WOW! Transformers MISSING LINK C-02 OPTIMUS PRIME Animated Edition TAKARA TOMY G1 CONVOY Review

[@Truth-Justice-Freedom]

No surprise here, for those who don’t know, the original G1 prime has ALL these features like chrome parts, die-cast metal parts, real rubber tires, and of course the thermals-sense color-changing autobots badge! The real new gimmick is the flexible joints!

[@PrimeVsPrime]

It’s so cool how they kept the shell in tact and just completely re-engineered the articulation! 🤩🔥

[@rellko3900]

Most of the people watching this already know about G1 Optimus Prime, he is literally one of if not the most well-known transformers toy and character.

[@101Mant]

Depends on the version. I had the first version in the UK that predated the rub symbol

[@DBWalks2010]

I remember that.

[@Quantum_Magnus]

Actually, the rub symbol was on later releases. The real original one has normal Autobot stickers.

[@yetkinbilgen3430]

This is literally G1 cultural victory. Ah yes lterally G1 figure. Not a G1ized not G1ish, strait up G1 figure it self returns 40 years after.... what a GOATED way to celebrate 40th anniversary 🤝🏻🔥

[@PrimeVsPrime]

It’s such a brilliant idea! Takara have come out with one of the BEST remakes of all time!

[@derpimusprime07]

Optimus fr said: "Bumblebee hold my beer. don't drink it, ima need it when I'm done with hasbro and takara.

[@ravindupadmanath2802]

Incredible that they turned the original G1 Optimus Prime toy that was essentially a *BRICK* to a borderline Masterpiece articulation figure.

[@101Mant]

Compared to most G1 he really wasn't a brick. You couldn't pose the legs as he wouldn't stand but he had knee, leg, arm, and elbow joints. The transformation gave you pivots on the arms and you could rotate the hands.

[@hypecapstudios]

Looks like we’re going old school with this one. 🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Absolutely! OLD is GOLD!

[@great159]

I had the original Prime decades ago. I would have been ALL over this if they did all the commemorative/resiues like this back in 2002-2006 (pre-classics), but I'm fine with Kingdom Prime and look forward later this year to Studio Series 86 Prime💯

[@richardestabrooks873]

In September of 1984 Transformers just exploded in popularity. The cartoon had just debuted and was all the talk amongst the boys in my grade 4 class. I still remember coming back after Christmas break in January of 1985 and most everybody brought their new Transformers to school. The holy grails of course, were the bigger toys, like Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, and Soundwave. Of course, I only got a Windcharger that year. Lol. Just imagine bringing this updated missing link version to school back in 1984, we would have gone crazy with excitement.

[@CaptainRex332]

I think the best way to describe these figures is simple yet elegant

[@samurexatlas7373]

Ya know, when Optimus can jump in truck mode into robot, I wonder where the spin the waist modern takes have came from. It would help disguise the legs better, especially if they transform the feet.

[@xavierwalko4175]

Ginrai aka PowerMaster Prime, if I were to guess. Although that was for a ENTIRELY different idea.

[@isuckatusernames4297]

gonna gyess animated optimus prime and the modern truck moded being generally longer.

[@aozf05]

​@@xavierwalko4175 Pretty sure this is the answer. It's not really a modern design decision. They did the faux chest on the back way back then

[@devinweathers7520]

Already love to have this classics Revamp watching Saturday morning Cartoons

[@megagrey]

Channels like this and TJ Omega's are the very first time I've been made aware of this Optimus. VERY tempted!

[@thunderprime07]

Wow , I hope they do Megatron and ultra magnus, imagine a nemesis prime repaint, it would look epic, BTW great review as always 👍🏻✌🏻

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks so much mate! A Megatron would be a dream come true! ❤️

[@livingcheese2910]

Ultra Magnus missing link would be very interesting. The complete magnus armor pretty much was a giant brick with arms in which you put a Prime figure. Giving that proper articulation sure would be a challenge.

