck mode is spectacular!

[@christopherjohnson261]

Shared in my 3rd party group TF3PUK 🇬🇧. Great review

[@GareWorks]

I believe it was said that Transform Element is Black Mamba. Definitely seems like a fun, generally well-made figure. Agreed that it could do with more (painted) detail to make it less cartoony, but that's obviously not what it's going for.

[@grimacethedrummer8378]

I’m for the comparison of the two 3P Primes

[@thisyodaddy7323]

God daaaamn! This was a pain!!! I spent over an hour watching your video on transformoration to truck mode! Thanks you for the review and walk through definitely help alot!

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

Ask for the new MP44 style replacement head. They're giving them to customers for free and the new sculpt knocks this figure out of the park!!!

[@TrueHeresy]

Please do the comparison, enjoyed the last one, and am even more interested in these figures - win win

[@reggiesalas4285]

XD Dat Boys II Men reference. I was watching Fresh Prince at work today and it was the episode where Will is trying to get them to perform at his cousin's Christening. Too funny bruh.

[@amusedjester]

Great video. I was curious how you would feel about the transformation process against the engineering: whether it would be frustrating or rewarding for you. I tend towards the cartoon accuracy so I really love this piece; perfect rendition on both modes. If it had Magic Square's full range of articulation (particularly the waist) it would have been perfect.

[@mintbrisk5961]

They are making him more Animated accurate. I like that, even though that’s been done to death.

[@ronaldvandervelde1973]

Please sit down saturday with these guys

[@nemorge9347]

Lots of buttons involved. Your sure this isn’t Play Station Prime?

[@aaronmauer7225]

I would like a comparison of these

[@CoffeePhilosophy]

The comparison would be great!

[@TabbyTimeOut]

You put the 5th wheel on backward. The V is supposed to be facing the trailer.

[@zhernebohtheblackone9408]

Great review! I have both this and Magic Square and it doesn't have the throw about poseability of MS but its heft, clean modes and fantastic transformation (especially the legs!) really blew me away! Would really like to see a sit down Saturday even if I already have them both!:)

[@GordonAu]

Nice review as always! FYI, the alt mode bumper is much easier to insert if you move it into place (into almost its final position) BEFORE you rotate the legs up. Then there’s plenty of space.

[@stormriderx4460]

I prefer TE1 fingers more than MP44. Yes, I would like to see a comparison between TE1 and MS

[@qemuel]

Totally down for the comparison if you're game. Great review!

[@DynamiteTLew]

Sit down Saturday on this one bro. Still not sure which prime to go with. I don't care what the cost is for these primes...its what's gonna look great on my display shelves. Crazy how clean the alt mode is on TE 01 compared to the mp 44 pics in its alt mode. Have you seen the back of the truck on MP 44?? Oy...Anyhow great vid. Cheers!

[@JackpotToys]

While refreshing it doesn’t transform like prime usually does, it seems like a bit of a bear for little reason. I applaud the designers, but a bit much. I have no interest in getting most of the figures lately but still enjoy watching and learning about them. Thanks man and best to ya!

[@liamwood4142]

Yea bro definitely a sit down Saturday for these figures would be great. Clab and fuel can 😂😂😂😂

[@7tgm23]

Comparison Saturday would be great

[@tfronczek]

I would definitely love to see you give a comparison with Magic Square the same treatment you did with the Hot Rods. Both of these figures dropping at the same time is one of the most interesting things going on in this hobby right now. Strike while the iron is still hot!

[@toyshanger8945]

Only wished it was painted. This would be mp44 competition

[@jlucas7804]

Damn, Bobby. I don’t know how much money you earn per video, but you deserve every penny of it after that transformation! Great job 👍

[@chip9546]

yes please on the SDS comparison.

[@DJ--ALLDAY]

LOVE G1, don't necessarily need it to be toon accurate. I mean when we were kids (over 30 yrs ago), it looked cool. I personally prefer realism vs a cartoon render. the cartoon would change due to image error or size. I don't know if I would switch out 4 this. Good-looking 4 the vid Skullie 'ol buddy..

