This is honestly the first Beast Hunters toy that I want to own. It's not just spikes for no reason, the design has some purpose to its changes and does indeed recall Animated's design aesthetic.
Watching this review, I'm elated; when I first saw the pictures of this one, I thought it looked lazily designed and cheaply put together. I was clearly wrong, though, and I'm very so glad for that. This is definitely encouraging to see. Looking forward to this guy.
Optimus is never dead... ever... and with the way they showed it - it was pretty obvious he just chopped off his arm and got transported via the spacebridge. Also, toys dont confirm that he is alive. This could just be for a spin-off 'what if' style series that might not affect the characters in Transformers Prime at all. From what i've seen from clips - only new character looks are for Predaking and Shockwave. The Decepticons looked the same in the preview with Predaking.
to be fair, he always was a repaint of the original optimus, it's just he had that awesome extra armor to differenciate himself from prime. (the exception to this, was RiD Magnus, which was a different look than Prime.)
Glad for the return of the classic cab-over design in the alt-mode. I'll miss though the slightly more complex transformation since this is a voyager after all. Would be nice if they included opening windshields and a matrix of leadership (I'll accept even just a molded in the body and painted).
i just got mine about an hour ago and im detailing him to match the art work its a really great figure and im planning on modding his head to give it a face plate so we'll see how that goes. nice review as always.
Oh boy I love this design. I love the bulk added to him, Definitely reminds me of Gundam X and the Gundam XX upgrade. They are some of my favorite mech designs and Its great that Its merged with TF
When I saw the first images of the toy I was dissapointed, especially for the use of that green. But I have to admit the toy in person is amazing, simply wow. Great review Peaugh.
Is Peaugh's job to point out pros and cons on every figure he reviews. Even the most awesome 'former can have issues. And he wants us to be have knowledge about the toys, above all else. That's what a review is for.
I can confirm that in Walmart Canada, this Prime has shown as well as a few other figures. I'm probably going to pick up a few since I like the detailing on these figures
Beefy, no powerizer and a brilliantly simple transformation with good articulation. Sold! May need 2-3 extra for customs, One Toxitron, Nova Prime and a Nemesis. Great Review :D
I love him! He looks solid like the First Edition and its design wise although he missing some minor details he still looks promising. The cgi design on the box makes me more believe that he gonna get new design in the show. I dont think hasbro gonna spend their money on creating a new cgi and a new toys design for toys purpose only instead of just using back the RID mold. Hoping to see this guy in Beast Hunter :D
I think some recoloring will be in order for me personally. I like the mold, but like you the green bothers me. I think I'll try a silver paint pen on the sword and maybe just a black Sharpie on the windshields.
No it is from Season 3 of Transformers Prime. Beast Hunters is the name of the sub line for the third season. I assume that Optimus is suppose to be rebulit after what happened at the end of Season 2
Thanks for the preview! I'm excited to get my hands on my Beast Hunters Prime, someday. ^^ Thanks also for the explanation on what his face looks like, it's been hard to tell what's going on with it from the pics I've seen so far.
I just saw the CGI model, and just thought I'd say that believe it or not, the most accurate part of the entire figure is the Star Saber. The rest of him is about as show-accurate as your average Cyberverse Legion. Doesn't take away from how fun the figure is to play with, though. =)
This guy looks more alike an interim design between the games and the show. I'm getting vibes of Animated and even Optimal Optimus, and aside from the colour, that's a pretty nice Star Sabre. Interested to see how/if Optimus "upgrades" in the show.
Personally I hate the “Flying Optimus Prime” concept in the first place, but this figure I like. It’s easily the best Optimus I’ve seen in a long time. From what I’ve seen here, I’m defiantly going to pick him up if I see him on the shelves.
Man, I would almost kill for a translucent purple, gray, and black redeco with a new head as WFC Motormaster. He's got a lot of the same lines and even has a sword.
I agree with you there, I just paid a hell of a lot more to get a first edition Prime albeit the dark guard version, I'm gonna use it as a Nemesis Prime and try to pick up the proper first edition at some point. Mindue I can't complain because with the dark guard version I won I also got a matrix sword and the other weapons from Dr.Wu for Prime
It's a pity that he doesn't come with his gatling gun from the show. I've ordered him, should be dispatched tomorrow and arrive on Thursday or Friday, hope I've made a good choice.
Nice review. I picked this up last week. While I think it looks nice, I was absolutely shocked how cheap it felt. The other comment that said its like a knockoff was right on the money. It doesn't quite look like a knockoff, but it surely feels like one.
Honestly i love the new look of optimus prime.The way he entered on the show wad kinda like in revenge pof the fallen or I'm the only one who noticed.Also optimus looks like when was the movie truck and now back to his g1 look kinda.
