For anyone who can't find this online, the Walmart US listing was a mistake. Not meant to be released until later this month or next and available on Hasbro Pulse too with free shipping to the US and Canada. We should see it up eventually, too, with the Ramhorn and Bombshell set. These sets were sold early, too, at the SDCC event. Don't worry. We'll all have a chance at them. 'Til all are One!
I missed the decals on the inside of the trailer but the excitement when mine arrived just took over, it’s so beautiful. And the spring in the trailer, I started ranting at my 7yo - “Look, the spring actually works!!” So happy. More please, Hasbro.
This is easily one of, if not the best toy review I think I’ve ever watched. I normally skip through all review videos but watched every single second of this! Your love and passion for these toys is utterly infectious and made me smile repeatedly! Top work and phenomenal job! Subscribed to your channel! 🙌🏼
Interesting that the launcher for roller actually travels the full distance. The original release had a stop that was added to the mold of international releases so it wouldn't propel Roller out so fast. Of course when I learned about this, I had to cut out the safety stop
For me out of all these G1 Optimus the Missing Link is the one I'm most impressed with. I got the cartoon one a while back and I just love him so much.
Really enjoyed this fantastically thorough showing of Prime. I have never been more down with getting another Optimus trailer. Also really dig how the grey paint covers the section between the blue eyes, a nerdy detail to appreciate but it looks great on the anime Missing Link Prime and it looks great on this one too.
This is so siiiick!! I have the Soundwave and Blaster to this and I’m still gushing over their cartoony colors. This version of Prime will do well in my collection. Just something about those clean matte cartoony colors that make these so fun!
Oh gosh I think seeing Roller spring out of the trailer alone has sold me on this 😂 Brilliant vid! I think it speaks to how timeless the G1 Prime figure and design is that even with tweaks here and there, it can still spark joy in those of us who had it when we were kids 😊
Thus far, my favorite original G1 Prime is the Takara reissue from several years ago where they put tampograph shoulder insignias. Though I wish they had painted the silver on the cab instead of stickers. I do also have the Missing Link, which I consider is a separate thing. I do wish they'd do a cartoon type Bumblebee Missing Link where they put the newer head on.
Hasbro really does know how to annoy Peeps. Why on earth was the Spring Loaded Launcher included HERE and Not on the Missing Link? Come on man, come on.
I got the Missing Link but I still want to get one of these. It carries a different presentation. I love the diecast, and ratchet joints. It is just lovely.
Thanks for a wonderful review! TF Retro is by far my favourite toyline and I look forward to this one. Too bad the releases are so few and far between. Your story about the childhood prime you got from your mother illustrates just how visceral our chidhood memories can be when it comes to good memories like toys
So thrilled for your excitement around this release; I was quite excited as I love the way the retro line looks together thus far, but there seemed to be so much negative sentiment around this release… definitely a highlight of the Retro line, and I’m certainly happy to have it in addition to the Missing Link versions… if anything I may have skipped the C-02 Missing Link in favour of this one (in addition to C-01), but that just says how happy I am with this release.
This amazing. Just to let you know even the original G1s had multiple molds and the reissues too had different molds as did Magnus and even thought they look the same if you look close you will see lots of suble variants in the details and mold striations and the inner thigh style varies a lot as does the cab casting and feet. So this one is probably an entirely new mould replicating the same toy but updated with modern tolerances.
Very pleased to see the Roller launcher intact. Having acquired C-01 this year as my first taste of Battle Convoy, the absence of that little black chunk was my one mark against an overall excellent package. The dedication of Evan and the team on this release and the Retro G1 initiative as a whole really impresses. (Sunstreaker next please!)
I searched online on Walmart’s website in Canada and it’s not there at all. I have a better chance at finding the Missing Link Convoy C-01. I think the OG toy visual has aged incredibly well despite being a “block”. Robots come in all shapes and forms and we either like one design or we don’t. Its simplicity has endured. And I say that as someone who has never seen the G1 in person. I’ll have the G1 Legacy release and maybe later I’ll get the Missing Link Convoy. I can only respect this release here for what it is because I personally prioritise articulation and engineering for the range of poseability.
The Walmart US listing was a mistake. Not meant to be released until later this month or next. We should see it up eventually too with the Ramhorn and Bombshell set. These sets were sold early too at the SDCC event. Don't worry.
