The best and most accurate version in my opinion. If only his grill was white and the “rivets” weren’t on his shoulders and chest plate he’d be perfection!
THANK YOU!!! Now THIS is a true review! I’ve always been one of the ones who says a review is not a review unless you’re transforming on camera. “Talking” about a figure in its mode isn’t a review we the people like to see. We can fast forward through the transformation if we choose but to not have it at all isn’t fair. IM GLAD you’ve changed it up and gave us a True Review Transformation and all!!! Keep it up we will rather fast forward vs not have it at all
Thanks for the review. I just picked this up on eBay. Although I will keep him in Bot Mode, TE-01 has the best Truck/Cab mode. With Magic Square and MP-10 you see his pelvis in Truck mode which ruins the illusion of being a truck while Transform Element nailed it.
Better than MS-01 to be honest but i like the light blue and dark blue combination of the legs of the ms This is made by Black Mamba (KO Company) This and MP-44 are the best in my opinion, i didn't really care for the tail lights of the ms one I hope there will be a upgrade head also, the axe on the ms one is too small i prefer the axe on this one and i prefer how it goes on instead of doing that masterpiece tab that ms has
i just got this guy in yesterday. i think he is awesome i got there version 2 with the upgraded head sculpt now he looks more like the optimus prime from the cartoon.
I bought MS-01 first cause of his articulation and Matt finish look, plus the damage bonuses you get were pretty dope. This will definitely be next though. Great vid👍🏾
I had bought the Magic Square first but it wasn't toon enough for me so I decided to buy this one and I have to say I like it much more than Magic Square. You have to see both figures in person to really see how nice the TE version is. TE has better toon proportions and some real nice heft to him. Both are nice but I kept the TE version.
Not to be 'that guy' but trying to be helpful. The smokestacks actually fold out further to the edge of the cab for truck mode. This makes him even more accurate, not by much but it's there. I think it looks really great with the trailer, that might be how I display mine as I think I've decided on MagicSquare for the bot display...for now! :)
No worries, I figured that out after the review but decided not to post it. I have MP-10 with the trailer right now so I keep MS-01 in bot mode and TE-01 in robot mode
I like the MP 10 cab just something about it looks real nice. Also the MP 10 tires seem like the most realistic. The TE01 tires just seem thin and strange to me. The TE01 does look real sweet in Robot mode though i do like the little details of the MS. MP10 just looks funny in Robot mode, so mush going on.
TE-01 went for a fully cartoon-accurate Optimus, as the Masterpiece line does nowadays. MP-10 was made back when Masterpiece was cartoon accuracy + some realism (especially for the vehicle modes). It just depends on what you prefer (but I will agree that MP-10 has the worst proportions out of the 3 in robot mode). I personally like MP-10's truck mode the best (just wish it cleaned up as good as TE-01's) and TE-01's robot mode the best.
