I don't care that they transform. None of my bots stay in vehicle form. This is AWESOME. Have you seen the pics of the version they have coming of Fall of Cybetron Optimus?
I have many, many Optimus Prime figures that transform. I have 5 different variations of the near-perfect MPP-10. I've got truck mode covered. Having a massive, stunning, Optimus that can stand on the same shelf as any of the city-bots will fill a gap in my collection. Mine is coming next week and I couldn't be more excited.
This figure is most bad ass standing with the Oversize Megatron. Effing awesome! When I display everyone, they are either in robot mode or alt mode. Since they don't transform themselves during display, I really don't care if it doesn't transform. It looks phenomenal the way it is! A must get..along with Megatron. Soundwave is on the horizon next, but just can't collect all of them oversized again! Great review Mr Ben!!
Wow! When I get my hands on this toy, I can finally make a more accurate scene from Transformer: Beast Wars when Optimus Primal meets his ancestor, the dormant Optimus Prime. Their size were so vastly different.
Personally I love fantastic action figures of characters that don't transform, as long as their scaled with MP versions. figures like that make animating a dream
So, I have ThreeA's DOTM Prime as well as their G1 Prime and both are non-transformable and I have to say that the DOTM Prime is easily my favourite Prime now. It's SO beautifully done. The G1 looks badass, similar to this one.
While I completely respect anyone's view on non-transforming Transformers. I personally am in the camp of not being interested in them myself. To me the entire reason for getting Transformers is the 3 in 1 toy aspect. Action Figure, care/plane/alt mode, and a puzzle.
I'd consider it a Transformer simply because it's an action figure of a Transformer. I personally have no interest if it doesn't transform, but I certainly won't argue with anyone who enjoys stuff like this.
I find the "it doesnt transform, so it sucks" argument kinda stupid tbh..theres many ways of enjoying transformers, theres the transforming toys, non-transforming toys, statues and so on...those who only get the transforming toys are missing out on amazing statues or incredible figures like this one for exemple!! This one is honestly a masterpiece, and at that price its one hell of a steal!! I cant wait for the mas-02 Megatron to go alongside my Optimus, its going to be one amazing display....especially with those crazy articulations!!!
It's not stupid. It's a preference. Some people like non-transforming transformers others don't. I don't like nor buy this feature BUT I would never say something like "It is stupid to buy non-trasnforming Transformers. Each line has appealing features to specific audience.
WOW!! Can´t stop drooling!! Must get one! About Striker Manus, I got one, and the articulation is very impressive. He can strike the iron man pose with ease, and feels great in hand. I highly recommend it.
this looks amazing! I'd be tempted to break my "transformers transform or gtfo!" rule for this, lol. for me, even if I don't transform the figures often, they must transform or they're not transformers for me. a little too black and white, I know, but I hated action masters as a kid and I'm still there today ;)
I love it. I don't care that it doesn't transform. I find that to be a hindrance to looks and articulation and most people display their toys in robot mode anyway.
I cannot wait to own this figure and the Megatron next year side by side. Fuck transforming them I can transform my Transforming figures all day long but this/these have great presence!! I absolutely cannot wait. Another figure I'm psyched I bought is the die cast 15.3 inch, Comicave Age of Extinction Optimus Prime! Thanks Ben for the early look you rock bro
Question: I've been a TF nut since '84, and only recently discovered the whole "KO" world of Transformers. Where do I start? So many fans refer to several different companies and models (usually with weird number/letter jumbles for descriptions). Please help me get started! Thanks!
Cardboard Box fanstoys and mastermind creations. thats all you need to know, but if youre interested in straight up KOs of already realesed official figures try yes models (YM) and for stickers its reprolabels dot com
I'd say that today Transformers aren't just toys anymore, tied to the transforming gimmick: they are full fledged characters, making the shape-shifting element not the most prominent, and their rendition in action figure HAVE to be present, to capture action than even the most complex toy can't offer but even just to give to sculpt artists to work without being hampered by the figure being transformable. To me, if the figure looks cool (like this one and the Alphamax) it doesn't need to transform!
I really would like to see one that transforms. Btw, thanks to you I just got my 3A G1 Classic =D Was thinking between this and that one, and that one got me because it just reminds me more of the cartoon that I watched. But this one I'm still considering........ think my wife will be pissed off haha
The non-transforming figures do get some better details/articulation, but I, personally, won't own a non-transforming "transformer" figure. plain and simple.
