parts forming the back in to a shield instead of having all that kibble on his back is pure genius! cleans up very well. alt mode looks clean, robot mode looks good, overall very impressed!
Now this is a Movie Optimus Prime I actually want to buy! The toy designers came up with a great idea using the shield that transforms to the back half of the truck mode. Sure it's parts-forming, but it's an absolutely a brilliant way to eliminate the horrible, horrible, horrible backpack on AoE leader Prime.
the reason why he has the battle axe, original sword and shield is because of dark of the moon, he wields the sword and shield when we first meet shockwave and later has the axe and sword in hand while fighting sentinel prime..
My biggest problem with the AoE and TLK designs is whenever they transform to robot mode, the only thing I can think of is "Where did the truck go?" The truck dissapears, and that just doesn't lead to practical transformations for the toyline. Then people complain about shellforming, but there really isn't any other way to do it.
yeah, that's M.Bay's fault... he had not clue what the transformers were... he watched a few episodes here and there of various TF shows across 2 decades and decided he was already an expert on transformers
I'm glad this OP figure has a good paint apse, weapon storage, less kibble, nice articulation, and complex transformation. The shield part is a good idea, I'm surprised that there is no a backpack kibble like the AoE Leader Class OP even the voyager class figure has a backpack kibble. Takara should make a figure of Bumblebee.
Great review! The sword is the handheld sword Optimus used from DOTM, and can be used for the Leader DOTM/APS/MB toy. The axe is also made for the Leader DOTM/APS/MB mold, due to it being modeled after his axe from DOTM. The shield also is designed after DOTM Optimus' shield, and can be used by the DOTM/APS/MB toy. Also, Optimus did have the Energon sword in AOE, but his hand transformed into it.
If you look at the scene in DOTM where he is fighting the driller and Shockwave in Chernobol you can see he has a handle version of this sword (and the Shield all these shield sprung from - most commonly know as the UFO 3rd party shield accessory). The changed it a bit as they went - he started with just one that slid out - then he had 2 that slid out in ROTF that can also form a hook and then in DOTM he has a handle version of it. I did see somewhere (in some design drawings or something) that they were also going to give the forearm swords an axe mode - but I think that got cancelled the axe here seems pretty similar to the one he has in his trailer in DOTM too... which is a nice combination with the shield but a lot of this stuff is only visible in a pause. The versions of the Movies that have the horrible teal and blue filter on them make it even harder to see anything too.
btw the little sword that prime had in Tf1, TF2, TF3 AND TF4. remember, Prime said to Galvy, "you have no soul!" he was trying to kill him with THAT weapon!
The axe and the shield come from Dark of The Moon, and, also in DOTM, he weilded the Battle Blade as a hand held weapon. The sword is called Sword of JUDGEMENT.
It would be worth my money if hasbro makes another voyager prime but with his knight gauntlets... And if you think im crazy take a close look at his arms in aoe before and after he pulls the temenos sword... If this does happen i won't mind spending a little... If not i call on Dr. Wu
ExodusGaming I think they should have kept the DOTM Optimus prime. Just get rid of the Flames. But for AOE and TLK Optimus, the head was cool and the truck was cool. The sword was cool too, but it's time for the star saber. So we would have a DOTM Optimus with no flames, an AOE and TLK head sculpt, that includes the Star Saber and Megatron's shot gun to remember him. (I mean like, Megatron did help him even though it was for a different reason.) For truck mode, just the Western Star truck would be awesome. And a built in jet pack is better in my opinion than a giant jet pack. Just my opinion.
By the way, don't be upset about the "blade that was suppose to come out the arm" BUT in dark of the moon, he uses the sword, in his fists. So they actually got it correct.
what i like about the voyager than this is only his shoulder pads..its more accurate to the movie. somehow they should make this caliber shoulder better.
I say parts forming is ok if it is done well and not just done to be lazy. In this case it look as a cleaver solution to kibble and feels as a natural way to handle it. In most parts formers where they take the lazy root do the kibble transformer to things which cant even be identified as weapons or equipment. We can see that in most common in beast war series. Also part formers as omega supreme is awesome where the whole robot is build around part forming and not just a lazy solution.
