This is the amount of poseability the R.E.D line should have.

How did Takara, a company worth millions upon millions of dollars, who are supposed to make the best of the best when it comes to Transformers, are beaten out by some random 3P company?

This figure looks unreal, I can’t believe they not only made this figure unbelievably animation accurate well also making it able to transform just baffles me, I understand it’s flawed but it looks fantastic

This review was actually interesting since he doesn’t just say everything was perfect

I absolutely agree with you about the paint; in most cases, it's not necessary if you use the right plastic color... The thing is that the plastic used in the unpainted figure MUST be quality plastic!

The look of the plastic reminds me of the r.e.d. Optimus

If you walk into your house drunk or you are just not paying attention you could easily confuse this thing for a bar of soap that looks like optimus prime

I guess you could say this guy has MAXIMUM POSING.

Honestly my favorite part of this dude is that he somehow doesn’t have a faux-forming grill.

There is also a ratchet joint in the ankle that is supposed to allow the whole foot to rotate forward and back but it's so strong that I'm afraid the foot will snap off if I try to move it.

Next thing you know MMC will produce there next “My OC, please do not steal” that will be more possible than the magic square light of peace 2.0 and then starts an everlasting conflict between the two. Probably won’t happen but would be very funny if that did.

The semitransparent plastic drowns out all of the details on this figure. If he was cast in anything else he’d be absolutely beautiful. It’s tragic to see something get this close to perfection only to fall flat in such a massive way. If I were an absolute mad woman I’d try to paint one of these to see it how it should have been, unfortunately I have a full time job and I know that’s an art project I’d never finish.

hasbro and takara: we have made the most accurate G1 figure of all time! Which includes an accurate face mask, and vehicle mode! Doesn’t matter if the vehicle isn’t accurate to cartoon, we love accurate vehicle modes! Some random 3rd party company in Beijing, China:

Such a great video to wake up on my birthday to!

The plastic is nylon it was used A. because its cheap and B. the other plastic was breaking on the 2.0 smaller parts that was justified for the legends but not the upscale. the upscale should have gotten new plastic

The fact that THIS has a real grill and has cartoon accurate proportions shows that most toy designers don't have an excuse to use a fake grill. Lol

Gonna be honest the nylon really isn’t a detractor for me, the matte finish really works for these models and I’ll gladly take feeling flexible over super noticeable panel lines and higher chance of breakage MS made the right call I think, especially for legends scale figures, their Shockwave not being great is kinda proof of that, since it uses ABS instead of the standard nylon.

G1 movie but Optimus can't get his matrix out and everyone just watches the dieing bot struggle "damn QC.." *dies*

I swear they just slapped the prototype figure in the box and shipped it.

There’s a new version with more accessories, die cast, paint on the whole figure, supposedly better plastic and better joints that I’m getting and I think you should too It’s the MS-02EX light of peace

This figure seems the be the definition of two steps forward and one leap back. It's so confused of if it wants to be good or not, so it's stuck having a spasm in between.

This figure would be the best optmus prime if it weren't for the plastic being rubber. Thanks for the video perspectiveend

“Remember how the MMC light of freedom was the most posable figure?” Perspective your confusing companies here

I know this will likely seem completely illogical to you, but, I straight up refuse to buy an Optimus Prime that doesn't come with a Matrix of Leadership, and further, I always want the Energon Axe. They are 100% essential to me. Yes, even in chug. It's why I won't buy the ssbb Optimus or Siege Optimus.

This might be the epitome of a love-hate relationship figure.

So between TE 01, this, Light of Freedom, and whatever MP KO Prime exists, what would be your recommendation? I am looking for an Optimus with decent amounts of playability and a solid transformation Oh btw, mega congrats on 10K subs!!! Can’t wait for your subscriber special

Got the legends version of this guy as a late Christmas present literally yesterday as of the time of writing this, and I honestly really like the nylon. I think it feels pretty good, it’s durable, and it looks great imo. Edit: its also weird the engineering differences between the small one and the big boi, like the shoulders and elbows on the smaller one being more limited and the butt plate not flipping backwards on the tiny guy.

