Legacy United Deluxe G1 Optimus Prime (Transformers Generations) - Vangelus Review 463

One might call it Missing Link At Home, but I'd just point out how nice it is to have cool things at home.
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[@TheVagabond7]

"2007 was 18 years ago" MY HIP!

[@danielbrant6740]

**Crumbles into dust**

[@Turnip1981]

I was so tempted by Missing Link Convoy but was really turned off by the price. I feel like this guy gets me 90% of the nostalgic experience I was looking for at a fraction of the price.

[@Darwingreen5]

I really hope we get more of these G1 style toys. obviously no Megatron, but I'd appreciate a Wheeljack like this.

[@tonyjackson4078]

I wonder if there was violent in fighting when the Hasbro guys said "Hey, we gone make a missin link too, it won't be AS nice, but like 70% cheaper...whatcha think?"

[@RingoLoadagain]

I freaking love this guy. He's the ultimate nostalgia figure, without breaking the bank or feeling so high end that you don't wanna handle it all the time.

[@Cdr2002]

Was not expecting a reference to the Ultra Brothers crucification

[@TheOneNamedMrLife]

After having this guy for a few months now, all I can say is that I hope that they do more G1 toy-inspired characters like Soundwave and Perceptor in the future to go with him.

[@DragoonMS]

Ohhh, they screwed up with "G1 Universe Soundwave" (it's a repaint of the Netflix WFC-T Soundwave), they REALLY screwed up with "G1 Universe Bumblebee" (it's a repaint of the Netflix WFC-T Bumblebee; not bad for those who missed that particular Earthrise Cliffjumper retool, but SS86-29 Bumblebee is a thing now), they screwed up with "G1 Universe Gears" (new face repaint of Legacy United Gears)...I think that Legacy United Sandstorm may be "G1 Universe", and that actually looks similar to the G1 toy (but not exactly). I'm not holding my breath for further proper Missinglink but Cheap peeps.

[@RDPendleton]

4:27 In Prime we thrust.

[@michaelpapp5518]

2:22 I wish the cockpit was there instead of the Matrix he can’t hold. Letting Titan Masters sit in the torso would’ve been a better homage to the OG toy than an accessory it never came with.

[@HelenaSan425]

Basically an Affordable version of the original toy but smaller and better articulation

[@Vangelus]

well I will leave affordable up to user discrepancy, deluxe msrp is getting up there 😅

[@Getwright-]

I love the fact that he’s smaller. Since I’ve been doing a multiverse of primes since seige started, and him being smaller helps differentiate him from earthrise prime.

[@vriderch1360]

*Rambling Incoming* I didn't buy a lot from "United", since a lot of it left me feeling a little cold, like Vector Prime and Chromia specifically. This figure though. I was so excited for it, and it did not disappoint. I never REALLY liked the look of the "Missing Link" toy, and it wasn't until this figure was revealed to make me realize why; the proportions. The "ML" toy copies the original's proportions to a "T", and while that does work for a non-articulated "G1" toy, as I have the "Retro" Optimus that came out around the same time, it always looked odd when it has modern joints. It's not a total revamp, but the subtle thickening of the thighs and shortening of the forearms REALLY did for me. If it weren't for the guns being absolutely drenched in paint, especially the pegs, I would call it almost perfect. I'm not crazy about painted hands either, but I'll take what I can get, and I think I hate painted pegs more. Do I want more? I wouldn't say no to more "G1" toys with tweaked proportions, though I don't know how far that could really get, because, well, look at Hound.

[@LucasBuilds]

The classic van damme is like the modern van damme, but with more cocaine.

[@shadowscribe]

Other than the fists. It's hard not to like this guy if you weren't quite on board with missing link. I don't mind the squat design as it was something that both happened, and passively implied in G1 design. 9:08 Look at that dude. The long arms, the tiny thighs; he might've been big but he was also kinda squat.

[@straker454]

I have Missing Link Convoy but I picked this figure up on a whim and actually like it more than I thought I would, lol. It's such a great desk toy. Yeah, it won't scale into my collection but on its own it's actually quite good.