[@benmurphygo1]

Brother, I was born in 1974 and I was nine years old when these hit When I was a kid I WISHED Optimus could pose like this!!! You're young and new to the game I'm OG and you have no idea what a gift this is !!! I am on board with ALL MISSING LINK hoping the line continues. Also, love your videos and the enthusiasm. Wish I could take you back in time with me so you could have seen what it was line when the transformers first hit!

[@Megatronus-productions]

Who knew G1 toy prime could look so good?!

[@jalengatton]

Always has ;)

[@Goldtendo27]

hi

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Ikr?! & the way he articulates!🤩

[@nicholasthomas.7553]

Fr

[@Megatronus-productions]

@@PrimeVsPrime it’s AWESOME!

[@codydillon2144]

The truck, the bot, the legend...G1 Optimus

[@stuck73]

Great review! Cant wait to get mine.Just so you know most of us kids who grew up in the 80's buying these are still alive. No need to time travel back to show us 🤣

[@PrimeVsPrime]

😅😅😅thank you mate!🙏🏻🔥

[@latinlabel]

😂😂😂

[@herobot1]

He looks AMAZING!

[@Optimusprime809]

This is one of those gamechangers that you wonder why the concept hasnt been done before!

[@Legendstar55-cj5ie]

Ok when you teased this a few hours back, I did not expect people to have a dead on theory that you were gonna do a review on this guy! Another Great video! I'm hoping you are gonna do a video on HASLAB Omega Prime.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thank you very much! I should be reviewing the Haslab too! :)

[@Legendstar55-cj5ie]

@@PrimeVsPrime Alrighty man, no rush and take your time man, you do a lot for your subs and these would have taken a lot of editing and attempts to get it right!

[@CaptainAvenger1993]

I hope in the future we can get a missing Link Megatron from Takara!

[@MaxtronusPrime_]

I love this thing, i am definitely adding this to my shopping cart

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Wicked! I hope you like it!👌🏻🔥

[@kevinbrewer8868]

This is the Optimus prime of my dreams!

[@Toxic3610]

This is nostalgia and perfection combined

[@sentairidertf2179]

5:34 - 5:38 Nice hidden surprise of the G1 1984 transformers commercial jingle. 🎶"The Transformers! Robots in Disguise!"🎶

[@lekanraposte6732]

I ordered and got the C-01 'L Optimus with trailer. Much more worth it because it look like the original G1 that came to life. I adore those sticker details on the bot that are 3D and painted. Plus the new feature of the trailer is cool.

[@daverage4729]

A really clever idea. Glad you reviewed it PVP. :)

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks for checking it out!🤩

[@jerellewynn2855]

Good video and very excellent analysis sir. This Optimus prime is the holy grail of all transformers. I brought 1not 2 but 3😮 l had to. The missing link c1 Optimus prime is one best of any toy made. I had to pull the trigger on 3. My wallet will is hurting 😢now. Takara need to do Megatron, prowl, Jazz and Bluestreak.

[@tfcrossroads]

When you made the post I thought ut was gonna be 86 prime. But this is still great!! 🔥

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Haha unfortunately not :(

[@tfcrossroads]

@@PrimeVsPrime hopefully soon lol, it'll be an absolute banger

[@RiftyFox]

Wow that's is better than the last Optimus prime form 1984 toy and this looks more good just like the cartoon g1 show of the transformers

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Ikr?! It’s really well made!👌🏻🔥

[@jinlee2737]

If they did one with G1 Megatron, that would be sooo cool, even though his G1 alt mode isn't legal.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

I believe it could see a Takara release. It’s just when it comes to US laws that I think it’s a little tricky

[@thespaceram2879]

​@@PrimeVsPrime Wonder what Hasbro will do with the studios series version. Since Megatron transformed into a sniper Walther p 38 gun and not a tank.

[@klizder]

This isn’t the first cartoon colours on the G1 Optimus. There was a New Year Convoy that was the first with show colours and had a diecast Matrix designed for it. It also came with a show colours Action Master Optimus.

[@latinlabel]

Exactly! I own that one.