I think that this figure has Prime's appearance from the long since canceled Dreamwave comics, I think I'm the only one who noticed it, but it's also more detailed, too.
You could try buying the figure like the rest of us have to do:) That is one seriously gorgeous Optimus Prime. Who cares that it can't transform?? I just want robots to display, i do not display vehicles. I only transformer them when and if i have to, i.e. if they were packaged in vehicle mode.
Mann! this thing is an absolute masterpiece.🐱. ....oh! it doesn't transform. ..oh! no!,... c'mon, half the people who buy these high end transformers will only transform them once...and that's for there video review. ....and who displays Optimus in his "Alt" mode?...great review 🐹 🐭 🐱
Seeing the amount of articulations this Optimus has, I think they could have achieved transformation. being so massive allows such amount of detail, also, he looks almost like MP-10 upscaled way more than MPP-10 then, why not just add the little things that are missing to make it really transform?
here its priced at 160 to 180 dollars. but hasbro purposely didnt do it because of the theme of transforming. so they made it licensed by. i know there are some die cast parts there. as well as the almighty axe.
This debate is pretty much as old as the franchisr. I mean, look at Action Masters. I think it boils down to just how much the alt mode is important to you. I like them able to transform, even if I don't do it often, but I could accept some with no alt mode, for instance, quintessons, obviously, and the fallen.
I don't mind that it doesn't transform the scale and articulation makes up for that besides who displays any transformer in vehicle mode? no one that's who lol love it
So just saw this after they announced MAS-02...yelled "179 dollars!?1 Are they nuts!?!" Then realized that's what I paid foolishly for the MP10 re-release....now where the hell is that Toys R Us receipt...
My take on Transforming vs. non transforming toys is if they can make it look really good in both modes like MP-10 then it should transform. If it can't look good as a robot then I'd go for non-transforming. What worries me is where does it stop. I'd get. this them someone will make a MPPP-10 that is 24" tall and transforms. It will be announced the day after I pay for this. Look at how big the combiners have gotten. Someone is always making a bigger Devistator. You think these TF nuts (me included) won't save up for a 24" MPPP-10 if it came in at about $300.00. I think the madness stops at 24". However they ate now selling 4' Ninja Turtles and 5' Darth Vader at Walmart.
Marvin Lee that's my point when it comes to Megatron, I'll take an MP scale action figure that looks the business at the right price over a transforming version that doesn't any day
I'm totally fine with non-transforming bots, but I can't get behind those proportions(he's quite blocky). the paint is emaculate and the gun is leagues better than the MP, but I'm gonna pass on this release. The price is also a significant factor in that decision
I'm just surprised that this is so cheap. although I guess it is licensed by Hasbro, maybe that has to do with it. if this was full 3rd party, it would be at least $250.
Ok I just got mine today and what a let down. I'm of the transforming camp so once the size and gimmicks we're done there's nothing. Very hollow feeling but I knew this going in. Fingers are nice. Not much else going on even the details in the matrix chamber are sparse. Mpp10 much better toy for less. Seriously if the wife didn't buy it for me I would have sold it right away. Yes my wife is awesome.
$200???????? ($194.70 USD) The other ones are $1000+! For that money I'd expect them to hook up to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse and double as a PC. lol But this is MUCH more [what's the word... It's late and I can't think of it. I want to say "approachable," but that's not it. Maybe that's it, but I'm not sure]! Okay, so now this has tied with a Power Girl or Iron Man Mark XXXIX statue for my consideration.
I don't care that they transform. None of my bots stay in vehicle form. This is AWESOME. Have you seen the pics of the version they have coming of Fall of Cybetron Optimus?
I have many, many Optimus Prime figures that transform. I have 5 different variations of the near-perfect MPP-10. I've got truck mode covered. Having a massive, stunning, Optimus that can stand on the same shelf as any of the city-bots will fill a gap in my collection. Mine is coming next week and I couldn't be more excited.
Ben, I agree with you, if their THIS glorious, transformation isn't required.
This figure is most bad ass standing with the Oversize Megatron. Effing awesome! When I display everyone, they are either in robot mode or alt mode. Since they don't transform themselves during display, I really don't care if it doesn't transform. It looks phenomenal the way it is! A must get..along with Megatron. Soundwave is on the horizon next, but just can't collect all of them oversized again! Great review Mr Ben!!