There's very little I find awkward with this one. The stripe being done that way it is feels odd, but I get what they were going for. Everything else far outweighs that though. Looks spot on. They must have tweaked elements of that original mould somewhat. The fact folding the arms back is so smooth on this one suggests something was done. Millimetres shaved off somewhere. Or mould degradation just did us a solid. I need a new G1 prime soon. When I got the Missing Link one I noticed my childhood Prime has gained some new wear and tear. The seats inside the cab seem to be breaking. Part of one got in the way of the head being spun around. He's retired from transforming now. This one may be his successor in that regard.
@@ravendarklawgaming197 I own the Original Optimus Prime toy and it’s complete with 2 of the 4 missiles still on the sprue and the other two are in the trailer in the launcher. It was my first Transformer toy and since then I’ve collected over 120 different Optimus Prime toys.
This is the first retro reissue release I'm skipping because I'm quite happy with the Missing Link version. But I do like that they went full toon with the deco on this. But those screw holes are a massive eyesore for me. I think they should have modified the design to hide those fasteners. Or just used a grey sticker for the stripe instead of paint and cover them up. One thing I'm confused about is that my original 1984 Prime toy when I was a kid did not have a functioning launcher. No idea why. I didn't even know it had the launcher until people started complaining when the ML version didn't have it. Maybe mine was broken and I never noticed?
Every time i noticed someone post an Optimus Prime review, I will ask "How many Optimus Prime is enough?" Aren't you sick of it? Collectors are being slapped left, right and centre almost every year.
I bought a G1 KO Optimus Prime recently, just to have a complete new one, since my old one was really enjoyed and toyed with. 2 days after I ordered it, this got announced… I guess my G1 OP mold is gonna be increasing more than expected
I still have the 20th Anniversary reissue I bought some 20 years (which came with a talking badge and a copy of the Marvel G1 comic issue 1), but this one would be a very nice version of the toy to get had I not gotten that previous one back then. A good one for anyone to get nowadays, even.
@@SixoTF It's mainly a budget and limitation thing I set for myself. If I do end up seeing it for cheaper somewhere, no doubt I'd be tempted enough to pick it up! Aha!
Nicely done review! Hasbro has done a great job with this reissue. The cab used here is the same mold as the 2018 Walmart exclusive version which had all new tooling so in a sense is relatively new. Can't wait to get this!
So someone else mentioned this to me - it's a rumour I have heard before! I've dropped Evan from Hasbro a note to confirm either way bc of course I am intrigued now haha. And thanks!
So I had word back from Evan - he doesn't believe it to be the case. He says he didn't work on the Walmart Prime specifically (he did on the Devastator though) and he isn't aware of any new tooling happening for those reissues. He did add the caveat that it's possible it was newly tooled at some point prior to this and he just isn't aware of it, but apparently it's unlikely for this specific 2019 release.
@SixoTF Thanks for the info and reaching out to Evan. I thought it could of been since there is a trademark and date stamp on the back of the right shoulder that says "2018 Hasbro SA Tomy Vietnam". The original and concurrent reissues don't have trademark stamp on the cab but on trailer instead. Either way thanks for reading my responses.
@@SixoTF The Devastator was altered and all of the springs were removed from the forearms and Mixmaster’s body. So no shooting action with that reissue.
I caved in and will be getting the Missing Link C-01 in a few weeks and it’ll be next to the upcoming Legacy G1, my WfC Optimus and the diecast 1/32 scale Freightliner. I prefer when engineering can push some boundaries. I never had the OG toy or any re-release and I compare the importance of Transformers’ Convoy to Star Wars’ Darth Vader. I’m gonna need a compartment specifically for my Optimus stuff.
im really excited to hopefully get this guy, it’s been a great year for optimus primes with the 86 commander and the legacy deluxe and all that, but i haven’t been able to play with the g1 fella yet, barely seen him in person, and this looks like a really lovely version of him. might try and snag some reprolabels though, the trailer in particular feels incomplete without the nonsensical sci-fi detail inside or the blue and white stripe outside. still, he’s gonna be a great add to my collection.
This would have been an instant purchase for me if the they remained faithful to the original trailer side decals, and including the sticker sheets to apply, with the rub symbol on top. Can probably buy them from a third party, but yeah, just a real shame to an otherwise very nice looking product.
Mine could open and close the hands, but was from the 80's 😮🤔 I remember I had that trailer and everything, but the looks doesn't line up with the looks. Was there differences in the US and Europe and Asia?
I was gonna gripe about no rub sign and no chrome but since I have the Missing Link versions it doesnt bother me. Im just glad this 40th comes with a trailer with spring loaded trailer and missiles. I'm so game for this figure.
