I was very surprised that he transforms without disassembling. I assumed you would have to pretty much take him apart, reconfigure some stuff, and put him back together. Which sucks, but it's Lego after all so I'd be ok with it. But not only does he have the G1 style transformation, they even improved on it a bit. With the now typical waist twist so the legs look more accurate, and hiding the hands without removing them. Really hope the make other bots, and yeah, Soundwave would be an obvious choice. Takes me right back to my childhood. Prime and Soundwave were the first two Transformers I bought as a kid. Still have them.
2:22 this set actually contains three new ratchet pieces already (the two halves of the ratchet used in the hip, as well as the 1x2x1 1/3 brick with ratchet socket). Some of them have appeared in one or two other sets over the past few months, but I wouldnt be surprised if they were designed specifically for this. Not to mention the face plate also being a new piece. And those hip pieces: yeah based on what I've read in the past about Lego parts engineering, those things were probably insanely expensive compared to the average piece to develop
My wife bought me this for Fathers Day. Only complaint? No trailer, lol. However, I do have to point out, there IS a spot for the gun in truck mode. If you turn it round, so the barrel faces the back instead of the front, it fits right inbetween the legs, with the big part kind of tucked under the cabin.
I think when judging a piece like this, you have to keep in mind that it's Lego first, Transformers second. When you think about it that way, it's truly amazing. Also, I would buy a Lego Soundwave in an instant. That is SUCH a good idea!
Here's hoping some of the professional Legoformer builders get brought on board if this collab continues. There've been some pretty damned impressive Lego versions done of existing characters. Imagine a full on Star Saber set that even comes with a Jan Minakaze minifig.
I feel like the next set ( if we get it) will either bee bumblebee or Megatron. The catch with Megatron tho, he's probably going to be a tank, but a fictional one given LEGOs stance on war themes ( they make fictional tanks for star wars all the time). Hopefully this ain't the end tho
And then someone (most likely either Ransom Fern or Alan Yap's Lego Transformers) is gonna figure out an alternate build where he transforms into a gun.
Here is the thing with the crotch plate, it would have been very difficult to do the "unplug, turn 180* and plug back in" type of deal because of how lego pieces work. I have some experience on that type of field when it comes to contact points, the bull joint related pieces would have been a bit of a mess to use for it as they are longer than the pole grabbers (the ones that connect to the rods of some pieces)
I agree that Soundwave is probably the likely next installment in this line, assuming it continues. Especially because the new piece they designed for the faceplate would also be perfect for Soundwave's face
Not to mention his face is the basis of the deception logo Also I think it would be funny if they make a set that contains both frenzy and rubble but just refuse to identify which ones which
That really is exceedingly unlikely IMO. Realistically Lego isnt going to release more than 2 of these a year, more likely 1. And they'll first go through the characters who are the best combination of popular and simple. The license will expire long before they get to the cone-heads (who probably couldnt be built in a way that would pass Lego's stability standards to begin with)
No way we’re getting any of those characters aside from Starscream. If we even get more Lego transformers they’ll probably do Bumblebee or Megatron or maaaybe Starscream
In fairness tge seekers have always been recolours of starscream so having them as options really wouldn’t be difficult for them outside of sourcing pieces And if only one exists the kid will be out in 12 hours
I would like to see lego's attempt to make a combiner. That can detach all of its limbs. And that then transform into smaller robots. Which can then turn into cars.
When I saw this it really gave my vibes of the first Masterpiece Optimus. The look and size also the accessories he came with. I really want to get mine unpacked so I can compare him to the LEGO one. And yes this Optimus is HUGE! It must be the biggest Transformer I have besides Trypticon and Unicron! I hope there will be more LEGO Transformers too! Could LEGO get away with Megatron by the fact that a LEGO gun wouldn't look like a real one? Or maybe give the barrel and orange tip than we can switch out for gray off of Pick a Brick or Bricklink? Haha. Most of the military vehicles should be ok with LEGO's rule since they have colorful and unrealistic color schemes. LEGO has done plenty of similar jets as "stunt planes," which is how the Transformers jets look. Bitzwing light be a problem because of him being mostly tan in his tank mode, but I don't see how a LEGO triple changer would be possible anyway. Soundwave is definitely possible though, and I'd like to come not just with Laserbeak, but Rumble (in blue!) and Ravage, too! They can even use the same faceplate they used for Optimus haha. Oh, you put the ion blaster in backwards in the truck mode heh.
