I hope he sells well enough for them to realize we want more unicron trilogy toys. I adore the design aesthetic. Especially cybertron (I adore the cybertron look alright)
There is ONE character from Energon I wouldn't mind seeing get a new toy. Omega Supreme. That version took the original multi component idea. And added something new by also being a Headmaster.
Sharkticon I'd oddly be fine if they skipped. The original toy is already fantastic. Wouldn't be fussed if they never updated him. Though I wouldn't say no to an update either.
@@DrLockdown Yeah Id much rather a dreadwing update, hes already such a great underrated toy, that just has a few problems that could be solved with modern engineering, that I think if he got an update, he could be one of the best like the man has both a waist swivel AND a side to side swivel in 2004. along with having a STUNNING paintjob
It's pretty well understood that Armada figures were underarticulated. It was a common complaint from kids even back when Armada was still on the toy shelves. It's why Energon and Cybertron took such pains to be better articulated and even then, they still weren't up to Beast Wars/Beast Machines standards.
Coming from someone who didn’t grow up with Armada, I briefly considered buying this and the Megatron, they look absolutely outstanding. I ultimately didn’t cause space and what not but maybe one day. I really hope this level of care is put into future commanders, (after the likely to be made Tidalwave) I’d love an Animated Lugnut or a RID 2001 Megatron.
@@DrLockdown Eh... I understand. A bit skinny in my eyes, but an Accurate, Animated, Chunky, Commander class Lugnut would be AWESOME. The original was just too small and didn't feel right.
DrLockdown is probably the only reviewer I could actually watch a whole hour of straight. I don't know how... but sir, you keep me captivated for a whole hour in a toy review... I can't even watch PvP for 20 minutes. Epic review, I know I was late, but I was glad to be able to watch it anyways.
going with the whole "Kids don't want articulation" BULLSHIT, as a kid, I WANTED articulation. it's the main reason why I hated the Power Rangers Zords, and why I disliked quite a few transformers (and ended up breaking a few because I thought it would articulate there). I also HATED lose ball joints, where there is a white dust all over said joint
people who say "Kids don't want articulation" are flat out wrong I had Armada Wheeljack as a kid and him having bricks for knees and _one_ wrist swivel bothered me to no end
I remember the disappointment getting Armada Prime and discovering his super mode legs were just a brick. I wanted to move him like I could a regular figure, and this gives that to me. Do I loose some of the base? Yeah, but that’s minor in comparison to what I get. Fantastic review Dr, you should be proud.
44:10 THERE HE IS!! MAH BOY!! For a brief disclaimer, when it comes to the tolerance issues my Naval Commander (seen taking a flogging in this video lol) is actually one of the first batches of Naval Commander that FansHobby released, and my god his plastic was awful at first. Thankfully FansHobby immediately put out a warning back then saying that a dud wave was sent out with bad plastic, and that they’d make an abundant amount of extra components and figures using their usual better plastic, and send them to anyone that had issues, at Fanshobby’s expense. Which is how it should be! Take note Haslab, Toyworld, and MakeToys: this is how you treat your customers. I basically rebuilt my Naval Commander’s main bot/combined mode torso using a combination of new parts and the original figure, and haven’t had any issues since. And their Power Commander (AKA Armada Season 2) Optimus has none of the issues described here. So yea! That’s my 2-cents about him, and I honestly agree with Doc about his back flaps being a bit much, especially when compared to the official.
I'm a teen, and I love it when my new transformer has amazing articulation. I agree that the gimmick should be transforming, and the figure should be a great action figure, not a brick that looks cool.
Sometimes I wonder why I watch these videos, but when I reach the end, I feel like I’ve experienced something. You may not be for everyone, but for your subscribers, we’re getting something good.
I'm on the fence on if I wanna invest in the Armada figures or not, but if they do a Legacy Armada Jetfire that can combine with Optimus, I just might have to get this guy too.
Great review, although I can’t help but feel like the comparison to the original is a bit one sided. I’m by no means one of those people who thinks this new version shouldn’t have been made, and of course for those who want an articulate version (myself included) it’s great that there’s now an option for it! However your argument that “no kids want articulation is stupid” goes both ways. I personally miss toys like the original Armada Prime and I miss gimmicks. Articulation is good, but I prefer fun play features. Not commenting this to say that you’re wrong because you aren’t, just pointing out that I’m also not wrong for my preference either and that there are people who value dumb fun gimmicks over articulation.
Really nice review as always DrLockdown! I’ve never watched Armada before but something about the art style and the old toys are really nostalgic for some reason, so it’s nice to see it done justice in this figure. Speaking of nostalgic; 46:59 I totally remember hating ratchet joints, even the soft ones, because they’d make so much noise at night and I didn’t want to wake my family up lol
Naval Commander is a different beast and these two are not intended to serve the same purpose. Naval Commander equal to using the Threezero MDLX Optimus as your G1 Prime. It is stylized, it is impressive, but NOT intended to be accurate. It is it's own center piece that serves a very specific WOW factor. Legacy is all about accuracy, chonk, and playability. I am keeping both, to serve two different purposes.
The people arguing "the original didn't have good articulation so fans don't want this version to have articulation" are especially ridiculous because I don't see anyone saying that about g1, friendly reminder: 9/10 times the articulation on g1 toys sucked, G1 fans love articulation, G1 fans want articulation, in most cases, G1 fans consider the modern updates of the original toys to be improvements so why wouldn't Armada fans feel the same?
4:04 this gave me the office vibes where dwight turnes the camera to shake his head in disapprovement when Michael puts the thingies in the car in a very dangerous and careless way out of ignorance
Hey man great video, I have the original coloured armada Unicron and it does have head articulation idk if they removed it on future versions or not but I just wanted to let you know
Hearing Dr. Lockdown be extremely positive about a figure will never get old. I loved hearing people talk about why a figure is worth the price more than the usual angry review though I do like both types.
I gotta be real here. What the hell is the back of the combined mode. It looks like hes gonna go camping. I get they need to make some leeways here, but jesus Christ that's awful. It's just a grey boring slab.