I hope these come back into stock sold out everywhere unless stock is still incoming? It looks amazing, I can’t wait to grab one if I can! Great review
Someone below wrote "Optimus Prime lives!" Yes, he always lives. And, relives, and relives, and relives. Or, Bumblebee. Or, Blaster. Or, some version of Megatron that's not a realistic-looking gun. I have two of these reissues, a Hallmark ornament and several other toys called Optimus Prime that are trucks (and one is a Matchbox-style car). And, I know someone will write "well, don't buy it, then, hurrrrr." But, it's just a shame that, in 40 years, Transformers has become a commodity. The neat, new stuff takes 40 steps to change (and are more often than not the same cadre of the same dozen or so characters, as well), and the retro reissues are always Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Starscream, Blaster, yawn. Oh well, I hope those who buy this get enjoyment from it that lasts longer than the brief dopamine hit of forgetting you're middle aged now and not a kid.
The cab mold is new too. Well, it was used in 2018. When Prime got an Asian exclusive reissue in 2012, that was the final use of the classic mold for cab and trailer. The thing literally fell apart. Great video BTW. Im not picking at you. Im a reissue nerd. Also the trailer has a slight angle when hitched to Optimus Prime. Im still getting one if I can find it and it's not expensive.
Thanks - I mention in the description but I asked Evan from Hasbro about the cab mould being “new” for the Walmart reissue and he doesn’t believe it to be the case.
Got mine the other day too and I agree with pretty much everything you've said about it, it's just such a good everlasting toy that any reissue of it feels it great but this one is just a step above, despite the lack of chrome. Quick question, does your 2000 reissue have stickered or tampoed autobot symbols? I can't tell if that's just really nice sticker placement and there doesn't seem to be enough info that I can find online.
@@fritztopher I got mine from In Demand Toys but I did preorder it. Looks like its out of stock at most of the UK online retailers now. Probably will come up on Pulse or other US retailers fairly soon I would think.
Ya I'm gonna say, some of these are probably a cost decision. Not having the command center stickers in the trailer. Overall, it's probably cheaper to produce now than what they had back then. Looking at this video the plastic and or the paint is a fraction of the cost. I'm not saying it's cheaper looking. Have to take a look in person. Those screw holes on the trailer are really an eyesore for me. I noticed them in the original 1984 version but at least the sticker covered it. Hopefully the plastics for the leg and arm rotations are better. Because the first Walmart reissue was really poor quality.
I specifically wanted this version and the recent Soundwave due to the beautiful retro packaging as had missed previous reissues and vintage originals are very expensive.
Here's hoping for Galvatron, Cyclonus, Scourge, Shockwave and Ultra Magnus. Also, it would be funny if they retooled G1 Megs to be some weird tank or jet.
Shockwave will need to be licenced and that's assuming the mould still exists. G1 Megatron is a gun. I'm not interested in any weird retconning. Can't make it, don't make it
@@SixoTF yeah I know, but I feel like the Missing Link anime edition would've ditched the chrome for white and painted the lights Infront yellow ya know 🤷
I love the look of this toy, but I am not going to get one. I am more into retro-mods in that I want something that gives the impression of the original, but with moder retooling and articulation. Its why I fell so hard for the Seige line onwards.
I have the TRU version, cancelled the un trailered Missing Link , cancelled the MP toy version , I do have Nemesis Yolopark , haven’t made up my mind , too many . I do have SS pre ordered at bbts
I ordered this from Star Action Figures at the weekend and they sold out fast, never owned a Optimus Prime before but played with the figure round friends houses as a kid (But never the trailer, so learnt a few bits here). I didnt want the missing link figure as although its nice its not trully a vintage form and i wanted the style from the 80's even though its inferior, i dont care about articulation.
I'm looking for an acrylic box protector for my 40th Anniversary Edition, but I can only find them for the original G1. Can anyone confirm the box dimensions are the same? I've only managed to find two comparison videos (including this one) but it looks very close. I even think the 40th might be slightly smaller, which isn't a bad thing as it'll definitely fit.
I wonder when they'll ever reissue the G1 Dinobots? It's been 30 years since the last time they did during G2. I remember passing on those G2 because I wanted to wait for the G1 colors, but that never happened. Just could buy a purple Grimlock.
Supposedly the moulds have been lost or damaged but with the new trailer here I would say anything is possible. I asked Evan about it and it definitely wasn’t a no so I wouldn’t be shocked! Oh, and they had the grey ones in G2 as well 😉
@@SixoTF I never saw the "grey ones" in G2. I really wanted Grimlock, but hated the purple color and waited and waited and eventually G2 left and then I regretted not getting Grimlock while I had the chance, even though he was purple instead of G1 colors.