I can’t even look at this ring with out hearing the * dutdutdutdutdutdutdutudt * of the G1 season 1 intro. Seeing as the face seems to be going for greater cartoon accuracy (as was MP-52) maybe the lacklustre plastic is to mimic the shoddy animation quality of the show. Maybe lol

So since you grew up with transformers G1 have you seen thunder cats and if you did have you seen the 2011 one

If this didn’t have bad plastic would this be better than the original

Not related to the video at all but, in your opinion, what is the best beast wars transmetal figure? I plan on getting one soon and, are depthcharge eland scavenger good choices?

Return of Magic Man of Squares

Honestly, I'm glad I went for the Light of Freedom instead of the Light of Peace. Sure, the latter is more accurate and more posable, but materials can really drag a figure down.

Well if you stretch it the matrix is accurate to beast wars as it was all silver in it

I really want to get this figure, but I have a couple of questions. How did you get it because showz has had it listed as a preorder but Ive seen so many reviews of it. Also how much does it cost because that has a large impact on how much I want it and showz doesnt list a price? Thanks!

That’s the 1.0…the 2.0 had a different matrix and a jet pack, maybe diecast metal? Not sure but that’s def the 1.0

the robot honestly looks like a RED figure

If you were to recommend someone which MS-Prime to get first (assuming it’s their first MP Prime) would you say this or the first one?

I know this is probably a stupid question, but I'm planning on getting the light of freedom optimus (the better one), and I'm confused as to why on the magic square website it calculates [Price]+[shipping] and doesn't show taxes. Do they charge taxes, and are they for shipping and the main price combined?

Like Thanos, this was inevitable.

I need to know did you actually throw that book through your wall in your one thousand subscriber special

I dunno man I just can’t keep my hands off this thing. I think he’s my favorite Optimus and I have a lot. The execution of armada starscream will happen next video.

I never regret buying this. got a few qc issues such as broken smoke stack and loss feet. but after fixing it, oh man what a pleasure to play it. I don't mind the plastic without a lot of painting as for now the plastic is durable af.

So I rewatched this video after seeing jobbys video, and I'm just wondering if he got the same figure. Literally the only complaint that he had that you also made was loose ankles. He never mentions the plastic at all, other than he wishes there was die cast. Did they fix the plastic that quickly or something?

MP44’s posability is still higher. Love my ab tilt 🤤

Magic square has released an MS-02 EX Version which has diecast metal and better paint apps and more accessories for good ole prime

Did you get the ex one if so what are you’re opinions on the ex one

Te01 still stands tall

It has plastic so thin, it could be called Starscream's costume. I hope the company makes a version with a Starscream head.

I'm not sure if you know about this, but there's a nemesis repaint of this figure (and its legends scale counterpart) called ms-02b dark lord. It fixes most of the original figures' issues such as having tighter joints (most notably the ankles), looking much more premium, and I think it even uses better plastic (although a part of me isn't quite sure because I can't buy it.) Edit: A KZfaqr who's called Optimus Legends made a video talking about the figure, he covers more detail in his video you should probably check him out.

Hey perspective are you gonna get the haslab deathsaurus?

I don't know why but it reminds me of those cheap homemade toys that's made out clay.

Isn't the all silver matrix a reference to beast wars?

Still better then MP44 Seriously 500$ for a MP optimus that chips paint and has a utterly confusing transformation like a Michael bay transformer And 500$ for all the accessories that are just too much And not to mention the mini figures that come apart so easily and are just ment for the door opening gimmick I'd say light of peace gets a W in many ways. It's cheap it has good articutlation and posing is great Also the unpainted weapons are not a big deal at all. I mean would you rather have MP44 and all its overly inflated priced weapons or something that won't make you go broke Plus the thing i love about it the most the back is clean and animation accurate too and is way better looking in his alt mode too then MP44 It's basically a very nice looking animated G1 optimus prime and way better then MP44 and though I've never seen the original magic square optimus i bet it's not as good but in terms of a animation accurate figure it definitely takes the cake. I'd give it a 8/10 Seriously though FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

Thanks for the review man, much appreciated 👍

Yeah, materials look very bad, but at least he’s not committing a sin of faux grill part

i honestly feel happy with my transform element op leader transformation is a bit finicky especially with his abdomen but both modes are solid and i don't mind him not being overly articulated if he can get him into the poses i want i'm happy and i'm gonna try to get this figure but the plastic quality worries me

speaking of the Axe. Honestly I prefer the battle blades on the more combat oriented Primes. Like the movie versions, the Pripe version etc... Animated Prime's axe was pretty cool tho, really helped woth the entire firefighter aestetic.