[@chiokec]

I'd be down for a comparison video

[@b.fvlogs7711]

Yes please!!!!!! SDS with MS and TE Primes!!! 😍

[@DragoonMS]

A Sit Down Saturday comparing the two would be epic. Meanwhile...this joker is taller than MP36!? Didn't see that coming...that actually kinda sucks, Megatron should be a little taller than Optimus.

[@dare2727]

please do the sitdown saturday comparison

[@gustavoesquivel6116]

Please do a comparason of the 2 primes as the one you did with MP-28 & FT- hoodlum

[@Wargod_ARTS]

I'm in the waiting for MP-44 crowd (which is small, but hey) If I wasn't getting MP-44, I'd get this guy "IF" (and only if) it had thigh swivels and it was actually fully painted. I'm sorry but, if Takara can afford to paint their MP-44, then I feel Transform Element could have painted their Prime too. They also could have provided much better ratcheting in the arms and legs along with covering up those ankle tilt pins somehow. They are a bit distracting to the eye IMO. Other than those personal preferences, the toy looks great.

[@doro626]

I was wondering why the video was 27 min. This is a bayverse level of parts moving in this transformation. Quite the puzzleformer, but some people liek that.So the weird thing is, these designer were making mp10 style primes or ignoring the mold for years, then someone said hey try a different form of plastic origami and we get these three. Makes you wonder what else can be improved upon now, IF they thought they could make money. i still say we don't have the perfect seeker yet.

[@trence5]

I'd definitely be interested in SDS with these 2 as a subject. I do LOVE the truck mode but the front windows look too big to me but that is toon accurate. I feel like his legs are a little skinny and the face sculpt, to me looks a little too 'off. It like if you could take elements from these 2, and smoosh them together I feel I'd have the perfect Prime but that's just my taste.

[@Scrimbleitybots]

Looking at this since the reissue is coming. Legs are so clever, then the chest/cab is basically KFC Blaster panelformer? Wish the re-release had a better finish and I'd be on it (love that metallic finish on Blaster).

[@SuperFireDagwon]

I'd like to see a SDS on these two. I've been wanting the Magic Square version for a long time, but the TE version does have a few things I like as well (even if the transformation seems a bit Bad Cube explody at times). The comparison would be extremely helpful.

[@maxcettigers9122]

prime wars: BEGIN! so please do the sit down Saturdays on both

[@dontworry5981]

Sit down Saturday please. With mp 10 too would be nice

[@McItoshi]

Yip do that comparison still cant pick between them .. I am impressed by the engineering of TE-01 tho

[@therealthirst8099]

Really like to see a SDS on the MS vs. TE-01. To me it's such a hard choice. They are both amazing representations of Prime, and just compared to MP-10 they both are lightyears ahead of it in terms of an upgrade. But if I had to choose. I go with the Magic Sware Prime because of the extra paint apps.

[@richardburns1698]

Please do the Sit Down Saturday comparison.

[@dbacon1975]

Sit down would be awesome!

[@brantlisk786]

Please do a comparison of the 2 Optimus for sit down sat.

[@famyemil]

Please do a Sit Down Saturday comparisons video. Thanks again.

[@alejandrorodriguez2058]

+ 1 on the comparison between the primes. Great video as always Bobby. I do have the MS and I love it. I do like the matte finish and I think it does have a cartoony-but-not-so-much look. I dig it.

[@cameronmoriarty3313]

If you do the Sitdown Saturday for Magic Square vs Transform Element it could actually be used with MP-44 as long as the criteria used to judge stays the same. You will have your results on record here and you could compare MP-44's rating to the existing results. It might be called a "cheat" by some, but I would consider it legitimate.

[@mstiefan6996]

"pegpalmcedure" You were almost doing a Thew thing combining words there, Bobby. XD This Optimus certainly doesn't look bad...but the colors look a bit lighter than they should be unless that's the whole 'toon accurate' color thing.

[@TheGreatDayne1983]

I’d like an in-depth comparison.

[@astartespete]

Do the roar! Erm, prime comparison even, would be very interesting to see the 2 lined up like that. There is a lot going on with the transformation here, but it doesn't see to be GC terrible, it looks by design.

[@Superdimensional]

Mines batteries were in it out of the box, I’m suspecting it may be faulty

[@eyedestroyeverything9953]

Great review as always 🔥🔥🔥

[@2007suprasport]

Comparisons please, as always great review!🌟🌟🌟🌟