As a kid I would cut parts of my transformers so I could pose them better lol... so yeah,. big disagree with people who say kids don't want articulation.
Dr. Lockdown is back? AND WITH AN HOUR LONG VIDEO?? this is the best (also I got TR Triggerhappy on your and Perspective End's recommendation, and I love it to death)
I got him at TFNation this year, and he's amazing. My second go-around with the Commander class and he blows Rodimus out of the water, and I _loved_ Rodders.
50:25 What? As a HUGE Armada fan, they're wrong. The main point of Armada Prime is _Armada Prime._ Gimmicks be damned, I'm just so god damn happy to have an updated modern version of these designs, especially unimpeded with gimmicks. (Just look at the original Armada Scavenger figure) Them including the gimmicks on Starscream and Hot Shot without making them have springs and other internals that would have probably impeded them is great, and that's all Optimus needed, and that's exactly what he got. The only slight issue I have (besides no combine mode red eyes) is the lack of any minicon ports. Starscream was too small for a minicon port on the flip out back piece where it was in the original show because there isn't enough room for his minicon to fit between the cannons, but they saw their opportunity with Hot Shot's vehicle mode and took it, and all Optimus needed was a port on his combine mode shoulder for Sparkplug.
The unicron showing in the benhining actually does have head movement. It feels like you’re going to break it but it’s there once you get past the first click
See this is how you do a figure remaster justice. My biggest gripe with this figure's existence is it means we'll never get this kind of treatment for Cybertron. No, the Galaxy Upgrade figure does NOT count. No shame to those who like the figure, but that is NOT Cybertron Optimus prime; it's Siege Ultra Magnus with bits stuck on. It's clunky, it's highly inaccurate, it's a partsforming mess, and it still suffers from the same issues Siege Ultra Magnus had. Yes I am aware it was meant to be an homage, but dangit I want a chug Cybertron Optimus and Megatron :D
As someone who didn't get REAL hard into Transformers until Armada (thanks to the mini-cons in particular), the lack of articulation was always something that bugged me. Spent years dreaming of a Prime, Megatron, or Starscream who could actually move. T30 and CW gave me brief tastes of that, but Legacy delivered in spades!
I want this so f badly, the second I get my Christmas money I am running to the bank, putting it on someones card, then ordering this son of a deity … unless he’s sold out in which knowing my luck will probably happen
perspective fan here to say Light Piping is based indeed and Chromed Eyes are overrated, chrome is terrifying to scratch and it shines too much, it looks less like glowing and more like aluminum foil But both suck in comparison to the glory of luminous paint, just make sure its safe to inhale
@@DrLockdown The Truth you speak in, is said in Tongues, spoken in a foul elder language the even the old ones who gaze upon infinity, sneer at in disgust.
This maybe one of the best transformers made, pre-ordered it. I think this toy single-handedly gave me more interest in armada stuff and showed that the designs back than were really damn cool. I'm going to wait with armada Megs since I perfer Armada Galvatron's colors (or even better, MegaZarak) but that toy looks fantastic as well.
People who claim Armada Unicron has no head movement ARE LYING. That figure can move its head left to right fine, it just has to click out of its initial position first. I know this because I am literally currently holding it. Please stop spreading this because it's just not true.
@@DrLockdown I was trying to be goofy and exaggerate, but I have seen a lot of people talk about Armada Unicron and claim it has no head movement. I don't remember which reviewer it was but he tried to demonstrate its head doesn't turn, only to realise it does on camera, and went "The head doesn't turn..." *figure clicks and head moves* "...umm unless you count that... ok I guess it does turn!" It was quite funny.
Something I like about these legacy armada figures is that they all maintain their original gimmicks. Hot Shot still has the axelzooka Starscream still has his null laser cannons Megatron still has his turret gimmick and is planned to combine with the upcoming united Tidal Wave and this Armada Prime can combine with his trailer and is also clearly planned to combine with an upcoming Jetfire and Overload.
21:51 This is just Pure delusions. How can you look at this abstract mess of plastic and call this a base mode. Its more of a Guns platform then anything. See this is more evidence as to how Hasbro/Takara can get away with these useless trailer modes. People just cant see that its a waste budget. unless it does something IE a combine form its just sad to own
I hope for a Titan Class Armada Unicron, a Leader Class Star Saber, a Voyager Class Animated Blitzwing and Optimus Prime, Tfp Bumblebee, and a Leader or Voyager Class Big Convoy from the Beast Wars Neo anime with his Nemesis Prime varient
Motormaster is on deep clearance here. Some places are selling him for half price. Not shelfwarming. He just sold like hotcakes until the last shipment, where people lost interest
In my personal opinion, there should be a mix of transformers toys that are gimmicky bricks and fully posable action figures, I know the armada toys lack articulation but starscream is kinda fun to mess with thanks to the gimmicks, so if we can get some great gimmick toys I'm sure kids would love them, and maybe if they could squeeze in some articulation that would be the cherry on top, I would love to see the return of the cyberverse ultimate class figures, the ones with good articulation for the line and great gimmicks, unrelated note: it's not likely the original armada prime toy would burn your house down, baltmatrixes was a defect that got stuck every time he tried to transform it so he had to help it every time, and getting stuck is not good with something running on motors, it's not likely anyone elses would do that
I made my own Sparkplug by taking a Siege Micromaster Motor head and swapping his head and torso with that of Ground Hog from the same line. Sadly I'm still waiting for my Prime (Amazon pre-order) but the flip out post under his hood should plug perfectly into the combined form's shoulder.
The main reason I want this figure largely has to due with its significants to my introduction and love of Transformers. Back in the long distance past of 2002 I turned 4 and one of the gifts I got for this birthday was a brand new toy Transformers Armada: Deluxe class Optimus Prime. While it wasn’t like the figure you show off here and the one the commander class was based off of it was a figure that could be posed and was designed with the ability to be a fun figure first and foremost. Sadly that figures was given away long ago in the far off year of 2010, and once I started to get into truly collecting in 2011 was when I found out which figure that was and made a goal to find it my holy grail. Cut to January of 2023 and Shop Goodwill had it complete in box and it cost me around $52 (that’s including shipping.) I worked the day it arrived and upon opening the postal box I looked at it and smiled and like a kid seeing it in a ToysRUs I hugged it, and that first time receiving this toy and the memory of the last birthday I spent with my late Grandfather came to me and I felt pure joy. It’s the reason I have been looking forward to this finally releasing in the U.S. and why I want it so bad, for it to stand beside my Holy Grail my hunt figure the figure that brings back some many wonderful memories.
