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Alpha Trion/Generation 1

2012-02-05T22:37:42Z

184.155.190.229: /* Unreleased */

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:''Alpha Trion is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Alphatrionkhanna.jpg|right|228px|thumb|If Alpha Trion were a Decepticon, you KNOW he would stroke his beard while contemplating conquest. You know it.]]
'''Alpha Trion''' is one of the oldest living Transformers, and with that age comes a nuanced understanding of his race and their place within the universe. In his youth, he went by the name '''A3''', and in this time, he helped lead the enslaved Cybertronians in their rebellion against their cruel masters, the [[Quintesson]]s. As a result, he was instrumental in first establishing [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as an independent planet.

In his older years, he has found a comfortable role in serving as advisor to other Transformers. Though not taking part in the battles of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], he is firmly on the side of the Autobots, serving as a mentor and guide, especially to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One]]. He is an enigmatic old robot, though he is known to be the guardian of [[Vector Sigma]] and the custodian of its [[Key to Vector Sigma|circuit key]]. His sage-like manner paints him in almost a mystic tone, and possible connections between Alpha Trion, [[Primus]], and the history of Cybertron itself have boosted him into legendary status.

{{note| In 2010 Hasbro introduced a [[retcon]] naming Alpha Trion as a member of the [[Thirteen|Thirteen original Transformers]], and thus a likely [[Multiversal singularity|multiversal singularity]] (meaning, basically, that all Alpha Trions in the [[multiverse]] would be the same individual). Due to the lengthy histories many of these incarnations (especially this one) had prior to the retcon we have opted to leave their pages as separate entities, and merely note the retcon on each individual page. For the Alpha Trion that is definitively one of the 13 see: [[Alpha Trion (Prime)]]}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
''Voice actors:'' [[John Stephenson]] (English), [[Corey Burton]] (English, "[[War Dawn]]"), [[Tony Pope]] (English, "[[Forever Is a Long Time Coming]]"), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese), [[Toshio Ishii]] (Japanese, "War Dawn"), [[Hiroshi Naka]] (Japanese, ''The Rebirth'' only), [[Wolfgang Mascher]] (German, Season 3 & 4)

[[Image:YoungA3.jpg|left|thumb|Silverbolt never misses a chance to check out A3's rugged mustache.]]
11 million years ago, a mechanoid named A3 was part of the [[Autobot Rebellion|rebellion]] against the [[Quintesson]]s on a [[Cybertron (planet)|factory world]], creating a device called the [[Coda Remote]] that would stop their [[Dark Guardian]]s. Due to a timerift created by Quintessons from the future, he was briefly pulled from his position in the [[Empty Lands]] into the year 2006. Fortunately, his partner [[Beta (G1)|Beta]] managed to start the rebellion as scheduled, and A3 was soon returned by future [[Autobot]]s to fulfill his role in Cybertronian history. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

[[Image:Alphatrionagesbackwards.jpg|right|thumb|He grew a beard, picked up the Matrix, shaved his beard, and then built Optimus, apparently.]]
Years later, he would be given the [[Matrix of Leadership]] by the dying [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], but Alpha Trion himself did not become Autobot leader. It would sit in his possession, unused, until the coming of the next Autobot leader. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} In the meantime, Alpha Trion developed plans to rebuild Autobots to better combat the escalating [[Decepticon]] menace.

The next Autobot leader would actually come to ''him'' when a [[Aerialbot (G1)|group of time-travelers]] lugged a dying youth named Orion Pax to his repair center. Reluctant at first, Alpha Trion sensed a strong spirit in Orion Pax, and decided to rebuild him entirely... into [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. When Prime asked if Alpha Trion could rebuild his fallen girlfriend Ariel as well, Alpha Trion agreed, and mused that [[Elita One]] would be a good name for a female warrior. {{storylink|War Dawn}}

[[Image:AlphaTrion.jpg|left|thumb|"Yes, she is a girl."]]

Over the intervening millennia, Alpha Trion's two greatest creations, whether by design or coincidence, forgot their relationship to the ancient Autobot. Five million years after his creation, Optimus Prime was lost when his spacecraft crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, but Alpha Trion kept in contact with Elita One, acting as a sagely advisor to her team of [[Female Autobots]] as they spent the following four million years stealing [[energon]] from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Eventually, in the Earth year 1985, Shockwave caught the Female Autobots in the act and tracked them back to their headquarters, prompting Elita One to consult with Alpha Trion on a course of action. Trion suggested they move their headquarters, telling Elita to scout for a new location alone, but in the event that she encountered the Decepticons, warned her not to use her life-draining time-freezing power. Alas, Elita was captured, and used by the Decepticons to lure Optimus Prime into a trap. To save her beloved's life, Elita used her fatal power, and the Autobot leader was forced to track Alpha Trion to [[Alpha Trion's base‎|his secret base]] in hopes that he could save her. Alpha Trion repaired her to the best of his ability, but revealed to Optimus Prime that only Prime could save Elita by interfacing to her with his power filter. An astonished Optimus Prime stated that only his creator could know that! {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}

[[Image:Ktvs prime and trion.jpg|right|thumb]]

A short time later, while he was looking for a [[10.2 ultra-drill|misplaced tool]], Alpha Trion was attacked in his workshop by Megatron and his Decepticons, who demanded that he hand over the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]. Trion pled ignorance, but Megatron knew better, and the elderly Autobot was soon overpowered while the Decepticons made off with the key. Alpha Trion was rescued from the chunk of metal the Decepticons left him stuck in by Optimus Prime and the Autobots, and after his injuries were repaired by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], he journeyed with them into Cybertron's depths, leading the way to Vector Sigma's chamber. Their way, however, was barred by [[Centurion droid]]s that Megatron used the Key to command, and Alpha Trion helped reactivate some discarded worker robots to fight the droids off. The droids had done their job, however, and prevented the Autobots from reaching Megatron before he used Vector Sigma to bring his newest Decepticons, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to life. To combat these new land-based Decepticons, Optimus Prime hit on the idea of creating some new aerial Autobots, and Alpha Trion set to work reconstructing some Cybertronian aircraft. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} When the work was done, Alpha Trion professed that he had another key to Vector Sigma "on him," and he would use it to reactivate the computer so that it could bring the jets to life. His "key," however, was his own life force: as a first generation product of Vector Sigma, his computation matrix could interface with the computer and bring it back online, at the cost of his own continued existence. Optimus Prime tried to stop him, but Alpha Trion refused to listen, reminding Prime that he was his creator and insisting that the jets were more important that he was. Prime relented, and Alpha Trion merged with Vector Sigma, which activated and brought the new [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] to life. Before Prime and the Autobots departed for Earth, Alpha Trion spoke to them through Vector Sigma, warning them of a fact merging with the computer had revealed to him: on Earth, the Key to Vector Sigma had even greater power. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

Many years later, when the [[Hate Plague]] was raging throughout the universe in the year 2006, Optimus Prime entered the Matrix to consult the ancient Autobots within on a possible cure. Alpha Trion was the first Prime spoke to, but he had no information to give, save a warning that Prime should take care on his journey into the Matrix, lest he be unable to return. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

The following year, after the Decepticons stole the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber]], Optimus Prime used the Matrix to reactivate Vector Sigma so that he could converse with Alpha Trion, hoping that the old sage knew something more about what was going on. Alpha Trion revealed to Prime that Vector Sigma had ''allowed'' [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to become aware of the key's existence, as the chamber was key to the dawning of a new [[Golden Age]] for Cybertron... as was the merging of an [[Cerebros (G1)|Autobot]]'s life with that of a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|human]]'s. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in the Japanese timeline as described above, except that the events of 2006 take place instead in 2010, and "The Rebirth" does not occur. Japanese continuity inserts many additional stories into the timeline, only one of which features Alpha Trion.}}

[[Image:AlphaTrionGhost.jpg|right|thumb|Alpha Trion's Spooooooky Ghost]]
In the year 2011, one year after Optimus Prime released the energy of the Matrix to cure the Hate Plague, Vector Sigma began to destabilize as a result. Optimus Prime voyaged into the planet's depths to try and bring the computer back under control, but the mission seemed doomed to failure, as he did not have the Matrix to help him. While the other Autobots searched Earth for the Matrix, which had been hidden away to recharge, the spectral form of Alpha Trion appeared to Optimus Prime to help lead him through the many dangers blocking the path to Vector Sigma's chamber. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} When they finally reached their goal, however, it turned out the Decepticons had beaten them there. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] was not far behind, with the recovered Matrix in his grasp, and when the young Autobot arrived, Alpha Trion instructed him to hold the talisman aloft. Trion's ethereal form flowed into the Matrix, completing its recharging process and transforming Hot Rod back into Rodimus Prime, who joined Optimus in thrashing the Decepticons. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}
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===''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:DepartureBetrayal-AlphaTrion.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Alpha Trion was various lions for all of two seconds, in one person's mind.]]
Alpha Trion was seemingly resurrected and/or reformatted as a lion by the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] to guide [[Primal Prime]] and his [[Wrecker|Wreckers]] in much the same way as he aided many previous Autobot leaders. {{storylink|Departure}} It is unclear whether this new form ever existed physically; its only appearance was as a vision in Primal Prime's head. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