Doesn't transform?
THIS THING IS BEAUTIFUL!!! Gimme, gimme, gimme!
I like your simple but informative commentary. Plus I like the dynamic poses and the shots you pick.
wildevil thank you
HOLY HELL! "Oh, he's goooorgeous!!" - Matt Lucas
"And my wife assures me THAT - IS - BIG!" looooooooool XD
AMAZEBALLS!!! There are a ton of transforming bots out there but none as poseable and bad ass looking as this, although non-transormable.
Wow! When I get my hands on this toy, I can finally make a more accurate scene from Transformer: Beast Wars when Optimus Primal meets his ancestor, the dormant Optimus Prime. Their size were so vastly different.
Personally I love fantastic action figures of characters that don't transform, as long as their scaled with MP versions. figures like that make animating a dream
So, I have ThreeA's DOTM Prime as well as their G1 Prime and both are non-transformable and I have to say that the DOTM Prime is easily my favourite Prime now. It's SO beautifully done. The G1 looks badass, similar to this one.
Awesome figure. just to ooooooh big. A 12" version of this would be superb. Hope they go that route.
While I completely respect anyone's view on non-transforming Transformers. I personally am in the camp of not being interested in them myself. To me the entire reason for getting Transformers is the 3 in 1 toy aspect. Action Figure, care/plane/alt mode, and a puzzle.
Awesome review Ben. I'm not opposed to non-transforming transformers, but I don't think I would go out and get one that didn't.
Awesome review Ben. My MAS-01 arrives today!!
I've had this preordered since it showed up on tfsource!
I'd consider it a Transformer simply because it's an action figure of a Transformer. I personally have no interest if it doesn't transform, but I certainly won't argue with anyone who enjoys stuff like this.
great preview thanks. already preorder this guy a while back as when are we going to see something this awesome ever again...
Got mine pre-ordered.
I find the "it doesnt transform, so it sucks" argument kinda stupid tbh..theres many ways of enjoying transformers, theres the transforming toys, non-transforming toys, statues and so on...those who only get the transforming toys are missing out on amazing statues or incredible figures like this one for exemple!!
This one is honestly a masterpiece, and at that price its one hell of a steal!! I cant wait for the mas-02 Megatron to go alongside my Optimus, its going to be one amazing display....especially with those crazy articulations!!!
It's not stupid. It's a preference. Some people like non-transforming transformers others don't. I don't like nor buy this feature BUT I would never say something like "It is stupid to buy non-trasnforming Transformers. Each line has appealing features to specific audience.
Looks huge!
I really like him. He's got some flaws, but I can over look that. The best part are the breaks in his panels that show off the robotic bits.
Omg that rifle wife comment killed me bro! Lmfao!!!!
If only the actual transformers had this much detail.
WOW!! Can´t stop drooling!! Must get one! About Striker Manus, I got one, and the articulation is very impressive. He can strike the iron man pose with ease, and feels great in hand. I highly recommend it.
this looks amazing! I'd be tempted to break my "transformers transform or gtfo!" rule for this, lol. for me, even if I don't transform the figures often, they must transform or they're not transformers for me. a little too black and white, I know, but I hated action masters as a kid and I'm still there today ;)
Just want to say I love your reviews, keep up the great work
Im so ready for this
Just wow...now I already need them to redo the entire line. I can imagine a Grimlock or even a Metroplex.
“It comes in at around eight and a half inches and my wife assures me that’s big”-Ben
I see what you did there
I love it. I don't care that it doesn't transform. I find that to be a hindrance to looks and articulation and most people display their toys in robot mode anyway.
It's unbelievable that this figure is about the same price point with MP-10.
Looks amazing...happy I preordered from BBTS so I guess they'll get it at the end of December, early January
I hope this sells well, because I want MORE! At least a Megatron! :)
ZetZatar Finally Available!! Yay
Just got this. Think it is my favourite figure. It was quakewave or mp Soundwave but now I think it's this.
I'm all up for action figure bots! there literally the hot toys of the tf world!
Ben! Awesome review. It looks like my GF won't be getting her earrings this Christmas...
That's right mine won't be getting her engagement ring lmao
Ben do you know if you'll get Fanstoys Sovereign
Is it no transform?