As someone who also owns this figure, I agree wholeheartedly with the Good Doctor. I got this on my birthday, and it has to rank up there as being one of the best action figures - not just Transformers, but action figures period - I have ever played with. Everything about the Legacy Armada Optimus screams that the designers poured their hearts and souls into making every detail flow naturally. And out of all the Transformers I've fiddled around with, including the awesome Cyberverse Slag, I cannot think of a single figure that made me audibly giddy. It's a joy to handle, a joy to play with and a joy to have in my collection.
Does anyone know how to fix the Leader Armada circuit? Or does anyone have the schematics of the circuit to try and fix it? Anyways, great review, 100% agree. The young guy who was amazed with Armada and had Armada Optimus Prime drawn in his wall for at least 15 years is enamoured with this new version of Optimus Prime.
Bendy Prime was my very first Optimus toy, and while I thought the Super Mode toy was cool I could tell in the catalogs that he was a brick from the waist down, among other problems. Suffice to say that this is the Armada Prime I always wanted 20 years ago and it’s a dream come true to have it now. Holding him in my hands brought back memories of first holding Cybertron Prime at Christmas, and I haven’t truly felt that way about a Transformers toy in years.
The most interesting part is I watched your hour long video without getting in the least bored. I actually found myself puking out my Armada Prime. I'm in the middle of a huge move, and every figure unboxed is one to be repacked. I'm pushing 59 and have been collecting since pre G1 Diaclone days. You have a talent, and now a new subscriber. I'm looking forward to watching your past and future videos.
I am 16 mins in and it's bothering me so much that I just had to say something. Man, I know you're Australian and it's no big deal to you, but why do you curse so much?! I appreciate the bleeps (I wouldn't watch you without them) but my dude, there are so many other words you can use! The English language is a beautiful thing. Yet you just drag it through the mud when every 10th word is cussing. It's not funny, it's not ironic, and it failes to get your point across. It may be 2023 and I'm just an old fuddy-duddy that needs to get with the times, but it bothered me enough that I clicked off the video AND left a comment. Figured you might find the honest feedback useful.
I have to say as someone who's earliest memories were of beast wars and subsequently every other transformers show, Armada was one of the more influential cartoons i watched as a kid. Sure it was just an advertising medium for toys, but it felt far more special than that. Pretty much everything that the characters did, you could do with the toys (minus posing) The gimmicks were fun of course, the prime jetfire combo being my favorite out of the series. But the lack of posability compared to the previous cartoon (RID2001) did disappoint me. Even back then I wished that hasbro would release a version of optimus with all the unneeded gimmicks stripped out and make one that had all the posability of the RID prime. Sucks it took 2 decades for it to become a reality, but they did a better job than I could have ever dreamed of. 99% of what 8 year old me dreamt of is in there. Only thing missing is the minicon ports like you stated. Glad to see someone who didn't grow up with the show sees the hard work and effort that went in to the design. The fact it also has the chunk factor is a nice bonus as well. Hasbro pulse recently sucked the preorder money out of my account so I'm eagerly anticipating my chance to try him out for myself. Excellent review as always, and I look forward to the next one.
Watched this when it came out pondered, was given and ultimatum of toys that resulted in me not getting it, pined, pondered soem more, got it today, love it, thanks for convincing me.
NGL out of the several Optimus primes released over the past few generations lines Armada Optimus genuinely feels like he'll scratch the itch of being my definitive Optimus, definitely gonna pick him up when I'm able to
I just ordered him, originally I wasn't gonna jump on the Unicron Trilogy bandwagon fully until I watched Armada. Which made me want to get Optimus but I ended up being too late. It looks like the figure you wanted in your dreams made it into a reality and I think the only Prime to match it or surpass it will have to SS86 Optimus
I like that the new Armada Megatron and this Optimus Prime are practically made to go with each other. Hope the Armada Jetfire, Overload and Tidal Wave will be as good as these two.
not really related to the video but i started persona 5 recently and i’m loving it so far, it’s so weird actually playing the game after being aware of it from smash bros for so long
@@DrLockdownRoyal, because it came out on Switch recently. It’s significantly easier/more balanced than when I played Persona 4 on the PS2 years ago, which I appreciate because grinding is booorrrrrinnngggg
Haha, I turned EXP and money gain on 4 golden to double, but kept the enemy difficulty the same. That way it cut out the grinding, but kept the challenge. JRPG challenge works best when it's not just a level gate. Persona tends to do this well, but it still has bullshit grinding, which I can't say I like.
Is he out of production now, i can't find him anywhere I look and all online shops are listing scalpers this guy along with tarn I know he's a few months old but is so hard to find in the wild
I think what also makes him great is that regardless of how Armada Jetfire and Overload may turn out, he still stands on his own, those two could be crap in all modes, have 2 good modes, only 1 good mode, they could improve the combined mode or where it down, but regardless, Legacy Commander Armada Optimus Prime will still be good
I’m excited to get it. When Armada came out long ago, as a kid, I want to get the motorized Optimus Prime with the trailer but I did got instead the articulated version instead. Fast forward, I’m making my childhood desire coming true of getting the one with the trailer/ Super Mode.
I saw an "early review" of Armada Prime in March and ever since then I've been obsessed with Armada and this figure. I got Hotshot and Starscream as soon as I could and pre-ordered Optimus and Megs and soon as they were available. Can't wait to get back from vacation since they'll both be there by then.
