Truly A Certified Classic……s Optimus Prime |

[@ArmoredStruggleWagon]

Fun fact: Classics Optimus Prime's truck mode is a real truck! It's based on the Peterbilt 372.

[@henry605]

Wow

[@GodEmperorSupremeLeader]

And the very next year he would become a Peterbilt 379

[@fennekin1750]

Cool!

[@rileydoesstuffandthings6927]

Ha peterbuilt is like Peter Cullen lol

[@Jormyyy]

Hey ain't no Mac, he's a Peterbilt for corn's sake!

[@optimistprime3192]

This is a Certified Prime Classic. As a kid, this was my favorite Optimus beside Bendy Prime. It took me forever to figure out the windvane could transform into his big rifle. According to Prime’s Cloud iteration that used this figure, that gun in particular is his most preferred! Also I used to rotate the arm shields to double as power-punch gauntlets. Tons of memories with this guy.

[@mintygreendays]

Who is Prime's Cloud?

[@optimistprime3192]

@@mintygreendays I should be more specific, I meant the Transformers Cloud version of Optimus Prime. Cloud was a small Japanese exclusive toyline for Transformers's 30th anniversary. Lorewise, these versions of the characters are from a dimensional nexus known as "Cloud World" and they battle across the multiverse. As for the toyline, it repainted Prime's and Megatron's Classics toys while making characters of other molds through repaints, like using Thrilling 30s Springer's mold for Hot Rod, or Whirl for Shockwave. Roadbuster was repainted into Energon Ironhide's colors, based on that particular Ironhide being called Roadbuster in Japan's Super Link. I highly suggest looking it up on TFWiki for more info!

[@athanasiosk9911]

My favourite Optimus prime figure of my childhood. I never had the chance to buy him. I wish one day, I can have the original too haha

[@MrWednesday.23]

I lost my entire G1 collection from my childhood when I left home, and this and MP4 were two of the first figures I bought new as an adult that restarted my collection and interest in the hobby. Hard to believe that its been 20 years since release now, and 20 years before that the OG G1.

[@lazydragon2551]

Looking back at 06, the Transformers feel like what G1 was to that era of Transformers at the time. Transformations were simple, the colors were mostly bright or vibrant. Articulation wouldn't be nearly as complex as today. Most certainly a lot less hollow plastic too. Wish I could go back in time to be a kid at that point again, in between two different eras of Transformers.

[@michaelpapp5518]

The best thing about the alt mold for me is the actual operator cabin visible through the clear windows, complete with seats, a dashboard, and steering wheel.

[@jimmyrobot3170]

Ah, the original Earthrise Prime.

[@treebotreviews]

The funny thing about this figure is, it’s great, but only came out 3 times in American markets in normal prime colors, meanwhile Japan got it in every G1 line. Henkei twice, United twice, Cloud, and apparently legends got some kind of release of it but I’ve never seen it.

[@deang5386]

I got the Cloud version since I had missed alot of the earlier releases

[@treebotreviews]

@@deang5386 you must’ve paid a pretty penny. I know the cloud one ain’t cheap.

[@deang5386]

@@treebotreviews I got Cloud Optimus when he first came out, I didn't have any other versions of classics Optimus and was worth paying a bit extra for a premium deco. Checked my Robotkingdom order. I paid $85 USD back in 2014.

[@carsandcollin]

I think this mold overall has 13 different decos when you count the nemesis, magnus, botcon, and legends manga convoy releases. Wild.

[@mr.end-game711]

I bought myself a copy of this toy back when it came out from my local Walmart and I still have it, this is a definitive pre movie Optimus Prime look. I may love my Earth Rise Optimus Prime but the Classics versions will always holds my nostalgia.

[@ozblok7018]

Had this as a little kid, LOVED fidgeting and constantly transtorming the roof gun

[@Rodsuper]

Yeah, he is the thrilling 30th anniversary, and this was my definitive Optimus Prime at that time.. I loved that this version paint scheme is like the G1 version.

[@roninxcvii78]

Man, now THIS is nostalgic! This was my go to Prime for years when I was a kid. I always wanted the Armor upgrade at the time, since it was all the rage back then, and I had only seen that animation you played and I wanted it so bad. Too expensive for a kid around like 9-10 but I enjoyed the base figure for such a long time. Memories man, memories.