What up Chefatron and friends. Love the vids, know im chiming in a little late here. But I recently grabbed this mold and notice some minor paint imperfections on the shield. Is this normal or to be expected from individual figure to figure? Anyone who may see this please shoot me a message with any input. Thank you my fellow Transformer peeps!
come on franz when was the last time you saw DOTM? both the shield and the small blade are a refrence to the scenes from that movie. For example when Prime meets shockwave. the blade is hand held
well, technically you dont have to remove the shield to transform him from vehicle to robot mode, but you lose the sword and axe storage, also the shield detail would be hiden and the backpack wont look as good, but still, i like that the PARTSFORMING isnt mandatory
I'm Got The Voyager Version and I will get this one for the weapons also I haven't watch the whole video yet so is the sword that this Prime has fit in the back of the voyager if no then okay also looks a lot more better with the backpack removed and becoming a shield
Mine split at the hand when I tried to put the weapons in his hand, I tried shaving plastic off the weapon handles and nothing has worked😭 I also payed over $100 for him
max chavez I have that mold and they for sure do if you just push them back all the way... They come mistransformed in the package but the definitely tab in so they can look less ugly and avoid being so far forward
Aw man the hell with Armor Knight Prime, Caliber Knight Prime is where it's at. Why Hasbro got cheap and just re-relesed leader class Armor Prime for TLK is so fuckin lame..
GabeReal9009 when I was a child I thought that only hasbro only made transformers but then when I saw the takara version they look way better than hasbro
Autobot032 Yeah I get sick of this argument too. I 100% agree with you. I try to bring it up sometimes that Takara covers such a small part of this world, and they have such a high budget since they have less to cover. (That's why I said if Hasbro had the same budget we would be gold).
I prefer my Armor Knight. Not digging the oversized shield. They Shlda thought this out and made it a jetpack. Although I'll take the backpack instead of taking parts off.
AWESOME! THIS is the reason why I sold my Takara Armor Knight Optimus Prime a while ago. I was worried when I did not see an improved version of Prime come out because the "Premium" Optimus Prime from Hasbro is a huge step down from Armour Knight. Thanks for the review and the comparison. I can't wait for mine to come in the mail!
I like both this and the armor knigh optimus prime the only bad thing that the armor knight optimus prime has is that he has a backpack and this the caliber optimus prime don't this finally no more backpack
parts forming the back in to a shield instead of having all that kibble on his back is pure genius! cleans up very well. alt mode looks clean, robot mode looks good, overall very impressed!
Frank Marzegliano
yup
Frank Marzegliano
Noice
In this case parts formers isnt bad
Now this is a Movie Optimus Prime I actually want to buy! The toy designers came up with a great idea using the shield that transforms to the back half of the truck mode. Sure it's parts-forming, but it's an absolutely a brilliant way to eliminate the horrible, horrible, horrible backpack on AoE leader Prime.
Oversized version of the Voyager is on its way, by WeiJiang.
Where'd you get the info?
Exactly!!!!
definitely, man
He used that sword in aoe but galvatrons ironman chest destroyed it
Spectacular Webhead indeed
Spectacular Webhead he broke it
Spectacular Webhead Indeed my friend
optimus prime in his chest cavity
Spectacular Webhead yes you are right
the reason why he has the battle axe, original sword and shield is because of dark of the moon, he wields the sword and shield when we first meet shockwave and later has the axe and sword in hand while fighting sentinel prime..
Plus those accesories are compatible with movie the best optimus prime
yup
My biggest problem with the AoE and TLK designs is whenever they transform to robot mode, the only thing I can think of is "Where did the truck go?"
The truck dissapears, and that just doesn't lead to practical transformations for the toyline. Then people complain about shellforming, but there really isn't any other way to do it.
yeah, that's M.Bay's fault... he had not clue what the transformers were... he watched a few episodes here and there of various TF shows across 2 decades and decided he was already an expert on transformers
I'm glad this OP figure has a good paint apse, weapon storage, less kibble, nice articulation, and complex transformation. The shield part is a good idea, I'm surprised that there is no a backpack kibble like the AoE Leader Class OP even the voyager class figure has a backpack kibble. Takara should make a figure of Bumblebee.
