Generation 2 Optimus Prime Review - What you DON'T KNOW about it

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  • @TheRealQuenny
    @TheRealQuenny Рік тому +75

    i wasnt told by the thumbnail, until i realized this was a review of a vintage figure in which i quickly clicked.

    • @MechaZeeReviews
      @MechaZeeReviews  Рік тому +20

      I’m actually really glad you left this comment because it shows that my original title and thumbnail choices were poor and needed to be changed.

  • @CarRobots
    @CarRobots Рік тому +31

    The Diaclone era toys are my bread and butter. They're my favorite because of their build quality, incredible aesthetic, and play value. G1 Optimus is just the coolest toy ever made.

    • @Villancrusher
      @Villancrusher Рік тому +2

      Agree 👍

    • @Linchpin_TF
      @Linchpin_TF Рік тому

      I have a complete Joustra Diaclone Porsche (Jazz) in my collection. For a price where everyone would laugh.😁

    • @Omabatfartsbruh
      @Omabatfartsbruh Рік тому +1

      too bad you're not the only one with that mindset
      because good golly they're impossible to find at fair prices

    • @Linchpin_TF
      @Linchpin_TF Рік тому

      @@Omabatfartsbruh Does anyone know? You put something on Ebay with a starting bid of 1€ or 1$. Then only one makes a bid and that remains until the end of the auction.
      Diaclone Porsche complete
      G1 Bonechrusher OVP
      and BW Tripredacus Agent OVP
      For only 1€.
      Now imagine how painful that was for the seller?

  • @KX_GAME01
    @KX_GAME01 Рік тому +3

    Optimus Prime G2 got all the rizz 🥶

  • @kalobhunt9001
    @kalobhunt9001 Рік тому +9

    If only hasbro put this much love into there figures these days. Man he is beautiful.

    • @fun2building
      @fun2building Рік тому +1

      I would argue they have more love put into them now than they had for a solid fifteen years or so

    • @kalobhunt9001
      @kalobhunt9001 Рік тому

      @@fun2building for which figures? The hollow turning yellow breaking repaints that they put out? Oh or maybe one of the 20 different optimus or megatrons they make. But I will give them credit whoever is doing the legacy line is doing better cause it has some cool figures but people are paying top dollar there shouldn’t be a need for another company to have to fix all of hasbro short comings such as dna designs.

    • @fun2building
      @fun2building Рік тому

      @@kalobhunt9001 I mean the yellowing is a pretty well defined thing now, we know why it happened and it's drastically decreased since, so while it sucks that there are figures stuck with it it's not like they just ignored it being a problem

  • @G2_Convoy
    @G2_Convoy Рік тому +7

    This is probably in my top 5 favorite Optimus figures. I love the weird shit going on in G2, this one adds a lot of fun play features to the original toy. The black trailer is awesome. Such a fun figure. Love G2.

  • @scottydu81
    @scottydu81 Рік тому +3

    You know, there is something appealing about die cast with chipped paint. Looks “lived-in”, like someone cared for it in the classic sense.

  • @Trikeboy2
    @Trikeboy2 Рік тому +1

    I had a G1 Optimus back in the 80s. I don't know how but I didn't know the chest window opened up until I saw it on an episode of QI a few years ago. That was over 2 decades and it was one of my favourite toys. No idea how I missed that.

  • @hypersonic9394
    @hypersonic9394 Рік тому +9

    Man the figure has really hold up

    • @kinjapleb4228
      @kinjapleb4228 Рік тому +3

      Not really... nostaliga wise, sure but it has no articulation, the joints are weak, and the paint chips easily. Probably great when it first came out, but definitely doesn't "hold up"

    • @ChdP134
      @ChdP134 Рік тому +5

      @@kinjapleb4228 no because the joints aren’t loose and the paint doesn’t chip easily. It also definitely has way better build and materials than anything in the past decade. I also think it’s fair to expect limited articulation from a toy from upwards of 50 years ago, who’s main gimmick was to transform

    • @zeldahyrule543
      @zeldahyrule543 Рік тому +1

      @@ChdP134 I agree completely most g1 hold up great cause of diecast metal. the new transformers are all plastic junk. g1 for life

  • @KamenRiderSeiryuXV0
    @KamenRiderSeiryuXV0 Рік тому +2

    Very nostalgia Diaclone of Battle Convoy, I have within 25 years ago. My fave toy as Mirage G1 too.

