![]() ![]() The set takes advantage of the cabin the toy had to accommodate Diaclone figures (or the third party Sparkplug and Spike) by having a piece that slips snugly right inside the compartment to turn it into a Martix chamber. The knees can also be bent 90 degrees, and this is a joint completely unnecessary for transformation, so yay, extra articulation in a G1 toy! Alas, the figure will only stand upright with both of his feet firmly planted on the ground, so any leg articulation is completely superfluous unless you are (a) someone who plays with your toys, or (b) going to use some sort of stand to help support him.Īnd, of course, the main point of this accessory set is giving Optimus Prime his Matrix of Leadership. It should be noted, though, that because of the mechanism of the transformation, doing so will also cause the legs to move in towards the center. They can, because of transformation, be bent backwards at the hip 90 degrees. The legs theoretically also have some articulation. Since the fists are just pegged on pieces, they can also be twisted around at your leasure should you choose to do so. The elbows can bend 90 degrees forward, and can also swivel 90 degrees. His shoulders can rotate 360 degrees, and you can also use the transformation joint to pivot the shoulders back a bit. The only useful articulation is in his arms. Heck, it is certainly better then Convoy Jnr., an all plastic and slightly shrunken version of this toy available in Japan back in the day (which I do also have, so maybe someday you'll see a review) which in addition to the fists also has to have his head removed for transformation!īy modern designs he is not well articulated, but by the standards of his time he isn't half bad. By a modern toy design aesthetic it may seem rather like an obvious flaw that the fists are separately attached pieces, but this was more common in the 80's and thus not something I shall judge this toy too harshly on. The main issues usually tend to be broken smokestacks (for which, as noted, reproduction replicas are not too difficult to come by) or lost fists. Although mine is, as stated, a re-issue, many 80's examples I have seen on the second hand market seem relatively intact aside from potential paint chipping on the die cast parts or sticker wear. This robot features solid construction, and if not abused should hold up well. Not quite as authentic to the animation model as the truck mode (although that is more the animation model's fault, as obviously the toy came first) but still a rather sweet looking Optimus Prime! I don't want my Optimus Prime to be circumcised! (Despite what we may have learned about him on Family Guy.) It seems you can usually find replacement smokestacks for him on eBay if you do have need of them, but I didn't know this at the time.Īnd here he is as a robot. ![]() I did specifically look for a Japanese version when I was buying my Optimus, as an original 80's one in any sort of good condition would be too expensive, and modern domestic releases of the figure feature dreaded shortened smokestacks. Mine was purchased second hand on eBay and didn't come with any packaging, but based on when I purchased him and what accessories he came with, my best guess would be Takara's 2002 "The Transformers Collection" release of the mold. As far as I am aware, this is the case with most or all more modern uses of this mold.Īs far as which one specifically I have. My example of this figure is definitely not an original one from the 80's, as can be told by the front wheels on the vehicle mode that feature a slight difference that was made to the mold when, back in the day, it was retooled to produce the Diaclone toy that would go on to become Ultra Magnus. G1 Optimus is a toy that has been reissued more times then you can shake a stick at. ![]()
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