I know I commented on this several times, but I wanted to check back in with my report on the MS-02EX (2023 revision), as I just received it yesterday. First off and most glaringly, the box arrived looking like a fat man had stepped on it. I contacted MS and they're going to try working something out with their warehouse to send me another one, (they haven't asked for the one I have back yet, but I'm fully prepared to do so if they ask. Second, Many of his issues do really seem fixed. His feet don't feel super loose, his hipskirts aren't as much of a pain as the first run seemed to have, and the paint+die cast added to his feet seems to have worked. The Paint really improves the overall look of the figure, especially in the face. The matrix Chamber is painted better and the matrix itself is show accurate colors. The big con is some of the tolerances and transformation feels really tight now. the swivels on his upper biceps are incredibly tight, while some bits of the leg's transformation remain so tight the plastic developed a stress mark before even transforming. (the armature that allows the back tires to flip around). They also seemed to really fight snapping into place in truck mode correctly, as bits of the truck bed were interfering with the back left wheel rolling correctly. (I followed video tutorials to make sure it wasn't user error) Also in one odd case, the hip joint side split feels really rather loose now, to the point where if a leg does a side split, the weight of the leg will pull it back down. There also appear to be quite a few bits of "Gate remnant (remaining excess plastic from where the plastic was fed into the mold) All in all, the most glaring issues were fixed, although some bits of transformation are a bit finnicky, although I'm not sure how much of it is due to a very fat man sitting on my figure in transit. The additional paint really elevates the sculpt of the figure, the figure can balance far better, and the additional accessory of the jetpack was an unnecessary, but really cool inclusion.

I'm crossing my fingers that the second run will fix the QC issues, as it's sold out on the MS site right now. (I Hope they still have the deal where you get both MS 01 and 02 for 170 by then though...)

Whats your opinion on the toxitron color scheme???

Yep I agree weak plastic isn't my thing but still so good of a 3rd party figure of optimus

Hear me out, we have the rock formers as apocalypse bunker base former weaponizer

I’ve heard exactly what you said about this toy. Another prime, not needed unless you didn’t get the first one. And magic square knew this, they only made 1000 for their first run. I personally feel this review would’ve been ten times better if it was universe hound. Not only is he still a contender for someone’s best chug hound, but he comes with the best chug ravage to date. Anyways, great review. And will you have newages as well as Planet X’s IDW grimlock for the 10k special?

"this is a sidegrade, its not worse or better" Proceeds to roast the hell out of its materials and transformation, which although is just one flaw, it spreads like a desease to other features of the figure which could already be turnoff for a lot of people.

2:21 "Point and laugh...oh! Hahaha!" Man I love having a fun Optimus again Good grief the axe looks like it's made of frozen mountain dew on camera why does it look so green!? Bad enough every time they give him an axe it's that short useless hand replacement one. Best Prime axe was either the WFC games or Animated. Or the Siege figure. Which makes it all the more weird Siege Megatron doesn't have a mace but rather a sword for, I think only because his G1 toy came with one right? Man iconic accessories are weird.

That plastic makes the head sculpt look like a FansToys release.

You know a figure is good when he says *M A X I M U M* four times lol

I like this because of the articulation. But I have to handle it like a gundam figure

Man magic square figures always look like they are 3d printed, it's one of the reasons I'm just avoiding magic square figures

Will this figure be better then MS-01 if you the new MS-02ex

The inside and matrix looks more like his Spark casing from Beast Wars. Actually, thinking of this as a figure of his Beast Wars 3D model makes its oddness… less bod

I think if anybody were to remake this figure all they’d have to do is maybe an extra head and fix the plastic tolerance in order to become probably the best 3rd party G1 prime but other than that this figure is surprisingly good being it came from the legends figure

the plastic is bendable and durable....so it wont break easily and can withstand rough handling...except for the chromed smoke stacks which is a different plastic used..