Curious if there are any differences with the Alphamax releases or are they just rebranded
I cannot wait to own this figure and the Megatron next year side by side. Fuck transforming them I can transform my Transforming figures all day long but this/these have great presence!! I absolutely cannot wait. Another figure I'm psyched I bought is the die cast 15.3 inch, Comicave Age of Extinction Optimus Prime! Thanks Ben for the early look you rock bro
Question: I've been a TF nut since '84, and only recently discovered the whole "KO" world of Transformers. Where do I start? So many fans refer to several different companies and models (usually with weird number/letter jumbles for descriptions). Please help me get started! Thanks!
Cardboard Box fanstoys and mastermind creations. thats all you need to know, but if youre interested in straight up KOs of already realesed official figures try yes models (YM) and for stickers its reprolabels dot com
zilvertron thank you for the help!
How big is it compared to TFP weaponizer bumblebee?
preordered! :)
I'd say that today Transformers aren't just toys anymore, tied to the transforming gimmick: they are full fledged characters, making the shape-shifting element not the most prominent, and their rendition in action figure HAVE to be present, to capture action than even the most complex toy can't offer but even just to give to sculpt artists to work without being hampered by the figure being transformable. To me, if the figure looks cool (like this one and the Alphamax) it doesn't need to transform!
I hope they get around to doing Skyfire, Grimlock, and Starscream.
When is the figure coming out?!
Not bad!
I really would like to see one that transforms. Btw, thanks to you I just got my 3A G1 Classic =D Was thinking between this and that one, and that one got me because it just reminds me more of the cartoon that I watched. But this one I'm still considering........ think my wife will be pissed off haha
awsome prime! he would look badass with an energon axe :))
The non-transforming figures do get some better details/articulation, but I, personally, won't own a non-transforming "transformer" figure. plain and simple.
Uau, beautiful, beautiful toy
I think that this figure has Prime's appearance from the long since canceled Dreamwave comics, I think I'm the only one who noticed it, but it's also more detailed, too.
Who's doing the comics now? IDW or nobody (I'd find that hard to believe).
IDW, who has been doing TF comics for a decade now.
Thanks man about this amazing review!
It's a very very beautifol Optimus Prime model!so better model!
Is there any die-cast metal?
Are you getting Striker Manus?.
dmaa88 maketoys actually sent one out to me but they shipped it to the wrong address so the short answer is no
Benscollectables do you have any idea of when this will be released?
Benscollectables , I see, that's a shame bud.
You could try buying the figure like the rest of us have to do:)
That is one seriously gorgeous Optimus Prime. Who cares that it can't transform?? I just want robots to display, i do not display vehicles. I only transformer them when and if i have to, i.e. if they were packaged in vehicle mode.
Solid
Mann! this thing is an absolute masterpiece.🐱. ....oh! it doesn't transform. ..oh! no!,... c'mon, half the people who buy these high end transformers will only transform them once...and that's for there video review. ....and who displays Optimus in his "Alt" mode?...great review 🐹 🐭 🐱
I would, if I had 2 of them =p.
Seeing the amount of articulations this Optimus has, I think they could have achieved transformation. being so massive allows such amount of detail, also, he looks almost like MP-10 upscaled way more than MPP-10 then, why not just add the little things that are missing to make it really transform?
here its priced at 160 to 180 dollars. but hasbro purposely didnt do it because of the theme of transforming. so they made it licensed by. i know there are some die cast parts there. as well as the almighty axe.
Wow!
Ack!! This is an instant purchase! Ben, do you get to keep this, or does it go back to Toys Alliance?
This goes back to Kapow and then on to toy shows
This debate is pretty much as old as the franchisr. I mean, look at Action Masters. I think it boils down to just how much the alt mode is important to you. I like them able to transform, even if I don't do it often, but I could accept some with no alt mode, for instance, quintessons, obviously, and the fallen.
I'll buy it if it would transform. not for now, I hope there will be a megatron version!!!!!
I don't mind that it doesn't transform the scale and articulation makes up for that besides who displays any transformer in vehicle mode? no one that's who lol love it
Mike Holmes I display my transformers in vehicle mode.
beatifull beast wow
Where can I buy that Amazing Toys Alliance MAS-01 Optimus Prime Friend😀? I Want a Buy It Too👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Looks great. Personally I leave my TFs in bot mode anyways.