As someone who has both naval Commander and Legacy Armada Optimus, I have to say... I agree, Legacy Armada Optimus is superior. Don't get me wrong, Naval Commander is an excellent figure. He pushes into the Masterpiece level in some respects. But... I got one of the first run of him, and suffered some of his parts crumbling to dust (Fanshobby support was excellent and replaced the parts) and even fixed he feels more like a display piece than something to mess with. More than that, some of his engineering is just not as well thought out as Legacy Armada Prime. They almost completely reimagined the trailer, but the way the did it still left the robot with a terrifying heavy chunk of useless back kibble, connected to terrifying fragile-feeling connectors. The back of the super robot, while not as hollow as the original Armada Optimus, is still kind of gapped. And the super robot torso does not connect nearly as easily or securely as Legacy Armada. It feels like they needed a few more months of design to clean up the trailer. He's huge and imposing and very detailed... but not something you can really just mess with. Legacy Armada Optimus you CAN. His transformation in all modes doesn't feel like anything is left over or left dangling. Plus he just looks more likes he FITS on a shelf full of CHUGs. He would have a prominent place on my shelves... except he lives on my desk, where he shall remain for me to mess with.
Man i’m glad i gave your channel another chance. I don’t know which of your other videos i watched before but I guess i just couldn’t really understand your review style. But this past week, I’ve found that I really enjoy how in detail these videos are.
It's hilarious that people think kids didn't want articulation when I grew up with beast wars and the whole reason I didn't get anything from the Armada line it's because it was an absolute downgrade articulation wise and set the entire property back ages because of all the shitty stupid gimmicks.
From someone who owns the original Armada Optimus Prime, the figure does suffer from the gimmicks. The trailer/base/ legs were an absolute nightmare. When they announced the Legacy version, I was ecstatic for the added articulation. Definitely worth sacrificing the gimmicks. As for Mini-con compatibility, it's nothing a Lego Technic peg can't fix.
This is the first time i want to buy a figure even tho im not that big of a fan of the design. The super mode has some weird proportions that i didn't really like in the show, i much prefer his base mode, but this toy is just so much fun, it's well made, it's big, and it has a lot of play value, so much that i stopped caring about the design itself, and focus only on the execution, couse that is done perfectly
Man I wish they would bring back the minicons and mini bots anything small since that’s the only thing mainline I collect. I was in heaven during the war for cybertron trilogy.
I really do want to thank you for this review, i preordered this figure when it became available, but I've been sitting on the fence about it, considering cancelling the order and just waiting for christmas to get this, but this review has me sold on it, the order stays, and I am eagerly counting down the days till release/praying for it to ship early
I grew up with Armada and this is a huge W in my book. Granted I didn't have this specific figure, but I always hated his stationary pants in super mode for the original.
I never grew up with Armada, but I grew up with the Armada PS2 game, and I have a huge soft spot for this design. I recently bought the Armada Deluxe class and absolutely love that figure, but I'll still buy this, either pre-order or when it comes out. (He retails for £10 less than Motormaster)
Man Thew just put out his legacy Megatron video and he basically spent the whole time talking down at the figure for not being crammed full of more gimmicks than it knows what to do with, which just pissed me off, the whole time I felt like he just didn't grasp the concept that it isn't the same toy, it's a new toy of the same character, and that some people just want a fun action figure that can do something other than stand there like a brick not there's anything wrong with liking the original but gatekeeping it from people who don't want the springs, gears and electronics is just nonsensical.
Wasn't expecting the SheepWielder cameo at the end. A crossover I never knew I needed.
The world's gone crazy tbh
@@TheSheepWielderRequest ,pls can you do earthspark bumblebee review
I hope he sells well enough for them to realize we want more unicron trilogy toys. I adore the design aesthetic. Especially cybertron (I adore the cybertron look alright)
There is ONE character from Energon I wouldn't mind seeing get a new toy. Omega Supreme. That version took the original multi component idea. And added something new by also being a Headmaster.
@@Rabbitlord108 Energon Mirage/Dreadwing are also great, as is Sharkticon
Sharkticon I'd oddly be fine if they skipped. The original toy is already fantastic. Wouldn't be fussed if they never updated him.
Though I wouldn't say no to an update either.
@@DrLockdown Yeah Id much rather a dreadwing update, hes already such a great underrated toy, that just has a few problems that could be solved with modern engineering, that I think if he got an update, he could be one of the best
like the man has both a waist swivel AND a side to side swivel in 2004. along with having a STUNNING paintjob
Sadly I think POTP covered hasbro's attempt at dreadwing, so I'm not sure they'll bother doing them again.
Fans hobby's looks fantastic though
It's pretty well understood that Armada figures were underarticulated. It was a common complaint from kids even back when Armada was still on the toy shelves. It's why Energon and Cybertron took such pains to be better articulated and even then, they still weren't up to Beast Wars/Beast Machines standards.
I would love to see Energon toys be remade with the same gimmick but have way more articulation than the original combined toys
Coming from someone who didn’t grow up with Armada, I briefly considered buying this and the Megatron, they look absolutely outstanding. I ultimately didn’t cause space and what not but maybe one day. I really hope this level of care is put into future commanders, (after the likely to be made Tidalwave) I’d love an Animated Lugnut or a RID 2001 Megatron.
Animated Lugnut PLEASE
I'm quite happy with RTS lugnut, though a new one could be neat
@@DrLockdown Eh... I understand. A bit skinny in my eyes, but an Accurate, Animated, Chunky, Commander class Lugnut would be AWESOME. The original was just too small and didn't feel right.
@@DrLockdownThe RTS one is nice, but very hard to find for a good price on the aftermarket.
@@DrLockdowntoo hard to acquire for those of us who don’t already have it imo
DrLockdown is probably the only reviewer I could actually watch a whole hour of straight. I don't know how... but sir, you keep me captivated for a whole hour in a toy review... I can't even watch PvP for 20 minutes. Epic review, I know I was late, but I was glad to be able to watch it anyways.
Surprisingly still earlier than most due to Australia getting the figure early :P.