Hi I have a Generation 1 Optimus Prime but mine is different than that one the trailer becomes becomes the legs I take him and I cannot fall his legs up and I put him on top of the trailer that the trailer becomes his legs and he becomes a big Optimus Prime but I haven't seen him anywhere on the Internet or UA-cam can you please help me out with this matter
I love your enthusiasm towards the original G1 Optimus, mate. I feel the same. It's beautiful, all of the newer G1 reissues look beautiful
Absolutely! And thanks!
For anyone who can't find this online, the Walmart US listing was a mistake. Not meant to be released until later this month or next and available on Hasbro Pulse too with free shipping to the US and Canada. We should see it up eventually, too, with the Ramhorn and Bombshell set. These sets were sold early, too, at the SDCC event. Don't worry. We'll all have a chance at them. 'Til all are One!
I missed the decals on the inside of the trailer but the excitement when mine arrived just took over, it’s so beautiful. And the spring in the trailer, I started ranting at my 7yo - “Look, the spring actually works!!” So happy. More please, Hasbro.
Haha yeah, the lack of trailer decals is an adjustment but it's still so lovely
How did you already get it?
@@RacoonCityPizza I ordered it with In Demand Toys last week and it arrived last Saturday. Sadly, missed out on Missing Link Sentinel Prime…
This is easily one of, if not the best toy review I think I’ve ever watched. I normally skip through all review videos but watched every single second of this! Your love and passion for these toys is utterly infectious and made me smile repeatedly! Top work and phenomenal job! Subscribed to your channel! 🙌🏼
Mate, you just convinced a 42-year-old Transformers fan to embark on a quest to scour the net for a vintage G1 Optimus Prime!!!
Interesting that the launcher for roller actually travels the full distance. The original release had a stop that was added to the mold of international releases so it wouldn't propel Roller out so fast. Of course when I learned about this, I had to cut out the safety stop
Good point!
For me out of all these G1 Optimus the Missing Link is the one I'm most impressed with. I got the cartoon one a while back and I just love him so much.
Yeah, it's incredible
Really enjoyed this fantastically thorough showing of Prime. I have never been more down with getting another Optimus trailer. Also really dig how the grey paint covers the section between the blue eyes, a nerdy detail to appreciate but it looks great on the anime Missing Link Prime and it looks great on this one too.
Thank you! And yes, great observation
Ah crap why’d you have to point out that his trailer would look good on C-02, now I want him😭😭
My original roller was gray. Glad to see him in that color.
It was? From a reissue?
I had the original, it was dark blue.
This is so siiiick!! I have the Soundwave and Blaster to this and I’m still gushing over their cartoony colors. This version of Prime will do well in my collection. Just something about those clean matte cartoony colors that make these so fun!
Yeah, SW & Blaster were lush and this is just as good
Optimus prime lives! Yes, our leader is back, "that's right Skylinks, and now no force in the universe can stop me."
Oh gosh I think seeing Roller spring out of the trailer alone has sold me on this 😂 Brilliant vid! I think it speaks to how timeless the G1 Prime figure and design is that even with tweaks here and there, it can still spark joy in those of us who had it when we were kids 😊
100% this!
As a fan who still has the original G1 toy, I’ve ordered mine from Hasbro Pulse! 😊
It looks undeniably gorgeous. And seeing that Autobot groupshot in retro reissue deco's at 23:15... wow!
It's something, isn't it?
Teeny tiny Hound
Thus far, my favorite original G1 Prime is the Takara reissue from several years ago where they put tampograph shoulder insignias. Though I wish they had painted the silver on the cab instead of stickers. I do also have the Missing Link, which I consider is a separate thing. I do wish they'd do a cartoon type Bumblebee Missing Link where they put the newer head on.
The Chronicle? That was a good reissue imo
Hasbro really does know how to annoy Peeps. Why on earth was the Spring Loaded Launcher included HERE and Not on the Missing Link? Come on man, come on.
I really like that autobot insignia outline, as it's really nice and very much what we got in the cartoon
I got the Missing Link but I still want to get one of these. It carries a different presentation. I love the diecast, and ratchet joints. It is just lovely.
Yes! I foolishly didn't buy the trailer for Missing Link, so happy you showed that off Sixo! Brilliant review as usual!
Thank you!