  • @hackusprime
    @hackusprime Рік тому +2

    I still have my g2 Megatron and g2 Optimus from Christmas 93. They rock

  • @NeoXNeo2007
    @NeoXNeo2007 Рік тому +3

    Optimus prime got that rizz to the max bro and he got optimus chan and that other girl can you tell me who she is I promise I will subscribe ok 👍

  • @annstevens6223
    @annstevens6223 Рік тому +5

    The knockoff black nemesis prime looks great next to a G1. And the quality’s not too bad.

  • @NALTOHQ
    @NALTOHQ Рік тому

    I still love that we live in a world where Diaclone and Transformers co-exist. At least, I HOPE theyre still making toys for the reboot.

  • @manborg84
    @manborg84 Рік тому +1

    Wow, that space was for the diaclones?? Here I was , silly me, using that compartment to stash my weed.

  • @nintendoconvert4045
    @nintendoconvert4045 Рік тому

    This was my first prime as a kid, and didn’t get another one until about 25 years later. Man…they have come a long way.

  • @Naedlus
    @Naedlus Рік тому

    Love that the outriggers on the trailer have positions for towed, stationary, and deployed

  • @CarnoReviews
    @CarnoReviews Рік тому +4

    I got this guy at a comic store a while ago and he’s awesome. Mine has most of the parts intact and all he’s missing is the hose and one of the missile launchers, his backpack thingy even still works

  • @jjrivas3
    @jjrivas3 3 місяці тому

    Nice review! I just started collecting pieces and restoring a g2 prime & trailer, though I have the missing link prime it actually looks sweet!

  • @GraemePryce1978
    @GraemePryce1978 Рік тому

    I left a like and subscribed because I liked your video approach, I haven't seen a review of G2 Oprimus for years and because it's deserved.
    With 37.3k subs the last thing I'm doing is pitying you bud. Cheer up. lol

  • @purplefishmonkeybutt
    @purplefishmonkeybutt Рік тому +1

    Back when this figure was released I couldn't understand why they printed OPTIMUS on his trailer. Transformers were supposed to be in disguise, not advertising their names on their vehicle modes. It's a bit of a failure in that regard.

  • @theotakux5959
    @theotakux5959 Рік тому

    The fold out supports on the trailer are supposed to be pointed all the way forwards in trailer mode (when not attatched to the cab) like you showed. They're only intended to point outwards in base mode, to support the sides of the trailer.

  • @TagSpamCop
    @TagSpamCop Рік тому

    4;57 It's a welder, not a fuel pump. It's for the robotic arm of the trailer to repair the Diaclone mech/Cybertronian warrior... which would require welding.

  • @oyonan
    @oyonan Рік тому

    Omg the arms will fold into the truck mode so much easier if you flip down the windows first!
    Also they were always that colour

  • @josiaharaki7310
    @josiaharaki7310 8 місяців тому

    The head can be modded to rotate in some releases, although they just glued it in place instead of a screw in this version.
    I remain unconvinced the backpack/soundbox actually attaches to optimus, as mine only seems capable of precariously balancing there, but renders the figure super top heavy for the delicate worn out leg joints.

  • @emilflognoid1532
    @emilflognoid1532 Рік тому

    I have the g1 version… I just realized that the new Star Wars micro fleet guys will fit in all the little cockpits and in roller!

