Dude, I've had this thing for like 15 years now, there's a fair chance it was my first or second of about 70 transformers in my current collection, and I never knew that. I didn't even know the axe made a trailer hitch! This is nuts.
This. THIS Optimus Prime was my very first… full-blown TF figure that I got back in Kindergarten, and I _STILL_ have him to this very day. Pieces and all. If my dad hadn’t gotten me and my brother one each for Christmas, we may not have fallen into the franchise, as a whole…
Same with me. My first ever Bayverse Optimus Prime (or 2nd Optimus Prime toy ever) was Ultimate Optimus Prime. He's inferior, but still has a good bond with my childhood.
Fun fact, I tried painting the treads black when I was a kid. With water paint. Yeah. Needless to say I was very confused when the paint just literally started vanishing into thin air after I did one brush over the treads and moved the brush away only to see that 98% of the paint was just gone, reduced to atoms.
The peg for the trailer hitch is actually supposed to be his axe thruster. I adore how they gave you the option to fold it up for vehicle mode and flip it out in robot mode. God I miss these toys
Kopaka's Sheild works because he can use it to get blades or Rahi claws stuck in the holes, like a net. Then slice n' dice, or slice n' ice while his opponents are caught too busy trying to get themselves unstuck. It also protects against slashes, while any stabbings that can hit past the holes have to be pretty accurate. If anything does get between the holes, all he has to do is turn his hand slightly, and the shield will twist the weapon out of your hand. And it's small and light enough for quicker movements, instead of a bulky sheild that will be heavier. For blasts or projectiles, uhhhhh. there's always the Kanohi Hau.
I actually thought exactly the same thing when the show originally came out. When they first announced that this Optimus Prime was going to be a young rookie Autobot, I was really unhappy. But then, after I saw a few episodes, I suddenly realized that this version of the character was basically Orion Pax, just with Optimus Prime's name. After I had that epiphany, I grew to love "Animated" Optimus Prime. And like you said, his Cybertron mode toy just has a huge Orion Pax vibe.
To hazard a guess for the shoulder ball joints, I'm 99% sure he's made of ABS plastic, which is kinda heat sensitive, so if he got left in too hot of an area, that can leave a flattened spot on the ball, giving it a loose spot. Easily fixed with a little floor polish or even clear nail polish which is my go to.
Bro so much nostalgia with this prime, I only picked this one up to go with the two pack with megaton that I had when I was younger but this one always lasted longer to me. He a really good figure
The inconsistent tightness in the shoulder joints was a common issue from that time, unfortunately. Many of the transformers I had as a kid (inc. the earth mode version of this one) had similar problems with their joints. Over time the plastic distorts just enough to make the ball or socket no longer perfectly spherical and so you end up with a joint that's tight enough in some angles but too loose at others.
He probably does feel heavier in truck mode because he's more compact and he's fused with the accessories you don't always have connected in robot mode
I owned the Supreme Class Optimus from this toyline as a kid, and with this Optimus now being my favorite of the bunch (in terms of character, foc has my favorite design) the new Legacy one has a lot to live up to in my eyes. As long as they don't majorly screw it up, I'll still buy it. I'm sure you unicron trilogy and prime fans will understand the feeling of waiting for new versions of characters you love.
I remember buying this in 1st grade (I got my first Transformers toy, 2007 Stockade, in kindergarden). I didn't really enjoy it, however, and eventually gave it away, especially after I got Ultimate Optimus Prime, which took his place as my favorite Optimus Prime toy. Now I'm in college and I've got many Optimus Primes, though all of them are Bayverse ones.
Thanks for the video! Just picked this up for a custom Animated Ironhide. I dig this taller stockier look vs. the Ironhide we got. I figure Dremel down the pointy ears, give it a solid red/gold/silver repaint, and upgrade the arm cannons a bit and you have a battle worthy Ironhide.
I still have my original animated prime and megatron that came in a double pack with a dvd of episode 1, Prime’s arms used to flail all over the place on their ball joints but the legs were always solid :-)
I had Animated Megatron, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime (Not this one, the spinny one!), Prowl and Grimlock? I think from memory... I loved Animated when I was younger! I owned all seasons on DVD, I had the DS game, owned a fair few of the toys and had a colouring book... Good times!
Honestly you only really need his shield Bc it makes up the roof of his vehicle. But Man I really wish they would do more of these cybertronian designs Bc they look great!