Thanks for a wonderful review! TF Retro is by far my favourite toyline and I look forward to this one. Too bad the releases are so few and far between.
Your story about the childhood prime you got from your mother illustrates just how visceral our chidhood memories can be when it comes to good memories like toys
My pleasure! And yes, you’re right!
I love that toon colors. i hope we have a reissue missing link with this deco
I don’t see it happening but never say never I guess
@@SixoTF actually it's a higher probability than getting a missing link megatron 😥
I do hope Walmart brings this one for Christmast, I would love to have a G1 optimus and the Deco looks good
Fingers crossed
So thrilled for your excitement around this release; I was quite excited as I love the way the retro line looks together thus far, but there seemed to be so much negative sentiment around this release… definitely a highlight of the Retro line, and I’m certainly happy to have it in addition to the Missing Link versions… if anything I may have skipped the C-02 Missing Link in favour of this one (in addition to C-01), but that just says how happy I am with this release.
This amazing. Just to let you know even the original G1s had multiple molds and the reissues too had different molds as did Magnus and even thought they look the same if you look close you will see lots of suble variants in the details and mold striations and the inner thigh style varies a lot as does the cab casting and feet. So this one is probably an entirely new mould replicating the same toy but updated with modern tolerances.
Very pleased to see the Roller launcher intact. Having acquired C-01 this year as my first taste of Battle Convoy, the absence of that little black chunk was my one mark against an overall excellent package.
The dedication of Evan and the team on this release and the Retro G1 initiative as a whole really impresses.
(Sunstreaker next please!)
Totally agree
I really enjoy your videos! Your energy & positivity is so refreshing!! Keep up the fun work!!
I searched online on Walmart’s website in Canada and it’s not there at all. I have a better chance at finding the Missing Link Convoy C-01.
I think the OG toy visual has aged incredibly well despite being a “block”. Robots come in all shapes and forms and we either like one design or we don’t. Its simplicity has endured. And I say that as someone who has never seen the G1 in person.
I’ll have the G1 Legacy release and maybe later I’ll get the Missing Link Convoy. I can only respect this release here for what it is because I personally prioritise articulation and engineering for the range of poseability.
The Walmart US listing was a mistake. Not meant to be released until later this month or next. We should see it up eventually too with the Ramhorn and Bombshell set. These sets were sold early too at the SDCC event. Don't worry.
I would love to see a G1 megatron in the G1 style, but have him turn into a tank. New mold, tank alt mode, g1 feel and articulation
There's very little I find awkward with this one. The stripe being done that way it is feels odd, but I get what they were going for. Everything else far outweighs that though. Looks spot on. They must have tweaked elements of that original mould somewhat. The fact folding the arms back is so smooth on this one suggests something was done. Millimetres shaved off somewhere. Or mould degradation just did us a solid. I need a new G1 prime soon. When I got the Missing Link one I noticed my childhood Prime has gained some new wear and tear. The seats inside the cab seem to be breaking. Part of one got in the way of the head being spun around. He's retired from transforming now. This one may be his successor in that regard.
It’s well worth it imo!
The trailer is perfect for the Missing Link Cartoon-deco Prime...
The retro put the cartoon missing link to shame !!! The light blue on the legs look close the g2 Optimus Prime cant wait for pre order for canada !!!
Yeah the blue is lovely
my optimus prime from the commemorative series is now 22 years old. 😱
Haha yup
Imagine still having an original...
@@ravendarklawgaming197 i can imagine. dont have an optimus prime from 1984, but i have an orginal G1 bonecrusher from 1985 and still OVP.
@@Linchpin_TF Yea, I look at my commemorative edition and think damn, I'm old, but then I look at that og and think damn, I'm ancient. lol
@@ravendarklawgaming197 I own the Original Optimus Prime toy and it’s complete with 2 of the 4 missiles still on the sprue and the other two are in the trailer in the launcher. It was my first Transformer toy and since then I’ve collected over 120 different Optimus Prime toys.
This is the first retro reissue release I'm skipping because I'm quite happy with the Missing Link version. But I do like that they went full toon with the deco on this. But those screw holes are a massive eyesore for me. I think they should have modified the design to hide those fasteners. Or just used a grey sticker for the stripe instead of paint and cover them up. One thing I'm confused about is that my original 1984 Prime toy when I was a kid did not have a functioning launcher. No idea why. I didn't even know it had the launcher until people started complaining when the ML version didn't have it. Maybe mine was broken and I never noticed?
