I had all four as well. And I agree, MP-44 is the best of these. MS-01 on 2nd cause he's so posable, easy to transform and affordable. 3rd is TE-01 for the cleanest look, but he also feels plain to me. MP-10 to me is kinda out of the competition cause he simply hasn't aged too well, still a legendary and good mold.

TE 01 all day for me. MS ia nice but too bulky. MP 44 is nice too but that backpack is an atrocity.

I just can do the Price for MP 44. So TE 01 will have to work for me.

At the end when you had them all posed up together my eyes were just constantly drawn to the MS one, I love his proportions and headsculpt so much. I think he's my favourite.

Still a big fan of MP10. I’ve never liked the “toon” look.

@TMan978, I think the reason you're still getting comments a year later, is because of the re-release of TE-01 and the recent KO of MP-44. Those two releases are putting these figures in more collectors' hands, or at least making them a consideration. I own MP-01, MP-10V (which is the undersized MP-10), MS-01, MS-01X, and TE-01 (2nd batch). I have a genuine MP-10, MP-44 KO, and the newest batch of TE-01 all in various stages of shipping, so I'll soon have all the MP primes for comparison. But here's my opinion based on the figures I own, and the multiple video reviews I've seen, including your own. The best overall figure in my opinion is TE-01. And honestly I don't even think its that close of a competition. MP-01 and MP-10 are both great figures. MP-01 is the OG Masterpiece Prime, and I remember being absolutely blown away when I saw it on the shelf. Still one of my favorite XMas gifts. But it's severely dated 15 years later. MP-10 is just a different style figure when HasTak was taking the Masterpiece line a different direction. Great figure, but now we're moving toward more toon-like figures. Which as a 40yo guy who grew up with the G1 cartoon and movie, that's more my style. So the competition to me is between MS-01, TE-01, and MP-44. Out of those three, I just feel like TE-01strikes the best balance and is the most toon accurate. MS-01 is a great figure. I love the bulky look, the transformation is intuitive, interesting, and most of all, fun. It produces a great looking bot and truck. The finish is very meh, but thats what makes it a great TOY. The matte paint and points of articulation feels like something you can play with and not damage. And with MS-01X, the metallic finish looks more premium without being fragile paint. BUT, the bulky build makes it less toon accurate, and the truck bed looks like it was phoned in. As Jobby says, it's a 3D figure, so all angles should be taken into consideration. MP-44 is obviously very toon accurate...from the front. The back of the bot and the truck both break the illusion. I understand WHY the backpack exists, and WHY the truck bed Looks like a pile of broken model kits smashed together. I think HasTak severely over-engineered the figure to be slavish in toon accuracy, to the point that they lost a lot of accuracy in the process. And honestly, both modes are a panel lined mess. And with the complaints of fragile knees, wobbly hips and loose shoulders, a lot of people in the forums are too afraid to play with it or transform it. I think its a great figure to display in bot mode, in a dynamic pose, from the front only, and never played with. And the transformation looks like a nightmare. I'm not sure I'll even attempt it. But TE-01, Especially the updated version, strikes the perfect balance. Or near perfect. You've seen my pics and others in the forums, TMan. TE-01 is not limited in articulation at all. I have had mine in some very dynamic poses that actually look more natural than the MS-01, which everyone says has greater articulation. It's a SOLID figure that I'm completely comfortable with posing, playing with, and transforming. It looks great from all angles in truck and bot mode. It's a clean figure, and the only visible kibble is the bumper butt. MP-44 nails the butt plate, sure, but you can't display it anyway with that huge growth above it. LOL. But, TE-01 looks great posed, and feels great as a toy. The G1 toon was plagued with animation errors and just low quality drawing, but rhe 86 movie I really feel was the highest quality example of the character models. Not perfect by any means, but the best. So that's what I base my ideas on of toon accuracy. And TE-01 nails it. OP was meant to be blocky and slender. TE-01 has the perfect backpack. It looks straight out of the movie. And the matrix chamber. That was the one part of your review that I was disappointed in. You totally glossed over just how dead on accurate TE-01 matrix chamber is. You mentioned it, but come on. They nailed it. It was just icing on the cake of an already incredibly accurate figure. Its has a very clean, convincing truck bed, with the least kibble in either mode out of all the MP Primes. And I think its a perfect example of how HasTak over-engineered MP-44 and wound up missing the mark. Its just so clean, so elegant, more accurate, and more solid. The transformation is a little complicated. Not nearly as intuitive and fun as MS-01, but not as complicated and scary as MP-44. Again, a nice balance. And when you factor in price, you just can't beat TE-01. Its actually the cheapest of thr group. MS-01 is no longer available and sells for $160-$250 on the secondary market. MP-44 is $360-$450. TE-01 is available right now for $103. I'm not saying MP-44 isn't worth $400. Cause it likely is. But is it the best VALUE? Well, that is up to the buyer. For me, no. For you, maybe. All I know is I look at TE-01, and I see how HasTak missed the mark with price and over-engineering. Overall, you did a great review and comparison. I don't fault anyone who disagrees with my opinion. We're all looking for different things in our ultimate figure. For me, TE-01 checks all my boxes.