  • @ShazeemKhan
    @ShazeemKhan Рік тому +1

    Them dolls rocking low rise hard, yo! Always wanted the OP figure since a kid, still waiting on a good - decent 1, which isn't the price of an organ

  • @user-ws3vv7ct8k
    @user-ws3vv7ct8k 3 місяці тому

    When Optimus talk. 4:57 I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.

  • @gabrielalcaraz6556
    @gabrielalcaraz6556 Рік тому

    2:26 love this part lmao

  • @scottandrewhutchins
    @scottandrewhutchins Рік тому

    I was lucky. I got a G1 Optimus on clearance at Kay-Bee for $5 some time during the third season of the show. I was stunned at my luck because I could rarely afford Transformers bigger than Bumblebee because my allowance sucked. I still have it in the box even though I've played with it and lost many of the labels. I also cut out the tech specs but still have them.

  • @ThunderstruckGames
    @ThunderstruckGames Рік тому

    The items on top of the cab where the head is are the air horns, not headlights.

  • @Chancherpancher
    @Chancherpancher Рік тому +1

    *Transformers G2 1992 Optimus Prime Commercial:*
    And when Optimus talks,
    (4:57)
    *" I A M O P T I M U S P R I M E ! "*
    The Decepticons will run for cover!

  • @shawnkarg3794
    @shawnkarg3794 Рік тому

    I had the G1 Optimus as a kid, and it came with the same rifle. My dad cut the handgrip off for me so that it could be pegged into the fist in line with the arm, rather than at that wonky angle.

  • @rorroryusoul
    @rorroryusoul Рік тому +1

    First mechazee reviews

  • @corey9029
    @corey9029 Рік тому

    The hips are actually a weird locking ratchet. Metal on plastic. You need to pull the legs apart when transforming to prevent the plastic wearing out. That’s why his legs keep sliding back.

  • @gregoriocruz4530
    @gregoriocruz4530 Рік тому

    My second Optimus figure was a G1 Optimus. The first one that my parents bought me was the Power Masters Optimus. I think that was the name. It was based off the Master Force version of him.

  • @adi_the_overseer
    @adi_the_overseer Рік тому +2

    12 minutes ago we really come far from transformers

  • @disrupter8318
    @disrupter8318 Рік тому +1

    4:00 it’s happening to me too and I’m 19 😢

  • @PixelzNcreatureZ
    @PixelzNcreatureZ Рік тому

    I always thought it was weird that he's supposed to be in disguise but his name is huge on the side of the trailer

  • @christianferguson224
    @christianferguson224 Рік тому +2

    4:50

  • @AlKaseltzer87
    @AlKaseltzer87 Рік тому

    I had that when I was a kid. I wish I still had it

  • @anime-mun
    @anime-mun Рік тому

    As someone who owned this as a kid, they did yellow over time.

  • @Deceptinerd1995
    @Deceptinerd1995 Рік тому

    Now wanna know what you think about the other G2 Optimus release, being the Laser Optimus Prime, it's one of my favorite toys ever. Good video

  • @beauxr.benoit1374
    @beauxr.benoit1374 Рік тому

    The explanation for the top of the front of the cab opening is at 7:15.

  • @quigonkenny
    @quigonkenny Рік тому +1

    The legs flipping back was something in all the versions of this transformation style for Optimus. I had an original G1 and it did the same after a while. The joint there was pretty cheaply made, unfortunately.

  • @vassa1972
    @vassa1972 Рік тому

    As a kid I wanted octimus prime to have the matrix of leadership included with the toy but they never did engineering for it

  • @douglasbrownell2704
    @douglasbrownell2704 Рік тому

    I have this old original Optimus prime. In fact I have over 200 Optimus Prime's in my collection.