For some reason the combination of deluxe Bulkhead's new colors and the "Dragon Grinder" on his roof made me immediately think he's dressed for a trip to the beach. Not sure why that is, but all I could see was like a Hawaiian shirt and a straw hat. Reminded me of those old TMNT figures from the '90's like "Beach Bum Michaelangelo" or whatever he was called.
He looks a lot more like he does in War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron. The head is very WfC and the body is FoC. Hopefully he'll look like this in the show.
Not a fan of the face design, but I'm sure a 3rd party company will make an alternate head. It might look better than I think though if I get on in hand. I will most likely get it for the star saber. I really hope it will fit 1st edition Prime.
its like movie, animated, cybertron (galaxy force), beast, war within (wfc/foc), prime, and some G1 all put together into one beastly looking figure and if you ask me, the green is way better because if megatron gets his own color of energon then so should prime
I wonder … will Optimus look like this in the upcoming season of Transformers Prime? I actually like how he currently looks. Yes, this toy looks pretty cool but I would rather him keep his current appearance. What do you guys think?
I've been down on the Beast Hunters stuff but, this doesn't seem that bad. Not great, but it's okay. At least this figure with his derpy looking face and stocky build. I am digging the green Star Saber though, very anime.
I got one retail the other day and happened to notice that there are molded wheels on the backs of the legs, wonder if they wanted to originally make him eight wheel drive
At first I was skeptical about this OP but now after seeing pictures and watching this review I am convinced that this will be a very good Optimus. Not a fan of the green but eh whatever
All I see is Cybertron Prime with animated prime's chest. Looks nice, but I probably won't get him. Am excited for the big Predaking though. Megatron might be interesting as well and hey, shockwave is on earth now :)
Seems weird how they had to change the shape of vehicle mode's cabin so much to fit the new bits, but meh. Doesn't look too bad. Robot form kinda reminds me of Cybertron-era Prime's Super Mode. Decent-looking figure overall.
a good remold/repaint of this optimus would make a good sentinal prime I'm sold on this figure tough I will paint the star saber to be more show accurate for my first edition Prime wish Megatron would get a new mold to with a show accurate fusion cannon the RID one was ok after i repainted it but still would be awesome
This is honestly the first Beast Hunters toy that I want to own. It's not just spikes for no reason, the design has some purpose to its changes and does indeed recall Animated's design aesthetic.
Watching this review, I'm elated; when I first saw the pictures of this one, I thought it looked lazily designed and cheaply put together. I was clearly wrong, though, and I'm very so glad for that. This is definitely encouraging to see. Looking forward to this guy.
I got this guy and BH Shockwave while I was in Philly. I didn't think much of him at first but he's starting to grow on me.
Just because he really likes the figure, doesn't mean he won't point out the problems with it. That what helps makes a good reviewer.
Love this figure as well Peaugh, glad to see I wasn't the only one.
"I am not Wild Kingdom" LOL! Awesome OP. He will be mine... oh yes...! :-)
yep :) im so happy i grew up with all the classics in the 80s
Optimus is never dead... ever... and with the way they showed it - it was pretty obvious he just chopped off his arm and got transported via the spacebridge.
Also, toys dont confirm that he is alive. This could just be for a spin-off 'what if' style series that might not affect the characters in Transformers Prime at all. From what i've seen from clips - only new character looks are for Predaking and Shockwave. The Decepticons looked the same in the preview with Predaking.
to be fair, he always was a repaint of the original optimus, it's just he had that awesome extra armor to differenciate himself from prime. (the exception to this, was RiD Magnus, which was a different look than Prime.)
Glad for the return of the classic cab-over design in the alt-mode. I'll miss though the slightly more complex transformation since this is a voyager after all. Would be nice if they included opening windshields and a matrix of leadership (I'll accept even just a molded in the body and painted).
i just got mine about an hour ago and im detailing him to match the art work its a really great figure and im planning on modding his head to give it a face plate so we'll see how that goes. nice review as always.
That is so cool. In a way, they tried to make it look like the G1 Optimus Prime, with the flat face cab and the wings to resemble a trailer.
I know I am. I even pulled up a picture of Animated Voyager OP, and this figure's cab/torso section is definitely a retool of that toy.
no he dint watch episode 4 he lived again and this is his new form, i got him like a month ago now, and hes amazing.
Oh boy I love this design. I love the bulk added to him, Definitely reminds me of Gundam X and the Gundam XX upgrade. They are some of my favorite mech designs and Its great that Its merged with TF
He looks to have an aesthetic that's a cross between Animated and Cybertron, both of which were really good lines.