I think This and Magic Square both have advantages and Disadvantages. Transform Element: More Heft ( Heavier, Diecast Parts) Polished Paint More Accurate Robot mode More accurate Vehicle mode Flat Back Trailer Hitch For MP-10's Trailer Transformation is Complex (Bit too Complex for some people) Lack of Articulation(It has decent articulation, but could be better) Eyes too far apart Many screws visible on the back Magic Square: Better Articulation Buffer Robot Mode (Not as accurate, but looks more imposing) Cartoon-Like Paint Extra Helmet piece (Season 1 and Season 2) Scales slightly better with other Masterpieces Fun Transformation ( Simple, but effective) Battle Damage Pieces Door Opens In Vehicle Mode The backpack is big( Not too Big, but bigger than TE) The Vehicle mode is Not accurate (Silver Stripe, Fat Legs) The Figure is Light (Weight Wise) The Gas Tanks on Legs are too small So honestly, I hate when other people say this but I really do this it's up to personal opinion on which is better. Yes, the TE looks more accurate in both modes, but the Transformation is kind of frustrating but is doable. The biggest problems with this toy are the eyes being too far apart, and the visible screws on the back. There is a rumour going around that there will be a new head with eyes closer to each other, but there is nothing to do about the screws on the back. Magic Square is nowhere near as accurate as TE but instead is like an Upgrade to MP-10. MP-10 is known for not being accurate to the show, but looking much more intimidating. (Beefy Shoulder, smaller Windows, Buffer Legs, added paint, etc) MS took MP-10 Ideology and took it to another level, where MS may not look exactly like G1 prime, but it's own representation of what he looks like. MS has much better articulation, like joints, and it has an ab crunch, something Te does not. MS also has a smoother Transformation. So now, it really depends on what you want from an Optimus Prime; A hefty, accurate representation that looks just like the show in both modes, or a lighter but more poseable, Beefy and MP-10 Esc Optimus that may not be accurate but can fit right into any collection. Honestly, In my Opinion, I think MS is slightly better. Just because in the next few years, all the prime toys will just get more and more accurate, and many will just KO the MP-44 and fix its mistakes like the Gas Tanks in vehicle mode, and the backpack in Robot mode( And then make the toy less than half the price). So if you are looking for an accurate Optimus prime, the toys are just going to get more accurate, I think it's a better Idea to buy MS now, and wait for a more accurate Optimus in the near future. This way, you can keep a version of a more imposing prime , and also have an accurate prime . (Also In my opinion , I like the MS beefy design more than the skinny one. But this is coming from a bayformers fan, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.)
Wow, that is one heck of a comment. I pretty much agree and had the same conclusions in my TE-01 review. It comes down to preference because both are good in their own way. This is a rare occurrence in that I ended up keeping both figures (I never keep more than one figure per character).
@@TMReviews Well, thanks for replying! I really liked your review. You explained everything really well, and I like how you told the truth about the breaking tab on the MS. Keep up the good work, you just earned a new subscriber.
TMReviews - Ahhh, ok. It still seems a little big though. I think I’d rather have as accurate a figure as possible, than one less accurate that makes sounds. But I forgot about the chip. Good call, and thanks for responding! 🖖🏻
@@NCC2087 agree, I don't need a voice chip, I'm not sitting there hitting the button all day to make noise, would have been better to put it in the trailer like g2 Optimus
Seems a little rushed of a release. No thigh swivel, and an over-engineered transformation. Not a fan of the hands, it can't make a proper fist. The matrix chamber looks amazing, and he is clean as you can get.
I like how his legs can lift at a 90 degree angle, MS01 only goes to 45 unless you use that ugly abb crunch. I do wish he had an abb crunch and lateral abb movement like MP44.
Really nice review,Bro. I believe the transformation process of MS-01 & TE-01 will be what gets their @sses kicked by MP-44. Lol!!! But,they're both really good attempts at animated Optimus.
I swear the transform element company is fanstoys just look at the box and the styrofoam packaging and the high quality figures with that complicated but not frustrating fanstoys transformation and just think about it it’s all identical...
I'd be all over this if it had a better headsculpt because this reminds me too much of one of those daca heads or the ones that come with the kbb voyager mp-10. This is as close as it's going to get to mp-44 for the time being.That other one (magic square) is nice but it's too bulky and for that I rather keep mp-10 in my display, plus expect it to break at the midsection and several other places, it's poorly built, despite how it might initially feel out of the box . The engineering, sculpt and things like the light up feature on the gun make me really think this is actually a dx9 piece. Maybe they teamed up with someone else but it really screams dx9. Also.....Man who am I kidding? I'm going to end up buying this despite what I said about the headsculpt. I'm not one of those collectors that pretends prime doesn't matter to me and likes to name obscure characters as my favorites like it gives me more credibility. I love prime and buy pretty much every decent prime released. After this one I'll probably grab the magic square one too and I'm not going to lie to myself, I'm getting mp-44 despite how I feel about takaras ridiculous pricing. If a ko is announced close enough to that figures release from a company like infinite transformations/etc I'll buy that instead out of spite.