[[Image:Alphatrionuniverse.jpg|right|150px|thumb|He said he was reformatted into a beast mode, but he was lyin'.]]
However, he did not make an appearance after this enigmatic reintroduction until [[Unicron]] posed a new threat to the balance of the multiverse. Alpha Trion, though technically still merged with [[Primus]]/[[Vector Sigma]]/Whatever, was again in his original body (but now with a cape!). He/they pulled Cybertron's greatest hero, [[Optimus Primal]], back from the dead in order to rescue recently abducted Cybertronians from the center of the Chaos Bringer. {{storylink|Abduction}}

When Primal succeeded at this monumental task, {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}} he confronted the [[Maximal Elder]]s with one of his overblown speeches and was thrown in jail. Alpha Trion sent [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]] to stage a small rescue of his own, and Primal was returned to the center of Cybertron. Here, Alpha Trion presented Primal with a window into the past, present, and future of the [[Allspark]], from which he could pluck any warrior, whether they be living or dead. Primal chose [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depthcharge]] and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], the former of whom rejected Primal's calling. Alpha Trion quieted Primal's disappointment, letting Depthcharge go, expecting him to return of his own accord. To take his place, Alpha Trion pulled [[Omega Prime]] from a [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Viron]] universe. {{storylink|Homecoming (issue)|Homecoming}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation 1'' comics===
[[Image:Alphatriondw.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Most people kill their prizes before hanging them on their wall. Shockwave is not most people.]]
Eons ago, Alpha Trion kept watch over the Transformers when Primus entered his eternal sleep to hide Cybertron from Unicron. However, a nomadic alien race eventually conquered Cybertron, and Alpha Trion was forced into hiding. Thousands of Transformers were slaughtered, and Alpha Trion was unable to act. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} Alpha Trion performed actions that would make him known as the savior of his race. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}

Alpha Trion was attached to the supercomputer Vector Sigma, and was its caretaker from the [[Golden Age]] to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. He was considered the only Transformer capable of accessing all of the computer's functions. In his position, he disagreed with the [[Council of Ancients]]' esoteric mysticism, wishing to make the Transformers' place in the cosmos more known. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}} Despite this, he was a secret guiding force behind the Council and its selection of Primes. He was fond of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], both with whom he had a special bond. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #1}}

After the [[Great Shutdown]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was awakened. Soon after, he met [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], who somehow led the [[Decepticon]] to Alpha Trion. Alpha Trion was incapacitated and hung on a wall in Shockwave's laboratory for analysis, to assist Shockwave in his attempt to control Vector Sigma. The ancient Cybertronian constantly foiled his attempts to analyze him; nevertheless, Shockwave swore that the savior of their race would become its "greatest destroyer". {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} As Shockwave's plans reached fruition, the last remaining "ancient program" for him to decode was Alpha Trion. However, Shockwave's machinations were foiled by his apparent and untimely demise. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Alpha Trion's last days were recorded to be deep within Cybertron, preparing the Transformers and Cybertron for their darkest hour. {{Storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #1}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[Image:Historyofcybertron.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Trukk... and munky?]]
When [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] downloaded some of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s memories, he saw Alpha Trion and his role in the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars#G1 cartoon continuity|rebellion]] against the [[Quintesson]]s. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}}
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===IDW Generation 1 comics===
[[Image:MO3 EOOPAT funeral.jpg|left|thumb|250px]]
Alpha Trion attended the funerals of [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]], accompanied by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]], [[Elita One]], and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

Several million [[units of time|meta-cycles]] later, Alpha Trion found himself the last Transformer on Cybertron, working to restore the planet after it had been rendered virtually uninhabitable by normal Transformers. The isolation evidently did not do the wise old Autobot any good, as he seemed to have more than a few screws loose and had become tremendously self-aggrandizing by the year 2010.

[[Image:Ironing Out the Details Alpha Trion.jpg|right|thumb|Metal beards are ridiculous! But ''cloth'' beards are super okay.]]
Operating out of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], Trion spent "dozens of meta-cycles" processing the corrosive elements out of Cybertron's atmosphere, slowly making it habitable again, but was still faced with the problem of the monstrous [[Insecticon swarm]] that had overrun the planet. Requiring the toughest of the tough to obliterate the swarm, Alpha Trion selected [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] to do the job. That Ironhide was across the galaxy on Earth mattered little: Ironhide would eventually die some day, Trion rationalized, and so he built a duplicate body on Cybertron into which he could implant Ironhide's spark and memories once he passed on and returned to the "[[Allspark|core]]". With Vector Sigma having been essentially erased in the event that devastated Cybertron, this took Alpha Trion years and pushed his skills to their limit, but once Ironhide died on Earth in 2010, the ancient Autobot's grand work was complete, and Ironhide returned to life on Cybertron in the new body constructed for him. {{storylink|Any Old Iron}}

Ironhide awoke in confusion, his memories incomplete due to damage he had suffered millions of years beforehand that had disrupted his link to the core, and wandered Cybertron's wastes until Alpha Trion dispatched his [[Scamper|page]] to bring the befuddled warrior to the city-mode Metroplex. Alpha Trion took umbrage at the fact Ironhide had never heard of his ancient greatness, and revealed his incredible powers over his own electromagnetic aura by using it to control Ironhide's actions when the ornery Autobot started to get a little rough. Ironhide further tested Trion's patience when he ignored his cautions and ventured out to track down the near-dead [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (even if Sunstreaker ''had'' heard of him). Finally, Trion relented to Ironhide's constant questioning and explained the reason he had brought him back online: to exterminate the swarm. {{storylink|Ironing Out the Details}} While Ironhide took out of most of the swarm in a brutal battle, Trion busied himself repairing Sunstreaker. After Ironhide returned, Trion announced that he and Metroplex were leaving Cybertron for parts unknown while Ironhide mopped up the remaining Insecticons. Infuriated by the old 'bots condescending attitude, Ironhide slugged him one, but Alpha Trion let it slide, putting Ironhide in his place by telling him he was just a small playing piece in a very large game. Before departing, however, Alpha Trion softened, congratulating Ironhide on saving the entire planet. After all, the only other Autobot would could make that claim... was he. {{storylink|Any Old Iron}}

Millions of years after the end of the Great War, Alpha Trion lived on a prosperous [[Gorlam Prime]], telling young Transformers the history of their race and their struggles. His closest friend at this time was an aged Ironhide, who Alpha frequently comforted as Ironhide struggled to find his place in the new civilization. {{storylink|Pax Cybertronia (issue)|Pax Cybertronia}}

===''Wings Universe''===
{{note|The Wings Universe is largely derived from the original cartoon continuity, with a few minor differences such as character body-types. Alpha Trion's appearance in the flashbacks of "[[War Dawn]]" occurs amidst the following stories.}}

After the ''[[Van De Graaff]]'' was shot down on [[Beta-Nine]], the proemial Alpha Unit of the [[Elite Guard]] managed to retrieve its cargo. The [[Matrix of Leadership|mysterious item]] was then delivered by [[Magnum]] to its custodian, Alpha Trion. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

Over the next ten years, the Decepticon insurrection became more fierce. Councilor Magnum continued to champion his Elite Guard, a series of strike teams dedicated to hunting down the [[Decepticon Warlord]]s to cut the many heads off the serpent. Councilor Alpha Trion, however, favored his own Prime Initiative, a general of sorts who would oversee the entire Autobot army as a unified force against the Decepticons. {{Storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}

Despite their political differences, Alpha Trion and Magnum worked together as the situation called for it. When a group of civilian scientists and historians needed demolitions assistance at a dig site in [[Median]], Alpha Trion requested the help of Magnum's Elite Guard for the job. Of course, he neglected to mention some of the finer points of the mission, but such is politics. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}

After [[Dion]] and [[Magnum]] were injured in a Decepticon attack, they were taken to Alpha Trion. He was only able to save one of them, rebuilding the survivor into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. As the war drained Cybertron's energy to dangerously low levels, Optimus left the planet on a mission to find more energy. Alpha Trion prepared stasis pods within which most of the remaining Autobot population would hibernate. As they placed the other Autobots in the pods, he warned [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] that remaining online during periods of low energy as he intended to do would greatly accelerate the aging process. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

==Toys==
===Unreleased===
[[Image:Alphalion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You'll never own me.]]
A redeco of [[Snarl (BM)|''Beast Machines'' Snarl]] was planned as Alpha Trion for the [[The Official Transformers Collectors Convention|OTFCC]] ''[[Universe (2003 comic)|Wreckers]]'' storyline, but this concept never made it past the paint mock-up stage.

A redecoed [[Lio Convoy]] was also considered by [[3H Productions|3H]] for Alpha Trion around the same time, and it was sort of this version that briefly appeared in the comic book (see above). Though the toy [[Prototype|mock-up]] used Snarl, 3H hoped they could finagle the use of the Lio Convoy mold. "Alpha Lion"'s wireframe appearance in [[Departure|''Wreckers'' #1]] used Lio Convoy's body, but Snarl's head, hopefully allowing 3H to fudge either way, should they come to a decision. They didn't!

