Transformers Jada 1/24 Scale Die Cast Optimus Prime

Jada rolls out the definitive Optimus Prime G1 truck mode with gorgeous chrome and glorious die cast!
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[@MichaelMercy]

Jada Prime is now on sale at BIGBADTOYSTORE: bit.ly/2ndXOKB_DieCastOptimus

[@jasondwilliams972]

Michael Mercy Fantastic review. I never knew about this, & would not have if not for you. NOW I have a display option that will not cost me a small fortune...

[@core885]

That is not just a truck that is our childhood hero

[@TheYoungDoctor]

I always thought it would be interesting if someone like Hot Wheels brought out die cast versions of Transformers in their vehicle modes!

[@MichaelMercy]

I'd love to see the 84-85 Autobots done with this level of detail in die cast.

[@9874123dar]

That would be really cool!☺

[@antonychacon1603]

Takara Tomy has already released some of the vehicles in their Tomica line, although not directly related to Transformers (logo and stuff). I've been collecting them and so far the most accurate ones are the yellow Volkswagen Type 1 (Bumblebee), Lancia Stratos HF Rally (Wheeljack), and red Lamborghini Countach LP500S (Sideswipe). Others are not exactly the same model but are very close: Nissan Caravan ambulance (Ratchet) and Nissan Fairlady Z Nismo police car (Prowl). They should reissue their old models since they had the same design as the Autobots' vehicles (Jazz, Bluestreak, Smokescreen, Hound).

[@KilosFoxo]

some hotwheels cars work as transformers such as the nissal fiarlady z police car and the porsche 944 turbo for prowl and cliffjumper

[@abcmaya]

G1 prime is my favorite alongside with the other two diecast vehicle you showed from 1984. perfect!

[@bottlecap7533]

I have a scaled down version of this guy! Its so good! I display him as the truck mode for my G1Optimus set. He works like a charm! Great review as always!

[@JoeSelf1982]

I ordered mine from BBTS shortly after I watched this video last fall. I recently opened mine up in preparation for the upcoming release of the Three A Optimus Prime from the BUMBLEBEE movie. I love this collectible and I also have issue with the driver's side door staying shut. Once I leave it alone for display, the door does stay shut. Awesome video as always, Michael. Thank you for the content.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Joe! Glad you're enjoying your die cast Prime. Maybe some clear nail polish on the hinge would help keep the door shut?

[@JoeSelf1982]

@@MichaelMercy Thank you, sir. I'll ask the wife if I could borrow a little.

[@frozenpumpkin9083]

I picked up the smaller version of Prime last year at a Walgreens drug store in the U.S. for $5.99. Very cool display pieces in either size. Didn't know they made larger versions.

[@derek-64]

shame it doesn't transform, but that's ok. i have a few tiny transformers from japan that are robot mode only but they're only about 2 inches tall or so. i also have some robot heroes transformers which are close to that and those just stand as well, but that's ok with me since i just like to stand them up for display. might tweet ya a pic or two. back to this prime, i think it looks pretty good if you want something more realistic for a truck mode. especially with those gas tanks. they picked a nice shade of red for it, too.

[@lordnikon1393]

I just finished your other Prime video while I was at work (I do the over nights) and now this...perfect..even got me to think about getting a G1 prime...just what one lol! I also never do patron stuff, but I'm highly digging this channel and I think you might be my first ...please keep up the brilliant beautiful work

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Doyon! The Patreon community is my favourite thing about the Internet. I've made so many great friends on there, it truly is a tribe of like-minded good brothers and sisters.

[@brianng8350]

Cool truck. But it is strange they can't make doors that open properly. But thanks for finding alternative "opening". And the doors look too slim too. I also they should have separate plastic pieces for the lights and reflectors.

[@budgetbuyoutmisc.4916]

Those additional tanks on the back are actually turbos

[@xeokym223]

ebay is NOT a pricing guide or some kind of Blue Book reference. The moment the guy said "let me check ebay" I'd be like, "bye." Just because people have stuff for sale there at a certain price doesn't mean that's what people are paying for it.

[@ghostman5620]

Prime is the ONLY Transformer that i would consider buying a replica of in alt mode. any other TF is just a vehicle replica. Optimus is just that iconic.

[@dennyringgenberg5288]

I just bought the jada toys rendition to go along with my prime from my childhood.