[@ILOVETRANSFORMERSONE]

I got this guy on the first Monday of the year, and he might already be my favourite figure of the year. He’s the main prime for my collection

[@REDghost97]

This toy is so good! The Earthrise trailer just makes him the whole package. I really wish we could get a Soundwave or a (VERY UNLIKELY) Megatron to pair with him.

[@Oma_Ender]

I honestly prefer this over the Missing Link on an aesthetic level as I don't really like chrome.

[@channelwithout]

Loved the jab at how the whole "Harmony Gold did this, UNGGGGHHHH" complaints are about as annoying as the actual licensing mess caused by Harmony Gold.

[@FullMetalLuffy]

Love this toy so much. Maybe it shouldve been Diaclone Universe? Either way i like to think when all hope was lost in the United war, out of a portal steps this short king, to bot up and save the Multiverse

[@TheNewSam]

Even owning MissingLink Convoy, this figure charmed the hell outta me. Solid desk/travel figure for sure.

[@disconnected22]

The OGG/Vorbiss joke got me

[@Vangelus]

🔥

[@MB3DeeJay]

And it wasn't so much the reference as the *dripping* hate-love for the entirety of the digital media preservation movement.

[@FatherOfDeinos]

You have almost sold me on the labels. The missing link looks great but at that price it was so very easily skipped.

[@ShinGoukiSan]

Such a great figure. I gave mine the Earthrise trailer I painted Silver with Noneff parts and Reprolables

[@Loremastrful]

So for those keeping score this year has seen SS86 OP, Gamer Edition OP, Devastation OP, Animated OP, TF1 OP, remnants of ROTB OP (Mainline and SS) and now a G1 throwback. 8 Primes in 1 year! That is mental. And I know there must be a couple of Primes like the Blokees I'm forgetting. Remember that retrospective music video and we have one scene of all the Autobot leaders, most of it awash in reds and blues with the occasional Bumblebee or Optimus Primal breaking the sea of OP. And then you have all the Decepticon Leaders are far more respectable portrait of Megatrons, Galvatrons, Shockwaves and Soundwave. That's what I get here.

[@TFfangeek]

Fantastic review Vangelus!!! One of the ion blasters that came with my copy of this figure has a layer of black paint that makes the handle thicker then 5mm, so Optimus Prime not only can't hold it, but it cannot peg into 5mm ports. (sigh) At lease one blaster can be held by Optimus Prime. lol Keep on being amazing.

[@Vangelus]

aw dang that sucks D: it should be fixable with some light sanding on the handle to take the paint layer down a bit

[@AJUniverse]

While it is a bummer that some of the molded details aren't painted or stickered, I'm glad the budget for that went to stuff like the tires, since Toyhax doesn't make those.

[@hunterlangley8287]

One of my favorite bots, I just love messing with this little guy.

[@PlutoniumBoss]

The hands on mine were so tight I had to shave them down to get any of his accessories in them so yeah, mileage extremely varied on that one.

[@EungsuLee]

Surprisingly, this is also compatible with the G1/Missing Link trailer, the better grey box with wheels. ....It's almost like Hasbro wants me to buy this to put alongside my Missing Link Prime. Such dastardly move!

[@Levitz9]

8:26 Keep on truckin'.

[@Cdr2002]

Technically the line was called either “The Transformers” or “Super Robot Life-form Transformers”

[@kamen.rider.decade]

Those eyes are so Tokusatsu coded

[@AdamusPrime24]

Having never had the original Prime, I was very happy to grab this one. ^^ The joints on my copy that split the forearms apart are *scarily* tight, though, but thankfully not SS-Commander-Prime-head-base tight! Also lol-ing at the photo at 9:26 because I did a thing like that with my LUDGOP and Commander OP and threw it in the viscord XD

[@SwizzPrime]

I really need to get this guy

[@Tankhunter_48]

I'd me more about this Prime if there hadn't been 30 other Optimus toys released through 2024.

[@kidchuckle]

Oh that toyhax... that looks so good!!!

[@CarnageCreations]

Bout F'N time the shelf riser is useful. It works alright on the SS Devastation Prime too.

[@Simeon_Scott]

Ah man, I was fence sitting on this but seeing the smoke stacks actually can't be pistols kinda kills it for me. Thanks for saving me the money I guess lol

[@woogha]

I just used your code to buy labels for this figure last week.