He's almost as tall as the Mattel Voltron they came out with a few years ago.
what is his actual size? can you compare him to ThreeA Movie OP?
I don't have three a movie prime here yet buddy the one I reviewed went to Vangelus to review
This Prime is 48cm height.
Max factory is releasing ome that is exactly the same figure. Im kinda confused why.
Hey Ben, didya know these guys are releasing a stylized FOC version of Prime in the same 18" format :D
So just saw this after they announced MAS-02...yelled "179 dollars!?1 Are they nuts!?!" Then realized that's what I paid foolishly for the MP10 re-release....now where the hell is that Toys R Us receipt...
Good alternative to Ultimetal
How many humans do you know that can swivel their foot significantly in relation to the their knee? Try it on your self.
Seriously, most of my figures can move better than I can.
My take on Transforming vs. non transforming toys is if they can make it look really good in both modes like MP-10 then it should transform. If it can't look good as a robot then I'd go for non-transforming. What worries me is where does it stop. I'd get. this them someone will make a MPPP-10 that is 24" tall and transforms. It will be announced the day after I pay for this. Look at how big the combiners have gotten. Someone is always making a bigger Devistator. You think these TF nuts (me included) won't save up for a 24" MPPP-10 if it came in at about $300.00. I think the madness stops at 24". However they ate now selling 4' Ninja Turtles and 5' Darth Vader at Walmart.
Marvin Lee that's my point when it comes to Megatron, I'll take an MP scale action figure that looks the business at the right price over a transforming version that doesn't any day
Valid Point Marvin Lee. Next will be the Life sized Prime, followed by the True to Scale Prime you have to park in your front driveway lol.
wow he makes mp 10 looks like a deluxe
This guys gun is as big as MP 10!!!
Hello Everybody,
1 Question: What is the difference between Alphamax Optimus Prime and Toys Alliance Optimus Prime?
I'm totally fine with non-transforming bots, but I can't get behind those proportions(he's quite blocky). the paint is emaculate and the gun is leagues better than the MP, but I'm gonna pass on this release.
The price is also a significant factor in that decision
He is an awesome figure,can't afford him😟
how many inch tall
RAPHAEL ? 18 inches tall or 48cm
it's not a transformer but that's fine... is 200 US a good value for this?
Yes it's a stellar value! ;)
"My Wife Assures me". *snerk*
Remember what his wife said " 8 inches IS big " 💦💦
the black fingers bother the crap out of me.
you and me to. it's just like why?most of the hand is already blue
HOW MUCH IS THIS ?????
I'm just surprised that this is so cheap. although I guess it is licensed by Hasbro, maybe that has to do with it. if this was full 3rd party, it would be at least $250.
What is the selling price and will we see these in department stores or online only?
Online only, about $180
Its 261.00 at Walmart =p.
Has anyone released an exploding Michael Bay?
Ok I just got mine today and what a let down. I'm of the transforming camp so once the size and gimmicks we're done there's nothing. Very hollow feeling but I knew this going in. Fingers are nice. Not much else going on even the details in the matrix chamber are sparse. Mpp10 much better toy for less. Seriously if the wife didn't buy it for me I would have sold it right away. Yes my wife is awesome.
Nice looking imposter
Looks it many parts of this OP was taken from the Ultimetal OP! Jokes
$200???????? ($194.70 USD)
The other ones are $1000+! For that money I'd expect them to hook up to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse and double as a PC. lol But this is MUCH more [what's the word... It's late and I can't think of it. I want to say "approachable," but that's not it. Maybe that's it, but I'm not sure]!
Okay, so now this has tied with a Power Girl or Iron Man Mark XXXIX statue for my consideration.
That's a great idea! I've seen people use vintage Castle Grayskulls as PC cases and plan to do the same.
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!
I was interested until you mentioned that it doesn't transform..
if it doesn't transform, then it's just a robot, not a transformer
Oh would you look at that, a Transformer that doesn't transform...What are the odds?
Im not complaining but i would like to have another third party bumblebee. Also, did you just say "Hugh Mungus", did you just sexually assalt me?!
Also people who complain about transformer action figure not being able to transform are just fucking annoying
+Shigani Kanaki and correct.
If it can't transform then it is not a transformer. Kinda like being a transforming pedestrian lol.