I found a used one at a comic store that had the legs jammed in. I guess the previous owner forgot to twist the legs before putting them in. I had to unscrew the legs to pull them out. The joints are also kind of loose.
Thank you so much for this video. Its rare to find one about this toy. This Optimus I had him since I think kindergarten or 1st grade. I loved him. It was so much fun. I loved the show. I also had the small Bulkhead and Starscream toy. Man. Great times. I dont know if I still have these toys. Id have to search. Maybe if youre interestet it would be cool to see the as for mentioned small Bulkhead and Starscream Animated toys next. Just a thought. But I would be very happy. Still as it is thank you so much for this video. This is already more than enough for me and brings me back to my childhood.
I had this toy growing up. He’s missing all of his accessories now but he’s nice. Mine is also uncomfortably floppy but eh old toy that I didn’t take good care of as a kid
at least his shield actually looks like a shield! It's a good shape and size. It isn't just blatantly part of a vehicle that the designers were too lazy to do anything with. They thought through how to make a good shield for him.
I love this figure. It was my very first Transformer to ever own. I was like, what, 7 or 8 and I got him at Giant Tiger, when they actually sold Transformers. Sadly I lost the axe due to time
I had been thinking about something, in the original cartoon Megatron was a gun, so why has no continuity (to my knowledge) portrayed him as an anti aircraft gun or turret emplacement as an alt mode, it would harken back to the original form of being a gun, but also make it more realistic so mass shifting isn't a problem.
Damn... I remember getting this figure from the police (and other Transformers: Animated toys) back in 2008, I actually wanted the Voyager class version but hey better to enjoy what you're given right?
My figure is really really tight. I almost couldn't push his legs into position when transforming him so instead of using heat, I used cold water and now it's a little more workable.
your probably aren't gonna read this but as a fellow Canadian i found a needlnose,armada hotshot, the junkion guy from legacy eveloution and all tyhe core classes in a GameStop at Kanata so you could probably go there to find some stuff (i also found breakdown there)
I actually found one, while acquiring F.O.C. Grimlock parts and weapons. Got them and Optimus, and though he is incomplete, $5, and a completely different take on an Optimus Prime figure…
However, @ThatToyGuy, yeah, you were right. So, I finally found someone selling just the axe and shield. It does complete his robot & vehicle more. Thanks!
I guess the TFA Deluxe Lockdown toy had a similar issue with the wrists as seen in one of JobbytheHong's TFA toy reviews, and unlike Prime, there is a way to fix it.
Only ever got this one, and the Voyager. Completely forgot a deluxe variation of this guy even existed until looking it up. Also noticed mine has black treads in the back which I must have expertly sharpied back in the day and completely forgot about. Also no spring loaded gimick which already made it a bit better than the Voyager class. Some of the best Primes IMO have been deluxe those subjectively being Animated, WFC, and Prime. If you want a really miserable one to review track down the Universe one that came packaged with Deluxe tank Megatron from I think 2006. Somehow other than the gun accessory it manages to fail on every way imaginable.
i have 3 of these. no joke. he's awesome. none of them had the spring-loaded punching thing (EDIT I FIGURED IT OUT the earth mode retool of this guy has the gimmick !)though so that might just be another figure?
Despite the flaws, this figure does a very intelligent thing: _IT DOESN'T USE CLEAR PLASTIC FOR MAJOR JOINTS!!_ *(glaring at Animated Swindle)* Hasbro may have had a reputation for doing that during Animated's toyline, but how many Animated figures REALLY had clear plastic for major joints?? 🤔🤔🤔 Meanwhile, I prefer the Earth Mode Optimus. Something 'bout the Cybertronian Mode just seems off to me.
This Prime never had the gimmick in the waist, it was the other one, who was apart of the two pack with Megatron and that was the only one with an axe that looked as it should look in the show, outside of the command and roll out OP, thou I never bothered with that one, I got the voyager, thou I still got the two deluxes, I even got all three Megatron figures, the leader is the most impressive and faithful to the show, the voyager Megs, is rather a mixed bag, mainly due to how his cannon attaches to the arm!
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The reason the shield opens is to let it combine with the Axe to make it a bigger axe
It's also why the axes splits open, so that way it's flush with the shield when making the massive axe.
and it's awesome too!
really thank u
I remember doing this when I was a kid
Dude, I've had this thing for like 15 years now, there's a fair chance it was my first or second of about 70 transformers in my current collection, and I never knew that. I didn't even know the axe made a trailer hitch! This is nuts.