Great review, however I'm buying MP-44 and honestly TE and MS primes look great but not very premium! I'm paying just over $300 USD for MP-44 from a Japanese retailer which is about the same price as MP-10 Takara at the time. If you want a decent budget prime for just less than half the cost.. then fine get one of the two 3rd parties but considering this is Optimus Prime... why not just pay double the cost and get the best transformable & official prime? Also, I'm voting with my wallet too because I want nice looking collectibles and not cheap looking toys. Takara is giving us more paint, higher parts count (for great articulation) and quality plastic with a ton of accessories (such as a trailer and not just a trailer hitch) so to me buying MP-44 is certainly worth it!
I'm with you on this. I've pre ordered mp44 and I really cant wait. These 3rd party primes look interesting, but there is just something about them that just look a little off to me. Infact I'd still put mp10 ahead of them
Hmmm... you’re annoyed that you have to flip down the windshield wipers in truck mode to open the windows to show the matrix, something you should not actually do. You don’t have to do that when he¡s in robot mode when you actually WOULD open the chest and show the matrix... so why the complaint?
Optimus 3.0 still looks better than these ,let's not let the price blind us...with that being said these are great alternatives for an affordable price.
The amount of love For the Character of Optimus Prime from these 3rd party companies is astounding. The designers are clearly BIG fans.
True
The best and most accurate version in my opinion. If only his grill was white and the “rivets” weren’t on his shoulders and chest plate he’d be perfection!
Nice review. Definitely an amazing cartoon accurate robot mode. MP-$440 is a hard pass for me as well.
Yeah both of them look nice and cartoon accurate
Are the TE-01 that are selling on ebay from china this toy or are they some type of KO? could you help me I want to buy him but hes out of stock at TF
They are the real thing. I recommend bababobo (link in description).
THANK YOU!!! Now THIS is a true review! I’ve always been one of the ones who says a review is not a review unless you’re transforming on camera. “Talking” about a figure in its mode isn’t a review we the people like to see. We can fast forward through the transformation if we choose but to not have it at all isn’t fair. IM GLAD you’ve changed it up and gave us a True Review Transformation and all!!! Keep it up we will rather fast forward vs not have it at all
Appreciate the feedback
TM, do you show the transformation going the other way in another video? Really love following along with you. Thanks!
I haven't shown it, but that's a good idea
Thanks for such a detailed and awesome review! You helped me to decide to pick this up. Can't wait to get him!
Thanks, that's what I was like to hear
Thanks for the review. I just picked this up on eBay. Although I will keep him in Bot Mode, TE-01 has the best Truck/Cab mode. With Magic Square and MP-10 you see his pelvis in Truck mode which ruins the illusion of being a truck while Transform Element nailed it.
Finally a English review thanks!
I painted myTE-01's face gray. The amimation model shows his face matching his chest stripe pretty much. I think he looks way better now
I might try that
Better than MS-01 to be honest but i like the light blue and dark blue combination of the legs of the ms
This is made by Black Mamba (KO Company)
This and MP-44 are the best in my opinion, i didn't really care for the tail lights of the ms one
I hope there will be a upgrade head also, the axe on the ms one is too small i prefer the axe on this one and i prefer how it goes on instead of doing that masterpiece tab that ms has
Yup, all valid points, really comes down to your preference
The jewel in the matrix comes out as well to recreate the end of the return of Optimus Prime
Didn't know that,, thanks
i just got this guy in yesterday. i think he is awesome i got there version 2 with the upgraded head sculpt now he looks more like the optimus prime from the cartoon.
