Review Transformers Movie Leader Optimus Prime

Details Transformers Movie Leader Optimus Prime
* Dimensions: 10 x 5.5 x 13 inches ; 3 pounds
* Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
* Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
* Manufacturer Recommended Age: 5 - 12 years

Description Transformers Movie Leader Optimus Prime
Get ready to rule the universe with this awesome OPTIMUS PRIME figure that features Advanced AUTOMORPH Technology! This TRANSFORMERS technology is designed to enhance vehicle-to-robot conversion with partially animated mechanical triggers that activate the final shift to battle mode. See armor slide to protect vital points! Flip down the Ion Blaster in robot mode to launch the projectile! And press the button in vehicle mode for electronic horn sounds and lights! For thousands of years, OPTIMUS PRIME and his AUTOBOTS® have traveled through space in search of the Allspark. For all that time, the AUTOBOT leader has held one goal in mind to protect the universe from the evil of MEGATRON®. For this massive, metal warrior, nothing is more important than freedom; he will sacrifice all for its preservation. He has fought for centuries, modifying his body into an unstoppable war machine, preparing for that day he knows is coming when he and MEGATRON meet for one final battle!

Excellent Version of the Autobot Leader, June 27, 2007
By Adam Rothleder (Brooklyn, NY United States)

Received the movie verison of Optimus Prime from my father as a father's day gift, quite apropos as he spent a good chunk on the orignal transformers for me 20 years ago. This is an excellent transformer, both as a robot and as a truck. As a truck, I much appreciated the rubber tires and very sturdy constuction. The robot mode is very detailed, with many articulation points. Battery-powered lights and sounds are a nice touch. The only con is the complexity of the transformation. Maybe I am getting old, but the first time, it took over an hour to get the transformation right. Hasbro using picture-only instuctions did not make this any easier. (More Toys…)

Get something else for your young kids, June 30, 2007
By Curtis Mitchell "Endlessinstant" (Peoria, AZ USA)

Don't get me wrong. I love this figure. It's one of the best Primes I've ever seen. Both his robot and vehicle forms capture the film Prime accurately and he's well crafted. However, while he makes for an excellent posed figure, which is my intent and the intent of many who collect, he makes for a poor children's toy. He is very difficult to transform and you'll have to struggle with Hasbro's poor directions to get it right. And you'll want to do it yourself so you can show your kids how to do it. He seems more durable then the other movie figures out there which is good because rough play from children can quickly lead to the demise of those figures. If you have an older child or a child who cares well for his (or her!) figures then this might be a good purchase but at $[...] be very reluctant about picking this up for your kids as it is not indestructable. Overall? These figures are fantastic for collectors and if that's you then I recommend this Prime figure highly. However, if you're looking to pick up a toy for your young kids based on the hot new movie then I recommend looking at some of the other options available (Hard I know, especially if your child asks for this figure directly!)

As a collectable 4 1/2 / 5
As a toy 2/ 5
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Latest Optimus Prime from the upcoming move, June 3, 2007
By TBP/Man/Va

From the box, the toy looks a little bulky, and it is, but not in ways that you'd really imagine, it snaps apart just about everywhere, and it's hard to tell whether or not you've broken something. But, in robot or vehicle mode, this thing looks cool. The flames don't really matter to me, it might even make Optimus look better, but he really transforms, and it's quite spectacular. At the end of his transformation to autobot mode, he has this automorph thing that slides a couple of pieces into place at once and it makes it seem as though you're actually holding animation. The product listing says ages 5-12... Not really. It says on the box that it is a level 4 difficulty to transform, and don't underestimate that. I barely managed to get the thing transformed in under a halfan hour, but maybe you'll have more luck than I did. The elctronic horns and flashy lights are really just a small annoyance to me, I didn't really need them, but I don't mind. Also, the thing is heavy compared to most other transformers toys. I've only bought the deluxes and they are nothing compared to the weight of Prime. So, if you're like me, and just love transformers, then you'll love this, but if you have a child who thinks it's cool(which it is), be prepared to transform.

PROS
1 It's Optimus Prime
2 Both robot mode and Vehicle mode look nice
3 Transformation works well
4 Ion cannon fires, folds in, is safely detatchable
5 It is sturdy, and a lot of fun

CONS
1 It will scare you, making you think you've already broken your latest toy
2 It is a tad pricy at $40
3 Putting finishing touches on the vehicle mode can be a pain

All in all, this is a great transformers toy, and all Transfans should like it, but it's okay if you don't. (More Toys…)

A great Transformer to own, July 14, 2007
By M. Smith (West of Philly)

You know how after you convert a Transformer back and forth a few times, the pieces tend not to sit flush with each other in vehicle mode? Not a problem here. Movie Leader Optimus fits tight after multiple transformations, in fact it's the best fit I've seen in an complex Transformer. I have two of the Takara Binaltech metal Transformers (Wheeljack BT-14 Mustang and Smokescreen BT-07 Subaru WRX Impreza) and they don't fit together as nearly as snug as Movie Leader Optimus. The horn and window lights are a nice touch, and the retractable head mechanism is cool. If I was forced to complain about something I'd wish all the gray plastic pieces were painted chrome. The only piece that doesn't have a place to attach in truck mode (read: what you will lose if you're not careful) is the blue laser bolt that comes out of Optimus's pistol. This is a Transformer to buy....maybe two, one to keep in the box and one to play with. (More Toys…)

Russ, November 1, 2007
By R. Anderson (Canada)

a little challenging for a 7 year old, but very impactful and fun to chgange, especially after watching the movie. (More Toys…)