[@tonyjackson4078]

This became a benchmark, it may not have the modern compression engineering we are used to now, but that faux grill torso is something still used today.

[@QuantumSurge64]

I own the original and the AOE Evolution version. I love the Siege and Earthrise Primes a lot and even Reactivate Prime, but Classics is still staying on my Optimus Prime/Megatron shelf

[@UberrimaFide5]

I still have the Hasbro Classics, Henkei Convoy, and Botcon Ginrai from this mold. I used to have Tokyo Toy Show United Black Convoy, Tokyo Toy Show Henkei Crystal Convoy, SDCC Nemesis, United Ultra Magnus, Classics Ultra Magnus, TFCloud Optimus, and e-Hobby exclusive Magna Convoy. I tried collecting everything, including the KOLD-branded knockoffs. The one thing that eluded me: Botcon Shattered Glass Optimus. Eventually I sold off everything except for the first three I mentioned. These are now in storage as Earthrise Prime has taken the mold's spot on my display cab but it remains my favorite CHUG OP to date.

[@Jayquando]

I’m so happy I still have this prime figure, still holds up to this day!

[@thedesucomplex4365]

Super nostalgic figure for me. I had a friend who had one as a kid and I was immensely jealous of it until years later I finally got the mold (in the two-pack with Evasion Optimus), and one that I will keep in my collection regardless of how many Primes I get with increasing levels of accuracy.

[@Adder6112]

The ultra Magnus vs skyward was my first transformer ever

[@user-ir1xo9jp8w]

I have the Scourge repaint of this alongside the fans project armor. It's so cool and hasn't been topped aesthetic-wise

[@aladdinsane5925]

Still holds up imo, absolute baller toy. Also bald truck lol

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

I somehow never found one of these despite looking for him when he was new. Looks like a real solid Optimus.

[@EternalRoman]

I bought a 3D printed upgrade kit for him that gives Classics Optimus Prime ankle pivots and proper hands and wrist rotation. I wish they did a ball joint for the head, and he definitely needs a chest chamber with a Matrix of Leadership. I also own Ultra Magnus with the City Commander Armor and I love it. This was my modern updated G1 Optimus Prime, and I still love it, and I even bought the G3 Trailer for it which is beyond awesome. I wish for that chest chamber and Matrix as I said, if I had a 3D printer I would design one for him.

[@trence5]

As proud owner of the Henkei(Japanese version) I agree. I caught a second Classics Prime at a fleamarket and use for it for the Delta Magnus armor from Fansproject. Yeah, those were the days.

[@DoinItforNewCommTech]

I am a sucker for vehicle modes that look like real vehicles, and Classics was GREAT for that, even if they are somewhat stylized. Classics Prime has that Peterbilt 372 look, Classics Bumblebee looks like a real 2-door hatchback (that's how you do the mini-vehicles, Hasbro, stop making them with penny racer proportions, make them compact cars). These days a lot of Generations car modes, when they can't/won't get the license just end up looking really generic, where the most you can say is "yeah that's a car", or "that's a truck". I'd love to see a return to this style of alt-mode in future lines. Not to mention the panel lines--Classics Prime makes it clear where the actual door is, which is something that can be hard to find on some more recent Optimi.

[@Snivy_1245]

I own the Magnus variant of this mold. Got it at a second-hand store, so it's missing all the weapons, but still a beautiful figure. I should see if those upgrade kits are still around!

[@leaderoftheautobots1985]

I always liked the aerodynamic alt mode of this thing. I bought the nemesis prime version specifically to swap heads with the voyager aoe Galvatron.

[@bludwolf09]

God this unlocked a lot of happy memories for me. This was my first Optimus Prime figure and I remember receiving this figure back when I was a kid (it was out of box so it didn't have the shield or the SMGs) from one of my lolas/grandmas when they visited the Philippines. Update: there was a toy sale here in our area the other day and I managed to snag him along with power of the primes Optimus and Rodimus

[@SicMetalMaggot4life]

@5:50 I’ve owned multiple versions of this mold and I’ve never had it click like that when the thighs are raised all the way, maybe like a soft click at most. Weird…

[@drakesterX]

6:15 It’s a “Classic Twist” as I like to say. Still in my top 10 toys, top 5 Optimus Primes in my opinion, I adore this figure to death and back and it remains one of my favourites.