When I saw the first images of the toy I was dissapointed, especially for the use of that green. But I have to admit the toy in person is amazing, simply wow. Great review Peaugh.
defo picking him up, he's got bits of Animated and WFC in both his vehicle and robot forms :D
Is Peaugh's job to point out pros and cons on every figure he reviews. Even the most awesome 'former can have issues. And he wants us to be have knowledge about the toys, above all else. That's what a review is for.
He looks great! The star saber looks rad!
It may lack the Gatling gun but DOTM voyager Optimus's cannon fits perfectly on his hand
I want this redone as a Primal, this will be the first voyager I've gotten since Animated Skywarp.
Totally what I was thinking. But he's the first Beast Hunters mold I'm actually excited about.
I can confirm that in Walmart Canada, this Prime has shown as well as a few other figures. I'm probably going to pick up a few since I like the detailing on these figures
Just got him today. Very cool and, very show accurate
This will be my definative Prime for the Prime/Beast Hunters line. This is waaaaaaay better than the First edition by far.
Yup, agreed. Except green though instead of blue or black.
The best looking Prime from the RID Prime line so far in my opinion.
Though truck mode looks small in voyager class, I like this new OP figure.
It is far from the first time, he will almost certainly be back within five episodes of Beast Hunters.
like a mix of Cybertron series, animated and Energon series, very awesome
Beefy, no powerizer and a brilliantly simple transformation with good articulation. Sold!
May need 2-3 extra for customs, One Toxitron, Nova Prime and a Nemesis. Great Review :D
I love him! He looks solid like the First Edition and its design wise although he missing some minor details he still looks promising. The cgi design on the box makes me more believe that he gonna get new design in the show. I dont think hasbro gonna spend their money on creating a new cgi and a new toys design for toys purpose only instead of just using back the RID mold. Hoping to see this guy in Beast Hunter :D
With the shoulder bits raised up, they give the side profle of the longnose semi-truck he was orginally in "Prime"
Thanks! Debating on whether to get him or not, but your review has really turned the favour in for me to get him. Keep up the great reviews!
I think some recoloring will be in order for me personally. I like the mold, but like you the green bothers me. I think I'll try a silver paint pen on the sword and maybe just a black Sharpie on the windshields.
I like it. Won't pick up too many BH figures but Optimus will be my first.
No it is from Season 3 of Transformers Prime. Beast Hunters is the name of the sub line for the third season. I assume that Optimus is suppose to be rebulit after what happened at the end of Season 2
I can't wait for this guy in the show.
Idk why people are hating on the green. He's one powerful looking Prime. Awesome shiz.
Well this version of Optimus looks great, and I'm hoping we'll see this in the actual TV series itself.
Thanks for the preview! I'm excited to get my hands on my Beast Hunters Prime, someday. ^^ Thanks also for the explanation on what his face looks like, it's been hard to tell what's going on with it from the pics I've seen so far.
I just saw the CGI model, and just thought I'd say that believe it or not, the most accurate part of the entire figure is the Star Saber. The rest of him is about as show-accurate as your average Cyberverse Legion. Doesn't take away from how fun the figure is to play with, though. =)
I like this it has a G1 and Animated feeling to it I'm giving it a thumbs up!
This guy looks more alike an interim design between the games and the show.
I'm getting vibes of Animated and even Optimal Optimus, and aside from the colour, that's a pretty nice Star Sabre.
Interested to see how/if Optimus "upgrades" in the show.
It's now up on the official Transformers website with their Beast Hunters promotion. =)
Wow, looks like Optimus has been juicing on Nucleon. Seems like a pretty cool figure. May have to get more of the Beast Hunters line after all.
I'm really looking forward to seeing Arcee in this line
Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors was awesome.
I must agree. A new head sculpt, AND his Gatling gun.
Compensated fancy look by Wing Spread and worth-look enough Star Saber (despite Green). Now I'll hunt for that!
Personally I hate the “Flying Optimus Prime” concept in the first place, but this figure I like. It’s easily the best Optimus I’ve seen in a long time. From what I’ve seen here, I’m defiantly going to pick him up if I see him on the shelves.
Man, I would almost kill for a translucent purple, gray, and black redeco with a new head as WFC Motormaster. He's got a lot of the same lines and even has a sword.
I agree with you there, I just paid a hell of a lot more to get a first edition Prime albeit the dark guard version, I'm gonna use it as a Nemesis Prime and try to pick up the proper first edition at some point. Mindue I can't complain because with the dark guard version I won I also got a matrix sword and the other weapons from Dr.Wu for Prime
It's a pity that he doesn't come with his gatling gun from the show. I've ordered him, should be dispatched tomorrow and arrive on Thursday or Friday, hope I've made a good choice.
This mold has more of a "Nemesis Prime" feel to it IMO. It's still a good mold.
There is so much explaining in the last two reviews that I thought I was watching Optibotimus. Lol.