I love all of them but damn mp10 looks like he can crush all of them in a battle!

I have 3 of the 4. MP-10, MP-44 KO and MS. Magic Square will be staying on my G1 Shelf. He looks amazing. He looks better than MP-44. MP-44 is so over-rated. If it wasn't so $$$ I don't think people would praise it as much. It just doesn't look good. It's like people are praising it , in order to justify the money that they spent on it.

Already having MP-01 and MP-10, I find no needs for yet another trailer. Plus MP-44 price is way too high for me. So TE01 OP Leader will do the job perfectly for cartoon accuracy. Plus, being compatible with MP-10's trailer sealed the deal. Also, 156 Canadian dollars (115$US) with free shipping from China. Not too shabby.

Transform Element Op leader is the best in my opinion. It’s more accurate than all of them. MP 44 is second.

MP44 wins in overall articulation and toon accuracy, TE01 is a close one for its cleanliness and lack of visible panel lines and Magic Square is something in between IMO

I feel as though you could have titled this video 'The Best Optimus Prime is MP-44 in spite of its glaring QC Issues' and been done with it. Also, that's the V1 TE, which doesn't have as many detents on the ratchets as the V2 (and the arms are ratcheted, albeit soft ones). The TE's backpack is closer to the size of the one on the animation model than any of the others (quite where the idea that it is huge came from I'll never know) and it's perfectly stable in dynamic poses. The can be no arguing that MP-44 has more articulation and accessories, but I'd hardly call TE limited. Also, how much use is the average collector going to make of those things? Is it worth three times the price? I don't think so, and I bought it! The paint chipping on yours is ridiculous, as is the fact that the knees seem to be failing across the board. Meanwhile TE is still going strong nine months later and MP-10 many years later. If this is the future of official figures, well it's a sorry state of affairs.

Those qc issues Takara is having really should not have been there for the huge price tag. Also I have seen the MP 44 having knee problems. The are prone to break very easily. That really sucks. He looks great but with all these issues and the price it really bothers me. I like the TE one. But still on the fence about which one to get. Thanks for sharing Tman

I'm still keeping my MP10. I don't give a shit on the full on accuracy of MP44. Its awesome and all but those issues I've heard & things that i won't like for sure makes it an easy pass.

I ordered the TE. No way can i afford mp-44 prices. Thanks for the comparisons.

Mp 44 and the other 2 3rd party primes are like having a cartoon contest and mp 10 is doing his own thing just fine. And mp01 is sitting at the corner crying thinking everyone hates him.

I really loved this comparison! I have MP-44, and it is certainly my favourite Transformer. Hopefully, the repair vid comes out soon! I really want to get a TE and MS as well, but in different colours.

Great video, I love seeing them side by side. I used to not care so much about ab crunch, but after seeing how posable the MP-44, I kind of wish they'll release TE-01 2.0 with better articulation. I would definitely pick MP-44 if money is not a problem for me.

I think the mp-44 should of been a little longer in the torso section also should of been a little less bulky on the back. But we should be happy that they even made it.

That MP44 ramming the insecticon is a dope display option!

"Meh, I'll wait for the KO", lol, nice comparison

Wow that 2nd TE headsculpt looks really good next to the mp-44! If TE has shown that headsculpt and not had that unsightly gray hinge on the belt line I woyukd have got it when it first came out.

TE-01 ftw!!! No paint or knee issues No ugly backpack Great price.