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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
* '''Alpha Trin''' (2002)

: A three-inch-tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Alpha Trion was available in "Act 8" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full-color figure and a metallic-silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. Additionally, the pewter version of Alpha Trion came packaged with the left leg of the [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] collectible "build-a-figure".

: Alpha Trion was not among the ''Super Collection Figures'' brought over to the West for [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line.

==Notes==
* Alpha Trion is one of the very few Cybertronians to show signs of aging and [[Facial hair|hair growth]].
* According to a note in Japan's ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' magazine, A3 was the first successful Cybertronian, [[A1]] and [[A2]] being failures. However, the presence of Cybertronians within the Matrix of Leadership older than Alpha Trion (as seen in "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|The Return of Optimus Prime]]") makes the actual [[Canon|canonicity]] of this questionable.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Alpha Trin''' (アルファートリン ''Arufā Torin'')
*''Indonesian:'' '''Alpa Trion'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Alpha Tellion''' (Taiwan, 阿法特利昂 ''Ā Fǎ Tè Lì Áng''), '''Tai Shifu''' (China, 鈦師傅, "Master Titanium")

==External links==
*[http://www.redshirt.co.uk/random/alpha-trion-vs-emirate-xaaron/ Horribly biased comparison of Alpha Trion and Emirate Xaaron]

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Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys

2012-02-03T20:50:39Z

184.155.190.229: /* Notes */

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[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] is a turbo-revvin' young leader {{m-}} with a lot of toys!

==Toys==
===Animated===
====Legends Class====
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*'''Stealth Lockdown''' (Animated 3-pack, 2008)

: A ''Universe'' Legends-class Optimus Prime came packaged with this version of [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], as well as a Legends [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]. He is nearly identical to the single-carded Legends class ''Universe'' Animated Optimus Prime, but uses a lighter blue plastic for the blue parts.

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[[Image:AniLegendsOptimusClearRed.jpg|thumb|300px|This justice of mine is burning red! Its loud roar tells me I need to be extinguished!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Clear Red Ver.''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

: A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime in translucent red plastic (with some opaque red parts). It was a freebie for customers who bought ''Transformers Animated'' products for at least 3,000 yen at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

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[[Image:AniEZLimited.jpg|250px|thumb]]
*'''EZ Collection Limited Clear Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

:The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set included a redeco of Legends Optimus Prime in his regular colors but with some translucent blue parts. The set was given away at Family Mart stores in Japan as part of their raffle token promotion. Unlike Optimus Prime Clear Red Version, this version of Optimus is painted to resemble his normal coloration, only clear. The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set was prize D, and included four different translucent EZ Collection figures, the other three being Bumblebee, Prowl, and Starscream.

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*'''Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)
:A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime in dark red, black and gold, with a gold [[Elite Guard]] symbol on its chest. It was only available blind-packed in TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Volume 4. The deco - seemingly based on [[:Image:Cyb GalaxyForceOptimusPrime.jpg|''Cybertron'' Galaxy Force Optimus Prime]] - would later be repeated for Million Publishing's Voyager-scaled Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version figure.

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[[Image:EZGoldOptimus.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)
:A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime colored entirely gold, save for the tires and parts of his elbows being black. It was only available blind-packed in TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Volume 4.

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====Deluxe Class====
[[Image:TFAnimated Deluxe CybertronPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm a lumberjack, and I'm okay. I sleep all night and I work all day."]]
*'''CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Ion-axe

:Based on his pre-[[Earth]] Cybertronian look, the first version of ''Animated'' Optimus Prime transforms into a half-track Cybertronic truck which resembles the [http://www.fleetwatch.co.za/magazines/Feb2005/78-WW-Feb05.htm Mitsubishi Fuso Hybrid concept truck] with some heavy sci-fi influences. As a half-track, instead of rear wheels, he has molded, caterpillar-linked tracks with smaller wheels inside for rolling along smooth surfaces. The hitch assembly becomes his axe, which can be wielded with one blade (for the rocket-boosted look) or have the single blade split to form a double-bladed axe. The truck roof can be mounted on his left arm as a shield or spread apart and attached to the axe to become giant energon blades.

:Prime's axe weapon is stored by partially folding the axe at the grey hinge near the handle peg, then placing the handle peg in a hole on the back of the cab (actually his two fists' holes, thus helping them hold it in position) with the blade facing down and a grey peg facing up, acting as a "fifth wheel" (known as a trailer hitch among fans), should one find a suitable trailer to attach onto it. The peg also resembles the rocket thruster on the back of Prime's axe in robot mode. The figure's superb range of articulation and long axe-handle actually allow Optimus to wield his weapon two-handed. This is sheer awesomeness.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/CybModeOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Fight of Start''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-axe
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''VS-F'''

:For its Japanese release, CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime was given a shinier metallic red paint job and white-bordered Autobot symbols, like the majority of the TakaraTomy ''Animated'' toys. The figure was only available in a 2-pack with a redecoed version of the Deluxe-scale Cybertronian [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] from the ''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins'' set.

:The title of this set in Japanese is "hajimari no taiketsu" - which amounts to "the battle begins" when translated, but the back of the box chooses to render the phrase as "Fight of Start". [[Engrish|Oh well...]]

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====Entertainment Pack====
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[[Image:TFAnimated Deluxe BattleBegins Prime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[http://youtube.com/watch?v=OHxyZaZlaOs And he "axed" him for help...]]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins''' (Entertainment Pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

:The Deluxe-class Earth Mode Optimus Prime has a very similar engineering design to the Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime figure. He has a battle-damaged deco and comes with a Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Megatron figure as well as [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)/home video#Pack-in disc|a DVD]] featuring the first episode of ''Transformers Animated''. He has a distinctively more "[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]" look than other ''Animated'' Primes, given the addition of smokestacks (a detail absent from the animation model) and a lack of black beneath the silver stripes. Like deluxe Megatron, he features a punching/axe slashing gimmick, where twisting his spring-loaded waist will make it snap back for a "robot punch." There are actually 4 wheels on his legs, so that the tires are always on the outside. Unfortunately, he can't skate on them like in the show. His axe (which is the most show-accurate out of all of his toys) stores in his aft section. As with Cybertron Mode Optimus, this figure even has enough articulation to hold his long-handled axe two-handed and raise it over his head for a massive chop. ''Brilliant.''

:If you want to be pedantic about it, the battle implied by the battle-pack pairing is technically a timeline impossibility, insofar as it depicts Earth Mode Optimus versus Cybertron Mode Megatron. It is also [[Scale|scaled]] incorrectly, as Megatron was shown as being notably larger than Optimus in ''[[Transform and Roll Out]]''.

: This toy was later re-released without changes in a [[#2packBlackarachnia|2-pack with Blackarachnia]] and was also redecoed in transluscent plastics and packaged with [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]] by Takara in a ''Sons of Cybertron'' 2-pack.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BattleBeginsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "The Battle Begins" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''The Revenge of Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2008)

: This two-pack featured an unchanged Deluxe Optimus Prime from the ''Battle Begins'' two-pack, and an unchanged Deluxe [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]. The bundle was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] release for 2008.

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[[Image:Takara_animated_crystal_optimus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Sons of Cybertron: Optimus Prime and Rodimus''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

: "Sons of Cybertron" ''Animated'' Optimus Prime and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]] are translucent [[redeco]]es of their respective Deluxe Class molds. In addition to being part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (franchise)|Transformers 2010]]'' celebration, the set was also sold as an exclusive at Shanghai Con.

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[[Image:AnimatedDeluxeGoldOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|I may be called Optimus Prime, but I'm sure being marketed as a Convoy!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

:A gold-chromed version of the Deluxe-class Battle Begins Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Gold Version was made available to residents of Japan via a lottery. There were several ways to enter the drawing for him: one could clip out and send in a barcode from a single standard ''Animated'' toy (or four EZ Collection barcodes), or send in 5 Sega Transformers trading cards, '''or''' cut out and send in the appropriate portion of the characters cards included with Paramount of Japan's ''Animated'' DVDs. The entry period of the drawing was August 1st to September 30th, 2010.

:Optimus Prime Gold Version was limited to 1,000 pieces.

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[[Image:AnimatedDeluxeClassOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|It pays to be clean, kids.]]
*'''Deluxe Class Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

:A recolor of Battle Begins Optimus Prime, "Deluxe Class" Optimus Prime keeps the same base plastic colors as the US release but removes all painted battle damage. This toy was only available in Japan as a prize in a lottery held in association with Family Mart.

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====Voyager Class====
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[[Image:TFAnimated Voyager EarthOptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hey, whatever happened to that [[mouthplate]]?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Axe/backpack, water cannon

:Part of the second wave of Voyager class toys, this Optimus transforms into a futuristic Earth-mode fire truck (well, the front half of one, at least). His rear portion includes a giant extinguisher cannon, which can become a hand weapon and [[Water-squirting gimmick|really squirts water]]. His trailer also transforms into a giant, very non-[[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] double-bladed ion axe. These weapons can store on his back, giving the appearance of wings and a jet pack. Like his deluxe-class toys, Prime can also hold his axe two-handed, albeit not as easily achieved compared to the deluxe versions. The toy features a mouthplate which can slide up to cover his face or retract down below. He also has an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] feature: Pressing a button on his...butt...flips down and rotates his...crotch...into the proper position for robot mode. Please, Hasbro, no more features in those areas.