[@ElChistorete]

Jada please make a Die Cast Airwolf.

[@hungrr08]

Just picked this up yesterday for £25. And the store had about 9 of them. Made me chuckle when I heard your dealer tale. 😁

[@NerdyRed23]

This is a really super duper cool Optimus Prime truck and I have a video that shows this too.

[@dier2tte]

Looks very nice. I will get one since i have a few movie cars. Thank you for the video review!

[@rziggie9754]

I enjoyed this video a lot. Great you have the rare fanstoys trailer. The dr wu partners look awesome, but impossible to get now😄.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks. I still see them pop up on ebay for not too much. Happy New Year.

[@jasonalbanese8652]

Michael Mercy i love your videos. You and another youtuber named Emgo are who i credit that got me back into collecting these amazing vintage and classic toys i enjoy both content. You and Emgo are probably the best collectors out there that i have seen that makes sure that your toys are in “Prime” condition (see what i did there lol). For me being 37 yrs old i love seeing how two people who appreciate the 80’s and 90’s

[@MichaelMercy]

Thank you kindly, Jason. Have an awesome weekend! 🙏

[@jasonalbanese8652]

Michael Mercy we 80’s kids gotta stick together we are a dying breed lol

[@dennismolina9033]

I just ordered mine! Definitely a 80s baby boy toy! Such a classic to us 80s babies!

[@kevinnelson66]

Thinking a recreation of the scene of Bumblebee meeting up with Optimus Prime from the Bumblebee film using Jada Toys 1/24 1977 Camero Bumblebee and this Optimus Prime would be a good display.

[@gerainthorton8980]

Great review Michael. Can feel your respect for the big man. Love the comparisons.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Geraint! 🙏

[@wonderwaffle93]

Some dealers really do jack up the prices on some figures that you can get on the cheap online, when I went to go see Cybertronic Spree in Austin this year, there was a con where the concert was happening and I found a MP shattered glass Optimus, I asked the dealer how much and dude straight up said “not even going to bother looking, it’s going to be 150$ take it or leave it, I know my prices” all while busy just looking at his phone. Just with how rude he was being I said forget about it, and found the same figure on BBTS for 90$(and who is still 90$) Also yes this is definitely a beauty, spot on respecting the source material and the legend himself. Especially for the price, this is definitely something I would love to have some day down the line! Love your videos as always man, your love and respect for TF and just about every childhood cartoons and figures is always fun to see and hear from you.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks so much! Glad you were able to track down a Shattered Glass Optimus for less!

[@coopergreen7961]

Im so happy in bb he was that truck

[@JASON-oj4cm]

do you know what the old Optimus prime gives me goosebumps it's because of the cab area

[@astrofist]

My Dad was a truck driver...this looks so cool!

[@israelm.s.9640]

Excelente video, me encantó!, buscaba Información de este vehículo en escala 1/24 porque siempre e querido agregarlo, ahora estoy más que convencido que nunca, una belleza de pieza. Me encantó las comparaciones con las otras figuras y la exposición con los mini humanos, me hubiese gustado compararas está pieza 1/24 con vehículos o Transformers de la película TF1 o ROTF, que según yo son aproximadamente escala 1/32 y harían escala con éste tráiler. Excelente video, felicitaciones!. 👊😀👍

[@MichaelMercy]

Gracias. Me alegra que te haya resultado útil.

[@israelm.s.9640]

@@MichaelMercy Pregunta: Cuanto mide de largo el tráiler?.

[@blueraccoon1088]

Fun fact! I got the Jada 1/24 scale for 6 dollars at walmart saturday and the earthrise leader optimus prime fits the trailer

[@optimuscprime]

I did some measuring on an actual Tractor trailer since I do so end time around Trucks an based on the fact a Freightliner FLA/ FLB runs on a 24.5 rim and has a 45" tire. Going off this... Well long story short Optimus Prime is 50' to 53' tall. Which is wellllll Big.

[@zacharyalvarez9455]

It's nice that you show how to play with a transformers without them transforming

[@igotgame1621]

Robin hood prince of theives all these toys I used to have that I forgot about are coming back to me as I binge watch your channel

[@StealthBeeKid]

Hey Michael, I was wondering if you could make a review for mp1, like, mp10 and even the not transformable got one, so the father of all masterpieces deserve a review

[@thaddeusmcgrath]

I purchased the smaller 1/32 scale version of Optimus like the 1/24 and love it for the price. Has anyone been collecting the Wal-Mart exclusive Transformer vinyl figures? I think there are only 6 so far.