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Great review! The sword is the handheld sword Optimus used from DOTM, and can be used for the Leader DOTM/APS/MB toy. The axe is also made for the Leader DOTM/APS/MB mold, due to it being modeled after his axe from DOTM. The shield also is designed after DOTM Optimus' shield, and can be used by the DOTM/APS/MB toy. Also, Optimus did have the Energon sword in AOE, but his hand transformed into it.
right, thanks, man :-)
In tf4 Optimus holds that sword the one that u are disappointed in, when battling galvatron. He holds it w the stem not from his arm
Got this guy for around usd 54...not too shabby I like the bad profile much more now.
In addition to the Energy Sword, Gold Shield is also included in my purchase.
CONS: Big Shield, balance loss quite easily.
Actually, it's probably a reference to Caliburn, another Autherian sword, rather than Excalibur.
Endertrot really I never knew that thanks!!!!!!!😃😃😃😃
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If you look at the scene in DOTM where he is fighting the driller and Shockwave in Chernobol you can see he has a handle version of this sword (and the Shield all these shield sprung from - most commonly know as the UFO 3rd party shield accessory).
The changed it a bit as they went - he started with just one that slid out - then he had 2 that slid out in ROTF that can also form a hook and then in DOTM he has a handle version of it.
I did see somewhere (in some design drawings or something) that they were also going to give the forearm swords an axe mode - but I think that got cancelled the axe here seems pretty similar to the one he has in his trailer in DOTM too... which is a nice combination with the shield but a lot of this stuff is only visible in a pause. The versions of the Movies that have the horrible teal and blue filter on them make it even harder to see anything too.
yes, thanks man. must have dozed off during that scene
btw the little sword that prime had in Tf1, TF2, TF3 AND TF4. remember, Prime said to Galvy, "you have no soul!" he was trying to kill him with THAT weapon!
i totally didn;t expect this guy being so cool. welp i went out and got one because of you so thanks......awesome reviews!
oh wow, thanks man! didn't mean to burn a hole in your wallet, but yeah LOL
The axe and the shield come from Dark of The Moon, and, also in DOTM, he weilded the Battle Blade as a hand held weapon. The sword is called Sword of JUDGEMENT.
yup, thanks
The axe is from dotm
transformers 4life yes you are right
yup
So is the sword and shield
transformers 4life time to find out
Angel Romero 😂 I was going to comment that.
Question does work well with the hasbro The Last Knight Premier Edition Megatron
This is a much better mold than the original, but the voyager is much MUCH better in terms of sculpt and accuracy
But the Calibur have scale
It would be worth my money if hasbro makes another voyager prime but with his knight gauntlets... And if you think im crazy take a close look at his arms in aoe before and after he pulls the temenos sword... If this does happen i won't mind spending a little... If not i call on Dr. Wu
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If only they made a new mold. I don't blame them. The new Optimus design doesn't make any sense. Like the windows disappear.
ExodusGaming I think they should have kept the DOTM Optimus prime. Just get rid of the Flames. But for AOE and TLK Optimus, the head was cool and the truck was cool. The sword was cool too, but it's time for the star saber. So we would have a DOTM Optimus with no flames, an AOE and TLK head sculpt, that includes the Star Saber and Megatron's shot gun to remember him. (I mean like, Megatron did help him even though it was for a different reason.) For truck mode, just the Western Star truck would be awesome. And a built in jet pack is better in my opinion than a giant jet pack. Just my opinion.
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Very nice! I do like how the Voyager did with the backpack better.
Should I get this or wait for Wei jiang to make an oversized the last knight voyager optimus?
This is one of the reasons why Takara is better than Hasbro
perhaps
*SDCC Voyager exists*
"Well yes, but actually no."
yah but it is wasted in front of bmb and unique toys
Forever
Do you have Transformers 4 Optimus prime model kit? If so is it better then that or no?
In Dark of the Moon, Optimus holds his blades
yes
By the way, don't be upset about the "blade that was suppose to come out the arm" BUT in dark of the moon, he uses the sword, in his fists. So they actually got it correct.