: The original release of this toy was notable amongst ''Animated'' figures for its lack of a faction symbol in either mode; later waves of the figure, however, have included a silver-on-white Autobot sigil on the robot mode's left shoulder to more closely reflect the animation model's detailing.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into [[BotCon 2011]]'s [[The Motor Master]] and [[redeco]]ed into BotCon 2011's [[Toxitron (Animated)|Toxitron]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AniVoyagerOptimusBlackVersion.jpg|thumb|300px|I feel so used.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Axe/backpack, water cannon

:A [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the standard Voyager Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Black Version was available exclusively at the Japanese "Transformers Museum" event held at the Seibu department store in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture from [[August 3]]rd to [[August 8]]th, 2010. The figure was limited to 300 pieces, cost 4,200 yen, and came in a grayscale version of the original toy's box with a golden sticker on the window declaring its name.

: This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] into ''Animated'' [[Nemesis Prime (Animated)|Nemesis Prime]].

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[[Image:AniVoyEGOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|Our worlds are in danger!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version''' (Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories'': Ion Axe/backpack, water cannon

:A dark red, black and gold redeco of the standard Voyager Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version was a mail-order exclusive from Japan's [[Million Publishing]], requiring a coupon from their ''Animated Encyclopedia'' guidebook to purchase. It shares its color scheme with the EZ Collection Volume 4 Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version figure, and they both bear more than a passing resemblance to [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LeaderGalaxyForce|"Galaxy Force Optimus Prime" toy]].

:The original promotional silhouette for this figure depicted it with the armor from the Wingblade Optimus Prime toy, which it did not end up having.

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[[Image:Animatedtoy-OptimusPrimeWingBladeTakara.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Twist ties and metallic paint do not mix.]]
*'''Wingblade Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-38'''
**''Accessories'': 'Wingblade' jetpack, Magnus Hammer

: Wingblade Optimus Prime is a translucent [[redeco]] of the Voyager Optimus Prime with attachable battle armor, representing Optimus as he appeared in "[[Endgame, Part I]]" and "[[Endgame, Part II|II]]". It includes both his jetpack and a slightly scaled down version of the [[Magnus Hammer]], in addition to the character's signature axe. In vehicle mode, the Wingblade jetpack and Magnus Hammer reassemble to become a winged trailer of sorts, which can be swapped out with the standard axe piece. His Wingblade jetpack and Magnus Hammer are said to be compatible with the Deluxe Class toy in both modes, but are extremely loose.

:Hasbro's release of this figure was to package the Wingblade armor and accessories with an "undirtied" redeco of the Deluxe ''The Battle Begins'' two-pack Optimus mold, rather than the Voyager TakaraTomy uses. It remains to be seen whether or not Hasbro's version will see an official release in the Western market.

:The new gauntlet hand attachment piece has two notches, one notch is for the included Magnus Hammmer and another notch in order to hold [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus']] Magnus Hammer as well.

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====Roll Out Command====
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[[Image:TFAnimated RolloutCommand OptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Be sociable, have a [[Pepsi Convoy|Pepsi]]!]]
*'''Roll Out Command Optimus Prime''' (Supreme, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-41'''
**''Accessories'': Ultra-Axe

:This super-sized Prime figure is sculpted around one major gimmick: Rolling the toy forward in vehicle mode causes the cab to spin around, slowly unfolding into the robot mode torso. The legs are subsequently transformed manually, completing the robot mode. Pressing the Autobot [[insignia]] between Prime's windows and the lights on his roof both activate assorted electronic effects, including red LEDs in his lightbar, yellow LEDs in his headlights and eyes, and sound effects including engine revving noises, a siren, and four speech clips featuring the voice of David Kaye. In robot mode, Prime's (non-retractable) [[mouthplate]] jiggles up and down in time with his speech.

:Prime is armed with a particularly cartoon-accurate axe, which can be held in either hand, but which specifically interacts with his right one. Placing the axe in his fist and pressing the button on the back of his hand triggers the axe's pop-out translucent blades and rocket jet. Pushing down on the tab built into the back of his right shoulder extends the arm out fully, and releasing it lets Prime swing his axe down, accompanied by an electronic slashing noise. The left arm has a similar effect, except pushing the tab thrusts his arm forward in a punch, with accompanying sound effect.

:While Prime's legs have a high range of articulation like most ''Animated'' toys, his torso is heavily beholden to its gimmicks and features no effective articulation whatsoever; the only manipulable part of his body above his waist that isn't part of a gimmick is his right elbow.

:Many (all?) copies of this figure have the moving mouthplate default to the "down" position when not moving, rather than "up" or "at rest" as the box photography would indicate. This leads to the unfortunate impression that Optimus is either always mid-sentence...or a slack-jawed yokel.

:This mold was used to make the first prize of the [[Hasbro UK exclusive limited Edition Handmade Samples]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RollOutCommandOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Roll Out Command Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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====Activators====
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[[Image:TFAnimated Activators EarthPrime toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Domo-arigato, mister roboto!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2008)

: Part of the second wave of [[Activators]], this toy is a smaller-scale Optimus Prime with a push-button, spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] from vehicle to robot mode. He has no axe accessory. Aww...

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/ActOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Activators Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Animated-toy_ArmorUpOptimusPrime.jpg|right|250px|thumb|As close to the fourth season as we're ever going to get.]]
*'''Armor Up Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2009/10)

: A redeco of Activators Optimus, this Optimus is an homage to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars story pages and comic|Star Convoy]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/ActArmorUpOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Activators Armor Up Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Clear Version Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2011)

: Packaged with the manga "[[Transformers Animated: The Cool|The Cool]] - Special Edition" from [[Kadokawa]], using mostly translucent plastic.

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====Bumper Battlers====
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[[Image:BumperBattlers OptimusPrime toy.JPG|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Bumper Battlers Optimus Prime''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)

:Like all Bumper Battlers is a simple one-step Transformer aimed at younger kids. He transforms by pushing the front bumper of his truck mode, which flips up a robot torso and upper thighs. Yup, that's right—if you smash him into a wall or other toys he will transform. Good luck finding a loose, mint version of this toy when you're on your nostalgia trip 10 years from now.

:In robot mode he actually has some limited articulation in his wrists, and his neck. Plus he's holding an adorable little axe in one hand.

:The toy has a sound chip that can be activated in either mode. It has two massive strings of phrases, battle sounds and voice effects, actived by either pressing his Autobot insignia or pressing his bumper (which also transforms him). Some phrases are recombined for more variation.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Bumper Battler Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Ani-toy BumperBattlers NightwatchPrime.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Able to enter the Gloom at will.]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)

:A redeco of the original Bumper Battlers toy in dark purple and black with [[Neon|lime green]] windows and accents. The sound effects are new, and seemingly utilize an actor who is not David Kaye.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BBNightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Bumper Battler Nightwatch Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008-toy LegendsAniPrime.JPG|right|250px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2008)

: Part of the [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'' series]], this [[Legends Class|Legends-class]] version of Optimus is a simple version of the larger Earth-mode Optimus design. He is part of the third wave of Legends-class figures. He joins Activator Optimus and McOptimus in the axeless Primes club.

: This figure is close to but not identical to the Legends Optimus Prime sold in the ''Animated'' Stealth Lockdown multi-pack, however the single-carded Universe toy features a duller, darker blue.

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===Fast food kids meal toys===
[[Image:McDonaldsAnimatedOptimusPrime.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A trait of all good leaders is impeccable body posture.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toys, 2008)

:A simple version of Optimus Prime with a very simple transformation sequence. You transform him by pulling down the legs, rotating out the arms from the back, unfolding the forearms, flipping up the head, and sliding the toes forward. Rather unusual amongst the ''Animated'' McDonald's toys, which typically have one show-accurate mode and one non-show-accurate mode, Optimus manages to pull off both modes with reasonable accuracy. He too is deprived of an axe, as McDonald's toys generally lack accessories.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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==Merchandise==
[[Image:Ani-toy OptimusBattleBlaster.JPG|right|250px|thumb|This is the only toy available for Prime's [[trailer]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Blaster''' (2008)

: This toy is a simple fire truck which transforms into a thing with a nominal resemblance to a hand holding a gun and can be fitted around one's hand. It has recorded sounds activated by pressing the Autobot logo on the truck, or by pulling the trigger in gun mode. It features sounds voiced by David Kaye, varying engine sounds and the transformation sound effect.

===Transformers Cards===
* '''Optimus Prime'''
** ''Card number'': '''A-001'''
: Part of the ''[[Transformers Cards]]'' series used in the ''[[Transformers Animated: The Chase]]'' and ''[[Transformers Animated: The Shooting]]'' arcade card-reading games by [[Sega]].

** ''Promotion number'': '''P-001''', '''P-022''', '''P-023'''
: Also part of the Transformers Cards series in the Sega arcade games, except the art is mostly character art in motion. P-001 has the most variations of Optimus from various venues, '''P-001c''' drawn by [[manga]] artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] as part of promoting ''[[Transformers Animated: The Cool|The Cool]]'' manga.