I honestly what I see other than the mp01 design and other than just g1 in general is the design from the transformers movie game 2001 the unlockable version of the G1 Optimus prime I get really heavy vibes from it
I just picked mine up. First in line at the Lego store in Vegas. Now to find blueprints for Prime's trailer! It's awesome by the way! Just think how cool some of the Triple Changers would be!? Astrotrain anybody?
the gun can clip in place, you have to rotate it so the bottom faces up, flip the handle rotate so the big part of the blaster face the head, then slide forward, it should tab in. It is in the instruction. whats not in the instruction is that you can tab the backpack on the back in truc, over the gun on the studs thats stick out on the legs. the axe and the cube doesn't go anywhere onfurtunatelly
if there is a knee join it will be 100% perfect. The eyes looks kind of off but is lego there is always some forgiveness there lol. I will get it the first day for sure. Thanks for the video. I think they can do VW Bumble Bee,, is pretty simple transformation and everyone loves Bees..and Lego has a VW beetles before... so hey lets go lol.
Two of my favorite things into one. This is a masterpiece for sure hell even as a owner of MP-01 he looks better (except articulation wise) and is great
Funny thing, I didn't know about the kre-o Transformers set before looking at this at thinking "I can't believe this is the first Lego Transformers set!" that being said this is my dream come true 😂❤️
Just got this recently, man this thing has a hell of a presence, fun build, not worried about knees. But man this is awesome, and your review was just fantastic 😊. It was you and emgo reviews that just really twisted my arm to get this guy. ✌️🙏
Just got this, and it looks amazing. It also dwarfs my other transformers. My tallest one (on display) is the Siege Thundercracker, and his fins (the ones on either side of his head) barely reach the crotch.
ive always wanted official lego transformers ever since i got my first kreo bumblebee and i also hope meyby lego and hasbro could make a rise of the beasts lego theme in summer of 2023 great review :D
Great video! I need to get this! He looks awesome! Can't wait to see if they make a Lego Megatron, and personally I'd prefer if they made Megatron a tank
About the size, yeah he’s a BEHEMOTH. He’s the largest Lego set I’ve ever gotten, and he’s even slightly taller than my bionicle self moc, which is a foot tall. I got him for Christmas and the box is the size of my cat
Yeah, it seems like it's about on par with the Wei Jiang MPP10 (that oversized MP10 KO) in terms of the height. Tempted to pull the trigger on this *AND* hunt down the old Kre-O set, too.
If I was making more money or the price would be lower I would get that amazing set. But the price here, especially for Poland hurts a lot and he is propably gonna sell out quite quickly. Still looks amazing, the only issue is the lack of knees I think
@@kiwigaming09 Yeah I saw post about that. This piece goes more for just pure presence than full playability, because after like 10 years of history with Bionicle, some of which were quite massive I think if Lego really wanted too, they could develop some way to make it work, but he would propably end up less accurate and less big. Anyhow it's still the price that knocks me down the most. Not long ago I spend around 70$ on Tallneck and this boi costs over 180$ in our money, being almost the same size in terms of parts. Yes I am aware that the combination of Lego and Transformers brands makes the costs skyrocket just for the rights to that brand but damn, 110$ Higher price? I know that for hard fans this is gonna be an easy buy but I would rather buy a different set or even sets for that price.
the boinicle part molds are prob retird plus how would they hide the head and evrything they need new parts for the structure anyways thats why bioformers dont appear much
I was very surprised that he transforms without disassembling. I assumed you would have to pretty much take him apart, reconfigure some stuff, and put him back together. Which sucks, but it's Lego after all so I'd be ok with it. But not only does he have the G1 style transformation, they even improved on it a bit. With the now typical waist twist so the legs look more accurate, and hiding the hands without removing them.
Really hope the make other bots, and yeah, Soundwave would be an obvious choice. Takes me right back to my childhood. Prime and Soundwave were the first two Transformers I bought as a kid. Still have them.
Thankfully they didn’t go the kree-o route
Though I do wish we didn’t need to mod the backside so moving tge kegs didn’t completely detach the waist
Even though the waist is highly unstable given the gap that gets made with it.
2:22 this set actually contains three new ratchet pieces already (the two halves of the ratchet used in the hip, as well as the 1x2x1 1/3 brick with ratchet socket). Some of them have appeared in one or two other sets over the past few months, but I wouldnt be surprised if they were designed specifically for this. Not to mention the face plate also being a new piece.
And those hip pieces: yeah based on what I've read in the past about Lego parts engineering, those things were probably insanely expensive compared to the average piece to develop
The face plate was used in a different colour in one of the botanical sets but like the ratchet pieces it's likely they were made for Optimus first.