This. THIS Optimus Prime was my very first… full-blown TF figure that I got back in Kindergarten, and I _STILL_ have him to this very day. Pieces and all.
If my dad hadn’t gotten me and my brother one each for Christmas, we may not have fallen into the franchise, as a whole…
Damn I wish I had my old tf toy when I was little n kindergarten. Kudos to you for keeping it in a good condition.
Same with me. My first ever Bayverse Optimus Prime (or 2nd Optimus Prime toy ever) was Ultimate Optimus Prime. He's inferior, but still has a good bond with my childhood.
One of my firsts but my dad says that movie 1 jazz in g1 colors was my very first
My first figures was G1 Micromaster Mudslinger and Armada Thunderwing
Guy's got more of a dorito build than some Bayverse Starscream toys.
He's the og dorito
So he's the Chris Evans of Optimus Primes?
Nothing worst than starscream dorito
@@ohmkhai8989 what about cardboard box Motormaster?
@@ohmkhai8989 i love dorito starscream
Fun fact, I tried painting the treads black when I was a kid. With water paint. Yeah.
Needless to say I was very confused when the paint just literally started vanishing into thin air after I did one brush over the treads and moved the brush away only to see that 98% of the paint was just gone, reduced to atoms.
The peg for the trailer hitch is actually supposed to be his axe thruster. I adore how they gave you the option to fold it up for vehicle mode and flip it out in robot mode. God I miss these toys
The split in the shield is designed for combining with the axe to give the axe a more sizable blade.
the shield can stay on the arm during transformation both from bot to vehicle and vice versa! I always found that aspect genius
0:21 even bayverse prime had enough animated primes speeches
Kopaka's Sheild works because he can use it to get blades or Rahi claws stuck in the holes, like a net. Then slice n' dice, or slice n' ice while his opponents are caught too busy trying to get themselves unstuck. It also protects against slashes, while any stabbings that can hit past the holes have to be pretty accurate. If anything does get between the holes, all he has to do is turn his hand slightly, and the shield will twist the weapon out of your hand. And it's small and light enough for quicker movements, instead of a bulky sheild that will be heavier. For blasts or projectiles, uhhhhh. there's always the Kanohi Hau.
I like this figure for a couple of reasons one of which is he makes a perfect orion pax
Animated easily has the best cybertronian modes in my opinion
I actually thought exactly the same thing when the show originally came out. When they first announced that this Optimus Prime was going to be a young rookie Autobot, I was really unhappy. But then, after I saw a few episodes, I suddenly realized that this version of the character was basically Orion Pax, just with Optimus Prime's name. After I had that epiphany, I grew to love "Animated" Optimus Prime. And like you said, his Cybertron mode toy just has a huge Orion Pax vibe.
To hazard a guess for the shoulder ball joints, I'm 99% sure he's made of ABS plastic, which is kinda heat sensitive, so if he got left in too hot of an area, that can leave a flattened spot on the ball, giving it a loose spot. Easily fixed with a little floor polish or even clear nail polish which is my go to.
I remember you can put the shield on the axe to make it bigger.
Bro so much nostalgia with this prime, I only picked this one up to go with the two pack with megaton that I had when I was younger but this one always lasted longer to me. He a really good figure
0:20 Best scene I have ever seen in channel so far
The inconsistent tightness in the shoulder joints was a common issue from that time, unfortunately. Many of the transformers I had as a kid (inc. the earth mode version of this one) had similar problems with their joints. Over time the plastic distorts just enough to make the ball or socket no longer perfectly spherical and so you end up with a joint that's tight enough in some angles but too loose at others.
Beastman Review actually sent me here!
He probably does feel heavier in truck mode because he's more compact and he's fused with the accessories you don't always have connected in robot mode
Fun fact, you can combine the axe and shield into a all new accessory
I owned the Supreme Class Optimus from this toyline as a kid, and with this Optimus now being my favorite of the bunch (in terms of character, foc has my favorite design) the new Legacy one has a lot to live up to in my eyes.
As long as they don't majorly screw it up, I'll still buy it. I'm sure you unicron trilogy and prime fans will understand the feeling of waiting for new versions of characters you love.
0:12 Hey, Where's Prowl??
Seeing this toy gives me hella nostalgia, unfortunately his leg fell off mine when I was little and lost it ever since.