I don't have any but think they all look excellent. MP10 really appeals to me.

That crazy a 500 dollars figure and the paint is pilling off hahaha

Everyone's out here with their masterpieces and fancy third party OPs and I'm over here happy with my siege Optimus Prime

Mp10 is the coolest looking for me. An Mp10 figure with the articulation of the MS figure or Mp44 would be the best Optimus in my opinion.

I feel it’s hard for anyone to say the te doesn’t look the best when they are standing next to each other.

I like the MP-10 Cab look. It has a G1 look but also a realistic look. The transformation is simple and fun, and even though there were compromises to the weapon to get it to fit in his back, I still really like the weapon storage. Also the micro-figure doesn't explode every time you mess with it. The only thing that bothers me on that figure is that his ab grill is a bit too long and weird looking. Other than that, I still love MP-10. Hopefully I can get him some day. Great video as always!

Amazing comparison T. MP-44 Still wins it for me for Cartoon & Articulation. MP-10 just became my Toy version.

Great video! To your question! I'm gonna be honest I can't answer your question without being a little biased as I own TE01 Optimus Prime. So I asked my daughter who has absolute no knowledge of who's who. My daughter said first mp10 then TE then MP44 and finally magic square. Of course I completely disagree but then I'm biased. So on appearance beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

My MP-44 is on its way and I can't wait. I will have all four of these at that point. I love the TE... BUT... I'm sure MP-44 will take the top spot, lol. I've heard of the knee problem and look forward to your fix video in case I have an issue. Thanks very much for all the informative content you put out! Very much appreciated.

Optimus Prime didn’t have a huge ass backpack. The Transform Element has the most accurate back. MP-44 has the least accurate due to the voice gimmick. Also as far as cartoon accuracy, which what MP-44 is going for, the legs have always been obvious.

I think Mp44 is by far the best. I'm just waiting for a second batch. With the qc fixed. You know like they did with beast wars Megatron. Thanks for the comparison. Was debating on transform element but. I don't think it really holds a candle to the real deal. Despite his price I think he's just superior

$250 for mp-44. just the figure no back truck - that would have been perfect. ... hard for me to cough up $370-$450 for this. articulation is king however - thats why mp44 wins in my opinion ...

Thanks for making this video. Loved it. I think MP-44 is my fave.

Depends on what you’re looking for, my favs are Mp10 and ms01 because I think that’s how they would look irl Edit: te looks the most cartoon acurate and mp44 has great articulation

From my Ranking for having these figures Painting 1. Mp44 2. TE-OP 3. MS 4. Mp10 Cartoon Accuracy 1. TE-OP 2. Mp44 3. MS 4. Mp10 Articulation and possibility 1. Mp44 2. MS 3. TE-OP 4. Mp10 Transformation 1. Mp10 2. MS 3. TE-OP 4. Mp44 Accessories *not including trailers* 1. Mp44 obviously 2. TE-OP 3. MS 4. Mp10

Hi bro i wonder where you get stiker or paint those magic square chest, it’s good one

TRU Exclusive MP10 in Box For Display.... and the KO MP44 to Open/Play with. I know you're waiting for the But Lol I'll leave it out. Thanks for doing these! I've been watching a few of em over the last Year+ in aid of my decision making Lol

Great video! You’re my #1 guy now for TF reviews!

If paint chipping and QC issues weren't present and the price wasn't outrageous (I know you didn't want me to throw price in there but still), then MP-44 is the best to me. I have the other three and Magic Square is my least favorite. I hate the articulation in the hips and legs and he just doesn't look good when posed dynamically. TE-01 is my go to Prime until I save up enough for MP-44(could've gotten him but I used the funds for the ThreeA Last Knight Optimus Prime... gorgeous figure btw lol). Awesome comparison video though. They display well together.

Damn fine review and that song at the end had me rollin!!! 👏🙌

I like the MP-44 OP but..Ima stick with the MP-10 more because I just love how the figure looks, all the details on the truck mode just looks so amazing in my opinion

The MP44 is easily my favorite of the 4. Though I am tempted to get the TE one in Nemesis Prime’s colors

Had mp 10 and Magic square and liked them at the time but decided to take a third dip and got mp44 and this is my prime now very with it. Completes mp36

Best comparison video yet. My favourite is TE 01. I like the cleanliness in both modes. I have mp10 still love it but it's trailer is in a closet except for the two or three days a year i transform mp10 or TE 01. Sorry to see the paint scratch hopefully you can touch it up along with fixing the knees.