Are there any Bayverse primes you would recommend besides MP? There’s a p big consensus and I have my own opinion on which Face Ripper owns that title but I’d love to hear from an admittedly non fan of Bayverse lol

I think the vheicle mode does alot better than what is said in the video with the bumper being silver with the clear orange alongside having the much more narrow bed or whatever it's called and no longer having the feet hang of the back. In general it doesn't seem that these masterpeice figures are based on the cartoon designs as much as they are the refined and more consistent 1986 movie designs.

They really should have used a more typical plastic for the upscale. I love the nylon for the small guys, their Onslaught feels incredibly durable. But yeah, upscaled it would just feel off

Something tells me stop-motion animators will covet this.

I desperately want siege Optimus Prime

2:11 Did nobody else noticed he said MMC Light of Freedom by accident I did not notice this till today.

Yeah I have this figure too. The material really brings it down when it shouldn’t. And can we agree the matrix should at least be die cast?

that matrix looks like the one from beast wars to me

This has made me question how many optimuses actually turn the bumper of the truck into his skirt? Is it just the g1 and Lego optimuses

Honestly still worth the money Even though the plastic sucks everything else is awsome!

Thanks for this review. That’s frustrating about the plastic. I have the Metallic version of the MS Light of Freedom (the most recent version of the Light of Freedom) and didn’t really like the feel of the plastic used in that. I wonder if it’s the same plastic. There also seems to be a lot of complaints about broken smoke stacks. I kind of want to get this but also want to actually feel it for myself before buying it.

I’m gonna say this I always hate when Optimus prime truck modes based on the G1 design get rid of the silver stripe it just looks cheap and wrong with a little bit of color to break up the red

I found it kinda funny that the tolerances were bad because of the plastic, even tho i heard that plastic is made for calculating the tolerances because they don't want them to be bad.A:that's lazy from them if that's true B:how ironic

Is the legends scale version still good

Isnt one of the 2 TOON legends scale devastator sets magic square as well and have also the same PROBLEM with horrible looking and weird feeling plastic?

Oh, you did review this. Definitely an excellent figure, which I do consider an upgrade to the 1.0 in both modes, but asthetic preference is fine. Loved it since the legends version was leaked, but I'm still holding out for a "premium" release, with paint that negates the translucent nature of the plastic (small hope if improved hands). I still disagree on your view of Optus Pexus, as it simply poses more naturally, with built up joints, but that's what happens when the alt mode they had to achieve was that basic, so apples and oranges. I find it funny that I'm still iching to see what Fans Toys and possibly X-Transbots come up with. Both are on the up and up, with Fans Toys' Magnus showing SOME promise given Optimus could and should be focused solely on being Optimus.

I really enjoy the look of this figure, i know the plastic quality isn't the best but the way it looks is so visually pleasing to me. but i don't collect figures of masterpiece scale so I honestly would rather get the legends scale version also I know there not very different but it would be neat if you could review the legends version.

I need help you see my kingdom Tigatron has a pin that I need to push in but I don’t know how.

Ms 02ex basically fixes all the cons of this figure like the plastic and adding paint so id say that the new version 8s worth it.

Could you review legacy inferno?

3:01 I really don't like how that skirt works and moves, it looks like the figure broke. The flimsy feeling plastic you mentioned earlier doesn't help with that.

Curious to hear your opinion of the EX, I’ve heard the plastic is a lot better

Hi Perspective! Are you having a good day?

I really hope this gets a knock-off with better plastic or MS does a metallic repaint or something, this could have been so much better than it is if they just used normal materials like literally every other company

Can you review newage Optimus Prime I want to get them in the future

I have been hunting this figure... You think I should wait for a reissue, with better plastic? I know this not as expensive.