Transformers X Volvo Crossover VNR OPTIMUS PRIME G1 Version Review

[@Cornchips-om5rf]

You're right, I wasn't expecting that! I'd love to see a line like an "alternators 2" where the gimmick is completely accurate modern vehicle reimaginings of the characters without the sacrifices from having working doors, interiors, trunks, and mechanical components. They could re-release/remold Netflix bee, same thing with the Datsuns and the seekers.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Oh wow if they brought back alternators I’d be all over it haha!

[@heavy5013]

I'd rather all gimmicks of alternators. They can do it so much better now.

[@jay9inetvv]

God loves yall

[@rileypreece8459]

YEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, The Mold has an Actual use than at One point in the year!!!!

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Ikr?! That’s why I like this version much better haha!

[@joshmontemayor1212]

Not to mention that you can have this version of Volvo Optimus displayed whenever, so you don't have to wait until November rolls around to display him.

[@chrisburrelljr9270]

​@@PrimeVsPrime hey new poster is out and it shows better look at cheetor and rhinox and others

[@teeveeparty]

Wait, did you think hasbro wasn't going to reuse a mold?!

[@Sailorheroblue907]

@@PrimeVsPrime I hope it gets released

[@emc246]

I know Legacy's whole thing is G1-ified recreations of things, but I really hope after that we get a line of redesigns like this. Some characters have been using the same transformation with very few variations for decades. It would be cool to see some new ones as experiments. (I know there was like 1 other optimus similar to this before, but still, basically new)

[@PrimeVsPrime]

That’s true! It would be cool for them to bring out brand new incarnations of characters

[@shoegazer4113]

Yeah that's my biggest want for a new line

[@BraveCustoms]

@@PrimeVsPrime I'd like to see a new line similar to the Binaltech/Alternators. This VNR Optimus could be the first figure in that new line.

[@kira-dk2mx]

I'd kill for an Arcee who transforms into a proper Earth car.

[@thehoodedteddy1335]

I’m just glad we are getting new figures of characters/versions from other series! I want a Leader Class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime next!

[@tf_crispy]

This looks amazing, im glad they redid the Christmas Optimus and made it into this. I’m gonna pick this up

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Me too! It’s wayyyy nicer!

[@RC-ve8dl]

I love how the back of the truck is not the legs for once. Love the original design mechanics.

[@Gaia_Gaistar]

I love this mold, so cool to see in normal colors. The way the leg seems to explode with parts everywhere then just cleanly comes together is impressively and surprisingly simple.

[@terrorofdeath3280]

I know this is a super unpopular opinion. I prefer the Holiday Prime colors for this particular mold. But I love the silver paint added to the shin armor.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Ah fair enough! It’s cool there’s 2 repaints for collectors to choose

[@Zimmy_1981]

We all are entitled to our opinion, no shame in that mate 😊 👍

[@TheAlienmorph]

Honestly, if I get one I'm gonna display him with Legacy Bulkhead and Prime Arcee. He's lanky, a bit bottom heavy, and the truck mode reminds me more of TF Prime (or of Earthspark) than of G1

[@PrimeVsPrime]

He would make a pretty decent TFP Optimus I guess!

[@Night5225]

I distinctly remember there being leaks for a TFP Optimus alongside Bulkhead, Arcee, and (before we knew he was a Siege PR) Soundwave.

[@dewaldferreira1977]

This is one of the more unique transformations for Optimus. I absolutely love it. This and Armada Prime is great.

[@ErickGonzalez-sb8dz]

The GTR alternators is one of the most unique transformation as well

[@dcthep8344]

This could have been such a good mold for a legacy G2 combat hero Optimus prime, but oh well... All that aside, this guy looks so good

[@PlatinumKnight-je3vy]

We might still get him, the mould is still fresh. Hope that they repaint him as Nemesis Prime though.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

I imagine hasbro isn’t done with this mould yet. They always try to get 3 uses out of one so hero prime might still be coming!

[@Logan_whitty]

It's an easy repaint, but I'd love them to use this mould for a nemesis prime, think it would look dope

[@Revenuts]

Cant wait to get my hands on this since I didnt pick up the Christmas one. I really hope they will make more other characters have new molds like this one

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Me too! I’d love to see a new bumblebee

[@Revenuts]

@@PrimeVsPrime for sure, personally I would like to see Hound in this syle. I guess its about making G1 characters looking real which is nice, reminds me of Alternators

[@jdpragmatic8644]

The way that the colors are spaced out over the robot modes makes it look like it could pass for a movie design, I like it👍🏻

[@aaronsheppard6246]

Awesome Review! I may sound silly when I say this but I prefer mainline figures as to generations so I will probably pick up Rotb figures but this is probably the best generations prime we’ve seen for a while.

