this is a dream figure for me. its definitely a little overengineered, you can tell it's a sophomore effort after an upgrade kit, but there is a lot of really good ideas in there
The stand goes to a gundam action base, the larger ones. Like, the adapter is LITERALLY from a gundam kit, and possibly the posable hands look to be using older gundam hands for the mold.
At least the fiddly transformation of the cab/upper body creates a fairly cohesive look but that definitely does not extend to the legs. So much work just for them to still look messy and unfinished.
been watching transformers again, and instantly thought of emgo, glad i found this channel again, good times watching it when i was younger and seeing him still making videos
Yeah, it's for Bandai's Action Base line for sure. I'm surprised that's what they went with, rather than the butt port you usually see on the official toys
Also, I am surprised emgo didn't say it, but his gun is bloosh compatible. It perfectly fits in the barrel of his gun. Idk if it was intentional or not but yea.
A fun fact is that "The One" is an homage to Optimus Prime's name being translated from Latin. His name is actually Latin, which means "The Greatest One"
I love the design and I like that most of it is unpainted plastic, so you don't have to worry about paint chipping during the transition. But it could be the size that puts me a bit off. I'm having some trouble with the CE-01 Bumblebee and I'm happy I've got this version and not the Transcraft one, because it's bigger. I don't mind a fiddly transformers as long as the parts are big enough for me.
Thought that the whole time. If it wasn't for all the pinned joints, I could easily see this as a model kit you build yourself. I also imagine it would have gotten far more slack as a model kit for much of the engineering used here, too.
Oh but its not just a red-and-blue truck, its a red-and-blue-AND-WHITE truck, the best colour scheme for Optimus IMO. This figure is honestly gorgeous in both modes, and really well priced (especially considering the parts count) but that transformation just does not seem fun to me.
I got mine yesterday. It looks great and I love it but the transformation is not fun, like Emgo said it ain't frustrating but isnt fun either. That being said after transforming it a few times I find 01 Studio Cell's transformation fun and I've only transformed this guy once so that opinion might change after I do it a few more times. Who knows?
the middle plate for the vechicle truck cab reminds me alot of the dark of the moon deluxe class prime in a way cause the middle plate flipped around and became the chest plate of optimus's robot mode.
I think that piece is for Bandai Gunpla Action Base stands, they usually have a interchangeable plug-in pieces (of different dimensions and shapes) much like that that attach with a 5mm-ish port.
Despite its flaws, this looks to be the Prime I've always wanted. Mainline scale, good looking robot and alt mode, good accessories, good articulation, the whole shebang. Price may be a bit of a hiccup, but I've bought worse for more (shamefully). While I do think it's cool how they could bring out the color on unpainted plastic, I would lose my mind if they made a metallic paint version.
Kinda curious to hear if Emgo's box also included stickers closing the box from X-Transbots as well as the instructions being *really* similar to theirs.
What's makes this painful for me and not enjoyable is bcos it's plastic that u may break it, I wonder how many hrs of dedication the engineers of these toys gave, just for us to transform it once, then leave it bcos it's pain in the ass to transform
I obviously know you've done this correctly, it's an actual skill, and you kill it! But, damn if it doesn't look like the back end, the one you said will come untabbed, and it actually didn't? why does it look so much like that whole section should move inward, toward the wheels, to close up the gaps? It looks exactly like that should happen.
I love the idea of mainline IDW figures, but this level of engineering is way too much for the scale. This should of just been small and simple then used this model and upscaled it to MP or even bigger, I’d never have the patience for this despite how good it looks. I think Identity crisis was the perfect term for this toy
Holiday Optimus came with an adapter that moves the peg on ER Prime's trailer back for more conventional trailer hitches like the one on Holiday Optimus. Said adapter also comes off rather easily, so if you want ER Prime's trailer to look a bit better on this, try that adapter.
Hey Emgo, long time no see! Great review as always! I appreciate your keeping your composure during real challenging transformations. Robot mode is nice, but truck mode is too long, and should either accommodate the ER or a custom trailer. Transformation, even though mainline also has fiddly bits, seems overdone. That wheel tab should have been metal, and would have broken anyhow. Hey, microwaved hot water might “heal” the stress mark - worked on 1 of mine.
