I own this specific Optimus Prime, had it for years. The arms have gotten a little loose over time, and I lost the matrix, but compared to the studio series and the newer voyagers, this one is still the best Optimus I've owned.

I got the takara tomy revenge optimus prime which is a voyager version of this toy but given a good paint and the blasters are in chrome silver

No way this beats the leader class version. I never owned this figure, but I did have the leader class. The backpack is the main issue with this. The leader class handles it way better. This figure is hands down the best voyager Prime and probably the second best Bayverse Prime behind the leader class.

I have this. It's like a more affordable version of a masterpiece optimus prime and shows how long of a way Hasbro really got from where they started with this version. It's so much more accurate than previous ones. The only issue is the ankles tend to detach a bit but it's such a good overall figure.

You're absolutely right. It's amazing how great this figure is considering when he came out and his scale. He set the stage for many Optimi to come. Sadly many of them just got lazy.

There’s a hinge that, if you leave the sides of the truck detached from the roof, allows the roof to fold out and free up the head so that it can flip it easier.

I got the TakaraTomy AD-12 Revenge version, which has darker colors, chrome, and more paint apps. I plan to use him in truck mode and the Studio Series for robot mode for stop motions (even if the colors may not match 100%)

This deserves the title of mini-masterpiece more than the studio series because it's literally a scaled down version of the mpm which was made out of the old leader class, that one was probably the best Optimus Prime Hasbro/Takara has ever made no wonder the voyager version is also dreadful

" it would have been better in my opinion, if you could acces it without blowing Prime up much like what Megatron did in ROTF" Man's a savage 😂😂😂

He's really, REALLY hard to transform. Like the RotF leader. But man... It's so perfect than even the "modern" Studio Series can't dare to compare. I still have mine bought at retail and it's still proudly on display.

Studio Series: Faux parts but with accurate proportions in robot mode and a not so good truck mode HFTD: Slightly inaccurate robot mode proportions but little to no faux parts and almost accurate transformation + clean truck mode

Speaking of Studio Series, Hasbro and TakaraTomy should get to work on another Studio Series Peterbilt 379 Optimus Prime mold. Or Hasbro and TakaraTomy can recycle and retool the Hunt for the Decepticons Battle Blades Peterbilt 379 Optimus Prime mold and make it combine with Studio Series ROTF Jetfire.

Figure: * exists * PvP: IT IT THE BEST FIGURE EVER MADE??? Jokes aside, this is a really good figure, and even better review!

6:49 to get the head out push down on the hook when it is flipped up

I am so so glad that my father got me this version of Prime when it came out, finding one now would be a nightmare, I still have him and feel lucky for it. I grew up with the bayformers, so seeing them massacre prime now just breaks me

This figure brings back some fond memories... Good times

I still find it so weird when I hear people say the ROTF leader Optimus was so hard. I still have my figure from all those years ago and even as a kid I found it complex yet easy.

I think it is a very good figure, I mean, it has the transforming complexity as the leader class, but the back, although is very similar to the animation model, is very big. The studio series 32/44 has a better robot mode. But lets be honest, the vehicle mode of the battle blades is way superior

A very very nice figure, I personally prefer this figure over the Studio Series versions since he just feels a lot more solid and he actually uses the truck windshield as his chest section

I had this toy as a kid and I absolutely loved it to bits sadly I sold it in 2017 when I moved in with my girlf and I miss it so much😭😭😭

Based on this video, I made it a goal to aquire one of my own. And as of today, I have one. And it lives up to this video and is easily one of the top Primes in my collection

Have one open and displayed, and another one new in the packaging. While the back back is a little cumbersome. I think this kills every one of the studio series Optimus primes (besides the Bumblebee and RotB versions)

I like the Stars and moon exclusive a bit better, but this one is still amazing. Ive said since its release when I found it at Kmart, this was the best movie prime you can buy at retail.

I somewhat remember getting this on Christmas years ago Maybe 2010 or 2011 Shame I used to go through toys in a few days when I was younger

If I remember correctly, you can simply push the gray part of the head to simply remove Prime's head instead of trying to pull it with the fingers

I managed to get the japanese version from a friend who was overseas when it came out, he never opened it and I am aboslutly inlove with it, they paint the matrix and give him the hooks instead of the blades, along with changing alot of that weird brown colored plastic with normal grey and silver for me THIS is THE bayverse Prime, and as far as im concerned I wont ever have to pick up another one for the forseeable future. This lets me build the entire bayverse autobot fleet without breaking the bank.

Oh man, this brought back so many memories for me! I've always wanted a movie-accurate Prime so I got one for my small collection.

Hope you read this comment, this figure is amazing and for transformation the back panel can separate for taking the head out in an easier way

I think the vehicle mode is much better than the studio series but personally the backpack in robot mode makes him look a little worse to me.

Always wanted to get this figure back in the day, but never could! 😅 he's absolutely dope! I did have the big ROTF leader optimus though! He was incredible! 😁👍🏻

I just ordered this voyager prime after watching your video!! 🥺 This prime is much handsome than the ss one and the size is big enough to compare with ss ironhide

If they were to revisit ss Prime, this would be its engineering with a few tweaks. Gotta love this figure.

they honestly should have just rereleased this with 5mm hands and the more accurate accessories for the ss version, it's so good

I wish the battle blades optimus prime got the premium finish treatment instead of the studio series 05 Optimus prime.

Omg nostalgia i still have the poor things skeleton or what's left of 4 years of my life looks so good in one piece.