[@cosmosofficial6585]

The colors on this figure look so much better than the Christmas one and I would mind if the bumblebee movie universe takes in modern era and he scans this truck and it would make sense.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

I agree with you mate!

[@cosmosofficial6585]

@@PrimeVsPrime the only I don’t like is the one smokestacks, I wish it has 2 smokestacks to make it g1 accurate and I wish the back of the truck was full blue to make it g1 accurate.

[@CarRobots]

You're forgetting about Alternators/Binaltech Prime! Those figures are AMAZING. Yes, they are finnicky to transform. Yes, they are flimsy and don't have the best articulation, and yes they just straight up look a little goofy sometimes. BUT, they were mainline toys released in the mid 2000's with fully licensed alt modes, beautiful paint schemes, rubber tires, working steering, and fully decked out interiors. And to think figures like that used to sell at retail for $20... Seriously, you should give some of them a look. It'd give the older collectors like me a real kick. They truly are something special as long as you go in with the right mindset. I recommend Tracks personally! One of the first times a transformers toy referenced G1. Smokescreen was the start of the line and he is incredible as well. :)

[@flamingdragon889]

Big fan of your reviews. I know you’re a bit put off on no articulated hands, but I and a friend were able to give this guy some articulated hands!

[@jaydenfarmer778]

He actually pulled up an image of mudflap

[@LightningZetton]

Oprimus prime, Rodimus Prime, Sentinel Prime, Zeta Prime, and now..... AMAZON PRIME! the most powerful prime ever, none of the other primes can do prime day delivery

[@bennewbury2572]

I had a feeling they were gonna do this It looks pretty good ngl

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Agreed! Much nicer IMO!

[@The_Campfire]

The bot and alt modes are gorgeous. Likely ER replacement. Would be cool to see some comparisons of him with the other modern vehicle recently released in CHUG, Knockout. Would give us a good idea of how he looks with standard deluxes too.

[@Deceptinerd1995]

I always knew this Optimus was a Volvo Truck, now I hope they rereleases this guy with his G2 Hero colors and convoy trailer

[@PrimeVsPrime]

G2 Hero colours would be very welcome!

[@snowcloudshinobi]

i'm in love with this transformation, it's so clever.

[@onenerdygremlin]

As soon as this guy releases, I'm so buying him. He looks absolutely beautiful!

[@WokeDEMOCRATShaveASPD]

I’ve been waiting for a good Optimus as a new transformer lover. The one from the bumblebee movie looked like what I wanted.

[@TLSM-72]

7:19 I think he would scan the Ford Focus hatchback, they actually make them in Bumblebee yellow with black stripes.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Oh wow nice! Thanks for the info!

[@chriscarpenter3370]

and I would totally buy it.

[@assembly_language3948]

this is the one I've been waiting for

[@jeremyaustin4117]

Love That U had Neffex as Your intro

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Haha nicely noticed!

[@bentleyahrens5241]

I’m looking forward to getting this, I’ve been wanting a G1 colored Optimus Prime for a while and this is exactly what I needed. Great video 👌

[@thehoodedteddy1335]

I’m using this as a standin for Prime Optimus prime, next to a thrilling 30 bumblebee, and Legacy Evolution prime universe figures

[@PlatinumKnight-je3vy]

Cool to now see a classic coloured Volvo Optimus, loved the Christmas one too.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

I agree! Lovely repaint!

[@scorpioproductions7068]

Bumblebee as a Ford GT would be sick.

[@jessethompson3581]

this could be a transformers prime universe Optimus. i might get this

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Haha maybe!

[@dialNforNinja]

Space Dad thinks his bell-bottoms are still cool

[@jackofspades3845]

What if: they had originally planned to release the Christmas Optimus as a seasonal thing for everything from Easter to Halloween and this is just testing the waters as to what we think of the mold

[@chriscarpenter3370]

and that's just a theory

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Oh that’s a good idea! Maybe!

[@originaluddite]

Both modes look good but I'm so over fake Prime chests. That back-window unit is pretty well made, I like the smokey look, but they could give us a fresh new take on what Prime looks like - maybe a design that plays more directly with the Matrix as its centrepiece.

[@ummihavenoclue6316]

Let’s go this one looks so good, I’m actually interested in getting it

[@PrimeVsPrime]

It’s really neat!

[@Nuggets250]

The prime head sculpts just keep getting better.

[@NutjobGTO]

If Prime were to scan a truck in North America today, the most common tractor would be a Freightliner Cascadia with a high roof and sleeper.