People who were to young or just not around at the time dont understand what a big deal mp10 was at the time it was released to be fair the same can be said about mp01 but more so . They seem dated now but they were real game changers that made us all sit up and pay attention . I now have all three versions and wont ever be swlling them

MP-10 always catches the eye and stands out the most

Currently whats catching my eye the most is the MS light of freedom But when i go online and look at it . what i really like is the front windhsield effects, was that something you added on or did it come with it or ??? thank you !

I like MP-10 the most. 1. It’s accurate, but adds its own designs that respect the cartoon and make it more detailed in a way, the gray stripes on his forearms are a good example. 2. His quality is impressive. Yeah MP-44 looks more cartoon accurate and glossy, but that paint chipping is a problem, and MP-10 has enough quality to rival 44 in my opinion. 3. He has just enough accessories that DONT artificially jack up the price. 4. Speaking of the price. For his mold, accessories, quality, and all around whole thing is fairly a decent price. Something MP-44 has the short end of the stick on. 5. I think he has the most details in terms of the chest, windows, matrix, and legs etc. Just overall a great figure. MP-44 is good too, but $500 bucks? No thanks.

You sold me on magic square. I love the side to side comparison

Great review. I love them all.

Great comparison vid' !

I have an idea for a future comparison video MP-10 Vs Earthrise/Kingdom Vs MP-44 Vs SS86 (upcoming figure)

FYI, the 3rd batch of TE-01 now has a Opaque Blue Windshield.

I kept telling people mp44 will blow the others away. The back pack never bothered me. Often imitated but never duplicated. Lol

Awesomeness! I have them all and love them!!

Ok complaining how te01 is too flat is just too far. Mp44's back pack is WAY too thick. Te's might be a bit flat, but it's 10 times more accurate than mp44's back. Still love the vid anyways.

AMAZING COMPARISON VIDEO

The way you pose all 4 of them kinda make me jealous

I may have to start saving up for MP44 after watching your videos... Especially depending on the knee fix. It would be a roll of the dice to see if he gets fixed and easier to find over the next several months (hey, Christmas is coming and the kids get priority), or just harder to get and pricier. But hey, if I get the money and he's not around, I could get another cool figure instead. Or a major household appliance, but we'll see what happens when I get there.

And now all of these have been surpassed by Light of Peace.

Now, I was excited for mp-44 thinking it would be incredible, and he looks good, but I would consider him the mp-09 of Optimus primes… he looks good! I will never deny that, but the reports of breaking, how expensive he is ($850 today…) I just don’t consider him worth it to me personally, but that’s ok! Just because I’m not a fan doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get it if you don’t wanna! The non official ones are awesome, but I love mp-10 the most, and this comparison has me excited to get mine! (Won him from an auction, hopefully it isn’t terrible because looks can be deceiving) still, cool figures with a 10/10 chill review, keep it up 👍

Not sure if someone already mentioned it but the black trailer hitch piece on TE-01 allows you to hook up MP-10's trailer perfectly.

Very thorough comparison video, really do like all 4 but yeah MP 44 is the best really, just not willing to spend that much right now, but will have him eventually. Hopefully by then the knees issue gets worked out.

MP-44 is the best out of all them because trailer, cartoon accuracy, more accessories, more of a realistic/slick look while maintaining the various art-style of the character.

I highly disagree with TE-01 having too flat of a back. Just checked a few clips from The Transformers: The Movie and it’s pretty much perfect.

Man that’s a $440 figure with weak knees everybody got on hydra so bad I hope a third-party comes out with the fix I’ll buy the fix before I buy the figure

Maybe if we get a knock off MP 44 I will be able to get the mold, but I just can't justify another MP Optimus in my budget right now at that price. Looks great though.

I'm waiting for the the leader class Earthrise Optimus Prime. That figure looks amazing and it won't cost me a sizable chunk of my paycheck.

I feel like if they could just squash magic square width ways by 5% it would be the cleanest and best looking. And if TE01 just had the more rounded aspects of MP44 that would be the number 1

Man Magic Square looks really good. What’s cheap about it? Plastic, paint? Good comparison review.