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==Notes==
[[Image:AllSparkAlmanacII-PowermasterPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Losing this was a crime! A Prime crime! (A ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' crime?)]]
*Optimus Prime's bio on his Happy Meal toy at McDonald's says he is a '''FIRE TRUCK CAB'''.
*To date, none of Optimus's toys come with his trademark "grappler launcher" weapons.
*''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' features a double-page spread about what would have come to pass if the ''Animated'' toyline had continued. Optimus Prime was going to get an upgrade to "Powermaster Optimus Prime," wherein he combined with his trailer to be of equal power and stature to Megatron. Completing the homage to the original [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, he'd also come with a [[Mini-Con]] which would plug into him. But this didn't happen

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[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] is a turbo-revvin' young leader {{m-}} with a lot of toys!

==Toys==
===Animated===
====Legends Class====
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*'''Stealth Lockdown''' (Animated 3-pack, 2008)

: A ''Universe'' Legends-class Optimus Prime came packaged with this version of [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], as well as a Legends [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]. He is nearly identical to the single-carded Legends class ''Universe'' Animated Optimus Prime, but uses a lighter blue plastic for the blue parts.

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[[Image:AniLegendsOptimusClearRed.jpg|thumb|300px|This justice of mine is burning red! Its loud roar tells me I need to be extinguished!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Clear Red Ver.''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

: A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime in translucent red plastic (with some opaque red parts). It was a freebie for customers who bought ''Transformers Animated'' products for at least 3,000 yen at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

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[[Image:AniEZLimited.jpg|250px|thumb]]
*'''EZ Collection Limited Clear Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

:The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set included a redeco of Legends Optimus Prime in his regular colors but with some translucent blue parts. The set was given away at Family Mart stores in Japan as part of their raffle token promotion. Unlike Optimus Prime Clear Red Version, this version of Optimus is painted to resemble his normal coloration, only clear. The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set was prize D, and included four different translucent EZ Collection figures, the other three being Bumblebee, Prowl, and Starscream.

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[[Image:EZEliteGuardOptimus.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)
:A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime in dark red, black and gold, with a gold [[Elite Guard]] symbol on its chest. It was only available blind-packed in TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Volume 4. The deco - seemingly based on [[:Image:Cyb GalaxyForceOptimusPrime.jpg|''Cybertron'' Galaxy Force Optimus Prime]] - would later be repeated for Million Publishing's Voyager-scaled Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version figure.

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[[Image:EZGoldOptimus.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)
:A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime colored entirely gold, save for the tires and parts of his elbows being black. It was only available blind-packed in TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Volume 4.

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====Deluxe Class====
[[Image:TFAnimated Deluxe CybertronPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm a lumberjack, and I'm okay. I sleep all night and I work all day."]]
*'''CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Ion-axe

:Based on his pre-[[Earth]] Cybertronian look, the first version of ''Animated'' Optimus Prime transforms into a half-track Cybertronic truck which resembles the [http://www.fleetwatch.co.za/magazines/Feb2005/78-WW-Feb05.htm Mitsubishi Fuso Hybrid concept truck] with some heavy sci-fi influences. As a half-track, instead of rear wheels, he has molded, caterpillar-linked tracks with smaller wheels inside for rolling along smooth surfaces. The hitch assembly becomes his axe, which can be wielded with one blade (for the rocket-boosted look) or have the single blade split to form a double-bladed axe. The truck roof can be mounted on his left arm as a shield or spread apart and attached to the axe to become giant energon blades.

:Prime's axe weapon is stored by partially folding the axe at the grey hinge near the handle peg, then placing the handle peg in a hole on the back of the cab (actually his two fists' holes, thus helping them hold it in position) with the blade facing down and a grey peg facing up, acting as a "fifth wheel" (known as a trailer hitch among fans), should one find a suitable trailer to attach onto it. The peg also resembles the rocket thruster on the back of Prime's axe in robot mode. The figure's superb range of articulation and long axe-handle actually allow Optimus to wield his weapon two-handed. This is sheer awesomeness.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/CybModeOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Fight of Start''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-axe
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''VS-F'''

:For its Japanese release, CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime was given a shinier metallic red paint job and white-bordered Autobot symbols, like the majority of the TakaraTomy ''Animated'' toys. The figure was only available in a 2-pack with a redecoed version of the Deluxe-scale Cybertronian [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] from the ''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins'' set.

:The title of this set in Japanese is "hajimari no taiketsu" - which amounts to "the battle begins" when translated, but the back of the box chooses to render the phrase as "Fight of Start". [[Engrish|Oh well...]]

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====Entertainment Pack====
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[[Image:TFAnimated Deluxe BattleBegins Prime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[http://youtube.com/watch?v=OHxyZaZlaOs And he "axed" him for help...]]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins''' (Entertainment Pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

:The Deluxe-class Earth Mode Optimus Prime has a very similar engineering design to the Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime figure. He has a battle-damaged deco and comes with a Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Megatron figure as well as [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)/home video#Pack-in disc|a DVD]] featuring the first episode of ''Transformers Animated''. He has a distinctively more "[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]" look than other ''Animated'' Primes, given the addition of smokestacks (a detail absent from the animation model) and a lack of black beneath the silver stripes. Like deluxe Megatron, he features a punching/axe slashing gimmick, where twisting his spring-loaded waist will make it snap back for a "robot punch." There are actually 4 wheels on his legs, so that the tires are always on the outside. Unfortunately, he can't skate on them like in the show. His axe (which is the most show-accurate out of all of his toys) stores in his aft section. As with Cybertron Mode Optimus, this figure even has enough articulation to hold his long-handled axe two-handed and raise it over his head for a massive chop. ''Brilliant.''

:If you want to be pedantic about it, the battle implied by the battle-pack pairing is technically a timeline impossibility, insofar as it depicts Earth Mode Optimus versus Cybertron Mode Megatron. It is also [[Scale|scaled]] incorrectly, as Megatron was shown as being notably larger than Optimus in ''[[Transform and Roll Out]]''.

: This toy was later re-released without changes in a [[#2packBlackarachnia|2-pack with Blackarachnia]] and was also redecoed in transluscent plastics and packaged with [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]] by Takara in a ''Sons of Cybertron'' 2-pack.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BattleBeginsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "The Battle Begins" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''The Revenge of Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2008)

: This two-pack featured an unchanged Deluxe Optimus Prime from the ''Battle Begins'' two-pack, and an unchanged Deluxe [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]. The bundle was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] release for 2008.

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[[Image:Takara_animated_crystal_optimus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Sons of Cybertron: Optimus Prime and Rodimus''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

: "Sons of Cybertron" ''Animated'' Optimus Prime and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]] are translucent [[redeco]]es of their respective Deluxe Class molds. In addition to being part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (franchise)|Transformers 2010]]'' celebration, the set was also sold as an exclusive at Shanghai Con.

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[[Image:AnimatedDeluxeGoldOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|I may be called Optimus Prime, but I'm sure being marketed as a Convoy!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

:A gold-chromed version of the Deluxe-class Battle Begins Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Gold Version was made available to residents of Japan via a lottery. There were several ways to enter the drawing for him: one could clip out and send in a barcode from a single standard ''Animated'' toy (or four EZ Collection barcodes), or send in 5 Sega Transformers trading cards, '''or''' cut out and send in the appropriate portion of the characters cards included with Paramount of Japan's ''Animated'' DVDs. The entry period of the drawing was August 1st to September 30th, 2010.

:Optimus Prime Gold Version was limited to 1,000 pieces.

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[[Image:AnimatedDeluxeClassOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|It pays to be clean, kids.]]
*'''Deluxe Class Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

:A recolor of Battle Begins Optimus Prime, "Deluxe Class" Optimus Prime keeps the same base plastic colors as the US release but removes all painted battle damage. This toy was only available in Japan as a prize in a lottery held in association with Family Mart.

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====Voyager Class====
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[[Image:TFAnimated Voyager EarthOptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hey, whatever happened to that [[mouthplate]]?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Axe/backpack, water cannon

:Part of the second wave of Voyager class toys, this Optimus transforms into a futuristic Earth-mode fire truck (well, the front half of one, at least). His rear portion includes a giant extinguisher cannon, which can become a hand weapon and [[Water-squirting gimmick|really squirts water]]. His trailer also transforms into a giant, very non-[[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] double-bladed ion axe. These weapons can store on his back, giving the appearance of wings and a jet pack. Like his deluxe-class toys, Prime can also hold his axe two-handed, albeit not as easily achieved compared to the deluxe versions. The toy features a mouthplate which can slide up to cover his face or retract down below. He also has an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] feature: Pressing a button on his...butt...flips down and rotates his...crotch...into the proper position for robot mode. Please, Hasbro, no more features in those areas.