But thank you :D
Well, I would say him, Emgo, and possibly That Toy Guy
going with the whole "Kids don't want articulation" BULLSHIT, as a kid, I WANTED articulation. it's the main reason why I hated the Power Rangers Zords, and why I disliked quite a few transformers (and ended up breaking a few because I thought it would articulate there). I also HATED lose ball joints, where there is a white dust all over said joint
Those kinds of people are the ones who only played with concrete bricks.
people who say "Kids don't want articulation" are flat out wrong
I had Armada Wheeljack as a kid and him having bricks for knees and _one_ wrist swivel bothered me to no end
People seam to forget that articulation isn't just for posing its also essential for just you know playing with the toy.
Another top notch vid as always, Doc
And thanks for having me!
Sheepo, you've made it 😭😭😭
@@sophieprime4669 he looks kinda cute in a suit
@@Spootprime what
I would love to see Dr Lockdown sheep weilder and prime vs prime review the 3 pack with megs shockwave and soundwave I forget what's it's called lol
I remember the disappointment getting Armada Prime and discovering his super mode legs were just a brick. I wanted to move him like I could a regular figure, and this gives that to me.
Do I loose some of the base? Yeah, but that’s minor in comparison to what I get.
Fantastic review Dr, you should be proud.
44:10 THERE HE IS!! MAH BOY!!
For a brief disclaimer, when it comes to the tolerance issues my Naval Commander (seen taking a flogging in this video lol) is actually one of the first batches of Naval Commander that FansHobby released, and my god his plastic was awful at first. Thankfully FansHobby immediately put out a warning back then saying that a dud wave was sent out with bad plastic, and that they’d make an abundant amount of extra components and figures using their usual better plastic, and send them to anyone that had issues, at Fanshobby’s expense. Which is how it should be! Take note Haslab, Toyworld, and MakeToys: this is how you treat your customers. I basically rebuilt my Naval Commander’s main bot/combined mode torso using a combination of new parts and the original figure, and haven’t had any issues since. And their Power Commander (AKA Armada Season 2) Optimus has none of the issues described here. So yea! That’s my 2-cents about him, and I honestly agree with Doc about his back flaps being a bit much, especially when compared to the official.
This Optimus is so freaking pretty. I really hope we get his combiner partners updated.
We REALLY need them now
@@DrLockdown ultraprimal needs to play transformers earthwars it's so good plus hasbro needs to give us tigerhawk a fusion of airazor and tigertron
As someone who owns and likes the Fanshobby figure, this guy looks goddamn amazing and I cannot wait to swap Naval for Legacy.
I'm a teen, and I love it when my new transformer has amazing articulation. I agree that the gimmick should be transforming, and the figure should be a great action figure, not a brick that looks cool.
Armada Prime was the first TF I ever owned, so to say this new figure is a dream come true is an understatement.
Sometimes I wonder why I watch these videos, but when I reach the end, I feel like I’ve experienced something. You may not be for everyone, but for your subscribers, we’re getting something good.
I seriously have been checking my local online toy store for him every single day since the reveal.
I'm on the fence on if I wanna invest in the Armada figures or not, but if they do a Legacy Armada Jetfire that can combine with Optimus, I just might have to get this guy too.
Even if they don't, he's still well worth the price of admission
Hello there Dr. Lockdown!
Great review, although I can’t help but feel like the comparison to the original is a bit one sided. I’m by no means one of those people who thinks this new version shouldn’t have been made, and of course for those who want an articulate version (myself included) it’s great that there’s now an option for it! However your argument that “no kids want articulation is stupid” goes both ways. I personally miss toys like the original Armada Prime and I miss gimmicks. Articulation is good, but I prefer fun play features.
Not commenting this to say that you’re wrong because you aren’t, just pointing out that I’m also not wrong for my preference either and that there are people who value dumb fun gimmicks over articulation.
Really nice review as always DrLockdown! I’ve never watched Armada before but something about the art style and the old toys are really nostalgic for some reason, so it’s nice to see it done justice in this figure. Speaking of nostalgic; 46:59 I totally remember hating ratchet joints, even the soft ones, because they’d make so much noise at night and I didn’t want to wake my family up lol
Now that I don't have to sorry about that, I can click away
I've been hovering over your page for week just to see this video happy to see you upload again
Naval Commander is a different beast and these two are not intended to serve the same purpose. Naval Commander equal to using the Threezero MDLX Optimus as your G1 Prime. It is stylized, it is impressive, but NOT intended to be accurate. It is it's own center piece that serves a very specific WOW factor. Legacy is all about accuracy, chonk, and playability.
I am keeping both, to serve two different purposes.
The correct take.
The people arguing "the original didn't have good articulation so fans don't want this version to have articulation" are especially ridiculous because I don't see anyone saying that about g1,
friendly reminder: 9/10 times the articulation on g1 toys sucked,
G1 fans love articulation, G1 fans want articulation, in most cases, G1 fans consider the modern updates of the original toys to be improvements
so why wouldn't Armada fans feel the same?
First
Second actually
Pre-Ordered this off Amazon and god I can't wait to get my hands on em
Same my dude. I'm hyped.
I never expected you to make a persona reference and more to persona 2.
Haven't played it, but I know the basic premise
4:04 this gave me the office vibes where dwight turnes the camera to shake his head in disapprovement when Michael puts the thingies in the car in a very dangerous and careless way out of ignorance
Hey man great video, I have the original coloured armada Unicron and it does have head articulation idk if they removed it on future versions or not but I just wanted to let you know
Hearing Dr. Lockdown be extremely positive about a figure will never get old. I loved hearing people talk about why a figure is worth the price more than the usual angry review though I do like both types.
I gotta be real here. What the hell is the back of the combined mode. It looks like hes gonna go camping. I get they need to make some leeways here, but jesus Christ that's awful. It's just a grey boring slab.
I'm getting mine tomorrow from habro pulse, has to cancel my Amazon pre order because fuck waiting till September.
Thank fuck I avoided the fans hobby version. the way they BUTCHERED the design is unforgivable to me.
As a kid I would cut parts of my transformers so I could pose them better lol... so yeah,. big disagree with people who say kids don't want articulation.
Dr. Lockdown is back?