Slide-omus Prime. This figure is certainly not "The One" I'd choose to get, but I can see the appeal for that aesthetic. Just make sure you've got that lower panel tabbed in on the side facing outward on display.
I like this maybe they'll do some deluxes for a decent price this guy is commander class priced so maybe we'll see some more mainline 3rd party toys. The ending scit had me rotflmao 😆
The alt mode is definitely an afterthought. The wheelbase is way too long, it looked awkward as all get out with the trailer and all that empty space. Combiner Wars Optimus (who the design seemed to originally be for), at least has somewhat consistent proportions in alt mode.
Yo Em just watched an old episode you did with Gaia Unicron, the robot mode looked great but the alt-mode meh.. The armour mode might have looked better on R.I.D. Prime, but we're not going to know lol
Emgo single handedly created the word 'transclearant' and continues to use it. I found myself thinking 'whoa those are some nice transclearant parts'
I remember the first time he said it lol
Wait......that's not a word???
@@nickmiranda2666 no he made it up like ten or 12 years ago
@@wonderfulwalrus5715 "hurrily rushing through the tr section in the dictionary "
@@nickmiranda2666 lmao
This transformation is like making a new skyrim character.
A whole bunch of sliders.
During the skit at the end I thought Ironhide was going to have a brain aneurysm trying not to say “but Prime”.
Lol
I thought he was gonna blow a gasket of backfire or something!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"Isn't there something you want to saaaayyyyy....Ironhide?" 😆
Alternate opening line: "It's Prime Time, Mr Anderson."
My name...is _Optimus!_
@@RRVCrinale Optimus...?
this is a dream figure for me. its definitely a little overengineered, you can tell it's a sophomore effort after an upgrade kit, but there is a lot of really good ideas in there
The stand goes to a gundam action base, the larger ones. Like, the adapter is LITERALLY from a gundam kit, and possibly the posable hands look to be using older gundam hands for the mold.
Emgo your personality really shines through the reviews, love it!
Thanks so much :)
At least the fiddly transformation of the cab/upper body creates a fairly cohesive look but that definitely does not extend to the legs. So much work just for them to still look messy and unfinished.
been watching transformers again, and instantly thought of emgo, glad i found this channel again, good times watching it when i was younger and seeing him still making videos
“The One,” as in the ONE third party Optimus figure that isn’t called Commander
27:06 It took every ounce of energon for Ironhide to restrain himself
That part is most likely be used on Action Base 1
Yeah, it's for Bandai's Action Base line for sure. I'm surprised that's what they went with, rather than the butt port you usually see on the official toys
Cool but reminds me of a Lego build
Yea that grill and lack of silver paint on key areas relly downgrade the look.
Too bad because you can tell they put a lot of thought into the figure.
Reminds me of the AOE movie Galvatron cab.
Also, I am surprised emgo didn't say it, but his gun is bloosh compatible. It perfectly fits in the barrel of his gun. Idk if it was intentional or not but yea.
Cat hair on head included
A fun fact is that "The One" is an homage to Optimus Prime's name being translated from Latin. His name is actually Latin, which means "The Greatest One"
I love the design and I like that most of it is unpainted plastic, so you don't have to worry about paint chipping during the transition. But it could be the size that puts me a bit off. I'm having some trouble with the CE-01 Bumblebee and I'm happy I've got this version and not the Transcraft one, because it's bigger. I don't mind a fiddly transformers as long as the parts are big enough for me.
looks like a mode kit which isn’t bad but just an observation
Thought that the whole time. If it wasn't for all the pinned joints, I could easily see this as a model kit you build yourself. I also imagine it would have gotten far more slack as a model kit for much of the engineering used here, too.
That's what I really like about it. Impressive that most of the colors are separate pieces.
Man idw had some amazing designs
Oh but its not just a red-and-blue truck, its a red-and-blue-AND-WHITE truck, the best colour scheme for Optimus IMO.