I've been waiting for this throwback so much, this figure is simply a Masterpiece shrunk down. I just got the Dark of the Moon version of this mold which comes with Cometor (the original HFTD version is too expensive for my wallet). And boy was it worth the wait, the fact that it manages to include the blades, integrate the ion blasters and even a movie-accurate matrix of leadership is so dope. And, as always, your content is impeccable, keep the amazing work and keep bringing these old movie classics back to the spotlight. I would love to see a remake of your Lugnut review with the pure white background :) PD: The roof also moves back to allow the head to get out of the chest, but you have to be careful with the sides of the truck so they don't get in the way.

I just got this delivered to my house a few days ago and it’s amazing

I have the moon version of this figure the front panels don't stay in place but its a very attractive figure

Also they should release this mold with some dark red and remold the abdomen and face for like a dark of the moon SS 2.0

This is basically a shrunken down version of the leader class figure, which I have but it's missing a foot.

i used to have the leader class optimus when i was a kid and seeing this video brings back memories (even tho its not the same fig) btw my fig was broken by the kid of friends of my parents

They could've just released this for studio series, and retooled the back

I once had this guy as a kid but I broke it and my dad still nags me for it till this day 😂😅

I've had this and the payload from the same set sadly I've lost the arm plates and cant find them.

18:33 He said that having the Matrix is a nice TOUCH. "YOU GOT THE TOUCH! YOU GOT THE POWER!"

i got that as a kid, sad that i lost a bunch of the parts for it over the years

man i just keep watching this video over and over again! What a nice figure!

So happy to get this thing almost retail price nowadays

we actually have the same opinion. This optimus for me is the best, body figure wise. If this has the same paint job as the black apple, and had some tweaks on the shoulder and back. this will be the best.

I think the evasion mode is my favourite movie voyager Prime. It's so clean.

the best thing i’ve ever seen is i display my revenge battle blades prime with my studio series figures and wow it’s just perfect

Woah... I just noticed it's the first time I look at the SS Bay Optimus truck mode, and it's just awful.

love the throwback buddy, definitely an amazing figure but not the best imo hahaha love the review bro 👍🏻😀

Hasbro should re issue this figure but revised engineering and repaint..

Is there a way I can fix this gays arms It’s very loose It’s the shoulder joint that makes the arms go forward and back

If only I could find this guy for a actual reasonable price. Now he sadly goes on ebay for like 120 can

Through all the voyagers weved received, imo he’s the best out of all of them

This is definitely better than the studio series Optimus Prime.The only thing that it needs its a new repaint

The thing that i don't understand is why they didn't use this mold and just improve it instead of making the SS

Wow, this mold is indeed awesome! If only the paint job is less vibrant and toy-ish, and a bit more subdued, it'd be perfect.

That toy gives me nostalgia I might still have it but is so broken

What’s with the audio in the transformation sequence?

Not refer unit. That is the headache rack, it is flatbed and open trailer load slip protection for the cab.

Personally, I prefer this product, which is the basis of the leader-class transformation structure, mpm, because matrix implementation and vehicle mode are not good in the studio series.

Any tips for the head getting stuck in when transforming it from truck mode

Will we be getting a battle blade bumblebee or deluxe ironhide review? I was able to get the battle blade prime mint for $35 plus shipping and I want to grow the collection since the ss ironhide and bee are super expensive rn, soooo….

This was my first optimus movie figure

I had the one from the two pack with the hooks but lost the matrix and one of the arm panels

Only thing this is missing is a trailer hitch

Man i love this voyager prime then the ss one got short somke pie

They did a Bumblebee figure too which was really cool not sure if you've done a review on that one ?

Wow he looks awesome!!

I’ve had one of these since I was a kid that doesn’t even transform anymore because it’s been superglued so many times 😂

I love optimus prime

Definitely a great figure. I have the Dotm version with the hooks too!

Can you please review the leader class version after this please.

I would like to get one or these.

U should do a comparisen review with the original studio series transformers from 2007 to 2009

Im gonna get the takara version of this one

Man this figure really looks fabulous!!!! Great review mate!!

I have the DOTM version with darker colors and moon dust over it

I remember this figure being so hard to find then my mom ordered it for me from Japan for Christmas

Better than Any of the studio series movie Optimus Primes

Can u do a review on the leader class dotm optimus prime.

Still own dis guy & in good condition too :)

I will try to get this figure off eBay

This is the moust accurate transformation I’ve ever seen on a Optimus prime figure

and whatta ya know, Optimus is a ROBO JESUS!

*Sees the Hunt for the Decepticon Exhaust Pipes*: Oh, those pipes look cheap :( Surely the new SS fixed it *Sees the Studio Series*: D:

wish this was my first ever optimus figure

6:19 What happened to the mic?

In my opinion the hunt for the desepticons prime has a better truck mode but he robot mode is not what I would buy.

Do KBB Optimus Prime please

i remember having this when i was 6 but u know about 6 yo's when playing toys mass destruction and ye mine broke ;-;

Bro I want this!

I love this figure but I already have 2007 leader class rotf leader class dotm deluxe class aoe 0 tlk Voyager class and ss 05 Voyager class optimus figures from Bayverse xd

I completely disagree about it being the best voyager optimus cause of it's weird proportion 🤔 I think the studio series and the takara evasion mode optimus is better than voyager rotf optimus 🤔

I wish I could afford it

I’ve had this toy for years, it’s honestly amazing

I 2 and the little one from DOTM and convine the abs for a T3 look! Also got the version that has the hooks and the moon in the chest/ windshields