My wife bought me this for Fathers Day. Only complaint? No trailer, lol. However, I do have to point out, there IS a spot for the gun in truck mode. If you turn it round, so the barrel faces the back instead of the front, it fits right inbetween the legs, with the big part kind of tucked under the cabin.
0:41 I'm sorry but, WHAAAAAT?!? how did you score that awesomeness?! Congrats!
Their marketing agency just emailed me out of the blue.
@@ThatToyGuy that's incredible! I hope you get more of those types of deals future going
@@TheLazyEyebrow Will you be getting one? If so will you review it?
@@astrogammashot I'm going to try to. Lego and stop motion are like PB n J
@@TheLazyEyebrow Sounds great!
I think when judging a piece like this, you have to keep in mind that it's Lego first, Transformers second. When you think about it that way, it's truly amazing.
Also, I would buy a Lego Soundwave in an instant. That is SUCH a good idea!
Good thing it’s the next announced
Here's hoping some of the professional Legoformer builders get brought on board if this collab continues. There've been some pretty damned impressive Lego versions done of existing characters.
Imagine a full on Star Saber set that even comes with a Jan Minakaze minifig.
6:50 geez, nailed it sooo good.
I feel like the next set ( if we get it) will either bee bumblebee or Megatron. The catch with Megatron tho, he's probably going to be a tank, but a fictional one given LEGOs stance on war themes ( they make fictional tanks for star wars all the time). Hopefully this ain't the end tho
They could probably do a sci-fi cybertronian tank, Hasbro could probably help them out with it.
And then someone (most likely either Ransom Fern or Alan Yap's Lego Transformers) is gonna figure out an alternate build where he transforms into a gun.
@@jonathanche6553 Definetly
I mean …. GUN !!!
Update, Bumblee is confirmed next!!
2 years later we have our answer that bee is arriving
i’ve never been into transformers but this is just so impressive that i’ll pick it up eventually. the fact that it actually transforms is so cool
I'm insanely jealous at anyone that got it early for free 😂 but that's amazing to see people like you get rewarded for their work
Lego Optimus and Bionicle video when?
I wanna see Optimus interact with Tahu now.
I hope they do a crossover comic with the Characters from the Lego movie and ninjago and bionicle
I feel like Hot Rod might get along with Vakama.
Putting him next to Primus and Tidal Wave is the first size comparison that really helped me realize the sheer scale of this guy. Wow!
I'd love to see a G1 Tank Megatron. That way, custom Lego builders can make it into the Gun version.
YES G|HE GOT IT! i cant wait for this to fully release, i have always dreamt of doing videos like this
I really want this set and I can put it with my custom lego transformers
Kre-O actually made transformable figures, without parts-forming. I actually own most of them and it’s nearly impossible to find them all for sale
Here is the thing with the crotch plate, it would have been very difficult to do the "unplug, turn 180* and plug back in" type of deal because of how lego pieces work. I have some experience on that type of field when it comes to contact points, the bull joint related pieces would have been a bit of a mess to use for it as they are longer than the pole grabbers (the ones that connect to the rods of some pieces)
His lack of knees absolutely kills it for me. Just ain't worth it.
The designer of this set was someone who once worked on Transformers Armada to I believe Thrilling 30 and is now part of the Lego Group
My dream was come true!! Yes! Finally LEGO Optimus Prime is here! Boi 😆
I agree that Soundwave is probably the likely next installment in this line, assuming it continues. Especially because the new piece they designed for the faceplate would also be perfect for Soundwave's face
Not to mention his face is the basis of the deception logo
Also I think it would be funny if they make a set that contains both frenzy and rubble but just refuse to identify which ones which
We got bumblebee, but I would expect soundwave after Megatron
I cannot wait to see the Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp versions. Hopefully Ramjet, Dirge, and Thrust come soon too.
That really is exceedingly unlikely IMO. Realistically Lego isnt going to release more than 2 of these a year, more likely 1. And they'll first go through the characters who are the best combination of popular and simple. The license will expire long before they get to the cone-heads (who probably couldnt be built in a way that would pass Lego's stability standards to begin with)
No way we’re getting any of those characters aside from Starscream. If we even get more Lego transformers they’ll probably do Bumblebee or Megatron or maaaybe Starscream
In fairness tge seekers have always been recolours of starscream so having them as options really wouldn’t be difficult for them outside of sourcing pieces
And if only one exists the kid will be out in 12 hours
Got this as a graduation gift for college and absolutely adore it! Sits front and center for my collection!
3:22 did optimus just flip me off?