This figure is honestly gorgeous in both modes, and really well priced (especially considering the parts count) but that transformation just does not seem fun to me.
I got mine yesterday. It looks great and I love it but the transformation is not fun, like Emgo said it ain't frustrating but isnt fun either. That being said after transforming it a few times I find 01 Studio Cell's transformation fun and I've only transformed this guy once so that opinion might change after I do it a few more times. Who knows?
dont forget gray!
Been a long time since we seen S N D around here I remember their kit for CW prime
I saw cat hair on his head there, lol
THE SAD PACMAN RETURNS!
If you choose the blue pill u stay in dreamworld, if you choose the red pill......
*Optimus Prime arrives*
......HE IS "THE ONE"!!!
the middle plate for the vechicle truck cab reminds me alot of the dark of the moon deluxe class prime in a way cause the middle plate flipped around and became the chest plate of optimus's robot mode.
Great review! I love all IDW truck/cab modes. However all of the rear sections of the truck mode suffers from panel envy.
I've been watching your videos since I was 11 and I'm 24 it's a honor to watch a master at work🤙
SO. MANY. SLIDES. PRIME IS LIKE HIS OWN THEME PARK I LOVE IT
Man I want this design at MP scale so damn bad. Probably one of if not my favourite Optimus designs.
Yeah it looks good, I usually don't fancy redesigns but this is neat
One of my favorite Optimus designs
Optimus: put your one's to the sky! Cause you the two's and we the ones!
Yeah the transformation looks really tricky and all but damn I need that figure !
I think that piece is for Bandai Gunpla Action Base stands, they usually have a interchangeable plug-in pieces (of different dimensions and shapes) much like that that attach with a 5mm-ish port.
you made him do the 👆🤓 pose at the end lol
Despite its flaws, this looks to be the Prime I've always wanted. Mainline scale, good looking robot and alt mode, good accessories, good articulation, the whole shebang. Price may be a bit of a hiccup, but I've bought worse for more (shamefully).
While I do think it's cool how they could bring out the color on unpainted plastic, I would lose my mind if they made a metallic paint version.
I got mine yesterday and aside from the transformation I love it.
This figure pairs really well with gen selects super megatron.
Especially with the thigh extender upgrade kit. Makes them scale beautifully
To me this figure could almost pass as a TFP optimus.
Kinda curious to hear if Emgo's box also included stickers closing the box from X-Transbots as well as the instructions being *really* similar to theirs.
Mine didn’t have an x-transbots sticker.
@@emgo316 A lot of peoples seem to come with XTB seals. Not sure if they just packaged it or if this is a side company for them.
Interesting, Mine had them.
I’m having the same problem with those two red panels. Can’t figure it out either. But thanks for making another great video man.👍
I can’t stop watching your review and jti of the Riki-oh set. So much so that I pulled the trigger and ordered them
What's makes this painful for me and not enjoyable is bcos it's plastic that u may break it, I wonder how many hrs of dedication the engineers of these toys gave, just for us to transform it once, then leave it bcos it's pain in the ass to transform
This Optimus Prime is like a
G1 & Live Action Collaboration may be..?
And the scale voyager class..
Nice good review Bro~^^
I obviously know you've done this correctly, it's an actual skill, and you kill it! But, damn if it doesn't look like the back end, the one you said will come untabbed, and it actually didn't? why does it look so much like that whole section should move inward, toward the wheels, to close up the gaps? It looks exactly like that should happen.
0:06 was that an Usos reference?
1:18 IT IS! 😆
I love the idea of mainline IDW figures, but this level of engineering is way too much for the scale.
This should of just been small and simple then used this model and upscaled it to MP or even bigger, I’d never have the patience for this despite how good it looks.
I think Identity crisis was the perfect term for this toy
Holiday Optimus came with an adapter that moves the peg on ER Prime's trailer back for more conventional trailer hitches like the one on Holiday Optimus. Said adapter also comes off rather easily, so if you want ER Prime's trailer to look a bit better on this, try that adapter.
It doesn’t help lol
Optimus Uso?!