Where did you get those takara tomy transformers toy in the philippines?
Maybe you can use the movie1-2-3 Sword with the voyager?
What about the alien toys a+ knight?
Basically its a fully transformable optimus without any kibble and partsforming
I love both the armor knight and the caliber version of prime .
awesome and what is the original optimus with the backpack and is there a way i can get the shield sword and axe alone (in a 3 pack or by themselves)
Armor Knight Optimus Prime by Takara Tomy AD-31
i'm not sure takara tomy sells the accessories by themselves
what i like about the voyager than this is only his shoulder pads..its more accurate to the movie. somehow they should make this caliber shoulder better.
Thanks for comparison. Not much info on this one and I was not familiar with the older toys
you're welcome
To me parts former aren't that bad cause if they're getting rid of stuff like kibble then it allows more articulation
Optimus Prime in Transformers Animated (2007) used an axe extensively.
The shield seems too clunky. However, I still appreciate the sculpt featured on the shield.
Where did you ge this? Pls Tell me.
Are shoulder pads removable,there to big 😐
10:44 Actually, in DOTM, he had both swords that came out of his forearms and swords that he handled. I didn't know that until I got my SS DOTM Prime.
yes you're correct
I say parts forming is ok if it is done well and not just done to be lazy. In this case it look as a cleaver solution to kibble and feels as a natural way to handle it. In most parts formers where they take the lazy root do the kibble transformer to things which cant even be identified as weapons or equipment. We can see that in most common in beast war series. Also part formers as omega supreme is awesome where the whole robot is build around part forming and not just a lazy solution.
cool
What up Chefatron and friends. Love the vids, know im chiming in a little late here. But I recently grabbed this mold and notice some minor paint imperfections on the shield. Is this normal or to be expected from individual figure to figure? Anyone who may see this please shoot me a message with any input. Thank you my fellow Transformer peeps!
Where can I get this here in the Philippines? And how much?
90-100 dollars?
you can get it for 70 bucks shipped on e-bay
won't be long before it's even cheaper
Where did u get it bro please reply
Can u get these in stores? XD sounds like a dumb question
Where do you buy these toys?? I have a hard time finding them in stores or online
got mine on amazon for $56.00
When does croshair come out
come on franz
when was the last time you saw DOTM?
both the shield and the small blade are a refrence to the scenes from that movie.
For example when Prime meets shockwave.
the blade is hand held
was DOTM a movie? LoL :-) thanks, man.
who hated the age of extinction line? because i sure did
Kaevin Hale me.
I like the metallic paint on the armor knight but ya know BACKPACK
well, technically you dont have to remove the shield to transform him from vehicle to robot mode, but you lose the sword and axe storage, also the shield detail would be hiden and the backpack wont look as good, but still, i like that the PARTSFORMING isnt mandatory
yes, indeed.
That shield and axe are designs from Dark of the Moon XD
I love this figure and the armor knight optimus prime and black knight optimus prime
No backpack? (He says as he clicks buy now)
I want this optimus so badly
I'm Got The Voyager Version and I will get this one for the weapons also I haven't watch the whole video yet so is the sword that this Prime has fit in the back of the voyager if no then okay also looks a lot more better with the backpack removed and becoming a shield
cool
The word calibur makes me want a voyager Megatron repainted into knightmare from soul calibur lol
i need this for me and my son... just to know if it rolls good in autobot mode?
rolls pretty good.
How much did he cost?
He also had that blade in the fourth movie if you would’ve paid attention when he’s fighting Galvatrons on the highway
the movie sucked so bad i must have fallen asleep during that scene. LoL :-)
I wish takara made there own movie line for tlk like they did in aoe
Calibur Optimus prime is my personal favorite figure out of all the transformers movie figures i have in my collection
me too
How much is he on amazon
Looks like I'm buying it. Takara's engineering is damn good. No obnoxious back kibble.
cool, man. happy hunting.
why he comes with an Axe in aoe he wasn't has that axe only in dark of the moon he was having this axe
Mine split at the hand when I tried to put the weapons in his hand, I tried shaving plastic off the weapon handles and nothing has worked😭 I also payed over $100 for him
oh man, I'm so sorry to hear that...