[@M64bros]

2:53 I remember watching this video when I was little and it was so damn cool!

[@toddvergith9485]

I got this when it was originally released. I remember being really stoked because of how close to G1 he was.

[@lukasgemmill8084]

This is probably my choice for favourite transformer ever made. I got my copy 100% complete for about $25 CAD because the shop I bought it from didn’t know the wind vein became a gun and assumed the second gun was missing. It’s a real classic in every sense of the word. I’m looking for the Henkei and Magnus recolours at Tfcon as well

[@TNR_Dragon]

Damn, can't believe I've had this Optimus all my childhood and never knew what line it was from

[@TheGojira93]

i remember getting this figure for my nephew years ago on his birthday.

[@Mr.Jarbles]

This is the one that brought me BACK into collecting.

[@PrashanthGeorge]

This was my 1st Optimus Prime, and the rest was history for my TF collection

[@M64bros]

I absolutely Love this figure and I got it off eBay and it's a version where the grill is shiny and there's an Autobot logo on his shoulder. I already love how This figure looks!

[@redfoxdude1791]

Strangely enough, my first introduction (and only version that I own) to the mold was the Shattered Glass version of the figure. He's definitely a LOT of fun to handle and pretty stunning in every color scheme I've seen.

[@thestarwarsman573]

"It probably helps if I open the script so I can start reading it." Fair enough. Lay it on me, man. :)

[@darthrainbows42]

This one was my first ever Transformers toy. I don't remember where I got it from as I was like 4 years old when it released but I still have it to this day and it's great. Just one problem it's very yellowed.

[@j0hn00]

It would be cool to see this design updated in a new figure. Ankle tilts and wrist swivels would make all the difference, plus just getting one that isnt 18 years old and inevitable to have paint scratches and such

[@RodimusMinor1987]

This is such a good mould, I love the weapon integration into the vehicle mode

[@foriamjustacommenter7141]

The Classics toy designs are honestly a great modernization of the G1 guys. Bumblebee is another example of being pretty solid. Kind of hope that if Hasbro does do more G1, it's like what Classics was going for. Tank Galvatron when.

[@nightmarejaydenthejackle7921]

I own this figure but I got it from a friend and it's in horrible shape, his horns are broken, he's missing the gun, the grey is yellow, and he's missing both front feet, the heels are still there, I'm so happy to see this video rn because I never got to see what he used to look like. The fact he looked this cool I'm devastated to know how much of him is destroyed on mine...

[@punitivepoet693]

the gun transforming into the windvane is very clever

[@zannusx]

I can still remember walking into ToysRUs nearly 2 decades ago and finding the entire first wave of classics and then walking out with a lighter wallet

[@crimson7000]

I love when you review old firgures like hftd that way we get exilent reviews

[@ryvaxe64]

I literally have this optimus on my nightstand

[@fennekin1750]

Cool!

[@blueraccoon1088]

2:23 i saw that year ago at my game- toy store he was in a two pack with skywarp i think he was sold

[@keldeostudies149]

I need to find this figure. This was my first proper optimus prime and I need this figure back in my life

[@novaexplosion8257]

Watching that transformation really shows a lot of similarities to siege prime there, like the arms with panels folding out and becoming the sides, the side panels covering up things and locking in around the wheels, big top thing from the backpack on a series of hinges, siege just forgoes the swivel for a bunch of leg swiveling and that cool wheels in the sides thing

[@novaexplosion8257]

Somehow I've never seen a classics prime transformation at all despite being a transformers fan for like. a bit over a decade but. I was born the year it came out soooo

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

Still one of the best G1 inspired Optimus Primes released to date. Never thought of the arm bits as shields as they're always been truck kibble as far back as I can remember. The SMG is easily my favorite accessory, and it's really clever how it folded open to store on the back of the truck disguised as smokestacks. Had the Ultra Magnus VS Skywarp back and the day but had to sell off to pay bills which still makes me kinda sad as I lost Cliffjumper as well. Siege Prime I feel was probably the best G1 inspired figure to follow up this guy and that's a lot of years in between.