Haha I thought I was the only one who picked up on that. My man is sneaky 😂
Actually screamed when I saw my two favourite brands do a crossover
I would like to see lego's attempt to make a combiner. That can detach all of its limbs. And that then transform into smaller robots. Which can then turn into cars.
Love the cameos from Vezok and Keetongu in this one
A lego optimus primal that is fully transformable would be a dream come true
When I saw this it really gave my vibes of the first Masterpiece Optimus. The look and size also the accessories he came with. I really want to get mine unpacked so I can compare him to the LEGO one.
And yes this Optimus is HUGE! It must be the biggest Transformer I have besides Trypticon and Unicron!
I hope there will be more LEGO Transformers too!
Could LEGO get away with Megatron by the fact that a LEGO gun wouldn't look like a real one? Or maybe give the barrel and orange tip than we can switch out for gray off of Pick a Brick or Bricklink? Haha.
Most of the military vehicles should be ok with LEGO's rule since they have colorful and unrealistic color schemes. LEGO has done plenty of similar jets as "stunt planes," which is how the Transformers jets look.
Bitzwing light be a problem because of him being mostly tan in his tank mode, but I don't see how a LEGO triple changer would be possible anyway.
Soundwave is definitely possible though, and I'd like to come not just with Laserbeak, but Rumble (in blue!) and Ravage, too! They can even use the same faceplate they used for Optimus haha.
Oh, you put the ion blaster in backwards in the truck mode heh.
A G1 Bumblebee would be next because he's so popular now and it would be easy to do a transformation for him
really standers plus legs need to exist but the car needs to exist and bla bla bla
All knell down to lego optimus 🙏
I was sop happy when i found out this exists, transformers and lego were my favorite kinds of toys as a child.
The companies aren't competitors because both of their line of products are 2 different markets
I honestly what I see other than the mp01 design and other than just g1 in general is the design from the transformers movie game 2001 the unlockable version of the G1 Optimus prime I get really heavy vibes from it
I just picked mine up. First in line at the Lego store in Vegas. Now to find blueprints for Prime's trailer! It's awesome by the way! Just think how cool some of the Triple Changers would be!? Astrotrain anybody?
the gun can clip in place, you have to rotate it so the bottom faces up, flip the handle rotate so the big part of the blaster face the head, then slide forward, it should tab in. It is in the instruction. whats not in the instruction is that you can tab the backpack on the back in truc, over the gun on the studs thats stick out on the legs. the axe and the cube doesn't go anywhere onfurtunatelly
One thing I noticed is that the gun can store on the back and there's a port that makes it *look* like a trailer hitch.
Weird how he put the gun in wrong though
Just got him on sale for $179 CAD on Amazon! Can't wait for him to arrive so I can display him with Lego Bumblebee!
I so hope they do more. I don't care how expensive they'd be I NEED them
if there is a knee join it will be 100% perfect. The eyes looks kind of off but is lego there is always some forgiveness there lol. I will get it the first day for sure. Thanks for the video. I think they can do VW Bumble Bee,, is pretty simple transformation and everyone loves Bees..and Lego has a VW beetles before... so hey lets go lol.
snagged myself a few, really happy with him
"they can't do Megatron because..Guns"
*gestures angrily towards Prime's gun*
Wait what???? This was two years ago????
Two of my favorite things into one. This is a masterpiece for sure hell even as a owner of MP-01 he looks better (except articulation wise) and is great
4:25 that was Just2good
Funny thing, I didn't know about the kre-o Transformers set before looking at this at thinking "I can't believe this is the first Lego Transformers set!" that being said this is my dream come true 😂❤️
Your fist few words summarize my initial impression when I heard this was coming out;
This exists
An amazing figure!! Looks very cute and I love it.
Just got this recently, man this thing has a hell of a presence, fun build, not worried about knees. But man this is awesome, and your review was just fantastic 😊. It was you and emgo reviews that just really twisted my arm to get this guy. ✌️🙏
5:27 haha he said funny word amongus
Honestly, I want to see a whole Transformers Lego set line
I still cant believe lego transformers is a thing.
Am I the only one who things a voyager prime with this exact transformation but with more articulation and stuff would be a great Optimus toy?
Every time I see a review for this guy I want to buy it more
YES you reviewed it!! so exciting
I made a mod (with free instructions) to do exactly what you said: turn the bumper 180 degrees to swap between the two pieces.
Im so looking forward to this set. Going to be expensive, but I didn't think this would ever happen so im not missing out.
was just at the Lego store and the Optimus Prime will run for $169
Nice, I always wanted to create this as a kid
Great video as always
Just got this, and it looks amazing. It also dwarfs my other transformers. My tallest one (on display) is the Siege Thundercracker, and his fins (the ones on either side of his head) barely reach the crotch.