[@lowlyoak17]

I was just about to look up a video on this and this video apeared in my recommendations

[@hennessey3924]

I love collecting Diecast cars and transformers

[@ericmoore3331]

Hi Mike love your videos. So they made a KO non transforming trailer for MP-01 back in the day when if first came out. It was made but Just Toys I believe. It called The trailer 20th anniversary I think. Any way it came with an attachment that might fit the hole perfectly so you wont have to drill the hole larger on your dicast Prime. The trailer is made of some die cast parts and again it doesn't transform. Might be the perfect trailer your looking for. Keep up the good work. Till all are one.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Eric! Good tip!

[@Gappasaurus]

I was just thinking about that trailer, that’s the one i got for my original-release MP1 prime way back when 😅 Just Toys also did the add-on stock & silencer kit for MP5 megatron too 👍🏽

[@billpagan3070]

Great review Michael👍 I love the mini figs you put inside.😁 Great idea! You sure have several nice versions of Optimus. Congratulations Was this ever available at Walmart? I seem to remember in the past seeing it there.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Bill! Makes such a big difference for me to have Prime's little buddies in there. Yeah the Prime collection has really grown over the years, and all at discount prices! :D I believe it was at Walmart, but I never saw them at mine. Just the Jada Batman Forever Batmobiles.

[@ydhchest7740]

it similar with 1:32 from another brands, but they write 1:24 in the box

[@mepm]

Instead of drilling a bigger hole and dropping the trailer more, all you would need to do is put a plug in the trailer hole that would raise the trailer to the proper height and let you attach it properly. The plastic plugs used to screw in screws to a wall should do the trick nicely.

[@MichaelMercy]

Good idea!

[@Widow-Maker2k23]

Just got this for 16.99 at Target

[@oliverakasparda4660]

OMG...he's beautyful...love the details and the size...more more about Optimus !! Never get bored bout him !!

[@lefkadapao13]

Cool figure and great review thanks Michael for sharing this with us and transform and roll out 😊

[@171QA]

Very cool.

[@fjdcastillo84]

Hi michael, 1st of all great review!!! Just bought the exact same toy from jada toys yesterday here in the philippines. And im just displaying it unopened and still in the box. My question is, if i keep it still sealed and unopened in the box for years, will the value of this diecast g1 prime go higher over the years unopened? Or no? Hope you can answer my question.

[@MatthewCaunsfield]

This was a beautiful model! I wonder if it would be possible to kitbash a transforming option on a super realistic model like this?

[@campbellclan6708]

Awesome video!!!👍 I love this truck😃👍👍👍

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Campbell! 🙏

[@campbellclan6708]

@@MichaelMercy You're welcome😃👍

[@raydeen4331]

My oldest son is a massive Transformers fan and Optimus is his favorite character but I personally don't see a point in a Transformer that doesn't transform. i'll show this to him and see what he thinks. ;)

[@MichaelMercy]

For a toy line whose tag line is "more than meets the eye," perhaps you should take a closer look at the Transformers that don't transform. There's a lot of amazing detail and craftsmanship in this piece that must not be dismissed simply because it doesn't have a gimmick.

[@waltercoon2103]

The only thing different is its a 1\32 scale and the doors dont open and the smoke stacks are shorter and the robot underneath is unpainted

[@rodrigoandresgonzalezcarva3539]

Es hermoso, aunque yo tengo la version más chiquita, 1/32...gracias por tu video...

[@eltenda]

Pretty cool!

[@Hank-fn2ur]

That’s what they modeled mp-10 after

[@korydoe7201]

Hey Michael, that part where there trailer hooks onto is called the fifth wheel

[@MichaelMercy]

Nice, there's a truck stop restaurant around here called The Fifth Wheel. Now I know why. :D

[@korydoe7201]

@@MichaelMercy I'm not exactly sure why they call it that but that the way with the name of many items in our world. I sorry to say that I collect many toys but not transformers. But I still enjoy the videos. Very calming

[@WilliamSMITH-bs7kw]

Awsome video

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks William! 🙏

[@ArionRDAW]

Just missing the Lewin Atlas Optimus hahaha

[@ESP1138]

When is Jada going to make the corresponding trailer?