Yeah, wish I knew about the second headsculpt, lucky I had Shaun love customize mine and it looks good now
I bought MS-01 first cause of his articulation and Matt finish look, plus the damage bonuses you get were pretty dope. This will definitely be next though. Great vid👍🏾
I had bought the Magic Square first but it wasn't toon enough for me so I decided to buy this one and I have to say I like it much more than Magic Square. You have to see both figures in person to really see how nice the TE version is. TE has better toon proportions and some real nice heft to him. Both are nice but I kept the TE version.
To me they both have advantages. I couldn't decide but now that I customized them I am never getting rid of them
Not to be 'that guy' but trying to be helpful. The smokestacks actually fold out further to the edge of the cab for truck mode. This makes him even more accurate, not by much but it's there. I think it looks really great with the trailer, that might be how I display mine as I think I've decided on MagicSquare for the bot display...for now! :)
No worries, I figured that out after the review but decided not to post it. I have MP-10 with the trailer right now so I keep MS-01 in bot mode and TE-01 in robot mode
Hey just a question if I order this optimus and the website you share how long will take to come to the states? Thank you
It's been a lot slower lately,depends which method of shipping you choose, the free one can take 6-8 weeks, paid more like 3-4 weeks.
Great review man hope you feel better. Hopefully getting mine next week. 👍
Thanks, enjoy the figure
The lack of ankle pivot broke it for me. I will be picking up the magic square now
Magic square definitely wins articulation
so clean and awesome
Yes, Im not sure who should go into vehicle mode, I'm keeping both
I like this one.
Me too
The attachment is called the fifth wheel and the what you refered to as fog lights are not lights but the fog horn.
Thanks, I'm glad they included the fifth wheel and it didn't feel left out
MS-01 looks a little junky, pleased I passed on that one
Might get this prime
Great review 👌
They look great. I'd say buy em both.
Me too
I like the MP 10 cab just something about it looks real nice. Also the MP 10 tires seem like the most realistic. The TE01 tires just seem thin and strange to me.
The TE01 does look real sweet in Robot mode though i do like the little details of the MS. MP10 just looks funny in Robot mode, so mush going on.
TE-01 went for a fully cartoon-accurate Optimus, as the Masterpiece line does nowadays. MP-10 was made back when Masterpiece was cartoon accuracy + some realism (especially for the vehicle modes). It just depends on what you prefer (but I will agree that MP-10 has the worst proportions out of the 3 in robot mode). I personally like MP-10's truck mode the best (just wish it cleaned up as good as TE-01's) and TE-01's robot mode the best.
I think This and Magic Square both have advantages and Disadvantages.
Transform Element:
More Heft ( Heavier, Diecast Parts)
Polished Paint
More Accurate Robot mode
More accurate Vehicle mode
Flat Back
Trailer Hitch For MP-10's Trailer
Transformation is Complex (Bit too Complex for some people)
Lack of Articulation(It has decent articulation, but could be better)
Eyes too far apart
Many screws visible on the back
Magic Square:
Better Articulation
Buffer Robot Mode (Not as accurate, but looks more imposing)
Cartoon-Like Paint
Extra Helmet piece (Season 1 and Season 2)
Scales slightly better with other Masterpieces
Fun Transformation ( Simple, but effective)
Battle Damage Pieces
Door Opens In Vehicle Mode
The backpack is big( Not too Big, but bigger than TE)
The Vehicle mode is Not accurate (Silver Stripe, Fat Legs)
The Figure is Light (Weight Wise)
The Gas Tanks on Legs are too small
So honestly, I hate when other people say this but I really do this it's up to personal opinion on which is better. Yes, the TE looks more accurate in both modes, but the Transformation is kind of frustrating but is doable. The biggest problems with this toy are the eyes being too far apart, and the visible screws on the back. There is a rumour going around that there will be a new head with eyes closer to each other, but there is nothing to do about the screws on the back. Magic Square is nowhere near as accurate as TE but instead is like an Upgrade to MP-10. MP-10 is known for not being accurate to the show, but looking much more intimidating. (Beefy Shoulder, smaller Windows, Buffer Legs, added paint, etc) MS took MP-10 Ideology and took it to another level, where MS may not look exactly like G1 prime, but it's own representation of what he looks like. MS has much better articulation, like joints, and it has an ab crunch, something Te does not. MS also has a smoother Transformation. So now, it really depends on what you want from an Optimus Prime; A hefty, accurate representation that looks just like the show in both modes, or a lighter but more poseable, Beefy and MP-10 Esc Optimus that may not be accurate but can fit right into any collection.