: The original release of this toy was notable amongst ''Animated'' figures for its lack of a faction symbol in either mode; later waves of the figure, however, have included a silver-on-white Autobot sigil on the robot mode's left shoulder to more closely reflect the animation model's detailing.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into [[BotCon 2011]]'s [[The Motor Master]] and [[redeco]]ed into BotCon 2011's [[Toxitron (Animated)|Toxitron]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AniVoyagerOptimusBlackVersion.jpg|thumb|300px|I feel so used.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Axe/backpack, water cannon

:A [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the standard Voyager Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Black Version was available exclusively at the Japanese "Transformers Museum" event held at the Seibu department store in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture from [[August 3]]rd to [[August 8]]th, 2010. The figure was limited to 300 pieces, cost 4,200 yen, and came in a grayscale version of the original toy's box with a golden sticker on the window declaring its name.

: This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] into ''Animated'' [[Nemesis Prime (Animated)|Nemesis Prime]].

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[[Image:AniVoyEGOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|Our worlds are in danger!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version''' (Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories'': Ion Axe/backpack, water cannon

:A dark red, black and gold redeco of the standard Voyager Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version was a mail-order exclusive from Japan's [[Million Publishing]], requiring a coupon from their ''Animated Encyclopedia'' guidebook to purchase. It shares its color scheme with the EZ Collection Volume 4 Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version figure, and they both bear more than a passing resemblance to [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LeaderGalaxyForce|"Galaxy Force Optimus Prime" toy]].

:The original promotional silhouette for this figure depicted it with the armor from the Wingblade Optimus Prime toy, which it did not end up having.

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[[Image:Animatedtoy-OptimusPrimeWingBladeTakara.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Twist ties and metallic paint do not mix.]]
*'''Wingblade Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-38'''
**''Accessories'': 'Wingblade' jetpack, Magnus Hammer

: Wingblade Optimus Prime is a translucent [[redeco]] of the Voyager Optimus Prime with attachable battle armor, representing Optimus as he appeared in "[[Endgame, Part I]]" and "[[Endgame, Part II|II]]". It includes both his jetpack and a slightly scaled down version of the [[Magnus Hammer]], in addition to the character's signature axe. In vehicle mode, the Wingblade jetpack and Magnus Hammer reassemble to become a winged trailer of sorts, which can be swapped out with the standard axe piece. His Wingblade jetpack and Magnus Hammer are said to be compatible with the Deluxe Class toy in both modes, but are extremely loose.

:Hasbro's release of this figure was to package the Wingblade armor and accessories with an "undirtied" redeco of the Deluxe ''The Battle Begins'' two-pack Optimus mold, rather than the Voyager TakaraTomy uses. It remains to be seen whether or not Hasbro's version will see an official release in the Western market.

:The new gauntlet hand attachment piece has two notches, one notch is for the included Magnus Hammmer and another notch in order to hold [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus']] Magnus Hammer as well.

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====Roll Out Command====
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[[Image:TFAnimated RolloutCommand OptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Be sociable, have a [[Pepsi Convoy|Pepsi]]!]]
*'''Roll Out Command Optimus Prime''' (Supreme, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-41'''
**''Accessories'': Ultra-Axe

:This super-sized Prime figure is sculpted around one major gimmick: Rolling the toy forward in vehicle mode causes the cab to spin around, slowly unfolding into the robot mode torso. The legs are subsequently transformed manually, completing the robot mode. Pressing the Autobot [[insignia]] between Prime's windows and the lights on his roof both activate assorted electronic effects, including red LEDs in his lightbar, yellow LEDs in his headlights and eyes, and sound effects including engine revving noises, a siren, and four speech clips featuring the voice of David Kaye. In robot mode, Prime's (non-retractable) [[mouthplate]] jiggles up and down in time with his speech.

:Prime is armed with a particularly cartoon-accurate axe, which can be held in either hand, but which specifically interacts with his right one. Placing the axe in his fist and pressing the button on the back of his hand triggers the axe's pop-out translucent blades and rocket jet. Pushing down on the tab built into the back of his right shoulder extends the arm out fully, and releasing it lets Prime swing his axe down, accompanied by an electronic slashing noise. The left arm has a similar effect, except pushing the tab thrusts his arm forward in a punch, with accompanying sound effect.

:While Prime's legs have a high range of articulation like most ''Animated'' toys, his torso is heavily beholden to its gimmicks and features no effective articulation whatsoever; the only manipulable part of his body above his waist that isn't part of a gimmick is his right elbow.

:Many (all?) copies of this figure have the moving mouthplate default to the "down" position when not moving, rather than "up" or "at rest" as the box photography would indicate. This leads to the unfortunate impression that Optimus is either always mid-sentence...or a slack-jawed yokel.

:This mold was used to make the first prize of the [[Hasbro UK exclusive limited Edition Handmade Samples]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RollOutCommandOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Roll Out Command Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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====Activators====
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[[Image:TFAnimated Activators EarthPrime toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Domo-arigato, mister roboto!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2008)

: Part of the second wave of [[Activators]], this toy is a smaller-scale Optimus Prime with a push-button, spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] from vehicle to robot mode. He has no axe accessory. Aww...

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/ActOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Activators Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Animated-toy_ArmorUpOptimusPrime.jpg|right|250px|thumb|As close to the fourth season as we're ever going to get.]]
*'''Armor Up Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2009/10)

: A redeco of Activators Optimus, this Optimus is an homage to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars story pages and comic|Star Convoy]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/ActArmorUpOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Activators Armor Up Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Clear Version Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2011)

: Packaged with the manga "[[Transformers Animated: The Cool|The Cool]] - Special Edition" from [[Kadokawa]], using mostly translucent plastic.

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====Bumper Battlers====
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[[Image:BumperBattlers OptimusPrime toy.JPG|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Bumper Battlers Optimus Prime''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)

:Like all Bumper Battlers is a simple one-step Transformer aimed at younger kids. He transforms by pushing the front bumper of his truck mode, which flips up a robot torso and upper thighs. Yup, that's right—if you smash him into a wall or other toys he will transform. Good luck finding a loose, mint version of this toy when you're on your nostalgia trip 10 years from now.

:In robot mode he actually has some limited articulation in his wrists, and his neck. Plus he's holding an adorable little axe in one hand.

:The toy has a sound chip that can be activated in either mode. It has two massive strings of phrases, battle sounds and voice effects, actived by either pressing his Autobot insignia or pressing his bumper (which also transforms him). Some phrases are recombined for more variation.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Bumper Battler Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Ani-toy BumperBattlers NightwatchPrime.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Able to enter the Gloom at will.]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)

:A redeco of the original Bumper Battlers toy in dark purple and black with [[Neon|lime green]] windows and accents. The sound effects are new, and seemingly utilize an actor who is not David Kaye.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BBNightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Bumper Battler Nightwatch Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008-toy LegendsAniPrime.JPG|right|250px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2008)

: Part of the [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'' series]], this [[Legends Class|Legends-class]] version of Optimus is a simple version of the larger Earth-mode Optimus design. He is part of the third wave of Legends-class figures. He joins Activator Optimus and McOptimus in the axeless Primes club.

: This figure is close to but not identical to the Legends Optimus Prime sold in the ''Animated'' Stealth Lockdown multi-pack, however the single-carded Universe toy features a duller, darker blue.

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===Fast food kids meal toys===
[[Image:McDonaldsAnimatedOptimusPrime.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A trait of all good leaders is impeccable body posture.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toys, 2008)

:A simple version of Optimus Prime with a very simple transformation sequence. You transform him by pulling down the legs, rotating out the arms from the back, unfolding the forearms, flipping up the head, and sliding the toes forward. Rather unusual amongst the ''Animated'' McDonald's toys, which typically have one show-accurate mode and one non-show-accurate mode, Optimus manages to pull off both modes with reasonable accuracy. He too is deprived of an axe, as McDonald's toys generally lack accessories.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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==Merchandise==
[[Image:Ani-toy OptimusBattleBlaster.JPG|right|250px|thumb|This is the only toy available for Prime's [[trailer]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Blaster''' (2008)

: This toy is a simple fire truck which transforms into a thing with a nominal resemblance to a hand holding a gun and can be fitted around one's hand. It has recorded sounds activated by pressing the Autobot logo on the truck, or by pulling the trigger in gun mode. It features sounds voiced by David Kaye, varying engine sounds and the transformation sound effect.

===Transformers Cards===
* '''Optimus Prime'''
** ''Card number'': '''A-001'''
: Part of the ''[[Transformers Cards]]'' series used in the ''[[Transformers Animated: The Chase]]'' and ''[[Transformers Animated: The Shooting]]'' arcade card-reading games by [[Sega]].

** ''Promotion number'': '''P-001''', '''P-022''', '''P-023'''
: Also part of the Transformers Cards series in the Sega arcade games, except the art is mostly character art in motion. P-001 has the most variations of Optimus from various venues, '''P-001c''' drawn by [[manga]] artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] as part of promoting ''[[Transformers Animated: The Cool|The Cool]]'' manga.

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==Notes==
[[Image:AllSparkAlmanacII-PowermasterPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Losing this was a crime! A Prime crime! (A ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' crime?)]]
*Optimus Prime's bio on his Happy Meal toy at McDonald's says he is a '''FIRE TRUCK CAB'''.
*To date, none of Optimus's toys come with his trademark "grappler launcher" weapons.
*''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' features a double-page spread about what would have come to pass if the ''Animated'' toyline had continued. Optimus Prime was going to get an upgrade to "Powermaster Optimus Prime," wherein he combined with his trailer to be of equal power and stature to Megatron. Completing the homage to the original [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, he'd also come with a [[Mini-Con]] which would plug into him. But this didn't happen because.