Awesome review great to see yr appreciation of this timeless classic
Every time i noticed someone post an Optimus Prime review, I will ask "How many Optimus Prime is enough?" Aren't you sick of it? Collectors are being slapped left, right and centre almost every year.
Well, watch the review and my enthusiasm for this release and then I think you will know my feelings on it 😉
I really love this cartoon look of the original design of Optimus!
Same
I bought a G1 KO Optimus Prime recently, just to have a complete new one, since my old one was really enjoyed and toyed with. 2 days after I ordered it, this got announced… I guess my G1 OP mold is gonna be increasing more than expected
I still have the 20th Anniversary reissue I bought some 20 years (which came with a talking badge and a copy of the Marvel G1 comic issue 1), but this one would be a very nice version of the toy to get had I not gotten that previous one back then. A good one for anyone to get nowadays, even.
For me, it's still worth it but of course mileage may vary haha
@@SixoTF It's mainly a budget and limitation thing I set for myself. If I do end up seeing it for cheaper somewhere, no doubt I'd be tempted enough to pick it up! Aha!
Nicely done review! Hasbro has done a great job with this reissue. The cab used here is the same mold as the 2018 Walmart exclusive version which had all new tooling so in a sense is relatively new. Can't wait to get this!
So someone else mentioned this to me - it's a rumour I have heard before! I've dropped Evan from Hasbro a note to confirm either way bc of course I am intrigued now haha. And thanks!
So I had word back from Evan - he doesn't believe it to be the case. He says he didn't work on the Walmart Prime specifically (he did on the Devastator though) and he isn't aware of any new tooling happening for those reissues. He did add the caveat that it's possible it was newly tooled at some point prior to this and he just isn't aware of it, but apparently it's unlikely for this specific 2019 release.
@SixoTF Thanks for the info and reaching out to Evan. I thought it could of been since there is a trademark and date stamp on the back of the right shoulder that says "2018 Hasbro SA Tomy Vietnam". The original and concurrent reissues don't have trademark stamp on the cab but on trailer instead. Either way thanks for reading my responses.
@@SixoTF The Devastator was altered and all of the springs were removed from the forearms and Mixmaster’s body. So no shooting action with that reissue.
The original version has yellow eyes, while I do prefer the blue eyes since it makes more sense for the cartoon accurate representation.
It would be cool if ToyHax made some G1 cartoon-inspired stickers for the inside of the trailer.
Idk what detail they’d put on there bc the grey is already cartoon accurate in its way but yeah, could be fun!
@@SixoTF Oh yeah. When I was a kid I always thought of the computer screens as part of Teletraan I.
Such a nice release, I wish missing link anime edition had white parts like this instead of chrome
I can see the appeal
Thats one nice looking Prime!👌
Defo!
If I would have known they were making this figure, I wouldn't have gotten the missing link toon version.
I caved in and will be getting the Missing Link C-01 in a few weeks and it’ll be next to the upcoming Legacy G1, my WfC Optimus and the diecast 1/32 scale Freightliner. I prefer when engineering can push some boundaries.
I never had the OG toy or any re-release and I compare the importance of Transformers’ Convoy to Star Wars’ Darth Vader.
I’m gonna need a compartment specifically for my Optimus stuff.
im really excited to hopefully get this guy, it’s been a great year for optimus primes with the 86 commander and the legacy deluxe and all that, but i haven’t been able to play with the g1 fella yet, barely seen him in person, and this looks like a really lovely version of him. might try and snag some reprolabels though, the trailer in particular feels incomplete without the nonsensical sci-fi detail inside or the blue and white stripe outside. still, he’s gonna be a great add to my collection.
Yeah, Repros should look good on there!
I I like the old trailer better. I would bet a 3rd party will come out with an upgrade kit that will have the stickers included.
This would have been an instant purchase for me if the they remained faithful to the original trailer side decals, and including the sticker sheets to apply, with the rub symbol on top. Can probably buy them from a third party, but yeah, just a real shame to an otherwise very nice looking product.
Mine could open and close the hands, but was from the 80's 😮🤔 I remember I had that trailer and everything, but the looks doesn't line up with the looks. Was there differences in the US and Europe and Asia?
I miss my 1986 Optimus. Irreplaceable. The only reason I miss him so much was because he was stolen 35 years ago.
I was gonna gripe about no rub sign and no chrome but since I have the Missing Link versions it doesnt bother me. Im just glad this 40th comes with a trailer with spring loaded trailer and missiles. I'm so game for this figure.
Yeah it’s lovely
Perfect review. Thank you so much.