This was an enjoyable comparison video to watch. However, now that Magic Square has released a second version of its Light of Peace figure and there is an improved knock-off version of MP44, I think a new, updated video is in order.

Ideally I would get mp-44 articulation on MS aesthetics and that would be ideal. But for me aesthetics trumps everything so MS is my personal favorite. The MP44 aesthetic is just way too gangly and toonie, I don't like that. Plus knowing that knee is going to drop out from under a $400+ figure just doesn't work for me. TE is a capable toon-enough fill in. MP10 is just outgunned, but his trailer is good for the two 3p guys in alt mode.

i have te01 and i love him but i have 2 issues with it compared to mp44 he isnt as posable and that knee swivel only works with certain poses and the pivot isnt enough, and the second issue is that he doesn't scale well with mp36 megatron bc if you only count the heads on both figures heights, megatron is taller, but if u only count their shoulders, te01 is taller

As an original G1 collector during the 80s, I chose a crazy time to get back into TF. My first modern OP is the new MP44. Figured I’d start on a high note. The transformations are quite intimidating, especially with the paint concerns. I’m considering getting a MS or TE to leave in alt mode. Do either work with the MP44 trailer?

They should redo mp 01 to make the vehicle more accurate, I love the aesthetic of mp01

Mp01 and Mp 44 both have hip skirts. While Mp10 doesn't have any. Which could of been added but chose not to.

Hi t man sorry I haven't commented lately I still watch you video though. Have. A nice day

Really bothers me how much space is between the trailer and cab in mp 44. Can't get over that. I'll wait for the next mold.

Id be fine paying the price for mp44 but the paint chipping and knee failures arent worth it for the price. I was thinking about getting magic square for the possibility and i love the look but i am happy with my mp10 takara ver with painted eyes haha. Maybe if takara does a reissue with all the issues fixed i might get him but of now id pass. However, the ko looks very nice as it has most of my issues fixed and supposed to have some diecast and what not. Could you do a review on the ko and all the improvements or what not wad made?

What are the odds you think theyll reissue mp44 anytime soon, Tman? I'm getting the ko anyway but I like having the official along with a ko to fiddle with.

personally, I love Devastation Optimus so I'm liking that MS - buuuuut I'm into posability and, if I collected MP and money was no object I go for MP-44.

I like the ms more than the other, but TE is more show accurate

I've had all 4. My personal favourites are te01 for robot and mp10 with trailer for truck.

This is where getting each mold as a separate character works, one as optimus one as magnus one as nemesis...one as....i dont know...one of the weird out of character repaints of mp10 maybe...

what a great review -

MP-10 and what makes mine special to me is it not only looks badass on my shelf but it's also a Toys R Us exclusive!

A bit weird to say that the KO's aren't having enough extra's you can easily buy them and the trailers you always buy separately. Thanks for the video. Don't agree with your KO decisions because the MP44 3.0 will have paint chips not acceptable for a figure worth of 300 dollars. The Element one costs you what 95 dollars... It's an amazing figure to have and sturdy.

My problem with the new prime is he is too gappy and very panelley and to spen $400 dollars to get a prime that doesn't even have painted window wipers is kinda stupid I mean in comparison to TE if TE had as much accessories it would beat out full stop

All the things you said were wrong with te op leader were fixed with his release and damn he kicks mp44 ass. He is a great alternative without having to sell a kidney

What about Toyworld primorion or the recently re-release from Zeta?

Hi, can MP44's trailer also use on TE-01?

The price for the new mp prime doesn’t bother me as much as the bum knee and the paint chipping. If a figure costs that much it shouldn’t have those problems.

I got the version 4 ko of mp44 and for the most part its coloured plastic instead of a paint job which im more than happy with as i cant stand scuffed and scratched paint from transforming it or it falling over. It mzy not look as premium but it still looks swesome to me

Good grief TMan... you have no mercy for the competition... 😄!

The art work changed randomly in the toon and comics. Me I couldn't really complain. Mp10 is fine for me. However I plan to cop the bigger prime and megatron. For scale purposes of course.

Can you fit te01 op leader new head to a magic square light of freedom?

That paint chipping on MP44..hmm..I wonder if they should have at least applied a clear coat on some of Prime's areas, since it's shiny already.