[@todddavis2041]

Came out when i was 11, i got him when I was just 27. Though half the handle for the smokestack blaster is missing.

[@JacobKasza]

Bro I wanted the takara white version of this figure so much as a kid

[@rigelc.hoffman2496]

I have the Age of Extinction version, since it's the only one with clear windows/windshield. He looks great, super athletic and the joints are still stiff 10 years later

[@astro_9707]

i wish legacy would revisit these designs, this and that old 2007 leader prime

[@joshluna42]

I still got the Ultra Magnus figure with both guns. Definitely peak design of the era.

[@WiiMan25]

I got Classics Optimus loose but complete just yesterday. It was a figure I wanted at 12-13 and finally got at 30. If I had to keep one G1 Optimus, I'd genuinely have a hard time picking between Classics and Earthrise.

[@ailestriker9888]

I loved this toy so much as a kid, but I never experienced the SMG or the shotgun. I'll probably fix that this year

[@DewlayLomo]

I still have this fiigure and got the 3rd party trailer. Still holds up today!

[@jakoballfather224]

I like how a part of the truck is twin shields

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

You are actually supposed to turn the head 180 before folding it in for truck mode to hid his face in case you don't have the wind vane. The fact that it holds up visually even without his accessories just shows how much thought they used to put into these designs. I have the Nemesis Prime version, and to this day it's still my definitive version of the character. Scourge is a seperate guy in my head, and the Legacy Scourge is mt go-to for him. This was originally meant to be a Deluxe figure with a trailer sold at Voyager price, which is a way that the toy influenced modern figures that a lot of people don't know about. It was going to have a battle mode and would be able to fit Classics Bumblebee and his jet ski trailer. Apparently that would have pushed it so far past budget that they scrapped the trailer and upsized Prime instead.

[@TheBlackShinigami]

I remember this figure having and unofficial combination with Jetfire.

[@hannahleith52]

I got an incomplete Age of Extinction version cheap to use with the Parallax Upgrade kit which was cheaper than the shipping to Scotland but liked the Classics version so much I decided I had to find a complete version too.....and I definitely agree prices on ebay are getting not just a bit steep but effing vertical.

[@NinAmuro57]

Update, roughly 3 months later: I finally have one 🥹 Prolly my #1 grail figure. I've always wanted this version of Prime, ever since I was little. Not that he's *too* expensive or hard to find, but he is somewhat elusive for me. I wouldn't mind having another version of the mold, but come on. It's Optimus.

[@zebruh7490]

I love it when you give us toy history lessons.

[@artisticalari]

Ya know what's crazy? I have my copy on hand with me rn as I'm watchin'! Honestly, my most favourite Optimus of all time, no kidding.

[@rueceless7580]

I really love this figure, I dont regret paying a little extra for the Henkai version (and Henkai Starscream) way back, totally earned a spot a the front on my shelf. Been really careful with that chrome though.

[@deang5386]

I have the Takara Cloud Optimus Prime version of the classics mold. A great deco of this figure.

[@x-wingflyboy8177]

Only recently found this guy, only started collecting again in '21. Since, got this guy, one with the armour kit, an oversize one and 2 magnus with the city commander and the same armour kit as Prime. Ebay is mental, hardly ever use it.

[@rob-u1u]

I have this prime in this and 2 other variants including the white Ultra Magnus, And they are 3 of my favourites.

[@Richy_Rockman8386]

I love this prime! I've seen a fan mode where you can combine this with the jetfire from the same line and it looks so badass

[@VenomFox1-sk5xu]

Dude I found the nemesis version of this for only six bucks at my local comic store. Didn't know what it was until I looked it up and was like 😮

[@Shattered-Glass_Fan]

I wish the shattered glass version wasn't so damn expensive and hard to find.

[@Currentlyalivehuman25]

4:09 huh. I thought mine was the only one that would struggle with 5mm accessories lol

[@ThornOfSociety]

I have that Ultra Magnus and I bought the City Commander set years later but I think it turned out to be a knockoff set but still works. Would love to see this design and transformation updated to fix the forearm truck piece "issue".