AND WITH AN HOUR LONG VIDEO??
this is the best
(also I got TR Triggerhappy on your and Perspective End's recommendation, and I love it to death)
He is very good
I got him at TFNation this year, and he's amazing. My second go-around with the Commander class and he blows Rodimus out of the water, and I _loved_ Rodders.
The Armada designs screams more "Diaclone" rather than "Transformers"
50:25 What? As a HUGE Armada fan, they're wrong. The main point of Armada Prime is _Armada Prime._ Gimmicks be damned, I'm just so god damn happy to have an updated modern version of these designs, especially unimpeded with gimmicks. (Just look at the original Armada Scavenger figure) Them including the gimmicks on Starscream and Hot Shot without making them have springs and other internals that would have probably impeded them is great, and that's all Optimus needed, and that's exactly what he got.
The only slight issue I have (besides no combine mode red eyes) is the lack of any minicon ports. Starscream was too small for a minicon port on the flip out back piece where it was in the original show because there isn't enough room for his minicon to fit between the cannons, but they saw their opportunity with Hot Shot's vehicle mode and took it, and all Optimus needed was a port on his combine mode shoulder for Sparkplug.
The unicron showing in the benhining actually does have head movement. It feels like you’re going to break it but it’s there once you get past the first click
See this is how you do a figure remaster justice. My biggest gripe with this figure's existence is it means we'll never get this kind of treatment for Cybertron.
No, the Galaxy Upgrade figure does NOT count. No shame to those who like the figure, but that is NOT Cybertron Optimus prime; it's Siege Ultra Magnus with bits stuck on. It's clunky, it's highly inaccurate, it's a partsforming mess, and it still suffers from the same issues Siege Ultra Magnus had. Yes I am aware it was meant to be an homage, but dangit I want a chug Cybertron Optimus and Megatron :D
As someone who didn't get REAL hard into Transformers until Armada (thanks to the mini-cons in particular), the lack of articulation was always something that bugged me. Spent years dreaming of a Prime, Megatron, or Starscream who could actually move. T30 and CW gave me brief tastes of that, but Legacy delivered in spades!
anyone who prefers the original is tweaking. it was always annoying that when you got him into his bigger mode, he couldn't even move his legs.
Pizza 🍕
I want this so f badly, the second I get my Christmas money I am running to the bank, putting it on someones card, then ordering this son of a deity … unless he’s sold out in which knowing my luck will probably happen
Love your videos
Not even halfway through the video but damn that Persona 2 reference was unexpected, but appreciated nonetheless
It's always fun sneaking in references
23:48 that must be a Fan of mine, that HAS to be. And I'm so proud.
Nah dog. Light piping is based.
@@DrLockdown You speak filthy words at my ear holes.
I speak the truth
perspective fan here to say Light Piping is based indeed and Chromed Eyes are overrated, chrome is terrifying to scratch and it shines too much, it looks less like glowing and more like aluminum foil
But both suck in comparison to the glory of luminous paint, just make sure its safe to inhale
@@DrLockdown The Truth you speak in, is said in Tongues, spoken in a foul elder language the even the old ones who gaze upon infinity, sneer at in disgust.
FIFTH COMMENT!
This maybe one of the best transformers made, pre-ordered it. I think this toy single-handedly gave me more interest in armada stuff and showed that the designs back than were really damn cool. I'm going to wait with armada Megs since I perfer Armada Galvatron's colors (or even better, MegaZarak) but that toy looks fantastic as well.
People who claim Armada Unicron has no head movement ARE LYING. That figure can move its head left to right fine, it just has to click out of its initial position first. I know this because I am literally currently holding it. Please stop spreading this because it's just not true.
I was mistaken, not lying.
Turns out my copy is just buggered.
@@DrLockdown I was trying to be goofy and exaggerate, but I have seen a lot of people talk about Armada Unicron and claim it has no head movement.
I don't remember which reviewer it was but he tried to demonstrate its head doesn't turn, only to realise it does on camera, and went "The head doesn't turn..." *figure clicks and head moves* "...umm unless you count that... ok I guess it does turn!"
It was quite funny.
24:58 AMONG US SUSSY BAKA IMPOSTER AMONGUS OMG RED SUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Something I like about these legacy armada figures is that they all maintain their original gimmicks. Hot Shot still has the axelzooka Starscream still has his null laser cannons Megatron still has his turret gimmick and is planned to combine with the upcoming united Tidal Wave and this Armada Prime can combine with his trailer and is also clearly planned to combine with an upcoming Jetfire and Overload.
21:51 This is just Pure delusions. How can you look at this abstract mess of plastic and call this a base mode. Its more of a Guns platform then anything.
See this is more evidence as to how Hasbro/Takara can get away with these useless trailer modes. People just cant see that its a waste budget. unless it does something IE a combine form its just sad to own
Can you explain how they could include the original tower without sacrificing anything else in any other mode?
1:12 there's a cut there
First
I hope for a Titan Class Armada Unicron, a Leader Class Star Saber, a Voyager Class Animated Blitzwing and Optimus Prime, Tfp Bumblebee, and a Leader or Voyager Class Big Convoy from the Beast Wars Neo anime with his Nemesis Prime varient
I think unicron has been done and dusted with the haslab
Hopefully I can get it and not miss out on another commander class like motormaster
Motormaster is on deep clearance here. Some places are selling him for half price.
Not shelfwarming. He just sold like hotcakes until the last shipment, where people lost interest
Great review and mine should be shipped any day now, looking forward to this figure for sure!
First perspective and now sheepwielder... Who's next??
Depends on who I know I guess :p
In my personal opinion, there should be a mix of transformers toys that are gimmicky bricks and fully posable action figures, I know the armada toys lack articulation but starscream is kinda fun to mess with thanks to the gimmicks, so if we can get some great gimmick toys I'm sure kids would love them, and maybe if they could squeeze in some articulation that would be the cherry on top, I would love to see the return of the cyberverse ultimate class figures, the ones with good articulation for the line and great gimmicks, unrelated note: it's not likely the original armada prime toy would burn your house down, baltmatrixes was a defect that got stuck every time he tried to transform it so he had to help it every time, and getting stuck is not good with something running on motors, it's not likely anyone elses would do that
Cyberverse and earthspark do those gimmick toys.