[@emilianotype-g6877]

it would be funny if they do a soundwave in this style

[@Luke_Stoltenberg]

If it wasn't released right in the middle of toy colour MP44, Missing Link Convoy, not to mention SS86 Prime I would have purchased this guy. ML really stole his thunder, I wonder if there was a struggle behind the scenes as to which would be revealed first

[@MrDoctorVK]

Agh, my kingdom for Legacy United G1 Optimus as this would be perfect for me.. But my local retails had to quit selling Legacy after Year One Legacy Wave 2 selection.

[@berrie-nice-to-meet-you]

I was kinda bummed at how small this figure was for the price, it's a great mold but if it was scaled up just a bit I'd love it more

[@oneovertwo1186]

Ah, wish mine got the loose 5mm sizing, they're so tight on mine that I feel like I have to be careful when using the accessories.

[@princeaphan8274]

The ultimate fanservice!

[@Slayershoop]

Not able to have Tuna and Donuts at the same time? Amateur. EMBRACE THE STINK AND SWEET

[@Tonbot74]

"EMBRACE THE STINK" is what I regularly shout in the gym locker room, and is also why I'm not allowed at Planet Fitness anymore.

[@MikeFsGamingCorner]

This figure is the goat

[@TFanPage101]

Ill have to get it if i find it, this one has fists built in, whats not to love about it?

[@Vangelus]

I will say he leaves the seat up sometimes and it is becoming an issue

[@jameshickson8106]

Great figure just waiting for toyhax to make a Pepsi convoy sticker set

[@mattr75]

The tires don't suffer the same issue that ROTF Bludgeon's treads do, I hope?

[@AsherV20]

Too soon to tell. But there seems to be issues with Legacy Beachcomber's rubber tires affecting his plastic. So... It's possible the rubber tires on Prime will be an issue in the future.

[@Vangelus]

Not sure so far, but a thing to check over time would be if they appear to be 'sweating', that means you should wipe them down with a paper towel to soak off the excess plasticizer

[@Thunderwing88]

I have the Missing Link, I’m good.

[@roguedeathangel]

Best thing about this guy is his thighs are thin enough that he can ride Legacy TM2 Megatron

[@Vangelus]

WHAT

[@JomasterTheSecond]

"Transformers, just one word" Um erm actually it's THE Transformers?

[@diaclona]

i’m always calling you average vangelus !

[@theprimo100]

I'm too tall to pop off in the comments 😑

[@Vangelus]

🫂

[@andrewjelen1810]

Are you gonna review the Studio Series 86 figure of Optimus Prime?

[@adamagnus]

So close to being a core class...😢

[@RosencrantzxGuildenstern]

8:32 Dabtimus Prime!

[@DiehardMechWarrior]

Wait, hold up. You’re telling me that a modern version of G1 Prime has *rubber tires?* At a *Deluxe price point?* With decent build quality? And the folks over at Takara can’t be arsed to put rubber tires on their triple digit priced Masterpieces? Then why the hell would I ever want to buy a MP when this exists?

[@puzzleunderstander]

i've been watching your videos for probably fifteen years, with all the psychic damage that implies, and above all else i don't think i've ever totally forgiven you for having a sizable mechanical chain base backdrop. it's jealousy, but i'm still gonna hold it against you!

[@FuuPhoenix]

I don't need it... I don't need it... (watch your review) I bought it.

[@Vangelus]

yaaay I'm helping 🥹

[@leekalba]

gooshy doot-dee-doo

[@emarcee]

hi chris i want this can i have it

[@Vangelus]

this one's miiiinuhh 😭

[@mondayadams8166]

Idk dawg did we need thirty different g1 optimus primes last year? Can we let g1 go? Please? No? Okay cool

[@Vangelus]

it's all good we got a hot new aesthetic to pivot to called Evergreen 🙃

[@RosencrantzxGuildenstern]

Bu-bu-but I still need a new Action Master Optimus! And a Santa Prime based on that one Marvel UK issue! And a comic-accurate Power Master Prime with those big ear thingies! And a Beast Wars one that looks like an outdated CG model! And a Ladybird one with that creepy\goofy smile! And... 🤣