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[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] is a turbo-revvin' young leader {{m-}} with a lot of toys!

==Toys==
===Animated===
====Legends Class====
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*'''Stealth Lockdown''' (Animated 3-pack, 2008)

: A ''Universe'' Legends-class Optimus Prime came packaged with this version of [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], as well as a Legends [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]. He is nearly identical to the single-carded Legends class ''Universe'' Animated Optimus Prime, but uses a lighter blue plastic for the blue parts.

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[[Image:AniLegendsOptimusClearRed.jpg|thumb|300px|This justice of mine is burning red! Its loud roar tells me I need to be extinguished!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Clear Red Ver.''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

: A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime in translucent red plastic (with some opaque red parts). It was a freebie for customers who bought ''Transformers Animated'' products for at least 3,000 yen at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

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[[Image:AniEZLimited.jpg|250px|thumb]]
*'''EZ Collection Limited Clear Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

:The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set included a redeco of Legends Optimus Prime in his regular colors but with some translucent blue parts. The set was given away at Family Mart stores in Japan as part of their raffle token promotion. Unlike Optimus Prime Clear Red Version, this version of Optimus is painted to resemble his normal coloration, only clear. The "EZ Collection Limited Clear Version" set was prize D, and included four different translucent EZ Collection figures, the other three being Bumblebee, Prowl, and Starscream.

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[[Image:EZEliteGuardOptimus.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)
:A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime in dark red, black and gold, with a gold [[Elite Guard]] symbol on its chest. It was only available blind-packed in TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Volume 4. The deco - seemingly based on [[:Image:Cyb GalaxyForceOptimusPrime.jpg|''Cybertron'' Galaxy Force Optimus Prime]] - would later be repeated for Million Publishing's Voyager-scaled Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version figure.

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[[Image:EZGoldOptimus.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)
:A redeco of Legends-class Optimus Prime colored entirely gold, save for the tires and parts of his elbows being black. It was only available blind-packed in TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Volume 4.

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====Deluxe Class====
[[Image:TFAnimated Deluxe CybertronPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm a lumberjack, and I'm okay. I sleep all night and I work all day."]]
*'''CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Ion-axe

:Based on his pre-[[Earth]] Cybertronian look, the first version of ''Animated'' Optimus Prime transforms into a half-track Cybertronic truck which resembles the [http://www.fleetwatch.co.za/magazines/Feb2005/78-WW-Feb05.htm Mitsubishi Fuso Hybrid concept truck] with some heavy sci-fi influences. As a half-track, instead of rear wheels, he has molded, caterpillar-linked tracks with smaller wheels inside for rolling along smooth surfaces. The hitch assembly becomes his axe, which can be wielded with one blade (for the rocket-boosted look) or have the single blade split to form a double-bladed axe. The truck roof can be mounted on his left arm as a shield or spread apart and attached to the axe to become giant energon blades.

:Prime's axe weapon is stored by partially folding the axe at the grey hinge near the handle peg, then placing the handle peg in a hole on the back of the cab (actually his two fists' holes, thus helping them hold it in position) with the blade facing down and a grey peg facing up, acting as a "fifth wheel" (known as a trailer hitch among fans), should one find a suitable trailer to attach onto it. The peg also resembles the rocket thruster on the back of Prime's axe in robot mode. The figure's superb range of articulation and long axe-handle actually allow Optimus to wield his weapon two-handed. This is sheer awesomeness.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/CybModeOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Fight of Start''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-axe
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''VS-F'''

:For its Japanese release, CYBERTRON Mode Optimus Prime was given a shinier metallic red paint job and white-bordered Autobot symbols, like the majority of the TakaraTomy ''Animated'' toys. The figure was only available in a 2-pack with a redecoed version of the Deluxe-scale Cybertronian [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] from the ''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins'' set.

:The title of this set in Japanese is "hajimari no taiketsu" - which amounts to "the battle begins" when translated, but the back of the box chooses to render the phrase as "Fight of Start". [[Engrish|Oh well...]]

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====Entertainment Pack====
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[[Image:TFAnimated Deluxe BattleBegins Prime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[http://youtube.com/watch?v=OHxyZaZlaOs And he "axed" him for help...]]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins''' (Entertainment Pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

:The Deluxe-class Earth Mode Optimus Prime has a very similar engineering design to the Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime figure. He has a battle-damaged deco and comes with a Deluxe-class Cybertron Mode Megatron figure as well as [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)/home video#Pack-in disc|a DVD]] featuring the first episode of ''Transformers Animated''. He has a distinctively more "[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]" look than other ''Animated'' Primes, given the addition of smokestacks (a detail absent from the animation model) and a lack of black beneath the silver stripes. Like deluxe Megatron, he features a punching/axe slashing gimmick, where twisting his spring-loaded waist will make it snap back for a "robot punch." There are actually 4 wheels on his legs, so that the tires are always on the outside. Unfortunately, he can't skate on them like in the show. His axe (which is the most show-accurate out of all of his toys) stores in his aft section. As with Cybertron Mode Optimus, this figure even has enough articulation to hold his long-handled axe two-handed and raise it over his head for a massive chop. ''Brilliant.''

:If you want to be pedantic about it, the battle implied by the battle-pack pairing is technically a timeline impossibility, insofar as it depicts Earth Mode Optimus versus Cybertron Mode Megatron. It is also [[Scale|scaled]] incorrectly, as Megatron was shown as being notably larger than Optimus in ''[[Transform and Roll Out]]''.

: This toy was later re-released without changes in a [[#2packBlackarachnia|2-pack with Blackarachnia]] and was also redecoed in transluscent plastics and packaged with [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]] by Takara in a ''Sons of Cybertron'' 2-pack.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BattleBeginsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "The Battle Begins" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''The Revenge of Blackarachnia''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2008)

: This two-pack featured an unchanged Deluxe Optimus Prime from the ''Battle Begins'' two-pack, and an unchanged Deluxe [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]. The bundle was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] release for 2008.

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[[Image:Takara_animated_crystal_optimus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Sons of Cybertron: Optimus Prime and Rodimus''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

: "Sons of Cybertron" ''Animated'' Optimus Prime and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus]] are translucent [[redeco]]es of their respective Deluxe Class molds. In addition to being part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (franchise)|Transformers 2010]]'' celebration, the set was also sold as an exclusive at Shanghai Con.

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[[Image:AnimatedDeluxeGoldOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|I may be called Optimus Prime, but I'm sure being marketed as a Convoy!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

:A gold-chromed version of the Deluxe-class Battle Begins Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Gold Version was made available to residents of Japan via a lottery. There were several ways to enter the drawing for him: one could clip out and send in a barcode from a single standard ''Animated'' toy (or four EZ Collection barcodes), or send in 5 Sega Transformers trading cards, '''or''' cut out and send in the appropriate portion of the characters cards included with Paramount of Japan's ''Animated'' DVDs. The entry period of the drawing was August 1st to September 30th, 2010.

:Optimus Prime Gold Version was limited to 1,000 pieces.

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[[Image:AnimatedDeluxeClassOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|It pays to be clean, kids.]]
*'''Deluxe Class Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Ion-Axe

:A recolor of Battle Begins Optimus Prime, "Deluxe Class" Optimus Prime keeps the same base plastic colors as the US release but removes all painted battle damage. This toy was only available in Japan as a prize in a lottery held in association with Family Mart.

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====Voyager Class====
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[[Image:TFAnimated Voyager EarthOptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hey, whatever happened to that [[mouthplate]]?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Axe/backpack, water cannon

:Part of the second wave of Voyager class toys, this Optimus transforms into a futuristic Earth-mode fire truck (well, the front half of one, at least). His rear portion includes a giant extinguisher cannon, which can become a hand weapon and [[Water-squirting gimmick|really squirts water]]. His trailer also transforms into a giant, very non-[[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] double-bladed ion axe. These weapons can store on his back, giving the appearance of wings and a jet pack. Like his deluxe-class toys, Prime can also hold his axe two-handed, albeit not as easily achieved compared to the deluxe versions. The toy features a mouthplate which can slide up to cover his face or retract down below. He also has an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] feature: Pressing a button on his...butt...flips down and rotates his...crotch...into the proper position for robot mode. Please, Hasbro, no more features in those areas.

: The original release of this toy was notable amongst ''Animated'' figures for its lack of a faction symbol in either mode; later waves of the figure, however, have included a silver-on-white Autobot sigil on the robot mode's left shoulder to more closely reflect the animation model's detailing.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into [[BotCon 2011]]'s [[The Motor Master]] and [[redeco]]ed into BotCon 2011's [[Toxitron (Animated)|Toxitron]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AniVoyagerOptimusBlackVersion.jpg|thumb|300px|I feel so used.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Axe/backpack, water cannon

:A [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the standard Voyager Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Black Version was available exclusively at the Japanese "Transformers Museum" event held at the Seibu department store in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture from [[August 3]]rd to [[August 8]]th, 2010. The figure was limited to 300 pieces, cost 4,200 yen, and came in a grayscale version of the original toy's box with a golden sticker on the window declaring its name.