I made my own Sparkplug by taking a Siege Micromaster Motor head and swapping his head and torso with that of Ground Hog from the same line. Sadly I'm still waiting for my Prime (Amazon pre-order) but the flip out post under his hood should plug perfectly into the combined form's shoulder.
The main reason I want this figure largely has to due with its significants to my introduction and love of Transformers. Back in the long distance past of 2002 I turned 4 and one of the gifts I got for this birthday was a brand new toy Transformers Armada: Deluxe class Optimus Prime. While it wasn’t like the figure you show off here and the one the commander class was based off of it was a figure that could be posed and was designed with the ability to be a fun figure first and foremost. Sadly that figures was given away long ago in the far off year of 2010, and once I started to get into truly collecting in 2011 was when I found out which figure that was and made a goal to find it my holy grail. Cut to January of 2023 and Shop Goodwill had it complete in box and it cost me around $52 (that’s including shipping.) I worked the day it arrived and upon opening the postal box I looked at it and smiled and like a kid seeing it in a ToysRUs I hugged it, and that first time receiving this toy and the memory of the last birthday I spent with my late Grandfather came to me and I felt pure joy. It’s the reason I have been looking forward to this finally releasing in the U.S. and why I want it so bad, for it to stand beside my Holy Grail my hunt figure the figure that brings back some many wonderful memories.
I really hope they make a jetfire for this and a end of series version of this optimus without the trailer
As someone who also owns this figure, I agree wholeheartedly with the Good Doctor.
I got this on my birthday, and it has to rank up there as being one of the best action figures - not just Transformers, but action figures period - I have ever played with. Everything about the Legacy Armada Optimus screams that the designers poured their hearts and souls into making every detail flow naturally. And out of all the Transformers I've fiddled around with, including the awesome Cyberverse Slag, I cannot think of a single figure that made me audibly giddy.
It's a joy to handle, a joy to play with and a joy to have in my collection.
No way! Mine actually came on my birthday, too!
Does anyone know how to fix the Leader Armada circuit? Or does anyone have the schematics of the circuit to try and fix it?
Anyways, great review, 100% agree. The young guy who was amazed with Armada and had Armada Optimus Prime drawn in his wall for at least 15 years is enamoured with this new version of Optimus Prime.
you forgot to extend/slide down Overload's arms in cannon mode at 49:22, hence why it doesn't reach past Prime's shoulders
I didn't transform them: Michael did so that it wouldn't get damaged. He said that's the way it's supposed to work.
Bendy Prime was my very first Optimus toy, and while I thought the Super Mode toy was cool I could tell in the catalogs that he was a brick from the waist down, among other problems. Suffice to say that this is the Armada Prime I always wanted 20 years ago and it’s a dream come true to have it now. Holding him in my hands brought back memories of first holding Cybertron Prime at Christmas, and I haven’t truly felt that way about a Transformers toy in years.
The most interesting part is I watched your hour long video without getting in the least bored. I actually found myself puking out my Armada Prime. I'm in the middle of a huge move, and every figure unboxed is one to be repacked. I'm pushing 59 and have been collecting since pre G1 Diaclone days. You have a talent, and now a new subscriber. I'm looking forward to watching your past and future videos.
I am 16 mins in and it's bothering me so much that I just had to say something. Man, I know you're Australian and it's no big deal to you, but why do you curse so much?! I appreciate the bleeps (I wouldn't watch you without them) but my dude, there are so many other words you can use! The English language is a beautiful thing. Yet you just drag it through the mud when every 10th word is cussing. It's not funny, it's not ironic, and it failes to get your point across.
It may be 2023 and I'm just an old fuddy-duddy that needs to get with the times, but it bothered me enough that I clicked off the video AND left a comment. Figured you might find the honest feedback useful.
At least we can get toyhax labels for the autobot symbols
Man, this figure has no right to be this Perfection
It has every right. It's been a long time coming. We deserved this.
@@DrLockdown Honestly Armada's Prime is one of my all time Fav designs, & this figure is LITERALLY COMING OUT OF THE ANIMATION
6:37 Bionicle Appreciation is on point👌 now on with your review (and also, so I can say something actually relevant to this release)
I have to say as someone who's earliest memories were of beast wars and subsequently every other transformers show, Armada was one of the more influential cartoons i watched as a kid. Sure it was just an advertising medium for toys, but it felt far more special than that. Pretty much everything that the characters did, you could do with the toys (minus posing) The gimmicks were fun of course, the prime jetfire combo being my favorite out of the series. But the lack of posability compared to the previous cartoon (RID2001) did disappoint me. Even back then I wished that hasbro would release a version of optimus with all the unneeded gimmicks stripped out and make one that had all the posability of the RID prime. Sucks it took 2 decades for it to become a reality, but they did a better job than I could have ever dreamed of. 99% of what 8 year old me dreamt of is in there. Only thing missing is the minicon ports like you stated. Glad to see someone who didn't grow up with the show sees the hard work and effort that went in to the design. The fact it also has the chunk factor is a nice bonus as well. Hasbro pulse recently sucked the preorder money out of my account so I'm eagerly anticipating my chance to try him out for myself. Excellent review as always, and I look forward to the next one.
I'd prefer the base form to be more accurate, but the transformation looks so clean! I'll parrot averyone and hope for Jetfire and Overload.
4th time watching
Watched this when it came out pondered, was given and ultimatum of toys that resulted in me not getting it, pined, pondered soem more, got it today, love it, thanks for convincing me.
NGL out of the several Optimus primes released over the past few generations lines Armada Optimus genuinely feels like he'll scratch the itch of being my definitive Optimus, definitely gonna pick him up when I'm able to
I just ordered him, originally I wasn't gonna jump on the Unicron Trilogy bandwagon fully until I watched Armada. Which made me want to get Optimus but I ended up being too late. It looks like the figure you wanted in your dreams made it into a reality and I think the only Prime to match it or surpass it will have to SS86 Optimus
I like that the new Armada Megatron and this Optimus Prime are practically made to go with each other. Hope the Armada Jetfire, Overload and Tidal Wave will be as good as these two.
not really related to the video but i started persona 5 recently and i’m loving it so far, it’s so weird actually playing the game after being aware of it from smash bros for so long
Nice. Finished it on PS4 ages ago, but my main copy now is on switch. Standard or royal?