Honestly, In my Opinion, I think MS is slightly better. Just because in the next few years, all the prime toys will just get more and more accurate, and many will just KO the MP-44 and fix its mistakes like the Gas Tanks in vehicle mode, and the backpack in Robot mode( And then make the toy less than half the price). So if you are looking for an accurate Optimus prime, the toys are just going to get more accurate, I think it's a better Idea to buy MS now, and wait for a more accurate Optimus in the near future. This way, you can keep a version of a more imposing prime , and also have an accurate prime . (Also In my opinion , I like the MS beefy design more than the skinny one. But this is coming from a bayformers fan, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.)
Wow, that is one heck of a comment. I pretty much agree and had the same conclusions in my TE-01 review. It comes down to preference because both are good in their own way. This is a rare occurrence in that I ended up keeping both figures (I never keep more than one figure per character).
@@TMReviews Well, thanks for replying! I really liked your review. You explained everything really well, and I like how you told the truth about the breaking tab on the MS. Keep up the good work, you just earned a new subscriber.
Looks like this Prime is made of sterner stuff!
Yup
How does MP-44 end up with a gigantic backpack??
Voice chip, I am interested to see if black convoy has the backpack because he isn't coming with a voice chip
TMReviews - Ahhh, ok. It still seems a little big though. I think I’d rather have as accurate a figure as possible, than one less accurate that makes sounds. But I forgot about the chip. Good call, and thanks for responding! 🖖🏻
@@NCC2087 agree, I don't need a voice chip, I'm not sitting there hitting the button all day to make noise, would have been better to put it in the trailer like g2 Optimus
TMReviews- Haha. Absolutely.
MS01's axe is accurate. Check the fight scene when he's jabbing in More than meets the eye part 2.
Have a link?
@@TMReviews I guess my point is the accuracy and shape of his axe in the three minute scene he used it was inconsistent at best.
Behold, the WEijiang/Black Apple MP44 version on December.
I don't think they will KO mp-44, parts count and complexity is too high
@@TMReviews Trust me they will.They might just ommit the built in voice feature and half of the accessories so it will be sellable at $150 mark.
Maybe so
Seems a little rushed of a release. No thigh swivel, and an over-engineered transformation. Not a fan of the hands, it can't make a proper fist. The matrix chamber looks amazing, and he is clean as you can get.
Ya, it's pretty darn clean, maybe the articulation was limited by the cleanliness of the figure
I like how his legs can lift at a 90 degree angle, MS01 only goes to 45 unless you use that ugly abb crunch. I do wish he had an abb crunch and lateral abb movement like MP44.
Ya, the hip skirts on ms-01 are a little wierd but he seems to have more articulation overall
I originally was going to buy this guy, but I didn't because it didn't have hip rotation. But it is still nice though.
Ya, it's limited on articulation but makes up for it in sculpt and quality.
So ur not getting 44 personally? Just for review purposes? Are u sticking with TE ultimately?
Haven't decided if I'm keeping Ms-01 or Te-01, I'm getting mp-44 from a viewer who agreed to send it to me and I will compare all three
The Prime i really wanted 😞
Yup it's pretty good
@@TMReviews instead i got the MS version. Altho not all that bad of a figure, it's not what i was looking for
Really nice review,Bro. I believe the transformation process of MS-01 & TE-01 will be what gets their @sses kicked by MP-44. Lol!!! But,they're both really good attempts at animated Optimus.