Man i would love a masterpiece scale of this figure.
Hey Emgo, long time no see! Great review as always! I appreciate your keeping your composure during real challenging transformations. Robot mode is nice, but truck mode is too long, and should either accommodate the ER or a custom trailer. Transformation, even though mainline also has fiddly bits, seems overdone. That wheel tab should have been metal, and would have broken anyhow. Hey, microwaved hot water might “heal” the stress mark - worked on 1 of mine.
'Is there something you want to saaaaaayyyy, Ironhide?🤣😂🤣😂😂
The finished truckbed looks not to clean. So BB Optimus Prime and G1 Prime are still the masters of truckbeds
This has a surprising amount of design elements from Gunpla
The transformation reminds me of the studio series Bumblebee movie Optimus Prime.
The 5th wheel connection at the end of his drives that's why it looks weird when you attach the trailer to it
Why on earth would the trailer hitch be so far back?
Blame the comic designers.
Gotta love the Bloodline shout out lol.
I haven't been here in awhile, I really like the new intro animation
Slide-omus Prime. This figure is certainly not "The One" I'd choose to get, but I can see the appeal for that aesthetic. Just make sure you've got that lower panel tabbed in on the side facing outward on display.
This is phenomenal, damn-
I'm definitely considering getting this. That head sculpt though...ehhh idk, doesn't really resonate with me
Usos reference intro, love it lol! 😂😂😂😂
26:12 oba-chan said this "Rise"
I like this maybe they'll do some deluxes for a decent price this guy is commander class priced so maybe we'll see some more mainline 3rd party toys. The ending scit had me rotflmao 😆
So Prime gets a modern European truck look.
Nice
I just need this to spark a new wave of competition for the main line!
The Adapter from Volvo/Holiday Prime's trailer might make it work? 😅
Whoever made the truck mode doesn’t know what a truck looks like XD
This came from the "Optimus Prime" comic run. This truck mode is actually accurate to how it was drawn.
The most hardest transformation since tw09
Awesome transformer and great videos
Optimus Prime will always be...
THE ONE ☝🏻
I like the Bloodline reference😂
In Future i buy this Prime and to my collection of Autobot
I just have to say, as a new subscriber, I love your reviews. Their funny, engaging, and interesting to watch+
It might be scaled to blend in more with the mainline stuff, but this thing is just a downscaled MP
He’s just a little too tall for my display scale, but looks like a fun piece!
New intro awesome
Also this fig to me looks 3d printed
One and only one~🎶
-Mob
Idw prime looks good
The alt mode is definitely an afterthought. The wheelbase is way too long, it looked awkward as all get out with the trailer and all that empty space.
Combiner Wars Optimus (who the design seemed to originally be for), at least has somewhat consistent proportions in alt mode.
This figure is based off of the design from the “Optimus Prime” comics. From what I found the truck is actually drawn like that.
Ah yes, the grand return of SAD PAC-MAN!
I swear the only people who can design a truck to look like a truck is the weijiang thunderleader
Eyes can separate from the face so you paint the face plate silver
the truck mode looks like galvatron´s one
Apparently Optimus Prime has joined The Bloodline 🤣🤣🤣
Can you please start in vehicle mode again please like old times? Love your reviews
cool
Idw prime looks Awesome.
Solid figure.
I wonder if you could use the trailer attachment from the holiday Optimus prime to make the Earthrise trailer fit better
It doesn’t really help
@@emgo316 good to know👍
It looks like a animated character
Epic
Yo Em just watched an old episode you did with Gaia Unicron, the robot mode looked great but the alt-mode meh.. The armour mode might have looked better on R.I.D. Prime, but we're not going to know lol
Acknowledge Prime ☝
Lmao joined the bloodline 🤣🤣 #tribalchief
Its real! THE ONE PRIME IS REAL!!!!
The idea seems nice, but lack of details n good painting/coloring!
Wait I know that they produce a upgrade kit for combiner wars optimus prime that you make in a emgo builds and a toy review am I right mister emgo
I would buy sad pacman merch
I see what you did there you’re using the bloodline you the twos and we the ones