I hope if we get a legacy animated optimus his transformation is based on the earth mode version of this mold
I remember buying this in 1st grade (I got my first Transformers toy, 2007 Stockade, in kindergarden). I didn't really enjoy it, however, and eventually gave it away, especially after I got Ultimate Optimus Prime, which took his place as my favorite Optimus Prime toy. Now I'm in college and I've got many Optimus Primes, though all of them are Bayverse ones.
Thanks for the video! Just picked this up for a custom Animated Ironhide. I dig this taller stockier look vs. the Ironhide we got. I figure Dremel down the pointy ears, give it a solid red/gold/silver repaint, and upgrade the arm cannons a bit and you have a battle worthy Ironhide.
I remember having this toy as a kid, so I still have fond memories of it even if it's kind of faulty.
One thing you didn't mention is that the axe can become a BIGGER axe by combining it with the shield. Just a neat litle gimmick
Makes for an excelent Orion Pax.
That intro was PERFECTION
Poor DK Breaker. Just wanted to have a complement
that part at the start was justified
I had this for my entire childhood, complete the whole time, axe broke immediately when I went to take it out his hand like after all these years
I still have my original animated prime and megatron that came in a double pack with a dvd of episode 1, Prime’s arms used to flail all over the place on their ball joints but the legs were always solid :-)
Honestly the earth mode truck of the deluxe prime is my favorite prime figure, no matters what version you have, this mold it's just gorgeous
I had Animated Megatron, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime (Not this one, the spinny one!), Prowl and Grimlock? I think from memory...
I loved Animated when I was younger! I owned all seasons on DVD, I had the DS game, owned a fair few of the toys and had a colouring book... Good times!
I love the intro 😅, also hey it's my childhood Optimus figure that was weird as a kid, also my Prime's balljointed elbows are super loose
Think you will fall in love with the animated long arm prime/ shockwave figure
My joyous memories of that show returns evermore
Honestly you only really need his shield Bc it makes up the roof of his vehicle.
But Man I really wish they would do more of these cybertronian designs Bc they look great!
I'd love to see your review on Studio Series Megatron
I remember that figure I got it's on my 8 birthday it's my first Optimus prime from the show and I love
I found a used one at a comic store that had the legs jammed in. I guess the previous owner forgot to twist the legs before putting them in. I had to unscrew the legs to pull them out. The joints are also kind of loose.
I remember this toy. Don’t know where it is now, but it’s a fun toy.
Funny considering that you posted an animated toy review the same day I just purchased my first animated figure on ebay
that opening is gold.
Thank you so much for this video. Its rare to find one about this toy. This Optimus I had him since I think kindergarten or 1st grade. I loved him. It was so much fun. I loved the show. I also had the small Bulkhead and Starscream toy. Man. Great times. I dont know if I still have these toys. Id have to search. Maybe if youre interestet it would be cool to see the as for mentioned small Bulkhead and Starscream Animated toys next. Just a thought. But I would be very happy. Still as it is thank you so much for this video. This is already more than enough for me and brings me back to my childhood.
i recommend using a bit of super glue or any joint tightener on the axe, i did and never falls now and is stil posable
I had this toy growing up. He’s missing all of his accessories now but he’s nice. Mine is also uncomfortably floppy but eh old toy that I didn’t take good care of as a kid
I'd absolutely love to see a redone version of Animated Megatron in legacy!
at least his shield actually looks like a shield! It's a good shape and size. It isn't just blatantly part of a vehicle that the designers were too lazy to do anything with. They thought through how to make a good shield for him.
I love this figure. It was my very first Transformer to ever own. I was like, what, 7 or 8 and I got him at Giant Tiger, when they actually sold Transformers. Sadly I lost the axe due to time
Gotta definitely check out the Megatron especially since you love leaders ooo you’ll be stoked dude
I had been thinking about something, in the original cartoon Megatron was a gun, so why has no continuity (to my knowledge) portrayed him as an anti aircraft gun or turret emplacement as an alt mode, it would harken back to the original form of being a gun, but also make it more realistic so mass shifting isn't a problem.
I still feel bad about losing the axe head some 15 years ago
That chin made the face look so funny to me.
Damn... I remember getting this figure from the police (and other Transformers: Animated toys) back in 2008, I actually wanted the Voyager class version but hey better to enjoy what you're given right?
This is the optimus I had as a kid
This is the only Animated figure I ever got as a kid.
My figure is really really tight. I almost couldn't push his legs into position when transforming him so instead of using heat, I used cold water and now it's a little more workable.