[@Web-Warrior-ne7sy]

Feels illegal to be this early and yet again another amazing review!

[@Goo.Bitty.73]

Cause it probably is

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks so much mate!

[@VariantWW1076]

nothing is better than old school and retro, so seeing this brings back my childhood ♥

[@TerranIV]

This guy is so cool! I can't wait to pick him up! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE a red Sunstreaker (DK-1, the first Transformer mold released) in this "Missing Link" style!

[@emo_link]

This review is making me want this more and more. The figure represents the old G1 figure while also having modern articulation (to an extent). I wouldn’t be surprised if we got Nemesis and Ultra Magnus repaints tbh. And why ain’t this in legacy either? We could have a G1 universe prime

[@PrimeVsPrime]

G1 Universe Prime would be cool to see adapted into the mainline haha!

[@billywhite6703]

I want that figure too. Did you read skybounds transformers comic’s yet because they are awesome, and you’ll find some bay verses call backs thrown in there that you will love.

[@ZachDy-xg9it]

They even referenced _Rise of the Beasts_ with the death of Bumblebee in Issue 1. Unlike _Rise of the Beasts_ though, his death seems to be permanent. And to this day, I'm appalled that they killed off Bumblebee right then and there.

[@deohsan]

I would highly anticipate a Missing Link Megatron. Hope they do the same approach with all the characters. Even the minibots.

[@Darkz3ed]

I am pretty sure all of those G1 fans that still collect G1 just wanted this when they were children.

[@jn1980gaming]

I have an original one, from the eighties... Played with it for some time and it is still stored... the new one is a big improvement

[@taiwanjon2583]

As someone who had the original toy for years and years, seeing this just blows my mind. It's so familiar-looking yet so alien at the same time

[@khronokraze]

It's totally awesome! I definitely grew up and had a lot of G1s which I definitely regrettably sold all. This would be a great way to bring them back but with some much welcomed upgrades as you demonstrated. I really hope they continue this series of Missing Link G1 TFs!

[@jeremyp7013]

Dude I was 9 in 1984 when the original Optimus Prime came out and had 2 of em. Would have killed to have this one back then.

[@AchemedHamdula]

Looks good 👌

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Agreed! It’s fire! 🔥🔥🔥

[@idiotproofdalek]

Original G1 Prime was actually one of the most articulated, he’s even better now

[@migatron1]

13:15 Missing link? in the evolutionary chain? OG Optimus is packing the Orangutan arms

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Looool that is true! He channeling his inner PRIMAL!

[@ronindallon367]

This has me so excited to get mine. I got the re-release of the original G1 back in 2009 for the 25th anniversary. I didn’t truly appreciate it at the time cause I was more enthralled by the movies at the time. But damn, I learnt to to appreciate it. I’m super bummed I no longer have that figure as a part of my collection. So this figure will be a nice replacement for it.

[@photomatt11]

I was 5 years old when Transformers came out. Optimus Prime and Soundwave were my first two. I have to pick this up at some point and hopefully they’ll do Soundwave and more.

[@Transformersfan707g]

I can’t believe this old g1 figure could have articulation.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Me neither! It’s incredible what they’ve done!

[@danielbenavidez5052]

Yeah I would like to see more g1 characters in missing link.😊

[@tyeohno]

As an 80's kid who was single-digits-years old in 1984 (and who still has his original G1 Optimus), it blows my mind that this is a reality. And yes, my C-01 should arrive next week.

[@fennekin1750]

Just gonna say that KingRise Optimus is awesome & has barely any flaws. But, this Missing Link G1 Toy Optimus Prime is Insane!! Hes a really cool figure, I honestly don't know if I want him or not.

[@coolboyebrada4132]

This toy is a total win for the Transformers franchise.

[@zannusx]

Our imagination as children in the 80s and early 90s really helped us to not be hindered by lack of articulation. Newer figures are great, but I expect to have to have a completely different feeling when I get this in hand and can pose him the way I imagined decades ago

[@MonsterKidCory]

I've been collecting Core Class, but I grew up with G1 and, man, THAT Optimus is tempting!