[@onizukasorimachi9755]

Its a beauty but its not 1:24 scale. How can a truck be smaller than an ecto-1 of the same scale. Jada Toys messed up on the scale

[@fett333]

I don’t mind that it won’t transform, however, not including a trailer is fatal flaw so got to pass on the purchase

[@greenlanternhg5141]

You got me thinking 🤔 should Hasbro do Hot Wheels type car versions, obviously none transformable but just the scale...I wouldn’t mind getting some 🤔 Great video Mr Mercy ✌🏽👍🏽

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks so much!

[@LANDCRUISERLIFE]

Nice video as usual..... was wondering if maybe you can make a video of any toys that might have broken or any repairs to them, i think it would make a different/interesting vid...👍

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks! Been planning a repair video for broken o-rings on Joes.

[@LANDCRUISERLIFE]

@@MichaelMercy awesome, ya would be interesting to see what toys and specific areas/parts are the ones that are breaking.... Thanks for vids again, our childhood in the 80s was nothing like kids' these days....

[@waltercoon2103]

They sell it at Wal-Mart too

[@LionheartRacingSeries]

Thanks for another awesome video!!

[@MichaelMercy]

🙏

[@core885]

Display that prime with 01 becuz it looks accurate to the real life

[@ScourgePrime87]

AMAZING!!! I have that 3rd trailer party too. What I think I'm gonna do, and I'd recommend it too is just make an adapter for the Jada model. Some model pcv tubes and stems from a model store.

[@MichaelMercy]

Good idea!

[@nelsito4437]

Where did you get those hands for mp-01? I want one!

[@MichaelMercy]

EBay many years ago.

[@rodrigocmsp]

Dear what size / scale and brand of this Optimus Prime? I wanted the doll like this. Thanks.

[@titan-tm7kl]

It's about 1:24 scale and Jada Hollywood rides Jada metals but usually fall under the Hollywood rides banner

[@justinrodriguez4916]

Does this toy transform ? My son just got it and idk how to transform it

[@MichaelMercy]

No, it doesn't.

[@delmusdugan]

Found mine at Walmart hiding behind a bunch of hot wheels monster trucks

[@Daywalker_27]

Delmus Dugan Found a box of these for $15 CDN each, picked up 2

[@reptiles9284]

Delmus Dugan ya Meijer has a bunch.

[@OldManTheseDays]

Wow, that looks fantastic!!! I saw one at retail in a Target... really wish I would’ve picked it up. Didn’t they make a Bee as well?

[@MichaelMercy]

Yeah a 1/24 beat up bug version from the Bumblebee movie.

[@titan-tm7kl]

They have the VW version from the bumblebee movie as close as you'll get to the cartoons for now at least and two other versions from the Transformers movies the 1977 Camaro and the I think 2006 Camaro

[@ndias23]

Hey Michael. I’m a huge fan of your channel. I would love to see your review of Bionic 6 action figure line.

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks! Much appreciated. I don't have any of them though.

[@lo1bo2]

Michael, how did you gain access to the inter-dimensional space that Prime's trailer enters when he transforms into robot mode?

[@wolfmansgotnardz8000]

Just found re release at Target $25

[@MichaelMercy]

Cool.

[@edgarcoss7662]

Do you have de M.U.L.E.S FROM BIONIC SIX?

[@NerdyRed23]

Awesome video, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment

[@dazwraps8213]

I pay way too much for mine lol...

[@retrogalaxyunlimited1999]

Ateam van and K.i.tt nice

[@pseudonhym3952]

You gonna buy earthrise prime?

[@MichaelMercy]

Not sure, I have a lot of Primes already. :D

[@ralphister6160]

Is Mp44 next?

[@MichaelMercy]

Too expensive.

[@Mrfettt]

Packaging is very miss leading i thought it was the actual one at an antique store i was at then I walked passed a case with the real one with the exact same box so I just assumed that this piece of crap was the actual toy that I've been trying to find at a reasonable price this was 30$ where I found it every where else online said it was 15$ or cheaper fucking scam so if you see this thinking its the actual toy read the box carefully so your day isn't ruined like mine besides all of that its really well designed but Its not worth 15$ or more in my opinion