I hope these come back into stock sold out everywhere unless stock is still incoming? It looks amazing, I can’t wait to grab one if I can! Great review
Thank you! I’m sure it will
The fists killed it for me, are all of them made like that? Parts-formers?
When is this coming out?
Do they use thick cardboard? I noticed witht the recent G1 reissue the packaging and card is thin and flimsy.
I haven’t had a problem with it but this box seems fine to me
I do appreciate that missing link prime has spring launcher for the trailer
Same
Definitely needs some repro labels for the inside of the trailer
Is the silver stripe a sticker or is it painted on?
Someone below wrote "Optimus Prime lives!" Yes, he always lives. And, relives, and relives, and relives. Or, Bumblebee. Or, Blaster. Or, some version of Megatron that's not a realistic-looking gun. I have two of these reissues, a Hallmark ornament and several other toys called Optimus Prime that are trucks (and one is a Matchbox-style car). And, I know someone will write "well, don't buy it, then, hurrrrr." But, it's just a shame that, in 40 years, Transformers has become a commodity. The neat, new stuff takes 40 steps to change (and are more often than not the same cadre of the same dozen or so characters, as well), and the retro reissues are always Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Starscream, Blaster, yawn. Oh well, I hope those who buy this get enjoyment from it that lasts longer than the brief dopamine hit of forgetting you're middle aged now and not a kid.
The cab mold is new too. Well, it was used in 2018. When Prime got an Asian exclusive reissue in 2012, that was the final use of the classic mold for cab and trailer. The thing literally fell apart. Great video BTW. Im not picking at you. Im a reissue nerd. Also the trailer has a slight angle when hitched to Optimus Prime. Im still getting one if I can find it and it's not expensive.
Thanks - I mention in the description but I asked Evan from Hasbro about the cab mould being “new” for the Walmart reissue and he doesn’t believe it to be the case.
@@SixoTFDo you know how much this Prime is going to be?
when will this be available for preorder on pulse
No idea I’m afraid
Where can I get this from?? I keep looking and cant find pre orders anywhere
It's gonna be a Walmart exclusive in the US and afaik there is no link or preorder yet..
It's already been & gone on some sites from what I can see - TFSource had a listing but now sold out apparently? Quite a few UK sites have it
@@SixoTF Can you please provide a link? I don't mind paying for international shipping
Amazed that it's not on Hasbro Pulse website.
Got mine the other day too and I agree with pretty much everything you've said about it, it's just such a good everlasting toy that any reissue of it feels it great but this one is just a step above, despite the lack of chrome. Quick question, does your 2000 reissue have stickered or tampoed autobot symbols? I can't tell if that's just really nice sticker placement and there doesn't seem to be enough info that I can find online.
where to get it
@@fritztopher I got mine from In Demand Toys but I did preorder it. Looks like its out of stock at most of the UK online retailers now. Probably will come up on Pulse or other US retailers fairly soon I would think.
55 seconds into the video, and my only question is, did they bring back rubber tires?
Ya I'm gonna say, some of these are probably a cost decision. Not having the command center stickers in the trailer. Overall, it's probably cheaper to produce now than what they had back then. Looking at this video the plastic and or the paint is a fraction of the cost. I'm not saying it's cheaper looking. Have to take a look in person. Those screw holes on the trailer are really an eyesore for me. I noticed them in the original 1984 version but at least the sticker covered it. Hopefully the plastics for the leg and arm rotations are better. Because the first Walmart reissue was really poor quality.
It's such a shame that they stopped doing the movie packaging, with that great-looking artwork.
It was amazing artwork although I have to say I *love* the packaging on this myself
I specifically wanted this version and the recent Soundwave due to the beautiful retro packaging as had missed previous reissues and vintage originals are very expensive.
Here's hoping for Galvatron, Cyclonus, Scourge, Shockwave and Ultra Magnus. Also, it would be funny if they retooled G1 Megs to be some weird tank or jet.
I’ll take it all!
Shockwave will need to be licenced and that's assuming the mould still exists.
G1 Megatron is a gun. I'm not interested in any weird retconning. Can't make it, don't make it
@@yunoyuluvit supposedly someone in China now has the Shockwave licence. Sadly I don’t see it happening but it’s fun to dream!
@@SixoTF Interesting! I know that ToyCo still exists, but hadn't heard anything regarding the rights to the Astro Magnum.
did I miss the boat on this? I can't find it anywhere. Does anybody have any links of where to purchase this? Thank you in advance.
the lack of stickers on the trailer is a deal breaker....