@@DrLockdownRoyal, because it came out on Switch recently. It’s significantly easier/more balanced than when I played Persona 4 on the PS2 years ago, which I appreciate because grinding is booorrrrrinnngggg
Haha, I turned EXP and money gain on 4 golden to double, but kept the enemy difficulty the same. That way it cut out the grinding, but kept the challenge.
JRPG challenge works best when it's not just a level gate. Persona tends to do this well, but it still has bullshit grinding, which I can't say I like.
lol my guy
dr.Lproced to jam*
dr.L in his mind: WISH I YOU WHERE HERE LEGACY ARMADA EVOLUTION FUSIO SUPER MEGA HYPER LINK ARMADA OPTIMER PRIME
Is he out of production now, i can't find him anywhere I look and all online shops are listing scalpers this guy along with tarn I know he's a few months old but is so hard to find in the wild
I think what also makes him great is that regardless of how Armada Jetfire and Overload may turn out, he still stands on his own, those two could be crap in all modes, have 2 good modes, only 1 good mode, they could improve the combined mode or where it down, but regardless, Legacy Commander Armada Optimus Prime will still be good
Crossing my fingers for Jet Pants Prime soon.
Yes, that's what I called them when I was a kid. Armada Jetfire was Pants.
Literally
I’m excited to get it. When Armada came out long ago, as a kid, I want to get the motorized Optimus Prime with the trailer but I did got instead the articulated version instead. Fast forward, I’m making my childhood desire coming true of getting the one with the trailer/ Super Mode.
Can't see how you think the base mode is good
I explained it.
@@DrLockdown maybe it's just me.
I saw an "early review" of Armada Prime in March and ever since then I've been obsessed with Armada and this figure. I got Hotshot and Starscream as soon as I could and pre-ordered Optimus and Megs and soon as they were available. Can't wait to get back from vacation since they'll both be there by then.
As someone who has both naval Commander and Legacy Armada Optimus, I have to say... I agree, Legacy Armada Optimus is superior.
Don't get me wrong, Naval Commander is an excellent figure. He pushes into the Masterpiece level in some respects. But... I got one of the first run of him, and suffered some of his parts crumbling to dust (Fanshobby support was excellent and replaced the parts) and even fixed he feels more like a display piece than something to mess with. More than that, some of his engineering is just not as well thought out as Legacy Armada Prime. They almost completely reimagined the trailer, but the way the did it still left the robot with a terrifying heavy chunk of useless back kibble, connected to terrifying fragile-feeling connectors. The back of the super robot, while not as hollow as the original Armada Optimus, is still kind of gapped. And the super robot torso does not connect nearly as easily or securely as Legacy Armada. It feels like they needed a few more months of design to clean up the trailer. He's huge and imposing and very detailed... but not something you can really just mess with.
Legacy Armada Optimus you CAN. His transformation in all modes doesn't feel like anything is left over or left dangling. Plus he just looks more likes he FITS on a shelf full of CHUGs. He would have a prominent place on my shelves... except he lives on my desk, where he shall remain for me to mess with.
Ooh I got here early! Love your videos my man, you’re so underrated.
Man i’m glad i gave your channel another chance. I don’t know which of your other videos i watched before but I guess i just couldn’t really understand your review style. But this past week, I’ve found that I really enjoy how in detail these videos are.
It's hilarious that people think kids didn't want articulation when I grew up with beast wars and the whole reason I didn't get anything from the Armada line it's because it was an absolute downgrade articulation wise and set the entire property back ages because of all the shitty stupid gimmicks.
From someone who owns the original Armada Optimus Prime, the figure does suffer from the gimmicks. The trailer/base/ legs were an absolute nightmare.
When they announced the Legacy version, I was ecstatic for the added articulation. Definitely worth sacrificing the gimmicks. As for Mini-con compatibility, it's nothing a Lego Technic peg can't fix.
Yeah my brief stint with messing with the original was a NIGHTMARE.
Thing would barely stay together
Hello docdown
This is the first time i want to buy a figure even tho im not that big of a fan of the design. The super mode has some weird proportions that i didn't really like in the show, i much prefer his base mode, but this toy is just so much fun, it's well made, it's big, and it has a lot of play value, so much that i stopped caring about the design itself, and focus only on the execution, couse that is done perfectly
Man I wish they would bring back the minicons and mini bots anything small since that’s the only thing mainline I collect. I was in heaven during the war for cybertron trilogy.
Unfortunately after the abysmal sales of the micromasters, might be difficult
@@DrLockdown yeah really sucks I love em.
I really do want to thank you for this review, i preordered this figure when it became available, but I've been sitting on the fence about it, considering cancelling the order and just waiting for christmas to get this, but this review has me sold on it, the order stays, and I am eagerly counting down the days till release/praying for it to ship early
I grew up with Armada and this is a huge W in my book. Granted I didn't have this specific figure, but I always hated his stationary pants in super mode for the original.
Red Cog works wonders as an Overload cannon pack. Just the cannon part though. 49:34
I never grew up with Armada, but I grew up with the Armada PS2 game, and I have a huge soft spot for this design. I recently bought the Armada Deluxe class and absolutely love that figure, but I'll still buy this, either pre-order or when it comes out. (He retails for £10 less than Motormaster)
Oh nice. Prices went up in Australia.
Holding out for combinable Jetfire and Sideways.
Man Thew just put out his legacy Megatron video and he basically spent the whole time talking down at the figure for not being crammed full of more gimmicks than it knows what to do with, which just pissed me off, the whole time I felt like he just didn't grasp the concept that it isn't the same toy, it's a new toy of the same character, and that some people just want a fun action figure that can do something other than stand there like a brick not there's anything wrong with liking the original but gatekeeping it from people who don't want the springs, gears and electronics is just nonsensical.