Also, the Earthrise Prime can wrap his hands around the handles of the matrix pretty well. It is even bloosh compatible.
ive always wanted official lego transformers ever since i got my first kreo bumblebee and i also hope meyby lego and hasbro could make a rise of the beasts lego theme in summer of 2023 great review :D
Great video! I need to get this! He looks awesome! Can't wait to see if they make a Lego Megatron, and personally I'd prefer if they made Megatron a tank
About the size, yeah he’s a BEHEMOTH. He’s the largest Lego set I’ve ever gotten, and he’s even slightly taller than my bionicle self moc, which is a foot tall. I got him for Christmas and the box is the size of my cat
lol @ 8:10 where you have him in truck mode but left his head in place
He pooths
Now it’s time for transformers lego
5:25 legit thought he said amogus XD
I absolutely need this thing.
I already secured mine! I can't wait for it to arrive!
Yeah, it seems like it's about on par with the Wei Jiang MPP10 (that oversized MP10 KO) in terms of the height. Tempted to pull the trigger on this *AND* hunt down the old Kre-O set, too.
Apple and Google: Collab and create a new phone
Everyone: sweet
New phone: dies instantly at full charge but doesn't when at 1 percent
I just finished building this today, it's so cool and I also hole they make more, would love Starscream.
you already know i have to get this
I 100% believe a Lego Grimlock is possible. And the transformstion is rather simplistic
Brian Phan like this lego transformer truck 🚚
I need my Megatron next so Prime can duke it out with someone.
Outside of bumblebee and a trailer there's not much else other than soundwave they can do IF they do continue the line.
Shock wave it is gonna be difficult but I think it would be worth it
They could make a Jetfire / Macross Valkyrie set just by including two different sticker sheets.
Megatron in tank mode should be next or shockwave but soundwave is a good choice
I'm sure there is someone who has already figured out knee articulation.
I need this in my collection more than SS 44. I feel like they should make Sideswipe (definitely Soundwave) and a Bumblebee...maybe some more but idk
I would love to see a Lego Star Saber.
I need this thing so bad!
I. Want. This. NOW!!!!!!
Thanks for sizing him up against bionicles, for us bionicle guys.
Would've been awesome to see a Lego line of the Rise of the Beasts movie.
Optimum Pride
the lack of knees bothered me at first but honestly I'd rather this than having it fall and break to pieces because of a not stable pose
Yeah they made the right choice not to have it have knees
@@Kamibasos plus if you really want knees... it's Lego!! you surely can build them yourself
@@Alzeal07 yeah if I had it
Aside from Soundwave, Bumblebee and Grimlock sound like the more doable... I would love a Shockwave.
i love how even in lego form he needs parts forming
1 peice plus what optimuses are you buying partsforming isnt common
Plus you can just leave the truck plate on and never remove it
I noticed the holes in the arms so can someone see if you can put blast effects or weaponizers in them because that would be sick
7:32 some dude already found out how to build it that way
just search "lego optimus no parts forming"
If I was making more money or the price would be lower I would get that amazing set. But the price here, especially for Poland hurts a lot and he is propably gonna sell out quite quickly. Still looks amazing, the only issue is the lack of knees I think
I think someone made knees but it was very unstable and kept falling over so no knees might be a good thing
@@kiwigaming09 Yeah I saw post about that. This piece goes more for just pure presence than full playability, because after like 10 years of history with Bionicle, some of which were quite massive I think if Lego really wanted too, they could develop some way to make it work, but he would propably end up less accurate and less big. Anyhow it's still the price that knocks me down the most.
Not long ago I spend around 70$ on Tallneck and this boi costs over 180$ in our money, being almost the same size in terms of parts. Yes I am aware that the combination of Lego and Transformers brands makes the costs skyrocket just for the rights to that brand but damn, 110$ Higher price? I know that for hard fans this is gonna be an easy buy but I would rather buy a different set or even sets for that price.
If they made a hotrod I wouldn't even hesitate
Imagine if they made a Bionicle/Technic based Optimus Prime? I hope that would sell like hotcakes.
the boinicle part molds are prob retird plus how would they hide the head and evrything they need new parts for the structure anyways thats why bioformers dont appear much
I need A Megatron to pose with him.
A G1 Soundwave would be amazing
Ah Armada Tidalwave. I see you're a man of culture as well.
I would love to see Grimlock if not all five dinos. A tank Megatron in G1 colours would be great
Can we get more LEGO Transformers? LEGO? Hasbro? Please?