: This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] into ''Animated'' [[Nemesis Prime (Animated)|Nemesis Prime]].

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[[Image:AniVoyEGOptimus.jpg|thumb|300px|Our worlds are in danger!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version''' (Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories'': Ion Axe/backpack, water cannon

:A dark red, black and gold redeco of the standard Voyager Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version was a mail-order exclusive from Japan's [[Million Publishing]], requiring a coupon from their ''Animated Encyclopedia'' guidebook to purchase. It shares its color scheme with the EZ Collection Volume 4 Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version figure, and they both bear more than a passing resemblance to [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LeaderGalaxyForce|"Galaxy Force Optimus Prime" toy]].

:The original promotional silhouette for this figure depicted it with the armor from the Wingblade Optimus Prime toy, which it did not end up having.

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[[Image:Animatedtoy-OptimusPrimeWingBladeTakara.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Twist ties and metallic paint do not mix.]]
*'''Wingblade Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-38'''
**''Accessories'': 'Wingblade' jetpack, Magnus Hammer

: Wingblade Optimus Prime is a translucent [[redeco]] of the Voyager Optimus Prime with attachable battle armor, representing Optimus as he appeared in "[[Endgame, Part I]]" and "[[Endgame, Part II|II]]". It includes both his jetpack and a slightly scaled down version of the [[Magnus Hammer]], in addition to the character's signature axe. In vehicle mode, the Wingblade jetpack and Magnus Hammer reassemble to become a winged trailer of sorts, which can be swapped out with the standard axe piece. His Wingblade jetpack and Magnus Hammer are said to be compatible with the Deluxe Class toy in both modes, but are extremely loose.

:Hasbro's release of this figure was to package the Wingblade armor and accessories with an "undirtied" redeco of the Deluxe ''The Battle Begins'' two-pack Optimus mold, rather than the Voyager TakaraTomy uses. It remains to be seen whether or not Hasbro's version will see an official release in the Western market.

:The new gauntlet hand attachment piece has two notches, one notch is for the included Magnus Hammmer and another notch in order to hold [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus']] Magnus Hammer as well.

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====Roll Out Command====
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[[Image:TFAnimated RolloutCommand OptimusPrime toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Be sociable, have a [[Pepsi Convoy|Pepsi]]!]]
*'''Roll Out Command Optimus Prime''' (Supreme, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-41'''
**''Accessories'': Ultra-Axe

:This super-sized Prime figure is sculpted around one major gimmick: Rolling the toy forward in vehicle mode causes the cab to spin around, slowly unfolding into the robot mode torso. The legs are subsequently transformed manually, completing the robot mode. Pressing the Autobot [[insignia]] between Prime's windows and the lights on his roof both activate assorted electronic effects, including red LEDs in his lightbar, yellow LEDs in his headlights and eyes, and sound effects including engine revving noises, a siren, and four speech clips featuring the voice of David Kaye. In robot mode, Prime's (non-retractable) [[mouthplate]] jiggles up and down in time with his speech.

:Prime is armed with a particularly cartoon-accurate axe, which can be held in either hand, but which specifically interacts with his right one. Placing the axe in his fist and pressing the button on the back of his hand triggers the axe's pop-out translucent blades and rocket jet. Pushing down on the tab built into the back of his right shoulder extends the arm out fully, and releasing it lets Prime swing his axe down, accompanied by an electronic slashing noise. The left arm has a similar effect, except pushing the tab thrusts his arm forward in a punch, with accompanying sound effect.

:While Prime's legs have a high range of articulation like most ''Animated'' toys, his torso is heavily beholden to its gimmicks and features no effective articulation whatsoever; the only manipulable part of his body above his waist that isn't part of a gimmick is his right elbow.

:Many (all?) copies of this figure have the moving mouthplate default to the "down" position when not moving, rather than "up" or "at rest" as the box photography would indicate. This leads to the unfortunate impression that Optimus is either always mid-sentence...or a slack-jawed yokel.

:This mold was used to make the first prize of the [[Hasbro UK exclusive limited Edition Handmade Samples]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RollOutCommandOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Roll Out Command Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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====Activators====
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[[Image:TFAnimated Activators EarthPrime toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Domo-arigato, mister roboto!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2008)

: Part of the second wave of [[Activators]], this toy is a smaller-scale Optimus Prime with a push-button, spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] from vehicle to robot mode. He has no axe accessory. Aww...

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/ActOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Activators Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Animated-toy_ArmorUpOptimusPrime.jpg|right|250px|thumb|As close to the fourth season as we're ever going to get.]]
*'''Armor Up Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2009/10)

: A redeco of Activators Optimus, this Optimus is an homage to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars story pages and comic|Star Convoy]].

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/ActArmorUpOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Activators Armor Up Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Clear Version Optimus Prime''' (Activators, 2011)

: Packaged with the manga "[[Transformers Animated: The Cool|The Cool]] - Special Edition" from [[Kadokawa]], using mostly translucent plastic.

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====Bumper Battlers====
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[[Image:BumperBattlers OptimusPrime toy.JPG|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Bumper Battlers Optimus Prime''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)

:Like all Bumper Battlers is a simple one-step Transformer aimed at younger kids. He transforms by pushing the front bumper of his truck mode, which flips up a robot torso and upper thighs. Yup, that's right—if you smash him into a wall or other toys he will transform. Good luck finding a loose, mint version of this toy when you're on your nostalgia trip 10 years from now.

:In robot mode he actually has some limited articulation in his wrists, and his neck. Plus he's holding an adorable little axe in one hand.

:The toy has a sound chip that can be activated in either mode. It has two massive strings of phrases, battle sounds and voice effects, actived by either pressing his Autobot insignia or pressing his bumper (which also transforms him). Some phrases are recombined for more variation.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Bumper Battler Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Ani-toy BumperBattlers NightwatchPrime.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Able to enter the Gloom at will.]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)

:A redeco of the original Bumper Battlers toy in dark purple and black with [[Neon|lime green]] windows and accents. The sound effects are new, and seemingly utilize an actor who is not David Kaye.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BBNightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Bumper Battler Nightwatch Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008-toy LegendsAniPrime.JPG|right|250px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2008)

: Part of the [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'' series]], this [[Legends Class|Legends-class]] version of Optimus is a simple version of the larger Earth-mode Optimus design. He is part of the third wave of Legends-class figures. He joins Activator Optimus and McOptimus in the axeless Primes club.

: This figure is close to but not identical to the Legends Optimus Prime sold in the ''Animated'' Stealth Lockdown multi-pack, however the single-carded Universe toy features a duller, darker blue.

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===Fast food kids meal toys===
[[Image:McDonaldsAnimatedOptimusPrime.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A trait of all good leaders is impeccable body posture.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toys, 2008)

:A simple version of Optimus Prime with a very simple transformation sequence. You transform him by pulling down the legs, rotating out the arms from the back, unfolding the forearms, flipping up the head, and sliding the toes forward. Rather unusual amongst the ''Animated'' McDonald's toys, which typically have one show-accurate mode and one non-show-accurate mode, Optimus manages to pull off both modes with reasonable accuracy. He too is deprived of an axe, as McDonald's toys generally lack accessories.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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==Merchandise==
[[Image:Ani-toy OptimusBattleBlaster.JPG|right|250px|thumb|This is the only toy available for Prime's [[trailer]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Blaster''' (2008)

: This toy is a simple fire truck which transforms into a thing with a nominal resemblance to a hand holding a gun and can be fitted around one's hand. It has recorded sounds activated by pressing the Autobot logo on the truck, or by pulling the trigger in gun mode. It features sounds voiced by David Kaye, varying engine sounds and the transformation sound effect.

===Transformers Cards===
* '''Optimus Prime'''
** ''Card number'': '''A-001'''
: Part of the ''[[Transformers Cards]]'' series used in the ''[[Transformers Animated: The Chase]]'' and ''[[Transformers Animated: The Shooting]]'' arcade card-reading games by [[Sega]].

** ''Promotion number'': '''P-001''', '''P-022''', '''P-023'''
: Also part of the Transformers Cards series in the Sega arcade games, except the art is mostly character art in motion. P-001 has the most variations of Optimus from various venues, '''P-001c''' drawn by [[manga]] artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] as part of promoting ''[[Transformers Animated: The Cool|The Cool]]'' manga.

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==Notes==
[[Image:AllSparkAlmanacII-PowermasterPrime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Losing this was a crime! A Prime crime! (A ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' crime?)]]
*Optimus Prime's bio on his Happy Meal toy at McDonald's says he is a '''FIRE TRUCK CAB'''.
*To date, none of Optimus's toys come with his trademark "grappler launcher" weapons.
*''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' features a double-page spread about what would have come to pass if the ''Animated'' toyline had continued. Optimus Prime was going to get an upgrade to "Powermaster Optimus Prime," wherein he combined with his trailer to be of equal power and stature to Megatron. Completing the homage to the original [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, he'd also come with a [[Mini-Con]] which would plug into him. But this didn't happen because animated got cancelled before a season 4 was made

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