  • @lemonherb1
    @lemonherb1 Рік тому

    I did buy this release after I moved out for college. I didn't take my TF collection with me, and it was an easy way to get a hold of an Optimus Prime. I did modify it a bit by putting pen springs into the combat deck missile launcher, and cut off the restriction tab that limited the velocity of the launcher for Roller.
    I wasn't crazy on the name emblazoned on the side of the trailer, kinda defeats the concept of Robot's In Disguise. The soundbox disguised as a reefer was a rather clever design choice. Mixing of the classic and new faction logos really didn't help branding in my opinion.
    The quality isn't as good as the original G1 production run, but still was satisfactory

  • @jackfinn8514
    @jackfinn8514 Рік тому

    When the ewok screams you had me dying lol

    • @xeroabyss9597
      @xeroabyss9597 Рік тому

      I believe that was R2-D2 when he launched Roller off if the platform.

  • @catmandu5226
    @catmandu5226 Рік тому

    was not expecting to see milk tea in this vid, so that shit threw me immediately lol

  • @AtTonisGarage
    @AtTonisGarage Рік тому

    Very cool Optimum Prime model 😁👍

  • @mr.motormaster9881
    @mr.motormaster9881 Рік тому

    NICE TRUCK

  • @KOSMOS1701A
    @KOSMOS1701A Рік тому +2

    oh no, optional alien attack girl broke a bit! I'm sad now.

  • @vassa1972
    @vassa1972 Рік тому

    In '84 I was 12 years old and had one

  • @WhiteKnightFlameZero
    @WhiteKnightFlameZero Рік тому

    I got the reissue of G1 prime with SS38 prime in a pack, fav prime design is the RiD/car robots fire convoy

  • @scottmcclary594
    @scottmcclary594 Рік тому

    I own the ko mp10 so I didn't get a trailer with it and when I was looking for a one on eBay I found the clear version for like 20 bucks and had no problem painting it but the spray paint I bought was supposed to be in between silver and metalic gun metal but it dryed an almost metallic black so I snagged a can of metallic red and bought some vinyl sticker letters and just did the g2 trailer and 3d printed the electronic box for the front!
    I had the g2 prime anyway growing up so the paint color problem turned out to be a happy accident!

  • @greggorman5537
    @greggorman5537 Рік тому

    The 2 things that made this 😎 was
    1 it was 2 toys in one
    2 those toes bending
    It was so cool because most toys did not have any moving besides the hip arm knee

  • @chosa9042
    @chosa9042 Рік тому +1

    2:11 is that a JOJO REFERENCE

  • @ospreyhawk
    @ospreyhawk Рік тому

    I still have my Gen2 Prime. The missile launcher in the trailer always bothered me. It's like they purposely forgot to put the springs in so it would be "safer" for the US market.

  • @d-monfromthetip3073
    @d-monfromthetip3073 Рік тому

    Did some G1 toys come with Diaclone human pilot figures? Somehow I had a few.

  • @MegatronSheesh
    @MegatronSheesh 11 місяців тому +1

    3:01 *"he looks submissive and breedable"* 💀

  • @porko882
    @porko882 Рік тому

    I got this when it came out, I still have it well cap anyway, I think the windows where always yellow.

  • @Storm-Cloud
    @Storm-Cloud Рік тому

    Optimus got that matrix of rizz

  • @oscarramos5681
    @oscarramos5681 Місяць тому

    In 5:04, where did that sound bite come from?

  • @Scrombo2
    @Scrombo2 Рік тому +1

    I don't LOVE G1 toys they way alot of older fans do, I like articulation I'm a basic bitch but, I can definitely appreciate a solid figure when I see one

  • @neildennis4588
    @neildennis4588 Рік тому

    Yellow is the correct colour. I was there and I can remember.

  • @N47_B314C
    @N47_B314C Рік тому +1

    7:56 AMONGUS

  • @emilysmith1274
    @emilysmith1274 Рік тому

    The 2 girls fighting in the background for Optimus pri-
    Wait bumblebee have one of them did they break up...

  • @DicePunk
    @DicePunk Рік тому

    Im old enough to know the legs on this mold would spring back even when it was brand new.

  • @capness1228
    @capness1228 Рік тому

    Huh, never knew the sound box could fit on his back in robot mode.