Love the review but for the love of God man, please tab the shoulders into place
dirtydankford2270 they don't
max chavez I have that mold and they for sure do if you just push them back all the way... They come mistransformed in the package but the definitely tab in so they can look less ugly and avoid being so far forward
my copy has trouble tabbing into place
Optimus wields his energon/superheated/whatever swords with his hands as well, Chef. But only on DOTM, I think.
yup
How much is that here in the philippines
i have the figure but the problem about mine is the weapon holding. It usually falls off.
maybe just tighten the grip
plus the sword is called sword of justice or something like that
The Sword of Judgment.
What when does one of the accessories Contribute to the transformation fk this gimme back my old prime bay
Magkano mo nabili yan bro in php? Tska saan? I bought sdcc optimus prime sa Rtoys greenhills. Just sharing
make a video of leader Prime
Hasbro should've done this, what a creative way to transform.
i don't think they had the budget for it, or they probably wouldn't be able to sell it at the leader class price point
Why does the calibur optimus prime remind me of the link from BoTW
Ware can we by this transformers optimus prime
What does he call it the sword of justice?
It is called judgement
my bad
Aw man the hell with Armor Knight Prime, Caliber Knight Prime is where it's at. Why Hasbro got cheap and just re-relesed leader class Armor Prime for TLK is so fuckin lame..
GabeReal9009 when I was a child I thought that only hasbro only made transformers but then when I saw the takara version they look way better than hasbro
Nuketown Hiroshima Yeah, if Hasbro was able to have the same budget as Takara, we would be gold.
west james Or if Hasbro stopped making toys for some lines.
Autobot032 Yeah I get sick of this argument too. I 100% agree with you. I try to bring it up sometimes that Takara covers such a small part of this world, and they have such a high budget since they have less to cover. (That's why I said if Hasbro had the same budget we would be gold).
indeed
now thats a leader last knight optimus hell even aoe
I acctualy like this mold now
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Where'd you buy it locally?PM me bro. Planning to get him as well.
RToys in greenhills
So ironyThe shield will stay on the handSuddenly falls
I'm dying hard right now
LoL :-)
nice review bro 😊
thanks bro :-)
Better then armor knight one I hate that back pack
universe prime true
yup
I have him-I hate him bacause of his crappy backpack
I really wish I had that like I cried for it and I didn’t get it due to money problems
Cool
Optimus also used that energon sword in the 4th movie.
The Smiley One And then Galvs destroyed it
White Porl That soulless bitch!
I prefer my Armor Knight. Not digging the oversized shield. They Shlda thought this out and made it a jetpack. Although I'll take the backpack instead of taking parts off.
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Ano po mas cheap yung armor knight/calibur optimus prime or studio series dotm optimus prime
depende kung saan ka bibili
@@chefatron yung akin 2500
Thank you
you're welcome
Primes blade is known as the Temenos Sword or Sword of Justice
Zatharos Actually, it's called sword of judgement, not sword of justice.
AWESOME! THIS is the reason why I sold my Takara Armor Knight Optimus Prime a while ago. I was worried when I did not see an improved version of Prime come out because the "Premium" Optimus Prime from Hasbro is a huge step down from Armour Knight. Thanks for the review and the comparison. I can't wait for mine to come in the mail!
thanks, man
cool
Don't mind me ,just waiting for Leader Class DragonStorm,Scroll on. :)
LlamasRock 209 Aj dude that would be massive
I think I might get the movie nemesis prime version for the purple weapon
yeah, i'm really thinking about getting that one as well
It is the Sword of Judgement
cool, thanks
That toy to me was 7 years ago very old toy
max ABU its less than a year old? How? 😂
I LOVE PARTS FORMING !
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It’s not the end of the world y do people freak out about parts/shell forming
Same
@@MaltMellow_ yeah
I like both this and the armor knigh optimus prime the only bad thing that the armor knight optimus prime has is that he has a backpack and this the caliber optimus prime don't this finally no more backpack
cool
Awsome!!!