Can't wait to see the Arms Micron version
seriously this figure is epic.have a jetpack and a badass sword in the same figure.
just awesome!!!! :)
a nice mix of Primes that where either import only or to expensive. For $20 I'd pick one up, I havent bought a prime in a while anyway
Nice review. I picked this up last week. While I think it looks nice, I was absolutely shocked how cheap it felt. The other comment that said its like a knockoff was right on the money. It doesn't quite look like a knockoff, but it surely feels like one.
Honestly i love the new look of optimus prime.The way he entered on the show wad kinda like in revenge pof the fallen or I'm the only one who noticed.Also optimus looks like when was the movie truck and now back to his g1 look kinda.
For some reason the combination of deluxe Bulkhead's new colors and the "Dragon Grinder" on his roof made me immediately think he's dressed for a trip to the beach. Not sure why that is, but all I could see was like a Hawaiian shirt and a straw hat. Reminded me of those old TMNT figures from the '90's like "Beach Bum Michaelangelo" or whatever he was called.
I think the same too, because this look defenitly like animated Optimus Prime
best Optimus figure yet
Besides the green, yes he is my friend.
Animated-style prime returns!
He looks a lot more like he does in War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron. The head is very WfC and the body is FoC. Hopefully he'll look like this in the show.
this looks like a managery of the past primes I skipped. The figure looks fun, maybe on clearence.
This Prime reminds me of Galaxy Convoy most of all.
I will pick up this figure.
Not a fan of the face design, but I'm sure a 3rd party company will make an alternate head. It might look better than I think though if I get on in hand. I will most likely get it for the star saber. I really hope it will fit 1st edition Prime.
its like movie, animated, cybertron (galaxy force), beast, war within (wfc/foc), prime, and some G1 all put together into one beastly looking figure and if you ask me, the green is way better because if megatron gets his own color of energon then so should prime
I actually quite like the green used here, I don't think that it's used enough in figures.
I was thinking that too, actually. I think this guy might look pretty nice repainted in Ginrai's colors... ^_^
I see a cool Motor Master out of this beast hunters Optimus Prime mold.
I wonder … will Optimus look like this in the upcoming season of Transformers Prime? I actually like how he currently looks. Yes, this toy looks pretty cool but I would rather him keep his current appearance. What do you guys think?
that is exactly what I think agreeable they need to be more complex and fun
He looks amazing.
Great review, nice figure too, but i think the translucent parts would look definately better if they were blue.
I've been down on the Beast Hunters stuff but, this doesn't seem that bad. Not great, but it's okay. At least this figure with his derpy looking face and stocky build.
I am digging the green Star Saber though, very anime.
thats the coolest prime in a long long time
I really have to get that bastard !
I got one retail the other day and happened to notice that there are molded wheels on the backs of the legs, wonder if they wanted to originally make him eight wheel drive
Great looking figure in both modes but I expected it to be a little bigger for a Voyager Class figure.
When you busted out bulkhead I thought he was wearing a sombrero. Lol
Im really not sure. I think im on the fence with this one. Either or ill get him when he comes out in the UK. Cheers for the review
At first I was skeptical about this OP but now after seeing pictures and watching this review I am convinced that this will be a very good Optimus. Not a fan of the green but eh whatever
Like everything but the green. If it was translucent blue, it'd be the best thing ever. Still getting. Waiting for Predaking!
Got mine yesterday from Target.
No. It is Season 3 Beast Hunters of Transformers Prime. If Optimus survived (hopefully), this is how he will look like I guess
dude, ya need to show close ups of his face & show us how well the light piping is.
Well i'm not exactly good at painting but i can try to do it with this when i get it.
All I see is Cybertron Prime with animated prime's chest. Looks nice, but I probably won't get him. Am excited for the big Predaking though. Megatron might be interesting as well and hey, shockwave is on earth now :)
10:27 "I am Buzz Lightyear, I come in peace!"
The truck mode has an Animated Optimus-esque feel...
first edition optimus prime+war for cybertron optimus prime+animated optimus prime+jetwing optimus prime=BEAST HUNTERS OPTIMUS PRIME!!
Seems weird how they had to change the shape of vehicle mode's cabin so much to fit the new bits, but meh. Doesn't look too bad. Robot form kinda reminds me of Cybertron-era Prime's Super Mode. Decent-looking figure overall.
Depending on how they handle Beast Hunters Megatron, I could totally see a kitbasher making a Guiltar out of this guy.
a good remold/repaint of this optimus would make a good sentinal prime I'm sold on this figure tough I will paint the star saber to be more show accurate for my first edition Prime wish Megatron would get a new mold to with a show accurate fusion cannon the RID one was ok after i repainted it but still would be awesome
I agree, though it's not a deal breaker for me.