I'm a very big toy collector... Transformers, G.I.Joe, He-Man, Voltron and 80's in particular. These K.O.'s are the exact same figures. Made i. The same factories with the same molds..every once in a while the molds are secondary castings such as with the Mirage figure but they are the same.
I got mine for about 40 a couple weeks ago. The only issue with mine is that the left leg doesn't stay all the way vertical when in robot mode. But other than that, it's a pretty neat reproduction. And it's kinda cool to have a G1 Optimus Prime, even if it is a knockoff.
Back in the 80s, I used to go between Tulsa Oklahoma, Muskogee Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Oklahoma. In those three towns the most common prices for the original 84 Optimus Prime was $19.99. Or $24.99
Man, that ko version is better than the g1 version i had, my prime when i was a kid - i remember the spring was off and he would often not stay standing up right, back in the day I vaguely recall him costing over a 100 (nzd) i only started collecting again recently been trying to find a decent g1 (even if mp) prime with a trailer along with a g1 style megatron
I recall buying quite a few G1 Reissues from Toy’s R Us back in the early 2000’s. They were made from original molds and very heavy using die casting for bodies so exactly as the original G1’s from the 80’s. But yeah the hand falling off on this one is disappointing
Yeah I know I'm a bit late, but hey it's never too late to watch a video. As the reproduction of Optimus prime it has hiccups as I expect it from a toy perspective and for what it is it's pretty cool and for me at least after all Optimus prime was and still is my favorite autobot since childhood.
I think he cut the prime hand joint to close. also you can beef up the hand with some hardening glue then let it dry completely building a layer over the plastic then u can put it on prime and it will make a tighter grip
i had this exact toy. the trailer and optimus, my parents took away the hands bc i eat them when i was a kid. i'm sure it was my brother's toy and i snagged it from him. i still have the original optimus prime figure, minus the hands, gun, roller, and trailer.
I bought a bunch of G1 reproductions from Temu. Metroplex, Devistator, Menasor, etc. I feel like all of them are smaller than the original G1 toys. But then again, "I" was much smaller back then, so maybe they are the same size. Can anyone confirm a size difference???
I got the Studio Series Knockoff Optimus Prime. It was freaking badass. I bought 2 and I kept one as the Truck and one as The figure. I think it's great!
Quality back in the originals 80's wasn't really all that great either. After two transforms, its joints would get looser and more loose every time... And most of the transformers that weren't taken care of by kids in the day got tossed in the trash. Thank goodness my son wasn't one of those kids. But his best friend, after 20 years, sold out from under him... sad, really. It was still mint condition, too.
I bought Optimus prime on Temu for $43. My younger brother had Prime back in the 80's I had Soundwave with the cassette, which is on Temu for $70. Is it worth it, because prime seems fake.
I'm a very big toy collector... Transformers, G.I.Joe, He-Man, Voltron and 80's in particular. These K.O.'s are the exact same figures. Made i. The same factories with the same molds..every once in a while the molds are secondary castings such as with the Mirage figure but they are the same.
Good to know! So does Takara not own the molds?
I got mine for about 40 a couple weeks ago. The only issue with mine is that the left leg doesn't stay all the way vertical when in robot mode. But other than that, it's a pretty neat reproduction. And it's kinda cool to have a G1 Optimus Prime, even if it is a knockoff.
Same issue. One leg
Back in the 80s, I used to go between Tulsa Oklahoma, Muskogee Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Oklahoma. In those three towns the most common prices for the original 84 Optimus Prime was $19.99. Or $24.99
the eyes look like the paint artist was sleepy when applying em 😅
Man, that ko version is better than the g1 version i had, my prime when i was a kid - i remember the spring was off and he would often not stay standing up right, back in the day I vaguely recall him costing over a 100 (nzd) i only started collecting again recently been trying to find a decent g1 (even if mp) prime with a trailer along with a g1 style megatron
I recall buying quite a few G1 Reissues from Toy’s R Us back in the early 2000’s. They were made from original molds and very heavy using die casting for bodies so exactly as the original G1’s from the 80’s. But yeah the hand falling off on this one is disappointing
Looks like it's a fine placeholder as a shelf piece for if you decide to get a legit Gen 1 down the road.
actually I did a little bit fix with the cab to make joint tighter and clicky, but the head looks really off and nothing like the og g1 head.
I’d pay $32 just for the box and trailer and that’s what I did and put the 2017 Walmart (cab only version) with it
for the loose fists I just covered the the posts of the fists with clear nail polish but just a little bit and the fit is more snug
Good call!!
I don't suppose you have a link. Because they're KO figures, how Temu names them is really weird and I just can't find it.
I have this also and no problems at all hands are tight
Clear nail polish at Dollar Tree fixes the costs staying in
Yeah I know I'm a bit late, but hey it's never too late to watch a video. As the reproduction of Optimus prime it has hiccups as I expect it from a toy perspective and for what it is it's pretty cool and for me at least after all Optimus prime was and still is my favorite autobot since childhood.
I always liked Ultra Magnus
I think he cut the prime hand joint to close. also you can beef up the hand with some hardening glue then let it dry completely building a layer over the plastic then u can put it on prime and it will make a tighter grip
I've just left him in truck mode, but I've also been thinking about just 3d printing some new hands
Less risk of damage with nail polish hardener.
gary try some clear tape on the spokes of the hand pieces to thicken them. if you are ever going to display optimus in robot form.
i had this exact toy. the trailer and optimus, my parents took away the hands bc i eat them when i was a kid. i'm sure it was my brother's toy and i snagged it from him. i still have the original optimus prime figure, minus the hands, gun, roller, and trailer.
Great video! God bless!
Thanks for watching!
Can u send a link cant find on temu
They have them on Temu again 45 bucks now.
I loved my transformers back in the day but never had prime or megatron
I amherting the official hasbro 2019 reissue and probly later buy this for the trailer
i got mine for$29 on ebay couple years back
An original? Wow! 😲
I bought a bunch of G1 reproductions from Temu. Metroplex, Devistator, Menasor, etc. I feel like all of them are smaller than the original G1 toys. But then again, "I" was much smaller back then, so maybe they are the same size. Can anyone confirm a size difference???
They got Devastator? Now I feel stupid for getting the one from Walmart for $80 when it was out 😂
@@lonewolf0712 yep. He's pretty close to G1 for a KO
@@ceptor73 I may get all the KO dinobots. That or I need to find Swoop, Sludge, and Snarl for combiner wars since I have grimlock and slag.
I have the 5 pack of dinobots in my wishlist.
I got the Studio Series Knockoff Optimus Prime. It was freaking badass. I bought 2 and I kept one as the Truck and one as The figure. I think it's great!
I think I paid $15 for that Optimus in 84
Quality back in the originals 80's wasn't really all that great either. After two transforms, its joints would get looser and more loose every time... And most of the transformers that weren't taken care of by kids in the day got tossed in the trash. Thank goodness my son wasn't one of those kids. But his best friend, after 20 years, sold out from under him... sad, really. It was still mint condition, too.
30 bucks seems okay for a reproduction shelf piece.
Yeah
I bought Optimus prime on Temu for $43. My younger brother had Prime back in the 80's
I had Soundwave with the cassette, which is on Temu for $70. Is it worth it, because prime seems fake.
I love you man. You don't condone piracy then buy something like this. You are a riot. 🤣🤣🤣
Hasbro gets some cash for this and ok yhis