[@bingbongtoysKY]

great review brother!!!❤

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thank you very much!🙏🏻

[@Shenron16]

Thank you very much i couldn't figure out the abdomen bit, and as you helped me out, you can also remove the matrix holder completely 😅 Not that you'd want but I found out when tinkering with mine 🙈

[@KOAHUNT3R]

I think that I am super excited to get my hands on my figure. I grew up with the G2 Optimus, so this mold is super nostalgic for me.

[@sai0119]

For me all transformers need to be packaged in their alt mode What happened to "robots in disguise" or "more than meets the eyes"

[@Leonardo-cw1dd]

if this was shown back in the ‘80s id imagine hasbro (or whoever paid for the production of the G1 toys back in the day) would pay whoever brought the toy to them a SIGNIFICANT amount of money in order to study it and then apply it to the G1 toys in the future

[@oskar5777]

YES SIRR G1 TAKARA TOMY OPTIMUS PRIME THIS VIDEO IS GOLD

[@QuantumSurge64]

A decade ago I got the 2012 Hasbro China version of Commemorative Optimus, and I want to go full circle with this version.

[@leonigama5597]

good job about MISSING LINK C-02 OPTIMUS PRIME Animated Edition TAKARA TOMY G1 CONVOY Review Action Figure from Transformers

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks so much! 🔥

[@somarriba333]

Agreed. I never understood why Hasbro doesn't take cues from the G1 figure. They just seem to try to re-invent the wheel and over complicate new Optimus Primes. The packaging is awesome too. Hasbro should just bring that back and pack all the figures in alt mode. They were so concerned with the environment that with the packaging that they could just sell these in alt mode and have a smaller box.

[@timetinker6495]

Anyone else notice the yellowing on Netflix Soundwave. Makes me want to look at my copy to see the damage

[@arrynyo]

Imagine going back in time to 1984 with this bad boy and showing it to your younger self

[@funnyuniverse1]

Jeez An actual G1 Optimus Prime that actually articulates just looks so cursed 😂

[@whokaresthough4039]

Netflix Earthrise soundwave seen better days 😢

[@JohnMeade-vm2ed]

This one is gold almost a completely different figure !

[@elviejomonca4719]

4:06 _"It's a lost art"_

[@dialNforNinja]

Looks good enough with in hand video to make me regret not having space for him on my shelf or in my budget, though seriously the last thing I need is yet another Optimus Prime no matter how nostalgic. I'm not a fan of die-cast, precisely because I remember how much those original toys chipped and rubbed paint off at any edge or corner, but the modern articulation is awesome and if you'd showed it to my younger self it absolutely would have blown my tiny little mind. I wonder if you can slot him into the original Ultra Magnus trailer armor? That helmet would be the ultimate test of G1 head sculpt accuracy;' also the one part that needs significant modification to fit onto the old Classics OP mold to use the trailer with that Target exclusive white-OP UM that came in a two-pack with Classics Skywarp.

[@rorroryusoul]

Very cool video primevsprime

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thank you! 🔥

[@jjrivas3]

He looks so awesome! Though, I’m afraid that split of the legs over time will snap those thin legs. Glad I ordered 2!

[@ATaylor9223]

Damn ❤️💙NOW THATS JUST PRIME!! 💙❤️

[@PraetorGix]

This is a customization I did to several of my brick TFs a long time ago and I believe I also saw similar customs online. I'm more surprised that they took them this long to come up with the idea than with the product itself.

[@chuckamato2828]

Chrome is great until it ages us old-schoolers know what I'm talking about.Great video!!

[@jeremyp7013]

I was 9 in 1984 when the original Optimus Prime came out and had 2. I would have killed to have this one back then

[@Neekotronus]

This is the 2nd cartoon version of g1 Optimus. The first was New Years Convoy, blue eyes, blue chest windows and the matrix.

[@Windcharger84]

For those who are wondering, yes the matrix chamber is removable to make it even more toy accurate

[@TheDarkSparkVault]

I just think it's crazy that they're giving this version of Optimus again!