TOY HAX
I wish the missing link animation version was actually painted like the Retro reissue of the classic Optimus toy :/
I like that they’re a little different!
@@SixoTF yeah I know, but I feel like the Missing Link anime edition would've ditched the chrome for white and painted the lights Infront yellow ya know 🤷
There is one
There's the cartoon version and the vintage version
@@xb1ankx yeah fair
Question - is the box card as thin / flimsy as it was for Soundwave and Blaster?
I didn’t have any problems with those tbf but it seems fairly sturdy
Awesome! Transformers G1 autobots leader Optimus prime 40 years anniversary 1984. Just like cartoon
Yep!
@@SixoTFis this good bye convoy mold?
where can i find this toy???
Good question! It seems scarce in the USA atm
Where'd you get this?
I love the look of this toy, but I am not going to get one. I am more into retro-mods in that I want something that gives the impression of the original, but with moder retooling and articulation. Its why I fell so hard for the Seige line onwards.
where did you buy it?
9:26 But will it fit the "Lightyear" Hyperspeed series toys?
Is this officially out yet?
Yep
@@SixoTF In stores or online because I can't find him on bbts or hasbro pulse?
@@th3.goatman871I think this is a Walmart exclusive
@Longwsb I'm gonna have to keep my eye out then I need this figure to go along with the ss86 optimus
I have the TRU version, cancelled the un trailered Missing Link , cancelled the MP toy version , I do have Nemesis Yolopark , haven’t made up my mind , too many . I do have SS pre ordered at bbts
I'm surprised they haven't redone the blaster by now
17:01 That stripe appears in season 2 truck mode. S2 and s3 different colors for most of them.
Repro Labels gonna do good out of this.
lol yeah
Ok so I need to get this to try to get the launcher feature on my Missing link :D
It’s fun
I ordered this from Star Action Figures at the weekend and they sold out fast, never owned a Optimus Prime before but played with the figure round friends houses as a kid (But never the trailer, so learnt a few bits here). I didnt want the missing link figure as although its nice its not trully a vintage form and i wanted the style from the 80's even though its inferior, i dont care about articulation.
Hope you enjoy it!
We need a missing link blaster that is the same size as preceptor
I'm looking for an acrylic box protector for my 40th Anniversary Edition, but I can only find them for the original G1. Can anyone confirm the box dimensions are the same? I've only managed to find two comparison videos (including this one) but it looks very close. I even think the 40th might be slightly smaller, which isn't a bad thing as it'll definitely fit.
Good Review - Except Optimus Prime is NOT "the one that started it all".
SOUNDWAVE (aka- CassetteMan) Is The One That Actually STARTED IT ALL.
Is he out in the UK already? Waiting is killing me!
He is!
What is the point of remaking the trailer though when they had the mold for the original
They didn’t have it any more, it had been damaged
I'm all for it!
I wonder when they'll ever reissue the G1 Dinobots? It's been 30 years since the last time they did during G2. I remember passing on those G2 because I wanted to wait for the G1 colors, but that never happened. Just could buy a purple Grimlock.
Supposedly the moulds have been lost or damaged but with the new trailer here I would say anything is possible. I asked Evan about it and it definitely wasn’t a no so I wouldn’t be shocked! Oh, and they had the grey ones in G2 as well 😉
@@SixoTF I never saw the "grey ones" in G2. I really wanted Grimlock, but hated the purple color and waited and waited and eventually G2 left and then I regretted not getting Grimlock while I had the chance, even though he was purple instead of G1 colors.
I hate the screws on the side of the trailer. Don't get why they did it that way.
Just cos that’s how the original mould was - we just never saw it before
How expensive is it going to be?
It’s shown up here for about £72
I wonder if Hasbro will ever release this mould in Nemesis Prime colours?
I am wondering if we might see a Missing Link like that
Hi I have a Generation 1 Optimus Prime but mine is different than that one the trailer becomes becomes the legs I take him and I cannot fall his legs up and I put him on top of the trailer that the trailer becomes his legs and he becomes a big Optimus Prime but I haven't seen him anywhere on the Internet or UA-cam can you please help me out with this matter
how many bets ppl are gonna be swapping arms from the missing link to this one for a perfect prime?
Where can I purchase this?
It’s up a few places in the UK but seems to have mostly sold out already
I’m keeping my Missing Link Prime, This looks Nice however
I don’t see it as a “one or the other” situation myself but that’s just me lol
I really want this. Sadly, here in the US, it’s a Walmart exclusive.
Yep
@@SixoTF and it sold out without even having a proper description