It looks like MP-44 transformation is more complex: goo.gl/images/V7UbPZ
Also thanks for watching
@@TMReviews Oh wow! Man,I don't know how to decide on this version of MP Optimus. Lol!!! Thanks for the link,Bro.
not enough paint and articulation, otherwise as a standing statue looks good. nice review
Thanks, ya it's definitely lacking articulation
Wher I can find
Link is in the description
Optimii 🙌
I swear the transform element company is fanstoys just look at the box and the styrofoam packaging and the high quality figures with that complicated but not frustrating fanstoys transformation and just think about it it’s all identical...
I was told it is black mamba which is a KO company, but who knows
I'd be all over this if it had a better headsculpt because this reminds me too much of one of those daca heads or the ones that come with the kbb voyager mp-10. This is as close as it's going to get to mp-44 for the time being.That other one (magic square) is nice but it's too bulky and for that I rather keep mp-10 in my display, plus expect it to break at the midsection and several other places, it's poorly built, despite how it might initially feel out of the box . The engineering, sculpt and things like the light up feature on the gun make me really think this is actually a dx9 piece. Maybe they teamed up with someone else but it really screams dx9. Also.....Man who am I kidding? I'm going to end up buying this despite what I said about the headsculpt. I'm not one of those collectors that pretends prime doesn't matter to me and likes to name obscure characters as my favorites like it gives me more credibility. I love prime and buy pretty much every decent prime released. After this one I'll probably grab the magic square one too and I'm not going to lie to myself, I'm getting mp-44 despite how I feel about takaras ridiculous pricing. If a ko is announced close enough to that figures release from a company like infinite transformations/etc I'll buy that instead out of spite.
Cool
can't explain why but i hate the tiny fuel tanks on MS-01 legs. too cartoony or something
Me too, esp after seeing normal size ones on TE-01
Great review, however I'm buying MP-44 and honestly TE and MS primes look great but not very premium! I'm paying just over $300 USD for MP-44 from a Japanese retailer which is about the same price as MP-10 Takara at the time. If you want a decent budget prime for just less than half the cost.. then fine get one of the two 3rd parties but considering this is Optimus Prime... why not just pay double the cost and get the best transformable & official prime? Also, I'm voting with my wallet too because I want nice looking collectibles and not cheap looking toys. Takara is giving us more paint, higher parts count (for great articulation) and quality plastic with a ton of accessories (such as a trailer and not just a trailer hitch) so to me buying MP-44 is certainly worth it!
I will be reviewing MP-44 as well and try to see how it compares, I'm sure it will be amazing but for it's price I can buy three other figures
I'm with you on this. I've pre ordered mp44 and I really cant wait. These 3rd party primes look interesting, but there is just something about them that just look a little off to me. Infact I'd still put mp10 ahead of them
Hmmm... you’re annoyed that you have to flip down the windshield wipers in truck mode to open the windows to show the matrix, something you should not actually do.
You don’t have to do that when he¡s in robot mode when you actually WOULD open the chest and show the matrix... so why the complaint?
I'm not a fan of even having the part at all, it's easy to break and gets in the way. I'd rather have it molded into the windshield or not at all.
I can't get past the hip skirts. So unsightly.
For MS-01 or TE-01
@@TMReviews TE-01. I see nothing wrong with MS's hip skirts.
Optimus 3.0 still looks better than these ,let's not let the price blind us...with that being said these are great alternatives for an affordable price.
I won't be convinced until I see it in hand. Will do a comparison video then.
I disagree with that statement
Well you don't have to agree with him
MP 44 isn't as clean and sleek as TE-01 in either the robot mode and vehicle mode, TE-01 is just more accurate to the show.
In my opinion i like both MP-44 and TE-01 but not MS-01 the plastic just looks cheap i guess.....