[@DerpyDude777]

I have a Pre-Order for the full set with the trailer, actually looking forward to it a lot.

[@bluelobster1389]

As someone who ordered C-01 convoy this review makes me very excited for when he arrives

[@Ghost_Orion]

This is the best Optimus prime that ive seen especially for a original toy of Optimus prime

[@moonwhooper]

This is basically the perfect transformer

[@wyldelf2685]

Hopefully they will mass produce and overproduce this amazing nostalgic model , , it's freaking awesome 🏆😸👍👍

[@SonicBoom12345]

Great review mate🎉

[@originaluddite]

I cannot tell if Missing Link toys will improve Ultra-Marcus stop-motion videos or just detract from their charm. :) Seriously though, as someone who's had a G1 Prime for _decades_ it was a truly odd experience to watch you transform this. It _is_ the original toy till you start moving parts. Felt like I was in a parallel universe for a moment. And maybe this is what some of us have always wanted - the original toys but just that bit better.

[@SkyWalkerJR28]

Oh that’s what you were talking about no offense of your video it’s all good

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Yes mate! 🔥

[@Warpath832]

Bro if this came out when the og transformers show did i bet we would have better figures by now. Also good job the the video hope your have a good day. Also what is your favorite transformer and will we get a new collection review soon?

[@ZachDy-xg9it]

You seem to forget that most of the Transformers figures from 1984-1985 were imports of Japanese figures. For example: Soundwave from the Micro Change toyline and Sunstreaker from the Diaclone toyline

[@fadzilhamid736]

I truly like Transformers Missing Link C-02 Optimus Prime Animated Edition Takara Tomy G1 Convoy, is so give me a nostalgic feel. This one is truly special attempt very best plastic quality like this toy made of diecast, very animation color accurate, super retro looking, everything about this toy is so awesome! Cool iconic accessories, Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership and Energon Axe, so an amazing conclusion! Sticker is cool, BUT i much prefer keep like this without sticker on this toy. Not just similar to original G1 Optimus Prime toy, Takara Tomy also do modified this version, made this toy have more articulation than original toy counterpart, so fantastic! I love this toy give the red card to see about Optimus Prime stasis, so retro style, i love it 🤩! So nostalgia, awesome video, PrimevsPrime, transform and ROLL OUT 🥲🤗!

[@Kitzune-kun119]

It’s kinda here

[@theafroalien3169]

The best… I would like to see Jazz , Datsun Bros., Inferno and the Seekers missing link

[@SovereignKnight74]

I love this one! I have, like, 4 OG Toy Optimus Primes already, so I don't need the C-01 variant. Not only that, I picked up a couple 1984 Takara "T2" trailers in very great shape with some OG rollers to pair with two of them on preorder.

[@trevorjenkins2176]

The original from the 80s [my era] lacked articulation with the head, the arms can only go down or back to its original position, legs could bend. But you had to put the stickers on yourself. The one that comes with the tractor trailer has the original eye color of the toy of that variant.

[@Cyber_Horse_Studios87]

I love how it took Hasbro this long to actually try this. It’s g would be epic if they released a two pack of the reissue of the original and this figure.

[@Benjyprimeyt]

Wow what a remake !!!! It looks gorgeous for an old model but remade

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Completely agree! One of the best remakes!

[@HardHeadtfreviews2008]

Can’t belive prowl thought it would be the 86 prime

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Unfortunately not just yet :(

[@DSIkonz]

This wouldve been cool when i collected these as a kid 40 years ago. 40 years too late for me. I Cant go back after all the modern versions that have been produced.

[@messagenabottle2668]

An absolutely amazing figure. It has all the articulation the R.E.D series promised us and it can still transform.

[@Offensive-warning]

I love how the chrome contrasts with red and blue

[@slicerneons3300]

Die Cast Metal Construction, it's a lost art. 40 Year Celebration begins now!

[@igson-in4rd]

Yeah I hope they give us all og transformers in this line it would be so hype. I especially want to see what they could do with the old combiners.