[@martinmespiespinosa7218]

I have the AoE anniversary pack, playing with this mold makes me wonder why Classics is very underrated. I'm actually trying to get my hands on a Galvatron Classics.

[@martinluna7475]

My fav prime, still miss him

[@KamenStreamer]

I actually just bought this today with the Classic Megatron. Mine also came with 2 smg guns oddly

[@KrisPSouls9258]

I love that figure I've collected almost that whole line of figures.

[@PrashanthGeorge]

That canopy can also be his shoulder cannon which is not in the manual

[@ItsYaBoi123]

Duuuude I grew up with that fansproject magnus video, I didn't know that was 3rd party. Thats crazy

[@jtank1174]

My best friend had this toy, remember wanting it really bad the plastic is soo hard and heavy such good quality, but I was always the bayverse and aligned kid and still am (Bayverse 07 rotf and dotm are the best and are great movies only transformers fans hate them besides 2006-2008 kids) Now I love a lot of things transformers Classics Optimus is one of the goats mainly because Absurdly awesome

[@guyger]

I love this figure so much. I have around 40 Prime figures and this one is in my top 5 ever

[@zuntata7860]

this and bendy Orime were the pioneer of modern tf toys

[@zionjarman3610]

I had no idea he had a wind cap, I this one bit never had the roof cowl

[@fennekin1750]

I like Classics Optimus alot. I don't have him, & I probably will never get him, but hes just so cool! Hes not the best Optimus Prime figure ever & he doesn't need to be. All that matters is if hes good enough [as a figure] & cool, which he succeeds at beautifully (especially the design). I like the bot & truckmodes, both are really cool & nice. It would be kinda cool if they were to revive/update this design. In Legacy perhaps? Or whatever's after Legacy, be it "Prime(s)", "Age of Primes", or whatever the title is. VNR Optimus kinda-sorta, a little bit reminds me of Classics Optimus in botmode, but less bulky & chunky. Its kinda cool. I still want VNR Optimus.

[@garymaddux2000]

See, now here's the thing. I lost the wind vein years ago to my original release prime, but I have the smg lol

[@theragoooverlord5021]

Still is a great figure. My only gripe is the parts forming of the roof.

[@DeathInTheSnow]

I mean, it's a _good_ toy, but not really iconic. It barely has more articulation than Hero Optimus Prime from 1994! In fact, that one has superior knees that bend all the way, twin shoulder joints, and neither gun was floppy (one was rather dangerous though). And _that_ toy had _zero_ kibble! Although the 2006 does stand up much better, I'll give you that.

[@wingedswordslayer]

I never had this but I did absolutely eat up most of the Classics line in general. I had the Megs vs Prime two pack that came with the DVD which despite clearly being G1 inspired was all about the Unicron Trilogy. The light piping on that OP was bonkers. Weirdly, that two pack has one of my favorite Megs color schemes for the tank mode despite being one of the worst transformations for the tank Megs.

[@roccotherayquaza2468]

I’d love to get this guy again. I have the age of extinction one. But I really want the original.

[@halite_g]

Kinda hope Hasbro does some kind of homage for this figure in the future

[@octobotimus]

Ah back when they made new creative takes on the classic designs instead of just remaking hyper accurate figures every other year.

[@dk6419]

Love the classics line instill have all of them. I think my personal favorite is jetfire.

[@jazzcrimson6540]

I wish i still had this optimus

[@thetruehellfiregaming3685]

honestly figures like this makes me miss when chug was doing more modern interpretations of characters rather than more toon accurate figures

[@nickflaskett257]

I had the Ultra Magnus repaint and the white, green and purple variant of Megatron. I loved it, but I still wish I had the classic Optimus colour variant. And yeah, I never had the SMG either 🤣🤣

[@majkelg5634]

wait. Did you customed your war for cybertron prime? how did you do that? did you have stickersheets for him because this looks fire

[@ninjanicktf9768]

I used to really want this figure up until I got The siege one, but now that I see it again I'm kind of tempted to pick one up