  • @adamnool2353
    @adamnool2353 Рік тому

    Bro got Isekai'd by just a Pen

  • @MonsterverseRodanK1ng
    @MonsterverseRodanK1ng Рік тому +1

    Why is there milktea girl

  • @gabrielalcaraz6556
    @gabrielalcaraz6556 Рік тому

    JOJO INTROOO

  • @tomroberts2299
    @tomroberts2299 Рік тому

    7:14 for the answer to the thumbnail.

  • @aprilsantos763
    @aprilsantos763 Місяць тому

    Howd you know about his glasses? 4:37

  • @shartslaw322
    @shartslaw322 Рік тому

    So ahh, all these points are pretty much all known, I was hoping for something new I didn't know, so sad.

  • @ronaldclayton4232
    @ronaldclayton4232 Рік тому

    For a figure this old it has great articulation,most of the robot forms from this time period are nothing more than a brick with arms,think about how horrible Motormaster was basically the only thing you could do was move the arms up and down(brick with arms)back in those days they put everything into the vehicle forms to get them perfectly accurate and the robot forms suffered greatly from it.

  • @NearingLight
    @NearingLight Рік тому

    I already knew about daiclone

  • @VulpisFoxfire
    @VulpisFoxfire Рік тому

    IIRC, can't Roller tow the trailer?

  • @justprime-yq1gi
    @justprime-yq1gi Рік тому

    and what are the things we dont know about that toy ?

  • @dadidina7446
    @dadidina7446 3 місяці тому

    0:24 GYAAAAAAAAAAAT !!!!! 🤤🤤🤤🤤

  • @otaking3582
    @otaking3582 Рік тому

    I thought that G2 Optimus Prime was a tanker truck?

    • @fun2building
      @fun2building Рік тому

      There were three different G2 Optimus Primes; this first one that's just a recolor of the G1 figure, and two new molds

  • @brianaguiar913
    @brianaguiar913 5 місяців тому

    It's not a fuel pump. It's a welding gun.

  • @joseruvalcaba1927
    @joseruvalcaba1927 Рік тому

    Lmmfaa000 the chick inside! I own ths same Prime also bought him used has his weapons & haven't transformed him 1ce yet!

  • @MacandCheeseStudio
    @MacandCheeseStudio Рік тому +1

    Optimus flirting with the anime girls made me cringe

  • @mmmmmmm6629
    @mmmmmmm6629 Рік тому +1

    optimus has the rizzliest of rizz

  • @h2ostudios1
    @h2ostudios1 Рік тому

    You should review more g1 and g2 stuff

  • @wolf1701A
    @wolf1701A Рік тому

    What's the lady mbay prime figure?

  • @Adamxplayz
    @Adamxplayz Рік тому

    Okay

  • @hehehehehelol7745
    @hehehehehelol7745 Рік тому

    What was the song in the first

  • @Autocon609
    @Autocon609 Рік тому

    It's not a fuel pump. It's a welder.

  • @jeffeastwood1051
    @jeffeastwood1051 Рік тому

    Those "shiny pieces" will lose chrome from all that touching and finger oil and acid transfer.

  • @200865mark
    @200865mark Рік тому

    Supposedly you were supposed to put a cassette tape in his chest

  • @MytheraI
    @MytheraI Рік тому

    I see you have... "other figures" as well

  • @edr3158
    @edr3158 Рік тому

    I actually have a G1 Pepsi Optimus Prime.

  • @friedasauerzweig467
    @friedasauerzweig467 Рік тому +1

    He made a jojo reference i had to like it

  • @Void_XDhehehe
    @Void_XDhehehe Рік тому

    Could you review mm01?

  • @Pasta_07
    @Pasta_07 Рік тому

    Wait the thumbnail change

  • @friedasauerzweig467
    @friedasauerzweig467 Рік тому

    Who is that with the White socks

  • @paulmacdonald5135
    @paulmacdonald5135 Рік тому

    The windows were always timted

  • @greggorman5537
    @greggorman5537 Рік тому

    Clear window