[@davidchance6418]

Dude after watching this video I have to have this figure now and I love the realistic look and the transformation

[@greygremlin1248]

You know, i think its great they're coming out with new forms of Optimus Prime BUT what about Megatron. Upgrade his gun alt mode. Make him into a shoulder cannon, a stealth fighter get, something

[@prime_draws]

I'm so glad they released this mold with the og color deco

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Me too! It looks much better now haha

[@xxmrbrooksxx]

This is a nice figure. I like G1 especially modern takes on G1 and this would be a nice addition to my collection.

[@TrueKoalaKnight]

Mark mentioned using a hair dryer to help popping off the head for use on the Earthrise version. Meaning that the designers made sure that the same size ball joint was used.

[@Night5225]

That head sculpt is wonderful.

[@kevinbrewer8868]

I have been looking forward to this release for a while!

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Me too!

[@Teeheehee093]

That's the best looking back of an Optimus truck I've ever seen in a figure It looks so real

[@izzik2781]

Siege was pretty stellar too. May not have been an earth mode, but it was entirely cohesive

[@leanarchista133]

I do really want this or the Christmas one,I like this look more,but at the same time I love the Christmas one,that one feels more unique

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Xmas is definitely very original and will stand out from the rest but personally I think you can never beat the original colour haha

[@leanarchista133]

@@PrimeVsPrime tbh yea,ig I'm just a big fan of the candy cane Trailer (which I still don't have the actual trailer,just Scourges Tanker) and his Candycane gun

[@PK-Radio]

When I first saw the new Volvo Optimus I thought “meh, looks mid” and was content with my Holiday Prime But after seeing it up close I realise it is way better than I realized

[@PlatinumKnight-je3vy]

Both look cool, wonder if that mould will get anymore repaints?

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Glad I was able to show it off nicer to you! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@michaeldort7069]

I want that head sculpt. Spot on the the transformers cartoon. Its worth picking him up just for the new head.

[@PulsarPrime]

I wish they'd add the flames to him - they could re-release him in legacy as a movie verse g1 crossover optimus. The truck reminds me of his AOE/TLK form and would live to see that style applied to this.

[@Fallen_huggy_prime]

Well, now I definitely want to see Megatron so that ri looks the same or something like that

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Haha that would be interesting!

[@DiamondBatToons]

What gets me is the fact that it's a PERFECT Model for a Movie universe (V1/Bay) Optimus figure. Mainly AOE/TLK, since the truck fits more with that design.

[@DerpyDude777]

He looks really good, man, might have to pick him up.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

He is pretty sweet!

[@trence5]

It's nice. It's a more modern looking truck. I really hope they use it a basis for possible Nova Prime.

[@greyisland217]

This really makes me want an alternators 2.0 with this type of engineering

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Me too! I would love if they revamped that line

[@stevenwood5499]

This is now what I want now I will be looking for it🎉🎉 Yayyyyy!

[@EditVehicon2404]

Hello prime vs prime :)

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Hello! :)

[@markbade565]

I did the swap putting the VNR head onto earthrise. Only one mod needed, earthrise balljoint is way bigger so i had to file it down a bit. Also the placement of the hole is a bit off between the two so for earthrise in alt mode theres a bit of a gap closing up the head panels

[@latrealsavage2814]

Love your videos

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks so much!

[@somarriba333]

I would not mind a G1 re-imagining set in the present. I kind of hoped they would have given this mold a Movie Optimus Prime paint scheme with the flames to make kind of a Classics/Legacy style movie figure. I don't mind the Holiday figures. I like have the one odd Stormtrooper standing next to a squad waiting for Emperor Palpatine.

[@TripChebook]

That paint and head sculpt are lush. Might pick this one up.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

I agree!

[@averageguy788]

yes lets go i like this better than the holiday version i love the g1 colors on this figure

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Me too! g1 colour is wayyy nicer!

[@averageguy788]

@@PrimeVsPrime i hated that white trailer it seemed so bland and boring wish they could've painted the trailer silver but yeah im gonna pick this guy up

[@shaunhandley3050]

First time seeing this transformation and when insaw bot mode I wasn't keen on the legs but wow the engineering that went into them

[@fireninja1972]

Damn that was fast

[@PrimeVsPrime]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jackacebedo2318]

I don’t know why but this Optimus has a youthful energy to it, like it’s giving vibes of War for Cybertron (video game)/Animated. Like this is a younger Optimus who isn’t Autobot Leader, but has left his days as Orion Pax far behind him.

[@RarebitFiends]

Since he is a Volvo, I vote we call him Sensible Prime.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Haha cool name!

[@likeits1985]

Nice review! I'm the opposite: I like the Holiday Edition Star Wars figures, but I didn't really care for the Holiday Prime figure. But this figure looks good!

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks so much! & ah fair enough. Personally for me I just don’t like seasonal figures

[@skuffy4930]

I wish more transformers toys looked like THIS! A G1 robot mode with a modern alt mode!