I remember buying this when it came out
your probably aren't gonna read this but as a fellow Canadian i found a needlnose,armada hotshot, the junkion guy from legacy eveloution and all tyhe core classes in a GameStop at Kanata so you could probably go there to find some stuff (i also found breakdown there)
the opened axe and the shield can combine to make a huge axe, just an FYI
This toy would have been fantastic if both of my copies weren’t more of a ragdoll than a Gmod player
i grew up on the battle begins 2 pack optimus and megatron
Great video with a neat transformation. God bless!
I had this one. But i lost the shield, then followed by the axe. But that figure is good IMO
I have this figure but I'm missing the shaft to the axe. Honestly would pose it in robot form if it wasn't for that one missing piece :(
I actually found one, while acquiring F.O.C. Grimlock parts and weapons. Got them and Optimus, and though he is incomplete, $5, and a completely different take on an Optimus Prime figure…
However, @ThatToyGuy, yeah, you were right. So, I finally found someone selling just the axe and shield. It does complete his robot & vehicle more. Thanks!
I guess the TFA Deluxe Lockdown toy had a similar issue with the wrists as seen in one of JobbytheHong's TFA toy reviews, and unlike Prime, there is a way to fix it.
He still look awesome today I still have him but I lost the axe handle
00:22 You Monster!!!!💔
That intro was awesome especially movie prime killing animated prime
0:21 PETER CULLEN RUNS OVER DAVID KAYE
I really want Hasbro to go back to this era of toys but I don’t see that happening
Shield splits to combine with the axe.
Just pose it in standing obari(heroic) standing pose and he would look great even with those wrist
Is that mpm 04 optimus prime at 0:21?
Always wanted this one I don’t know why I never picked him up when I was a kid. I guess maybe it was because I had the Earth version.
That one zoom in bruh...... AAAAAAAYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....!!!!!!???????
4:35 lmfao
I still have mine to this day. Sadly he’s missing a leg and all his weapons and his waist arm thing is held together by super glue.
I used to have this figure when I was a kid but I lost it and now I have no idea where it is😭
not as great as the voyager but I still love the design of this and the weapon storage is literally out of this world🥴
Only ever got this one, and the Voyager. Completely forgot a deluxe variation of this guy even existed until looking it up. Also noticed mine has black treads in the back which I must have expertly sharpied back in the day and completely forgot about. Also no spring loaded gimick which already made it a bit better than the Voyager class. Some of the best Primes IMO have been deluxe those subjectively being Animated, WFC, and Prime. If you want a really miserable one to review track down the Universe one that came packaged with Deluxe tank Megatron from I think 2006. Somehow other than the gun accessory it manages to fail on every way imaginable.
I miss my Animated toys...
This is mostly the same Deluxe from the Prime vs. Megatron Two-pack, which I think has still the better looking axe
The intro got me
i have 3 of these. no joke. he's awesome. none of them had the spring-loaded punching thing (EDIT I FIGURED IT OUT the earth mode retool of this guy has the gimmick !)though so that might just be another figure?
I can’t help but see the vehicle mode as having a really receded hairline 💀
TFA Prime is just built different
If it's a 5 mm _peg_ and deluxe size you can probably fit the G1 trailer
Is it just me, I have a hard time putting on the top of the truck, because it doesn’t want to tab in
I used have this bro it was so class
I wold like a figure of cybertronian form of the prime characters
I’m still kicking myself for choosing Snarl over this.
I still have a whole case of sealed wave 1 deluxe animated
K that's epic
Funny I baught this toy 1 week ago.
Despite the flaws, this figure does a very intelligent thing: _IT DOESN'T USE CLEAR PLASTIC FOR MAJOR JOINTS!!_ *(glaring at Animated Swindle)* Hasbro may have had a reputation for doing that during Animated's toyline, but how many Animated figures REALLY had clear plastic for major joints?? 🤔🤔🤔
Meanwhile, I prefer the Earth Mode Optimus. Something 'bout the Cybertronian Mode just seems off to me.
This Prime never had the gimmick in the waist, it was the other one, who was apart of the two pack with Megatron and that was the only one with an axe that looked as it should look in the show, outside of the command and roll out OP, thou I never bothered with that one, I got the voyager, thou I still got the two deluxes, I even got all three Megatron figures, the leader is the most impressive and faithful to the show, the voyager Megs, is rather a mixed bag, mainly due to how his cannon attaches to the arm!
8:22 who's the boat?
Ngl vertical Animated Prime is cursed