[@MasterPlo]

I can already tell that the lazy eyebrow is gonna love this guy purely for his alt mode

[@SomeRandomGuy556]

Hi prime vs prime! Hope you're doing good! Excited for future reviews!

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Hey! Thank you very much! I hope you’re well too!

[@jolt5644]

Yay!! Looking toward to this. 👍🏼

[@Casper955033]

The best prime head sculpt i've ever seen !!!

[@rollin-kimblecroskey9110]

You can never have too many Optimus Prime figures!!!

[@Sailorheroblue907]

I needed that

[@slochedplays9585]

I am going to pick this up definitely. But there are interesting possibilities. Imagine if Hasbro were able to retool this into a copyright neutral generic truck in roughly the same shape, (similar to the relationship between Netflix Bumblebee and Earthrise Cliffjumper) then that could really open the door to modifications and remolds, like one that is a more precise representation of earthspark optimus or maybe a G2 combat hero Optimus

[@chrismaturino7938]

I love that pretty much all generations optimus primes include matrixes now!!

[@richardl4272]

It’s a nice dynamic looking Prime. Not sure I’ll get it with Armada coming. But if it came out 2 years ago - I would have snatched it up

[@jerometrescott742]

He looks awesome!!! Definitely getting this deco. Its a really nice design.

[@funtimebonnie4428]

BROO IT LOOKS FIRE IM DEFINITELY GETTING HIM🔥🔥

[@PrimeVsPrime]

I agree! Really nice!

[@RadicalWaff]

That Mudflap part scared the scrap out of my spark.

[@deang5386]

I was going to get Holiday Optimus but glad I waited because I'll get this more G1 version instead.

[@grantbriton5933]

There is alway room for another Optimus prime toy

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Haha true!

[@bradensmith8682]

Honestly, there wouldn't be a more effective disguise today than an Amazon Delivery Truck or Van.

[@Kaiser_Xeno]

The peterbilt line of trucks are still king in the usa I don't think I've ever seen a Volvo semi

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Oh I didn’t realise that! Thanks for the info!

[@jerseysjor9939]

I could see Energon Rodimus being made out of this. Replace the trailer with a rocket pack that takes up the truck's bed for truck mode, which transforms into shoulder pauldrons in robot mode. Throw in Rodimus' big blaster too.

[@mylobanks3305]

Love the usage of effects 1:20

[@landonbennett3855]

Can’t wait to get that figure when it comes out

[@AutobotR-524]

My thoughts on 2023 autobot rescans Bumblebee: Mini Cooper Ironhide: Dodge Caravan Ratchet: Ford Ambulance Sideswipe: Lamborghini Centenario Tracks: Modern Corvette Skids: Ford Focus Cliffjumper: Mini Cooper (again) Wheeljack: Cadillac from dotm. But G1 colors Jazz: G1 coloured Pontiac Solstice (they just keep showing up here in Pennsylvania for some reason) Finally, have an obscure character. Punch/Counterpunch: Modern day ford mustang.

[@angelsandautobots]

Great looking Optimus! I would've liked to see more conversion in the legs and maybe more detail in the red plastic, but I'm not mad at it. Might consider adding this one!

[@2fabdad]

The head swap is possible. The ball joint on ER is slightly bigger you will need to heat the head. It’s tight. I did the swap with holiday Prime. This mold has a bobble head with the ER head. When you swap them back the head is looser. Be sure you want todo the swap first.

[@grrrr255]

This would make a great "G3" Prime

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Yesss definitely!

[@Bjg2135]

I think next year they are doing a holiday megatron and then they will probably do a g1 colour and ultra Magnus but ultra Magnus will be a repaint of Optimus prime holiday

[@Bjg2135]

There’s a big difference between holiday and this one the holiday has a small Autobot logo meanwhile this one has a big one

[@gregscalzo5259]

I’m very glad they did not brand this as Earth Spark because then we would get this mold with the god awful Jay Leno Prime head from that series.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

I actually think the ES head is kinda cool 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@SamanthaS92]

ToyHax for this guy will be a must! I can’t wait! 😊

[@jsdcool]

I'm happy to see new designs. From the waist up it looks great, but I just can't get over those legs. They could have done something with the windshield. I agree with you that it would have worked if it was the Earthspark Optimus.

[@heavyiron3.016]

They should’ve had flames on it and marketed it as Movie universe Optimus.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Oh that would’ve been insanely cool!

[@halfbaht878]

The trailer mould is just the earthrise alternative Universe prime (dead prime) with a new sticker. That's why the back of the trailer is black and the inside as well

[@Enbeanie]

I love this redesign, looks sick

[@katiepersons6575]

The black back of the trailer is likely due to gang molding with the other black parts of the trailer.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Oh yes very true! Thanks for letting me know!